Camden Haven News Of The Area 17 OCTOBER 2025

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Gone Fishing for veterans

FROM Page 1 impact of the event.

“Today is a great social day for the Laurieton sub-Branch and all of its members.

“It’s all about turning up, camaraderie, kids and families.

“We have people here ranging in age from 88 down to two years old and it is just fantastic to see everyone enjoying themselves.

“Gone Fishing is a great opportunity to get outside and interact.”

One happy participant was Savannah Thomas, who not only enjoyed the opportunity to fish with her family but was also one of the many prize recipients.

“I love fishing and spending time with my family and friends,” Savannah said.

“Fishing is great fun and teaches you how to be more patient.”

The free event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of

Fifth year of Art Prize

THIS coming January marks the fifth anniversary of the Bonny Hills Art Prize.

The now annual exhibition will be held between Wednesday and Sunday, 7-11 January, at the St Agnes Parish’s Francis Retreat.

Entry is open to artists on the Mid North Coast and organisers are expecting at least 400 entries and over 1000 visitors.

The Art Prize is a project of Bonny Hills Progress Association (BHPA) and operates with the generous support of local businesses.

BHPA Vice-President Roger Barlow said the Art Prize would not exist without them.

The 2026 judge will be Susi Muddiman OAM.

“Susi has had an amazing career over 25 years,” Mr Barlow said.

“She has been director of leading regional galleries including Grafton, Wagga Wagga and Surfers Paradise, and helped establish

the Margaret Olley Art Centre at the Tweed Regional Gallery.”

BHPA is pleased the event continues to evolve.

“Not only does it give excellent exposure for artists, but it actively encourages youth by inviting entries and offering classes during the event”.

This coming January, a class for older youth, 13-18 years, will be added to the popular classes for ages 3-7 and 8-12 years.

The Watercolour section this year is named in tribute and gratitude to the late Roger Speaight.

Roger was a highly respected watercolour artist who designed and donated the artwork that continues to be featured in promotional materials and the catalogue for the Art Prize.

Further information is available by contacting Rita Carosi (0418 284 583) and John Drinan (0418 976 283).

various groups and individuals.

Sponsors include NSW Department of Primary Industry, RSL NSW, Laurieton RSL sub-Branch President Allan ‘Buster’ Beatty, and sub-Branch Sport and Recreation Coordinator Fliur-Louise Genevieve.

The RSL NSW Sport and Recreation program was introduced five years ago, aimed at fostering social connections and well-being for veterans and their families.

The initiative is now the largest of its kind in Australia, with over 1000 activities delivered this year alone.

STATION OPENS

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Rob Dwyer and MidCoast Council Mayor Claire Pontin.

Located on the same site, the station has two vehicle bays, a dedicated office, a multi-purpose meeting and training room, and accessible amenities.

Dep. Comm. McKechnie said the opening marked a significant moment in the history of the brigade and the community.

“This station has been designed with state-ofthe-art technology and firefighter health and safety in mind, replacing the existing weathered facility, which is no longer fit-forpurpose.

“The million-dollar plus investment includes brigade fundraising efforts, as well as funding through the Bush

Fire Local Economic Relief Fund (BLERF) and the Rural Fire Fighting Fund.”

Mr Dwyer said the new station offered plenty of room for the 20 volunteers who support the local community.

“Johns River may be a small village, but it deserves the same level of commitment when it comes to emergency services,” he said.

Brigade Captain Chris Bawn thanked the community for its patience during construction.

“It has been a long wait, but it’s worth it,” he said.

“The new station was carefully designed to RFS specification and built for ‘tomorrow’ and not today, with room for additional resources.

“[It] can also be used

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to assist in an emergency, with showers and toilets available to the community

during a crisis, as a Resilience Hub.”

Mr Bawn said he

MP to highlight funding needs

has announced her intention to provide a pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government’s Treasury Department to highlight community and infrastructure funding needs across the electorate.

Ms Penfold said preBudget submissions offer an opportunity to highlight local priorities for consideration in the 202627 Federal Budget.

“The Albanese Government needs to hear loud and clear the extent of

infrastructure and service challenges across the Lyne electorate,” Ms Penfold said.

“From mental health support to sporting infrastructure to our flood recovery, a gap has appeared between our needs and the funding

provided by the Albanese Government.

“By providing a prebudget submission to Treasury officials, I hope to draw attention to our needs and encourage the government to make funding available to our

appreciates all the assistance received from the RFS, MidCoast Council and contractors, Edge Construction, during the project’s lifecycle.

area.”

Ms Penfold is inviting community participation in the development of the submission.

“I invite local organisations, businesses, community groups, and individuals to write or email with details about the project or need, cost estimates (if available), and

how and why the funding will help their organisation and our community.

“I would like the submission to be as comprehensive as possible, and your contribution will make this happen."

Please send your submissions to Alison. penfold.mp@aph.gov.au by COB 14 November 2025.

‘Check your boobs’

By Rachael THORPE

busy mum of three when she found a lump in her breast. Within days tests showed she had stage three breast cancer. She underwent surgery during the bushfires and chemotherapy during the

Design competition for pre-school kids

FEDERAL Member for Lyne Alison Penfold is encouraging preschool-aged children from across the Lyne electorate to take part in a unique opportunity to have their artwork featured on her new preschool graduation certificates.

Ms Penfold will judge and select four different artworks to appear on the certificate, which will be presented across the electorate at all upcoming preschool graduations at the end of the year.

“As a new member of parliament, I was unsure what the preschool certificates should look like and thought: ‘Who better to decide than our preschoolers themselves?’.

“To the many mums and dads of preschoolers across the Lyne electorate, please send in your children’s most

creative, colourful artwork on the theme of nature.

“This could be drawings of bugs and insects, dinosaurs or dogs, butterflies in the garden or magical rainbows.

“Let their beautiful imaginations go wild. I can’t wait to see the designs and showcase local creations.”

The graduation certificate is an A4 size in landscape.

Entries are due by 11.59pm on Monday, 3 November.

Email artwork to alison.penfold@ aph.gov.au or via post to PO Box 244, Wauchope, NSW, 2446.

Include the child's name, the parent’s or guardian's name, and the best contact number or email with each submission.

