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MERRY CHRISTMAS
What’s in store for you these holidays? Francis Bevan has the answers. page 9
We wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas. We hope Santa is kind to you!
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Spirit of Christmas Mrs Claus says holiday season is all about families BY LOUISE BOURKE
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he’s written a list, checked it twice and doesn’t care if you’ve been naughty or nice – only that you take the time to enjoy this Christmas with your community. Bernadette Dimitrov is Australia’s fi rst official Mrs Claus. Earlier this year, she completed a Bachelor of SantaClausology from the International University of Santa Claus in the US, making her one of Australia’s foremost experts on all things Santa Claus. She completed subjects including story-telling for children, how to say ‘Ho, Ho, Ho’ (there are many diff erent ways to say it, depending on the situation), and how to deal with people who don’t believe in Santa. Now, with her degree under her patent leather belt, Ms Dimitrov is spreading Christmas cheer and suggesting ways families can spend their Christmas together this year. “It’s a great idea for families to have a look at what’s going on in their local area and then diarise it. Th at way, you can make it a family outing,” she advises. “Attending carols is a wonderful way for families to spend time together to create a bit of magic and enjoy a lovely Christmas tradition.” Ms Dimitrov also recommends walking around local streets to view the neighbourhood Christmas lights.
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We re complainers Marrickville Council has come second on a list of the most-complained about NSW councils in the last financial year. Council received 42 complaints in the year to June 2011, with 35 of them relating to the proposed introduction of the BDS boycott of Israel. It’s a dramatic increase on the previous financial year, when there were only nine complaints lodged in total. A Marrickville Council spokesperson acknowledged the high number of complaints in relation to the BDS and did not wish to comment further, other than saying that the handling of the complaints was done by the Department of Local Government. Some of the other complaints against the council related to enforcement and regulatory powers (3), misconduct by councils (3) and land use planning and development matters (2). Local Government Minister, Don Page, said publishing the number of complaints about local councils was about making councils accountable to their ratepayers. “The core responsibilities of councils might be more complex than they once were – but they still centre on efficient and effective delivery of services to ratepayers,” he said. “Communities will voice discontent if they veer from those core responsibilities.” City of Sydney Council came fi rst on the list of most complained about councils, with 44 complaints lodged. Of these more than half related to parking provision and parking enforcement. Coastal councils including Coffs Harbour, Shoalhaven and Newcastle featured heavily in the top 20, with residents complaining about fi nancial mismanagement and development decisions.
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The Inner City Weekender would like to thank you for your support during 2011. In just our second year, the newspaper has come a long way in providing you with dedicated local news, local advertisers and a true local community feel. We'd like to thank all of the advertisers who have branded their products, services and events through the Weekender, and continue to support us. We'd also like to thank those who have contributed to the many stories we've run across the year. Th is is our fi nal edition of 2011, but we'll be back bigger and better than ever in 2012. Our fi rst edition for 2012 will be released on Friday, January 13. In the meantime, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and an enjoyable and safe 2012.
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“In all the hustle and bustle of Christmas activity, it is easy to forget to check if you have enough medication or have repeat prescriptions,” Dr Green said. “Every year we see patients visiting the Emergency Department to get repeat prescriptions for medications to treat chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure. “Try to plan ahead, particularly if you are
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Today will mark the longest day of the year in the southern hemisphere thanks to the annual summer solstice. “The entire Southern Hemisphere will experience the longest day of the year today. After this the days will gradually become shorter until we reach the autumnal equinox on March 20, 2012. On this date, day and night will become equal,” says Dick Whitaker, Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Channel. “At the summer solstice the sun will be directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn which goes through the middle of the Queensland City of Rockhampton, but at noon on Th ursday the sun will be directly overhead Rockhampton,” he continues. “In astrology the summer solstice is known as Litha and the autumnal equinox is Mabon." Got local news? Make sure we're your fi rst call. Email Louise Bourke at louise.bourke@innercityweekender.com.au or call us on 9549 1190.
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New in blue: Our latest recruits New police officers welcomed to local area following last graduation ceremony of 2011 The local police force has been strengthened with new officers starting work in Marrickville and Newtown this week. For each of them, it is the start of a new life journey...
