Parra News May 14 2024

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Parramatta’s Rachael Pearson has 

reclaimed the New South Wales 

halfback jersey ahead of this Thursday’s 

Women’s State of Origin opener. 

Troy Dodds reports on Page 30. 

Rachael Pearson. Photo: NRL Photos. 

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL URGED TO OVERTURN CONTROVERSIAL SAME-SEX BOOK BAN 

APPALLED & 

SADDENED 

ELLIE BUSBY 

Locals and the State 

Government have 

hit back at a move by 

Cumberland Council to ban 

same-sex literature in local 

libraries. 

And even library staff are 

bewildered by the decision, 

with one staff member 

telling Parra News: “I would 

like our LGBTQI community 

to know that the library staff 

are appalled and deeply 

saddened by this decision.” 

The staff member, who 

wishes to remain anonymous, 

said: “This was not 

our choice. Our libraries 

are places where everyone 

is welcome and every type 

of family is safe with us. We 

will always do our best for 

you all.” 

It comes as New South 

Wales Premier Chris Minns 

slammed the ban, driven by 

Councillor and former Mayor 

Steve Christou. 

Full story on » p. 3 

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Community News Update 

14 May 2024 

Message from Mayor Lake 

Assistance and Support Services 

There has been a great deal of anxiety and stress felt in the 

community recently amidst incidents that have unfolded in 

recent weeks, the rising cost of living, housing crisis, 

homelessness and violence against women. I would like to 

remind the community that you are not alone. There are a 

number of support service providers available to you that you can reach 

out to including Lifeline 13 11 14; NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 

and Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. There are also many local community 

organisations that provide support and assistance, for more information visit 

www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/emergency-assistance-and-financial-support 

School’s Reconciliation Day 

Council hosted its School’s Reconciliation Day 

at Prospect Hill recently. Over 300 students from 

13 primary and high schools across Cumberland 

attended to engage with our First Nations people 

and learn more about Aboriginal culture through 

art, dance and storytelling. The event was held to 

commemorate a significant and historic meeting 

between First Nations People and European 

settlers on 3 May 1805. It was a great opportunity 

for students to immerse themselves in Aboriginal 

culture and mix with students from other local 

primary and high schools. 

With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

Consultative Committee members, 

Clr Greg Cummings, Clr Diane Colman 

and Uncle David Williams 

Your Rates at Work 

Footpath Renewals 

Council has recently completed footpath renewals at Oxford Street in 

Granville and Joyner Street in Westmead where over 120m of 

footpath in total was resurfaced and new concrete was laid. 

Oxford Street, Granville 

Let us know of any issues in your area by using the Snap Send Solve 

mobile app which can be found on Council’s website: 

www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/snapsendsolve 

Have Your Say 

Toongabbie Draft Public Domain Plan 

Council is seeking community feedback on 

the Toongabbie Draft Public Domain Plan. 

Joyner Street, Westmead 

Submissions close: 6pm, Tuesday 28 May 2024 

For more information, visit: 

https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au 

Exploring local history at Council’s Author Talks 

I recently attended the Author Talk ‘Auburn ANZACS, Auburn’s Fallen Soldiers of the 

Great War’ by local author Ron Inglis. The book focuses on Ron’s search of the Roll of 

Honours in Auburn to identify the names of local 

soldiers in memorials around NSW and overseas. 

Here I met Kathy Marriot, the granddaughter of 

former Auburn Mayor and World War One veteran 

who fought and died in the in the Great War of 

1914-1918, Alderman Corporal William James 

Johnson. Corporal Johnson who later became 

known as the ‘Soldier Mayor’ enlisted into the army 

in his late forties, which was very rare for an older 

man and a Mayor to sign up for active service on 

the front line. This book is available to read at 

Council Libraries, for more information visit 

www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/library 

With Ethan Hallak who was formally 

recognised at the Wednesday 

1 May Council Meeting 

Ethan Hallak 

At the Council Meeting on Wednesday 1 May, 

I congratulated Cumberland local Ethan Hallak 

for his recent sporting achievements via a 

Mayoral Minute. Ethan is an aspiring Paralympian 

basketball player and was recently selected to 

represent NSW at the National Junior 

Wheelchair Championships 2024. I wish Ethan 

every success in his sporting career and future! 

Congratulations Ethan! 

Mayor Lisa Lake 

8757 9856 | Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au 

With Clr Glenn Elmore, Kathy Marriot, 

granddaughter of former Auburn Mayor, 

Alderman Corporal William James 

Johnson and Ron Inglis 

Civic Park Grand Opening 

Council is gearing up for the Grand Opening of Civic Park in 

Pendle Hill on Thursday 23 May at 9:30am to officially reopen the 

park to the community following major upgrades as part of the 

Civic Park and Pendle Creek Wetland Improvement project. 

Come along to the plaque unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony 

and discover this improved green space. 

To stay informed on this project or to find out more information visit: 

https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/civic-park-masterplan 

This project has been funded by Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program 

in association with Cumberland Council. 

25 May 3pm – 9pm 

Explore the new Guildford Laneway at our FREE family friendly event. 

Enjoy the live music and roving performances, children’s games and 

activities, as well as a huge range of eateries, food and market vendors. 

Plus, discover the new public art mural and streetscape upgrades 

including tables and benches, installation of smart technology, lighting, 

CCTV cameras and mobile phone charging stations. The upgrades are 

part of the Safer Cities: Her Way Program designed to improve safety 

and amenities for women and girls. 

For more information, visit: 

www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/back-to-guildford-festival 

Contact Cumberland Council 

8757 9000 | council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au | www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au | Cumberland City Council Sydney 

16 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160. 

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Pressure to reverse ban 

Councillors to meet this week 

Story continued from » p. 1 

“It seems to me to be engineered 

by one of these Councillors 

because there’s an election coming 

up. What a joke,” Minns said. 

“[Christou] should trust his own 

citizens enough to walk into a 

library and read whatever the hell 

they want.” 

At the latest meeting, Cumberland 

Council voted on a new library 

strategy, with an amendment put 

forward by Christou. 

The amendment called for immediate 

action to rid same-sex parents 

books in Council’s library service. 

It passed, with Our Local Community 

Councillors Christou, Paul 

Garrard and Helen Hughes, and 

Independents Michael Zaiter and 

Greg Cummings all voting in favour 

of the ban. 

Labor Councillor Mohammad 

Hussein also voted for the amendment. 

The Councillors who voted against 

it were Mayor and Labor Councillor 

Lisa Lake, as well as Labor’s Diane 

Colman, Glenn Elmore, Kun Huang 

and Suman Saha. 

Christou said he had received 

“very disturbing complaints from 

distraught local parents” regarding 

a same-sex parent book that was 

found in the kids section of a local 

library. 

“This is not Marrickville or 

Newtown, this is Cumberland City 

Council and we need to respect the 

wishes of our residents,” he said. 

“It is imperative that we take a 

stand, our community don’t want 

this, I never want these on our library 

shelves and I hope we can respect 

the wishes of our community and 

protect our kids, who shouldn’t be 

exposed to sexualised behaviour 

through same-sex parents books. 

“Hands off our kids.” 

Following the voting of the 

amendment, Colman said she will 

be putting in a recission motion at 

the next Council Meeting to revoke 

the book ban. 

“There is no way that censorship 

is acceptable in our community 

anywhere at all,” she added. 

“I’m disgusted, I feel sorry for all 

those poor women who run the 

libraries and do such good work for 

our community. I just can’t even 

believe that you could have done 

this.” 

After news of the book ban broke, 

NSW Arts Minister John Graham 

Steve Christou has been successful 

in banning same-sex parents books 

across Cumberland’s libraries. 

warned that the decision could 

affect the local Council’s ability to 

continue to receive State funding. 

“When civilisations turn to burning 

books or banning books it is a 

very bad sign. That is equally true 

for local Councils,” he said. 

“It should not be up to local Councillors 

to make that choice for them 

or engage in censorship. 

“We are examining the consequences 

this decision may have for 

the Council continuing to receive 

library funding from the NSW 

Government.” 

NSW Minister for Climate Change, 

Energy, Environment and Heritage 

Penny Sharpe also condemned the 

The book Steve Christou alleges 

to have found in the Children’s 

section at Merrylands Library. 

ban in a post shared to X (formerly 

Twitter). 

“Supporting families is one of the 

best things Local, State and Federal 

Governments can do. Banning 

books about families is one of the 

worst things,” she said. 

“Cumberland Council, time to 

reverse this decision.” 

A petition has since been started 

online by a local resident, urging 

Council to rescind the book ban. 

“My local Council, Cumberland 

Council, passed a motion that made 

me fear for the safety of the rainbow 

families in our community and the 

future cohesion of our community,” 

the petition said. 

NSW Arts Minister John Graham 

has hit back at the Council’s book 

ban. Photo: Melinda Jane. 

“Our area welcomes people of all 

backgrounds and beliefs, we’re not 

about banning books just because 

someone does not like who is in 

them.” 

The book ban comes after the 

same Council banned drag story 

time events being held at Council 

facilities across the Local Government 

Area (LGA) earlier this year, 

despite there being no plans to hold 

any such events. 

The petition is at www.equalityaustralia.org.au/our-work/areasof-work/cumberland-council. 

Let us know what you think about 

this decision at news@parranews. 

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Grand Final nobody knows about 

The A-League Grand Final is less than a 

fortnight away and I reckon if I walked down 

Church Street today and asked 50 people 

which four teams remain in the competition, 

nobody would be able to tell me. 

The top club football competition in this 

country is now a second rate, forgotten part of 

the Australian sporting landscape. 

The library holds a special place in our society. 

As a repository of creativity, information 

and knowledge. A community meeting place. 

A place for people to access books, toys, photocopiers 

and computers who would otherwise 

go without. 

They are a refuge for young and old, from students 

analysing microfilm to seniors scouring 

the newspaper clippings. Braille, audiobooks 

and foreign language collections ensure the 

wonder of learning is open to all. 

In one form or another, libraries have been 

around for centuries. Centralised collections, 

housing everything from religious texts to 

scrolls and administrative documents, date 

back to ancient civilisations like Egypt’s Library 

of Alexandria, established in the 3rd 

century BC. Or the Imperial Library of the Han 

Dynasty and the House of Wisdom in Baghdad. 

Through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, 

the invention of movable type led to an 

explosion in the number of printed books and 

the establishment of the public lending libraries 

we know today. 

Not only do they represent a metaphoric 

public square of scholarship and ideas, very 

often they are located within one, close to 

shopping centres and transport routes. Here 

in Parramatta, our main library is actually 

located within our city’s main civic building, 

while suburban branch libraries exist everywhere 

from Carlingford to Wentworth Point, 

Merrylands and Regents Park. 

By now, everyone would have heard about 

last week’s decision by Cumberland Council 

Alan Mascarenhas 

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News...........................................................1-14 

Life & Style..........................................15-16 

Entertainment.................................17-27 

How times have changed. 

Remember a decade ago when the rise of the 

Western Sydney Wanderers was meant to have 

every other sport shaking in its boots? 

The sugar hit quickly wore off, and through 

poor media deals, a host of off-field issues 

and bad management, the A-League is now a 

shadow of its former self. 

(via a narrow 6-5 majority) to ban a book depicting 

same-sex parenting. A sincere expression 

of religious belief and local community 

values, as purported by some councillors? Or 

censorship, discrimination and the importation 

of the worst of American-style culture 

wars? Take your pick. 

The move clearly has at least tacit approval 

in some quarters. But it has also sparked criticism, 

including from the likes of normally 

more conservative commentators such as Andrew 

Bolt and 2GB’s Chris O’Keefe. A petition 

from Equality Australia has attracted nearly 

40,000 signatures. 

We need to be honest about why this controversy 

has flared. The reality is that nearly 

seven years after the successful plebiscite in 

Australia, which resulted in marriage between 

same-sex couples being made legal, considerable 

differences continue to exist in sections 

of the community. Federal electorates in 

parts of Western Sydney recorded some of the 

country’s highest ‘No’ votes. It is possible that 

some of this opposition has softened with the 

passage of time. Nonetheless, it bears reminding 

that in 2024, marriage equality is legally 

recognised in less than 40 countries. 

