Myall Coast News Of The Area 5 January 2023

By John SAHYOUN

BUSHFIRE season is almost here.

With the recent rains that have brought much growth and the higher temperatures and winds that dried things out pretty quickly, we are looking at an extreme fire season over the next few months.

A number of recent grass fires remind us of the devastating fires in our district in 2020 which was one of the worst bushfire seasons on record.

Captain at the Bulahdelah Rural Fire Service (RFS), Rod Paar told News Of The Area, “We have already attended many grass

By Marian SAMPSON

Local firies warn of extreme bushfire season

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fires, some just escapes from authorised burn offs and some suspicious.

“With changes to weather conditions, particularly when the wind picks up, there is still a bit of heat left and this can quickly reignite.”

Mr Paar said the local RFS crew don’t want people to become complacent.

“We want people to prepare for bushfires.

“Keep your property clear, keep overhanging branches away from your house, keep your gutters clean and have a plan.

“We have a lot of untouched bushland.

“There are many new people in our community who might not be bushfire aware so we are asking people to have a bushfire survival plan, know what it is and how they are going to execute it in the event of a bushfire.”

Mr Paar also stressed the importance of knowing and understanding the new bushfire rating system.

“There is a white box where there is no fire danger, then moderate, then high.

“When we do hit high all permits are suspended, then extreme and finally

Marine flare collection is back in 2023

MYALL COAST boaties can dispose of expired marine flares on Sunday 8 January at Taree, Crowdy Head or Forster.

Flares contain hazardous materials that must be disposed of correctly.

They cannot be placed in any waste bin.

Transport for NSW provides this safe, free and convenient disposal program for expired flares.

Collection points will be on Sunday 8 January at,

· Endeavour Place Boat Ramp, Stevenson Street, Taree, 7:30 am-9:30 am

· Crowdy Head Boat Ramp, Crowdy Head Road, Crowdy Head,11:00 am-1:00 pm

· Forster Boat Ramp, Dolphin Drive, Forster, 2:30 pm-4:30 pm

Marine flares are used in boating emergencies as a signal for help, and to assist with establishing a vessel’s location. Most have a use-by-date of three years from manufacture and need to be replaced.

Penalties apply if flares are not replaced within their expiry period.

It is also an offence to set off flares except in the case of an emergency.

“Flares should not be placed in any waste bin.

“Many people think they can, but flares are highly flammable and can cause injury, fire and damage to property. Flares are also hazardous for the environment if they end

up in our landfill,” explained David Rees, MidCoast Council’s Waste Services Manager.

Transport for NSW will provide this free collection service again in April.

For more information and to view collection locations, visit https://bit. ly/3xdzZUT

Why You Should Be Proactive inYour Property Settlement

by Alexander Gee

As a family law solicitor you see it time and again, separated couples can’t reach agreement on their property matters so they put it off, or they reach agreement but don’t formalise it properly. Here’s just a few reasons you should be proactive when dealing with a property settlement.

Time Limits

You have 12 months from the date of divorce, or 2 years from the date of separation if you were in a de-facto relationship, to bring a claim for property settlement in Court. If you leave it too long, you might lose your right to a fair property settlement.

Protecting Your Future Assets

If you do not get formally divorced, the 12 month period never begins and so assets acquired post-separation, even years into the future, may form part of the ‘property pool’ to be divided between you and your ex-spouse. This could include real estate since

purchased or an inheritance. For de-facto couples, a lot can change in the two years following separation.

The Risk of Handshake Agreements

Verbal agreements, and even written agreements if not done properly, will not necessarily prevent a property settlement claim being made by your ex-spouse. Having your settlement recorded correctly, whether by way of an Application for Consent Orders at Court or a private Financial Agreement is extremely important in preventing any further claim and will provide you each with certainty that any future assets and income will be protected from the other.

Property settlements may not always be straight forward and we recommend you get advice at the earliest possible opportunity about your rights and entitlements.

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catastrophic.

“It’s now a national fire rating system.”

The RFS are planning some hazard reduction burns in early 2023 if the weather allows.

For further information visit www.rfs. nsw.gov.au to get more information on their bushfire survival plans and the new rating system or contact the local RFS or the Mid Coast District on 1300 643 262.

For Bulahdelah, the local safe place is at the Showground for catastrophic events.

Ask your local RFS where your safe place is and be prepared.

q Boaties can dispose of expired marine flares on Wednesday, 12 April in Tea Gardens.

Collection points in April will be,

· Monday, 10 April, Crowdy Head Boat Ramp, Crowdy Head Road, Crowdy Head, 11:00 am-1:00 pm

· Monday, 10 April, Tuncurry Boat Ramp, Point Road Tuncurry (Opposite Vincent Fazio Park), 2:30 pm-4:30 pm

· Wednesday, 12 April, Tea Gardens Boat Ramp, Marine Drive, Tea Gardens (Opposite Tea Gardens Swimming Pool), 7:30 am-10:00 am.

If you are looking to dispose of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) visit www.beacons.amsa.gov.au

MidCoast Waste Management Centres offer free disposal of expired fire extinguishers.

To find out more about free disposal of household problem waste visit www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au or www.epa.nsw.gov.au

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advised on the success of hatchlings on Corrie Island.

Shorebirds such as the endangered Pied Oystercatchers lay their eggs in shallow scraped-out nests in the sand.

Matthew Bell, Senior Ecologist at MidCoast Council told News Of The Area, “The pied oystercatchers are nearing the end of their nesting season.

“Of the six nests on Corrie Island, it seems like four nests failed due to predation, inundation and unknown causes.

“Of the two successful nests, three hatchlings were observed but we don’t know if the hatchlings have survived to fledge.

“There was one nest

early in the season at Winda Woppa, which hatched one young.

“A second nest has been observed recently, with two hatchlings present.”

Each successful hatching is vital for the tiny seabird as according to National Parks and Wildlife there are only 140 breeding pairs of Pied Oystercatchers in NSW.

Shorebirds nest on sandy beaches along the NSW coastline, including Corrie Island Nature Reserve, Winda Woppa peninsula in Hawks Nest and the Worimi Conservation Lands.

Known nest sites may be indicated by fencing or signs, while parts of some beaches, such as those on Corrie Island, are entirely closed to visitors during the breeding months from August to March, to allow

these birds space and peace to raise their families.

Pied Oystercatchers with their black-and-white feathers, pink legs and red beaks are easily identified.

Almost always seen in pairs, they live in Australia year-round and have already started laying eggs.

‘Oystercatcher’ is bit of a misnomer, as this

species eats many other invertebrates as well as oysters and other bivalve molluscs.

Visitors are reminded that dogs are not allowed on NPWS national parks, including Corrie Island Nature Reserve, at any time.

People are reminded penalties can apply to individuals causing

disturbance or damage to threatened species, including their eggs or chicks.

Protection and monitoring of beachnesting birds in Port Stephens is delivered by the NSW Government’s Saving our Species program, MidCoast Council, NPWS, Biodiversity Conservation

Division and the Myall Koala and Environment Group, and is supported by Hunter Local Land Services through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Learn more at https:// www.environment.nsw.gov. au/news/beach-nestingbirds-share-the-shore

Covid hangover causes jump in court delay

TIME to justice in the Local Court has risen significantly over the last four years due to Covidrelated disruptions to court operations.

New criminal court data released today by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research shows that in 2021/22 contested cases in

the Local Court took nine months to finalise from the date of arrest (279 days).

This is nearly three months longer than in 2018/19 (up 81 days from 198 days in 2018/19).

"The Local Court is the engine room of the criminal justice system so longer wait times have broad

reaching implications for a large number of victims and defendants."

said Jackie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. Domestic Violence court cases have been particularly affected by the increase as a third of defended hearings involve

a DV charge.

Last year, a typical contested domestic violence matter took 271 days to finalise in the Local Court; more than 100 days longer than in 2018/19 (160 days).

"Court delay has many undesirable consequences.

“Both victims and

defendants can be in a state of limbo waiting for resolution and the prospect of conviction can diminish over time as witnesses and victims disengage from the process." said Jackie Fitzgerald.

The increase in court delay is a consequence of covid-related court

disruptions in 2020, 2021 and early 2022.

"In 2021/22 the Local Court finalised 29 percent fewer defended hearings than in 2018/19.

This increases the number of court matters waiting for a hearing and in turn increases time from arrest to finalisation.

q Pied Oystercatchers. Photo: Karen Bettink.

q Signage warning locals and visitors that shorebirds are nesting nearby.

Nordic moods and baroque echoes

EVERYTHING Nordic is the rage at the moment: novels, films, moody Netflix series.

Now… music!

Building on their decade-long commitment to performing and recording Scandinavian baroque and folk music, The Marais Project is proud to announce a new collaboration with leading Swedish artists, Duo Langborn/Wendel with a Sydney and regional NSW tour in February 2023, including a stop in Tea Gardens.

The Duo’s visit to Australia is sponsored by the Swedish Arts Board for International Exchange and the ensemble will perform in Tea Gardens on 12 February at Tillermans Restaurant.

Duo Langborn/Wendel consists of the unusual combination of baroque violin, played by Catalina Langborn, and percussionist Olof Wendel, who specialises in the rarely heard cimbalom - an instrument he will be playing when he visits Tea Gardens.

“Catalina is one of the most sought-after Baroque violinists and concertmasters in Sweden,” said The Marais Project’s Jenny Eriksson.

“She regularly leads celebrated ensembles such as Drottningholms Barockensemble and Göteborg Baroque.

“She is also an expert on, and composes, Swedish folk music.”

Eriksson and Langborn have corresponded for some time and got to meet each other in

40 Years of Teaching

By Marian SAMPSON

GENERATIONS of children hold special memories of Mrs Johnson, who has been teaching at the local public school for more than four decades.

Mrs Johnson told News Of The Area, “As I approach my last few weeks of teaching at Karuah Public School, I reflect on the wonderful students, staff and families that I have had the pleasure of knowing over the past 40-plus years at this beautiful school.”

