Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 10 March 2023

Macksville Laneway Festival – get ready to reconnect!

MACKSVILLE Laneway Festival is set to kick off from 2pm on Saturday 11 March on River Street, Wallace Lane and Galeria Creative Junction.

“This event is about bringing the community together, making new connections and renewing existing acquaintances,” event organiser Phil Nicholas from Events Delivered said.

“I think it’s important to provide opportunities for conversation between everyday people and that’s exactly what a street festival such as this one achieves.”

Mr Nicholas has worked with dozens of local organisations, artists, performers and contractors to pull together a highly varied line up representing

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Could the old Macksville Hospital become affordable housing?

The old Macksville Hospital and land was sold to private property group Romanous Developments for $1.65 million on June 7 2021.

The land that the old hospital was built on was bequeathed by Macksville resident Harry Wall, who passed away in 1925.

Mr Wall bequeathed both money and land for the purposes of building a hospital at Macksville, which has a total land size of 29, 395m2.

Greens candidate for Oxley Dominic King, the former Mayor of Bellingen Shire, would like to see the hospital building modified and turned into low-cost apartments.

“It is beyond time that we started thinking with more imagination about how we might re-use public buildings, such as the old Macksville Hospital, rather than selling it to property developers,” Mr King said.

“The community needs to benefit, not large privately owned

companies.”

Greens Upper House candidate and regional GP Dr Amanda Cohn accompanied Mr King to the old hospital site this week.

“NSW has a critical

shortage of social and affordable homes, leaving too many people, particularly in rural and regional areas, without a safe place to call home,” Dr Cohn said.

In July 2021, Danny Ramanous, Project Manager at Romanous

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Developments, said the site would most likely become home to a new medical operator, a bulky goods operator or an upmarket hotel, indicating that residential development was not the company’s “core business”.

q Greens candidate for Oxley Dominic King and Greens Upper House candidate and regional GP Dr Amanda Cohn on site at the old Macksville Hospital.

Macksville Laneway Festival – get ready to reconnect!

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people from across the Nambucca Valley.

“There’s a vast amount of creativity in this region – we should be proud of that heritage and so the festival is an opportunity to really soak it up and celebrate the diversity in our culture.”

The festival features several free workshops and activities designed to connect people around a common purpose.

One presenter - @ dowatfeelsgood - is a multidisciplinary artist based out of Nambucca Heads who will be facilitating 'First Impressions', an activity bringing together strangers through drawing and creative writing.

“There’s a wood carving workshop that is almost sold out,” Mr Nicholas said.

“All the other activities are totally free of charge.

“If you make a lantern during the afternoon, you can join the lantern parade at 7.30pm – that will definitely be an event highlight.

“If you’re wondering what else is on offer for families, I’ve collated

‘10 Things To Do’ on the festival website.”

The full festival program

is available online at www. macksvillelanewayfestival.com.au. Entry is just $2 per person.

q The festival will take place on River Street, Wallace Lane and Galeria Creative Junction.

Community legal centres receive funding for flood services

FLOOD affected communities across the Mid North Coast will be able to obtain free legal advice as a result of a $7 million Commonwealth funding investment to aid ongoing relief and recovery.

Commonwealth AttorneyGeneral Mark Dreyfus said the new funding for community legal services in NSW meant people will have ongoing ready access to free, independent and confidential support to help navigate legal problems including insurance claims, housing and tenancy rights, employment issues and social security, credit and debt, domestic violence, destroyed documents and parenting arrangements.

The Mid North Coast Legal Centre is one of seven community legal centres which will receive

$250,000 per year over four years.

“These devastating floods have taken every material thing from those affected.

“The Commonwealth’s extra funding for Community Legal Centres means they’ll now have the legal assistance they need to help rebuild their lives,” Mr Dreyfus said.

“Every part of people’s lives is impacted by these natural disasters and we want to ensure that legal assistance is available to them at this critical time.”

NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman said the funding will help Community Legal Centres (CLCs) continue to support people through the ongoing flood recovery.

“The floods wreaked havoc on our State,” Mr Speakman said.

“In the challenging aftermath of a natural disaster free legal assistance is crucial, especially to people who are socially and economically disadvantaged.”

Further information about the services being provided by CLCs is available at https:// www.clcnsw.org.au/legal-help-flood-affectedcommunities-nsw-2022

q The festival aims to bring people together and highlight creativity in the Valley.

Donated blood can only last 42 days

Greens Announce Sustainable Food Policy

THE Greens outlined their vision for a sustainable food system and a broad transition to sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices across NSW in Bellingen last week.

Their detailed plan includes the establishment of a NSW Food Systems Council made up of a cross section of key agriculture and food industry representatives.

The Council will develop a state-wide sustainable food strategy that will include designing and building a $300 million NSW Regenerative Agriculture Centre to provide free training and funding for farmers to shift to climate-resilient practices.

Under the plan, major supermarkets will be subject to regulations aimed at ending large scale food waste and a ‘food miles’ label for NSW produce will be introduced so consumers can easily track the history of their food.

The Greens will also create a $500 million Urban Agriculture Fund, aimed at creating a circular food economy through community-led

initiatives, supporting First Nations ‘bush food’ industries and creating thousands of new jobs.

“Agriculture has huge potential to be leveraged as a key part of a sustainable future - we just need strong policy, genuine community engagement and the resourcing to bring everyone along,” Greens NSW spokesperson for agriculture Sue Higginson said.

Ms Higginson said our food supply is based on environmental degradation and contributes to the climate crisis because of factors such as the long distances food travels, the use of synthetic fertilisers, toxic pest and weed

management and the large scale exploitation of arable land.

According to Ms Higginson, governments need to show leadership that resources landholders and farmers to embrace innovative technologies and transition their farming practises to ways that will be resilient to the future rather than imposing ‘top down’ climate regulations.

“We have the knowledge to achieve this, we just need political will to build community networks and work with the sector to ensure we’re climate ready and our landscapes are resilient,” she said.

The Greens candidate for

Oxley, Dominic King said, “We have the farmers, community, natural assets, and climate to lead the transition into a robust, adaptable, affordable and holistic way to meet our communities needs into the future.

“The changing climate has thrown the current food system into disarray.

“We need a new way to ensure that farmers, First Nations people, environmentalists and all levels of government work together to grow food and improve our environmental outcomes,” he said.

The full policy can be found at https://greens.org.au/nsw/ SustainableFoodSystem.

Nambucca Valley residents to receive koala food trees

AS PART of grant funding received from the NSW Government under the Save our Species Program, Nambucca Valley Council has been able to source $4,566 for the purchase of koala food tree tube stock for planting by residents.

