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A Celebration Of Seafood Port To Plate

By Marian SAMPSON

COLLABORATION has been key to the production of a stunningly beautiful book which showcases local produce from the region.

Port to Plate, by Port Stephens author Lynda Sloan, was launched at an event at The Poyers at Lemon Tree Passage last week.

Port to Plate has been a labour of love to produce which celebrates the fishermen, oyster farmers and restaurateurs that turn the bounty of the port into some of the best quality dishes that you will find

q Author Lynda Sloan with SIA CEO Veronica Papacosta and local fisherman Greg Finn.

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anywhere in the world.

Port Stephens’ pristine environment has been putting food on tables for generations.

The area is one with a rich Indigenous culture and history of hunting and gathering.

Worimi Elder Nevillie Lilly not only delivered a stirring Welcome to Country at the event, he also shared his family's history of working in the oyster industry in its early days in Port Stephens.

The event was MC’d by local abalone and sea urchin fisherman Greg Finn and was attended by the Deputy Mayor as well as representatives from the

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Seafood Industry Association and StayA-Float, a charity which supports those working in the fishing industry.

Chef and owner of The Poyers at Lemon Tree Passage Marina, Ludovic Poyer, creates dishes that are true to his classical roots but with a modern twist.

At the launch he demonstrated several dishes including a savishi taylor dish and a sea urchin cocktail.

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q The Poyers Chef Ludovic Poyer signing a hardcover copy of the book which contains recipes which he and other local chefs have created. Photo: Marian Sampson. mouthwatering morsels including tartlets featuring swordfish and sweet delicate whiting.

Author Lynda Sloan thanked all the people that contributed to the book and hopes that the

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produce featured and the recipes created by some of the region's best chefs will inspire us all to enjoy our local seafood.

Lynda told News Of The Area, “We hope that other communities will take a leaf out of our book and do something similar.” q Local producer Greg Finn with a sea urchin. Photo: Marian Sampson.

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A PORT Stephens man in his eighties died of COVID-19 last week.

In the Hunter New England Health District it was reported on Monday 5 April that there was one death due to COVID-19, with a man in his 80s from the Port Stephens LGA passing

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Over the past four weeks, there have been 61,097 reported COVID-19 cases in the Hunter New England Health District with 4,438 of these from the Port Stephens LGA. According to the Australian Immunisation Register Services Australia, over 95 percent of the Port Stephens population is fully vaccinated.

Health NSW reports that in the 24 hours up to 4pm 6 April 2022, there were 1,552 cases from 5,485 tests and around one in ten COVID-19 patients in Hunter New England hospitals are in intensive care.

There are currently 61 COVID-19 positive patients in the Hunter New England health district receiving care in hospital.

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Port Stephens Advanced Over $5 Million in Federal Financial Assistance Grants boost for our local communities, backing local jobs and economic growth while delivering lasting upgrades that will benefit residents for years to come."

This advance will see $5,507,409 paid into Port Stephens Council’s coffers.

Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister and Assistant Minister for Local Government Kevin Hogan said pre-paying the Financial Assistance Grant means the Government is backing local councils when they need it most.

“The Government is committed to continuing its support to local governments, given their important role in delivering vital services and ensuring quality of life for Australian communities,” Mr Hogan said.

“These grants are untied in the hands of local government, allowing councils to spend the grants according to local priorities – a real shot in the arm for councils and local decision-making in these challenging times.

“I want to acknowledge the hard work of local officials – with support from our Government – in dealing with natural disasters and their aftermath at a community

level.

“I have been in regular contact with mayors, councillors and other local government ministers to understand the realities on the ground, and to make sure we are all playing our part.

“A stable and effective local government sector is good for the nation and we will continue to do what is good for the nation through these crises.”

The Commonwealth has committed $2.8 billion in funding to local government in 2022–23, 75 percent being brought forward to be paid early to local governments for rebuilding after floods and the transition and planning of living with COVID-19.

Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer told News Of The Area, “The Financial Assistance Grant is an annual grant program provided under the Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act of 1995.

“The grant funding provided to local Councils is untied, allowing Council to spend the funds according to local priorities “The grant is paid in quarterly instalments and the contribution to Port Stephens includes funds to support the delivery of the community infrastructure and the repair and

THE Federal Government has signed a $41 million contract with Varley Group, Tomago, that it hopes will strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s deployable infrastructure capability, and create 80 new jobs in the NSW Hunter region.

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton said the contract signing secured critical upgrades that would support Defence personnel while on operations.

The contract is part of a wider $89 million investment in the ADF’s deployable infrastructure capability.

The ADF uses deployable infrastructure for a range of operations, including during conflicts and disaster relief.

The Government’s investment will include upgrades to power generation, hygiene and essential catering, and the acquisition of new kennels for military

working dogs.

“This investment will significantly upgrade capability and enhance the ADF’s ability to deploy rapidly on a wide range of operations, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, both domestically and internationally,” Minister Dutton said.

“We are committed to protecting our nation by equipping the ADF with modern capabilities to best meet future challenges.

“Sovereign defence manufacturing is a critical part of the Government’s commitment to keeping our region safe, while protecting our national and strategic interests in a rapidly changing global environment.”

Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the Varley deal would help maintain a strong defence industry in the

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q Mayor Ryan Palmer said the funds will support the delivery of the community infrastructure and the repair and rehabilitation of roads.

rehabilitation of roads.

“These funds are included in the Councils budget and long term financial plan and have

a significant impact on the ability for Council to deliver services for the local Port Stephens community,” he said.

Hunter.

“To see 80 new jobs in the Hunter region, specifically from this initiative, is a profound confirmation of the direction we have been taking in regards to a robust, self-reliant defence industry – right here in our own backyard.

“The acquisition and sustainment of these systems will create significant work for Australian businesses across the nation.

“I’m proud of the positive impacts that

this $41 million contract and the wider $89 million acquisition investment in Australia’s defence capability is bringing to Australian industry.”

Australian industry will contribute to the project management, systems engineering, manufacture, modification, technical documentation, logistics and training elements of the project, and local networks and distributors will be used for the supply of sub-systems and components.

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Tomago Aluminium trialling new robot technology

q Spot the Robot in action at Tomago Aluminium.

By Marian SAMPSON

DOCTOR Who fans will not be at all surprised to hear that a robot dog has joined the workforce in Port Stephens.

Unlike the science fiction version ‘K-9’, ‘Spot’ the Robot has four legs and has recently started work at Tomago Aluminium.

The launch of Spot made Tomago, Australia’s largest aluminium smelter, the world’s first aluminium smelter to trial the new robot technology, with hands-on demonstrations illustrating its seemingly limitless capabilities.

Costing around $200,000 each and weighing a little over 32 kilograms, the doglike Spot, one of the newest developments in robotics, has amazing agility and can navigate all manner of terrain with exceptional mobility, carrying-out routine inspections in difficult conditions or confined spaces.

“Using Spot, previously hazardous tasks requiring specially-trained people in protective clothing can be done easily with remote operators controlling Spot via tablets while it safely performs its tasks,” said Business Improvement Superintendent, Michelle Whyte.

Spot, developed by American robotics company

Boston Dynamics, was put through a series of tests in the smelter’s electrical substation and potrooms, with employees taking turns at the controls to guide the robot across a variety of obstacles including uneven ground, water puddles and stairs.

Part of Spot’s Tomago workout also included being subjected to strong magnetic fields to ensure it was unaffected by electronic interference.

The robotic visitor passed the tests with flying colours.

As part of the testing regime, Spot was programmed to take a solo automated walk around the switchyard following a ‘learned’ path, meaning no one was physically needed to control the robot while it was carrying-out its task.

Tomago’s substation electricians were able to send the robot into the switchyard to perform thermal imaging inspections while livestreaming images from Spot’s built-in stereo cameras to their laptops and tablets.

Working with Spot proved to be an exciting experience for those involved with the live testing, with substation supervisor Shane McDonald describing the experience as “eye-opening”.

“We were amazed at how autonomous it was,” Mr McDonald said.

“Spot was very stable across all areas of the yard.

Gravel, cable pits and stairs; nothing presented a problem for Spot. We put a bin in front of him and he just stepped around it.”

Mr McDonald added that Spot would greatly benefit the business with a wide range of uses including automated thermography, high-resolution photo and video work and accessing areas which currently require isolating before employees can safely access them.

As a bonus, Spot is able to carry up to fourteen kilograms of equipment and power it up, saving technicians the need to run cables or carry portable power with them.

Spot also has a backpack that can scan in 3D, allowing it to see how machinery is degrading over time, among other things.

One of Spot’s biggest advantages though is its ability to be sent into hazardous or hard to reach areas, making it capable of walking inside ducting to inspect for wear, detecting and investigating spills, observing live switching and carryingout measurements and inspections in hot or difficult conditions.

Tiphanie Costeur, interface design and development engineer for Brisbanebased Corematic, Boston Dynamic’s Australian agent,

described Spot as “a very new development” in robotics and said the version demonstrated at Tomago was the Spot ‘Enterprise’ model, the very latest variant.

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Kalum is the New Car Sales Manager for Port Stephens and Maitland Toyota and has worked there for three years.

“Since Covid started, Port Stephens and Maitland Toyota have seen a very high demand for cars,” said Kalum.

“Wait times for new Toyotas have gone out to twelve months for some models and customers are willing to pay a deposit and wait.

“Second hand car prices have also increased by up to 40 percent over the last two years and the private car market is booming,” he said.

Kalum said the extended wait periods for new vehicles has seen, in some cases, prices increase when a car leaves the showroom.

“These days, when you drive a new car out of the showroom, it can go up in price by $10,000.

“This is unheard of,” said Kalum.

“Delivery waiting times have dramatically increased and Port Stephens Toyota’s order book has increased by four times.

“People who bought cars three years ago are getting more for selling them now than they paid for the vehicle originally,” he said.

Kalum also noted the continual technological improvements being released with new vehicles.