Campaigning last year, I remember encountering 

locals who were opposed to the Voice to 

Parliament referendum on grounds that they 

had voted ‘No’ to the 2017 plebiscite and felt 

their opinions had been unheard. Irrespective 

of the fact that recognition of indigenous Australians 

and marriage equality are completely 

different issues, these people connected them 

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Sport.....................................................30-32 

There needs to be significant changes, starting 

with the competition moving back to winter 

to align itself with soccer at other levels, 

including juniors. 

The “clear air” argument is done and dusted 

given the current poor ratings and crowds. 

And a more sensible TV deal is needed, so 

people can actually watch the games. 

Libraries bigger than our differences 

to a progressive agenda that they didn’t identify 

with and felt was incompatible with their 

cultural traditions. 

The reality is that Cumberland and Parramatta 

are complex communities. As different 

demographics move in and out, they are 

ever-evolving. That is what makes them so interesting. 

There are established residents and 

newer migrants, people from both faith and 

secular traditions. Families exist in all shapes 

and sizes. All this reflects the full nuance and 

texture of life in Australia today. 

Nevertheless, the choice to live in a liberal 

democracy comes with certain safeguards. 

And so, the NSW government has advised 

that Cumberland Council is in breach of state 

guidelines upholding freedom of access to information, 

as the material in question has not 

been banned at a state or federal level. 

Freedom of expression isn’t unfettered. For 

example, nobody would support the spread 

of books promulgating violence. However, the 

decision of Cumberland Council to ban this 

book risks sending a message that is the very 

opposite of its wider responsibilities. 

Public libraries belong to everyone. They 

have to remain open, welcoming and inclusive 

spaces. People of all backgrounds deserve 

access to books, resources and knowledge that 

support their learning and personal growth. 

This is the universal reason we have libraries 

– in Cumberland and Parramatta as well as 

Marrickville and Newtown. The idea of the library 

has to be bigger than any differences we 

may have. 

For more local news, make sure 

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providing our local public easy access 

to daily needs. We have hair & beauty 

salons as well in the Plaza. We 

also have a mobile phone shop 

operating at our centre. 

The Plaza also accommodates a bakery and a real 

estate agency. There is plenty of car space in the 

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Parra Road’s “new identity” 

New 125 place childcare facility and 96 new apartments proposed for Granville 

ELLIE BUSBY 

More apartments and a childcare 

centre could soon be on the way to 

one of Sydney’s busiest roads, if the 

plans are given the seal of approval. 

Plans for a six-storey mixed-use development 

comprising of 96 new apartments, hotel 

accommodation and a 125 place childcare 

facility have just been lodged with City of 

Parramatta Council. 

If approved the building would sit at 99 

Parramatta Road in Granville, just down from 

the Rosehill Hotel. 

According to the Statement of Environmental 

Effects, the high-quality design, increased 

housing density and additional commercial 

floor space of the proposal will “strongly 

contribute” towards revitalising the area. 

“The development proposes to undertake 

the construction of a contemporary six-storey 

mixed-use building that will provide land uses 

compatible with the surrounding locality and 

serve the needs of people, living, working or 

visiting Granville and the wider area,” it said. 

“The proposal contributes towards the new 

identity and character of the Parramatta Road 

in terms of the diversity of building height, 

public domain improvements, human scale, 

mix of uses and providing more homes close 

to transport.” 

Under the plans, commercial tenancies will 

The six-storey building is proposed for 99 Parramatta Road, Granville. 

stretch out across the ground floor as well as 

levels one and two. 

Apartments would be divided into 67 studio 

and 24 one-bedroom apartments, with five 

two-bedroom apartment-style hotel rooms 

also to be included across the six-storeys. 

An administration and lobby area, amenities, 

gym and conference room are planned 

for the ground floor. Two basement level will 

provide a total of 84 car park spaces. 

The childcare centre will be distributed over 

the ground floor and levels three, four and 

five, with open space play areas facing both 

Paramatta Road and Carlotta Lane. 

An air quality report was also undertaken 

to determine if the development’s proximity 

to transport utilities and nearby industrial 

premises would impact on the health of children 

attending the childcare centre. 

“The concentration of airborne pollutants 

is typically worse at ground levels with air 

quality improving the higher you go,” the 

An artist’s impression of the proposed mixed-use development. 

document said. 

“The proposed outdoor play areas are 

located on the third, fourth and fifth levels, 

away from Parramatta Road. Therefore, the 

site is considered suitable for the proposed 

childcare centre.” 

The centre’s proposed operating hours are 

7.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. 

What do you think about the proposed 

development? Let us know at news@parranews.com.au. 

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WARAMI COMES TO PARRAMATTA 

14 MAY 2024 

YOUR CITY NEWS 

Market Stalls at Burramatta NAIDOC. 

Warami brings together a program of events 

and activities celebrating traditional and 

contemporary First Nations culture in the 

City of Parramatta. 

Warami (pronounced Wuh-rah-mee) is a 

Dharug word meaning ‘good to see you’. 

Calling Parramatta home for over 60,000 years, 

Warami recognises the Burramattagal people’s 

connection to the land and community. 

Our 2024 program features three events: 

National Sorry Day on 26 May, a day of 

reflection and healing; on 1 June, an outdoor 

cinema and family-friendly event called 

Stories Under the Stars on the River Foreshore; 

and Burramatta NAIDOC on 13 July, a major 

outdoor concert with workshops and market 

stalls. 

Our Warami events are sure to engage your 

family and friends as we celebrate First Nations 

culture across our city. 

To find out what’s on, visit: 

atparramatta.com/warami 

Cr Pierre Esber 

Lord Mayor 

City of Parramatta 

PARRAMATTA LIBRARY 

NAMED AUSTRALIA’S BEST 

LARGE PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Parramatta Library at PHIVE has taken 

the gong for Australia’s best large public 

library at the Australian Library and 

Information Association’s Australian 

(ALIA) Library Design Awards. 

This award recognises the extraordinary 

design and exceptional dedication taken 

to deliver a state-of-the-art community 

and cultural hub. 

Scan the QR code to explore PHIVE. 

MILSON PARK – 

WESTMEAD'S SLICE OF 

PARADISE NOW OPEN 

Parks and open spaces are the heart of 

our community and now people have a 

tranquil place to enjoy in Westmead. 

Milson Park has undergone a multi-milion 

dollar transformation featuring a nature 

play area, more bench seating, a water 

bubbler, artificial wetlands, improved 

stormwater drainage and a shared 

pathway with a pedestrian and cycle bridge. 

SYDNEY WRITERS' 

FESTIVAL 2024 

Bookworms rejoice, Sydney Writers' 

Festival is back in Parramatta from 

22–26 May. 

Dive into a world of stories with this 

year’s lineup from an international 

best-selling crime writer to an awardwinning 

true crime podcaster and the 

inaugural Parramatta Laureate in 

Literature, you don’t want to miss out 

on these exciting events. 

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LOCAL NEWS 

Funding welcome but more 

needs to be done, says advocates 

ELLIE BUSBY 

“It’s not enough”: As domestic violence 

offences increase across the state, 

Parramatta-based advocates are continuing 

to push for more to be done to protect 

women. 

Fresh off the back of a series of horrific 

domestic violence related cases across the 

state, the NSW Government has announced 

it will commit $230 million over four years 

to reduce the rate of violence against women 

and children. 

And although local domestic violence advocates 

see the commitment as a “good first 

step”, many are calling for more programs 

and funds to protect women. 

“There’s a lot of work that needs to be 

done in this space and we all welcome the 

announcement from the Minns Government,” 

Parramatta Women’s Shelter Executive 

Officer, Client Services, Tania Smith told 

Parra News. 

“We need the resources there’s no doubt, but 

it doesn’t cover the funds that are desperately 

needed for shelters and refuges. 

“What we also need, really urgently, is 

additional transitional housing for women 

and children to be housed safely after they 

exit a shelter, because without the continuity 

of care and housing stability you risk women 

The NSW Government will commit $230 million over four years to reduce the rate of DV. 

and children returning to the perpetrator.” 

Smith said she’s definitely noticed an 

increase in locals seeking support this year at 

the Parramatta Women’s Shelter, compared to 

previous years. 

“We are always busy, we are always, unfortunately, 

having to turn women and children 

away every day,” she said. 

“We’ve noticed an increase in those we 

haven’t been able to assist over the past year 

and I think a lot of that has to do with the 

housing crisis that we’re in at the moment as 

well.” 

As part of the commitment, Premier Chris 

Minns has also promised $45 million towards 

improving bail laws and justice system 

responses to domestic violence, with measures 

to be announced in coming weeks. 

It follows the recent death of Molly Ticehurst, 

who was allegedly murdered by her 

ex-boyfriend when he was on bail. 

Last week, a 39-year-old woman was allegedly 

stabbed in a domestic related incident 

at a gym in Alexandria by a man. The woman 

had taken out an apprehended violence order 

(AVO) against the accused. 

Smith said it’s incredibly important that 

tougher bail laws are introduced and that 

AVOs are taken more seriously to prevent 

further women from being attacked or killed. 

“I would really like to see a focus on breaches 

of AVOs being treated more seriously by 

police and perpetrators coming under the full 

penalties of breaching AVOs,” she said. 

“People really need to stand up and take this 

seriously through the justice system.” 

On May 23, residents are encouraged to 

attend a vigil at 5.30pm at Centenary Square. 

Hosted by the Parramatta Cumberland 

Domestic Violence Prevention Committee, 

the vigil seeks to raise awareness about 

domestic and family violence, and to honour 

the lives that have been lost. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing 

domestic violence contact 1800RESPECT or 

1800 737 732. 

Stop 

Listen 

Look around 

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LOCAL NEWS 

Determined to give back 

“Showing gratitude”: Guildford local gives up time on his birthday to donate blood 

ELLIE BUSBY 

While most people 

celebrate their birthdays 

by receiving 

gifts, Guildford local Asif Ali 

Bangash has spent his 34th 

birthday giving something 

special back to the community 

– his blood. 

As an asylum seeker, Bangash 

said his donation to the Lifeblood 

centre in Parramatta is his 

way of helping others, despite 

the challenging circumstances 

he faces. 

Bangash first arrived in 

Australia as a stateless man at 

22-years-old in 2012 and has 

been living here without visa 

and work rights since then. 

Born in Parachinar, a region 

of Pakistan that protrudes into 

Afghanistan, Bangash was 

forced to flee his homeland at a 

young age. 

Bangash has not seen his 

parents since then. 

Tragically, they passed away 

during his time in Australia. He 

was unable to return home to 

say goodbye. 

Asif Ali Bangash at the Parramatta Lifeblood centre last week. 

Despite these hardships, 

Bangash said he chooses to 

focus on the positive impacts he 

can make. 

“Donating blood might seem 

small to others, but for me it’s a 

big part of how I can contribute 

to the country that has given me 

shelter,” he said. 

“It’s my way of showing gratitude, 

of being part of a community 

that I’ve grown to love: even 

though I am not far from where 

I started.” 

Bangash’s donation also 

comes at a time when Lifeblood 

are appealing for more people to 

donate blood in the wake of the 

recent Bondi stabbings. 

“Asif’s decision to donate blood 

on his birthday is inspiring,” 

advocate Jane Salmon, who 

joined him at the blood drive, 

said. 

“It reminds us that we all have 

something to contribute, no 

matter how constrained our 

circumstances. 

“Asif Ali is more than a survivor 

– he is a beacon of stoicism 

and altruism. As he struggles 

to live in Australia, awaiting 

the overdue resolution of his 

visa status, his volunteering 

serves as a powerful reminder 

of our shared humanity and the 

impact one person can make.” 

Following his donation, 

Bangash shared his one birthday 

wish: that more people 

consider donating blood. 

“This donation is not just 

blood; it’s a lifeline from one 

human to another, it is hope for 

someone undergoing a health 

crisis,” he added. 

“I celebrate my birthday as 

an asylum seeker living in 

Australia for the past 12 years 

without the rights many take 

for granted, but I have found 

comfort and strength in the act 

of giving back.” 

