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CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA WANT to make a splash this Christmas? Just add a kayak, the river, some fantastic Christmas gear and lots of Chrissy spirit for making memories to last. Siblings Andy, Lily and Max Hawkins of Dubbo are clearly the masters of all things ‘good cheer’. Dad Ty, who’s the friendly third generation barber on Fitzroy Street in South Dubbo, has a history with kayaks. He once placed fourth in the world kayak titles, won a few state championships and won a 404 kilometre marathon down the mighty Murray River. They – and Dubbo Photo News – wish you all a very Merry Christmas. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/EMY LOU

FIREWORKS FINISH Dubbo to see out a crazy 2020 with spectacular show

By YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

TICKETS are likely to sell quickly for the 2020 New Year’s Eve fireworks night being held at the Dubbo Show ground on December 31. Entry is free, however all people intending to go must register via the 123tix website. There is a limit of 3,000 peo-

ple and entry without the registration will not be permitted. Guests will be invited to donate a gold coin at the gate for fundraising purposes. “If New Year’s Eve fireworks night goes ahead it will be limited to 3000 people, so it will be first in, first served. We’ve got to go through a ticketing system. Even though the tickets will be

free we’d be asking people to put a gold coin donation in, per person,” Dubbo Show Society secretary Sue Hood said. Guests are also invited to bring a rug or a chair. “Once they register their ticket online, we’ll then know how many families there are and can allocate squares, or spaces, for those family members to sit to-

gether,” Mrs Hood said. To register your attendance at Dubbo’s 2020 Fireworks night, visit www.123tix.com.au. Fireworks night is being made possible thanks to the Dubbo Show Society and Fletcher International Exports, your local newspaper Dubbo Photo News, Dubbo Regional Council, 123Tix, 2DU Zoo FM and Regional Aus-

tralia Bank. Editor’s note – nothing is certain these days, with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions potentially changing by the hour, but the details in this story were correct at the time Dubbo Photo News went to press. Please keep an eye out for any updates in relation to health regulations.

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Summertime editions of Dubbo Photo News WELCOME to the first of our Summer 20/21 editions of your favourite local newspaper. We’re publishing throughout the holiday season so you’ll still be able to pick up a copy of the paper each Thursday, although check for changed opening hours at some of the shops and other outlets where you normally pick up your paper. Over the next few weeks some of our regular features are taking a break, but you’ll also see some extra features such as our kid’s activity page inside today’s paper – great for the school holidays! Please note our office is closed until Monday, January 11, so if you need to get in touch, email photos@dubbophotonews.com.au or leave a voicemail by calling our main line on 6885 4433. Have a cheery Christmas!

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Facelift for pool in time for summer By YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY RIDING to the pool is about as Aussie as summer gets, and thanks to refurbishments at the Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre (DALC) the installation of new bike racks on location, improves security for biking families. The racks are just one enhanced feature of a host of improvements at the DALC completed recently by small, local building company, Glenn Healey Constructions (GHC). GHC undertook the works after a competitive quotation process in line with Dubbo Regional Council’s local purchasing policy which preferences local suppliers when seeking quotes and tenders for goods and services. Where possible, for anything less than $10,000 Council will purchase from a local supplier. For purchases over $10,000, the policy provides price advantages for local suppliers. Local businesses are urged to sign up for VendorPanel, where they will be notified of any opportunities to be invited to tender for projects and ensures they are considered when Council is looking for quotes for certain jobs. Aside from the bike racks, the DALC also now has an enclosed foyer to create an air-conditioned space as visitors walk through and a new merchandise area where patrons can buy swim-related products. There have been improvements

Jack Forrester (Dubbo City Swimtech Swimming Club), Mayor of the Dubbo Region Cr Ben Shields, Sam McGregor (President Dubbo Water Polo). PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH

made to security with the installation of a new roller door, the remodelling of office space for staff and the creation of a dedicated water testing space. There are also COVID-19 safe measures in place, including a digital check-in system. The rejuvenation was fully funded by Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), and is part of an overall improvement plan for better ac-

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cess and enjoyment of the DALC. “The Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre should be an inviting place for residents and visitors to Dubbo to come and the new foyer is a positive start,” Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Councillor Ben Shields said. “It is also signalling Council’s intentions to continue with a significant redevelopment of our pool complex. Council is in the

process of compiling a masterplan to determine the long-term direction of the pool, and this could include some exciting steps like an indoor pool, additional parking and improved amenities,” he said. The café will be available during the opening hours both internally, and from Victoria Park. The facility resumes normal operating hours after 1 January 2021.

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MILK AND COOKIES FOR SANTA Stevie, 7, Jed, 4, and Lahni, 5, test out cookies for Santa just to be extra sure they’re the right kind of delicious for Santa when the man in red comes by this week. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/ EMY LOU

STATE CONTRACTS

Local ﬁrm’s concrete achievement By JOHN RYAN PLENTY of Dubbo businesses are benefitting from the cash injection into Dubbo’s multimillion dollar Mindyarra Rail Maintenance Facility and Concrete World owner Troy Paton said it’s been a boon for the local economy with more than a quarter of his 18 staff involved on the Project. Mr Paton believes the fact these larger projects are happening gives a great incentive for smaller firms to look at upskilling so they can apply for contracts. “From a business perspective we had to step up to be in the mix for the Mindyarra contract and, as a small business, to beat the multinationals for this contract shows me we’re heading in the right direction,” Mr Paton said.

“We have 18 staff and five of them are working on this project, and they also gain confidence knowing that we have the capability to do these big jobs. “It’s also a foot in the door for us to get other contracts, and other companies and contractors have already started making enquiries because we’ve been awarded this contract and they know we can do this level of work.” Concrete World will supply reinforcing steel associated with concrete works at the site, having been part of one of the tender writing workshops held in conjunction with the project in 2019. Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders believes the wealth of construction happening continues to be a stimulus for the region’s economy and said one of the key priorities

Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders, far left, says it’s vital that local companies, employing local people, are able to have a crack at winning state government work. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

of the project is to ensure local companies and their employees get access to work and that this contract, worth approximately $1 million, shows that commitment is being met.

“When this project was first announced it was referred to as the Regional Rail Maintenance Facility, and I have always maintained that the ‘regional’ component of that name is important,” Mr Saun-

ders said. “By using local businesses, we keep local people in work, and I believe the work our companies do is just as good as anything that can be done by out-of-towners. “Concrete World’s contract is part of a larger package that was divided into smaller packages to ensure local businesses were provided opportunities. While the contract is to supply reinforced steel, the fact that the team is based in Dubbo means they also have the ability to produce concrete to top up short orders with a quick turnaround.”

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BUILDING BOOM

TRIVIA TEST

Locals builders praise success of HomeBuilder scheme

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By LYDIA PEDRANA THE three-month extension of the government’s HomeBuilder scheme is welcome news to local construction companies who are already reaping the rewards of the stimulus. The one-off cash injection to eligible owner-occupiers or first home buyers is also working wonders for health of the Australian economy with record high construction loans and new detached house building approvals recorded in October 2020. Darren Semmler, managing director of GJ Gardner Homes Dubbo, said the grant has been valuable not only for Dubbo residents, but the town as a whole. “The HomeBuilder scheme has been an outstanding success for people in Dubbo and surrounding areas, it has definitely helped people to be able to realise their dream of building a new home, whether it is a first home or a larger home for their growing family,” he told Dubbo Photo News. “Building a new home involves a tremendous amount of trades and suppliers, the impact of continuing construction to be able to support these families and employees is instrumental in supporting our community and the local economy.” Dubbo accounting officer Lisa Pope is currently applying for the HomeBuilder grant to assist with build of a new family home on a small property just out of town. “The application process itself has been very easy,” Mrs Pope said. “If approved, it will help us to add extras to our home that we would not have otherwise had the luxury of adding.” Mrs Pope described the package as a “great bonus” to anyone hoping to build or renovate at this time. “It allows people the flexibility of adding those extra things that they might not have been able to if they didn’t have the grant, which benefits both the families and the building industry.” In October, 10,936 new detached houses received building

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Brent, Madison, Lisa and Andy Pope have applied for the HomeBuilder grant with the hope of adding extras to their new family home that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

approval – that’s the highest recorded monthly figure since February 2000. Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett said such data means the residential building industry can expect a decent pipeline of work for most of 2021 and in turn, save the Australian economy from becoming collateral damage of COVID-19. “The strong linkage between residential building activity and the health of the rest of the economy in terms of jobs and small businesses means that the extension of HomeBuilder is good news for everyone,” Mr Garrett explained. “Inward migration to Austral-

ia is the single biggest driver of demand for new home building and with permanent arrivals to the country at their lowest since World War II, government support for residential building has prevented activity from sinking to catastrophic levels.” Furthermore, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data, the number of own occupier loans increased to 11.5 per cent in October, beating the previous record set just one month earlier in September. Despite preparing for the worst when the pandemic hit, Mr Semmler said the HomeBuilder scheme has allowed his business to thrive amid the challenging

circumstances. “There has definitely been an increase in workload and new enquiries since the announcement in June 2020,” he said. “COVID-19 was anticipated to negatively affect the building industry however we have found that it has increased the amount of new leads. “Thankfully we have not only been able to retain all of our staffing during 2020, ensuring we continually train and adapt to new technology to be able assist our clients, we are also now increasing our staffing numbers and sub-contractor teams to handle the enquiry and continued growth of our business.”

Distance Ed student tops state for industrial tech JARROD McMURRAY (above) may not live in Dubbo but thanks to Dubbo School of Distance Education, where he studied during 2020, he achieved a First In Course result for his efforts in the industrial technology subject. Teacher Drew Martin said he was very proud of Jarrod’s achievements. Jarrod was also DUX of the school this year with an ATAR of 86.3. Twenty-three students achieved a Band 6, 40 achieved a band 5 and 65 achieved a band 4 across different subjects.

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Bourke By JOHN RYAN RON ‘Rambo’ Gibbs was known as just about the toughest bloke ever to play rugby league, and he had more success than any other footballer from Bourke. He tasted a premiership win with the Manly Sea Eagles in 1987 before becoming a star signing with the newly formed Gold Coast Giants. But he says a treasured moment that stands out for him was meeting country and western great Charlie Pride during when the singer was on the Gold Coast for a concert and he did some promotional work for the local league team. “When I was growing up back in the old days listening to the radio or old records, everyone listened to Charlie Pride, his hits like Crystal Chandelier and Mountain of Love, they just took off and just got everyone in, I suppose, just the sound of his voice and the beautiful music, he was unbelievable,” Mr Gibbs told Dubbo Photo News. “The Gold Coast came into the competition in 1988, the Gold Coast Giants back in those days: Newcastle Knights, Brisbane Broncos and the Gold Coast Giants formed, and I went up to the Giants after we won the grand final at Manly in ’87, I decided to help start a new club off and hopefully kick on. “Being one of the high-profile signings I was asked to do a lot of the club promotions and I was very fortunate to meet Charlie Pride, we did interviews together.” Ron said it was incredible to meet one of his childhood idols and said the singer was as nice a bloke as you’d ever meet. The key photo showed Ron balancing a football upright with a golf ball balanced on the top of it, with a fit looking Charlie Pride all set to tee off from the Steeden. “When I moved back from that set-up shot in the photo, Charlie hit the golf ball right between the goal posts up the other end of the field, about 90 metres, between

‘YOU CAN’ CENTRE

Coulton visits Chris O’Brien Lifehouse FEDERAL Member for Parkes Mark Coulton this month toured the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse ‘You Can’ centre in Sydney, for adolescents and young adults living with cancer. Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a not-for-profit cancer centre with well-established relationships in cancer care and has expressed interest in providing specialist cancer services at the Western Cancer Centre in Dubbo, which is set to open next year. “The organisation shares my passion for supporting equitable access to cancer treatment and care close to home,” Mr Coulton said.

LOCAL LAND SERVICES

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Charlie Pride had this photo printed, he then signed it and gave it to Ronnie Gibbs, all without being asked. The player holding Charlie’s golf clubs is English import Keith Neller who was a prop for the Gold Coast. The league great said he was saddened to hear of Charlie Pride’s death but was sure he’d made the world a far better place. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

the goal posts, over the grandstand which is about another 50 metres behind, and high, he was an unbelievable sportsman, I later found out he was a great gridiron player as well, he was an allrounder,” Mr Gibbs said. But that wasn’t where it ended. The Gibbs’ family went to Charlie Pride’s concert that night and the singer announced to the crowd that Ron was in the audience and that he was a mate of his, then took the whole family

backstage after the show. “You couldn’t get a more downto-earth person and then during his show, to give me a mention and to take 15 of us backstage, he didn’t have to, I didn’t expect it,” he said, “He got my family and friends backstage to meet his family after the concert, meet all of his crew, then his wife and family, so I was very fortunate to meet a Country and Western legend. “He has left a legacy, the records of his people have collected

over the years, when I was a kid, he was on juke boxes in every pub across the state’s west, they were pumping his songs out all the time, Charlie Pride, he was the number one back in the 1970s. “Meeting Charlie, and having that photo, probably rates as my number one person I met in my career, I’ve met a lot people and not taking away from any of them, but for me, it just holds a special place in my heart that he did what he did for my family.”

THE Federal Government has funded the Western Local Land Services with $475,987 to help with the management of kangaroo grazing pressure, especially in dry times. The Western Local Land Service (LLS) region is the largest in NSW, covering around 40 per cent of the state including areas west of Dubbo such as Bourke, Cobar, Tibooburra and Broken Hill. The project will develop and pilot a model for predicting kangaroo density and resource use at property and paddock scale and generate extension tools that support understanding and planning for kangaroo grazing pressure. Local producers and landholders will be helped to buffer the challenges of future droughts.

COUNCIL SNAPSHOT AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS Nominations are now open for the Australia Day Awards. Do you know someone who is deserving of recognition for the hard work they do behind-the-scenes in the Dubbo region? There are a number of categories you can nominate someone for. Visit Council’s website for more information.

SMART CITY STRATEGY Interested in making the CBD in Dubbo and Wellington more accessible, through things like autonomous vehicles, phone charging stations, and more accessible parking? Council is currently seeking input for its Smart City Strategy. A survey is currently available via the Council website for those interested in making suggestions to improve CBD access.

TALBRAGAR STREET TREES

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Council advises that the Talbragar Street Tree Beautification Project designs are now on public exhibition. The plans are part of a broader beautification of the Dubbo CBD project, which includes tree plantings between Macquarie and Bligh streets on Talbragar, Bultje and Wingewarra streets.

Indigenous artists are encouraged to apply for one of the country’s largest art competitions, to create a kinetic artwork for the side of the old Telstra Exchange building in Macquarie Street. The artwork will be visible from within the yet-to-be-built Old Dubbo Gaol Plaza precinct, outside the Old Dubbo Gaol. Applications can be made online.

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WHAT KIDS SAY

DUBBO DAY AWARDS

Truckie dad’s ﬁve kids accept top gong By YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

Jackson Conn Age: Six! Favourite TV show? My favourite TV show is Transformers What is your favourite game? My favourite game is playing on my Nintendo or maybe my Super Nintendo What do you like to get up to most? Soccer What makes you happy? Giving mum a hug If you could be a superhero, who would you be? Superman because he’s really strong and has laser eyes What is the naughtiest thing you’ve done? Probably saying naughty words at home What would you do if you were the boss at home? If I had children, I wouldn’t let them on the Nintendo unless they were good What is your favourite food? A burger, I love burgers! I can actually eat the big mac but only half a mega jack! What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor because my mum is a doctor

WHILE Rod Hannifey’s five children were accepting the 2020 Dubbo Day Tony McGrane Award on his behalf, the recipient of the city’s most prestigious Dubbo Day award was in his ‘office’, a cab-over Kenworth towing three trailers in central Queensland. How ironic this working truckie, who’s done so much to promote road safety and the transport industry, was thousands of kilometres away from home and family when his name was read out. When Dubbo Photo News caught up with Rod for a quick chat, he’d just finished hitching a third trailer at Roma and was about to set out on his way to Cloncurry, a hot exercise he said, while it was pouring back home in Dubbo. Earlier in the week he’d already been to Brisbane and Mt Isa and many places in between. He was laconically low-key about his award. “I was very surprised and very thankful,” Mr Hannifey told Dubbo Photo News. “Truckies don’t normally get this sort of mainstream recognition but people I think are considering we keep the country moving after going through the COVID pandemic this

year. “I’m also thankful the council allowed my five kids, who were all in Dubbo, to attend the Dubbo Day Awards because I was proud that they could see that people like me got this recognition for what we do on a daily basis.” Mr Hannifey said Dubbo Regional Council mayor Ben Shields called him to offer congratulations. “The mayor called me and while I had him on the phone, I told him about a couple of other things I’m doing for road safety and he offered to help,” Mr Hannifey said. This Dubbo truckie has dedicated his life to the transport industry and has a particular focus on road safety. Most people know that being a truck driver involves long hours, tight deadlines and being away from your family often for weeks at a time but Mr Hannifey goes above and beyond that by juggling his full-time driving duties with countless road safety promotions and campaigns. It is his determination to foster a better understanding and relationship between trucks and cars on our roads. Mr Hannifey is a regular contributor to road safety inquiries, frequently makes submissions to governments of all levels on important transport issues and has made him-

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self available to media all across Australia to promote safe driving. He was able to get the TRUCKRIGHT Industry Vehicle initiative off the ground, which means his truck displays a history of road transport in Australia and safety improvements that have been made to freight vehicles. One of Mr Hannifey’s signature efforts has been the rollout of a green reflector marking to indicate to truck drivers the suitable places to pull off the road that may not be recognised truck stops. This has been rolled out across several states including up and down the Newell Highway.

Dubbo Photo News December 24-30, 2020 Inset, Tony McGrane Award recipient Rod Hannifey was on the road at Roma and unable to receive his award in person. Main photo, Katie Hannifey accepted the award from Deputy Mayor Stephen Lawrence on her father’s behalf. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH

SAGITTARIUS: Even if there’s tension among your relatives, you’ll manage to alleviate it by bridging the ever possible so that you can stay up gap or using some creative manipucelebrating when the time comes. lation. Your organisational skills will You’ll also have to recoup a few prove effective, and you’ll be a hero hours of sleep or deal with a lingering in your family. cold or ﬂu. CAPRICORN: You’ll bring together VIRGO: You might host an impromp- friends and relatives for a New Year’s tu get-together, which will require Eve party. You’ll succeed in reuniting extra effort to throw together at the two families that don’t always see last minute. You’ll devote all of your eye to eye by being generous and energy and attention to the people paying attention to the details. you love. You may experience a bit of AQUARIUS: There’s a good chance fatigue and a mild cold. you’ll host the next party, and you’ll LIBRA: You’ll be rather helpful durbe happy to wait on your loved ones. ing up-coming events. You’ll end up Even when you’re the guest, you’ll ofthrowing an impressive party for a fer to help serve and clean up; you’ll group of loved ones. Fun times are want to feel useful. guaranteed if you make an effort to PISCES: You enjoy large gatherings entertain others. and any opportunity to celebrate. SCORPIO: Encourage relatives to You’ll certainly put on a show in chip in for a group lottery ticket; luck one way or another. You’ll step into will be on your side. You might also the spotlight by gooﬁng around solidify plans with your family. In par- and saying things that get people’s ticular, you may organise a spontaattention. neous trip, allowing you to realise a The luckiest signs this week: dream. Virgo, Libra and Scorpio.

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Amazing home-made manger

He is also known for his video series of Truckies’ Top 10 Tips, which were identified based on a survey he conducted identifying drivers’ safety concerns and expanded this year to include videos on sharing outback roads with road trains. In 2016 he was awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship (believed to be the first recipient from the trucking industry) and in 2018

IT’S great to see some traditions surviving in such uncertain times but this home-made manger and the nativity set inside it adorn Pat Austin’s home at this time, each year. Pat’s daughter Jenny sent this photo to Dubbo Photo News and said her sister bought the nativity set from Jan Duncan’s shop at Orana Mall for their mum. “My brother-in-law Sid made the manger for mum. There were six kids in our family although our

travelled to the United Kingdom, United States and Canada to look at how heavy transport works in those countries. Rod has won a number of awards, including a Queensland Road Safety Award, the NatRoad Driver of the Year, the Australian Trucking Association National Professional Driver of the Year and the John Bond Safe Driver of the Year.

two brothers have passed away, and every Christmas Day we have lunch at Mum’s house,” she said. “The nativity scene is up every Christmas and is now enjoyed not only by us but our kids and grandkids. “Mum is now 88 but still has her house inside and out decorated for Christmas with a bit of help from the family. Mum has 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild,” Jenny said.

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‘Bumper’ holiday season for Dubbo By LYDIA PEDRANA

THE local economy is set to receive a boost this Christmas holiday season with many travellers choosing the region as a stopover or final destination this year. However, there is still time for locals to encourage friends and family to enjoy Dubbo’s many offerings with accommodation operators citing vacancies in the second half of January. Monica Bellotti from Cascades Motor Inn said they have seen a record number of rooms spoken for over the next few weeks. “We have a few vacancies for the rest of December, but this is the most booked we have been probably in the last three years for this December period,” she told Dubbo Photo News. “The first half of January is also really full and there are few rooms left for the second half.” With some people travelling in from further west to do their Christmas shopping and choosing to stay the night, the bulk of Cascades’ visitors are stopping by on their way up to Queensland or way down to Victoria. After a tough year for moteliers due to COVID-19, Mrs Bellot-

ti is thrilled so many people are choosing to travel regionally. “It’s incredible,” she said. “Every day we have been saying we just can’t believe how the accommodation has turned around and to think all the regional areas are benefitting at the moment, it’s great to see.” Taronga Western Plains Zoo (TWPZ) is also expecting a busy couple of months with both the Zoofari Lodge booked out until January 13 and the Savannah Cabins full until January 10. For the rest of January, the Zoofari Lodge only has limited midweek availability. “We have also been experiencing strong bookings beyond the summer school holiday period, demonstrating the desire to travel regionally is very much still on people’s radar for holidays and short breaks,” TWPZ director Steve Hinks said. “We are anticipating another positive school holiday period for visitation and, as restrictions ease, we have been able to bring back some of our tours and encounters including the Savannah Safari tour and Hippo Encounter, with more to come in the near future.”

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Main photo, Zoofari Lodge is fully booked until mid-January as tourists ﬂock to the region for the summer holidays. Right, Ashleigh and Monica Bellotti from Cascades Motor Inn said they are set to have the busiest December they have had in three years. PHOTOS: KEN SMITH; TWPZ

The NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park also has only a few spots left in January. While they are constantly recommending Dubbo’s tourist attractions, restaurants, cafes and retailers to their guests, they are also offering family-friendly things to do on site. “We know many of our guests come to visit Western Plains Zoo, but more and more they’re looking to explore the entire region,” a spokesperson said. “We also have some great school holiday activities for those lazy days where mum and dad would prefer to put their feet up. “Christmas craft workshops, scavenger hunts, bingo and the slip and slide are just a few of the activities on right throughout the school holidays.” Proud of the region’s ability to bounce back following the impacts of the pandemic, Mayor Ben Shields said “the planets

are aligned” for Dubbo at the moment. “The fact that we have the lowest unemployment rate of any regional city in NSW says to me that our economy is booming and the fact that our moteliers and hospitality providers are all reporting bumper seasons is fantastic,” he said. “I said at the start of the pandemic that I wanted Dubbo to be the very first in the nation to recover, well, not only are we the very first in the nation to recover, but we did it a lot faster than what I even anticipated.”

DUBBO MP Dugald Saunders says it’s good news that bus customers in the electorate will benefit from lower fares in the new year after the state government adopted recommendations made by the Independent Pricing and Review Tribunal (IPART). Concession fares will be offered at half the adult fares, and the Regional Excursion Daily ticket for pensioners will remain at $2.50. The introduction of lower fares, coupled with other programs implemented in the region, will make bus travel a more appealing option into the future. “There’s a mentality that public transport is for the city but the fact is we have a lot of people in regional areas, including in the Dubbo electorate, who utilise bus services on a regular basis,” said Mr Saunders (pictured). “Over the past six months there has been a lot of effort go into the implementation of real-time technology for buses in the Dubbo region, as well as the extension of timetables, and we want people to make the most of the services available to them.” Concession fares will be offered at half the adult fares, and the Regional Excursion Daily ticket for pensioners will remain at $2.50.