On Thursday 9 March 2023 the Council commenced the distribution of 2,320 koala food trees to nineteen residents who registered an expression of interest.

The species to be distributed are primary koala food trees being Swamp Mahogany, Forest Red Gum and Tallowwood.

The trees are to be planted in locations across the Valley which are known or potential koala habitat; including Valla, Utungun and Congarinni.

The koala food trees are being provided by the NSW Forestry Corporation Grafton Production Nursery.

The NSW Forestry Corporation is also providing residents with leaflets on planting and enhancing koala habitat and tips on planting Forestry seedlings.

Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM said she was pleased the Council has been able to make a

practical contribution to the preservation of the koala.

“We know that the koala can live in our rural landscape provided they have sufficient food trees and

q Koala food trees will be planted in locations across the Valley which are known or potential koala habitat including Valla, Utungun and Congarinni.

can avoid the other major threats associated with human settlement besides tree clearing; dog attacks and vehicle strikes.

“I would like to express

my appreciation to these residents of our rural area who are helping to support koala conservation,” added Mayor Hoban.

INVITATION TO

A

MEETING OF NAMBUCCA

VALLEY

COUNCIL AT THE TAYLORS ARM HALL 5.30 PM THURSDAY 16 MARCH 2023

Council will be holding its next Council meeting at the Taylors Arm Hall, 2530 Taylors Arm Road, Taylors Arm.

The Council would be pleased to hear from any residents who may wish to raise matters concerning their community. Light refreshments will be available at 5.00 pm with the meeting starting at 5.30 pm, with up to one hour being dedicated to a community forum.

We will be pleased to hear from any resident who would like to address Council. Any person wishing to make an address is asked to contact Lorraine Hemsworth on 6568 0213, by 11.00 am on Thursday, 16 March with their name; telephone number; and issues to be raised so that the details can be accurately recorded in our minutes.

ENQUIRIES TO: Chris Thompson, General Manager, Phone: 6568 0200.

Kalang River cleaned up a treat

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Kalang River Dragon Boat Club members swapped out their usual training exercises on Saturday morning 4 March to clean-up the river in and around where their club paddles as part of the CleanUp Australia campaign.

Despite the picture perfect conditions on the day with the river aquamarine in colour and looking crystal clear, there was still plenty of rubbish to be found along the river banks.

The team collected three large bags of rubbish; much of which was plastic waste.

“We had a very successful clean-up this morning,” said club member Beth Spriggs.

“We had two boats on the water including some new paddlers and we were escorted by a playful group of dolphins diving around the boat as we paddled and

looking out for rubbish.

“The clean-up was a good exercise for our boat steerers also who did a sterling job of manoeuvring in and out of the inlets,

under trees and other tricky spots.

“We have recently started a new system with our club being more environmentally aware with

our own waste from the after-training breakfast.

“Our waste is now separated with recyclables and general waste disposed of appropriately while food

waste goes home to the chooks,” said Beth.

The Kalang River Dragon Boat Club paddles every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Saturday

mornings followed by breakfast at the club house.

A Learn to Paddle course for both men and women starts on Saturday March 18.

For more information you can contact the Club via its Kalang River Dragon Boat Club Facebook page.

$44 million to repair flood-affected areas' First Nations community assets in NSW

TARGETED funding is now available to repair, restore and enhance First Nationsowned social and cultural assets damaged last year in the February and June floods, thanks to the Commonwealth and NSW Governments’ $44 million Aboriginal-owned Assets Program.

The program will provide funding for the repair, restoration and betterment of community infrastructure like First Nations-owned

day-care centres, medical and aged-care facilities, cultural sites and keeping places.

The support will be targeted at the most floodimpacted Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, including Nambucca and Bellingen.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney said the program supports Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs)

and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communitycontrolled organisations that own or manage social infrastructure.

“These organisations are often on the front line in times of need, ensuring timely, practical and culturally sensitive support is available to First Nations people and communities,” Ms Burney said.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management

Senator Murray Watt said it was the latest step on the road to recovery.

“We are committed to the recovery of flood-affected regions, and this program is a firm commitment to ensure First Nations-led organisations have what they need to recover and thrive,” Mr Watt said.

“We want to see communities bounce back even stronger after the floods, and this support will not just repair infrastructure, but make it more resilient to future natural disasters.”

Minister for Aboriginal

Affairs Ben Franklin said the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government had been on the ground engaging with flood affected Aboriginal communities to design a program that meets their needs.

“Building on the success of the 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program, the Department will again work hand-in-hand with eligible organisations to develop their projects and support them through the application process,” Mr Franklin said.

“I encourage eligible

LALCs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communitycontrolled organisations and corporations to make the most of this opportunity to secure the funding needed to recover and rebuild following the 2022 floods.”

The Aboriginal-owned Assets Program is jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Applications are now open.

For more information and to apply, visit www.nsw. gov.au/2022CLIRP

q Members of Kalang River Dragon Boat Club bagging up the rubbish along their local river as part of the Clean-Up Australia campaign.

Funds raised for Turkey and Syria earthquakes

q Indonesian food in the Church grounds.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

ON Saturday 4 March, Stuarts Point and district locals held a fundraising event in aid of the victims of recent earthquakes in Turkey (Türkiye) and Syria.

Stuarts Point Anglican Church, also known as the ‘ART House’, located at 25 Ocean Avenue, Stuarts Point, was the venue for a busy day of activities.

The Indonesian Satay BBQ was very popular, along with the cakes and baked goods stalls.

Dance workshops were held by SUARA Dance (Indonesian) and Carolina Moretzsohn (Brazilian).

Renowned local artist Elaine Carmady held a weaving workshop outdoors under the pine tree, adjacent to the bric-a-brac, clothing and plant stall.

Organiser Alfira O’Sullivan was very encouraged by the support offered by those in attendance.

“All donations and proceeds from this event will be going towards the relief effort supporting families affected by the recent earthquake.

“We collectively raised approximately $1200, many funds

were direct donations, and were so pleased to have at least 100 people attend.”

Alfira offered thanks to Elaine Carmady and family, Ross and Kalinda, Mary-Lou Lewis, Narayan, Amin, Pac Mur, Idar, Solehkhan, Carolina, Vanessa, Bibi Ahmed, Vinay, Emma, Makbule, Soraya and Macushla.

For more information on how to donate please SMS Alfira on 0415 431 453.

Police on the Streets

• ON 24/2/23 Police arrested a male and female youth in Nambucca Heads following investigations related to the assault upon two female youths in Macksville on 11/2/23. The young person was charged at Macksville Police Station and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Children’s Court on 9/3/23.

