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LYNE MP Alison Penfold 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
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before the lockout.
Mrs Cooke was an Honorary Secretary of the Port Macquarie Art Society and helped secure the grounds for the community’s use.
Hundreds of stallholders and community members are now wondering what will happen to her legacy.
“I have held art classes there for 30 years and was told, with no notice, that the locks had been changed,” Judy Jelsma said.
“I was told I would need special permission and an escort to retrieve my art materials and
highlight local priorities for consideration in the 2026-27 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
students’ paintings.
“I have never felt such disrespect.
“Maureen loved attending my art class and would be devastated if she knew of the recent happenings.”
Donna Stojanovic was equally disappointed that the cancellation came so soon after Maureen’s passing.
“Unknown, so-called officials, have decided that our community no longer needs this wonderful exhibition of local talent [and] local produce,” she shared.
“Hopefully a solution will be found so that each Sunday we can experience what our fantastic
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 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.
community has to offer locals and many visitors.
“And especially to honour Maureen and her endless dedication and hard work.”
In response to the community’s anger, a Council spokesperson issued the following release.
“Hamilton Green is owned by NSW Crown Lands and managed by Council for various community uses.
“Council leases/ licences the site to the Port Macquarie Arts Society for the use of a
number of buildings and, separately, to hold their community markets.
“Council staff have recently met with the Port Macquarie Arts Society and advised that there is no current development approval for the operation of the markets, and that the licence agreement to hold the markets has also lapsed.
“On that basis, the Port Macquarie Arts Society committee has resolved to cease the operation of the markets effective immediately to work through these regulatory matters.
“Council will continue working with the Port Macquarie Arts Society committee to identify a suitable path forward that ensures the Hamilton Green site remains a valuable community asset.”
Stallholders hope this means the markets will return.
In the meantime, other operators have offered to host the markets, including Mitch Bulley at Cassegrains and Ellen Crepaz at EaTs Estate.
q A security vehicle blocked access to Hamilton Green on Sunday, 12 October. Photo: Peter Varley, FB.
q Some of the buildings are leased by the Port Macquarie Art Society.
q The markets were founded 55 years ago by the late Maureen Cooke.
North Coast shines in record tourism awards
By Sis HIGGINS
FINALISTS have been announced for the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards, with more than 230 nominations from across the state, including 38 finalists from the North Coast.
This year marks the first inclusion of finalists from the North Coast.
Natalie Godward, CEO of the NSW Tourism Association, said the finalists reflect the strength, passion and professionalism of the NSW visitor economy.
“We are incredibly proud to reveal this year’s finalists, representing tourism businesses and individuals from every corner of our state.
“The NSW Tourism Awards unite our industry, strengthen our communities, and shine a light on the
dedication and pride of operators who create worldclass experiences,” said Ms Godward.
She said the new partnership with the North Coast Regional Tourism Awards will open new doors for local operators.
“We are delighted about this new partnership providing greater opportunity for North Coast operators to enter the [State] awards which is a great result,” said Ms Godward.
Every category has representation from the North Coast.
Attractions: Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, Crystal Castle and Shambhala Gardens, and the Northern Rivers Rail Trail were named finalists.
Events: the Bluesfest Byron Bay, Grafton Jacaranda
By Rachael THORPE
OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Australia and Laurieton
local Jo Dempsey has a message that she wants everyone to hear: “check your boobs.”
In 2019, Jo was a 41-year-old busy mum of three when she found a lump in her breast.
Within days tests showed she had stage three breast cancer.
Festival, Lismore Lantern Parade, Park Beach Hotel Motel – Hoey Moey, Reflections Cadet Cup, and Savour the Tweed all received recognition.
Eco Tourism: Ecoasis, Positive Energy Adventures and Retreats, and Vision Walks – Eco Tours, were named among the state’s leading sustainable tourism operators.
Cultural Tourism: Port Macquarie Museum earned a spot as finalists.
Visitor Information Services: Ballina Visitor Information Centre was recognised for its role in the region.
Tours and Activities: local experiences including Barefoot Boats Harrington, Better by Bike, Cape Byron Kayaks, Soul Surf School, and Vision Walks – Eco Tours
She underwent surgery during the bushfires and chemotherapy during the 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
were highlighted.
Marketing: Destination Store – Where Time Does Wonders, Port Macquarie, and The Tweed Tourism Company were named finalists for their campaigns promoting regional destinations.
Food and Beverage:
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.
Aanuka Beach House, Earth Beer Company, Harwood Hotel, Pipit Restaurant, and Spare Chef Catering represented the North Coast’s growing culinary scene.
Accommodation and Venue: finalists include Contained in Nimbin
Accommodation, Ingenia Holidays
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.”
Nambucca Heads, Invercauld House, Mantra on Salt Beach, Reflections Holidays – Hawks Nest, Tasman Holiday Parks – North Star, The Belfry Guesthouse, and The Health Lodge.
q Port Macquarie’s Museum, a cultural standout. Photo: supplied
q Laurieton mum Jo Dempsey.
