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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION UPDATE

NOTICE OF ADVERTISED DEVELOPMENT

APPLICATIONS LODGED FROM 22/10/2023 TO 29/10/2023 Information is correct at time of printing. For up-to-date information visit Council’s DA Tracker at datracker.portstephens.nsw.gov.au or contact us on 02 4988 0255.

ADDRESS

DA NO.

PROPOSAL

155 Old Main Rd

16-2023-628-1

Alterations/additions to existing 2 storey dwelling

32 Pacific Ave

16-2023-448-1

Demolition of shed and construction of garage and secondary dwelling

16-2023-626-1

Secondary dwelling and associated works

16-2020-514-3

S4.55(1A) Modification to approved dual occupancy – amend window design

23 Jura St

16-2022-811-2

S.455(1A) Modification to approve depot – modify setback

2 Kingston Pde; 2 Kingston Pde

16-2015-699-4

S4.55(1A) Modification to approved staged development – temporary exhibition village (single storey dual occupancy, secondary dwelling, site office); and dual occupancy with detached double garages

ANNA BAY

EAGLETON 370 Six Mile Rd

FINGAL BAY 14 Boulder Bay Rd

HEATHERBRAE

16-2023-623-1

2 into 3 lot subdivision and associated works

16-2023-630-1

Shed/workshop

16-2023-571-1

1 into 2 lot subdivision, attached dual occupancy, swimming pools, fencing, retaining walls

Where to view information: Online Council’s Administration Building

16-2023-541-1

Alterations/additions to Koala Sanctuary vet facility (koala hospital)

To make a submission:

NELSON BAY 62A Government Rd

ONE MILE 562 Gan Gan Rd

NOTICE OF ADVERTISED DEVELOPMENT

Council has received the following Modification Application (S4.55):

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MEDOWIE 25 Mahogany Pl

16-2019-8-1 LOT: 539 DP: 823769, LOT: 1 DP: 1058490, LOT: 2 DP: 1058490, LOT: 322 DP: 636840, LOT: 321 DP: 636840, LOT: 2071 DP: 852662 2C Ridgeway Avenue SOLDIERS POINT, 2E Ridgeway Avenue SOLDIERS POINT, 2F Ridgeway Avenue SOLDIERS POINT, 9 Mitchell Street SOLDIERS POINT, 2A Ridgeway Avenue SOLDIERS POINT, 2A Sunset Boulevarde SOLDIERS POINT PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: SOLDIERS POINT MARINA – ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO EXISTING MARINA (CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY ADDITION COMPRISING MEMBERS LOUNGE, GYMNASIUM, POOL, SPA, POOL LOUNGE, PATIO, DECKING, AMENITIES, STORAGE AND PLANT ROOMS), LANDSCAPING, SITE PREPARATION WORKS INCLUDING PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SLIPWAY AND EARTHWORKS. APPLICANT: PERCEPTION PLANNING CONSENT AUTHORITY: Port Stephens Council (Land and Environment Court) ASSESSING OFFICER: Dylan Mitchell | 4988 0280 | 0418 513 812 | dylan.mitchell@portstephens.nsw.gov.au NOTIFICATION PERIOD: 14 Days (6 November 2023 – 20 November 2023) SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 20 November 2023

16-2023-568-1

KARUAH 1 Tall Trees Rd; 1 Snowgum Rd

DA NO: DEVELOPMENT SITE:

DA NO: 16-2016-638-3 DEVELOPMENT SITE: LOT: 577 DP: 864399 76 Wallalong Road WALLALONG PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: S4.55(1A) MODIFICATION TO FUNCTION CENTRE (WEDDING RECEPTIONS), TEMPORARY MARQUEE STRUCTURE – INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EVENTS AND AMENDMENTS TO OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS APPLICANT: WILSON PLANNING CONSENT AUTHORITY: Port Stephens Council ASSESSING OFFICER: Courtney Sargent | 4988 0263 | courtney.sargent@portstephens.nsw.gov.au NOTIFICATION PERIOD: 14 Days ( 09/11/2023 – 23/11/2023) SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 23/11/2023

HINTON 518 Hinton Rd

Council has received additional information in relation to the below Development Application (DA). The subject DA was refused by council on 8 February 2022 and the decision subsequently appealed by the applicant. The amendments to the DA are responsive to the contentions in the land and environment court appeal.

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Anyone can make a submission to Council during the exhibition period. If the submission is an objection, then the grounds of the objection must be clearly specified. Submissions can be made in any format (including video or audio), which can be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size.

23 Correa Cres

16-2023-621-1

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2/19 William St

16-2023-437-2

S4.55(1A) Modification to approved alterations and additions to commercial development

82 Port Stephens St

16-2023-454-2

S4.55(1A) Modification to approved beauty premises – modify sanitary facility condition

Please note: All written submissions received during the exhibition period will be considered by Council during the assessment of the DA. Submissions are considered to be ‘open access information’ under Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, (GIPA) and are made publicly available on Council’s DA Tracker. Personal identifiable information is redacted from submissions uploaded to DA Tracker. If you have made a reportable political donation or gift donations (including donations of or more than $1,000) in the last 2 years, your submission will need to be accompanied by a ‘Political Donations and Gift Disclosure Declaration’ form. Visit Council’s website for details and/or a disclosure form.

SALAMANDER BAY 8 Seaview Cres

16-2023-624-1

Demolition works, erection of attached dual occupancy, site works and strata subdivision

35 Waratah Ave

16-20211057-2

S4.55 1(A) Modification to alterations/additions to single storey dwelling including patio and sunroom – amendments to dwelling

35 Waratah Ave

16-2023-631-1

Shed

16-2023-610-1

Detached dual occupancy

16-2023-627-1

2 storey dwelling, retaining walls

SALT ASH 5A Rookes Rd

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Tell us what you think about:

• Mallabula Sports Complex Masterplan 16-2017-930-2

S4.55(1A) Modification to approved multi-dwelling housing – amend design

16-2023-606-1

Alterations/additions to an existing dwelling, plus pool and shed

16-2016-555-2

S4.55(1A) Modifications to approved service station – amend floor level

• Smart Parking Find out how to get involved at haveyoursay.portstephens.nsw.gov.au

WALLALONG 27 Elizabeth St

We want you to get involved and have your say about important issues and projects in Port Stephens.

• Lakeside Sports Complex Masterplan

TANILBA BAY 61 Beatty Bvd

Every voice has value

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Koala Landholder Partnership Competition

Community Catch Ups

Now open!

We’re calling on landholders and community members who are interested in partnering with Council to help manage koalas and their habitats on private land.

Connect with your Council

Community Catch Ups are an opportunity to have an informal chat with your local Councillors, General Manager, and Council staff.

Come along to chat about what’s coming up in your local place. The catch ups are an important way for us to hear about the things that matter to you.

By creating safe space for koalas you can help improve the health, wellbeing and long-term conservation of koalas across Port Stephens.

Become a koala landholder partner before 30 November to go in the draw to win a stay at Koala Sanctuary!

Find out how to get involved at pscouncil.info/ koala-partnership

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Please Note: Any submission or other correspondence received by Council may be released to any person making application to Council under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. For further enquiries, please contact Council.

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Greenpeace: No peer reviewed studies link offshore wind to whale deaths FROM Page 1

like wildfire on social media that the construction and operation of the renewable energy projects will threaten the beloved marine mammals.

Nelli Stevenson, Head of Investigations at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, said while “everything we do in the ocean has an impact”, offshore wind projects are a far less environmentally damaging alternative to fossil fuel projects.

“Of course, some impacts are associated with building offshore wind farms, which is exactly why these projects need proper environmental scrutiny,” Mr Stevenson said.

“Impacts from offshore wind development can include increased ship traffic, anchor points affecting the sea floor, and increased marine noise during construction.”

However, according to a statement released by Greenpeace last week, not a single peer-reviewed study has found that offshore wind farms kill whales.

“We have to compare these effects with the massive and permanent impacts of fossil fuel energy projects such as offshore oil and gas, which are highly destructive, dangerous, and drive climate change and plastic pollution, which are the biggest threats to our oceans,” Stevenson said.

While whale protection

has been a major argument of anti-wind farm protesters, Greenpeace has evaluated scientific studies compiled on how offshore wind farms affect whales and other marine life, finding the impacts to be “generally low and temporary”.

“This is in stark contrast to oil and gas projects, which are a massive threat to our oceans - both in the short term, for example while they’re drilling and seismic blasting, and over time, when they cause climate change.

“We all want what’s best for wildlife but the biggest threat is offshore oil and gas, not wind farms.”

With Greenpeace having worked for decades to protect whales and the oceans in which they reside, Mr Stevenson reminded the community of the dangerous cumulative impacts of climate change on marine life.

“It’s absolutely crucial for Australia, and all countries around the world, to transition to renewable energy to protect whales and all ocean wildlife from the worsening impacts of climate change,” he said.

“Our society is powered by electricity, and it’s vital that electricity is being generated by clean energy sources that, on balance, have the lowest impact possible.

“When done right, offshore wind can be a huge part of that.”

With high profile Liberal

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q A Humpback Whale breaching off Boat Harbour. Photo: Matt Spillard.

and Nationals politicians frequenting Port Stephens in recent weeks, Stevenson also expressed disappointment in political leaders exploiting the public’s love of whales and the ocean to spread disinformation on offshore wind projects.

“Politicians like Peter Dutton are willing to exploit people’s genuine love and concern for the ocean and spread disinformation to suit a political agenda.

“Honestly, if we were to hand out an award for environmental insincerity it would go to Peter Dutton.

“His is a cynical and disappointing campaign to exploit Australians' love of the ocean and deliberately confuse them.”

Mr Stevenson also

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stated it was essential that “offshore energy projects are appropriately assessed by the regulator, and are constructed in a way that minimises effects on ocean wildlife”.

Hysteria around the perceived impact of offshore wind projects on whale health has ramped up in recent years in the United States, spurred on by the stranding of several humpback whales on the east coast earlier this year.

A series of new offshore wind developments in the region were handed the blame by sections of the American media.

According to FactCheck. org, while whales have been dying at an unusual rate along the Atlantic Coast since 2016, often from ship strikes or entanglements with fishing gear, Federal agencies and experts say there is no link to offshore wind activities.

“There’s basically zero

chance that those surveys have caused any mortality,” Douglas Nowacek, the chair of marine conservation technology at Duke University told FactCheck.

The Marine Mammal Commission, an independent US agency whose mission is to protect marine mammals, said, “Despite several reports in the media, there is no evidence to link these strandings to offshore wind energy development.”

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Liam Jackson to climb Mount Tomaree 50 times to raise funds that will free children from slavery FROM Page 1

‘I could walk 100 kilometres (km) without having to train for it’.”

That semi-facetious boast over drinks quickly became a very real challenge.

“My friend just kept saying ‘prove it’, and when I woke up the next day the conversation was still in my head, and I thought, ‘I could really do this’.”

In February 2021, Liam planned his course and walked 100 km over the course of one day.

“It was pretty brutal,” Liam admits, “I really should have put some work into preparing for it.

“But I thought if I could manage that without training, what could I do if I put in some real effort?”

So, in November of the same year, Liam walked 150 km over the course of 36 hours.

When the time came to plan his next challenge, Liam thought that simply adding more kilometres to his walk was a bit predictable.

Or, at least, simply horizontal kilometres.

So it is that from Wednesday 8 November, Liam Jackson will climb Port Stephens’ own Mount Tomaree.

50 times in a row.

Far from being an achievement for bragging rights, with every challenge Liam has been determined to do something that would help others.

“If I was going to do anything, then I wanted to make it really count for something.”

Every challenge Liam has set for himself has been an opportunity to raise funds

for Destiny Rescue, a not-forprofit organisation dedicated to rescuing children from global sex-trafficking.

Founded in 2001 by Tony Kirwan, Destiny Rescue operates teams in seven countries involving border agents, social workers and rescue teams who participate in prevention of child trafficking, reintegration of liberated slaves and, when given the opportunity, the rescue of children still held against their will.

Liam’s own working history involves dealing with troubled and fringe

youth, which has cemented a sense of compassion and drive to help create better futures for children who have experienced disadvantage.

“I was driving and listening to the radio one day, “ shared Liam, “when I heard an interview with Tony Kirwan about Destiny Rescue and their work.

“It was something I immediately wanted to support.”

Liam became a ‘Rescue Partner’, regularly donating to the organisation.

His physical challenges to date have helped to raise

more than $21000.

Paul Mergard, the current CEO of Destiny Rescue, described Liam as a “hero”.

“There is a door labelled ‘Rescue’, but that door only has a handle on one side of it.

“Kids are often powerless to change their situation; all they need is somebody to come along and open that door, to let them come out of the situation they’re in and rebuild their lives.

“Liam is a hero for these children, and I encourage all to get behind him in attempting to complete 50 successive laps climbing Mount Tomaree, to give freedom to these children.”

Liam anticipates his

to the plans to rezone and further develop Sunrise Village at Bob’s Farm during the 24 October meeting.