“Technology is increasing in new cars with mobile phone connections permanently to Telstra to inform emergency services about the locations of stolen cars and if accidents occur,” said Kalum.

The first hybrid Toyota vehicle was launched over 20 years ago.

“Hybrid technology has reduced fuel consumption by 40 percent and increased performance,” said Kalum.

“Battery technology is long lasting and very reliable.

“Electric cars are very safe in rain storms as all the batteries are sealed units and waterproof,” he said.

Kalum also highlighted the issues with maintaining stock and supply of new vehicles and parts as a result of Covid-19, citing microchip availability as a main issue, alongside the closure of several Toyota factories in Thailand and Japan due to the pandemic.

Kalum grew up in Sydney’s northern beaches and has worked in the motor trade for 20 years.

His wife comes from the Port Stephens area and the family moved to the region once they started their family.

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“There is really no limitation for Spot’s use – creativity is the key,” Ms

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Serious Salt Ash Crash

By Tara CAMPBELL

SIX people have been injured – one critically – following a two-vehicle crash near Salt Ash. At 3.25pm on Tuesday 5 April 2022, emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road near Marsh Road, following reports a white Subaru sedan and a

red Honda SUV had collided head-on.

The female passenger in the SUV, believed to be aged in her 70s, was trapped for a short time before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital a short time ago in a critical condition.

Five other people – a man driving the sedan and a man driving the SUV and his two

preschool-aged passengers – were taken by road ambulance to John Hunter Hospital for assessment and treatment for minor injuries.

NSW SES Port Stephens were activated by Police to the crash, responding with both the Medium and Heavy Rescue Vehicles and seven accredited Rescue Operators.

Upon arrival, SES

complexities experienced by service providers and their customers.

“In drawing attention to existing and emerging challenges and opportunities for community transport, we hope the research can act as a catalyst for action in policy, engagement, innovation and partnerships,” he said.

The findings provide a picture of the Australian community transport landscape and where there are opportunities to deliver services that meet everyone’s needs at both a system and service level.

This new research highlights how needs are still not being met in many places.

It explores the options for improving the situation by having the right discussions and action, including integration and innovation in the community transport sector.

Investment in community transport reduces transport disadvantage, defined as ‘the inability to travel when and where one needs to without difficulty’.

This seemingly simple objective is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve, especially for older people, those with a disability and people in rural and

regional areas.

Australia's older generation (those aged 65 and over) continues to grow and is projected to more than double by 2057.

This is just one reason why the number of people at risk of transport disadvantage will grow significantly over time.

The wider transport sector is currently undergoing a sustained period of change arising from technology, digitalisation, automation and access to data.

New capability is creating ways of planning and delivering services that have the potential to meet everyone’s needs, including our most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.

Lee-Ann Breger, Programs Director, iMOVE said, “The ability to get around is key to any individual’s wellbeing as it enables them to access health services, to work and participate in leisure activities.

“In Australia, we have an increasingly ageing population, where five percent of the population has a severe disability of some kind, many of whom need support to get from A to B. “We need to make sure that our CT networks deliver

stabilised two vehicles and used hydraulic rescue tools including cutters, spreaders and combi tool to perform a side removal on one of the vehicles.

Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.

A representative of NSW SES Port Stephens said that the Rescue Operators worked alongside NSW Ambulance Paramedics, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter Critical Care paramedic and a doctor for a lengthy period to stabilise and treat the seriously injured patient.

“Our volunteer operators worked late into the night, providing lighting and assistance to the Police Crash Investigation Unit.”

NSW Police were on scene providing scene management together with NSW Rural Fire Service who provided fire support in case of vehicle fire.

As inquiries continue, anyone with dashcam footage is urged to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.

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Transport Key To Better Health Outcomes

By Marian SAMPSON

ACCESS to transport is a basic human need that fundamentally impacts wellbeing.

Community transport is a critical element of our wider transport network that ensures suitable transport options exist for everybody, especially those with specific or more complex needs.

A study was recently led

by ITS Australia, the peak body in Australia for advanced transport technology, with the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Public Policy and Governance leading the research effort.

It includes input from departments of transport (Transport for NSW, DOT VIC, DOT WA and Department of Transport and Main Roads), and is supported by iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre, the national centre for transport and mobility research and development.

Peter Lee, Senior Manager, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney said, “In taking a strategic look at community transport and its context, our research really shines a light on a poorly understood area of transport to evidence the q

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this.”

For those living in Port Stephens transport to medical appointments can be difficult particularly as residents age and are no longer able to drive long distances perhaps due to the treatments being undertaken.

Sarah Smith, President of the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group (TBCSG) told

News Of The Area, “'TBCSG are fortunate to have a team of volunteer drivers who take patients to treatment mostly in Newcastle and also the new Genesis Centre at Maitland.

“Driving patients to their treatment is one of the main services our group provides.

“All of our fundraising goes directly to patient support.

“Most people have family or friends who can help with transport but our group is always able to assist.

“Patients and their families are always very grateful for our support.'

“TBCSG are always looking for new members who are prepared to join our team of drivers.”

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ping Up Socials per month, one on a Thursday afternoon and the other on a Sunday.

“Times are a bit earlier to take into account it gets dark earlier.

“Bring your own candle or torch if staying later.”

The community is invited to drop by and enjoy 109 Foreshore Drive and to find out more about the Landcare Group’s activities.

Landcare is a social and active group of volunteers caring for our community.

These events are not

working bees rather an opportunity to engage with other members of the community and to enjoy the stunning environment in which we live.

“Everyone is welcome and they are encouraged to bring their own everything, rugs, picnic, and chairs,” she said.

The Stepping Up Socials will be held on Sunday 10 April, Thursday 28 April, Sunday 15 May, Thursday 26 May, Sunday 12 June and Thursday 30 June from 2pm to 5pm.

Stepping Up Socials YOUR local Landcare Group is holding a series of events which will be held at 109 Foreshore Drive, Salamander Bay. These picnics in the park are a series of ‘Stepping Up Socials’ events, designed to keep the community aware that Port Stephens Council may yet still decide to sell the iconic koala corridor.

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Council’s Financial Sustainability

By Marian SAMPSON

WITH a potential merger with Newcastle City Council being touted at the time, the Port Stephens Council General Manager’s Six-Monthly Report for July to December 2015 stated, “On 18 December 2015 the State government announced that it intended to pursue a process which could lead to the amalgamation of Port Stephens Council with Newcastle City Council…. the government's own processes had led to a recommendation by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to the government that Port Stephens Council was 'fit for the future' and should stand alone.

“This finding by IPART confirmed those of the NSW Treasury, the Independent Local Government Review Panel and the government itself.”

After being deemed ‘fit for the future’ in 2015, the community is questioning why, seven years later, Council needs to sell community assets such as 109 Foreshore Drive, Salamander Bay to ensure its financial sustainability.

At February’s Council meeting Mayor Ryan Palmer put to the floor that Council’s financial sustainability requires a review.

Port Stephens Councillor Giacomo Arnott told News Of The Area, “Port Stephens Council is extremely resilient and has weathered many financial shocks over the years.

"The proposal to sell 109 Foreshore Drive had nothing to do with Council's financial wellbeing.

“Mayor Ryan Palmer's last second Mayoral Minute actually proposed that the funding be allocated to a list of projects, so it is completely disingenuous to say that this proposed sale had anything to do with Council's finances.

"Council has many strategies to maintain its financial sustainability and as a Council we are working through those strategies and determining the best way to ensure that we can continue to provide the high quality of services that our community expects,” he said.

Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA) President Mr Ben van der Wijngaart has reacted with dismay at

claims by some Councillors at the February Council meeting that Council needs to sell off 109 Foreshore Drive for financial stability.

“Poor decisions in the past should not be the reason for selling the family silverware,” he said.

“When the highly unpopular Special Rate Variation (SRV) was proposed in the last term of Council, TRRA submitted that it recognised the need for a more reasonable rate rise that was accountable over the remaining term of Council.

“But this was rejected.

“Almost predictably, the extraordinarily ambitious SRV was rejected by IPART. “Had Council listened to its constituents, gone for a moderate increase for the community agreed list of selected projects, there is little doubt it would be financially better off and not having to make unproven claims of financial unsustainability.”

Mr van der Wijngaart added, “TRRA fully supports the motion to create a financial committee to undertake a review that will occur through until 30 June.

“That report should be made available

to the public in order for them to assess the financial situation and provide informed input to their Councillors.

“TRRA remains strongly opposed to selling off parks for short-term gain, particularly when more prudent financial planning might have avoided that pressure to sell community assets.

“Certainly, no such irrevocable decision should be made until the community has a better grasp of Council’s true financial situation and options.

“We (TRRA) continue to support a modest rate rise for targeted, accountable priority projects.

“We are aware there is a long list of projects that have no funding planned, and only a short list on the funded list over the next ten years.

“Most recent projects have occurred due to Government grants.”

Mayor Palmer was contacted by News Of The Area but declined the opportunity to comment.

upgrades to its Pottery Barn, thanks to funding secured for the Arts Centre in the latest round of the Stronger Communities Programme.

The Environmentally Friendly Best Practice Pottery Cleaning grant paid for new double-deep work sinks which the Arts Centre has installed.

The sinks also allow for environmentally safe disposal of the clay with the added luxury of hot water to each sink.

Meryl Miller told News Of The Area, "There

will be no more frozen hands in winter!

“The hot water also extends to the kitchen sink.

“No more boiling the jug for washing up!”

Members of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre offered their thanks to Meryl Swanson’s office for securing a Volunteers Grant, which enabled the Arts Centre was able to provide Fire Safety and Compliance training to 36 volunteers, ensuring that each of the fourteen art groups have a member trained in both First Aid and how to use the defibrillator as well as Fire Safety Training.

During her visit Ms Swanson took the opportunity to view the exhibitions currently on display, and to see the great work being done by the various groups that use the centre - which is a real hive of activity.