COVID pandemic.

While Jo has a family history of breast cancer, she was extremely fit and heavily involved with local sports clubs, so the diagnosis was a huge shock.

Jo told News Of The Area, “I feel that if I had given myself regular breast checks I may have had a different outcome.

“But I can honestly say while this journey has had a huge negative impact physically, mentally, and financially on myself and my family, there have also been some positives.

“The diagnosis gave me the strength to leave an unhealthy relationship and helped me to find my true worth.

“Sometimes it all feels like a bad dream, but then I remind myself that I’m still here.”

This year, Jo was able to return to playing netball, and she is grateful to her employer

Coles Laurieton for supporting her in the workplace, as both activities have helped her to remain positive.

Like many survivors she does have conflicted feelings about Breast Cancer Awareness month.

While it does a great job of raising awareness and much needed funding, the constant reminders and endless pink merchandising can trigger PTSD.

Jo has struggled this year as she waits for reconstruction surgery.

This was scheduled for July, but with the public health system under pressure it has been postponed with no indication of timing.

Jo credits the strength of her children Ty, Taela and Tikira, as well as the love of her family and friends, especially her mum, as the reason she survived treatment.

Mayor urges government to rebuild 'smarter”

PORT Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts addressed state ministers this week to share the issues that have emerged from this year’s significant rainfall and flooding.

Cr Roberts was one of several Mid North Coast Mayors at the Flood Recovery Forum at Parliament House on Monday 13 October.

Mayors from the Northern Rivers and Central West also attended.

“Some of the key points I raised on behalf of our region was the need for the NSW Government to continue or reinstate important programs such as Fixing Country Bridges and Fixing Country Roads,” Cr Roberts said.

“Historically, [these have] helped local councils deal with the cumulative damage to roads and bridges caused by significant

weather events and floods in particular.”

The Mayor also discussed infrastructure resilience and the need to rebuild “smarter”.

Ensuring infrastructure is replaced or repaired to a better standard would reduce long-term maintenance and replacement costs, as well as the time needed to reconnect isolated communities.

Upgrading sports fields and associated infrastructure so that these community assets can reopen sooner after rain events, was also raised.

The Mayor reinforced the need to explore improved funding models for Councils, given how far budgets are being stretched.

“This forum presented a real opportunity for regional councils like ours to present their cases directly to ministers.”

Celebrating Camden Haven carers

By Rachael THORPE

CLEM,

Pat,

and

Bernie Moran

maintain they are just an ordinary, everyday, Australian family; no different to everyone else.

They live in Camden Head with a view over the water, and all three love a chat.

Clem is 91, his wife Pat is 86, and Bernie - who is the youngest of their seven children - is 50.

What sets them apart is that Bernie has Down Syndrome and lives at home with his parents, who despite their advancing ages, are his full-time carers.

There are no plans for that to change.

Bernie experiences frequent falls, which are challenging, but with great

neighbours and excellent NDIS support workers he still has a good quality of life.

Clem and Pat started bringing their children up to Dunbogan from Sydney for holidays in the 1960s, before making it their permanent home 27 years ago.

The family regard themselves as fortunate that Bernie was able to access an early intervention program at Macquarie University when he was three-months-old.

That led Pat down a path of disability advocacy as she felt that there was a lack of recognition of the mental health impact on parents once their baby was diagnosed.

She then went on to help found the Down Syndrome Association.

Pat told News Of The Area,

“it’s a journey, and I wouldn’t change it for quids.

“I have met so many amazing people and had so much fun.”

In his younger years

Illegal tobacco crackdown

By Luke HADFIELD

MEMBER for Port Macquarie

Robert Dwyer, has welcomed the Minns Government’s introduction of a new licensing scheme designed to crack down on the illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products across NSW.

The new laws require all retailers and wholesalers to

hold a valid licence to sell tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products.

The three-month grace period for applications ended on 1 October, with enforcement now underway.

Mr Dwyer said the measures align with longstanding calls from the NSW Liberal and Nationals parties for stronger regulation.

“I am pleased the Minns Government has adopted the NSW Liberal and Nationals idea of cracking down on the illegal selling of tobacco and vapes which has been causing widespread concern throughout the community,” he said.

Retailers who continue to trade without a valid licence face severe penalties,

Bernie was an accomplished swimmer who swam in the first ever official competition held at the Sydney Olympic Pool prior to the Olympics.

While he participated in

including fines of up to $1.54 million, seven years’ imprisonment, or both.

The newly established Centre for Regulation and Enforcement within NSW Health will oversee compliance and work closely with law enforcement agencies to identify and shut down illegal operators.

Businesses that continue to breach the law may face closure orders of up to twelve months.

These

Bernie can be found playing the tambourine in the

Health Minister Ryan Park said the new scheme is long overdue.

“The previous Liberal Government failed to implement a tobacco licensing scheme, leaving us the last state in the country to do so. This reform gives us better tools to identify and prosecute illegal tobacconists,” Mr Park said.

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant also encouraged smokers to

consider quitting, noting that tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of premature death in Australia.

Support to quit smoking or vaping is available through the NSW Quitline on 13 78 48.

For more information or to apply for a tobacco licence, visit the NSW Health website or call the Tobacco Information Line on 1800 357 412.

Fishing action hotting up

By Kate SHELTON

IT FEELS like the weather has completely bypassed Spring and launched right into full Summer conditions, and the fishing action is absolutely heating up across the Mid-North Coast.

If these recent stellar, warm conditions hold, we are clearly in for an absolute cracker of a season.

The water temperature is perfect, and the fish are biting.

A true indicator that the big Summer runs are just around the corner.

Port Macquarie game fishing excitement continues; local anglers confirming that mahi mahi have made their highly anticipated early

appearance around the Port Macquarie FAD mid-week, suggesting a strong and promising start for mahi mahi action.

Along with reports that striped marlin are still being caught for any anglers looking to catch their first Marlin.

Last weekend saw some genuinely fantastic bottom-bouncing catches off Plomer.

Anglers dropping bait in the 60m to 80m depth range were rewarded with a quality mixed bag, including teraglin, pearl perch, and solid snapper.