The relevant motion before Council was a planning proposal by the Sunrise developers which sought amendments to the Port Stephens Local Environment Plan, as well

as rezoning of portions of land held by the developer, to expand the Sunrise Village community.

These changes would be a step in the process prior to submitting an actual development application.

Cr. Giacomo Arnott questioned Geoff Dearden of Hometown Australia as

to the possibility that this development may feed into the Council's affordable housing plan.

The planning proposal was met by community resistance, however, as voiced by David Powers who appeared before Council to criticise the development for the strain it would place on a

challenge will take him 36 to 48 hours, factoring in regular breaks to eat and take proper care of his feet.

If by chance you come across a young man walking Mount Tomaree with a look of determination on his face, give a friendly and encouraging wave, but don’t be put off if he doesn’t stop to have a conversation.

Every step he takes will be a step towards freedom for a child.

You can follow Liam’s journey through Instagram ( w w w. i n s t a g r a m . c o m / jacko263/) and contribute to his fundraiser via https:// fundraise-for-destiny-rescue. raisely.com/liam-jackson

region already struggling to provide sufficient services for existing residents.

Council acknowledged the community concerns, noting that more serious questions would be raised when a formal Development Application is lodged.

Sunrise Village seeks expansion amidst wider community resistance

By Lindsay HALL

LIFESTYLE communities were in focus at the most recent Port Stephens Council meeting, with input from both the developer and concerned community members being heard.

A representative of Hometown Australia spoke

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MEDOWIE mother Dr Renee Goreham is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Community Outreach to Physics Award from the NSW branch of the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).

A senior physics lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Dr Goreham was recognised for exceptional contributions to community physics outreach.

Renee will receive a $1,000 monetary award, and a framed certificate at the AIP NSW Postgraduate Awards Ceremony on November 14.

“Coming from a small town myself and being the first in my family to go to University, I have always been passionate about sharing my love of science,” a delighted Renee told News Of The Area.

“I am honoured to be awarded this prestigious award from AIP NSW," she added.

With expertise in nanotechnology for

biomedical applications, Renee has a demonstrated passion and skill for communicating the wonders of physics to people of all ages and has built new programs to do so.

She has made significant contributions in three areas of physics outreach - increasing the media representation of women in physics, building grassroots programs to excite rural school students about physics, and coordinating programs to engage school students with the university.

The Community Outreach to Physics Award is given annually by the NSW AIP branch to an individual that engages in activities that involve the community and contribute to public engagement with physics.

q Medowie’s Dr Renee Goreham is the 2023 recipient of the Community Outreach to Physics Award from the Australian Institute of Physics NSW branch. Photo: University of Newcastle.

Port Stephens men are supporting one another

By Lindsay HALL

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FOR men in the modern age, struggling to maintain their own health and wellbeing amidst the challenges of work, family and other obligations, Dean Vassallo believes that so much of the difficulties faced come down to a single idea.

Purpose.

“Men are really pretty simple,” Dean suggests during a conversation about his work in coaching and mentoring.

“A lot of the distress that men go through comes down to them feeling that they have lost any sense of purpose in their lives.

“The only thing that’s going to help in the long run is to get that back.”

Dean doesn’t just speak from a theoretical point of view, but from a deeply personal, lived experience of his own journey through q Dean Vassallo wants to help men marriage, parenthood and rediscover their sense of purpose. career, which eventually led

to him feeling “unstuck with who I was as a person, and who I wanted to be”.

Dean said that his own renewal was instigated by his wife, who had recently engaged in life-coaching and had found the experience profoundly transformative.

“She said to me ‘I think you should try this’ and at first I resisted.

“I thought that men weren’t ‘supposed’ to need this kind of help.”

He eventually relented, and was almost immediately grateful that he did because it didn’t just help him to engage better with his life as it was, it helped him to discover his purpose.

“After going through my own coaching program I found it so life-changing that I knew I wanted to be able to pass this on to other men.

“My purpose is to help others to discover theirs.”

Much of this took place

when Dean and his family still lived in Sydney.

In 2021, largely as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, they made the decision to relocate to Port Stephens.

“We were in a really blessed position at that point.

“We were a family for whom the whole Covid thing actually opened doors for us.”

Because Dean had already transitioned to full-time working from home, they found the freedom to make that home wherever they wanted.

Port Stephens, where they had extended family and which had been a holiday destination of theirs for some time, is where Dean’s family has chosen to build their lives.

A part of establishing themselves in Port Stephens has been continuing to engage in coaching and mentoring with local men seeking breakthrough in their own life circumstances, but

this has opened Dean’s eyes to just how widespread the issues of depression, anxiety and hopelessness are, and how by and large men still have not been taught how to have helpful conversations about them.

This was part of the impetus in founding the Port Stephens Men’s Group.

Initially a Facebook group to allow a safe place for men to discuss issues such as mental health, work/life problems and isolation, the group has recently progressed to gathering together over coffee.

“If nothing else I just wanted to remind men that they weren’t alone; that they didn’t have to face their challenges alone,” Dean said.

“When we get together we have the chance to help each other, even if it’s just by listening to what’s going on.”

The group's first coffee catch-up was on Sunday 5 November, and Dean is confident that they will become a regular event.

“It will be a chance to gather without any agenda.

“Just a safe place for men to get together.”

between Hexham Train Station and the northbound Hexham Bridge over the Hunter River.

From Monday 13 November, there will also be minor adjustments to the travelling lanes to the northbound ramp to the Hexham Bridge.

This work will be carried out from 7pm to 5am for up to five nights, weather permitting.

Traffic control and a reduced speed limit of

60km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists.

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW app, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

More houses for Raymond Changed traffic conditions on Maitland Road at Terrace

By Lindsay HALL PORT Stephens Council has unanimously approved a subdivision for Lake View Crescent in Raymond Terrace that will make room for the construction of up to seventeen new houses.

Speaking to the motion Councillor (Cr) Giacomo Arnott noted that although the development would be in an area highly impacted

by aircraft noise, the prospect of more housing in the region was a net positive in the current climate.

The site, located at 41 Lake View Crescent, will be cleared of vegetation so that roads and any future dwellings can be built.

While the lot is more than 21000 square metres, less than half of the vegetation is considered native.

The Development Application had previously been amended in March 2023 in order to ensure that areas regarded as important

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for biodiversity for species including koalas and swift parrots would be unaffected.

The site is directly beneath a flight path used for the RAAF base at Williamtown, and the assessment warns that the potential volume for any residents could reach 90 decibels.

To this Cr Arnott stated his hope that preventative measures in the development process would help minimise the negative impact to any future occupants.

Hexham MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions on Maitland Road between the Newcastle Inner City Bypass and Hexham Bridge for the Hexham Straight Widening project.

From Monday 6 November, Transport for NSW will be installing concrete safety barriers along the project site

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Tourism operators express fears over offshore wind impacts

By Marian SAMPSON PORT Stephens tourism operators are concerned that the benefits of the new Tomaree Coastal Walk, and other local tourism offerings including whale watching, will be jeopardised by the impacts of potential offshore wind developments.

At the beginning of September, the Tomaree Coastal Walk was officially opened by NSW Premier Chris Minns, Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe, and Port Stephens MP Kate Washington; a 27 kilometre trek highlighting the pristine beauty of Port Stephens’ coastline.

“This new Coastal Walk adds to the NSW Government's deep commitment to showcasing our state's spectacular natural beauty and boost tourism in our regional communities,” Premier Chris Minns said at the time.

“We're excited to see this project boost the region's

tourism economy and for visitors to enjoy this new iconic coastal experience.”

However, with feasibility licence applications for offshore wind projects off the Hunter coast now being accepted by the Federal Government, locals and business owners are concerned that the tourism industry, and attractions like the Coastal Walk, may be negatively impacted if offshore wind turbines begin appearing on the horizon in future years.

“There’s a $660 million tourism industry here that’s at risk,” Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton said on a recent visit to Port Stephens.

“There’s an over $300 million fishing industry here that’s at risk – a billion dollars up and down the coast – and the livelihoods here of local residents rely on the sustainability of both the environment and the tourism dollar.”

According to Destination Port Stephens CEO Stephen Keogh, tourism delivered approximately $660 million in direct expenditure to the Port Stephens economy in

2022.

“Tourism and the accommodation sectors are the source of around 3,300 full-time jobs within the LGA,” Mr Keogh said.

“The Australian Government's ‘Thrive 2030’ strategy for the nation's visitor economy targets growth in visitor spend within Australia from $166 billion in 2024 to $230 billion in 2030, with around 40 percent of this spend captured in regional destinations across the country.

“So, using this as a guideline, there is much scope for growth within the Port Stephens visitor economy.

“The primary opportunities for Port Stephens lie in increasing overnight visitation during off-peak and winter periods, including mid-week, expanding our marketing reach interstate to capitalise on the airport, and growing the overnight component of our international visitation,” he said.

While the visual amenity looms as a major concern for locals, the potential impact to whale migrations

is consistently being stressed by marine tourism operators.

Frank Future, CEO of whale tourism operation Imagine Cruises, said he was “naturally very concerned with anything that might adversely affect the annual migration of both humpbacks and other pelagic species of cetaceans”.

"Whale watching has now become a very important winter tourism activity that has helped create Port Stephens as an all year around destination for visitors,” Mr Future said.

"The $660 million annual visitor economy of this Port is very dependent on our pristine waters, as is both commercial and recreational fishing which generates a further $350 million annually.”

A representative from Moonshadow-TQC Cruises said, "Our concerns are the impacts on marine life during the testing and installation process of the industrial wind farms, then the continuing long term impact of the wind farms to the marine life and environment.

"The proposed area is

directly in the path of the whale migration that happens annually, not to mention the abundance of sea life that exists and travels through that area in what is one of the most unique ecosystems, not just in Australia, but the world.”

According to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, available research demonstrates there is no reason to believe that offshore wind harms tourism, with some seeing it as a good reason to visit the area.

“One US study found only one in ten beachgoers said the presence of an offshore wind farm 20 miles from the shore would detract from their beach experience.

“Another study found that AirBnB rentals actually increased post the construction of a nearby offshore wind farm.

“A tourism company in the US offers sightseeing tours to the Block Island and Rhode Island Wind Farms,” states the Department.

In terms of impacts to whales during the

construction process, offshore wind projects use a range of geophysical surveys to assist with their siting efforts, including High Resolution Geophysical (HRG) surveys.

“HRG surveys use sound sources that are much lower in energy than seismic airguns and have other important characteristics that set them apart from seismic airguns,” the Department says.

“The potential effects of HRG surveys associated with offshore wind development have been rigorously assessed in the Atlantic Ocean by the United States Bureau of Ocean Management and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

“These agencies concluded that HRG surveys are not likely to injure whales or other endangered species.”

All offshore wind projects in Australia will be required to gain relevant environmental approvals, including under the EPBC Act. This process will include the identification of all potential impacts of the construction and maintenance of the wind farm, and mitigation measures.

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Major coast conference focuses on environment and heritage

By Thomas O’KEEFE

THE Joint National Coast to Coast and NSW Coastal Conference was held at the Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre (NEX) last week, congregating over 250 delegates from a diverse range of fields on coastal management.

Worimi Elder Auntie Dr Elizabeth McEntyre spoke on behalf of the Hunter Local Land Services Board, of which she is a member, standing before beautiful scenes of Worimi Barray/Jimmys Beach, taken

by Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest photographers Gail Mitchell, Glen Henry, Anita Catherall and Terri Meakins.

Dr McEntyre spoke about the local area’s Ramsar sites, Marine Parks and the importance of personal relationships and partnerships to do good work.

“This gathering is an opportunity to use and share our known and learnt knowledge and experiences to have a much deeper connection to the lands and waters where we live, work, learn and play, and which gives us our existence and identity, and provides for all our needs,” Dr McEntyre said.

Dr McEntyre detailed the magnificent Wonnarua and Worimi lands of the Hunter area, which include the Hunter Estuary, and the Myall Lakes, both internationally-listed Ramsar Convention sites for their importance in preserving biological diversity, and as significant refuges for migratory and cryptic species.

“The Hunter Marine Park is nationally listed for its coastal and marine significance, and the Port Stephens estuary, which is permanently linked to the ocean, is nationally recognised

q Dr McEntyre addressed the conference with beautiful images of Worimi Barray/ Jimmys Beach in the background, stressing the need for cooperation and partnerships.

q Worimi Elder Auntie Dr Liz McEntyre with the Myall Koala and Environment Group’s Richard Streamer at the Conference in Newcastle. as an important migratory shorebird site.”

Cabbage Tree and Broughton Islands, located in Worimi waters of Port Stephens, are well known as the only breeding spots for Australia’s rarest endemic bird, the Gould’s Petrel.

“Earlier this year members of the Worimi community were supported to gather on Broughton with the amazing workers from National Parks to discuss the project safeguarding Birriwal Guying, ‘the Strong Bird’,” Dr McEntyre added.

“Indeed, transformation happens when one has the ears, eyes, and hearts for this living country and its people, and I am certain that the spirit and heart of our ancestors are open to embracing what we have to offer.”

