Dungog Shire News Of The Area 22 OCTOBER 2025

Biggest and best Dungog Rumble

By Lisa WISEMAN

RADIO UPGRADE

By Lisa WISEMAN

Draft Sponsorship Policy on public exhibition

DUNGOG Shire Council has endorsed placing its draft Sponsorship Policy on public exhibition.

The draft Policy has been developed to provide a framework to support how Council may support events, programs, and activities that deliver benefits to the local community.

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Hooke Street was closed for the show vehicles, so parking in Dowling Street was scarce by 9am.

It was standing room inside the Bank Hotel by 10am, with all Rumble merchandise sold out before noon.

For the first time, local police joined the event.

“The Draft Sponsorship Policy establishes a robust, transparent, accountable framework ensuring legislative compliance and managing corruption risks,” Council said in a statement.

“Importantly, it distinguishes sponsorship as a commercial exchange

from grant funding as philanthropic assistance, ensuring appropriate assessment focusing on recognition value, clear promotional expectations, efficient resource allocation, and helping organisations identify the most appropriate funding pathway.”

Council currently

provides community sponsorship on an ad-hoc basis without a comprehensive policy framework.

According to Council, this approach has resulted in:

• Inconsistent decisionmaking processes

• Limited transparency in how sponsorship decisions are made

• Absence of structured assessment criteria

• Limited accountability

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Local emergency services also showed off their vehicles.

And most importantly, early figures from the committee suggest this Rumble has raised the most for charity.

Proceeds will go to the Dungog Shire Palliative Care Volunteers to help purchase a car that will provide free transport for

locals with a life limiting illness.

Rumble committee member Cindy Fisher described the 2025 event as “amazing.”

The “Best in Show, Bruce Clark Memorial Award”, was won by Peter Velthuis’ 1973 Leyland P76.

This was judged for the second time by Bank

Dungog

• No strategic alignment with Community Strategic Plan objectives

• Potential compliance risks under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993

The Draft Sponsorship Policy will be available on Dungog Shire Council’s website for the community to review for 28 days.

Submissions will close on 14 November 2025 at 5:00pm.

publican Eileen Clark. Rare, car-themed pieces were donated for the auction by the Clark family as was an iconic Rumble Bonnet.

Other artworks auctioned included a detailed watercolour by local Gareth Hipwell. It showed Thomas Carlton Junior and Senior in 1910, with the first

Buick into Dungog. Also auctioned was an antique milk churn, which was purchased by the daughter of its original owner.

Lachlan Hudson Rural Contracting donated timber blanks, cut into posts at post splitting demonstrations, while Phyll Danvers with past and present Dungog High students provided music. Dead.Line played at the after-party.

Dungog walks the line

By Shannon BENTON

THE James Theatre was alive with the spirit of country music on Sunday 12 October, as “Get Rhythm - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Story” played to a sold-out crowd, proving once again that Dungog’s love for live performance is as strong as ever.

Presented by Ben Steer of Continuous Music, the show featured real-life husband and wife duo Mark and Joanne Caligiuri, who lead a talented

ensemble celebrating the life, love and legacy of country music’s most iconic couple.

The Caligiuri’s brought the timeless songs and unmistakable chemistry of Johnny and June to life.

From Folsom Prison Blues and Ring of Fire to Jackson, the performance was both heartfelt and high energy, filled with storytelling, humour and pure musical joy.

The audience clapped, sang and cheered along, completely immersed in the nostalgia and warmth that

the Caligiuri’s delivered.

“This is more than just a show for us,” Joanne explained.

“We’re Johnny Cash and June Carter fans in real life, so we put our hearts and souls into our performance to honour these great legends.”

Mark added, “Our show pays respect to one of the most loved musical couples of all time.

“We want to bring to life the memories and music of these amazing people.”

The event was another

Track closures

ESSENTIAL maintenance and improvement works will be undertaken by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) between Newcastle and Acacia Ridge, QLD this weekend.

The work includes the Hunter Valley and North Coast rail lines resulting in track closures from 3am Saturday 25 October to 1am

DUNGOG SHIRE COUNCIL

APPROVED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby give pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) that the following applications have been granted consent during the period of 1 September- 30 September 2025

Monday 27 October.

Travel Alerts have been issued by Transport for NSW with buses replacing trains between Newcastle Interchange and Gordon and between Scone, Dungog and Newcastle Interchange.

triumph for Continuous Music, whose series of sellout live performances are part of a re-energisation

of Dungog’s historic James Theatre, the oldest purposebuilt cinema still in use in the Southern Hemisphere.

thriving live music scene.

Coaches replace NSW TrainLink services including Sydney-Brisbane and SydneyCasino XPT services for the entire journey, with the Sydney-Armidale Explorer services replaced by road coaches between Sydney and

Muswellbrook.

