Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 23 December 2022

Nambucca

Street Festival a roaring success

By Andrew VIVIAN

More recently, it received eight official complaints, seven of which were finalised.

Four complaints were referred to an external body.

Kempsey Shire Council was also the subject of between eleven and twenty complaints.

Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman released the review last week, which proposes the biggest changes to local government integrity measures in more than 30 years.

Ms Tuckerman said it’s clear from recent ICAC public inquiries and the number of council interventions that changes are needed to build community trust in local government.

“The people of NSW expect their elected representatives to uphold the highest standards of behaviour and anyone who

breaches that trust should face the consequences,” she said.

Ms Tuckerman said that while the Government acknowledges the recommended outcomes make a strong case for change, some of the reforms are significant and some targeted consultation will need to be undertaken to better understand the potential impact on councils.

The Misconduct Review examined the framework for dealing with councillor misconduct, and the effectiveness of penalties available to councils, the Office of Local Government and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

The review made 49 extensive recommendations which include a new, independent framework for dealing with councillor misconduct, mandatory councillor training, including pre-nomination training of candidates for election and tougher penalties to deal with

misconduct, including the ability to impose monetary penalties on individuals.

Local Government NSW

(LGNSW) welcomed the review, and LGNSW President, Darriea Turley AM, said the local government sector supported any move that would ensure the highest standards of integrity and probity across all levels of government.

“The overwhelming majority of councillors do the right thing, but in very rare instances of misconduct it is essential that we have an appropriate framework in place that can respond in an efficient and fair manner,” Ms Turley said.

“LGNSW is of the view that anyone found guilty of misconduct in politics – whether it be federal, state or local government – should face the consequences.”

A copy of the review and a Consultation Guide is available at www.olg.nsw.gov.au/councils/ misconduct-and-intervention/ review-of-councillor-misconductframework/.

In addition, mayors and meeting chairs will be given more powers to sanction councillors who are disorderly during council meetings, while further training will be provided to councillors and those who stand in council elections around appropriate conduct and behaviour.

Nambucca Christmas Street Festival a roaring success

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Macksville also sang several Christmas carols.

“The DJ provided music for the young people to dance along with on the stage,” said Grahame,

The young at heart also enjoyed themselves at the Petting Zoo and chasing the large bubbles of soap created by the Bubble Lady.

For many the highlight of the evening was the arrival of Santa with his elves.

“He was photographed many times by parents capturing their children seeking his attention to ensure he had their present list,” said Grahame.

“Many people sampled the treats of vendors and shops that opened for the night.”

The mechanical bull was also

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q The petting zoo was a big hit with local kids.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CLOSURE DATES

Council advises that the following facilities will be closed on dates below over Christmas and the New Year:

Administration Centre, 44 Princess Street Macksville from 12:00PM on 23 December 2022 to 2 January 2023 inclusive.

Macksville Library, Princess Street Macksville from 24 December 2022 to 2 January 2023 inclusive.

Nambucca Heads Library, Ridge Street Nambucca Heads from 26 and 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2023

All facilities will re-open after the public holiday closures at their usual business operating hours.

Chris Thompson

GENERAL MANAGER, NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL 02 6568 2555

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popular with attendees who wanted to test their skill at staying on top of it.

The street festival was the culmination of the hard work of the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce,

q Frank Partridge VC Public School students performed at the event.

q Nambucca Public School students entertaining the crowd.

q Santa Claus was a very popular man on the night.

Nambucca Valley Council and Nambucca RSL Club.

great way to celebrate the start of the festive season,” said Grahame

Support local artists at Valla Expressions

VALLA Expressions is showcasing its sixth annual art exhibition at Valla Beach, running from January 7 to 15 2023.

Each year a great mix of artists come together to present some amazing work.

“Whether you enjoy wall art, sculpture, pottery or jewellery, there should be something to enjoy for everyone,” said Tracey Suter.

“All the artists are Valla/Nambucca locals who show their passion through paint, ceramics, photography, metalwork and jewellery making.

“You can make a day of it by visiting the art show, taking a walk and swimming at the beach, having a meal at one of our lovely local cafes or a BBQ at the reserve.

“Valla Beach is not too far from Nambucca Heads or Coffs Harbour, so it is not too far to experience more of this coastal area.”

Valla Expressions is open from 7 to 15 January 2023 from 10am to 5pm at the Valla Beach Community Hall, Valla Beach Rd, Valla Beach.

q Locally made pottery is on display at Valla Expressions.

q Local artist Lyn Walsh.

q Metalwork will be on display at the Valla Beach Community Hall.

By Mick BIRTLES

LOVELY potted Norfolk Pines make great Christmas Trees but as one Macksville family found out, your tree will soon outgrow its original purpose.

In 1984, born and breed Nambucca Valley man Merv Lynch pined for a live Christmas tree for his family.

He purchased a very nice one metre high Norfolk Pine in a pot from what was then the Nambucca Heads nursery run by well known local Bob Provost.

The instructions were to leave it in the pot for two years where it could be brought inside and decorated for Christmas.

Then, after two years, Merv was advised to take the pine from the pot, trim the roots and plant it until next Christmas where it could then be returned to the pot and resume its role as a Christmas

tree.

Merv repeated this process for another two years, however the tree grew too big to be repotted and used as a Christmas tree and was planted near Merv’s house on Wedgwood Drive, Macksville.

Merv told News Of The Area, “It was a beautiful Christmas tree for about four or five years but just grew too quickly and I had to find a permanent home.”

Recently Merv Lynch had a surveyor measure the tree that still stands proudly on Wedgwood Drive to see just how tall it had become.

This very healthy specimen of Norfolk Pine now stands at 24 metres high.

While this particular tree is tall, the Norfolk Pine is capable of reaching up to 60 metres with trunks having a diameter of up to three metres.

It would seem the moral to this story is to think of the longer term consequences of something that may seem like a great idea at the time.

Christmas time for Nambucca River VIEW Club

NAMBUCCA River VIEW Club finished their year with a fun Christmas celebration lunch at Nambucca Heads RSL. The very successful Christmas raffle was drawn on the day and all winners have been notified and prizes delivered to the lucky recipients.

Funds raised from the raffle go towards supporting the continuing education of disadvantaged Australian children through the Smith Family's Learning for Life program.

The club thanks all those who donated prizes.

Delightful entertainment was provided by children from Nambucca Christian Community School who sang several enjoyable songs

and impressed all with their performance.

The club also welcomed three new VIEW members

who were presented with their badges by Cynthia Guyenette, VIEW Area Advisor.

