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UNSUNG HEROES
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MAGIC OF
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Christmas spirit remains strong for kids doing it tough.
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Heroes from the lab
The researchers making a huge difference in the fight against COVID-19
NICOLA BARTON
It’s no secret our frontline healthcare
workers have been the face of
our battle against the COVID-19
pandemic, but some tend to forget the
many hidden heroes working behind the
scenes.
An army of some of the brightest minds
at the Westmead Institute for Medical
Research (WIMR) have played an important
role in our war against COVID to date
and our fight as it continues into 2022.
Parra News recently met with Professor
Tony Cunningham and Virologist John-
Sebastian Eden for a behind-the-scenes
look into the happenings of our city’s
COVID research labs.
Dr Eden runs a research group in WIMR
that sequences viruses to track how they
are evolving and spreading using their
genomes.
In the early days of COVID his team
quickly came up with a genome sequencing
method that assisted other researchers
track outbreaks in Italy, Vietnam and New
Zealand.
“If you take a swab you can have detectable
virus but amongst that is bacteria,
human cells and so the virus component
is actually miniscule; we came up with a
procedure to amplify the virus,” he said.
“It’s like enriching the sample so it’s just
that virus to sequence so you get the whole
genome and that’s how we identify the
virus and track it.”
Dr Eden’s wife was pregnant with his
first born at the time, so he had to make
the difficult decision to continue his
important work, whilst ensuring he was
still protecting her.
“Sequencing viruses is our bread and
butter, it’s what we do, so we knew we were
in the right place to contribute,” he said.
Professor Cunningham said there are
lots of projects in the works as the team
gets ready to take on the challenges of
2022.
“We’re really looking at the immune
response from those naturally infected
and those after vaccines to look at how long
and at what level the immune response
persists, particularly in older and younger
people,” he said.
“We are also looking at responses to
boosters and then finally we are taking
lymph nodes from volunteers who have
Virologist John-Sebastian Eden and Professor Tony Cunningham.
breast cancer to see how COVID vaccines
actually work.
“We are doing a number of other projects
with people around Australia to look at
vaccination in immunocompromised
people, people with transplants, Leukemia
and pregnant women.”
Dr Eden is now working on research to
pioneer a method to assist in diagnostics
for other novel viruses in the future.
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Today marks the final edition of Parra
News for 2021.
What an extraordinary year it has been,
dominated once again by the COVID-19
pandemic and lockdowns.
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Last week, many of us would have felt
like we’d seen a ghost. Dr Kerry Chant
was back in the news. Maybe I’ve not
been watching as much TV lately, but
there was a time when our Chief Health
Officer was everywhere.
In the COVID celebrity stakes, she was
Beyonce. As official bearer of the “health
advice”, she enjoyed top billing next to
Gladys Berejiklian; her every utterance
parsed.
While the health advice always felt
rather malleable, things are different
now Dominic Perrottet is in charge and
has made clear it’s merely one input to
the government. Such that it’s a surprise
when Dr Chant is even allowed out.
At a time when “freedom frothies” are
all the rage and we’ve been encouraged
to let loose, anybody injecting a note of
caution can be seen as a scold.
Yet there she was last Wednesday, just
as COVID cases were starting to soar. On
the same day QR codes, density limits and
restrictions on the unvaccinated were removed
– and mask mandates scrapped
in most settings including supermarkets
and shopping centres – Dr Chant admitted
she was not fully on board.
“I am strongly recommending we keep
masks and I’m asking the community to
Index
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Thanks for your support in 2021
Alan Mascarenhas
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Our community was tested like never
before, but our spirit and strength was not
broken and has put us in a positive position
moving forward.
I’d like to thank all of our advertisers,
do so – it’s a very tiny act and you’re actually
protecting yourself, but more importantly
you’re protecting others,” she said.
To be fair, Dominic Perrottet’s COVID
policies have largely received bipartisan
support. But these weren’t the ramblings
of some dotty aunt. Unencumbered by
politics, the Chief Health Officer was doing
her best to warn people.
It’s not before time. There has been a
near total absence of public health messaging
as Omicron has arrived.
On December 7, our state had 260 daily
cases. On December 17, that had risen
to 2,213. The government is now calmly
canvassing 25,000 new cases a day by the
end of January. It’s unclear how much
is Delta and how much Omicron – and
there is still so much the scientific community
doesn’t know.
Yet by unilaterally disarming NSW just
as a new variant is starting to peak, it feels
like our leaders have misread the public
mood.
By week’s end, new doubt was creeping
into people’s Christmas plans. Weekend
barbeques were cancelled and a friend
I’d planned to see a show with suddenly
texted: “I’m feeling like COVID is closing
in, so no pressure if you’re uncomfortable
going ahead”.
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contributors and readers for their support
during the year, and give our team
here a massive pat on the back.
Have a Merry Christmas, and we’ll see
you on Tuesday, January 18.
Give Dr Chant the keys again
We’ve all been looking forward to
Christmas, perhaps seeing elderly relatives
for the first time in months. Some of
us have trips planned.
High testing rates show we want to be
cautious.
If people are adapting their behaviour
in response to a fast-changing variant,
why isn’t the government?
We have to accept there will be variants.
Nobody wants to go back to being cooped
up.
But continuing to wear masks, check in
at venues and show our vaccine status
are small sacrifices if they help stop the
spread.
With a new Premier behind the steering
wheel, many would feel more comfortable
with Dr Chant in the passenger seat
(ideally with instant access to the driving
instructor’s brake). And it’s because there
simply has to be a space for evidencebased
public health.
It’s an enormous privilege to write this
column for readers in Parramatta and
Cumberland every week.
My best wishes for a safe Christmas and
New Year.
That goes for you too, Dr Chant – because
something tells me your services
will be needed in 2022.
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Relief for flying foxes
Sprinklers to help during sweltering weather
NICOLA BARTON
Whilst it’s been a slow
start to summer, the
issue of rising heat
in western Sydney is important
as ever, as wildlife experts look
for ways to reduce its impact on
animals.
Recently new sprinklers
have been fitted to the trees of
Parramatta Park’s flying fox
colony as part of a trial to see
if it can cool them down when
summer temperatures soar.
Using a $30,000 grant from the
Saving our Species fund, the new
system includes weather monitors
to capture temperature and
humidity data within the camp.
The NSW Government estimates
72,000 flying-foxes were killed
in extreme heat events across 40
camps in NSW in 2019/20, caused
by drought and days of extreme
temperatures, including in the
Parramatta Park camp.
Greater Sydney Parklands Chief
Executive Suellen Fitzgerald said
it was an important initiative to
prevent deaths when temperatures
rise once again.
“Up to 10,000 flying foxes call
Parramatta Park home and we’re
trialing sprinklers to keep them
cool throughout the hot summer
months,” she said.
She pointed out the important
role that flying foxes play in the
environment.
“Flying foxes are pollinators
that help keep our forests healthy,
and they’re playing an important
recovery role for many areas
affected by the Black Summer
bushfires,” she said.
The sprinklers were designed
to mimic Sydney’s summer
rainstorms and pump water from
Parramatta River up the trees to
cool down the canopy.
WIRES volunteers will decide
whether to activate the sprinklers
via an app once temperatures
reach 42 degrees.
Ms Fitzgerald said the new
sprinklers benefit the flying-foxes
and show that Greater Sydney
Parklands is listening to the
local community in tackling the
problem.
“This could not have been done
without the advocacy of our local
community and wildlife carers,
who brought this to our attention
and recommended trialing
sprinklers as a tool to cool down
the camp,” she said.
“Our parks are crucial for our
native wildlife to survive the
impacts of a changing climate.
“We’re planning with this in
mind across all our parks, with
the flying-foxes in Parramatta
and Centennial Park, and the
native bird species at Fernhill
Estate.”
The Parramatta Park camp is
one of 15 nationally recognised
grey-headed flying fox camps in
Sydney.
Flying foxes are considered
a keystone species with many
Australian native trees depending
on them for long distance
pollination and seed dispersal.
A new trial is helping cool down flying foxes in summer.
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AN UPDATE
FROM COUNCIL
Winston Hills commuter car park
upgrades
Residents who use the bus services along the
M2 Motorway to and from Winston Hills can now
enjoy increased convenience with the opening
of a new commuter car park last week.
The NSW Government funded project will deliver
around 120 new car park spaces on Junction Road,
between Romulus Street and Hillcrest Avenue,
making access to the bus service easier for locals.
As part of stage one of the project, improvements
were also made to the pavement, kerb, footpath
and landscaping.
Stage two, which is currently underway, will include
improved accessibility to parking on Junction Road
between Hillcrest Avenue and Bellotti Avenue,
including around 30 additional commuter car
spaces, as well as important pedestrian links.
Council is helping to deliver the project in
partnership with the Hills Shire Council and
Transport for NSW.
Australian Rock Collective (ARC) – which
comprises music legends Darren Middleton from
Powderfinger, Mark Wilson from Jet, Kram from
Spiderbait, and Davey Lane from You Am I – will
kick off the concert at 5pm.
In addition to live music performances, the concert
also includes a traditional Welcome to Country
ceremony and concludes with a dazzling fireworks
display. A wide selection of food and beverage
options will be available for purchase throughout
the evening.
Australia Day in the Crescent is presented by
the City of Parramatta in partnership with Live
Nation and Greater Sydney Parklands. Tickets
are free (booking and transaction fees apply)
and numbers are strictly limited.
For more information and to book, visit
atparramatta.com/australia-day
For more information and
to make a submission, visit
cityofparramatta.co/dgofev
Submissions close 5pm, Monday
31 January 2022.
Have your say on the Draft Guidelines for Electric Vehicle
Charging Infrastructure on Council Land.