“Meryl and Sue were so impressed with the huge range of work created by the Arts Centre’s huge pool of talented artisans.

“They couldn’t resist purchasing two items each,” she said.

Members of the public are welcome to visit the Gallery which is located on Shoal Bay Road at Nelson Bay.

Port Stephens Artists Benefit From Stronger Communities Grant

By Marian SAMPSON

COMMUNITIES are no doubt improved by access to cultural and social activities.

For many residents of Port Stephens the arts are the glue that helps them feel connected to their community.

Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson and Sue Heath visited the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre to check out the recently completed

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Flood Fundraiser

By Marian SAMPSON

IT is hard to fathom the incredible forces of nature and the devastation that they have wreaked on the communities of Lismore and the Northern Rivers.

As the communities to our north are clearing out the mud and attempting to get back to some sort of normality, our community is doing all it can to support them.

The Rotary Club of Salamander Bay is holding a fundraising lunch to raise much needed funds to support the communities hardest hit by the Northern Rivers Flood events, which will be held at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.

The event will include a Fashion Parade, and attendees are being asked to donate a dressy frock for school formals, weddings etc.

Rita Murray from the Salamander Bay Rotary Club told News Of The Area, “We really want to be able to send some beautiful garments north as this is the type of thing that

people will prioritise last in their budgets.”

The event will be held on 24 May from 11.30am.

Tickets are $60 per person and include a main meal and dessert.

There will also be a number of raffles on the day.

“Guests will enjoy a glass of bubbles upon arrival and everyone is being asked to dress smart, with fascinators and hats being the order of the day!”

Guests at the event will enjoy a fashion parade offered by Crows Nest Home Traders, which is being presented by owner Yale Thompson.

While some donations are already being offered by some of the town businesses, the Rotary Club would be happy to accept additional raffle gifts and prizes.

“Rotary Clubs around the country are already raising thousands for this cause and we want to do our bit in Port Stephens.

“All money will be dispersed through

Rotary direct to the victims and given where it is most needed,” she said.

Responsible flood planning WITH the growing impact of climate change on our weather patterns, now more than ever the community is seeking responsible development in regard to building on land that is prone to flooding and at risk from rising sea levels and coastal erosion.

Port Stephens Council’s Strategy and Environment Section Manager Brock Lamont told News Of The Area, “The NSW Department of Planning and Environment provides direction and guidance to Council on flood planning considerations.

“This is in the form of planning directions, circulars, regulations and guidelines to ensure that any land being assessed for more intensive land use is reviewed in accordance with State requirements.

“The Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013 includes a clause, objectives and matters for consideration specific to flood planning.

“This clause and matters for consideration are used by Council as part of the assessment of development applications on properties which may be impacted by flooding.

“At a finer level of detail the Port Stephens Council Development Control Plan 2014 includes a chapter specifically addressing flood planning and control for new development in Port Stephens.

“Flood modelling and data is continuously being developed, collected and updated for the various catchments and locations across Port Stephens,” he said.

These are the policies which will come into play for future development of blocks of

land being built upon in the region, including 109 Foreshore Drive should it be sold.

Mr Lamont went on to say, “With regard to sea level rise and the impact of coastal hazards, Council is currently developing a Coastal Management Program in collaboration with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

“The focus of this program is legislated

by State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021.

“The Coastal Management Program seeks to identify the risks, quantify the impacts and prioritise Council’s management response in accordance with our community’s values.

“Further workshops and consultation with the community and other stakeholders is planned for 2022.”

Recent scenes of flooding and coastal

PREMIER Dominic Perrottet announced the opening of the submission period for the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry on a visit to the Northern Rivers last Monday.

Professor Mary O’Kane AC and Michael Fuller APM will lead the six-month independent Inquiry, which will review the preparation for, causes of, response to and recovery from the 2022 catastrophic flood event across the state of NSW. Mr Perrottet said the Inquiry would play a critical role in providing a forum for community voices to be heard and ensuring all the necessary steps are taken to prepare NSW

for future disaster events.

“This is your opportunity to tell your story, whether by making a submission online or attending a local session in person.

“Every submission will make a meaningful contribution to this important work to understand how we can better prepare for flooding, recover from this disaster and plan for the future,” Mr Perrottet said.

“I have every confidence in Professor O’Kane and Mr Fuller to conduct a comprehensive and vigorous independent review which will cover both the response and more detailed futureproofing considerations, which will take place

in parallel to the vast flood recovery effort that is already well underway.

“Unfortunately severe conditions continue to impact communities, it’s devastating to see places such as Lismore inundated for a second time, and it goes without saying that we will continue to stand by them for the duration of the long recovery ahead.”

Public submissions open submissions can be made: • Email: inquiry@floodinquiry.nsw.gov. au • Post: NSW Independent Flood Inquiry, GPO Box 5341, Sydney NSW 2001

By Marian SAMPSON

q Rotarian Rita Murray and Yale Thompson of Crows Nest Traders will be doing their bit for flood relief.

inundation in our beachside communities have raised the question once more, ‘Is it worth the risk of buying close to the water?’.

Yes, provided you take some precautions, says Pete Wargent of BuyersBuyers.

Mr Wargent said there were steps to be taken by buyers to protect themselves from the dangers of potential flooding.

“Firstly, research.

“History can be a useful guide when it comes to risks such as flooding.

“Furthermore, local knowledge and common sense are also important.

“Buying sight unseen can be risky if it doesn’t allow you to get a feel for the contours and the lie of the local land.

“Ideally, you should use a buyer’s agent expert who is familiar with the nuances of the area you are buying in, or at least get some informed advice,” Mr Wargent said.

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The Inquiry is required to report to the Premier on causation, land use planning and management and related matters by 30 June 2022, and on all other matters by 30 September 2022.

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Boat Harbour’s Hidden Stories

By Marian SAMPSON

THE people that have made Boat Harbour what it is today are being celebrated in a book which has been written by members of the local q

community.

The book will be launched on 23 April at 3pm at the Boat Harbour Tennis Courts.

Boat Harbour is a small beachside suburb of Port Stephens, nestled beside the

Blue Waters, home of Ray Norman.

bay for which it is named and Tomaree National Park.

The village of Boat Harbour started with Chinese fishermen’s shanties on the beach in the 1800s and has evolved to the million-dollar

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mansions of today - there is no doubt that Boat Harbour has seen dramatic change.

Yet much of the quintessential magic remains in the quiet village.

Many of the earliest

Mullet fishing at Boat Harbour.

residents and their descendants still live in the suburb and have vivid memories and stories to tell.

The book began as a modest project to capture some of these memories and record them for history.

As the stories grew, so did the project.

It includes tales of boggy access roads, shacks built of timber poles and sugar bags, water tanks and backyard toilets, accidents, tragedies, shipwrecks, wartime army exercises and the famous mullet run.

What has emerged is a short history of the events and changes of this small community as seen through the eyes of those who came as holiday makers or to call this place home.

q Two of the writers of the Boat Harbour Book, Anne Baikie and Mavis Richardson, with a draft of the Boat Harbour Book.

Fran Davidson, one of the collaborating authors, told News Of The Area, “Eight people collaborated on the book.”

Most of the writers are not long term residents of Boat Harbour but they spent time interviewing long standing members of the community aged in their 80’s and 100’s.

“These people were hard workers.”

The book details one woman’s story who was a widow, raising eight children, running a shop out of her house tending a vegetable patch and harvesting shell grit off the beach.

The book will be available for sale for $25 at the launch or by contacting Marion Harrison on boatharbourbook@ outlook.com.

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Sometimes, you just need one element to grab your attention, and you can forgive the other distractions.

Such is the case in this over-the-top thriller slash mystery slash whodunnit: the setting in an Irish seaside town is stunning – and just as stormy and unpredictable as its characters. If you watched season one, you’ll be enthused to re-enter the lives of the dysfunctional Ahern clan and their matriarch Val (Dervla Kirwan). This week, when Val finds “liar” written in lipstick on her mirror, she believes someone is after her.

Combining the winning ingredients of 2020’s Back to Win with the classic MasterChef recipe, this Fans & Favourites season is set to satisfy even the fussiest diner. For the hit show’s 14th iteration, 12 past contestants and fan favourites – among them series winners Julie Goodwin – will be challenged by 12 fresh-faced foodies. The fancy fare served up has evolved considerably since inaugural winner Goodwin lifted the trophy in 2009 – how will her classic cuisine measure up against a new generation of chefs? Hosted

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MINISERIES: FOUR LIVES

SBS, 9.30pm

There’s a curious phenomenon that takes place when a comedic actor portrays a serious role. From Robin Williams in One Hour Photo to Steve Carell in Foxcatcher, comedians going against type have the ability to generate a vacuum of joy and set a truly sinister scene. In this harrowing true-crime drama, Stephen Merchant (Extras) does just that as serial killer Stephen Port, dubbed “the Grindr killer”, who murdered four young gay men in London between June 2014 and September 2015. In tonight’s second part, the families of his first two victims fight for justice against a series of police failings, even as a third body is found in the same location.

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FRIDAY, April 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2019.

(R) 2.05 Father Brown. (PG, R) 2.50 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 3.40 Escape From The City.

(R) 4.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

(R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 5.55 Spicks And Specks Reunion Special. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize.

(R) 2.10 Watergate. (PGa, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

(R) 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Harry And Meghan: A Royal Romance. (2018, PGal, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Sincerely, Yours, Truly. (2019, PGa) 1.45 Explore. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient.

(R) 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) 9.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 The Living Room. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News On Good Friday.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets a young gardener.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) Val and her three daughters are stunned to see “liar” scrawled in lipstick across the mirror.

9.25 Grantchester. (Final, Ma, R) Will seeks distraction from his troubles by helping Geordie investigate the murder of a young man.

10.10 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events.