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Left, Dennis Jolliffe and wife Mary in front of the Narromine 401 pumper. Right, Mary presented her late husband’s uniform to Narromine Fire Station recently. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Lifetime of bonds forged by ﬁre By JOHN RYAN RETAINED Firefighter Dennis Jolliffe 401012 joined Fire + Rescue NSW (then known as NSW Fire Brigades) in Narromine in 1985. He became the Engine

Keeper – the firie who looks after the Fire Engine – in 1993. Dennis transferred to Tumut Fire Station in 2003 and retired from the service in 2005. He was diagnosed with an

aggressive leukaemia early in 2020, and passed away just months later, on March 3. One of Dennis’ wishes was for his original firefighting uniform, known as ‘a lion taming suit’, be given to 401 Station Narromine to be put

on display. This included his original Brass Helmet. Dennis’s wife Mary was given a mannequin from Myer Dubbo, and the display was set up by Mary with help from Narromine Captain Ewen Jones.

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PHARMACY

Full circle pharmacist By JOHN RYAN

Edwina Capell said she knew she wanted to get a pharmacy degree and move back to Dubbo before she’d even left school. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

AT 25, Edwina Capell is a year into her dream career as a pharmacist at Tim Koerstz’ Tamworth Street shop. “I AM from Dubbo originally, grew up here and went to school here at St Johns College and then I went to Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga for two years and then finished my last two years of the degree in Orange at CSU, I moved to be a bit closer to home,” she told Dubbo Photo News. She said she’s a country girl at heart and was over the moon she was able to study her degree of choice in two regional cities before moving back home for a job in a professional occupation with a great career path. In actual fact, she turned her after-school student job into her career of choice. “I started here at Tim Koerstz Pharmacy when I was about 14 and I watched Tim and the other pharmacists at their jobs and got interested in this career and then things went from there and I always aimed to study pharmacy and come back home,”

she said. During the degree course she said she found things tough, but now it’s all done she said things went remarkably quickly in the great scheme of things. “It is a little bit time-consuming; you sort of have full-on days at uni and a lot of outside work, which at the time seemed a lot but it was really worth it. “Once it’s all over you think, where did that go, it was over so quickly, I can’t believe it’s all done.” Now she has a qualification that could take her anywhere, she’s just happy to be home. “There are so many different opportunities and there are a lot of places which are looking for pharmacists,” she said, with her time now focussed on providing the best possible care for her customers and gaining vital experience on the job along with constant study. “I don’t know if you ever completely stop learning, I think I’ll probably keep learning and studying all the time, but I guess you just gradually get that confidence,” she

said, pointing out the importance of having great mentors on a daily basis. “When I first came out you know, you’re confident in some areas and then you’re not as confident in others.” One daily aspect she loves is already knowing so many names of the regular customers – in many cases she went to school with them or their kids, she was taught by their parents or she knows the names of their pets. “I love it, I love it because you see different stages of everyone’s lives and you get to become friends with so many of the customers, I really enjoy it,” she said. “There’s a nurturing side of my personality and I like to be able to help our customers in any sort of way and I think as a pharmacy we’re very much like that. “We like to go that extra step whether it’s delivering to customers, or there’s been times where we might drop people home if it’s raining, that’s just us as a pharmacy, a suburban community pharmacy – it’s very rewarding and it’s really good fun here.”

Pampering our loyal companions By LYDIA PEDRANA THE learning never stops for local dog groomer Meg Mills from Meg’s Pampered Pooches. Tending to man’s best friends from Dubbo, Mudgee, Gilgandra, Dunedoo and everywhere in between, Ms Mills has been a professional groomer for three years. Prior to completing her grooming diploma and opening her business, Ms Mills’ worked as a veterinary nurse which means she has the extra edge when it comes to understanding pet care and health. But despite her extensive knowledge and experience, Ms Mills said she is still always learning. “You never really stop training,” she told Dubbo Photo News. “There is always something new to learn and that is why I believe grooming seminars are a very important part of my work to stay current with new techniques and make the job easier.” While playing with puppies all day may sound dreamy, like all jobs, Ms Mills said the gig comes

with its own set of challenges. “Some days are better than others, but we definitely don’t just play with the dogs,” she explained. “I’ve created a bond with so many of the dogs that I groom and have helped them grow through some of their bad experiences and fears. “When they come for their first groom, it’s really important to make sure they have a good first experience, so they don’t get scared and not want to be groomed again. “On top of that, each dog is different, and you need to learn how to work with them.” Admitting that misbehaving and fidgety dogs are one of the tougher parts of being a groomer, she said nothing beats the reward of a satisfied owner. “Seeing the look on the owner’s face when taking their dogs back and seeing how happy they are is definitely the best bit.” Luckily for Ms Mills and others in the pet industry, dog grooming was one of the jobs that thrived

through the depths of the COVID-19 period as many people decided to get a companion. According to Ms Mills, as more and more people worked from home they became more aware of their dog’s needs for maintenance. “COVID really did not cause any issues for me business-wise, if anything, it made my business grow because everyone was home with their dogs and they realised how much they smelt or required a clip,” she said. “I was run off my feet.” Knowing some dogs don’t get to a professional groomer as often as they should, Ms Mills has one simple piece of advice for all dog owners who want to keep their pets in prime condition between visits to the groomer. “Brush, brush, brush,” she said. “I commonly see things like matted coats, fleas and ticks, chronic periodontal disease, skin infections, chronic ear infections and overgrown nails, so it’s really important you look after your dog.”

Meg Mills says she’s created a bond with so many of the dogs that she grooms and is pleased she’s been able to help these loved pets grow through some of their bad experiences and fears. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH

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It’s party central for fun mum By NATALIE LEWIS KIM Hanson has always wanted to run her own business so when the opportunity to take over Dubbo’s iconic The Party Stop came up, she jumped at it. “As a small locally-owned business, it’s been there in Darling St for 20 years,” she said. “I only took over in February this year.” Ms Hanson said taking over the business happened really quickly. “My friend Rachel owned the business and we got talking one day and next minute, I was buying a business,” she laughed. With only three staff members, The Party Stop is like a small family, a family that loves parties. “We have a huge room for fancy dance parties, kids’ parties and Book Week ideas.”

Ms Hanson said. Clients are all ages, and the shop caters for all occasions. “Our customers range from 0 to 100, from welcoming new babies to 100th birthday celebrations.” Ms Hanson loves her business as much as she loves balloons. Her kids think the store is pretty fun too. “We love balloons so balloons are a daily task for us. We high float our latex balloons for free which makes them last five times longer. We are also the cheapest in town for balloons.” In the future, Ms Hanson hopes to expand the store. “We also have an online website that sends parcels all over Australia.” At this time of year, when parties are the go-to, The Party Stop is the place to shop.

Kim Hanson loves balloons and loves her new venture as The Party Stop owner.

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Indidg Connect is looking for a support worker based in Dubbo THE organisation is working to bring equity and equality to First Nations People. Qualifications & experience: z First Aid Certificate z Working with Children Clearance z Full unrestricted license z Interpersonal skill or professional qualification such as Art, cooking, Artefact making, Cert III Community Services, Disabilities an advantage Tasks & responsibilities: z Support participants in Community Inclusion programs z Provide support and hands-on activities to young people, adults and children to develop their social, living and personal skills z Work within a dynamic forward think-

ing team taking initiative and encouraging positive conversations z Transport to and from activities z Domestic support in home including but not limited too domestic duties, preparation of meals, supporting people in creating a “home” that they love and enjoy z Be willing to own and grow within your position and duties z Provide feedback verbally and written Beneﬁts: z Flexible business hours with potential for Full Time plus weekend camps and trips z Applications close January 11th 2021 – start the new year with a new position z Several casual positions available

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Geoff Higgins Where do you work? Sainsbury Automotive Dubbo What’s your job? Business Manager and Finance Best part of your job? Helping a local business, and local people If you could work with a celebrity, who would it be and why? Former Australian cricket Captain Steve Waugh. He has been my idol

since he started. I loved the way he played cricket, plus his mental strength and determination. Something you can’t live without? Family, my wife and a good cold beer When you were child, what did you want to grow up to be? Professional footballer, I got halfway there. Plus, work at a bank, I did 26 years in banking.

Naughtiest thing you did when you were a child? There were lots of naughty things I did. One that comes to mind, I was about ﬁve, I hid empty pea pods down my auntie’s petrol tank. Her car almost blew up. Most embarrassing/funny moment at work? Tough one, not many embarrassing moments, however, lots of good memories.

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Narromine to Narrabri EIS on public display

New home for community service hub

THE public has the opportunity to have a say on the Inland Rail project, with the Narromine to Narrabri Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on public display via the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) website until Sunday, February 7, 2021. Having your say will help DPIE to better understand community views and inform their assessment of the project. All submissions will be made public in line with DPIE’s objective to promote an open and transparent planning system. If you do not want your name published, please state this clearly at the top of your submission. For more information, visit the DPIE website or call 1300 305 695.

Left to right, Ben Aikins, Adam Hawke, Jake Allen, Craig Mallison, Timmy Allen, Cooper Bannerman, Col Thomas and Wayne Mallison. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/SOPHIA ROUSE

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CONNECTING Community Services (CCS-Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre) will start 2021 in a brand-new location on Church Street accessible to all in the heart of the CBD. In partnership with the Masons of Dubbo, CCS have engaged local specialist trades to refurbish the historic Masonic Hall. These include Col Thomas Plastering, Macquarie Electricals, Crampton’s Carpets, Wayne Mallison’s Painting, Macquarie Alarm

Service, Monster Signs and Rob Hovenden Glass and Glazing. “We also purchased all products locally which we are proud of,” CCS chief executive officer Michelle Redden said. “The trades’ teams engaged were very in-tune with appreciating the complexities of working in a building built in 1888. “Adam Hawke our internal carpenter coordinated the works which have rejuvenated quite an old building into a vibrant professional workspace whilst still maintaining period correct upgrades

and colours,” Mrs Redden said. “To be in one of Dubbo’s best kept spaces and for our clients and community to have much easier access is just a wonder. We are also close to a lot of other services we work with which makes it very convenient for our team and clients to be in walking distance. “It has been a big project and we are very appreciative that local trades teams worked so well together. The finished product exceeds what we envisaged from the initial concepts,” she said. Connecting Community Ser-

LOOKING BACK AT 2020

Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas By MARK COULTON, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PARKES THE tail-end of 2020 represents something different for each and every one of us. 2020 has been a year that heralds the resilience of regional Australia as we contend with the challenges of COVID-19. This year we’ve seen the sheer strength and vitality of our rural areas, with many farming communities across the Parkes electorate being blessed with rain and a return to a more reliable season. But it’s also been a testing time for so many individuals, families and small businesses across the Dubbo region – 2020 has truly been a year like no other. I’m proud of the successes of the Dubbo region – we have clearly shown we are strong and resilient in the face of adversity. We have been incredibly effective in combating COVID-19. If there’s one thing that both the ongoing drought and COVID-19 have shown us, it’s that our rural and regional communities are well-positioned to grow stronger in difficult times. This is a region of opportunity and growth thanks to our people, our businesses and our industries. And these are the stories that we must tell, over and over (and over) again, to ensure the narrative of the Dubbo region is one that is exciting and full of promise – reflective of our re-

ality. Our regions can, and will, be the driving force to help the nation in its economic recovery from COVID-19. Regional Australia is the best place to live, work, invest and raise a family – and the potential is endless. The Government will continue to work with business, industry and community to ensure that together, we are identifying and building on economic growth opportunities that benefit everyone and creating the environment for ongoing success. The western region can look to 2021 with excitement, particularly with projects such as the $35 million Western Cancer Centre in Dubbo scheduled to be complete. Once operational, this incredible facility will provide the quality care that cancer patients and their families deserve in the western region – a proud achievement for all involved. While this year’s Christmas celebrations might look a little different to previous years due to COVID-19 measures, I hope you can all enjoy a break and some special time with your loved ones, in whatever form that may take. Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas, and here’s to a prosperous 2021. z Mark Coulton (pictured) is the Federal Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government.

vices is now located at 31 to 33 Church Street, Dubbo. Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre operating as Connecting Community Services, is a community based Not for Profit Organisation working in co-operation with the Dubbo Regional Council, along with State and Federal Government agencies. Its role is to provide a variety of community services that assist families, children, youth and older people to achieve their own well-being and enhance the quality of life of disadvantaged groups in the community.

$5m heavy vehicle safety initiative seeks ideas THE Federal Government has provided $5 million under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) to back submissions from community and industry groups to improve heavy vehicle safety on our roads. This is ultimately about saving lives. This year submissions must address one of the following three themes – Safer drivers, Safer vehicles and Safer road use. If you have a project, program or campaign that will increase safety awareness and compliance that requires support to make it happen, we want to hear from you. Applications are open until February 12.

BELIEVE IT... OR NOT ÓÓÓ Fast food or drug stores? Here’s an American curiosity: If you counted up all the McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Domino’s Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wendy’s and Taco Bell locations in the United States and added them together, you still wouldn’t reach the number of pharmacy locations across the country.

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EMERGENCY REPORT NEWS OPINION AND ANALYSIS by JOHN RYAN

Drive safe

THIS is the last thing police officers want to fill out this Christmas. Please stick to the speed limit, manage fatigue and if you’re having a drink, don’t drive. That’s a pretty basic message from NSW Police but it’s on point, taking it easy and driving carefully can save your life and the lives of others. The last thing any family wants is a ‘death-knock’ by police to let you know a family member has been killed in a car crash

Woman charged over alleged break-in, car theft DUBBO police have charged a 19-year-old woman with multiple offences relating to the aggravated break and enter of a business and vehicle theft. About 11.30pm on Sunday night, police allege three men and a woman forced entry to a business on Victoria Street, Dubbo. Police will further allege the group attempted to steal a quad bike which was found outside the business, as well as a motorcycle which was located a short time later on the corner of Alam and Young streets. In a separate incident, police responded to reports a blue Holden Commodore had been stolen from a home on Morgan Street, Dubbo, on the previous Friday, December 18. Officers observed the stolen

Commodore travelling on the Mitchell Highway towards Narromine and attempted to stop it. When it failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated but terminated due to safety concerns. Following inquiries, a 19-yearold woman was arrested at a home on Myall Street, Dubbo, about 1am on December 19 and she was taken to Dubbo Police Station and charged with aggravated break and enter dwelling in company intent to steal, resist officer in execution of duty and two counts of stalk/intimidate intent fear physical harm. The woman was bail refused to appear at Dubbo Local Court, investigations continue, and further arrests are expected.

Fitzroy Street fire A MAN has appeared at court charged following investigations into a break-in at a unit that was destroyed by fire in Dubbo last Sunday evening, December 20. Police allege that at about 7.45pm a man forced entry to the unit on Fitzroy Street, before setting the premises on fire. Emergency services attended and evacuated the unit block and no injuries have been reported but the blaze caused extensive damage to the unit and several surrounding units were damaged by smoke and water. Officers established a crime scene and commenced inquiries. A short time later, police arrested a 43-year-old man at the location. He was taken to Dubbo Police Station and charged with break and enter house destroy property and damage property by fire.

Wheelers Lane truck rollover LAST Saturday morning, December 19, saw one of Dubbo’s busiest intersections shut down for a few hours after a semi-trailer heading from the east rolled onto its side while attempting to negotiate the Cobra Street/Wheelers Lane roundabout at about 4.30am, with the roadway being cleared at about 8am.

Local police were delighted to receive gifts from Dubbo Christian School and wanted to say a public thank you. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Cop gifts from school kids POLICE are often under-appreciated and unthought of – until you need them. So local cops are chuffed that in the lead-up to this Christmas when they received cards and lollies from Dubbo Christian School students. Officers were delighted to discover the act of kindness beneath the station’s Christmas tree with bags of lollies and cards thanking police for their service to the Dubbo community in 2020. In return, the team at Dubbo Police Station wanted to publicly thank staff and students at Dubbo Christian School for the thoughtful gesture. “It is lovely for the officers at Dubbo to know their efforts this year have been appreciated by the students and staff at Dubbo Christian School and we are grateful for their ‘sweet’ gesture,” Dubbo Police Station Officer in Charge, Inspector Natalie Antaw, said.

Cadets’ end of year presentation A FANTASTIC day was had by all who attended the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Orana Cadets’ end of year presentation and demonstration day. By all accounts even the cadets’ parents had a go with the fire hoses. That may explain why the roads have been so wet lately! Anyway, congrats to all the cadets for your commitment and achievements, and these skills, coupled with your experiences, will assist you in all aspects of life. Well done to Cadet Coordinator Deputy Group Officer, Carole Bayley, and her team of volunteers who have committed their time to share their skills throughout the year.

Missing woman located safe and well in Dubvegas A SYDNEY woman who’d been reported missing was this week located safe and well. The 44-year-old had been last seen at a bank on Macquarie Street at Dubbo on December 18 and police were notified and commenced an investigation when family members couldn’t get in touch with her. Following inquiries, police located the woman at a caravan park in Dubbo on December 20.

Man charged by Strike Force Trawler detectives A 38-year-old Peak Hill man has appeared in court after being charged with online grooming offences by Strike Force Trawler detectives. Earlier this month, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crime Squad’s Child Exploitation

A semi-trailer shut down traffic on Saturday last, at the Wheelers Lane/Cobra Street roundabout. PHOTO: JUSTIN AYLING

Police have arrested a 43-year-old man for break and enter and destroy and damage property by ﬁre. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

Rural Fire Service Orana Cadets enjoying their end of year presentation and demonstration day. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Internet Unit (CEIU) began engaging online with a man from Peak Hill and police will allege in court that the person believed they were speaking with a 14-year-old boy and allegedly engaged in conversations about sexually explicit acts. Following extensive investigations, strike force detectives arrested the 38-year-old at a home in Peak Hill on December 16, with detectives executing a search warrant at the home and seizing electronic devices for further examination. The man was taken to Parkes Police Station where he was charged with using a carriage service to groom a child under 16 for sexual activity and use a carriage service to transmit indecent communication to a child under 16. Investigations continue. Strike Force Trawler is an ongoing investigation by the CEIU into

the sexual abuse and exploitation of children facilitated through the internet and related telecommunications devices. Regular covert online investigations are conducted by the CEIU, and police in NSW work closely with their law-enforcement colleagues interstate and overseas. The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad is comprised of detectives who are specially trained to investigate matters against children and adults, including sexual assault, serious physical abuse, and extreme cases of neglect. Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. z Send your news tips to john.ryan@panscott.com.au or 0429 452 245 txt is best

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NEWCASTLE Fringe Festival Inc. has decided to share the fringey love and set up a satellite fringe event in Dubbo to enhance the vibrancy of the NSW fringe movement and to create a localised touring circuit for artists. Organisers say the aim is to provide artists with more opportunity to develop their practice and to build audiences with the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fringeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; benefit that Dubbo region residents will be able to enjoy more edgy, diverse, grassroots and fun performance that will also attract more visitors to the central west. Barring further COVID restrictions, Dubbo Fringe will take place the second weekend of May for three days, from Thursday, May 6, to Saturday, May 8. Newcastle Fringe is working closely with Dubbo Regional Council, venues, artists, local arts organisations, media and volunteers from the Dubbo community. Dubbo Fringe is now calling for artist applications in any genre of performance or visual art including but not limited to, theatre, music, cabaret, dance, comedy, circus, spoken word, performance art and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatre. To apply go to www.newcastlefringe.com.au/dubbo-fringe-festival/ or dubbofringe@gmail.com. For further information call Liane Morris on 0404881455 or email liane.mmorris@gmail.com.

By JOHN RYAN Photos by EMY LOU HUMAN emotions can be overwhelming, especially when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to make sense of life while sitting at the funeral of a sevenyear-old boy who just lost a battle with a rare form of cancer. For people who were there to support Mitchell Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, it was almost unbearable. For the family, the unimaginable loss and pain was etched on their faces, struggling to be subsumed by the incredible joy they felt from the great gifts Mitchell gave them in his seven short years. There are few people who live 10 or 12 times longer who have been able to so inspire so many people with their courage in the face of insurmountable odds. Fly high, Mitchell. Mitchell John Ray. Passed away December 6, 2020, aged seven years. Cherished son of Jeremy and Erin. Loved big brother of Hannah and Connor. Our heartfelt thanks to Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family for allowing Dubbo Photo News to photograph the service to share with the whole Dubbo community. Top, Family members released balloons in Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite colours outside St Brigidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church. Right, his mum and dad during the very moving service.

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ON December 19 Wellington Buddhist Centre celebrated 12 years in the town. The centre held a puja (offering and prayer ceremony) to honour of the founder of their lineage, Tibetan Master Lama Tsong Khapa, who lived in the 14th century. About twenty-five guests gathered for the vegetarian anniversary lunch after the puja. The resident Buddhist monks told Dubbo Photo News theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank their supporters and the people of Wellington and Dubbo for their kindness over the years.

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Convicts, capitalists and corruption make a potent mix By JOHN RYAN

AUTHOR Kate Gadsby has a connection with the land and this district from 1835, and history and settlement has always been a passion for her – she spent many years living on the Bogan River at “Mulgawarrina” near Coolibah and has a strong connection to that land as well. Kate was president of the Nyngan Museum in 1990 and helped the community develop the Nyngan Museum after the flood of that year, so she’s seen the disastrous flooding rains of Australian folklore as well as the seemingly endless years of drought. She’s just published a book, “Convicts, Capitalists and Corruption” to glowing reviews and runaway sales and believes the extremes of weather we so often associate with the battles faced since settlement is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to telling the history of this nation since 1770. “There is so much history that Australians do not know and there are many who would like to change or distort what actually happened rather than tell the true stories of the time,” Mrs Gadsby told Dubbo Photo News. “The book tells the stories of convicts building the mountain road, through to Sydney’s highest society at the time. There are the bushranger stories that have never been unearthed before and how the pastoralists and the Aborigines coped as European settlement progressed.” Included in the tome is Constance Couronne, the youngest convict ever transported to Australia’s shores. A Mauritian slave, Constance and her cousin Elizabeth Verloppe were sent to the colony in 1833 for attempted murder. Constance’s family, the Trudgetts, still reside in the Nubrygyn district to this day. James Mostyn, a prisoner of 1808, leads us into the story as a convict on the mountain road and as a convict explorer with George Evans along the Lachlan River in 1815. “The book is filled with amazing people of every creed and I am proud to offer such a comprehensive history of our region west of the Great Divide,” she said. Kate Gadsby has spent the past two decades researching the history of Nubrygyn, a name that many people haven’t heard of but a place which, since the amalgamation of Dubbo and Wellington, now falls into the very south-eastern part of the Dubbo Regional Council area. And it would further amaze locals

The ﬁrst image is of a convict road gang Author Kate Gadsby with Tim Trudgett whose family features in Chapter 10 of the book. Kate says there is so much history that Australians do not know and there are many who would like to change or distort what actually happened . PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

that Nubrygyn’s lawless and colourful bushranger history could rival that of many legendary towns in the United State’s southwest during the cowboy period so glamorised in Hollywood movies. “I started researching over twenty years ago to find the history of the Nubrygyn Inn owned by my family, William and Caroline Brazier. The Inn had been held up by Ben Hall, John Gilbert and John Dunn in April 1865 and I followed the story to find the details,” Mrs Gadsby said. “With my research I was able to trace all the early settlers dating back to the 1820s and the development of the area. It turns out that there had been three Nubrygyns and the story was far bigger than Ben Hall.” The Inn is still standing and along with another building close by, have been designated the two oldest adobe dwellings in Australia, dating back to the late 1830s/ early 1840s. During its heyday Nubrygyn was home to more than 60 residents – to put that into some historical perspective, the city of Orange, which now boasts a population of more than 40,000, wasn’t even proclaimed a village until November 18, 1846. April 23, 1865 was the day bushranger Ben Hall and his gang held up the Inn and now this historical place, so close to Dubbo, and the events which surrounded have been brought into the spotlight thanks to a local author. For more information you can go to www.kategadsby.com or buy a copy of “Convicts, Capitalists and Corruption” at The Book Connection in Dubbo.