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here are now more cops on local streets – 11 more, in fact – with six new police recruits arriving in Marrickville and five in Newtown this week. The recruits, who graduated from the NSW Police College in Goulburn last Friday, are some of the 509 new officers heading to posts around NSW as Probationary Constables. Superintendent Greg Peters, from Marrickville Police, said: “As the Marrickville Local Area Commander I welcome the addition of the six new Probationary Constables to the Command. We are pleased to have them on board.” After an induction at the station on Monday, the constables have been partnered with a fi eld training officer who will guide them through the fi rst few months of their policing careers. Among the new recruits is Probationary Constable Schmit, who joined the Police Force as a part of the Prosecutors Acceleration Program. He will complete 12 months on-the-job training as well as further study before leaving
The six new police officers in Marrickville come together this week.
Marrickville LAC to be a prosecutor in the local courts. Another new recruit, Probationary Constable Gardner, previously worked as an
operations manager for a communications company. The constables still have 12 months on-the-job training and study by distance education through Charles Sturt University
before they will graduate with an Associate Degree in Policing Practice. After they graduate, the officers will be confi rmed with the rank of Constable.
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Marrickville MP slams public transport fare increases, which will hit families
Fenced in: Car hits fence in George Street
Inquiries are continuing after a car damaged a fence, car port and water meter in Marrickville on Tuesday night. About 6.50pm, a man driving a blue Mazda sedan was attempting to park in the driveway of a home in George Street. The car has reversed across the road, hitting a parked car and house fence on the other side of the street. As a result of the impact, a water meter belonging to the house was destroyed. A car port at the fi rst house was also damaged. The driver of the Mazda was not injured. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ember for Marrickville, Carmel Tebbutt, has slammed the State Government’s decision to increase public transport fares by more than double the rate of infl ation. “The O’Farrell Government’s decision to increase public transport fares is a slap in the face for local commuters,” Ms Tebbutt said. “Jacking up public transport fares well above the rate of infl ation proves how out of touch the O’Farrell Government is with Marrickville families.” Under the new increase, prices will rise on average by 5.5 per cent, meaning a local worker travelling from Marrickville to the city by train will fork out an extra $52 a year from January 2. “It is the fi rst increase since April last year and covers infl ation increases for the past two years,” the independent regulator, IPART, said. Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian, defended the increase, saying that it was irresponsible of the previous government to keep fare prices on hold. Allan Miles, from Action for Public Transport, said the new fares failed to tackle the long-standing problem of the lack of a cheap all-day ticket. “We need a $10 all-day, all-mode ticket for the Sydney suburban area, and we need it now – not at the end of the rainbow,” Mr Miles said.
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Marrickville Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred outside the NAB bank on Marrickville Road last Friday, December 16. At 10.30am, a female victim was walking out of the bank on Marrickville Road when she was grabbed by a male offender who demanded money and threatened her with a knife. The victim screamed before the male fl ed the scene empty
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handed. He was last seen getting into a black sedan on Marrickville Road near Sydney Street. The o ffender is described as male, 5’8” tall, Middle Eastern appearance, mid 20’s, thin build and a wearing green hooded jumper, dark coloured track pants and white joggers. Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DUI: Woman bicycle rider charged with DUI
A 32-year-old Newtown woman was arrested after she was found riding her bicycle without a helmet while heavily intoxicated. Police will allege in court that the woman had consumed Cannabis, Methadone and Xanax before getting on her bicycle. She was charged with “Drive while under the infl uence of alcohol or other drugs”. Police would like to remind cyclists that they are subject to Australian Transport Legislation regarding intoxication when riding their cycles and that riding while intoxicated is a risk to their own safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you see a police story unfolding, make sure you call us on 9549 1190.
