WEATHER FORECAST

Northern Rivers District:

Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds. Thursday. Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day then tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening.

Northern Tablelands District:

Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog on and east of the ranges. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.

Thursday. Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon.

New South Wales:

Scattered showers in the northeast and isolated showers elsewhere. The chance of a storm over the northeast inland. Morning fog patches in the east. Daytime temperatures above average. Northeast to northwesterly winds.

Thursday. Scattered showers in the east and isolated showers in the west. Daytime temperatures near average. Moderate to fresh southerly winds.

Byron Coast: Winds: East to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending north to northeasterly during the afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly around 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy.

Coffs Coast:

Winds: North to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres south of Coffs Harbour during the afternoon or evening. Swell: Southerly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny.

Gold Coast Waters: Winds: Easterly 10 to 15 knots becoming northeasterly about 10 knots during the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southerly below 1 metre. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffn has celebrated the return of the Lismore Basketball Stadium, with players back on the court after extensive post-food refurbishments.

Following the devastating foods in 2022, the stadium has been rebuilt with over $580,000 from the Sport Infrastructure Recovery Fund, part of the Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Package (CLIRP) funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.

Saffn praised the efforts of the Lismore Basketball Association, which kept games going on a damaged foor until moving to the Goonellabah Sport and Recreation Centre for repairs. She acknowledged the work of Association President Aaron Simpson, Treasurer Kay Simpson, and Publicity Offcer

Cheryl Amor, who, alongside the Council and local tradespeople, helped bring the facility back to life.

The project was supported through:

• $1 million for the foor replacement from the NSW Government and Commonwealth Natural Disaster Relief Assistance Program.

• Over $580,000 from the NSW Offce of Sport for sub-foor works and a further $50,000 from Local Government Recovery Grants.

Cheryl Amor expressed gratitude to Council, Bennetts, and Janelle Saffn for their steadfast support. She said the use of local tradespeople had been a priority, and the rebuilt stadium is a signifcant milestone for the association as it looks to attract new players and rebuild its community.

The NSW Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper, highlighted the importance of repairing local sporting infrastructure to keep communities healthy and connected, especially after natural disasters.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management

Jenny McAllister echoed these sentiments, congratulating all parties involved in the successful project.

The rebuild involved:

• Demolition, asbestos removal, and subgrade earthworks.

• Installation of screw piles, the Waffe pod system, steel cages, and slab reinforcement.

• Laying, sanding, and sealing of a hardwood timber foor from Kyogle.

• Installation of a new grandstand and score bench, as well as repairs to the external driveway and footpath.

For those interested in taking up basketball, contact the Lismore Basketball Association at 0410 777 572 or via their Facebook page or Instagram.

The repair work was funded by Federal and State governments’ Natural Disaster Relief Assistance Program ($1 million), Local Government Recovery Grants ($50,000), and the State Government’s Offce of Sport Grants ($236,853 and $344,510).

BALLINA MAHJONG

RESULTS - FRIDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER 2024

1. Margaret Bryant

2. Ann Hewitt

3. Ramsay Roper

4. Ronda Taylor

5. Joy Lowien

6. Jan Boardman

7. Shirley Atkinson

8. Sally Lowry

9. Vanessa Reynolds

10. Lorna Simpson

11. Susan Allan

12. Jan Small

13. Pauline Kearney

14. Barbara Ellan

15. Susan Scott

16. Lisa Wong

17. Pam Farrell

18. Pauline Bolte

19. Yvonne Weddup

20. Carol Meyer

21. Gail McDonagh

22. Jane Fenech

23. Lynda Lovett

24. Diana Auret

25. Val Heinritz

26. Cindy Smith

27. Rosemary Russell

28. Jan Henley

Next Session: Friday at 12:30 pm at the Ballina Bridge Club, North Creek Road.

New players welcome! For enquiries, please contact Shirley on 0423 384 647.

Casino

SOCIAL GOLF

RESULTS - 08/09/2024

The winners of Sunday’s social golf event were Garry Randall & Gary Skennar, with an impressive combined Stableford score of 47.

The Putting Trophy was claimed by D. Roberts, who completed the round with just 15 putts, and T. Jenkins took home the Players Draw prize.

Nearest to the Pins:

• 1st: G. Randall

• 2nd: D. Diews

• 4th: P. Piccoli

• 5th, 6th & 8th: T. Jenkins

• 7th: G. Shephard

• 17th: M. Gooding

• 18th: T. Hook

Next Sunday’s event, sponsored by DIY Home Timber & Hardware Casino, will feature a single Stableford competition on the top 11 holes. Visitors are welcome to join, with tee-off times between 6:30 am and 7:30

CHERRY STREET

CROQUET CLUB

SPORTS RESULTS

NRCA Ricochet Handicap Singles:

1. Jim Hannigan – 1st

2. Denis Cummings –2nd

3. Barbara Barrett – 3rd

4. Jay Pearce – 4th

5. Christine Edlund – 5th

Tournaments:

NSW Association Open

Doubles:

• Mike Gidding & Robert Elliott – 1st

• Steven Pearce & Kerri

Ann Organ – 2nd

Australian Men’s Golf Singles:

• Robert Fletcher – 1st

• Malcolm Fletcher – 2nd

• David Scott – 13th

• Werner Borkhardt –25th

Australian Women’s Singles:

• Alison Sharpe – 1st

• Pamela Barnwell – 2nd

Congratulations to Robert Elliott & Mike Gidding, crowned NSW Association Croquet Doubles Champions 2024!

CORAKI VETERANS

GOLF RESULTSTHURSDAY, 5/09/2024

A total of 45 golfers participated in the fnal round of the club championships. Congratulations to Terry Doyle, crowned the club champion with three consistent rounds!