Accessible surfing at Flynns Beach
By Rachael THORPE
DAVE Hancock was involved in the Rural Fire Service for many years, but when he moved to Pappinbarra he decided he’d like a new challenge.
He has always loved the beach, so he joined the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA).
For the last 15 years he has helped the community enjoy the ocean at Flynns Beach.
Dave volunteers with the DSA and runs six events each year from October to December, and February to April.
Dave told News Of The Area, “It is so rewarding to be able to give back to the community.
“Seeing people smiling on the beach on a beautiful
day is simply the best.”
The event is possible due to the assistance of a large group of volunteers who donate their time to help people get in the water.
Many volunteers are young people who are studying for certificates in disability.
Due to community fundraising and generous sponsorship by local businesses the association has been able to purchase two beach wheelchairs and numerous surfboards.
DSA has a fantastic relationship with the Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) who help support the event.
The SLSC ensures a section of the beach is set aside for participants, while the DSA donates
surfboard wax to the club in return.
Each event attracts 15 to 20 participants, ranging from seniors who were once lifesavers to people with sports injuries, as well as children with autism.
While some participants get out in the surf, others love nothing more than being able to feel the water on their feet.
Everyone who comes along gets to have a go from 9am, and they finish off with a BBQ at lunchtime.
DSA welcomes all abilities, and there is no age limit. For more information or to volunteer, contact DSA_Hastings@hotmail. com or call Dave Hancock on 0419 560 107.
Koala births bring ‘Hope’ of brighter future
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KCA Chairperson Sue Ashton said the global support that flowed into Port Macquarie during the bushfires had a lasting impact.
“Through GoFundMe we were able to reach people across the globe to take the first step towards trying to save an endangered species
and an Aussie icon,” she said.
“The outpouring of support went beyond anything we could have imagined, helping us rescue koalas from the bushfires
and now breed joeys that give us hope for the future of the species.”
As part of the celebrations, KCA revealed the name of the first-born joey, chosen by public vote.
Hundreds of donors took part, with the winning name “Hope” receiving 49 percent of the vote.
GoFundMe CEO Tim
Cadogan travelled from the United States to visit the Wild Koala Breeding Centre and celebrate 10 years of GoFundMe in Australia.
He said seeing the results of community fundraising firsthand was inspiring.
“When we look at the impact of more than $1 billion raised, it is truly remarkable how Australians
have stepped up to fix their own challenges,” Mr Cadogan said.
“Australians have faced many crises in the last decade, and we’re proud to have been able to support [Australians] through those tough times.”
Since launching in Australia in 2015, GoFundMe has helped raise over $1.1 billion for local causes.
One in three Australians has used the platform to support someone in need.
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, 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.
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.
q Chris Gaunt at Flynns Beach.
q Tim Cadogan and the Koala Conservation Australia team. Photo: supplied.
Men’s group celebrates milestone
By Rachael THORPE
JOHN Crisp is not ashamed of his past and will openly talk about his experiences with homelessness, mental health challenges and addiction.
With 33 years of sobriety under his belt, he is an advocate for all aspects of men's health, and as a peer support worker the Port Macquarie resident spends many hours a week helping men support other men.
Whilst living in Coffs Harbour in 2015 John started his first men’s
social support group.
At the suggestion of his wife Kim, John called it Blah Blah Blah Coffee for Blokes.
Five years ago, he initiated it in Port Macquarie, and when some members found travelling difficult, he started up a group in Wauchope.
Member Dave Mollard told News Of The Area, “I moved up here from Sydney after I retired.
“My health wasn’t great, I had no friends here and I was depressed.
“Thanks to this group I got my confidence back.
“We have a lot of banter,
but it is a golden rule that we can’t discuss football.”
On a Tuesday morning, they meet outside Breakwall HQ, where owner Bec Howard is delighted to see the group expanding.
Originally the meetings were held in a councilprovided room, but members felt if they were going to be inside, they may as well stay at home.
Men are encouraged to talk through any physical or mental health concerns they may have, with participants often being referred to their GP or
other community outreach programs.
On Saturday mornings the group goes for a walk, with each meeting attracting fifteen to twenty men.
Three times a year they hold a fundraising BBQ with all funds going to local projects selected by the members.
This week, as he marks 10 years since his first meeting, John told News Of The Area, “We are all about men’s health and wellbeing, and we see tangible benefits from this.” For more information contact John Crisp on 0467390813.
Celebrating Port Macquarie’s carers
By Rachael THORPE
MICHELLE and Steven Hedger moved from Sydney to Port Macquarie seventeen years ago in search of a better life for their family, especially their daughter Demi.
Now a 30-year-old woman, Demi has an intellectual disability and lives full time with her parents, who celebrated 36 years of marriage this year.
They love how
welcoming and supportive the community has been, with Michelle telling News Of The Area, “Wherever we go in Port Macquarie everyone knows Demi.
“We came here for a quieter lifestyle, but as she has gotten older, she has become extremely outgoing and social. I call her my shadow.”