Travellers are encouraged to visit https://transportnsw. info/alerts or call 13 22 32 for assistance to plan their journey.

Signage and traffic control will be in place at any locations where motorists may experience short delays due to crossing works or adjacent corridor works. Information on road closures and alternative routes can be found at www. livetraffic.com.

Country carnival returns to Vacy

By Lynda WINCHESTER

AFTER a postponement due to water-logged grounds in September, the Vacy Country Carnival returns to the Vacy Sportsground on Sunday, 2 November.

With a packed program of events there is something for everyone including camel rides, jumping castles, helicopter flights, market stalls, an animal petting area, horse and whip cracking displays, a classic car and tractor display, a working blacksmith, wood chopping, live music and lots of good food.

Competitions on the day include the Vacy "scone-off", a kids pet portrait event, and a raffle offering the chance to

win a hot air balloon flight.

This year the addition of a dog jumping event for larger breeds is sure to thrill carnivalgoers, and will run alongside the ever popular annual dog races for dachshunds and other smaller breeds.

Entry is free to the public and the carnival is pet friendly.

Off street parking is available for a gold coin donation to support the local Rotary Club.

The event extends across a number of spaces in the Vacy village.

Next door to the oval, Vacy Public School opens its gates for the day, along with the Vacy School of Arts Hall built in 1901, and St John’s

Anglican Church built in 1887, for those interested in local history.

Vacy Country Carnival Committee President Ian Muncaster told News Of The Area there has been strong interest in the event.

"It is a real community event and we have had a lot more local people wanting to become involved in the organisation of it this year,” he said.

For more information visit the “2025 Vacy Country Carnival presented by BlackJack Pastoral” Facebook page or visit www. vacycountrycarnival.com.au.

Enquiries to vacyvillagecarnival@gmail. com.

Council has its say on Roads Act review

DUNGOG Shire councillors have endorsed a draft submission to Transport for NSW on the NSW Government’s Review of the Roads Act 1993 – Options Paper.

This submission builds upon the Council’s earlier response to the March 2025 Issues Paper and reinforces its commitment to “achieving legislative reform that delivers clear governance, efficient administrative processes, and sustainable outcomes for regional and rural communities”.

In the response, Council outlines its support for the adoption of Model 2, the Plan-Led Framework, as the preferred reform option.

“This model provides the clearest pathway to addressing current governance and operational shortcomings,” Council said in a statement.

“It also establishes a transparent system of shared responsibility between Transport for NSW and local government, introduces

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statutory road network plans to guide long-term investment, and integrates road management with land use planning through the Movement and Place framework."

In its review of the options, Council also found that Model 2 promotes consistency in road categorisation and recategorisation, ensuring that administrative responsibility and funding align with the actual function, connectivity, and strategic

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of Dungog and immediate surrounds, to Gresford, Tocal, Nooroo, Clarence Town and further.

Radio Dungog can now get information out quickly to many more people all around the shire.

For 12 years, Radio Dungog’s studio was located in a tiny booth behind the Dungog Visitors Centre.

But that poky little box is showing its age.

Staying in a building which was letting the rain and wildlife in just wasn’t

importance of each road.

However, Council cautions that without reliable and dedicated funding, the proposed reforms risk transferring responsibilities to local government without the necessary resources to fulfil them effectively.

While Council acknowledges that funding and resourcing are formally out of scope for this legislative review, it strongly emphasises that no reform can succeed without financial sustainability.

sustainable.

So Radio Dungog now has not one, but two brand new, spacious studios.

They are situated in the Guide Hall at the Dungog Showground.

Getting the studios to this stage has taken two years.

The studio build cost $250,000, while the studio fit out took $120,000.

The final step is for the broadcast technicians to install new equipment in the studios.

The community will then be invited to come to

“Legislative improvements alone will not deliver the intended outcomes if councils are left without adequate funding to meet new obligations,” Council said in a statement.

“The effectiveness of the revised Act will therefore depend on both governance reform and the establishment of appropriate funding mechanisms.”

Council will also include in the submission its advocacy position: that State assets should be accessed by

a grand opening and open days in November.

Vice President Michael Beaumont said, “We’re here for the community.

“It is important for the sound of the station and local voices to reflect the local community.”

The committee aims to get more locals involved, including young people.

New, more accessible studios, will allow school students and people considering changing careers, to get the experience needed for positions in further education and

State-funded roads.

Dungog Shire Council, as the only Council within NSW without a State-funded road, has long voiced its opposition to having to shoulder the cost of maintaining infrastructure that primarily benefits the State’s economy and regional network resilience.

Council’s General Manager will submit Council’s response prior to the closing date of 31 October 2025.

broadcasting.