‘BANJO – the Adventurous Bream’ is the latest in a long line of books by News Of The Area columnist and wellknown Fingal Bay identity John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.

Working with local artists and designer Katie Monin, ‘Stinker’ tells the tale of a tiny bream named Banjo, born under the Karuah Bridge.

“Unlike other family members and his friends, the

little fish is very adventurous and swims throughout Port Stephens visiting places that he has been warned against by ‘Old Bert’, the wise old bream,” Stinker said.

“Such a place is Salamander Bay, where big mean sharks swim through the ribs of a shipwreck.”

The book, brilliantly illustrated by Megan Barrass and Doris Glasson, will be

launched on Thursday 23 November at 12 noon at the Fingal Sports Club.

The occasion will be emceed by ABC Radio personality Scott Levi.

A book signing will follow the launch at the club and later from 5pm at the Cellars Café in Fingal Bay. John has extended an invitation to all wishing to attend.

Children’s book to launch in Fingal Bay

q NOTA columnist John ‘Stinker’ Clarke has penned another children’s book.

q The cover of ‘Banjo - the Adventurous Bream’, the result of a fantastic collaboration between John Clarke, Megan Barrass, Doris Glasson and Kate Monin.

q Local artist Megan Barrass has lent her illustration skills to the project.

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Air Force personnel undertake billy cart journey for mental health

q Air Force personnel from Number 26 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown.

By Pat JENSEN A TEAM of Air Force personnel from RAAF Base Williamtown pushed a billy cart styled to resemble an F/A-18 Hornet from Williamtown to Rathmines on Saturday in support of mental health charity Beyond Blue.

Taking on the challenge for the second time, personnel from Number 26 Squadron pushed the cart about 54 kilometres from the base to the memorial at the site of WWII RAAF Base at Rathmines.

"We are fundraising for Beyond Blue.

“Teaming up with Beyond Blue and raising community awareness of mental health issues helps eliminate the stigma and makes it easier for people to seek help,” said Sergeant Mick Dellaca, 26 Squadron.

“Everyone is unique, but no one should ever have to battle alone.”

Sergeant Dellaca said the importance of mental health was particularly emphasised throughout the COVID pandemic.

“Raising awareness on mental health within our workspace and home life has been highlighted in recent years through the COVID

q Personnel from Number 26 Squadron pushed the cart about 54 kilometres from Williamtown to Rathmines.

Driving an Electric Vehicle opportunity in Port Stephens APPLICATIONS are now open for small to medium regional tourism businesses in Port Stephens to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Successful applicants will receive 75 percent of the cost of purchasing and installing up to four charge points at

each site.

Around 3,000 EV chargers will be installed at tourism destinations under the $10 million allocated for round two of the Destination Charging Program.

Destinations could include motels, wineries, cafes, restaurants, natural

attractions, visitor information centres, museums, zoos and local government facilities.

Following the successful rollout of the chargers across the state, a series of EV tourist drives will be developed to promote EV travel across NSW.

pandemic that has gripped the nation.

“As we move away from COVID being a major source of worry, the causes of concern that are triggering anxiety and stress in the community are more work challenges and the cost of living increases,” said Sergeant Dellaca.

Minister for Energy Penny Sharpe said, “Providing EV charging plugs at regional destinations across our state will help make ‘range anxiety’ a concern of the past and give more drivers confidence to make EV purchases.

“More EVs on the roads is an important part of the decarbonisation of our transport system and essential to meeting our net zero by 2050 target.”

Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said, “Regional residents as well as tourists deserve to have the confidence to be able to purchase EVs knowing the required charging infrastructure is available to them locally.”

More detail can be found at www.energy.nsw.gov.au/ EVdestinationgrants

By Sunday morning, $2,543.63 had been raised, with donations still open.

The challenge was run for the first time in 2022.

“Last year was very successful.

“We were lucky enough to raise almost $8000 for Beyond Blue and the awareness of the help people

suffering with mental health issues have available to them was fantastic.

“At the completion of the challenge in November last year, we were very motivated to undertake the challenge again this year.”

To donate, visit https:// fundraise.beyondblue.org. au/raaf-26sqn-meoms-2023.

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Flying at half-mast

By Marian SAMPSON HAVE you ever passed the War Memorial in Raymond Terrace and wondered why the Australian flag is flying at half-mast on the roundabout at the intersection of William and Port Stephens Streets?

Sadly, the flag has been flying at halfmast on several occasions recently.

Victor Jones, President of the Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch told News Of The Area, "The twelve-metre flagpole on the roundabout is dedicated as the Centenary of Armistice flagpole."

In a project sponsored by the Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch, and jointly funded by the Federal Government and Port Stephens Council, the flagpole was installed in November 2018 and a plaque marking the dedication was installed outside the Clare Castle Hotel.

"This flagpole replaced an old, ninemetre flagpole that had stood on the roundabout for several decades but was no longer being used following the passing of Mr Bill Bobbins, who was a local cricketing identity and member of the RSL sub-Branch,” Mr Jones said.

Living locally, Bill used to raise and lower the flag himself each day for many years.

"The project to replace the flagpole was undertaken to commemorate the centennial of the end of World War I in the Raymond Terrace community."

When the new flag pole was installed, the RSL sub-Branch hoped to capitalise on the increasing local interest in the military history associated with the town, and promote a greater sense of pride and appreciation of Australia and its proud military history and traditions.

"The central location of the flagpole

means that it will always be prominent to locals and visitors in the town.

"It is also a focal point of the vista from the town's Boomerang Park, down William Street, through the roundabout to the Hunter

River.“ Since its installation in 2018, a ‘Flag Party’ of RSL sub-Branch members have raised and lowered the flag each day as a tribute to veterans who enlisted from the local area.

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q The Australian national flag at halfmast, along with the flagpole dedication plaque and the funeral notice board for a departed veteran from our region.

funeral of a local veteran or RSL sub-Branch member."

Flags are traditionally flown at half-mast to mark a period of mourning following the passing of a prominent figure or member of a community.

In concert with lowering the flag, the RSL also places two funeral notice boards on the metal railing fence opposite the NAB and the Clare Castle Hotel, which notifies the community of the passing of a local veteran and displays a short precise history of the military service that veteran gave to the Australian Defence Force and the nation.

"So, the next time you see the flag flying at half-mast, you will know that it signifies the loss of another veteran from our region who dedicated a period of their life to the service of our country,” Mr Jones said.

The members of the sub-Branch ask that when you see the flag at half-mast that you please take the time to pause a moment, read the notice board, and let silent contemplation be your offering in tribute to their service and sacrifice.

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Hunter Children's Band

By Pat JENSEN

HUNTER children’s band The Quokkas launched their first album, ‘Songs For Everyone’, on Sunday, releasing eighteen upbeat songs aimed at teaching the next generation about acceptance and inclusion.

Former AFL player, Channel 7 TV news reporter and Hit network breakfast radio host Nick Gill has

been the driving force in the formation of the band.

"It started just in my family via a discussion with my wife about the media our kids were consuming.

“We realised that kids aren’t born with prejudice, they learn it and we need to do what we can to stamp it out before it has a chance to grow,” said Nick, who is also a songwriter and children's book author.

q Nick Gill, Matt McLaren, Pamalyn Hyde, Komiti Levai and Stef Tuyl are The Quokkas.

Joining the talented Nick is Pamalyn Hyde, a proud Torres Strait Islander and the niece of Aussie music royalty Christine Anu. Also joining The Quokkas line up is disability advocate Matt McLaren, a blind music producer, keys player, singer and a former runner up on Australia’s Got Talent.

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A decade of rainbows Rainbow Lorikeet tops 10th Annual Aussie Bird Count q The Rainbow Lorikeet has come out on top once again.

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of professional musicians, with different cultural backgrounds and physical abilities, are focused on helping the next generation of Aussie children.

With songs like ‘Everybody’s Welcome’, ‘I Like You Just The Way You Are’, ‘Celebrate (that you’re one of a kind)’ and ‘Different Families’, The Quokkas are helping children sing, laugh, dance, and be a positive

force for our world.

“Children aren’t born with prejudice; prejudice is learnt,” said Matt McLaren.

“We want to normalise diversity.

“People from different cultures, different abilities and different walks of life.

“The best time to do this is during early childhood and that’s one of the key reasons we do what we do,” said Matt.

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BIRDLIFE Australia, leaders for bird conservation in Australia, have revealed the preliminary results for the Aussie Bird Count.

With more than 420,000 counted, the colourful Rainbow Lorikeet once again comes out on top, beating the Noisy Miner with nearly 220,000 and the iconic Australian Magpie with around 154,000 counted.

In total, over 80,000 Aussies counted more than 3.6 million birds during the week, submitting over 100,000 checklists and observing 658 bird species.

“The enthusiasm with which Australians have taken to the Aussie Bird Count has been outstanding,” said BirdLife Australia's National Public Affairs Manager, Sean Dooley.

Over the past ten years, the Aussie Bird Count has helped raise the profile of Australia’s bird life and encouraged thousands of people around the country to connect with nature.

“In addition to being good for our mental health, bird watching is often the first step towards nature conservation.

“We can’t protect something if we don’t know how it is faring in the first place.”

With nearly one in six bird species in Australia at risk of extinction from threats such as climate change, habitat loss, fires, and invasive species, BirdLife Australia relies on data to inform priorities and insights from monitoring projects such as the count to help shape its broader Bird Conservation Strategy, aiming to halt bird extinctions by 2032 and overall bird declines by 2050.

The results will be closely vetted by BirdLife Australia’s avian experts with a comprehensive data release for the Aussie Bird Count scheduled for December this year.

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Together Now, and Stef Tuyl, a Dutch music therapist who works with children with disabilities, round out the band.

Since starting just over a year ago, the group has released 36 tracks, amassed over two million views on their videos, two million streams, and gigged regularly around the Hunter.

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Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning program ANOTHER fantastic group of Port Stephens primary and secondary students have been recognised with awards through the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program.

Term 4 Week 4 winners • Irrawang Public School’s Connor Farrell is a PBL superstar who displays his school values everywhere.

Connor and a friend were spotted by a member of the public up-righting bins and cleaning up the rubbish on a windy day.

Thank you for looking after our environment.

While shopping with his family, Raymond Terrace Public School's Laithen Webster saw a lady tip her shopping trolley on a pothole, spilling it everywhere. He immediately went over to help her pick up and then support her to get everything into her car.

He acted while others watched.

• Grahamstown Public School’s Zavia Fox is always striving to improve on her personal best in all classroom and extracurricular activities.

Every day she offers her assistance in the playground and classroom to both students and staff.

Zavia is a valued member of her school community.

• Irrawang High School’s Baeleigh Gauci volunteers to help at Cafe Irrawang several times a week and happily stayed back after school to help teachers at the GATS afternoon last term.

Congratulations Baeleigh.

• Hunter River High School’s Hayden Smith has been recognised for his outstanding behaviour and leadership in the community playing for the Raymond Terrace Roosters.

Keep up the great work, Hayden!

• Salt Ash Public School’s Zaiden Kisi was nominated for helping the P&C to

raise money on the referendum voting day.

He responsibly assisted with the BBQ and cake stall for the whole day.

• Medowie Public School's Joshua Tasker is always the first to be ready during the two week swim school program.

He is responsible around the pool and respectful to all swim staff.

What an awesome school citizen.

• Seaham Public School’s Elijah Bacon was nominated for showing care and supporting another student when they had an issue in the playground.

Elijah found a toy in pieces.

He put it back together and returned it to the rightful owner.

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Karuah Public School’s Cadence Broome was nominated for consistently displaying the Karuah Public values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Pride’ everywhere, every time.

Cadence is a role model to all students; she is a kind and caring friend to all her peers, she tries her best in all learning activities and is always willing to assist and help staff.

Term 4 Week 2 winners • Irrawang Primary School’s Riley Hartigan has been nominated for his support and encouragement of his peers.

He celebrates their successes and encourages them to be persistent to reach their goals.

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Raymond Terrace Primary School’s (RTPS) Cassidy Partridge was nominated by staff from another school for displaying the value of respect when representing RTPS while on excursion.

She consistently shows ‘Getting Along’ skills to those she comes into contact with.

• Grahamstown Public School’s Blake Mason was nominated for being an honest citizen who, after finding cards that had been stolen, returned them to the owner.

Blake also played representative futsal in Brisbane, showing great sportsmanship and coming away with the win for his division.

• Irrawang High School’s Jay Morton is a very worthy recipient of this

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award as he helps out at Breakfast Club two to three days a week arriving at 7.30am, has 100 percent attendance and is a proud RAAF cadet.

Hunter River High School’s Cayden Steele has been nominated for his outstanding commitment and demonstration of PBL values while completing his work experience in the RISE faculty.

Salt Ash Public School’s Rylan Cox was nominated for helping younger students when needed, without being asked.

During the holidays, Medowie Public School’s Ona Havea decided to pick up rubbish from the paths in the community and take it home and put it in the bin without any suggestion from an

adult to do so!

Great job looking after our community and environment!