Mrs Johnson arrived as a student teacher

at Karuah Public School for her practical teaching sessions in her second year of Teacher’s College in 1980.

She enjoyed it so much that she came straight back after graduation and stayed, with only a short stint at Mulwee Public School at Swan Bay on her resume apart from her time at Karuah.

Beginning as a casual teacher and later becoming a full time teacher, Mrs Johnson even spent time working with students she had taught as they progressed through their careers.

Stockholm in July 2022 where they hatched the idea for an Australian collaboration.

Percussionist Wendel has had a similarly distinguished career, having worked with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony, and the Royal Opera.

He also appears with a range of cuttingedge improvised music groups.

Australian viola da gambist, Jenny Eriksson – whose grandfather was Swedishand Swedish-born lutenist/guitarist Tommie Andersson, have been bringing Scandinavian music to Australian audiences for more than a decade.

They are joined by singer/violinist Susie Bishop, who speaks (and sings!) Swedish.

The Marais Project’s 2015 popular album of Swedish classical, baroque, and folk music, Smörgåsbord, spent three months in the

“I thank them (the students) for helping me develop a love of teaching,” she said.

“I am fortunate enough to still be friends with many of these ‘children’.

“I have since taught their children and even grandchildren.”

Mrs Johnson has also worked at the school in a support teacher capacity, assisting students who required extra assistance.

“It is in this position that I found my passion for teaching reading,” she said.

“To see the joy on a child’s face when they realise they can read is not something that can be put into words.

“My role has had many titles, STLD, STL,

Australian Top 20 Classical Music Charts.

The upcoming project titled Nordic moods and baroque echoes combines Swedish folk music, works from the baroque and several original compositions/arrangements by group members.

“This will be our first visit to Australia,” said Langborn on behalf of the Duo.

“We are excited to be working with Tommie, Susie, and Jenny.

“They have such a spirit of adventure and collaboration; we already feel welcome!

“We are also thrilled to be able to visit in the Australian summer – our winter – and see some of the countryside.”

The ‘Nordic moods, baroque echoes’ collaboration is literally a ‘one-off’ - and not to be missed!

All bookings at www.maraisproject.com. au

LaST, and undergone many changes but teaching reading is what I have loved the most.”

For Mrs Johnson and her family, Karuah Public School is not just where she works; it is the school where her and her husband’s family attended and her grandson is currently a student at the school.

”They can all look back on a full and rounded education provided by this special school,” Mrs Johnson said.

“I cherish the lifelong friendships I have made and still mourn the sad loss of some.”

Mrs Johnson has fostered an incredible bond with the Karuah community and she will always value the relationships that she has formed in the area.

“I often see ex-pupils out and about and love hearing where life has taken them.

“To all the wonderful students that I’ve spent valuable time with over the past 40 years, thank you for making my working life so fulfilling.

“I look forward to catching up with you all in the future whether it be at the football cheering on the Mighty Roos or just in the RSL or down at the park, please always come and say hello.

“You have all been a big part of my life.

“To Mrs Lyle and the fabulous Karuah Public School staff, I know you will continue to foster the amazing love of learning that happens within the school,” she said.

“I have always loved the motto that ‘small schools are great schools’.”

The future is looking bright for Mr and Mrs Johnson; in their retirement together they are planning on doing lots of travel, both on motorbike and with a car and caravan.

q The Marais Project.

q Duo Langborn/Wendel.

ALL ROAD users are being reminded that everyone’s safety is their responsibility as the NSW Police Force launch this year’s New Year holiday enforcement operation.

Operation Christmas/ New Year 2022 commenced at 12.01am on Friday 23 December 2022 and will conclude at 11.59pm on Monday 2 January 2023.

Double demerit points will apply for the duration of the operation for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers, together with local police across NSW, will be enforcing

all road-related legislation, including drink and drug driving, distractions, driving tired, and any dangerous driving behaviours which put the safety of road users at risk.

Acting Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said everyone has a role to play on the roads these holidays.

“Unfortunately, some people still think they’re above the law, whether it’s quickly checking a text, driving too fast because the road is familiar, or getting behind the wheel when tired, but we have road rules for a reason because we want everyone to arrive safely at

their destination this holiday period,” Mr Toole said.

“While police will be out in force, please remember that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

“You don’t want to get a fine in the mail or lose your licence, but worse still, you don’t want to be the reason someone can’t celebrate with all their loved ones this Christmas, so I’m calling on drivers to do the right thing every time they get behind the wheel.”

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden, said the holiday period is traditionally the busiest time of year on NSW

Community re-thinks outdoor spaces

OVER 1,600 people have identified what they most value about our open spaces, contributing to MidCoast Council’s first open space strategy.

“We know MidCoast residents love the great outdoors and the beautiful natural assets of our region,” said Council’s Executive Manager of Community Spaces, Dan Aldridge.

“Both locals and visitors said they want better connected green space, more accessible footpaths and cycleways, more flexible open space, and more activities for young children and teenagers.

“People told us that they want open spaces that encourage people with a range of abilities and ages to interact with each other, safely, and without it costing too much,” added Mr Aldridge.

Curious about what locals most value in their outdoor spaces? You can check out the snapshot of the outcomes and key themes at haveyoursay.

midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

A full engagement outcomes report along with the draft Strategy will go on public exhibition around mid2023.

roads, which can potentially make it the most dangerous.

Arriving alive is your responsibility this holiday season

“Police maintain a highly visible presence on our roads but the key to reducing road trauma lies in taking responsibility – for yourself, your family, your passengers, and every other road user,” Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden said.

“Whenever a person gets behind the wheel, we need to consider that as entering a social contract with those people: you agree to do right thing and make sure we all reach our destinations safe and sound.

“You don’t want to be the person whose irresponsible behaviour changes a life – or lives – forever.

“The most important gift you can give this festive

Workshops were held in November at Bulahdelah, Forster, Gloucester, Harrington, Hawks Nest, Pacific Palms, Stroud and Taree.

Children were also encouraged to provide input through activities at the workshops.

“We’ve heard from people of all ages on the MidCoast. We want to thank everyone for getting involved,” said Mr Aldridge.

season is being responsible. Be the motorist who obeys the road rules and drives to the conditions, not the motorist who drives recklessly and kills someone,” Assistant Commissioner McFadden said.

The NSW road toll for 2022 currently stands at 280, which is sixteen more than the same time last year.

Head of Safety at Transport for NSW Peter Dunphy said we want everyone to make it to their destination safely – whether it’s a trip to the local shops or a longer road trip.

“Five people lost their lives during the Christmas and New Year double demerit period last year,” Mr Dunphy said.

“The community has identified what to plan, program, prioritise and fund over the next 10-15 years in our parks, gardens, walk and cycleways, sports fields, playgrounds, reserves and other public spaces.

“Now we’ll put those ideas into the draft Open Spaces and Recreation Strategy which is being prepared now.”

An independent randomised telephone survey was undertaken earlier in

“That’s five too many. Three of those people were killed in crashes where alcohol was involved.

“Even a drink or two increases your blood alcohol concentration, and as it rises so does you risk of being involved in a crash.”

Mr Dunphy reminded everyone to remember their common sense this holiday season.

“Always have a Plan B in place before their first drink, and never drink or drug drive.

“If you are getting behind the wheel – even if it’s a short trip, never drive if you’re tired, buckle up, stay under the speed limit, and put the phone away.

To help plan your trip anywhere in NSW, up-to-the minute traffic conditions can be found at https://www. livetraffic.com.

the year. People could also provide feedback online via a survey, mapping tool and a visioning wall.

The draft strategy will be available for the community to review and have a final say before adoption next year.

Stay updated and find out more at the link above. You can also sign up for Council’s weekly email newsletter, News Wrap, at www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

Member for Port Stephens

People talked to MidCoast staff in June and July at popups at Tuncurry, Old Bar, Hallidays Point, Harrington, Gloucester, Wingham, Tea Gardens, Taree and Nabiac.

q Archie, Worimi and Wonnarua First Nations, participating at a workshop.

Primary Students Celebrate 2022 Success

THE final assembly of the Bulahdelah Central primary school year was held on Friday, 9 December.

The assembly was a chance to recognise the school’s special award winners and end of year award recipients, who received a class award.

During the assembly, BCS also farewelled the graduating Year 6 students.

“The time has come to celebrate the many achievements of our graduating students,” said BCS Assistant Principal

Hayley Nicholson.

“Year 6 have some exciting final activities to take part in for their final days which includes their camp to Lake Keepit during Week 10.

“We hope that our Stage 3 students, along with their teachers, enjoy their end of year excursion.”

Ms Nicholson also welcomed into their new leadership roles the incoming 2023 Primary Captains.

“We look forward to seeing you develop into strong school leaders and positive role models for our

Primary students,” she said.

“On behalf of the Primary staff, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays.

“We look forward to welcoming families and students back in 2023.”

Congratulations to the BCS Primary Special Award recipients:

Citizenship Award: Kyan Driver

CWA Award: Noah Whitby Jack Ireland Award: Ashton Sinclair

Numeracy Award: Ryder Wheaton

Literacy Award: Ava Walkinshaw

Bulahdelah Lions Club Award for Community Service: Jordan Brown

NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge: Joseph Whitby

Indigenous Student of the Year: Chelsea Haley Boy Sportsperson of the Year: Logan Bailey

Girl Sportsperson of the Year: Indie Hope.

