WEATHER FORECAST

See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings

Northern Rivers District:

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

Northern Tablelands District:

Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the south. Medium chance of showers on and east of the ranges, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.

Thursday. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower on and east of the ranges. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the afternoon.

New South Wales:

Isolated to scattered showers along the central and northern ranges and coastline. Dry and mostly sunny west of the divide. Daytime temperatures below average, most notably about the east. East to southeasterly winds, fresh along the coast. Thursday. Isolated showers about the northeast, and far southern inland. Dry and mostly sunny elsewhere. Daytime temperatures below average about the northern and central ranges, slopes and coast grading to slightly above average in the western inland. Southeasterly about the coast, tending easterly along the ranges and north to northeasterly about the west. Winds fresh and gusty about the western inland.

Byron Coast: Winds: South to southeasterly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: South to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore north of Cape Byron. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. Coffs Coast: Winds: Southerly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly 15 to 25 knots during the afternoon. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon. 1st Swell: Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning. 2nd Swell: Easterly below 1 metre, tending southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning. Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.

Gold Coast Waters: Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy.

The highly anticipated Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle NSW North regional qualifer is set to take place this Saturday in Coffs Harbour. Ten of the region’s top boardrider clubs will compete for a coveted spot in the national fnal, scheduled for early next year at Burleigh Heads, Queensland.

Corey Ross, Contest Director for Surfng NSW, expressed excitement about the event, stating: “We are looking forward to heading up to Coffs for the frst stop of the NSW ABB series qualifers. Conditions for the

BALLINA MAHJONG

RESULTS – 27TH

SEPTEMBER 2024

1st: Ronda Taylor

2nd: Lorna Simpson

3rd: Sally Lowry

4th: Jeanette Henwood

5th: Vanessa Reynolds

6th: Shirley Atkinson

7th: Gail McDonagh

8th: Jan Small

9th: Lisa Wong

10th: Ramsay Roper

11th: Wendy Thornton

12th: Linda Lloyd

13th: Pauline Bolte

14th: Joy Lowien

15th: Pauline Kearney

16th: Jane Fenech

17th: Susan Scott

18th: Val Heinritz

19th: Cindy Smith

20th: Barbara Ellan

21st: Coral Lavelle

21st: Jan Henley (tied) weekend are looking a little tricky, with a big south swell and plenty of rain predicted, but that won’t dampen the spirits of these clubs. Coffs provides us with plenty of options, so no matter the conditions, it’s going to be a great day of surfng and club spirit!”

Competing Clubs

The ten competing clubs include:

• Woolgoolga

• Le-Ba (Lennox/ Ballina)

• Byron Bay

• Black Rocks

• Port Macquarie

• Kingscliff

• Boomerang

• Cabarita

• Angourie

• Saltwater

Among them, Le-Ba

Games are held every Friday at 12:30 PM at the Ballina Bridge Club on North Creek Road. For new player enquiries, please contact Shirley at 0423 384 647.

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS – 29TH

SEPTEMBER 2024

No social golf was played on Sunday due to the course closure. However, next Sunday’s event, sponsored by Just Brakes and Exhaust Casino, will feature a Single Stroke competition on the top 11 holes for the Monthly Medal. Visitors are welcome to join, with tee-off times between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM.

Please remember that is keen to regain their title after their threeyear winning streak was interrupted last year by Coffs Harbour Boardriders, who claimed victory on their home turf.

Event Location and Conditions daylight saving begins!

The main competition will take place at Macauleys Beach, with alternative locations at Park Beach, Gallows, and Diggers Beach, depending on the conditions. Competitors and spectators are encouraged to monitor Surfng Australia and Surfng NSW social media platforms for the confrmed location and running order, which will be announced on the morning of the event.

CASINO WOMEN’S BOWLS RESULTS –WEDNESDAY, 25TH

SEPTEMBER 2024

Two rinks of social bowls were played, with the following results: In a closely contested match, Denise Grice, Ivy Watson, and Kaye Jonsson defeated Judy Carthew, Jan Cooke, and Mary Mead. On the other rink, Jan Dwyer, Maria Hellyar, and Annette James claimed victory over Tanya Maxwell, Denise Skinner, and Helen Lavelle.