10.40 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) 11.10 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG, R) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain’s Secret Islands. (PG) 8.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 9.20 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG) 10.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 11.10 In Therapy. (PGa, R) 11.40 La Unidad. (MA15+av) 1.35 The Killing. (Mv, R) 3.55 VICE Guide To Film. (Malv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News Morning.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Aimee Stanton, the co-founder of a business renting out tiny homes.

8.30 MOVIE: Palm Beach. (2019, Ml) When a group of friends reunites at Palm Beach in Sydney, their relationship with one another is tested when revelations come to light. Bryan Brown, Sam Neill, Richard E. Grant.

10.40 MOVIE: Blow. (2001, MA15+dv, R) A small town hoodlum becomes a drug kingpin. Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6.

Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.

10.35 MOVIE: Training Day. (2001, MA15+dv, R) A rookie cop works with a rogue detective. Denzel Washington.

1.00 Great Australian Detour. (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 A Current Affair. (R)

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

7.30 The Living Room. In a Good Friday special, the team provide the lowdown on some Easter treats.

8.30 To Be Advised.

10.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia.

(PGs, R) Two teams go head-to-head in a battle of wits that has them trying to fool the opposition.

11.40 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Catie’s Amazing Machines. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Child In Time. (2017, M) 10.00 Black Mirror.

10.55 MOVIE: The Six: Titanic’s Last Secret. (2020, PG) Midnight QI. 12.30 Parks And Recreation. 1.10 Black Comedy. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close.

5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.05 Sarah & Duck. 5.15 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Huang’s World. 1.40 Basketball. Euroleague.

Second Semi-Final. CSKA Moscow v Anadolu Efes Istanbul. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting.

6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Atlanta. 9.50 Sexplora. 10.20 Day Of The Dead.

11.10 Instinctive Desires. Midnight News. 12.55 Fear The Walking Dead. 2.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 All The Things. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 ICU. 5.00 Coastwatch Oz. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Railroad Australia. 8.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 9.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 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 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. 1.30 MOVIE: Carry On Spying. (1964) 3.15 MOVIE: Follow That Dream.

(1962) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.35 MOVIE: Ben-Hur. (2016, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 The Love Boat. Noon Star Trek. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman.

2.00 JAG. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat.

4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Shopping.

2.00 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.50 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 8.55 Goal! (2005, PG) 11.05 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 12.45pm Feel The Beat. (2018, M, Swedish) 2.25 Jour De Fete. (1949, French) 3.55 Moomins On The Riviera. (2014, PG) 5.20 About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 7.30 Kill The Messenger.

(2014, M) 9.35 American Gangster. (2007, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.

Round 3. Melbourne 400. Day 3. Highlights. 1.00 Picked Off. 2.00 Barter Kings. 3.00 Bushfire Wars. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Pawn Stars UK. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Football.

AFL. Round 5. West Coast v Sydney. 10.30 Armchair Experts. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon LEGO Masters. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 MOVIE: Home. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Hop. (2011) 9.30 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007) 11.30 Weird Science. Midnight Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. 1.00 Kardashians. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 TV Shop. 5.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Shortland St. 2.30 On Country Kitchen. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales.

4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Molly Of Denali. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay.

6.40 Unknown Amazon. 7.30 MOVIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 9.15 Bedtime Stories. 9.25 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 10.15 On The Road. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin.

7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 The Blame Game. 9.00 The Campaign Uncovered.

10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

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SATURDAY, April 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.00 Grantchester. (Final, Ma, R) 2.45 Father Brown. (PG, R) 3.35 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.15 Easter In Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Small Business Secrets.

(PG, R) 2.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Women’s Gold Race. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Men’s Gold Race. H’lights.

3.30 Figure Skating. ISU World C’ships. Part three. 5.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (R) 5.05 Going Places. (R) 5.35 The Secret History Of World War II. (PGa, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. All Aged Stakes Day and Easter Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PG) 12.30 The Rebound. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 Outback & Under. (PG) 2.00 Frozen The Musical: Bringing Broadway To Brisbane. (PG) 2.30 MOVIE: Grumpy Old Men. (1993, PGls, R) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 8.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 9.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. (Return) 3.30 The Living Room. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.05 Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure. (R) Part 1 of 2.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Father Brown. (Mav) An innocent man is framed.

8.15 Unforgotten. (Mal) Cassie and Sunny get closer to the truth of what happened to Walsh after interviewing two of the suspects again.

9.05 Troppo. (Malv, R) Amanda takes a huge risk by playing Twist and Bryce off against each other, and discovers the truth about a friend’s death.

10.05 Call The Midwife. (Md, R) 11.05 Victoria. (PG, R) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M) 8.30 Titanic: Dead Reckoning. (PGa, R) 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

Paris-Roubaix. Women’s race.

12.30 MOVIE: The Young Victoria. (2009, PGsv, R) 2.25 MOVIE: Blue Jasmine. (2013, Mal, R) 4.15 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+anv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News Morning.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A nervous man says he is visiting his wife.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

(2011, Mhv, R) Harry, Ron and Hermione hunt down the last of Voldemort’s horcruxes in the hope of ending his threat forever. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.00 MOVIE: V For Vendetta.

(2005, MA15+lv, R) A woman is recruited by a masked freedom fighter to help him bring down a totalitarian government.

Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’s Baby.

(2016, Mls, R) Forty-something and single, Bridget Jones becomes pregnant, but is unsure about who the father is. Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth.

10.55 MOVIE: The Break-Up. (2006, Mls, R) Jennifer Aniston.

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) With Australia’s East Coast devastated by extreme heat, drought and scorched by fires, three new lifeguards, Bondi locals Dylan, Chase and Noah, join the team as they deal with all manner of troubles.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 24.

Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory.

10.00 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) Follows NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations as they deal with cases involving a pregnant woman who goes into labour at home, a car accident, a worksite explosion, and a terminally ill patient.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Supershow. 9.30 Sammy J. 9.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.05 Gavin & Stacey. 11.30 Schitt’s Creek. 11.55 Archer. 12.20am Year Of The Rabbit.

(Final) 12.45 The Young Offenders. 1.10 Australia Remastered. 2.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Hunting Hitler. 1.40 One Burning Question.

1.50 If You Are The One. 2.50 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 Yokayi Footy. 4.15 WorldWatch. 5.45 Insight.

6.45 Extreme Food Phobics. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. (Final) 8.35 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 9.25 Devoured. (Premiere) 10.20 Small Town Secrets. 11.10 Sorry For Your Loss. 11.45 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Weekender. 12.30 Creek To Coast. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Coastal Railways With Julie Walters. 3.30 Dog Patrol. 4.00 Inside The Crown: Secrets Of The Royals. 5.00 Horse Racing. All Aged Stakes Day and Easter Cup Day. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 I Escaped To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 The Baron. 1pm MOVIE: It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet. (1976) 3.00 MOVIE: The Ten Commandments. (1956) 7.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 9.

Western Force v NSW Waratahs. 9.45 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: Young Guns.

(1988, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Bondi Rescue. 11.00 The Love Boat. Noon Star Trek: The Next Generation.

2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 3.30 Buy To Build. 4.00 Bondi Rescue.

4.30 Truck Hunters. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

10.20 NCIS. 11.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am CSI. 1.10 48 Hours. 2.10 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Goal!

Continued. (2005, PG) 6.40 Jour De Fete. (1949, French) 8.10 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.05 About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 12.15pm The Other Side Of Hope. (2017, M, Finnish) 2.10 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 4.15 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 6.10 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.30 The Tree Of Life. (2011, PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The Food Dude. 2.00 Portland Charter Boat Wars. 2.30 Wheelburn. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Pawn Stars UK. 4.30 Shipping Wars.

5.00 Storage Wars: TX. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 5.

Melbourne v GWS Giants. 10.30 AFL Post-Game.

11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1pm MOVIE: My Little Pony: A New Generation. (2021, PG) 3.00 Ultimate Rush. 3.30 A1: Highway Patrol.

4.30 LEGO Masters. 5.45 MOVIE: Aliens In The Attic. (2009, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Bumblebee. (2018, M) 9.45 MOVIE: In Time. (2011, M) Midnight Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. 1.00 Kardashians. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

11.45 Four Faces Of The Moon. Noon Unknown Amazon. 12.50 Road Open. 1.00 Hockey. WA Men’s Premier League. 2.30 Hockey. WA Women’s Premier League. 4.00 Soccer. Scottish Women’s Premier League. 5.50 VICE Sports. 6.20 First People’s Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 The South Sydney Story. 7.30 Bears: The Ultimate Survivors.

8.30 Ella Fitzgerald. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Gameday Live. 9.00 Racing Dreams: The Championships. 10.00 News. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Racing Dreams: The Championships. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, April 17 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Pope Francis Easter Vigil. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. (R) 4.30 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works.

(R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24 First Edition. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 AusMoto Show. 3.30 Sportswoman. 4.00 Sportswoman 2022. 4.30 The Rising. 5.30 French Castles: Defying The Nazis. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Police Academy 6: City Under Siege. (1989, PGlv, R) 3.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security: Int. (PGad) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Easter Sunrise With Wesley Mission.

(PG) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

(PG) 1.00 Motor Racing. Targa High Country.

1.30 Visions Of Greatness. (PG, R) 2.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. St George Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. (R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Living Room. (R) 1.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 1.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 2.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) 3.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. (Return) 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass: Perspective Shift. (R) Explores the lives of people with disabilities.

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Grand Designs. (Return, Ml) Kevin McCloud meets a couple constructing a family home inspired by the local landscape.

8.30 Troppo. (Final, Malv) Uncovering the truth about Park’s death brings little comfort for Ted and Amanda.

9.25 Killing Eve. (Final, MA15+) 10.10 Harrow. (Mav, R) Fern goes missing.

11.00 Top Of The Lake: China Girl.

(MA15+as, R) Mary reconnects with Puss.

12.05 Les Norton. (Mdlsv, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Norfolk Island With Ray Martin.

(PG) Ray Martin explores Norfolk Island.

8.30 Titanic: Genesis Of A Giant. (PG) Explores the many ingenious innovations that went into the construction of the Titanic.

