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By Simon EKINS PORT Stephens Water Police will have a special visitor on Christmas Eve, with Santa Claus set to visit various beach locations across the area.

As well as presents, Santa is helping to deliver an important safety message.

“As we enter the summer boating season, Port Stephens Water Police would like to reinforce our safety message to those using the waterways this summer,” Sergeant Clint Brown said.

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q Santa will hit the water on Christmas Eve to visit children in Port Stephens’ coastal communities.

“If on a vessel ensure you are carrying all the safety equipment required for that vessel, know where it is stowed on the vessel, ensure it is accessible and maintained in good working order.”

By taking common sense safety precautions, residents and visitors can ensure a fun outing to the beach or on Port Stephens’ waterways doesn’t turn into a tragedy.

“Be smart about your actions, stop for a second and think, is what I am doing safe?” Sergeant Brown said.

“If you have to think about the answer, it probably isn’t safe, and you should

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cease that activity.

“If you are at one of our surf beaches, please swim between the red and yellow flags.

“If boating, ensure there

are enough life jackets onboard the vessel for each person and that the life jacket is the appropriate type for the activity.

“If the vessel is an electric start, ensure you have an accessible fire extinguisher in

good working order.

“Maintain all other safety items and always tell someone where you are going and when you are expected back,” he said.

NSW Marine Rescue monitors marine radio 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“If venturing offshore, be

sure to log on and off with Marine Rescue,” Sergeant Brown said.

“Enjoy the waterways but please respect the ocean and other waterway users.

“Merry Christmas, be safe and enjoy the festive season.”

The timetable to see Santa on Christmas Eve, December 24 is as follows:

Lemon Tree Passage – Boat Ramp 11am Soldiers Point Boat Ramp 11:30am Salamander Bay Wharf (outside Bannisters) 11:45am Corlette Beach (Eastern end) 12:15pm Dutchies Beach (Eastern end) 12:40pm

Nelson Bay Beach (Fly Point) 1pm Little Beach Wharf 1:30pm Shoal Bay Beach (between wharf and boat ramp) 2pm Jimmys Beach, Hawks Nest (The Anchorage st) 2:30pm

Chlorine spill at Salamander Bay Oaks Resort

By Simon EKINS

AN INCIDENT at Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort, Salamander Bay on Tuesday 12 December left a worker injured and prompted a response from multiple emergency services.

The worker received burn injuries after a 1000 litre chlorine tank next to the resort pool was compromised.

Local ambulance and firefighters were called to deal with the incident, initially assisting the injured worker, then isolating the scene.

A specialist Hazardous Material Response Unit was called to the resort from the Fire and Rescue NSW base in Newcastle.

A spokesperson from the Salamander Bay Fire Station said, “The casualty was taken to hospital and the Fire and Rescue team worked to decant the remainder of the chlorine into a sealed container and make the site safe.”

The resort is famous for having one of the largest swimming pools in Australia and even has ‘swim-out rooms’ available.

News Of The Area contacted Oaks management for comment.

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SECTION 162 ROADS ACT 1993 Port Stephens Council advises that there will be disruptions to traffic on the following roads in Nelson Bay for New Year’s Eve celebrations on Sunday 31 December 2023.

Government Road and Victoria Parade (between Church Street and Shoal Bay Road) and Yacaaba Street (between Magnus Street and Victoria Parade), will be closed to traffic between 8pm and 9:45pm.

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We all love Birubi Beach and during the holidays, it’s even busier with visitors from all over!

To make things easier for everyone, we’ll be implementing traffic control and parking changes at Birubi Headland from 8am to 3pm on Tuesday 26 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024 (times my vary due to conditions on the day).

Parking will be prohibited on the eastern side of James Paterson Street, Anna Bay between 6am and 6pm during the summer holiday period.

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Changes to trading hours See which closures are taking place over the next few weeks while some of our business units and facilities take time off for the festive season.

For details on the Council Administration Building, Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station, Visitor Information Centre, libraries and public swimming pools, visit pscouncil.info/trading-hours-2023

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Quilt of Valour presented to Vietnam veteran Bob Murray FROM Page 1 December.

Robert ‘Bob’ Murray was the recipient of a quilt donated by the Victorian based organisation set up in 2010 in order to recognise veterans and Defence personnel touched by war.

“Quilts of Valour Australia (QOVA) is a notfor-profit charity that has supplied thousands of quilts to veterans and the immediate families of fallen personnel,” said QOVA representative Andre Stegemen.

“We have also sent quilts to the military hospital in Germany, which are awarded with a covering letter to the recipient and a certificate.”

QOVA’s Susanne Stegeman described the quilt as “an immensely powerful gift of love”.

“The top of the quilt with its many colours, shapes and fabrics, represents the communities and the many individuals we are.

“The wadding, the filler, is the centre of the quilt, its warmth.

“It represents our hope that this quilt will bring warmth, comfort, peace and healing to the recipient.”

Mr Murray served for a year in Vietnam as a Corporal with the 33rd Dental Unit, Royal Australian Army Dental Corps from March 1969 to March 1970 as part of his National Service.

However, Mr Murray wasn’t the only proud recipient of a quilt at the presentation.

Unbeknownst to him, QOVA had also prepared another presentation for John Collins, a Welfare Officer and seventeen year stalwart for the Nelson Bay

q Bob Murray (centre) with Nelson Bay RSL sub-Branch Welfare Officers John Collins and Meagan Harding.

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John served for 21 years in the Royal Australian Navy, including tours of Vietnam, rescue missions to the South Pole and on various ships including HMAS Gascoyne and HMAS Perth II on her

q Nelson Bay RSL sub-Branch Welfare Officer John Collins (centre) with Quilts of Valour Australia’s Susanne and Andre Stegeman. initial deployment.

John ended his career as a Chief Petty Officer and now continues to serve with the RSL sub-Branch, coordinating events such as these, visiting and befriending local veterans

and helping to organise the various memorial events in Port Stephens, with the help of Meagan Harding, also a Welfare Officer with the sub-Branch.

To contact QOVA, visit www.quiltsofvalour.com.au.

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q Vietnam veteran Bob Murray with Daughter Kylie and Quilts of Valour Australia representatives Andre and Susanne Stegeman.

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Unit Commander urges safe boating

By Marian SAMPSON MARINE Rescue Lemon Tree Passage volunteers are ready for the surge of boaters heading on to local waterways over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with Unit Commander David Aselford encouraging boaters to make safety their highest priority and take extra care on the water.

The unit covers a large area including Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest as well as the western end of Port Stephens.

“While it’s been a busy start to the boating season, our volunteers are well prepared for the influx of boaters over what are traditionally the busiest weeks of the year on our waterways,” Mr Aselford told News Of The Area.

“We want everyone to have a great time on the water, and most importantly, to return home safely.

“Over the Christmas and New Year period it’s more important than ever to make sure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket and that you Log On with Marine Rescue NSW on VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue NSW app.

“This free service gives you the peace of mind of knowing our volunteers are watching out for your safe return and that if you don’t Log Off as planned, they will start searching for you.”

Mr Aselford also emphasised that obtaining a boat licence and keeping up to date with the meanings of the various markers can save a lot of problems.

Details of how to obtain a boat

q Marine Rescue LTP30 and the volunteer crew are ready to assist over the busy holiday season. licence, links to the Service NSW online manuals and waterways maps can be found at https://licence.mrltp.au.

Maps 7A and 7B cover the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park area.

Mr Aselford said many of the rescue missions launched could have been avoided if boaters had taken simple precautions and were more familiar with the navigation markers.

“For example with the rescue operations carried out across NSW over the past year, nearly half have been due to engine failure such as a flat battery, bad fuel or just out of fuel.

“These can easily be prevented by checking your

engine, fuel and battery are in good condition and that your fuel tank is full before heading out.”

He said large numbers of boaters on the water over the Christmas - New Year period made collisions more likely and urged boaters to slow down, stay vigilant, watch out for swimmers and take it easy on the water.

With summer often coming with strong sea breezes, afternoon storms and notorious southerly busters, Mr Aselford added that Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage crews were often called to help boaters who had misjudged weather and sea conditions.

“Check weather and sea

conditions before heading out and regularly throughout the day as conditions can change quickly.

“You can get up-to-date forecasts from your local Marine Rescue base by calling on VHF Channel 16 at any time or on the Marine Rescue NSW app. Also look behind you from time to time in case a storm is sneaking up on you.”

For those planning to fish it is important to hold a valid fishing licence or have an eligible exemption and know the boundaries of the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park.

Using the FishSmart app makes it easy to know that you are fishing in the right places.

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Full-fibre NBN upgrades for Paterson communities ELIGIBLE families and businesses in Medowie and Raymond Terrace will be able to upgrade to a fullfibre broadband connection as part of the Australian Government’s plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

These premises are among the 400,000 announced in the latest tranche of eligible suburbs

and towns across Australia.

These newly eligible premises will join the three million Australian homes and businesses previously served by a slower, less reliable copper connection that can already access fullfibre upgrades.

Access to full fibre is driving productivity savings for households and businesses, with NBN users

saving over 100 hours and $2,580 per year by using higher speed broadband.

NBN research shows that the network has delivered $122 billion worth of economic uplift to 2022, and has helped create approximately 169,000 additional jobs – the equivalent of a 1.3 percent increase in Australia’s labour force.

By the end of December 2023, 75 percent of premises in the NBN fixed line network will be able to access fibre all the way to their homes and benefit from download speeds of close to one gigabit per second through NBN’s fastest residential plan.

An upgrade will be available on-demand where an eligible household or

Man drowns at Birubi Beach

A MAN has drowned at Birubi Beach in Anna Bay, becoming the third coastal drowning in nine weeks for the region.

It comes after incidents at Boat Harbour and Stockton in October and November, respectively.

At around 6.32pm on Saturday 16 December the Surf Life Saving NSW State Operations Centre was notified of an incident unfolding at Birubi SLSC where a man, described as middle aged, had been pulled from the water unconscious and not breathing.

The beach was not patrolled at this time, however a number of volunteers were still on site at the club.

Off duty lifesavers delivered several rounds of CPR and applied a

defibrillator before NSW Ambulance and NSW Police arrived on scene, however the man was declared deceased a short time later.

Surf Life Saving Hunter Duty Officer Glen Dunkley reiterated a familiar message - encouraging beachgoers to only swim when they see the red and yellow flags.

"We just worry it's going to get worse as it gets busy up here," he said.

"It's important that people heading to the beach take their safety into consideration and make sure they visit a patrolled location during the times that the flags are up."

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business takes out a higher speed plan, with no upfront installation cost.

Meryl Swanson MP, Member for Paterson said, “I’m proud to belong to an Albanese Labor Government that is delivering on its plan for a better National Broadband Network.

“This major investment will make a meaningful

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children around the water Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs If you need help in the water, stay calm and attract attention by raising one arm

difference to the quality-oflife for locals who demand, and deserve, access to reliable, fast broadband.

“This is a nation-shaping investment, ensuring more Australians – including right here in Paterson – can take advantage of all of the opportunities the digital global economy.”

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In an emergency, dial Triple Zero For information about patrol times, weather, and beach locations visit the Beachsafe website or download the App.

q On Saturday a man, described as middle aged, was pulled from the water unconscious at Birubi Beach.

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Community calls for Council to reacquire land at Fleet Street

By Marian SAMPSON

q 4 and 8 Fleet Street, with the Asset Protection Zone highlighted.

THE land home to the former Colonial Ridge Retreat on Fleet Street, Salamander Bay has had a Development Application (DA) in place at the site and the adjacent property for many years.

Members of the community have expressed concerns that land clearing undertaken at the site last week is outside the approvals of the DA, with calls for the land to be reacquired by Port Stephens Council to preserve the environment.

Clearing has reportedly commenced in areas believed to be home to endangered koalas, owls and rare orchids.

“EcoNetwork Port Stephens understands that the clearing of vegetation behind the old Colonial Ridge Resort at Salamander Bay is a permitted activity due to a Development Consent approved in 2018 to establish a bushfire management zone (Asset Protection Zone, APZ) on No 8 Fleet St (Lot 2 DP 791551) for the re-development of the adjacent site (No 4 Fleet St - the old Resort),” an EcoNetwork Port Stephens spokesperson stated.

“We are not aware of any further development having been approved for the land at No 8, and previous DAs for the currently un-re-developed part of the old Resort (DP 285191) were withdrawn, with only the parts now occupied by new single dwellings having been subject to new DAs (now Ridgeview Drive and Inlet Close).

“It is not clear to us why work needs to be carried out in the APZ given that no DA has yet been approved for most of the site that requires the APZ.” The site has been the subject of community controversy in the past.

Council previously sold some of the adjacent land to the property for the purposes of an Asset Protection Zone - a move which prompted considerable opposition at the time.