Congratulations to all participants!

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB –

Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Series 12 Schedule

• Event 1 – ABB WA –14th Sept – Trigg Beach, WA

• Event 2 – ABB NSW

North – 28th Sept –Coffs Harbour, NSW

• Event 3 – ABB VIC –6th Oct – Phillip Island, VIC

• Event 4 – ABB QLD

– 12th Oct – Sunshine Coast, QLD

• Event 5 – ABB

South Aus – 19th Oct –Fleurieu Peninsula, SA

• Event 6 – ABB

Tas – 26th Oct – Clifton Beach, TAS

• Event 7 – ABB NSW

South – 2nd Nov –Wollongong, NSW

• Event 8 – ABB NSW

Central – 9th Nov –North Narrabeen, NSW

SPORTS RESULTS

Tournaments: Gold Coast Tweed

Region Ricochet Singles

• Division 1:

1st: D. Luxmore

2nd: K. Grant

3rd: R. Chapman

4th: R. Smillie

• Division 2:

1st: M. Campbell

2nd: G. Clarke

3rd: G. Porter

4th: L. Parker

NSW Association Open Singles Championships

• Division 1:

1st: S. Pearce

2nd: C. Hyland

3rd: S. Richards

4th: K.A. Organ

• Plate Division:

1st: R. Elliott

2nd: M. Hughes

3rd: P. Skvorc

• Grand Final – 8th-9th March –Burleigh Heads, QLD (qualifcation only)

About the Australian Boardriders Clubs

Australia is home to more than 230 boardrider clubs, where members come together regularly to organize grassroots competitions. These clubs have been instrumental in building Australia’s global success in competitive surfng, fostering tight-knit communities that support the next generation of surfng champions.

Last year, Surfng Australia expanded the Grand Final format to include 42 clubs (up from 24 previously), with over $115,000 in

4th: T. Woolford Smith

Upcoming Event:

Croquet for Kids –Tuesday, 8th October, starting at 12 PM.

All are welcome!

For more information, contact Robyn Poynting at 0414 700 512.

CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS –THURSDAY, 26TH

SEPTEMBER 2024

The winner of the Single Stableford competition was S. O’Connor, with S. McDonough fnishing in second place and A. Ganter in third. The free game went to S. Ormond. Chicken/Ball winners included: K. Dreyer, J. Larkin, S. McDonald, E. Reddell, prize money on offer throughout the series.

Series Support

The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Series is supported by naming partner Hyundai, along with Jim Beam, ACCIONA, Ruffe Rustic Foods, BC™ Protein Snacks, Kennards Hire, Oakley, Dometic, Boost Mobile, Blackroll, and Surfers for Climate. The Gold Coast Grand Final is supported by Experience Gold Coast and the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland. For further information, visit australianboard ridersbattle.com.

J. Voght, J. Gibson, B. Clark, S. Toms, M. Bruggy, Welch, S. Reddell, and T. McBurney.

Nearest the Pins:

3rd/15th: G. Brown

6th/15th: G. Brown

A reminder that this Thursday will feature the Monthly Medal for October, with a start time of 8:30 AM. The following Thursday, 10th October 2024, will be the Annual General Meeting of the Vets Club. Members interested in joining the board are encouraged to nominate on the provided sheet.

Until then, happy golfng!

Surfng Australia is excited to announce its roster for Team Irukandjis Masters, which will compete in the upcoming 2024 ISA World Masters Surfng Championship (WMSC). After a ten-year hiatus, the prestigious event is making a comeback in Surf City El Salvador at the renowned El Sunzal point break, less than a month away. This edition promises to live up to its legacy, showcasing the world’s best master surfers across three age divisions: 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.

A Return to the Masters Stage

The WMSC, last held

Surfng Australia is excited to announce that the 61st Australian Surfng Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame will be held on December 7, 2024, at HOTA, Home of the Arts, on the Gold Coast. This prestigious event, one of the longest-standing celebrations of Australian surfng talent, is moving to HOTA, an iconic cultural venue known for hosting unforgettable events.

The Australian Surfng Awards celebrate the achievements of the nation’s top surfers and honour those who contribute behind the scenes in various areas like media, photography, event organisation, and business. This year, new awards such as Shaper of the Year will be introduced, adding fresh excitement to the event.