Season’s greetings
The City of Parramatta Council would like to
wish the community a very merry Christmas
and a safe and happy New Year. Once again,
we have come together as a community to
overcome a challenging year, and we can look
forward to a much brighter 2022. In the new
year, we will welcome a new group of Councillors
to the chamber; complete work on our new civic
centre, Parramatta Hive; and see construction
progress on city-shaping projects such as the
Parramatta Light Rail, Sydney Metro West, and
the Parramatta aquatic and leisure centre.
Tickets are now available for Australia Day in the Crescent.
Have your say on electric vehicle
charging stations
The City of Parramatta is planning for increased
use of electric vehicles in the future by ensuring
electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are included
in buildings to help futureproof them and ensure
residents can easily transition to EVs.
Council’s Draft Guidelines for Electric Vehicle
Charging Infrastructure on Council Land, which
is currently on public exhibition, aims to provide
guidance on the provision, installation,
management, maintenance, and removal of EV
charging stations in the City of Parramatta
Local Government Area.
Council already has six EV fast-chargers in
Parramatta Station Car Park and an EV charger
installed at its Rydalmere Operations Centre.
These chargers are available for Council’s fleet
cars and visitors to use and are included in
parking fees where applicable.
Stage one of the Winston Hills commuter car park was
officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last
week. Photo: Red Square Media.
Celebrate Australia Day in the Crescent
The City of Parramatta’s popular Australia Day
in the Crescent concert will return to Parramatta
Park on 26 January 2022 with a star-studded
line-up of Aussie musicians and performers.
Australia’s best rock acts, including singer and
songwriter Jon Stevens, indie band Kingswood, and
rock group the Baby Animals will grace the stage.
Festive lights twinkling in Centenary Square.
Please note: Since printed copies of many of our local newspapers are no longer available,
all Development Applications (DAs), items on exhibition, and public notices will now be available
via Council’s website: cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Council Meetings are usually held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6.30pm.
The next Council Meeting will take place on Monday 10 January 2022, which will include the election
of the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor.
For more information, visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/councilmeetings
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Spreading festive cheer
Hospital transformed into Christmas wonderland in major boost to spirits
NICOLA BARTON
The magic of Christmas has reached
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead,
with decorations, activities
and celebrations kicking off this month.
The Hospital recently celebrated its
annual Christmas Party Day which has
seen its halls and corridors sprinkled with
Christmas cheer and departments transformed
into a whole variety of enchanting
themes including Winter Wonderland,
Fairy Garden, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie,
Super Mario, Minions and much more.
Healthcare workers from doctors, to
nurses, to allied health professionals, right
through to ward clerks and administration
teams, all took on additional roles as
Santa’s elves, working around the clock
to not only care for sick children but also
to help make the magical transformation
possible.
Patients enjoyed a COVID-safe day
full of fun and entertainment including
virtual performances from Guy Sebastian,
Johnny Ruffo, the Wiggles, Batman,
Disney princesses and a very special
guest video appearance from the man in
Some of the decorations at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
red himself. Due to the pandemic, Santa
for the second year was unable to make
a face-to-face appearance, but instead
called in via video link all the way from his
workshop in the North Pole.
Santa spent time answering questions
and hearing all about the children’s wish
lists and also arranged for presents to be
delivered to each child.
Director of Nursing Alan Gardo said
Party Day is designed to give children and
families the opportunity to enjoy a Christmas
party, regardless of where they will be
spending this festive season.
“For many of the children spending the
festive season in hospital can be one of
the most challenging times but with the
help of Santa and our wonderful staff we
have been able to bring Christmas right
here to the bedside and share some of that
Christmas magic,” he said.
“After what has been a particularly difficult
year in healthcare, to see our teams
still pull together and go the extra mile for
sick kids, is truly special.”
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is
the largest paediatric centre in New South
Wales, specialising in treating seriously ill
children.
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Pendle Hill: Two men wanted after
armed robbery at jewellery store
An investigation is underway following
an armed robbery at a jewellery store in
Pendle Hill recently.
Just after 6.15pm on Sunday, December
12, emergency services were called to a
jewellery store on Pendle Way, following
reports two unknown males entered the
store armed with hammers.
The males smashed a cabinet and fled
the scene with a large amount of jewellery
and cash.
Officers attached to Cumberland
Police Area Command attended and
established a crime scene.
As investigations continue, police
would like to speak to two males seen
entering a white Nissan Qashqai on
Pendle Way.
They are both described as being of
Indian Sub-Continental appearance,
aged between 25 and 30-years-old.
One man is described as being of
medium build, wearing black pants, a
tan jumper, with a medical face mask.
The second man is described as being
of solid build, wearing grey tracksuit
pants, a blue hoodie, and a medical face
mask
There were no reports of any injuries.
Anyone with information about this
incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers
on 1800 333 000.
Merrylands: Brawl results in two
men suffering stab wounds
Police are appealing for public assistance
after two males were stabbed
during a brawl in Merrylands recently.
About 7.40pm on Sunday, December
12, emergency services were called to a
park on Shannon Avenue, Merrylands,
following reports of a fight.
Police were told a group of five males
arrived at the park in a white Ford
Falcon, where a second group of up to 10
males had gathered.
A fight ensued and two males were
stabbed, one in the chest and the other
in the upper thigh.
NICOLA BARTON
POLICE SNAPSHOT
Compiled by Nicola Barton
A 17-year-old with stab wounds to the
chest was taken to Westmead Hospital
in a serious condition, however his
injuries were not considered to be lifethreatening.
A 19-year-old who was stabbed in the
leg was also taken to Westmead Hospital
in a stable condition for treatment.
The larger group of males fled the park
on foot down Clarence Street.
Officers attached to Cumberland Police
Area Command commenced inquiries
into the incident and are appealing for
information to locate the group of males.
The males are described as being of
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern and
Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, aged
between 17 and 22-years-old.
Anyone with information about this
incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers
on 1800 333 000.
Guildford: Man charged after latenight
incidents in two suburbs
A man has been charged with highrange
drink-driving after allegedly
crashing into three parked cars in Chester
Hill and Guildford recently.
About 11.50pm on Wednesday,
December 8, emergency services were
notified after reports the driver of a
Holden Commodore had crashed into
two parked vehicles at Ferndell Street,
Chester Hill, before driving to Kennedy
Street, Guildford, and crashing into a
third parked vehicle.
The driver of the Commodore, a
38-year-old man, was detained at
the scene by neighbouring residents
until the arrival of officers attached to
Cumberland Police Area Command.
The man was subjected to a roadside
breath test, which allegedly returned a
positive result.
He was arrested and taken to Granville
Police Station, where he returned a
secondary breath analysis of 0.153.
The man was issued a Court Attendance
Notice for ‘drive with high range
PCA’ and his licence was suspended. He
will front court in January.
LOCAL NEWS
The best kind of therapy
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Residents and family members
were able to get up close and
personal with a multitude of
farm animals at Uniting Lilian Wells
residential aged care home in North
Parramatta.
Residents were able to snuggle up to
a variety of animals including sheep,
goats, calf, ducks, chicks, rabbits and
guinea pigs.
Uniting Lilian Wells service manager
Deepa Prasad said the experience was
a fantastic way to bring the residents
together in an interactive activity.
“Pet therapy is known to assist in physical,
emotional and cognitive support
and boosts activity levels which is why
we thought this was the perfect thing to
do,” she said.
85-year old resident Charlie Deguara
said he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Residents with some of the animals.
“I like the animal farm; I like all types
of animals,” he said.
Another resident Rex Grand was
equally happy to have a visit from furry
friends.
“I come from an island out of Auckland.
I lived off the grid and grew up on a farm
with my grandfather around a lot of
animals,” he said.
Uniting plans to hold more animal
farm day visits next year.
Free training to kickstart
Parramatta’s recovery
Labor will give Australians access to free TAFE,
create more university places and tackle the skill
shortages that are holding back Parramatta’s
economic recovery.
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Since the Liberal Government was elected in 2013, the
number of people in Parramatta doing apprenticeships
and traineeships has fallen by 55%.
This is one of the steepest declines seen anywhere in
Australia and the resulting skills crisis is crippling local
businesses.
In Sydney’s second CBD we’re facing a skills crisis and
high unemployment, especially among young people.
At the same time, it’s getting harder and more expensive
to go to uni.
The proportion of applicants who get an offer of a
place at university has fallen every year since the Liberal
Government slashed university funding. This year, the
offer rate fell to its lowest level in years.
This has happened in the face of the stark economic
reality that nine out of ten jobs of the future will require a
VET qualification or a university degree.
Under Labor’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan,
Australians studying in an industry with a skills shortage
will have access to free TAFE.
465,000 free TAFE places, including 45,000 new places,
will help rebuild industries hit hardest by the pandemic,
like hospitality and tourism.
These places will also help meet the growing need
for skills in the care economy, including jobs like child
care, aged care, disability care, nursing and community
services.
Vocational education graduates are valuable workers,
adding billions to the economy each year, including $85
billion in 2019 alone.
At a time when productivity and wages are flatlining, our
Coalition TAFE cuts have seen the number of people in
Parramatta doing apprenticeships and traineeships fall by 55%
vocational education and training has the potential to
grow the economy and sustain the secure well-paid jobs
of the future.
Labor will also deliver up to 20,000 new university places
to help fix skills shortages and fill future skills needs by
training Australians in jobs including engineering, nursing,
tech, and teaching.
Places will also be prioritised for universities offering more
opportunities for under-represented groups, including
outer-suburban areas like Western Sydney.
While many states and territories have invested in the
skills and training sector, the Morrison Government has
cut $3 billion from TAFE, slashed uni funding and has no
plan to give our kids the skills they need for future jobs.
Parramatta has a fantastic, diverse community of businesses
and workers with the potential to take on the
world. They deserve a government that will
invest in the skills they need to survive and
thrive in the COVID recovery.