Those who ventured further out to the 120m mark for a deep drop session were not left empty-handed, successfully pulling in impressive bar cod and hard-fighting kingfish.

In the Hastings River, the breakwalls

remain a reliable favourite, consistently producing good bream with many anglers finding success using prawns.

Further upstream, flathead have been biting well around Settlement Point and Limeburners.

Keep an eye on the canals, too; they have been giving up the occasional hard fighting trevally.

With the new moon fast approaching, serious anglers should focus their efforts on the top of the tide.

This is the prime window for targeting both estuary-dwelling mulloway and those big dusky flatheads looking for an easy meal.

Further south, the rock fishing has been excellent, rewarding persistence.

Both Crowdy Head and Diamond Head have been highly productive spots for breadand-butter species, with anglers scoring solid

drummer and luderick.

The preferred baits of cunjevoi and fresh prawns have been the clear winners here.

Evening anglers targeting the protected points have done well, with spots around Perpendicular Point giving up nice bream and the occasional surprise tailor.

The beach fishing scene is also hitting its stride.

Grants Beach is delivering a steady stream of good bream and the occasional welcome school mulloway.

Bonny Hills has been another good choice for anglers chasing bream and good-sized whiting.

Notably, mulloway activity has become far more consistent this past week, with encouraging reports coming specifically from the stretch of beach at North Haven.

North Coast suited to plant-based protein manufacturing

THE North Coast has been identified by the NSW Government as a region ready to harvest the economic benefits of the growing plantbased protein sector.

Plant-based protein manufacturing is the process of turning crops such as chickpeas, soybeans, lentils and grains into high-protein food products like meat alternatives, protein powders, dairy-free drinks and snacks without using any animal products.

Regional NSW produces millions of tonnes of plant protein crops each year, with the North Coast the largest soybean producing region in Australia.

This week the government unveiled a prospectus on the industry, which highlights rapidly growing demand for plant-based protein in the domestic and global food market.

The prospectus is aimed at metropolitan and international food manufacturers and

is designed to encourage them to consider regional NSW as a base for their operations.

The prospectus highlights the competitive advantages regional NSW has including:

• Access to premium raw commodities suitable for plant-based protein food and beverage manufacturing with the ability to scale and meet growing demand

• Consumer market access with regional NSW ideally positioned and able to deliver goods to 81 percent of Australia’s domestic market overnight

• Skilled workforce with relevant educational backgrounds, export-ready ports, and affordable industrial land.

• Research and development ecosystem that actively encourages collaboration between researchers across universities, DPIRD, CSIRO, Government and agribusiness

The Prospectus identifies five key regions

particularly suited to plant-based protein manufacturing: Riverina Murray, New England North West, Central West Orana, North Coast and Hunter Central Coast.

Advantages for the North Coast include the Port of Yamba - a key asset in the region for agricultural exports - and the Richmond Valley Regional Job Precinct, a governmentbacked hub for high-value agriculture, food processing, manufacturing and distribution businesses.

Professor of Legume Biology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Sydney, Professor Brent Kaiser said the world is seeing a major shift in how people think about food, from “what they eat to how it’s produced”.

“This is being driven by multiple factors, including changing dietary needs, and increasing awareness of health, sustainability,

and climate in response to future population growth,” Prof Kaiser said.

“By 2050, we’ll need to increase global agricultural crop calorie production by around 47–61 percent just to keep up.

“That’s a huge pressure point on the production of sustainable protein sources; the development of plant-based protein foods offer a big part of the solution.

“New South Wales is already an agricultural powerhouse.

“We have a $20 billion sector producing a lot of wheat, canola, legumes and horticulture products and more.

“The real value is transforming these commodity-driven products into value-added foodstuffs.

“We can add value here by transforming these crops into high quality, plant-based food and beverage products.”

Shape how roads and streets are managed in NSW

TRANSPORT for NSW is leading a “once-in-ageneration” review of the Roads Act 1993 and is seeking input from councils, community members, peak bodies and industry experts about how the legislation should be reformed.

“The aim is to create a more modern, flexible and easy-to-use law that can help enable NSW Government initiatives such as housing targets and making the state more liveable and vibrant,” Transport for NSW said in a statement.

“In the past roads were mainly considered simply as routes for vehicles, but now they are recognised for their much wider functions including community spaces for events and outdoor dining, corridors for housing and freight, and routes for public transport, cycling, walking and e-micromobility.”

Consultation is currently underway on an Options Paper which outlines three possible models for reforming the law and Transport for NSW is asking for anyone who interacts

with the Act directly, to provide their detailed feedback.

The broader community is also being asked to contribute to an online survey and have a say about what they want roads and streets to look and feel like and what could be done to

help make them safer, easier, or more enjoyable.

“There are frustrations that the Act does not provide clarity over which authority manages what, definitions can be vague, and this leads to too much red tape, duplication and decisions not being made

locally,” said Transport for NSW Executive Director of Transport Policy Ruth Graham.

“Ultimately the aim of this review is to create an Act that underpins a wellfunctioning road network.

“From highways to laneways, we need our

state’s roads to help create and connect vibrant, liveable towns and cities.

“We know that successful reform cannot be designed in isolation which is why we want to draw upon the knowledge, experience and insight of councils, industry, government agencies,

community groups and individuals during this review.”

The Options Paper and other resources are available to review and provide feedback on at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov. au/roads-act-1993 until 31 October.

Northern Eagles take on National Youth Championships

By Aiden BURGESS

AUSTRALIA's

The

of representative touch football at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields.

Australia’s premier youth touch football event, the tournament was contested by a unique mix of school, regional, and state representative teams.

Teams played off for national titles in eight divisions: boys and girls Under 12s, Under 14s, Under 16s, and Under 18s.

The region’s best junior players were part of the Northern Eagles representative teams, as they took on other rep teams from across the country.

The Northern Eagles represent a region which encompasses a large part of Northern NSW.

Under 16s star Adelaide Keating described what made the country’s top teams so hard to play against.

“They are just so strong, as they get to train together all the time, and they play with each other a lot which helps their teamwork,” she said.

Team captain Audrey Hannaford from Gunnedah said it was her side’s mentality against the strong teams that pleased her the most.