“We understand that Port Stephens Council sold this previously public land at No 8 to the owners of the old resort site, in controversial circumstances,” the EcoNetwork spokesperson said.

“The sale process failed to recognise the ecological value of the remnant bushland on No 8, adjacent to the Stoney Ridge Reserve, which is an important habitat for native fauna, including koalas.

“While Council apparently has strict ecological guidelines in place to protect certain trees, there is an obvious loss of ground and mid-story species already, and we are yet to understand the proposed extent of tree loss here.

“The irony is the temporary fencing bordering the site has many signs stating ‘Private Property... This is a Vegetation Rehabilitation Area’.

“However no rehabilitation would be required if the area was not being cleared.

“Generally APZ zones have to be provided within the private land subject to development – this was conveniently enabled by the Council selling the public land to the owners of the Resort.”

EcoNetwork believes that Council should not facilitate APZs on public land.

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q Signage on site indicates the location is a Vegetation Rehabilitation Area.

“Council's default position should be to protect open space and in particular that which is bushland, without an open public process to re-classify and/or rezone it, when the merits of such a proposal could be debated.

“The full history of this site and related transactions should be made public.

“Given the community outcry over the loss of major parts of this valuable bushland, we call on Council to re-acquire the land and return it to the Stoney Ridge Reserve.

“The precedent exists with the buy-back of the former Department of Education land adjacent to the Mambo Reserve."

Steven Peart, Director of Community Futures at Port Stephens Council told News Of The Area, “The approval for the work occurring at 4 and 8 Fleet Street, Salamander Bay were provided as part of a Development Application for seniors housing (fifteen

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dwellings), caretakers residence, associated works (including demolition, vegetation clearing, access, landscaping) along with the termination of an existing neighbourhood scheme at 2 Fleet Street, Salamander Bay. “Consent was also provided for the removal of vegetation within the privately owned lot at 8 Fleet Street, Salamander Bay to comply with the Rural Fire Services requirement to establish an Asset Protection Zone (APZ).

“Prior to the removal of vegetation, a condition of consent was imposed for a Bushfire Vegetation Management Plan (BVMP), and a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

“These plans have been provided and assessed by Council staff and provide clarification on a number of environmental factors that are to be considered and implemented throughout the

development.

“The BVMP and CEMP also include specific measures which are to be imposed during the clearing works to minimise the impact on fauna and retained trees.

“These include the timing of the works to be undertaken, the type of machinery to be used, the clearing methods required, supervision of an ecologist and signage.

“Following community concerns, Council staff attended the site to review the works being undertaken.

“Council staff requested that the works cease until all environmental controls were reviewed.

“Council is expecting works to recommence in midJanuary.

“We will continue to monitor the works to ensure the conditions of consent are met.

“As the matter is under investigation, the Council is unable to provide any further details at this stage,” he said.

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Seaham shared pathways officially opened THE shared pathways around Seaham are officially connected with the installation of new informative signs that bring vibrancy to the area, enhance engagement with the environment, and encourage new visitors to the suburb.

The project was possible thanks to a Port Stephens Council Vibrant Spaces grant awarded to local community member Kate Murray, and was completed in partnership with Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Ms Murray said she wanted to continue the work her late father, Brian Gilligan, had commenced over 50 years ago when he campaigned to have the Seaham Swamp gazetted to its Nature Reserve status.

“Dad was a resident of Seaham for over 47 years and was passionate about environment protection,

land management and conservation.

“He always hoped to establish pathways to provide links between the Nature Reserve and Seaham Park for the community to enjoy,” Ms Murray shared.

“I wanted to continue his legacy by creating beautiful, informative signs to link the key historic sites of the town, sharing the hidden past of the Seaham area in a fun and engaging way.

“Thanks to Council’s Vibrant Spaces grant, I’ve been able to bring Dad’s dream to life – encouraging people to appreciate the uniqueness of the area,” Ms Murray added.

The new colourfully illustrated signs with maps and information have been installed at the bird hut overlooking the Seaham Swamp, and at various other places of significance around

Seaham.

“I hope the creation of this informative journey through Seaham encourages people to visit and discover its rich history,” Ms Murray said.

Strategy and Environment Section Manager Brock Lamont said the Hinterland Place Plan, which was endorsed

by Council in November, empowered the community to implement change and action, as evidenced in the Seaham Shared Pathways Project.

“This project celebrates local history, provides interpretive information for visitors and has created spaces to connect, rest and relax. It’s a great example of the community working in partnership with Council to improve liveability and wellbeing,” said Mr Lamont.

“We’re looking forward to working closely with residents and business in the Hinterland

to help establish a new Town Team for the area.

“We’ve already seen some really positive outcomes from the collaborations encouraged by the Town Team model in both Karuah and Medowie over the last year, so we’re

keen to collaborate with local schools, residents and business to make sure we achieve the same outcomes for the Hinterland,” Mr Lamont added.

Learn more about the Seaham Shared Pathways at

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Employers have the primary duty of care for employees and are encouraged to develop a workplace heat management plan in consultation with their health

and safety representatives (HSR) and workers to ensure everyone stays safe when the temperature rises.

Tips on developing a heat management plan and managing extreme heat in the workplace can be found on the SafeWork website.

Heat related illnesses happen when the body starts to overheat due to working too

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Symptoms can include a range of progressive conditions, such as dehydration, fainting, heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Employers who have workers completing tasks outside must do their best to eliminate extended periods of sun exposure.

This could be by providing shade, rotating tasks to reduce exposure, scheduling work to cooler times of the day and providing personal protective equipment such as hats, long sleeve shirts and sunscreen.

“As the weather gets warmer it’s important businesses and workers start to talk about the procedures they will use to keep everyone

safe from heat-related illnesses,” Head of SafeWork Trent Curtin said.

“We don’t want to see anyone needing medical attention due to heat exposure.

“Workers are reminded to listen to their body when the temperature rises and to drink plenty of water.

“It is vital you do not replace water with soft drinks,

q The new sign installed at the Seaham Bird Hut shows a map of the township with points of interest. Map and key diagrams illustrated by Kate Murray.

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“If the weather becomes too hot and can’t be avoided then the job might have to be stopped.

“Worker safety must come first.”

Any worker who feels their workplace is unsafe can anonymously report their concerns directly to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via the ‘Speak Up Save Lives’ app.

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Hunter’s new Marine Rescue facility opened in Stockton

THE NSW State Government is investing $73 million in Marine Rescue NSW over the next four years, following the volunteer water rescue service having its busiest year on record.

The major funding was announced at Stockton last Friday, where a new $3 million Marine Rescue NSW base was officially opened by Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib and Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley.

Built by a family-owned construction company based in NSW, the new

Stockton facility is a purposebuilt search and rescue coordination centre funded by a $2 million grant from NSW Crown Lands and an investment from Marine Rescue NSW. The 600 square metre, two level building features a radio room, crew and training areas, administration areas, vessel and equipment storage and can act as a command centre during major incidents.

The Government is also investing significantly in Marine Rescue NSW’s fleet,

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q including three new multipurpose vessels currently being built in the Hunter.

These vessels will be used to assist other agencies during significant emergencies, such as floods.

When the vessels are not used for flood response, they will be part of the Marine Rescue NSW fleet assisting boaters in need.

The additional funding will be invested in a new fleet including new rescue vessels for Lake Macquarie, Trial Bay and Brunswick units in the

first year.

It will also contribute to the refurbishment of nine other rescue vessels.

Last financial year, Marine Rescue NSW conducted a record 4,548 search and rescue missions, returning more than 10,000 people safely to shore.

Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said, “The new Marine Rescue NSW base is a welcomed addition to supporting local and visiting boaters to the Newcastle area.

“The Hunter Coast is one the busiest boating regions in

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the state and it is reassuring for the community to know that the team of highly skilled volunteers are ready to respond.

“Marine Rescue NSW and NSW Police Marine Area Command work closely together to serve the boating community and this building provides a fitfor-purpose base for joint operations.

“On behalf of the people of the Hunter, and all of our boating visitors, I thank the hardworking Marine

Rescue Newcastle volunteers for their dedication and commitment to helping keep our beautiful waterways as safe as possible.”

Marine Rescue Newcastle Unit Commander Lyn Van Homrigh said, “The new base provides a major boost to the region’s boating community.

“This new facility has expanded our search and rescue capabilities and has already played a vital role in numerous emergency responses.”

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Engineered stone prohibition to make workplaces safer NEW South Wales will prohibit the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone from 1 July 2024.

NSW joined most other states and territories in agreeing to ban the dangerous product by the middle of next year.

Minister for Work Health and Safety, Sophie Cotsis said, “I congratulate all workers, unions, medical experts and businesses that I

stood side by side as we campaigned for this day.

“This is about saving lives, the evidence is in, and the Minns Government has been a strong advocate for this.

“My message to business and consumers is this: it’s time for you to stop buying this stuff.

“Don’t enter into any further contracts.”

Safe Work Australia recommended the prohibition under the

model WHS laws to protect thousands of workers from respirable crystalline silica (silica dust), which is generated in high levels when workers cut, shape, or polish engineered stone.

Safe Work Australia CEO Marie Boland said, “Today, WHS ministers from the Commonwealth, states and territories agreed to Safe Work Australia’s recommendation to prohibit the use of engineered stone to protect the health and

These active community members run the permanent Driver Reviver at Twelve Mile Creek during the busy holiday period as well as fundraising for charities including the Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.

The team have been selling famous Lions Christmas cakes and puddings at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace (at the bottom of the travelator) from Wednesday to Saturday between 10.00am and 4.00pm.

They will continue selling while stocks last.

Lion Judith Schofield

told News Of The Area, “The annual Christmas wrapping stall has just been set up in the MarketPlace food court area, and this will operate daily, also between 10.00am and 4.00pm.

“We will be there to wrap your gifts until Christmas Eve, with a gold coin donation per gift.

“All the money raised in both projects, after overheads, goes back into the community.

“Come and support us, and take the hassle out of getting ready for Christmas!” she said.

safety of workers.

“Workplace exposure to respirable crystalline silica has led to an unacceptable increase in the number of cases of silicosis and other silica-related diseases.

“Expert analysis shows that silica dust from engineered stone poses unique hazards and there is no evidence that low silica engineered stone is safe to work with.

“The vast majority of silicosis cases identified

in recent years are in engineered stone workers.

“Many of these cases are in younger workers who are experiencing faster disease progression and higher mortality.

"The cost to industry, while real and relevant, cannot outweigh the significant costs to workers, their families and the broader Australian community that result from exposure to respirable crystalline silica from

engineered stone.

“Continued work with engineered stone poses an unacceptable risk to workers, which is why we recommended a prohibition on the use of all engineered stone.”

Until the prohibition comes into effect, workers and businesses can continue to work with engineered stone in a controlled way, as detailed in the model WHS Regulations.

Lions get wrapped up in festive fundraising

By Marian SAMPSON

IT’S that time of year again, and as usual, Raymond Terrace Lions members have been busy helping the community prepare for the festive season by offering their Christmas gift wrapping service.

For just a gold coin donation you can avoid all the horrors of wrapping oddlyshaped presents.

Lions Clubs are all about giving back into the local community and the Raymond Terrace Lions Club are there whenever they are needed.

q Raymond Terrace Lions members wrapping Christmas gifts at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace.

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A Christmas movie for every member of the family It is difficult for families to agree on a Christmas

By Lindsay HALL IT’S a common scene in any household: the evening meal is finished, the dishes have been cleaned and everyone has bathed and are relaxing before bed.

In older times the family would gather around the TV and watch…whatever was on.

These days the ubiquity of entertainment and screens upon which to enjoy it means that every room of the house can become a lounge room, and there’s no reason why it would be any different for families at Christmas.

True inter-generational films are hard to come by, and there’s only so many times everyone can sit down to The Christmas Chronicles before even the appeal of Kurt Russell starts to wane.

But worry not, for there is surely a film that will appeal to every member

movie to watch together, so here’s some they can watch separately

of the family currently parked under your roof for Christmas.

The little ones need to be settled down first and since no-one can enjoy anything until they’re in bed anyway, they can just be set in front of the main TV and enjoy a viewing of Stick-Man (2015 Magic Light Pictures, directed by Jeroen Jaspaert and Daniel Snaddon).

This little gem from the UK tells the story of an anthropomorphic stick who braves the wild outdoors and faces the peril of a very playful dog in order to get home to his family for Christmas.

It’s charming, touching and short, meaning you can pack those little ones off to bed and reclaim the TV. Parents who are not concerned about their primary-aged children being suggestible may chance introducing them

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to Home Alone - so long as all power tools and cans of paint are securely locked away.

A safer option would be 2003’s Elf (Dir. Jon Favreau), starring Will Ferrell as an excitable man-child raised

by Santa’s work-force, who returns to New York to meet his birth-parents.