Scan the QR code for more information on
Labor’s plan.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
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Robert Gordon, has debuted
an extensive collection of
hand-crafted homeware pieces,
including the revival of its
collaboration with famed Australian artist David
Bromley, available exclusively via Myer in-store
and online.
The pair first collaborated in 2020 to a sold-out
collection, prompting the duo to collaborate on a
new range, exploring Bromley’s famous child-like
characters and ever-popular butterfly illustrations,
matched with Robert Gordon’s expertise in design
and craftsmanship of ceramics and homewares.
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Last week’s photo was taken at the
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Carlingford.
Western Sydney University has once
again held its annual Chancellor’s
Christmas Toy Appeal in support
of vulnerable families and children
across the region. With over 250 gifts
generously donated by the University staff and
student community, the Appeal will help many
families in need this Christmas. Parramatta
Mission was among the groups the gifts were
donated to.
The media’s obsession with COVID-
19 case numbers continues, and it’s
time that a different approach was
taken next year. The focus must be on
hospitalisation and ICU numbers, not
on raw case numbers which don’t really offer
context of the bigger picture. If the media keeps
being focused on the numbers, the general
population will be too. All we want for Christmas
is a new approach.
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vibrant dining and entertainment precinct.
Parramatta’s Eat Street is now open with a
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installations and fun activities for the whole family.
From delicious multicultural cuisine to vibrant
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drinks, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Come discover Eat Street today.
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LOCAL NEWS
Hope still shines bright
Parramatta Mission steps up to help those in need this Christmas season
NICOLA BARTON
Parramatta Mission is helping to
ensure everyone can enjoy the
magic of Christmas, no matter
what their circumstances may be.
Through its lifeline Meals Plus program,
volunteers have spent the past week
spreading Christmas cheer to our city’s
most vulnerable through gifts, Christmas
hampers, services and other special
surprises.
This is the second year the week-long
‘Festival of Christmas’ program has
occurred, after COVID restrictions meant
the usual lunch on Christmas Day could
not be held.
With the financial hardships that have
flowed as a result of this year’s COVID
lockdowns, more people than ever are
relying on support from outreach services.
Meals Plus Coordinator, Paul Moussa
said ensuring those in need are still able
to feel special at Christmas time is their
utmost priority.
“It’s all about providing a sense of
belonging and community and to spread
Christmas cheer,” he said.
“It’s reassuring people, who are disadvantaged
and marginalised, that someone
does really care.
“We help people living with mental
illness, financial hardship, addiction or
those at risk of homelessness; we help all
kinds of people.
“We provide them with some things that
they wouldn’t otherwise be able to have
access to, whether that be new clothes, a
fresh haircut, podiatry and other items
and services but delivered in a Christmas
atmosphere.
“We don’t shut the door on anyone,
everyone is welcome and there is no judgment.
We want to give people hope.”
Mr Moussa said COVID has seen an
increase in the number of people requiring
support from Parramatta Mission.
“We are serving at the moment from 60
to 80 people for breakfast and from 150 to
200 people for lunch, five days a week,” he
said.
This week in the lead up to Christmas
additional hampers with food and gifts
will also be available to those in need.
Those wishing to help out this year can
take donations to 19 Macquarie Street,
Parramatta.
Parramatta Mission is helping those in need this Christmas.
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NICOLA BARTON
Whether you’re a bicycle enthusiast
or just looking for something
new to do, Parramattabased
Bicycle User Group, CAMWEST
has some fun rides for you to try these
holidays.
CAMWEST Bicycle User Group,
associated with Bicycle NSW, is inviting
the wider community to sample some
self-guided bike rides that focus on the
Parramatta, Blacktown and Cumberland
Local Government Areas.
CAMWEST aims to encourage community
members to get out on their bikes and
explore some of the great shared paths
and quieter roads that western Sydney has
to offer.
Recently they’ve created some selfguided
routes on the Ride With GPS
(RWGPS) app and web platform.
With the RWGPS app running on your
mobile device, customised turn-by-turn
voice cues are read out as you ride.
CAMWEST Vice President, Rob Kemp
said it’s a fun way to get outdoors and
explore your local community.
“These routes offer a fantastic opportunity
for those who are not sure where to
cycle or are nervous about getting lost to
venture out and explore some of the great
cycling routes around western Sydney and
beyond,” he said.
“Maybe I’m biased, but I reckon western
Sydney offers some of the best and most
varied recreational cycling in NSW.”
The seven documented routes currently
available are between 15 and 30km in
length and start and finish at railway or
metro stations.
The routes are a mixture of one-way
and loop routes, with additional routes in
the planning stages, to be added over the
coming months.
Each route contains some reasonably
detailed descriptions which should enable
riders who are unfamiliar with the area to
make an informed decision as to whether
they may be suitable for them or their
families.
It also contains additional information
such as locations of restrooms, water
bubblers, food outlets and nearby train
stations.
The voice cue functionality of the
RWGPS app is only available with a paid
subscription.
While users are welcome to take out their
LOCAL NEWS
The upcoming holidays offer the perfect chance to go for a ride.
own individual subscriptions, CAMWEST
has a group RWGPS account and can offer
members access at no additional cost.
At $10 per year, a CAMWEST membership
is less than 20 per cent the cost of an
individual RWGPS subscription.
Until the end of January 2022, CAMWEST
are offering free access to its RWGPS
account for anyone who wishes to trial the
self-guided routes.
Further information, including tips
on setting up and getting the best out of
the app can be found on the CAMWEST
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LOCAL NEWS
Fears for unwanted pets
Think before you buy: Local animal shelters expect spike in dumping
NICOLA BARTON
Local animal shelter volunteers are
urging families to think before they
buy this Christmas, as they brace
for the annual February spike in animal
dumping.
Bernard Bradshaw runs the Save a Pet
Foundation, a local cat and kitten rescue
and online pet store and said the number
of abandoned animals they have come
through their doors is heartbreaking –
many of which are unwanted Christmas
presents.
“We rescue and rehome about 100 cats a
year,” he said.
“February is our worst month, we get so
many people who have been given cats for
Christmas and they don’t want them.
“It’s unfair to the cat but it’s also unfair to
the person if you give them a commitment
they don’t want.”
Mr Bradshaw said those who are sure
they want to introduce a furry friend to
their family should consider adoption.
“Please adopt, don’t buy from pet shops or
private sellers, there are so many animals
that need a home that would make a great,
Stray kittens at the Save a Pet Foundation Photo: Melissa Stevens.
loving family pet,” he said.
“Many of these places support cruel
kitten mills and puppy farms who breed
more animals than the demand for them.
“Give an animal a second chance at life
and adopt a rescue.”
The State Government is also championing
the importance of ‘adopt not shop’ by
offering free lifetime pet registration for
those who adopt a rescue pet from council
pounds and animal shelters.
“This Christmas, anyone considering
welcoming a new pet into their family is
encouraged to ‘adopt not shop’ for their
new cat and dog by visiting their local
council pound, animal shelter or one of
the many approved rehoming organisations
across the State,” Minister for Local
Government Shelley Hancock said.
“Anyone thinking about adopting a pet
this Christmas should also consider the
ongoing responsibility and commitment
required to care for a pet dog or cat.
“Pets are a lifetime commitment. People
also need to think carefully about the type
of animal that is right for them and their
circumstances including breed, size and
age.”
The Save a Pet Foundation was formerly
located at North Rocks next to Mr Bradshaw’s
cafe business, however both were
unfortunately forced to close due to
COVID financial pressures.
Mr Bradshaw has since temporarily
moved the cats to a cattery set up at his
home.
Those interested in donating to the foundation
or adopting a cat can get in touch at
www.saveapetfdn.com.
All proceeds from the online pet store
are used for the self-funded foundation.
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NICOLA BARTON
Carlingford residents say it’s a never
ending battle, as they enter their
fourth year fighting an aged care
development proposed for the old bus
depot site.
HB+B Property have submitted a fresh
Development Application (DA) for the
Watton and Murray Farm Road site,
following two previous rejections from
the Sydney Central City Planning Panel
and a dismissed appeal in the Land and
Environment Court.
The original $34 million development
proposed a 132-bed, three storey facility
which has now been scaled down to 110
beds, part two and part three-storeys.
Local resident Philip Baker said the
development is still too oversized for the
low residential community, which already
struggles to cope with traffic congestion.
“This development has been refused
on the basis of bulk and scale and loss of
amenity to the community,” he said.
“This recalcitrant developer tries again
to get approval on an over development,
which changes little from the last failed
application. The Council also issued the
Public Notification when council elections
were due, when we have no local
Councillor and the Christmas Holidays
are upon us.”
Residents who for years have fought hard
against the plans say they are frustrated
at the thought of having to start all over
LOCAL NEWS
New twist in never-ending
battle against development
Carlingford residents continue their fight against an aged care development.
again, with the developers’ slate wiped
clean.
A City of Parramatta spokesperson
confirmed previous applications are not
considered with a fresh DA.
“Any prior applications related to the site
do not form part of the assessment process
of a new DA,” the spokesperson said.
“However, they may be referred to during
assessment to see what guidance the
Sydney Central City Planning Panel or the
NSW Land and Environment Court may
have given the applicant in their reasons
for refusal.
“Similarly, objections lodged regarding
previous DAs on the site are not considered
with new applications.”
As the cost of works are now less than
$30 million, the Sydney Central City Planning
Panel will no longer be the consent
authority for the development.
If there are 10 or more unique objections,
the DA will be determined by the
Parramatta Local Planning Panel.
The original proposal received 45 written
objections from the community.
The current DA is now open for public
consultation with written submissions
welcomed until January 11.
Submissions must be sent to PO Box 32,
Parramatta 2124, via e-mail at council@
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au or online via
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/businessdevelopment/submissions.
HB+B Property was contacted for
comment, but did not respond to questions.
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Traditionally, this time of year is
when we all wind down, take
holidays to spend with our
families and travel all over the place in
a headlong rush to be somewhere Santa
Claus can easily find us.