While Demi will always live with her parents, she has one-onone support each day via
NDIS support workers who she loves having a chat with.
Demi is part of the School of Hard Knocks Choir, and goes to Seed Art School, but her passion for the last 15 years has been photography.
Demi’s Facebook page, Life Through The Lens With Demi, is full of photos that she takes everywhere she goes.
Her goal is to be a photographer.
Family and friends
q John Chandler and John Crisp at the Breakwall.
‘Frocking up’ for ovarian cancer research
By Rachael THORPE
ONE of Ros Jamieson’s favourite parables is about a man who sees a boy on a beach throwing starfish back into the ocean.
The man tells the boy it is a waste of time because there are too many for him to make a difference, but the boy replies that he made a difference for that one starfish.
Ros, from Wauchope,
wanted to make a difference to her local community as well, so several years ago she started participating in Frocktober.
Launched in 2007, Frocktober has now become a month-long annual fundraiser for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
Participants wear a frock and raise funds for research into a cancer that takes the lives of more than one thousand people each year.
To raise funds, Ros donates a portion of her October sales of Fairtrade goods, which are made overseas by artisans who earn a living wage and work in safe conditions.
Ros feels a personal connection to the cause.
Her long-time friend Lucy survived ovarian cancer but later faced a recurrence. “
While Lucy is still with us, she has undergone so much to survive this cancer over
the last 20 years,” Ros said.
“Inspired by her, I donate a percentage of sales every October as well as collecting donations.
“Thanks to the generosity of all the people who frock up, I am on target to reach over $500 in donations this year.”
Ovarian cancer has the highest mortality rate of all gynaecological cancers.
Frocktober runs until 31 October with events all over the country.
Port Mac Goss: Charlie O’Derry’s bright future
By Dave ‘Scoop’ LAZARUS
LAST Sunday at 7pm, many Port Macquarie locals tuned in to the Seven Network to see if local singer Charlie O’Derry made it through to the semi-finals of The Voice.
Charlie, and three others on his team, had to sing a song that was nominated by their coach Kate MillerHeidke.
Charlie made it through and then had to sing another song on the same night to
remain in the competition.
Unfortunately, he missed out on selection to appear in the semi-finals.
Charlie has just turned 18 and while his journey on The Voice finished on Sunday night, this national television experience has given him the confidence and the exposure required to continue his love of singing and performing.
Port Macquarie venues have already booked Charlie and he’s received rave reviews for his performances and raw talent.
For this week’s Port Mac Goss, "Scoop" Lazarus spoke to Charlie to find out what’s next.
Charlie, your Voice experience ended on Sunday night. Give us an insight into the whole experience.
The Voice has impacted me greatly with my confidence and the way I prepare myself for bigger opportunities related to music - and unrelated to music. It has brought me friends that I treasure dearly
and a stronger level of hope of making this my job.
Now that you are not on The Voice as a contestant, do you still have any contact with your coach and the production team?
I still have a very strong connection with Kate (my coach) as well as every contestant this year. Everyone became very close and supportive of one another.
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Yes, myself and James Van Cooper are in discussion to actually play a show in Port Macquarie!
What’s next? Any upcoming gigs we need to know about?
You mingled with so many other talented singers during your Voice journey. Will you keep in touch with any of them and maybe do shows with other contestants?
My black booking book is filling up with lots of gigs and enquiries. I am playing
live this Sunday 19 October, back on the Rhythmboat/Port AdVenture Cruises, where I really enjoyed the last gig I did a few weeks ago on my birthday.
Your family has been on this journey all the way with you and it’s been very emotional for all of you. How important is your family to you?
My family means the world to me, they really keep me grounded, calm, and relaxed. Having them at my shows and gigs is one of my favourite feelings.
Let me put you in the red chair. From all the singers that were competing against you, who are the two you believe could win The Voice grand final?
For me, I would say either Alyssa (team Kate) or Ellaphon (team Ronan), but who knows, anything can happen.
Congratulations, Charlie. You have given Port Macquarie, your home town, national exposure and with your natural talent and hard work you will continue to grow as an artist. We wish you all the best with your music career.
Thanks, I really appreciate your kind words and encouragement.
q Ros Jamieson is participating in Frocktober.
q Charlie, with Dave and Elsa, performed during his 18th birthday on Port AdVenture Cruises.
Photo: Cruze FM 93.5.
Heartbeat of the Hastings: Sheryl Barnett
By Chan ANSELL
SHERYL Barnett has long been a driving force in the Camden Haven and Port Macquarie communities.
Her passion for helping others extends far beyond her professional work, focusing especially on supporting women facing breast cancer.
“Being involved in the local community helped others as well as my own work,” Sheryl said.
“Plus, there’s such a buzz in knowing you can make a difference.”
Growing up in the region, she was inspired by the close-knit community and a desire to contribute positively through
volunteering and local projects.
Over the years, Sheryl has worn many hats in the community.
She has been involved with the Chamber of Commerce, and helped run the Wauchope Lasiandra Festival for many years.