Nambucca VIEW Club advises that their first get together for 2023 will be a Friendship Day on January

23. “If you are interested in knowing more about how VIEW Clubs support the Smith Family's Learning for Life program, this is a great opportunity to meet friendly VIEW Club members at an informal lunch, see what they're about, and perhaps

consider becoming a member yourself,” said Jane Henn, Nambucca River VIEW Club.

The club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at Nambucca Heads RSL.

For further information or to head along to the Friendship Day, please phone Marion on 6564 8897.

q Merv Lynch stands in front of what was a small potted Christmas tree in the 1980s.

q Macksville’s Merv Lynch.

q Ladies of the Nambucca Valley VIEW Club celebrating Christmas at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club.

Simple tips to save on your Christmas feast

SOME of the state’s leading farmers have shared some top tips for beating food price hikes this Christmas.

NSW Farmers Horticulture Committee chair Guy Gaeta said there was a growing gap between the price of food on the wholesale market and at the retailers, and families could save big by shopping smarter in the lead-up to Christmas.

“We know the rising interest rates and energy prices are squeezing everyone at the moment, but you can still share a great meal with your loved ones this Christmas,” Mr Gaeta said.

“Shopping around for fresh food at the local

independent green grocer and butcher will save you money.

“Also consider substitutes –

cherries may be a bit dearer but mangoes are cheap and plentiful this year.”

With the price of groceries rising around the country, NSW Farmers staff looked at how much the traditional Christmas lunch could cost.

At Sydney Markets last weekend, families could buy pumpkin for $2 a kilo, ten kilos of potatoes for $8, carrots for $2 a kilo and cobs of corn for about 80 cents each.

These prices were similar to those seen at an independent suburban green grocer – $2.99 a kilo for pumpkin, ten kilos of potatoes for $14.99, carrots for $1.79 a kilo and five cobs of corn for $4.

However, the price of those same items was higher at a major retailer across the road from that green grocer;

pumpkin for $3.90 a kilo, potatoes for $3.50 a kilo, carrots for $2.50 a kilo and cobs of corn for $1.90 each.

Mr Gaeta said for families who were worried about the cost of living, shopping around and doing a quick price check is an easy way to avoid paying too much.

“The farmers I talk to are concerned about the rising retail price of food because they’re not seeing those higher prices at the farm gate,” he said.

“For our pork and beef farmers, prices have been pretty steady for a while now – same for milk – while lambs are actually a bit cheaper in the market.

“I know there are logistics costs and processing costs for some of these retailers, but if the butcher or the green grocer or the farmer’s markets are cheaper – I know where my family will be shopping!”

RSL sub-Branch celebrate Christmas at Stuarts Point

By Jen HETHERINGTON

STUARTS Point RSL sub-Branch were pleased to see the recent rains subside in time for their Christmas celebrations, held on Sunday 11 December in the undercover barbeque area adjacent to the greens of the Stuarts Point Workers Recreation and Bowls Club.

With welcome sunshine and a cooling breeze, members and guests converged for the lunch time gathering in colourful, comfortable attire, ready in anticipation for the seafood, salads and desserts that were generously provided, not to mention the reminiscing and catch ups between new and old friends that ensued.

Before the meal commenced, Wayne Mason, President of the Stuarts Point RSL sub-Branch, welcomed all comers and went

on to say, “We are now looking at some semblance of normality after the chaotic last few years, and our community of veterans, their families and affiliate members are looking forward to a regular schedule of events.”

Wayne explained to NOTA, “Socialising is one of the best medicines for those suffering with mental health issues, and the Branch, though currently registering only eighteen members, strives to support and assist all

veterans

The dress code for the party was ‘Bright and Breezy’ and everyone lived up to the theme which seemed to signal the fresh summer attitude that all had adopted and lots of generously donated Christmas prizes were distributed through the after-lunch raffle.

Though the annual ANZAC Day service is always a special day of commemoration, 2023 will also mark 100 years of Legacy operation.

For further information

0438 690 309.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

q The colourful gathering.

q Plates at the ready.

and the wider community.”

regarding activities or membership contact Wayne Mason on

q Merrilyn Mason and crew serve the hungry dinners.

q Dessert is served with cute reindeer cookies made by Allen Lendram.

q Shop around for the best deals this holiday season.

Stuarts Point Men’s Shed members enjoy lavish Christmas Lunch

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE Stuarts Point Men’s Shed marked the 2022 festive season with a lavish luncheon held at the shed on Saturday 9 December.

Reflecting on another successful year of projects, which included refurbishing timber outdoor seating for the Stuarts Point Workers Recreational and Bowling Club, creating timber Christmas ornaments and numerous recycling endeavours; members and guests were in good spirits.

The attendees, numbering approximately sixteen, dined at a long table endowed with fresh salads, roast chickens, the ubiquitous leg ham and

then for sweets, a stunning collection consisting of loaded trifle, chocolate and vanilla mousse cake, apple pie and fruit salad, all served with homemade ice-cream.

George Bambling delivered a short speech on behalf of the members, thanking the wives and partners for the delightful feast, as well as offering everyone best wishes for the festive season and the year to come.

As always, the Men’s Shed welcomes new members to their spacious and wellappointed location on Fishermans Reach Road.

Contact Glenn Button on 0488 799 437 or George Bambling on 0427 690 600 for more information.

Slippry Sirkus Fun at Stuarts Point And Scotts Head

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By Jen HETHERINGTON

SUMMER BREAK’, a local youth arts program, will be holding free circus activities at the Stuarts Point Reserve (or the Community Hall in the event of wet weather) and Scotts Head Reserve (or if wet, the Community Centre) during the first week of January 2023.

The workshops will be held on January 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 during the morning at Stuarts Point, 10.00 am till 11.30 am, and in the afternoons at Scotts Head, 2.30 pm till 4.00 pm.

Summer Break is an initiative supported by the NSW Office of Regional Youth.

Creative Director Denni Scott Davids told NOTA, “The activities aim to provide access

and opportunities in an inclusive, non-judgemental environment.”

Visiting Sydney performer, ‘Hemlock’ (Syd Megerne), will be appearing

to share his many skills.

As each session is limited to fifteen participants, open to children ten to seventeen years with signed consent from a parent or guardian,

Denni is urging all who are interested to inquire and book early.

Contact Slippry Sirkus on 0498 880 355

q George Driussi takes a photo opportunity.

q The Luncheon toast.

q Slippry Sirkus activities in full swing.

Stay safe on country roads this Christmas

NSW FARMERS is urging motorists to take extra care on country roads this Christmas, with months of flooding causing widespread damage.

There was still a lot of heavy machinery on the move across the state after flooding delayed harvest efforts, NSW Farmers Grains Committee Chair Justin Everitt said, and changed road conditions meant everyone had to exercise care.