• Seaham Public School’s Austin Collard is a quiet achiever who always upholds Seaham PBL values of responsibility and respect.

He is very helpful towards his teacher and recently was observed cleaning up the playground without being asked.

• Karuah Public School’s Imogen Smith was nominated for being a supportive and reliable school citizen who demonstrates the KPS values of Respect, Responsibility and Pride.

Imogen is consistently polite and well-mannered to staff and visitors and is always willing to assist other students in the playground and classroom.

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q The Term 4 Week 2 winners receiving their awards MarketPlace Raymond Terrace.

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Men’s Shed turns ten

By Geoff WALKER

THE community is invited to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Tilligerry Men's Shed on Saturday, 11 November between 9.30 am and 1.00pm.

Free coffee and a sausage sizzle will be provided.

Visitors will be given an inspection of the shed and members will answer queries.

The Men's Shed was an initiative of the Tilligerry Lions Club when they realised the importance of older men engaging in social interaction to support their health and wellbeing.

Years of planning and negotiation with government authorities, Port Stephens Council and grant applications saw the shed opened by Mayor Bruce MacKenzie in 2013.

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Smiling faces on opening day in 2013.

Local tradies and Lions members provided the labour and skills to bring it into reality.

The shed is now open for business Tuesday through Friday between 8 am and 12 noon.

A joining fee of $30 covers insurance.

Leading light Kevin Colman OAM said many donations of tools, machinery and materials

q The Men's Shed provides men with social interaction and reduces isolation.

came from widows and tradies.

“We actually get many duplicate tools donated so we have days where we sell off the surplus,” he said.

“We also do this with produce from our greenhouse and garden,” he added.

“People bring along furniture to be restored and

we also make children's toys.

“These can be seen for sale at our monthly market stall at the Kooindah Centre car park.

“We even have a sharpening machine which puts an edge on knives, cutting tools and garden pruners and do small jobs for pensioners at their homes.

“Safety hand rails are one

example.

“We are not-for-profit and just need to cover costs,“ he stated.

For prospective members and those unsure of what services are on offer - just turn up and all will be explained.

The shed is located at the end of the Mallabula swimming pool car park.

the peninsular is now a reality.

“From the end of the new walkway there are many options for trekkers,” Cr Tucker said.

“They can follow the rough bush track to Tom's Beach, Mallabula or they can find their way to the Marine Base station at the top of Whitbread

Drive.

“There are fire trails to the Bureau of Meteorology weather dome and across the ridgeline to the main road.

“Alternatively, the unmade section of Tanilba Road will lead them to the boardwalks in Tanilba and up to historic Tanilba House,” he said.

“I can envisage a council sign being erected to show the options available,” he concluded.

Henderson Park was named after the legendary fire captain Bernie Henderson, who built the old marina.

Rudd Reserve keeps alive the memory of nursing sister Jenny Rudd, who died tragically young, while Caswell Reserve is named after Lt. William Caswell, who constructed Tanilba House in the 1830s.

Million dollar makeover for foreshore

By Geoff WALKER

WHEN Port Stephens Council found out they were eligible for a state government grant to improve foreshore facilities, they jumped at the chance.

“We grabbed it with both hands,” said longstanding Central Ward councillor Steve Tucker.

“We submitted plans and got around $1.3 million for improving the Lemon Tree Passage waterfront in Henderson Park.

“Indeed, this was the second big grant, the first being for the construction of the tidal pool, the public wharf and the boat ramp,” he said.

Work on the foreshore upgrade is now nearing completion, with all kerbing and guttering, pathways and landscaping now finished.

On top of this, the concrete serpentine walkway along

Rudd Reserve has crossed the new bridge over the tidal inlet and is headed towards the far end.

In the near future, the old amenities block will be given over to Marine Rescue and a new facility will be constructed.

“It's win, win, win all round,” said Cr Tucker.

“Businesses will prosper from the increased traffic and the piazza will become the

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“This section will be completed in the next few weeks and be open for the peak summer season,” he stated.

Tilligerry has become a very popular destination for locals and visitors alike with the upgrading of both the Tanilba foreshore and Caswell Reserve at Mallabula.

Indeed, with the new pathway, the option of circling

q In the beginning: Port Stephens Councillor Steve Tucker discussing plans with Council staff.

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Wind farms Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN and climate change DEAR News Of The Area,

FOR more than 50 years I have been following the science of climate change.

The only thing that climate scientists got wrong in the 1960s is that we shouldn’t be where we are now for another ten years.

Some 20 years ago the International Insurance Council issued a warning that if we did not move away from our reliance on fossil fuels an increasing number of householders would either be unable to find insurance for their property or it would be unaffordable as climate change increases the risk of severe weather events.

I find it extraordinary that the NOTA would give precedence to the views of two federal politicians, including our local member, who for the ten years they were in government chose to ignore the warnings they were given, and the increasing evidence.

Not to act is costing far more than acting.

In none of the ‘surveys’ David Gillespie has invited us to participate in over the years has climate change been mentioned as something which may be of concern to us, and in correspondence with him over the years it is obvious that he is not genuinely concerned about its impact.

I have concerns about the offshore wind farm, but do not believe it will go ahead purely from the economic perspective.

The cost is three times greater than the land based alternative.

We should also remember that they were proponents of schemes such as this.

My genuine question to those opposing it is: Do you believe the scientists all over the world who are deeply worried about climate change?

Do you still want manufacturing in the Hunter as we move away from coal?

Does it concern you that valuable farming land has been lost to coal mining, and physicians in places such as Singleton express concern at the declining health of their patients living with coal mining?

Are those opposing this standing with the communities who are expressing very real concern at the expansion of coal mining and gas exploration in their local areas?

Are you standing with the miners experiencing a rise in the insidious pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) since the big mining companies won the right to ‘self regulate’?

Is it just the location, or if not what is the alternative?

For the proponents of nuclear.

Years ago Dr. Helen Caldecott, working as a paediatrician in Adelaide, was concerned at the high number of children she was seeing in her practice who were suffering from leukaemia.

It was found that open cut uranium mines, where waste was left, meant that the dust was carried on the prevailing wind, and continues to do so.

Last year we visited the Montebello Islands off the coast of W.A., very beautiful, but they will be toxic for thousands of years.

As it’s only 70 years since the last nuclear testing there, large signs warn that it’s only safe to go ashore for one hour.

We use nuclear isotopes for vital medical diagnostic purposes, however as yet none of the ‘small modular reactors’ now being advocated by some are actually in operation anywhere in the world.

As with uranium mines and other sites in Australia, there is no known way of cleaning up, no known way of assuring that waste can be safely stored for the thousands of years it remains toxic.

The people of Kimba gave a resounding no to the suggestion that it be stored there.

Regards, Barbara LYLE, Tea Gardens.

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On the Couch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda, AFTER a recent health scare, my husband has become obsessed with food and fitness.

Now every meal is a discussion about proteins and calories and frankly the conversation has become as bland as the meal variations.

Julie W. Dear Julie,

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More information needed about wind farm

DEAR News Of The Area,

I HAVE been reading with interest your numerous articles on the proposed wind farm area adjacent to the Port Stephens coastline.

After reading many articles containing numerous statements from various people who oppose the project, it was with a sigh of relief that I read the article, written by Marian Sampson, containing the opinion of Iain Watt, President of EcoNetwork Port Stephens, who urges community to wait before taking a stance on this project, saying “we all need more information, including independent environmental assessments before taking a position”.

This is certainly the position taken by Port Stephens Council who voted unanimously for a strongly worded Urgent Notice of Motion

put forward by Councillors Arnott and Anderson on 10 of October 2023.

This motion stated, among other things “that until such time as environmental statements and other scientific evidence is made available to the community in a full, open and transparent manner it (Council) is opposed to the construction of any wind farm off the coast of Port Stephens”.

While waiting for this information and data perhaps the community can turn its attention to the current and equally pressing issue of housing and support the Council’s Housing Forum to be held on Friday 10 November.

Details on Council’s website.

Yours sincerely, Roz ARMSTRONG, Soldiers Point.

Path to nowhere DEAR News Of The Area,

ONCE again Port Stephens Council has led us on a path to nowhere.

Yes the new path from the boat ramp in Henderson Park to Marine Drive, Lemon Tree Passage ends in a pile of dirt.

Yes, this is what those with disabilities using mobility devices are expected to navigate.

For the life of me I can’t understand how the Council and our State Member of Parliament thinks this is acceptable.

I personally met with Kate Washington before her party was elected to government on a number of occasions, along with complaints made to Council about the lack of disability access points

in the park, unsafe mobility entry points on paths around the streets and poor road surfaces in and around the park.

Very little has been done and I was also assured by Kate that the new path would not have access issues as it would be built to current guidelines.

Once again our elected representatives have led the residents up the garden park with their beautifying Henderson Park program, mainly done for the tourist value, which is needed and will be appreciated by local businesses.

But, once again, those who live locally, pay rates and require assistance in accessing these facilities are left out.

It makes sense that your husband has become far more attuned to the family's eating habits.

He is no doubt following his doctor's orders.

There is, however, a serious impediment to witty and fruitful dinner conversation when the hot topics are gut health, functional health analysis and tomorrow's smoothie bowl.

Most of us are obsessed about something, but it can be limiting, so you need a strategy to retain your sanity.

Perhaps suggest no more than ten minutes of dinner conversation related to healthy eating.

If he is running out of things to talk about, maybe have slips of paper with pre-written conversational topics that will encourage hearty debate and new insights, and may even lead to divorce.

Off the top of my head you could try: The benefits and disadvantages of solar wind farms. Should dogs be allowed on the beach during summer?

Why did you vote the way you did in the recent referendum?

Why do Adam and Eve have belly buttons?

Socialism or capitalism? And so on.

After a couple of nights of vigorous social discourse that leads to plate throwing, you'll be more than happy to go back to the pros and cons of chia seeds and intermittent fasting.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

How much longer are residents expected to put up with the substandard Council works with paths to nowhere, crumbling roads and a total lack of works that put ratepayers’ needs first?

Regards, Warwick W, Port Stephens.

Constituents being taken as mugs and used by Dutton DEAR News Of The Area,

DID any of your readers question Dutton on what alternative he would offer to solar or wind generated power in terms of sustainable energy?

Does he propose a “small” nuclear reactor (SRN) down at Nelson Bay? Ask him that, he may advise he could

provide energy from a SNR in a decade or so with the cost being about eight times the cost of sustainable energy.

Do you know there are only two operating in the world, one in Russia the other in China and they ain’t small?

Did he tell you where to dispose of the used uranium?

Dutton is a FIFO politician lobbing in

to incite and build fear in your community.

Once he has used you for his own political gain, he won’t want to deal with you again.

You are being manipulated and taken as mugs or fools, words he uses regularly.

Regards, Mike EDGAR, Northern Beaches.

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Greater people I have never met Stinker’s

Fishin’

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

IT was 1984 and Port Stephens oyster farmers continued to grow high quality Sydney Rock oysters that were in high demand.

Nothing in the foreseeable future could slow the progress of the industry as it seemed to all that the future was one of investment, prosperity and stability.

Worimi workers were highly respected for their reliability, honesty, skill and their general presence in the oyster sheds that were spread around the port.

The local oyster growers were completely unaware that their world was about to be turned upside down.

The industry was shaken to its very roots by an intruder, “a nonIndigenous invader” that challenged the established and highly prized Sydney Rock oyster.

The Pacific oyster, endemic to the Asian region, had entered the port.

The Government reacted by imposing strict controls in 1986 declaring the Pacific oyster a “noxious species” and prevented any attempt at growing and marketing the “intruder”.

Oyster growers were firstly directed to destroy the Pacifics by

culling and burning the intruder.

Once it was realised that it was impossible to eradicate the intruder, the State Government reluctantly declared that the Pacific oyster was here to stay.

The outcome was a begrudging acceptance of the Pacific oyster into our waterway resulting in the cultivation and marketing of two species of oyster - Sydney Rock and Pacific.

The story of what followed is a long one of hardship and disappointment, battling back to reestablish the industry to its former glory.

Hard work and dogged persistence by the oyster growers resulted in the Port Stephens oyster industry struggling back onto its feet only to be confronted by another unforeseen enemy.

A virus, known as POMS (Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome) impacted on the Pacific oysters, destroying millions of mature and developing oysters and threatening the very livelihood of oyster growing families.

Again the industry recovered.

In more recent times an equally devastating intrusion is threatening to destroy the industry yet again.

The QX parasite has entered the port attacking and destroying the Sydney Rock oyster.

Q for Queensland, where the parasite was first detected and X meaning unknown.

Very little is known about the parasite which makes it almost impossible to combat.

The problem was first detected in Port Stephens in August 2021 and again in February 2022.

Since then QX has wiped out the entire Sydney Rock oyster population in the region which had supplied around sixteen percent of the state’s supply.

Some years ago, I wrote ‘Oysterman’, a book which gave me the opportunity to meet and befriend many of the families that had made Port Stephens the oyster growing capital.

Greater people I am yet to meet.