At points hysterically funny, Elf retains a pretty solid all-ages appeal, and encourages all of us to stay connected to the child within - especially at Christmas.

The teens at home may feel they’re getting a little old to laugh along with the rest of the family, and would appreciate a Christmas film with a bit of an edge.

In the great tradition of Gremlins, and light comedy with a touch of the macabre, comes Krampus (2015, Dir. Michael Dougherty).

When young Max and his family are forced to

host his cousins for the holidays, his usually vibrant Christmas spirit is broken by squabbling, bitterness and cynicism.

As a blizzard traps everyone inside their homes, Christmas creatures begin to claim Max’s family one-by-one as the holiday is taken over by an ancient and sinister force.

The film contains a few fun scares as it reminds viewers to value their family…even though we occasionally wish they’d just go away.

Once the kids are all in bed - or at least holed up in their rooms with their phones and tablets - Mum and Dad can finally enjoy something just bordering on inappropriate for children.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005, Dir. Shane Black) is a black comedy crime thriller that sees a thief-turnedactor (Robert Downey Jr.) team up with a private investigator (Val Kilmer) as an ill-paired duo working to solve a murder.

A Christmas film in the same way Die Hard is a

Christmas film, the action and intrigue don’t have anything to do with the holiday, but the trappings of Christmas provide an interesting backdrop for this humorous, hard-boiled tale.

Of course if Gran and Pop are over for the evening as well then it’s time to break out It’s A Wonderful Life (1946, Dir. Frank Capra) for everyone.

After all, there’s a reason it is such an enduring Christmas classic!

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Aimee’s at Anna Bay: Modern group accommodation in a perfect location WHETHER it be for a bucks party, hens weekend, family holiday, milestone celebration, garden wedding, or any other event, this unique property offers fresh modern family and studio holiday units, enabling large groups to stay together in the same location with the convenience of their own spaces.

Located in beautiful Anna Bay, Aimee’s is central to all the main attractions that Port Stephens has to offer.

“We can accommodate bookings of up to 30 guests, offering comfortable private and shared rooms and shared

group spaces with a range of onsite amenities,” the Aimee’s team said.

Premium facilities “We offer comfortable, fresh, and modern rooms near all the major attractions in Port Stephens.

“Our large group accommodation is the ultimate solution for large group holidays: we offer family cabins for up to six guests and studio cabins that sleep up to three guests.

“Our sparkling in-ground pool and cosy outdoor fireplace are ideal for making memories in the sun or under the stars.”

Family owned for a personal touch “We run our family accommodation in Port Stephens with personal passion and a love for memorable moments.

“We take extra care to make sure that our guests are comfortable and enjoying our facilities during their stay.

“We love getting to know you and offering local sightseeing ideas and advice on the best places to eat in town.

"We treat every guest as family and often include personal touches to show our hospitality.”

Events packages “We have a history in the events industry, so we can

q Located in beautiful Anna Bay, Aimee’s is central to all the main attractions that Port Stephens has to offer.

help you plan a successful group event at our lodging.

“We can cater for your event using our modern kitchen facilities and offer convenient group packages to help you plan the perfect getaway.

“We are experienced with hens and bucks parties, corporate retreats, garden weddings, wellness retreats, celebratory weekends, and Christmas holidays.”

Eco-conscious “We are earth lovers, and we practise hospitality with eco-conscious solutions to help protect and preserve our environment.

“We support zero-waste initiatives to reduce singleuse plastic pollution and use refillable shower and cleaning products.

“Our business also supports eco-conscious suppliers and charitable

organisations.”

Aimee’s at Anna Bay offers a relaxing and enjoyable stay for large groups in Port Stephens.

“Our pristine accommodation is suitable for many types of travellers, and we give each guest a unique experience of our breathtaking location.”

Contact your hosts, Aimee and Brett, to book your next holiday now.

SUPERSTRIKE Salamander Bay is more than just a bowling alley; it's a vibrant hub of entertainment, bringing families and friends together for unforgettable moments.

With state-of-the-art bowling lanes, arcade games, and a lively atmosphere, it's a haven for both seasoned

bowlers and casual players.

The neon-lit lanes and the hum of excitement create an electrifying experience, making every visit a celebration.

The venue has been newly renovated with brand new bowling and arcade experiences.

SuperStrike Salamander Bay isn't just a bowling alley; it's a space where joy, laughter, and friendly competition converge, making it the go-to destination for anyone seeking a fantastic time on the picturesque shores of Salamander Bay.

SuperStrike Salamander Bay: More than a bowling alley

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Port Stephens Community Arts Centre You will find an incredible range of artwork and special craft pieces reflecting the great skills of our local artisans, whose talents cover sixteen unique crafts.

Mementos of your stay in the Bay are available for sale in our gallery.

Exhibitions change every six weeks. artscentrenelsonbay.org.au/about-us/

Exhibitions Life in The Bay, Christmas Craft and Mosaics Featured Artist Lizzie Paterson.

Featured Potters Janet McDonnell and Renee Buman

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Heritage and hidden treasures on the Wangi Queen Showboat BASED in Lemon Tree Passage, the Wangi Queen Showboat is a heritage attraction that entices both locals and visitors.

Many people travel from afar to experience the vessel's charm.

Its signature 2.5-hour lunch and sunset cruises provide a unique and memorable way to explore the exceptional beauty of Port Stephens' western harbour.

Boasting a rich history, the Wangi Queen is steeped in maritime heritage, earning its place on the coveted list of Australian National Maritime Museum's treasures.

Dating back to 1922, this showboat stands as a splendid testament to classic boatbuilding craftsmanship.

What sets the Wangi Queen apart is not just its historical significance but also the meticulous details that adorn its structure.

The window sashes, for instance, hold a secret of their own - crafted from teak salvaged from an 1855 sailing ship that met its fate in the waters off Sydney Harbour in

the 1920s.

These intricacies weave a narrative of resilience and homage to seafaring history.

For those seeking a familyfriendly adventure, Wangi Queen's Treasure Hunt is a popular attraction during school holidays.

Equipped with activity booklets, young explorers are invited on an exciting quest to unravel clues and uncover hidden treasures scattered around the vessel.

STRIKEZONE Raymond Terrace tenpin bowl visitors can now win prizes by using newly introduced ‘Rechargeable Game Cards’ when playing arcade games in the bowl’s enlarged games area.

Plus, the cards give players additional free games.

As an example, a Game Card purchased for $20 actually contains $25 worth of value.

The cards, which are valid for two years from the date of purchase, allow the owner to build up points when playing the arcade games.

These points can then be used to buy all manner of toys, games and novelties from the bowl’s newly installed prize den which is alongside the control counter.

StrikeZone owner Neville Marchbank said the cards are

proving popular with parents and children alike.

“Parents love them because they not only represent very real value, but their children have a set limit that they can spend while learning the value of saving for a goal.

“The kids from toddlers to teens seem enamoured of the prize shop,” Neville said.

The Arcade Games area has been expanded as part of a $2 million centre redevelopment that has been ongoing since Covid-19 struck.

The area has more than doubled in size, allowing for a greater variety of machines, thus guaranteeing that there is something to appeal to all ages.

“Daily we see dads playing pool or re-living their childhood on the pinnies while their children are nearby driving anything from prize

It's an engaging way to blend entertainment with education.

Cruises board at Lemon Tree Passage and at Taylors Beach, a mere fifteen-minute drive from the bustling hub of Nelson Bay. Cruises are also available out of Karuah twice a month, weather permitting.

"The Wangi Queen Showboat is a living piece of history," said Shane Herrmann, who has regularly worked the Queen’s helm since 2011 when

q The Wangi Queen is steeped in maritime heritage, earning its place on the coveted list of Australian National Maritime Museum's treasures. it was based at Campbells Cove in Sydney.

“It’s a pleasure to showcase these beautiful waterways on such a classic Australian vessel.”

The Wangi Queen is the perfect pick for anyone seeking a delightful maritime experience.

The newly installed espresso machine is an added bonus, with the on-board barista serving The Cat’s Pyjamas by coffee roaster Seven Miles.

Whether it's a lunch tour or evening sunset cruise, this heritage-listed gem promises an experience to remember.

Gift vouchers are available for those looking to surprise someone special.

Call 0411 388 380 for cruise times and fares, or visit www.wangiqueen.com.au.

New arcade area a holiday drawcard at StrikeZone redemption cranes to car and bike racing simulators.

“There really is something for everyone and, best of all, it is not expensive.”

Keeping customer expenses down in the current climate is Neville’s number one priority, despite his monumental outlay on the 20 year old bowls expansion.

“We are a family centre, so it is vital to keep costs down.

“Many of our customers have been here since day one and, as locals ourselves, we see daily how deeply the cost of living crisis is impacting the community at all levels.”

Demonstrative of this commitment are the school holiday prices.

These include $6 games during happy hour from 9-10 each day and a package deal of two games, a drink, and a choice of either a hotdog or

chips for just $17.95.

A comparison of advertised prices elsewhere reveals StrikeZone’s Happy Hour price is usually at least $4 cheaper than the next lowest.

Even in non-holiday periods, StrikeZone is easily the price leader with deals such as $6 games all day on Sundays. Similarly, year-round Friday and Saturday nights are

$6 Games 9-10am daily during the holidays

ALL DAY SPECIALS

Holiday Specials Two Game Super Saver

q The Arcade Games area has been expanded at StrikeZone Raymond Terrace as part of a $2 million centre redevelopment.

Freebies & Prizes Get a Rechargeable Arcade Games Card and build points to spend in our new Prize Den. The more points, the higher the prize value. PLUS: The cards are valid for two years and give you free games. As an example, a $20 card contains $25 worth of value.

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party nights at the bowl with three-hour, unlimited games bowling packages for just $18 per head with a minimum of three to a lane.

League bowlers are also big winners with three-game costs kept to $22 (less for Junior leagues) - a charge that includes a contribution to the league’s prize fund.

Neville has built a centre to

the highest standards expected by league bowlers, adding four lanes, installing new approaches, new pins, a state of the art computer scoring system and a computerised training system that has seen national teams drawn to the centre for coaching camps.

StrikeZone is opposite the swim centre on Leisure Way, Raymond Terrace and is open seven days a week.

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Experience Valhalla’s unique and rustic charm WELCOME to Valhalla, a Scandinavian-inspired Australian sanctuary offering the unique and rustic charm of 'where country meets coast'.

Set out across 40 acres of coastal farm land, Valhalla Restaurant Bar is located on the beautiful Spruce Estate, Port Stephens.

With its captivating green backdrops, ample space, air of freedom and Australian and Scandinavian inspired atmosphere, you will feel as though you've stepped back in time as you enter the intimate and personable world that is Valhalla.

Designed and created to be more than just a restaurant and bar, but also an unforgettable and uniquely atmospheric world within itself, Valhalla offers extensive choices for social gatherings,

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weddings, parties, functions and events.

Open from Wednesday through to Sunday, Valhalla serves breakfast, lunch and Y-KNOT Cruises offers relaxing cruises to the coastal villages of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, as well as return journeys to Nelson Bay. The Y-Knot is a locallyowned, purpose-built catamaran.

With exceptional stability and wide open floor space she is perfect for a cruise on the pristine waterways of Port Stephens.

dinner with weekly live music, daily happy hour and an extensive menu of over 50 choices!

Escape to the coastal

This high-tech catamaran offers the best of comfortable travel across Port Stephens six times a day.

The size of the vessel can minimise the discomfort caused by conditions resulting from daily afternoon seabreezes, allowing guests an exciting and memorable experience.

“The natural beauty of this marine park must be explored

q Open from Wednesday through to Sunday, Valhalla serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with weekly live music, daily happy hour and an extensive menu of over 50 choices.

countryside and indulge in the atmosphere of Valhalla.

See website for menu, trading details and events enquiries.

to be fully appreciated, then a break for lunch,” Y-Knot owner Noel Gaunt said.

“The food is outstanding!”

“Our Lunchtime Express departs at 11am and returns to Nelson Bay at 3pm.”

At 6pm the service offers a sunset cruise, showcasing the iconic Port Stephens sunset.

For more information, visit www.yknotcruises.com. au.

Explore Port Stephens’ beautiful waterways on the Y-Knot.

Y-Knot Cruises are a locally owned and operated catamaran offering cruises and private charters • • • • • • Join us on beautiful Birubi Beach for a relaxing camel ride.

Walk in any time between 10:00am and 3:30pm. Our 20 minute day rides depart approximately every half hour.

$40 Adults

Generous outdoor deck 360-degree views Two bathrooms Fully galley Bar Barista onboard

• Friendly, experienced crew • Pets welcome • Sporting equipment carried free

Sunset Cruise Summertime cruises to enjoy sundowners on the water.