One of the two studios will be used as a broadcast studio, while the other is used as a recording studio. That means broadcasts and podcasts can be prerecorded when convenient.

Whether they have a special hobby, an interesting story, or enjoy a genre of music, locals are encouraged to volunteer.

Training is supplied.

Contact Radio Dungog via Facebook, or email@ radiodungog.org.

Count the birds this week

THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday.

This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025.

BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around them.

Last year, more than 57,000 participants submitted nearly 130,000 checklists and logged more than 4.1 million birds across the country using the free Aussie Bird Count app.

The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.

Will they swoop in for the top three once more in 2025?

How to take part:

1. Pick your spot –anywhere you like, from your backyard to your favourite park or garden

2. Spend 20 minutes quietly observing the birds you see

3. Submit your count using the Aussie Bird Count app, which will help you identify the birds you see and hear

BirdLife Australia is the national bird conservation charity behind the Aussie Bird Count which has grown in popularity over more than a decade.

“It’s not about being a bird expert,” said Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia’s National Public Affairs Manager.

“It’s about spending time outdoors and discovering something new about your local environment.

“The Aussie Bird Count shows how citizen science can bring families and communities together while deepening our understanding of Australia’s unique wildlife.

“Birds are considered indicators of environmental health, and one in six Australian bird species is now under threat.

“Citizen science can play a vital role in filling the gaps between professional surveys and helping communities take ownership of conservation.”

Download the free Aussie Bird Count app or visit www. aussiebirdcount.org.au to register.

Winners revealed in HIA Hunter Housing Awards

BUTLER Building won the pinnacle award at the 2025 HIA Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathrooms Awards, being presented the HIA Hunter Home of the Year award for a project described as “nothing short of a masterpiece”.

The Awards were announced on 18 October in front of a capacity audience of industry leaders and peers from across the Central Coast, Hunter and Mid Coast regions.

The Awards acknowledged the talent of designers, builders, contractors, suppliers and

manufacturers who plan and construct new homes, townhouses, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor projects.

Judged by industry professionals, the best of the region's residential building industry were selected as winners in 37 separate categories.

Against strong competition the judges said the Hunter Home of the Year “balances innovation, artistry, and exceptional craftsmanship at every turn”.

“From its striking use of cutting-edge materials to its flawless detailing, the result

is more than a home – it’s a work of art.

“A showpiece of design innovation, material mastery, and timeless appeal, setting the benchmark for contemporary living.”

The winning home known as ‘Taurean Dream’ took out seven individual awards on the night for Butler Building, including Renovation/Addition Project of the Year, Bathroom of the Year and Outdoor Project of the Year.

The luxury home also took out a further five awards for two other companies - Mali White Design and

Cutting Edge Joinery.

HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion congratulated all award winners and finalists.

“HIA members are dedicated to achieving the very best workmanship and standards in every project they undertake.

“HIA’s Awards provide a tremendous opportunity for our members to showcase their projects and highlight building and design excellence,” he said.

The winners of the prestigious HIA Professional Builder awards were Walkom Constructions for

‘Professional Small Builder/ Renovator’, Hudson Homes for ‘Professional Medium Builder/Renovator’, and Eden Brae Homes for ‘Professional Major Builder’. James Shepherd won ‘Apprentice of the Year’, while Max Wylie walked away with the award for ‘Emerging Builder’.

In the Kitchen and Bathroom categories

Cutting Edge Joinery took out ‘Kitchen of the Year’ and Butler Building ‘Bathroom of the Year’ award.

Cutting Edge Joinery also took out the Cabinetmaker/ Kitchen Manufacturer of the Year award.

Overall winners in major categories will now represent the HIA Hunter region at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards in 2026 to compete for national titles against winners from other HIA Regions

Other notable winners included Construct Central Coast for the ‘Custom Built Home of the Year’, Hunter Homes for ‘Display Home of the Year’, RCM Projects for ‘Spec Home of the Year’, Stroud Homes Central Coast for ‘Project Home of the Year’ and Ort & Co Building for ‘Townhouse of the Year’.

Warning as counterfeit cash circulating in Hunter Valley

POLICE are warning members of the public to be on alert after counterfeit cash has been reported being handed to businesses across the Hunter Valley.

Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were alerted after counterfeit $50- and $100-dollar notes were handed to businesses in Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Muswellbrook, Scone, Singleton, Blandford, Cliftleigh, Glendon, Merriwa and Middle Falbrook between May 2025 and October 2025.

Officers have seized the notes which amount to over $2,600 in counterfeit notes and inquiries are now underway.