9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

Paris-Roubaix. Men’s race.

1.45 Planet Expedition. (PG, R) 3.45 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+av, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News Morning.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return To Hogwarts. (PG) 8.30 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.

10.30 The Blacklist. (M) Ressler asks Park for a favour.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 Janet Jackson. (Mal) Part 2 of 2.

10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Vampire Gigolo. (MA15+as, R) 11.30 Manhunt: The Wests. (MA15+av) 12.20 Ultimate Rush. (Ml, R) 12.50 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.20 Talking Honey. (PG) 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.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(Final, Ml) Compilation of highlights from the series featuring Adele, Kenneth Branagh and many more.

8.30 FBI. When a young couple is found murdered in a New York City park, the team searches for a suspect linked to the drug trade. Scola decides to turn over a new leaf when it comes to his relationships.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Compass. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.35 Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles. 9.35 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (Final) 10.35 Tate Britain’s Great British Walks. (Final) 11.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 12.05am MOVIE: The Child In Time. (2017, M) 1.35 ABC News Update.

1.40 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Forged In Fire. 1.30 If You Are The One. 3.30 WorldWatch. 3.55 Insight. 4.55 Australia In Colour.

5.50 Speed With Guy Martin. 6.50 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.35 50 Years Of Mr. Men & Little Miss.

8.30 The Gig Is Up. 10.10 Best Undressed. 11.10 Framed. 1.10am MOVIE: Get The Gringo. (2012, MA15+) 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 All The Things. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep.

3.00 I Escaped To The Country. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Motorway Patrol. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Railroad Australia. 9.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon The Rebound. 12.30 Garden Gurus. 1.00 Getaway.

1.30 MOVIE: Go To Blazes. (1962) 3.15 MOVIE: My Brother Jonathan. (1948) 5.30 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959, PG) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Seven Worlds, One Planet. 8.40 MOVIE: Mary Queen Of Scots. (2018, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Hotels By Design. 10.00 Bondi Rescue.

10.30 Reel Action. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 4x4 Adventures. 12.30pm Buy To Build. 1.00 Pooches At Play. 1.30 Scorpion. 3.30 Truck Hunters. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 Beyond The Fire. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am About Elly.

Continued. (2009, PG, Persian) 7.10 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 9.30 Moomins On The Riviera.

(2014, PG) 10.55 Jour De Fete. (1949, French) 12.25pm The Last Egg. (2016, M, Vietnamese) 2.10 The Tree Of Life. (2011, PG) 4.40 Black Narcissus.

(1947, PG) 6.35 Girl With A Pearl Earring. (2003, PG) 8.30 Eye In The Sky. (2007, M, Cantonese) 10.15 Higher Ground. (2011, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am The Fishing Show.

7.00 Fishy Business. 8.00 Shopping. 10.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 11.00 Fish Of The Day. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Big Angry Fish. 2.00 Hook Me Up! 3.00 ITM Fishing Show. 4.15 Fishing Addiction. 5.15 MOVIE: Wild Wild West. (1999, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals.

(1998, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Shining. (1980, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 LEGO Masters.

5.15 MOVIE: Combat Wombat. (2020, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.

(1971) 9.00 MOVIE: The Hitman’s Bodyguard.

(2017, MA15+) 11.20 Allegiance. 12.20am Kardashians. 2.10 The Sex Clinic. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Teen Titans Go! 4.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Football. CAFL. 12.30pm W Series: Driven.

1.00 Soccer. Serie A Femminile. 2.45 Rugby League.

NRL NT. 4.15 Softball. SA Premier League. 5.45 Power To The People. 6.15 News. 6.25 Wild New Zealand. 7.35 True North Calling. 8.35 MOVIE: Long Time Coming: A 1955 Baseball Story. (2018) 10.15 Pariah: The Lives And Deaths Of Sonny Liston. 11.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders.

10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 7.00 Sharri. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.30 Outsiders. 10.30 The Blame Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

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MONDAY, April 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 7.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Victoria.

(PG, R) 1.45 Smother. (Mal, R) 2.50 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.40 Escape From The City. (R) 4.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Northern Lights Adventure. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News.

11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Interviewer. (R) 2.15 Watergate. (PGa, R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Athletics. Stawell Gift.

2.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Now Add Honey. (2015, PGadlnsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGad, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 8.30 Attenborough And The Mammoth Graveyard. A look at a mammoth graveyard.

9.30 Surviving Extinction. (R) 10.00 ABC Late News.

10.30 Invictus Games.

11.00 Q+A. (R) 12.05 Keeping Faith. (Ml, R) 1.05 Les Norton. (Madl, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain By Beach. (PG) 8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) 9.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (M, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Beneath The Surface. (MA15+a) 12.00 Tin Star. (Final, MA15+lv) 12.55 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. (Mal, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+sv, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News Morning.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The Voice. (Return, PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada. (2006, PGl, R) An ambitious, naive journalism graduate is forced to make some tough decisions after she is hired as an assistant to the ruthless editor of Runway, one of Manhattan’s leading fashion magazines. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt.

11.40 The Latest: Seven News.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters. (Return, PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.

9.15 To Be Advised.

10.15 Nine News Late.

10.45 100% Footy. (M) 11.45 Bluff City Law. (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.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

(Return) Amateur cooks return to compete once more.

9.20 Would I Lie To You? Australia.

(Final, Mal) Two teams, consisting of Jimmy Rees, Casey Donovan, Annie Maynard and Nick Cody, go head-to-head in a battle of wits.

10.20 Lano And Woodley In Lano And Woodley. (Mls) 11.50 The Project. (R) 12.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Catie’s Amazing Machines. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

9.10 Restoration Australia. 10.10 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (Final) 10.30 State Of The Union. 10.55 QI. 11.25 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

11.45 Parks And Recreation. 12.30am Black Comedy. 1.00 ABC News Update. 1.15 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon My Extreme Life. 12.50 Forged In Fire. 3.20 Dead Set On Life. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.10 Shortland St. 5.40 Joy Of Painting. (Return) 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Question Team. 9.25 Taskmaster. 10.20 Devilsdorp. 11.30 How Sex Changed The World. 1.10am VICE. 1.45 Fear The Walking Dead. 2.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens. Noon Invitation To A Royal Wedding. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Hornby: A Model Empire.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Cold Case. 11.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 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 MOVIE: Folly To Be Wise. (1952) 1.25pm MOVIE: The Greatest Story Ever Told. (1965) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. 8.40 Poirot. 10.40 Law & Order. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 24. Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory. Replay. 10.30 Bondi Rescue.

Noon Star Trek. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Tree Of Life. Continued. (2011, PG) 7.45 Girl With A Pearl Earring. (2003, PG) 9.40 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 11.35 Before We Vanish.

(2017, M, Japanese) 1.55pm Fried Green Tomatoes.

(1991, PG) 4.20 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 6.25 Florence Foster Jenkins. m(2016, PG) 8.30 Fanny’s Journey. (2016, M, French) 10.20 Beanpole.

(2019, MA15+, Russian) 12.50am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 11.00 America’s Game.

Noon Million Dollar Catch. 12.30 Down East Dickering. 1.30 Motor Racing. Australia Rally Championship. Round 1. National Capital Rally.

2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 5.

Hawthorn v Geelong. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Memphis Belle. (1990, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 The A-Team.

2.00 SeaQuest DSV. 3.00 Children’s Programs.

3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock.

6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 Territory Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee II. (1988, PG) 10.45 Young Sheldon. 11.10 Raymond. 11.40 Weird Science. 12.10am Below Deck Mediterranean. 1.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Shortland St. 2.30 On Country Kitchen.

3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Molly Of Denali. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Unknown Amazon. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Karla Grant Presents First School At Middle Beach. 9.30 Colony. 11.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Outsiders. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda.

3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda.

5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report.

8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Paul Murray Live.

9.30 The Campaign Uncovered. 10.30 The Front Page. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, April 19 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (Final, R) 11.10 Grand Designs. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.45 Keeping Faith. (Ml, R) 2.50 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 3.40 Escape From The City. (R) 4.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Snow And Ice Special. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 Kill Off. (PGl, R) 2.15 Watergate. (PGa, R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Royal Matchmaker. (2018, PG) 2.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 LEGO Masters. (PG, R) 1.45 Talking Honey. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.50 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 People’s Republic Of Mallacoota. (Ml) 8.30 Tiny Oz. (PG) 9.35 Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent.

10.25 ABC Late News.

10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Invictus Games.

11.25 Keeping Faith. (Ms, R) 12.25 Les Norton. (Mdlsv, R) 2.15 Fighting Spirit: The Wheeling Diggers’ Invictus Games Dream. ((G)al, R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 The Feed.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Point. (R) 11.30 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+avw) 1.40 Blood. (Madlv, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+ahv, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News Morning.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) 7.30 The Voice. (PG) A group of contestants sets out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.00 The Good Doctor. (Return, M) Shaun and Lea’s upcoming engagement party has everyone in a festive mood.

10.00 The Rookie. (M) A severed hand washes up on a beach.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Resident. (M) Kit hires a surgical coach.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters. (PGl) 8.50 The Thing About Pam. (Premiere, Mdv) 9.50 To Be Advised.

10.50 Nine News Late.

11.20 Mr Mayor. (PG) 11.45 Murdered By Morning. (MA15+av, R) 12.35 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.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. The cooks are involved in a service challenge.

9.10 NCIS. It has been a tough few months for the team, who are still settling in with new team leader Special Agent Alden Parker.

10.10 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav) The unit probes the death of a photographer.

11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Catie’s Amazing Machines. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.55 State Of The Union.

9.15 Gavin & Stacey. 9.45 Schitt’s Creek. 10.10 The Office. 10.40 Black Books. 11.05 Defending The Guilty. 11.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.20am Parks And Recreation. 1.00 Black Comedy. 1.30 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Forged In Fire. 2.25 Game Of Bros. 2.55 Video Game Show. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Shortland St. 5.40 Joy Of Painting. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone: The Beast. 10.10 Adam Ruins Everything. 10.35 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over.