She also participates in the Mother’s Day Classic and volunteers with Encore Programs, offering guidance and companionship to women with breast cancer.
“It’s such a great feeling knowing that giving some of your time will help others and bring people to the area, which in turn helps other businesses or organisations where funds are needed,” she said.
One of Sheryl’s proudest contributions is her ongoing support for women with breast cancer.
Over the past 20 years, she has helped countless women regain confidence and feel supported through social lunches every four to six weeks.
Looking ahead, she is planning a Women’s Sharing and Information Day on 17 October at West Port Club, aimed at providing practical advice and peer support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
“It’s amazing to see them connect, share experiences, and know they’re not alone.”
Sheryl hopes to continue growing social support and
awareness over the coming year.
“I want to keep giving support and help to ladies with breast cancer, and to let people know we have some amazing professional services and help right here in the area,” she said.
She also hopes to expand initiatives, including a potential Women’s Information Day in Camden Haven in 2026. Through her hard work and dedication, Sheryl really shows how much of a difference one person can make – building support networks, creating connections, and bringing people together for the good of the community.
Design competition for pre-school kids Summit to strengthen local skills pipeline
FEDERAL Member for
Lyne Alison Penfold is encouraging preschoolaged 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.
By Sis HIGGINS
BUSINESS NSW Mid North Coast will host the 2025 Business NSW Mid North Coast Skills and Training Summit on Thursday 23 October at The Westport Club in Port Macquarie.
The half-day summit will bring together leaders from education, training, industry, and government to discuss how to build a sustainable, locally driven skills ecosystem to meet the needs of business and industry across the region.
Business NSW Regional Director Mid North Coast Rod
Barnaby, told News Of The Area the Summit will explore the crucial links between education and industry.
“The Summit will explore the disconnect between education pathways, regional skills and training and the skills needs of industry, and present the case for coordinated action to strengthen training and employment outcomes across the Mid North Coast,” Mr Barnaby said.
“Outcomes from the event will directly inform the design of a pilot project aimed at creating a resilient, community-led skills
ecosystem that keeps talent in our region and supports future workforce needs.”
The Summit will feature speakers from ETC, TAFE NSW, Charles Sturt University, Essential Energy, Birdon Group, Taree Universities Campus, Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP), Apprenticeship Careers Australia, and Jobs & Skills Australia.
The 2025 Business NSW Mid North Coast Skills and Training Summit, in collaboration with ETC, will run from 9am to 1pm and is open to business owners, educators, training providers, and anyone interested in shaping the region’s future workforce.
q Sheryl Barnett.
By Sis HIGGINS
HOUSEHOLDS across the
Mid North Coast will soon have access to a new tool to help manage grocery costs, through a partnership between Greater Bank and Newcastle-based fintech “Grocerize”.
Created by Newcastle dad Blake Bennett,
Grocerize compares supermarket prices and highlights savings opportunities for families.
Greater Bank told News Of The Area that users of the platform save an average of 28 percent on their weekly grocery bills.
The website uses publicly available pricing
from supermarket websites to help users compare the cost of items in their weekly shop and identify where they can save the most.
“Grocerize has always been about solving a problem I knew many families were facing – how to shop smarter when every dollar counts,” Mr
Bennett said. Grocerize is now expanding nationally, including into the Mid North Coast, where costof-living pressures remain high.
“To now partner with Greater Bank, an organisation that shares those values and has strong ties to communities
like the Mid North Coast is incredibly exciting,” he said.
“It means we can put the tool into more hands and make a real difference.”
As part of the initiative, Greater Bank is offering eligible customers a free six-month subscription to Grocerize Premium.
By Pauline CAIN
CHRISTMAS is approaching and so is the annual Christmas Gift Fair at Panthers Port Macquarie to raise funds for Endeavour Clubhouse.
Now in its sixteenth year it has grown into an event that fills Panthers Auditorium to the brim.
The Christmas Gift Fair brings together stalls filled with handmade gifts and festive foods.
Shoppers can pick up candles, jewellery,
children’s clothes, table runners and Christmas decorations all for a good cause.
Ruth Durrant, the event organiser said, “I am amazed at previous customers whom I don't know, who stop me in the street to ask the date of the Gift Fair and then enter it in their phones and diaries.
“Many of our stallholders do not appear at local markets, so customers can see plenty of different products on display.
“Customers are usually very keen to get
to the gingerbread stall (Dough in Bows) and to the Pudding Lane stall from Newcastle.”
All proceeds from the fair go directly to assist in the daily operation of Endeavour Clubhouse.
This registered local charity opened in 2015 after 13 years of fundraising.
Endeavour supports people with a lived experience of mental illness at a purpose built facility which operates four days a week on Hastings River Drive.
It is a non-clinical facility where members are encouraged to take a leading role in their recovery.
Endeavour is for adults who have experienced the social and vocational damage that mental health problems can cause.
Endeavour relies on fundraising via the gift fair and other activities.