Tips from NSW Police to spot a counterfeit note include:

- Feel the note – a

genuine note is printed on special plastic polymer and is difficult to tear

- Check for words that mark the note as counterfeit such as ‘prop’ or ‘specimen’

- Hold the note to the light and look for the Australian Coat of Arms. This is generally located to the left of the clear window, or denomination numeral when looking at the front of the note.

- Feel for slightly raised printing on the main design of the note

- Look for the sevenpointed star inside a circle

- Compare the background printing - look for any distortions or less clearly defined patterns.

- Check that the note has a clear window and that it has a clear printed image: $50 has the Southern Cross and the $100 has the lyrebird.

- If possible, look under a UV light to locate the serial numbers

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Information is managed on a confidential basis.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Awards celebrate manufacturing sector

announced for 2025, recognising the breadth and capability of the manufacturing sector across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and surrounding regions.

A record number of entries were received this year, reflecting a strong

mix of first-time entrants, emerging start-ups and established industry leaders.

Organisers say the response to new award categories demonstrated the sector’s continuing diversification and its capacity to adapt to new technologies and markets.

“The 2025 finalists demonstrate the depth of

manufacturing talent in our region,” said HMA Chair Jacqui Daley.

“They represent businesses solving complex challenges, developing new products and contributing to economic growth and secure employment across regional New South Wales.”

Ms Daley said the list of finalists illustrates

the broad scope of the region’s manufacturing capability, from food and beverage producers and heavy engineering firms to renewable energy innovators, mining suppliers, recyclers and advanced technology developers.

“Manufacturing remains one of the Hunter’s most significant economic

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strengths.

“With $26 billion in output each year, the sector is one of the largest contributors to the regional economy second only to mining. It’s encouraging is the level of innovation and collaboration we’re seeing across sectors, with businesses of all sizes contributing to the region’s reputation for quality and ingenuity,” she said.

The awards also include initiatives to encourage the next generation of leaders.

The Start-up Award winner will receive a 12-month HunterNet membership to support their business growth, while the Rising Star will join the HMA Board as a guest member to develop their leadership experience.

Two winners of Manufacturer of the Year, for businesses with fewer than and more than 50 employees, will each receive a $5,000 international travel voucher, supported by HMA and travel partner Helloworld Business Travel.

HMA finalist companies:

Agrana Fruit Australia, Allegro Energy, Apollo Engineering, Austral Herbs, Australian Electric Vehicle Specialists, Banlaw, Brain Industries (International),

Classic Blinds and Shutters, Cobalt CNC, Design Anthology, Downer, Elecbrakes, Elite Mining Equipment, Four Seasons Industries, Gimbal Training, Grolia, Iqrenew, Jaegersoft, Leading Edge Innovations, Lock Block, Modulate Group, Morgan Engineering, On Point Laser, Out Of The Square Media, Omnia Wheel, Safe Gauge, Saphi, Sheldon Manufacturing, Supacell, Tefol, The Melt, Tomago Aluminium, Trendpac, Uberflow, Walters Fencing.

HMA finalist individuals: Apprentice of the Year: Dylan Peene – Molycop, Bradley Mitchell – Molycop, Nicole Clifton – Rexnord Australia

Rising Star: Jye Hollier –Australian Electric Vehicle Specialists, Tim Maslen – Bekaert, Brandon Lane – Elecbrakes, Braydan Linstrom – Varley Group, Bryony Munro – Whiteley.

Manufacturing Leader: Tony Lobb – Brain Industries (International), Abbie Williams – Varley Group.

Finalists will be recognised and winners announced at the Hunter Manufacturing Awards Gala on Thursday 30 October at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre (NEX).

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SUNDAY

MYSTERY ROAD: ORIGIN

ABC TV, 8.15pm

It’s the most conventional entry yet in the Mystery Road legacy, but this second season of outback detective Jay Swan’s (Gold Logie nominee Mark Coles Smith, pictured) prequel story is far from straightforward. Expectant parents Swan and Mary (NCIS: Sydney’s Tuuli Narkle) returned to her home town to prepare for their new arrival, but have instead found themselves at the centre of a 30-year-old mystery. In tonight’s conclusion, Swan continues his hunt for missing teen Swayze (The New Boy’s Aswan Reid), while Mary learns the truth about her adoption.

FRIDAY, October 24

6.00 QI. (PGls, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh explores a country garden.

8.30 Professor T. (MA15+) A caretaker is accused of murdering his employer.

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

9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) Arthur breaks both his wrists.

10.15 The Assembly. (PGl, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

MONDAY

LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA

NBN, 9.10pm

Something wicked this way comes – the seven deadly sins (namely lust, pride and envy) are at the forefront for the latest season of this sun-soaked dating series. Fresh from a role hosting Love Island USA companion program Aftersun, Sophie Monk (pictured) welcomes a new group of stunning Aussie singles to a Spanish villa for their own summer of love. Olympic medallist Zac Incerti already spends most of his time around the pool, so he’ll be right at home with Love Island swimwear-forward dress code. He’s joined in this year’s starting line-up of shirtless hunks by NFL player Jotham Russell, who is hoping his athletic pursuits lead to a sporting chance at romance.