“Probably just our

attitude not to give up, especially against the harder teams considering how much they train together.

“It’s a very hard competition,” she said.

She explained the difficulties of players from

such a large representative region coming together to train.

“We’ve got quite a vast distance, from Port Macquarie, Taree, Ballina, Grafton, Gunnedah, and Tamworth, and we go inland as well as along the coast,” she said.

“And we have very little training sessions just due to the vast distance, and it’s very hard for everyone to get there all at once due to the travel.”

NSW selection for Kendall cricketer

Magic Mariners SPORTS

By Aiden BURGESS

KENDALL’S Connor Cook has been playing in the NSW Second XI against South Australia in Adelaide, following his selection last month.

THE best junior Oztag players from the Coffs Coast and Greater Port Macquarie are set to join forces again, when they take on Australia’s finest this weekend.

The Australian Junior Championships are being held in Coffs Harbour from Friday 17 October to Sunday 19 October, at the C.ex Coffs

International Stadium and surrounding fields.

For the third year, the region’s two Oztag associations will come together as the Mid North Coast Mariners.

Before 2023, Coffs Harbour Thunder teams competed at the Australian Junior Championships, before combining with Port Macquarie to form the Mid

q The Mid North Coast Mariners 12s Girls team at the 2023 Australian Junior Championships.

North Coast Mariners. Mariners teams will feature in five girls divisions and four boys divisions. Teams from across Australia will play-off for national titles across 18 divisions, with finals to be held on Sunday.

Coffs Harbour will also host the Australian Senior Championships from 7-9 November.

In 2019, he was selected in the Australian Under 16 team for their tour of the UAE.

The four-day clash against South Australia started on Monday.

The off spinner and allrounder, who previously played with Camden Haven and the Port Pirates, currently plays First Grade for Gordon District Cricket Club in Sydney. His younger brother, Bryce, also plays in the Sydney Cricket Competition. Connor has been previously selected for representative teams, including the NSW AllSchools side in 2017.

SPORTS

Queens Lake sailors make waves

Champions crowned

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24

powerhouses of the local women’s competition in 2025, the teams had pushed each other all year, with MVR victorious 1-0 over Lake Cathie in the MNC North A grand final at the end of September.

When they kicked off again on Sunday, 12 October they were playing to determine the best team in Northern NSW.

The Kempsey-based MVR came into the match confident, and not without good reason.

They had won the Mid North Coast competition without losing a match and came into the final of the Super League undefeated too, looking to complete the season double as “Invincibles”.

The match started as a physical encounter, with Lake Cathie dominating large portions of the first half, creating multiple

chances but being unable to convert.

Lake Cathie manager Craig Bulmer told News Of The Area, “Our midfield controlled the centre of the park brilliantly, with great support from the centre backs and fullbacks allowing us to dictate the tempo.”

The second half started and grew more intense than the first 45 minutes.

Fatigue appeared to set in, and the game opened up, with both teams creating goalscoring opportunities.

The end-to-end nature of the game eventually resulted in Lake Cathie winning a penalty from some fluid build-up play.

Evie Bobilak relished the high-pressure moment, showing great composure to slot the ball home from the penalty spot.

MVR scrambled for an equaliser, though it wasn’t enough, as Lake Cathie held on to end MVR’s unbeaten run and claim the title.

Lake Cathie will be

By Sis HIGGINS

QUEENS Lake Sailing Club hosted the inaugural East Coast MG14 Regatta over the October long weekend, drawing competitors from across the east coast of NSW.

Ten boats competed in the first official East Coast event for the MG14 class, including three local crews and two junior teams from Queens Lake Sailing Club.

Racing was tight across both days, with shifting breezes testing sailors’ skill and decision-making on the course.

Local sailor Simon Gandy, helming Vamos with junior crew Syd Ayliss, said the regatta was a valuable experience.

“A big learning curve for us but definitely happy to be

part of a great group.

“Thanks to the club for putting on a good regatta.”

Photographer Margaret Fraser-Martin of Yacht Photos captured the action on the water.

“I had the pleasure of being invited to photograph the inaugural East Coast MG14 Regatta being held at Queens Lake Sailing Club over the long weekend,” she said.

“I usually spend my weekends capturing yachts racing on Sydney Harbour.

“This event was quite a change for me but an amazing change, the skill and dexterity of the sailors, the competitiveness, the thinking of the course to take across the lake.

“So good to watch and capture.”

Day one saw a challenging southerly breeze, with two three-lap races on a south-set course featuring top marks and bottom gates.

Day two brought a northeast breeze and another two three-lap races.

Each start and rounding of the top mark delivered close tactical battles as crews worked to hoist spinnakers quickly while avoiding congestion.

Final results:

1st – Skittles (361), Josh Franklin and Mona Rasera, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

2nd – Death Defying Too (385), Jim Kerrison and Deb Stening, Queens Lake Sailing Club

3rd – Venturi (441), John Caley and Ava Smith, St George Sailing Club.

looking to strengthen even further in 2026.

“I’m pretty happy with the core of the team, but to stay competitive we’ll need to bring in some fresh faces to keep things evolving,” Bulmer said.

Having suffered their first and only defeat for the year, MVR President and midfielder Shelby Coleman praised her teammates after a “hard weekend”.

“We travelled with 11 players and already had some injuries from the previous week's games,” she said.

“Match fitness was a hard thing going back to back as we had numerous forfeits and cancellations this year that meant we were pretty much back at square one with match fitness.

“The vibes are still high among the team, and ultimately, win or lose, we were happy with how we handled ourselves with respect and dignity and we hope we did the club proud.”

q The two teams were hard to separate through the regular season and the Regional Super League final.

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By Manny WOOD

Estranged wife gets house?

WENDY passes away, leaving four adult children.

One of her children, Larry has been through an acrimonious and expensive family law property settlement and as a consequence no longer owns a home.

Wendy’s other children are relatively well-off, so she makes a Will, giving her home to Larry and the rest of her estate to her other three children.

When Wendy passes-away, Larry is surprised by his mother’s generosity.

His siblings are pleased that Larry no longer needs to worry about a place to live and do not look to disturb their mother’s wishes.

However, shortly after moving into his mother’s home, Larry suffers a fatal heart attack.