Hazzard letter contradict Saunders, opponent says RIVER Street Bridge campaigner Karina McLachlain says a letter sent to her from NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard proves claims by Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders that the River Street Bridge was designed to provide better access to Dubbo Hospital are not correct. “Thank you for your email about ambulance access to Dubbo Health Service during a flood. I acknowledge the concerns that have prompted you to write and commend your advocacy on behalf of your community,” Mr Hazzard wrote in his letter to Ms McLachlain. “Mr Mark Spittal, Acting Chief Executive, Western NSW Local Health District, has advised that ambulances have a dedicated access to Dubbo Health Service via Myall Street as it is not flood prone. It was not identified as an issue during the Dubbo Health Service redevelopment planning. “Mr Spittal has also confirmed that access to the new Dubbo Health Service car park will continue to be via the front entrance in Myall Street and not the rear of the hospital. “The River Street bridge project, which you mentioned in your email, is not part of the Dubbo Health Infrastructure nor Dubbo Health Service redevelopment projects,” the letter said.

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Kevin Fast (Canada) loves two things, dressing up as Santa Claus and setting new Guinness World Records titles. As a full-time Lutheran Minister in Cobourg, Ontario, Fast celebrated Christmas a little early this year when he set his 32nd Guinness World Records title for heaviest sleigh pulled. On the day of the attempt, wife Suzanne wore her picture-perfect Mrs. Claus outﬁt, and sons Jacob and Matthew dressed as elves. They cheered on a Santa-clad Fast as he pulled 16,500kg of sleigh, reindeer and presents across the ﬁnish line.

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Local performers return to stage after being sidelined by COVID-19 By LYDIA PEDRANA AFTER the global pandemic put live shows on pause for most of the year, restrictions lifted just in time for local dance schools to take to the stage for their end of year spectaculars. Dubbo Photo News checked in with several studio principals about the impact of COVID-19 on their students, the importance of supporting the arts on a local level and the excitement of performing after a disruptive 2020. Principal of Stepping Out Dance Factory (SODF), Rikki SlackSmith, described the feeling of seeing her students back on stage for their end of year concert as “undeniably euphoric. “At times, it seemed like a mission impossible, but we were adamant that if there was ever a year that needed extra sparkle and an injection of magic, than it was most certainly 2020,” she told Dubbo Photo News. “For so many of our students, the stage is their reward and we wanted to ensure that irrespective of the challenges incurred in 2020, that we left the year on a high. “It was like returning home and with a new sense of gratitude and perspective.” Given the size of SODF, this year’s concert was reimagined into three different productions with five separate performances to accommodate all students and audiences. “Our junior school celebrated with a Christmas theme ‘It’s A Wrap’, our Classical Ballet and Performance students ‘An Evening Full of Stars,’ and our Senior School, the very affirming ‘All You Need is Love,’” Mrs Slack-Smith said. “Each show was undeniably influenced and shaped by the lessons of 2020 and each suitably showcased the triumph of our students and gave them a fitting culmination to their dancing year and a lot of hope for 2021.” Reaffirming the importance community support for local dancers and performers, Mrs SlackSmith said local performers, many of whom are gaining national and

Rules loosen in time for Christmas concerts The Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) was able to increase its audience capacity from 50 per cent to 75 per cent in time for the Christmas concert season. The NSW Government announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in mid-December, just before excited students from local dance schools returned to the stage for the ﬁrst time this year. Despite the ability to welcome larger crowds, Service NSW check-in requirements and an all-round COVID-Safe environment remained in place. Social distancing of 1.5 metres was still required in queues and although face masks weren’t mandatory, patrons were invited to wear one if desired. Main photo: Lucy Williams brought joy to the DRTCC stage. Right: Emma Duff y from Stepping Out Dance Factory was glad to be back on stage after a disruptive year. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

international recognition, should be applauded. “The Arts are the vehicle by which our souls travel,” she said. “It is vitally important to humanity that the performing arts thrives and prospers. “Country kids are built of all the necessary traits to achieve success in this demanding avenue.” Further proving the talent Dubbo produces, just this year SODF student, Maddie Gibson, joined Dutch National Ballet, and, Ayla Brown, gained acceptance into the prestigious Australian Ballet School. Meanwhile, the 200-odd students from Urban Edge Dance Studios performed a show called ‘Reunite,’ also drawing on the idea of being back together after time apart. Principal Kalitha Goodwin said both students and their families were bursting with excitement at news the end of year concert could go ahead. “All of the performers had a really special buzz happening and it has been truly incredible to watch the show all unfold,” she said.

“The students were keen to be back on stage and have really enjoyed their experience in getting ready for the show.” Although some might view it as a co-curricular hobby, Ms Goodwin said the art of dance is full of life lessons. “Dance teaches discipline, determination and most importantly teamwork,” she said. “Dance teaches the students to push beyond their limits and that everything is possible. “Life is really amazing when you can pass your passion onto others.” In another recap of the year that was, Orana Dance Centre (ODC) performed ‘2020 Thank you, Next’ on December 20. Principal Zoey Sweeney said this was the first time many of her students stepped on stage all year. “It’s been a difficult year for dance schools,” Ms Sweeney said. “We were closed for nine weeks during COVID lock down and classes were moved online. “It wasn’t ideal, but it kept us dancing together and that was the main thing.

“We are so happy to be able to perform on stage once again and we hope the community will support us and come along to enjoy the show.” Many months in the making, ODC students began rehearsals for the concert at the beginning of Term 3, with the workload ramping up about five weeks before the big day. Describing it as a sport, Ms Sweeney believes dance should be given as much support and attention as cricket and football. “It’s a team sport and an individual sport,” she said. “Dance needs to be given the same spotlight as all the other major sports in our region. Thousands of children in our region attend weekly dance classes and I don’t think the community realises just how big it is.” Away from the 2020 theme, Dubbo Ballet Studio’s end of year concert offered a hilarious, screw ball murder mystery musical titled The People Vs Mona. For 10 weeks leading up to the production, five full time staff worked seven days a week, along-

side volunteers, to get copious amounts of sequins sewn on costumes and sets painted. Principal Anna Bloomfield said her students revelled in the excitement, joy, relief and pride of performing again. “We didn’t realise how much we thrive on live performance until it was taken away,” she said. “The adrenaline and high that the students experience while onstage can’t be replaced by any other form of performance. “Getting back to the stage was a very special moment this year, and one that the students and I now fully appreciate.” Echoing the sentiments of other principals, Mrs Bloomfield stressed the importance of supporting local artists at a grassroots level. “Culture and arts is a fundamental part of any thriving community, and without even knowing it, the wider community benefits greatly when its artists are supported and acknowledged,” she explained. “Besides validating and recognising artistic achievements, community encouragement enables the industry to thrive and thus creates more opportunities for local people to express themselves and for the community to progress artistically.”

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DUBBO PHOTO NEWS stopped to check out the Winx silo at Dunedoo recently and caught up with the local Lions Club secretary Belinda Fergusson who was part of the crew putting Christmas decorations up in the park. Now the silo has been painted she said it’s an added attraction to the park, which was already well known as a pull-over point for travellers because of its accessibility and amenities. “They’ve actually redone both ends of the park now so it’s as pretty at this end as the other end and there are toilets at both ends, it’s invaluable to have a park on this side of the highway as well as businesses that are full and operating on the other side of the

road and we have lots of travellers come through,” Mrs Fergusson said. “From a Lions Club point of view, what we love to do is for December and most of January we put Christmas lights up, it’s an added attraction, it gives something to the community, we also run a local Christmas lights’ competition and that culminates in our Christmas Carnival on December 19 at the Sports Club. “The number of people that stopped here when he was painting the silo, and now that it’s nearly finished except for one side, the number of people that are stopping here, it is incredible, it’s totally added to Dunedoo.” She said the silo concept wasn’t universally accepted when it was first mooted but said the proof of

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its positivity has well and truly been in the pudding. “I think a lot of people poopooed the silo idea because they didn’t know what it would look like, or whether it would be tacky, or not but I think it’s fantastic that it’s a local person and it blends just so beautifully into the park,” she said. “I work at the school so when you stand up on the balcony at school it actually looks like it’s part of the scenery, it actually blends into the scenery, it’s beautiful.” She said it was a great synergy that former Dubbo artist Peter Mortimore has such a strong local connection to Dunedoo. “I actually went to school with Peter Mortimore’s wife and his father-in-law used to be a Lion and

Carolyn spent a lot of time down on the ground at the silo telling the story to people who dropped in while Winx was being painted, it’s a lovely thing and it gets Dunedoo out there,” she said. “If you don’t travel, I don’t think you realise the importance of the silo trail, I don’t think you factor in how much that’s going to have an impact on your town and then all of a sudden, it’s very visible, especially because it’s right here in town, in some places you actually have to go off the main road to see it and you can see the cars lined up along the main street with people wanting to look at it. “It’s bringing dollars into town for our local businesses, we’ve got three or four eateries, the pub, a supermarket so lots of people are stopping and using our facilities.”

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By NATALIE LEWIS NSW Police Superintendent Andrew Hurst is serious about stamping out domestic violence, and as a 2020 Churchill Award Fellowship recipient, he plans to travel overseas to investigate diversionary methods of dealing with the issue. The former Wellington senior sergeant, who spent time in Dubbo as an inspector, is now the district commander of the Central North Police District and based in Bourke where he has completed tertiary studies in applied criminology and police management. Completing a Masters degree at the University of Cambridge included a thesis which focused on identifying high harm domestic violence offenders in NSW and their offending history using static variables from their past to discover what sort of predictors were present. Supt Hurst described them as high harm DV offenders that committed the most serious intimate partner violence. “Those offenders were career criminals who began offending at a young age and had a wide offending history of property violence, DV, drugs and other crimes.” Supt Hurst said the worst DV offenders weren’t necessarily recurring offenders but that his thesis recommendation was the strong need to target divisive measures earlier in their offending career to try and cycle them out. “There are a wide range of whys,” he said. “Drug and alcohol addiction, mental health issues, previous trauma as children. “In other parts of the world, there are programs targeting these behaviours. The areas of the evidence-based programs all demonstrate divisive strategy at criminal justice level trying to offer programs that will impact on reoffending rates.” Supt Hurst pointed out that a focus on deterring domestic violence required a multi-pronged approach. “It requires a multi-agency, com-

NSW Police Superintendent Andrew Hurst is a 2020 Churchill Award Fellowship recipient and aims to travel overseas to investigate diversionary tactics to address domestic violence. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED/IAN COLE

munity agency, criminal justice and law enforcement approach. Once travel restrictions are eased, Supt Hurst hopes to travel to the United Kingdom, USA and Canada to investigate measures taken in other countries to address domestic violence before it becomes a cyclical behaviour. He also wants to look at how other parts of the world are dealing with DV from a cultural perspective. “The FBI is trying to change DV behaviour in the context of indigenous people. The program used there is to change behaviour using an indigenous cultural lens to deal with domestic violence. “I want to focus on the deterrents, it’s aimed not just at Anglo-Saxon offenders. The whole

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intent of the study is seeing how they (people) are impacted at a local level.” The Churchill Fellowship program has been heavily impacted by travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19. “The intent of the Churchill Fellowship is to travel somewhere else to see what is working well and to see how it can be implemented,” Supt Hurst explained. “The Australian Churchill Trust has committed that all fellows will travel but they are forecasting reasonable delays. Travel for us is looking like 2022 as a cautionary process and we have two years to complete.” Supt Hurst aims to travel to North Carolina, Phoenix, Arizona, Fairbanks, Alaska in the USA,

Southhampton, London, Cambridge in the UK and British Columbia, Canada as part of his study into how police diversion has combined with the judicial system to focus on behaviours that are compounded if not addressed. “Any travel will involve six weeks looking at a local level,” he said. “We are trying to develop diversionary strategies. Domestic violence is such a serious issue in remote communities and we are always trying to find new ways to deal with it as a long-standing issue. I’ve a lot of motivation to bring back information to my area to work towards positive outcomes. “It’s difficult to put into but domestic violence doesn’t get any

more personal and the impact on children and health is huge – there’s no postcode that doesn’t resonate.” Although his application was strong, Supt Hurst was surprised to be selected as a Churchill Fellow. “It’s such a long application and competitive process. But I demonstrated to the panel that a new way is needed for our criminal justice system to deter reoffenders, they need to be scooped up quickly. “There’s got to be a better way, there’s got to be a circuit break that’s at a local level. “We’ve so much to give and nothing to lose. Domestic violence is an issue everywhere, it’s just the scale that differs.”

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Government needs to intervene in doctor crisis, mayor says By NATALIE LEWIS THE next step for Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doctor shortage will need government intervention, with Mayor Ben Shields to write to the State Government regarding the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is my understanding that there is only one doctor at Wellington Hospital, who is effectively working a seven-day shift,â&#x20AC;? Councillor Shields said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Asking a doctor to provide the highest level of care and treatment while working seven days a week isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fair or reasonable for that person. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not fair on the town of Wellington to provide them with such a low level of care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A town of 5000 people needs more than one doctor working at their hospital. The state government needs to look at this. I think it will be a locum fix.â&#x20AC;? Wellington Health Council member Peter Barton wants to see more than â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a locum fixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and is urging government representatives to step up for the town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Locums should be sent wherever they are needed. If you wait for a disaster, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late. Prevention is better; to pre-empt it. There are enough doctors, but in Wel- overworked. That means that none of lington you have to wait three weeks to them come out here. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of the answer is making them see a doctor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity for aware of the desperate situation in the Dubbo Regional Council to buy a build- bush and making it financially viable for them and letting them know that they ing and set it up as a practice,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr Ian Spencer approached Dubbo Re- will not have to run a practice or work gional Council a couple of years ago but themselves to death. What we need is for council to step in and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any response. for other companies to run Hopefully some response medical practice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; offer may come from this. ` Locums should athem 20 per cent more wagâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Ian is passionate, he cares about the town and be sent wherever es, work nine hours a day and not weekends.â&#x20AC;? the people. something has to they are needed. If you wait for a Mr Barton believes a syshappen.â&#x20AC;? tem where doctors received Mr Barton believes that disaster, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too part of the issue lies with late... a an incentive to practice in rural areas could be part of provider numbers and where the solution. doctors are choosing to pracâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partially the answer. Once you tice. He said there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t currently enough to attract them to live in a country town get doctors out here who like it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a betsuch as Wellington. Higher wages, small- ter experience.â&#x20AC;? Wellington Health Council representaer workloads and the desire to live in a metropolitan area are all factors in keep- tives have consulted with Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee about the ing doctors out of country practice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What happens is that 95 per cent of issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andrew Gee is aware of the provider doctors set up in Sydney or coastal arenumber issue and agrees with us in that. as,â&#x20AC;? Mr Barton explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They see their rural counterparts What we want to try and do is keep put-

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ting it out there to get more airplay. If we can get it through to our politicians, I do believe we can tell our story to the AMA.â&#x20AC;? The Federal Government is investing $95.4 million over four years to set up the train in the regions, stay in the regions program which includes the new Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network, establishing five rurally-based university medical school programs in the Murray-Darling region. The new schools will enable medical students to stay in their communities while they study and train to become a doctor, increasing their likelihood of staying and working in rural areas. The network will provide an end-toend approach to rural training to improve the future distribution of the medical workforce. The University of Sydney (Dubbo) and Charles Sturt University in partnership with Western Sydney University (Orange) have been earmarked for the program.

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Nyasa Holmes, best edible garden

By NATALIE LEWIS

Barbara Preston, Carolyn White, Sharon Griggs, Jenny Wykes. PHOTOS: PHOTO NEWS/COLIN ROUSE

Kevin and Kath Mason

Barbara Preston, prettiest garden bed

By NATALIE LEWIS AFTER years of drought, Wellington gardens have shone in an annual event highlighting their beautiful blooms. The Rotary Club Garden Competition Awards were presented in the scenic surrounds of Hermitage Hill at the group’s last meeting for the year. Wellington Rotary president Em Falson said the judge was very impressed by entries, considering the extremely dry times of the past few years. “The judge thought that there were some magnificent gardens; the gardens they looked at were

amazing considering we’ve been in drought for such a long time.” The 11 entries were down from previous years, but Ms Falson explained this as also being drought-related. “We were very impressed with all entries, but drought certainly put the kybosh on some,” she said. “I think that’s because a garden doesn’t happen overnight, it takes a lot of effort.” The overall winner of the event received four awards – grand champion, best town garden, best waterwise garden and best rose garden. Other prizes were presented

A festive helping hand

for the: z prettiest garden bed, to Barbara Preston z best country garden, to Bill and Jeanette Blackhall z best edible garden, to Nyasa Holmes z best town or country garden under five years old, to Bill and Janelle Sheridan Ms Falson said the awards night was a very enjoyable occasion. “We had a lovely night. Everyone that entered the competition came along on the night to Hermitage Hill.” Congratulations to everyone involved.

THE gift of giving has been made apparent in a Christmas campaign where community members in Wellington have been helping those less fortunate. Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) Communities for Children officer Maree Jones said that DRC staff and representatives of the Wellington Parole Unit have joined individuals in putting together gift bags and hampers for needy families in the community. “We are giving out hampers to vulnerable families and people from the community have donated to them,” she explained. “The Wellington Parole Unit donated a lot of items for the hampers. They did a community donation this year instead of buying presents for each other.” The goodie bags contain essentials such as food and toiletries along with some toys and gifts which have been generously given. “Lucy Walker is a community member who donated 22 hamper bags which she made the bags herself and filled with goodies,” Mrs Jones said. Without their usual Christmas party due to COVID restrictions, Communities for Children has reached out to local families in other ways. “We couldn’t do a community Christmas party this year so we decided to give out some gift bags. We

Lucy Walker has donated 22 hamper bags which she made the bags herself and ﬁlled with goodies.

want to give Christmas presents to those that can’t afford them. “The community has been getting behind us and it’s been fantastic to have that community support. “I would like to acknowledge the community for all their support. Without the community, these things don’t happen.”

2020 MESSAGES

Maree Jones, Communities for Children officer for Dubbo Regional Council.

Lisa Thomas, President of Wellington Arts Centre Inc

I think it has encouraged families to go back to some old-fashioned values. There’s been more time for families, more time with kids and pets, they were encouraged to ride a bike, play a board game and slow down. Everyone has such hectic lives, but they started doing baking and gardening and all the things they don’t usually do. Our mums to Mentors were able to continue cooking at home, it was a good way to keep their community and learning skills. They are continuing to bake recipes. I have kept in touch with our Little Learners,

and they could talk to me anytime. They are enjoying the activities. One of the mums told me ‘without you, we wouldn’t have coped.’ It forced me to think outside the square and change the way I think and ask what else can we do in a way that’s COVID safe. We have managed to run two art competitions and there’s been a lot of positives. People are also more aware of hygiene and that we all need a bit of personal space. My message this Christmas is to take care and look out for each other. 2021 will hopefully be a better year.

WELLINGTON ARTS was still able to entertain our community with our creative flair even though we were not able to deliver on three major annual events. The highly successful two-day Arts and Sculpture Festival in early September allowed us to exhibit the creative works of artists and sculptors from across the region at the Wellington Civic Centre despite having to scale down the event and changing the venue only 10 days from delivery. Every year the quality of work raises the bar for the following year and 2020 was no exception. The Fire Bucket Challenge was a stroke of creative genius with many locals committing hours of

secret welding and bending metal time to fashion some truly stunning and surprising fire buckets. Unfortunately, we were not able to sit around them and enjoy the atmosphere, but there is always next year as we continue to plan for bigger and better things. A very new and original idea recently attracted a lot of attention as our region-

al artists tried their hand at the Wellington Portrait Artist of the Year event. This event saw 12 artists compete for a large prize pool of $2000. Two local Wellington identities were the sitters as the artists competed over a four-hour period. Judges determined it was an extremely hard task to choose winners on the day with each artist’s representation being unique and individual. The auction at the conclusion saw 100 per cent sales with some very astute purchases made. On the day, Wellington Arts also gave away $1000 in local business gift vouchers to lucky visitors to spend locally prior to Christmas.

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OPINION & ANALYSIS

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We shouldn’t be COVID-complacent, mayor urges The Editor, The COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney is an important lesson for us here in the Dubbo Region. To be frank, we are getting too complacent and not being strict enough on ourselves when it comes to social distancing, hand washing/sanitising and logging in our details to venues visited. Dubbo cannot afford a lockdown like they have done in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. The reality is if we end up with an outbreak in Dubbo, the state government will lock our community down. It will decimate our economy, hurt our businesses and put a lot of stress on our families. As mayor, I cannot emphasise this enough. We must re-double our efforts. Ben Shields, Dubbo Regional Council mayor

Christmas thoughts turn to doctor shortage The Editor, This Christmas how about we think about a community that is really doing it tough. A community that has been neglected for a long time. A community that only has one doctor at their hospital.

This time of year, as usual, Members of Parliament are roaming around Christmas celebrations and praising themselves for acquiring government grants for sporting clubs and pushing their slick marketing spin. But beyond all the spin and back slapping, we have the large community of Wellington whose poor public health service is literally putting lives at risk. This Christmas let us all just spend a minute thinking about the things that actually matter. Cr Vicki Etheridge Dubbo Regional Council

River Street bridge saga continues The Editor, Why are the Nationals so ‘hell bent’ on building this (River Street) bridge? Let’s be realistic, think about it. Is this all about – big business, donations and votes? Two great articles printed in the media recently. One by Alan Nelson “No need to reinvent the wheel or bridge”. The other by Ben Shields “Why are we missing out on a bypass”. The competition: River Street Bridge – Versus – Bypass

Former Dubbo MP Troy Grant said in 2015 that if the Council wants a bypass let them pay for it themselves. Nationals and Dugald Saunders are not interested. The Nationals – Versus – Constituents Dugald Saunders said those against the River Street Bridge are in the minority – 11,000 signatures against is not bad. Dugald Saunders says those in favour of the bridge are “too afraid” to speak up. What nonsense. Dugald Saunders is not concerned about

the people he is supposed to represent. Big Business – Versus – Concerned residents Who appeared in the media when the “revised” plan was announced? Big Business members. Big business doesn’t want a bypass. Why? Not convenient? Doesn’t suit them? Have the truckies been consulted? No. I understand truckies have put forward a well-thought-out plan. Are the Nationals interested? No. Shadow Minister for Western NSW, Rural Affairs and Rural

Roads Mick Veitch had a win in Parliament, paving the way for documents relating to this project since April 3, 2011, be made available within 28 days of his motion. It will be very interesting to see what these documents reveal. Kate Bailey, Ponto z Letters to the editor are best limited to no more than 250 words and may be edited for clarity, space or legal reasons. For our records, please include your name and contact details, including a daytime phone number. The writer’s name, title and/or town will be included unless speciﬁcally requested otherwise.