Congratulations to the incoming 2023 Primary Captains:

Captains Emmett Sinclair, Abbiegail Ray

Vice Captains Jobe Watson, Chelsea Haley

q Presenter Georgina Cunich, Jack Ireland Award winner Ashton Sinclair and presenter Thor-Lou Smith.

q 2023 Primary Captains: Jobe Watson (VC), Abbiegail Ray (C), Chelsea Haley (VC), Emmett Sinclair.

q Year 3/4

Teacher Sally Schofield, Issac Swain, Braxton Hile, Mia Garemyn, Jaida Morgan and Jaxon Styles.

q Year 2/3 Teacher Sofie Dorney, Nelly Raines, Ava Masters, Seth Best, Florence Dawes,

q Bulahdelah Lions Club Award winner Jordan Brown and presenter Sue Robards.

q Year 6 Awards went to Lachlan Murray, Chace Myers and Kyan Driver.

q Olivia Styles, winner of the Leading Edge Award and Tim Browne, presenter.

q Presenter Warren Gibbs and Zachery Moran, Roberta Small Art Trophy winner.

q Presenter Michelle-Leigh Gray and Chelsea Haley, Indigenous Student of the Year.

q Literacy Award winner Ava Walkinshaw and presenter Sue Estens.

q Outgoing 2022 Primary Captains: Carly Green, Jada Hall, Lachlan Murray, Ashton Sinclair.

q Mathew Haley, Leading Edge Award winner and presenter Tim Browne.

q Year 5 Teacher Tiffany Griffis, Ariel Case, Zachariah Chatfield, Emmett Sinclair and Jobe Watson.

Senior Achievements Rewarded at BCS

THE Bulahdelah Central School annual Secondary Presentation Assembly was recently held to celebrate the academic, sporting, cultural and community achievements of local students.

The awards reflected commitment to the school PRIDE (Participation, Respect, Innovation, Determination, Excellence) values and acknowledged the hard-work, consistency and excellence produced throughout the year.

Members of the wider community generously sponsored the awards once again and attended the

assembly to present the certificates and prizes.

“The ongoing support and commitment of these organisations to our students is greatly appreciated,” said Principal George Frangos.

“We congratulate all students on their personal achievements during the 2022 school year.”

2022 Major Award

Recipients:

ADF Future Innovators Award: Matilda Matheson

ADF Long Tan Award: Caily Aberhart

BCS STEM Award: Reef Mirisch

Bulahdelah Chamber of

Commerce Industry Award: Holly Mills

Bulahdelah Lions Club Commitment Award: Zane Walker and Abigail Smith

Charles Sturt University Future Moves Award: Jordin Cole and Amethyst Bishell

CWA Food Technology Student of the Year: Matilda Matheson

Jack Ireland Award: James

Conroy

Indigenous Student of the Year: Hannah Baillie-Angeles

Maitland District Careers Advisers Association Award: Mackenzie Barben

Matt Smith Citizenship Award: Caily Aberhart

Mid Coast Connect VET Student of the Year: Charli Alchin

NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge Medal: Reef Mirisch PRIDE Shield: Caily Aberhart

Principal’s Award: Ryan

Barnes Tea Gardens Lions Club

Community Service Award: Ryan Barnes and Blake Ford Year 7 Academic

Excellence: Salome Reitsma, Riley Smith, Aiden Waters Year 8 Academic Excellence: Charlie Garemyn, Andrew Gorton, Delilah Newlin, Cameron O’Brien Year 9 Academic

Excellence: Natureh FentonHolt, Ezra Hammerl, Abbey Van-Veen Year 10 Academic Excellence: Caily Aberhart, Hannah Baillie-Angeles, Matilda Matheson, Izabell Read Year 11 Academic Excellence: Zahli Conroy, Amia Murphy, Polly Sullivan

Champion House: Kenny

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q Matilda Matheson, CWA Food Technology Student of the Year.

q Indigenous Student of the Year Hannah Baillie-Angeles and Principal George Frangos.

q Caily Aberhart won the ADF Long Tan Award.

q Natureh Fenton-Holt, winner of the Year 9 Academic Excellence award and George Frangos.

q Reef Mirisch, winner of the BCS STEM Award and George Frangos, BCS Principal.

q NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge Medal winner Reef Mirisch and Linda Drenkhahn.

q Charlie Garemyn, Year 8 Academic Excellence and Linda Drenkhahn, presenter.

q Friend of the School Ken Smith, Matt Smith Citizenship Award winner Caily Aberhart and Kim Smith, Friend of the School.

q Ryan Barnes, Caily Aberhart, Reef Mirisch.

q Maitland District Careers Advisers Assoc. Award winner Mackenzie Barben and Linda Drenkhahn, presenter.

Committee completes its review of aspects of the ICAC Act

THE Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has released its report reviewing aspects of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 (the Act).

As part of the inquiry the Committee considered the time standards in place for the ICAC to

finalise reports, the existing mechanism of judicial review, and the role and powers of the Inspector of the ICAC.

The Committee has made three recommendations.

The Chair of the Committee, The Hon. Leslie Williams MP, advised that "these recommendations seek to improve transparency, facilitate

greater accountability and strengthen existing checks and balances".

"The Committee is recommending that the Government amend the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 to require the ICAC to develop and publish realistic timeframes for publishing investigation reports, and to report

against them," said Mrs Williams MP.

"The timeliness of ICAC reporting is of ongoing interest to the Committee and the wider community.

“The Committee has recommended that in its next annual report, the ICAC provide an update on whether the increased funding made available in the 2022-23 annual budget

has shortened the time in which investigations are undertaken and reports finalised," said Mrs Williams MP.

"Lastly, the Committee recommends that the Government consider amending the ICAC Act to provide the Inspector of the ICAC with similar powers to those currently held by the Inspector of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

“These include powers

New apps for summer road trips

THE road less travelled is a little easier to navigate this holiday season thanks to two innovative mobile applications to help drivers make the most of journeys on our state’s spectacular tourist drives.

Transport for NSW Executive Director, Advanced Analytics and Insights, Simone Roberts, said the apps have been endorsed following the NSW Road Trip Innovation Challenge, which asked innovators to improve road trip experiences and boost the recovery of regional tourism.

“We saw an opportunity to enhance the road trip experience for visitors in NSW by making our wellestablished tourist drives near our coastline to make it even easier to discover and explore,” Ms Roberts said.

“There were two outstanding solutions presented at the challenge which are now available to the public, one focused on gourmet food and the other on camping.”

Gourmakers CEO and Founder Zachary Sweeney said their app allows users to plan road trip routes featuring points of interest

such as local gourmet food producers.

“Gourmakers is a gourmet travel app which makes it easier to find the best gourmet venues across the NSW coastline and more.

“From berry farms to oyster shacks, Gourmakers has over 650 gourmet venues to discover and visit in NSW,” Mr Sweeney said.

TripTech COO Matt Johnson said they were thrilled to partner with TfNSW on enhancements to their CamperMate app.

Focused on camping and RVs, CamperMate features

more than 100,000 points of interest and facilities and allows users to book campsites and activities directly through the app.

“New enhancements include lesser-known routes and businesses in the coastal regions to help make planning and booking sites easier,” Mr Johnson said.

The summer holiday break is a great time to explore regional NSW and support flood-affected communities that have been doing it tough.

But Transport is warning that most regional highways

have been impacted by extreme weather and is asking road trippers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, check for road closures and if a road is flooded, to find an alternate route.

Gourmakers and CamperMate can be downloaded through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

For more information on road trips in NSW, visit www. visitnsw.com/roadtrips.

For more information visit https://opendata. transport.nsw.gov.au/roadtrip-innovation-challenge.

Marine Rescue welcomes new volunteer member

By Marian SAMPSON

AFTER completing an intensive training regimen, Brad Fuller has attained his crew rating with Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told News Of The Area, “I congratulate Brad Fuller on gaining his crew rating, recognising the skills he's attained through training.

“Marine Rescue volunteers not only keep people safe on the water, they learn skills that assist in all

areas of life. “Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue is a small, hardworking crew that welcomes anyone who would like to learn new skills, support the community and make new friends.

Marine Rescue NSW saves lives on the water, providing 24-hour emergency response, returning thousands of boaters in trouble safely to shore every year. It is a service provided entirely by volunteers.

Volunteers can take on a range of roles; from crewing an offshore search and rescue vessel or providing a radio watch at a base to helping with fundraising or administrative support.

Members of Marine Rescue NSW come from all walks of life and receive

to investigate certain kinds of maladministration and the ability to require the Commission to formally respond to the Inspector's reports," said Mrs Williams MP.

The Committee received eighteen submissions and heard from a range of stakeholders, including the ICAC, the current former Inspectors of the ICAC, and members of the legal profession at the public hearing held on 4 November 2022.

This report is available on the Committee's webpage.

professional training meeting national standards to learn and develop the skills they need to help people on the water.

“More than 25 percent of our members are women and we are committed to reflecting the community we serve, encouraging women, individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds and all ages to join us,” a Marine Rescue NSW spokesperson said.

For more information visit www.marinerescuensw. com.au/become-a-volunteer.

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q Gourmakers is a gourmet travel app.

q CamperMate features more than 100,000 points of interest and facilities.

“On behalf of our community, I thank all Marine Rescue volunteers for their commitment to keeping people safe on the water,” Ms Washington said.

q Brad Fuller attaining his crew rating with Marine Rescue.

Visitors urged to respect the Myall Coast

MIDCOAST Council is looking to support locals and to educate tourists during the busy holiday season, with rangers to focus on law breakers.

“The MidCoast is a very popular holiday destination, attracting millions of tourists every year,” said MidCoast Council’s Director of Liveable Communities, Paul De Szell.

“We welcome visitors to our region; however, it’s important that their actions don’t negatively impact on the natural environment or the wellbeing of residents.

“We know the vast majority of people will behave appropriately and will treat the environment and our community with respect.”

MidCoast Council is working closely with NSW

Police and the National Parks and Wildlife Service to ensure visitors understand and comply with regulations relating to holiday activities such as camping, driving and the disposal of rubbish.

“Rangers will be out and about and will be focusing on anyone illegally camping or parking, driving on beaches without a permit, or dumping rubbish,” said Mr De Szell.

Visitors are reminded that camping in tents or recreational vehicles is only permitted at designated sites.

Accommodation can be difficult to find in the summer holiday season.

For that reason, holiday makers should book prior to arrival.

Failure to find accommodation is not an

acceptable reason for illegal camping.