TUESDAY HOFF

ROADING

SBS VICELAND, 8.30pm

Few could ask for a better guide to New Zealand’s breathtaking beauty than comedian Rhys Darby. Flight of the Conchords and Our Flag Means star shows none other than international icon David Hasselhoff around his stomping ground in this dynamic docuseries. Part interview, part travelogue, the former co-stars get to know each other as they explore Aotearoa’s unique wildlife, food and culture over the course of a month-long roadtrip. Hasselhoff (above left, with Darby) hopes to discover a new side of hiself in the process, while Darby is aiming for a coveted NZ tourism gig. Tuesday’s second leg flies the pair to Stewart Island/Rakiura, where they get up close and personal with local birdlife.

7.35 Ben Fogle’s Endurance: Race For The Nile. (Premiere, PGa)

9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGav)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+lv, R)

2.05 Heritage Rescue. (R)

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

4.20 Growing A Greener World. (R)

4.55 Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004, Mlv, R) A former CIA agent, suffering from amnesia, tries to clear his name after being framed for a botched assassination. Matt Damon, Franka Potente.

10.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R)

11.15 GetOn Extra.

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

12.15 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGal, R)

1.15 In Plain Sight. (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. (PG)

8.40 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R)

10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl)

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

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 Innovation Nation. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Postcards. (PG, R) 6.00 10 News+. 7.00

6.00

SATURDAY, October 25

10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 3. Marconi Stallions FC v Wollongong Wolves. 3.00 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 3. Sydney United 58 FC v Metrostars. 5.30 Flying Knights.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Royal Homes: Castle Of Mey. (Premiere)

8.25 Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks. Rose Ayling-Ellis embarks on an experiment.

10.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (Ma, R)

11.40 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)

3.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R)

4.00 Black West. (Mav, R)

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 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. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.25 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.20 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 12.20pm Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, M) 2.15 The Movie Show. 2.50 Sissi. (1955, German) 4.50 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 6.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 8.30 The Town. (2010, MA15+) 10.45 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French) 12.35am La La Land. (2016, M) 3.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 26

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Gran Fondo World C’ships. H’lights. 4.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ships. Round 4. BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal. H’lights. 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Flying Knights. (PGav)

6.30 SBS World News.

The Assembly. (Final, l)

Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv)

The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml)

Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)

Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R)

MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 1. (2001, Mnv, R)

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of 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 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35

7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (PGa)

8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) Tensions rise between Harold and William.

9.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Machu Picchu. (PGav, R)

10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R)

11.20 Franklin. (MA15+l, R)

1.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGa, R)

3.55 Growing A Greener World. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

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6am Sissi. Continued. (1955, German) 7.00 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 9.00 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 10.40 Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 1.10pm Hounds. Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 6.25 Shanghai. (2010, MA15+) Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The team takes a look at the latest in entertainment, current affairs, news, sport and weather. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day and Spring Champion Stakes Day.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG)

8.00 MOVIE: A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013, Mlv, R) A cop heads to Russia to rescue his son. Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney. 10.00 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. Arnold Schwarzenegger. 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.30 To Be Advised.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Getaway. (PG) The team cruises to Antarctica.

8.00 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R) Animals help a zookeeper find love. Kevin James.

10.00 MOVIE: The Wedding Singer. (1998, Mls, R) Adam Sandler. 11.55 Next Stop.

12.25 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. First Test. England v Australia.

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)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple struggle to sell their property. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) Ambulance crews attend to an 85-year-old man who has collapsed and cut his leg. 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. (PGa, R) George prepares for a legal battle. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG)

8.10 Madeleine McCann: Searching For The Prime Suspect. (M)

9.10 24 Hours In Police Custody. (MA15+a, R)

10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Masv, R)

11.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights. 12.30 The Long Song. (Masv)

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. (Final, PGl) The houses go up for auction.

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Essex Millionaire Murders. (Premiere, Mdlv)

11.15 Mobsters: Frank Lucas. (Madv) 12.15 Customs. (PG, R)

12.45 Drive: Driving Value. (PG, R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

MONDAY, October 27

6.00

6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 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 Fails.

8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv)

9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (PG, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)

11.35 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Ma, R)

12.30 Ralph And Katie. (PGal, R) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) An April Fools’ prank on LAPD’s social media leads to citywide chaos. 10.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mv)

11.05 S.W.A.T. (Mv) 12.05 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

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

Sunrise.