I can only hope that somehow the problem can be resolved and our fantastic oyster industry can reemerge.

It must be stated that the oysters that are available in Port Stephens are of the highest quality and are no risk to human health.

q A local oyster grower climbs a mountain of discarded Pacific oysters destroyed on orders by the State Government.

q The industry at its peak. Port Stephens Rock oysters being enjoyed by the lunchtime crowd on Flinders Street, Melbourne.

No place like home

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE A CHANGE in the pace of life has led me to spend the last couple of weeks on the Terranora Lake system, just q Champion commercial crabber 'Westy' Davis with a mighty catch of blueys.

west of Tweed Heads.

I have mentioned that Tweed Heads is my hometown and I do enjoy returning for a few weeks each year to catch up with old friends and to launch the boat into the shallow

waters of the lake.

The change of pace is rather extreme from the rock and roll in front of the Outer Light off Fingal Island in ‘Stinkpot’ to the tranquil water in the lake.

From targeting snapper with 20lb line in the white water to slowly drifting in around two metres depth for big whiting.

In comparison, the Tweed experience is laid back with the day starting with a trip into the lake in a flat bottom punt, anchoring on the

q Terranora Lake is a lot more peaceful than the Outer Light.

expanse of yabby banks with the aim to pump enough yabbies for a morning’s fishing as the tide runs in.

The whiting have been going crackers with thumpers between 35-40 cm taking the yabby on a No4 hook, tiny pea sinker on 3kg line.

Big whiting can put up a mighty battle.

In the evenings it is back into the lake with a couple of crab traps baited with fresh whiting skeletons.

The big blue swimmer crabs have been in excellent numbers with up to

five cracker crabs in each trap.

I have eaten so many that I am walking sideways.

Back in Port Stephens it is time for the blue swimmers to arrive.

Remember that witches hats are banned as are traps with an entry over 32 cms.

Taylors Beach, North Arm Cove and Tilligerry Creek are crabbing hot spots.

I enjoy a break on the Tweed, but it is always great to come back home to Port Stephens

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Ocean photographer exhibits in Nelson Bay

By Pat JENSEN

THIS month, award-winning photographer Gergő Rugli is exhibiting his incredible work at the Artisan Collective art gallery at the Nelson Bay marina.

“Artisan Collective Port Stephens aims to show diversity and talents of excellence that are not readily available to the public,” said Ileana Clarke, the curator of The Alcove art space at the gallery.

“Therefore, we are proud to have photographer Gergő Rugli.

“His ocean photography shows artistic sensitivity into other worlds, which is out of reach for most of us,” said Ileana.

Originally from Győr, Hungary, Gergő has truly found his place capturing magical photos in Port Stephens’ dreamy blue expanses, where he has been working for the past four years.

“The ocean has captivated me since childhood,” Gergő said.

“There's something incredibly special about water - it has always been a source of happiness for me, with its raw power and ever-changing beauty.

“Being underwater is like being in a magical world where everyday problems and negativity simply cannot enter.

“Through my photography, I strive to capture and share

q Gergő Rugli says being underwater is like "being in a magical world".

this wonderful word with those who may not have the opportunity to experience it firsthand,” said Gergő.

“I've been fascinated with dolphins since my childhood, so working with Dolphin Swim Australia is a real dream come true,” he said.

The Artisan Collective is the perfect space for artists like Gergő to exhibit their extensive creative talents.

“Having the opportunity to exhibit at the Artisan Collective gallery in Nelson Bay is a great honour.

“I have admired the work showcased by the local artists here ever since I began working in the bay four years ago.

“To be part of this exhibition alongside such stunning works is both exciting and humbling,” he said.

On a constant rotation of incredible talent, the Artisan Collective gallery is well worth a visit.

“Quite often we have artists that apply via email for an exhibition in The Alcove.

property Retford House was one of the highlights. “(The trip) was enjoyed by 31 Probus members and their friends in the last week of September.”

The historic house is still furnished with many examples of fine English furniture and art bought by its former owner, the late James Fairfax, and is set

in acres of trees, including rhododendrons, which were in full flower - a wonderful spring display.

“The main focus of the visit was to see the magnificent Tulip Time Festival in Bowral.

“No one was disappointed as the tulips were in full flower in a multitude of riotous colours, artistically grouped with underplantings

Rhododendrons and tulips

By Marian SAMPSON

MEMBERS of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club recently visited the Southern Tablelands, a trip organised but cancelled twice during the Covid era.

Jann Thomas of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club told News Of The Area, “A guided tour of National Trust

q Photographer Gergő Rugli has been “captivated” by the ocean since childhood.

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“Sometimes we seek out artists to keep our exhibitions interesting with diverse

of nemesia, violas, and even parsley and decorative cabbages.”

The gardens of Bowral still had some lovely cherry trees and crabapples in bloom despite a recent hot weather spell and windy days. ”En route we stopped for lunch and a quick look at the Mt Annan Botanical Gardens, which are dedicated to Australian native plants,” Jann said.

“We were treated to a

q The ladies on the verandah at Retford House.

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practice.

“We are excited to say we are booked out until the end display of a hillside covered with masses of pink and white paper daisies swaying in the wind - a great photographic opportunity.”

Some of those undertaking the trip found some very special Australian natives, including a white waratah.

“The final stop was at the Gumnuts Patisserie in Mittagong, where we indulged in their renowned pastry delights for lunch before heading home.

“You know it’s spring

of next year with amazing artists of professional talents,” said Ileana.

when you see the wild ducks and their broods of babies,” Jann said.

“It was fascinating to watch the vigilant parents protecting them and introducing them to the big world,” she said.

The Tomaree Ladies Probus Club enjoy regular get togethers and social events.

Jann was warmly thanked for her thorough planning and all reported it was a most memorable overnight trip. q Browyn Clulow with the tulips in full bloom.

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Netball dynamo Rebecca Keating gives back to the community

By Chris KARAS

GIVING back to her favourite sport has made Nelson Bay Netball Association (NBNA) stalwart Rebecca Keating a contented official.

The tireless President has devoted years of sterling service to her beloved NBNA and recently was recognised as one of three Life Membership recipients.

Since joining the Association back in 2010 the netball head honcho has proved a dynamo on and off court and has cherished the moments.

“Netball has given me so much that I’ve always wanted to give back,” an appreciative Rebecca told News Of The Area.

“I’ve met so many of my best friends through the game, learnt so much and have grown as a person through

my netball experiences,” she reflected.

Her fellow Life Membership inductees Sue Holloway and Amanda Wilks have had a major influence on Keating’s standing as one of the finest sporting administrators in the Port Stephens region.

A talented defensive player in her youth, Rebecca represented the Manning Valley, Great Lakes, Hastings and Wyong Netball Associations and was Best on Ground and Players’ Player in a 2000 Grand Final triumph.

Her daughter Jae started netball at Wyong at the age of seven before the pair moved to Townsville and joined the Phoenix club where they both savoured premiership titles.

Rebecca experienced her first taste of committee life at the Phoenix in the roles of Registrar and Vice President and also as a Townsville

representative coach.

Thirteen years ago her journey continued when she turned up to the Tomaree Sporting Complex netball courts to register herself and daughter Jae. “I tried to stay under the radar but life member Judy Calder quickly figured I knew netball and asked me to take over coaching my daughter’s team,” she recalled.

Rebecca joined the Salamander Shores team and made the finals that year and played a couple more seasons before a job change prompted her to play in the Newcastle competition.

After two years she returned to play in the Bay and has made a huge contribution since.

Rebecca vividly recalls her early connections with fellow life members Holloway and Wilks.

“The Association was looking for rep coaches so I put in an application and was

successful,” she revealed.

“Amanda was already a rep coach and Sue the Rep Convenor was ready to step down after more than 20 years service.

“She entrusted Amanda and I with the program - so we both joined the committee,” Rebecca exclaimed.

“From there I have learned so much from the women that came before me,” she added.

The industrious Keating has served the NBNA committee with distinction – from Rep Convenor, Coaches Convenor, Property Officer, Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer, Vice President through to her current role as Association President.

Rebecca described the committee as “an amazing group that is going to do more great things”.

“We have a bucket list for our community that we are ticking off,” she quipped.

“I have so much gratitude for Amanda, there is no chance

I could have done any of this without her while Linda Jones is the absolute backbone of NBNA keeping us on track and informed,” said the decorated official.

Rebecca also praised the efforts of the hard-working Calida Hawkins and Fiona McGrath and Taylar Wilks

Nelson Bay Cricket stalwart Dean Gibson told News Of The Area that “the dads enjoy playing sport alongside their kids on a weekend afternoon”.

“I am one of those dads and to see your child perform in a team environment with you is pleasing indeed,” revealed the experienced Gibson.

All rounders Roy Massey and thirteen-year-old son George helped the Makos secure a 27-run victory over Waterboard Wests in a recent Division 2 clash at Blackley Oval.

Three family combinations are featured in Nelson Bay’s Division 5 squad – Wayne

Banks and seventeen-yearold daughter Lillee, opening bat Phil Everitt and son Jack, 21, plus Dean Gibson and son Riley, 17.

All have been impressive with both bat and ball with the young guns keen to claim bragging rights.

Nelson Bay have an outstanding prospect in fourteen-year-old all rounder Hunter Chappell who has cemented a top order spot in the Makos’ Division 7 batting line up with father Simon Chappell.

The promising colt showed his wares with a blazing knock of 83 against Raworth Rabbitohs in a one

q Newly-inducted Nelson Bay Netball life member Rebecca Keating (left) with former Australian netball defender and Newcastle native Sam Poolman.

Family connections an inspiration for Makos q Promising Nelson Bay cricketer Hunter Chappell, fourteen, has teamed up with dad Simon (left) in the Makos’ Division 7 team this summer.

Navigating the waterways with paddler Brendan Jones

By Chris KARAS

A FLYER promoting Dragon Boat racing on the picturesque Soldiers Point peninsula has transformed the life of accomplished paddler Brendan Jones.

Hampered by knee injuries during a 25-year career as an AFL ruckman in his home town of Adelaide, Sydney University and the Nelson Bay Marlins, the 50-year-old iron man was seeking a low-impact sport to dabble in.

“My wife Linda brought home the flyer and I must admit the thought of paddling

in scenic surrounds offered much appeal,” a rejuvenated Jones told News Of The Area.

“Dragon Boat racing looked like such a fun sport to be involved in and a great way to stay in shape,” he revealed.

“I went along to the Soldiers Point marina to meet up with officials and was instantly impressed - feeling right at home on the water,” enthused Brendan.

“As well as the fitness aspect I found paddling a great way to navigate the waters in our region,” he added.

That was back in 2021 and within months the rookie paddler was named as a reserve for the NSW squad for the National titles in Albury-

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By Chris KARAS TEAMING up with your offspring is the ultimate experience for active sporting parents.

Nelson Bay Cricket Club can boast five father/son/ daughter combinations this summer in the Newcastle District Suburban Cricket competitions.

It has been a “family affair” for the Makos in the early rounds of the 2023-24 series with the club’s cricket-playing fathers being upstaged by their sons or daughter in the Division 2, Division 5 and Division 7 fixtures.

Wodonga.

Jones rose to prominence last year when he represented NSW in the Senior A (40-50 years) category at the National Dragon Boat Championships in Adelaide – securing silver and bronze medals at his debut major regatta.

The experience was invaluable for the Nelson Bay resident who often turns to Australian Premier coach Cat Anderson for technical advice.

“Cat has proved a huge influence on my career to date with her words of wisdom, encouragement and wealth

of experience in the sport,” Brendan exclaimed.

“She instils so much confidence in you and played a key role in my recent success at the Australian Masters Games in Adelaide,” he said.

Jones was one of seven Port Stephens paddlers that

q Nelson Bay’s Brendan Jones (middle) paddling for NSW at the 2022 National Dragon Boat Championships in Adelaide.

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“who picks up the pieces when things don’t go to plan”.

The respected Keating says to be awarded life membership “is an absolute honour”.

“I stand with ladies that have given so much to our community for the love of netball,” she declared. day fixture last Saturday at Tarro Reserve.

Just like his famous cricketing namesake, Hunter faced 108 balls and smashed twelve boundaries and a six to help the Makos post 6-176 from their 35 overs - sharing a second wicket union of 88 with Harrison Ryan (32).

Chappell also grabbed 1-28 as the Rabbitohs (5-177) reached their target in the 31st over after solid contributions from David Hakes (55 not out), Matthew Perkins (44) and Allen Garnham (38).

Proud dad Simon has also peeled off some valuable runs this season and just like the other Makos fathers gets inspiration from the younger family connections.

joined forces with Saratoga’s Deepwater club to compete at the Masters event.

He clinched gold with good friend Andrew Downey of Taylors Beach – who founded both the Forbes and Port Stephens Dragon Boat Clubs - in the Senior A Open 20s race and bronze in the Senior A Open 10s.

They also combined with Anna Bay’s Janine Noonan to snare bronze in the Senior A Open 20s final.

Brendan is also enjoying a mentoring role with the Port Stephens club as they prepare for an upcoming regatta in Forster on November 18-19.