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urves Petersham has been recognised with a Community Service Award at the company’s Australasian Convention held in Sydney recently. The club and its members have supported a range of charities within the local community over the past year. Their contributions include the donation of over 450 kilograms of food as well as Christmas gifts for the women at Guthrie House and knitting over 40 blankets, scarves and beanies for the women of Locke Haven Nursing Home, Petersham. Curves staff and members have also donated office attire, shoes and accessories to Dress for Success, a Marrickville-based charity that prepares women for job interviews. Michelle Green, owner of Curves Petersham, was honoured to receive the award and said that Curves is proud to partner local charities doing great work in the community. “While we work to improve the lives of women
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Quidditch is not just played in the 'Harry Potter' movies and novels.
Move over, Hogwarts UNSW Quidditch team takes out inaugural cup BY LOUISE BOURKE
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at your heart out, Hogwarts – the Quidditch team from University of NSW (UNSW) has taken out the fi rst Australian Quidditch Cup at the UNSW’s Kensington campus. Quidditch, the sport played by the wizards of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, involves players riding
broomsticks to dodge, repel or catch a series of flying balls. The broomsticks used by the UNSW team didn’t fl y, but the game was still a tight one, said Quidditch Society president and Marrickville local, Justin Chau. “It was hard fought by all players, with some games a nail-bitingly one goal diff erence in the fi nal scores,” Mr Chau, 22, said. “I was ecstatic and proud that we
won.” The team, ‘Snapes on a Plane’, beat four other teams from across NSW to take home the inaugural Quidditch Universities of Australia Federation League, or QUAFL, Cup. Mr Chau, a fourth-year medical student, said the club has a healthy membership of over 120 students with the prospect of that number increasing when uni returns next year.
➤ Enter yourself or nominate someone else for the 2012 Marrickville Medal for Conservation, which celebrates built conservation works that contribute to the understanding and preservation of the area’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. The award is open to all building works, completed in the preceding three years, which can be described as having positive conservation outcomes. Conservation could include any of the following approaches: preservation, restoration, reconstruction, adaptation or interpretation. Large or small, private or public; the judges will be looking for thoughtful and innovative outcomes. Entries close on Friday, March 2, 2012. Entry forms can be found on Council’s website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ➤ Residents and ratepayers are urged to submit their feedback on the State Government’s draft Destination 2036 Action Plan. The draft plan, released in early December, is the outcome of a meeting of the state’s Mayors and General Managers in Dubbo in August of this year. The wide-ranging reform proposals include cutting red tape, encouraging more council partnerships and resource sharing, and reviewing the rate pegging system and funding models for councils. Comments can be made on any matters relating to the draft plan, which is available from the Destination 2036 webpage. For more information, go to the ‘Get Involved’ page on Council’s website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ➤ Council’s Citizens’ Service Centre at Petersham and its four library branches will be closed on the declared public holidays for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The Citizens’ Service Centre will open as normal on all other regular business days through this period, and will return to its normal opening hours on Tuesday, January 3 2012. Council’s central library branch at Marrickville will also be open through this period, but to amended opening hours. Th e branch libraries will be closed from Friday, December 23 to Monday, January 2 inclusive. Marrickville Council wishes everybody a safe and happy 2012.
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HOROSCOPES www.francisbevan.com aries March 21 to April 20
You’ll be tempted to resolve unsettled business or professional issues, however be careful of being over confident and so obsessed about some of the finer details that you don’t see the bigger picture. New projects will get the green light and the fact that you’re demanding more of yourself is a great omen for success. If you have to pull someone into line then at least kill them with sweetness!
taurus
April 21 to May 21
It’s best to take time out and check that the direction you’re travelling in is going to give you the best results. To avoid oversights, stop and don’t be afraid to ask for the input of others, even if it makes you feel like you are eating a little humble pie. Lifestyle changes are ahead and this is a mind broadening time so plan a trip, check out a new venue or enrol yourself or a family member in an educational programme.
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May 22 to June 21
If you‘re uncertain about another person‘s intentions come right out and address the issue, especially if you suspect dishonesty, betrayal or some sort of envy. Try not to get angry, instead deal with this situation with a level head. This is the perfect time to seek fresh arrangements or a new position at your job. It’s also the ideal time to sort out finances and to get to grips with lowering your debts.
cancer
June 22 to July 22
Startling insights are going to come your way on how to improve your love life. If your relationships are causing you some bother and your discussions haven’t been able to break the back of a stubborn problem, it might be time to seek out expert advice or someone who has relationship skills. Getting an objective viewpoint can’t hurt and at least it will allow you to see things in a new and different light.