Surfng Australia CEO Chris Mater shared his enthusiasm for the new venue and changes:

“The Australian Surfng Awards have always been in 2013, has a storied history, having taken place in iconic surfng locations such as Nicaragua and Puerto Rico. The 2024 edition will highlight Surf City El Salvador’s world-class waves, with many eager to witness the return of elite surfng in this competitive format.

Luke Madden, Surfng Australia’s Chief of Sport, expressed his excitement, crediting the country’s deep surfng talent to its strong boardrider community. He emphasized how events like the Hyundai High Performance Centre Australian Surf Championships have prepared Australia’s masters surfers to compete internationally.

ISA President

Fernando Aguerre also shared his enthusiasm:

“I’m thrilled to see the world’s best over-40 surfers competing again. Sunzal’s amazing waves will provide a ftting stage for this event, which has always been a true celebration of surfng.”

Meet Team Irukandjis Masters

Shane Conwell (Whale Beach, NSW) – Male Division 40-49

Conwell, a 23-year surf coach and former Australian champion, feels “honoured and a special celebration of our sport’s rich history and incredible talent.

Hosting the event at HOTA this year, we’re adding new awards and bringing it forward to align with the festive summer season, ensuring we celebrate within the same calendar year. We look forward to honouring both our elite surfers and those working tirelessly to elevate Australian surfng.”

Luke Egan to Be Inducted into the Australian Surfng Hall of Fame

Luke Egan, one of Australia’s most celebrated surfers, will be inducted into the Australian Surfng Hall of Fame during the event. Egan, whose career on the ASP/ World Surf League World Championship Tour spanned 22 years, claimed four world tour event wins and was runner-up in the world title race in 2000. He joins a prestigious list of past inductees, including Chelsea Hedges, Joel Parkinson, Stephanie Gilmore, Mick Fanning, and others.

Refecting on the honour, Egan said: “It is a great honour to be inducted into the Australian Surfng Hall overwhelmed” to represent Australia. His experience and passion will drive him to excel in El Salvador.

Scott Schindler (Sawtell, NSW) – Male Division 50-59 Schindler is ready for redemption after his previous experience at the WMSC. Having returned to surfng in his Masters years, he is eager to claim victory for Australia.

Rod Baldwin (Copacabana, NSW) –Male Division 60+ Baldwin, a four-time WMSC competitor, has won multiple individual and team golds. This is a special chance for him of Fame in 2024. I am completely humbled! To be named alongside my heroes and greats of Australian surfng is a dream. It’s defnitely a highlight of my career representing Australia on the international stage.” 2024 Australian Surfng Awards Categories

The 2024 awards will feature the following categories: High-Performance Awards:

• Female Surfer of the Year

• Male Surfer of the Year

• Mick Fanning Male Rising Star Award (U18)

• Stephanie Gilmore Female Rising Star Award (U18)

• Female Para

Surfer of the Year

• Male Para Surfer of the Year

• Heavy Water Award

• Shaper of the Year (new)

• Coach of the Year Award

Media Awards: to compete again after missing the 2011 edition due to personal reasons.

Serena Brooke (Noosa Heads, QLD) – Female Division 40-49

Brooke, a World Championship Tour veteran and former runner-up for the world title, is competing in her frst ISA event. She is eager for the warm waves of El Salvador.

Kim Wooldridge (Austinmer, NSW) –Female Division 50-59

Wooldridge, a long-time competitor, is making her return to representing Australia. Her deep experience in WQS and WCT events makes her a formidable contender.

• Australian Surf Photo of the Year presented by Tracks

• Surf Clip of the Year - Surfer & Filmer Award (under 45 sec)

• Surf Film of the Year - Filmer Award Participation & Community Awards:

• Peter Troy Lifetime Achievement Award

• Simon Anderson Club Award presented by Jim Beam

• Surf School of the Year Award

• Greater Good Award

• Breakthrough Surf Brand of the Year

• Indigenous Surfng Community Celebration Award

• Sustainability Award (new)

Australian Surfng Hall of Fame Inductee

Nominations and Event Details

Nominations for the 2024 Australian Surfng Awards are now open and will close on October 31, 2024. The awards are open to Australian

Sandra English (Budgewoi, NSW) –Female Division 60+ citizens and recognize achievements made between January 1, 2024, and October 31, 2024. This year’s event is proudly supported by sponsors including ACCIONA, Jim Beam, Tracks, Surfers for Climate, the Australian Institute of Sport, the Queensland Academy of Sport, Zuum Energy Gum, Hyundai She’s Electric, the Hyundai High Performance Centre (HPC), and Surfng Australia High Performance Program. For more information or to submit nominations, visit Surfng Australia’s website.