Established for five years, the club has grown from its original ten members to 32 and offers social and competitive paddling from August to May from the Soldiers Point Marina.

They paddle Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5.30pm and Saturday mornings from 7.30am.

All are welcome.

For more details visit the Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club Facebook Page or log on to portstephensdragonboatclub. com.

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Nelson Bay Club Results 29 OCTOBER 4 November 2023 Sunday 29 October 2023 Men’s Ind Stab + L+Z Chalmers: Brushbox Course 19-9 A1 Ethan Forsyth (3) 37 A2 Rosh Grace (12) 35 B1 Sean Gardner (17) 42c/b B2 Rachi Kar (21) 42 C1 Ted Smith (25) 39 C2 Simon Garrett (25) 38 Women’s Ind Stab + L + Z Chalmers: Brushbox Course 19-9 A1 Arja Levonpera (23) 42 A2 Julie Walker (23) 40 A3 Robyn Rocher (19) 37 B1 Zoe Stewart (46) 44 B2 Tracy Garrett (29) 40c/b B3 Janelle Tolhurst (27) 40 Mixed Four-Ball: Brushbox Course 1 Simon Garrett & Tracy Garrett Score 49

2 Julie Walker & Gary Walker Score 48 3 Arja Levonpera & Laurie Wilson Score 46c/b Monday 30 October 2023 Vets Stableford Div 1: 1 John Elsworth 33: 2 Brian Stamper 31 Div 2: 1 Noel Windsor 32: 2 Robert Wasilewicz 35 Tuesday 31 October 2023 Ladies 9-hole Stableford: Xmas Bush Course 1 Marie Shepard (40) 19c/b 2 Jennifer Maher (54) 19 3 Meg Flack (39) 16c/b Ladies Stableford: Gymea Lily Course A1 Maree Cousins (26) 40c/b A2 Heather Atkins (25) 40 A3 Jenny Bezuidenhout B2 Janet Petith (29) 40 B2 Gwenda Bates (31) 37 B3 Gail Murray (29) 36 c/b

THE President’s Cup is Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s final intraclub competition each year - a Golf Croquet Singles Level play competition of thirteen-point games with a 50-minute time limit.

Heavy rain caused the cancellation of playing sessions in the week before the competition, but Sunday 29 October dawned bright and clear, perfect conditions for playing croquet.

Ten members contested the Cup in 2023 and were seeded into two blocks of five players each with the winners of each block qualifying for the final.

In Block A, the defending champion Trevor Black won all four games beating Brenda-Lee Peet (2nd), Marty Quirke (3rd), Rae Uptin (4th) and David Smith (5th).

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through-out their game and was a narrow loser 6-7.

Block B was a closer contest with Peter Gordon coming top ahead of Rod Peet (2nd) on hoop difference with David Wilson (3rd), Les Guzowski (4th) and Gary Allen (5th).

The top seeds of the two blocks had qualified for the final and a close game appeared likely.

However, Trevor was in superb form, effectively shutting Peter out of the play and dominating the game, to win 7-2.

A great competition for the club with the defending champion Trevor Black going through undefeated to retain the trophy.

For further information about the Club, visit nelsonbaycroquet.org.au or email nelsonbaycroquet@gmail. com.

C1 Tina Wasilewicz (33) 37 c/b C2 Annette Rumble (36) 37 C3 Chris Ledingham Wednesday 1 November 2023 Men’s Stableford: Brushbox Course A1 Chris Baldwin (12) 45 A2 Tony Short (12) 41 A3 John Morgan (14) 39 B1 Geoff Cousins (19) 39 B2 Niel Bowling (18) 38 B3 Ray Moore (20) 37c/b C1 Ron Willcock (28) 39 C2 Steve Jones (28) 35c/b C3 Neil Edwards *2 (27) 35c/b Men’s Stableford: Gymea Lily Course A1 Steve Conrades (14) 41 A2 Brian Tomlins (15) 38c/b A3 Brett Woolfe (14) 38 B1 David McGowan (20) 40 B2 Manny Misfud-Ellul (22) 38c/b B3 Simon Law (20) 38 C1 Mark Baker (25) 37 C2 Paul Kelly (28) 35c/b

PORT STEPHENS News Of The Area C3 Flynn O’Malley (44) 35c/b Thursday 2 November 2023 Ladies Stableford Brush Box OverallWinners 1 Wendy Heapy (23) 41 2 Anita Hutchinson (22) 36 3 Mary Reisch (19) 34 c/b Vets Stableford 1 Kerry Grice 21 2 Ronald Souter 19 Friday 3 November 2023 Men’s Stableford: Xmas Bush Course A1 Neil Edwards (12) 40 A2 Christopher Gilbert (15) 38 A3 Peter Sutton (10) 36 B1 Trevor Plane (21) 40 B2 Anthony Care (20) 39 B3 Peter Campbell (16) 38C/B C1 Simon Wilkinson (24) 43 C2 Frank Vandruten (28) 42 C3 Robert Johnson (33) 41C/B Women’s Stableford: Xmas Bush Course A1 Denise Ball (53) 45 A2 Rosalie Derrick (40) 43 Saturday 4 November 2023

Men’s Stableford: Xmas Bush Course A1 Kyle Mcelwain (14) 38 A2 Gary Watt (11) 37 A3 Craig Windon (14) 36 c/b B1 Darren Stocks (19) 41 B2 Peter Carter (16) 37 c/b B3 Pater Fagan (19) 37 c/b C1 Terry Smith (32) 39 C2 John Maslen (27) 35 C3 Peter Grace (25) 34 c/b Men’s Stableford: Gymea Course A1 Paul Collard (11) 70 A2 John Clark (14) 71 A3 Will Semmens (6) 73 c/b B1 Simon Law (22) 69 B2 Stephen Spillane (17) 71 B3 Michael Hoare (18) 74 c/b C1 Michael Trigas (24) 66 C2 Angelo Fortune (30) 67 c/b C3 Ken Wilson (27) 67 Ladies Stableford Xmas Bush Course OverallWinners 1 Katrina Cant (10) 36 2 Jennifer Martin (21) 34 3 Carolyn Colley

Croquet club members compete for President’s Cup

Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association

By Gary WATT

RESULTS from a stableford competition played at Kurri Golf Club on Monday 30th October with 25 players.

Nett Winner : Lesley Phillips 39pts.

Nett Runner Up : B Leo 37pts c/b.

Bonus Point Winner : Jim Gill 39pts.

Bonus Pt. Runner Up : John Hogan 38pts.

Nearest the Pin, 6th Hole : Div 1 : J Clayton.

Div 2 : No Winner.

Nearest the Pin, 14th Hole : Div 1 : John Clayton.

Div 2 : John Howlett.

Drive & Chip, 8th Hole : Div 1 : Wayne Smith.

Div 2 : Bruce James.

Drive & Chip, 17th Hole, Div 1 : John D’este Div 2 : Ian Dean.

Ball Winners : John Howlett 36pts, Gary Chapman 33pts, Frank Vandruten 33pts, John Clayton 33pts, Kel Dorney 32pts, Fred Rimoni 32pts, and Ralph Brown 32pts.

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.

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q Trevor Black receives the winner’s award from Club Captain Rae Uptin.

Tanilba Veteran Golfers

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TANILBA VETERAN GOLFERS (55+ yrs) DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 31.10.2023 TIME, 7.00 Registration, 8.00 Tee Time.

EVENT: 9 hole 4BBB Team Stableford event PLAYER NO. 28 FRONT NINE: NETT WINNERS: David Enderby/ Ian Williams 23pts RUNNERS UP: Kevin Hart/Len Hardes 20pts BALL COMPETITION: John Street/ Rob McKinney 19 pts c/b

John Woolley/ David Jackson 19pts N.T.P. A GRADE: Not won B GRADE: not won Drive & Chip GRADE: Len Hardes B GRADE: David Enderby BACK NINE: NETT WINNERS: Ray Stubbs/ Steve Robards 24pts RUNNERS UP: Barry Disch/Mark Mullholland 21pts c/b BALL COMPETITION: Max Harrison/ Peter Beazley 21 pts c/b

Muree Golf Results

By Lee RANKIN

SATURDAY 28th Oct. Stroke.

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1. Mathew Dorney 66 2. Darren Herbert 69 3. Mark Sullivan 70 B Grade.

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1. Jason Hartcher 2. Michael Crock 3. William Wylie C Grade.

1. David Wilson 2. Craig Tselembis 3. John Robson Pro Pin John Backes

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Grahame Glover/ Ron Dews 21 pts N.T.P. A GRADE: Steve Robards B GRADE: not won Drive & Chip A GRADE: Grahame Glover B GRADE: not won NEXT WEEK: 2 Person Aggregate Stableford event.

Yellow Tees Followed by a BBQ lunch.

Members are reminded that orders and payment for club shirts and accessories are due next week, 7th November COME ALONG AND ENJOY A RELAXING 9 HOLE COMPETITION, ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE VERY WELCOME

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Michael Donohoe 39 Gregory Bradley 37 Pro Pin Allan Norford.

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BEACH HOUSE HUNTERS

NBN, 7.30pm

Host Shelley Craft (pictured) is a stalwart from The Block, but thankfully this series isn’t awash with multimilliondollar priced homes. This easygoing series – boosted by Shelley’s sunny personality – is about the simple goal of finding beach abode. Bereft of product placement and featuring a mix of homehunters with diverse budgets, it’s an entertaining slice of Australia’s diverse coastal housing stock. Tonight, picturesque Yamba on NSW’s North Coast is the first destination, followed by the holiday hotspot of North Stradbroke Island.

He’s the consummate action hero: a muscled, street savvy lieutenant of the Los Angeles’ special weapons and a tactics team with a thirst for dangerous situations and a drive to help those in need. Shemar Moore (pictured, Criminal Minds) is the brawn and soul of this crime procedural as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. So when the series was abruptly cancelled after season six and Moore called the decision a “mistake”, it’s understandable TV execs revoked their call… No one messes with Hondo. In tonight’s double episode, a home invasion affects a famous gridiron player. Later, the team races to prevent a hostage situation from escalating on live TV. It’s reliably adrenaline-soaked popcorn fare.

ARIA AWARDS

NBN, 7.30pm

Whether you’re a loyal music fan or could quietly benefit from a brush-up on who’s making waves in the exciting realm of Australian music, tonight is the night to settle in for the spectacle of the ARIA Awards. Music journalist Brooke Boney and comedian Tommy Little (both pictured) host this annual musical extravaganza, which shines a light on the year’s most popular artists and songs. Prepare to boogie and belt out a tune from the couch; the guests’ creative, fashionforward outfits promise to strike a chord, too. Live from Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, the nominees for Best Solo Artist include Budjerah, Dan Sultan, G Flip, Jen Cloher, Kylie Minogue and Meg Mac. 1011

FRIDAY, November 10 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 And We Danced. (PG, R) 11.00 Don’t Stop The Music.

(R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Shetland. (Mal, R) 2.00 Countdown To War. (R) 2.45 The Beautiful Bush. (R) 3.10 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.10 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 4.55 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 10.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys.

(PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers Of WW2. (PG, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: No Remorse. (2010, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

12.00 MOVIE: Christmas By Chance. (2020, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil.

(Mdl, R) 2.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (R) 3.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 4.00 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee creates a native bouquet.

8.30 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy gets asked out by the local doctor. Vic asks Louis to help him with a legal problem.

9.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson investigate when an unpopular local stable owner dies under suspicious circumstances.

10.45 ABC Late News.

11.05 Question Everything. (R) 11.35 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.40 Frayed. (MA15+l, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

7.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures. (PGav) 8.30 Jack The Ripper: Hidden Victims. (MA15+v, R) 9.25 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (R) 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Good People. (Premiere, MA15+v) 11.40 Tell Me Who I Am. (Mav, R) 2.10 Antidisturbios. (Malns, R) 4.05 Going Places. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Joost Bakker.

8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World.

(2015, Mv, R) Decades after the catastrophic failure of its predecessor, a theme park featuring dinosaurs as attractions, a genetically modified hybrid escapes containment, unleashing its fellow creatures and going on a killing spree. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins.

11.10 To Be Advised.

12.40 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Beach House Hunters. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. (2004, Mdls, R) 10.35 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, Ms) 12.25 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.15 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (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.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(R) Guests include Sarah Snook.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(PGlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch and Big Zuu. 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 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? 8.30 MOVIE: The Inbetweeners. (2011, MA15+) 10.10 Would I Lie To You? 10.40 QI. 11.10 INXS: Live Baby Live. 12.50am Killing Eve. 1.35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Mini Kids. 5.20 Tik Tak. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon Most Expensivest.

1.50 Australia Says Yes. 2.55 The Story Of. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 The Swiping Game. (Return) 10.20 Sex With Sunny Megatron.

11.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 1.20am Monogamish. 3.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness.

2.00 Discover With RAA Travel. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 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 Cliveden: A Very British Country House. 11.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

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: It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet. (1976) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Storm Rising. 8.30 Titanic: 20 Years Later With James Cameron. 9.30 Facing. 10.30 Major Crimes. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 3. Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman.