6am Bicycle

Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.10 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.15 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French) 12.05pm The Worst Ones. (2022, M, French) 2.00 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 3.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 5.30 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991, PG) 7.35 The Queen Of My Dreams. (2023, M) 9.30 Your Monster. (2024, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, October 28

4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.

8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think. (M)

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

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Point. (R)

12.05 Safe Home. (Malv, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Mariupol: The People’s Story. (MA15+alvw, R) 3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 Murder In A Small Town. (M)

Harry’s Practice. (R)

Home Shopping. (R)

Sunrise Early News.

Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.

A Current Affair.

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6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 8.20 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991, PG) 10.25 The Queen Of My Dreams. (2023, M) 12.20pm C’mon C’mon. (2021, M) 2.20 Charade. (1963, PG) 4.25 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 6.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 7.55 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 9.30 Misery. (1990, MA15+) 11.30 Vampyros Lesbos. (1971, MA15+, German) 1.05am Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PGl, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.20 The Story Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mals, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 I Am The River, The River Is Me. 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. (Ml)

11.50 This Town. (MA15+l, R)

2.05 Peter O’Toole: Along Sky Roads To Aqaba. (MA15+l, R)

3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R)

Designs. (R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Super Monsters Save Halloween. 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.

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Bring It On.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Chaya’s fundraiser spirals.

8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel are in Cromwell for a day of adrenalin-packed activities.

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

10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)

1.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl)

8.40 Love Island Australia. (MA15+ls)

9.55 To Be Advised.

10.55 9News Late.

11.25 Resident Alien. (Mlv)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

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October 30

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (M, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) 11.30 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PG, R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Mlv, R)

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(PG)

11.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

12.00 Parliament Question Time.

1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

1.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

4.30 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Super Monsters. 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

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.25 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG, R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Idea Of Australia. (PG, R) 3.05 Bollywed. (PGl) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Eternal Sky. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (PGav)

8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story. (Premiere)

9.25 Blue Lights.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Davos 1917. (Mav)

11.55 The Shelter. (Ma, R)

2.20 Dance In Focus: Still Life. (R)

2.45 Best Australian Dance Short Films 2021. (PG, R) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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1.40

12.30

2.40 Fashionista. 2.50 Insight. 3.55 News. 4.00 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.

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(2000, PG) 7.45 The Movie Show. 8.20 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 10.00 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 11.35 Benjamin. (2018, M) 1.10pm Joe Bell. (2020, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 4.00 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 5.45 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 7.40 Hero. (2002, M, Mandarin) 9.30 Death Proof. (2007, MA15+) 11.35 Re-Animator. (1985, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs. 6am A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.15 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 10.10 The Movie Show. 10.45 Hero. (2002, M, Mandarin) 12.35pm The Code Of Silence. (2022, M, Italian) 2.50 Oink. (2022, PG, Dutch) 4.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 5.55 Poms. (2019, PG) 7.35 How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022, M) 9.30 Doctor Sleep. (2019, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+) Jim Jefferies reminisces about Aussie showbags.

9.30 First Dates UK. (PGals) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

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.

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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

On theCouch

By JASMINDA

DEAR Jasminda,

I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally broke wind. It was loud and it was pretty clear that I was the culprit.

I am in my mid-fifties. I was mortified.

Should I have said something to him?

Brook S.

Dear Brook,

First of all, let's normalise this. According to medical sources, the average person breaks wind, as you so delicately put it, somewhere between five and 20 times a day.

Since you were in a medical

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facility, I have no doubt that the intern has had this happen multiple times in the past.

The hallway is also far less offensive than the consulting bed (particularly if you’re horizontal with legs akimbo during an Ob Gyn consultation).

Given the quality of food in hospital cafeterias, he has probably also been a bit windy himself on occasion.

Should you have said something?

This is very much a contextual decision.

If, for example, you had been in the company of family or close friends, it would have been perfectly acceptable to laugh it off (or blame the dog).

Dogs are wonderful scapegoats because they can't talk back and if they do whine to defend themselves, it just adds more validation to your argument: “Why did we get that dog in the first place? Not only does it stink,

but it won't shut up.”

Just be very careful, if you are a guest in someone's home, that you check the finer details.

I was once told a story about a person who kept blaming a friend's dog on his own bowel issues.

It turned out the dog, who sat quietly in the corner all night minding its own business, was so well behaved because it had been taxidermied.

I'd avoid owning up in professional settings and I feel your medical appointment falls into that category.

The intern probably remained confidential until he conferred with his family later in the day saying, “You wouldn't believe the number of middle-aged ladies that just let it rip in the corridor. It's like a scene out of The Nutty Professor. Maybe I should have stuck with accountancy.”