A 16-time Australian titleholder, English is excited to once again represent Australia. Her rich history in the WMSC and passion for the sport make her a key member of the team.

The ISA World Masters Surfng Championship is set to be a thrilling event, uniting top masters surfers from across the globe. With Australia felding such a strong and experienced team, the 2024 championship promises to be an exciting celebration of surfng talent and camaraderie.

Scan the QR Code to nominate, nominations close on October 31, 2024

The Cudgen Hornets RLFC, from Kingscliff in northern New South Wales, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 VB Big Leg Up.

The Big Leg Up is a new initiative championed by Victoria Bitter and the NRL to reward hard work at the grassroots level by supporting a registered amateur Rugby League club doing it tough. For the Cudgen Hornets the past few years have been a testament to resilience. Their clubhouse and changerooms were destroyed by fre in 2020 and the club has struggled to get back on its feet ever since. Instead, having to rely on makeshift tents and nearby soccer changerooms to help feld a team each week. Rebuilding efforts have been slow due to limited resources and player numbers are down due to the lack of facilities.

Despite these

The Lower Clarence Tennis Association held its annual club championships last week at the Ryan Park courts in Maclean, showcasing an exciting array of talent and sportsmanship under perfect weather conditions.

The Junior Club

Championships attracted around 20 enthusiastic young competitors across various events.

Miles Seeto emerged victorious in the Junior Singles, with Oliver Ward putting up a commendable fght as the runner-up. In the fercely challenges, the Hornets have shown extraordinary determination, with the senior team and reserves both winning premierships in 2023. Thanks to Victoria Bitter’s backing the club has been awarded $50,000 to help rebuild its badly needed facilities. In addition, VB will support the club through fundraising efforts and raise its profle by sharing their story across social media.

Volunteer Phill King at The Hornets said: “We still don’t have proper dressing rooms, we’re using tents, and our club house is dilapidated. The bills just keep piling up ... our treasurer gets anxious every time a payment is due but this will go a long way in keeping us surviving.”

Ben Eyles, Carlton & United Breweries Head of Beer Marketing, praised the club’s remarkable perseverance: contested Open Men’s Singles, last year’s champion Ashley Seeto defended his title against a strong feld, with several matches culminating in thrilling tie-breaks. Jeremy Miller took home the runner-up position in this competitive category.

The Men’s B Grade Singles saw Dave Johnson claim the top prize, adding to his impressive performance throughout the tournament. In the Open Men’s Doubles, the winning pair of Dave Johnson and

“The Cudgen Hornets’ story epitomises the hard work and resilience the Big Leg Up values. Their journey over the past few years has been inspiring. We are thrilled to support them as they continue to be a vital part of their community and an amazing example of how inspiring grassroots Rugby League can be.”

This year’s Big Leg Up competition saw around 50 clubs from across the East Coast share their tales of overcoming natural disasters, celebrating volunteers and fostering impressive club growth.

Bryan Fletcher, former NRL star and Fox League host, made the announcement on the day sharing the exciting news with the Hornets: “The volunteers at the Hornets are some of the most passionate people you’ll ever meet. It’s clear how much this club means to them and how impactful this funding will be. We’re eager to see the transformation unfold and give back to a club that has given so much to its community.”

Dane Lentfer displayed exceptional teamwork, with Nathan Hayman and Robbie Purcell fnishing as runners-up.

The Lower Clarence Tennis Association extends heartfelt gratitude to its sponsor, the Maclean Bowling Club, and appreciates the generous support from local businesses like Sunshine Sugar, The Maclean Hotel, and the Yamba ShoresTavern for providing championship prizes. Additionally, junior prizes were kindly supplied by Penny’s Sweet Tooth.