• On 25/2/23 Police arrested a 41-year-old man in Nambucca Heads who was wanted on an outstanding warrant related to a traffic offence.

The warrant was executed upon the accused at Macksville Police Station where he was refused bail to appear before Port Macquarie Local Court on 26/2/23.

The accused was subsequently granted bail by the Court to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/3/23.

• On 27/2/23 Police arrested a 34-year-old woman in Nambucca Heads who was wanted on an outstanding warrant related to a serious traffic offence.

The warrant was executed at Macksville Police Station and the accused later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 2/3/23.

The matter was subsequently adjourned and the accused is next to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 22/3/23.

• A 47-year-old man has been issued with a Court

Attendance Notice following investigations related to the alleged domestic assault of a woman at Lennox Head on 11/2/23.

The accused man is to appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/4/23.

• On 1/3/23 Police arrested a 54-year-old woman in Macksville following a personal violence incident that had occurred the previous day.

The accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with breaching

bail, breaching an AVO and Intimidation.

The accused woman was refused bail and appeared before Coffs Harbour Local Court the same date.

The accused was subsequently granted bail by the Court to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/4/23.

• On 2/3/23 Police arrested a 46-year-old woman in Allgomera following investigations related to a domestic violence incident

that occurred in Macksville the previous day.

The accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with numerous offences including: two counts of Common Assault, two counts of Breach AVO, Malicious damage, Take and drive conveyance without consent of owner, Drive disqualified, and Possess prohibited drug.

The accused woman was later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/3/23.

q A weaving workshop underway at the fundraiser.

100 years! Hip-hip hooray

chocolate packing – and everyone who knows her agrees that Betty still can’t get enough chocolate.

By Susan KONTIC

BETTY Newman celebrated her 100th birthday in grand style on 25 February with generations of family and a host of friends and neighbours.

Betty had made it clear to her daughters Joy and Judith and son Keith that she intended to have a party, and she was thrilled to be the centre of attention at the function organised at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club.

“I have a wonderful family with lovely children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” Betty confided as she watched them all enjoying themselves.

A trivia quiz raised plenty of laughs and gave guests a chance to show how well they know Betty –not many knew her waist measured 16 inches when she was in her 20s, or that her first job was as an apprentice milliner, though almost everyone knew her favourite colour is blue.

Betty was born in Sydney at Marrickville and grew up in the southern suburbs.

After leaving school, she worked in various occupations including millinery, in babywear shops and

In wartime, Betty also made soldiers’ uniforms to support the war effort.

During this time Betty also enjoyed an active social life playing tennis, going to movies and dances with friends, and she always enjoyed playing piano.

Shortly after the war ended, Betty met Henry, a returned soldier who hailed from Bowraville.

They married and in 1947 bought a dairy farm on North Arm Road, Bowraville, where they dairied for 28 years, during which time they raised their family of

three children – Keith, Joy and Judith.

“Betty found it was a very different lifestyle to that she was accustomed to, however she fully embraced country living,” says her daughter Joy, adding that all three children went to Bowraville School.

Betty and Henry later semiretired to Nambucca Heads, which she absolutely loved.

Here she enjoyed making new friends, learning painting, boating with Henry and travelling.

“When she was at home she was always singing and playing the piano,” says Joy.

After Henry passed in 2018, Betty remained in her home until

late last year, when she moved into aged care in Coffs Harbour where she is still enjoying making new friends.

Part of the joy of turning 100 has always been receiving a letter from the reigning monarch and Betty was thrilled to receive a birthday greeting from His Majesty King Charles.

Messages were also received from the Prime Minister, the Governor General and the Member for Coffs Harbour among a number of esteemed people.

Congratulations on reaching this milestone birthday, Betty –you can look back on a century of ups and downs and wonderful memories made along the way.

q Betty's three children Joy, Judith and Keith couldn't be prouder of their Mother, who they described as a wonderful mum and remarkable woman. Photo: Mick Birtles.

q Betty Newman, with daughters Joy and Judith, was thrilled to celebrate her 100th birthday among family and friends. Photo: Mick Birtles.

By Andrea FERRARI

EXCEEDING expectations, OzGREEN’s inaugural Thrive Festival on Saturday 4 March at Bellingen Showground drew in hundreds of people from in and around Bellingen Shire who came, enjoyed and went happy and inspired.

OzGREEN’s festival headline, Creating Thriving Communities Together, invited and encouraged people to embrace the opportunity to be part of a caring, inclusive and vibrant community.

Organised by Bellingenbased not-for-profit charity OzGREEN, Thrive Festival aimed to bring the whole community together to create a sense of belongingness after the series of disasters that residents have experienced in recent years.

Festival goers were encouraged to choose from a plethora of free activities spread out over the day and the love and kindness extended by participating groups and people in the community was truly remarkable.

“We’re over the moon with how the day unfolded,” Festival Coordinator Alex Moller told News of the Area.

“It was beautiful to see such a broad cross section of our community mingling together in such a happy and joyful way, after the difficult few years we’ve all had.”

In addition to creating a sense of togetherness, another goal of Thrive was to showcase the wealth of local knowledge and skills available within the Bellingen Shire community.

OzGREEN's Resilient Communities Coordinator Bruce Naylor told NOTA, “We’re very lucky in Bellingen Shire to have so many passionate groups that can help people prepare for future climate related challenges.

“One of our biggest aims for Thrive was to bring lots of groups together to provide them with an opportunity to

Thrive Festival a heartwarming success

network and collaborate.”

Another objective of Thrive was to educate people and to role model various actions that we can all take to live more sustainably.

“The waste generated through over consumption is not good for the environment and is also really unnecessary,” Festival Manager Kathleen Hannah told NOTA.

“Because of this, we decided to do everything we possibly could to eliminate festival waste.

“This involved asking all our food vendors to commit to using tableware instead of disposable packaging and asking festival goers to return their tableware to collection stations located throughout the grounds.

“We also asked festival participants to deposit their food waste into strategically positioned compost bins.”

All of this required an enthusiastic team of tableware runners and washing up volunteers who worked tirelessly throughout the day.

“I was so inspired by their energy and am very proud to say that we only generated two 240L bins of waste over the entire day and only a fraction of one yellow bin,” Kathleen said.

“The compostable material has also been sent

to North Bank Community Gardens to be broken down and eventually used to grow more food.”

With the favourable response to Thrive, OzGREEN is already thinking about ways in which it might be able to secure future funding to run this much-loved event again.

“Thrive was inspiring and uplifting because it demonstrated what we can do when we work together as a collective,” Partnerships Manager Anna Juodvalkis told NOTA.

“So many different people across the community contributed to the day and this is what made it such a success.