Vandalism, such as graffiti or deliberately defacing public or private property may result in criminal charges.

Parking near popular destinations such as certain beaches can be difficult.

However, parking illegally, such as across driveways or in places marked as no parking zones will result in fines and towaways.

While driving on some beaches is allowed, a permit is always required.

These permits help ensure that drivers will use the beach in a responsible manner and are aware of beach driving rules.

A permit can be obtained from MidCoast Council at

https://www.midcoast.nsw. gov.au/Community/Sportand-recreation/Beaches/ Driving-on-beachesIt is illegal to drive on the beach without a permit.

“We hope visitors and the community will do the right thing so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable holiday period,” added Mr De Szell.

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NSW Groundwater Strategy Released

THE NSW Groundwater Strategy has been released, with Kaia Hodge, Executive Director of Regional Water Strategies for the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, describing the strategy as a major milestone in groundwater management.

“The strategy went on public exhibition earlier this year, and we heard from residents, local governments, researchers, academics, and industry, agriculture and environmental groups,” Ms Hodge said.

“There was strong

support for the strategy and its key priorities across a diverse range of stakeholders, and we’re confident the final strategy reflects community sentiment and local knowledge and is informed by the best possible scientific evidence.

“It means the solutions we’re implementing now, and in the years to come, will ensure NSW has the groundwater resources it needs, despite future challenges.”

In NSW, groundwater is critical to town water supply, including in the regions

where more than 250 towns rely on it daily.

Across the state, it makes up ten percent of the drinking supply.

It also underpins the economy, injecting nearly $1 billion each year by supporting industry and agriculture.

Groundwater is also crucial for the environment.

Many wetlands, springs and lakes depend on groundwater, as do other valuable assets. Groundwater-dependent ecosystems span up to 6.5 million hectares, or about

eight percent of NSW’s land surface, and support many unique and native plant and animal species.

“It's never been more important to protect groundwater, so it’s managed smartly and sustainably into the future, which is why we’re acting now," Ms Hodge said.

The strategy includes actions to:

· Support towns and cities that use groundwater improve their urban water planning

· Support Aboriginal people’s rights, values and

uses of groundwater

· Support resilient groundwater-dependent industries in NSW

· Better share and integrate groundwater information

· Improve our understanding of groundwater resources

· Expand and target our groundwater data collection

· Refresh, consolidate and expand our groundwater policy framework

· Improve protection of groundwater-dependent ecosystems and baseflows to

area, report it to Council https://www.midcoast.nsw. gov.au/Contact-us/Reportan-issue.

Report emergencies to NSW Police.

streams

· Review and update approaches to sustainable groundwater extraction

· Protect groundwater quality within natural limits

· Better integrate groundwater management with other land and water management processes

· Develop the groundwater components of a water knowledge plan

The first implementation plan will chart how actions are delivered over the next two years.

It will be published early in 2023.

To read the strategy, visit: https://www.dpie.nsw.gov. au/groundwater-strategy

Karuah RSL Life Membership Awarded to Peter Fidden

By Marian SAMPSON

PETER Fidden is a well known figure at the Karuah RSL Club.

Last month Peter, who is President of the Karuah RSL sub-Branch, was awarded with Life Membership to the RSL.

Alan Owen of the Karuah RSL Sub Branch told News Of The Area, “This award is only presented to a RSL sub-Branch member that has contributed over a long

period of time to RSL work.

“Peter gave time to Newcastle District Council of the RSL as President and Vice President, as well as as President of the Karuah RSL Club and the sub-Branch.”

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington presented the Life Membership certificate to Peter at the recent subBranch Christmas party.

“This is the first time that life membership has been awarded to a member

of the Karuah sub-Branch,” Alan said.

Peter served in the Vietnam War with A&B Squadrons 3rd Cavalry Regiment Light Aid Detachment.

The RSL Club supports many local sports clubs and sub-Branch representatives attend local schools for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day celebrations.

On display in the Karuah RSL Club is a range of military memorabilia, donated by members and families of Veterans.

The team at the NOTA congratulate Peter on this distinguished award.

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q Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington presenting Vietnam Veteran Peter Fidden his RSL Life Membership certificate.

DRIVING onto the small acreage overlooking the twin coastal towns of Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, your eyes are drawn to the distant blue of the ocean and the waters of Port Stephens.

The new owner of this stunning property will feel like they are living in their own coastal resort every day.

Rolling lawns, fruit trees, natural bush, circular driveway - and did we mention the views? 180* views over to Yaccaba & The Pacific Ocean.

This is an exclusive location - only a few select homes command this peak position that offers this unique vista.

Homes in this part of Shearwater are tightly held and are rarely offered for sale.

The property is just under 3 acres, fenced, and set well away from neighbours for a sense of privacy.

The home is large and set over three levels there are multiple living areas to enjoy.

Key feature are:

* Stunning Ocean views from the living & dining areas

* Soaring Cathedral space adding to the ambience of the space

* Large entertainer's deck - taking in the views to the East over the bush & ocean

* Spacious Master bedroom with ensuite, walk in robe & access to the deck & Views!

* The kitchen opens to a casual space, offering plenty of storage, a large pantry & servery

* Two double bedrooms on the top floor with wonderful views & built in robes

* A family bathroom with bathtub & separate shower

* A very large rumpus room on the ground level - a perfect fourth bedroom and/or work

from home space or perhaps a pool room, or even self-contained accommodation for the in-laws

* The laundry has access to the outdoors & there is another bathroom on this level

* A single garage with internal access & additional workspace

* A "creative space" the current owner

uses as an artisan work area

* Fruit trees orchard, fenced veggie garden, standard roses & Australian Natives

* A double garage & an over-sized carport (perfect for a caravan or boat)

For more information contact Century 21 Coastal Properties.

Stylishly appointed with sweeping water views

188 Myall Street, Tea Gardens

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As you enter this sophisticated, two level, light-filled home, with north easterly aspect, you immediately feel as though you are within a private oasis. This home offers expansive living spaces indoors and out.

The grand entrance invites you to explore the unique features within both levels of the home.

Hardwood timber polished floors set the coastal feel as you are welcomed to the upper floor. The expansive open plan lounge, dining, kitchen and living areas flow freely as you take advantage of the views offered by the expansive Myall River views and surrounds.

The carefully appointed kitchen, complete with new oven, has the desired storage and workspace requirements for the most distinguished cook in the house. This kitchen sets a special focus point and perfect for those that love to entertain.

The luxuriously spacious master bedroom, with walk in robe and bathroom, generously provides for the perfect parents retreat.

The second bedroom is cleverly set to offer balcony access to the front of the home and built-in robe with storage option.

Downstairs is the perfect haven that doubles as the third bedroom, granny flat or teenage retreat, complete with kitchenette, bathroom, laundry. This expansive space opens onto the lower deck overlooking the rear gardens.

An Automatic garage door opens to the extensive 3 car garage which also offers internal access to the house. The height of the garage can allow for car, boat or caravan storage, with extra space for a workshop.

Relaxation awaits as you enjoy the privacy of sundrenched balcony decks and verandahs. Entertaining in this home will have you at your finest as family and guests naturally experience the spacious flowthrough with an extensive open plan design throughout. You can simply unwind surrounded by lovingly landscaped low maintenance gardens and expansive rear and front lawn areas.

Notable points of difference are offered within this home and include

• Sound proofing to front windows

• Gas heating

• Ducted air conditioning

• LED down lights

• Fully insulated

• Watering system

• Fish cleaning bench

• Outdoor shower

Privately tucked away in a tranquil setting, this fabulous family home affords a haven of stylish versatility, laid back luxury and rare levels of privacy.

If you have been looking for a large family home, on a completely flat & sundrenched block, then you have found it!

To arrange your private inspection, contact Kirsten Adam & Kim Sepos 02 4997 1259

Aboriginal Education Council Scholarship

Hannah Baillie-Angeles has been awarded a prestigious Aboriginal Education Council Scholarship.

HANNAH Baillie-Angeles has been awarded a prestigious Aboriginal Education Council Scholarship.

There were many highquality applications and winning this scholarship is a significant achievement for the Bulahdelah Central School student.

The Public Education

Foundation is a notfor-profit organisation dedicated to providing life changing scholarships to young people in public education.

The Foundation is supported by the Department of Education and works in collaboration with individuals, schools, communities, the private

sector and government agencies to help students achieve their full potential, while enhancing the value and reputation of public schools.

The Public Education Foundation exists to support students with particular educational needs or talents reach their full potential and improve overall educational outcomes.

They focus on removing the barriers to achievement created by social and economic disadvantage, and on acknowledging and rewarding excellence.

The scholarship is valued at $2,000, to be paid over two years.

This also enables Hannah to receive free access to Studiosity, which provides on-demand study support, and she will be offered mentoring through the Public Education Foundation.

Hannah will be presented with her certificate at the Public Education Foundation Awards Ceremony in Sydney on Monday, 29 May 2023.

Congratulations Hannah.

Four decades of random breath testing marked by decline in road fatalities

DEPUTY Premier and Minister for Police, Paul Toole has joined Transport for NSW and NSW Police Force to mark four decades of random breath testing on NSW roads, ahead of the Christmas/New Year holiday period.

Saturday 17 December 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of the introduction of random breath testing across NSW roads.

Prior to random breath testing, the state’s annual road toll regularly surpassed 1,200 fatalities, and authorities recognised that measures needed to be introduced to address the issue.

In 1982 NSW became one of the first jurisdictions in the world and the first in Australia to introduce random breath testing.

Prior to the introduction of random breath testing

police could only stop a motorist due to their manner of driving.

In the first five years following the introduction of random breath testing across the state, road fatalities fell from 1,303 in 1980 to 1,067 in 1985.

In 1980, the percentage of road fatalities linked to drink driving was 30 percent.

Of the 275 road fatalities recorded in NSW last year (2021), seventeen percent were attributed to drink driving – cutting the percentage by almost half and reducing the number of alcohol related fatalities by 88 percent.