Ferment fever hits the Dungog Show

By Shannon BENTON

IN a first for the Dungog Show’s long and proud history, organisers are

stirring up excitement with the launch of a brand-new Fermentation Competition, celebrating the art, science, and creativity behind

cultured foods.

“This new section honours the living foods that have nourished communities around the world for

thousands of years,” said event coordinator Jimmy Kingston.

“Fermentation is an amazing mix of culture,

Biosecurity workshop

HUNTER Local Land Services (LLS) is inviting poultry owners to a free one-day workshop at Stroud

next week.

Biosecurity practices to protect your flock will be the focus of the gathering

at Stroud Showground on Tuesday 28 October from 9am.

Egg farmers including

small, medium and large operators, broiler integration, turkey and duck operations and smaller

chemistry and creativity, and it’s very easy to get into.”

Open to everyone from kitchen novices to seasoned fermenters, the competition will feature four categories: Fermented Bread & Grains (such as sourdough or dosa), Fermented Drinks (including kombucha, kefir and ginger beer), Fermented Vegetables (like sauerkraut and kimchi), and Fermented Fruit and Condiments (ranging from chutneys to hot sauces).

Entries cost $1 each and must be submitted by Monday, 3 November.

Judging will take place on Thursday, 6 November, with entries on display for public viewing across the Dungog

holders such as pasture/ caravan egg producers and hobby farmers are encouraged to participate.

Register your attendance for the free one-day workshop on best practice guidance for biosecurity

Show weekend, Friday and Saturday 7-8 November.

Judges will be on the lookout for creativity, flavour, presentation, and technique, with prizes, and plenty of bragging rights up for grabs.

A special guest fermenter will also join the panel to help celebrate the winners.

“This new section is about having fun, building community through healthy, homemade, yummy food, and of course, a bit of local friendly competition,” Kingston said.

The competition is hosted by the Dungog Wholefood Co-op, whose mission aligns perfectly with promoting sustainable, nourishing food practices.

To enter or find out more, visit dungogwholefoodcoop. org.au.

management and planning at https://mintrac.com. au/events and click on the FlockSafe Poultry Biosecurity Management Planning Training event.

Drawing clouds and coconuts: Why cartoonists never tire of the Pearly Gates and the Desert Island

By Cartoonist Paul DORIN

YOU would think that after decades, cartoonists would have wrung out every last drop of humour from two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world - the Pearly Gates and the Desert Island.

Yet, somehow, they keep producing timeless comedy that continues to entertain readers finding fresh ways to make us laugh.

Maybe we draw the gates and the island because they remind us what cartoons do bestopen up the impossible. Both are wonderfully spare in detail: a gate, a cloud; a palm tree, a patch of sand.

But those empty spaces invite imagination.

Add a touch of the absurd, a dash of fantasy, or a wink of the surreal, and suddenly the familiar becomes irresistible proof that even the simplest scenes can hold the boundless reach of imagination.

These two settings act as shorthand for everything cartoonists love - isolation and judgment, survival and redemption, humour and hope.

They’re not clichés so much as open canvases, ready to

absorb whatever the modern world throws their way, giving cartoonists the freedom to explore.

The Pearly Gates cartoon and the Desert Island cartoon are the twin pillars of endless humour.

One deals with the end of life; the other, with being stranded in it.

One asks for judgment, the other for survival.

And between them lies the full spectrum of human comedy - the moral reflection, the ridiculous, and the eternal shrug that binds the afterlife or the middle of nowhere together.

There’s a certain genius in their simplicity.

With just a few lines, an artist can drop a reader into an instantly recognisable scene.

Everyone knows where they are.

The setting does all the heavy lifting so the joke can take flight.

The Pearly Gates cartoon is greeted by St. Peter, where Heaven’s bureaucracy meets morality and souls wait patiently for their final interview.

The Desert Island cartoon, by contrast is greeted by loneliness, a single palm tree on a small patch of

sand, surrounded by suspiciously calm water endlessly reinventing ways to make small talk about eternity and survival.

Cartoonists are drawn to these minimalism scenes not because they’re easy, but because they’re empty.

The lack of clutter gives plenty of room for ideas and the ultimate stage for exaggeration, stripping away detail until only the essence remains: hope, regret, survival, isolation.

The fewer props you draw, the louder the idea speaks.

The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are characters in their own right, perfect amplifiers that hum quietly while the punch line lands.

A gate is never just a gate.

An island is never just an island.

They’re about perspective - about laughing at the absurdity of our limits and the persistence of our imagination.

In the end, whether we find ourselves sketching clouds or coconuts, the joy is in the drawing.

The gates and the island remain perfect playgrounds for cartoonists.

There are no last jokes, only new angles.

q Divisional Stroke Winners Glenn Davies (l) and Jarrod Roberts (r).