“We really need to come together like this more often because it’s such a wonderful way to appreciate and activate some of our finest universal values including love, respect and goodwill towards one and all.”

Thrive 2023 was funded by the NSW State Government via Bellingen Shire Council through the Reconnecting Regional NSW - Communities Events Program.

As a charitable organisation that is committed to working with a wide variety of groups and government agencies, OzGREEN is very grateful and appreciative for this support.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

q Exploring herbs to relax and calm our nervous systems with Laura from Chamomile Natural Health in Thrive Festival’s Nourish Tent. All photos courtesy of And The Trees Photography.

q People gather together at Thrive to sing and learn in Gumbaynggirr language with Uncle Micklo and Luke Rhodes.

q Just one of the many local groups who contributed so generously to Thrive Festival.

q Local emergency services personnel inspiring the next generation of community volunteers.

q Local NSW Fire and Rescue firefighters demonstrating what happens when you pour water on a kitchen fat fire.

q Some of Bellingen Shire’s beautiful Gumbaynggirr Buddaabang Bari dancers.

q Key Thrive Festival partner, Bellingen Shire Council, showcases their activities and new fire simulation table.

Community Art Gallery honours local female artists

By Jen HETHERINGTON

EACH year around the world International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March, and the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery (MVCAG) are again celebrating IWD 2023 with an exhibition of women’s artwork which will run from March 2 to 12, 2023.

At 2pm on Sunday 5 March, Gallery staff welcomed approximately 200 people in attendance for an afternoon event to honour the local artists participating, including women from as far afield as Coffs Harbour, Valla, Scotts Head and Port Macquarie.

After lots of mingling while viewing the artworks, nibbles and drinks were delivered in the adjacent Gladstone Community Hall,

while the Yarrahapinni Choir entertained the appreciative crowd.

As a non-competitive exhibition celebrating women's artistic talents the MVCAG Committee invited entries from women working in any medium, including Textiles, Painting, Sculpture, Floral Arrangements, Wood/Metal Work, Quilting, Ceramics etc. for this exhibition which continues until Sunday 12 March. Visit www.mvcartgallery.org/ for opening hours and upcoming exhibitions and opportunities.

Friday, 10 March 2023

q The Gladstone Community Hall proved to be a perfect venue.

q Fibre art work by Helen Beale from her studio in Valla.

q Various styles and mediums are on show.

q Some stark and provocative works.

q One of the many artworks on display.

Celebrating 28 years of the Mad Hatters Tea Party

By Karen GRIBBIN

THE women of Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club have been very busy baking and decorating in celebration of their 28th Birthday Mad Hatters Party.

The Macksville Ex-Services Club was expertly decorated in Mad Hatter fashion - with tables decked out with tea sets, flowers, and cupcakes - all in readiness for the 45 guests taking part in the momentous event.

Representatives and guests from many Mid North Coast VIEW Clubs joined in the fun, travelling from Scotts Head, Bellingen, Bowraville, Nambucca, South West Rocks, and even as far as Perth to take part in the festivities.

President Linda Jerrison welcomed attendees to the evening, and congratulated everyone on their amazing efforts in dressing to theme.

“Welcome to new and old members and guests, you all look fabulous, an amazing effort has been put into all your costumes,” said President Linda Jerrison.

In attendance were the Queen of Hearts, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, Duchess, King of Hearts, Mouse and a myriad of White Rabbits.

Susan McDonald received her 20 years’ service award on the night, presented to her by President Linda Jerrison.

Many of the ladies showed their prowess in games on the night, taking part in croquette and talking heads (some of the less known characters were hard to crack).

VIEW Clubs are actively

involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

The Nambucca Macksville club was formed in 1995 and currently supports six Smith Family Learning for Life students.

The club meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 5:30 pm at the Macksville Ex-Services Club, 16 Cooper Street, Macksville. For more information contact Secretary Michelle Walker on 040 605 2475.

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Indie filmmaking workshop coming to the Nambucca Valley

By Mick BIRTLES

LAST year a very well made and topical Aussie film was released and scooped the Audience Winner Award for Best Feature at the 2022 Sydney Film Festival.

This film is called ‘Evicted! A Modern Romance’ and is on its way for special screenings at the Bowraville Theatre.

The writer/director of Evicted, Rowan Devereux, producer Sophie Saville and some of the cast will also be coming along, offering

aspiring filmmakers in the region an opportunity to attend a unique indie filmmaking workshop and learn from a team that has been through it all.

They will take you through the film-making process and teach you about the fundamentals of storytelling, self-funding, filming, sound, editing, and more.

They will also take you behind-thescenes and speak about the making of Evicted and advice on navigating the Australian industry.

This professional development workshop will provide valuable

It provides practical and professional advice, resources and tools and is an incredible opportunity to learn from two innovative and successful independent filmmakers who are working in the industry today.

“This is the sort of workshop we wish we had available when we were starting in the industry as it would have saved us a lot of time, money and headaches,” Sophie Saville told News Of The Area.

‘Evicted! A Modern Romance’ is all about four spuriously employed housemates on the verge of eviction who trawl Sydney's fraught rental market in search of a new place to call home.

With an impending eviction hanging over their heads, freshly unemployed Maggie, gigeconomy worker Will, and feuding couple Isabelle and May, embark on a seemingly futile hunt for an

Evicted! A Modern Romance has the right mix of quirkiness and drama as it explores the lives of four millennial housemates, as they embark on a seemingly fruitless search of looking for a home to rent in Sydney, as they find themselves on the verge of eviction.

The screenings also conclude with an exclusive Q&A session by writer and director Rowan Devereux and producer Sophie Saville.

The team is running the same workshop three times, these are

Wednesday 22 March at 10:00 am and again at 6:00 pm then again on Thursday 23 March at 2:00 pm. Cost for the workshop is $30:00 and bookings can be made at www. trybooking.com or by going to www. bowravilletheatre.com.au

There are two opportunities to watch the film without attending the workshop with screenings on Wednesday 22 March at 1:30 pm and on Thursday 23 March at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15:00 at www. trybooking.com or www. bowravilletheatre.com.au.

q Secretary Michele Walker, Vice President Jan Ewington, Assistant Treasurer Anne Sutton, President Linda Jerrison, Assistant Secretary Sheryl Page and Treasurer Lyn McLeod.

q Maggie Jones from Nambucca.

q Hats and cupcakes to go around.

q President Linda Jerrison awarding Susan McDonald her 20 years service award.

q Margaret Halloran and Felicity Ferrous.

q Learn all the behind-thescenes tips and tricks at this unique film workshop opportunity coming to Bowraville.

National Dance welcomed at Eisteddfod

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Harbour Eisteddfod has introduced a new National Dance section and Choirs section in its 2023 program.