In January 2007 NSW Police also commenced testing motorists for drug driving.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said community attitudes

have shifted over the last four decades.

“Today, drivers are well aware that they could be stopped for a random drug or breath test anywhere and at any time,” Minister Toole said.

“The statistics speak for themselves - since RBTs were introduced, thousands of lives have been saved.

“We all want to ensure everyone gets home safely to their loved ones this Christmas period – and no one should rob a family of that with a selfish decision to get behind the wheel after they’ve been drinking.

“If you are planning to have a few drinks over the festive season, leave the car at home and have a Plan B.”

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden said alcohol and drug driving was still a major

concern for police.

“Despite road fatalities having dropped since the introduction of RBT, it is still disturbing that many drivers can’t see an issue with having a few drinks, or consuming illicit drugs, before getting behind the wheel,” Assistant Commissioner McFadden said.

“Getting behind the wheel of a car under the influence – no matter how much you consume – is not a sign of someone who is in control, it’s a sign of someone who can be up to 25 times more likely to be involved in a crash because of their state of intoxication.

“Our aim is to bring alcohol and drug-related fatalities to zero.

“Alcohol and drug-related fatalities are 100 percent avoidable.

“The message is simple –don’t drink or take drugs and

drive, have a plan ‘B’ if you’re planning on having a few, and speak up if you see someone getting behind the wheel under the influence.

“We all have a part to play in keeping our roads safe.”

Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said since the introduction of RBT, we have seen alcohol related road deaths fall from 389 in 1980 to 47 in 2021.

“RBT has been key in driving down drink driving, saving an estimated 9,100 lives in NSW since it began and preventing the trauma those deaths would have caused to many more,” Mrs Ward said.

“Drink driving still contributes to about fifteen to 20 percent of deaths on NSW roads each year, so I’m urging all drivers to help us reduce that to zero.”

Minister for Regional

Take care when disposing, storing unwanted distress beacons

By Marian SAMPSON

IF you are going boating offshore this summer you need an emergency beacon and many vessels that stay inshore will also be equipped with this safety equipment.

Some hikers also carry the beacons in case of emergencies.

Amidst the busy summer holidays, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is calling on owners of distress beacons to take care when handling, storing and disposing unwanted distress beacons.

2021 saw 1748 inadvertent activations of beacons across the country.

Distress beacons

like EPIRBs (emergency position-indicating radio beacons) and PLBs (personal locator beacons) can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency.

With the flick of a button or in some cases, water immersion, these technological marvels can signal for help and within minutes, some of Australia’s finest search and rescue crews are gearing up to come and save your life.

AMSA Response Centre Manager Kevin McEvoy says unfortunately, every year those same crews also waste precious and potentially lifesaving time on wild goose chases for beacons which have inadvertently activated.

“It might be a PLB that a hiker has thrown into their backpack which has been crushed by other equipment, or maybe an incorrectly mounted float-free EPIRB which has switched on after being exposed to wet weather,” Mr McEvoy said.

“It could even be an old EPIRB that someone has carelessly thrown into a rubbish bin which has ended-up at a council tip and inadvertently activated.

“Beacons are sensitive pieces of equipment that need to be handled with care.

“Preventing a time wasting and embarrassing inadvertent activation is easy.

“For PLBs, keep these

devices in a dedicated pocket on your clothing or on the exterior of your backpack, clear of other equipment which might crush or damage it.

“For EPIRBs, keep these in a safe and dry location which is easily accessible in an emergency.

“For EPIRBs in float-free set-ups like those mounted externally on commercial vessels, always make sure it’s perfectly aligned inside the housing with the cover closed as per the manufacturer’s guidelines.

“Also, be careful of highpressure hosing around a float-free EPIRB set-up which could dislodge and accidentally activate an

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incorrectly mounted device,” Mr McEvoy added.

“If you have an unwanted beacon, dispose of it responsibly.

“Find your nearest waste management facility that will accept distress beacons and batteries.

“Remember, beacons don’t belong in the bin.”

What happens if your beacon has inadvertently activated?

“You’ll notice the strobe light is flashing and an audible beep.

“Switch it off quickly – if it has a water sensor, dry it – and contact AMSA on 1800 641 792 to call-off the search and rescue,” Mr McEvoy said.

“There are no penalties for an inadvertent activation.

“If we detect your beacon, we’ll also try to contact you.

Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the introduction of RBT laws was a watershed moment for NSW in helping reduce the road toll.

“It also marked a change in community attitudes and driver behaviour towards drink driving from being almost socially acceptable – to now being generally regarded as reckless behaviour that puts lives at risk.

“We also know from attitudinal research of NSW drivers, that drink and drug driving enforcement has high levels of community support.” Mr Farraway said.

“Throughout its 40 years, RBT has been well supported by large scale public education campaigns to further deter drink driving, from our ‘Will you be under .05 or under arrest?’ in the 1980s through to our ‘Plan B’ and ‘Stop it. Or Cop it’ campaigns today.”

“Always keep your beacon’s registration details up to date which includes your phone number and next of kin’s contact details.”

Mr McEvoy said getting the basics right of responsible beacon ownership helps ensure that critical search and rescue resources don’t go to waste.

“After all, if you’re in a genuine emergency and you activate your beacon, you want to know that a crew is looking for you and not a broken beacon in a bin in the burbs,” Mr McEvoy added.

Mick Chubb of Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage told News Of The Area, “We encourage people to maintain and test their EPIRB and when they are at the end of life disposed of them properly, as every activation, even after they are in landfill at a tip results in a call out.”

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Hawks Nest Golf Club

Hawks Nest Caravan Park

Benchmark on Booner

Oceanside Motel

Peter Sinclair Gardens

Jimmy's Beach Caravan Pk

Hawks Nest Motel

Celebrations

So Lo Hawks Nest

Alanas Gifts

Hawks Nest Realty Hawks Nest Sport Store

IGA Hawks Nest Hawks Nest Newsagency

Hawks Nest First National Hawks Nest Pharmacy

Hairdinkum

Tea Gardens Council Office

Information Centre

Arts & Crafts Centre

Tea Gardens Library

Tea Gardens Fish Co op

Boathouse Tea Gardens

CTC Tea Gardens

Tea Gardens Bakery

Dental Surgery Tea Gardens

Black Possum

Ellas Boutique

Silk Haidressing

Ray White Real Estate

Vitamin Bead

Tea Gardens Real Estate

Tea Gardens Hotel

Tea Gardens Ice Cream Shack

Tillermans Tea Gardens

Hook n Cook

Century 21 Tea Gardens

Oyster Hut

Tea Gardens Country Club

The Grange

Palm Lakes Resort

Autocare Tea Gardens Woodwards Nursery

Puma Fuel

Home Timber & Hardware

Tea Gardens Medical Centre

Hawks Nest Doctors Surgery

Myall Pharmacy

Tea Gardens Post Office

Myall Meats

Coles Tea Gardens

$2 Shop

Purcell & Mount Solicitors

BTS fashion

Regional Australia Bank

Vinnies

Karuah RSL

Karuah IGA

Munchies Cafe Karuah

Riverside Motel

Karuah Motor Inn

Tony King Auto

Info Centre Karuah

Russ's Bakery

Karuah Butcher

Karuah Pharmacy

Newsagent Karuah

BP Service Station

Big4 Jetty Village

Cafe Karuah

Barry Bros Butcher

BP Servo

Bulahdelah Bowling Club

Farm & Produce

Bulahdelah Fruit & Veg

Bulahdelah IGA

Information Centre

Newsagency

R&R Property Bulahdelah

Rural Transaction Ctr

Shell Servo Bulahdelah

Nerong intersection drop point

Nth Arm Cove Community Hall

Pindimah intersection drop point

R&R Property Stroud

Post Office/newsagent Stroud

Paul DORIN

On theCouch

Dear Jasminda,

NEW Years Resolutions always overwhelm me. I start off well, but then fail.

What advice can you offer on making and keeping resolutions?

Grace P.

Jimmy's Beach Sand Renourishment

Dear News of the Area,

IT was interesting to see MidCoast Council’s Robert Scott describe the $4.1 million Winda Woppa sand transfer system as “a trial of using pumps to take sand“ from the Winda Woppa stockpile to Jimmy’s Beach.

From the time it was first announced by Great Lakes Council in May 2015 the sand transfer system was touted not as a trial but as the best alternative to the costly and disruptive use of trucks for sand movement.

MidCoast Council’s own announcement of April 2019 tells us that “it was determined that the sand transfer system is viable for Jimmy’s Beach. It provides a more reliable source of sand that is readily available when required and is a cheaper option than trucking sand.”

Clearly the sand transfer system has not lived up to expectations.

Perhaps because of the logistical difficulty of quickly assembling the required staff, plant and equipment,and higher than expected operating costs, the system has

been deployed infrequently and beach trucking has been favoured.

It will be interesting to see what “mix of methods” is employed by Council for future sand movements.

Millions upon millions of dollars have been spent establishing and maintaining a sand buffer at Jimmy’s Beach – a buffer that can be completely washed away by a couple of days of adverse swell and tides.

I sympathise with Council.

The sand buffer cannot really be called a permanent solution but there is no obvious or easy alternative.

Measures such as groynes, offshore banks and sea walls come with their own questions, risks and difficulties but perhaps we should now seriously re-examine all options for a truly permanent solution to erosion at Jimmy’s Beach.

Regards, Col Nicholson.

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Hawks Nest Golf Club Dart Comp

SPORT

By John EDWARDS

Winner’s:

Dear Grace,

WHAT a languid, leisurely name. I think you should approach your resolutions in the same way.

Instead of treating them like a ferocious lion to be tamed, see them as something more placid -- a swan gliding across a tranquil lake at sunrise -- a swan that doesn't want to be interrupted by rigid action plans. People who make unrealistic resolutions are doomed to fail, so it is wise to build up to any achievements if you are aiming for success beyond the first week of January.