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July 23 to August 23
If you’ve been finding it hard to complete your tasks either at home or at work, stop what you are doing for a while and regroup so that you can recommence with a bolder, more revitalised spirit. If you need help it will be forthcoming as bosses, colleagues and clients will all be very impressed with your efforts and the results that you are able to achieve.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 2011
August 24 to September 23
You could be getting flashes of inspiration and snippets of information about how to proceed forward with your love life. If things have been difficult or confusing then pay attention to physical gestures and non-verbal communications as these can be excellent ways of bridging the gap. Children and younger people will be a delight to be around and you will be proud of how they deal with a challenging situation that comes to hand.
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September 24 to Oct 23
Family life is going to dominate, for some news of a birth is likely and for others a loved one may be about to move home or to begin a new educational course. Parents and in-laws will feature heavily and you’ll be helping siblings and other relatives as well as dealing with extended family issues too. However, you must not try to take everything on yourself. Instead, work on improving your delegating skills.
scorpio
October 24 to Nov 22
You’re going to be kept busy trying to keep up with replying to messages, voicemail, letters and other correspondence. Your business and personal life could overwhelm you with errands. Time will be of the essence and managing your diary so that you don’t waste it will be essential, but not easy to achieve. Quick thinking and novel insights will be useful in improving your personal relationships.
sagittarius
Nov 23 to Dec 21
You have an incredibly fine-tuned intuition and sniffing out a deal shouldn’t be too hard. If interest rates have been a concern then you will find a rather novel way of handling the matter. It may simply mean re-negotiating the family budget and dispensing with some unnecessary expenditures. If you’ve had debts or been concerned about Christmas holiday costs now is the ideal time to clear things up.
capricorn
Dec 22 to January 20
Over the next month you will begin to feel fantastic due to the combined influence of the Sun, Jupiter and Pluto. You can expect to feel more optimistic and your zany sense of humour will be brought to the fore. This is the ideal time to enjoy the company of friends and family members. You’ll be full of vitality and won’t want to stand still. You’ll have itchy feet and will be looking to get fun out of life.
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January 21 to Feb 19
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 2011
OUT & ABOUT
LOOKING FOR A GIG THIS WEEKEND? Friday December 23
BLACK SORROWS
8pm - Friday December 23 - Lizotte’s Restaurant - $58-$116 (Dinner and Show)
Bright Young Things Venue: Spectrum $10 - $12, 8pm 9360 1375 Closure in Moscow Venue: Viper Bar Free, 8pm 9331 3066 Hot Damn! Venue: Spectrum $15, 8pm 9360 1375 King Brown Venue: Kings Cross Hotel $10, 8pm 9331 9900 The My Tys Venue: The Basement $15 - $22, 9.30pm 1300 438 849 Sceptic & Dseeva Venue: Ruby Rabbit 8pm 9326 0044
This Christmas weekend legendary Aussie band ‘the Black Sorrows’ will perform all their greatest hits of the 80s and early 90s. The show will rock audiences at the always-atmospheric Lizotte’s Restaurant. Attendees willing to fork out a little bit more can enjoy the unmistakable styling of the Black Sorrows while enjoying a delicious meal. This is a great way to enjoy the Christmas week!