“There’s still a lot of large agricultural vehicles moving on country roads at the

moment, and we’d hate to see a joyous time of the year turn to tragedy for any family,” Mr Everitt said.

“The roads are pretty shocking in a lot of areas, and the delayed start to harvest means you may see more big vehicles about.

“We’re urging everyone to slow down and keep an eye out so we can all get home for a merry Christmas.”

Even though getting stuck behind a slow-moving truck or tractor could be frustrating, Mr Everitt said, showing patience

and keeping a safe distance was critical for everyone’s safety.

“Conditions may not be what you expect, so don’t take any risks because the results could be catastrophic,” he said.

“Remember, if the driver of a large vehicle can’t see you then they don’t know you’re there – so stay back at a safe distance and don’t be impatient.

“It’s better to be a little late than not to arrive at all, let’s all work together to get to the finish line safely.”

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Local Government Act 1993, Section 713 Sale of Land for Overdue Rates

Notice is hereby given to the owner/s of the properties listed hereunder that Nambucca Valley Council has resolved on 27 October 2022, in accordance with Section 713 of the Local Government Act 1993, to sell the land described hereunder and on which the amount of rates stated in each case as at 14 November 2022 is due:

In default of payment to the Council of the amount stated above, and any other rates (including extra charges) becoming due and payable after the 14 November 2022, before the time fixed for the sale, the said land will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at 10am on the 24 March 2023 at 44 Princess Street, Macksville NSW 2447 by LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour 1/22 Moonee St Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 - 02 6652 2266.

• Occupancy of dwelling unknown. Vacant possession is the responsibility of the purchaser

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q Tucking into the delicious desserts.

Premier League teams play two one day matches in one weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

THE region’s best cricketers have had a big weekend of back-to-back matches in the last round before the Christmas/New Year’s break.

North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League teams played two one day matches last weekend in the final games before the New Year.

Sawtell won their opening one-dayer of the weekend beating the Northern Districts Rebels by 8 wickets at Richardson Park.

The home side successfully chased the Rebels total of 9/222, led by a superb knock from Trent Dierick finishing on 107 not out off 82 balls.

The Sawtell captain said his century was in stark contrast to his previous innings.

“I had only batted on one occasion this season before

my century and it was a 0, so it was a bit of a contrast,” he said.

Tyh Murphy also helped to lead Sawtell home finishing on 53 not out from 35 balls.

Taj Dosanjh top scored for the Rebels with 77 not out off 48 balls.

Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars also won their opening one-dayer with a 3 wicket win against the Coffs Colts at Fitzroy Oval.

The All Stars bowled out the Colts for 95 after the Colts had opened the batting, with

Nicklaus Stanlan-Velt having a sensational spell taking 4/11 from his 8 overs, while Joy D’Souza took 3/13 from his 8 overs.

Valleys Cricket also won their first one-dayer of the weekend beating Harwood by 10 wickets at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Valleys bowled out Harwood for 95, with Justin Gilbert taking 3/10 from his 4 overs.

Valleys Cricket continued their top form winning

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club Results

By Scott PARKER

THE flu season continues to affect our normal table numbers.

If you are feeling unwell, please look after yourself and stay home.

Monday 12 December: Phil directed the day with winners Susie Keur and Les Sinclair winning the day with Daphne Priestly and Carol McKee runners up.

Tuesday night 13 December: Carol directed the evening that saw Rob Marshall and Caitlin McRae winning.

Carol McKee and Amber Fox runners up

Wednesday 14 November: Improve your Bridge – Player numbers continue to improve.

Carol helped supervise play on the day.

All members are welcome to touch up their bridge

Thursday 15 December: Phil directed with Mike Siford and Colin Tilley winning the cookies with Maureen Cowan and Janet Dyson runners up.

Saturday 17 December: The NVBC Xmas Party was celebrated by 40 plus players enjoying great food and Champagne.

President Scott Parker presented the 2020 Competition winners.

Trophies: Summer Shield: Greg and Jane Wood.

Isla Campbell Memorial Shield: Amber Fox and Carol McKee.

Minor Club Champions:

Gary and Louise Walton.

Club Champions: Mike Siford and Colin Tolley.

Congratulations to all our winners.

Rob directed the day with

Edsall and Joanna Halioris

their second one-dayer of the weekend, beating the Northern Districts Rebels by 149 runs at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Valleys bowled out the Rebels for 30 after posting 8/179.

Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars also won their second one-dayer of the weekend with an 8 wicket win against Sawtell at Richardson Park.

The All Stars bowled out Sawtell for 61, with Nicklaus Stanlan-Velt continuing his

form from the win against Colts, taking 3/12 from his 6 overs, while Jesse Ferrett also produced a sensational spell taking 4/7 from his 6.2 overs.

Harwood bounced back from their loss to Valleys Cricket, beating Coffs Colts by 113 runs at the Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

Troy Turner was the chief destroyer for Harwood taking 4/14 from his 8 overs.

The Premier League season resumes on Saturday, 14 January.

Bowraville Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

BOWRAVILLE Recreation Club 17/12/22

Single Stableford- Winner: S Walker 38, R/up: E McNally

36, F/9 R Graham, B/9 K Wilson, N/P: 2nd P LeCerf 9th P LeCerf L/P: 7th E McNally, Balls: 1. J Townsend, 2. M Parker, 3. K Wilson, 4. L Porter

Next Week: Single Stableford

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Glen Hallett and Judy Holliday winning North/South and Lyndall

winning East/West.

Congrats to all our winners

q 2022 Club champions

Mike Siford and Colin Tolley.

SPORT SPORT

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey MCCANN

EXCELLENT weather and playing conditions made for good fields during the week for the start of Summer.

This week’s featured sponsor is Nambucca Valley Property – thank you for your support.

Tuesday 13 December was a Medley Stableford which was won by Kevin Mulhall (22) with 40 points from Andrew Donovan (19) on 37 points.

The ball rundown to 33 on countback.

NTPO’s to Luke Fry (Coffs Harbour) on 5, Andrew Donovan on 7, Peter Shepherd on 8, Kevin Mulhall collects the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Paul Mulvenna got Stu’s ball on 15, and Andrew Johnston collected the Pro Pin jackpot on 18.

The Women played their

Summer 9 Hole Stableford competition on Wednesday with Judy Boyle (25) winning with 22 points from Jennifer Johnston (23) on 20 points, and Wendy Ritchie and Lyn Vidler collecting in the ball rundown.

Something different on Thursday with a Medley Pinehurst (American) Foursomes for a bit of variety.