Departs Nelson Bay daily 6pm

$30 Children (under 15’s)

Lunch Express

NO BOOKINGS TAKEN FOR DAY RIDES - WALK-INS ONLY

Departs Nelson Bay 11am to Tea Gardens - returning 3pm

Children aged 2 years and up can ride on the day rides.

Private Charters & Gift Vouchers available

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Unique koala experiences

THE Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a partnership between Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Koala Hospital, a volunteer group that aims to provide world best practice standards of care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas to give them the best opportunity to be returned to the wild.

Day visitors to the Sanctuary enjoy unique experiences with koalas in a natural and idyllic bushland setting.

Tailored education sessions are offered from local guides on koala care, rehabilitation and eventual return back to the wild.

The Sanctuary is a new opportunity to directly contribute to the preservation of local koalas in Port Stephens.

These School Holidays the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is open daily from 9am to 5pm and includes the following activities and features.

Koala Centre – visitor admissions and guest reception areas.

Sanctuary Story Walk offering visitors an immersive

educational experience of the koala habitat.

Koala Hospital - Visit the state-of-the-art Koala Hospital with Intensive Care Unit treatment rooms and holding pens. Take a look through the hospital viewing window as veterinary staff carry out *examinations and administer treatment to koala inpatients (*subject to treatment times).

SANCTUARY SKY walk and elevated viewing

WHEN did you last visit the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens?

With 125 hectares and 25 themed gardens to explore, there is sure to be a garden to suit everyone.

The Eucalyptus Lawn is a great space for a picnic, while the Kookaburra Café is open every day for a snack or coffee.

As you walk around these beautiful Gardens feel free to marvel that there are no paid gardeners!

All the work is done entirely by dedicated teams of volunteers (over 180 of them!) and the Gardens are funded by entry fees and donations.

The following activities are coming to the Gardens during the January school holidays.

A ‘Bugs, Beautiful Bugs’ insect walk will take place on January 7.

‘Nuts About Nature’ craft workshops for kids will be held on January 10 and 17.

A ‘Bonsai for Kids’

q Day visitors to the Sanctuary enjoy unique experiences with koalas in a natural and idyllic bushland setting.

platform - The Sanctuary SKYwalk and viewing platform is a 225 metre in length elevated pathway and viewing platform, offering a unique ‘tree top’ perspective into the koala’s natural habitat, a perfect photo opportunity and educational experience.

Fat Possum Café Offering an extensive range of delicious menu items and ‘grab and go’ eats and treats, great barista coffees

and a huge range of quality souvenirs, a lasting memento of your visit.

Deluxe 4 star accommodation - guests will be able to wake up with the koalas by staying in onsite four star glamping tents.

These School Holiday visitors can enjoy morning ‘Sanctuary Talks’ hosted by the Educational Officers from the Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

These informative talks will provide information and explanations on the plights

affecting koalas today and give general tips on how you can assist ensure their long term survivability in the wild.

Each talk will commence at 11.30am and concludes around 12:15pm.

Dates: Thursday, 21 December.

Saturday, 23 December Thursday, 28 December Saturday, 30 December Monday, 1 January 2024 Thursday, 4 January 2024 Saturday, 6 January 2024 Monday, 8 January 2024 Thursday, 11 January

2024 Saturday, 13 January 2024 Monday, 15 January 2024 Thursday, 18 January 2024 Saturday, 20 January 2024 Monday, 22 January 2024 Thursday, 25 January 2024 Saturday, 27 January 2024 Check the Sanctuary’s social media pages for ‘Talk Dates and Times’.

held every day and is free with entry – find all of the hidden animals and win a prize!

Please note that the Gardens will be closed from

23 December to 2 January so the hard-working volunteers can spend time with their families.

Entry to the Hunter

Region Botanic Gardens at Heatherbrae is $5 entry or $10 per family.

Stay all day – best value in town!

Activities galore at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens workshop will follow on January 19, with a ‘Mosaics Workshop’ on January 21.

Bookings are essential, please phone the Gardens on 4987 1655.

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When did you last visit YOUR hunter region botanic gardens?

JANUARY 7 ‘Bugs, Beautiful Bugs’ Insect Walk - 9:30 - 11am FREE JANUARY 19 Bonsai for Kids 10:30am $15 per person Treasure Trove Trail Held every day & included with entry.

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JANUARY 10 & 17 ‘Nuts about Nature’ Craft Workshop - 9:30 - 11am $10 per child, $5 for adults JANUARY 21 Mosaics Workshop 10:30am - 12:30pm $25 per person Gardens Explorer Tours Available Bookings Essential $10 per person

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SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN Handmade magic at The Marina Market

OVERLOOKING the marina along the stunning Nelson Bay foreshore, you’ll find The Marina Market.

There’s nothing quite like strolling through rows of market stalls, eating delicious food truck treats with the family as the sun sets over the water.

The Marina Market is your go-to place to find handmade products and beautiful designs in the Port Stephens area.

The Marina Market is on every Wednesday and Saturday throughout January (excluding January 31) from 4-8pm.

Bring down the family for a street eats dinner, relax to live tunes and soak up a beautiful summer evening in the bay!

q The Markets are your go-to location for handmade products and beautiful designs.

Hop aboard a camel this school holidays

q Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides offers the chance to experience Birubi Beach in a unique way.

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IF you’re looking for something really unique and memorable to do in Port Stephens, how about camel riding along beautiful Birubi Beach at Anna Bay. Join Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides for a relaxing ride aboard a camel; they offer short 20 minute rides plus one hour rides on Saturdays.

“Watch the sun set over the majestic sand dunes of Stockton Bight as you ride by sunset on Friday or Saturday evenings - experience an ‘out of desert’ experience riding a camel,” said the Oakfield

Ranch team.

Camels are called ‘the ships of the desert’ as they carry loads across the vast expanses of sand in Asia, Africa and in the past, here in outback Australia.

Enjoy making friends with your camel as you marvel at the stunning scenery.

This unique experience is sure to be a favourite amongst the whole family and a memorable part of your trip.

Visit the Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides website at www. oakfieldranch.com.au for more information and FAQs.

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Offshore wind: Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN Risky and unnecessary?

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE Government claims that the placement of hundreds of wind turbines in thousands of square kilometres of a relatively pristine marine ecosystem is harmless compared to the effects of climate change.

Where is the evidence based on longitudinal studies?

How can there not be a significant impact on a wide variety of fauna and flora from anchors, chains, electric cables, ropes, hard surfaces, underwater and above water infrastructure and increased boating activity?

How can the Government say the cumulative impact on Australian east, south and west coastal waters will not be negative and significant?

You would acknowledge the negative impacts on pristine terrestrial systems of similarly sized developments.

Why not have the same concerns about marine ecosystems?

It is obvious to me and many others that addressing the urgent need to transition to renewable energy by unnecessarily degrading more of a relatively pristine ecosystem could have as devastating an effect as continuing to use fossil fuels.

Please note I have no issue with the visual amenity of wind farms.

My sole concern is the marine ecosystem which is relatively unknown and untouched.

It is a false economy on the part of the Commonwealth Government and proponents to even bother with the environmental studies for the purpose of building offshore wind farms in Australia when we already know so much more about and can manage impacts on the terrestrial ecosystem.

Why are you supporting the development of a renewable energy source that costs twice as much as onshore wind and will take twice as much time to build?

In Australia we have ample already degraded space onshore and adequate wind adjacent to current and proposed poles and wires corridors.

Check out the Global Wind Atlas and Google Earth.

Using the false dichotomy of offshore wind or climate catastrophe in Australia, where we have degraded space onshore, is a really amateurish act on the part of the Government.

Justifying the development of offshore wind in Australia on the basis that it doesn’t harm whales while ignoring all the other threats it poses to the marine ecosystem is a ploy I would not expect the Australian Government to stoop to.

When is the Government going to look at the whole complex picture rather than being mesmerised by a currently trendy but risky initiative that is totally unnecessary in Australia where there is lots of suitable onshore space, unlike most other parts of the world where onshore space is scarce?

Regards, Cherylle STONE, Soldiers Point.

Christmas Budget Buster Chocolate Balls

By Marian SAMPSON

SHARING food is just one way that we share good times with family and friends over the holiday season.

This year, as the cost of living crisis hits home for families, there are special treats that we can make that might just become the new family favourites for Christmases to come.

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DEAR Jasminda, EVERY year our extended family gets a bit bigger and the cost of Christmas is becoming too expensive for me, particularly now I'm retired.

How can I reduce costs and still make everyone feel important?

Doris W. Dear Doris,

READING by Lynne Miles: Luke 2: 6 & 7"And while they were in Bethlehem the time came for the baby to be born, and she (Mary) gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and placed him in a manger because there was no room for them in the Inn." (JESUS is the Reason for the Season - a blessed Christmas everyone!)

Shop local this season nice if you can do it DEAR News Of The Area, FIRST you have to get the basics right.

A good supermarket is a start - one that has fresh vegetables and fruit, not rotting on the shelf.

Because there’s no competition, a deli, bakery and fresh seafood would be handy too.

Yes, just the basics as I and others of the Tilligerry see it.

So tell me Ryan Palmer, how the hell do the people of the Tilligerry shop local, if our one and only local supermarket has become a disgrace?

This is having grave consequences for our remaining small businesses.

If you want to help the people of the Tilligerry peninsula shop local and keep $60 out of every $100 local, you, along with our state and federal members, need to stand up for us or there will be no small businesses on the Tilligerry to support.

I’m personally sick and tired of driving to Waratah to buy basic things like a chicken boneless roast and many items that have been taken off the shelf.

So when promoting ‘Shop local this season’, you should imagine you were considering moving to the Tilligerry - maybe into one of the new lifestyle developments.

Would you move to the area after having a good look at shopping facilities and the costs that would need to be considered for shopping outside the Tilligerry, both monetary and personal risks with our dud roads?

Shop local this season - sadly I don’t think so.

However, the long term shop local campaign game is a possibility.

Ryan, it is time for you and the political heavyweights of Port Stephens to start punching above your weight, we need help.

Regards, Warwick, Lemon Tree Passage.

Merry Christmas and many thanks from Stinker

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

AS a recent addition to the News Of The Area team, I must say that my short time with the organisation has been a great experience for me.

Having the opportunity to write my fishing articles with freedom to express my environmental and sustainability concerns has been a pleasure.

The feedback I am receiving is growing as the local and visiting fishing population realise that I now write a regular weekly column in the NOTA. As we move into the summer months, I would ask that any fishing stories and fishy photographs be passed on to me so that I can relay the news to our readers.

I really like to see photos of kids with their fishing efforts which, when printed, are eagerly cut out and pasted to the refrigerator door where they remain for many years to come.

Email me at stinkerfishing@yahoo. com.

As it is with my fishing article, I am

Sharing recipes is also a great way to enjoy the holidays while trying new things.

Kerry Jacobs from the Nelson Bay CWA Evening Branch shared this Chocolate Ball recipe with News Of The Area readers.

This is a recipe that I make every Christmas too, as it is a firm family

enjoying the opportunity to present my weekly local historical collection.

I am receiving an equal response to both articles.

As a keen local historian, I am of the belief that we should all be aware of the contribution of the Worimi people and the early pioneering families who made Port Stephens what it is today.

From our earliest days, when the Worimi were the only footprints in the sand, we have progressed as fishers, oyster farmers and boat builders.

More recently to tourism and business.

It is hoped, in the near future, that a permanent regional museum be established to reflect the efforts of all those before us.

The Tomaree Museum Association has been established with that aim in mind.

My personal choice for a permanent home for the museum would be Tomaree Headland.

I will be lobbying the decision makers in the coming months.

As the year draws to a close I would like to take this opportunity to wish all readers and staff of the NOTA a very Merry Christmas.

favourite!

Crush one packet of plain biscuits, and stir in two tablespoons of Cocoa, half a packet of choc chips, one cup of desiccated coconut and a can of sweetened condensed milk.

Use a tablespoon full of the mixture to roll into balls and roll in coconut.

Kerry says the recipe “makes around 40

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Can you remember the Christmas gifts you were given five years ago?

I can't, but I can remember the day itself and the enjoyment of getting together with family members, some of whom are no longer here.

Without getting sentimental on you (cue Coldplay music) just having your company is what will be remembered.

No matter how small the gift, it will be appreciated. I was trying to think of an inspiring quote to add, and though many came to mind this one by Betty Reese tickled me: “If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.”

Gifts don't have to be expensive, in fact many of the best ones can be made with things you already have: homemade biscuits, jams or herb pots, and vouchers such as a one-hour head massage, or an oven or fridge clean.

For younger children it could be a voucher for a day at a waterpark, zoo or museum (with you taking them -- this doubles up as a gift for their parents as they'll get some time out).

Art classes or supplies, a craft or cooking day voucher, or a board game that comes with the promise of being one of the players, are gifts that keep on giving.