Dubstep Pressure Venue: The Whitehouse Hotel $5 - $10, 9pm 9560 0400 The Black Sorrows Venue: Lizotte’s Restaurant $58 - $116 (Dinner and Show), 8pm 9984 9933 Sons Of Mercury Venue: Scruffy Murphy’s Free, 10.30pm 9211 2002 David McCormack and the Polaroids Venue: The Sandringham Hotel Free, 8pm
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9557 1254 Saturday December 24
Venue: Ashfield RSL Club Free, 8pm 9797 8878
Club Nepal Venue: Gaelic Theatre $28.60, 8pm 1300 438 849
Live Cover Bands feat. VIP Venue: The Marlborough Hotel Free, 10.30pm 9519 1222
Gary Johns Venue: PJ Gallagher’s Free, 10pm 9181 1229 Jamie Lindsay Duo Venue: Northies Free, 5.30pm 9523 6866 King Tide Venue: Brass Monkey 8pm 1300 762 545 Matthew Dekay Venue: The Spice Cellar $20, 10pm www.thespicecellar.com.au Fake Venue: Fake Club $20, 9pm www.fakeclub.com.au Millennium Bug Venue: Heathcote Hotel Free, 9.30m 9520 0481 Cambo Venue: Sir Joseph Banks Hotel Free, 7pm 9316 8822 2 Of Hearts Venue: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Free, 7pm 9559 0000 Jive Bombers
Sunday December 25 Sunburnt Christmas – Timmy Trumpet Venue: Bondi Beach $49, 12pm www.sunburntchristmas.com.au Zoltan Venue: Revesby Workers Club Free, 6.30pm 9772 2100 The Road Crew Venue: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Free, 9pm 9559 0000 Chart Busters Venue: Marlborough Hotel Free, 10.30pm 9519 1222 Martini Club Venue: Goldfish $10, 6pm 8354 6630 Dust Venue: World Bar 9pm 9357 7700 The Inner City Weekender is taking a break for two weeks. We’ll be back for the first edition of 2012 on January 13. If you would like to add your local gig to our gig guide, simply email the details to nathan. taylor@mediaview.com.au.
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ABC ONE
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SATURDAY December 24
SUNDAY December 25
MONDAY December 26
TUESDAY December 27
WEDNESDAY December 28
6.00 Japanese News 6.15 Hong Kong News 6.35 Chinese News 7.05 German News 7.35 Italian News 8.05 Filipino News 8.40 Spanish News 9.30 Greek News 10.20 French News 11.00 Hindi News 11.30 Arabic News 12.00 Russian News 12.30 Turkish News 1.00 La Grande-Duchesse De Gerolstein 3.45 The Chopin Preludes 3.55 The Chopin Etudes 4.00 Tim Marlow Meets... 4.30 PBS NewsHour 5.30 The Legends of Santa 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Big, Bigger, Biggest 8.30 Mythbusters 9.30 Rockwiz 10.55 Iznogoud 12.40 SOS
6.00 Urdu News 6.30 Mandarin News 7.00 Hungarian News 7.30 Polish News 8.00 Maltese News 8.30 Pop Asia TV 10.30 FIFA World Cup Magazine 11.00 Football 12.00 FIFA Football Mundial 12.30 Speedweek 2.00 Al Jazeera News 3.00 A Wagnerian Voyage 3.30 Katherine Jenkins in the Park 5.00 Cycling Central 6.00 Thalassa 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 The Royal Jewels 8.40 Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 10.50 Kungfu Hussle 12.35 Veer-Zaara 3.50 WeatherWatch 5.00 WeatherWatch & Music
6.00 Japanese News 6.15 Hong Kong News 6.35 Chinese News 7.05 German News 7.35 Italian News 8.05 Filipino News 8.40 Spanish News 9.30 Greek News 10.20 French News 11.00 Hindi News 11.30 Arabic News 12.00 Russian News 12.30 Turkish News 1.00 Eurovision Song COntest Junior 3.00 Letters And Numbers 3.30 Al Jazeera News 4.00 The Journal 4.30 Futbol Mundial 5.00 The Crew 5.30 Global Village 6.00 Letters And Numbers 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Mythbusters 8.30 Man Vs Wild 9.30 South Park
6.00 Japanese News 6.15 Hong Kong News 6.35 Chinese News 7.05 German News 7.35 Italian News 8.05 Filipino News 8.40 Spanish News 9.30 Greek News 10.20 French News 11.00 Hindi News 11.30 Arabic News 12.00 Russian News 12.30 Turkish News 1.00 7 Dwarves 2.40 Space Files 3.00 Letters And Numbers 3.30 Al Jazeera News 4.00 The Journal 4.30 PBS NewsHour 5.30 Global Village 6.00 Letters And Numbers 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Desperately Seeking Doctors: The Kimberley 8.30 The Brain Musical9.30 World News Australia 10.10 Hot Docs