“Today, on my birthday, I have 

chosen to donate unity.” 

To find how to donate blood go 

to www.lifeblood.com.au 

Lifeblood Australia is encouraging more to donate 

blood. 

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Daytime testing for Parramatta Light Rail kicked off yesterday, marking another 

milestone as the system gears up for passenger services later this year. For the first 

time, Parramatta workers and residents will begin to see the 45-metre trams travelling 

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A dose of laughter and joy 

helping sick kids feel better 

ELLIE BUSBY 

In the busy halls of the 

Children’s Hospital at 

Westmead, one colourful 

figure is proving that sometimes 

laughter really is the best medicine. 

With his red nose and vibrant 

clothing, Andy McDonell isn’t 

a regular doctor – he’s a clown 

doctor called Dr Toot. 

And instead of medication 

and appointments, McDonell 

is injecting a dose of happiness 

everywhere he goes. 

“It’s quite beautiful work to be 

able to do, you feel very privileged 

to go to very vulnerable 

places with people,” McDonell 

told Parra News. 

“Children are children when 

they get the opportunity to play.” 

Created by the Humour 

Foundation, the Clown Doctors 

are a national program which 

provides highly trained, 

professional “medical clowns” 

to help uplift sick kids by delivering 

doses of laughter and joy 

throughout hospitals. 

McDonell, who has been a 

clown doctor now for six years, 

said they take laughter where its 

most needed. 

“Yesterday, a mum was thanking 

me because I’ve seen her 

child since he was a couple years 

old going through chemo,” he 

added. 

“You ring a bell when you finish 

the treatment, and he was about 

to ring the bell, and she was so 

emotional about the small part 

that we’ve played. 

“She was so thankful because 

it was the thing that they needed 

as well, to be able to just have a 

laugh.” 

From April 29 to May 24, Smile 

Month, created by the Commonwealth 

Bank, will mark a month 

of fundraising to support the 

Clown Doctors. 

As part of the initiative, all 

fundraising efforts up to the 

Clown Doctors help uplift sick kids by delivering doses of laughter at 

hospitals across Australia. 

value of $100,000 will be matched 

by the CommBank Staff Foundation, 

meaning the impact of the 

community’s generosity will be 

doubled. 

Emma Pollard, CEO of The 

Humour Foundation, praised 

the bank’s 25 year-strong 

commitment to the community 

through the Clown Doctors. 

“CommBank’s support has 

been critical to the growth and 

impact of the Clown Doctors 

program,” she said. 

“Over the 25 years of our partnership, 

they have supported 

more than 8,000 Clown Doctor 

Rounds in hospitals all around 

Australia, putting smiles on the 

faces of over 950,000 children, 

carers, and staff in hospitals 

around Australia.” 

This year’s Smile Month fundraiser 

will help support the 65 

clown doctors across Australia 

bringing hope and joy to sick 

children, carers and staff in 

hospitals around Australia. 

Donations to the Clown 

Doctors can be made at any 

CommBank branch until May 

24, or online at www.commbank. 

com.au/clowndoctors. 

Andy McDonell as Dr Toot. 

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Δ El Jannah comes to Accor: Sydney 

Olympic Park’s Accor Stadium has just 

welcomed another eatery to the venue, with 

El Jannah now open! Located on the main 

concourse (level one) near Aisle 111, try out 

some charcoal chicken on your next visit to 

the stadium. 

Roy Park brings a diverse background to 

LILYMU, drawing inspiration from Korean, 

Japanese and Thai cuisines. Under Chef Roy 

Park’s guidance, LILYMU has introduced a 

reimagined menu. Highlights include 

Hokkaido scallop with red nahm jim, 

ginger, and kaffir lime; kiwami wagyu 

rump steak with galbi emulsion and 

sambal; cauliflower with almond miso 

and gochujang; and green curry mussels 

with tomatoes and flat bread. 

Δ Ferry updates for Parra: The F3 

Parramatta River Ferry service will not run 

between Parramatta Wharf, Phillip Street, 

and the Rydalmere Wharf bus stop. 

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Nescafé and Tim Tam join forces again, taking 

the irresistible flavours of creamy, chocolate-y 

coffee to a new level: introducing the new 

White Chocolate Mocha inspired by Tim Tam 

to the range. Research from Nestlé shows that 

only 21 per cent of coffee drinkers have their 

coffee before breakfast; the new Nescafé Café 

Creation is designed to let you claim your own 

Δ LILYMU welcomes new chef: LILYMU 

(pictured above), a Parramatta Square institution 

part of ESCA Group, has announced 

the appointment of its new Head Chef, Roy 

Park. Renowned for his ability to blend 

Asian flavours with creative flair, Chef 

between Rydalmere Wharf and Parramatta 

Wharf from now until May 23. The planned 

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TURNING BACK TIME 

This photo shows the 

Merrylands Hotel, as it 

looked in 1939. 

Located on the corner of 

Pitt and Merrylands Road 

in Merrylands, the pub 

was purchased by brewery 

giant Tooth and Company 

in 1922. 

The pub would go on 

to trade until 1958, when 

it was demolished and 

replaced by a new hotel 

– which would become 

known as The Billabong 

Hotel. 

The Billabong Hotel 

continues to operate today 

and is a favourite among 

locals. 

(Photo thanks to Australian 

National University) 

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HOROSCOPES 

Relax & Unwind 

AQUARIUS 

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 

PISCES 

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 

ARIES 

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20 

You’ll feel restless this week and the 

danger is you’ll go overboard and throw 

the baby out with the bathwater. Uranus 

imbues you with a sense of urgency, but 

self-discipline and gradual modifications 

are what’s required at the moment. 

It’s also important to strive to get the 

balance right between your personal 

and professional lives. Be inspired by 

birthday great, actress Cate Blanchett, 

“I live my life parallel with my work, and 

they are both equally important.” 

Pliable Pisceans can sometimes be 

too passive and indulge in too much 

procrastination. With Saturn transiting 

through your sign, you’re currently 

facing some challenges, but that’s no 

excuse to give up. This week Saturn links 

up with Venus, which encourages you to 

accept responsibility for where your life 

is going – and make some sensible, strategic 

changes. As writer (and birthday 

great) Nora Ephron wrote, “Above all, be 

the heroine of your life, not the victim.” 

The week starts off with Mercury and 

Mars both transiting through Aries, so 

try to be clear and proactive in the way 

you communicate with others. A financial 

matter needs to be sorted as the Sun, 

Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and then Mercury 

move through your $$$ zone. Friday 

looks tricky though, as friction develops 

between you and a friend or colleague, 

possibly involving money. The weekend 

is wonderful for exciting beginnings and 

sudden adventures. 

TAURUS 

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21 

GEMINI 

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21 

CANCER 

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Most Bulls like life to hum along 

smoothly with no adjustments required 

and no jolting surprises. This week, 

prepare for some big ch, ch, ch, changes 

and modifications as the Sun, Venus, 

Jupiter and Uranus all link up in your 

sign. Inspiration for the week comes 

from journalist, novelist, screenwriter, 

film director (and birthday great) Nora 

Ephron, “Don’t be frightened: you can 

always change your mind. I know – I’ve 

had four careers and three husbands.” 

This week make sure your restless 

mood and short attention span don’t 

lead to reckless behaviour and a loose 

tongue. Slow down and think twice 

before you tell tall tales or spread secrets 

and salacious gossip. Passing on unverified 

hear-say could lead to unexpected 

consequences with an angry relative, a 

cranky colleague, or a frustrated friend. 

You’ll find a tablespoon of tact, a dollop 

of discretion, and a pinch of patience will 

get you through. 

The planets encourage you to put more 

energy into pursuing your dreams. 

No side-stepping Crabs! It’s time to 

set ambitious goals – and then pursue 

them with plenty of creativity and drive. 

But Mercury and Pluto could increase 

tension in a relationship within your 

peer group. Your intuition is switched on 

big time, as you tune into those around 

you and uncover some important information. 

But don’t let a controlling person 

lead you astray. 

L E O 

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23 

V I R G O 

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23 

L I B R A 

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23 

This week the Sun (your power planet), 

Venus, Jupiter and Uranus all activate 

your career zone. So charm, confidence 

and plenty of chutzpah will take you far 

along the road to professional success. 

And the positive Venus/Saturn link (on 

Monday and Tuesday) is particularly 

good for business plans, long-term 

relationships and socialising with work 

colleagues. But avoid being a cranky 

Cat on Friday, when the Mercury/Pluto 

square boosts your stubborn side. 

Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and the Sun are 

connecting in (and shaking up) your 

aspirations and adventure zone. So 

don’t be too conscientious and virtuous 

Virgo! It’s time to take some calculated 

risks, colour outside the lines and jump 

outside the squares. Your motto is from 

writer (and birthday great) Nora Ephron, 

“Whatever you choose, however many 

roads you travel … I hope you will find 

some way to break the rules and make a 

little trouble out there.” 

The Venus/Saturn link (on Monday and 

Tuesday) is good for matters involving 

work, health and pets. But the major 

astrological focus is on joint finances, 

business and/or work, as the planets 

provide the extra power and passion 

needed to boost your professional 

profile or fast-track your finances. Keep 

it real Libra! You’re keen to splash some 

cash around, but make sure your bank 

balance is in a healthy state before you 

start spending up big. 

SCORPIO 

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22 

SAGITTARIUS 

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21 

CAPRICORN 

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20 

This week relationships are unpredictable 

and family dramas will keep you on 

your toes. Maybe it’s time to simplify your 

life, cull some of your commitments or 

give a fair-weather friend the flick? Look 

for creative, unconventional solutions 

that suit you and please others. Some 

strategic compromise may be necessary! 

As Voltaire (a fellow Scorpio) wrote, “I 

may disagree with what you have to say, 

but I’ll defend to the death your right to 

say it.” 

The Sun, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and 

Saturn are revving up your daily routine 

zone. So a work matter, a health issue 

or a family ‘situation’ could cause some 

sleepless nights. The planets are pushing 

you to dig deep, accept extra responsibilities 

and take on challenges with plenty 

of Sagittarian aplomb. A domestic drama 

also needs to be handled in a sensitive 

and sensible way, as you do your best to 

sort things out. Clear communication is 

the secret to success. 

The positive Venus/Saturn link (on 

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to a child, teenager or close friend you’re 

on a mission to correct their mistakes 

and change their behaviour. But you’ll 

get a lot further if you criticise less and 

encourage a lot more. And the greatest 

realisation this week is that you really 

can’t change anyone. They can only 

initiate transformation themselves. 

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Located just down from Spice Alley, 

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, 

Central Park, sits smack-dab in the 

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With the weather getting colder and the 

Christmas break refresh having officially 

worn off, a Sydney staycation might just be the 

best remedy to cure a mid-year slump. 

And if you’re searching for a luxe hotel that 

has some of the best restaurants on its doorsteps, 

you really can’t go pass Four Points by 

Sheraton Sydney, Central Park. 

Located in Chippendale, I recently had the 

chance to try out the hotel for myself. 

Just a short walk down from Central Station 

and with onsite parking, Four Points by Sheraton 

is perfect for those travelling from the 

west by either car or public transport. 

After checking in, I checked out my room 

for the night, a one-bedroom executive suite. 

Modern and chic, the room boasts a huge 

bathroom with a rainforest shower and a 

separate living room and bedroom – perfect 

for those traveling as a couple who still want 

to have their own space. 

Close to Allianz stadium and the Moore Park 

Entertainment Quarter, and surrounded by 

many restaurants and shops, there’s plenty to 

see and do around Four Points by Sheraton in 

Central Park for both families and adults. 

At the top of my list of places to explore in 

Chippendale was, of course, Spice Alley. 

Barely a five-minute walk from the hotel, 

Kensington Street serves as a gateway to one 

of the most vibrant food hubs in the whole of 

Sydney. 

Follow the delicious aroma of spices and 

you’ll find yourself in an alleyway full of every 

single Asian street cuisine you can imagine, 

surrounded by beautiful lanterns. 

“FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON 

IS THE PERFECT GETAWAY FOR 

THOSE IN NEED OF AN ESCAPE 

FROM THE DAILY GRIND” 

With so many amazing dishes on offer, it was 

difficult to decide on what to order. Eventually 

I settled on a few bao buns from newcomer 

Cheeky Bao. 

Jam-packed full of flavourful fillings in 

a soft, melt-in-your-mouth bao bun, it was 

definitely a great choice and the perfect way 

to kickstart my weekend getaway. 

Gin Lane was next – a unique small bar 

that has gained Instagram fame thanks to 

the amazing way its cocktails are served-up. 

Case in point was the Lightbulb Moment gin 

cocktail I ordered, which was literally served 

in a smoking lightbulb. 

Yes, it was immediately shared on social 

media – when a drink looks this good, it’s 

impossible not to. 

After lunch I spent the afternoon exploring 

the rest of what Chippendale has to offer, 

including the many shops and cafés. I found 

some great gems like the busy Koi Dessert Bar, 

a dessert-lovers dream, and the much-loved 

Anita Gelato. 

One of the best things about having Four 

Points by Sheraton as your base is that it’s only 

a short trip to pretty much everywhere else 

in the city. For me, it presented the perfect 

opportunity to try out Infinity at Sydney 

Tower for dinner – without having to worry 

about getting back to western Sydney after a 

few glasses of wine. 

Towering 81 levels above Sydney, when you 

visit Infinity you quite literally dine amongst 

the clouds. Despite getting some bad luck 

with the weather during the day, at night the 

sky cleared up and I was able to take in all the 

beautiful lights of the city, including some 

fireworks over the harbour. 

When it comes to customer service, the team 

at Infinity do it like no other. That paired with 

an amazing three-course meal (inclusive 

of one of the tastiest desserts I’ve ever had) 

created a unique culinary experience like no 

other. 

Then it was back to the hotel to relax and 

finish off the night with a movie in the 

spacious living room. 

The next morning I woke up feeling refreshed 

after a good night’s sleep – something that 

doesn’t often happen when I stay at a hotel, a 

Cheeky Bao in Spice Alley serves up some 

delicious bao buns. 

The rooms at Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park are modern and spacious. 

testament to the comfortable (and very big) 

bed. 

Of course, it wouldn’t be a successful hotel 

stay without sampling the breakfast buffet 

before checking out. It had all the staples of 

a cooked breakfast (think bacon, eggs and 

toast), plus plenty of pastries, cereal and 

healthy options as well. 

I finished off my stay with a visit to Top 

Impression Bakery in Central Park Mall for 

a takeaway coffee and one of the delicious 

croissants I had heard so much about – definitely 

one to add to the list if you love pastries 

as much as I do. 

My stay at Four Points by Sheraton introduced 

me to a side of Sydney I’ve never spent 

much time in or knew much about – but now 

it’s become somewhere I can’t wait to return. 

With its prime position and relaxing, 

modern rooms, Four Points by Sheraton is the 

perfect getaway for those in need of an escape 

from the daily grind. 

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney facilitated 

part of the writer’s stay. 

There’s plenty to see and do in Chippendale. 

There’s plenty to see and do in Chippendale. 


ENTERTAINMENT 

MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PARRAMATTA’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 

BACK TO THE 

GOOD OLD DAYS! 

CASSIDY PEARCE 

If you were around in the ‘60s, and even 

if you weren’t, chances are you’ve heard 

of Little Pattie. 

Little Pattie, otherwise known as 

Patricia Thompson, fondly nicknamed 

for her petite stature, came onto the music 

scene in November 1963 when she was just 

14-years-old with the double A-sided ‘He’s My 

Blonde Headed, Stompie Wompie, Real Gone 

Surfer Boy’ / ‘Stompin’ at Maroubra’. 

The single blew up immediately – even 

though she didn’t necessarily want it to. 

“I have to say, I was quite an unwilling 

performer. Being a performer was not on 

my dream list. All I wanted to do was finish 

school, go to university, and study medicine – 

that was my dream,” she said. 

“But, singing became my occupation quite 

accidentally because I won a talent quest, and 

it all happened from there.” 

According to Thompson, she then took it 

upon herself to overcome her shyness and 

learn to be a performer, resulting in an overwhelmingly 

fulfilling career which has seen 

her receive a Medal of the Order of Australia, 

and be inducted into the Australian Recording 

Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame. 

Now, she spends much of her time teaching 

music, and absolutely adores it. 

“I’m thrilled with the way my life has turned 

out, and I’m still enjoying a career that I could 

only have dreamed about had I been that kind 

of kid,” she said. 

“I’m very fortunate, I still enjoy my work very 

much.” 

Though she admits it has resulted in a few 

interesting interactions with parents and 

grandparents. 

“I like to be ‘Patricia their teacher’, but 

invariably they find out that there’s a bit more 

than that, and they tell their parents and their 

grandparents,” she said. 

“It’s all very positive stuff. I’m proud of my 

students, and they become proud of me too, 

so it works both ways.” 

However, Thompson is still actively 

performing, both solo and, in her new show, 

with other stars from the ‘60s. 

Alongside Digger Revell, Jade Hurley, Dinah 

Lee and Lucky Starr, Thompson is currently 

on tour with The Good Old Days of Rock ‘N’ 

Roll, which sees these pioneers of the Australian 

rock ’n’ roll era join together in concert for 

the first time in 60 years. 

“I particularly enjoy the show I’m involved 

with at the moment, because it’s with my old 

mates,” she said. 

“We like each other, and like performing 

together, and even though we’ve known each 

other for a long time, we don’t get together to 

do shows very often as a team, so this is absolutely 

wonderful.” 

In the show, each performer sings their own 

biggest hits, as well as coming together for fan 

favourites. 

“It’s a quick moving feast,” she said. 

“The whole show seems to go quickly, 

because we’re on, off, on, off, costume 

changes. It’s good fun!” 

Thompson said she can’t wait for Penrith 

fans to see the show when it visits Panthers 

World of Entertainment next month. 

“Particularly for those people grew up in the 

‘60s and ‘70s, I promise them they’ll have a 

great time,” she said. 

“We’ll relive some memories for them, and 

they’ll be reliving their own memories I hope.” 

The Good Old Days of Rock ‘N’ Roll will be 

on at Panthers Penrith on Sunday, June 2 at 

2pm. For more information or to book, visit 

penrith.panthers.com.au. 

53627 


THINGS TO DO 

Hear Mozart at St Patrick’s Cathedral 

Let the full force of River City Voices carry you through 

Mozart’s testament of power, faith, awe, and hope this Friday, 

May 17 as they take the stage with ‘Requiem’. Four magnificent 

soloists and the luscious acoustic of St Patrick’s Cathedral 

complete an exquisite performance. For more information or to 

book, visit rivercityvoices.org.au. 

Celebrate all things Parramatta North 

Journey from the past to the future at Parramatta North with a 

week-long program of family-friendly events including walking 

tours, workshops and markets from Saturday, May 18 to Saturday, 

May 25. The program includes Heritage Day at Parramatta 

North, and Celebrate Parramatta North: Innovation, Arts and 

Culture. For all the information, visit dpie.nsw.gov.au. 

Short film festival showing at Riverside 

Celebrating its 33rd year, Flickerfest, Australia’s only Academy 

Award and BAFTA qualifying short film festival, screens the 

best of shorts from Australia and the world, selected from 

3,400 entries. This Saturday, May 18, it will be returning to 

Riverside Theatres with two programmes of Australian and 

International festival favourites and award winners. 

BARGAIN BUYS 

Parramatta Farmers Market 

Held every Wednesday in Centenary 

Square, Parramatta. For more details 

call 9806 5315. 

BUSINESS 

Merrylands Chamber of Commerce 

Regular events. 

For more information about 

membership and upcoming events, 

visit merrylandschamberofcommerce. 

com.au or call 1300 404 403. 

Parramatta Chamber of Commerce 

Regular meetings. 9635 0022. 

COMMUNITY GROUPS 

Rotary Club of Parramatta 

Regular meetings. New members 

welcome. For more information, visit 

www.parramattacityrotary.org.au. 

Lions Club of Parramatta 

Board Meeting second Wednesday 

of each month. Dinner Social night 

fourth Saturday of each month. New 

members welcome. Contact Graham 

Estreich on 0432 343 677. 

Pennant Hills VIEW Club 

Pennant Hills VIEW Club meets for 

lunch on the second Tuesday of each 

month at 11am at Oatlands Golf Club. 

Meetings consist of a two course 

lunch followed by an interesting guest 

speaker. Visitors and new members are 

welcome. Call Margaret on 9873 2402. 

Greystanes Probus Club 

Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday 

of the month at Wentworthville 

Leagues Club, 10am for 10.30am start. 

Visitors and New Members are 

welcome. Call Lynette 0403 338 337. 

COMMUNITY SERVICES 

City of Parramatta Food Service 

City of Parramatta coordinates a 

traditional Meals on Wheels service, 

the Let’s Dine Out restaurant option 

and a Social Lunch Program. For 

details, call 9806 5005. 

JP Service 

Justice of the Peace available at 

Carlingford Court Shopping Centre 

on Tuesdays from 11 am to 1pm, and 

Thursdays 4pm to 6pm. 

MUSEUMS & HISTORY 

Armory Gallery 

Part of the Newington Armory site, 

the Armory Gallery is housed in 

Building 18, near the Parramatta River, 

and is one of the largest armament 

storehouses constructed prior to 

World War II. Open Saturday and 

Sunday 10am to 4pm. Call 9714 7888. 

Parramatta & District Historical 

Society 

General Meetings held on the third 

Monday of each month at 7.30pm, 

Burnside Gardens Community Centre, 

Oatlands. Call 9635 6924. 

Old Government House 

Old Government House is the oldest 

surviving public building in Australia 

and one of 11 recognised convict sites 

that tell the story of Australia’s forced 

convict migration. Open Thursday- 

Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 

11am-4pm. Last entry 3.30pm. Call 

9635 8149 for details. 

SPORT GROUPS 

PCYC Parramatta 

Various programs held weekly. 

9635 8242. 

Parramatta Lions Junior AFL 

0401 742 684. 

Parramatta District Cricket 

pdca@bigpond.com 

SUPPORT GROUPS 

Gamblers Anonymous 

Fridays 7.30pm. 0408 725 955. 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Fridays 12.30pm to 2.00pm. 

Parramatta City Library. 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Sundays 10am to 10.30am. 

Granville Town Hall. 

Head to Health Parramatta 

Free mental health service for 

individuals of all ages. Call 1800 595 

212 for details. 

Relationships Australia 

Counselling for individuals, couples 

and families. Domestic violence 

support group also available. Level 6 

/ 126 Church Street, Parramatta. Call 

1300 364 277. 

Open Studio 

Art-making program designed to 

assist with mental health. Sessions 

held regularly at Wentworthville. Call 

8806 1337 for information. 

Lifeline: 13 11 14. 

Ultimate Facial Treatment in 

L’Occitane Parramatta 

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BACK BETTER 

THAN EVER! 

CASSIDY PEARCE 

After two sell-out years, GLOW at 

Sydney Zoo is returning once again, 

and it’s set to be bigger and better 

than ever before. 

Prepared to be amazed by GLOW – a light 

festival taking you on a sensory adventure 

through the wild landscapes of Sydney Zoo. 

With a mix of new, and tried and tested 

installations, this year’s GLOW is predicted 

to be the best yet. 

Start off your journey with a completely 

reimagined Light Walk, before diving into 

the enchanting depths of the Aquarium 

After-Dark experience and venturing into 

the world’s largest Reptile and Nocturnal 

House, where you’ll encounter hundreds of 

fascinating creatures. 

Afterwards, make your way to the GLOW 

Zone to get your adventure on with a series 

of fun experiences, including Glowy Golf 

and the Neon Playground, as well as the 

KIIS Ride Zone for exhilarating rides like the 

Cliffhanger, Super Slide, Dodgem Cars and 

more. 

“We’ve reimagined and expanded GLOW 

this year, creating an extraordinary experience 

for guests of all ages. With the addition 

of never-before-seen installations and 

immersive experiences, this year’s GLOW 

promises to be truly unforgettable,” said 

GLOW Creative Director, Chris Rivett. 