This year we are entering into what
can only be described as the ridiculously
stupid silly season as a result of
the COVID-19 whatever impact. State
borders are in a constant state of flux
depending upon the latest information,
making it difficult to plan.
Nowadays it is hard enough for the
average person to try to organise their
lives each day let alone plan more than a
few days ahead. For businesses it is much
worse. As a result of the virus, businesses
are in disarray to put it mildly. Supplies
are erratic, employment of staff has had
to be suspended and customers want
sometimes scarce goods and services.
And let’s not mention the mask wearing
rules!
So, what about Christmas 2021?! Do
you close the doors (or not open them
just yet) and go on holidays to your
backyard or down the coast or do you
stay open and see how you go? If either
of these options is what you normally
do then do it, it’s part of getting back to
normality. But, because things are going
to be a bit quiet, spend the time looking at
your business, how you market it and the
way you organise your finances. You can
catch your fiscal breath and see if things
need to be changed and/or streamlined?
And we can help with your business?
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AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
With Venus retrograde (in your selfsabotage
zone) and Saturn squaring
Uranus (in your family zone) prepare for
a few challenges this Christmas. Making
a snap decision seems like a good idea
but it could backfire. You also need to
slow down and think twice before you
blurt out something that you later regret.
Be clever and uncharacteristically cautious,
as you consider situations carefully
before you respond. You’re hungry
for change but don’t throw the baby out
with the bathwater!
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PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
Prepare for some drama as Saturn,
Uranus and retrograde Venus stir up issues
with a relative or friend. Use your
diplomatic talents to find practical solutions
to current problems. The stars
encourage ambitious plans and you’re
keen to impress others, but don’t promise
more than you can realistically deliver.
The more disorganised you are, the
more difficult Christmas will be. Contributing
your talent and hard work to a
community project will help to balance
the karmic ledger.
ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
There could be misunderstandings
involving work, colleagues or clients,
as Venus reverses through your career
zone. Saturn squares Uranus on Friday,
which could affect your bank balance
or your peer group. Despite the challenges,
keep your hopes and dreams
alive for 2022. You’ll be in a particularly
festive mood on Christmas Day, as you
enjoy the Yuletide celebrations. But, if
you eat and drink and party too much,
then you’ll be a cranky Ram on Boxing
Day this year!
TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
The Sun, Mercury, Pluto and retrograde
Venus activate your adventure
zone so travel and holidays are highlighted.
But you could face COVID restrictions
that affect where in the world
you can actually go. Don’t forget to make
a special wish on Christmas Day, that
will transport you into exciting new territory
in the New Year. Your festive season
motto is from this week’s birthday great,
writer Henry Miller. “One’s destination
is never a place but rather a new way of
looking at things.”
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GEMINI
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
LEO
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
VIRGO
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
Saturn squares Uranus (in your selfsabotage
zone) so there’s a tendency to
be negative and self-critical. Despite the
challenges, don’t give up … be adventurous
and keep exploring! Your motto
for the week is from Gemini Australian
actress Nicole Kidman, “Life has got all
those twists and turns. You’ve got to
hold on tight and off you go.” Gregarious
Geminis love to party in style, so you’re
in the mood for a fun-filled Yuletide celebration
that could end up lasting the
whole weekend!
Sentimental Crabs love the tradition,
fantasy and kindness of the festive season,
which highlights your Cancerian
compassion, creativity and spirituality.
Despite current difficulties, make sure
you celebrate Christmas in a way that
is extra special, magical and meaningful
for you and your family. Your motto
for the week is from singer-songwriteractivist
Annie Lennox (who was born
on December 25) “Make kindness your
daily modus operandi and change your
world.”
Sociable Lions love to party and celebrate
in style. With the Sun, Mars and
Jupiter all energising your entertainment
zone, you’re keen to have fun with
family members and close friends you
haven’t seen for a long time (in COVID
appropriate ways). Hopefully you’ll pace
yourself, so you’re not worn out before
Christmas dinner is on the table this
year! Your motto for the festive season is
from writer Henry Miller (who was born
on Boxing Day): “Do anything but let it
produce joy.”
The Moon’s in your sign on Christmas
Day, so avoid being bossy and demanding
as you rush around trying to organise
everything and everyone. Try to keep
your perfectionist side under control
and be smart enough to rise above silly
family squabbles! Make it a priority to
slow down and enjoy the festive atmosphere
of this special week. You’re the
sensible soul of the zodiac so it’s up to
you to handle Christmas celebrations,
chaos and disruptions with Virgo composure
and versatility.
LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Keep things in perspective this Christmas.
Connecting with family members
(whether in person or online) is the
number one priority. When it comes
to loved ones, expect some dramas as
your ruler Venus reverses through your
domestic zone. So be extra flexible and
diplomatic. Your motto for the week
is from writer and raconteur Quentin
Crisp, who was born on Christmas Day.
“Treat all disasters as if they were trivialities,
but never treat a triviality as if it
were a disaster.”
With Venus reversing through your
communication zone, watch what you
say. And is a family matter or a relationship
issue weighing you down? Strive to
get the balance right between fulfilling
your responsibilities to other people and
creating change for yourself. Uranus demands
that you let go of some old habits,
routines and beliefs that are no longer
serving you. Then there will be room for
wonderful experiences, opportunities
and people to come into your world in
2022.
Restless Sagittarius – this week the
disruptive Saturn/Uranus square questions
the status quo and breaks down
rigid patterns of behaviour. Where do
you need to make some serious changes
in your life? Try to get the balance right
between doing things for other people
(especially at home and work) and personal
freedom. With mighty Mars charging
through your sign (until January 24)
the more proactive you are the better.
But don’t pounce until you have a well
thought out plan.
Expect some frustrations and delays,
as retrograde Venus continues reversing
through your sign. Pace yourself. There
will always be projects to complete and
mountains to climb. But perhaps a close
friend or family member needs your attention
and affection right here and right
now? Saturn (the planet of planning)
squares Uranus (the planet of improvisation)
on Friday. So do your best to get
the ratio right between being a gungho
Goat and a cautious Capricorn this
Christmas.
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ROCK SHOW
MUST GO ON
EMILY FESZCZUK
Years in the making, ‘The Rock
Show Oz Edition’ will hit the
EVAN Theatre stage early next
year.
The show was the last in a
long line of rock shows put together by late
Australian rock icon, Jon English.
Jon’s long-term partner and co-producer,
Coralea Cameron told Parra News the
show was in initial rehearsals when Jon
passed away in 2016.
“We had done our other shows ‘Rock
Revolution’ and ‘Trilogy of Rock’ then decided
to focus on Aussie bands,” Coralea
explained.
“The show was all put together, the band
was booked in and the tour was due to kick
off in May, but Jon died in March.”
After grieving, Coralea decided that the
show must go on to honour Jon’s immense
presence in the music industry.
“I put it on the backburner after Jon
passed but a lot of the acts featured were
Jon’s peers and we had a medley of his
songs planned,” she said.
“It took me five years to pick up the pieces
but I think he would be happy I am doing
it as he loved nothing more than to be
on a stage entertaining people, so we are
continuing that legacy.”
The two-and-half hour show celebrates
Australian rock music spanning across
three decades, including The Masters Apprentices,
Billy Thorpe and Russell Morris.
“Steve Mulry from the Ted Mulry Gang is
involved and the band we will have at Panthers
is the last one Jon played with, which
will be special,” Coralea said.
“A feature of this show is everyone sings
or plays multiple instruments, and everybody
has their moment in the spotlight,
which is something that Jon encouraged in
all our ‘Rock Shows’.”
With a large repertoire of songs, Coralea
said there is something for everyone.
“We do the Divinyls, the big soaring vocals
of Air Supply, the hard rock of Cold
Chisel, and the first half is the ‘60s and
‘70s, then we move into the ‘80s for the
second half,” she said.
“There is an eclectic mix of songs and so
many Aussie anthems that people will recognise,
so for most people it should be a
soundtrack of their younger years and remind
them when music just exploded.”
‘The Rock Show Oz Edition’ will be on
at EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Friday,
January 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $45. To
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Various services available
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fireworks at each of the Council wards. Parks at Old Toongabbie, Northmead, North Parramatta, Dundas Valley and Ermington will each host New
Year’s Eve events. Tickets are $5, with proceeds donated to charity. Check out www.atparramatta.com/whats-on for all the details.
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until December 27. Call (02) 8839 3399 for tickets.
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Grab a last minute Christmas gift or treat at the Parramatta Farmers
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One of my favourite events of the
year, and I say that with more than a hint
of sarcasm, is ABC’s coverage of New
Year’s Eve. And I’m pleased to say that
the ABC will again host coverage of the
New Year’s Eve concert and fireworks
spectacular, live from Sydney Harbour.
Broadcasting from the Sydney Opera
House and hosted by Charlie Pickering,
Zan Rowe and Jeremy Fernandez,
performers for ‘NYE2021: Let’s Celebrate!’
will include Tina Arena, Missy Higgins,
Casey Donovan, Beccy Cole, Adam
Harvey and Shouse. Tune in (if you dare)
from 8.30pm on Friday, December 31.
With ‘My Kitchen Rules’ getting a reboot
next year, it’s been revealed original
host and judge Manu Feidel will return to
the series. No word yet on who will join
Manu in the kitchen, but it’s safe to say
it won’t be Pete Evans. If you think you
have what it takes to be on the all-new
‘MKR’, you can apply at www.MyKitchenRulesCasting.com.au.
Raising much-needed funds for the
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation,
the ‘Light Up Christmas Appeal’ aired
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special was presented by Nine personalities
David Campbell, Sylvia Jeffreys,
Belinda Russell, Richard Wilkins, Tim
Davies, Lara Vella and Erin Molan with
performers including Delta Goodrem,
The Wiggles and more. If you missed it, a
repeat is available on 9NOW.
