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COMMUNITY NOTICES
can receive our quarterly newsletters and receive many benefts in the Research Area.
HASTINGS POINT
HASTINGS POINT COMMUNITY CHOIR
Do you enjoy singing. Our repertoire covers a variety of music styles – both unison and part singing We would love you to join us. New members needed. You will be made most welcome
When: Tuesday Evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414794380
PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS POINT
The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at 10am on 3rd Tuesday each month, in the residents’ lounge at Hastings Point Tricare. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president 0409872773 for additional information.
KINGSCLIFF
TWEED COAST U3A
(University of 3rd Age) established with the aim of providing a supportive and engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead fulflling lives. At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and fourish.
There are over 44 Classes available for example – art, craft, book chat, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, canasta, brain games, languages, writing life stories, walks, cycling.
Membership for Term 3 & 4 (July to Dec 2023) only $40 –No limit on number of classes you can attend.
Join us to create meaningful connections, share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories.
Contact Julia 07 5524 8995
KINGSCLIFF 500 CARD CLUB
Kingscliff 500 Card Club.
Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Cudgen Surf Club
New players WELCOME
Contact: GARY 0499869992
KYOGLE
KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB
Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.
KYOGLE TIDY TOWNS FARMERS MARKET
Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer. New Stall Holders welcome. Ph: Anne 66321851
LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm.
Contact Neville Moon on 0448222334.
RICHMOND RIVER
BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION
Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. Ph: Jan on 0427293455.
ROTARY KYOGLE BAZAAR
Fourth Saturday of every month.
See Rotary Kyogle Bazaar on social media for all the details or call 0459512249.
LENNOX HEAD
LENNOX HEAD CWA
Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head. Call Jan on 66816150.
LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB
The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the frst Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre with the meeting starting at 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.
LENNOX HEAD EVENING
VIEW CLUB
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged. students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students.
Ph: Sue Brennan 0409728814.
LENNOX HEAD LIONS
CLUB
New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the frst and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.
PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD
Meets 9.30 for 10 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the frst Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired, or semi-retired people wishing to join our nonservice club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Ph: June Zentveld on 66871004
LISMORE LISMORE LIONS CLUB
Please save your used stamps to raise funds for The Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation. Stamps are collected & forwarded on to be sorted & sold at Auction, to raise money for Children’s Mobility For further information, please contact Margaret Boxsell on
0427141425
Lismore City Bowling Lismore City Bowling and Recreation Club Community BINGO every Monday morning 10 am to 12 noon. Morning tea and Progressive Jackpot. All welcome. Phone 66 21 5991.
LISMORE CITY CONCERT BAND
Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan.
Ph: 0432575911
LISMORE CWA
We would like YOU to join us for the opportunity to be involved with a truly friendly group of fun, diverse & interesting women of all ages. You will make new friends who will support you, plus you’ll be part of contributing to the lives of Women and Children in our area through our fundraising endeavours. PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT! Why not come along as a ‘guest’ to see how you feel and experience the difference. being a CWA Member could bring to you and your life. We meet on the frst Thursday of each month at 9:30am for a 10am start.
FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION call our President Allison Kelly on 0428 216 079. We also run CRAFT meetings each Friday. You’ll learn new things, once again meet new friends, and enjoy creating beautiful craft in great company. FOR CRAFT INFORMATION call Vicki Boyle 0437465642.
LISMORE LIBRARY NEW LOCATION IN THE CBD
While the Lismore Library is under repair, you can fnd a Pop-Up Library at 146 Molesworth Street (Was Williams Shoes), for all your reading, watching and information needs. The library has a fresh collection of donated community books, DVD’s, Puzzles and more, with weekly programs and events. The library is open 7 days a week Free Tech Help Lismore Pop-up Library every Tuesday and Thursday by appointment. Our tech team can help you master your phone, tablet, or laptop. Email, Facebook, Apps, Photos…even how to turn the thing on!Make sure to book a one-on-one, 45-minute session, that can be tailored to your individual needs! Phone Lismore Pop-up Library on 0266212464.
LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY SHED
President: Don Abrahams 0437576837 Vice President: Bob Greig 0404860504
Opening Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm We are a community based non-proft organisation. Everybody is welcome: men, women & people with a disability of all ages. We encourage social inclusion. Our aim is to promote the mental, physical & emotional well-being of people in our community. Shed Activities Members work on their own projects, Mentoring is available, General woodworking, Welding & light engineering, Repair & restoration of items for the public Constructing projects, of items for the public Constructing projects for preschools, hospitals & other organisations Assembling fatpack, Minor maintenance work for the elderly & disabled, working with the disabled, talking with other members or simply having company.
Memberships: $40-year Attendance Fee: $3 tea/coffee 15 Industry Drive East Lismore
LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC.
Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 1:30pm to 4:00pm at Goonellabah Community Centre in the Goonellabah Public Library, 27 Oliver Ave Goonellabah. Ph: Bev on 0400326289
Lismore City Bowling and Recreation Club Community BINGO every Monday Morning 10am to 12 noon. Morning tea and Progressive Jackpot. All welcome Ph (02) 66 21 5991
LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS
Meet at the Goonellabah Community Centre every second Thursday starting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very welcome.
LISMORE SPINNERS & WEAVERS
Please join us…... Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, Knitting, Crochet, Workshops, Chat…. Sharing Craft & Ideas. From 10am, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month. (Formal business meeting is 10.30-11.30 every 1st Friday) McLeans Ridges Hall Cnr Cowlong and McLeans Ridges Rds. (off Bruxner Hwy) Morning Tea provided. Bring your lunch (and a mug) Contac: Kim: 0423935060, Linda: 0419489987
LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifes, meets Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rife shooting for .22 & 177 air rifes will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (ah).
CO-DEPENDANTS ANONYMOUS (CoDA)
Co-Dependants Anonymous is a Twelve Step Fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy relationships.
The CoDA meeting in the Lismore area meets on Mondays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Riverland’s Drug and Alcohol Centre. 75 Hunter Street, Lismore. For further information call 0456178826 or 0408336143
EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Community Bingo
Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome
EAST LISMORE SOCIAL TENNIS
Social Tennis is played at East Lismore Tennis Club, Cnr Neilson St & Oakley Avenue every Tuesday from 8am. We invite social players of all abilities to join us, we are a mixed group who enjoy a morning’s tennis without the commitment of competition. Ph: Fay Ross 0412910487. Everyone welcome.
MAINLY MUSIC
Fun, interactive, music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/ caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, LISMORE. T: 0266213200
NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)
Have you retired or just about to, from the workforce?
Are you looking to exercise your mind and body and keep both well oiled?
Well, Lismore U3A [university of the third age} could be just the place for you. This worldwide organisation has been running in Lismore for the past 30 years and thousands of local people have benefted from its programmes. It’s a great place to meet like-minded people and make new friends. The last three years have been diffcult for us as they have for everyone, and we are on a recruitment drive to meet and greet you!
We start 2023 with a choice of at least 30 classes, which include, Languages, Photography, Science, History, Qigong, Genealogy, and many others. We also have a social calendar each term.
U3A is entirely run by volunteers, with the committee and tutors coming from our membership. The joining fee Is $50 for 1 year and entitles you to attend any course you choose throughout the year; you can go every day if you wish. Why not peruse our site to see if there is a course that would be of interest to you. There is an online enrolment form that you can complete and any queries you have can be directed to our secretary, Pat, McLaren- Smith Ph. 66227408
PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS
Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.
ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING
Want to be part of an innovative, interesting, and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at The Civic Hotel (210 Molesworth Street Lismore). Ph: Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.
ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC
East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.
ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE
Interested in contributing to community? Local and international?
The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Ph: 0435990919
SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy, and similar subjects.
SUMMERLAND BONSAI SOCIETY INC.
Come and learn an addictive hobby with us. We provide personal support from experienced teachers as well as demonstrations and Bonsai information.
Club days are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Arts Pavillion at Lismore Showgrounds.Be inspired about the art of creating little trees. Ph: 0438103601
ZEN AND INSIGHT
MEDITATION – LISMORE HEIGHTS
INSIGHT (VIPASSANA)
MEDITATION and practice:
This mindfulness-based meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:008:30pm. The evening includes meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and discussion. For further details, please contact Rosie - 0402682925
ZEN MEDITATION and practice The Zen meditation group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:15pm. The evening includes instructions, sitting meditation, Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher.