GLOW will be on at Sydney Zoo from 

tonight until Saturday, June 1. For more 

information or to book a session, visit 

sydneyzoo.com. 

PN53650 


BOB McKINNON PRESENTS 

COUNTRY 

CORNER 

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Sunday 2 June 2024 – 2pm MATINEE 

EVAN Theatre, Panthers Penrith - 123 Mulgoa Rd, PENRITH 

BOOK NOW: 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au 

This is not a tribute show ... This is the real deal! 

53583 

Dyer drops new music 

Golden Guitar nominated Female Artist of 

the Year Melanie Dyer (pictured above) has 

released a new single, ‘Had to be There’. 

The track made its national debut on 

‘Sunrise’ and received a resoundingly positive 

response to its live performance at CMC 

Rocks. 

The single is the follow up to her latest hit, 

‘Honeymoonin’, which impacted the ‘Top 5’ 

on the CountryTown National Airplay Chart. 

“This is a song that captures the nostalgia 

and magic of a moment that when you try to 

explain it to someone, words can’t do it right 

… they just Had To Be There,” Dyer said. 

“We debuted this at CMC Rocks with the 

band and the crowd were whistling and 

singing along from the second it started. I 

think it’s going to be a festival favourite and 

it’s now definitely one of our favourites to 

play live. I wrote HTBT in Nashville last year 

with my long-time collaborators and friends 

Phil Barton and Karen Kosowski who also 

produced the track.” 

The track is now available on all the usual 

streaming services. 

Swift, Lawrence join forces 

Award-winning Andrew Swift and Amber 

Lawrence join forces on ‘Fumes and Fireworks’. 

After both won the Golden Guitar for Male 

and Female in the same year, a collaboration 

seemed inevitable. The song, which is 

penned by Swift, Lawrence and Melanie 

Dyer, was produced by Matt Fell. 

“I have always believed that you need 

to find motivation in the smallest of wins 

when chasing a dream, and I feel like we’ve 

captured that in this song. Sometimes the 

work that needs to be done can have you 

questioning everything, but when you have 

highlights that remind you why you do it, 

those are the fireworks,” Swift said. 

Lawrence said: “‘Fumes and Fireworks’ 

is a real life account of our lives in the 

music business right now – chasing the big 

moments and enjoying the ride along the 

way!” 

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TV NEWS 

Ê The wait is almost over! The new season 

of the award-winning ‘Colin From Accounts’ 

will premiere on Binge and Foxtel 

on Thursday, May 30 at 8.30pm. Joining 

Patrick Brammall (Gordon) and Harriet Dyer 

(Ash) for season two are Celeste Barber as 

Katie, Virginia Gay as Rumi, Justin Rosniak as 

Alistair, Lynne Porteous as Dawn, and John 

Howard as Brian. In season two, Ash and 

Gordon are now living together and trying to 

get their beloved, special needs dog, Colin, 

back from his new owners. It’s the first in a 

series of hurdles for the new couple, as they 

find out more about each other, for better 

and worse. 

Ê The new season of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ 

will premiere on Channel Seven on Thursday, 

May 19 at 8.30pm. 

Ê The new season of Channel Nine’s ‘The 

Summit’ premiered on Sunday. Hosted by 

actor Jai Courtney, this season sees familiar 

faces alongside everyday Australians. 

They include former NRL star Mat Rogers, 

actresses Olympia Valance and Simmone 

Jade Mackinnon, and ex-Bardot vocalist 

Tiffani Wood. With their backpacks containing 

an equal share of $1 million, the group 

MAY 23 7.30PM TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA, CHANNEL 10 

must reach the peak of a distant mountain in 

New Zealand in just 15 days to win the cash 

they’re carrying. 

his loyal sidekick Tom Cashman, both ready 

to test the wiles, wit and wisdom of five new 

comedians. 

MAY 30 

8.30PM 

COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS, BINGE 

Ê Exciting news if you never got to watch 

‘NCIS: Sydney’ on Paramount+, with 10 set to 

air the show starting this Wednesday, May 15 

at 8.40pm. 

Ê Still on ‘NCIS’, and it’s Hawaiian version 

has been axed after three seasons. ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ 

was still quite popular in the US, averaging 

10 million viewers per week, however 

that wasn’t enough to save the series which 

will now wrap up in the coming weeks. 

Ê The new season of the surprise hit 

‘Taskmaster Australia’ is returning to 10 

on Thursday, May 23 at 7.30pm. Returning 

to their hosting thrones for season two, is 

tough-love Taskmaster Tom Gleeson, and 

Ê If you’re after love or perhaps some 

instant fame, producers are on the hunt for 

participants for the next season of ‘Married 

at First Sight’ on Channel Nine. For more 

information and to apply, visit eu.castitreach. 

com/ag/esgau/marriedatfirstsight12/welcome.html. 

Ê If you loved ‘The Good Wife’ and the 

quirky lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni, don’t miss 

the new spin-off focused on the sensational 

character. ‘Elsbeth’ is now streaming on 

Paramount+. We started a little behind the 

American run, but it now appears episodes 

are dropping weekly. Unlike ‘The Good 

Fight’, this spin-off has a very similar feel to 

its original show. 

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TV Guide: MAY 14 – 20 Your guide to the week’s television viewing 

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 

Foreign Correspondent 10:30 The Pacific 

11:00 Antiques Roadshow 12:00 ABC News 

1:00 After The Party (M l,n,s) 2:00 

Parliament Question Time 2:55 Back In 

Time For Dinner (PG) 3:55 Long Lost Family 

(PG) 4:40 Grand Designs (PG) 5:30 

Antiques Roadshow 6:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 

7:00 ABC News 7:30 Budget 2024: The 

Treasurer’s Speech/ A 7.30 Special/Insiders 

- Budget Special 

2:30 Impossible Builds 

(PG) 3:30 Harry’s 

Practice (PG) 4:00 

Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 

Better Homes And Gardens 

5:30 Escape To The Country 

6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Call 

The Midwife (PG) 8:30 A 

Touch Of Frost (M l,v) 

5:00 Mystery Lane 5:25 

Miraculous: Tales Of 

Ladybug And Cat Noir 

(PG) 6:00 Lagging (PG) 6:30 

Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 

Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 

Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of 

Awesomeness (PG) 8:00 Hotel 

Transylvania: The Series 

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 

11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Farmer 

Wants A Wife (PG) 1:30 Surveillance Oz 

(PG) 2:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven 

News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 

6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away 

(PG) 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 9:05 

The Marlow Murder Club (M v) 10:05 The 

Latest Budget Special 10:35 Ron Iddles - 

The Good Cop (M) 11:35 The Real 

Manhunter (MA15+) 12:35 Gold Digger (M) 

2:00 Frozen Gold (PG) 

3:00 Billy The 

Exterminator (PG) 3:30 

Building Giants (PG) 4:30 

Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 

American Restoration (PG) 

5:30 American Pickers (PG) 

6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 

Outback Truckers (PG) 

1:00 ABC News Day 

2:00 Parliament 

Question Time 3:10 

ABC News Afternoons 4:00 

Afternoon Briefing 5:30 ABC 

News With Joe O’Brien 6:00 

ABC News Hour 7:00 ABC 

National News 7:30 Budget 

2024: The Treasurer’s Speech 

3:00 Modern Family 

(PG) 3:30 TBA 5:00 

Bondi Vet (PG) 5:30 

The Amazing Race (PG) 6:30 

Funniest Dogs Behaving Badly 

Make You Laugh Out Loud 

(PG) 7:30 First Dates UK (M s) 

8:35 Movie: “Deuce Bigalow: 

European Gigolo” (M l,s) (’05) 

4:35 Beep And Mort 

5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 

Do, Re & Mi 6:05 Kiya 

And The Kimoja Heroes 6:25 

The Adventures Of Paddington 

7:05 Andy And The Band 7:30 

Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 

White Fever (M l,s) 9:00 The 

Witchfinder (MA15+) 

5:30 Today 6:30 Today Extra 11:30 NINE 

News Morning 12:00 The Summit (PG) 1:30 

Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 

Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE News 

Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point Australia (PG) 

6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 

7:30 The Summit (PG) 8:50 Clarkson’s 

Farm (PG) 9:50 NINE News Late: Federal 

Budget 10:20 Opal Hunters - Red Dirt 

Roadtrip (PG) 11:20 Chicago Med Nothing 

About (M) 12:05 Tipping Point (PG) 

3:00 The Magic Canoe 

3:40 Bushwhacked 

4:05 Grace Beside Me 

4:35 Motown Magic 5:00 Our 

Stories 5:30 Indian Country 

6:00 Bamay 6:35 NITV News 

Update 6:45 Coastal Africa 

7:35 The First Inventors (PG) 

8:30 The Rap Game UK (M) 

5:00 Everyday Gourmet 

5:30 My Market Kitchen 

6:00 Taste Of Australia 

With Hayden Quinn 6:30 Food 

Safari 7:00 The Cook Up With 

Adam Liaw 7:30 Rachel Khoo’s 

Simple Pleasures 8:00 Selena 

+ Chef 8:35 Jamie’s Food 

Escapes 

10:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 10:30 Judge 

Judy (PG) 11:00 Dr Phil (M) 12:00 10 News 

First: Midday 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 

(PG) 1:20 Judge Judy (PG) 1:50 

MasterChef Australia (PG) 3:00 Good Chef 

Bad Chef 3:30 10 News First: Afternoon 

4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The 

Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Deal 

Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 

MasterChef Australia (PG) 8:40 The Cheap 

Seats (M l) 9:40 NCIS (M v) 

6:00 Home Shopping 

8:00 Snap Happy 8:30 

Diagnosis Murder (PG) 

10:30 JAG (PG) 12:30 FBI 

(M v) 1:30 NCIS (M) 2:30 Jake 

And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 

Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 

JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (M) 8:30 

NCIS (M v) 9:25 FBI (M) 

3:15 BBC News At Ten 

3:45 ABC World News 

Tonight With David 

Muir 4:15 PBS News Hour 5:15 

Shortland Street (PG) 5:45 The 

Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 6:35 

Jeopardy! 7:25 NITV News 

Update 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats 

Does Countdown (M l,s) 

1:00 The Big Bang 

Theory (PG) 2:00 The 

King Of Queens (PG) 

3:00 So Help Me Todd (PG) 

4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 

Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 

6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 

The Big Bang Theory (PG) 

8:30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 

2:00 Bewitched 2:30 

Full House (PG) 3:00 

The Nanny (PG) 3:30 

Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 The 

Addams Family 5:00 

Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of 

Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves 

Raymond (PG) 7:00 The 

Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) 

5:00 Worldwatch 9:05 Paul O’Grady For The 

Love Of Dogs (PG) 10:10 Susan Calman’s 

Grand Day Out (PG) 11:00 The Shape Of 

History (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:10 

Heritage Rescue (PG) 3:05 Living Black 

3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 

4:10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:00 

Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 

6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS 

World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You 

Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline (M) 

12:00 Help! I Wrecked 

My House 1:00 House 

Hunters USA 2:00 The 

Renovator 3:00 The Block (PG) 

4:00 Stone House Revival 5:00 

Flip Or Flop 6:00 House 

Hunters International 7:00 

House Hunters USA 7:30 

Country House Hunters NZ 

2:00 Dr Quinn Medicine 

Woman (PG) 3:00 

Antiques Roadshow 

3:30 Movie: “San Demetrio, 

London” (PG) (’43) Stars: 

Robert Beatty 5:30 The 

Travelling Auctioneers 6:30 

Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New 

Tricks (M) 


Four Corners (PG) 10:45 Q+A (M) 12:00 

ABC News 12:30 National Press Club 

Address 1:35 Media Watch 2:00 Parliament 

Question Time 3:00 Back In Time For 

Dinner (PG) 3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) 

4:45 Grand Designs (PG) 5:30 Antiques 

Roadshow 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC 

News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 

Gruen (PG) 9:10 White Fever (MA15+) 9:35 

QI: Ufology (PG) 10:05 Planet America (PG) 

2:30 The Yorkshire 

Steam Railway (PG) 

3:30 Harry’s Practice 

4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 

4:30 Better Homes And 

Gardens 5:30 Escape To The 

Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 

7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 

Judge John Deed (M v) 