These presents also give a gift back to the environment that is over-clogged with cheap presents that are now discarded and buried in landfill.

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Doris.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

delicious balls”.

You can also add rum!

“These sweet treats can also be made ahead and frozen!”

Making these chocolate balls can also be a great way to introduce the kids into making simple treats that are sure to keep them smiling over the Christmas break.

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Probus Ladies celebrate Christmas

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Tomaree Ladies Probus Club, a group offering social opportunities for women aged over 55, recently celebrated its 30th Christmas Champagne Lunch.

Julie McAllister of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club told News Of The Area, “The Tomaree Ladies Probus Club recently celebrated

their 30th Christmas Champagne Luncheon at Nelson Bay Golf Club in colourful style today.

“President Mary Judge thanked her committee and especially the Wine and Dine officers, Marilyn Jennings and Val Bottles, for organising today and throughout the year,” she said.

The gathering provided members and friends a great

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Jann Thomas, Cheryl Lloyd and Sandy Tawa.

opportunity to celebrate the season with plenty of laughter and happiness.

Along with the meal there were some great lucky door prizes which were donated by the committee, all adding to the festive fun.

To find out more about joining this fun club, contact Julie McAllister on 4984 6508.

VIEW Club hears of life in the Police Force q Guest speaker and Raymond Terrace VIEW President Jennie Koster was refreshingly candid about her time in the Police Force.

By Thomas O’KEEFE

JENNIE Koster, President of Raymond Terrace VIEW, captivated members of the Myall River VIEW Club with tales of the Police Force at the group’s last meeting for 2023 at the Hawks Nest Golf Club on Friday, 8 December.

A former policewoman, stationed variously at Newtown, Kings Cross/ Darlinghurst, and later

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3 DECEMBER - 9 December 2023 Sunday 10 December 2023 Mixed 4 Person Ambrose: Brushbox Course Overall, Winners: 1 Jamie O’Connor & Peter Gibson & Michael Trigas & Jason Pepper 52.375 2 Jake Venckus & Sean Gardner & Sean Andrews & Morgan Dombkins 57.125 3 Jenny Hazer & Peter Hazer & Jenny Bezuidenhout & Greg Bezuidenhout 57.625 Monday 11 December 2023 Vets Stableford:

Div 1: Eric Blow 21 Div 2: Brian Hodges 20 Tuesday 12 December 2023 Women’s Stableford: Brushbox Course A1 Nicola Bethwaite (23) 36 A2 Jenny Bezuidenhout (16) 35c/b A3 Colleen Beattie (21) 35c/b B1 Karen Flatt (27) 38 B2 Glenda McCaw (32) 37c/b B3 Jeannie Punshon (25) 37 C1 Jennifer Maher (52) 43 C2 Rosalie Derrick (37) 41 C3 Stephanie McKay (40) 38 Wednesday 13 December 2023 Men’s Stableford: Xmas Course A1 Lance Bartlett (15) 35C/B A2 Brett Wolfe (12) 35C/B A3 Dennis Knight (13) 35C/B

B1 Kevin Hitchen (16) 42C/B B2 Kevin Wright (16) 42 B3 Alan Bentley (22) 40 C1 Russ Finnerty (32) 40 C2 Flynn O’Malley (35) 39 C3 Ross Pethybridge (28) 38C/B Men’s Stableford: Brushbox Course A1 Jake Venckus (13) 40 A2 Glen Hickey (14) 39 A3 Martin Quirke (15) 38 B1 Christian Hernandez (18) 37 B2 Col Herring (17) 36 B3 John Mudie (20) 35C/B C1 Ron Gabb (30) 38C/B C2 Peter Johnston (24) 38C/B C3 Don Jones (36) 38C/B Thursday 14 December 2023 Vets Stableford

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and become the third fastest schoolgirl sprinter in the nation.

Outstanding Western Australian sprinter Olivia Dodds claimed the gold medal in a sizzling time of 11.49 sec.

In the final Summah clocked 11.92 sec and was pipped for the silver medal by her former training partner Keira McGregor (11.90 sec), who is now based in Queensland.

Keira, a Hawks Nest native, trained with Summah in Newcastle under the coaching of Gerrard Keating before following her mentor to Brisbane.

A jubilant Summah told News Of The Area that she was “absolutely stoked to win a medal at a national athletics championship event”.

“Initially I was a little disappointed (not to snare silver) but that’s just the competitor in me,” revealed Summah.

“It was a very close finish but I’m happy for Keira, she deserved the silver and is a great friend of mine,” she reflected.

“We trained together in Newcastle and enjoy each other’s success.

“The COVID knocked me around but looking back at the

circumstances I’m more than happy to have reached two finals and come away with bronze medals,” Summah added.

There is no doubt that the ‘Corlette Express’ is made of the right stuff.

Running into a stiff headwind as second leg sprinter, Summah helped the NSW 4 x 100m Relay team secure bronze behind Western Australia and Tasmania.

The twin medals capped a memorable 2023 for the Port Stephens phenomenon on the athletics track.

Summah stamped herself one of the nation’s fastest sprinters with her superb gold medal victories in the NSW Under 18, NSW Combined High Schools and NSW All Schools 100 metre championships and being crowned the State’s Champion of Champions Sprinter.

With a view to 2024 she plans to compete at the NSW Country Athletics Championships in Wollongong (January 19-21), National Under 20 Track & Field Championships in Adelaide (April 11-19) and NSW State titles (March 14-17).

Summah also hopes to obtain

Newcastle, Ms Koster regaled the room with several colourful anecdotes about being one among very few women on the Force in the 1980s and 1990s.

“I always wanted to be a policewoman, and only ever wanted to be a street cop,” Ms Koster said.

“When I went through the academy, there were only eight women in the class, and we had to share lockers.”

Treading a strong undercurrent 1 Grant Kennett 22 2 Brian Single Women’s Stableford: Overall, Winners: 1 Tina Jeggo (33) 42 2 Mary Conway (29) 41 Friday 15 December 2023 Men’s Stableford: Brushbox Course Overall, winners 1 Jake Redmond (21) 42 c/b 2 Greg Johnston (27) 42 3 Warren Cannon (34) 41 c/b 4 Peter Johnston (24) 41 c/b 5 James Horgan (19) 41 6 Wal Hutchinson (17) 39 c/b Women’s Stableford: Brushbox Course Overall, Winners 1 Margret Kollamann (31) 38 c/b 2 Susie Anderson (22) 38 c/b 3 Diane Mclean (32) 38

National bronze medals for Corlette sprinter THREE weeks ago Corlette sprint sensation Summah Harrison was battling COVID and in extreme doubt for the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in Perth.

Wind the clock forward ten days and the Tomaree High School flash is standing on the podium at WA Athletics Stadium after the 100 metres final, proudly donning her bronze medal in the Under 18 Girls category.

The medal achievement underlined Summah’s teak-tough character and fierce will-to-win as she overcame the odds to qualify fastest for the final with a heat time of 11.84 seconds.

It was a herculean effort by the seventeen year old schoolgirl who despite a disrupted preparation found her groove when it counted.

A determined Summah virtually climbed out of her sick bed to resume training and guided by leading coach Tim Eschebach rediscovered the form that earned her the tag of NSW’s most promising sprinter.

Through sheer hard work the gifted Harrison showed her champion qualities to grab a medal

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of misogyny, Jennie witnessed many confronting things firsthand, such as being mistaken for part of the act during a vice call-out, and 4WD training upon Stockton Dunes as she prepared for siting police radio transmitters amidst remote and rugged terrain.

Ms Koster retired in 1990, just after the Newcastle earthquake, and also directing traffic through floodwaters at Sandgate in the regulation uniform skirt.

Saturday 16 December 2023 Men’s Par: Gymea Course A1 Phil Chisler (11) 40 A2 Sean McGrath (15) 39 c/b A3 Peter Kent (12) 39 B1 Warwick Moss (22) 41 B2 Peter Hamshaw (17) 40 c/b B3 John McCaw (19) 40 C1 Michael Monin (36) 41 C2 John Maslen (27) 40 C3 leigh Wakeling (25) 39 Men’s Par: Brushbox Course A1 Peter Burgess (15) 43 A2 Andrew Cowley (14) 42 A3 Ivan Skoda (14) 42 B1 Graeme Brown (19) 39 B2 Sam Cockburn 920) 38 c/b B3 Steven Parrott (17) 38 C1 John Fletcher (32) 44 C2 Flynn O’Mally (34)38 C3 Les Williams (27) 36

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Junior World Under 20 Athletics Championships in Peru during August.

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The North Side Stinker’s

Stories

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE GEOFF Fidden started commercial fishing in 1948; part of a highly respected fishing dynasty that stretches over five generations dating back to 1918.

Geoff’s grandfather, Bill Goldsmith started the family connection with the sea when he arrived on the northern side of Port Stephens from Mosquito Island in the Hunter River.

I visited Geoff on many occasions and we talked for hours in his home, just metres from the water at Pindimar, a small fishing and oyster village on the northern shore of Port Stephens.

I enjoyed every moment and learned more about the fishing game in those few hours than I had done over many years of recreational fishing.

Not only did I learn the very basics of fish behaviour, but I learnt of all the social interaction, the

importance of relying on your mates and the raw fun that went with being a commercial fisherman out of Tea Gardens.

A master fisherman and prawner, Geoff Fidden represented the Tea Gardens commercial fishermen for many years, battling bureaucracy to ensure that fishing remained a sustainable and viable industry.

As I have been so deeply entrenched on the south side of the port, the Myall River, the magnificent lake system and the fishermen who work the waters on the north side have always been somewhat of a mystery to me - a bit like Broughton Island.

Looking across the port, I could see it every day and often wondered what made the place “tick”.

One thing I was aware of was the richness and abundance of fish over on the north side.

I’ve always been interested in the Pindimar Ice Works, the shark industry that boomed until the shark numbers dwindled and the Port Stephens Canning Factory that followed.

Outlined by Tea Gardens historian Jan Winn, an odd offshoot of the fishing industry was the shark catching and processing

Flathead paradise

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

WITH the summer holiday period upon us, it is time to think about our fishing options.

Basically, it boils down to the

following: inside the port, off the beaches or outside the port.

I have purposefully avoided rock fishing as safety is the main consideration during holidays and as you well know rock fishing is not safe.

q North side fishermen Ernie ‘Ike’ Motum, Geoff Fidden, Robin Colvin and Gordon ‘Friday’ McRae.

station opened at Pindimar on the north side of the Port in May 1927 following a failed attempt to establish an ice works in 1917.

Marketable commodities were shark hides, livers (to become cod liver oil) and the fins which were considered a gastronomic delicacy

Give it a miss.

You can catch plenty of fish without clambering over the rocks.

Look inside the port for a family day on the calm water targeting one of my favourite fish - dusky flathead.

q Champion charter operator Paul Lennon targets and releases thumping great flathead caught inside the harbour.

by the Chinese.

Sharks were caught by netting.

The first netting took place in Salamander Bay and yielded 30 whaler sharks of between 100 and 500 pounds.

Soon however systematic netting, which accounted for

The nutrient rich water of Port Stephens is ideal for the breeding and growth of dusky flathead.

This system, in comparison with other NSW waterways, is huge.

From the mangrove forests in the

approximately 25,000 sharks, exhausted the supply around Port Stephens; business suffered and in 1933 was forced to close.

The plant was then converted to a fish and oyster product cannery until it was eventually destroyed by fire in 1938.

western corners of the port through to the crystal clear water towards the entrance, conditions are perfect for duskies.

The big flathead snuggle down into the sand and muddy shallows and wait in ambush for their unsuspecting prey of juvenile whiting, mullet and prawns.

Once the bait fish has been spotted the flathead displays incredible speed from a standing start, opening its wide mouth to enclose the small fish in a frenzied feeding explosion.

The same behaviour can be expected when your bait or lure is attacked. More common in the summer months duskies swim throughout the port and feeder streams as long as the water remains relatively warm.

Remember, as of last August, all flathead over 70cm in length must be released back into the system.

The bigger fish are all females and the majority are carrying a heavy load of eggs.

There are many more fishing options to consider.

This place never ceases to amaze me.

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NSW Sporting Blue achievement awards for six Tomaree High athletes

By Chris KARAS

TOMAREE High School have created some type of record in the Port Stephens region with six students receiving a sporting Blue from the NSW Combined High Schools Sports Association.

Outstanding golfer Amy Squires, touch football titans Ali Mitchell and Ava Forster, sprint queen Summah Harrison, first grade cricketer Lucas Vincent and AFL Sydney Swans Academy find Hudson Roche collected their prestigious medals at a recent ceremony at the Murrook Cultural Centre at Williamtown.

It is the most number of Blue medals issued in the one year to athletes at Tomaree High since the school was founded in 1998.