For further details, please phone: 0427778837
Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed at both groups.
MACLEAN
MACLEAN VIEW CLUB
Monthly meetings the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.
MURWILLUMBAH
MURWILLUMBAH
TWEED COAST U3A
(University of 3rd Age) established with the aim of providing a supportive and engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead fulflling lives.
At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and fourish.
There are over 44 Classes available for example – art, craft, book chat, yoga, pilates, tai chi, canasta, brain games, languages, writing life stories, walks, cycling.
Membership for Term 3 & 4 (July to Dec 2023) only $40 –No limit on number of classes you can attend.
Join us to create meaningful connections, share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories.
Contact Julia 07 5524 8995
COMMUNITY
PRINTMAKERS
MURWILLUMBAH
Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! Ph: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253.
MURWILLUMBAH
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat, and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Ph: Bob Johnson (02)66225792.
MUMMULGUM
Mummulgum Hall Bingo
Thursday 7th September
Morning Tea 10am Bingo
Lunch $15 Free Bus –Woolworths Bus stop 9.30am
Everyone welcome NIMBIN
OLD TIME NIMBIN CENTRAL SCHOOL
REUNION
We are pleased to invite you and your partner to join your fellow classmates for drinks and lunch at the Nimbin Bowling Club Sunday the 10th of September 2023. Club opens at 10am. Bistro opens for lunch at 12pm. Approximately $20. Chefs’ menu will be provided closer to the day.
Photo ID will be required for club entrance.
We will need numbers for catering by the last meeting in mid-August 2023, please reply to an organiser by this time.
Royce Andrews: 0477006140, Rhonda Ryan (Whitney): 0448234254
POTTSVILLE
Pottsville
Alcoholics Anonymous: Is drinking costing you more than money? AA works and is very active in Pottsville.
We meet every Thursday 7pm at St Marks 15A Coronation Ave Pottsville and local contact 1800 423 431 or 04019 45671
POTTSVILLE
TWEED COAST U3A (University of 3rd Age) established with the aim of providing a supportive and engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead fulflling lives.
At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and fourish.
There are over 44 Classes available for example – art, craft, book chat, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, canasta, brain games, languages, writing life stories, walks, cycling.
Membership for Term 3 & 4 (July to Dec 2023) only $40 –No limit on number of classes you can attend.
Join us to create meaningful connections, share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories.
Contact Julia 07 5524 8995
POTTSVILLE FUN
CROQUET CLUB
Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375.
POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL
Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. Ph: Jan 0431909760.
TWEED HEADS
TWEED COAST U3A (University of 3rd Age) established with the aim of providing a supportive and engaging environment for people over 45 years not working full-time, in promoting active aging, fostering social connections, and empowering older adults to lead fulflling lives.
At the heart of our community are the friendships that bloom and fourish.
There are over 44 Classes available for example – art, craft, book chat, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, canasta, brain games, languages, writing life stories, walks, cycling.
Membership for Term 3 & 4 (July to Dec 2023) only $40 –No limit on number of classes you can attend.
Join us to create meaningful connections, share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories. Contact Julia 07 5524 8995
Poets and writers on the Tweed meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.303.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035.
TWEED HEADS PROBUS
CLUB
Probus Club, Coolangatta/ Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 10-00am on the frst Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.
TWEED PATCHWORK
GROUP
Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.
TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW
CLUB V I E W as in Voice, Interests, Education of Women
(Not many people are aware of what ‘VIEW’ club stands for!)