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RECENTLY, a church in Canowindra was ransacked – the TV News showed atrocious damage and desecration of the interior. Whoever committed this act might be analysed for various influences but the interview with the Priest of that community expressed concerns for the mind of those involved in creating the damage. Being old enough to know life in World War II, when “going to church” was a fundamental part of life, I have gained the impression that today, a smaller portion of the population seeks to live according to the Commandments. In 1959, American Billy Graham came to Australia and whilst in Sydney tens of thousands gathered at the Sydney Cricket Ground to hear his mission. And in those times the population generally observed the laws of the country with wider compliance than today. Certainly in

those times, prosecution and the sentences were more severe, with physical punishment sometimes being applied. Today the psychologists have taken over and their effectiveness is poor. Billy Graham’s story is in “The Reason for My Hope.” A book in recent times is “God is Good for You” by Greg Sheridan. He examines the gradual decline in the extent of Christianity in Australia as well as other Western societies. The 2006 census disclosed an abrupt change in the Christian belief in Australia. In 2008, 64 per cent identified themselves as Christians; in 2016 this reduced to 52 per cent. Former political leader Kim Beasley writes in the book’s introduction, “It is not easy being a Christian and it will get harder. It is a product of faith and experience. But faith fluctuates and is always challenged. It is helped by knowledge, both of the essence of faith and its social situation... This book is the best I have read for a long time that meets that need in me, and I suspect in many others.” As a radio and TV broadcaster and foreign editor of “The Australian”, Greg Sheridan has a broad view of society, and writes with a refence of Christianity in

troubled times. He explains why we need faith in our world. The Judeo-Christian tradition has created and underpinned the moral and legal fabric of Western Civilisation for more than 2000 years, yet we’ve now reached the point where in Australia – and many parts of the West – Christianity has become a minority faith rather than the mainstream belief. It’s a situation that is fraught both for Christians and our wider society where moral certainties that were the foundation of our institutions and laws are no longer held by the majority. At this point of crisis for faith, the book shows us why Christianity is so vital for our personal and social wellbeing, and how modern Christians have never worked so hard to make the world a better place at a time when their faith has never been less valued. George Barna’s book “Marketing the Church” has less to do with technique than with meeting the needs of people in your c o m m u n i t y. The author asks that if “marketing” sounds too worldly, the book shows you in its purest sense – understanding your environment and responding properly to it. Additionally, he examines the principles that will help your

church grow, ideas that will teach you to effectively bring Jesus Christ into the lives of those in need. Well known author Deepac Chopra has written “The Future of God” which describes a practical approach to spirituality for our times. Faith is in crisis. Chopra argues that “If God and faith have no future we must find a new approach to spirituality. For this we don’t need better relief systems or scriptures – we need to rethink our place in the universe itself.” Chopra continues, “If God is here to stay, the results will be for the betterment of us all.” Mikhail Gorbachev is quoted as saying that Chopra is “one of the most lucid and inspired philosophers of our time”. Father Harry Morrissey wrote “To Grow a Parish – Unearthing the Human” which records his experience of a range of pastoral settings in several states in Australia. The book is visionary – the author believes it is always a challenge to find balance between

vision and practice in a concrete situation. What he writes has a solid basis in theology and his ideas have mostly been tested in a particular setting. The author takes the basic vision of the Second Vatican Council that the Church is a ‘communion’ and he reflects widely on its meaning in our social circumstances. Frustration and disappointments occur but these give way to a hope that brings change, and that we can be different. Local author Peter Volkofsky has written “Beautiful Quest”. Whether we know it or not we are on a perilous and beautiful journey in life and the book’s message dares us to walk in places of love and hate, light and danger. And we rediscover why knowing God is so irresistible. Drawing on text from Corinthians, he cites three things to do to lead us toward the consummation of completeness: trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly – and best of the three is love. It is time to encourage a wider commitment to religious care and keeping. May the Joy of Christmas be with you. Enjoy your browsing, Dave Pankhurst

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THE THUMBS

Thumbs Up to the men at the Narromine Fire Station and the ambulance crew who came and checked me over after a medical episode near the pool. And to the lovely ladies who gave me a lift home and a big hug and wished me a Merry Christmas and to my mate who went back to Narromine with another man to bring my motorcycle back to Dubbo for me. God bless them, it was the true spirit of Christmas.

DUBBO Photo News has never heard an animal at Taronga Western Plains Zoo saying it’s not well looked after, and Christmas – 2020 style – is no exception. This year a planned press conference to photograph the otters, ring-tailed lemurs and siamang apes enjoying some treats from their keepers had to be called off because of rain but the zoo sent us some happy snaps of the lemurs snacking on their holiday fare, enjoying the fruit and vegetable decorations which were hung from a tree on their island. The otters had a Christmas tree and Christmas wreath with prawn treats in amongst them while the siamang apes enjoyed a Christmas wreath with fruit (they eat the willow wreath too) along with a paper-mache snowman with dried fruit for his face and buttons.

Thumbs Down to the person who picked up a shopping bag full of groceries in the CBD. It belonged to a pensioner.

Thumbs Up to the wonderful lady who helped me when my card wouldn’t work at Delroy shopping centre on the 16th December. She insisted on paying for my groceries, saying it was Christmas and she wanted to help. Thank you very much.

Thumbs Down to Dubbo Regional Council for naming a sporting precinct after Tony Kelly. Mr Kelly was a highly paid public servant doing his job and well positioned to activate developments for the city – as was expected of him, as it was his job. He is by far not the most celebrated sportsperson to have ever emerged from Dubbo and there are dozens and dozens of volunteers from the sporting community – past and present – who have contributed inﬁnitely more to this community’s sporting development at the grassroots level and are deserving to have their name memorialised.

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Cakes for Christmas cheer

& Thumbs Up to Thumbs Up last week for all Thumbs Up! Great to see a happy and

Contributed by ST MARY’S WELLINGTON

Thumbs Up to Dubbo City Council and the gardening crews. All the parks and recreational areas in Dubbo are looking amazing and Southlakes has never looked better. Well done.

grateful community.

Thumbs Up to the manager and staff at & the Post Office at Orana Mall for wonderful and friendly service.

Thumbs Down to the taxi that left me waiting for an hour, which was called for twice. I am in my 80s, have a heart condition and a walker. You said when I was ﬁnished downtown to call and you’d come back for me. A kind lady drove me home, so she gets the Thumbs Up.

Thumbs Up to Dave Pankhurst at The Book Connection for inspiring the community to continue reading.

Thumbs Up to Yvette Aubusson-Foley for her beautiful writing. When she writes she puts meaning into what she says.

ST Mary’s Wellington celebrated the end of the school year a little differently with a Monday Fun Day. The event was a chance to celebrate the year that was for the K-10 school, with students decorating biscuits and cakes, having fun with Christmas-themed activities before finishing the day with a competition to find the most colourful and cleverly decorated biscuits and cakes. Principal Leanne Clark said it was a great way to ceremonially wind up the school year. “After such a tough year, it was great to spend the day having fun and celebrating the fact that we have made it through with the help of each other to the end of the school year,” she said.

Oliver Hughes: pin the nose on the reindeer

Caitlin McCarthy’s cake creation

Thumbs Down to the changes in how the metro newspapers get delivered from Sydney to Dubbo. Couldn’t get a paper on the way to work this week, deliveries to newsagents running two hours late. But Thumbs Up to the newsagents left to handle the fallout.

Thumbs Up to Elaina at Priceline Pharmacy for the kind and caring service given to me.

Thumbs Up to Tara, a nurse at Lourdes Hospital. She’s just a great, very caring nurse and very helpful. I can’t praise her enough.

Lucy Carney and Gabby Liu lead the parade for the Year 6 cake judging

Year 5 taking the vote

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Wide load takes up all lanes Itsy bitsy spider Cassie O’Neill was opening her gate this week only to ﬁnd she’d inadvertently upgraded her security measures. Sitting right on top of the ‘Beware of the dog’ sign was a giant spider. Now she’ll have to make some festive-season savings to upgrade her sign. Having said that, I think the O’Neill Christmas presents will be pretty safe this year.

Northbound traffic just south of Dubbo had to pull over to the side of the Newell Highway last weekend as this giant load passed through town on Sunday morning heading in the direction of Parkes. Four escorts, including one police car, shepherded the oversized load. With schools soon to ﬁnish for the Christmas break, police are urging anyone on our roads to exercise caution, and drive to the conditions.

Firie Santa makes a visit to West Dubbo this week BY all accounts, Santa was able to have a rest from dropping fire retardant (see photo of Santa in action) to visit Dubbo’s Rural Fire Service (RFS) Headquarters Brigade for a tour around West Dubbo last Friday, December 18. Dubbo Photo News heard the tour was so popular that Santa ran out of lollies, so it looks like there’ll be plenty of sweet tooths this Christmas. Local kids kept a keen ear open for Santa’s siren, which signalled his approach, and were waving him down so they could say g’day and get their treats.

Christmas gear: This Hilux ute was full of festive spirit when it pulled up outside Dubbo Photo News’ Wingewarra Street office.

Christmas near (miss): Howling winds brought Santa’s helper partially unstuck, but if she needs a 15-tonne crane to deliver presents this year it looks like someone is in for a treat.

Nature’s canvas Float on, just idle right out of 2020!

Christmas cheer: It’s a novel way to get another use out of old tyres from tractors, trucks and cars but the Jones’ family in Grangewood have gone with an innovative outdoor Christmas tree this year, the various coloured tinsel providing a softening touch.

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Harry George PARKER Born 13/12/2020 Weight 3410g Parents Rebecca Prest and Jason Parker Grandparents Julie and Trevor Prest of Dubbo, Sharon and Glenn Parker of Coonamble

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FRNSW Christmas Party at Old Bank By KEN SMITH FIRE & Rescue NSW had its Dubbo Christmas Party at the Old Bank Restaurant and Bar and a great evening was had by all. If ever there was a year’s end where people need to let their hair down, this is it and the Old Bank has a great atmosphere for these sorts of events. Andrew Steele, Travis Dorrington

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Christmas Craft at UPA By SOPHIA ROUSE EMILY Garnsey from UPA is always coming up with creative ideas for the crew at Bracken House. This week the residents made Christmas trees out of old magazines, painted and decorated them with tinsel.

Dubbo Photo News’ staff believe they should use our newspaper for their next class. Whilst there, we dropped in to say hello to the wonderful kitchen staff who continue to make yummy food for their residents – unfortunately we missed out on lunch.

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EVENT Narromine Anglican Church: Christmas Eve Family Service at 7pm and Christmas Day Service at 9am with Holy Communion taken by Rev. Brian Schmalkuche. Trangie Anglican Church: Christmas Day Service at 7am with Holy Communion will be taken by Rev. Brian Schmalkuche. CPSA: Is in recess for December. Happy Christmas to all! Next meeting is Friday, January 8, 2021, 10am at the Dubbo RSL Club.

THURSDAY Walking Group: 8am, meet corner Macquarie and Tamworth Streets. Contact May 6882 4371. Croquet: 8.15am, Thursday. New players of all ages welcome. Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane Street, North Dubbo. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946. Dubbo CWA: 9:30am to 11:00am FIRST Thursday of the month (starting February 2021) at Oaktree Retirement Village Peel Street, Dubbo. New members welcome Marion 6884 2957. CWA Wongarbon: 10am, FIRST Thursday of the month, at Wongarbon CWA rooms. Marjorie 6884 5558. CWA Wongarbon Handicraft: SECOND Thursday of the month. Enquiries to Chris 6884 1179. Line Dancing: 9.30am to 12 noon, at David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Road. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263. Wellington Arts and Crafts: Are closed until Thursday, January 7.Meets weekly from 10am-3pm at the Old Police Station, Maughan Street, Wellington. Variety of crafts, activities and workshops offered. Contact Lynne 6845 4454. Sugarcraft: 10am-1pm, FIRST and THIRD Thursdays of the month, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Dubbo Orana RSL Day Club: 10am-2pm, at the Country Club. $5 includes morning tea, card playing, games and light lunch followed by Bingo. Transport can be arranged for $2. Ailsa 6882 0036. South Dubbo Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed Bingo: 111am-12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. New players welcome.

Contact: Barry 0439 344 349. Dubbo Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed Inc: Open Mon 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All men are welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Kevin 0427 253 445. Conversational English in Dubbo: 2pm-3pm, FIRST and THIRD Thursday of the month during the school term, at Wesley Community Hall, corner of Church St and Carrington Ave. Is free. Chris 6884 0407. Outback Dragons Dubbo: 5.45pm (in summer), EVERY Thursday at Sandy Beach amenities block. Come and try dragon boating, your ďŹ rst ďŹ ve paddles are Free. Newcomers always welcome. Email info@outbackdragons.com.au or call Robyn 0427462504. Woodturning and Carving Evening: 6pm-9pm, at Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street Dubbo. Phil 6887 3257. Above Board Gamers: 6pm, every SECOND Thursday of the month South Dubbo Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed, Palmer St. Take part in the fastest growing hobby in Australia. Alan 0432 278 235. Dubbo Seniors Athletics: 6pm-8pm, at Barden Park. December 10, January 28 and March 11. Open to athletes of all abilities aged 16 years and over. Enquiries Trevor Kratzmann 0412 305 472. Dubbo Bridge Club: 7pm, Bultje Street, Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Badminton: 7.30-9.30pm, at Delroy High School Auditorium, East Street, West Dubbo. $5 to play ($3 for school students) $22 yearly insurance ($15 for school students). All welcome. Chris 6887 3413. Macquarie Masons Dubbo: Every SECOND Thursday of the month. All visitors welcome. John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien 0405 051 896.

FRIDAY Narromine Food Barn: Open EVERY Friday, 9-11am. Providing low cost groceries and FREE fruit, vegetables and bread with every purchase $15 or more to people in need. Contact Ken Rumble on 0414 477 365. Tai Chi at U3A: 10am, at the Community Arts Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra Street. Richard 6888 5656. Spinning and Weaving: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Jo 6885 6875. Ex-Rail Employees: 10.30am, THIRD Friday of each month, at Little Darling CafĂŠ, Cnr Bishop and Darling St. For coffee and a chat. All are welcome. Western Plains Trefoil Guild: 10.30am, SECOND Friday of each month, at Dubbo West Guide Hall. Everyone welcome. Please

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conďŹ rm meeting will be on. Dorothy 6884 6646. Dubbo Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group: 10.30am, FIRST Friday of each month, David Palmer Centre, Old Lourdes. People with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and their carers welcome. Lorna 0416 240 626. Central West Makers Place: 12 noon6pm, at South Dubbo Veterans and Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed, corner of Palmer and High Streets, Dubbo. Activities include 3D printing, basic electronics, robotics, silk screening and pottery. Adam 0431 038 866. Urban Tribe: 2pm EVERY Friday with dancing, music, singing, caring and sharing. Everyone welcome and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do it. 0459 762 702. Alzheimers & Dementia Support Group: 2pm, FIRST Friday of the month. Kath or Monique 6881 3704. Dubbo/Orana A.I.R. Branch: The Dubbo/Orana Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; working for Australians in retirement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meetings on the SECOND Friday of each month. 2pm at Club Dubbo, West Dubbo. Meetings are open to anyone in retirement. Guest speakers each meeting. Evan 6882 2695, or Graham 6882 2265. Community Kitchen: Will now be takeaway meals only. Pick up from the Holy Trinity Hall 6.30pm-7.30pm. Dubbo Nepalese Christian Fellowship: Every Friday, 6.30-8pm. Contact Cyrel on 0416 826 701 or Kabita 0452 406 234. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Are no longer meeting together. Use these contacts Peter 0498 577 709, Sally 0427 829 807, Deidre 0417 422 750, Jack 0418 605 041, Barry 0417 496 655 or 1300 22 22 22 (24 hours) www.aa.org.au.

SATURDAY Dubbo Parkrun: On hold until further notice. Croquet: 8.15am, Saturday. New players of all ages welcome. Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane Street, North Dubbo. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946. CWA Gilgandra Market: 9am-1pm, FIRST Saturday of the month. Cakes, fruit, pickles, plants and more! New stall holders welcome. $5 per stall, proceeds to CWA. Hilda 6847 1270. Dubbo Patchwork and Quilters Group: 9am, SECOND and LAST Saturday of the month, at the Dubbo Pipe Band Hall, Corner of Darling and Wingewarra Streets, Dubbo. New members are always welcome,

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and we happily support anyone wanting to learn. Further enquiries to Charlene on 0408 825 180. Seventh-day Adventist Church: 9.30am, small group bible study (Sabbath School) and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/youth Sabbath School. Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. dubbo.adventist.org.au Outback Writers Centre: Covid-19 has changed the Outback Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre meetings. Please contact outbackwriters@gmail. com for the latest details. Seventh-day Adventist Church: 11am, Divine Service. Corner Cobra and Sterling Streets. dubbo.adventist.org.au Sit â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Knit: 11am-1pm, FIRST Saturday of the month. All ages welcome. Macquarie Regional Library, Macquarie Street. 6801 4510. RSL Tennis Club: 12.45pm, RSL Park Street courts for enjoyable social tennis. All welcome. 0428 825 480. Dubbo Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed Inc: Open Mon 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All men are welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Kevin 0427 253 445. Dubbo Bridge Club: 1pm until approximately 4.30pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Climate Change Action Group: 2pm EVERY Saturday. Everyone is welcome. 0459 762 702. Dubbo Slot Car Racing Club: Seniors (15+) 4pm, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, at 147 Birch Avenue. Terry 0408 260 965. Old Time Dance: 8pm-12am, FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, at Eumungerie RSL Hall, Railway Street. $10 per head. All welcome. Tony 0427 472 142.

SUNDAY Bicycle User Group Social Ride: 9am, at Wahroonga Park. Mick 0437 136 169 or Andrew 0476 764 659; dubbobug.org.au. Orana Pistol Club: 9am, Hyandra Lane, Dubbo. Sundays only, after 9am: 6887 3704. Traditional Catholic Latin Mass â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rawsonville: 9am, SECOND Sunday of the month, at the Rawsonville Soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Hall, Rawsonville Road. 0429 872 241 or 6887 2241. Orana K9 Training Club INC: 8.45am for a 9am start, at Katrina Gibbs Field, Macleay Street, Dubbo. Dog Obedience training must have current vaccinations certiďŹ cate plus treats. $15.00 membership, $5 per session. Reg 0428 849 877, or Dianne 0429 847 380. Dubbo Baptist Church: 9.30am, at 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight). Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320.

Hope Christian Fellowship Dubbo: 10am, Girl Guides Hall, Dianne Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Beckett Place. 6884 6287. Australian KiteďŹ&#x201A;yers Society: 10am, SECOND Sunday of the month at Jubilee Oval. All welcome to come along and see how to build and ďŹ&#x201A;y modern (and old) kites. David 0476 223 342. Dubbo Pistol Club: 12.30pm, 143L Old Dubbo Road. 6882 0007. Sugarcraft: 1pm-4pm, FIRST Sunday of every month, Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam: SECOND Sunday of the month, 2pm to 5pm. DAMjam (Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam), Milestone Hotel, upstairs. All welcome. Join us for this acoustic session other musicians or just listen. Peter 0457 787 143. Transcendental Meditation (TM): 2pm, Maharishi Foundation Australia and Dubbo Transcendental Meditation Centre free introductory talks on the scientiďŹ cally proven beneďŹ ts of TM. David 0424 252 834 or www.tm.org.au. Dubbo Baptist Church: 6pm, at 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight), during school terms. Come along and discover if church is still relevant in 2019. Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Are no longer meeting together. Use these contacts Peter 0498 577 709, Sally 0427 829 807, Deidre 0417 422 750, Jack 0418 605 041, Barry 0417 496 655 or 1300 22 22 22 (24 hours) www.aa.org.au.

MONDAY Dubbo Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed Inc: Open Mon 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All men are welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Kevin 0427 253 445. Dubbo Multicultural Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group: 10am, THIRD Monday of the month, at Saint Brigidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting Room in Brisbane Street. Women of all backgrounds are invited. 1 800 319 551. Cake Decorating: 10am, FIRST Monday of the month, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150. Dubbo Bridge Club: 10am until approximately 1pm, FOURTH Monday of the month, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Dubbo Macquarie Mixed Probus: Is cancelled until further notice. Old Time Dance: Cancelled until further notice. Sugarcraft: 10am-1pm, FOURTH Monday of the month, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Shirley 6887 3150.

Patchwork: 10am-3pm, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. June 6882 4677. Alcoholics Anonymous (Beginners Meeting): Are no longer meeting together. Use these contacts Peter 0498 577 709, Sally 0427 829 807, Deidre 0417 422 750, Jack 0418 605 041, Barry 0417 496 655 or 1300 22 22 22 (24 hours) www.aa.org.au. Tai Chi 10 Form: 2:30-3:30pm during school terms at U3A, Community Arts Centre, WPCC, 76 Wingewarra Street Dubbo. Beginners are welcome. Laney 6882 4680 or laneyluk@gmail.com. Amnesty International Dubbo: 5.306.30pm, SECOND Monday of the month, at St Brigidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting room. The group will provide a platform for people passionate about human rights and social justice to discuss these issues and take positive action in their local community. Contact Sandra Lindeman amnesty.dubbo@gmail.com or 0419 167 574. Anglican Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association: 5.30pm, at Holy Trinity. Dorothy 6884 4990. RFDS Support Group: 6pm, FIRST Monday of the month, (except P/H) at the RFDS Base Dubbo Airport. Terry Clark 0407 444 690. Australian Air Force Cadets: 6pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9.30pm, at Army Barracks (cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra St). NOW recruiting 13 to 18-year-olds prepared for a challenge and to undertake fun and rewarding activities. Come down to your local unit, 313 â&#x20AC;&#x153;City of Dubboâ&#x20AC;? Squadron. Rotary Club of Dubbo: 6pm-8pm, at the Westside Hotel, Whylandra Street, West Dubbo. Contact Lyn Wicks on 0428 342 374, Carla Pittman on 0418 294 438 or email dubborotaryclub@hotmail.com. Sing Australia Dubbo Choir: Will resume on Monday, January 25, 7.30-9.30pm, at Bridge Club, Bultje Street. NO auditions, no requirements to read music and no singing experience necessary. Contact Michele Peak 0428 680 775.

TUESDAY Croquet: 8.15am, Tuesday. New players of all ages welcome. Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane Street, North Dubbo. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946. South Dubbo Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Community Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed: 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12pm, at Cnr of High and Palmer Street. New members welcome. Wellington Exercises for 55 Years and Over: Senior Citizens Hall on Swift Street, Wellington from 9am-10am. Strength training for both males and females. Margaret 6845 1918.

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Dubbo Photo News December 24-30, 2020 Dubbo Embroiderers: 9.30am-3pm, SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month, Dubbo Bridge Club, Elston Park. All welcome. Saturday group 10am-3pm, at the Macquarie Regional Library. Information on both groups Ruth 0422 777 323. AllAbilitiesDanz: 9.45am, at Dubbo RSL Club. Classes are low impact, work on heart health, ﬂexibility, mobility, coordination and strength. Tracy 0416 010 748 for a free trial or to join the free class. Probus Mens: Is cancelled until further notice. Dubbo City Ladies Probus: Is cancelled until further notice. NALAG Centre: Cancelled until further notice. Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at the Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane Street. Norm 6882 6081 or Bill 6882 9826. Wellington VIEW Club: 11.30am, THIRD Tuesday of every month at the Wellington Soldiers Club. Stay for lunch after meeting to welcome new members. Support two Australian disadvantaged children through The Smith Family with school essentials. Kerry 6846 3545. Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie: Meets 12.30pm-2pm, at Westside Hotel. Peter McInnes 0417 140 149. Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, meet at Ollie Robbins Oval, cnr of Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts. Ray 0437 541 942. Book Club: 2pm, at Macquarie Regional Library, Macquarie St. Orana Physical Culture: 4pm onwards, starting with the 2-4 years Sparkles class in the Auditorium at St Mary’s Primary School. New members always welcome. For other class times and information see the Orana Physical Culture Facebook page. Smart Recovery (Behaviour Change Support Group): 5pm EVERY Tuesday online or in person. To book in call Rob on 0417 497 187. Dubbo City Physie and Dance: 5.15pm7.30pm (classes vary), Monday and Tuesday, South Dubbo High School Hall. Physie is fun and affordable dance for girls and ladies, 4 years and up, of all ﬁtness levels. 0438 582 015. Rotary Club of Dubbo South: 6pm, at South Dubbo Tavern. Girls Brigade: 6-8pm, Tuesday during school term, at Orana Baptist Church, 4 Palmer St. For all school aged girls. Enjoy craft, games, camps, stories, songs, cooking and much more. Julie 6882 4369. Dubbo Lions Club INC: 6.30pm, FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, at Club Dubbo. Reg 0407 491 302 or Hugh 0429 151 348. Dubbo and District Computer Club: 7pm, Akela Place Hall. Daryl 0408 284 300.

Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm for a 7.30pm start, every Tuesday night at the Dubbo RSL. Glen 0419 179 985 or Doreen 6882 6163. Dubbo Chess Club: 7pm-9pm, at Dubbo RSL. Juniors welcome. Don 0431 460 584 or Sandy 0408 200 564. Toastmasters Club: 7pm-9pm, FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, at Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St. Visit the club to gain conﬁdence in speaking and leading skills. There are club, area and district competitions to participate in. Sharon Allan 0408 156 015 or email sallan@rhdubbo.com.au.

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anything let someone on the committee know. Robyn 0428 243 815. Coffee, Craft & Chat: 10am-12pm, FORTNIGHTLY at the Gospel Chapel on Boundary Road. Contact Anne 0428 425 958. Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am4pm, at 137 Cobra Street. A large range of handcrafted gifts made by members available. 6881 6410.

THE CWA Day Branch had their introductory morning tea at Oaktree on Monday, December 14, which will be their new meeting location.

The group will resume in February 2021 and look forward to a fresh year. If you would like to join, they are always looking for new members. For more information, you can contact secretary Marion Anderson on 6884 2957.

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West Dubbo Rotary: 6pm, at Club Dubbo, Whylandra Street West Dubbo. Gamblers Anonymous: 6pm, Baptist Church, Dubbo. Victor 0407 799 139.