For this the Eisteddfod organisers are calling out to the various cultural groups across the Coffs Coast to participate.

“We hope to engage with culturally diverse dance groups and community groups in the local area and invite them to enter our new sections in this year’s Eisteddfod,” Debbie Waters, President, Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society told News Of The Area.

“The Eisteddfod is not only for students and ballerinas,” she said.

“We are introducing performance opportunities to the whole community.

“In 2023 we have introduced the inaugural National Section to our Dance Performance day, along with Singing, Home School and Community Choirs categories.”

Giving plenty of notice for preparation, Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod invites dancers and choir groups of all cultural backgrounds and groups with a passion for singing to register their ensemble and share their heritage with their local Eisteddfod community.

“We hope this section provides opportunities for cross-cultural connections and contributes to a celebration of Coffs Harbour’s diverse traditions of dance and opportunities to community choirs in our region.”

Debbie and her committee invite all communities from Woolgoolga,

Coffs Harbour, Urunga, Bellingen and the Nambucca Valley to showcase their heritage and performance.

Entry is free for this inaugural National Dance section and both dance and choir entries can be submitted online at www.compsonline.com.au.

“Our new Dance section is a part of our groups weekend at Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) Auditorium, Block D, 363 Hogbin Drive Coffs Harbour on Friday 9 June.

“The Choir section is scheduled for Wednesday 31 May at Lifehouse Church, 167 Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour.”

For more information contact the Eisteddfod Dance Coordinator Jann Golding at dance@coffseisteddfod. org.au, the Choirs Coordinator Mary Pollack at choirs@coffseisteddfod. org.au or President Debbie Waters at president@coffseisteddfod.org.au.

q Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod Society introduces new dance and choir sections for its 2023 event. Seen here is Mix Tub Choir, a group of five to eighteen-year-olds with disabilities who get together on Tuesday afternoons to rehearse and sing.

UNPAID RATES AUCTION

Local Government Act 1993, Section 713 Sale of Land for Overdue Rates

Notice is hereby given to the owner/s of the properties listed hereunder that Nambucca Valley Council has resolved on 27 Octo ber 2022, in accordance with section713 of the local government Act 1993, to see the land described hereunder and on which the amount of r ates stated in each case as at 14 November 2022 is due:

q Woolgoolga Performing Arts are keen Eisteddfod participants. Photo: Rachel Thorncraft Photography.

q Coffs Harbour Jalay Jalay dancers will be at the 2023 Eisteddfod. Photo: Amber Mercy.

Goannas to bounce back in 2023

By Bruce AULSEBROOK

THE Bowraville Goannas

Rugby Union Club are looking to bounce back in 2023 after missing last year’s Mid North Coast Rugby Union competition.

''We are looking to rebuild the club after not entering the competition in 2022,” Goannas coach Travis Bock said.

''There are 35 players on the books for the year and this is important, as you can get injuries and some players can have some other commitments from time to time.”

Bock said training numbers

had been solid in the lead up to the club’s competition return, with a number of new players joining the squad over summer.

“The number of players we have attending training has been the best for a number of years.

''There's a few older workhorses like Shannon Fry and we have a young man who has come over from rugby league, Nester Walker.

''He will be a good solid player for us this year.”

Goannas president Dan Franks said the club was in a strong position going forward.

''The local community is

q Pre-season is up and running with big training turnouts.

really getting behind the club, with plenty of sponsors and a lot of new faces in our playing squad.

''There's a mixture of older players and players right through to some younger lads who are pre-18s.'

''Off the field, thanks to our hard working committee and coach Travis, we are looking the best we have in a long time and hopefully build to something big for the club.''

Zac Agar is the club’s assistant coach and a veteran half back.

“It's good to get involved again with the Goannas and since I moved up from Sydney six years ago I have been outside the game, so I feel it's time to give something back to the game with the experience and

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

THE monthly Medal and Spoon event sponsored by HLV Partners Accounting was played in great weather on the course in superb condition, thanks to the greenkeepers and volunteers.

The Medal was won by Matt Baker who has made a return to golf, with the Spoon (best gross

score) going to Allan Clarke for likely the 200th plus time.

Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Brad Fortescue (A), Jo Montague (B) and Luke Laverty (C) grade.

Jo Borg and Allan Clarke had eagle 2's on the par 4 eleventh.

Jo Montague, who seems to win something on a weekly basis was winner of the ladies

competition ahead of Nikki Laird.

Mick O'Brien is back in form with a win in the Mid Week Competition, with Jessica Lambert runner up.

Barry McDonald returns "home" from Braidwood, his new residence, for his continuing sponsorship of the Macksville Open Day on 19 March.

knowledge I have,” he said.

“I played with the West Harbour Pirates in the Shute Shield competition, where I started in the colts in 1991 and went right through the ranks.

“I coached the second grade side and helped out with the first grade side where I could and then played with some suburban sides.”

Agar is also forecasting good times ahead for the Goannas.

“Looking at the numbers we have attending training and the players we have signed, the Goannas

should have a successful year, with a top four finish and even better, a premiership would be great for the club and the community.''

Club member Dave Foley has been helping run the club over the past five years, and thanked local sponsors for their ongoing support.

“I think we will be very competitive on the field, and I would like to thank our sponsors the Bowraville Hotel, who are on board again with Shane and Bernie, and Matty Dyer from the Bowraville Sawmill.''

Open day at Nambucca

Valley Croquet Club

ON 4 March the Nambucca Valley Croquet Club held their annual open day.

“We were fortunately blessed with glorious weather although as the morning progressed, so

did the heat,” said Wendy Biden.

“Everyone enjoyed themselves, and the morning passed very quickly.

“We had several

members of the public turn up and some of our members showed them how the game was played.

“They quickly picked up the basics and soon were playing like ‘old hands’.”

q Goannas president Dan Franks. q Goannas coach Travis Bock.

q Karl Cooper, Ross Donnelly, Geoff O'Grady and Jeff Gore forcing smiles after playing the par 3 fourth poorly. Despite this Ross regularly has a gross score less than his age - great golf.

q The club held a successful open day, with new arrivals quickly picking up the sport.

q Community members attended to try their hand at croquet. Photos: Marie Bournes.

U3A fishers return to Valla Beach

By Bruce REDMAN

THE Nambucca Valley

U3A Fishing for Fun group resumed their usual activities last Friday at our favourite spot at Valla Beach.

The Course Coordinator Greg Artlett was recently recognised by Nambucca Valley U3A with Life Membership for his long commitment to passing on his knowledge of fishing to others.

Greg has a strong commitment to teaching fishing skills that also includes his role as an instructor for the Department of Primary Industries.