The Christmas Gift Fair is being held on Saturday 25 October from 10am-4pm and Sunday 26 October from 10am-3pm at Panthers Auditorium.
Fishing action hotting up Households to save on groceries Season for gift fairs
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 bottombouncing 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 bread-andbutter 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.
q Founder Blake Bennett showcases the Grocerize website. Photo: supplied.
q Ruth Durrant in the foreground at a previous Christmas Gift Fair.
q Brett Fuller proves the deep waters are calling with this massive Bass Groper, caught on the weekend using the Bay Explorer Deep Drop Fishing Rig.
Wauchope Hospital volunteers recognised
THE Wauchope Hospital Volunteers’ annual luncheon saw community groups and individuals gather to raise funds to benefit patients of the Wauchope District Memorial Hospital (WDMH).
Group President Susan Vogel welcomed all attendees.
“It’s great to see the community come together to raise funds to ensure that the hospital is well-equipped for the needs of our local community,” Ms Vogel said.
“We look forward to our fundraising activities throughout the year, seeing many of our local community, while selling raffle tickets, handicrafts and plants.
“We also cook a mean barbecue but our highlight is this luncheon.
“We are so very grateful to the multiple local businesses who have been so kind in
providing prizes.
“I’d like to thank all of the Wauchope Hospital Volunteers who have worked tirelessly… with special thanks to Liz McKellar.”
During the event, a 10year service award was presented to Judy Allen while retiring President Barry Peters, and Allan Thornton, were awarded branch life memberships.
Co-founder of Wauchope Creative Hub Co-op and fibre artist Chris Pearce was the guest speaker, sharing with the group how the Hub became a reality.
Approximately 40 artists are represented, with all of their creative pieces available for purchase.
The luncheon atmosphere was lively with guests catching up with old friends and enjoying a delicious
two course meal, supplied by the Wauchope RSL, and a performance by the Bush Poetry Band’s Susan Ashton and Tom McIlveen.
WDMH Executive Officer
Jennifer Rudd expressed her gratitude for the donations
received from the Wauchope Hospital Volunteers.
“A donation of comfortable and adjustable dining chairs now allow rehabilitation patients to eat in a dining room which facilitates conversations,
social wellbeing and activities of daily living for when they return home,” Ms Rudd said.
“The staff appreciate the donation of the simulator, which allows [them] to undertake education and training which is then embedded into the provision of the excellence of care for our community.”
The volunteers also held their annual general meeting (AGM) in September, reflecting on their success in raising $22,000 throughout the year.
A highlight from the AGM was North East Regional Representative for UHA of NSW, Dee Hunter, announcing that long-standing Treasurer Margaret Mostyn had been granted life membership.
The meeting also saw a
change in leadership with President Barry Peters and Secretary Carole Peters stepping down from their roles.
Susan Vogel took on the role of President for 2025-26, with newcomer Kate Green being unanimously voted in as Secretary.
John Morante will serve as Vice President and the longstanding and hardworking Margaret Mostyn will continue as Treasurer, with Liz McKellar in the role of Assistant Secretary.
Anyone wanting to join the Wauchope Hospital Volunteers group is encouraged to contact Tiffany Ball at tiffany.ball@health. nsw.gov.au
Community picnic to honour loved ones
By Sis HIGGINS
TENDER Funerals Mid North Coast will host a free Memorial Picnic on Saturday 25 October at Kooloonbung Creek Nature Reserve in Port Macquarie.
The event aims to bring the community together to remember loved ones and
reflect on loss.
It's the first memorial gathering to be held by Tender Funerals since the not-for-profit organisation opened in Wauchope in June 2022.
“Our connections with the community have grown far and wide over the last three years,” said Tender Funerals
Run of hope
Mid North Coast General Manager Sam Clowes.
“Between our staff and dozens of volunteers we have supported nearly 400 local families, and it felt like the right time to gather, and reflect, and support one another.”
Clowes said the picnic is open to all.
“People of all ages and stages are welcome to attend, whether they come along with family or friends or on their own and there is no need to have been involved with Tender Funerals previously.
“This is not a fundraising event and there is no cost to attend,” said Clowes.
Megan Baker, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, said she was inspired after attending the Illawarra Memorial Picnic.
“I was able to say my loved one’s names, share stories and listen to others who were also missing someone.
“It felt safe to talk about my grief, without feeling
By Luke HADFIELD
LOCAL musician and endurance runner Tom Mwanza completed an extraordinary 100-kilometre run from Hallidays Point to Port Macquarie last Saturday, raising funds to build a home for five orphaned children in his hometown of Kalulushi, Zambia.
Originally from Zambia and now based on the Mid North Coast, Tom set out to raise $100,000 through his campaign “100km for 100k”.
The funds will go toward constructing a modest home and supporting the children’s education and living needs. “These five beautiful children lost both of their parents within six months,” said Tom.
“They’re now in the care of my mother back home, but she simply doesn’t have enough space or resources to raise them properly.
“They deserve a chance at education, a roof over their heads, and a childhood that isn't defined by loss and survival.”