A little tip if you’re looking for new
seasons of ‘Family Guy’ and ‘American
Dad’ next year, it can be revealed that the
hit animations will be moving from 7mate
to 7flix in 2022.
If you love the original ‘Prisoner’
series from back in the day, I have some
good news for you. From January 1, free
streaming service 10 Play is set to screen
the entire original series. Consider your
summer of TV viewing sorted!
With cricket back on our screens, it
won’t be long before our other favourite
summer sport, tennis, is as well. Channel
Nine has confirmed dates for its Summer
of Tennis starting with the ATP Cup in
Sydney on January 1. A new one-off tournament,
the Sydney Tennis Classic, will
be played from January 9-15; while the
Adelaide International will be held from
January 3-15. But the one we’ll be waiting
for is the Australian Open, which will kick
off on January 17 and run for two weeks.
You’ll be able to watch every match of
the Aussie Open live on Nine, 9Gem and
9Now.
This is the final regular edition of
Chatter on the Box for another year. I hope
to see you in mid-January for my annual
Chatter on the Box Awards. It will be
controversial as always!
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6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00
Antiques Roadshow 11:00 The Heights (PG)
12:00 ABC News 1:00 Us (M l) 2:00 Glitch
(M l,s,v) 3:00 ABC News 4:15 Think Tank
(PG) 5:10 Grand Designs (PG) 6:00 Julia
Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) 6:30 Movin’
To The Country 7:00 ABC News 7:30
Outback Ringer (PG) 8:00 Anh’s Brush With
Fame (PG) 8:30 Christmas In Australia (PG)
9:30 Australia Remastered (PG) 10:25
Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures (PG)
3:00 TBA 3:30 RSPCA
Animal Rescue 4:30
M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30
Escape To The Country 6:30
Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The
Sky (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v)
10:30 Without A Trace (M)
12:30 Railway Restorations
With Peter Snow (PG)
6:00 The Deep 6:30
Operation Ouch! 7:05
Horrible Histories (PG)
7:40 Space Nova 8:05 The
Penguins Of Madagascar 8:25
The Legend Of Korra (PG)
8:50 The Crystal Maze 9:40
Hey You! What If 9:55 The
Adventures Of Puss In Boots
TV Guide: December 21-27
Your guide to the week’s television viewing
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30
Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A
Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love” (AKA
‘Another Christmas Coincidence’) (PG) (’19)
Stars: Cindy Busby 2:00 World’s Deadliest
Weather: Caught On Camera (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 Cricket: BBL: Sydney Sixers v Adelaide
Strikers *Live* 11:00 Born To Kill? (MA15+)
12:00 The Goldbergs (PG)
4:00 Al McGlashan’s
Fish’n With Mates (PG)
4:30 Barter Kings (PG)
5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG)
6:00 American Pickers (PG)
7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30
Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30
Secrets Of The Supercars (PG)
9:30 Supercar Customiser (M)
1:00 ABC News Day
3:00 ABC News
Afternoons 5:00 ABC
News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening
News 7:00 ABC National News
8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30
Australian Story 9:00 ABC
Nightly News 9:30 Courtney
Act’s One Plus One
4:30 My Name Is Earl
(PG) 6:00 Modern
Family (PG) 7:00 The
Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family
Guy (M s,v) 8:00 American
Dad (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The 40
Year Old Virgin” (MA15+) (’05)
Stars: Steve Carell 11:00
Movie: “Inherent Vice” (M) (’14)
5:55 Octonauts Special:
A Very Vegimals
Christmas 6:30 PJ
Masks Save Christmas 7:00
Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And
Specks 8:30 Upstart Crow
(PG) 9:00 QI (M) 9:30 Schitt’s
Creek (PG) 10:20 Preppers (M)
10:50 Doctor Who (PG)
6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra Summer (PG)
11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie:
“The Santa Con” (PG) (’14) Stars: Barry
Watson 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping
Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News
5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Travel
Guides (PG) 8:30 The Weakest Link (M)
9:30 Kath & Kim (PG) 11:15 Christmas At
Warwick Castle 12:10 Tipping Point (PG)
1:05 A Current Affair (PG)
5:30 Indian Country
Today 6:00 Bamay
6:30 Welcome To
Country 6:50 Undiscovered
Vistas 7:40 Who Killed
Malcolm X (M) 8:30 I, Sniper
(MA15+) 9:30 The X-Files (M)
11:10 NITV News Update
11:20 The Carmichael Show
5:30 Choccywoccydoodah
6:30 The Cook
And The Chef 7:00 The
Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30
Taste Of Italy 8:00 Anna’s
Occasions 8:30 Weekend
Breaks With Gregg Wallace
9:30 Luke Nguyen’s Street
Food
8:00 Inside Bold (PG) 8:30 Studio 10 (PG)
11:00 Jamie’s Italian Christmas 12:00 Dr
Phil (M) 1:00 The Dog House Australia (PG)
2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Jamie’s
Easy Meals For Every Day 3:00 Judge Judy
(PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Farm To
Fork 4:30 Inside Bold (PG) 5:00 10 News
First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Dog
House Australia (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M v) 10:30
NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:30 The Project
(PG) 12:30 The Late Show (PG)
3:00 Diagnosis Murder
(PG) 5:00 JAG (PG)
7:00 Bondi Rescue
(PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Blue
Bloods (M v) 10:25 NCIS: New
Orleans (M v) 11:20 Evil (M)
12:15 Home Shopping 2:15
Movie: “Warrior” (M l,v) (’11)
Stars: Tom Hardy
5:25 Shortland Street
(PG) 6:25 RocKwiz (M)
7:05 Jeopardy! (PG)
7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8
Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
(M l,s) 8:30 Rhod Gilbert:
Stand Up To Infertility (M) 9:40
Kevin McCloud: Rough Guide
To The Future (M l)
This week’s TV Guide brought to you by
Sydney Showground
1:00 Man With A Plan
(PG) 1:30 Friends (PG)
2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00
The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00
Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG)
6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big
Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom
(M d,s) 11:35 Frasier (PG)
12:00 Home Shopping
5:30 The Nanny (PG)
6:00 3rd Rock From The
Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s
Show (PG) 7:00 Young
Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Everybody
Loves Raymond (PG) 8:30
Movie: “American Reunion”
(MA15+) (’12) Stars: Alyson
Hannigan
5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00
The Italians 2:15 The Chefs’ Line 2:45 Child
Genius 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw
(PG) 4:15 The Wonderful World Of
Chocolate (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30
Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30
SBS World News 7:35 Inside Aldi At
Christmas 8:30 Cher And The Loneliest
Elephant (PG) 9:30 Lucille Ball: We Love
Lucy 11:10 SBS World News 11:40 Man In
Room 301 (M l,s) (In Finnish)
3:00 The Block (PG)
4:00 Salvage Dawgs
4:30 Log Cabin Living
5:00 100 Day Dream Home
6:00 House Hunters International
7:00 House Hunters
USA 7:30 Escape To The
Chateau: Make Do And Mend
8:30 Your Home Made Perfect
3:35 Movie: “Spring In
Park Lane” (G) (’48)
Stars: Anna Neagle
5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG)
6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30
New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The
Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles
(M v) 10:40 Law & Order:
Criminal Intent (MA15+)
6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00
Christmas At St Paul’s 11:05 The Heights
(PG) 12:00 ABC News 1:00 The Cook And
The Chef 1:25 Anthony (M) 3:00 ABC News
4:00 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Worzel
Gummidge (PG) 6:00 Sammy J 7:00 ABC
News 7:30 Outback Ringer (PG) 8:00 Hard
Quiz (PG) 8:40 The Yearly With Charlie
Pickering 2021 9:40 QI (PG) 10:10 Would I
Lie To You? At Christmas (PG) 10:40 A
Berry Royal Christmas
3:00 TBA 3:30 RSPCA
Animal Rescue 4:30
M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30
Escape To The Country 6:30
Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Vicar Of
Dibley (PG) 8:30 Mrs. Brown’s
Boys (M l,s) 10:20 Miranda
(PG) 11:00 What A Carry On
(PG)
6:00 The Deep 6:30
Operation Ouch! 7:00
Movie: “Saving Santa”
(G) (’13) Stars: Newell
Alexander 8:25 Wallace And
Gromit: A Close Shave 8:55
Robot Wars 9:55 Danger
Mouse 10:05 Dragons: Race
To The Edge (PG)
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30
Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Every
Other Holiday” (AKA ‘A Holiday Wish Come
True’) (PG) (’18) Stars: Schuyler Fisk 2:00
World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On
Camera (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 Cricket: BBL:
Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers
*Live* 11:00 Gordon, Gino & Fred -
American Road Trip (M)
3:00 Shipping Wars
(PG) 3:30 Blokesworld
(PG) 4:00 Al Mc-
Glashan’s Fish’n With Mates
(PG) 4:30 Barter Kings (PG)
5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG)
6:00 American Pickers (PG)
7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 8:30
Storage Wars (PG)
1:00 ABC News Day
3:00 ABC News
Afternoons 5:00 ABC
News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening
News 7:00 ABC National News
8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30
Australian Story 9:00 ABC
Nightly News 9:30 Courtney
Act’s One Plus One
4:00 My Name Is Earl
(PG) 6:00 Modern
Family (PG) 7:00 The
Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family
Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad
(M v) 8:30 Movie: “Snatched”
(MA15+) (’17) Stars: Amy
Schumer 10:20 Movie: “Jack
Frost” (PG) (’98)
6:30 Rusty Saves
Christmas 7:00 Dino
Dana 7:30 Spicks And
Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie
To You? At Christmas (PG)
8:30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On
The Road (M) 9:15 David
Stratton’s Stories Of Australian
Cinema (MA15+)
6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra Summer (PG)
11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie:
“Christmas On The Menu” (G) (’20) Stars:
Kim Shaw 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping
Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News
5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Michael
Bublé’s Christmas In The City 8:30 Movie:
“Love Actually” (M l,n,s) (’03) Stars: Keira
Knightley 11:15 Christmas In New York -
Inside The Plaza 12:10 Tipping Point (PG)
5:00 Our Stories (PG)
5:30 Te Ao With Moana
6:00 Bamay 6:40 NITV
News Update 6:50 Undiscovered
Vistas 7:40 Hip Hop
Evolution (M d,l) 8:30 Going
Native 9:00 Hunting Aotearoa
(PG) 9:30 Movie: “Whitney” (M)
(’18) Stars: Whitney Houston
5:30 Choccywoccydoodah
6:30 The Cook
And The Chef 7:00 The
Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30
Restaurants On The Edge 8:30
James Martin’s American
Adventure 9:30 Luke Nguyen’s
Food Trail
8:00 Inside Bold (PG) 8:30 Studio 10 (PG)
11:00 My Market Kitchen 11:30 Everyday
Gourmet 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 Jamie’s
Quick & Easy Christmas 2:00 Entertainment
Tonight 2:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every
Day 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The
Map 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Inside Bold
(PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project
(PG) 7:30 The Dog House (PG) 8:30 All
Aussie Adventures (PG) 9:00 Bull (M l,s)
11:00 The Royals Revealed (PG)
3:00 Diagnosis Murder
(PG) 5:00 JAG (PG)
7:00 Bondi Rescue
(PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30
NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 11:15
Evil (MA15+) 12:10 Home
Shopping 2:10 48 Hours (M)
3:10 Seal Team (M) 4:05 NCIS
(M v) 5:00 The Doctors (PG)
5:25 The Joy Of
Painting 6:25 RocKwiz
(M s) 7:05 Jeopardy!