Winners of the Day:

• 1st: R. Earnshaw

• 2nd: B. Collyer

• 3rd: K. Lloyd

Additional Prizes:

• Free Game: K. Osborne

• Chicken/Ball Winners: A. Parr, R. Black, M. Bruggy, I. Welch, B. Waterson, T. Foster, S. Toms, S. Reddell, J. Kelly, G. Tait, B. Kerrison

Nearest to Pins:

• 3rd/12th: G. Tait

• 6th/15th: B. Kerrison

Upcoming Event:

• Thursday, 12/09/24: The September Monthly Medal will take place with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. Good golfng until next time!

Northern Storm triumphed in a thrilling Men’s Premier League Grand Final on Saturday, 7 September, with a 2-1 victory over last year’s champions, the Woolgoolga Wolves, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Despite the Wolves dominating the regular season and fnishing 13 points clear at the top, the youthful energy of Northern Storm proved decisive in a gripping fnal match.

Woolgoolga struck frst, with Nick Casey scoring a precise goal in the 11th minute, curling a low shot into the bottom right corner. However, Northern Storm responded quickly, as Jamie Kennedy delivered an exceptional individual effort to level the score at 1-1 in the 20th minute.

The match hung in the balance, but it was

Ethan Andrews who became the hero, rising above the Wolves’ defence to head in the winning goal in the 75th minute. The drama escalated when Woolgoolga were awarded a penalty in the 88th minute, but Storm goalkeeper Mitch Weeden pulled off a stunning save to secure Northern Storm’s victory.

Key Highlights:

• Nick Casey: Scored for Woolgoolga in the 11th minute.

• Jamie Kennedy: Equalized for Northern Storm in the 20th minute.

• Ethan Andrews: Scored the matchwinning goal in the 75th minute.

• Mitch Weeden: Saved a penalty in the 88th minute to seal the win.

In the Women’s Premier League, the Urunga Raiders claimed the title with an emphatic 5-1 victory over the Woolgoolga Wildcats.

Lismore City Council is thrilled to announce that hundreds of cycling enthusiasts will gather in Lismore for the frst-ever Lismore Cycling Festival on the weekend of 5 and 6 October. Organized in partnership with the Byron Bay Cycle Club, the festival will feature competitive racing, participation rides, and fun ‘come-and-try’ sessions for children and adults, making it ideal for both seasoned cyclists and newcomers.

Tony Duffy, Lismore City Council’s Manager of Active and Liveable Communities, highlighted the event as a showcase of Lismore’s capacity to host both short and long-distance cycling events.

On Saturday, the action kicks off with criterium racing around the Oakes Oval complex, offering fast-paced, bunch-style racing on a closed-street circuit. Sunday will shift to Fondo events, which allow participants to ride at their own pace through the picturesque Nimbin, Woodlawn, and Numulgi valleys, with routes designed for different ftness levels and abilities.

Key Events:

• Saturday (10am start): Cyclocross and Junior’s Crit-Cross events at the Lismore Regional Sports Hub, followed by criterium racing at 2pm around Oakes Oval.

• Sunday: Fondo participation rides with three distance options: o Gran Fondo (110km) o Medio Fondo (70km) o Piccolo Fondo (28km)

Cyclists can expect well-marked routes and offcials patrolling the course to ensure safety. Some CBD roads will be closed for short-distance races, while most roads for long-distance races will remain open to traffc.

Safety is a priority, with marshals monitoring the course and ensuring that all bikes are road-legal. Helmets are mandatory for all riders.

The festival is expected to inject $45,000 into the local economy, benefting local businesses, with proceeds supporting the Lismore Rescue Helicopter Service.

For more details and registration, visit the offcial festival page via the QR code.

This event continues Lismore’s successful streak as a regional sporting hub, following major events such as the Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase and Masters Hockey.

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has congratulated our Paralympians for the way they’ve represented the nation on the world stage.

Australia fnished the Paris 2024 Games in ninth place on the medal tally with 18 gold, 17 silver, and 28 bronze medals.

Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins OAM said there is much to celebrate.

“Our Paralympians could not have asked for a better event to showcase their talents to the world, with Paris excelling as a welcoming and inclusive host city,” Mr Perkins said.

“The past 12 days have been a triumph of the human spirit with the Australian team doing the nation proud.

“Seeing our new golden girl of the pool, Alexa Leary, shine, watching Lauren Parker make history as the frst gold medallist across two sports in over ffty years, and James Turner blow his competition away on the track have been some of the many highlights.

“Combined with the incredible Olympics before it, Paris has truly been an unforgettable host city with performances that have inspired the country.

“We acknowledge that this was our smallest Paralympic team in two decades and the medal count is lower than past Games. This was not unexpected, and our work has already begun to address the structural and systemic barriers in Australian Para sport that have led to this.

“Our high performance sport system is more united than ever through Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy and the shared commitment to win well.

“Central to the strategy is reducing historical inequity of opportunity for Para athletes and laying a foundation for sustainable success.

“We thank the Australian Government for their record investment that doubles the existing support to the Para sport system to enable the sector to create an environment that allows our athletes to reach their potential.

“This environment will depend on world class coaching, and I am proud of the new AIS initiative, Project Para, which will not only support and elevate the coaches currently supporting our Paralympians, but also work to double the number of Para coaches by 2032.

“To Australian Paris 2024 Paralympic Chef de Mission

Kate McLoughlin, Paralympics Australia Interim CEO Cameron Murray and President Alison Creagh, and all the staff who supported our athletes during the Games – thank you.

“And fnally, to our athletes, Paralympians and Olympians alike. Your athletic feats, fair play, and teamwork over the past few months have inspired a nation and we are so very proud of you all.”