6.00 Japanese News 6.15 Hong Kong News 6.35 Chinese News 7.05 German News 7.35 Italian News 8.05 Filipino News 8.40 Spanish News 9.30 Greek News 10.20 French News 11.00 Hindi News 11.30 Arabic News 12.00 Russian News 12.30 Turkish News 1.00 Strings 3.00 Letters And Numbers 3.30 Al Jazeera News 4.00 The Journal 4.30 PBS NewsHour 5.30 Global Village 6.00 Letters And Numbers 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Explore 8.30 Inside the Saudi Kingdom 9.30 World News Australia 10.00 Kisses 11.25 Teen Spirit
6.00 Rage 11.00 Rick Stein’s Christmas Odessey 12.00 Poh’s Kitchen 12.30 My Family 1.00 It’s a wonderful life 3.05 Skellig 4.50 Ten minute Tales 5.00 My Family Christmas Special 6.00 Carols From St Andrews 7.00 News 7.30 Going Postal 9.05 The Jonathan Ross Show: Christmas Special 10.20 Wil Anderson: Wilosophy 11.15 Doctor Who 12.15 Rage
6.00 Rage 6.30 Children’s Shows 9.00 ABC News 24 Mornings 9.30 The World This Week 10.00 Christianity: A History 10.50 Ten Minute Tales 11.00 Christmas Mass 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.50 Ten Minute Tales 1.00 Compass 1.30 Framed 2.50 Carols From St Andrews 3.00 The private life of a Christmas Masterpiece 3.50: hugh Laurie: Down by the River 4.40 The now now 5.00 World Champion Santa 5.30 Robbie the Reindeer 6.00 A Very Specky Christmas 7.00 News 7.20 The Queen’s Christmas Message
6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 Willy’s Wonky Chocolate Factory 11.00 Landline 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Monarch Of The Glen 1.35 Annabel Langbein 2.00 Robin Hood 2.45 Ten Minute Tales 3.00 Children’s Shows 6.00 A Very Spekcy Christmas 7.00 News 7.30 Doctor Who Christmas Special 8.30 Outnumbered 9.10 Catherine Tate Christmas Special: Nan’s Christmas Carol 10.00 The Graham Norton Show: Christmas Special 11.00 Silent Witness
6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 Children’s Programs 11.00 Rivers With Griff Rhys Jones 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Seven Ages Of Britain 1.35 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 2.00 Robin Hood 2.45 Doctor Who’s Greatest Moments 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.00 Turn Back Time: The High Street 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Nigella Kitchen 8.30 Nature’s Miracle babies 9.25 This Way of Life 10.20 News: Late Edition 10.30 Spooks
6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 Willy’s Wonky Chocolate Factory 11.00 How Earth Made Us 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Henry VIII: Mind Of A Tyrant 1.30 Boxing for Palm Island 2.00 Robin Hood 2.45 Doctor Who’s Greatest Moments 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.00 Country House Rescue Revisits 6.50 Minuscule 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Outnumbered 8.30 QI 9.00 The Thick Of It 9.35 Absolutely Fabulous 10.05 The Trip
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THURSDAY December 29
FRIDAY December 30
6.00 Japanese News 6.15 Hong Kong News 6.35 Chinese News 7.05 German News 7.35 Italian News 8.05 Filipino News 8.40 Spanish News 9.30 Greek News 10.20 French News 11.00 Hindi News 11.30 Arabic News 12.00 Russian News 12.30 Turkish News 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1.30 Inspector Rex 2.30 The Squiz 3.00 Letters And Numbers 3.30 Al Jazeera News 4.00 The Journal 4.30 PBS NewsHour 5.30 Global Village 6.00 Letters And Numbers 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 My Sri Lanka With Peter Kuruvita 8.00 One Man And His Campervan
6.00 Japanese News 6.15 Hong Kong News 6.35 Chinese News 7.05 German News 7.35 Italian News 8.05 Filipino News 8.40 Spanish News 9.30 Greek News 10.20 French News 11.00 Hindi News 11.30 Arabic News 12.00 Russian News 12.30 Turkish News 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1.30 Inspector Rex 2.30 The Squiz 3.00 Letters And Numbers 3.30 Al Jazeera News 4.00 The Journal 4.30 PBS NewsHour 5.30 Global Village 6.00 Letters And Numbers 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Coast 8.30 As It Happened