A Blue is an award earned by athletes for competing at the highest level and having achieved outstanding achievement in the sporting arena.

Tomaree High School has produced an impressive array of top calibre athletes throughout its proud 25

RESULTS from a 2 Man Ambrose played at Tanilba Bay Golf Club on Monday, 11th December with 52 players at their Annual Presentation Day. Nett Winners : Fred Rimoni and Lance Slade, 62.25

year history, with the ‘Class of 2023’ arguably the finest collectively to represent NSW. Sports Co-ordinator and PDHPE teacher Zac Rediger told News Of The Area that the depth of talent at the school this year was “phenomenal”.

“We have an exciting crop of high performance athletes

that have represented their State with distinction across a variety of sports,” exclaimed Rediger.

“For a school to have just one NSW representative is a huge honour but to produce six in the one year is a tremendous feat and a record that we are all proud of,” he

Nett Runners Up : John Clayton and John Hogan, 64.75 Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole, : Div 1 : Steve Robards.

Div 2 : Peter Martyn.

Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, : Div 1 : Wayne Smith.

Div 2 : Fred Rimoni.

Drive & Chip, 7th Hole, (1 Division ) Shayne Mullarvey

& Jim Asvestas.

Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, (1 Division ) Gary Chapman & Gary Watt.

Ball Winners : Michael Moussa & Peter Martyn 65.5, Shayne Mullarvey & Jim Asvestas 65.75, Phil Rogan & Frank Vandruten 66.5, Robert Paul & John Evans 67.25, Col Kerrison &

Peter Toth 68.75, Bill Osborne & Bryan Porter 69.00, Ralph Brown & Wayne Smith 69.25, and Roger Groves & Michael Best 69.5.

Next Weeks game is at Tanilba Bay Golf Club with a 7:30am start.

Visitors are welcome any Monday, please ring Gary Watt on 49814536 for starting times.

3. Steve Majak 38 C Grade 1. Nathan Berrick 45 2. Michael Donohoe 38C/B 3. Paul Clack 38 Pro Pin Alan Bland Wednesday 13 Dec. Stableford.

A Grade 1. Daran Emmett 39 2. Alan Bland 38C/B

3. Craig Evans 38 B Grade 1. David Rowe 39C/B 2. Peter Andrews 39 3. Joshua Reicher 36 C Grade 1. Joshua Greentree 45 2. Ross Bartlett 39 3. Hayden Collins 38 Pro Pin John Backes

15/12/23 OUTRIGHT winner.

Wendy Couvaras. 42 Runner up.

Kel Dorney. 38 Bonus points winner.

John McDonald. 36 Peter Couvaras. 35 c/b Ball winners.

Bob West. 35 Grahame Glover. 34

Brian Riddell. 33 Bill McMaster. 33 Bradman Award.

Ed Martin D&C4th.

A. John Clayton.

B. Kel Dorney D&C7th.

A. John McDonald.

B. Kel Dorney NTP18th.

A. Ed Martin.

B. Grahame Glover Money hole.

A. Brian Riddell.

B. Wendy Couvaras There were 13 starters.

Congratulations to all the winners. Don’t forget our Christmas Mufti Day next week, Single Stableford.

basics, solo and two person drills, kata and its defensive applications, as well as weapons training.

“We were very fortunate to have been able to train at the prestigious Karate Kaikan which is the home of traditional karate in the birthplace of karate,” an excited King told News Of The Area.

“The participants also took part in the 100 Kata challenge, an annual event

held in the grounds of the historic Shuri Castle with students from many different karate schools taking part,” revealed Bob. Another major event that students participated in was the World Karate Day demonstration held in Kokusai-Dori, the main street of Naha, with thousands of other karate enthusiasts demonstrating their skills and celebrating the rich history and culture of karate

and Okinawa.

All of the Raymond Terrace members underwent rank assessment and all were successful in gaining their next level.

Sempais Lewis and Sullivan were promoted to 2nd Dan, Wallace and Page promoted to 1st Dan while the vastly experienced King, the head instructor of the Raymond Terrace school, was awarded a 7th Dan that placed him alongside only a handful

of other practitioners as the highest rank worldwide under Hanshi McCarthy.

As well as the great training experience gained by the group and an amazing spirit of camaraderie amongst all the participants, where new friendships were forged and old ones renewed, they also captured the beautiful countryside of this tropical island while experiencing and learning about the Okinawan culture,

history and its friendly people.

“All in all it was a fascinating experience and one that they will long remember,” Bob reflected.

In 2024 the Port Stephens karate school will be involved with the Australasian Gasshuku from May 31-June 2 in Toowoomba plus the NSW Haru Geiko (Spring Training) from September 6-8 at the Raymond Terrace Dojo.

q Emerging touch football juniors Ali Mitchell (left) and Ava Forster were two of six Tomaree High School athletes to receive NSW Sporting Blue medals for outstanding achievement.

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SATURDAY 9th Dec. Stableford.

A Grade 1. Mark Taylor 40C/B 2. Mark Hope 40 3. Kelvin Daniel 38 B Grade 1. Brad Henderson 41 2. John Holmquest 40

and Wildfires.

Summah Harrison capped a memorable 2023 when she claimed bronze medals in the Under 18 Girls 100 metres and 4 x 100m Relay finals at the recent Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in Perth.

The 'Corlette Express’ stamped herself as one of the fastest seventeen-year-old sprinters in the nation with her top three finish behind Western Australian flash Olivia Dodds and Hawks Nest native Keira McGregor at the WA Athletics Stadium.

It followed her superb gold medal victories in the NSW Under 18, NSW Combined High Schools and NSW All Schools 100 metre championships and being crowned the State’s Champion of Champions Sprinter.

Lucas Vincent of Salamander Bay will represent the NSW Combined High Schools cricket team at the 2024 State Championship round robin series in Maitland while fifteenyear-old Hudson Roche, a Sydney Swans Academy prospect, turned in skilful performances as a midfielder for the NSW CHS Opens AFL team.

quipped.

Amy Squires, the newly crowned Australian All Schools Girls stroke champion, confirmed her status as one of the country’s outstanding young female golfers with a string of tournament victories this year.

Teeing off at the Palmer Lakes golf course on the Gold Coast, Amy posted rounds of 68 and 72 to clinch the National All Schools title by three strokes and was a key member of the all conquering NSW squad that won the Teams Championship.

In recognition of her deeds, the gifted golfer from Boat Harbour was one of five girls selected in the Australian Schools Merit Team.

Amy also chalked up victories in three Jean Derrin events - the Pacific Dunes Bowl, Newcastle Hunter District Ladies Championship and Nelson Bay Ladies Classic - before winning the Jack Newton Fayde Matchplay at Magenta Shores and is currently weighing up offers from universities in the United States to further her

Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association

By Gary WATT

education from 2025.

Touch football sensations Ali Mitchell and Ava Forster demonstrated their skills while representing NSW Combined High Schools Open team at the National Under 18 Youth Championships on the Sunshine Coast.

Ali is an outstanding link player with a bright future in the sport.

The Shoal Bay speedster has been a regular in NSW CHS sides since the age of thirteen and last year earned selection in the Australian Under 15 Merit Team.

At the recent State Cup Touch Football championships at Port Macquarie, sixteen year old Ali showed her wares for Newcastle in a 4-2 Grand Final loss to Manly-Warringah in the Womens Open A division.

The mercurial winger also shone with the Hunter Rugby Sevens outfit and Wildfires and along with her close friend Ava will represent the NSW CHS (2) Rugby Sevens squad on a tour of New Zealand in 2024.

Ava, a promising middle and tricky runner from Anna Bay, has also made an impact with the Hunter Hornets touch football rep sides, Hunter Rugby Sevens team

q John Evans and Robert Paul, two winners of one of our Annual events.

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The Raymond Terrace connection benefited from the tutelage of Hanshi Patrick McCarthy 10th Dan, a renowned martial arts historian and researcher, who was a former highly successful international competitor and the founder and Head of Koryu Uchinadi.

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WEDNESDAY

CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN

THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO

SEVEN, 7.30pm

FRIDAY

CECIL: THE REAL LION KING

SBS, 8.30pm

While drawing comparisons to the classic kids’ musical is a smart move, this documentary about a Zimbabwean lion is the real, eye-opening deal. This special doesn’t shy away from the brute force and blood and gore of the life of a lion. From award-winning British documentarian and National Geographic contributor Peter Lamberti, it’s a tragic story. Before his sudden death at the hands of an American big-game shooter in 2015, Cecil was roaming in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, where he was also being filmed and observed by Oxford University researchers, who captured stunning footage.

’Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-lala-la, la-la-la-la! It’s time for that special night of the season when you sing along with the telly. You needn’t know the lyrics to every Christmas carol and ditty to get into the infectious merrymaking spirit of this celebration. With a few little fa-la-las and a smattering of jingle bells, this annual concert from The Domain in Sydney has got the audience covered with a stellar line-up of singers. Featuring the dulcet tones of Mahalia Barnes, Ben Mingay, Matt Lee, Casey Donovan, Jonathan Antoine, Dami Im and The Wiggles, among many others, hosts Matt Shirvington and Natalie Barr will be dressed to impress. The man of the moment, Santa, also drops in.

ABC, 7.30pm

This extravaganza from the grand, ethereal grounds of Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle hypnotises more than 100 million viewers around the world each year. Featuring spectacular massed pipes and drums and concluding with a strikingly moving performance by a lone piper, the annual celebration of military precision and different cultures is like nothing else. The Royal Air Force is this year’s lead performance, along with Shetland fiddlers and international acts. The magical and dramatic sights and sounds are enough give you goosebumps… or perhaps simply lull you into a restorative sleep after a busy few days.

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FRIDAY, December 22 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 9.55 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (Final, R) 11.00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Christmas With Poh. (R) 3.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Christmas Spaces. (R) 3.55 Back In Time For Dinner. (Final, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PGa, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Legacy List. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.05 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China.

(R) 2.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate.

(R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Candy Coated Christmas. (2021, PGa) 2.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

12.00 MOVIE: Family For Christmas. (2015, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop: 1850s – 1919. (PG, R) Part 1 of 5.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Camilla’s Country Life.

(Ml, R) Follows Camilla, the then Duchess of Cornwall.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when the winner of a music award is murdered and his violin stolen.

10.00 Life. (Mal, R) David investigates Kelly’s past.

11.00 Wakefield. (Mal, R) Nik searches for a missing ring.

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

7.30 Christmas Carols From London Coliseum.

8.30 Cecil: The Real Lion King. (PG) 9.25 Lapland: The Ultimate Winter Wonderland. (PG, R) 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 L’Opera. (Return, Mls) 11.45 Sisi. (Premiere, MA15+av) 2.45 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Karen Martini prepares a bahn mi burger.

8.30 MOVIE: We Bought A Zoo. (2011, PGal, R) In the wake of the loss of his wife, a single father moves his family to a run-down zoo. Matt Damon, Colin Ford, Scarlett Johansson.

11.05 MOVIE: Tully. (2018, Mals, R) A mother bonds with her nanny.

Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis.

1.05 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm) 8.30 MOVIE: Jingle All The Way. (1996, PGv, R) 10.15 MOVIE: Four Holidays.

(2008, Ms, R) 11.50 MOVIE: Family For Christmas. (2015, G, R) 1.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards Summer. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(Mlv) Graham Norton is joined by Imelda Staunton, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Dornan and Jack Lowden.

9.30 My Life Is Murder. (Ma, R) When Alexa investigates the death of a popular male nanny, she discovers pushy parents can be terrifying.

11.30 Good Sam. (Ma) The battle between Sam and Griff takes a turn.

12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Gardening Australia Junior.

7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 8.30 MOVIE: Boy. (2010, M) 9.55 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 10.25 QI. 11.00 Ghosts. 11.30 Killing Eve. 12.15am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.00 ABC News Update.

1.05 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.15 Tik Tak. 5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 2.40 Australia’s War On Feral Cats. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Vs Arashi. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Naughty And Nice: Sex Toy Britain. 10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 11.10 Limetown. 12.10am Letterkenny.

3.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country.

2.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow.

3.35 MOVIE: The Man Who Loved Redheads. (1955) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: The World Is Not Enough.

(1999, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 8. Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners. Highlights. 8.30 Dr Phil.

9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Jake And The Fatman.

12.30pm JAG. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 A Million Little Things. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Last Chance Harvey. Continued. (2008, PG) 6.55 Selkie.

(2000, PG) 8.35 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 10.15 Entrapment. (1999, M) 12.20pm Ali’s Wedding.

(2017, M) 2.20 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 3.50 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 5.50 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 7.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 10.00 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 11.55 American History X. (1998, MA15+) 2.10am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 The Car Club. 11.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 11.30 American Restoration. Noon American Pickers.