Many people use the SMART acronym for setting and achieving goals, so let's give that a go, but aim low. In fact let's change the acronym altogether from Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-framed to Vague, Incalculable, Unlikely, Irrational and Adjustable.

I'll give you an example. Using the traditional SMART goal-setting technique, your resolution may be: I will reduce my intake of rum balls over the next month from 10 to 2 per day. Now where is the fun in that? I mean, there is absolutely zero inspiration for such a strict regime. No wonder we all end up depressed by February. Using the Vague, Incalculable, Unlikely, Irrational and Adjustable method, we can change the resolution to: Some time in the next month, or maybe the next season, I may run out of condensed milk, cocoa, coconut and Arrowroot biscuits, which will potentially prevent me from gorging myself sick on rum balls, but thankfully the shops are open all day, every day, allowing me to make and consume rum balls until I go into a food coma and/ or quit my job and/or develop a food intolerance, but who cares? In the meantime, I feel sated and happy.

Now that's a goal worth pursuing.

diem, Jasminda.

Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm darts start 7pm sharp. Everyone is welcome to play, darts are available for use at the club.

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RESULTS from Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday Night Darts on 29th December.

Barry Jones and Craig Smith. Runners Up: Grahame Bramley and Mick Russom. Ladies Highest Score: Sandra Hagan-95. Mens Highest Score: Craig Smith-140. Darts are on every

Winner’s: Barry Jones and Craig Smith. Runners Up: Grahame Bramley and Mick Russom.

Carpe

READING by Lynne Miles: Luke 2: 21 "On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, He was named JESUS, the name the angel had given Him before He had been conceived." (Jesus means SaviourHe will save His people from their sins.)

NEWS OF THE AREA

What kind of water can’t freeze?

Hot water.

What kind of tree fits in your hand?

A palm tree.

What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping?

A dino-snore.

What is fast, loud and crunchy?

A rocket chip.

Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?

Because she was stuffed.

What did the left eye say to the right eye?

Between us, something smells.

What did one plate say to the other plate?

Dinner is on me.

What has ears but cannot hear?

A cornfield.

Why did the student eat his homework?

Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake.

YOU'RE JOKIN'

When you look for something, why is it always in the last place you look?

Because when you find it, you stop looking.

What is brown, hairy and wears sunglasses?

A coconut on vacation.

What do you say to a rabbit on its birthday?

Hoppy Birthday.

Protecting MidCoast Beaches From Sharks

By Marian SAMPSON

BEACHGOERS can rest a little easier when they are enjoying the surf over the summer with the introduction of more shark monitoring equipment across the state’s beaches.

The NSW Government has ramped up its shark management measures ahead of a busy summer season, launching four Rapid Response Vessels that will be ready for action over the coming months.

Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the new Rapid Response Vessels form part of the Government’s world-leading Shark Mitigation Program.

“While the chance of a shark encounter remains low, the NSW Government continues to leave no stone unturned when it comes to protecting beachgoers, proudly earning us the title of overseeing the largest shark mitigation program in the world.”

Mr Saunders said the NSW Government has invested a record $86 million over the next four years to deploy new and conventional technology across our coastline.

“Our Shark Mitigation Program includes 305 SMART drumlines deployed daily across the NSW coast to intercept, tag, relocate and release sharks, 37 tagged

shark listening stations, shark meshing at 51 beaches and 50 drones to spot sharks in the water.”

Across the MidCoast LGA there are four Surf Life Saving drones, 15 drum lines and three listening stations all deployed to detect sharks early.

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke said with the school summer holidays beginning, beachgoers are reminded to take precautions to keep themselves safe.

“There are simple steps swimmers and surfers can take to be safe, including staying close to shore, avoiding murky waters and keeping up to date with the NSW Government’s SharkSmart app, which provides information and notifications about tagged shark movements, observations from the SLS drones, and catches of sharks by our SMART drumlines,” Ms Cooke said.

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layer of protection for swimmers this summer.

“This equipment will bolster our extensive UAV (drone) surveillance program conducted by Surf Life Saving NSW at 50 locations along the coast.

“Combining our eyes in the sky with a rapid response capability will provide beachgoers with even greater peace of mind this summer,” said Mr Pearce.

Further information about the NSW Shark Mitigation Program, including the locations of nets, SMART drumlines, tagged shark listening stations and drone operations, can be found at www.sharksmart.nsw.gov. au/current-program.

‘Shutterbugs’ descend on NSW National Parks for new photography competition

A SPECIAL breed of shutterbug will be spotted in NSW national parks this summer, vying for the title of best photograph in the first ever NSW National Parks Photo Competition.

Head of NSW National Parks Atticus Fleming said all shutterbugs, whether professional or amateur, could snap up a chance to win one of four national park holidays.

“Our national parks protect spectacular landscapes and threatened wildlife, offering exceptional photo opportunities across the State, from brilliant beaches to majestic tall forests and our unique outback,” Mr Fleming said.

“If you are in a national park this summer, pull out your camera or your phone and take that special photo of a stunning view, a beautiful bird or your friends exploring our parks.

“Your photos will be showcased on a new webpage, helping to promote awareness of our national parks and support for conservation. Plus, there are some great prizes!

“There are four competition categories: Landscapes and Vistas, Animals and Plants, Enjoying Nature and Remote Country.

“Category winners will receive their choice of a unique holiday in selected national park accommodation ranging from lighthouse keepers’ cottages to bush cabins to beachfront houses.

“We’re particularly excited to see photos in the ‘Remote Country’ category, as more people find their path to lesser-known gems in our regional and remote areas,” Mr Fleming said.

MidCoast Council’s Manager of Natural Systems, Gerard Tuckerman, is encouraging locals and

visitors to get involved.

“Considering we have some of NSW’s most iconic and well-visited national parks, this is the perfect excuse to head out and explore all that the MidCoast has to offer,” said Gerard.

“The natural beauty of our region is recognised widely.

“Myall Lakes National Park was the ninth most visited National Park in NSW in 2018.

“Barrington Tops, Crowdy Bay and Booti Booti National Parks are also very well visited,” added Gerard.

The inaugural NSW National Parks Photo Competition runs from 13 December 2022 to 31 January 2023.

Terms and conditions are on the NPWS website at https://www.nationalparks. nsw.gov.au/photocompetition.

All photography must be undertaken in a safe manner,

keeping distance from animals, respecting cultural heritage and causing no damage to the environment.

Summer is a busy time in our parks and some popular visitor areas may be closed

on short notice if they reach capacity.

Check NPWS Alerts before visiting.

Winners will be announced on NSW National Parks Facebook in February

2023, follow at https:// www.facebook.com/ NSWNationalParks/.

To submit a photograph, go to nswparks.info/ photocomp

Community encouraged to check devices for emergency alert feature

POLICE are encouraging the public to be mindful on our waterways when carrying mobile phones and smart watches with automated crash detection feature after several false activations.

The default feature on smart mobile phones and

watches is designed to alert emergency services via Triple Zero ‘000’ when the device holder has been involved in a crash, in most cases, detecting the rapid deceleration of a motor vehicle.

Recent marine responses

have highlighted that the device can be triggered when it is on board a vessel that is travelling over choppy water or bouncing over waves.

Whilst recognising the effectiveness of the alert feature, officers attached to the Marine Area Command

have seen an increase in false activations as the community returns to our waters.

Marine Area Command Commander, Superintendent Murray Reynolds, has urged the community to check their mobile devices for the feature and be aware of its

capabilities before getting on the water.

“The feature is becoming increasingly prominent as people update their devices and I encourage the community to check their setting as it may have become a default,” Superintendent Reynolds said.

“It is just as important to know how to cancel an

alert when an emergency response is not required.

“An unintentional activation of this feature when on the water can trigger an extensive response not only from Police, but also Marine Rescue and Surf Life Saving, utilising valuable resources and time,” Superintendent Reynolds said.

q Photographers have the chance to snap up one of four national park holidays.

CEO Steven Pearce welcomed the announcement from the NSW Government and said the Rapid Response Vessels will add another

Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounter’s Lia Pereira told News Of The Area, “It is safest to swim between the flags at patrolled beaches and not to swim in murky water or after high rainfall, if there are lots of bait fish around, or within 1km of a river.”

q A listening station which helps identify shark movements.

q A shark in coastal waters.

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Much loved husband of Margaret, father and father in law of Jane and Graeme, Sally and Daniel (dec), Christopher and Glenda, and Michael. Loved Poppo of Ben, James, Thomas, Emily, Jarrah, Beau and Jesse. Loved my all his family and friends.

Family and friends are warmly invited to Requiem Mass at St Stephen’s Catholic Church, Witt St, Tea Gardens on FRIDAY, 6th January 2023 at 2pm.

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PORT STEPHENS C O L O U R I N G in Competition

Prizes:

• Main prize is to become a Koala Crusader with the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. The Prize includes a 12 month Annual Entry Pass, a pledge certificate, plush Koala, baseball cap, lapel pin, sticker and writing pen. Prize value is $129.

• 6 Runner up prizes of a Family pass to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. Entry is for 2 adults and 2 children (aged 4-13 years). Prize is valued at $72.

The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Hospital cares for koalas from Port Stephens and the Myall Coast Regions as well as from further afield when there is an animal in need so please get behind our local heroes and plan a visit to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary this school holidays. www. portstephenskoalas. com.au.

Winners will be announced on 13 January 2023 by phone.

Please post entries to: PO Box 1000, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324.

Take part in the News Of The Area colouring in competition this school holidays to be in with the chance to win one of 7 great prizes.

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SUNDAY THE SUNDAY PROJECT

TEN, 6.30pm

FRIDAY

CAMILLA’S COUNTRY LIFE

ABC, 7.30pm

Filmed before Camilla (pictured) became the Queen Consort, this polite exposé of King Charles’ wife hints at her playful side. Filmed to mark Camilla’s 75th birthday, it also commemorates CountryLife magazine’s 125th edition. We follow along as Camilla guest-edits the glossy, goes about her royal duties, reveals her charity work, visits her grandparents’ stately mansion and, of course, chatters about her love of gardening (“the countryside is not all buttercups and daisies”). There’s even appearances by old friends, including comedian Paul O’Grady.