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Line Dancing: 6.30pm to 9pm, David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Rd. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263. Dubbo Ratepayers and Residents Association: 6.30pm, every SECOND Wednesday of the month at the RSL Coffee Shop. Jenny 6884 4214 or Merilyn 0458 035 323. Historical Longsword Fencing: 6:30pm at Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre club room, Talbragar St and Darling St. Contact Brody 0411 539 503. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: 7pm, at the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre, 80 Gipps St. 1300 222 222, or Trevor 0401 178 566. Masonic Lodge Narromine: Every FOURTH Wednesday of the month at the Masonic Hall. Visitors welcome. Tony 0417 064 784.

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AllAbilitiesDanz: 10.30am, West Dubbo Primary Community Centre. KIDS 0 to 5, an interactive class, music, props and movement. Gold coin donation per family.

Akela Playgroup: 10.30am and Thursdays Dubbo Woodturning & Woodcraft 9.30am, Scout Hall, 4 Akela St. Sharna Club: 8am-12pm, at rear of Arts and Crafts 0438 693 789. Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Newcomers wel- Blood Cancer Support Group: 10.30amcome. Paul 6882 1485. 12pm, FIRST Wednesday of each month. Wellington Exercises for 55 Years Venue changes each month. Louise or Emma and Over: Senior Citizens Hall Swift Street, 0412 706 785. Wellington from 9am-10am. Gentle strength Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, training for both males and females. Owners, Users & Supporters Margaret 6845 1918. (DEVIOUS) group: 12pm to 1pm, FIRST Geurie Craft Group: 9am-2pm, Geurie Wednesday of each month at the Western Bowling Club. Everyone welcome. Thelma Plains Cultural Centre café. Anyone interest6887 1103. ed in learning about EV’s is welcome to join. Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: Chris 0409 321 470. 9am-2pm, at Number 1 Oval Club House. $5 per day. Please bring your own lunch. Cards Zumba Kids: 4.15pm, at West Dubbo and games are played before lunch, af- Primary Community Centre. A FUN dynamic ter lunch is Bingo. New members welcome. class that keeps young bodies active, for kids aged 5 to 12. Gold coin donation per family. Enquires to Jan Miller 0418 255 217. Dubbo Bridge Club: 9.45am for a 10am Macquarie Intermediate Band: 6pm, start, until approximately 1pm, Bultje Street, Wednesday during school terms in the Band Hall, Boundary Rd. Players of all ages wantDubbo. $7 members, ed for the concert band. Conservatorium $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324. Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers: Every 6884 6686 or info@macqcon.org.au or THIRD Wednesday of the month 10am- Dubbo District Band on 0422 194 059 or email 3pm, Arts & Crafts Soc. Cottage and Craft at dubboband@gmail.com. Shop. 137 Cobra St. Visitors, new members very welcome. Contact Judy 6882 5776. For after-hours classes contact Elizabeth 0408 682 968. (COVID-19 rules/restrictions apply at the Cottage.) Breast Cancer Support Group: 10am, FOURTH Wednesday of every month at the Baptist Church, Palmer Street. Community Health 5853 2545. South Dubbo Veteran’s and Community Men’s Shed: 10am-12pm, WEEKLY Bric-a-brac sale at Corner of Palmer and High Streets. Contact Barry on 0439 344 349. Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew Inc: 10am, FOURTH Wednesday of each month, Dundullimal Homestead. We support the operations at the Homestead, guiding, tours, gardening, helping in café. Great fun, and friendship, you learn as you go! Come to our next meeting or ring 6884 9984 or email dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au. The Dubbo Garden Club: Wish to advise all members and those interested in gardening that all meetings and gatherings are cancelled until further notice. If anyone needs

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December 24-30, 2020 Dubbo Photo News

Friday December 25

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6.00 Rage Christmas Day Special. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Landline Summer. (R) 8.00 ABC News. 8.30 Stan Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One Plus One. (R) 9.00 ABC News. 9.30 The Popeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Mass. 11.00 Gardening Australia Christmas Special. (R) 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 Christmas With Poh. (R) 1.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 1.30 QI. (PG, R) 2.00 That Christmas. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 4.55 Escape From The City. (R) 5.50 Worzel Gummidge. (PG) (Final) 7.00 ABC News On Christmas Day. Takes a look at top stories on Christmas Day from across Australia and around the world. 7.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2020. (PG) Entertainment spectacular featuring the stars of the stage and screen at Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blackpool Opera House. Guests include Captain Sir Thomas Moore, Michael Ball, Gary Barlow, Celeste, Stephen Mulhern, Marisha Wallace, Melanie C and Jon Courtenay. Hosted by Jason Manford. 9.30 Midsomer Murders. (M, R) New detective Charlie Nelson arrives in Midsomer and is thrown straight into a murder investigation after a man is stabbed with an antique sword during a ghost-hunting party at a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hauntedâ&#x20AC;? manor house.

11.00 ABC News On Christmas Day. Takes a look at top stories on Christmas Day from across Australia and around the world. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+) Continuous music programming.

ABC COMEDY 6.00 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs. 6.45 Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wild Adventures. (R) 7.00 Sir Mouse. (R) 7.15 Odd Squad. (R) 7.20 A Very Specky Christmas. (M, R) 8.20 Blackadderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Carol. (PG, R) 9.05 Would I Lie To You? (R) 9.35 Russell Howard: Wonderbox. (MA15+, R) 11.05 Absolutely Fabulous. (Final) 11.35 The IT Crowd. 12.00 The Catherine Tate Show. 12.30 The Young Offenders. 1.05 Upstart Crow. 1.45 The IT Crowd. 2.10 News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs.

ABC ME 6.00 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs. 10.25 MOVIE: Hank Zipzerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Catastrophe. (2016) 11.50 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs. 3.40 The Crystal Maze. (PG, R) 4.25 The Crystal Maze. (R) 5.15 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs. 6.25 Secret Life Of Boys. (R) 6.30 MOVIE: Blinky Bill: The Movie. (R) (2015) 8.00 MOVIE: Hank Zipzerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Catastrophe. (PG, R) (2016) 9.30 So Awkward. (R) 9.55 Atomic Puppet. (PG, R) 10.15 Rage Christmas Day Special. (PG) 3.10 Close. 5.30 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs.

ABC NEWS 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 New Normal. (R) 2.00 That Christmas. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 7.30: The Interviews. (R) 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Compass. (PG, R) 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The Brief. (R) 6.00 ABC News. 6.30 The World. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30: The Interviews. (R) 8.00 ABC News. 8.30 Barrie Cassidyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One Plus One. (R) 9.00 ABC News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 ABC News. 10.25 Aust Story. (R) 11.00 ABC News. 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Carols In The Domain. (PG, R) 8.30 Christmas Catholic Mass. 10.00 MOVIE: Jack Frost. (PG, R) (1998) 12.00 MOVIE: Love Always, Santa. (R) (2016) Marguerite Moreau. 2.00 Funniest Ever Toddlers. (PG, R) A compilation of clips of naughty toddlers. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. 8.00 Lord Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Carols. 9.00 MOVIE: Grumpy Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worst Christmas Ever. (PG) (2014) 10.50 CMA Country Christmas. (PG, R) 11.50 Christmas With Delta. (PG, R) 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG, R) From Sidney Myer Music Bowl. 4.00 MOVIE: Arthur Christmas. (R) (2011) James McAvoy.

6.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 6.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 7.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Jamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easy Meals At Christmas. (R) 12.00 The Living Room. (R) 1.00 WIN Symphony Orchestra Special. (R) 2.00 Halfway Across The Galaxy And Turn Left. (PG, R) 3.30 The Saddle Club. (R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 2.30 Sandringham: The Queen At Christmas. (R) 3.30 Rick Steinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spanish Christmas Special. (R) 4.30 Rick Steinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cornish Christmas. (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Front Line. (PG, R) At Sydney customs, the fidgety and erratic behaviour of a passenger has officers on high alert. 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vacation. (M, R) (1983) A Chicago family encounters an endless series of disasters during their annual crosscountry road trip. Chevy Chase, Beverly Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angelo, Randy Quaid. 9.35 MOVIE: National Lampoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Vacation. (M, R) (1989) A hapless man tries to create a traditional, fun-filled Christmas for his family. Chevy Chase, Beverly Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angelo, Randy Quaid. 11.35 MOVIE: Spies Like Us. (M, R) (1985) Two inept spies are sent on a mission. Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Disney Holiday Singalong. A Christmas concert celebration of Disney melodies and classic holiday carols. 8.30 MOVIE: Christmas With The Kranks. (PG, R) (2004) A family, famed for their picture-perfect celebrations, decide to skip Christmas in favour of a cruise. Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd. 10.30 Christmas In New York: Inside The Plaza. The Plaza in New York transforms into a festive paradise. 11.30 Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Message. Queen Elizabeth IIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas message. 11.40 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Christmas Commercials. (PG, R) Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight present the most heartwarming and hilarious commercials from the holiday season.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Sheldon and Amy visit his mother in Texas. Howard and Bernadette struggle to get Halley to sleep. 8.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M, R) Panellists include Marty Sheargold, Celia Pacquola, Melanie Bracewell, Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee. 9.00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem Christmas Edition. (M, R) Dave Hughes is joined by guests for a festive discussion about issues of concern to Australians. 10.00 MOVIE: Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not My Dog! (M, R) (2018) Actor Shane Jacobson invites the funniest people he knows to a party. Shane Jacobson, Jimeoin, Marty Fields.

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) Ernie Dingo visits Broome. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 A World Of Calm: The Birds Journey. (PG) (New Series) Narrated by Nicole Kidman. 8.00 Planet Of Treasures: India. (PG) (New Series) Historian Sir Christopher Clark explores UNESCO world heritage listed sites around the world. 9.00 Tom Cruise: Body And Soul. (M) Takes a look at the story of one of Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous actors, Tom Cruise. 10.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 10.55 Country Music: Will The Circle Be Unbroken? (1968 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1972) (PG, R) An exploration of the history of country music. 11.55 The Name Of The Rose. (M, R) A young man befriends a friar.

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12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.55 The Name Of The Rose. (M, R) William and Adso investigate the deaths. 3.50 Celtic Heart. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 This Is Calisthenics. (PG, R) 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 2.00 Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Practice. (R) 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 3.30 Weekender. (R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 4.30 The Real Seachange. (PG, R) 5.00 Under The Hammer. (PG, R) 5.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE: The Flip Side. (M) (2018) 9.30 MOVIE: Hang Time. (M) (2019) 11.15 Property Ladder UK. (PG, R) 12.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Game. (R) 11.00 A Football Life. (PG, R) 12.00 Outback Truckers. (PG, R) 1.00 Bottom Feeders. (PG, R) 2.00 Storage Wars Canada. (PG, R) 2.30 Goldfathers. (PG, R) 3.30 The Grade Cricketer. (PG, R) 4.00 Timbersports. (PG) 4.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE: The BBQ. (PG, R) (2018) 8.30 MOVIE: Better Watch Out. (MA15+) (2016) Olivia DeJonge. 10.30 MOVIE: 28 Weeks Later. (MA15+, R) (2007) 12.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.00 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 1.55 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 3.00 MOVIE: The Holly And The Ivy. (R) (1952) 4.40 Keeping Up Appearances. (R) 5.20 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Planet Earth II. (PG, R) 8.40 MOVIE: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. (PG, R) (1991) William Shatner. 10.55 MOVIE: About A Boy. (M, R) (2002) 1.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academic. (R) 7.00 Spit It Out. (R) 8.00 Match It. (R) 9.00 Shopping. (R) 10.30 House Rules. (PG, R) 12.00 Once Upon A Time. (PG, R) 1.00 The Goldbergs. (PG, R) 2.00 Black-ish. (PG, R) 3.00 Modern Family. (PG, R) 4.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 4.30 MOVIE: A Christmas Story. (R) (1983) 6.30 Carols In The Domain. (PG, R) 9.00 MOVIE: The Prestige. (M, R) (2006) Hugh Jackman. 11.45 MOVIE: Stolen Youth. (M, R) (1996) 1.35 Jabbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Holiday Movies. (PG, R) 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 House Hunters Int. (R) 10.30 House Hunters. (R) 11.00 Open Homes Australia. (R) 12.00 Tiny House, Big Living. (R) 1.00 House Hunters Int. (R) 1.30 Fixer To Fabulous. (R) 2.30 The Block. (PG, R) 4.00 Bargain Mansions. (R) 4.30 House Hunters. (R) 5.00 Beach Hunters. (R) 6.00 House Hunters Int. (R) 7.00 House Hunters. (R) 7.30 Stay Or Sell. 8.30 One Of A Kind. 9.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 10.30 Pool Kings. 11.30 House Hunters Int. (R) 12.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Shopping. (R) 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 9.00 ST: Voyager. (PG, R) 10.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG, R) 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R) 12.00 MacGyver. (PG, R) 1.00 WIN News. (R) 2.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG) 3.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 4.30 ST: Next Gen. (PG, R) 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) An attempt to abduct Ducky is foiled by a marine. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) Stabler and Beck disagree on how to handle a case involving a rapist who seems to be escalating his attacks. 10.30 Evil. (MA15+) 12.30 Shopping. (R) 2.00 NCIS. (M, R) 4.00 NCIS: LA. (MA15+, R) 5.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R)

WIN PEACH 6.00 Charmed. (PG, R) 8.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 9.00 Raymond. (PG, R) 10.00 Cheers. (PG, R) 10.30 Charmed. (PG, R) 11.30 WIN News. (R) 12.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 1.00 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 3.30 Raymond. (PG, R) 4.00 Saturday Night Takeaway UK. (PG) 4.50 Frasier. (PG, R) 6.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Amy hosts Christmas dinner. 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) Kramer and Newman switch peepholes. 10.00 Courtney Actâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Extravaganza. (M, R) 11.00 Nancy Drew. (M) (Final) 12.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.30 Shopping. (R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R) 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 4.00 Raymond. (PG, R) 4.30 Shopping. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 The Joy Of Painting. (R) 6.00 Bob Ross: The Happy Painter. (PG) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 9.25 The X-Files. (M, R) 10.15 All Aboard The Sleigh Ride. (R) 12.25 MOVIE: Saint. (MA15+, R) (2010) 2.05 The Movie Show. (M, R) 2.35 NHK World English News. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

SBS FOOD 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Cooks Cape Town. (R) 2.00 Outback Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Mexican Table. (R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 3.30 Struggle Meals. (PG) 4.00 Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry With Matt Sinclair. (PG) 4.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 5.30 A Gondola On The Murray. (R) 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. (R) 7.00 Tales From River Cottage. (R) 7.30 Secrets Of The Factories. (R) 8.30 India. (PG, R) 9.40 Asia Unplated. (R) 10.05 Bake With Anna. (R) 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Defining Moments. (PG) 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! (PG) 3.55 Ravenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Music Voyager. (PG) 5.30 Skindigenous. (PG) 6.00 Off The Grid With Pio. (R) 6.30 Pete & Pioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kai Safari. (PG, R) 7.00 An Outback Christmas. (R) 7.30 Emmet Otterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jugband Christmas. (R) 8.30 MOVIE: Almost Christmas. (M, R) (2016) 10.25 Bedtime Stories. (R) 10.35 Late Programs.

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Saturday December 26 ABC

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Rage Psych-Rock Special. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2020. (PG, R) 2.30 The Sound. (R) (Final) 3.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2017. (R) 5.00 To Be Advised. 5.35 Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! (R)

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Home Shopping. Weekend Sunrise. Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session. Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session. From the MCG. Test Cricket: Tea Break. Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

WIN 6.00 Unknown Road Adventures. (R) 6.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 7.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (PG, R) 7.30 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 9.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 10.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 10.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.15 Food Fight Club. (PG, R) 12.15 The Living Room. (R) 1.15 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality. (PG, R) (2000) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. (R) 4.30 Fishing Australia. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera English News. 7.00 BBC News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 The Kimberley Cruise. (R) 5.05 Travel Man. (PG, R) 5.35 Nazi Megastructures: Pearl Harbor. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 A World Of Calm: The Gift Of Chocolate. (PG) Takes a look at the transformation of chocolate from tropical fruit to global delicacy. 7.55 Secrets Of Our Cities. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3. Greig Pickhaver concludes his quest with a trip to the port of Fremantle. He discovers how waves of migrants have added to the area, explores the roots of AC/DC legend Bon Scott, and learns about the Rajneeshees, a religious cult that painted the city orange. 9.00 MOVIE: Gangs Of New York. (MA15+, R) (2002) A young Irish immigrant living in the lawless and corrupt Manhattan’s Five Points section of 19th-century New York seeks revenge for the murder of his father at the hands of a gang leader. Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 14. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 9.20 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 15. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. From Metricon Stadium, Queensland.

6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 MOVIE: Twins. (PG, R) (1988) A man, bred in a genetic experiment as the perfect specimen, discovers he has a less-than-perfect twin brother. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Kelly Preston. 9.10 MOVIE: Kindergarten Cop. (M, R) (1990) A detective goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to locate a notorious drug dealer, but first he must identify which of the children is the son of his target from the teeming hordes at the school. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed. 11.20 MOVIE: The Brothers Bloom. (M, R) (2008) Two sibling con artists decide to take part in one last caper involving an eccentric heiress. Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz.

6.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Follows a team of devoted matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions. 7.00 MOVIE: Red Dog. (PG, R) (2011) A dog manages to unite a remote outback community while searching for his dead master. Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol. 9.00 MOVIE: Koko: A Red Dog Story. (2019) Documents the life of Koko, the canine star of Red Dog, taking a look behind the scenes of the film and celebrating dogs’ relationships with humans. Jason Isaacs, Felix Williamson, Kriv Stenders. 10.40 Blood And Treasure. (M, R) The trail of Cleopatra’s sarcophagus leads Danny and Lexi to the Bermuda Triangle.

10.30 Sherlock. (M, R) Part 3 of 3. An intriguing and dangerous puzzle captures Sherlock Holmes’ attention. 11.55 Rage Psych-Rock Special. (MA15+) Continuous music programming. 5.00 Rage. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping.

1.35 Award Winning Tasmania. (R) A Tasmanian road trip. 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. Home shopping. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (PG)

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

6.00 Children’s Programs. 8.05 Kangaroo Beach. 8.20 Children’s Programs. 6.10 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.25 MOVIE: Red Dwarf: The Promised Land. (2020) 9.55 Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious. 10.50 Mock The Week. 11.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.00 Arj Barker: Get In My Head. 1.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 1.35 I’m Alan Partridge. (Final) 2.30 Absolutely Fabulous. (Final) 3.00 News Update. 3.05 Close.

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ABC ME 6.00 Children’s Programs. 7.35 Mighty Mike. (R) 7.45 Wishfart! (R) 7.55 The Deep. (R) 8.15 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG, R) 8.40 The Deep. (R) 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (R) 6.30 MOVIE: Early Man. (PG, R) (2018) 8.00 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 8.05 Mighty Mike. (R) 8.15 The Demon Headmaster. (R) 8.45 Almost Never. (R) 9.10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (PG, R) 9.35 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 9.55 Close. 5.30 Slugterra. (PG, R) 5.50 Stacked! (R)

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WIN BOLD

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Smashhdown! (C, R) 12.30 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. (PG, R) 1.00 Beyblade. (PG, R) 1.30 Power Rangers Beast Morphers. (PG, R) 2.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PG, R) 2.30 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG) 3.30 Monster Croc Wrangler. (PG, R) 4.30 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened. (R) (2013) 5.50 MOVIE: Over The Hedge. (R) (2006) 7.30 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man. (M, R) (2012) 10.15 MOVIE: Ghost Rider. (M, R) (2007) 12.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Buccaneers & Bones. 12.30 Sailing. Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. 2.00 Blokesworld. (PG) 2.30 Storage Wars Canada. (PG, R) 3.00 Off The Grid With The Badger. (PG, R) 4.00 Desert Collectors. (PG, R) 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 14. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. 7.00 Building Giants. (PG) 8.00 Mighty Cruise Ships. (PG) 9.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R) 10.00 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R) 12.00 Late Programs.

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ABC NEWS 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 Compass. (R) 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Landline Summer. (R) 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (R) 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Business: Summer Series. (R) 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The Brief. 6.00 News. 6.30 7.30: The Interviews. (R) 7.00 News. 7.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (R) 8.00 News. 8.30 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 9.00 News. 9.30 The World. (R) 10.00 ABC News. 10.25 Aust Story. (R) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO!

6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. (PG) 10.00 NBC Today. (R) 12.00 The Bowls Show. (R) 1.00 Reno Rookie. (PG, R) 1.30 Sydney Weekender. (R) 2.00 Creek To Coast. (R) 2.30 Weekender. (R) 3.00 Property Ladder UK. (PG, R) 5.30 Greatest Outdoors. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. (PG) 12.30 The Fine Art Auction. (PG) 3.30 Sydney Weekender. (R) 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Newstyle Direct. (R) 6.30 TV Shop. (R) 10.00 My Favorite Martian. (R) 10.30 MOVIE: I Believe In You. (PG, R) (1952) 12.30 MOVIE: Went The Day Well? (PG, R) (1942) 2.25 MOVIE: Danger Within. (R) (1959) 4.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. (PG, R) (1962) 7.00 MOVIE: Zulu. (PG, R) (1964) 9.50 MOVIE: Death Rides A Horse. (MA15+, R) (1967) Lee Van Cleef. 12.05 Gideon’s Way. (PG, R) 1.00 TV Shop. (R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Flushed. (R) 10.00 SA Weekender. (R) 10.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. (PG, R) 11.00 Creek To Coast. (R) 11.30 Weekender. (R) 12.00 Back With The Ex. (PG, R) 1.15 The Amazing Race. (PG, R) 3.15 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG, R) 4.45 MOVIE: Casablanca. (PG, R) (1942) 7.00 MOVIE: Singin’ In The Rain. (R) (1952) 9.15 MOVIE: Bonnie And Clyde. (M, R) (1967) 11.45 MOVIE: The Making Of A Hollywood Madam. (M, R) (1996) 1.35 Late Programs.

SBS

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Award Winning Tasmania. (R) 12.30 The Rebound. 1.00 The Healthy Cooks. 1.30 World’s Greatest Journeys: Land Adventures. (PG, R) 2.30 MOVIE: The Walk. (PG, R) (2015) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories and events as they unfold, including comprehensive analysis and reporting from around Australia and the world. 7.30 Call The Midwife Christmas Special. (M) The medics and midwives of Nonnatus House embark on a trip to the remote, idyllic Scottish island, where residents are in desperate need of their services. 9.00 Endeavour. (M, R) Morse searches for a missing woman by tracing her last known railway journey, only to make a discovery that changes the nature of the case. A truck hijacking exposes a new criminal threat in Oxford.

ABC COMEDY

Dubbo’s TV Guide

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Tiny House, Big Living. (R) 10.30 Barnwood Builders. (R) 11.30 Bargain Mansions. (R) 12.00 House Hunters. (R) 12.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.00 The Healthy Cooks. (R) 1.30 Louisiana Flip N Move. (R) 2.30 One Of A Kind. (R) 3.30 Pool Kings. (R) 4.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. (R) 5.30 Stay Or Sell. (R) 6.30 Texas Flip And Move. 7.30 Open Homes Australia. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters Reno. 11.30 House Hunters. (R) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. (R) 9.00 The Doctors. (PG, R) 10.00 MacGyver. (PG, R) 11.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 12.00 ST: Voyager. (PG, R) 1.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG, R) 2.00 iFish Summer. (R) 2.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 3.30 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R) 4.30 Mighty Machines. (PG, R) 5.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 5.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) The team pursue La Grenouille. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) Pride returns to the New Orleans office. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 11.20 MacGyver. (M, R) 12.15 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M, R) 1.10 48 Hours. (M, R) 2.10 48 Hours. (MA15+, R) 3.10 NCIS: LA. (M, R) 4.05 MacGyver. (PG, R) 5.00 Shopping. (R)

WIN PEACH 6.00 Charmed. (PG, R) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 8.30 Raymond. (PG, R) 9.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 10.00 Cheers. (PG, R) 10.30 Charmed. (PG, R) 12.30 Friends. (PG, R) 2.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 3.00 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 3.30 Raymond. (PG, R) 4.00 Saturday Night Takeaway UK. (PG) 5.00 Friends. (PG, R) 6.00 Columbo. (PG, R) 7.30 Kojak. (M, R) 8.30 Spyforce. (M, R) Erskine and Gunther are trapped. 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) Sheldon and Amy visit his mother. 10.30 The Middle. (PG, R) 12.30 Courtney Act’s Christmas Extravaganza. (M, R) 1.30 2 Broke Girls. (M, R) 2.30 Charmed. (PG, R) 4.30 Shopping. (R) 5.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R)

12.05 MOVIE: The Fortress. (MA15+, R) (2017) 2.35 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

SBS VICELAND 6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 MOVIE: New York, New York. (PG, R) (1977) 2.55 New Girl. (PG, R) 3.20 Insight. (R) 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.45 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. (PG, R) 6.55 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle. (PG, R) 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 The X-Files. (M, R) 11.00 The Last Year Of Television 2020 Special. (M, R) 12.00 MOVIE: The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+, R) (1990) 2.00 The Movie Show. (M, R) 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Tales From River Cottage. (R) 12.30 Instant Noodles Diary. (R) 1.30 Martha Bakes. (R) 2.00 Big Food Rescue. (PG, R) 3.00 Secret Meat Business. (R) 4.00 Cook And The Chef. (R) 5.30 Cheese Slices. (R) 6.30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown. (PG) 7.30 Heston’s Fantastical Food. (R) 8.30 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook. (R) 9.30 Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain. (R) 10.30 Pies & Puds. (R) 11.30 Indian Kitchen. (R) 12.25 Late Programs.