1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Motor MythBusters. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Blade Runner 2049. (2017, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Starting Up, Starting Over. 1.00 Bewitched.

1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Snowed In For Christmas. (2021) 7.30 MOVIE: Dolittle. (2020, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: K-9. (1989, M) 11.35 Under The Dome. 1.30am Life After Lockup.

2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.20pm Voices To Martuwarra Fitzroy. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Strait To The Plate. 6.00 Bamay.

6.25 No Distance Between Us. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 MOVIE: Bush Christmas. (1983, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 10.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 9.30 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News.

5.30 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 8.00 Royal Report. 8.30 What Really Happened In Wuhan. 9.00 NewsNight. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 News. 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 Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

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SATURDAY, December 23 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 2.10 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.50 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Men In Tights. (1993, PGs, R) 5.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Songs Of Summer. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.40 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under.

(PGa) 10.10 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating.

ISU Grand Prix Final. 4.35 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 4.40 Kelly Clarkson: When Christmas Comes Around. (R) 5.35 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Royal Randwick Raceday, Christmas at The Valley and Bernborough Plate.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer.

(PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 1.05 Iconic Australia. (PGal) 2.15 Great Getaways. (PG, R) 3.15 MOVIE: Journey Back To Christmas. (2017, G) 5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 9.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 10.00 St10.

(PG) 12.00 Luxury Escapes. (R) 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 The Bachelors Aust. (PGas, R) 2.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. (R) 3.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas 2022. (R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) Mrs Hall leaves Skeldale House for the day.

8.20 Shakespeare And Hathaway: Christmas Special. (PG) Frank and Lu are hired to save Arden’s revamped Christmas festival from a mysterious threat.

9.05 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 4. DCI Vera Stanhope investigates a suspicious death on a remote and inaccessible island.

10.35 The Capture. (Mlv, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. (PGas) 8.40 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey.

9.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 10.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 11.20 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 1.10 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 3.50 Going Places. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Graham Ross drought proofs a garden.

7.30 Carols In The Domain. (PG) Coverage of Carols In The Domain from Sydney. Featuring Jonathan Antoine, Dami Im and The Wiggles.

10.00 NSW Schools Spectacular: Fabulous. (PG, R) Coverage of the NSW Schools Spectacular from the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park.

12.45 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Christmas With Delta. (R) 8.30 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007, PGalv, R) 10.50 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls, R) 11.45 MOVIE: Charming Christmas. (2016, G, R) 1.20 Country House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) 1.50 Explore. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Cybershack. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less.

Jamie Oliver makes a giant Yorkshire pudding with stuffing and roast vegetables.

7.00 The Dog House. (PGa) The team at Woodgreen makes its abandoned dogs feel extra special this time of year with a doggy Christmas dinner.

8.00 Ambulance. (Mal) Multiple crews, including police and fire, are dispatched after a suicidal patient phones in a bomb threat.

10.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mav, R) The team investigates a former suspect.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

10.05 Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2021: Opening Night. 11.00 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 11.45 State Of The Union. 12.05am MythBusters. 12.55 Inside Portlandia. 1.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 1.30 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Cup. Individual Apparatus. H’lights. 3.35 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista.

3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 6.45 The Toys That Built The World.

7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Age Of Rage: Australian Punk Revolution. 10.00 Glastonbury 2022 Highlights. 11.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Royal Randwick Raceday, Christmas at The Valley and Bernborough Plate. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Gideon’s Way. 8.30 TV Shop. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 The Baron. 12.10pm Saved & Remade. 1.10 MOVIE: Bonnie Prince Charlie. (1948) 3.35 MOVIE: Last Holiday. (1950) 5.30 MOVIE: Kid Galahad. (1962, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Die Another Day. (2002, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Death Wish V. (1994, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder.

10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 On The Fly. Noon Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Diagnosis Murder.

1.30 Luxury Escapes. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman.

3.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 9.

Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. 10.15 Soccer.

A-League Men. Round 9. Perth Glory v Macarthur FC. 1am FBI: International. 2.00 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 8.45 Mr. Holmes.

(2015, PG) 10.45 The Mirror Has Two Faces. (1996, M) 1.05pm Husbands And Wives. (1992, M) 3.00 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 4.45 Peggy Sue Got Married. (1986, PG) 6.35 Whale Rider. (2002) 8.30 A Walk In The Woods. (2015, M) 10.30 A Tale Of Love And Desire. (2021, MA15+, French) 12.25am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Aussie Adventure Bike Show. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Secrets Of The Supercars.

5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.45pm MOVIE: The Christmas Setup. (2020, PG) 3.35 MOVIE: The Mistletoe Promise. (2016) 5.20 MOVIE: Sing. (2016) 7.30 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee II. (1988, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Fletch. (1985, M) 11.45 Metro Sexual. 12.45am Yorkshire Job Centre. 2.45 Transformers: Cyberverse. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Yu-GiOh! Sevens. 4.30 Pokémon. 4.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Voices To Martuwarra Fitzroy. 1.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 2.30 Bamay. 3.30 Going Places.

4.30 Struggling Songlines. 5.00 Stories From The Land. 5.50 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.20 News. 6.30 The Barber. 7.00 Great Lakes Wild.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 8.30 Stan Walker: Impossible Live. 9.25 MOVIE: The Descent 2. (2009, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Weekend Live. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 Weekend Live. 2.00 Shandee’s Story: The Search For Justice.

3.00 Weekend Live. 4.00 News. 4.30 News.

5.00 Weekend Live. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 8.00 Royal Report. 8.30 The Coronation: Special Report. 9.00 NewsNight.

10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, December 24 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass.

(PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. (R) 1.00 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022, G, R) 1.55 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. (R) 2.25 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.00 Project Wild. (R) 4.30 The Gospel According To Marcia. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 France 24 English News. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix Final.

H’lights. 5.30 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 5.35 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (PGl)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. (PGanv, R) 12.30 MOVIE: A Holiday Wish Come True.

(2018, PG, R) 2.30 MOVIE: A Christmas Number One. (2021, PGalsv) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender. (R)

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Golf. Cathedral Invitational. H’lights. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Iconic Australia. (PGalv) 12.30 Fishing Aust.

1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Explore. (R) 1.40 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.10 For The Love Of Pets.

(PGm, R) 3.10 MOVIE: Wishin’ And Hopin’.

(2014, PGas) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. (R) 1.00 Second Chance Champions. (PGal, R) 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders.

4.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final) 7.00 ABC News Summer.

7.30 MOVIE: The King’s Speech.

(2010, Ml, R) King George VI struggles with a speech impediment. Colin Firth.

9.25 The Larkins At Christmas. (PG, R) As the Larkins prepare for Christmas, the village faces a rash of burglaries.

10.35 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2023. (R) 11.35 Christmas Cabaret. (Ml, R) 12.30 Christmas Sounds Better This Year. (R) 1.35 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Tis The Season: The Holidays On Screen. (PG) A celebration of holiday films and TV specials.

9.00 Roberta Flack. (PGa) A look at the life of Roberta Flack.

10.35 Big Fat Quiz Of Sport.

(Mdlns, R) Presented by Jimmy Carr.

12.20 The Toys That Built The World: Masters Of Invention. (PG, R) 3.25 Child Genius Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The 1% Club. (PGl, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.05 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, Mdl, R) A Chicago family encounters an endless series of disasters during their annual cross-country road trip. Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo.

10.15 MOVIE: The Blues Brothers.

(1980, Mlv, R) Two brothers try to reform their blues band. John Belushi.

1.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.30 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) A sneak peek at Tipping Point Australia.

8.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG) David Campbell and Sarah Abo host performances from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

11.00 MOVIE: Christmas In The City. (2013, PGa, R) Ashley Williams.

12.50 MOVIE: The Breakfast Club. (1985, Mal, R) 2.50 Explore. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Christmas At Highclere Castle. (R)

6.00 MOVIE: PAW Patrol: The Movie. (2021, G) Heroic pups battle their nemesis. Will Brisbin.

7.40 Have You Been Paying Attention To 2023? (Malns, R) Celebrity guests include Celia Pacquola, Kitty Flanagan, Anne Edmonds, Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang.

8.50 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986, Ms, R) Students at an elite US flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete against each other to be the best in the class. Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis.

11.05 MOVIE: Daddy’s Home 2.

(2017, PGals, R) Will Ferrell.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm The Adventures Of Paddington.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI Christmas Special.

8.30 Louis Theroux: African Hunting Holiday. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 10.05 Doc Martin. 10.50 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.35 MOVIE: Empire Records.

(1995, M) 1am ABC News Update. 1.05 Close. 5.00 Molly And Mack. 5.20 Love Monster. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Jeopardy! 7.30pm Abandoned Engineering.

(Final) 8.25 Travel Man: 96 Hours In Rio. 9.20 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning.

10.10 One Night In Hamleys Xmas Special. 11.05 The X-Files. Midnight QAnon: The Search For Q. 1.50 Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia. 2.45 United Shades Of America. 3.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Christmas With The Salvos. 3.00 Extreme Animal Transport.

3.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 4.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. 8.30 Call The Midwife.

11.05 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Eatwell Christmas With Emma Dean.

11.00 Avengers. 12.10pm MOVIE: Hobson’s Choice.

(1954, PG) 2.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Story Ever Told. (1965) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 9.50 MOVIE: Blue Canaries. (2023, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show.

9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1pm On The Fly. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.30 Bondi Rescue. 3.00 Tough Tested. 4.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 5.00 iFish. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

11.15 A Million Little Things. 2.05am 48 Hours.

4.00 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Peggy Sue Got Married. Continued. (1986, PG) 7.00 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 8.40 Bring It On. (2000) 10.35 Freshman Year. (2020, M) 12.30pm The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 3.00 Magnetic Fields.

(2021, PG, Greek) 4.35 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 6.30 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.30 The Good Lie. (2014, M) 10.30 The Ghost Writer. (2010, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Fish Of The Day. Noon The Fishing Show

By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Motorbike Cops.

7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: Zero Dark Thirty. (2012, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.50pm MOVIE: Family For Christmas. (2015) 3.35 MOVIE: Random Acts Of Christmas. (2019) 5.20 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Parenthood. (1989, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment. (1985, M) 11.50 The Nanny: Oy To The World. 12.20am MOVIE: Random Acts Of Christmas. (2019) 2.00 Starting Up, Starting Over. 3.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 11.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Noon This Magic Moment.

1.50 Voices To Martuwarra Fitzroy. 2.00 Going Places. 3.00 On Australian Shores: Survivor Stories.

4.00 Ethnic Business Awards. 6.00 Moko. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Mexico. 7.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s. 8.30 Miss Sharon Jones! 10.10 MOVIE: Boys On The Side. (1995) 12.15am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 Weekend Live. 2.00 Going Nuclear: The Clean Energy Debate. 3.00 Weekend Live.

4.00 News. 4.30 News. 5.00 Weekend Live. 6.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 7.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 8.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 8.30 The Bolt Report. 9.00 NewsNight. 10.00 2023 Year In Review. 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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MONDAY, December 25 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Pope’s Christmas Mass. 11.30 News. (R) 12.00 News.

12.30 Bluey. (R) 12.55 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 1.05 MOVIE: The King’s Speech. (2010, Ml, R) 3.00 HM The King’s Christmas Message. 3.10 The Larkins At Christmas. (PG, R) 4.15 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (2020, PG, R) 5.50 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.05 All Is Bright. (R) 10.20 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

2.00 The Cook Up. (R) 2.30 The Luxury Christmas Decorators. (R) 3.25 Silent Night: A Song For The World. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 NBC Today. 6.30 Carols In The Domain.

(PG, R) 9.00 Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant. (PG) 10.00 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. (PG) 11.00 SeaLink Carols By Candlelight. (PG) 1.30 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG, R) 2.00 The Chase. (R) 3.00 MOVIE: Crown For Christmas. (2015, PGa, R) 5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.

8.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols.

10.00 CMA Country Christmas. (PG) 11.00 Christmas With Delta. (R) 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG, R) 4.00 MOVIE: Blizzard.

(2003, G, R) Jennifer Pisana.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Bondi Rescue.

(PGal, R) 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGas, R) 2.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. (R) 2.45 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 The King’s Christmas Message. 3.15 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News Summer.

7.30 HM The King’s Christmas Message. (R) 7.40 The Royal Variety Performance.

From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

9.40 MOVIE: Lion. (2016, PGa, R) An Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta. Dev Patel.

11.40 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. (PG, R) 12.40 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. (R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 5.00 Home: The Story Of Earth. (R)

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

7.30 The Story Of Irish Dance.

Charts the story of Irish dance.

9.05 Adele: 30 Greatest Moments.

(PGl, R) Celebrates Adele’s top 30 moments.