11.25 The Bad Kids. (Final) 12.10am F*ck, That’s Delicious: Classics. 12.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Desert Vet. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Queen Of The World.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Cold Case. 12.45am Liar. 5.00 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Small Back Room. (1949, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 A-League Highlights Show. 9.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 The Love Boat. Noon Star Trek.

1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, M) 4.40 iFish. 5.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Florence Foster Jenkins. Continued. (2016, PG) 8.00 Goal!

2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 10.05 In Harmony.

(2015, M, French) 11.40 Eye In The Sky. (2007, M, Cantonese) 1.20pm The Salvation. (2014, M) 3.00 Girl With A Pearl Earring. (2003, PG) 4.55 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 6.45 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 8.30 Betrayed. (2020, MA15+, Norwegian) 10.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Million Dollar Catch. 2.00 Barter Kings. 3.00 Big Easy Motors. 3.30 Motorway Patrol. 4.00 Motor Racing. Austn Top Fuel C’ship. H’lights. 5.00 Wheelburn. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol.

8.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. (Return) 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Train Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 The A-Team. 2.00 SeaQuest DSV. 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 RBT. 8.00 Kalgoorlie Cops.

8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes. (2009, M) 11.05 Young Sheldon. 11.30 Raymond. Midnight Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Shortland St. 2.30 On Country Kitchen. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales.

4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Molly Of Denali. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Unknown Amazon. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Wellington Paranormal. 8.30 Over The Black Dot. 9.00 Letterkenny. 10.00 Gomorrah.

11.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 The Campaign Uncovered.

2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live.

4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin.

7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.30 The Rita Panahi Show. 10.30 The Front Page. 11.00 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat

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WEDNESDAY, April 20 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 11.30 People’s Republic Of Mallacoota. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Keeping Faith. (Ms, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.55 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24 First Edition. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline.

(R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Saving Notre Dame. (PGan, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love In The Vineyard. (2016, PGs, R) 2.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 LEGO Masters. (PGl, R) 1.20 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.50 Talking Honey. (PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.40 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Final, M) 9.00 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG) 9.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow.

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Invictus Games.

11.35 Killing Eve. (Final, MA15+, R) 12.20 Keeping Faith. (PG, R) 1.20 Les Norton.

(Malv, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (PG) 8.30 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War. (M) 9.35 The Responder. (Final, MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Red Light. (MA15+as) 12.50 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Malv, R) 1.50 The Good Fight. (Madlv, R) 2.45 The Crimson Rivers. (Mav, R) 4.35 VICE Guide To Film. (Madlv, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News Morning.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 The Voice. (PG) A group of contestants sets out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.00 Britain’s Got Talent.

(Return, PG) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

10.25 The Latest: Seven News.

10.55 Autopsy USA: Luther Vandross.

(M) A look at the death of Luther Vandross.

12.00 Splitting Up Together. (PGas, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters. (PG) 8.50 The Thing About Pam. (Mav) 9.50 Botched. (Mamn, R) 10.50 Nine News Late.

11.20 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R) 12.10 Grand Hotel. (Ma, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 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.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

The contestants are split into four teams.

8.40 First Dates Australia. Singles in search of love are brought together at a restaurant for a blind first date.

9.40 Bull. (Ma) The founder of a trial consulting firm uses psychology and technology to win cases for his clients.

10.40 This Is Us. (PGa) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Catie’s Amazing Machines. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Art Works. 8.30 MOVIE: Romeo & Juliet. (2021, M) 10.05 Finding The Archibald. (Final) 11.05 Keeping Australia Safe. (Final) 12.05am Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles. 1.10 The Set. 1.40 Parks And Recreation. 2.25 Black Comedy. (Final) 2.55 Close.

5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Forged In Fire Latin America. 1.40 Noisey.

2.30 One Burning Question. 2.40 Child Genius.

3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista.

5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Abandoned Engineering. 7.10 Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. Flèche Wallonne Féminine. From Belgium. 8.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. 9.30 Jeopardy! 10.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. 12.30 Jabba’s Movies. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Heathrow. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner.

8.30 Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries. 9.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Explore. 3.40 MOVIE: Watch Your Stern. (1960, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders.

10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 iFish. 8.30 iFish Summer Series. 9.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 The Love Boat. Noon Star Trek. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 FBI. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 NCIS: New Orleans. 3.10 The Love Boat. 4.05 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.10 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 8.55 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 10.45 Phoenix.

(2014, M, German) 12.35pm Fanny’s Journey. (2016, M, French) 2.25 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 4.30 The Ash Lad 2. (2019, PG, Norwegian) 6.25 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 8.30 Journey’s End. (2017, M) 10.30 Berenshtein. (2021, MA15+, Russian) 12.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 11.00 America’s Game.

Noon Train Truckers. 1.00 Graveyard Carz. 2.00 No Man’s Land. 3.00 Big Easy Motors. 3.30 Motorway Patrol. 4.00 Fish’n Mates. 4.30 Pawn Stars UK. 5.00 Portland Charter Boat Wars. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

8.30 MOVIE: Alien: Covenant. (2017, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 The A-Team.

2.00 SeaQuest DSV. 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 RBT. 8.00 Kalgoorlie Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Escape Plan. (2013, MA15+) 10.45 Young Sheldon. 11.10 Raymond. 11.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Songs From The Inside. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 On Country Kitchen. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Molly Of Denali. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 High Arctic Haulers. 8.30 Yokayi Footy. 9.25 MOVIE: Long Time Coming: A 1955 Baseball Story. (2018) 10.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.30 The Rita Panahi Show. 10.30 The Front Page. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, April 21 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 How Deadly World. (PG, R) 11.05 Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Hard Quiz.

(PG, R) 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Final, M, R) 2.00 Keeping Faith. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News.

11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24 First Edition. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Eviction. (PGal, R) 3.25 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.00 Finding Creativity. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005, PGa, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

2.30 Dog Patrol. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 LEGO Masters. (PG, R) 1.20 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl, R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork.

(PG, R) 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Q+A. 9.35 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (PGl, R) 10.05 ABC Late News.

10.20 The Business. (R) 10.35 Invictus Games.

11.05 Tiny Oz. (PG, R) 12.10 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 12.40 Call The Midwife.

(Final, Md, R) 1.40 Top Of The Lake: China Girl.

(MA15+as, R) 2.40 Les Norton. (Final, Mls, R) 3.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum.

(R) 5.20 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (Premiere, PG) 8.30 Ancient Invisible Cities. (R) 9.30 Miniseries: Four Lives. (M) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+s) 12.45 Fargo. (MA15+v, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+alnv, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News Morning.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. (Ml) Gordon Ramsay comes to the aid of Lowery’s Seafood Restaurant in Virginia.

9.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (Premiere, Malv) Explores dangerous situations.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Front Bar. (M) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7.

Cronulla Sharks v Manly Sea Eagles.

9.50 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.35 Nine News Late.

11.05 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 11.55 Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. (Ml, R) 12.45 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. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. It is the season’s first immunity challenge.

8.40 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) A first responder is murdered.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Catie’s Amazing Machines. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Hard Quiz. 9.40 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Final) 10.10 QI. 10.40 Tomorrow Tonight.

11.10 Gruen. 11.50 Would I Lie To You? 12.20am Parks And Recreation. 1.05 Green Wing. 1.55 Close.

5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.05 Sarah & Duck. 5.15 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Hands On: Yoga and Consent. 12.30 The Sicario: Cartel Assassins. 1.00 Most Expensivest.

2.00 Unknown Amazon. 2.50 Cyberwar. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Shortland St. 5.40 Joy Of Painting. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Roswell: The First Witness. 9.20 Behind Bars: World’s Toughest Prisons. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon The Day We Walked On The Moon. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 ICU. 5.00 Coastwatch Oz. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

10.30 Without A Trace. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast. 2.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow.

3.35 MOVIE: Five Golden Dragons. (1967, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 Casualty 24/7. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 NBL Slam. 9.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 The Love Boat.

Noon Star Trek. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 JAG. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 NCIS: New Orleans.

3.00 The Love Boat. 4.00 ST: Next Gen.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Finding Graceland. Continued. (1998, PG) 6.50 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 8.55 The Ash Lad 2. (2019, PG, Norwegian) 10.45 Police Story. (1985, M, Cantonese) 12.40pm Armour Of God. (1986, M, Cantonese) 2.30 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 4.15 Loving. (2016, PG) 6.30 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 8.30 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 11.00 America’s Game.

Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Billy The Exterminator.

2.00 No Man’s Land. 3.00 Big Easy Motors. 3.30 Motorway Patrol. 4.00 Fish’n Mates. 4.30 Pawn Stars UK. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: King Of Thieves. (2018, M) 9.45 MOVIE: War Dogs. (2016, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 The A-Team. 2.00 SeaQuest DSV. 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 Survivor 42. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fast And The Furious. (2001, M) 10.45 Speedseries.

12.45am Top Chef. 1.50 Kardashians. 2.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Shortland St. 2.30 On Country Kitchen. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Molly Of Denali. 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. 8.30 Tribal. 9.25 MOVIE: Apocalypto.

(2006, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.30 The Rita Panahi Show. 10.30 The Front Page. 11.00 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat

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Medowie Probus Club Looks To The Future

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie recently held their Annual General Meeting.

Like many community based organisations the club has experienced considerable interruptions throughout 2021 and the start of 2022.

Club President Paul Griffiths spoke of looking forward to the resumption of the meetings and activities of the Club, reminiscent of years prior to Covid.

Club member Kevin Tomlinson told News Of The Area, “It was good to see members returning and supporting each other with the Probus mantra of Fun, Fellowship and Friendship.”

Positions for the Committee were filled at

the meeting, and will move forward and start to arrange activities to help the club meet that mantra, and deliver some memorable and fun events in the near future.