There were two classes undertaken on Friday; Fishing for Fun with Greg

and Fly Fishing with Allan Ekert.

It would be great to see all the people that enrolled for fly fishing at the next outing. There had been heavy rain the day before which impacted the weather and the river.

The morning was overcast and cool while the water was dirty.

During this time the fish were reluctant to bite with only a stingray caught by Bev providing some entertainment.

By mid morning the incoming tide pushed in clear water and the sun came out. This didn’t seem to improve the number of fish caught but at least we could

see them ignoring our baits. Just when spirits were low Phil landed a nice flathead using a soft lure.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

BIRTHDAY wishes to senior member Gus Gorissen who turned eighty over the weekend.

All the best Gus you don’t look a day over seventy-nine!

Results for week ending: 4 March 2023

Monday: 27 February 2023. Twenty-four players today, Phil at the helm. Careful and consistent play paid off for giant killers Linda Siford and Barbara Lott with a great

North/South win with 61.6 percent.

Runners-up with 57.5 percent were Robert Marshall and Phil Booth. East/West winners with 57.8 percent Astrid and Gus Gorissen.

Runners-up with 56.2

That was it for the day. Fisherman of the day was easily Phil. He is making this a habit.

percent Paula Guthrie and Richard Levy.

Tuesday: 28 February. As expected tonight became a battle of the Titans with Carol and Amber prevailing by .62 of one percent ahead of Caitlin and Robert who were the overall runners-up.

A great event and well supported by the Tuesday night brigade. Congratulations to Amber and Carol, Cailin and Robert.

Wednesday: 1 March. Today’s session attracted 16 supporters.

The improve your bridge event is open and partners are not necessary. It is also a good opportunity to find and develop a partnership for other events.

Thursday: 2 March. Today’s event was the very popular and iconic Nola

q Phil’s Catch of the Day, a Flathead.

Even though our catch numbers were down it didn’t affect the enjoyment of the morning.

Pearce Teams of Three, a red points game well supported by 32 players and directed by Principal Director Robert Marshall.

Winners after an arduous day were Linda Siford (Captain), Robert Baker, Paul Coe and John Slade; winning all three of their matches and scoring 48 victory points.

Runners up with 35 victory points were Richard Levy (Captain), Peter PlunkettCole, Colleen Robertson and Gus Gorissen.

The drinks and nibbles after were gratefully consumed.

Saturday: Twenty-two players for a 5 ½ Bye-Relay; North/South winners Mike Siford & Kent Taylor with 62.5 percent.

Equal runners-up with 53.6 percent, Robert Marshall and Phil Booth with Maureen

Bellingen/Valleys Cricket T20 Cup champions

By Aiden BURGESS

BELLINGEN/Valleys Cricket are the T20 champions of Coffs Harbour after taking out the grand final of the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup.

Bellingen/Valleys Cricket won by 6 wickets against the Northern Districts Rebels in the T20 Cup grand final at the Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

The Rebels opened the batting and posted 9/104 from their 20 overs, with

Angus Rissel top scoring with 36.

Bellingen/Valleys Cricket reached the total in the 16th over finishing at 4/106.

The T20 Cup is the second T20 trophy for the Valleys Cricket club this season, having also won the North Coast Cricket Council’s T20 competition.

Valleys Cricket beat Lower Clarence Cricket Association by 42 runs in the grand final at Harwood Oval.

Valleys Cricket scored 9/124 from 20 overs, then successfully defended their

total bowling out Lower Clarence for 82.

Kurt Stennett was the standout with the ball for Valleys Cricket taking 4/14 from his 4 overs.

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup was a six-round competition played over the summer season.

Northern Districts Rebels finished as minor premiers while Bellingen/ Valleys Cricket were second on the ladder heading into the grand final.

It’s never too late to join the group, just give Greg

Cowan and Richard levy. East/West winners, Louise & Gary Walton with 58.8 percent.

Runners-up Doris Peters and Carol McKee with 55.6 percent Go Doris!

Urunga: 1 March. A capacity turn-out of 30 players competed in a 7 ½ Bye-Relay. Some visitors and new members helped to make up a really good game. North/ South winners were Nerellyn Mitchell and Peter Jonutz with 60 percent. Runners-up, Glen Hallett & Phil Booth with 52 percent.

East/West winners Janet Dyson and Robert Marshall with 67 percent. Runners-up, Dot and Don Learmonth with 65 percent.

If you have an interest in bridge or have any questions contact Secretary Carol on 65689833.

Swimming North Coast members compete at Speedo Sprint Series Finals

By Aiden BURGESS

SWIMMING North Coast members have competed at the 2023 Speedo Sprint Series Finals at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

Swimming North Coast

publicity officer Faye Rowles said the team achieved a number of top results.

“Swimming North Coast sent a team of 33 girls and 28 boys to this event,” she said.

“This series is mostly for the youngsters who have

not been to Sydney and competed.

“It is all 50 metre swims of all four strokes.

“The swimmers were able to win three medals and 18 top ten placings.

“Well done to all swimmers who competed as it was very competitive with all the Sydney

Metropolitan areas and the other country areas.”

From Macksville, Keeley Sutton (13) came 6th in the backstroke, while Makaylah Schatzman (13) came 5th in freestyle.

Keeley also came 33rd in the butterfly and 21st in freestyle.

Makaylah finished 18th in the butterfly and 11th in breaststroke.

Isaac Line finished

30th in backstroke, 28th in freestyle and 33rd in breaststroke.

Kimberley Graham (11) came 31st in the butterfly. Well done to all these swimmers.

q New members Bev, Veronica and Jenny with Greg.

Artlett a call on 0427 689 400.

q NVBC Nola Pearce teams of three. (L to R) Rob Marshall, Tournament Director, Robert Baker, John Slade, Paul Coe, Team Captain Linda Siford and Club President Scott Parker. .

q Bellingen/Valleys Cricket team.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoff MCCANN

WONDERFUL weather for golf, who would think it’s supposed to be Autumn?

Our fairways are running, and the greens are fast and true – a perfect recipe for a great game of golf at the Island!

Tuesday’s event was the monthly “Island Challenge” Series Medley Stroke, sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service (thanks to Michael Briscoe!).

The course is set up to challenge yourself to play to your handicap and win a sleeve of golf balls, and your best 5 scores for the year could qualify you to win a Drive, Play and Stay golf package.

35 starters out in the warm conditions, with Colin Habgood (8) from Kempsey top scoring for the day with net 67 to win from Kai Burkenshaw (4) net 69.

Gross winner was Stephen Carr 77, and best Lady was Judith Boyle (24) net 74.