Comedians Sam Taunton and Michael Hing will no doubt help deliver on The Project’s promise of “news delivered differently” when they join the popular panel show’s line-up for 2023. The quick-witted comics will sit alongside Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris, Hamish Macdonald and Georgie Tunny to unpack the day’s issues. A regular on the comedy festival circuit, Taunton is looking forward to making his mark on the show. “It’s a fresh cast and we’re all looking forward to creating something new and energetic that I think people will really respond to,” he said. “I’m also excited to steal Waleed’s opinions and use them as my own at dinner parties.”

MONDAY THE BACHELORS AUSTRALIA

TEN, 7.30pm

The decision to have three Bachelors is just one of several shakeups to the franchise’s formula viewers can expect this season, with production of the long-running dating show also moving from Sydney to the glitzy Gold Coast. “Not only did we have to go to head office to say, ‘Can we have three Bachelors?’. That was easy!” host Osher Günsberg said. “It was, ‘But we wanna do it without candles, and we wanna do it without fairy lights’. That was a meeting we had to get through.” Looking for love this season are Victorian basketballer Felix Von Hofe, Melbourne musician Jed McIntosh and Italian-born restaurant manager Thomas Malucelli (pictured left to right).

R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGa, R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 5. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Engineering Reborn. (PG) 8.30 Inside Central Station: After Dark. (PGa, R) Narrated by Shane Jacobson. 9.25 Why Buildings Collapse. (PGa, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+sv, R) 1.35 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. (R) 3.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Adam Dovile builds a stylish coffee table.

8.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers. (2002, Mv, R) The Fellowship, now scattered across Middle Earth, tries to complete their quest under threat of total war. As Frodo and Samwise head to Mordor alone, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli set out to rescue their companions, Merry and Pippin, from their brutish captors. Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd. 12.05 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Dream Listings Byron Bay. (PGl, R) 1.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 8. Semi-final. 4.30 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 8. Semi-final. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

10.30 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, Mdlv, R) A veteran detective partners with a young officer with a death wish to uncover a drug-smuggling operation. Mel Gibson, Danny Glover.

12.40 Murder For Hire: Guardian Angel. (Malv, R) A mother’s life is threatened.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping. 4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined by Olivia Colman, Romesh Ranganathan, Hugh Laurie and Leah Williamson.

9.00 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015, MA15+av, R) A group of women and a drifter named Max try to escape the clutches of a post-apocalyptic warlord. Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron.

11.25 MOVIE: The Gentlemen. (2019, MA15+lv, R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGadl, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Camilla’s Country Life. (Ml) Follows Camilla, the then Duchess of Cornwall. 8.30 MOVIE: The Child In Time. (2017, Mals, R) After their only child goes missing, an author and his wife struggle with the grief of losing their daughter. Kelly Macdonald, Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Campbell Moore. 10.00 Miniseries: The Accident. (Malsv, R) Part 1 of 4. 10.50 Troppo. (Final, Malv, R) Amanda confronts her demons. 11.45 Miniseries: Us. (Mdl, R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

1.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, January 7

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

3.30 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992, PG, R)

5.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

5.30 Inside Dame Elisabeth’s Garden. (R)

6.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat.

(R) Nigella prepares a caramel custard.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Return, PGa) Cyril and Lucille settle into married life.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Barnaby must uncover whether a myth has become a murderous reality after a man is murdered.

10.00 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) A corpse is discovered in a scrap yard.

10.50 A Life In Ten Pictures: Tupac Shakur. (Mal, R) Takes a look at Tupac Shakur’s life.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul

O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy. H’lights. 4.00 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. 4.55 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 6. H’lights. 5.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Costa Concordia: Why She Sank. (Mal, R)

9.25 The Sean Connery Paradox. (Malv, R)

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R)

11.15 MOVIE: Swimming With Men. (2018, Ml, R)

12.55 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Test Cricket: PreGame Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Aust v South Africa. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Aust v South Africa. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: A Dog’s Journey. (2019, PGa) A beloved dog discovers his new destiny. Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad.

6.00 NBN News.

5.00 News.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGadl, R)

6.30 Hungry. (Final) Presented by George Calombaris and Sarah Todd.

7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R)

9.15 MOVIE: The Sapphires. (2012, PGalsv, R) During the ’60s, four talented Aboriginal women learn about love, friendship and conflict after their singing group, The Sapphires, is sent to entertain the troops during the Vietnam War. Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy. 11.20 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (MA15+av, R) Documents shocking emergency calls. 12.30 Home Shopping.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 9. Semi-final. 10.00 MOVIE: Maid In Manhattan. (2002, PGsl, R) A senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid, believing she is a socialite. Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson.

12.10 MOVIE: Along Came Polly. (2004, Ms, R) A troubled man falls for an old classmate. Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

The lifeguards feel the pressure.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Return, Mv)

The NCIS team searches for a suspect.

8.30 FBI: International. (Mav, R)

An FBI team pursues an American fugitive who escaped to Zagreb, Croatia, with a 14-year-old girl.

10.30 MOVIE: Never Too Late. (2020, Ml) James Cromwell.

American Song Contest. 3.05 WorldWatch. 4.40 Dynamo: Live. 6.05 Australia’s Forgotten Islands. 7.00 The Fast History Of Toys. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2022. 10.00 RAW Comedy 2022. 11.40 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, January 8

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World In 2022. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. (R) 1.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 1.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens. (R) 2.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 3.30 Victoria. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)

5.05 Camilla’s Country Life. (PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

A hair salon owner is murdered.

8.30 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera investigates when a family man is murdered the day before he was due to testify in court.

10.00 Wreck. (MA15+nv, R) Jamie reveals to Vivian why he is on board.

10.50 Operation Buffalo. (Mal, R)

11.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

12.30 China’s Artful Dissident. (Malv, R)

1.30 Victoria. (PG, R)

2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.05 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. (R) 10.10 Princess Diana’s Wicked Stepmother. (PG, R) 11.05 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. (PGl, R) 12.55 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 3.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Winners. 11.00 Creek To Coast. 11.30 Weekender. Noon Horse Racing. Rosehill Gardens Race Day, MRC Members Race Day and Aquis $1.6M Raceday. 6.00 Border Security: International. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 Late Programs.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

(1979, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: The Deer Hunter. (1978, MA15+) 1am Late Programs.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. WA Sprintcar Title. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Storage Wars. 5.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 6.00 Last Car Garage. 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day session. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 7. Night Session. 11.00 MOVIE: Caddyshack. (1980, M) 1am Manifest. 3.00 Rivals. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Ricky Zoom. 4.50 Ninjago: Crystalized. 5.10 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.30 Gigantosaurus.

6am Morning Programs. 11.55 Undiscovered Vistas. 12.45pm Going Places. 1.45 Meeting Place. 2.15 Lagau Danalaig: An Island Life. 3.15 Barunga Concert Special. 5.05 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 5.15 Intune 08. 6.15 Power To The People. 6.45 Kriol Kitchen. 7.15 Family Rules. 7.45 Bears: The Ultimate Survivors. 8.45 MOVIE: If Beale Street Could Talk. (2018, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 APAC Weekly. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India Prime Time News. 9.00 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.00 Going Places. (R) 10.30 Cycling. Road National C’ships. Women’s race. 12.30 RNC Studio Show. 1.30 Cycling. Road National Championships. Men’s race.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Morning Programs. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 34. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. From Sydney Showground Stadium. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) For the first time ever, former cricketer Stuart MacGill reveals exactly what he told police about his harrowing abduction. Deborah Hutton shares her emotional battle with melanoma. 12.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) Shaun’s ability to relate to a patient isolated by an immune deficiency yields an unexpected result. 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. Final. 11.00 The First 48: Bullets Have No Names. (Ma) After a man dies after a night out, the one solid lead detectives have hits a dead end. 12.00 Murder For Hire: Doctor’s Orders. (MA15+al, R)

1.00 Drive TV. (PG, R) The team takes a road trip to Hyams Beach. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 Take Two. (R) Home shopping. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 Bold. (PG, R) 12.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGn, R) 12.30 GCBC. (R) 1.00 My Market Kitchen. (PG, R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Luxury Escapes. (R) 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 3.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (PGl) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Special guest is Betty Who.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Jamie Dornan.

8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav)

Commander Chase is abducted from her home by a US Army Ranger who has been accused of murder.

9.30 FBI. (MA15+av, R) After a young woman is killed on her way home from a lavish yacht party, the team investigates. 10.30 FBI: International. (Mav, R)

An FBI team pursues a fugitive in Croatia. 12.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon In My Own World. 1.50 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.20 Insight. 5.20 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. H’lights. 6.20 Bob Ross: Happy Painter. 7.30 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 RocKwiz Salutes The Legends. 9.25 Radio Hate. 11.15 WWE Legends. 12.45am Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 DVine Living. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 3.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 4.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security.

9GO! (83) 6am The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. Continued. (1964, French) 6.40 Hampstead. (2017, PG) 8.35 Mary Shelley. (2017,

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 11.00 Full Custom Garage. Noon My Fishing Place. 12.30 Fish’n Mates. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 World’s Deadliest. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: 13 Hours: Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi. (2016, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 World’s Greatest Islands. 12.30pm MOVIE: West Of Zanzibar. (1954) 2.30 MOVIE: The Vikings. (1958, PG) 5.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 5.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. Final. 7.00 MOVIE: Spartacus. (1960, PG) 10.50 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Filthy House SOS. 2.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day session. Men’s and women’s finals. 6.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Night session. Men’s and women’s finals. 9.00 MOVIE: War Of The Worlds. (2005, M) 11.15 MOVIE: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies. (2016, MA15+) 1.30am Late Programs.