The Combined Probus Club of Medowie meets at the Medowie Community Centre on the third Wednesday of each month at 10.00 am and all are welcome.

Interested people are invited to come and hear the guest speakers, and find out about forthcoming activities while enjoying morning tea after the meeting in the friendly and convivial atmosphere with members.

Any enquiries can be directed to the Club’s email which is medowieprobus@ gmail.com.

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The Combined Probus Club of Medowie’s new committee.

Our Great Southern Reef

By Marian SAMPSON

AUSTRALIA has two very special marine reef environments - we are all familiar with the Great Barrier Reef but there is a second large reef system which is equally important to our coastal environment - the Great Southern Reef.

Rising sea temperatures which are impacting the Great Barrier Reef are also impacting the Great Southern Reef.

Marine biologist Ryan Pereira, of Irukandji Shark Encounters and the charity Seashelter, spoke to News Of The Area about this lesser known reef system.

Ryan told News Of The Area, “When we hear the word ‘reef’ we tend to think tropical coral reefs, however those found in temperate regions with intermediate climate conditions are one of the least explored, most beautiful, and productive reefs on the planet.

“Australia is spoiled by not only having the Great Barrier Reef, it is also home to the Great Southern Reef, which is a massive series of reefs that extend around Australia’s southern coastline, covering around 71,000 square kilometres from New South Wales around the southern coastline of Australia to Kalbarri in Western Australia.”

The reef has extensive

q Purple Cauliflower Coral at Fly Point is one species which is under threat. Photo: Jim Dodd.

kelp seaweed forests which while not as colourful as tropical corals, are beautiful in their own right.

“These kelp forests are some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet.

“The major fisheries in the reef are the rock lobster (worth around $375 million/ year) and abalone (worth around $134 million/year).”

Tourism is also an important element of the reef - it’s estimated that the reef directly supports activities worth nearly $10 billion per year, while the total tourism from the reef and adjacent coastal areas amounts to around $40 billion/year.

“Sadly, the reefs are

undergoing a transformation that is poorly understood and the extent of this change could have considerable unpleasant effects to Australia’s unique ecosystems,” Ryan said.

“A recent study found widespread loss of kelp forests following a marine heatwave in 2011 and another in 2021.

“Surveys of reefs along the NSW coastline have found that the area covered by kelp forests declined significantly up to 50 percent in some regions.

“It was observed that after 2011 the kelp did not fully recover, nearly ten years after the heatwave.

Fishermen, divers

and researchers have documented a shift from kelp to turf-forming seaweeds and subtropical and tropical fish species that thrive in warmer waters.

“Shifts in the abundance and diversity of species of sea urchins and gastropods were also noted all along NSW, Victoria and even Tasmania,” Ryan said.

Furthermore there are studies which have shown that, “The Indian Ocean along the coast of Western Australia is a global warming hotspot—it’s high up on the list of places around the world experiencing high rates of ocean warming,” Ryan said.

“This region has seen a temperature increase of 0.65° C over the past 50 years.

“Warmer temperatures

are shifting southwards at a rate of 20 to 50 kilometres per decade.

“If this trend continues, we could soon see a complete transformation of this region of the Great Southern Reef— away from temperate kelp forests to more tropical species.

“Although everybody loves tropical fish, the lasting effects of complete transformation of kelp forests will have detrimental effects to fisheries, ecological food webs from land to sea, local climates, and tourism,” he said.

Local fishers are already finding species in New South Wales fisheries that previously were only found further north.

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A LIFESTYLE property ready for you to enjoy or maybe an investment opportunity, the potential is endless!

Presenting to the market 3 Evans Road, Medowie, a beautifully unique property situated on 1.37ac where everything has been done for you.

The property features two dwellings, one of them fully renovated, ideal for the growing family or investors, and backs onto Medowie

State Forest.

As you enter the property you can see that time and money has been spent, allowing the new lucky owners to sit back and enjoy.

The main dwelling located to the rear of the property has been fully renovated with the following attractive key points; new floating floorboards throughout, fully insulated and a brand-new ceiling.

Upon first glance, you step foot through a large timber feature door and are welcomed into the entry lounge with stacker doors on two

sides giving it a great flow to the outdoor entertaining area.

The spacious master bedroom is located off the entry lounge and features; large builtin robe and stacker doors which take you out to the exterior deck, providing you with that sense of tranquility.

You then make your way through to the centre of the light filled home and are brought to the main living, kitchen, and dining area where the additional two bedrooms lie off this space and feature; built-in robes, ceiling fans and sliding doors to carport.

The kitchen consists of ample cupboard space, induction cooktop, dishwasher and everyone’s favourite, a walk-through pantry.

From here you walk into the main bathroom with a separate powder room.

The key features include new renovation, heated flooring, stone benchtops, floor to ceiling tiles, double vanity and a large free-standing tub with waterfall spout.

There is so much this property has to offer that not all of it fits into this editorial!

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Jasminda Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au Dear Jasminda,

THE AUTUMN MARKET “Our property market seems to sell year-round now. So, is Autumn still a top time to sell?”

YOU’RE right that where once we had distinct selling seasons, principally Spring, then Autumn, then Summer joined the party and now Winter too! That tells us just how much the property market has changed in recent times. But each season has its own features and Autumn is an exceptionally good time to list. Why? Because following the distractions of the festive season, there is generally less stock on the market and having decided on new life path, many new buyers emerge, so the supply/demand ration is very favourable to vendors. Combine that with the glorious Autumn weather our beautiful region enjoys – blue skies, warm sun, vivid greenery and that lovely soft ‘Tuscan light’. Autumn really is a visually as well as financially attractive time to sell. So, I can confirm all seven R&R offices are currently fielding so many enquiries from genuine buyers – local and from farther afield keen to purchase residential houses, residential blocks, rural lifestyle properties on small and large acreage and vacant acreage.

It’s clear all sectors are in demand. We urgently need more Autumn listings and invite potential vendors to call us today.

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MY son has just started work and he is looking at cars to buy.

He has his heart set on a four-wheel drive tray back ute, but these cars are very expensive and he'll be paying it off for years.

I'm trying to show interest, but I know very little about cars and don't want him to buy something beyond his reach.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 3: 16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have eternal life."

M1 Extension One Step Closer

By Marian SAMPSON THERE has been more movement on the missing link to the state’s highway at Hexham with the announcement by the Federal Government that the M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace is a step closer to reality, with the shortlist of companies to be invited to tender for construction announced last week.

At the same time, registrations of interest are now being called from pre-qualified contractors to widen Hexham Straight as part of the M1 extension.

The fifteen kilometre M1 extension includes a four-lane divided motorway with two lanes in each direction and new interchanges at Black Hill, Tarro, Tomago and Raymond Terrace.

It will improve the connection between Newcastle and the New England Highway, M1 Motorway and the Pacific Highway, enhancing safety and traffic flow for the 50,000 motorists who travel this route every day.

The project will also deliver an important economic boost to the Hunter region, supporting around 2,700 jobs during construction and creating opportunities for local businesses.

The Australian ($1.68 billion) and NSW ($420 million) governments have committed $2.1 billion towards the extension of the M1 Pacific Motorway to Raymond Terrace and the Hexham Straight widening.

The M1 extension is being built under two collaborative design and construction contracts.

For the southern, ten-kilometre Black Hill to Tomago section, CPB Contractors, Acciona Infrastructure Australia, and the John Holland/ Gamuda (Australia) Branch Joint Venture have been selected to take part in the tender process.

For the northern, five-kilometre Heatherbrae Bypass section, Seymour Whyte Constructions and BMD Constructions have been selected to take part in the tender process.

Liberal Candidate for Paterson Brooke Vitnell told News Of The Area, “I welcome yet another day of progress on delivery of the M1 extension to Raymond Terrace under the Liberal National Federal Government.

"Once complete, this will get workers to their jobs quicker, residents to and from home to their families sooner and ensure our community will travel safer.

"Hunter residents would agree that not enough has been done at a local level over the last six years to fight for our share of infrastructure funding.

"So, I make no apologies for being a passionate and tireless advocate for getting us the infrastructure we need to keep up with our growing population.

"It's my number one priority.

"We need more investment into common sense infrastructure like this to keep our

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region a great place to live and raise a family and to ensure we can keep creating and getting jobs," she said.

Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey said projects that improve transport and freight efficiencies are good for our regions.

“Our regional industries are export industries and that means we rely on safe, efficient and timely freight journeys to get our products to market.

“This project will deliver on that goal,” Senator Davey said.

“To have both state and federal governments working together means we can get these projects delivered without delay and keep Australia moving forward.”

Senator for New South Wales Hollie Hughes said the project would be a real shot in the arm for the freight industry and workers.

“We see a lot of freight making the journey up the coast from Sydney, including into Queensland, and this will help make those trips more efficient, saving truckies time and businesses money,” Senator Hughes said.

“Ensuring local goods can get out to national and international markets is critical for regional businesses and the economy, which is why we are investing in critical road connections such as this.”

The $2.1 billion project is being jointly funded, with the Australian Government committing $1.68 billion and the NSW Government committing $420 million.

This funding will also enable the delivery of the Hexham Straight Widening project, which is currently going through planning approval processes.

The Hexham Straight Review of Environmental Factors and Environmental Impact Statement were recently displayed for community comment.

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Dear Harriet, I'M not sure of your vintage, but when we were young and selecting a first car, we had very little to choose from.

Getting a loan wasn't an option, so often the first car was a hand-me-down or something with some pretty significant mechanical or body issues. Today, it seems that many P-platers expect to be driving around in a sporty current model hatchback or a dual cab with towing capacity and I feel encouraging these visions of grandeur is not preparing them for some valuable life lessons.

It is amazing how much resilience you build when you start out in a car that has to have the bonnet lifted and the starter motor tapped to get it going. Or purchasing a vehicle from a dodgy second-hand dealer intent on focusing on the low kilometres, while brushing past the fact the car was once submerged in a lake.