10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

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 Star Trek: Discovery.

12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Guns Of Navarone. Continued. (1961, PG) 8.45 Binti.

(2019, PG, Dutch) 10.25 Bleed For This. (2016, M) 12.35pm Jasper Jones. (2017, M) 2.30 Belle. (2013, PG) 4.25 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 6.15 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.30 The Outpost. (2019) 10.45 De Gaulle. (2020, M) 12.45am Dom Hemingway.

(2013, MA15+) 2.25 Late Programs. 5.55 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 WSL Wrapped. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 The Car Club. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Simpsons. 2.00 Down East Dickering.

3.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 32.

Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars. 7.00 Cricket.

Women’s Big Bash League. Game 33. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood.

(2018, M) 12.45am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Motor Racing. SpeedSeries. Replay. 2.00 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 MOVIE: Hop. (2011) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Chaos Walking. (2021, M) 12.30am Under The Dome. 1.30 Surviving The Stone Age. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 Aussie Bush Tales. 3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Kenya Wildlife Diaries. 7.30 MOVIE: Tarzan. (2013, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Bamboozled. (2000, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Erin. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 8.00 The US Report. 9.00 The Media Show. 9.30 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 Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

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SATURDAY, November 11 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 AusMusic Month. (PG) 10.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.45 Remembrance Day Memorial Service. 11.30 News. 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 2.00 Annika. (Ma, R) 2.50 The Durrells. (PG, R) 4.40 Landline. (R) 5.10 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Welcome To My Farm. 11.00 Outta Town Adventures.

(Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Grand Prix de France.

H’lights. 4.00 Such Was Life. (R) 4.20 Dylan Alcott: Sir Peter Cosgrove. (PG, R) 4.55 Fallen: A Tragic Story Of The Unnamed. 5.35 Underground Army.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Saturday Raceday.

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: Saturday.

(PG) 12.00 Arctic Vets. (PGm, R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 My Way. (PG, R) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.30 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game.

4.00 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Bangladesh. First innings.

6.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 6.30 Leading The Way. 7.00 GCBC. (R) 7.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 8.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 9.00 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 11.30 Glory Days.

12.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day.

6.00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (Final, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG) Frank and Lu investigate paranormal activity.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 4.

DCI Vera Stanhope investigates a hit-and-run and a stabbing death.

9.45 Annika. (Ma, R) A newly released prisoner is found dead.

10.35 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 11.20 QI. (PGs, R) 11.55 Rage AusMusic Month. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (PG) 8.20 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. (PG) 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 10.10 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGs, R) 11.20 Rex In Rome. (PGav, R) 1.10 Face To Face. (Mals, R) 2.55 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.55 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (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 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A backpack catches the attention of officers.

7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, Mv, R) Two former staff of the Jurassic World theme park try to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption.

Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall.

10.05 MOVIE: X-Men: Apocalypse.

(2016, Mlv, R) With the re-emergence of the world’s first mutant, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinctionlevel plan. James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Bangladesh. First innings.

7.30 ICC World Cup: Innings Break.

8.00 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Bangladesh. Second innings.

11.30 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, Mdlv, R) 1.45 Explore. (PG, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 10 News First.

7.00 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean. Part 3 of 4. Jamie Oliver heads to Spain, where he delves into the local cuisine including tapas, rice and seafood.

8.00 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Deaf parents and their mischievous boys meet a cheeky cockapoo puppy.

10.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

11.00 CSI: Vegas. (Msv, R) The unit investigates the murder of a dominatrix.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.40 A-ha: The Movie. 10.40 Mock The Week. (Final) 11.15 Staged. 11.35 MythBusters. 12.25am Portlandia.

1.15 Fleabag. 1.40 Blunt Talk. 2.10 Veneno. 4.00 ABC News Update. 4.05 Close. 5.00 Mini Kids. 5.20 Tik Tak. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon Noisey. 12.55 Planet A. 1.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.45 WorldWatch. 4.40 Mastermind Aust. 5.45 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 6.40 Rock Legends. 7.10 The Artist’s View. 7.40 Impossible Engineering. 8.35 Dirty Rotten Cleaners. 9.30 Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films. 11.05 Why Women Kill. 11.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (62)

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 The Zoo. 10.30 Surf Patrol. 11.00 Horses For Courses. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 2.00 I Escaped To The Country. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Saturday Raceday. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.50pm Avengers.

2.00 Motor Racing. SpeedSeries. Round 8.

Supercheap Auto Bathurst International. 5.00 M*A*S*H. 6.00 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Bangladesh. First innings. 7.00 M*A*S*H. 7.30 MOVIE: When Harry Met Sally. (1989, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Sex And The City. (2008, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Snap Happy. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 On The Fly. Noon Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Australia

By Design: Architecture. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 JAG. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 iFish.

6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 4.

Adelaide United v Sydney FC. 10.15 NCIS. 11.10 48 Hours. 12.05am FBI: International. 1.00 Star Trek: Discovery. 2.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Caine Mutiny. Continued. (1954, PG) 8.15 Emu Runner.

(2018, PG) 10.00 Vita And Virginia. (2018, M) 12.05pm De Gaulle. (2020, M) 2.05 The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 4.55 Modern Times. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 6.30 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 8.30 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 10.45 Sexual Drive.

(2021, MA15+, Japanese) 12.05am Bleed For This.

(2016, M) 2.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Rigs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. First qualifying final. Adelaide v Brisbane Lions. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

First Elimination Final. Gold Coast Suns v Sydney.

9.15 MOVIE: King Arthur. (2004, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm MOVIE: A Unicorn For Christmas. (2021) 3.10 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship.

8 Hours of Bahrain. H’lights. 4.15 A1: Highway Patrol. 5.15 Mr Mayor. 5.45 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. (2011) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. (2013, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Inception. (2010, M) 1.30am Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 MOVIE: Tarzan. (2013, PG) 11.40 MOVIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 1.25pm Going Places. 3.25 Kenya Wildlife Diaries. 4.15 MOVIE: Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 6.00 News. 6.10 First People’s Kitchen. 6.40 Ice Cowboys. 7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 8.30 MOVIE: Blacula. (1972, M) 10.10 Deadly Funny 2022. 11.20 Late Programs.

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live.

9.00 Gameday Live. 10.00 News. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon Weekend Live. 1.00 Weekend Live.

2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Weekend Live. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 The US Report. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 NewsNight.

9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, November 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs.

(PG, R) 4.10 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe.

(PG, R) 5.25 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PG) 10.00 Welcome To My Farm. (PG) 11.00 Outta Town Adventures.

12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Grand Prix de France. H’lights. 5.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 5.05 Going Places. (R) 5.35 Underground Army.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Game 36. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder.

1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 37. Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Cross Court.

11.30 Ironman. Coolangatta Gold. H’lights.

1.00 Fishing Aust. 1.30 Drive TV. (PG) 2.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PGl, R) 2.30 Beach House Hunters. (PG, R) 3.30 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. (PG) 4.30 Customs. (PGa, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Masked Singer Australia. (R) 1.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 2.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 3.00 Cook With Luke.

3.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 4.00 GCBC. (R) 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Madagascar. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

8.20 Annika. (Ma) Annika and the team investigate when a Scottish millionaire is found dead in a shark tank.

9.10 Shetland. (Mal) Mounting evidence pushes Perez and the team to revise their view of Connor Cairns.

10.10 Total Control. (Final, Malv, R) 11.10 Troppo. (Malv, R) 12.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.05 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes. (PG) 8.25 MOVIE: JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass. (2021) 10.40 The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show. (PGa, R) 12.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ml, R) 1.55 A Short History Of Living Longer. (Ma, R) 2.55 Focus On Ability Film Festival 2022. (PGal, R) 4.05 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) 8.05 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Designer goods have officers suspicious.

8.35 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PGa, R) A look at the case of Terry Floyd.

9.40 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Deception. (Mav) A look at Balkan Bulgarian Airlines Flight 013.

10.40 Evil By Design. (M) 11.45 Autopsy USA. (MA15+l, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 My Mum Your Dad. (PGls) 8.30 60 Minutes.

9.30 Nine News Late.

10.00 Under Investigation. (Mav, R) 11.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (Mv) 11.50 The First 48. (Mav, R) 12.40 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (PG, R) 1.40 Cross Court. (R) 2.10 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (Mv, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Dessert Masters. (Premiere, PGl) Ten of Australia’s greatest pastry chefs, chocolate connoisseurs and baking experts compete.

9.00 FBI. (Mdv) FBI special agents Maggie Bell and Omar Adom “OA” Zidan search for a killer who shot a drug dealer.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After a close call at a meth lab explosion, the NCIS team learns Kai is being targeted by an old friend.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Supertato. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 9.35 You Can’t Ask That. 10.10 Vera. (Final) 11.40 Civilisations. 12.40am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 1.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.05 ABC News Update. 2.10 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Bing. 5.30 Sarah & Duck. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 Shortland St. 12.05pm Patriot Brains. 1.00 MOVIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 2.50 Jungletown. 3.40 WorldWatch. 4.10 Shortland St. 5.10 Inside Sydney Airport. 6.10 Kars & Stars. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Race For The Planet. 9.40 Women Beyond Bollywood.

10.40 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs.

1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Discover With RAA Travel. 3.00 The Bowls Show.

4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Heathrow.

5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 9.30 Miniseries: Bancroft. 10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers. 11.10 MOVIE: Pink String And Sealing Wax. (1945, PG) 1pm MOVIE: The Courtneys Of Curzon Street. (1947) 3.15 MOVIE: Hawaii. (1966, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Silence Of The Lambs. (1991, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Tough Tested. 9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1pm Luxury Escapes. 2.00 iFish. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 4. Melbourne City v Macarthur FC. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 FBI: International. 12.15am Evil. 1.10 Star Trek: Discovery. 2.05 48 Hours. 4.00 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Hero.

Continued. (2021, PG, Farsi) 7.25 Anandi Gopal.

(2019, Marathi) 9.50 Redu. (2017, PG, Marathi) 11.55 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 1.55pm Jersey.

(2019, Telugu) 4.40 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 6.30 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 8.30 India Sweets And Spices.

(2021, M) 10.25 The Warrior Queen Of Jhansi. (2019, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Second elimination final. Geelong v Essendon. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Second qualifying final. Melbourne v North Melbourne. 5.00 Storage Wars: NY. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.00 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Bad Boys For Life.

(2020, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Mega Zoo. 2.30 Rich House, Poor House.

3.30 A1: Highway Patrol. 4.30 Abby’s. 5.00 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Batman Returns. (1992, M) 11.30 Duncanville.

Midnight Kardashians. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.45pm Niminjarra. 2.00 Around The Traps On NITV. 3.55 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 4.10 Bamay. 4.55 Going Places. 5.55 Untold History Of The Pacific. (Premiere) 6.10 News. 6.20 Natural Born Rebels. 7.30 Could You Survive On The Breadline? 8.30 Audrey Napanangka. 10.00 MOVIE: The Black Balloon. (2008, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda.

9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon News.

1.00 Weekend Live. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Weekend Live. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 The Sunday Showdown. 8.00 Bernardi. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 NewsNight.

10.30 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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MONDAY, November 13 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 QI. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament.

3.10 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 4.55 Back Roads. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG, R) 10.05 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (PGl, R) 11.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (PGasv, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Evil Stepmom. (2021, Mav) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

12.00 My Mum Your Dad. (PGls, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil.

(Ma, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (Return) 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Evacuation. (Malv) 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q+A. 10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R) 12.00 Parliament Question Time.

1.00 The China Century. (Mav, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 The Secrets Of Coca-Cola: The Billion Dollar Beverage. (PGad, R) 8.35 JFK: The Making Of A President. (Mav) 9.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv) 11.55 La Jauria. (MA15+av, R) 3.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGaw, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Big Brother. (Mal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.45 S.W.A.T. (Mav) When the team responds to a home invasion, they uncover a murderous plot against a famous professional gridiron player.

Hicks gets a long-awaited lead on a Jane Doe case he worked 20 years ago.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Carver deals with the fallout of his arrest.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 My Mum Your Dad. (PGls) 9.00 Million Dollar Murders: Gerard Ross. (Mv) 10.10 Reported Missing. (Mav) 11.20 Nine News Late.

11.50 Resident Alien. (Malsv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (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.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon.

8.45 The Secrets She Keeps.

(Return, Mal) Two years after her child was kidnapped, someone is dead and as Meghan Shaughnessy is being held in police custody for murder, the events that brought her to this place unfold.

9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R) The team heads to Washington, DC. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Louis Theroux: By Reason Of Insanity. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.15am Whose Line Is It Anyway?

12.35 Escape From The City. 1.35 Veneno. 3.25 ABC News Update. 3.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 Shortland St. 12.05pm Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 12.55 Lethal Ladies: NZ Female Fighters. 1.20 The Inside Story. 1.50 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 3.40 WorldWatch.

5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster.