NTP’s also winning a sleeve of balls to Dennis Ashton on 5, Stephen Carr on 7 and 15, Denise Paluch on 8, Kai Burkenshaw collects the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, and Colin Habgood on 18.

Progress results will be published shortly.

The Women played their Monthly Medal on Wednesday, with Sue Brooks (14) winning Division 1 (0 to 23) with net 72 from Cheryl Gilmour (23) net 75.

In Division 2 (24 – 30), Leanne Welsh (28) scored net 73 to win from Marilyn McNally (24) from Bowraville with net

74.

Joy Green (36) won Division 3 (31 to 45) with net 79 from Kerry Shearer (36) net

81.

Gross winners Sue Brooks, Marilyn McNally and Wendy Ritchie.

NTPs went to Henny Oldenhove, Judith Boyle and Wendy Ritchie on 5, Christine Crowley on 13 - the “Pizza This” voucher, and Heather Gray won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Henny Oldenhove and Robyn Jones were the best putters.

A Medley Stableford on Thursday – Anthony Smith (8) top scored for the day with 41

Macksville Men’s Bowls

By Mark COLEMAN

BIT of a catch up this week, early February we had a visit from 22 Wauchope Traveling Bowlers, a game of bowls, a

few cold refreshments and great camaraderie followed by a sausage sizzle. Macksville bowlers will travel to Wauchope after Pennants.

Our Grade 4 bowlers travelled to South West Rocks for the first round of the Open Gender Pennant and came away with the points 8-2.

points to win Division 1 (0 to 15) from Michael Jolly (8) with 38 points.

In Division 2 (16 to 21), Stephen Buddeke (17) from Kooindah Waters won from Michael Post (18) with 37 points on countback. Division 3 (22 – 45) was won by Walter Bortoletto (26) with 39 points from Frank Taylor (23) with 37 points.

Other good scores from Ian Einam and Edward Penrose 37, Peter Fredericks, Peter Watt and Gary Laing 26, with the

A huge rink win by Andrew Sheares team got the side over the line by 1 shot overall.

2nd round last Saturday saw Macksville at home against Park Beach, It was a draw 61-61 but got the points with 2 rink wins 5.5

Ball Rundown to 33 points on countback.

The longest putt on 2 went to Murray Ingram, NTP’s to Glen Crow on 5, Michael Hogan on 5, Bryce McCarrol on 8, Stephen Doherty got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Michael Jolly got Stu’s ball on 15 very close with 38cms, and Paul Ryan pocketed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Friday’s 9 Hole “Castaways” Chook Run was won by Wolf Zcerzik (15) with 23 points, from Ken Hong (28) 21 points and Trevor Mulligan (17) 20 points.

NTP to Jamie McKearney.

Just turn up at 7.30 on Friday mornings if you’d like an easy 9 Holes on the shorter Yellow Course – no formal handicap necessary!

The Men’s Monthly Medal on Saturday was sponsored by Nambucca Local Liquor –thanks to “Bushy”!

David McBaron (4) carded the best score of the day to win “A” Grade (0 to 12) with net 65 from Graham Long (10) net 67.

Gross winner Bruce Berry 73. In “B” Grade (13 to 18), Paul Ryan (15) won with net 67 from Mark Mclaren (13) net 68. Gross winner was Garry Johnstone 83.

In “C” Grade (19 – 36), Bernard Dugdale (25) scored net 66 to win from Gary Laing

to 4.5 great crowd on hand to cheer the side home.

Round 3 will see the team travel to Hat Head, keep up the good work.

All Macksville bowlers would like to send a big thank you to Thommo from Highway Bakehouse for his

(24) with net 67.

David Wilson was Gross winner with 87. Other good scores from Bruce Fisher 68, Paul McElhinney and Rick Heywood 69, and the Ball Rundown to net 73 on countback.

The Longest Putt on 2 was won by Troy Herbert, other NTP’s going to Keith Elphick on 5, David McBaron on 7, Steve Frost on 8 and 15, Bryan Ussher got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, and the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 was won by Trevor Hopkins.

Christian Knight is the early Leader in the Eclectic, so check out your progressive placings on the Golf Notice Board. Highlight of the day was “Wormo’s Shave Off” – thanks to all his supporters, and I understand that donations to Cancer Council Research are just short of $4,000!

The Island Sunday Mixed 4BBB Stableford sponsored by Briony and Chris Brownlie was won by Talia Donovan (Bowraville) and Thomas Robbins with 45 points from Ross Morpuss and Mavis Davis with 40 points on countback from Susan and Trevor WilsonBrown.

Nobody managed to hit 2 of the Par 3’s, but Geoff Brooks did on the 13th to win the “Pizza This” voucher with 128cms for an easy birdie.

generous sponsorship over the years and wish him and Narelle all the best in their retirement.

We hope to see you both on the green in the future, we will miss all those yummy pies and cakes.

Nana Glen and Bellingen to face off in Coffs cricket grand final

By Aiden BURGESS

NANA Glen and Bellingen are set to play off for the ultimate prize during the grand final of the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s first grade season.

Nana Glen qualified for this weekend’s grand final with a 5 wicket win against

the Coffs Colts in their semifinal at Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

Nana Glen bowled out the Colts for 64, thanks to top spells from Todd Booker and Mark Henry.

Booker took 4/7 from his 5.1 overs, with Henry taking 4/23 from 8 overs.

Nana Glen reached the

total in the 16th over.

Bellingen made the season decider with a dominant 9 wicket win against Sawtell in their semifinal at Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

Bellingen bowled out Sawtell for 38, with Julian Hulbert taking 3/8 from his 6 overs, and Jake Bourke

taking 3/13 from 3.1 overs.

Bellingen reached the winning total in the 10th over, with Mike Hartley finishing on 25 not out.

Nana Glen and Sawtell play off in the 2nd grade grand final at Richardson Park, and Nana Glen host the Northern Districts Rebels in the 3rd grade grand final.

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s junior semi-finals are also set to be decided this weekend.

The under 16s semifinals sees Bellingen/ Dorrigo host Nana Glen at Connell Park, and Macksville host the Coffs Colts on Friday afternoon.

The under 12s semi-finals

Budding footballers enjoy gala day at Coronation Park

FROM Page 24

“We will be doing more Gala Days in this region through the middle of the year.

“Connecting the Women's World Cup in Australia back to the community, there’s great opportunities happening with the Women's

World Cup.”

Plenty of touches on the ball and organising fun for several hundred children requires planning.

“There's a lot of thought and planning that goes into these events, it’s not the first one we've done,” said Andrews.