This occurs just six months after his mother’s death.

Although Larry had been separated from his wife for several years, he never formalised a divorce and because he did not have a Will, his wife is now entitled to receive the house, under the laws of intestacy.

When Larry’s siblings find out that his estranged wife will now inherit the family home, they are furious and obtain immediate legal advice.

They are advised that they have no standing to make a claim against their brother’s estate, because they were never dependent upon him.

Nonetheless, they are advised that they can make a claim against their mother’s estate provided the claim is initiated within 12 months of her date of death.

They are further advised that the claim will only have reasonable prospects of success if they can demonstrate that the applicant has financial needs.

Their solicitor discovers that one of them now suffers from a health condition which will affect his ability to work fulltime, delaying his planned retirement.

The condition will also mean that he has substantial future medical expenses and the need for a fund to meet “contingencies”.

An application is made in the Supreme Court and Larry’s wife is appointed as defendant to oppose the claim.

The Court ultimately rules that the family home is to be sold and from the proceeds, the applicant is to receive $450,000.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This fictional column is not legal advice.

Sail away at Queens Lake SPORT

By Rachael THORPE

LOCAL plumber Dave Castleton is keen to involve as many people as possible in the sport of sailing.

He can be found every Saturday at the Queens Lake Sailing Club, with the activity going ahead no matter the weather conditions.

Dave’s love of sailing started back in 1998, and it is now a family affair with all three of his sons competing.

With the generous sponsorship of local businesses and the help of enthusiastic volunteers, the club has been able to purchase multiple boats.

These facilities mean the lack of a boat is not a barrier to anyone who would like to take up sailing.

Dave told News Of The Area, “My goal is to make sailing available as a sport to anyone that wants to try it.

“Queens Lake is a fantastic place to sail and to learn to sail.

“I love the freedom of sailing and the endless possibilities that it offers.”

Recently the club hosted the East Coast Regatta with competitors from as far away as Sydney and the Gold Coast.

On Saturday mornings the club runs Try Sailing events, where they provide either a children’s or adult’s boat, safety equipment and full supervision for anyone who would like to participate.

This is followed by a BBQ lunch and competitive races in the afternoon.

Currently the club has approximately 60 members ranging in age from four to 74, and most Saturdays they have 20 boats on the water.

Three rubber duckies are used as safety boats and the club is always looking for more volunteers for those, with an emphasis always placed on water safety.

Their next big event will be the Australian Titles for Taipan Catamarans on 22 November.

Enquiries to Dave Castleton on 0402 111 230.

On theCouch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

OUR home was adorned with beautifully framed photographic memories of our travels and adventures.

Over the past few visits from inlaws, these memories have all been replaced with watercolours.

Is this something to embrace or something to mourn?

Brett P.

Dear Brett,

What an unusual conundrum.

Are you suggesting your in-laws are perhaps moving in by stealth?

Were you in the house as your fatherin-law took down an image of you and your wife immersed in the Holy Springs of Tirta Empul in Bali and replaced it with two pink magnolias on an aqua background?

Does he ask you to hold the spirit level as he double-checks the vertical and horizontal alignment of 'Cows at Dusk' where (due to your photographic ingenuity) a photo that looked as though you were holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa with your big toe previously hung?

Has the maternity series of your wife wearing nothing more than a strategically-placed pashmina been superseded with 'Copper Mine in Industrial Arizona - a triptych'.

Art is a very subjective thing, Brett, as you have made clear.

And though I'm sure the watercolours have been gifted through an abundance of love (and perhaps pride if your mother- or father-in-law is the artist) a boundary has been crossed.

There are a couple of options here.

You can return your artworks to your walls and (prior to their next visit) you can replace some (but not all) of the watercolours.

Alternatively, you can apply the 'Let Them' theory coined by Mel Robbins, and slow-boil like a frog steeped in passiveaggressive broth.

Or you could always try behavioural mirroring.

Next time you visit your in-laws, go armed with some gifts (pre-prepared with double-sided adhesive). A limitededition print of MONA's famed vulva wall or Joseph Beuys's 'How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare' (1965) would no doubt complement your mother-in-law's pastel-hued sitting room.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Kew Bowling Club

By Andrew RICHARDS

12th OCTOBER, 2025

In Wednesday Social Bowls, Ray Morrison, Jeff Wylie and Ian Hodgkinson claimed first prize. The

Kew Country Club

By Carolynne ROSE

4th OCTOBER 2025.

Ladies Saturday Stableford was played by 12 ladies. The Overall Winners were1. M Dawson with 40 points on c/b. 2. S Ward 40 pts, 3. W Middlebrook 38 pts, Place Getters. 4.P Choo 36 pts, 5. K Rumbel 35 pts c/b,6. D

Kew Ladies Bowls

By Velvanie HARTAS

FRIDAY 14th October

Despite the warm

KCC Men's Golf Report

By Danny LLOYD

LAST Thursday KCC men played Stableford, sponsored by HAPPY BUTCHER.

Lake Cathie Bowling Club

By Suzanne MILES

TUESDAY, 7th October, Ladies Major Club Championship Triples, Round 1 -

Vera Hamilton, Yvonne Howard & Lynne Watson/ Skip def. June Wilson, Ann Butlin & Nolene Holt/Skip.

Ladies Social BowlsChris Baldwin, Heather Worsfield & Sandra Bloch/

LUSC Ladies Social Golf

By Carolynne ROSE

7th OCTOBER, 2025

On Tuesday last 22 ladies played a Stroke and Putt game at KCC. Div 1 Winner was Chris

LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls

By Warren BATES

MEMBERS are having difficulty containing their excitement as the club approaches the 2025 Club Championship Final. The second semifinal was decided this week when Team Clark defeated Team O’Connor to advance to the final where they will be taking on Team Charlesworth in the decider. The winners will receive well-deserved

SPORT RESULTS

Runners Up were George Wise, Henry Reynolds and Barrie Isaac. Voucher winners were Frank Raczka, Dave Wagstaff, Lyndsay Moran and Dave Jones. In the Saturday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Lyn Stuttard,

Sherwin 35 pts. S Ward, L Forbes and W Middlebrook each got a Birdie and S Ward had NTP on 12th hole.