Tom said while running 100km
that I was alone or that I was burdening anyone.”
The event will include a ceremony, creative activities, live music, a Treasured Memories Hunt, and the creation of a community remembrance mandala. Organisers ask that attendees bring a rug or folding chair to sit on.
in one day is one of the hardest things he has ever attempted, it’s nothing compared to what the kids have faced.
“Every kilometre I run is a message: ‘You are not forgotten. You matter. There is hope’,” he shared.
Camden Haven businessman and Kew Corner Store proprietor Staffan Andler also played a role in supporting the initiative, providing his place of business as a stopover point where family, friends and supporters could catch up with Tom along the route.
Tom, well known locally for his Afro-dance music and community spirit, swapped his guitar for running shoes to take on one of his greatest physical challenges.
The run began at sunrise in Hallidays Point and concluded at nightfall in Port Macquarie, where supporters gathered to cheer him across the finish line.
Donations are still being accepted through Tom’s GoFundMe page at https://gofund. me/38ade09b.
q Wauchope Hospital Volunteers at their recent AGM (l-r) John Morante, Pam Dures, Rod Lyons, Carole and Barry Peters, Judy Allen, Peter Wallace, Robert Andrews, Susan Vogel, Verna Wallace, Liz McKellar, Margaret Mostyn and Allan Thornton.
q President Susan Vogel presents Barry Peters with Wauchope UHA Life Membership.
q Allan Thornton proudly displays his UHA Life Membership alongside Wauchope President Susan Vogel.
q Melinda Mwanza, Staffan Andler and Tom Mwanza.
Port Macquarie actors star in ‘& Juliet’
By Pauline CAIN
PORT Macquarie actors Kate Simpson and Jess Davidson sought inspiration from Bell Shakespeare’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” at The Glasshouse on Saturday 4 October.
Kate plays Juliet and Jess plays Ann Hathaway in Taree Arts Council’s upcoming production of “& Juliet”.
“I hope to understand Juliet’s character a bit more via Bell Shakespeare and Shakespeare’s original play,” Kate said.
The musical “& Juliet” reimagines the tragedy as an “empowering celebration of self discovery” and is filled with humour and heart.
The show is laden with high-powered pop anthems by Swedish songwriter Max Martin.
Kate described the song “Roar” as connecting her personal life with her show life.
“I didn’t expect that to happen,” she said.
Both women travel to Taree for rehearsals and performances.
“I always feel like I have to make time (aside from being a Mum and running a business) for performance,” Jess said.
“It fills my cup and gives me so much joy, and in turn gives me more energy.
“My character has many layers.
“She is both funny and silly but she also has emotional depth, which gives me a chance to be able to play with the elements of acting.
“There is something really special about being part of a regional production with a big message.”
The women have previously appeared in productions at the Players Theatre.
“We are lucky to have
that theatre in our town,” Jess said.
This is Kate’s first Taree Arts Council production and she says she “has formed connections over the past six months, which is what
community theatre is all about.”
“At the Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC) we are able to work in a space with a revolving stage and a fly tower which enables us to
suspend some actors.
“MEC also has access to pyrotechnics so there are some surprises for the audience there.”
The bold new musical has had successful runs on
Citizen scientists called on to spot underwater flowers
A NEW citizen science project led by UNSW Sydney is inviting beachgoers, snorkelers and divers to
spot and share photographs of seagrass flowers along Australia’s coasts.
The endangered seagrass
Posidonia australis forms rich underwater meadows that capture carbon, support fisheries, and help stabilise
shorelines.
It’s one of the most important habitats in coastal ecosystems but many NSW meadows have declined due to historical dredging and pollution, with ongoing pressures from climate change, boating impacts, and coastal development.
Unlike their land-based counterparts that rely on wind or insects, seagrasses like Posidonia release pollen that drifts through the water, carried by currents to fertilise other flowers.
The new citizen-science project, Seeds of the Sea, will build the first statewide picture of Posidonia flowering to identify opportunities for seed collection to support future restoration.
“We still lack basic information on when and where Posidonia meadows flower and set seed in NSW,” said Natalie Coy, PhD candidate at UNSW Sydney and lead for Seeds of the Sea.
“By sharing sightings, the community can help fill that gap.
“Seagrasses like Posidonia usually reproduce by cloning - sending out new shoots from underground roots and rhizomes, just like lawn grasses on land.
“But they can also flower and produce fruits, mixing genetic material between different plants.
“That boost in genetic diversity can help them adapt to changing environments and make them more resilient
in the face of climate change.
“With better data on flowering and fruiting, we can scale up work with our partners to rebuild damaged meadows.”
Members of the public can take part by photographing Posidonia flowers, fruits or seeds found on NSW beaches - or any flowers and fruits seen while snorkelling or diving (if safe to do so) - and then uploading the date, location and photos at www. seedsofthesea.org.
In NSW, flowering and fruiting typically occur August–December (sometimes into January), but timing varies among years and locations.
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 well-functioning 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.
the West End and Broadway and is a coup for a regional company to stage.