10.55 My Brilliant Friend. (Final, Malsv) 12.20 Bohème On The Beach. (R) 2.20 The Seekers: Live In The UK. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

7.30 MOVIE: Love Actually.

(2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes. Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman.

10.15 MOVIE: Groundhog Day. (1993, PGal, R) Bill Murray.

12.25 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, R) 1.25 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989, Ml, R) 9.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation. (1997, PGs, R) 11.25 The King’s Christmas Message.

11.35 MOVIE: The Jazz Singer. (1980, G, R) 1.35 CMA Country Christmas. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGaln, R) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented

by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

8.30 MOVIE: How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. (2003, PGls, R) An advertising executive bets he can make any woman fall in love with him in just 10 days. Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey.

10.50 MOVIE: Just Like Heaven.

(2005, PGals, R) Reese Witherspoon.

12.50 The Project. (R) 1.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 Upstart Crow. 9.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Christmas Spaces. 10.40 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 11.35 QI. 12.05am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 1.15 ABC News Update. 1.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. 1.50 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.00 Sidelined: Women In Basketball. 3.00 WorldWatch. 4.50 Shortland St. 5.20 Vs Arashi. 6.15 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Forged In Fire. 10.15 Then You Run. (Final) 11.15 Hoarders. 12.05am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes.

1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender.

2.30 Slow Train Through Africa. 3.30 Christmas With The Salvos. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour.

10.30 Fortitude. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Skippy. 8.00 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 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Christmas At Highclere Castle. 3.50 MOVIE: The Holly And The Ivy. (1952) 5.30 Christmas At Warwick Castle. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Queens Of Mystery. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Dr Phil. 9.30 Tough Tested.

10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 Reel Action. 12.30pm JAG. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 A Million Little Things. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.35 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner.

(1967, PG) 8.35 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 10.30 A Walk In The Woods. (2015, M) 12.30pm The Man With The Answers. (2021, M) 2.00 Peggy Sue Got Married. (1986, PG) 3.55 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 5.40 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 7.35 Labyrinth. (1986, PG) 9.30 A Hard Day’s Night.

(1964, PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Border Security. 12.30pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 1.30 Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship. Round 2. 2.30 Motor MythBusters. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

8.00 MOVIE: Alice-Miranda: A Royal Christmas Ball. (2021, C) 9.30 Children’s Programs. 1.30pm The Nanny: Oy To The World. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Austin Powers In Goldmember. (2002, M) 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Moko. 2.00 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 Big Boss. 10.00 MOVIE: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. (2010, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 News. 9.00 First Edition. 9.30 First Edition. 10.00 News. 10.30 News. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Liberals In Power. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 5.30 News. 6.00 MH370: The Final Search. 7.00 The Menzies Movies. 8.00 Elizabeth II: Life of Duty. 9.00 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, December 26 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 The Homes That Built Australia. (PG, R) 7.00 News. 9.30 Wildflowers Of The Midwest Of WA. (PG, R) 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 10.30 Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.55 The Royal Variety Performance. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.05 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China. (R) 2.10 Patrizio Buanne: Celebration.

(R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

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

12.00 MOVIE: Love Upstream.

(2021, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 9.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGas, R) 2.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Bold. (PGas, R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop: 1920s – 1940s. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News Summer.

The latest news and top stories.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) It is Christmas 1967.

9.05 MOVIE: Queen Of The Desert.

(2015, Mls, R) A chronicle of the life of Gertrude Bell. Nicole Kidman, James Franco.

11.05 Mystify: Michael Hutchence. (Mal, R) 12.45 Just Between Us. (Ml, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 5.00 Home: The Story Of Earth. (R)

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

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa) 8.20 MOVIE: Whitney: Can I Be Me? (2017, Madls) 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Das Boot. (Maln, R) 12.40 Dear Mama. (Madl, R) 2.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 14. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. From the SCG. 9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 15. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. From Perth Stadium.

12.30 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, R) Norman questions Norma’s faith in him.

1.30 My Impossible House: First Time Home. (PG, R) A couple transform a chapel.

2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 8.30 MOVIE: The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee. (2020, Ml, R) 10.10 MOVIE: Last Vegas. (2013, Mls, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 2.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls, R) 8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Ms, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other.

9.00 MOVIE: The Italian Job. (2003, Mlv, R) A gang of thieves tries to steal millions in gold. Mark Wahlberg.

11.15 MOVIE: The Bank Job. (2008, MA15+ls, R) 1.30 The Project. (R) 2.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Final) 9.10 Ghosts. (Final) 9.45 Would I Lie To You? 10.15 Rosehaven. 10.45 Portlandia.

11.30 State Of The Union. 11.50 Would I Lie To You? 12.20am MOVIE: Boy. (2010, M) 1.45 ABC News Update. 1.50 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon When Big Things Go Wrong. 2.30 Killing Cancer. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Vs Arashi. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. 9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge.

10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Box 21. 12.50am Dopesick Nation. 1.40 Hate Thy Neighbour. 2.35 VICE Guide To Film. 3.05 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Law & Order: UK. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Iconic Australia. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless.

1.50 Explore. 1.55 Dr Quinn. 2.55 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express. (1974, PG) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 MOVIE: The 13th Summer. (2022, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Dr Phil. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Jake And The Fatman. 12.30pm JAG. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 A Million Little Things. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Labyrinth.

Continued. (1986, PG) 6.55 My Brilliant Career.

(1979) 8.50 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 10.25 The Good Lie. (2014, M) 12.30pm Parallel Mothers.

(2021, M, Spanish) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 5.15 Steamboy.

(2004, PG) 7.40 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 9.30 This Is Spinal Tap. (1984, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Sailing. Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. 2.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 14. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers.

9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Starting Up, Starting Over. 1.00 Bewitched.

1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Mercury Rising. (1998, M) 10.45 Seinfeld.

11.45 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Under The Dome.

1.05 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay.

6.40 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 The Casketeers. 8.30 MOVIE: Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché. (2021, M) 10.15 Faboriginal. 10.45 Late Programs.

6am Sky News Breakfast. 7.00 Sky News Breakfast. 8.00 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 First Edition. 9.30 First Edition. 10.00 News. 10.30 News. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Liberals In Power. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Yimi Junga. 9.00 NewsNight.

10.00 NewsNight. 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, December 27 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 The Homes That Built Australia. (PG, R) 7.00 News. 9.30 Walking Man. (PG, R) 10.00 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (Final, PG, R) 11.00 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022, G, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera.

(PG, R) 2.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2023. (R) 3.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List. (PGa) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (PGa, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v Pakistan. Day 2. Late afternoon session. From the MCG.

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

12.00 MOVIE: Sweet Autumn. (2020, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 9.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGas, R) 2.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

9.00 MOVIE: Brooklyn.

(2015, Mls, R) Saoirse Ronan.

10.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Final, R) 11.30 We Hunt Together. (Final, Malv, R) 12.20 Life. (Mal, R) 1.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 4.05 Classic Countdown. (PGl, R) 5.00 Home: The Story Of Earth. (R)

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

7.35 Madame Tussauds: The Full Wax. (Mav, R) 8.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness. (PG, R) 9.30 Fargo. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 COBRA. (MA15+v) 11.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Malv, R) 3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 16. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

11.00 MOVIE: The Game. (1997, Mlv, R) A wealthy businessman receives a birthday gift from his brother, which threatens to consume his life. Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger.

1.40 Parenthood. (Mds, R) As Crosby and Jasmine’s relationship heats up, they have to decide how to explain it to Jabbar.

2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm) 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm. (Ml) 9.30 Police Rescue Australia. (PGlm, R) 10.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 11.20 La Brea. (Mv, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 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.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (Mdls, R) 8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mas, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other.

9.00 MOVIE: Forrest Gump.

(1994, Malv, R) A kind-hearted man recalls his life story. Tom Hanks, Robin Wright.

11.45 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible. (1996, Mv, R) 2.00 The Project. (R) 3.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Bay Of Fires. 10.15 Killing Eve. 11.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 11.30 Louis Theroux: African Hunting Holiday. 12.30am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.55 ABC News Update. 1.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista.

3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Vs Arashi. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Nekrotronic. (2018, MA15+) 10.20 MOVIE: Hereditary. (2018, MA15+) 12.35am VICE. 1.45 Spiraling: Crypto Special. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 Under The Hammer.

8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 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 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Our Miss Fred. (1972, PG) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Dr Phil. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Jake And The Fatman. 12.30pm JAG. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0.

10.20 A Million Little Things. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 8.05 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 10.00 Boxing Day. (2021, M) 12.05pm I’m Not There. (2007, M) 2.35 Labyrinth. (1986, PG) 4.30 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 6.05 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.35 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 9.30 Man Of The Year. (2006, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

5.50am Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Motor MythBusters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Surveillance Oz. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Starting Up, Starting Over. 1.00 Bewitched.

1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Junior. (1994, PG) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Under The Dome. 1.05 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Going Places. 1.30 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time.

4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay.

6.40 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 Supreme Team. 8.30 Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away. 10.05 Bruce Lee: Martial Arts Master. 11.05 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 First Edition. 9.30 First Edition. 10.00 News. 10.30 News. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Trump Unprecedented. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Who Murdered Marea? 9.00 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

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SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 The Homes That Built Australia. (R) 7.00 News. 9.30 Great Expectations: Karta The Orang-Utan’s Story. (PG, R) 10.00 Catalyst.

(R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep? (PG, R) 3.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour.

(R) 9.10 Legacy List. (PG) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.15 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan.

Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

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

12.00 MOVIE: A Vineyard Romance. (2021, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 9.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Bold. (PGas, R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 MOVIE: Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool. (2017, Mals, R) 9.15 Grand Designs. (Final, Ml, R) 10.00 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. (PG, R) 11.00 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. (Ml, R) 12.00 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 4.05 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 5.05 Home: The Story Of Earth. (Final, PG, R)

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

7.30 Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History. (PG, R) 8.30 Costa Concordia: Why She Sank. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 A Class Apart. (Premiere, Madlsv) 11.35 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+asv, R) 3.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 17.

Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars.

10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a deep dive into the world of cricket.

11.00 MOVIE: Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life. (1983, Mls, R) A series of sketches that looks at life.

Graham Chapman, John Cleese.

1.20 Black-ish. (PG, R) Bow brings Diane to her feminist group.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (PGm, R) 9.30 Children’s Hospital. (PGlm, R) 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.20 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Drive TV. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here.

(Mals, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGls, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other.

9.00 MOVIE: Catch Me If You Can. (2002, Mls, R) An FBI agent chases a young con man. Leonardo DiCaprio.

11.50 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible II. (2000, Mv, R) 2.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Final) 11.25 Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

Midnight Live At The Apollo. 12.45 Would I Lie To You? 1.15 ABC News Update. 1.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Vs Arashi. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Beyond Oak Island. 10.10 Making A Killing: Triads, Cartels And The New Business Of Drugs.

11.05 Locked Up: Teens Behind Bars. Midnight F*ck, That’s Delicious. 12.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Under The Hammer. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute.

9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country.

2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 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.

2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Up The Front. (1972, PG) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 MOVIE: Downton Abbey.

(2019, PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 9. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. Highlights. 8.30 Dr Phil. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Jake And The Fatman.

12.30pm JAG. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 A Million Little Things. 12.15am Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.20 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 9.10 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 10.50 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 12.45pm This Is Spinal Tap. (1984, M) 2.15 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 3.55 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 6.00 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 7.25 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 9.30 Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Motor MythBusters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: The Hot Chick. (2002, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1pm Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House.

3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld.

8.30 MOVIE: Uncle Buck. (1989, PG) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight Under The Dome. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Not Even. 9.00 MOVIE: Soul Plane. (2004, MA15+) 10.35 First Sounds. 10.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 First Edition. 9.30 First Edition.

10.00 News. 10.30 News. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Trump Unprecedented. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 5.30 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 The Secrets Of My Success. 9.00 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight.

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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q Raymond Terrace based Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu School students Jake Wallace, Sally Lewis, Head Instructor Shihan Bob King, Tom Page and John Sullivan with their grading certificates at the international karate camp in Okinawa.

FIVE karate exponents from Raymond Terrace have enhanced their martial arts journey at an exclusive international training gathering in Japan.

Local students Jake Wallace, Sally Lewis, Tom Page and John Sullivan along with master instructor Shihan Bob King from the Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu school in Port Stephens have just returned from the island of Okinawa – the birthplace of karate - where they participated in the inaugural Koryu Uchinadi Gasshuku training camp.

More than 140 participants from 26 countries attended the four day event in Naha, the capital of Okinawa, making it a truly CONTINUED Page 24

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR OFFICE HOURS OVER THE BREAK Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.

Please note our office will be closed from 12 noon Friday 22nd December, and will reopen 9am Monday 15th January.

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