Greg McCoy and Dennis Ashton (9.75) top scoring with 64.25 points to win from Philip Mander and Geoff Brooks (10.5) with 65.5 points.

Other good scores from Graham Watson and Anthony Smity 66.25 and Geoff McCann and David Mattacott 67.25, and the ball rundown to 73.12.

NTP’s to Bruce Mason for the Longest Putt on 2, Glen Hoade (Port Macquarie) on 5, Colin Wormleaton on 7, Edward Penrose on 8, Geoff

McCann very close to 50cms on 13 to collect the “Pizza This” voucher, Dennis Ashton got Stu’s ball on 15, and Glenys Thompson pocketed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

A great field of over 100 players for Saturdays Medley Single Stableford, with many countbacks needed to decide the winners. In Division 1 (0 to 14), Michael Howard (11) and Garnet O’Brien (9) both scored 38 points, Michael prevailing on the countback.

A four way tie in Division 2 (15 to 21) to decides the winners – Peter Bush (19) just edged out Geoff McCann (18) who went into the creek on 17, from Dennis Ashton (21) and Scott Burley (20).

Christopher Lucas (25) was the clear winner in Division 3 (22 to 45) with 38 points from Andrew Bagust (22) with 36 points. Other good scores

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

THE Cancer Council has an annual ‘The Longest Day’ fundraising challenge which this year was again taken on by Brad Fortescue.

Starting at 5.30 am and finishing at 5.30 pm, Brad played 120 holes of golf.

Not just a casual hit, it included one eagle, 14 birdies and 61 pars, an achievement that resulted in sore shoulders, cramps and funding for Cancer research.

The ladies had a day off for their Christmas party including a raffle, donating proceeds towards Brad's cancer fundraiser.

Prize winners were Jo

from Murray Ingram, Andrew Mackinnon and Geoff Harris 38, with the Ball Rundown to 33 points on countback.

NTP’s to Stuart Johnston for the longest putt on 2, Garnet O’Brien on 5, Michael Summerill with a great shot to 91cms on 7, Norman Devereaux on 8, Warren Fuller hit to 154 cms on 13 to collect the “Pizza This” voucher, Sue Brooks on 15 and Colin Wormleaton in great form following his successful completion of the Cancer Council “Longest Day” 72 holes in one day last Monday with 140 cms on 18 to collect the Pro Pin Jackpot.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone – please watch out for King Tides over causeway during the Christmas period.

See you on the Island!

Montague, Cheryl Fortescue and Carmel Frudenstein.

Ladies Club Champion 2022 was Jo Montague with Desma Hughes runner up.

The Saturday pairs event saw Max Graham and Steve Ellis swamp the field to win comfortably with Jo Montague and Graham Everett runners up.

Club champions for 2022 were (A grade) Allan Clarke and net Mike Simpson, (B) Jeff Gore net Darrin Turner and (C) Paul Donges net Neil Cuneen.

Trimble's Furniture One knockout was won by Jeff Gore and Tony Henshaws ‘Let's Get Plastered’ 4 ball was won by John Fortescue and grandson Jordan Welsh.

The Golf Committee thanks News Of The Area for its coverage of local sports.

Macksville Country Club Mens Bowls

By Mark COLEMAN

G'DAY Bowlers, Thursday social bowls was another modest turnout, with some good Bowls played by all in attendance.

The winners on the day with a win and most ends went to Anthony Grebert and Dale ‘Ida’ Down, congratulations to you both (think we may need a swab on Ida).

Club Championships

On Sunday 18 the first of the semi finals of the mixed pairs was played between Karen Liddell and Mark Coleman versus Judy Walker and Peter ‘Nobby’ Carlow, with the win going to Karen

and Mark.

Congratulations to those involved.

I would say the other semi between Carol Turner and Greg Burton playing Mel Train and Andrew Shearer will be played early in the new year with the final to be played between the winner of this game and Karen and Mark soon after this.

Good bowling all!

I would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a healthy 2023.

List is still on the board for the pennants, get involved if you are interested.

Keep in contact with the club for social bowls over the festive season.

Nambucca Bowls Club

By GRUMPY’S ELVES

THIS year’s penultimate wrap is proudly brought to you by Grumpy’s elves as the grumpster himself has had too much eggnog and forgotten to write his Grumble.

Last weekend saw the club's annual Christmas Pairs tournament run and won.

A full field enjoyed sunny but windy conditions with the team of Peter Meehan and Graeme Porter taking home the winners cheque.

The event was followed by the club’s presentation day for the year's winners.

clubs Champion Bowler for the second year running.

Congratulations to all winners and runners up.

Our normal weekly bowls schedule remains in place over the holiday season so look to the entry sheets to get your names down to play.

January sees our events start all over again with the Royal Tar commencing Tuesday the third for four consecutive Tuesday evenings.

In addition, our Mixed Fours event also starts early in the new year so sort out your teams and get your names up before nominations close off.

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s junior season in full swing

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s junior season is in full swing with the last round of matches played before the school holidays break.

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s junior seasons are played throughout

the week.

Under 10s play on Thursday afternoons, under 12s play on Saturday mornings, under 14s play on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and under 16s play on Friday afternoons.

The last round of matches before the school holidays break saw the Macksville Bulls beat the Coffs Colts by 45 runs

in their under 16s match.

The latest round of the under 14s competition saw Nana Glen teams in the winner’s circle.

Nana Glen Blue had a 77run win against Bellingen/ Dorrigo in their match at Bellingen.

Cooper Pearce top scored for Nana Glen with a blistering

knock of 49 from 18 balls.

Nana Glen White had a seven wicket win against the Northern Districts Rebels in their match at Woolgoolga.

Zach Guthrie top scored for Nana Glen finishing not out with 35 off 20 balls.

Sawtell Stingers had a 70run win against the Coffs Colts during the latest round of the under 12s competition.

Isaac Hein took 2/0 from his two overs.

The big winner on the day was Ken Rostron who celebrated wins in Major Singles, Mixed Pairs and Championship Fours and as a result took out the

Sawtell Sixers won by 4 wickets against Nana Glen Blue in Nana Glen.

Bellingen/Dorrigo Green beat the Northern Districts Rebels in Woolgoolga, with Tate Bailey taking 2/3 from 3 overs.

Bellingen/Dorrigo Yellow had a 7 wicket win against

I’m sure Grumpy wishes all his readers a wonderful Christmas in the company of family, friends and loved ones.

Be happy, be safe. Don’t be grumpy.

He’s got that covered.

Diggers Cricket Club in Bellingen.