(PG) 6:00 Lagging (PG) 6:30 







11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Farmer 

Wants A Wife (PG) 1:35 Surveillance Oz 



6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away 

(PG) 7:30 The 1% Club UK (PG) 8:30 The 

Front Bar (M) 9:30 Unbelievable Moments 

Caught On Camera (PG) 10:30 The Latest 

Seven News 11:00 Talking Footy (M) 12:00 

Parenthood (M) 1:00 Travel Oz (PG) 

2:00 Mega Mechanics 

(PG) 3:00 Billy The 


Building Giants (PG) 4:30 

Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 




Highway Patrol (PG) 



ABC News Afternoons 

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 

ABC News With Joe O’Brien 

6:00 ABC News Hour 7:00 

ABC National News 7:30 ABC 

Evening News 8:00 ABC News 

Tonight 

3:00 Modern Family 

(PG) 3:30 TBA 5:00 

Bondi Vet (PG) 5:30 

The Amazing Race (PG) 6:30 

Funniest Cutest Kittens Ever 


(PG) 7:30 First Dates UK (M s) 

8:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen 

Nightmares UK (M l) 








Time (M l,v) 9:30 Wreck 

(MA15+) 


News Morning 12:00 The Summit (PG) 1:30 

Ageless (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 




7:30 RBT (M l) 8:50 Ski Rescue Downunder 

(PG) 9:30 NINE News Late 10:00 See No 

Evil (M v) 11:00 The Equalizer (M v) 12:05 

Tipping Point (PG) 1:00 Pointless (PG) 2:00 

Drive TV 2:30 Home Shopping 

4:05 Grace Beside Me 

4:35 Motown Magic 

5:00 Our Stories 5:30 

Te Ao With Moana 6:00 Bamay 

6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 

Kenya Wildlife Diaries 7:30 

Kickin’ Back With Gilbert 

McAdam 8:00 Cassius X: 

Becoming Ali (PG) 






Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s 

Food Stories 8:00 Nadiya’s 

Spices Made Simple 8:30 

Jason Atherton’s Dubai Dishes 










MasterChef Australia (PG) 8:40 NCIS: 

Sydney (M) 9:40 FBI: International (M v) 

6:00 Home Shopping 

8:00 Snap Happy 8:30 


10:30 JAG (PG) 12:30 NCIS 

(M v) 2:30 Jake And The 

Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis 

Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 

7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M) 

9:25 Hawaii Five-O (PG) 










2:00 Impractical Jokers 

(MA15+) 2:30 Rules Of 

Engagement (PG) 3:00 

Two And A Half Men (PG) 4:00 

Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 





2:00 Bewitched 2:30 

Full House (PG) 3:00 

The Nanny (PG) 3:30 

Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 The 

Addams Family 5:00 




Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) 

5:00 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia 

Highlights 8:00 Worldwatch 10:15 Susan 

Calman’s Grand Day Out (PG) 11:05 The 

Story Of Spice (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 

Dateline (M) 2:30 Insight (M) 3:35 The Cook 

Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! 

(PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 

Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 6:00 

Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World 

News 7:30 Alone Australia (M l) 8:35 Titan 

Sub Disaster: Minute By Minute (PG) 

1:00 Dream Homes 

Revealed 2:00 Country 

House Hunters NZ 3:00 

The Block (PG) 4:00 Design At 

Your Door 5:00 Holiday Homes 

In The Sun 6:00 House 



Home Town 8:30 Good Bones 




3:30 Movie: “Up The Chastity 

Belt” (PG) (’72) Stars: Bill 

Frazer 5:30 The Travelling 

Auctioneers 6:30 Antiques 

Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes 

By (M) 8:40 Midsomer Murders 


Australian Story (PG) 10:30 Compass 11:00 

Antiques Roadshow 12:00 ABC News 1:00 

Stuff The British Stole (PG) 2:00 Parliament 

Question Time 3:00 Back In Time For 

Dinner (PG) 3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) 



News 7:30 Budget 2024: Opposition Reply 

8:00 7.30 8:30 Foreign Correspondent 9:00 

Britain By The Book (PG) 

2:30 Air Crash 

Investigations (PG) 

3:30 Harry’s Practice 

4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 




7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 

Shetland (M v) 




(PG) 6:00 Lagging (PG) 6:30 







11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: 

“The Price Of Perfection” (AKA ‘Dying To Be 

Perfect’) (M d,v) (’22) Stars: Christy Bruce 

2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border 

Security International (PG) 3:00 The Chase 

UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The 

Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 

7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Dogs 

Behaving (Very) Badly (PG) 8:30 Britain’s 

Got Talent (PG) 

3:00 Billy The 


Building Giants (PG) 

4:30 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 




AFL: Round 10: Gold Coast v 

Geelong *Live* 



ABC News Afternoons 

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 



ABC National News 7:30 

Budget 2024: Opposition Reply 

8:00 ABC News Tonight 

3:30 Funniest Cutest 

Kittens Ever Make You 

Laugh Out Loud (PG) 

4:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 5:30 The 

Amazing Race (PG) 6:30 

Cutest Ever Puppy Party Make 

You Laugh Out Loud (PG) 7:30 

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares 

USA (PG) 








Hard Quiz (PG) 9:00 Gruen 

(MA15+) 


News Morning 12:00 Movie: “Long Story 

Short” (M l) (’21) Stars: Rafe Spall 2:00 

Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 

NINE News Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point 

Australia (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A 

Current Affair (PG) 7:30 NRL: Women’s 

State Of Origin: Game 1 *Live* 9:45 NRL: 

Knock Off 10:00 NINE News Late 10:30 Law 

& Order: Organized Crime (M v) 11:20 The 

First 48 (M) 12:05 Tipping Point (PG) 

4:05 Spartakus And 

The Sun Beneath The 

Sea 4:35 Motown 

Magic 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 

The 77 Percent 6:00 Bamay 

6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 

Kenya Wildlife Diaries 7:30 

Going Places With Ernie Dingo 

(PG) 8:30 Our Law 






Adam Liaw 7:30 John Torode’s 

Korean Food Tour 8:30 Sophie 

Grigson: Slice Of Italy 9:30 

River Cottage Australia 










The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 Law & 

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(PG) 10:30 JAG (PG) 

12:30 NCIS (M v) 2:30 

Jake And The Fatman (PG) 

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5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (M) 

8:30 NCIS (M) 9:25 NCIS: New 

Orleans (PG) 10:20 Evil 

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2:00 Impractical Jokers 

(MA15+) 2:30 Rules Of 

Engagement (PG) 3:00 

Two And A Half Men (PG) 4:00 

Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 





2:30 Full House (PG) 

3:00 The Nanny (PG) 

3:30 Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 

The Addams Family 5:00 




Nanny (PG) 7:30 Survivor 46 

(PG) 

12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Alone Australia (M l) 

3:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:35 The 

Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 

Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 

5:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 6:00 

Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World 

News 7:30 DNA Family Secrets (PG) 8:35 

Our Law (PG) 9:45 Blue Lights (M l,v) 10:50 

SBS World News Late 11:20 Illegals (M l,v) 

(In Russian/ Polish) 12:15 The Responder 

(MA15+) 2:10 Das Boot (M) (In German) 

2:00 Home Town 3:00 

The Block (PG) 4:00 

Design At Your Door 

5:00 Restored 6:00 House 



Country Home Rescue With 

Shaynna Blaze 8:30 Beach 

House Hunters 




3:35 Movie: “At The Earth’s 

Core” (PG) (’76) Stars: Doug 

McClure 5:30 The Travelling 

Auctioneers 6:30 Antiques 

Roadshow 7:30 Mega Zoo 

(PG) 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 

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2:00 Queen Of Oz (M l) 2:30 White Fever 

(M l,s) 2:55 Back In Time For Dinner (PG) 

3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) 4:40 Grand 

Designs (PG) 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 

Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 

Gardening Australia 8:30 Silent Witness 

(M l) 9:30 Gruen (PG) 10:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 

12:00 Movie: “I’ll Be Watching” (M) (’18) 

Stars: Janel Parrish 2:00 House Of Wellness 



6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And 

Gardens 7:20 AFL: Round 10: Sydney v 

Carlton *Live* 10:30 AFL: Post Game 11:15 

Armchair Experts (M) 


News Morning 12:00 Movie: “Wedding 

Daze” (M l,s) (’06) Stars: Jason Biggs 3:00 




7:30 NRL: Sea Eagles v Broncos *Live* 9:55 

NRL: Golden Point (M) 

2:00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3:00 Good 

Chef Bad Chef 3:30 10 News First: 

Afternoon 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The 

Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News 

First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The 

Project (PG) 7:30 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 

8:30 TBA 9:30 The Graham Norton Show 

(M) 10:35 10’s Late News 

3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 The Cook Up 

With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 

4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: 

Giro D’italia Highlights 6:00 Mastermind 

Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 

Abandoned Railways From Above (PG) 8:30 

Supertrains - The Race For Speed (PG) (In 

English/ French) 


Gardens 5:00 Escape 

To The Country 6:00 

Bargain Hunt 7:00 Better 

Homes And Gardens 8:30 

Escape To The Country 

5:00 American 

Restoration (PG) 5:30 

American Pickers (PG) 


AFL: Friday Night Countdown 

7:20 Pawn Stars (PG) 

5:15 Starstruck (PG) 

6:30 Movie: “A Dog’s 

Way Home” (PG) (’19) 

Stars: Ashley Judd 8:30 Movie: 

“Alita: Battle Angel” (M l,v) (’19) 

Stars: Rosa Salazar 

4:35 Motown Magic 


NITV News: Nula 6:00 

Bamay 6:40 Kenya Wildlife 

Diaries 7:30 Movie: “Yogi Bear” 

(G) (’10) Stars: Dan Aykroyd 

12:30 NCIS (M v) 1:30 

NCIS (PG) 2:30 Jake 

And The Fatman (PG) 

3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 

5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 

8:30 NCIS (M) 

4:00 Good Chef Bad 

Chef 4:30 Becker (PG) 

5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 



10:00 Impractical Jokers (M) 

4:00 Design At Your 

Door 5:00 Beach 

House Hunters 6:00 

House Hunters International 

7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 

Scott’s Vacation House Rules 

6:00 Lagging (PG) 6:30 

Operation Ouch! (PG) 

7:00 Horrible Histories 

(PG) 7:35 Kung Fu Panda: 

Legends Of Awesomeness 

(PG) 

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 

5:00 ABC News With 

Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC 

News Hour 7:00 ABC National 

News 7:30 ABC Evening News 

8:00 Planet America 

6:05 Kiya And The 

Kimoja Heroes 6:25 

The Adventures Of 

Paddington 7:05 Andy And The 

Band 7:30 Would I Lie To You? 

(PG) 8:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 


With Hayden Quinn 

6:30 Food Safari 7:00 

The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 

7:30 Ainsley’s Taste Of Malta 

8:30 Extreme Food Phobics 

5:20 Shortland Street 

(PG) 5:50 The Curse 

Of Oak Island (PG) 

6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV 

News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 

Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 

5:30 Transformers: 

Cyberverse (PG) 5:40 

Movie: “The Flintstones” 

(G) (’94) Stars: John Goodman 

7:30 Movie: “Toy Story 3” (G) 

(’10) Stars: Tom Hanks 

5:30 The Travelling 

Auctioneers 6:30 


7:30 Take Me Home 8:30 

Movie: “Sliding Doors” (PG) 

(’98) Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow 

12:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 1:30 Father 

Brown (PG) 2:15 Gruen (PG) 3:00 Monty 

Don’s Japanese Gardens 4:00 Julia 

Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) 4:55 Creative 

Types With Virginia Trioli 5:30 Landline 6:00 

Australian Story (PG) 6:30 Back Roads (PG) 

7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:20 

Midsomer Murders (M) 

12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Doomben/ 

Flemington/ Morphettville/ Scone *Live* 5:00 

Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - 

Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven 

News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s 

Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Jumanji: 

Welcome To The Jungle” (PG) (’17) Stars: 

Dwayne Johnson 

12:00 Destination WA 12:30 Explore 1:00 

Adelaide Equestrian Festival 2:00 My Way 

2:10 The Summit (PG) 3:30 The Lap 4:30 

The Garden Gurus 5:00 NINE News First At 

5 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 

NRL: Rabbitohs v Cowboys *Live* 9:35 

NRL: Post Match 10:00 “Movie: “Volcano” 

(M v) (’97) Stars: Anne Heche 

1:20 My Market Kitchen 1:30 All 4 

Adventure 2:30 Go RV 3:00 What’s Up 

Down Under 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:00 

Ready Steady Cook (PG) 5:00 10 News 

First 6:00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. 