AND NOT ONLY IN NAME:
We are a group of ladies who care what will become of our youth! Our heritage – Their heritage – It is sad but true that many of our young people have no direction in their lives. Every morning we wake to the news that violence has occurred overnight in what was once considered a safe neighbourhood. How do these offending children/ youth feel the next morning knowing they have caused so much heartache - is this why we also hear of youth harming themselves so they can spread the pain? So, this is where VIEW Clubs and other similar clubs are starting from the bottom of the ladder by providing much needed funds to educate our youngsters so they will WANT to become the very best person they can not only in education but in their community and being proud of themselves and giving their parents hope for their child’s future. We at TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS to educate just 7 of these children. We know not where they come from, but someone in their community has contacted THE SMITH FAMILY and they in turn contact VIEW CLUBS OF AUSTRALIA who anonymously contact a VIEW Club who in turn take over the responsibility for these worthy children’s fees and so year after year their tertiary fees are paid. These fees are raised by VIEW Club members who attend meetings, listen to interesting guest speakers and regularly have days out at each other’s homes – so FUN and a tremendous satisfaction of knowing we are helping our future generation. More information can be gleaned by contacting our President Kathie on 0407709629.
YAMBA
YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB
Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.
YAMBA LIONS CLUB
Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome.
ALL NORTHERN RIVERS
NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region and enable them to realise their full potential. Ph: 0499862886
The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-proft community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House
Harriers meet every Monday at 6pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville, and Ballina. The run/walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub. We are very friendly and welcome new members.
NORTHERN RIVERS
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores. Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. A general catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse. She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments, or services etc.
Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome.
Please RSVP Cheryl 0428286753.
NORTHERN RIVERS
EVENING PROSTATE
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Parkinson’s NSW Lismore Regional Support Group. We meet every third Friday of the month. Next group Meeting is Friday, 18th of August. Commences at 10am to 12pm at the South Lismore Bowls Club, 25 Wilson Street South Lismore. New members welcomed. Snacks & cold drinks available. Tea and Coffee with a Gold Coin Donation Social Networking with Tea and Coffee, Companion Support Group, and the rescheduled Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month Bowls Day contact Marie 0448871290
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org. au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.
BALLINA, WEDNESDAY, 6.30pm, St Mary’s Anglican Church Admin Building, 24 Burnet St (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dialin option: +61 2 8015 6011)
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org. au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.
BANORA POINT, MONDAY, 6.30pm, Salvation Army,
The Community Centre, cnr Woodlands and Leisure Drives
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org. au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.
BANGALOW, FRIDAY 2.00PM, via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dial-in option: +61 2 8015 6011
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org. au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.
CHINDERAH, SUNDAY 4.00pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 83 Phillip St
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org. au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.
GRAFTON, TUESDAY, 12.00 noon, CWA Rooms, Market Square, Duke St
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org. au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.
ILUKA, MONDAY 11.00am, Iluka CWA Hall, 2 Charles Street (behind Iluka Museum)
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org. au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.
LISMORE/
GOONELLABAH, TUESDAY, 1.00pm, The Studio, 14 Pleasant St, Goonellabah (also via Zoom Meeting, ID 25260000, dialin option: +61 2 8015 6011)
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org. au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.
MURWILLUMBAH
WEDNESDAY, 1.00pm, Church of Christ, 18 William St, Murwillumbah
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1300 252 666 * al-anon.org. au * Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alchoholic. Family and friends are suffering too. Al-Anon and Alateen can help.
TWEED HEADS, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, NSW TIME, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St)
TWEED HEADS, ALATEEN, THURSDAY, 5.00pm, St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell St (cnr Florence St)
Warnings
See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
Northern Rivers District:
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the coast, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds. Thursday. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
Northern Tablelands District:
Partly cloudy. Patches of morning frost in the south. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Thursday. Partly cloudy. Patches of morning frost in the south. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
TIDES, SUN & MOON Ballina
New South Wales:
A few coastal showers, with showers developing in the far west by the evening. Dry and mostly sunny otherwise in the west. Daytime temperatures near average. Areas of morning frost on and west of the Divide. Light north to northwesterly winds, tending easterly about the northern coastline. Thursday. Shower or two west of the Divide, stretching into parts of the southeast. Showers falling as snow above 1200 metres. A few showers about the far northeast coast. Daytime temperatures above average in the north tending below average in the south. Fresh and gusty westerly winds, tending northerly about the Northern Rivers during the afternoon.
Byron Coast:
Winds: South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots shifting northeasterly during the afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly 1.5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Coffs Coast:
Winds: South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots shifting northeasterly during the afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly 1.5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Gold Coast Waters:
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly during the afternoon. Seas: Around 1 metre. 1st Swell: South to southeasterly around 1 metre. 2nd Swell: Northeast to southeasterly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
By Tim Howard
The South Grafton Rebels Rugby League Club has moved quickly to re-sign frst grade coach Ron Gordon for next season.