Heading into the school holidays break, Bellingen/ Dorrigo are the ladder leaders in the under 16s, Macksville lead the way in the Under 14s, and Sawtell Stingers are top of the ladder in the Under 12s.

q Chook Run Christmas Ham winner Wolf Jirzik being presented with his prize by organiser Rod Curtis.

HYPOTHETICAL

By Manny WOOD

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

Silent Night

IT’S gift giving time, so what better time to be reminded of your consumer rights?

Meet Dean.

Dean decides to buy his sixteenyear-old son, Tom, speakers and an amplifier for Christmas.

After Christmas, Tom has his mates over for a party. Disastrously, the speakers blow and the party is a “silent night”.

The next day Dean takes the speakers back to the Speaker Shop, seeking a refund or replacement speakers.

Charlotte, the Speaker Shop salesperson, questions Dean and Tom regarding the speaker use. Tom says, “We were having an awesome party. They worked fine for a while on max volume and then they just blew.”

Charlotte says the speakers were misused, as the product manual specifies the speakers should not be played at maximum and that the Shop will not be refunding or replacing the speakers.

This is where the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) comes in.

Under the ACL, goods must be of acceptable quality (i.e. fit for the purpose they were sold for) and they must match the description given by the seller to you.

If the goods do not meet these requirements, you may be entitled to a remedy, such as a repair, replacement, or refund.

Dean, a student of consumer law, said that after looking at technical specifications, the speakers were not capable of supporting such a powerful amplifier.

Dean also says that he relied on the salesperson to match the correct speakers to the amplifier, and therefore the speakers were not fit for the purpose.

Under consumer law the Speaker Shop must either refund the cost of the speakers or provide a replacement set that is compatible with the powerful amplifier.

The good news is, Dean got a replacement set of speakers that fit the purpose.

The bad news is, for Dean at least, that Tom now has his music pumping at even higher decibels to his heart’s content!

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

Hail Merry to Nambucca Taxis

DEAR News Of The Area,

CHRISTMAS is a time when we reflect on the ups and downs of the passing year.

One of my gratitudes has been the outstanding service of Nambucca Cabs, their reliability, friendliness and consistency 24 hours and going the extra mile to help remove bags and shopping.

Always at the ever ready without complaint though often stressed themselves.

For that, I say thankyou.

As drivers they are exposed to good and bad public behaviour and manage to navigate all and sundry.

Over 2022 I have gotten to know them all and hear some of their own stories.

Sadly, none have the time at the moment to

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write my suggested thriller, ‘Confessions of a Cabbie’.

Nambucca Taxis is a family run business that is an asset to this area performing what I believe to be an essential service.

I for one would be grounded without them.

Many cabbies will be forfeiting their own Christmas Day for our convenience, so please honour and applaud them with praise and recognition this Christmas.

Hail Merry Christmas Nambucca Taxis.

Regards, Karin MATEJKA, Nambucca Valley.

On the Couch

with Jasminda

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

How do you deal with people who you invite to a function with set numbers and then, on the day of the event, they say (not ask, say) they are bringing someone you've never met?

Lola R.

Dear Lola,

Your name suggests a free-spirited, anything goes nature - but maybe that's just because it reminds me of that song by The Kinks.

I understand, though, how frustrating it is when you spend time catering for set numbers and then have to consider extra provisions when you've probably preorganised everything weeks in advance.

Then there's the 'someone we haven't met' issue.

Often events are carefully organised with consideration to the different personalities involved.

There are some people we would invite, for example, to a classy sit-down degustation meal with matching wines, and others we would invite to a looseygoosey karaoke night with Vodka Cruisers and hallucinogenic spinach (which seems to be all the rage at local supermarkets at the moment).

The only advice I would give is that you can't control the actions of others.

In future, you should specify when you invite someone that you have strict numbers and it is by invitation only, not a plus-one, free-for-all situation.

I hope your evening went well and the extra person didn't cause you too much grief.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

LOCAL Government NSW (LGNSW) has released its Election Priorities for the 2023 NSW State Election, which detail the commitments that are required at State level to ensure councils can continue to provide the services their community deserve.

The priorities contained in the document centre on ten key themes that LGNSW is calling on all parties and candidates to commit to in the lead-up to the election.

They are:

• Financial sustainability

• Resilience to natural disasters

• Roads and infrastructure

• Housing and homelessness

• Environment and the circular economy

• Intergovernmental agreement

• Stronger communities

• Rural, regional and community health

• Planning

• Skills and labour shortages

LGNSW President Darriea Turley AM said the NSW State Election was taking place at a critical juncture for local government.

“Local government is a key economic driver for NSW. Councils across NSW employ 55,000 people, look after $177 billion of community assets and most importantly are the beating heart of the communities

they represent,” Cr Turley said.

LGNSW calls for better outcomes for communities this election

“But despite the sector’s vital importance, councils are at breaking point due to a myriad of challenges that need urgent attention.

“Our financial model is not fit-forpurpose with a rate cap methodology that is detached from the economic reality. “Meanwhile, years of extreme weather events has caused extensive damage to our road network and infrastructure.

“In addition, a challenging economic outlook is causing tremendous stress on the communities that we serve, leading to cost-of-living pressures and an affordable housing crisis.

“This is all occurring as the ability of councils and communities to determine what development occurs in their own area continues to diminish.

“Our Election Priorities detail these challenges while providing a golden opportunity for all sides of politics to finally partner with local government so that together we can deliver the outcomes our communities expect and deserve.

“Crucially, the priorities include measures that are not just critical to our short-term future, but also for the benefit of future generations as we face shifting demographics and a changing climate.

“We look forward to working with all parties and candidates in the leadup to the March election to ensure these priorities come to fruition.”

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TARONGA: WHO’S WHO IN THE ZOO

NBN, 7.30pm

Whether you’re young, old, famous or Joe average, there’s something magical and fascinating about Taronga Zoos’ beautiful settings and the diverse creatures living inside them. Tonight, in “Who’s Poo In The Zoo”, the wisdom of animal droppings is revealed. The keepers and scientists show how important intel can be extricated from a humble pile of animal poop.

Narrated by Oscar-winner Naomi Watts, it’s a spectacle all and sundry can appreciate.

MONDAY DOC MARTIN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

ABC, 7.30pm

After the annual pudding and ham overload on Christmas Day, this festive special will hit closer to the bone than usual (overindulging only heightens one’s emotions). Pack the tissues as the titular grumpy doctor, his family and eccentric Cornish townsfolk say goodbye after 18 years and 10 seasons. In a move that will surprise no fan, Doc Martin (Martin Clunes) upsets Portwenn’s children after he has the festive grotto closed down because he’s paranoid Santa has something contagious. Afterwards, there’s one final chapter to indulge in, with a behind-thescenes look at Doc Martin’s final hurrah in Farewell Doc Martin

TUESDAY SOME KIND OF HEAVEN

this debut, which follows four elderly people living in America’s largest retirement community in Florida, The Villages. Otherwise known as “Disney World for Retirees”, it’s a place that has been created with great (and often unnerving) detail to engineer fun. Oppenheim zeroes in on four residents struggling to fit in, including Anne and her husband Reggie, who is in the throes of drug abuse and losing touch with reality, and widow Barbara, who dreams of love again but doesn’t find The Villages all it’s cracked up to be. It’s a surreal, philosophical look at old age.

Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Snowed In For Christmas. (2021, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

10.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) Special guest is Guz Khan. 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Engineering Reborn. (PG) 8.30 Inside Central Station: Rain. (PGa, R) Narrated by Shane Jacobson. 9.25 Then And Now: The River Thames. (PGa, R) Explores the River Thames. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 1.55 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Johanna Griggs meets some people flying groceries to remote communities in the Northern Territory. Ed Halmagyi makes a no-bake pavlova and a Jatz ham tart. 7.30 Carols In The Domain. (PG) Coverage of 40th Anniversary Carols In The Domain from Sydney. 10.00 Schools Spectacular Creating The Magic. (PG, R) Coverage of the Schools Spectacular from Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, with the theme Creating the Magic. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Who’s Poo In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006, Mls, R) Two women switch homes for Christmas. Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet. 11.10 Council Of Dads. (PGa) 12.00 A Very Royal Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham. (PG, R) 1.00 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Living Room. (PGan, R) Miguel Maestre creates tasty Christmas fare. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Irish comedian Graham Norton is joined by actors Tom Hanks, Naomi Ackie and Suranne Jones. 10.30 Georgie Carroll: The Gloves Are Off. (Mal, R) A stand-up performance by Georgie Carroll. 12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 1.30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News. 6.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Hosted by Chris Moller. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special. (PG) James and Helen question their future together in the run up to Christmas Day. 8.25 Vera. (Ma, R) After skeletal remains are discovered at the site of a burnt out nightclub, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates. 9.55 Troppo. (Madl, R) Amanda’s past erupts into the present.

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Christmas Special. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Vera. (Ma, R)

2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.30 Wallace

And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. (R)

4.00 Shaun The Sheep. (R)

4.30 Bluey. (R)

4.40 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014, G, R)

6.10 Extraordinary Escapes: Christmas Special.

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

7.30 Doc Martin. (Final, Ma) The village prepares to throw a farewell party.

8.20 Shetland. (Final, Madl) As Perez closes in on the identity of Galbraith’s killer, he struggles with Duncan’s secret.

9.20 Midsomer Murders. (Ma, R) After anglers flock to a picturesque village in pursuit of a giant fish, chaos ensues.

10.50 MOVIE: Jackie. (2016, MA15+v, R) Natalie Portman.

12.25 Rage Christmas Special. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 The World From Above. (PG) 11.05 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Final. H’lights. 3.30 Cycling. Cape To Cape MTB. H’lights. 4.30 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling. (R) 4.40 Wonderful World Of Chocolate Christmas. (R) 5.30 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (Premiere)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender. (Mls, R)

9.10 Silent Night: A Song For The World. (PG, R)

10.45 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M)

11.45 Dolly Parton: 50 Years

At The Opry. (PG, R)

1.15 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG, R) 12.30 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 1.00 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGl, R) 1.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 2.00 MOVIE: Santa’s Boots. (2018, PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: Moana. (2016, PGa, R) The daughter of a Polynesian chieftain searches for a demigod responsible for a terrible curse. Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House.

9.15 MOVIE: Elf. (2003, PGal, R) A man raised as an elf at the North Pole embarks on a journey to find his biological father, who lives in New York, after nearly bringing Santa’s operation to a catastrophic standstill due to his big stature. Will Ferrell, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen.

11.15 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Home Shopping.

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon Horse Racing. From Rosehill, The Valley and Doomben. 6.00 Border Security: International. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 Late Programs.

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

SUNDAY, December 25

6.00 Rage Christmas Special. (PG) 9.00 ABC News. 9.30 The Pope’s Christmas Mass. 11.30 Compass. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Southern Ocean Live. (PG, R)

2.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Men In Tights. (1993, PGs, R)

4.10 MOVIE: Paddington 2. (2017, PG, R)

5.50 Bluey. (R)

6.00 Royal Special: Together At Christmas.

7.00 ABC News On Christmas Day.

7.30 HM The King’s Christmas Message.

7.40 The Royal Variety Performance. (PG) From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

9.40 MOVIE: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (2020, Mv, R) Phryne Fisher embarks on an adventure. Essie Davis.

11.20 Christmas Cabaret. (Ml, R)

1.40 The Heights. (PG, R)

2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.05 Classic Countdown. (Ml, R)

5.00 Think Tank. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Blue Water Safari. 10.05 The World From Above. (PG) 10.40 A World Of Calm. (R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Final. H’lights. 4.30 The Luxury Christmas Decorators. (R) 5.30 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dean Martin: King Of Cool. 8.35 Uri Geller’s Secret Treasures.

(M) Takes a look at psychic Uri Geller whose fame spans over 50 years and across the globe.

10.05 MOVIE: Amy. (2015, MA15+adl, R) Amy Winehouse.

12.25 All Is Bright. (R)

1.40 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant. (PG) 10.30 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. (PG) 11.30 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG, R) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 SeaLink Carols By Candlelight. (PG) 3.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dog Patrol. (PGa) The Palmerston North Delta team track down wanted men who are believed to be armed.

9.35 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes about romance in modern-day Britain through the eyes of eight different couples, including the British prime minister and his assistant, in the weeks before Christmas. Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley. 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

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6am

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Creek To Coast. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon 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 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 6.30 MOVIE: Inside Out. (1975, PG) 8.30 MOVIE:

Enter The Dragon. (1973, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Christmas With Delta. (R) A Christmas concert with Delta Goodrem. 8.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG) The 85th Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

11.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Karen. (2022, Mah) Michele Simms.

1.00 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R)

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.00 Cross Court. 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 2.00 Driving Test. (PG, R) 2.30 MOVIE: Last Christmas. (2019, PGals, R) 4.30 Destination Australia. (Return) 5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. 8.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 10.00 Home For Christmas. (PG) 10.30 CMA Country Christmas. 11.30 Christmas With Delta. (R) 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG, R) 4.00 MOVIE:

Adventures. (R) 4.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals At Christmas. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R)

6.30 Hungry.

7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R)

7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Christmas might have come early for a pug.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Will Smith.