“& Juliet” is playing at the Manning Entertainment Centre from 31 October to 16 November.
q Kate Simpson and Jess Davidson looking for inspiration from Madeline Li’s Juliet (pictured).
q Jess Davidson and Kate Simpson in rehearsal for ‘& Juliet’. Photo: supplied.
q Posidonia australis forms rich underwater meadows. Photo: Seeds of the Sea.
q Road users are being invited to contribute to a survey. Photo: TfNSW.
Soccer brings community together for mental health
By Sis HIGGINS
THE Port Macquarie community came together on Wednesday 8 October for the sixth annual Neami Community Cup, a day of soccer, connection and conversations about mental health.
Held at Findlay Park, the event was organised by Neami National’s Mid North Coast service as part of World Mental Health Month.
The free, familyfriendly soccer round robin encouraged people to get active, connect with others and learn about local mental health supports.
Neami Mid North Coast Service Manager Cherie Caltabiano said the event continues to highlight the role sport can play in supporting wellbeing.
“The Neami Community Cup has become a highlight of World Mental Health Month on the Mid North Coast, and we’re thrilled to be welcoming more stalls and more teams than ever before,” Ms Caltabiano said.
“Sport has a unique way of breaking down barriers and sparking conversations.
“The Neami Community Cup uses soccer as a way to bring people together, celebrate community spirit and encourage open conversations about mental health.
“Whether you’re playing, cheering from the sidelines or stopping by to connect with a local support service, everyone is welcome at the Neami Community Cup.”
The Neami Community Cup has grown steadily since it began in 2019, becoming a
much-anticipated fixture on the local calendar.
This year’s event featured 20 teams from schools, community groups and service providers, all competing in the friendly tournament.
Off the field, 34 local organisations hosted information stalls, offering resources and advice on wellbeing.
The day also included raffles, mini games, a lucky door prize, and free barbecue and coffee, with awards presented for best dressed team, best dressed stall and Most Valuable Player.
The event was delivered by Neami National with support from Community Housing Limited, Port Saints Soccer Club and local businesses.
Port Macquarie Sailing Club
By Jeff Walsh
12-10-25
THE Port Macquarie Sailing Club’s 1st race of the handicap start series was held on Sunday. The overcast and still morning didn’t bode well for the forecast afternoon light North Easter, but by the 2pm race time, it had become quite sailable, especially combined with little tide due to the race starting in the last of the run in and finishing in the start of the run out. Simon Gandy set a lovely Port hand course with a work to buoy A off Stephens Street on Settlement Point Road, a reach across to B deep into the mouth of Limeburners Creek, and a long run to C across the river from the Rowing Club. The North
Easter just got better as the race progressed making it easy for the Catamarans to do their 4 laps and the Monohulls to do their 3 laps.
The catamaran division had Frank O’Rourke on his Arrow cat ‘Turbo’ and a long overdue visit from Ethan White (who lives locally but generally sails at Great Lakes) and his crew Nick Maguire on their Taipan ‘Mystify’ The handicapper had them both off the same handicap. ‘Turbo’ mostly led the faster Taipan class ‘Mystify’ for the rather light and fluky first lap, but as the wind increased, ‘Mystify’ was able to stretch her legs and take the lead for the rest of the race.
In the Monohull division, Rob Barwick in his Impulse
‘Drift’ had a cracking race to take the win ahead of Terry Howard in another Impulse ‘Flying Dragon’, Steve Couch in his laser ‘Lazybuoy’, Paul Robertson and Warren Sykes in a Tasar ‘Flembouyant’, and Stuart Symons and Kim Williams in another Tasar ‘Elmo’. Lucy Bohlsen sailing 1 up in her Flying 11 ‘Popcorn’ was planning on doing 1 lap, but a capsize 50m from the finish line saw her sail back to the beach once it was righted instead of finishing her race. Gary Williams in his Laser ‘Allegro’ continued practicing his sailing.
Next week is a Double Header, with Race 4 of the Spring Series starting at 11.30am, a BBQ lunch, and the 2nd Club Championship starting at 2pm. Rob Barwick is on duty.
Champions crowned
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
Emerald Downs Bogie Bandits
By Glenn HOLT
TUESDAY 07/10/2025
Number of Players – 24
Game Played –Stroke – Monthly Medal and 1ST Round of the Club
Championship
NTP 4 David Mayes
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 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
NTP 9 Col Mason
NTP 11 Chas Viner
NTP 15 Col Mason
Winner- Glenn Holt - 67 Net
2nd David Farthing - 69 Net
3rd Ian Camejo - 70 Net 4th Chas Viner - 73 Net (on Count Back) 5th Peter Mansfield - 73 Net
6th David Mayes - 74 Net Congratulations to all winners!!
Wauchope Women's Bowling Club
By Julie FRASER
THURSDAY 9/10/25
Round 2 winners of Major Singles were Lil Allen over Fay Paine, Doris McKinnon over Marie Winter , Wendy Kennedy over Heather Bartlett ,Pat Coombes over Yvonne Carmichael, and Ita Walker over Jenny Wooster and Sally Webber over Sue Peterson .