6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 Willie’s Wonky Chocolate Factory 11.00 Country House Rescue Revisits 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1.25 My Family 2.00 Robin Hood 2.45 Doctor Who’s Greatest Moments 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.00 River Cottage 6.50 Minuscule 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Jimmy’s Food Factory 8.30 The People’s Supermarket 9.25 Greatest Cities Of The World With Griff Rhys Jones
6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 River Cottage 11.00 Chopper Rescue 11.30 One Plus One 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Edinburgh Military tattoo 2.00 Robin Hood 2.45 Doctor Who’s Greatest Moments 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.00 Grand Designs Revisited 6.50 Miniscule 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 NSW 8.00 My Family 8.30 Midsomer Murders 10.05 Grumpy Guide to... 10.35 News: Late Edition 10.50 Adam Hill In Gordon St Tonight 11.45 Rage
The Inner City Weekender TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING SYDNEY WIDE AIR-CON INSTALLATIONS
Split-System Specialist. All brands, 29yr’s exp. Free Quotes & advice.Phone Bob 9707-1242 LN 4128197C
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SATURDAY December 24
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TV GUIDE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 2011
SUNDAY December 25
MONDAY December 26
TUESDAY December 27
WEDNESDAY December 28
THURSDAY December 29
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FRIDAY December 30
6.00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 6.30 Handy Mandy 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 9.00 Saturday Disney 11.00 Master Raindrop 11.30 Erky Perky 12.30 Trapped 1.30 The Adventures of Charlotte and Henry 3.10 Karroll’s Christmas 5.05 lanny and Wayne The Christmas Elves in Prep and Landing 5.30 Sydney Weekender Summer 6.00 News 6.30 No Leave No Life 7.00 Prep and Landing: Naughty Versus Nice 7.30 Hannah Montana the Movie 9.35 Blue Crush
6.00 My Friends Tigger and Pooh Christmas Movie 6.30 The Ultimate Christmas Present 9.00 Time Trackers 10.00 Erky Perky 11.00 Christmas Light 11.30 Bike for Bibles 12.00 Christmas Out of the Box 12.30 Christmas Glow 1.00 Millions 3.00 Snow Buddies 5.00 Merry Madagascar 5.30 New Zealand On A Plate 6.00 News 6.30 The Vicar Of Dibley 7.40 Dog Patrol 8.10 Coastwatch 8.40 Bones 9.40 Castle 11.35 Royal Pains
6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 News 12.00 Hamilton island Race Week 12.30 Sailing 2.00 Trapped 3.00 Time Trackers 3.30 Toybox 4.00 It’s Academic 4.30 News 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Wild Vets 7.30 Border Security 8.00 Dog Patrol 8.30 Criminal Minds 10.30 Air Crash Investigation 11.30 Royal Pains 12.35 Keeping Up With The Kardashians
6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 News 12.00 Jumping ship 2.00 Trapped 3.00 Time Trackers 3.30 Toybox 4.00 It’s Academic 4.30 News 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Wild Vets 7.30 World’s Strickest Parents 8.40 Four Weddings and a Funeral 11.20 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 12.00 House Calls To The Rescue 1.00 Home Shopping
6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 News 12.00 Quints 2.00 Trapped 3.00 Time Trackers 3.30 Toybox 4.00 It’s Academic 4.30 News 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Wild Vets 7.30 Four Weddings 8.40 Criminal Minds 9.40 The Pacific 11.40 Rock 12.00 Sons And Daughters 1.00 Home Shopping 3.30 Room For Improvement 4.00 NBC Today