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1.05 The Detectives. (Mal, R) 2.05 Operation Buffalo. (Final, Malv, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Think Tank. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

Michael Mosley’s Health Intervention. (PGa, R)

Heritage Rescue. (PG)

Secrets Of Playboy. (MA15+)

SBS World News Late.

Reunions. (Mas, R)

We Are Who We Are. (MA15+n, R)

Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

MYALL COAST

7.00 Home And Away. (Return, PGav) Felicity and Tane’s wedding day ends in disaster. Justin has blood on his hands.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 35. Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars. From Blundstone Arena, Hobart. 11.00 The Spin. Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a look into the world of cricket.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Queen: Days Of Our Lives. (Mln, R) Part 1 of 2.

11.00 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 11.50 Almost Family. (Mas) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (Return, PGls) Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 9.20 Last King Of The Cross Sneak Peek. (MA15+v) A sneak peek at the series LastKingOfTheCross following the rise of John Ibrahim.

6.00 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 9.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 10.15 The Truth About: Boosting Your Immune System. (PG, R) 11.10 ABC Late News. 11.30 Miniseries: The Accident. (Malsv, R) 12.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am WorldWatch. 6.50 The 77 Percent. 7.20 WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon MOVIE: The Royal Bride. (2020, M) 2.05 The Story Of. 2.35 China’s LGBTQAI+ Surrogacy Families. 3.05 Bizarre Foods. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 Late Programs.

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Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (R) 8.30 Pelosi’s Power. (Ma, R) 10.00 The Artist’s View. (Ml, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+lv) 12.05 Unit One. (Mals, R) 4.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon MOVIE: Family. (2018, M) 1.35 Chasing Famous. 2.30 Life After People. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. 9.30 Forbidden History. 10.25 Why Does Everyone Hate The English? 11.20 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

11.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) A climber’s fall is captured on bodycam. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Air Crash Investigation. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Wheelburn. 2.00 Motor Racing. 2022 Velocity Invitational. H’lights.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

9.25 MOVIE: Second Act. (2018, Mls, R) After being turned down for a promotion by her employers, a woman reinvents herself. Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Remi’s world caves in. Cash faces a painful realisation. Justin blames himself for the crash. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 36. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades. From Adelaide Oval. 11.30 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+a, R) Part 2 of 4. Susanna Reid travels to Huntsville, Texas, to interview death row inmates. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Miniseries: Manhunt. 9.45 Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. 10.45 Late Programs.

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6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz Direct. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 1. Day session. 6pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 1. Night session. 10.30 New Amsterdam. 11.30 House. 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Filthy House SOS. 1.00 America’s Top Dog. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. 8.30 MOVIE: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015, M) 10.45 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 11.45 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Satisfaction. 1.00 The Sex Clinic. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGlsv, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, Mv, R) Dinosaurs are saved from a volcanic eruption. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard. 11.00 La Brea. (Mv, R) 11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 2. Day session. 6pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 2. Night session. 10.30 The Closer. 11.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Filthy House SOS. 1.00 America’s Top Dog. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Serenity. (2005, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Pitch Black. (2000, M) Midnight Satisfaction. 1.00 The Sex Clinic. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Late Programs.

Haynes appointed Northern NSW Football’s interim CEO

FROM Page 24

“There are huge opportunities on the horizon so it is about maximising that time between now and the new season.

“But to achieve this it needs to be done together as a football community and by doing what is in

the best interests of the game.

“One of my main goals for this interim period will be to reconnect the football family and ensure the relationships are strong in order to collectively grow and develop the sport.

“I thank the NNSWF board for

their vote of confidence and look forward to getting started.”

NNSWF Chair Mike Parsons congratulated Haynes on his appointment.

“Peter is well respected in the northern NSW football community,” Parsons said.

“He understands the game

very well and has existing links with community football and its stakeholders.

“The process towards recruiting a new full-time CEO has already started.

“We are committed to taking the necessary time to do our due diligence and make the correct

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 All 4 Adventure. 11.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 In The Dark. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PGls) Three bachelors, Felix Von Hofe, Thomas Malucelli and Jed McIntosh, search for love. 9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS investigates the unexpected death of a Navy reservist who was an investigative journalist. Knight and Jimmy’s budding romance is put on hold when a vital organ transfer goes fatally wrong. 11.00 The Project. (R) Special guest is Samuel Johnson. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 My Life Is Murder. 9.25 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

appointment in the best interests of NNSWF and the game in our region.

“We know that NNSWF will be in safe hands with Peter guiding the business in the interim until a permanent appointment is made.

“I and the NNSWF board congratulate Peter on his appointment and wish him all the best.”

WEDNESDAY, January 11

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India Prime Time News. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Legacy List. (PG, R) 11.00 Tennis. Kooyong Classic. Day 2. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 9. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00

MOVIE: Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase. (2019, PGav, R) 2.00 Australia’s Deadliest. (PGa, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI. (Ml, R) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 9.20 Utopia. (PG, R) 9.45 Miniseries: Us. (Ml, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.05 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again. (R) 12.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 1.35 The Detectives. (Mal, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. (PGa, R) 8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands. (R) 9.25 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Dignity. (Mav) 12.00 The Night Manager. (MA15+av, R) 12.55 Shadow Lines. (Malv, R) 3.25 The Late Session. (Ml, R) 4.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Remi takes matters into his own hands. Bree is trapped. Dean is surprised by a face from his past. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 37. Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

11.30 Crime Investigation Australia: The Cangai Siege. (MA15+alv, R) Takes a look at the 1993 Cangai siege, the culmination of a murder spree that claimed the lives of five people. 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Bloody Decade. 9.25 MOVIE: Miami Connection. (1987) 11.00 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Hustle & Tow. 11.00 American Restoration. 11.30 Pawn Stars. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Wild Transport. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Highway Cops. 9.30 Surveillance Oz. 10.30 Beach Cops. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, January 12

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 10.30 Gardening Australia Presents. (R) 10.55 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Stateless. (Final, Malsv, R) 1.55 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 3.15 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00

Old People’s Home

For 4 Year Olds. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Ma, R) 8.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 9.20 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 10.15 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 11.55 Top Of The Lake: China Girl. (MA15+lsv, R) 1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 Think Tank. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India Prime Time News. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Legacy List. (R) 11.00 Tennis. Kooyong Classic. Day 3. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 10. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 8.30 Our Law. (M) 9.40 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 L’Opera. (Mal) 11.55 An Ordinary Woman. (Mals, R) 3.55 Filthy Rich And Homeless. (Mal, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Counter Space. 1.30 The Story Of. 2.00 Bamay. 2.20 Life After People. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Life After Prison. 11.05 The UnXplained. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00

MOVIE: Harry And Meghan: Becoming Royal. (2019, PGa, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Mackenzie’s nursery masterpiece is revealed. Bree stands her ground. Remi’s reunion is bittersweet. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 38. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers. From the MCG. 11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service, giving an insight into the life and death incidents they face. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 9.30 Kavanagh QC. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Wild Transport. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 38. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Four. (2015, M) 10.35 MOVIE: 10 Cloverfield Lane. (2016, M) 12.45am Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Sam Smith.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PGals) Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 9.10 Fire Country. (Premiere, PGav) Seeking redemption and a reduced prison sentence, a convict joins a regional firefighting program. 10.10 Bull. (Mv, R) An emergency room doctor is sued for malpractice after she ignored direct orders to save a patient. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 3. Day session. 6pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 3. Night session. 11.00 New Amsterdam. Midnight House. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 1.30 Take Two. 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. 5.00 TV Shop.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Filthy House SOS. 1.00 America’s Top Dog. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Adjustment Bureau. (2011, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Jumper. (2008, M) 11.20 Young Sheldon. 11.45 Raymond. 12.15am Satisfaction. 1.05 Kardashians. 2.00 Late Programs.

7.30 Tennis Plays For Peace. Players of tennis play to support Ukraine. 10.00 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, Msv, R) A cop protects a drug boss’s widow. Reese Witherspoon. 11.45 The Thing About Pam. (Ma, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Paramedics. (Ml, R) 9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) 10.30 Emergency Call. (Ma) 11.20 Pure Genius. (Mm) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 4. Day session. 6.30pm Australian Open Tennis Draw. 7.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 4. Night session. 11.00 New Amsterdam. Midnight House. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. 5.00 TV Shop.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Filthy House SOS. 1.00 America’s Top Dog. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Outbreak. (1995, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Ronin. (1998, M) 12.30am Dash Dolls. 1.30 Kardashians. 2.30 Full House. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 TV Shop. 5.00 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 11.15 In The Dark. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Thalu. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.40 Ice Cowboys. 8.30 First Australians. 9.45 Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Race, Pop And Power. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Maln, R) A patient suffers from potentially deadly sepsis.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Return, Mav) The team joins forces with Detective Elliot Stabler to hunt down an evil mastermind. 9.30 The Murder Of Grace Millane. (M) A look at the murder of Grace Millane. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Thalu. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.00 Strait To The Plate. 8.30 Our Law. 9.40 No Ordinary Black. 9.50

PETER Haynes has been appointed as interim CEO of Northern NSW Football.

Haynes has stepped into the role following the departure of former CEO David Eland earlier this month.

Haynes is well qualified having served as NNSWF’s Head of Football Development for the last four years following a 10-year stint as NNSWF’s Community Football Manager.

In these roles, Haynes has directed NNSWF’s Community Football and Player Development functions towards achieving the governing body’s strategic goals and priorities.

He is also highly regarded in the football community thanks to his time as a player.

Haynes spent time at the Newcastle Jets in 2008

and 2009 and enjoyed a glittering career in NNSWF’s top tier men’s competition with

Broadmeadow Magic.

Haynes said he looked forward to stepping into the role.

“NNSWF as an organisation is in a really good place.

“It is in a sound position financially so from my perspective it is certainly business as usual,” Haynes said.

“NNSWF has obviously gone through a period of change so it is now about steadying the ship until a permanent appointment is made.

“I am extremely proud to lead the organisation while adhering to its values and delivering what is best for football.

q Peter Haynes.