The usual Wednesday game was not played due to the Green Renovation.

On Wednesday 8th October 2025, 26 ladies played an 18-hole game of Nett Stroke. Grade A Winners 1. J Berick with 65 nett points. Grade B.1

weather today there was still a good roll up for our Friendly Friday bowls day. It is really good to see everyone enjoying themselves.

A Grade winner was Andrew Cheers with 40 points.

B Grade and the day’s best was Tony Morrissey with 42.

C Grade went to the indefatigable Gavan

Skip - winners. Faye Greenwood & Sue Chisholm - runners-up.

WEDNESDAY, 8th October, Social Open PairsGeorge & Russell from Port City - winners. Greg Dring & Paul Coveyrunners-up.

THURSDAY, 9th October, Men's Major Pairs Club Championship, FinalPaul McNamara & Paul Barry V Gary Knox & Danny Murray. A great game of bowls which could

Napper with 34 points nett, Runner up Pam Egan on c/b with 35, and 3rd place Rhonda Howard 35points.

Putting M Russell and R McMurray.

Div 2 Winner J Braithwaite with 36 points, Runner up C Rose 38 points and 3rd place S Carlson

admiration and acclaim from all members, along with the handsome prizemoney on offer.

Other winners this week included: Peggy Galambos, Charlie Marendas, Col Jarrett and Gerry Ludford who collected the winning rink prize; runners up were the team of Angie Stringer, Pete Chilvers and Pat O’Connor. Peggy Galambos also won the major nomination sheet draw with Col Jarrett collecting the minor prize. The very popular Taste Bakehouse voucher was

Terry Miles and Mick Stuttard, with 2 wins and 18 ends. Runners Up were Jeff Wylie, Frank Raczka and Dave Jones, while Barb Waddington, Dee Squires and Pat Lendrum claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Viv Gunter,

P Lendrum with 69 c/b.

Grade C. 1 S Frost with 68 c/b, and 2. C Snudden with 68. Place Getters, 4 L Von Haldt 69 c/b, 5 D Sherwin 69 c/b, 7 M Brown 69 c/b, 8 C Krogh 69, 9 J Blackett 70, 11th K Rumbel 71 c/b.

S Finch hit a hole in one on 12th tee. Birdies for P Lendrum, J Blackett and S Finch. S Finch was NTP on 12. Putting winners A. J Bevan 33, B. S Warner 30

So if you haven't been on a Friday before do come along as it is a great fun day.

TUESDAY 14th October

Today we had our Major

Grayston with 40 on c/b from Larry Southall.

Simon Hancox pocketed $96 for the GAREL GOLF NTP.

Saturday was the October Monthly Medal, sponsored by LIVING

have gone either way, Paul McNamara & Paul Barry, Club Champions 2025, well done to all who competed.

Men's Major Triples Club Championship, Round 1 -

P. Williams, G. Burton & M. Stuart def. M. Jones, G. McAtear & S. Martin.

G. Williams, G. Martin & G. Conen def. S. Cameron, D. Richards & S. Smith.

C. Jones, C. Taylor & M. Cassidy def. R. Mounser, P. Stevens & I. Bond.

P. McNamara, P. Innes

with 39 points. Putting J Hurrell. There were 6 Cardies present and the overall winner on the day was Iris Aldridge. New members are welcome to join this group on Tuesday mornings, 0800 sign on at the Kew Country Club.

On Tuesday 14th,

collected by Kevin Bogg and the lucky Christmas Club raffle winners were George Butlin, Bob Ginivan and Peter Raschke.

Barrie Isaac, Keith Collins and Barb Waddington. The Final of the Mens Major Pairs is scheduled for next Thursday, commencing at 1pm. Terry Miles plays Barrie Isaac in what should be a classic bowls shoot out, with both

and C. C Krogh 30.

Ladies 9-Hole Stroke game with 10 Entrants Winners S Dixon 32 nett, 2nd J Cotter 33, 3rd L Hamilton 36 and 4th K Eccleston with 38 c/b. S Dixon won NTP and k Eccleston won putting with 14 putts.

FRIDAY 10TH October 2025 13 ladies played a Stableford, 18-Holes. Overall, Winners 1. K

Singles Finals played Margaret Ashford against Dee Squire's WINNER WAS . Margaret Ashford RUNNER UP WAS.

GREEN.

The renovated greens were found to be quite serviceable with several players breaking or matching their handicaps. Tim Lobegeier won A Grade with net 68.

& P. Barry def. R. Chytra, G. Delamotte & S. Webster. D. Hancox. J. Fuller & J. Myers def. R. Thompson, B. Pearce & J. Davidson.

Men's Social TriplesRink 19 - Doug Rose, Ingo Model & Gary Beves. Rink 9 - Geoff Delamotte & Steve Webster. Rink 10 - Nick Hope, Greg Dring & Paul DoveySilver Medal.

FRIDAY, 10th October, Classic Pairs, another great day at LCBC, Round Winners

our Pink Day raising money for Breast Cancer research, 21 ladies played a Canadian Foursome. The winning team of M. Miller and C. Green won with a nett score of 26 points. The Runner up was team L Innes and S Meixner with 28 points.

Just a reminder of the important Christmas function dates – please take a note to assure you attend on the correct day.

bowlers in fantastic recent form.

The Kew Classic Triples is just a few weeks away, being played on Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd of November.

Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and

Camilleri with 44 Points, 2. S Finch with 40 points, 3.J Berick with 38 pts, 4. C Krogh with 37 and 5. L Forbes with 336 pts. NTP on 9th hole L Von Holdt.

The Ladies 9-hole Stableford comp with 12 entrants, Overall, Winners 1. J Stapleton with 21 points, 2.P Egan with 20 Points. 3.R Howard with 19 Points. 4. L Innes with 18 pts c/b and 5. L Hamilton

Dee Squire's

But a good effort by both players.

We also had our Normal Social Games played which I'm sure

Michael Knowles was best in B Grade with 65.

C Grade was won by “soon to be B grader” Robert Devlin with a 69. Adam Chaffey won the lucrative GAREL GOLF NTP for $77.