6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 News 12.00 Mums got a date with a Vampire 2.00 Trapped 3.00 Time Trackers 3.30 Toybox 4.00 It’s Academic 4.30 News 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Wild Vets 7.30 Happy Endings 8.00 How I Met Your Mother 8.30 Ghost Town 10.445 Outsourced 11.40 30 Rock 1.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Extra
6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 News 12.00 The Ring of endless light 2.00 Trapped 3.00 Time Trackers 3.30 Toybox 4.00 It’s Academic 4.30 News 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Wild Vets 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens 8.30 Wallander 10.30 Man Eaters 11.30 That 70’s Show 12.00 Australia’s Endangered Species 2.00 Auction Squad 3.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today
6.00 Go, Diego! Go! 6.30 Dora The Explorer 7.00 Weekend Today 9.00 Children’s Programs 12.00 Kitchen Whiz 12.30 Golf 5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.00 News 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7.30 Christmas With The Kranks 9.30 Acolytes 11.30 The Devil’s Advocate 2.15 Waiting For Guffman 4.00 Danoz Direct 4.30 MCD 5.00 Life Today 5.30 Wesley Impact
6.00 Wesley Impact 6.30 Dora The Expolerer 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Pyramid 10.30 Kitchen Whiz 11.00 Australian Fishing Championships 11.30 The Wildlife Man 1.15 Carols by Candlelight 5.30 Unaccompanied Minors 6.00 News 6.30 DeckThe Halls 7.00 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 10.30 Bad Santa 12.20 The Queens Christmas message 10.30 Prime Suspect 11.30 Flashpoint 12.30 The Baron 1.30 Spyforce 2.30 Guthy-Renker
6.00 Today 9.00 Magical Tales 10.00 Wildfire 11.00 News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 The View 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 3.00 Entertainment Tonight 3.30 Magical Tales 4.00 Pyramid 4.30 News 5.30 Hot Seat 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.00 Hot In Cleveland 8.30 The Mentalist 9.30 Harry’s Law 10.30 Nothing Trivial 11.30 Undercovers 12.30 The Avengers 1.30 Entertainment Tonight 2.00 Guthy Renker
6.00 Today 9.00 Magical Tales 10.00 Wildlife 10.00 Cricket 12.30 The Cricket show 1.00 The Cricket 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.00 The Middle 8.30 Two and A Half Men 9.00 Mike & Molly 9.30 Survivor: South Pacific 12.30 20/20 1.30 Danoz Direct 2.00 Guthy-Renker Australia 2.30 MCD 3.00 Danoz Direct 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Early Morning News
6.00 Today 9.00 Magical Tales 9.30 Pyramid 10.00 Cricket 12.30 The Cricket show 1.00 The Cricket 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 Two and a Half Men 7.30 RBT 8.30 Entrapment 10.50 True CSI 11.50 Memphis Beat 12.50 Entertainment Tonight 1.00 Skippy 1.30 Danoz Direct 2.30 Danoz Direct 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Early Morning 5.00 Today
6.00 Today 9.00 Magical Tales 9.30 Pyramid 10.00 Cricket 12.30 The Cricket show 1.00 The Cricket 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.30 Getaway 8.30 Unforgettable 9.30 CSI: NY 10.30 Nothing Trivial 11.30 Rubicon 12.30 The Baron 1.30 Entertainment Tonight 2.00 Guthy-Renker 2.30 Danoz Direct 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Early Morning News News 5.30 Today
6.00 Today 9.00 Magical Tales 9.30 Pyramid 10.00 Cricket 12.30 The Cricket show 1.00 The Cricket 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 Two and a half Men 8.30 CSI 9.30 Three Blind Mice 11.30 Ballistic 1.20 Last orders 3.30 Entertainment Tonight 4.00 Guthy-Renker Australia 4.30 GMA
6.00 Toasted TV 8.30 Paradise Cafe 9.00 Scope 9.30 The Elephant Princess 10.00 The Doctors 11.00 To Be Advised 12.00 Life Unexpected 1.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 1.30 Rok Adventure 2.30 Making Tracks 3.00 Escape With ET 4.00 Sailing 5.00 News 6.30 Sahara 8.55 The Wrestler 11.20 Domino 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Bayless Conley 4.30 It Is Written 5.00 Hour Of Power
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