(PG) 7:30 NITV News Update
7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats (M l,s)
8:30 Movie: “Source Code” (M)
(’11) Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal
10:15 Movie: “Colossal” (M l,v)
(’16) (In English/ Korean)
1:00 Man With A Plan
(PG) 1:30 Friends (PG)
2:30 NBL Slam 3:00
The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00
Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG)
6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big
Bang Theory (PG) 9:20 2
Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Home
Shopping
5:30 The Nanny (PG)
6:00 3rd Rock From The
Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s
Show (PG) 7:00 Young
Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Everybody
Loves Raymond (PG) 8:30
Movie: “Ace Ventura: When
Nature Calls” (PG) (’95) Stars:
Jim Carrey
5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00
The Italians 2:15 The Chefs’ Line 2:45 Child
Genius 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw
(PG) 4:15 The Wonderful World Of
Chocolate 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters
And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS
World News 7:35 Sesame Street: 50 Years
Of Sunny Days 9:00 Grand Tours Of
Scotland’s Lochs (M) 9:30 Departure (M)
10:20 SBS World News 10:55 In Therapy
(M l) (In French)
4:00 Salvage Dawgs
4:30 Log Cabin Living
5:00 Escape To The
Chateau: Make Do And Mend
6:00 House Hunters International
7:00 House Hunters
USA 7:30 Masters Of Flip 8:30
Home Town 9:30 Beachfront
Bargain Hunt Renovation
5:30 Murder, She
Wrote (PG) 6:30
Antiques Roadshow
7:30 As Time Goes By (PG)
8:50 Midsomer Murders (M v)
10:50 House (M) 11:50 The
Equalizer (M d,v) 12:50
Explore 1:00 Home Shopping
1:30 Dangerman (PG)
9:00 ABC News 10:00 Australia Remastered
11:05 The Heights (PG) 12:00 ABC News
1:00 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast 1:30 QI
(PG) 2:00 Would I Lie To You? At Christmas
(PG) 2:30 Christmas With Poh 3:00 ABC
News 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Worzel
Gummidge (PG) 5:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home
Delivery (PG) 6:30 Movin’ To The Country
7:00 ABC News 7:30 Outback Ringer (PG)
8:00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (M)
8:30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures
3:00 A Foodies Guide
To Kyushu Japan (PG)
3:30 RSPCA Animal
Rescue 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG)
5:30 Escape To The Country
6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father
Brown (M v) 8:30 Inspector
George Gently (M) 10:30
Murdoch Mysteries (M)
6:00 Dodo 6:35 The
Penguins Of Madagascar
7:00 Movie:
“Shaun The Sheep Movie” (G)
(’15) Stars: Justin Fletcher 8:25
Wallace And Gromit: A Matter
Of Loaf And Death 8:55 Robot
Wars 9:55 Danger Mouse
10:05 Dragons
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30
Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Last
Vermont Christmas” (AKA ‘The Last
Christmas Home’) (PG) (’18) Stars: Erin
Cahill 2:00 World’s Deadliest Weather:
Caught On Camera (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 Better Homes And Gardens Summer
7:30 Woolworths Carols In The Domain
10:00 Movie: “Vacation” (M l,s,v) (’15)
4:30 Billion Dollar
Wreck (PG) 5:30
Storage Wars Texas
(PG) 6:00 American Pickers
(PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG)
7:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 8:30
Movie: “The Wild Bunch”
(MA15+) (’69) Stars: Ernest
Bornine 11:30 Hardcore Pawn
1:00 ABC News Day
3:00 ABC News
Afternoons 5:00 ABC
News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening
News 7:00 ABC National News
8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:25
Australian Story 9:00 ABC
Nightly News 9:30 Courtney
Act’s One Plus One
4:00 My Name Is Earl
(PG) 5:30 Modern
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Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family
Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad
(M v) 8:30 Movie: “Tender
Trap” (’21) Stars: Zara
Cormack 10:30 Movie: “Toke”
(M) (’19) Stars: Lucy Lawless
6:05 Ben And Holly’s
Little Kingdom 6:30
Octonauts Special: A
Very Vegimals Christmas 7:00
Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And
Specks (PG) 8:30 TBA 9:00
Hard Quiz: Has Beens (PG)
9:40 Insert Name Here (M l)
10:10 Doctor Who (PG)
6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra Summer (PG)
11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie:
“The Christmas Ball” (G) (’20) Stars: Deirdre
Mullins 1:45 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG)
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s
Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat
6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG)
7:30 Great Getaways (PG) 8:30 Movie:
“Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous”
(M v) (’05) Stars: Sandra Bullock 10:50 New
Amsterdam (M) 11:50 Chicago Med (M)
5:30 The 77 Percent
6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV
News Update 6:40
Undiscovered Vistas 7:30
Going Places With Ernie Dingo
(PG) 8:30 Trickster (M d,l,v)
9:30 Movie: “Jowable” (G) (’19)
Stars: Kim Molina (In English/
Tagalog)
5:30 Choccywoccydoodah
6:30 The Cook
And The Chef 7:00 The
Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30
Barefoot Contessa 8:00 Food
Safari 8:30 A Girls Guide To
Hunting Fishing And Wild
Cooking 9:00 Rick Stein’s
French Odyssey
12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 Jamie’s Easy
Christmas Countdown 2:00 Entertainment
Tonight 2:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every
Day 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The
Map 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Inside Bold
(PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project
(PG) 7:30 Jamie: Together At Christmas
8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:30 The
Royals Revealed (PG) 11:30 The Project
(PG) 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen
Colbert (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping
3:00 Diagnosis Murder
(PG) 5:00 JAG (PG)
7:00 Bondi Rescue
(PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30
Hawaii Five-0 (M v) 10:30 Seal
Team (M v) 12:30 Home
Shopping 2:00 Seal Team (M)
3:00 Blue Bloods (M v) 4:00
Hawaii Five-0 (M v)
5:25 RocKwiz (M s)
7:05 Jeopardy! (PG)
7:30 NITV News
Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats
Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30
The Curse Of Oak Island (M l)
10:10 The Source (M) (In
English/ Cantonese/ Mandarin)
11:00 Vikings (MA15+)
1:00 Man With A Plan
(PG) 1:30 Friends (PG)
2:00 Carol’s Second
Act (PG) 3:00 The King Of
Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG)
5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends
(PG) 8:00 The Big Bang
Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld
(PG) 11:00 2 Broke Girls (M s)
6:00 3rd Rock From The
Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s
Show (PG) 7:00 Young
Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Dr
Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole
Christmas” (G) (’00) Stars:
Taylor Momsen 9:35 Movie:
“Four Holidays” (M s) (’08)
Stars: Vince Vaughn
5:30 Football: FIFA Arab Cup: Semi Final 2
*Live* 8:00 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour
2:00 The Italians 2:15 The Chefs’ Line 2:45
Child Genius 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam
Liaw (PG) 4:15 The Wonderful World Of
Chocolate 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters
And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS
World News 7:35 Wonderful World Of
Chocolate (PG) 8:30 Red Election (PG) (In
English/ Danish/ Russian) 9:25 Bowled
Over: Untold Australia (MA15+)
3:00 The Block (PG)
4:00 Salvage Dawgs
4:30 Log Cabin Living
5:00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt
Renovation 6:00 House
Hunters International 7:00
House Hunters USA 7:30
House Hunters International
8:30 Fixer Upper (PG)
5:30 Murder, She
Wrote (PG) 6:30
Antiques Roadshow
7:30 Death In Paradise (PG)
8:40 Grantchester Christmas
Special (M) 10:10 Keeping Up
Appearances (PG) 10:50 Law
& Order (M) 11:40 Buried In
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12:00 ABC News 1:00 Barrie Cassidy’s One
Plus One (M) 1:30 Call The Midwife (PG)
3:00 ABC News 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55
Worzel Gummidge (PG) 5:55 Julia Zemiro’s
Home Delivery (PG) 6:25 Shaun The Sheep
7:00 ABC News 7:30 Outback Ringer (PG)
8:00 Would I Lie To You? At Christmas (PG)
8:30 Midsomer Murders (M v)
7:30 Billy Connolly:
Made In Scotland (M l)
8:30 The Amazing
Homemakers (PG) 9:30
Australia’s Big Backyards (PG)
10:30 The Mentalist (M l,v)
12:00 Movie: “Santa’s Boots” (PG) (’18)
Stars: Megan Hilty 2:00 House Of Wellness
(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 Movie: “Elf” (G) (’03)