Never is there a better time to test your courage under pressure than going down a hill only to realise the brakes have failed. Boiled brakes are a life-long lesson. Windows that don't wind down (remember non-automatic windows?), a interior roof lining that has to be held up with thumb tacks, an annoying leak meaning everyone in the back seat has to hold their legs up in the air.

These are the experiences that will make (and sometimes break) a person. What right do we have to prevent the personal and emotional growth that goes with them by offering our kids an interest free loan?

A good dose of reality is a healthy thing.

Hang back and let him learn from his mistakes and his overinflated car ownership dreams, as painful as that may be.

Carpe diem, Jasminda

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Karuah Bowls

By Trevor DAVIS

DESPERATE times call for desperate measures and with the rain, Karuah Men’s Bowling Club were desperate to finalise their Club Championship Fours competition.

In an effort to get the most out of a dry Saturday, teams played the last two rounds, including the Final, both on Saturday last.

Games Secretary Stephan Gilchrist said, “One game in the morning and then the final in the afternoon was a bit desperate, but it did get the Championship played and won on the only dry day available.”

While the morning competition was fierce it resulted in a cracker of a game in the afternoon with Team Austin, last year’s winners, up against Team Rees, battling injuries.

While Team Austin got away to a strong advantage early, Team Rees played some strong bowls to make the latter stages very close.

President Jim Healey said, “Sam Rees and Paul Freeman were both playing with some nagging injuries but Team Austin, particularly Greg Mungoven their lead bowler, kept them in the game with consistently accurate bowls in the head and they went on to win.”

q Team Austin at the rear, Team Rees in the front.

Desperate measures aside, accurate bowls will always pay dividends and if you would like to try putting

Stockton Men’s Bowling Club

By Jack HIGH

THE Final of the Club Minor Singles was played on Sunday 10 April and it was an entertaining and enthralling game of bowls with Steve Blayden lining up against Rod Cue. On the 10th end Steve was behind by 6-16 shots.

Things were not much better by the 21st end when he still trailed by 16-24 shots.

He then produced a run of outstanding bowls to be one shot behind on the 25th end 23-24 shots.

As often happens in the game of bowls, luck decided the next end when Steve moved the kitty towards his bowls only to see it stop closer to one of Rods bowls giving him the shot he needed to take the Title 25-23 shots.

An exciting game applauded by the numerous spectators present.

Some remaining first round games in the Major Singles were also played, results were: P. Darr 25 def.

R.Lentini 21, G.Ferguson 25 def. D.Ward 20, Billy Smith 25 def. A.Clements 24. 2nd Round Matches: G.Ferguson

25 def. P.Walsh 6, D.Tinsley 25 def. T.Smith 14, J.Price 25 def. R.See 7, R.Hadley 25 def.

S.Stawski 21.

The Inaugural 'Diggers Mixed Pairs' Competition has attracted two full greens of

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bowlers who will play three games of seven ends on Anzac Day afternoon with a nominated 'Power Play' end in each game.

Good prizes on offer.

“bowls on the jack”, social bowls are on offer every Tuesday and Thursday at the Club.

All levels of bowls for both genders are available for every experience level.

Names are required by

9:30 and bowlers are on the green from 10:00, ring the Club for details, see you at Karuah.

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37c/b; div 2: Jill Vale (26) 35 ,

(10) 32, Charmaine Elliott

Sunday 3 April

div 3: Rosalie Derrick (35)

Grade : Philip Gee Kee (13)

Nelson Bay Golf Club Golf Club Results Round Up:

Mens Stableford Christmas: A Grade: Peter Campbell

(16) 41, Peter Elliott (15)

Pat Harold (32) 30c/b;

34 , Judy Fisher (39) 32, Di Brown (36) 31c/b.

Wednesday 6 April:

breakwall.

The honours on day three in Division 1 went to leader Exile, a Farr 40 campaigned

by Middle Harbour’s Rob Reynolds.

Mako, helmed by Tim Dodds on behalf of an owners syndicate from Newcastle

Simon Wilkinson (21) 33c/b; Grade C: Roger Ball (25) 39,

Mens Gymea Stroke:

c/b; C Grade: John Keane

Mens Stableford Gymea

(24) 35, Karen Flatt (24) 33;

Div 2: Susan Hogan (28) 40, Jenny Hazer(25) 38; Monday 4 April:

Vets Stableford: Div 1:

Chris Gilbert 21, Keith

Woodley 18, Martyn Jeggo 19; div 2: Gavin Thom 19, Leslie Mann 18 , Brian Stewart 13.

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Grade: Robert Paul (20) 34,

John Morgan (11) 40; B

mas: Div 1: Julie Newsham

line by a full ten minutes.

The handicappers caught up with Newcastle’s Joe de Kock, who’d clocked consecutive wins aboard his Dehler 44 KD4, but he and his crew still managed a second placing on the day to handsomely win Division 2 overall. Runner-up was Mark Skelton’s Beneteau 40.7 JAB

37, Guy Jennings (14) 35; B

Ladies Stableford Christ-

27, Yuri Suska (25) 36 c/b;

Cruising Yacht Club, dropped to third overall as the Port Stephens based Beneteau 51, 51st Project, won the day.

Austmark was third on handicap in the day’s final heat.

Little Nico once again set a hot pace, posting a time of 2 hours 10 minutes to beat the Marten 49 Indigo 2 across the

Mens Stableford: Brush: A

Mens Stableford

Christmas: A Grade:

Shaun Omally (5) 40 c/b,

Grade: J Hourigan (23) 35 c/b, David Monin (20) 35

(24) 39, David Hurley (26) 34; Mens Stableford

Brush Gymea: A Grade:

Neil Edwards (12) 37, Stephen Spillane (13) 36 c/b;

B Grade: Chris Hani (23) 38 c/b, Vince Northwood (20) 38 c/b; C Grade:

Noel Hughes (34) 37,

John Geoghegan (35) 34; Thursday 7 April:

Ladies Stableford:

Friday 8 April:

38 m, Maree Cousins (24)

(39) 32(c/b), Robyn Kennett

Div 1: Lyn Robertson (21) 40, Robyn Rocher (21)

Ladies Stableford:

Brush: Div 1: Judy Fisher

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(23) 31c/b.

40;

B Grade: Chris Hani (23)

q Stockton 2022 Minor Singles winner Rod Cue with runner up Steve Blayden.

Patricia Hawkins (31) 32 ,

from Cicero, sailed by Mark Hellyer from Royal Prince Alfred.

KD4 was the fastest boat of the division, while Hussy was the surprise package, with Grant Pocklington helming the Sydney 39CR to first place on handicap.

Division 4 also saw the overnight leader hanging on

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with Derek Sheppard's Elliott 780, Blacksheep, winning over the Young 88, Young at Heart, and Tana, a Jeanneau 32.

The day’s honours went to Summer Salt from Betty D and Sweeney-Todd.

In the non-spinnaker division, the Making Waves Foundation TP52, Woteva, was too good overall, winning with

Brian Woodhouse (27) 36.

Saturday 9 April

Overall Winners :Chris Jar-

dine (75), Greg McmIllan (76) Courses: A Grade: Lachlan Lawson (7) 74, Rick

O’Shannessy (10) 75, John Carter (7) 77

Ladies Christmas Course

Overall Winner Handiskins: Julie Newsham (24) 30

Mens Nelson Bay Christmas.

1St Rd Handiskins:

A Grade: Phil Chisler (12) 41, Peter Beatty (14) 39,

B Grade: David Rann (16)

38, Glen Shorter (17) 37, C

Grade: Dave Murray (24) 43, Craig Burnett (24) 35.

Newcastle’s Greg Pugh at the helm.

Next was Next, a Sydney 38 Cruiser, from the Beneteau Oceanis 321, Elara.

Port Stephens Yacht Club has been supplying volunteers to assist with the event and held off their regular racing to accommodate the visiting fleet.

The annual event is being hailed a success.

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A word, phrase or sentence that reads the same backward or forward e.g. A man, a plan, a canal, Panama

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EXPLORAWORDS 1. Going their separate ways 2. Limited edition

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Solution: Lee had a heel

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GOLDSTAR CROSSWORD Across: 1. Find, 4. Hamlets, 8. Eras, 9. Asks, 10. Usually, 11. Isle, 12. Clog, 14. Strayed, 17. Atone, 19. Renew, 22. Tremble, 26. Akin, 27. Eros, 28. Similar, 29. Thew, 30. Sere, 31. Revered, 32. Rite.

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Goldstar Crossword

Olive s nasty alter-ego was referred to by this palindromic name

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ANSWERS: 1. A Cyclops only has one eye. 2. Graphite is used as ‘lead’ in a pencil. 3. Arabic is the main language spoken in Egypt.

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TIDES

Graph and Times are for Sydney

Fort Denison

TIDE CHART - 7 DAYS THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

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SAT SUN MON TUE WED

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only.

They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

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CAPE HAWKE Forster Wollomba River (mouth)

0 to 15min 1hr 50min

NIL 2hrs 10min

MANNING RIVER Based on bar at Harrington Harrington Taree Wingham

NIL 2hrs 3hrs 5min

15 to 30min 2hrs 45min 3hrs 45min

HUNTER RIVER Newcastle Hexham Raymond Terrace Morpeth

NIL 1hr 10min 1hr 50min 3hrs 10min

NIL 1hr 1hr 55min 3hrs 30min

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q The fleet making its way down Port Stephens under spinnaker.

By Marian SAMPSON THERE’S no denying that Port Stephens is a sailors paradise.

Both within the Port, which is bigger than Sydney Harbour, and offshore, where the islands created an idyllic racecourse for yachts competing in the Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup. The weather held up with a south-east breeze of fifteen knots on the final day of competition, with conditions about as good as yachting gets.

The fleet enjoyed plenty of tight spinnaker reaches with enough upwind work to make it tactically interesting, then a languid run back to the finish line on the Nelson Bay CONTINUED Page 16

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