1. Michael Taylor & John Myers.

2. Gary Douglas & Eric Glasson.

3. Luke Minor & Mark Day.

Overall Winners -

1.Phil Barnett & Daryl Hollis.

2.Glen Hayes & Jodie Lane.

3.Steve Howard & Bruce Anderson.

4. Peter Willis & Gary Harper.

The Gross winner was team J Stapleton and J Hurrell with 48 points. There was a NTP on 12th hole won by C Green and M Miller. Ther 21st Player played a single Stableford and had a score of 18 points with 2 P/Us. Well done, Rhonda. The game was followed

The Mixed Christmas party will be held on Saturday 29th November at 12noon. The Members Christmas party is scheduled for

Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress). The Final of the Mens Major Singles is on Thursday at 1pm.

Well, thats the news for this week. Enjoy your bowls.

18 Points. NTP on 12th hole was J Stapleton.

SATURDAY 11TH

October. 9 Ladies played a Stableford game. Overall, Winners 1. M Walton with 40 points, 2. C Snudden with 36 points. 3. K Rumbel with 35 c/b. 4. J Berick with 35 points and 5. P Choo with 34 points. W Middlebrook got a birdie and K Rumbel was NTP on 12th hole.

everyone enjoyed. Don't forget that our PAIR GAMES are coming up so put name down the Sheet which is on the notice board.

SATURDAY, 11th October, Ladies Social BowlsLouise Mathews, Kay Sallaway & Isabel Hicks/Skip - winners.

June Wilson, Glenys Webster & Ann Butlin/Skiprunners-up.

Men's Social PairsRink 16 - Graham Fairburn & Dennis Hamilton. Rink 5 - Vic Austin & Brian Gorman.

by a monster raffle effort with prizes donated by KCC, Corner Store and Image Skin and Beauty. Many prizes were donated by the ladies of the golf club. There were 7 cardies enjoying the day and the overall winner was Helen Anderson.

Thursday 18th December at 12noon. Both functions will be celebrated in the Mountain View Room at LUSC.

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Funeral Notice

John Richard Read 22/4/1943 - 10/10/2025

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Port Macquarie Hospital.

Much loved husband of Roslyn, adored father of Richard, Danielle & Martin. Loved father in law of Darren & Jacqui, & Grandpa to six wonderful grandchildren.

Family & friends are invited to attend the ‘Celebration of Life’ at Camden Haven Anglican Church, Lakewood (Laurieton). Tuesday 21st October, 2025 at 2.30pm.

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SUNDAY

THE BLOCK

NBN, 7pm

As The Block marks its 1000th episode tonight, a remarkable achievement for all involved, another potential milestone is on the horizon. So far, every team who’s completed the ultimate renovation challenge has also won at least one weekly room judging. But as 2025’s final reveal – the front garden – looms, Sonny and Alicia (both pictured) are still without a win. While their fellow teams wrestled with what’s left of their budget, creativity and energy, the Queensland parents have thrown everything at their landscaping.

FRIDAY, October 17

6.00 News. 9.00

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis explores a lush rainforest garden.

8.30 Professor T. (Mav) An artisan baker is found dead after receiving death threats.

9.15 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) Arthur attempts to become a different person.

10.15 The Assembly: Julia Morris. (M, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)

12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

MONDAY

THE GOLDEN BACHELOR

NBN, 7.30pm

You’ll either fall head over heels in love with this fresh take on the reality TV dating show or get “the ick” immediately and start scouting for more suitable options. After tempting the popular franchise away from Network 10’s warm embrace, Nine gives it a much-needed glow-up by following older singletons on their determined quest to find an authentic romance in their later years.

Wants a Wife host Samantha Armytage is on hand to guide 61-year-old Barry “Bear” Myrden (pictured) as he gets to know 20 glamorous women between the ages of 51 and 66. Can the charming widower and father of three adult sons find his soulmate among this group of accomplished ladies?

2.05 Black West. (Mav, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGn, R)

8.30 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R)

9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+av)

11.45 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+al, R)

2.00 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PGv, R)

3.05 Tough Trains. (Maw, R)

4.05 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00

THURSDAY

EVA LONGORIA: SEARCHING FOR SPAIN

Following in the wellheeled footsteps of actor Stanley Tucci, who embarked on his own gastronomic pilgrimage to explore the vibrant culture and diverse cuisine of his homeland Italy, fellow thespian Eva Longoria (pictured) travels to Spain to further explore her own heritage. The Texas native has already delved into her Mexican ancestry in a separate docuseries and brings the same sense of curiosity and wonder to this new eight-part instalment. In Thursday’s premiere, the Desperate Housewives favourite visits Barcelona and the region of Catalonia, where she samples local vermouth and meets Ferran Adrià, one of the world’s most influential chefs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002, Mlv, R) A man sets out to discover his identity after being hauled from the ocean with amnesia. Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper.

11.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

11.30 Motorway Patrol. (Ma, R)

12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl, R)

1.00 In Plain Sight. (Premiere, Madv)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Above The Clouds. (PG)

8.40 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015, Mal, R) A widower is hired as a senior intern. Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway.

11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hot Wheels. 9.00 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Garden Gurus Moments. 12.15 MOVIE: The Wrong Roommate. (2016, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A staffy cross has a chance at adoption. 8.30 House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) A couple search for a house, but she wants a Hamptons-style cottage with a pool and he seeks a home with character and a toolshed. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Demi Moore. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05

6.00

SATURDAY, October 18

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGalw, R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 2. Marconi Stallions FC v South Hobart. 3.00 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 2. Wollongong Wolves v Heidelberg United FC. 5.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 Flying Knights. (Premiere)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PGa)

8.25 Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child? (Premiere)

9.35 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. (PGa, R)

10.35 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R) 11.30 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Masv, R)

3.00 Qatar: A Dynasty With Global Ambitions. (PGav, R)

Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from this week’s programs, including a variety of segments on the latest news and entertainment. 12.00 Horse Racing. Stow Storage Gothic Stakes and Tab Everest.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGal) Presented by Chrissie Swan.

8.00 MOVIE: Live Free Or Die Hard. (2007, Mlv, R) Detective John McClane is assigned to capture a computer hacker but instead matches wits with a terrorist. Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant.