Stars: Will Ferrell 9:00 Movie: “Fred Claus”
(PG) (’07) Stars: Vince Vaughn 11:20 Movie:
“Isle Of Dogs” (PG) (’18)
7:00 Pawn Stars (PG)
7:30 Movie: “Upgrade”
(MA15+) (’18) Stars:
Logan Marshall-Green 9:30
Movie: “Outback” (M l) (’19)
Stars: Lauren Lofberg
5:30 Movie: “Westworld”
(PG) (’73) 7:30
Movie: “Bonnie And
Clyde” (M) (’67) Stars: Warren
Beatty 10:00 Movie:
“Disclosure” (MA15+) (’94)
12:00 Movie: “A Christmas Movie Christmas”
(G) (’19) Stars: Brant Daugherty 1:45
Garden Gurus Moments 2:00 Pointless (PG)
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s
Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat
6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG)
7:30 Christmas With Delta Goodrem (PG)
8:00 Carols By Candlelight *Live* (PG)
7:45 Movie: “The Great
Northern Candy Drop”
(PG) (’17) Stars: Lorne
Cardinal 8:15 Movie:
“Unaccompanied Minors” (PG)
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3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map
4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Inside Bold (PG)
5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG)
7:30 The Living Room (PG) 8:40 Have You
Been Paying Attention To 2021? (M) 9:40
Rhys Darby: Big In Japan (MA15+) 10:40
The Graham Norton Show (M) 11:40 The
Project (PG) 12:40 The Late Show (PG)
3:00 Diagnosis Murder
(PG) 5:00 JAG (PG)
7:00 Bondi Rescue
(PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law
& Order: SVU (M) 11:30 CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation (M)
3:00 The King Of
Queens (PG) 4:00
Becker (PG) 5:00
Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG)
8:00 The Big Bang Theory
(PG) 9:30 Friends (PG)
4:15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate
5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And
Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World
News 7:30 Silent Night: A Song For The
World (In English/ Arabic/ German/ Hebrew)
9:10 Freddie Mercury - The Great Pretender
(M l,s) 10:45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does
Countdown (M l)
6:00 House Hunters
International 7:00
House Hunters USA
7:30 Maine Cabin Masters 8:30
Living Alaska 9:30 Building Off
The Grid (PG)
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7:00 Shaun The Sheep
7:30 Movie: “Shaun
The Sheep Movie” (G)
(’15) Stars: Justin Fletcher 8:55
Roald Dahl’s Revolting
Rhymes (Part 1 And 2)
5:00 ABC News Hour
6:00 ABC Evening
News 7:00 ABC
National News 7:30 The
Vaccine 8:00 ABC News
Update 8:30 Australian Story
7:00 Dino Dana 7:30
Spicks And Specks
8:00 Hard Quiz (PG)
8:30 Movie: “Roxanne” (PG)
(’87) Stars: Steve Martin 10:15
Doctor Who (PG)
6:30 The Cook And The
Chef 7:00 The Cook Up
With Adam Liaw 7:30
River Cottage Australia 8:30
Jamie’s Great Britain 9:30 Luke
Nguyen’s Food Trail
7:05 Jeopardy! (PG)
7:30 NITV News
Update 7:35 8 Out Of
10 Cats Does Countdown (M)
8:30 Hoarders (M l) 9:20
Taskmaster (M l,s)
7:30 Movie: “The
Goonies” (PG) (’85)
Stars: Sean Astin 9:45
Movie: “Uncle Buck” (PG) (’89)
Stars: John Candy 11:45
Malcolm In The Middle (PG)
5:30 Murder, She
Wrote (PG) 6:30
Antiques Roadshow
7:30 A Very Royal Christmas
(PG) 8:30 Poirot (PG) 10:30
Midsomer Murders (M v)
2:25 Would I Lie To You? At Christmas (PG)
2:55 Hard Quiz (PG) 3:30 Christmas In
Australia 4:30 Midsomer Murders (PG) 6:00
The Penguin King With David Attenborough
7:00 ABC News On Christmas Day 7:30 The
Queen’s Christmas Message 2021 7:40 The
Royal Variety Performance 2021 (PG) 9:35
Call The Midwife (M) 10:35 Father Brown
3:00 Movie: “Jack Frost” (PG) (’98) Stars:
Michael Keaton 5:00 Highway Patrol (PG)
5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line
(PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Dogs Behaving
(Very) Badly (PG) 8:00 Movie: “National
Lampoon’s Vacation” (M d,l) (’83) Stars:
Chevy Chase 10:10 Movie: “National
Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (PG) (’89)
11:30 Christmas With Delta Goodrem (PG)
1:00 Carols By Candlelight (PG) 4:00 Movie:
“Blizzard” (G) (’03) Stars: LeVar Burton 6:00
NINE News Saturday 7:00 Movie: “Deck The
Halls” (PG) (’06) Stars: Danny DeVito 8:50
Movie: “Four Holidays” (M s) (’08) Stars:
Vince Vaughn 10:35 Queen’s Christmas
Message *Live*
3:00 Everyday Gourmet 3:30 Taste Of
Australia 4:00 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) 4:30
Roads Less Travelled 5:00 10 News First
6:00 Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable
Snow Baby 6:30 A Baby Reindeer’s First
Christmas (PG) 7:30 The Dog House (PG)
8:30 The Cheap Seats (M) 9:30 The
Graham Norton Show (M)
3:25 NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert 4:45
The Wonderful World Of Chocolate 5:35
Secrets Of The Toy Shop (PG) 6:30 SBS
World News 7:30 Deck The Halls: The
Luxury Christmas Decorators 8:30 On
Broadway 10:00 Movie: “Lion” (PG) (’16)
Stars: Sunny Pawar (In Hindi/ Bengali/
English)
7:30 The Yorkshire Vet
(PG) 8:30 Escape To
The Country 10:30 The
Mentalist (M v) 12:30 The Fine
Art Auction (PG) 3:30 The Real
Seachange (PG)
5:00 Billion Dollar
Wreck (PG) 5:30
Storage Wars Texas
(PG) 6:00 American Pickers
(PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG)
7:30 Full Custom Garage (PG)
5:00 Movie: “The Polar
Express” (G) (’04) 7:00
TBA 9:30 Movie: “Fred
Claus” (PG) (’07) Stars: Vince
Vaughn 12:00 Movie: “Pimped”
(MA15+) (’18)
7:00 Chuck And The
First People’s Kitchen
7:30 Nat King Cole:
Afraid Of The Dark 9:15 Movie:
“Rare Exports: A Christmas
Tale” (MA15+) (’10) (In Finnish)
5:00 Waltzing Jimeoin
(PG) 5:30 Stories Of
Bike (PG) 6:00 JAG
(PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:30
NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order:
SVU (M) 10:20 MacGyver (PG)
2:30 Brides Of Beverly
Hills (PG) 3:30 Friends
(PG) 6:00 The Big
Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 2
Broke Girls (PG) 12:10 Home
Shopping 1:40 Mom (M d,s)
6:30 Log Cabin Living
7:30 Escape To The
Chateau (PG) 8:30
House Hunters USA 9:30
House Hunters International
10:30 House Hunters Reno
7:00 The Midnight
Gang (PG) 8:05
Wallace And Gromit
8:30 Movie: “Grandpa’s Great
Escape” (PG) (’18) Stars: Tom
Courtenay
5:30 Throwback (PG)
6:00 ABC Evening
News 6:30 Heywire
7:00 ABC News On Christmas
Day 7:30 Crocodile Territory:
Protecting A Predator
6:55 Shaun The Sheep
7:30 A Very Specky
Christmas (PG) 8:30
TBA 9:10 QI (M l) 9:40 Live At
The Apollo (PG) 10:30 TBA
11:00 Schitt’s Creek (PG)
6:35 Rick Stein’s Food
Heroes 7:40 Ainsley’s
Food We Love 8:30
Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape
9:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts
Unknown
7:10 Travel Man (PG)
8:05 Brooklyn Nine-
Nine (PG) 8:30 The
Delorean Time Machine 9:30
The X-Files (MA15+) 1:40
Undressed (M l)
5:25 Movie: “The
Grinch” (PG) (’18) Stars:
Benedict Cumberbatch
7:00 Lego Masters Bricksmas
Special (PG) 10:30 The
Hundred With Andy Lee (M)
4:30 Movie: “White
Christmas” (PG) (’54)
Stars: Bing Crosby 7:00
Carols By Candlelight *Live*
10:00 Timeless (M v) 12:05
Gideon’s Way (PG)
12:00 ABC News Summer 12:30 Landline:
30th Anniversary Special 1:30 Doc Martin
(PG) 2:15 The Royal Variety Performance
2021 (PG) 4:25 Everyone’s A Critic (PG)
4:55 Dream Gardens 5:30 Nigella’s Cook,
Eat, Repeat 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:00
ABC News Sunday 7:40 Death In Paradise
(PG) 8:30 TBA 10:00 Doc Martin (PG)
10:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Test 3: Day 1:
Session 1 *Live* From The MCG [s] 12:30
The Lunch Break [s] 1:10 Session 2 *Live*
[s] 3:10 Tea Break [s] 3:30 Session 3 *Live*
[s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: BBL:
Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers *Live* [s]
9:10 Cricket: BBL: Perth Scorchers v
Melbourne Renegades *Live* [s]
1:30 Movie: “Rocky II” (PG) (’79) Stars:
Sylvester Stallone 4:00 Bondi Vet (PG) 5:00
NINE News: First At Five 5:30 RBT (PG)
6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 60 Minutes
(PG) 8:00 David Attenborough’s A Perfect
Planet: Oceans (PG) 9:10 Movie: “The
Matrix” (M l,v) (’99) Stars: Keanu Reeves
11:50 Chicago Med (M)
2:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day
2:30 Roads Less Travelled (PG) 3:00 4x4
Adventures 4:00 All 4 Adventure 5:00 10
News First 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:30
The Sunday Project (PG) 7:00 Football:
Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 6:
Melbourne Victory v Western United *Live*
From AAMI Park 10:00 FBI (M)
5:00 Movie: “Welcome To Country” (PG)
(’17) Stars: Alec Doomadgee 5:10 Going
Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 5:40 By Royal
Appointment - Serving The Queen 6:30 SBS
World News 7:30 Zoo Mum (PG) 8:30 Walt
Disney (PG) 10:35 Michael Palin: Travels Of
A Lifetime (PG) 11:30 Movie: “Chef” (M)
(’14) Stars: Dustin Hoffman
6:00 TBA 6:30 TBA
7:00 Border Security -