11.30 The Savoy At Christmas. (PGl, R) Takes a look at The Savoy at Christmas. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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6.00 NBN News.

7.00 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989, PGlsv, R) Chevy Chase.

9.00 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation. (1997, PGs, R) After striking it rich thanks to a new invention, the Griswold family embark on a holiday to Las Vegas. Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. 11.00 The King’s Christmas Message. 11.10 MOVIE: The Jazz Singer. (1980, G, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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6am Shopping. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 All 4 Adventure. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 ST: Next Gen. 2.00 A-League All Access. 2.30 Stories Of Bikes. 3.00 Reel Action. 3.30 Scorpion. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 9. Sydney FC v Macarthur FC. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 MacGyver. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 A Baby Reindeer’s First Christmas. (PGa, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals At Christmas. (R) 2.00 Jamie: Together At Christmas. (R) 3.00 The King’s Christmas Message. 3.15 Jamie: Together At Christmas. (R) 4.15 Jamie’s OnePan Christmas. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 6.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 12. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the year that was. Special guests include Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Sam Pang. 9.30 Ghosts. (PGs) Jay’s sister visits the mansion for Christmas, and brings along an adoring male friend.

10.30 MOVIE: Book Club. (2018, Mls, R) Jane Fonda. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel

11.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 11.30 Buy To Build. Noon Roads Less Travelled. 12.30 Scorpion. 1.30 Diagnosis Murder. 2.30 MacGyver. 3.30 Pooches At Play. 4.00 Destination Dessert. 4.30 Offroad Adv. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today.

6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 MOVIE: Alice-Miranda: A Royal Christmas Ball. (2021, C) 9.30 Children’s Programs. 1.45pm MOVIE: Madison And The Happiness Jar. (2021, PG) 3.30 LEGO Masters Bricksmas Special. 7.00 MOVIE: Shrek. (2001, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Beethoven. (1992) 10.30 MOVIE: Top End Wedding. (2019, M) 12.30am Inside Phuket Airport. 2.25 Late Programs.

Year On Earth. 7.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s. 8.30 Kutcha’s Koorioke. 8.40 Stan Walker: Impossible Live. 9.35 MOVIE: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. (2010, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 10.30 Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life. (1983, M) 12.30pm A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 1.45 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 3.15 The Witches. (1990) 5.00 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 6.40 Dan In Real Life. (2007, PG) 8.30 Midnight In Paris. (2011, PG) 10.20 Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. (2010, M, Finnish) 11.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 6.55 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 8.25 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 10.05 Win My Baby Back. (2019, M, Vietnamese) Noon Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. (2013, M) 1.40 Midnight In Paris. (2011, PG) 3.30 Delfin. (2019, PG, Spanish) 5.10 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 6.35 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 8.30 The King’s Speech. (2010, M) 10.40 Late Programs. NITV (34) NITV (34) 7MATE (64) 7MATE (64) SBS MOVIES (32) SBS MOVIES (32) ON THE Box NEWS OF THE AREA NAMBUCCA VALLEY Nambucca River CoOP Elk on 38 Keppy's Café Roses Café Macksville Library LJ Hooker Real Estate Macksville Hotel Caltex Service station Ben & Lenys Café Ch Cha United Service Station Guardian Pharmacy Nambucca RSL Club Nambucca Leagues & Sports Club Nambucca Heads Bowling Club IGA Nambucca Heads Nambucca Valley Art & Craft Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club Shell Service Station Nambucca Heads Library Bookshope Café Nambucca Heads Pharmacy V-Wall Tavern Marions Red Cross Tea House Boatshed Cafe Nambucca Heads Nambucca Bakery Cafe Woolworths Supermarket Wharf Café Robertson Real Estate LJ Hooker Real Estate Nambucca Valley Youth Centre Golden Sands Tavern Macksville Macksville Ex Services Club Foodworks Supermarket Woolworths Supermarket Nambucca Valley Council Macksville Pharmacy Fairways Gardens Macksville Country Club Wallace St Pharmacy Macksville Quality Meats Star Hotel The Bridge River Café Carpet Court BP Macksville Friday, 23 December 2022

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look at the final instalment. 9.25 Our Dementia Choir. (PG, R) 10.25 The Detectives. (Madl, R) 11.25 The Australian Soul With Geraldine Doogue. (PG, R) 12.25 Operation Buffalo. (Mal, R) 1.20 Total Control. (Mlv, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (R) 6.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R)

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7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 9.25 Louis Theroux: Mothers On The Edge. (MA15+a, R) 10.25 Summer Love. (Ml, R) 11.35 Our Dementia Choir. (PG, R) 12.30 The Detectives. (Madl, R) 1.30 Agatha Raisin. (PG, R) 2.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (R)

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10.10 Legacy List. (R) 11.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.00 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 En`coda. 3.20 A World Of Calm. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.05 Peer To Peer. 10.05 Legacy List. (PGv, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Saving Lives At Sea. (PGa, R) 3.10 Child Genius Australia. (R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

6.00 NBN News.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M, R) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.30 Secrets Of Playboy. (MA15+) 10.20 Battle Of Alcatraz. (Mv, R) 11.10 Reunions. (Ma, R) 12.05 The A Word. (R) 2.20 MOVIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PGav, R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (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. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Ma, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 15. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. From the SCG. 9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 16. Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 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 WorldWatch. 6.50 The 77 Percent. 7.20 WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.55 Bizarre Foods. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Country Music. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 WWE Legends. 11.50 Late Programs.

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 Animal Rescue. 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.

Motor Racing. ANDRA Drag Racing. Top

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGd) 8.30 Paramedics. (M, R)

9.30 Police After Dark. (Mlv)

10.30 The Equalizer. (Mav, R) 11.20 Almost Family. (Mas) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cross Court. (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.

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon

The Young And The Restless. 12.55 GB Sewing Bee. 2.15 Antiques Roadshow. 2.45 MOVIE: We Of The Never Never. (1982) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40

The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Inside Phuket Airport. 1.00 The Bionic Woman. 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: Baywatch. (2017, MA15+) 10.50 Young Sheldon. 11.15 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.15am Satisfaction. 1.05 The Sex Clinic. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

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

7.30 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994, Mls, R) A young woman, who dreams of marriage, leaves her small town to find romance in the big city. Toni Collette, Bill Hunter.

9.35 MOVIE: The Hunger Games. (2012, Mav, R) In a future dystopia, a teenage girl volunteers to take part in a blood sports competition. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson.

12.20 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 Australia By Design: Architecture. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00

The Offroad Adventure Show. 11.00 MacGyver. 1pm Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 The Code. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 The FBI Declassified. 3.10 ST: Next Gen. 4.05 MacGyver.