Lucky winners fan of cards Ita Walker and Glenda Elford . Lucky losers of fan of cards were Heather Bartlett and Margaret Wallis . Jackpot no. 6 was Rose Benjamin . Raffle prizes were Kathy Sweeney , Marie Winter x2 and Margaret Wallis .
Report for Saturday 11/10/25
Winners with the
lowest score were Enid Brooker ,Fay Paine and Marie Winter . Lucky losers with the lowest margin were Patricia Fletcher , Kathy Sweeney and Lil Allen . Jackpot no. 34 Marie Middleton was not playing so will be carried forward to next week. Raffle prizes were won by Pat Coombes, Patricia Fletcher, Fay Paine and Yvonne Carmichael.
Wauchope Mixed Bowlers
By Marie WINTER
MONDAY 13th October
2025 there were 4 ricks of social bowlers on the green at the Wauchope Country Club. The weather was perfect for lawn bowls.
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
The lucky winners marble on Rink 9 was Maria Middleton, Betty Ezzy and James Hayward.
The losers marble Rink 10 was John Smyth, Fred de Waard and Ian Gabriel
The Jackpot marble was ring 10 who choose 17 but the number was 13 therefore the jackpot will be carried forward to next week. The raffle prizes were picked up by James, Fay x 2, Maria, Jenny W., Marie
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 Community groups support the event with information stalls. Photo: supplied.
q Lake Cathie were crowned the Regional Super League champions.
Arithmetic check
DEAR News Of The Area
My family and I really enjoy your paper in Port Macquarie.
However, (and isn't there always a BUT), we were sorry to see a letter published in the name of Harry Creamer (“Inconvenient truths about ocean pool”, 10 October).
It is a pity you did not check his arithmetic.
Five mm a year of a rise in sea levels would take 200 years to get to a metre, NOT the 25 years he claims. Thanks and all success in the future.
Regards John BISHOP, Port Macquarie.
On theCouch
DEAR Jasminda,
OUR home was adorned with beautifully framed photographic memories of our travels and adventures.
Over the past few visits from in-laws, 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 father-in-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 strategicallyplaced pashmina been superseded with 'Copper Mine in Industrial Arizonaa triptych'.
Art is a very subjective thing, Brett, as you have made clear.
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 passive-aggressive 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 limited-edition 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 motherin-law's pastel-hued sitting room.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
And though I'm sure the watercolours have been gifted through an abundance of love (and perhaps pride if your mother- or father-inlaw is the artist) a boundary has been crossed.
Expressway ‘doesn’t make sense’
DEAR News Of The Area
AS a general observation, I can't understand how the priority of [upgrading] an expensive, overbudgeted expressway got the go
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ahead - instead of the Wright's and Lake Road roundabouts being addressed.
We have past and present State and Federal local representatives who enabled this to happen.
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To me, this doesn't add up. Nor make sense.
Regards Mary DELVES Port Macquarie.
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Tender
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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 News. 10.00 Take 5. (Final, R) 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 12.00
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?
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.
Trains. (PGa, R) 11.05
(R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 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
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 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)
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
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.
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.
6.25
Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) Alice and Cheryl build a rapport. 11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PGa)
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)
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.
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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.
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly.
11.10 MOVIE: Death In Brunswick. (1991, Mlnsv, R) 12.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R)
3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, 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 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.
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.
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
7TWO
NBC 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 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 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)
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)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
A Killer Makes A Call: Killer Pilot. (Mav)
Mobsters: Carlos Marcello. (Madv)
The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
Drive: Driving Value. (PG, R)
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.
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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.
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.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (Premiere, PGls)
Transplant. (MA15+m, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Hello SA. (PG)
Global Shop. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
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)
Travel Oz. (PG, R)
Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise.
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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.
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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.
THURSDAY,
6.00 News. 9.00
7.30 8
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.
October 23
10.00 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) 11.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 12.00
(Malv, R) 2.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.15 The Story Of Sugar. (PGa,
1.00
(R) 2.55 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
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)
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.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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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)
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 Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Late Programs.
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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.
Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30
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.
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)
Today Early News.
Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 RPA. (PGm, R) 9.30
6.00
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PORT MACQUARIE
Friday, 17 October 2025
Champions crowned
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By Jules BARDON
LAKE Cathie
FC defeated old rivals the Macleay Valley Rangers (MVR) in a tense grand final to secure the Regional Super League women’s title over the Run for the first time in 2025, the Super League brought together the best sides from three of Northern NSW Football’s regional member zones - Football Mid North Coast, North Coast Football and NNSWF Northern Inland. Both Lake Cathie and MVR had big victories on Saturday, 11 October to earn their grand final places, with the former defeating Oxley Vale Attunga 4-0 and MVR triumphing 6-0 over
The two undisputed powerhouses of the local women’s competition in 2025, the teams had pushed each other all year, with MVR victorious 1-0 over Lake
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