Australia’s Front Line
(PG) 8:30 Chris Tarrant’s
Extreme Railways (PG) 9:30
Mighty Trains (PG)
5:00 Shipping Wars
(PG) 6:00 Cricket: BBL:
Sydney Thunder v
Sydney Sixers *Live* 7:00
Movie: “Firefox” (PG) (’82)
Stars: Clint Eastwood
7:30 Family Guy (M)
8:00 American Dad (M)
8:30 Ramsay’s Costa
Del Nightmares (M l) 9:30
Movie: “Outbreak” (M l) (’95)
Stars: Kevin Spacey
6:40 Coast New
Zealand (PG) 8:30
Charley Pride: I’m Just
Me (PG) 9:55 Movie: “Silent
Souls” (M v) (’10) Stars: Igor
Sergeev
4:30 Football:
A-League Women:
Round 4: Melbourne
Victory v Melbourne City *Live*
7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30
NCIS (M v) 9:30 Star Trek (M)
3:00 Basketball:
National League:
Round 4: Sydney Kings
v Melbourne United *Live* 5:00
Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big
Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Friends
6:30 House Hunters
International 7:30 Good
Bones (PG) 8:30 Flip
Or Flop 9:30 Christina On The
Coast: My Perfect Paradise
10:30 Fixer To Fabulous
7:00 Movie: “Paddington”
(G) (’14) Stars:
Hugh Bonneville 8:35
Wallace And Gromit: The
Wrong Trousers (PG) 9:05 The
Boy In The Dress
6:30 Barrie Cassidy’s
One Plus One 7:00
ABC News 7:30 The
World In 2021: Year In Review
8:00 ABC News 8:25
Australian Story
7:05 The Deep 7:30
Spicks And Specks
8:00 Compass 8:30
Louis Theroux: Gambling In
Las Vegas (M l) 9:30 The
Yearly With Charlie Pickering
6:30 A Girls Guide To
Hunting Fishing And
Wild Cooking 7:00
Cheese Slices 7:30 Simply
Raymond Blanc 8:30 Rick
Stein: From Venice To Istanbul
6:35 Travel Man (PG)
7:05 The World’s
Fastest Electric Car?
8:30 Patriot Brains (M l,s) 9:25
Dark Side Of The Ring
(MA15+)
5:00 Movie: “The
Spiderwick Chronicles”
(PG) (’08) Stars:
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“Mission Impossible” (M v) (’96)
Stars: Tom Cruise
4:20 Movie: “Hatari” (G)
(’54) Stars: Elsa
Martinelli 7:30 Movie:
“The Core” (M l) (’03) Stars:
Hilary Swank 10:10 Movie:
“Awoken” (MA15+) (’19)
3:00 ABC News 3:30 Ask The Doctor (PG)
4:00 Think Tank (PG) 5:00 Restoration
Australia (PG) 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home
Delivery (PG) 6:30 Movin’ To The Country
7:00 ABC News 7:30 Outback Ringer (PG)
8:00 Australian Story Summer Series 8:35
The Queen’s Green Planet 9:25 London
Zoo: An Extraordinary Year
10:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Test 3: Day 2:
Session 1 *Live* [s] 12:30 The Lunch Break
[s] 1:10 Session 2 *Live* [s] 3:10 Tea Break
[s] 3:30 Session 3 *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven
News [s] 7:00 Cricket: BBL: Hobart
Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers *Live* [s]
9:00 Cricket: BBL: Brisbane Heat v
Melbourne Stars *Live* [s]
12:00 Movie: “The Black Stallion Returns”
(G) (’83) Stars: Kelly Reno 2:00 Pointless
(PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s
Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat
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Stories (M v) 9:40 Reported Missing (M)
11:00 Chicago Med (M)
3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map
4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals
For Every Day 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The
Project (PG) 7:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 8:00
Territory Cops (PG) 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted
(M v) 10:30 The FBI Declassified (M v)
11:30 The Project (PG) 12:30 The Late
Show (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping
3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)
4:00 Queen Victoria’s Children (PG) 5:05
Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers
6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News
7:35 Charles And Diana: 1983 (PG) 8:30
Tony Robinson’s World By Rail (PG) 9:30 24
Hours In Emergency (M) 10:30 SBS World
News 11:00 The Crimson Rivers (In French)
5:30 Escape To The
Country 6:30 Bargain
Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin
(M) 8:30 The Inspector Lynley
Mysteries (M v) 10:30 Cold
Case (M v)
5:30 Storage Wars
Texas (PG) 6:00
Cricket: BBL: Hobart
Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers
*Live* 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG)
7:30 American Pickers (PG)
7:00 The Simpsons
(PG) 7:30 Family Guy
(PG) 8:00 American
Dad (M s) 8:30 Movie: “Only
The Brave” (M) (’17) Stars:
Josh Brolin
7:30 Nuuca 7:40
Through The Wormhole
(PG) 8:30 Karla Grant
Presents (PG) 9:00 Utopia
Generations (PG) 9:30 The
X-Files (M h,v)
3:00 Diagnosis Murder
(PG) 5:00 JAG (PG)
7:00 Bondi Rescue
(PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20
NCIS: New Orleans (M v)
11:20 Evil (M)
3:00 The King Of
Queens (PG) 4:00
Becker (PG) 5:00
Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG)
8:00 The Big Bang Theory
(PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)
6:00 House Hunters
International 7:00
House Hunters USA
8:30 Cheap Old Houses 9:30
100 Day Dream Home 10:30
Texas Flip N Move
7:00 Horrible Histories
(PG) 7:40 Space Nova
8:00 The Penguins Of
Madagascar 8:25 The Legend
Of Korra (PG) 8:50 Danger
Mouse 9:00 Dragons
6:00 ABC News 6:30
Compass 7:00 ABC
News 7:30 7.30
Special: The Future Of
Retirement 8:00 ABC News
8:30 Australian Story
7:00 Dino Dana 7:30
Spicks And Specks
(PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30
David Attenborough’s Great
Barrier Reef 9:30 George
Clarke’s Amazing Spaces
6:30 The Cook And The
Chef 7:00 The Cook Up
With Adam Liaw 7:30
Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight
Club 8:30 Alex Polizzi’s Secret
Italy
6:20 Alone (PG) 7:10
Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8
Out Of 10 Cats Does
Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Dark
Side Of The 90s (MA15+) 9:20
Hypothetical (M)
6:30 That 70’s Show
(PG) 7:00 Young
Sheldon (PG) 7:30
Everybody Loves Raymond
(PG) 8:30 Movie: “Wayne’s
World 2” (PG) (’93)
5:30 Murder, She
Wrote (PG) 6:30
Antiques Roadshow
7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Silent
Witness (MA15+) 10:50 Law &
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When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth
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Based on the beloved Scholastic book
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‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’ opens on
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Legendary actor Udo Kier stars as
retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger,
who escapes the confines of his smalltown
Sandusky, Ohio, nursing home
after learning of his former client’s
dying wish for him to style her final
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beauty supplies necessary for the job.
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Toyota has taken the covers off its
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The small SUV version of the world’s
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Lynda Voltz MP
State Member for Auburn
Merry Christmas & a
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SPORT
Tuesday, December 21 2021
Wrecking ball re-signs with Parra
NATHAN TAYLOR
Christmas has come early for Eels fans
with Parramatta announcing the
re-signing of forward Junior Paulo
until the end of the 2026 season.
Making his NSW Origin debut in 2020, the
28-year-old has made his mark as one of the
NRL’s best front rowers.
After a losing a number of forwards to other
clubs in recent months, the re-signing of Paulo
is considered pivotal in keeping Parramatta’s
premiership window open for at least another
few years.
Praising Paulo’s talent and work ethic,
Parramatta Eels Club General Manager of
Football, Mark O’Neill, said he was thrilled to
land the Samoan international on a new threeyear
deal.
“Junior is not just a skilful front rower, he is
an asset to the club both on and off the field,”
he said.
“His selection into the NSW Origin team is a
testament to his ability and the hard work he
puts into his game.”
As a Parramatta junior, Paulo made his NRL
debut with the Eels in 2013 before playing 55
games for the Canberra Raiders between 2016
and 2018.
Junior Paulo is staying at the Eels. Photo: NRL Images.
He returned to the Eels in 2019 and is now
approaching 200 NRL games.
Following the acquisitions of Josh Hodgson
and Bailey Simonsson earlier this month, it’s
been a strong December for the Eels.
Haze Dunster also signed a new deal with the
club last week.
Paulo was said to be in high demand around
the league, with new NRL club The Dolphins
showing particular interest in the 123kg
wrecking ball.
The Eels will finish up pre-season training
this week before returning to the paddock in
early January to prepare for the 2022 season –
and their chase for an elusive fifth premiership.
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