The club met with the premiership-winning coach on Monday night to seal the deal for the coming season.
Gordon a former player with club, took over the frst grade season last year and met with immediate success, guiding the team to the premiership from second spot on the competition ladder.
Despite losing more than half of that premiership side, Gordon’s recruitment and player development has piloted the Rebels to the minor premiership in 2023, despite many writing the team off at the start of the season.
Gordon said he was pleased and perhaps a little surprised at how well the team went this year.
“At the start of the year I looked at what we had and thought, we’ll have to see how we go and hope we can make the fnals,” he said.
“We didn’t want to go out and buy a lot of players, so I was really pleased to see how well the young ones coming up from our juniors have developed.”
Gordon said 17-yearold halfback Keaton Stutt has been the fnd of the season, but other youngsters like centre could play on Saturday.
“It often meant lastminute decisions, which could leave players up in the air.”
He said the Rebels had gone into some games on Saturday’s or Friday nights without key players because they had conficting engagements.
Gordon would also like to see the Rebels and fellow Grafton club, the Ghosts move to the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League competition, to their north.
The Jacaranda Festival, South Grafton Rebels Rugby League Club and real estate agents Dougherty Property have combined to bring some Matildas fever to Grafton.
Jye Boehme, lock Nick Torrens and winger Jamal Laurie have also developed into top fight performers.
Club secretary Terry Power said the club was eager to get Gordon’ signature on a new contract, both to secure him for 2024 and help retain and recruit players.
“We feel the playing group this year has responded really well to Ronnie and is pretty settled,” he said.
“We think them knowing we’ve got Ronnie on board will help make it easier for them to sign with us and if we’re looking outside the region, he’s got a good reputation.”
Power was impressed with the way Gordon had instilled discipline and maturity into the team.
“He has made sure the players know what they have to do and can do it without him around,” he said.
“Just the other night at training he left the frst graders to train on their own, while he went off to work with the league tag team.”
Power said the club, while yet to move offcially on it, would be happy to leave Group 2.
He said the shortage of referees which forced the competition to play Saturday and Sunday football was decisive.
“It put so much stress on the clubs,” he said.
“It came back to us to organise amongst ourselves which clubs
The clubs came to Group 2 from NRRRL in 2014 and between them have won every competition except 2018, when the Comets downed Macksville and the 2020 and 21 season, which were cancelled due to Covid-19.
“We’ve done just about everything we could in Group 2,” Gordon said. “We’ve got the set up just about right to have a crack in the NRRRL and go pretty well too.”
Power said the added beneft for both Grafton teams would be the extra local derby with the Maclean Magpies.
“I know the Rebels would love to play the Magpies in a derby game and I’m absolutely certain the Ghosts feel the same,” he said.
“That’s been one of the real downsides of us moving into Group 2, missing the extra local derby games.”
Power said the club had not approach any organisation yet about the prospect of moving, but believed the decision could come from higher up than group level.
“I believe it would have to be a NSW Rugby League decision,” he said. “They would have to look at what’s happening in the groups around before making the ultimate decision.”
He said he was aware the Ghosts had been trying to make the move north for the four or fve seasons.
“Both of us would have to go,” he said. “There would be no point to move Grafton north and keep us south.
“That would be a disaster for league in this town.”
On Wednesday night, for Jacaranda candidate Toby Power, the three organisations have combined to put the match onto the new scoreboard at McKittrick Park.
“People have been asking and so we thought we would deliver,” said Power.
“In conjunction with Grafton Jacaranda Festival, South Grafton Rebels SRLFC & Dougherty Property I will be holding a fundraiser this Wednesday night at McKittrick Park, South
Grafton to stream the CommBank Matildas game v England on the big screen. He said gates would open at 6.30pm with canteen and bar facilities available. Gold coin donation upon entry.
Pre-show starts at 7pm and the game kicks off at 8pm.
“Fingers crossed we can get a crowd down at the ground for what should be a fantastic night to get behind the Matildas,” Power said.