NITV 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Nyoongar Footy Magic. (R) 2.30 Baseball. SA Super League. 4.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. U16s Girls. Final. La Perouse Panthers v Narwan Eels. Replay. 5.00 NITV On The Road: Barunga Bush Bands. (R) 6.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 7.00 Red Earth Uncovered. (PG, R) 7.30 Through The Wormhole. (PG, R) 8.20 Lost Daylight. (PG, R) 8.35 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. (R) 10.15 MOVIE: A Haunted House. (MA15+, R) (2013) 11.45 Late Programs.

CLASSIFICATIONS: (P) For preschoolers (C) Children’s programs (G) General viewing (PG) Parental guidance (M) Mature audiences (MA15+) Mature audiences only (AV15+) Extreme violence. (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions. Please Note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to late change by networks.

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 Call The Midwife Christmas Special. (M, R) 2.30 War On Waste. (PG, R) 3.30 Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Critic. (PG, R) 4.00 Soccer. W-League. Round 1. Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory.

6.00 7.00 9.30 10.30

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce and the team head to Castle Howard in Yorkshire where they examine some curios. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.30 Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3. Craig Reucassel explores how people can help reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. 8.40 Miniseries: The Cry. (M, R) Part 1 of 4. A coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-month-old child goes missing while they are visiting Australia from Scotland. 10.35 Killing Eve. (M, R) Villanelle dives deep into the world of her target under the guise of her new-found persona, Billie. 11.20 Silent Witness. (M, R) After a peoplesmuggler is found dead, Nikki delves into Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illegal immigrant community.

12.15 Endeavour. (M, R) Morse searches for a missing woman. 1.45 Rage. (MA15+) 4.05 Silent Witness. (M, R) 5.00 Pohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Kurt Fearnleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One Plus One. (PG, R)

ABC COMEDY 6.00 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs. 6.25 Hey Duggee. (R) 6.35 Ben And Holly. (R) 6.45 Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baby Animals. (R) 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 7.05 The Deep. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks: AusMusic Special. (PG, R) 8.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) (Final) 9.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (M, R) 9.45 Live At The Apollo. (M, R) 10.30 QI. 11.00 Misanthropology: Eddie Perfect. 12.10 Spicks And Specks. 1.05 The Thick Of It. 1.35 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.20 News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs.

ABC ME

NINE

Home Shopping. Weekend Sunrise. Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning session. Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. From the MCG. Test Cricket: Tea Break. Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. (R) 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 Australia By Design: Interiors. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 The Living Room. (R) 10.00 Bondi Forever. (PG, R) 12.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 12.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 1.00 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. (R) 1.30 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Close Encounters Of The Animal Kind. 3.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 3. Rostelecom Cup. From Moscow, Russia. 5.05 Travel Man. (R) 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 16. Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes. From The Gabba, Brisbane. 11.00 MOVIE: Due Date. (MA15+, R) (2010) In order to return to his wife in time for the birth of their child, a highly strung father-to-be is forced to hitch a ride with an aspiring actor. The trip gradually goes from bad to worse, as they encounter all manner of disasters from a missing wallet to hostile foreign authorities. Robert Downey Jr, Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 RBT. (PG) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Deep Impact. (M, R) (1998) After a teenage amateur astronomer makes a shocking discovery of a comet on a collision course with the Earth, the government makes plans to save humanity by dispatching a team of astronauts to destroy it. Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall, TÃ©a Leoni. 10.55 Killer On The Line: Darren Byrne. (M, R) Takes a look at the death of mother-of-two Maria Byrne, who died in her Essex home in February 2016. 11.45 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (M) Reveals the harrowing real-life accounts of young Brits falling foul of the law in foreign lands.

6.30 Family Feud. (Final) Game show dedicated to frontline, emergency and healthcare workers and their families. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Guests include Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jodie Whittaker, Sir Michael Palin and Harry Styles. 8.30 MOVIE: Now You See Me 2. (M, R) (2016) A group of street magicians called the Four Horsemen, who are on the run from the police, re-emerge from seclusion to expose the unethical practices of a tech magnate to appease his rival who is blackmailing them. Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson. 11.05 Blood And Treasure. (M) (Final) Danny and Lexiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives will never be the same after Faroukâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master plan is put into action.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 A World Of Calm: A Horses Tale. (PG) From the arctic circle to the scorching heat of the Saudi Arabian desert, the world of horses is explored. 7.55 Dan Snow: The Tutankhamun Mystery. (PG) Dan Snow takes a look at the story of Pharaoh Tutankhamun and the discovery of his tomb. 9.40 Secret Life Of The Mega Resort. (R) Takes a behind-the-scenes look at one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most luxurious resorts, Baha Mar in the Bahamas. 10.40 Marry Me, Marry My Family. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3. Follows couples involved in intercultural weddings, including an Aussie plasterer and an Ethiopian nanny. 11.45 Police Custody: One Punch. (M, R) British police investigate the death of a man who was killed with a single punch outside a nightclub.

1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. Home shopping. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

12.00 NCIS. (M, R) Kasie and Jimmy are held hostage in a diner after a jewellery store robbery goes awry. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. Morning news and talk show.

12.45 3.35 4.50 5.00 5.15 5.30

12.30 1.10 3.10 3.30

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9GO!

6.00 Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 11.00 NBC Today. (R) 12.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. (PG, R) 2.00 Jabbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Holiday Movies. (PG, R) 2.45 The Surgery Ship: Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cut. (PG, R) 4.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Body Heat. (M, R) (1981) William Hurt, Kathleen Turner. 10.55 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Amazing Videos. (M, R) 12.00 Holiday Horrors: Caught On Camera. (M, R) 1.00 Medical Rookies. (PG, R) 2.00 Brit Cops. (M, R) 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 Compass. (PG) 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Stan Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One Plus One. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 7.30: The Interviews. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Landline Summer. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The World. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.30 7.30: 2020 The Year That Was. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 The Brief. (R) 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Stan Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One Plus One. (R) 10.00 News. 10.30 Late Programs.

WIN BOLD

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Kaijudo: Rise Of The Duel Masters. (PG, R) 12.30 Beyblade Burst Evolution. (PG, R) 1.00 Power Rangers Beast Morphers. (PG, R) 1.30 Clarence. (PG) 1.45 Dance Moms. (PG, R) 3.45 MOVIE: Legend Of The Guardians. (PG, R) (2010) 5.45 MOVIE: Bee Movie. (R) (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: The Sum Of All Fears. (M, R) (2002) 10.00 MOVIE: United 93. (M, R) (2006) 12.10 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time. (MA15+) 1.05 Late Programs.

9GEM

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Fishing Show. (PG) 1.00 Al McGlashanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n With Mates. (PG) 1.30 The Hunt For Monster Bass. (PG, R) 2.30 Storage Wars Canada. (PG, R) 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. John Day Speedcar Classic. 4.00 Bushfire Wars. (PG) 4.30 Graveyard Carz. (PG, R) 5.30 Counting Cars. (PG, R) 6.00 Detroit Steel. (PG) 7.00 Border Security. (PG, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Cliffhanger. (M, R) (1993) 10.55 MOVIE: CHiPs. (MA15+) (2017) 1.05 Late Programs.

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ABC NEWS

SBS

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 SA Variety Bash 2020. (PG) 11.00 Peaking. (PG, R) 11.45 Ultimate Rush. (PG, R) 12.15 Wild Metropolis. (PG) 1.15 MOVIE: We Of The Never Never. (R) (1982) 4.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Territory Cops. (PG, R)

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6.00 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. (R) 5.30 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. (PG) (New Series) 5.55 Spongo, Fuzz And JalapeÃ±a. (R) 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (R) (2015) 8.00 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 8.05 Mighty Mike. (R) 8.15 The Demon Headmaster. (R) 8.45 Almost Never. (R) 9.10 TMNT. (PG, R) 9.35 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 9.55 Rage. (PG, R) 2.05 Close. 5.30 Slugterra. (R)

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Dubboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TV Guide

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. (PG, R) 8.00 Beyond Today. (PG) 8.30 The Incredible Journey. (PG, R) 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Avengers. (PG, R) 11.00 MOVIE: Please Turn Over. (PG, R) (1960) 12.50 MOVIE: Lucky Jim. (R) (1957) 2.50 MOVIE: The Rebel. (R) (1961) 5.00 MOVIE: The World Of Suzie Wong. (PG, R) (1960) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 9.40 Chicago Fire. (MA15+, R) 10.40 Chicago Med. (M, R) 11.40 License To Kill. (M) 12.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Flushed. (R) 10.00 SA Weekender. (R) 10.30 Creek To Coast. (R) 11.00 Jabbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Holiday Movies. (PG, R) 11.30 MOVIE: Singinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; In The Rain. (R) (1952) 2.00 Bringing Sexy Back. (PG, R) 3.30 Kiss Bang Love. (PG, R) 4.45 Instant Hotel. (PG, R) 6.00 Picker Sisters. (PG, R) 6.30 Make You Laugh Out Loud: Funniest Dogs. (PG, R) 7.30 First Dates Australia. (PG, R) 10.30 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. (PG, R) 11.30 Bridezillas. (M) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG, R) 12.00 House Hunters Reno. (R) 1.00 Beach Hunters. (R) 2.00 House Hunters. (R) 2.30 Texas Flip And Move. (R) 3.30 Fixer Upper. (PG, R) 4.30 Open Homes Australia. (R) 5.30 House Hunters. (R) 6.30 House Hunters Int. (R) 7.30 You Live In What? (New Series) 8.30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. (R) 11.30 The Real Housewives Of Dallas. (M) 12.30 Late Programs.

The Diet Testers. (R) Great British Railway Journeys. (R) Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R) CGTN English News. NHK World English News. Deutsche Welle English News.

SBS VICELAND

6.00 Shopping. (R) 7.30 Key Of David. (PG) 8.00 The Doctors. (PG, R) 9.00 Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera. (PG, R) 10.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG, R) 12.00 MacGyver. (PG, R) 2.00 Family Feud. (PG, R) 3.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. (R) 4.00 Reel Action. (R) 5.00 iFish Summer Series. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) The lifeguards deal with beach goers. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) The team searches for a missing infant. 9.30 MOVIE: True Story. (M, R) (2015) A killer assumes the identity of a reporter. Jonah Hill, James Franco. 11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 3.10 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary. (M, R) 5.05 MacGyver. (PG, R)

WIN PEACH 6.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 6.30 Raymond. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Middle. (PG, R) 8.30 Totally Wild. (C) 9.00 Neighbours. (R) 11.30 Charmed. (PG, R) 1.30 The Neighborhood. (R) 2.00 The Neighborhood. (PG, R) 2.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 3.30 Man With A Plan. (PG, R) 4.30 The Middle. (PG, R) 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Raj asks his ex-girlfriends to give him advice. 9.00 Friends. (PG, R) Ross makes a drastic decision. 10.00 Man With A Plan. (PG) Adam and Andi make new friends. 11.30 2 Broke Girls. (M, R) 12.00 Shopping. (R) 1.30 2 Broke Girls. (M, R) 2.00 Charmed. (PG, R) 4.00 Mom. (M, R) 4.30 Shopping. (R) 5.30 Brady Bunch. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 SBS Courtside. 11.30 Basketball. NBA. New York Knicks v Philadelphia 76ers. 2.00 New Girl. (PG, R) 3.20 WorldWatch. 3.50 The Loving Story. (PG, R) 5.10 Running Wild With Deion Sanders. (PG, R) 6.00 Years Of Living Dangerously. (PG) 7.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.35 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PG) (Final) 9.20 United Shades Of America. (M) 10.10 Stacey Dooley: Nigeriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Female Suicide Bombers. (MA15+) 11.05 Sexplora. (MA15+, R) 11.30 HernÃ¡n. (MA15+) 12.25 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Struggle Meals. (PG) 2.00 Big Food Rescue. (PG, R) 3.00 Secret Meat Business. (R) 4.00 Cook And The Chef. (R) 5.30 Hestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feasts. (PG, R) 6.30 Adam Liawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Trip For Good. (PG, R) 7.00 Palisa Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Water Heart Food. (PG) 7.30 Cook Like An Italian. (R) 8.00 Heart And Soul. (R) 8.30 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul. (PG, R) 9.35 Born To Cook. (PG, R) 10.35 Hairy Bikersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Asian Adventure. (PG, R) 11.50 Late Programs.

NITV 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. 1.10 Netball. SA League. 2.30 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 9. Highlights. 3.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 10. 3.30 Bowls. SA Super League. 4.00 Football. Monsoon AFL. Replay. 5.45 African News. 6.00 APTN National News. 6.30 Art + Soul. 7.30 Dark Science. 7.35 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.35 MOVIE: Teddy Pendergrass â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If You Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Know Me. (M) (2018) 10.25 Songs From The Inside. 10.55 Late Programs.

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6.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 6.25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 1.55 Rake. (M, R) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. From the MCG. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day’s play. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

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6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Jacqui Lambie. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Tim Minchin. (PG, R) Anh Do paints Tim Minchin. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Tasmania. (R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough. 8.25 Australia Remastered: Kakadu. (PG) Aaron Pedersen takes a look at year in the life of Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Top End. 9.20 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Gold Coast To The Outback. (PG, R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Queensland. 10.05 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG, R) Hosted by Charlie Pickering and Annabel Crabb. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 Harrow. (M, R) 11.50 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 17. Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers. From Adelaide Oval. 11.00 Station 19. (M) Ryan tags along to a disaster drill training session at Station 19 where he and Jack get competitive. Firehouse crew and police respond to a strip mall fire. Andy sticks to Captain Pruitt’s side as his health weakens. 12.00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence: Little Miss Nobody – Alan Charlton. (M, R) Takes a look at the murder of 15-year-old Karen Price, whose bones were found wrapped in a carpet buried in the back garden of a house in Cardiff, Wales, and how her killer was brought to justice.

12.50 Mystery Road. (M, R) Detective Jay Swan investigates a disappearance. 3.35 Rage Vault Special. (MA15+) 4.00 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

ABC COMEDY 6.00 Children’s Programs. 6.45 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) 7.00 Sir Mouse. (R) 7.15 Odd Squad. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M) 8.50 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 9.20 Detectorists. (M, R) 9.50 MOVIE: The Trip. (MA15+, R) (2010) 11.40 Hang Ups. 12.05 Stath Lets Flats. 12.30 Daniel Muggleton: Let’s Never Hang Out. 1.20 The IT Crowd. 1.45 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.30 News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Children’s Programs.

ABC ME 6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. (R) 5.30 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. (PG) 5.55 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapeña. (R) 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE: Ratburger. (PG, R) (2017) 7.35 How To Do Stuff Good. (R) 8.00 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 8.05 Mighty Mike. (R) 8.15 The Demon Headmaster. (R) 8.40 Almost Never. (R) 9.10 TMNT. (PG, R) 9.35 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 9.55 Rage. (PG, R) 10.55 Close. 5.30 Slugterra. (R)

ABC NEWS 6.00 The Business: Summer Series. 6.15 Four Corners. (R) 7.00 News. 10.00 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Aust Story. (R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 ABC Late News. (R) 12.15 Four Corners. (R) 1.00 DW News. 1.25 Late Programs.

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6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Story Of Europe. (PG, R) 3.05 Restaurant SOS. (PG, R) 4.00 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 4.35 The Supervet. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Gold Coast Cops. (M, R) Officers pull over a vehicle and find some ingredients used to make drugs in the vehicle’s boot. 8.00 Driving Test. (PG) Takes a look at people learning how to drive in Darwin, from their first lesson to the test. 8.30 MOVIE: Inferno. (M, R) (2016) After a university professor awakens with amnesia, he discovers he is being pursued by an assassin. Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan. 10.55 The First 48: The Graveyard Shift. (M) The murder of an innocent store clerk is caught on tape, and detectives soon discover a suspect’s violent history. 11.50 Generation X: The Power Of Disruption. (M) Explores how MTV, Napster and the Drudge Report drove a “must have now” sensibility.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 MOVIE: Home Again. (M) (2017) A single mum’s life takes an unexpected turn when she welcomes three young filmmakers to stay with her family. Reese Witherspoon, Candice Bergen, Michael Sheen. 9.30 MOVIE: Drunk Parents. (M) (2019) A drunken couple attempt to hide their ever increasing financial difficulties from their daughter and their judgmental social circle through a series of elaborate neighbourhood schemes. Alec Baldwin, Salma Hayek, Jim Gaffigan. 11.30 Drunk History Australia. (M, R) Inebriated comedians Anne Edmonds and Harley Breen retell iconic events from Australian history.

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) Presenter Ernie Dingo visits the picturesque Queensland coastal town of Hervey Bay. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 A World Of Calm: Noodle. (PG) Takes a look at the creation of handcrafted soba noodles by Japanese chef Mutsuko Soma. 7.55 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. (M) A panel of celebrity guests compete to see which of them can recall most about the past 12 months. 9.40 Happy Birthday Hubble. (PG) A celebration of the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Agent Hamilton. (M, R) Hamilton starts working at SAPO to Kristin’s great surprise and dismay.

12.45 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

12.10 Outlander. (M, R) 2.20 Matthew Evans’ For The Love Of Meat. (M, R) 3.25 The Wine Show. (PG) 4.25 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (M, R) 4.55 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Marmaduke. (PG, R) (2010) 1.45 Clarence. (PG) 2.00 The A-Team. (PG) 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. (PG) 4.00 Quantum Leap. (PG) 5.00 Knight Rider. (PG) 6.00 Malcolm. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE: Click. (M, R) (2006) 9.40 MOVIE: Good Luck Chuck. (MA15+, R) (2007) 11.40 The Nanny. (PG, R) 12.10 Baywatch. (M, R) 1.10 After The Raves. (PG) 1.40 After The Raves. (M) 2.10 Dance Moms. (PG, R) 3.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Detroit Steel. (PG, R) 1.00 Swamp People. (PG, R) 2.00 Gold Fever. (PG, R) 3.00 Counting Cars. (PG, R) 3.30 Blokesworld. (PG, R) 4.00 Storage Wars Canada. (PG, R) 4.30 Goldfathers. (PG, R) 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 SAS UK. (M) (Series return) 8.30 MOVIE: Above The Law. (MA15+, R) (1988) 10.40 MOVIE: The Corruptor. (MA15+, R) (1999) 1.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 TV Shop. (R) 7.00 Creflo. (PG) 7.30 TV Shop. (R) 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 11.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 2.05 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 3.30 MOVIE: The Long Dark Hall. (PG, R) (1951) 5.20 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Grantchester. (M, R) 8.40 DCI Banks. (M, R) 10.40 See No Evil. (M, R) 11.40 ER. (M, R) 12.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Once Upon A Time. (PG, R) 1.00 The Goldbergs. (PG, R) 2.00 Black-ish. (PG, R) 3.00 Dr. Ken. (PG, R) 4.00 Me, Myself & I. (PG, R) 4.30 Picker Sisters. (PG, R) 5.00 Make You Laugh Out Loud: Funniest Dogs. (PG, R) 6.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 7.30 Hell’s Kitchen USA. (M) 8.30 Hell’s Kitchen USA. (MA15+) 9.30 Kitchen Nightmares. (M, R) 10.30 Kitchen Nightmares. (MA15+, R) 11.30 Bridezillas. (M) 12.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food. (R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Inside The Children’s Hospital. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

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6.00 Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 8.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 9.30 NBC Today. (R) 10.30 Better Homes. (R) 12.15 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R) 1.15 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 3.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 5.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M, R) 10.40 Death Row: The New Arrivals. (MA15+, R) 11.45 The Surgery Ship. (M, R) 1.00 Late Programs.

Dubbo’s TV Guide

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tiny House, Big Living. (R) 12.00 Restored. (R) 1.00 My Lottery Dream Home. (R) 2.00 You Live In What? (R) 3.00 The Block. (PG, R) 4.00 Bargain Mansions. (R) 4.30 House Hunters. (R) 5.00 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave. (R) 6.00 House Hunters Int. (R) 6.30 House Hunters Int. (PG, R) 7.00 House Hunters. (R) 8.30 Fixer Upper. (PG, R) 9.30 Christina On The Coast. (PG) 10.30 Flipping Virgins. (PG) 11.30 House Hunters Int. (R) 12.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND

6.00 Home Shopping. (R) 8.00 The Doctors. (PG, R) 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 10.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG, R) 11.00 MacGyver. (PG, R) 1.00 Star Trek. (R) 2.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG) 3.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (R) 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) A two-year-old girl is trapped in a locked car. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) A research cadaver turns out to be a murder victim. 10.20 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) Three teenagers are found dead. 11.15 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) LaSalle’s brother turns to the team for help. 12.10 Shopping. (R) 2.10 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M, R) 3.10 Hawaii Five-O. (M, R) 4.05 ST: Next Gen. (R) 5.05 MacGyver. (PG, R)

WIN PEACH 6.00 Charmed. (PG, R) 7.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 8.00 Friends. (PG, R) 10.00 Big Bang. (PG, R) 11.00 Cheers. (PG, R) 12.00 Charmed. (PG, R) 1.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 2.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 3.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 4.00 Raymond. (PG, R) 5.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 6.00 Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Penny considers a job offer from Zack. 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) Jerry critiques an actor. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 The Middle. (PG, R) 12.00 Shopping. (R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R) 2.30 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 3.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 4.30 Shopping. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. Charlotte Hornets v Brooklyn Nets. 1.30 Losing Ground. (R) 2.00 Rex In Rome. (PG, R) 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.15 This Week. 5.10 Camel Beauty Pageant. (PG, R) 5.40 Only Connect. (R) 6.15 Megafactories. (PG, R) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M) 9.25 Nude. (MA15+, R) 10.15 Sex In Strange Places: Stacey Dooley. (MA15+, R) 11.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Cooks Cape Town. (R) 2.00 Outback Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Mexican Table. (R) 3.00 Watts On The Grill. (R) 3.30 The Incredible Spice Men. (R) 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. (R) 4.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 5.30 A Gondola On The Murray. (R) 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. (PG, R) 7.00 Tales From River Cottage. (PG) 7.30 Nigella: The Cook Who Made Me. (R) 8.30 Nadia’s Family Feasts. (PG) 9.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 10.00 Bake With Anna. (R) 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Art + Soul. (PG, R) 3.00 Cities Of Gold. (R) 3.25 Bushwhacked! (PG, R) 3.55 Raven’s Quest. (R) 4.00 Musomagic. (R) 4.30 The Storyteller. (PG, R) 5.00 Music Voyager. (R) 5.30 Skindigenous. (PG, R) 6.00 Off The Grid With Pio. (PG, R) 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. (PG, R) 7.00 Our Stories. (PG, R) 7.40 Through The Wormhole. (PG) 8.30 Living Black. (R) 9.00 Ranger To Ranger. 10.00 Angels Gather Here. (PG, R) 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 6.25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 David Attenborough’s Tasmania. (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration. (R) 1.55 Rake. (M, R) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 To Be Advised. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session. From the MCG. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. From the MCG.