9.25 Then You Run. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Business Builders. 1.30 The Real Seachange. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Investigations. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

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 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Against The Wind. (1948, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 All 4 Adventure.

9.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 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 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Man Who Knew Infinity. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.20 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 9.20 Modern Times.

(1936, PG, No dialogue) 10.55 Beneath Hill 60.

(2010, M) 1.10pm Corpo Celeste. (2011, PG, Italian) 3.00 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 5.25 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 8.30 Queen Marie. (2019, MA15+) 10.30 Sunset. (2018, M, Hungarian) 1.10am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Motorbike Cops. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Drag Racing. NDRC Top Fuel C’ship. Spring Nationals. H’lights. 3.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 9.30 Swamp People. 10.30 Mountain Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Medium. 1.00 Rich House, Poor House.

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 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: American Reunion. (2012, MA15+) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Untold History Of The Pacific. 2.00 Songlines On Screen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Kenya Wildlife Diaries. 7.35 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? 8.35 Singing Country. (Premiere) 9.05 Who We Are: Brave New Clan. 10.00 MOVIE: The Pursuit Of Happyness. (2006) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 News. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, November 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 10.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 11.00 Enslaved. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.10 All Creatures Great And Small. (R) 4.55 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG, R) 9.55 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (PGl, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ms, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Job To Die For. (2022, Mav) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

12.00 My Mum Your Dad. (PGls, R) 1.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 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. (Mas, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, Ml) 8.30 Rose Gold. (Ml) 9.55 Tom Gleeson’s Secrets Of The Australian Museum. (PG, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Evacuation. (Malv, R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.35 Parliament Question Time.

1.35 Laura’s Choice. (Madl, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Long Itchington To Moseley.

8.30 The Lost City Of Melbourne. (Md) 10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Mal) 11.25 Paris Police 1900. (MA15+asv, R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Big Brother. (M) Intruders Bella and Teejay are ready to explore their options for love inside the house.

8.45 The Endgame. (Malv) When a hostage’s life is threatened, Elena calls on a popular news anchor, known as America’s most trusted man, to negotiate her release.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a) Flashbacks reveal the way B became so intertwined with the Broberg family.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 My Mum Your Dad. (Final, PGls) 9.00 Paramedics. (Ma, R) 10.00 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+mns, R) 11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Outdoors Indoors.

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

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

7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) An old pal of Torres’ comes to him, disheveled and bloodied, for guidance before disappearing.

10.40 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Return) 9.10 Ghosts. (Return) 9.40 Rosehaven. 10.10 Portlandia. 10.55 Blunt Talk.

11.25 Fleabag. 11.50 Would I Lie To You? 12.20am MOVIE: The Inbetweeners. (2011, MA15+) 2.00 Staged. 2.25 Mock The Week. (Final) 2.55 ABC News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon In My Own World. 12.55 VICE. 1.30 Gaycation. 2.25 States Of Undress. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 James Webb: $10 Billion Space Telescope. 9.30 Meet The Neighbours.

10.30 Shoresy. 11.25 Monogamish. 12.30am Black Market. 2.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 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 Air Crash Investigations. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner.

8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Law & Order: UK. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct.

10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Eureka Stockade. (1949) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Corpo Celeste. (2011, PG, Italian) 9.55 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 11.30 India Sweets And Spices. (2021, M) 1.20pm The Orphanage. (2019, M, Dari) 3.00 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 5.00 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 6.40 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 8.30 Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 10.30 Zoo. (2017, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Counting Cars. 1.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 2.00 Truck Night In America. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 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 Medium. 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 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia.

9.40 MOVIE: Get Hard. (2015, MA15+) 11.40 Seinfeld. 12.40am Young Sheldon. 1.05 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.15pm Niminjarra. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 Aussie Bush Tales. 3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Kenya Wildlife Diaries.

7.30 The Casketeers. 8.30 MOVIE: White Chicks.

(2004) 10.25 Faboriginal. 10.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Peta Credlin. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 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

Karuah footballer Shaqueil Saunders signs with South Sydney Rabbitohs U-12s with the Myall River “Proud is an too,” Ryan referred to the Shaq’s training started Hawks, turned to soccer for understatement,” said Ryan, thrice-weekly drives down Monday, November, along in SG Ball competition a while, then debuted in the who was ecstatic to play with south for training, which Leah with the 6intercity commute FROM Page 28

“We knew, and went straight for the Bunnies,” said Shaq’s parents, Leah and Ryan.

“It’s been like a puzzle getting put back together, all

the family connections.”

“When your family goes for them, you have to go for them,” Shaq said, “I’m keen to get into it, a new journey, new start.”

Shaq played U-10s and

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Senior Men’s competition this year, where he got to play alongside his dad, Ryan Saunders, for many gamemaking plays and tries throughout the year, right up to the Grand Final.

his son this past season.

“He can do anything he puts his mind to and makes the commitment, he’s always been a good footballer, soccer too.”

“Leah’s been a massive engine behind everything,

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took on atop her other work and duties.

“Karuah Aboriginal Land Council is sponsoring me to get to and from training in Sydney, helping with the car, petrol and e-tag costs.”

three times per week between Karuah and Sydney, with the first trial game against the Cronulla Sharks on 16 December.

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NEWS OF THE AREA

WEDNESDAY, November 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (R) 10.55 Q+A. (R) 12.00 News.

12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.10 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 4.55 Back Roads. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 9.55 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Masv, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust.

(R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Student Seduction. (2022, Mav) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

12.00 My Mum Your Dad. (PGls, R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 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. (Mad, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 8.30 Question Everything.

9.00 Australian Epic. (PG) 9.30 Planet America.

10.05 QI. (Mls, R) 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.15 ABC Late News.

11.30 The Business. (R) 11.45 The Line Of Beauty. (Mld, R) 12.45 Parliament Question Time.

1.45 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Meet The Neighbours. (M) 8.30 Alone UK. (Mal) 9.30 Boeing’s Fatal Flaw. (PGa, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+d) 12.10 The Investigation. (Ma, R) 1.55 Before We Die. (Malv, R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Big Brother. (Maln) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.40 A Year On Planet Earth: Compilation. (PGa) A look at the strategies animals like red squirrels, pikas and penguins use to cope with their changing worlds.

9.40 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 ARIA Awards. (Ml) 9.30 MOVIE: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.

(2020, Ml) An exploration of the Bee Gees. Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb.

11.40 La Brea. (Mv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (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.

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

7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) The contestants are split into three teams of three for a challenging team relay.

8.40 My Life Is Murder. (Return, Mav) Alexa Crowe finds herself in danger when she investigates the death of a tango club’s young teacher.

10.40 To Be Advised.

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

12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

1.30 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 Doc Martin. 9.20 Bay Of Fires. 10.15 Killing Eve. 11.00 Would I Lie To You? 11.30 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 12.35am Civilisations. 1.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 2.00 ABC News Update. 2.05 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Bing. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon How To Rob A Bank.

2.30 States Of Undress. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. 9.30 MOVIE: Subject. (2022, M) 11.20 MOVIE: Detective Chinatown 2. (2018, M) 1.30am Romulus. 4.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 Surf Patrol. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 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 The Bowls Show. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 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 Morning Programs.

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. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Wherever She Goes. (1951) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. 7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. First semi-final. First innings. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 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 Evil. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Corpo Celeste. Continued. (2011, PG, Italian) 6.50 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 8.40 About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 10.50 Sunset. (2018, M, Hungarian) 1.30pm The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 4.30 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 6.25 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 8.30 Churchill. (2017, M) 10.30 A Dangerous Method.

(2011, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Truck Night In America. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 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 Busted In Bangkok. 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Medium. 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 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia.

9.40 MOVIE: Bad Neighbours. (2014, MA15+) 11.40 Seinfeld. 12.40am Young Sheldon. 1.05 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 Aussie Bush Tales. 3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.40 BLK: An Origin Story. 8.30 MOVIE: Coextinction. (2021, PG) 10.10 Persons Of Interest. 11.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Bolt Report. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, November 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story.

(R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Planet America. (R) 11.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 12.00 News. 12.55 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything.

(R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.10 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 4.55 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 9.55 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dare To Hope. (R) 3.10 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (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: Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost. (2011, Mav, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Setup. (2020, PGl) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 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. (Mad, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG) 8.50 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 9.40 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. (Mln, R) 10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Rose Gold. (Ml, R) 12.35 Parliament Question Time.

1.35 Q+A. (R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.35 Secret World Of Snacks. (Premiere, PGs) 8.30 Adam And Poh’s Great Australian Bites.

9.30 Erotic Stories. (MA15+als) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Devils. (Mal) 12.55 The Stranger. (Malv, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (M) The house is in full swing, with housemates all coupled up. Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.50 MOVIE: Bridesmaids.

(2011, MA15+ls, R) Two best friends have a falling out after one of them asks another person to be her maid of honour. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne.

11.25 The Latest: Seven News.

12.00 Pearson. (Malv, R) Keri’s past comes back to haunt her.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game.

Pre-game coverage of the ICC World Cup second semi-final match from Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Second semi-final. First innings.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Second semi-final. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Cross Court. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Soccer. 2026 AFC Asian FIFA World Cup Qualifier. Round 2. Australia v Bangladesh. From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

10.30 The Cheap Seats.

(Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

11.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav, R) Danny’s friend is hospitalised after an attack.

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

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

2.30 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 Question Everything. 9.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.15 Australian Epic. 10.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.50 Would I Lie To You? 12.20am Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 1.05 Live At The Apollo. 1.50 Louis Theroux: By Reason Of Insanity. 2.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 12.50 Prison Experiment. 1.40 Hunters. 2.30 Munchies Guide To Sweden. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Beyond Oak Island. 10.10 Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. 11.05 Murdered By A Mob. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 Surf Patrol. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 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 The Zoo. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown.

9.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 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. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: I Believe In You. (1952, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 4. Adelaide United v Sydney FC. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 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 FBI. 11.15 FBI: International. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Magnetic Fields. Continued. (2021, PG, Greek) 6.40 Frantz.

(2016, PG, French) 8.50 Belle And Sebastian 3.

(2017, PG, French) 10.30 Zoo. (2017, M) 12.20pm Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 2.20 The Crossing.

(2020, PG, Norwegian) 4.10 About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 6.20 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 8.30 Hurricane. (2018, MA15+) 10.30 White Squall.

(1996, M) 12.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Truck Night In America. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.30 American Dad! 9.30 Darradong Local Council. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Medium. 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 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Survivor 45. 9.00 Love Island Australia. 10.15 I’ve Got A Text With Josh And Flex!

11.00 Botched By Nature. Midnight Under The Dome. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.50pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Bamay.

2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News.

6.40 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The Panthers. 9.30 No Ordinary Black. 9.40 MOVIE: Jindabyne. (2006, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Sharri. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 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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By Thomas O’KEEFE

q Close family and the strongest supporters in Shaq’s new journey: (LR) Leah Saunders, Shaqueil Saunders, Charlise Thompson and Ryan Saunders.

TEA GARDENS Hawks Rugby League player and Karuah local Shaqueil Saunders’ road to professional sports stardom continues as he fulfills a contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the SG Ball Cup for U-19s.

First noticed last October, during the Koori Knockout competition at Bombaderry, Shaq pulled off a miraculous ‘double chip’n’chase’, blowing away the crowd and catching the eye of professional league scouts.

A call from the Bulldogs’ Josh Addo-Carr precipitated many more, including from veteran agent Gavin Orr, then an offer from the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Shaq’s has deep family ties with the Bunnies.

Latrell and Shaquai Mitchell are Shaq’s cousins, and Bunnies Hall-of-Fame legend Eric Simms is his great-uncle.

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PFAS Independent Review Call for submissions

PFAS INDEPENDENT REVIEW I am proud to announce that as part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to addressing the PFAS contamination around the RAAF Base Williamtown, the Independent Review has now commenced.

Public submissions for the Australian Government’s Independent Review of land (PFAS) contamination will open from 9am AEDT Monday 23 October 2023 until 9pm AEDT Sunday 3 December 2023.

The Review will focus on communities around RAAF Base Williamtown, and other communities affected by historic use of PFAS are also able to make submissions.

In addition to calling for submissions, a public hearing will be held on the following date. Times are in local time zones.

RAAF Base Williamtown Murrook Cultural Centre 2163 Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown NSW 2318 10am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 8pm Thursday 9 November 2023

An important part of this is the call for community submissions around future land use. If you would like to make a submission or register your interest to attend the public hearing, please scan the QR code to the right.

Scan the QR code or visit the website below to learn more about the Review, including how to make a submission. Scanning the code will also provide details to register to speak at a public hearing or attend as an observer. www.pfasindependentreview.com.au Contact 1800 879 142 (9am – 5pm, Mon-Fri) pfas.submissions@defence.gov.au PO Box Q1084 Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230

How to get in touch with me: 4983 2401

35 Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

meryl.swanson.mp@aph.gov.au

28 PORT STEPHENS NEWS OF THE AREA

www.merylswanson.com.au

Authorised by Meryl Swanson ALP Raymond Terrace

media@newsofthearea.com.au

Thursday, 9 November 2023