10.40 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit. (2019, MA15+av, R) A man seeks revenge for his son’s murder. Liam Neeson, Laura Dern.

1.05 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Getaway. (PG)

8.00 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PGals, R) An old man reads a love story. Rachel McAdams.

10.30 MOVIE: The Vow. (2012, PGalns, R)

12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)

Ambulance crews attend to a 19-year-old homeless female with leg pain. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

10.45 The Gilded Age.

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.

4.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R)

4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) Alice and Cheryl build a rapport. 11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Morning

Programs. 8.25 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 10.20 Unforgiven. (1992, M) 12.45pm O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, M) 2.45 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 4.45 Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PG, French) 6.35 The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 8.30 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 10.55 Vera And The Pleasure Of Others. (2023, MA15+, Spanish) 12.50am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 19

Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Conquest Of The Skies. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs NZ. (Final, R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

MOVIE: Death In Brunswick. (1991, Mlnsv, R)

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R)

Gardening Australia. (R)

Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGl, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Mountain Biking. Enduro Mountain Bike National C’ships 2025. H’lights. 4.00 1986 FIFA World Cup: Hero. (Premiere) 5.30 Flying Knights.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (PG)

8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv)

9.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (PG, R)

10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R)

11.20 JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass. (Mav, R)

1.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R)

3.20 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R)

4.20 Growing A Greener World. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

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6am The Chaperone. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.00 The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 8.55 Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PG, French) 10.45 Maria Into Life. (2022, M, French) 12.30pm La Jauria. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.05 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 4.05 The Movie Show. 4.40 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 6.35 Living. (2022, PG) 8.30 Zodiac. (2007) 11.30 Late Programs.

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NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl)

8.10 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. (M) A continued look at Sydney’s Kings Cross.

9.45 24 Hours In Police Custody: A Second Chance. (MA15+av, R) 10.45 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Madv, R)

12.00 The Long Song. (Premiere, Masv)

1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9News Late.

A Killer Makes A Call: Killer Pilot. (Mav)

Mobsters: Carlos Marcello. (Madv)

The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

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MONDAY, October 20

6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Rivals.

8.30 King And Conqueror. (MA15+v)

9.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)

11.35 Four Years Later. (Mls, R)

4.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R)

4.30 Growing A Greener World. (PG, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am The Movie

Show. 6.15 Living. (2022, PG) 8.10 The Movie Show. 8.45 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 11.05 Ignorance Is Bliss. (2017, M, Italian) 12.55pm Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 5.00 Gulmohar. (2023, PG, Hindi) 7.30 UnIndian. (2015, M) 9.30 Ghoomer. (2023, Hindi) Midnight Maja Ma. (2022, M, Hindi) 2.25 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, October 21

Rage. (MA15+) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGav)

8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mal)

9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R)

10.35 SBS News. 11.05 The Point. (R) 12.05 Safe Home. (Mal, R) 1.00 Unusual Suspects. (Mals, R) 2.00 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PGv, R) 3.05 Making Sense Of Cancer With Hannah Fry. (Mal, R) 4.10 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez are caught in a hostage situation. 10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A whistleblower lieutenant goes missing.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

The Matchmakers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Oasis: Knebworth 1996. 10.30 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.35 Homicide. 2.30 SBS50. 2.35 MH370: The Lost Flight. 3.35 News. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Matchmakers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoff Roading. (Premiere) 9.25 Alone. 10.25 Hoarders. 11.20 Brand Bollywood Downunder. 1am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. Noon The Voice.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 8.25 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 10.20 UnIndian. (2015, M) 12.20pm Maja Ma. (2022, M, Hindi) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 5.35 Another Country. (2015, PG) 7.00 Made In England: The Films Of Powell And Pressburger. (2024) 9.30 I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) A retreat takes a fatal turn. 10.10 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Maria James. (MA15+av, R) 11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

NBC Today.

Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (Premiere, PGls)

Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter. (Mans)

9News Late.

Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Hello SA. (PG)

6.00

WEDNESDAY, October 22

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point. (R) 9.05 The Story Of Beer. (PG, R) 10.05 Tough Trains. (Ma, R) 11.00 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mal, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Idea Of Australia. (PG)

8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above.

9.30 After The Sky Fell On Lockerbie. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Madlns) 11.45 This Town. (Malv, R) 1.55 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.35 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R)

4.05 Charles: The New King. (PGa, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

VICELAND (31)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 To Be Advised. 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.45 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Return) 9.20 The Patient. 10.55 MOVIE: The Devil’s Advocate. (1997, MA15+) 1.35am WWE Legends. 3.10 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Morning

Programs. 6.55 I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) 8.35 The Movie Show. 9.10 Another Country. (2015, PG) 10.35 Ghoomer. (2023, Hindi) 1.05pm Belli Ciao. (2022, M, Italian) 2.40 A Canterbury Tale. (1944) 4.55 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 7.55 Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 9.30 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00

THURSDAY,

October 23

Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.15 The Story Of Sugar. (PGa,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 RFDS. (Mad)

8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel continue down the west coast to Hari Hari.

9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.

10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGa)

12.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Budget Battlers. (Return, PGl) 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mv) 9.50 The Grand Tour. (Ml) 11.05 9News Late.

11.35 Resident Alien. (MA15+asv) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00

7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (Premiere)

8.20 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (PG)

9.30 Blue Lights.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Davos 1917. (Masv)

12.00 The Head. (Malsv, R)

1.50 Heritage Rescue. (PG, R)

3.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R)

4.00 Charles: The New King. (PGa, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.30 The Late Session. 2.25 Bamay. 3.00 Insight. 4.00 News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide. 1.35am Conversations. 2.10 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Morning

Programs. 8.40 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 10.35 My Father’s Mexican Wedding. (2023, M, Spanish) 12.40pm Eiffel. (2021, M, French) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 Another Country. (2015, PG) 4.40 Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 6.15 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 7.50 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 9.35 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 12.05am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

9.30 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating, including a nanny and pony groom.

10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R)

11.30 Gatecrashers.

12.30 Life. (Malsv, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

(64) 7MATE (64)

(Mdl, R) 8.30 RPA. (PGm, R) 9.30

By Jules BARDON

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