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6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Craig Reucassel. (PG, R) Julia meets Craig Reucassel. 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Leah Purcell. (PG, R) Anh Do paints actor Leah Purcell. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Freeman. (R) Cathy Freeman shares her story. 8.30 MOVIE: The Australian Dream. (MA15+, R) (2019) Explores the life of Indigenous AFL legend and former Australian of the Year, Adam Goodes. Adam Goodes, Stan Grant. 9.35 Pangolins: Narrated By David Attenborough. (R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 Glitch. (M, R) 11.50 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R)

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 19. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) Things get personal for Casey and Gallo in the aftermath of a suburban house fire involving a mother and her young son. Herrmann campaigns for more respect. Kidd has an idea for giving back to her community. 12.00 Funniest Cutest Kittens Ever. (PG, R) A compilation of some of the funniest clips of kittens doing hilariously naughty things.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 20 To One. (M, R) Erin Molan and Nick Cody count down 20 epic fails by famous celebrities. 8.30 Kath & Kim. (PG, R) Kath’s first husband and Kim’s dad, Gary, moves back in claiming to be broke and homeless. However, when Gary claims he never signed his divorce papers, this leaves Kath and Kel’s marriage invalid. 9.40 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year. (PG, R) Hamish and Andy travel across Europe where they revel in some weird and wonderful pastimes. 11.35 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M, R) Goren and Eames investigate the death of a baggage supervisor found in the trunk of her car.

12.50 Mystery Road. (M, R) Marley’s safe return relieves the town. 3.35 Rage. (MA15+) 4.00 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

ABC COMEDY 6.00 Children’s Programs. 6.25 Hey Duggee. (R) 6.35 Ben And Holly. (R) 6.45 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) 7.00 Sir Mouse. (R) 7.15 Odd Squad. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (M, R) 8.25 Ghosts. (PG) (Final) 8.55 MOVIE: The Trip To Spain. (M, R) (2017) 10.40 Frontline. 11.10 Alan Partridge: Welcome To The Places Of My Life. 11.55 Hang Ups. 12.20 Stath Lets Flats. 12.45 Detectorists. 1.15 QI. 1.45 Blackadder’s Christmas Carol. 2.30 News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Children’s Programs.

ABC ME 6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. (R) 5.30 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. (PG) 5.55 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapeña. (R) 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny. (R) (2013) 7.35 How To Do Stuff Good. (R) 8.00 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 8.05 Mighty Mike. (R) 8.15 The Demon Headmaster. (R) 8.40 Almost Never. (R) 9.10 TMNT. (PG, R) 9.35 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 9.55 Rage. (PG, R) 10.55 Close. 5.30 Slugterra. (R)

ABC NEWS 6.00 The Business: Summer Series. 6.15 Four Corners. (R) 7.00 News. 10.00 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 The World. 10.25 Aust Story. (R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 ABC Late News. (R) 12.15 Four Corners. (R) 1.00 DW News. 1.25 Late Programs.

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Today. Today Extra Summer. (PG) Morning News. MOVIE: Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day. (PG, R) (2008) Amy Adams. Desert Vet: Leopard Shark. (PG, R) Part 1 of 4. Tipping Point. (PG) Afternoon News. Millionaire Hot Seat. Nine News Local.

9GO!

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Sydney Weekender. (R) 12.30 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R) 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 3.30 Australia: The Story Of Us. (PG, R) 4.30 The Real Seachange. (PG, R) 5.00 Under The Hammer. (PG, R) 5.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R) 10.50 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence. (M) 12.00 Late Programs.

7MATE

9GEM

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Goldfathers. (PG, R) 1.00 Swamp People. (PG, R) 2.00 Gold Fever. (PG, R) 3.00 Bottom Feeders. (PG, R) 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. (PG, R) 4.30 Road Hauks. (PG, R) 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) 8.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG) 9.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 10.30 Leepu And Pitbull. (PG) 11.30 Graveyard Carz. (PG) 12.30 Late Programs.

7FLIX

6.00 TV Shop. (R) 7.00 Creflo. (PG) 7.30 TV Shop. (R) 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 11.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG) 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 1.55 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 3.20 MOVIE: Brothers In Law. (R) (1957) 5.20 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 MOVIE: Rain Man. (M, R) (1988) Dustin Hoffman. 11.25 ER. (M, R) 12.25 Late Programs.

9LIFE

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. (PG, R) 12.30 The Goldbergs. (PG, R) 1.30 Black-ish. (PG, R) 3.00 Dr. Ken. (PG, R) 4.00 Me, Myself & I. (PG, R) 4.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R) 5.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 6.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Endless Love. (M, R) (2014) 10.45 90210. (M) 11.45 MOVIE: Murder At My Door. (M, R) (1996) 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food. (R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Story Of Europe. (PG, R) 3.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.35 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Eleven. (M, R) (2001) A recently paroled thief recruits an elite team to break into the bank vaults of three casinos in one night. However, their plans are thrown into jeopardy after it turns out the mastermind’s ex-girlfriend has been dating the owner of the businesses they are planning to rob. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon. 9.55 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (M, R) (2004) Danny Ocean and his gang plan a series of robberies in Paris, Rome and Amsterdam to pay back the victim of their previous heist, a casino tycoon, who gives them two weeks to recover his funds. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon.

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) Ernie Dingo visits Jindabyne. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 A World Of Calm: Snowfall. (PG) Starting with the birth of a single snowflake, snowscapes from Alaska to Canada and Norway are explored. 7.55 Great British Railway Journeys: Attleborough To Skegness. (PG) (Final) Michael Portillo heads to East Anglia on the last leg of his rail journey through ’30s Britain. 8.30 MOVIE: Food Fighter. (M) (2018) Follows Ronni Kahn, the founder of the OzHarvest, and her crusade against the global waste of food. Ronni Kahn, Jamie Oliver. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Why We Hate: Hope. (M) (Final) A look at how people can combat hate. 11.30 The A Word. (M) (Final)

12.25 Drunk History Australia. (MA15+, R) 12.55 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

WIN BOLD

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Madeline. (R) (1998) 1.45 Clarence. (PG) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG, R) 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. (PG) 4.00 Quantum Leap. (PG) 5.00 Knight Rider. (PG) 6.00 Malcolm. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE: The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! (M, R) (1988) 9.15 MOVIE: The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear. (M, R) (1991) 11.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 11.30 Japandemonium. (M, R) 12.00 Baywatch. (M, R) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 House Hunters. (R) 1.00 Flipping Virgins. (PG, R) 2.00 Fixer Upper. (PG, R) 3.00 The Block. (PG, R) 4.00 Bargain Mansions. (R) 4.30 House Hunters. (R) 5.00 Christina On The Coast. (PG, R) 6.00 House Hunters Int. (R) 6.30 House Hunters Int. (PG, R) 7.00 House Hunters. (R) 7.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. (R) 9.30 Building Off The Grid. (PG, R) 10.30 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG, R) 11.30 House Hunters Int. (R) 12.00 Late Programs.

Dubbo’s TV Guide

12.40 1.35 3.45 5.00 5.15 5.30

The Pier. (M, R) Life Drawing UK. (M, R) Great British Railway Journeys. (R) CGTN English News. NHK World English News. Deutsche Welle English News.

SBS VICELAND

6.00 Shopping. (R) 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 9.00 ST: Voyager. (PG, R) 10.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG, R) 11.00 MacGyver. (PG, R) 1.00 Star Trek. (PG, R) 2.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG) 3.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 4.30 ST: Next Gen. (PG, R) 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Maxi puts his life on the line. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) Gibbs looks into a crime connected to a friend. 8.30 CSI: Miami. (M, R) The body of a student, who was having an affair with a teacher, is found on a golf course. 10.25 Elementary. (M, R) (Final) 11.20 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 12.15 Shopping. (R) 2.15 NCIS. (M, R) 3.15 Hawaii Five-O. (M, R) 4.10 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 5.05 MacGyver. (PG, R)

WIN PEACH 6.00 Charmed. (PG, R) 7.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 9.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 10.00 Raymond. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Charmed. (PG, R) 1.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 2.00 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 3.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 4.00 Raymond. (PG, R) 5.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 6.00 Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) Kramer buys a strongbox. 10.00 Mom. (M, R) 12.00 Shopping. (R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R) 2.30 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 3.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 4.30 Shopping. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Rex In Rome. (PG, R) 1.00 WorldWatch. 1.30 SBS Courtside. 2.00 Basketball. NBA. Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers. 4.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. (PG, R) 4.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Only Connect. (R) 6.15 Megafactories. (R) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Escaping Polygamy. (M) 9.20 The 2000s. (M, R) 10.10 Locked Up Abroad. (M, R) 11.05 Escorts. (MA15+, R) 11.30 Witch Hunt. (M) 12.25 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Cooks Cape Town. 2.00 Outback Gourmet. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Watts On The Grill. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 A Gondola On The Murray. (PG) 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. (PG) 7.00 Tales From River Cottage. (PG) 7.30 Food Safari. (R) 8.00 Indian Food Made Easy. (R) 8.30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey. (PG, R) 9.00 Luke’s Vietnam. (R) 9.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 10.00 Bake With Anna. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Skindigenous. 1.30 Game Of Bros. 2.30 Bamay. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous. 6.00 Off The Grid With Pio. (PG) 6.30 Kriol Kitchen. (PG) 7.00 Our Stories. (PG) 7.20 Treaty. 7.30 Boxing For Palm Island. (PG) 8.00 The Casketeers. (PG) 8.30 Superstition. (M, R) 9.20 Hunting Aotearoa. (PG, R) 9.50 Football. Monsoon AFL. 11.40 Late Programs.

THE FUN PANEL

CROSSWORD TIME PUZZ059

Baker’s Dozen Trivia Test 1. 2 tablespoons 2. “Rebecca” 3. Wellington 4. 2007 5. Vera 6. Brett Lee 7. A jenny 8. Night blindness 9. “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince 10. Xanadu 11. Coca-Cola. The lyrics were changed to include “I’d like to buy the world a Coke”. One commercial was shot with

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an international group on a hilltop in Italy. Other versions have followed over the years. 12. Zero. 13. “My Sharona”, the 1979 debut single by Los Angelesbased rock band The Knack. When the song’s co-writer Doug Fieger was 25 years old, he met a 17-year-old named Sharona who he fell madly in love with, inspiring the song.

Find the Words solution 1073 Have a Happy New Year GO FIGURE

SOLUTIONS & ANSWERS TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS #563 1 ﬁsh, 2 Liberty, 3 two, 4 for a long time, 5 hockey, 6 Alex Dimitriades, 7 Baz Luhrmann, 8 long-sightedness, 9 eye, 10 Peter Allen.

Build-a-Word solution 272 Spaghetti, biscuit, casserole, sausage, lasagne, broccoli, caramel, chicken. Hex-anumber

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Wednesday December 30 ABC

PRIME7

NINE

WIN

6.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 6.30 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration. (R) 1.55 Rake. (M, R) (Final) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 To Be Advised. 9.30 Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Morning session. From the MCG. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. From the MCG.

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6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Yael Stone. (PG, R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Walter Mikac. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.05 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon. 8.35 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. (M, R) Performers include Cal Wilson, Mark Watson, David O’Doherty, Joel Creasey and Dilruk Jayasinha. 10.20 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.10 Stop Laughing… This Is Serious: She Goes… She Goes… She Just Goes. (M, R)

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20. Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat. From The Gabba, Brisbane. 11.00 MOVIE: Black Mass. (MA15+, R) (2015) Based on a true story. In the ’70s, the brother of a state senator who also happens to be an infamous local criminal in Boston, becomes an FBI informant in order to take down the Italian Mafia. Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Paramedics. (M, R) Paramedics rush to the site of a car crash where a young man’s life hangs in the balance. First responders help a mum who found her 11-year-old daughter lifeless on the floor. A woman goes into labour early. 8.30 The InBetween. (M) Cassie is drawn to a young mother who needs her help and encounters young Abigail once again. Tom and Damien investigate a complicated murder that has international ramifications. 9.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+) The team deals with the aftermath of a school bus crash. 11.20 New Amsterdam. (M, R) Max works to find a new normal three months after the accident and the birth of his daughter.

12.10 Silent Witness. (M, R) 1.10 Rage New Year’s Special. (MA15+) A New Year’s party playlist. 4.00 Silent Witness. (M, R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R)

1.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

ABC COMEDY

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12.10 World’s Wildest Flights. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

7TWO

6.00 Children’s Programs. 7.15 Odd Squad. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 The IT Crowd. (PG, R) 8.55 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 9.25 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 9.55 Frontline. (M, R) 10.20 Demetri Martin: Stand Up Comedian. 11.05 Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious. 12.00 The Thick Of It. 12.30 Hang Ups. (Final) 12.55 Stath Lets Flats. (Final) 1.20 The Catherine Tate Show. 1.50 Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Children’s Programs.

ABC ME

9GO!

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Creek To Coast. (R) 12.30 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R) 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 3.30 Australia: The Story Of Us. (PG, R) 4.30 The Real Seachange. (R) 5.00 Under The Hammer. (PG, R) 5.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R) 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R) 8.30 Lewis. (M, R) 10.30 Jonathan Creek. (M, R) 11.40 Cop Squad. (M, R) 12.35 Late Programs.

9GEM

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Road Hauks. (PG, R) 1.00 Swamp People. (PG, R) 2.00 Gold Fever. (PG, R) 3.00 Bottom Feeders. (PG, R) 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. (PG, R) 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. (PG, R) 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 8.00 The Simpsons. (M, R) 8.30 Family Guy. (M, R) 9.30 American Dad! (M, R) 10.00 American Dad! (PG, R) 10.30 Golden Boy. (PG) 11.30 Family Guy. (M, R) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 TV Shop. (R) 7.00 Creflo. (PG) 7.30 TV Shop. (R) 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 11.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.00 New Tricks. (PG, R) 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 2.05 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 3.30 MOVIE: Tonight’s The Night. (R) (1954) 5.20 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R) 10.50 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R) 12.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.35 Late Programs.

7FLIX

ABC NEWS 6.00 The Business: Summer Series. 6.15 Four Corners. (R) 7.00 News. 10.00 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 The World. 10.25 Aust Story. (R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 ABC Late News. (R) 12.15 Four Corners. (R) 1.00 DW News. 1.25 Late Programs.

9LIFE

6.00 It’s Academic. (R) 7.00 Spit It Out. (R) 8.00 Match It. (R) 9.00 Shopping. (R) 10.30 House Rules. (PG, R) 12.00 Once Upon A Time. (PG, R) 1.00 The Goldbergs. (PG, R) 2.00 Black-ish. (PG, R) 3.00 Dr. Ken. (PG, R) 3.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R) 4.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 5.00 Modern Family. (PG, R) 6.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG, R) 8.30 Criminal Minds. (M, R) 10.30 Numb3rs. (M) 11.30 Bones. (M, R) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. (PG, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (M, R) (2018) The estranged younger sister of notorious thief Danny Ocean sets out to pull off a heist of her own by assembling an all-female crew to steal a $150 million necklace from New York’s Met Gala. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway. 9.40 MOVIE: Ocean’s Thirteen. (PG, R) (2007) After one of his old mentors is double-crossed, Danny Ocean decides to reunite his team of expert criminals to take revenge. His plan involves not only ruining the man’s reputation but undermining his business. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon.

12.05 Drunk History Australia. (MA15+, R) 12.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 1.30 The Project. (R) 2.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

WIN BOLD

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Step Up Revolution. (PG, R) (2012) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG, R) 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. (PG) 4.00 Quantum Leap. (PG) 5.00 Knight Rider. (PG) 6.00 Malcolm. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: 47 Ronin. (M, R) (2013) 11.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 11.30 Japandemonium. (M, R) 12.00 Baywatch. (M, R) 1.00 Liquid Science. (PG, R) 2.00 Mike Tyson Mysteries. (MA15+, R) 2.10 Dance Moms. (PG, R) 3.00 Late Programs.

7MATE

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.30 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. (PG) 5.55 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapeña. (R) 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE: Bruno & Boots: This Can’t Be Happening At Macdonald Hall. (PG, R) (2017) 7.55 Shaun The Sheep. (R) 8.05 Mighty Mike. (R) 8.15 The Demon Headmaster. (R) 8.45 Almost Never. (R) 9.10 TMNT. (PG, R) 9.35 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 9.55 Rage. (PG, R) 10.55 Close. 5.30 Slugterra. (R)

Today. Today Extra Summer. (PG) Morning News. MOVIE: The Pink Panther 2. (PG, R) (2009) Steve Martin. Desert Vet: Wild Camel. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4. Tipping Point. (PG) Afternoon News. Millionaire Hot Seat. Nine News Local.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Building Off The Grid. (PG, R) 1.00 Tiny House, Big Living. (R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG, R) 3.00 The Block. (PG, R) 4.00 Bargain Mansions. (R) 4.30 House Hunters. (R) 5.00 Escape To The Chateau. (R) 6.00 House Hunters Int. (PG, R) 7.00 House Hunters. (R) 7.30 Barnwood Builders. (R) 8.30 Good Bones. (PG) 9.30 Beach Around The World. 10.30 Big Beach Builds. (R) 11.30 House Hunters Int. (PG, R) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home Shopping. (R) 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 10.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG, R) 11.00 MacGyver. (PG, R) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (R) 2.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG) 3.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG, R) 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Trent is on his last day as a full-time lifeguard. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) A woman searches for her husband, a political refugee. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) The team becomes involved in events going on in Libya after a reporter is murdered in front of her cameraman. 12.10 Shopping. (R) 2.10 NCIS. (M, R) 3.10 MacGyver. (PG, R) 4.05 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 5.00 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary. (M, R)

WIN PEACH 6.00 Charmed. (PG, R) 7.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 8.00 Murphy Brown. (PG, R) 8.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 9.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 10.00 Raymond. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 WIN News. (R) 1.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 2.00 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 3.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 4.00 Raymond. (PG, R) 5.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 6.00 Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Sheldon and Raj confide in Bernadette. 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 10.00 2 Broke Girls. (M, R) 12.00 Shopping. (R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R) 2.30 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 3.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 4.30 Shopping. (R)

Dubbo’s TV Guide

SBS 6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Story Of Europe. (PG, R) 3.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.35 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) Ernie Dingo visits the Grampians in Victoria. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 A World Of Calm: Water Giver Of Life. (PG) Narrated by Mahershala Ali. 7.55 London’s Great Bridges: Lighting The Thames. Part 3 of 3. Follow the final preparations for the big day when lights will illuminate four of London’s bridges. 8.50 Secrets Of Britain: Secrets Of Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (PG, R) Explores the real-life stories and history behind Her Majesty’s Secret Service, better known as MI6. 9.55 SBS World News Late. 10.25 Policing The Police 2020. (M) Takes a look at the issue of police reform. 11.25 Vikings. (MA15+, R) Bjorn faces a difficult decision. 12.20 Vikings. (M, R) 2.10 MOVIE: The Danish Girl. (MA15+, R) (2015) 4.20 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.55 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

SBS VICELAND 6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Basketball. NBA. New York Knicks v Philadelphia 76ers. Replay. 2.00 Basketball. NBA. Charlotte Hornets v Brooklyn Nets. Replay. 4.00 The Small Town Drifter. (PG, R) 4.15 WorldWatch. 5.40 Only Connect. (R) 6.15 Megafactories. (R) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Dancehall Queen. (M) (1997) 10.20 MOVIE: Vox Lux. (R) (2018) 12.25 The Movie Show. (M, R) 12.55 Undressed. (PG, R) 1.25 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Cooks Cape Town. 2.00 Outback Gourmet. 2.30 Basics To Brilliance. 3.00 Watts On The Grill. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 A Gondola On The Murray. 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. (PG, R) 7.00 Tales From River Cottage. (PG) 7.30 Simply Italian. (R) 8.00 Italian Food Safari. (R) 8.30 May’s Kitchen. (PG) 9.00 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 9.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 10.00 Bake With Anna. (R) 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Skindigenous. (PG) 1.30 The Casketeers. (PG) 2.00 Intune 08. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! (PG) 3.55 Raven’s Quest. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Music Voyager. 5.30 Skindigenous. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. (PG, R) 6.30 Kriol Kitchen. (PG, R) 7.00 Our Stories. (PG, R) 7.20 Road Open. (R) 7.30 Death Row Chronicles. (M, R) 8.30 MOVIE: The Payback. (M, R) (2017) 9.45 Blood Brothers. (PG, R) 10.45 Late Programs.

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6.00 Cook And The Chef. (R) 6.25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Pangolins: Narrated By David Attenborough. (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 1.55 Gardening Australia: New Year’s Family Special. (R) 3.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

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Dubbo’s TV Guide

SBS

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Million Dollar Arm. (PG, R) (2014) Jon Hamm. 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) The team launches a desperate search. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 9.00 11.30 12.00

Today. Today Extra Summer. (PG) Morning News. MOVIE: The Last Mimzy. (PG, R) (2007) Joely Richardson. Desert Vet: Jacks Heatstroke. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4. Tipping Point. (PG) Afternoon News. Millionaire Hot Seat. Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 Jamie & The Nonnas. (R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Story Of Europe. (PG, R) 3.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.35 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.45 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) 5.40 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Gillian Armstrong. (PG, R) Julia Zemiro meets Gillian Armstrong. 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Dannii Minogue. (PG, R) Anh Do paints Dannii Minogue’s portrait. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2020. (R) Takes a look back at 2020. 8.30 New Year’s Eve: Early Night Show. A special family-friendly show hosted by Rove McManus, Kiki Masella and Chenelle Carr. 9.10 New Year’s Eve: We Are One. Zan and Charlie present musical talent from the Sydney Opera House and Sidney Myer Music Bowl. 11.45 New Year’s Eve: Countdown To Midnight. The countdown to midnight begins.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 21. Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers. From Adelaide Oval. 11.00 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve. (M, R) (2011) Intertwining stories of couples and singles set on New Year’s Eve in New York, which celebrate the opportunities the special day offers for love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and fresh starts. Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Hairspray. (PG, R) (2007) A teenager’s obsession with a TV dance show pays off after she lands a spot on the program. Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, John Travolta. 9.45 Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute To Prince. (PG, R) A tribute concert to Prince, filmed on the fourth anniversary of his death, featuring performances from Foo Fighters, Beck, Common, Earth, Wind & Fire, H.E.R., Mavis Staples, Miguel, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs and more. Hosted by Maya Rudolph. 11.35 MOVIE: Can’t Stop The Music. (PG, R) (1980) A former model helps a pop composer find fame by assembling a group to perform his songs. Valerie Perrine, Steve Guttenberg, Paul Sand.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 John Foreman’s Pops Orchestra NYE Gala. A New Year’s Eve gala concert featuring a selection of popular classics and Broadway hits. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention To 2020? (M, R) Marty Sheargold, Celia Pacquola, Melanie Bracewell, Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee compete to see who can remember the most about the year. Hosted by Tom Gleisner, with guest quizmaster Owain Wyn Evans. 10.00 MOVIE: The Great Gatsby. (M, R) (2013) During the ’20s, a young man finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbour. Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan.

6.10 Dinner For One. (R) Short film. An elderly woman’s drunken butler poses as her friends as she celebrates her 90th birthday alone. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 A World Of Calm: Living Among Trees. (PG) Follows master woodworker Rihards Vidzickis as he carves a dugout canoe from a single piece of wood. 7.55 Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender. (M, R) Explores the life of Freddie Mercury through previously unseen footage. 9.30 Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry. (PG, R) A celebration of Dolly Parton’s 50 years as a member of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. 11.00 The Last Waltz. (M, R) Takes a look at footage from The Band’s farewell tour with probing backstage interviews.

12.00 New Year’s Eve: Midnight Fireworks. Coverage of the midnight fireworks. 12.10 Rage New Year’s Special. (MA15+) New Year’s party mix. 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R)

1.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

2.00 2.30 3.00 5.00 5.30

12.40 WIN’s All Australian News. 1.40 The Project. (R) 2.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

1.15 Kylie Minogue’s Secret Night. (PG, R) 2.15 Spice Girls Live At Wembley Stadium. (PG, R) 4.15 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.55 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

ABC COMEDY 6.00 Children’s Programs. 6.25 Hey Duggee. (R) 6.35 Ben And Holly. (R) 6.45 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) 7.00 Sir Mouse. (R) 7.15 Odd Squad. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 Mock The Week. 9.00 Would I Lie To You? (M, R) 9.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2020. (R) 10.30 MOVIE: Red Dwarf: The Promised Land. (2020) 12.00 Russell Howard: Wonderbox. 1.30 Ghosts. (Final) 2.00 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.45 News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Children’s Programs.