Dream 6:30 The Dog House UK (PG) 8:30 

Ambulance UK (M l) 11:00 TBA 12:00 Fire 

Country (M v) 1:00 So Help Me Todd (PG) 

1:00 PBS News Hour 3:00 Portillo’s 

Greatest Railway Journeys (PG) 3:55 Grand 

Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers 4:30 Cycling: 

Giro D’italia Highlights 5:30 War Gamers 

(PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Mysteries 

From The Grave (PG) 9:00 The Rise And 

Fall Of Boris Becker (M l,s) (In English/ 

German) 

5:00 Seven’s Horse 

Racing *Live* 5:30 

Medical Emergency 

(PG) 6:00 Heathrow (PG) 6:30 

Bondi Vet (PG) 7:30 The 

Yorkshire Vet (PG) 

4:30 AFL: Round 10: 

GWS v Western 

Bulldogs *Live* 5:30 

Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 Pawn 

Stars (PG) 7:00 Storage Wars 

(PG) 

4:15 Starstruck (PG) 

5:30 Movie: “A Dog’s 

Way Home” (PG) (’19) 

Stars: Ashley Judd 7:30 Movie: 

“Maid In Manhattan” (PG) (’02) 

Stars: Jennifer Lopez 

5:00 Kenya Wildlife 

Diaries 5:50 Going 

Native 6:20 NITV News 

Update 6:30 Strait To The 

Plate 7:00 The Other Side (PG) 

7:30 Alone Australia (M l) 

2:00 JAG (PG) 5:00 

Escape Fishing With ET 

5:30 JAG (PG) 6:30 

Football: Isuzu Ute A-League: 

Semi Final 2: Central Coast 

Mariners v Sydney FC *Live* 

2:20 MasterChef 

Australia (PG) 5:00 

Deal Or No Deal (PG) 

6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 

10:30 Two And A Half Men 

(PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 

5:00 Open Homes 

Australia 5:30 Dream 

Homes Revealed 6:30 

Holiday Homes In The Sun 

7:30 Escape To The Chateau 

8:30 House Hunters USA 

6:05 The Next Step 

6:30 Operation Ouch! 

(PG) 7:00 Mythbusters 

(PG) 7:30 Built To Survive 8:00 

Hotel Transylvania: The Series 

8:25 Almost Naked Animals 

4:00 ABC News 4:15 

Planet America 5:00 

ABC News 5:30 The 

World This Week 6:00 ABC 

Evening News 6:30 Australian 

Story 7:00 ABC National News 




Paddington 6:55 Supertato 

7:05 Karma’s World 7:30 

Would I Lie To You? (PG) 

6:35 Raymond Blanc’s 

Royal Kitchen 7:30 

Hairy Bikers Go Local 

8:35 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 

9:35 Anthony Bourdain: No 

Reservations 

5:25 Woman With 

Gloria Steinem (PG) 

5:55 The Food That 

Built The World (PG) 7:35 

Impossible Engineering (PG) 

8:30 Travel Man (PG) 

5:30 Movie: “Fletch 

Lives” (PG) (’89) Stars: 

Chevy Chase 7:30 

Movie: “Johnny English 

Reborn” (PG) (’11) Stars: 

Rowan Atkinson 

3:40 Movie: “The Big 

Country” (PG) (’58) 

Stars: Gregory Peck 

7:00 Rugby Union: Rugby 

Pacific: The Force v Waratahs 

*Live* From HBF Park 

12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 

Gardening Australia 2:30 Monty Don’s 

French Gardens 3:30 Forever Summer With 

Nigella 3:55 Britain By The Book (PG) 4:40 

George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 5:30 

Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Compass (PG) 

7:00 ABC News 7:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 

8:30 After The Party (M l,n,s) 

12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Jabba’s 

Movies (PG) 1:30 Surveillance Oz (PG) 1:55 

Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 3:30 Better 

Homes And Gardens 4:30 Border Security - 

Australia’s Front Line (PG) 5:00 Seven 

News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 

Seven News 7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife 

(PG) 8:30 TBA 9:30 The Latest Seven News 

1:00 Drive TV 1:30 My Mayor (PG) 2:00 

David Attenborough’s Green Planet (PG) 

3:00 NRL: Storm v Eels *Live* 6:00 NINE 

News Sunday 7:00 Travel Guides (PG) 8:40 

60 Minutes (PG) 9:40 NINE News Late 

10:10 The First 48 (MA15+) 11:10 

Transplant (M) 12:00 The Brokenwood 

Mysteries (M) 

2:00 Destination Dessert 2:30 Hungry 3:00 

Taste Of Australia 3:30 The Brighter Side: 

Save. Grow. Dream 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 

4:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 5:00 10 News 

First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 

MasterChef Australia (PG) 8:55 FBI 

(MA15+) 11:55 The Sunday Project (PG) 

1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings 

12:00 Worldwatch 12:55 Wheelchair Sports 

1:00 Motorsport: Hi-Tec Oils Super Series: 

Round 2 *Live* 5:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia 

Highlights 5:30 War Gamers (PG) 6:30 SBS 

World News 7:30 Tulum - The Last City Of 

The Mayan Empire (In English/ French) 8:30 

Philae The Last Temples Of Ancient Egypt 

(In English/ French) 

4:30 Escape To The 

Perfect Town 5:30 

Escape To The Country 

6:30 Greatest Escapes To The 

Country 7:15 The Vicar Of 

Dibley (PG) 8:30 Endeavour 

5:00 Storage Wars 

Texas (PG) 6:00 

Border Security 

International (PG) 7:00 Border 

Security - Australia’s Front Line 

(PG) 

5:00 The Goldbergs 

(PG) 5:30 Dr Harry’s 

Animal Encounters 

(PG) 6:30 A Year On Planet 

Earth 7:30 Law & Order: 

Criminal Intent (M) 

5:10 Johnny Cash - 

The Man In Black 

Britain 6:10 NITV News 

Update 6:20 Wild New Zealand 

(PG) 7:30 Everything’s Gonna 

Be All White (M l) 

3:10 Buy To Build 3:35 

On The Fly 4:00 

Camper Deals 4:30 

What’s Up Down Under 5:00 

Reel Action 5:30 JAG (PG) 

7:30 NCIS (M) 

1:30 The Middle (PG) 

3:30 So Help Me Todd 

(PG) 4:30 Deal Or No 

Deal 6:00 The Big Bang 

Theory (PG) 8:30 Two And A 

Half Men (PG) 

3:30 Holiday Homes In 

The Sun 4:30 Escape 

To The Chateau 5:30 


House Hunters International 

7:30 Fixer Upper 

6:05 The Next Step 


(PG) 7:00 Mythbusters 

(PG) 7:30 Built To Survive 7:55 

Hotel Transylvania: The Series 

8:20 Almost Naked Animals 

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC 

News With Auslan 5:30 

ABC News Regional 

6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 

Foreign Correspondent 7:00 

ABC National News 




Paddington 7:00 Karma’s 

World 7:30 Would I Lie To 

You? (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 

6:00 Flat Out Food 6:30 

Michel Roux’s French 

Country Cooking 7:30 

Britain’s Poshest Farm Shops 

8:30 Rick Stein’s Road To 

Mexico 

5:05 Alone Denmark 

(PG) (In Danish) 6:15 

Cycling: Giro d’Italia: 

Stage 15 *Live* 1:35 Dark Side 

Of The 2000s (PG) 2:30 NHK 

World English News 

5:35 Movie: “Toy Story 

2” (G) (’99) Stars: Tom 

Hanks 7:30 Movie: 

“Gran Torino” (M l,v) (’08) 

Stars: Clint Eastwood 10:00 

Movie: “Blaze” (MA15+) (’22) 

4:25 Movie: “The War 

Wagon” (PG) (’67) 

Stars: John Wayne 

6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 

Movie: “Gran Torino” (M l,v) 

(’08) Stars: Clint Eastwood 

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Midsomer Murders 

(PG) 2:25 Back Roads 2:55 Back In Time 

For Dinner (PG) 3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) 



News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story (PG) 

8:30 Four Corners (PG) 9:15 Media Watch 

(PG) 9:35 Q+A (M) 10:35 ABC Late News 

12:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 1:30 

Surveillance Oz (PG) 2:00 The Chase UK 

(PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase 

Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home 

And Away (PG) 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife 

(PG) 9:05 9-1-1 (M) 10:05 S.W.A.T. (M v) 

11:05 The Latest Seven News 11:35 Police 

Custody USA (M l,v) 12:35 The Event (PG) 

12:00 Movie: “Everything, Everything” (PG) 

(’17) Stars: Amandla Stenberg 2:00 

Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 

NINE News Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point 

Australia (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A 

Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Summit (PG) 

9:10 Paramedics (M) 10:10 100% Footy (M) 

11:10 NINE News Late 11:40 La Brea (PG) 

3:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 3:30 10 News 

First: Afternoon 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 

The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 

News First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 

The Project (PG) 7:30 MasterChef Australia 

(PG) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 

(M l,n,s) 9:40 Mel Buttle: Let Me Know 

Either Way (MA15+) 10:50 10’s Late News 

12:10 Worldwatch 2:00 9/11: Ten Mistakes 

(M) 3:05 Mastermind 3:35 The Cook Up 

With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 

4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: 

Giro D’italia Highlights 6:00 Mastermind 

Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 

Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines (PG) 

8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (M) 

4:00 Medical 

Emergency (PG) 4:30 

Better Homes And 



7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 

5:00 American 

Restoration (PG) 5:30 

American Pickers (PG) 


Outback Opal Hunters (PG) 

8:30 Adventure Gold Diggers 

5:30 The Amazing 

Race (PG) 6:30 

Funniest Ever Toddlers 


(PG) 7:30 Law & Order: 

Criminal Intent (M v) 


APTN National News 

6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV 

News Update 6:40 Kenya 

Wildlife Diaries 7:30 Australia’s 

Health Revolution (M) 

2:30 Jake And The 

Fatman (PG) 3:30 


5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 

8:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 NCIS: 

Los Angeles (M) 11:15 Evil (M) 

4:00 Good Chef Bad 

Chef 4:30 Becker (PG) 

5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 

Neighbours (PG) 7:00 The Big 

Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two 

And A Half Men (PG) 

4:00 Design At Your 

Door 5:00 Fixer Upper 

6:00 House Hunters 

International 7:00 House 

Hunters USA 8:30 Help! I 

Wrecked My House 

6:00 Ted’s Top Ten 


(PG) 7:00 Horrible 

Histories (PG) 7:35 Kung Fu 

Panda: Legends Of 

Awesomeness (PG) 

3:00 ABC News 

Afternoons 4:00 

Afternoon Briefing 5:00 



ABC National News 




Paddington 7:05 Andy And The 

Band 7:30 Would I Lie To You? 