Some Kind Of Heaven. 10.00 The Artist’s View. (R)

SBS World News Late.

Cheyenne & Lola. (Malv)

Unit One. (MA15+av, R)

Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

Destination Flavour Down Under 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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 Unknown Amazon. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Country Music. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30

Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. 9.30 Forbidden History. 10.25 Why Does Everyone Hate The English? 11.20 Hoarders. 12.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 17. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. From Sydney Showground Stadium. 11.00 The Disappearance Of Grace Millane. (Mas, R) Takes a look at the story of the 2018 disappearance and murder of British backpacker Grace Millane in Auckland, New Zealand, and how her killer, Jesse Shane Kempson, was caught.

1.00 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 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Miniseries: Bancroft. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)

A man takes his family on a road trip. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate. 10.30 La Brea. (Mv, R) 11.20 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Destination Australia. (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.

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 GB Sewing Bee. 2.15 Bondi Vet. 3.15 MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 New Amsterdam. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 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: Kung Fu Panda 3. (2016, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Nacho Libre. (2006, PG) 11.00 Young Sheldon. 11.30 Telenovela. Midnight Satisfaction. 1.00 The Sex Clinic. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

(PGal, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Living Room. (PGs, 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 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News.

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

7.30 MOVIE: Star Trek. (2009, Mv, R) When the young crew of a starship embarks on a rescue mission they find themselves battling a madman. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto.

10.00 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. (2013, Mav, R) Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark are forced to compete in a special Hunger Games. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson.

12.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes. 8.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 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 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Spirit Talker. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Unknown Amazon. 7.40 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.10 Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Settle Down Place. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Unknown Amazon. 7.30 Off Country. 8.00 The Beach. 8.30 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.30 Atlanta. 10.35 Late Programs.

Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. (PG, R)

8.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

9.25 Utopia. (PG, R)

9.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg Christmas Bash. (R)

10.35 Miniseries: Us. (Ml, R) 11.35 Louis

Theroux: Mothers On The Edge. (MA15+a, R) 12.35 Silent Witness. (MA15+a, R) 2.35 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 3.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

BBC News At Six. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Legacy List. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Reunion: Abbouds. (PG, R) 3.15 Child Genius Australia. (PG, R) 4.15

The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. (R) 8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands. (PGav, R) 9.25 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Dignity. (MA15+a) 11.55 The Night Manager. (Ma, R) 12.45 Shadow Lines. (MA15+l, R) 3.15 The Late Session. (PG, R) 4.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 18. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades. From the SCG. 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: On Borrowed Time – The Michael McGurk Assassination. (Malv, R) Takes a look at the 2009 case of businessman Michael McGurk, who was murdered outside his home in Sydney at the behest of his former business partner, millionaire property developer Ron Medich. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. (PG) 8.30 Dream Listings Byron Bay. 9.30 Escape To The Chateau. (R) 10.30 Family Law. (Ma) 11.20 The Thing About Pam. (Mav, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Great Australian Detour. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R)

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

7.30 MOVIE: Star Trek Into Darkness. (2013, Mv, R) Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise deal with a terrorist who has attacked the heart of Starfleet. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto.

10.05 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, Mahv, R) The rebellion endeavours to recruit Katniss. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson.

12.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

6am WorldWatch.

Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 Unknown Amazon. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Country Music. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Looper. (2012) 10.45 MOVIE: Tale Of Tales. (2015) 1.10am Future Man. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

8.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)

8.35 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)

9.20 Secrets Of Althorp With Charles Spencer. (PG, R) 10.10 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 10.40 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 11.35

EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. (Ml, R) 12.35 Agatha Raisin. (PG, R) 2.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.30 One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Legacy List. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (Ma, R) 3.15 Child Genius Australia. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (R) 9.25 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 L’Opera. (Mdl) 11.40 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+alsv) 3.15 Filthy Rich And Homeless. (Ml, R) 4.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (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 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 1.50 Valley Of The Boom. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Country Music. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 10.10 Life After Prison. 11.05 The UnXplained. 12.45am Late Programs.

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6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape

To The Country. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Shopping. 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. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 11.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. Noon Jade Fever. 12.30 Pawn Stars. 1.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Billy The

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket

Exterminator.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 19. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. From Metricon Stadium, Queensland. 9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 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.

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9GEM (82) 9GEM (82) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm The Gruffalo’s Child. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 8.45 Wreck. (Premiere) 9.30 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. 10.25 Leaving Allen Street. 11.25 Starstruck. 12.10am Catalyst. 1.10 ABC News Update. 1.15 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Baby Jake. 5.35 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm The Highway Rat. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Starstruck. 9.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.25 Superwog. 11.50 Ross Noble: El Hablador. 1.15am Archer. 1.40 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 2.00 ABC News Update. 2.05 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Baby Jake. 5.35 Late Programs.

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 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Kavanagh QC. 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 The Great British Sewing Bee. 2.15 World’s Greatest Islands. 3.15 MOVIE: Where No Vultures Fly. (1951) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Snapped. 11.50 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 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 Benchwarmers. (2006, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Good Boys. (2019, MA15+) 11.00 Young Sheldon. 11.30 Raymond. Midnight Satisfaction. 1.00 Kardashians. 1.50 Late Programs.

News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 1. Group stage. 12.30 Murder For Hire: The Other Woman. (Ml, R) Explores the case of Kelly Gribeluk who asked a friend to assist in hiring a hitman. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination Australia: Far North Queensland. (R) Presented by Scherri-Lee Biggs. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 The Great British Sewing Bee. 2.15

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 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 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 11.15 Evil. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 MOVIE: Star Trek Beyond. (2016, Mav, R) The starship Enterprise is despatched on a rescue mission it is ambushed by a ruthless enemy. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana.

10.05 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. (2015, Mahv, R) Katniss tries to assassinate President Snow. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson. 12.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes. 8.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 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 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.30 The Code. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

11.40 Raymond. 12.10am Dash Dolls. 1.10

PG) 11.15 Young

2.00 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

Memorial Race Day

THE Phillip Hughes Memorial Race Day will be held at Bowraville Racecourse on 28 December this year and not on Boxing Day.

This change has been instigated by the Nambucca River Jockey Club in conjunction with Racing NSW to avoid conflicts with other race clubs in this region.

This meeting will be a sixrace, Sky 2 TAB meeting, with the major event being the Phillip Hughes Memorial Flying.

This is always a very well attended event and the Jockey Club has received strong interest again this year.

All usual food and beverage outlets will be operating along with bookmakers and the TAB outlet.

All further enquiries should be directed to Nambucca River Jockey Club secretary Geoff Harris on 0427346946.