ABC ME 6.00 Children’s Programs. 4.40 Mustangs FC. (R) 5.05 Secret Life Of Boys. (R) 5.30 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. (PG) 5.55 Spongo, Fuzz And Jalapeña. (PG, R) 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (PG, R) 6.30 MOVIE: Dance Academy: The Movie. (PG, R) (2017) 8.05 Odd Squad. (R) 8.30 New Year’s Eve 2020. 9.00 MOVIE: The Next Step Live: The Movie. (R) (2015) 10.20 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. (R) 12.00 Rage. (PG, R) 1.00 Close. 5.30 Slugterra. (R)

ABC NEWS 6.00 The Business: Summer Series. 6.15 Four Corners. (R) 7.00 News. 10.00 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30: 2020 The Year That Was. (R) 10.00 The World. 10.25 Aust Story. (R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 The World. (R) 12.00 New Year’s Eve Sydney Fireworks. 12.10 ABC News Overnight. 12.30 Late Programs.

7TWO

2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.30

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) Global Shop. Home shopping. TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) News Early Edition. Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9GO!

6.00 Morning Programs. x12.30 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R) 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 3.30 Australia: The Story Of Us. (PG, R) 4.30 The Real Seachange. (R) 5.00 Under The Hammer. (PG, R) 5.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (MA15+) 9.30 MOVIE: Daffodils. (M) (2019) 11.30 When Magic Goes Horribly Wrong. (M, R) 12.30 Late Programs.

7MATE

WIN BOLD

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: BMX Bandits. (PG, R) (1983) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG, R) 3.00 The Six Million Dollar Man. (PG) 4.00 Quantum Leap. (PG) 5.00 Knight Rider. (PG) 6.00 Malcolm. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE: Anger Management. (M, R) (2003) 9.35 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (MA15+, R) (1995) 11.45 The Nanny. (PG, R) 12.15 Baywatch. (M, R) 1.10 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 2.10 Dance Moms. (PG, R) 3.00 Beyblade Burst Rise. (PG, R) 3.30 Late Programs.

9GEM

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. (PG, R) 12.00 Highway Thru Hell. (PG, R) 1.00 Swamp People. (PG, R) 2.00 Gold Fever. (PG, R) 3.00 Bottom Feeders. (PG, R) 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. (PG, R) 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. (PG, R) 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.00 Harness Racing. A Night At The Race. Vicbred Super Series. 9.30 MOVIE: Toke. (MA15+) (2020) 11.35 Tattoo Nightmares. (M, R) 12.05 Late Programs.

7FLIX

6.00 TV Shop. (R) 7.00 Creflo. (PG) 7.30 TV Shop. (R) 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 11.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.00 As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 2.05 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 3.30 MOVIE: The Love Lottery. (R) (1954) 5.20 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Poirot. (M, R) 9.30 The First 48. (M) 10.30 The Price Of Duty. (M, R) 11.30 Westside. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE

6.00 It’s Academic. (R) 7.00 Spit It Out. (R) 8.00 Match It. (R) 9.00 Shopping. (R) 10.30 House Rules. (PG, R) 12.00 Once Upon A Time. (PG, R) 1.00 The Goldbergs. (PG, R) 2.00 Black-ish. (PG, R) 3.00 Dr. Ken. (PG, R) 3.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R) 4.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 5.00 Modern Family. (PG, R) 6.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG, R) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG, R) 8.30 The Mentalist. (M, R) 10.30 Numb3rs. (M) 11.30 Bones. (M, R) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 House Hunters Int. (PG, R) 10.30 Good Bones. (PG, R) 11.30 Barnwood Builders. (R) 12.30 Louisiana Flip N Move. (R) 1.30 Big Beach Builds. (R) 2.30 The Block. (PG, R) 4.00 Bargain Mansions. (R) 4.30 House Hunters. (R) 5.00 Beach Around The World. (R) 6.00 House Hunters Int. (PG, R) 7.00 House Hunters. (R) 7.30 House Hunters Int. (PG) 8.30 Fixer Upper. (PG, R) 9.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 10.30 Raising House. (PG) 11.30 Vanderpump Rules. (M) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. (R) 8.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG, R) 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 10.00 ST: Next Gen. (PG, R) 11.00 ST: Voyager. (PG, R) 12.00 Star Trek. (PG, R) 1.00 WIN News. (R) 2.00 Mission: Impossible. (PG) 3.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 4.30 ST: Next Gen. (R) 5.30 ST: Voyager. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) The team babysits the son of a missing man. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) Steve’s CIA agent friend is killed. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 12.30 Shopping. (R) 2.00 NCIS. (M, R) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (M, R) 5.00 ST: Voyager. (PG, R)

WIN PEACH 6.00 Charmed. (PG, R) 7.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 8.00 Murphy Brown. (PG, R) 8.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 9.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 10.00 Raymond. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 WIN News. (R) 1.00 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 2.00 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 3.00 King Of Queens. (PG, R) 4.00 Raymond. (PG, R) 5.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 6.00 Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Sheldon works with Bert. 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) Elaine suspects Puddy may be religious. 10.00 The Middle. (PG, R) 12.00 Shopping. (R) 1.30 Charmed. (PG, R) 2.30 Dr Quinn. (PG, R) 3.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 4.30 Shopping. (R)

SBS VICELAND 6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 SBS Courtside. 11.30 Basketball. NBA. Miami Heat v Milwaukee Bucks. 2.00 Basketball. NBA. Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers. Replay. 4.00 Flavour Swap. (PG, R) 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.45 Only Connect. (R) 6.20 Megafactories. (R) 7.10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 9.20 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. (M, R) 11.05 The Ghan: Australia’s Greatest Train Journey. (R) 2.20 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Cooks Cape Town. (R) 2.00 New Caledonia. (PG, R) 2.30 Basics To Brilliance. (R) 3.00 Watts On The Grill. (R) 3.30 How To Cook. (R) 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. (R) 4.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 5.30 Martha Bakes. (R) 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. (PG, R) 7.00 Tales From River Cottage. (PG) 7.30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace. (PG) 8.30 May’s Kitchen. (PG) 9.00 Food Heroes. (R) 9.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 10.00 Bake With Anna. (R) 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Skindigenous. (R) 1.30 Blood Brothers. (PG, R) 2.30 Make It Right. (PG, R) 3.00 Cities Of Gold. (R) 3.25 Bushwhacked! (R) 3.55 Raven’s Quest. (R) 4.00 Musomagic. (R) 4.30 The Storyteller. (R) 5.00 Music Voyager. (R) 5.30 Skindigenous. (R) 6.00 Foreign Flavours. (R) 6.30 NITV News Year In Review. (R) 7.30 Black As. (PG, R) 7.40 American Soul. (M, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Coal Miner’s Daughter. (PG, R) (1980) 10.40 Late Programs.

ODDS, ENDS & INSPIRATION

STRANGE BUT TRUE She was sold as an adult novelty in bars and tobacco shops – definitely not as a children’s toy. z Doc Martens come in all difBarbie inventor Ruth Handler ferent colours and sizes now, but the first pair was created us- saw the doll while vacationing in Europe and brought it home. ing old tyres. z March 3 is known as “What if z Sunsets on Mars are blue. z The Gate Tower Building in Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Osaka, Japan, has a highway Thumbs Day”. z The number of permutations that passes through the building, between the fifth and sevwithin a deck of cards is mindenth floors. bogglingly large: an 8 with 67 z A Paris morgue needed help zeroes after it. That means identifying bodies in the 1860s, there are more card combinaso decided to open its doors tions than stars in the Milky Way, which amount to as many to the public. They probably underestimated people’s moras 400 billion! z Cataract surgery was possible bid curiosity, though, as soon 40,000 people a day were comas early as the 6th century B.C. z Barbie’s physical appearance ing to look at corpses. was inspired by a German doll z Mob boss Vincent Gigante named Bild Lilli, created in 1952 would wander around New York and based on a high-end call girl in his bathrobe to convince the named Lilli who was featured in police he was insane, and thus the comic strip “Bild-Zeitung”. avoid capture.

NOW HERE’S A TIP z “I have a rubber disc (used for taking covers off jars) that I keep in my shower. When showering, I put the disc over the drain so the water can accumulate, then I soak my feet at the same time.” – B.B. z To save yourself some time and aggravation, make a safety set of keys that match your current set exactly. You will never have to go looking for your keys when you are in a hurry, and you won’t have to determine if the key you need is on the ring. It is! z “Re: your recent tip about storing heirloom quilts in a cedar chest: No, no, a thousand times no! Nothing is worse for quilts – heirloom or otherwise – than storing them in cedar chests. Acids will not only stain them but break down the fabric over time.” – B.R. A note from the Tip Editor: Thanks B.R. Although my grandmother did

store quilts and other fabric items in her cedar chest, according to sources at the National Quilters Circle, the best place for an heirloom quilt may be on a bed. You can stack them, but rotate so that no quilt gets too much sun. z “For squeaky door hinges, forget about graphite, WD-40 or any of those other messy lubricants that may last for only a few months. Pull the hinge pins, wipe them clean with a dry rag, and then apply a thin coating of Vaseline with your ﬁnger. Properly done, your hinges should remain free of squeaks for at least a year.” – F.B. z Clogged drain? Don’t use chemicals. “If you do encounter a full clog, try hot water and baking soda ﬁrst. If that doesn’t work, try a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Avoid plumbing snakes, which can scratch the interior of your pipes, and commercial chemical cleaners, which are caustic and a health hazard, even when used according to instructions.”

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HARNESS RACING

Father and son combine for Carnival of Cups

Amanda Turnbull signalled her intentions in Race 1 guiding Balducci to a win and the Little Red Jug ahead of Alta Downs

Michael Dumesney and his father Craig with the Little Red Jug and Golden Gig

By GEOFF MANN Photos by MEL POCKNALL

Amanda receives her rug and Jug from Arthur G Gallagher rep Mitch Rea and DHRC President Len Edwards; Clerk of the Course Terry Robb with Balducci

Tell Them Nothing (Emma Turnbull) replete with new rug as Terry Robb steadies

WHILE Michael Dumesney was back behind the glasses calling all the action from the three-storey box, his father Craig kept things moving trackside, keeping the comfortable Christmas crowd informed and overseeing presentations and interviews. The young man in the box was living his dream, following in the footsteps of his late grandfather Harry Hart who was the voice at most western tracks. It was like an early Christmas present as he climbed the stairs to gee up the crowd with his pre-race comments and then building throughout each feature event to a colourful climax. Craig only took over from the long-serving Secretary Marj Bradley in the middle of the pandemic but he has already stamped his lifelong love of the trotters and pacers into his role as Racing Coordinator. Len Edwards and his energetic committee ran like a well-oiled machine, welcoming patrons and sponsors, ensuring fans were comfortably catered for and turning over each race with a passion that is unique to country sport. After massive electrical storms crossed the city early in the day, the Dubbo Harness Racing Club managed a superb meeting in perfect weather conditions on a track as good as any in the nation. Mick, Craig, Len and the crew will be on hand again for the annual Gerard Yeo memorial on Boxing Day.

Barry Lew, John (JT) O’Shea driver of She’s The Other One and stable representative with Ronnie Lew

Right: Isobel Ross is the ‘horse whisperer’, sharing her special touch with Shoobee Doo after the four-yearold had taken the Quamby’s Stayers’ Cup

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The Weekend leads them home and Amanda Turnbull has a treble, adding a Golden Gig to her Little Red Jug and Quamby’s Cup

Snoop Stride (Phoebe Betts) edges out Pom Pay (Graham Betts) to ﬁll the minor placings behind Tell Them Nothing

Pooka the Clown kept kids and adults entertained

Lucy was the Best Junior Red Ochre ‘princess’ Amanda and Shoobee Doo combine for the Quamby’s Stayers Cup

Amanda Turnbull and The Weekend trigger the light in the Golden Gig ﬁnal

Anthony Frisby drove Jensen Strike to an impressive win in the Peter Lew Memorial

Everyone had a body part painted for Christmas

Women in Red – Marg Rich and Ronnie Lew!

Dugald Saunders and Brett Wrigley presenting the Red Ochre Fillys and Mares Classic to Gotta Party Doll. Isobel Ross is on the bike, Craig Dumesny on the mike and CoC Terry Robb in the saddle

Winners DHRC officials were all smiles when they received a grant to refurbish the catering amenity – Brett Wrigley, David Wrigley, Robert Shanks, Len Edwards, Graham Phipps, Dugald Saunders, John “Pommy” Lew and Peter Bray

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SWIMMING

Old feathers and young plumes highlight Ducks awards Special Awards 19/20

Greg Salmon receives the Ken McMullen Silver Plate from Nicole Johnstone

Jeff Dawes was proud to add another trophy to his collection

Jeffrey shares his haul with Bridget Mann and Carol Willcockson

Emergency Service champions – Henry Wilcockson, Nicole Johnstone and Robert Rich

The “old Duck” and the Duckling – Life member Judy Walsh and great granddaughter Lani Uebergang

Lilah Naden outshone grandfather Tom Gray with her impressive haul!

By GEOFF MANN TONY WALL, Reg Ferguson and Dick Smith grabbed the ‘Oaken’ Ducks awards; Lilah Naden and Lucas Salmon the ‘Fluffy Ducklings’ at a fun-filled presentation dinner and Christmas party. The club champions were announced after a month of points accumulating events during November and December and recognised age groups from Under 18s to Over 80s. “This is the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Dubbo Veterans Swimming Club so it is encouraging to have new Ducks like Lani, Mia, Max, Lilah and Lucas sharing tables with legends of the pond like Tony, Reg and Dick,” Henry Wilcockson bubbled. “We are an inclusive club. We had a bit of a battle to get females into the club but they are now the life of the party and bring energy and enthusiasm to our Sundays and social events. We have also had a long-

term relationship with those who have special needs so swimmers like Jeff Dawes and Josh Bird are made welcome. They are so keen to be with us and participate fully when they can,” Henry added proudly. Popular clubman Greg Salmon was presented with the Ken McMullen Plate in recognition of his often unstated but quietly generous service to Legatees and many others in the community. As usual, the ‘Big Fish’ as he is affectionately known by some, received his award with genuine humility and thanked everyone in the Ducks for their equally meritorious giving. The dinner was full of the usual good-hearted sledging that reflects a camaraderie befitting a successful club. Don Attenborough turned 90 during the year and although he is no longer seen in the water, the old train driver and wife Betty were regaling their table with lots of tales. “What goes on tour, stays on tour” was Don and Betty’s mantra!

Rod and Deb Archer drove ‘home’ from their new place of abode at Port Macquarie. “We were here in the dust and drought over the past few years; just had to experience Dubbo lush and green again. Besides, I really, really, really wanted to claim a Ducks’ towel that I was so clearly denied by the handicappers last year,” the affable former Manager of the Golf Club chuckled. Rod was actually given a token hand towel last year after a plethora of pleas to the executive; in 19/20 he actually earned a fulllength edition! Congratulations to Henry – “I can do butterfly just as badly with one arm as I can with two” – who conducted his duties in spite of a ‘broken wing’. He and club captain Dave Sparkes have been steered in the right direction by Linda Walsh and Nicole Johnstone throughout a challenging year. “The most pleasing part of 2020 has been the manner in which

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Wellington Diggers Swimming Club update by “THE PLATYPUS” FOURTEEN senior members and 10 junior’s dived in on December 15 for the second last point score before the break. Rob George took the 30 metre event, a mere 0.04 outside his time while Charlie Edwards continued her good form taking the 50m with an excellent -.07. Bonni Sheridan and Archie Rich won the Junior events while Captain Wayne Rich and Sam Lemon combined to win the Brace Relay (.61) The Platypus Christmas dip was on the 22nd but at the time of going to print the results were not available. Point score resumes on Tue, January 5. Western District AIF Champion-

ships will be hosted by the Forbes Vets on Sunday 14 February 2021. Results: Tuesday, December 15 JUNIORS 25m – Bonni Sheridan (-.10), 2nd Bella Sheridan (+.16), 3rd Tempi Lemon (-.22) 50m – Archie Rich ((-.06), 2nd Xandah Edwards (-.07), 3rd Bella Sheridan (-.54) SENIORS 30m – Rob George (+.04), 2nd Aaron Edwards (+.15), 3rd Charlie Edwards (-.16) 50m – Charlie Edwards (-.07), 2nd Janelle Frappell (+.10), 3rd Wayne Rich (+.36) Brace Relay Sam Lemon/Wayne Rich (+.61), 2nd Rob George/ Charlie Edwards (-.90), 3rd Bonni Sheridan/Nick Knowles (+1.80)

everyone stuck together. When the pond was closed there was an immediate desire to get everyone together, so we started walking along the riverbank and meeting for coffee. It was incredibly satisfying to see everyone waddling rather than splashing and as soon as the COVID restrictions were lifted the Ducks showed they are much better in the water than on the road,” Henry laughed! Another feature of the strength and fellowship of the Dubbo Ducks occurred on Friday when many lined up in their shirts to farewell Ross Tomlins who died suddenly. This was a tremendous boost for Ross’s wife Trish who has undergone major heart surgery in recent weeks. The Ducks managed to host some of the Austinmer Otters and Harbord Diggers in the face of adversity but are planning much grander trips to the coast next year. Hams won in recent weeks were gleefully received!

z Open Championship (Kevin Williams Trophy) – Mark Scullard (1), Ruby Rooke (2), Craig Ross (3) z Bridesmaid’s Trophy (Peter Davis Memorial) – Ruby Rooke z Open 100 metre (D & A Glendale Trophy) – Mark Scullard (1), Brett Schloeffel (2), Craig Ross (3) z RSl Championship Over 60 (Allen Griffin Trophy – Tom Gray (1), David Sparkes (2), Greg Jankowski (3) z Service Championship Under 60 (R Manson Trophy) – Craig Schloeffel z 45-49 Jack Adams Memorial Trophy – Craig Ross z Champion of Champions – Norm Bahr z Most Breakers (Kevin Hopkins Trophy) – Lilah Naden z Most Improved (Mike Twohill Trophy) – Lani Uebergang z Ken McMullen Award (Dubbo Rotary Club Trophy) – Greg Salmon z Stirrer’s Spoon (Dubbo Ducks Trophy) – Greg Jankowski z Spit the Dummy (Brent Ryan Trophy) – John Pike z Vern Traeger Trophy – Jeffrey Dawes z Tom Flynn Ironman Memorial (Jean Flynn Trophy) – Deb Archer z Col Eastburn ‘Boom Boom’ Brace Relay – Tony Wall / Lucas Salmon z Emergency Services Trophy – Nicole Johnstone, Henry Wilcockson, Rob Rich z Clive Roots Relay – ‘Unknowns’ (Robert Rich, Roger MacKay, Ron Everett, Garry Giddings) z Acka Gee Memorial – Greg Salmon and Neil Baker z Croakers Cup – Reg Ferguson, Janette O’Keefe z Bush to Beach – Robert Rich, Peter Holmes z Club Person of the Year (Meadows, Slapp & Traeger Trophy) – Linda Walsh z Ducks Champions 2019/20 z 80 years and over – Tony Wall (1), Reg Ferguson (2), Dick Smith (3) z 75-79 – Brian Schloeffel (1), Nicole Johnstone (2), Tom Gray (3) z 70-74 – John Wherritt (1), Glen Smith (2), Greg Salmon (3) z 65-69 – David Sparkes (1), Roger MacKay (2), Marg Ross (3) z 55-59 – Rob Dickerson z 50-54 – Mark Scullard (1), Jeff Dawes (2) z 45-49 – Craig Ross (1), Rod Archer (2), Deb Archer (3) z Under 35 – Ruby Rooke (1), Andrew Schloeffel (2), Laken Carrett (3) z Under 18s – Lilah Naden (1), Lucas Salmon (2)

More all-weather courts for Dubbo Netball NETBALLERS in Dubbo and other parts of the region will have improved access to the game they love, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Local Member Dugald Saunders announced a grant of $228,100 through the Infrastructure Grants Program that will enable the Dubbo Netball Association to transform two grass courts into all-weather playing surfaces. Netball has survived the pandemic year through excellent administration. The hard work of the committee and dedication of volunteers meant that hundreds of players from Tiny Tots to all grades were able to get onto the courts. There was genuine air of goodwill that enabled participants to adapt to COVID protocols.

“Every Saturday during winter the courts at the Nita McGrath Complex are a hive of activity and it was obvious more suitable courts were needed to cater for ever-increasing numbers of players.” Dubbo Netball Association president Karen Weekes said the funding will encourage future developments within the sport. “We continue to grow year after year but we’ve been hampered by the fact our courts are full,” she said. “This funding will ensure our short-term future and allow us to continue to provide a great facility to the Dubbo netball community and the wider western region. Some people travel two-and-a-half hours each week to be involved,” Karen added.

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Looking back & looking forward 2020/21 By BARRY HILDERBRANDT AS we wind down a very different year of rugby league, Dubbo CYMS won’t be lamenting what ‘could have been’ with a new coaching group in what could be the last Group 11 competitions. Long-time player Shawn Townsend will coach 1st grade next year, Brett Fisher has reserve grade after a couple of years with the under-18s, and Ben Williams, another long-term player and promoter of junior rugby league, will take on the under-18s. In a major change for League Tab, Nic Grose will join with Kaitlyn Mason, ending the association Chicka Merritt and Shane Madden had with the players since its inception. The direction for these coaches now is to sign up players and kick start the interest, particularly for reserve graders, many of whom have had a year out of the game. At the recent Group 11 annual meeting, outgoing Western Rugby League manager Peter Clarke tabled plans for a competition that would include clubs from Group 11 and Group 10. At that time Group 10 had already said no, and apart from Dubbo CYMS, the idea didn’t gain momentum in Group 11. But the issue won’t go away and will be discussed later in the year with plans to kick off in 2022. Dubbo CYMS has been advocating future plans for a new competition for several years and has attempted to leave Group 11 and join Group 10 without success. It will happen and when it does Dubbo CYMS will be pushing ahead. Group 11 football would greatly benefit from a boost and a combined stronger competition will do just that, along with giving players extra motivation which can only be good for the clubs, their supporters and sponsors. In 2021 we go into the same Group 11 competition but with

CYMS’ tireless forward Ben Marlin will be a key in new coach Shaun Townsend’s 2021 Fishies. PHOTO: ANGELA O’HEHIR, DUBBO CYMS FOOTY PHOTOS

three National Rugby League games at Dubbo, Bathurst and Mudgee, as well as the Charity Shield in Mudgee at the start of the year, rugby league will be on show and at club level we hope that excitement will be evident.

The Year 2020, wow, never did we think that Group 11 football would be put into mothballs because of Covid-19. But after considering all the implications of health and playing issues, rugby league did make a bold move to

be up front in a trying year. The NRL got through a whole year and the New South Wales Rugby League put together a competition for city and country clubs. Recognising that Dubbo CYMS wouldn’t shirk the challenge, an

Relax after Christmas and enjoy traditional

BOXING NIGHT PACING ACTION Dubbo Showground Paceway this Saturday December 26 The meeting features the running of the Colleen O’Neill Memorial, the Life Members Pace and the Gerard Yeo Memorial and gets underway at 6.22pm All patrons must register their attendance via the Dubbo Harness Racing Club QR Code upon arrival – access is via the Fitzroy Street Entrance only ENTRY IS FREE Strict Covid-19 safety Protocols are in place and must be followed

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invitation was extended to the Fishies to play and while there were some challenging times the club had some success with magnificent wins over Wentworthville in Dubbo and Western Rams a highlight and a number of highly competitive performances. It wasn’t easy for CYMS to get together a squad with travelling one of the major issues. But the nature of the competition allowed CYMS to invite former players and others to play. Training was always going to be difficult, and it was, but once again Dubbo CYMS continued to show its presence in major competition, away from Group 11. Some CYMS players also had a run-in other competitions while others opted to have the season off. Dubbo CYMS under-18s also stepped up to the plate, going down to arch-rivals Forbes Magpies in the Western 18s grand final. The positive was that players had a game of football, many pulling on a CYMS guernsey for the time after coming out of junior league. Dubbo CYMS’ League Tag players weren’t going to stand around idle, several played in the Western Region tackle competition and the local Dubbo side made it through to the grand final. The only way is forward for Dubbo CYMS as we head into the new year. Mick Fraser has taken on the role of board chairman for another year and he has a time-honoured board makeup charged with providing a game of football for the players, a wonderful spectacle for supporters and acceptance for our valued sponsors. Dubbo CYMS Fishpond promoters are urging players and supporters to again get involved in readiness for the new season, while the Dubbo CYMS Old Boys have laboured through the year and will be commencing a membership drive after Christmas in readiness to take their place in the grandstand for games. z Barry Hildebrandt is the Publicity Officer for the Fishies

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