Dog trials

travelling from far and wide to attend.

It was a family friendly spectacle, with lots of children enjoying the action.

Norma Pearce, a long term supporter and official of the Dungog Dog Trials was, as always, looking after competition entries in the office.

She remarked on “what a lovely bunch of people” the competitors are, adding that they “really love their dogs”.

While the “old stalwarts” were once again in evidence, there were also a number of new competitors at this year’s trials.

The Dungog Dog Trials started out in 1988 with sheep, but nowadays the dogs work cattle around the course.

Around 140 head of cattle had been donated for the dog trials to use this time.

So many cattle are necessary partly for the welfare of the beasts and for competition purposes, so they are always “fresh”.

Saturday’s slightly cooler weather was deemed ideal for the cattle, working dogs and people alike.

Like many other community organisations and events, the dog trials rely on volunteers.

Two of the inaugural volunteers and members, Col Stuckings and Percy Joliffe, are memorialised with events in their name.

Paterson Golf Club

By Ramsey VANE-WOOD

SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER

INDIVIDUAL STROKE & MALE

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS (2ND ROUND) FIELD | 38 members & 1 visitor. DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Glenn Davies (5) 65 Nett, Runner Up James Cowled (10) 65 Nett, 3rd Place Stephen Dunn (13) [Toronto] 66 Nett DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Jarrod Roberts (17) 59 Nett, Runner Up Michael Croucher (21) 62 Nett, 3rd Place Greg Kellner (19) 66 Nett BALL COMP | John Walker (11) 66 Nett, Brodie Thackeray (10) 66 Nett, Denis Crossman (21)

66 Nett, Robert Radin (18) 67 Nett, Simon Dunn (8) 67 Nett, Greg Scott (5) 67 Nett, Brian Rohr (23) 67 Nett, Peter Nicholson (15) 67 Nett, Paul Geddes (11) 68 Nett, Stuart Heathwood (17) 68 Nett & Allan Mckinnon (11) 68 Nett. PUTTING COMP | Div 1 - James Cowled (10) 27 Putts, Div 2 - Greg Kellner (19) 29 Putts NEAREST THE PIN | 2nd/11th - Jarrod Roberts (17), 5th/14th - John Walker (11), 6th/15th - Michael Croucher (21), 8th/17th - Simon Dunn (8) MEMBERS DRAW | No.38, Brian Mowle (22nd/39), $39 ($39 carries foward) MEMBERS EAGLES NEST

| Unclaimed - 1 Ball UPCOMING EVENTS | 25-Oct Individual Stroke, Tom Goodman Trophy & Male Club Championships Final Round, 29-Oct Course Renovations (volunteers required), 1-Nov Individual Stroke, Monthly Medal & Match Play Championships (1st Round), 8-Nov Individual Par & Match Play Championships (Quarter Finals), 15-Nov Individual Stableford & Match Play Championships (Semi-Finals), 22Nov Individual Stableford & Match Play Championships (Final), 29Nov Individual Stableford & 2BBB. Schedule subject to change.

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Local home care and why it matters

home, nursing and allied health, respite, social activities, transport and meal preparation and delivery.

With Neighbourcare, you

get the right mix of services at the right time, delivered by people you'll get to know and trust.

Quality is at the heart of everything they do.

Teams complete ongoing

training, so your support keeps pace with best practice and the changing aged care landscape.

That includes preparing for the Government's new Support at Home program starting on 1 November.

Neighbourcare is Support at Home–ready and will guide you, step by step, so your services continue smoothly, and your plan reflects your goals to live well at home.

Cherylin Brown, General Manager of Neighbourcare, said that as a local not-forprofit, Neighbourcare’s focus is simple: people first, always.

"We invest in our staff, listen to our clients, and tailor support so older people can keep doing what matters most - on their terms, in their own homes," added Mrs Brown.

Choosing Neighbourcare means choosing continuity, compassion and competence.

From a weekly clean, a safe shower, or a lift to an appointment, they are here to help.

Speak with the local team today at 4992 3348 or visit neighbourcare.org.au to explore services and the next steps.

Live your best life with care at home.

Dog trials

By Lisa WISEMAN

with growled instructions and barked enthusiasm.

And that wasn’t just the working dogs and their owners.

Spectators perched in the trays of utes or even on the roofs of vehicles to get the best views of the competition. Families and friends of competitors seated ringside at the Dungog Showground held their collective breath as canny kelpies and border collies inched towards the cattle.

Then released sighs of relief and loud applause as the dogs zoomed the beasts through the course of three gates. A missed gate brought exclamations of sympathy and commiserations from the audience.

Over 20 competitors and between 40 and 50 dogs took part in the program of events,