(PG) 8:30 Mythbusters (PG) 

6:30 Food Safari 7:00 

The Cook Up With 

Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick 

Stein’s Of Italian 8:40 Marcus 

Wareing’s Kitchen Garden 

Tales 

5:50 The Curse Of Oak 

Island: The Hedden 

Truth (PG) 6:40 




4:00 Kenan (PG) 4:30 

The Addams Family 

5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I 

Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 

Everybody Loves Raymond 

(PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 

5:30 The Travelling 

Auctioneers 6:30 


7:30 Death In Paradise (M) 

8:40 Harry Wild (M v) 10:40 

London Kills (M v) 

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Easy 

5 

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Crossword 

ACROSS 

1. Dowdy 

4. Involved 

8. Scoring hit at cricket 

11. Piano adjuster 

13. Domain 

15. Isolated 

17. Portion 

18. LPG & petrol 

20. Local area network 

21. Summoned over 

loudspeaker 

24. Lovers’ meeting 

27. Singer, ... King Cole 

28. Physio 

30. Crowd brawl 

31. Gossipy 

33. Comic, ... Hardy 

34. Hold in high esteem 

35. Toiletry powder 

36. Deserve 

39. Massages 

42. Twitchy 

44. Came equal fi rst 

45. Kept 

46. Long story 

48. Vietnam’s northern 

neighbour 

49. Underground phone 

line 

50. Taj Mahal city 

52. Wolves’ homes 

54. On Her Majesty’s 

Service (1,1,1,1) 

55. Reptilian (skin) 

56. Military gesture 

57. Irish sweater style 

60. Wax stamp 

62. Mists (up) 

65. Face 

67. Crisscross weave 

69. TV producer, ... 

Spelling 

70. Garden doors 

72. August zodiac sign 

73. Dog lead 

75. Relinquishes 

(territory) 

77. Sty 

79. Raise spirits of 

81. Triumphant cry 

82. Italian dish 

85. Music 1 genre 7 6 9 8 5 4 3 

86. Don’t eat 

6 7 8 3 5 2 4 

87. Grades 

7 8 5 4 6 3 2 

88. Actress, ... Thompson 

8 9 7 6 4 5 

5 4 6 9 2 3 1 

4 3 2 1 7 9 8 

Last 4week’s 2 5 solution 3 1 6 8 7 

3 1 2 4 8 9 7 5 

2 3 5 7 9 8 6 

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Previous solution - Medium 

84. Managed (well) 

DOWN 

1. Radio knob 

2. Make reparation 

3. Pinned-up hair 

4. Rugged peak 

5. More placid 

6. Last-mentioned 

7. Skeleton photo (1-3) 

8. Contagious disease 

9. Forewarnings 

10. Relax 

12. Kathmandu is there 

14. Chasing 

16. Insect grub 

19. Coating 

22. Endured 

23. Alters (text) 

25. Smelled strongly 

26. Creeps stealthily 

29. Pawning 

32. Tiny 

35. Windpipe 

37. Bedouin 

38. Digit 

40. Comes towards 

41. Peanut (sauce) 

42. Taunts 

43. Sailing boat 

44. Diadem 

47. Tennis phrase, ... & 

match (4,3) 

51. Agree 

52. Peruvian pack 

animals 

53. Salt/water mix 

54. Power cut 

58. Drive off 

59. American intelligence 

organisation (1,1,1) 

61. Valuable possession 

63. Roof cladder 

64. World’s largest desert 

65. Lyrics 

66. Inhales sharply 

68. Idles 

71. Famed UK racecourse 

72. Foliage part 

74. Battery or mains 

operated (1,1/1,1) 

76. Papas 

78. US rocket agency 

80. Tit for ... 

83. Hotshot 

How to beat Str8ts – 

Like Sudoku, no single number can 

repeat in any row or column. But... 

rows and columns are divided by black 

squares into compartments. These 

need to be filled in with numbers that 

complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set 

of numbers with no gaps but can be in 

any order, eg [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black 

cells remove that number as an option 

in that row and column, and are not part 

of any straight. Glance at the solution to 

see how ‘straights’ are formed. 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

28 29 30 31 32 

33 34 

35 36 37 38 

39 40 41 42 43 

44 45 46 47 

48 49 

50 51 52 53 54 

55 56 

57 58 59 60 61 

62 63 64 65 66 

67 68 69 70 71 

72 73 74 75 76 77 78 

79 80 81 82 83 

84 85 

86 87 88 

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SUDOKU 

No. 694 Tough Previous solution - Medium 

2 3 6 1 

6 8 4 7 

5 

1 3 4 

4 1 

8 7 2 

9 

9 2 4 3 

4 7 9 1 

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7 9 1 2 8 6 3 5 4 

6 3 8 4 1 5 7 2 9 

4 2 5 9 3 7 1 6 8 

2 4 3 5 6 1 8 9 7 

5 8 9 7 2 3 6 4 1 

1 7 6 8 4 9 5 3 2 

8 1 4 3 5 2 9 7 6 

3 6 7 1 9 4 2 8 5 

9 5 2 6 7 8 4 1 3 

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such that each row, column and 

3x3 box contains every number 

uniquely. 

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Find all the words listed hidden 

in the grid of letters. They can be 

found in straight lines up, down, 

forwards, backwards or even 

diagonally. 

THEME: BONNIE & CLYDE 

BANKS 

BLANCHE 

BURGLARY 

CIGARS 

CRIME 

CRIMINALS 

CROSSFIRE 

DEPRESSION 

DESPERATE 

FRANK HAMER 

FUSILLADE 

GANG 

GAS STATIONS 

GUN-TOTING 

LOUISIANA 

NEW MEXICO 

NOTORIETY 

PARKER 

POLICE 

PROHIBITION 

PUBLIC ENEMIES 

SEX APPEAL 

SMALL STORES 

Last week’s solution 

Trivia Quiz 

Test your knowledge about all things 

famous mums in our special trivia 

quiz this week. 

1. How many children does 

Beyonce have? 

2. On ‘The Brady Bunch’, how 

many children did Carol Brady 

have before she met Mike? 

3. George, Charlotte and Louis 

are the children of which Royal 

Family member? 

4. Which TV mum was married 

to Ozzie Nelson? 

5. Apple is the daughter of which 

famous Hollywood mum? 

6. Who is the famous daughter 

of actors Goldie Hawn and Bill 

Hudson, born in 1979? 

7. Which famous mum who 

appeared on ‘Full House’ 

became embroiled in a college 

admissions scandal in the 

United States? 

ANSWERS 

1. Three 

2. Three 

3. Catherine, Princess 

of Wales 

4. Harriet Nelson 

5. Gwyneth Paltrow 

6. Kate Hudson 

7. Lori Loughlin 

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movies. 

The latest film in the hugely successful 

‘Apes’ franchise is directed by 

Wes Ball of ‘Maze Runner’ fame and 

is set about 300 years after the conclusion 

of 2017’s ‘War for the Planet 

of the Apes’. 

If you’re not familiar with the 

‘Apes’ franchise or haven’t seen the 

previous trilogy from last decade, 

it’s highly recommended you fire up 

Disney+ this weekend and smash 

them all out before seeing this one. 

Now, back to the movie. 

In ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the 

Apes’, many apes societies have 

grown from when the Moses-like 

Caesar brought his people to an 

oasis, while humans have been reduced 

to a feral-like existence. 

Some ape groups have never heard 

of Caesar, while others have contorted 

his teaching to build burgeoning 

empires. 

In this setting, one ape leader begins 

to enslave other groups to find 

human technology, while another 

ape Noa, who watched his clan be 

taken, embarks on a journey to find 

freedom. 

A young human woman named 

Mae, played by ‘The Witcher’ actress 

Freya Allan, becomes key to Noa’s 

quest, although she has big plans of 

her own. 

This film has just about everything 

you want in an epic blockbuster, and 

it delivers in spades in my opinion. 

From the incredible scenery to 

the world-class CGI technology and 

gripping storyline that fills you with 

an array of emotions from start to 

finish, ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the 

Apes’ was worth the wait for fans of 

the franchise and will be one of the 

most talked about movies of 2024. 

I’m expecting big things at the international 

Box Office as well, and 

don’t be surprised if it’s nominated 

for a few technical gongs come 

awards season. If you thought the 

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Pearson to lead the Blues 

Parramatta halfback gets shot at Origin redemption ahead of three-match series 

TROY DODDS 

Parramatta’s Rachael 

Pearson has been 

handed the halfback 

jumper to lead New South 

Wales around the park in this 

Thursday’s Women’s State 

of Origin opener at Suncorp 

Stadium. 

It is a huge show of faith in 

the Eels number seven, who 

was named in the Blues team 

last year but then dropped for 

game two for teenage sensational 

Jesse Southwell. 

Southwell was widely tipped 

to retain the halfback spot for 

this year’s series but Pearson 

has been given first crack. 

Eight NRLW clubs are represented 

in the Blues team this 

year with the Sydney Roosters 

having the most with six 

players. 

Seasoned campaigners 

Kezie Apps (11 games for 

NSW) and Isabelle Kelly (10) 

will again lead the team as 

co-captains, while the experienced 

Corban Baxter returns 

as five-eighth. 

The NSW team for Origin I. Photo: NRL Photos. 

Former Jillaroos Ruan Sims and 

Sam Bremner have been named 

as Hilder’s assistant coaches. 

NSW will aim to reclaim the 

Origin Shield Queensland won 

on aggregate points in 2023 after 

the two-game series finished 1-1. 

This year, a three-game series 

has been scheduled so there will 

be a clear winner. 

The series opener will be played 

this Thursday night at Suncorp 

Stadium as a curtain raiser to 

Magic Round. The game is live on 

Channel Nine and Fox League. 

Game two will be played in 

Newcastle on Thursday, June 6 

and game three in Townsville on 

Thursday, June 27. 

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Tuesday, May 14 2024 

Parramatta City’s path to 50 years 

NATHAN TAYLOR 

By their own admission, it’s 

been a rollercoaster half 

century for the Parramatta 

City Football Club, but they probably 

wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Tough times build character 

and Parramatta City FC has well 

and truly been through it all since 

forming in 1974 under the name 

Parramatta Hellas. 

The club entered the Granville & 

District Soccer Football Association 

in 1975 with five teams, while their 

equipment and original brown and 

yellow uniforms were donated by 

the Bankstown Crest Soccer Club. 

The club’s first home ground 

was an ex-garbage tip in North 

Parramatta and their original headquarters 

was situated underneath 

the old Parramatta Greek Orthodox 

Church in Hassall Street. 

As the years went on the club 

continued to grow, and they even 

played out of Granville Park in 

Merrylands for a period of time 

while Parramatta Council undertook 

some important ground 

upgrades at Barton Park. 

In the 1980s, now playing out of 

another former garbage tip in Eric 

Primrose Reserve, the club began to 

Parramatta City FC’s original brown and yellow kit. 

prosper. It changed its playing strip 

to blue and white to reflect its Greek 

roots and entered the NSW State 

League competition in 1982. 

Following various government 

grants for new facilities, the club got 

stronger and stronger. 

In the mid ‘90s, player numbers 

exceeded 300 and the club’s trophy 

cabinet was filling up – crowned 

Granville & Districts Soccer Football 

Association champion club on 

four occasions. 

While they’ve undergone 

several name changes in 50 years 

– Parramatta Hellas, Western 

District Hellas Sporting Club and 

Parramatta City Sporting Club – 

they are prouder than ever to don 

the Parramatta City Football Club 

emblem on their chest today. 

In recent years, things have been 

tough for Parramatta City FC with 

the club on the verge of collapse due 

to the impacts of the pandemic. 

However, thanks to the hard 

work of the current and previous 

committee, Parramatta City is the 

sleeping giant about to be woken up. 

“We were down to just two teams 

last season but we’ve now soared 

to 12 and we are only going to grow 

Parramatta City FC held a reunion last September, which was visited by MP Andrew Charlton. 

even further at our new home 

ground, Old Saleyards Reserve in 

North Parramatta, which is about 

100m from where we originally 

played at 50 years ago,” President 

Angelo Aronis told Parra News. 

“The club was very close to folding 

a couple of years ago. Luckily 

Old Saleyards became available 

through the hard work of Council. 

We’re now up to a dozen teams – U6s 

to U14s and there’s five senior teams 

including an Over 55s. 

“Our goal is to have as many junior 

teams as possible next year. We are 

heading in the right direction.” 

To celebrate half a century of 

Parramatta City FC, the club will 

hold a ‘Blue Ball’ this September 

at the St Ioannis Greek Orthodox 

Church in George Street, 

Parramatta. 

“There will be a lot of dignitaries 

in attendance and hopefully a lot of 

ex-players and committee members 

from the past 50 years as well,” 

Aronis said. 

“We are very proud of our rich 

history and we’re determined to 

keep the club alive. We want to leave 

the club in a healthy position financially 

to protect its future forever.” 

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