“There's a formula to it

q Stage two and three students enjoying their football.

q Community Development Officer at Northern NSW Football, Phil Andrews, coordinating the players.

that is successful and does work, however it does rely on the kids coming here wanting to have fun and wanting to engage.

“The five versus five with small fields and small goals means the kids get lots of touches on the ball and that's an important part of it.

“Having small fields which are only 20m x 30m means the children are always

sees the Sawtell Stingers take on Coffs Colts at Toormina Oval, and Macksville hosting Bellingen/Dorrigo Green.

The under 14s semifinals were played during the week, with Macksville hosting Sawtell, and Nana Glen Blue taking on Nana Glen White.

engaged, no standing around, nowhere to hide, everyone is involved.

“The ball moves pretty quickly around the field, it goes out and then goes straight back into play.

“It doesn’t matter if the kids are experienced Saturday footballers or never seen a game of footy, it’s for everyone,” concluded Andrews.

q Several hundred players flocked to Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads for a school gala day.

q Club member Nathan Ison from The Valley Barber Shop hard at work removing Wormo’s locks. He tried various styles - mohawks, mullets, even a pigtail - much to the amusement of spectators, but in the end, it all came off!

By Manny WOOD

Simple Will no longer appropriate

MARY has two children in their late 40s. Her children encourage her to update her will.

Mary consults a solicitor who specialises in wills and estates.

The solicitor reviews her existing will and explains that in light of her current financial circumstances, a “simple” will is no longer appropriate.

Given that each of her children stand to receive an inheritance of around $1 million, the solicitor recommends a “testamentary trust” will (TT Will) as a more effective vehicle for them to receive their inheritance.

Rather than each child receiving $1 million personally, the will creates a separate trust for each child to receive these funds.

Each child is the trustee of their own trust and each has the discretion to manage the trust as they see fit.

These types of wills provide important benefits in terms of tax planning.

They allow Mary’s children to distribute the income that is earned from the investment of their inheritance amongst their bloodline descendants, including minor children, who under this structure, receive the benefit of an adult’s tax-free threshold, allowing the family as a group to pay much less tax than would otherwise be the case.

These wills also have important asset protection benefits.

Given that the trust is a separate “entity”, their inheritance can obtain greater protections if the child is the subject of a claim against them, whether by a creditor or in the event of a breakdown of their relationship.

A TT Will contains similar provisions to those contained in family trust deeds and being more complex than the average will, should only be drafted by solicitors specialising in estate planning.

TT wills can also contain provisions that deal with vulnerable beneficiaries who have disabilities, are spendthrifts or have gambling or drug issues.

It is also important to consider including an “opt out” clause, which allows a beneficiary to not use the trust structure if they so desire.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net. au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul

DORIN

On the Couch

with Jasminda

Who will defend our democracy?

DEAR News Of The Area,

I APOLOGISE that I am writing about something that occurred in the recent past but there are things I have difficulty accepting.

When it first came to light that Scott Morrison had elevated himself to three portfolios he was interviewed by Ben Fordham (2GB), Ben asked if there was any more than the three announced and Scott Morrison replied "No Ben not to my knowledge".

Within a couple of days it had grown to five.

The actions of Scott Morrison were condemned by many and the subsequent investigation indicated that his actions were lawful and stated "The end result is that, to the extent that the public and the Parliament are not informed of appointments that have been made under [section] 64 of the Constitution, the principles of responsible government are fundamentally undermined", this was the advice.

The Labor party now in government tabled a censure motion against Scott Morrison and he became the first ex-PM to be censured.

On that day Bridget Archer (Liberal MP for Bass) crossed the floor and voted to censure

Morrison for his actions.

Bridget Archer showed guts, integrity, honesty and a strength of character I had not seen in a long time.

I would hope that the people of Bass are proud to have her as their MP and appreciate her desire to protect our democracy.

Then my thoughts went to Pat.

Where was Pat Conaghan when our democracy, open and transparent and honest government needed to be defended?

I believe this transcends which party you vote for, whether Nationals, Liberal, Labor, Greens or Independent, we need our elected representative in Canberra to look after all our interests.

To protect our democracy, to make sure we have an open and transparent government, to make sure that we have honesty and integrity in government.

Unfortunately, I do not think Pat Conaghan will stand up for us so I suggest we do not have a voice in Canberra.

Whether it be state or federal members of Parliament we need someone who will protect and fight for our democracy and make sure we have honesty and integrity in government.

Thank you, Colin

HUTTON, Thora.

The ‘Voice’ is all about separateness, not inclusion

DEAR News Of The Area,

READERS of NOTA have probably seen enough of life to tell whether the country is heading in the right direction and hopefully have given some thought to the question “what sort of country are we leaving to our grandchildren?”.

We live with a variant of democracy, let’s say ‘democracy-lite’, where we all sometimes feel powerless, but we look overseas and comfort ourselves by saying “it could be worse!”.

The ‘Separation of Powers’ between the judiciary, parliament and the executive seems just a clever way to further concentrate power in the hands of elites.

Highs and lows of Bellwood

Park gender reveal

DEAR News Of The Area, CONGRATULATIONS to the excited couple expecting their baby to what looked like a baby 'gender reveal' celebration found out after 'popping' the balloon that they were having a son.

How wonderful to have decided upon our beautiful Bellwood Park at Nambucca Heads for this joyous and

momentous occasion with our BBQ's, playgrounds, picnic areas, facilities all with a picture-perfect backdrop of our Nambucca River.

As you could imagine upon entering Bellwood Park Monday morning 6 March to find hundreds of pieces of cut up blue paper, a 'popped balloon', bubble blowing apparatus and chocolate wrappers (which may or not

have been used as part of the celebrations) which sent through highs and lows of mixed emotions.

A 'high' for the excitement of a baby and a 'low' of the aftermath of the post celebrations that had been left behind.

Not only does this cause concern for the wildlife and River, but also what message are these parents sending to their children and the next generation.

How fabulous would it

Lobbying from interest groups, fees for face-time with politicians, and political donations are just some of the ways that ‘democracy-lite’ can be distorted.

The referendum on the ‘Voice’ is a rare opportunity for you to have a direct say.

The fact that there is no ‘plan B’ if the ‘NO’ vote wins is evidence that most regard this exercise as a mere formality.

I believe voting ‘NO’ on the ‘Voice’ is a chance to reset the conversation, which has been taken over by sentiment, activism, and propaganda.

Don’t think me uncaring - I have my own “message from the heart”, and perhaps you

have been after the reveal to have family, friends and the children who attended that could do so, go around and pick up the now scattered 'litter' and place it in the many bins provided.

I picked up about three quarters of the now widespread litter with the help of a lovely lady who was with her granddaughter, however the wind was making it hard to collect as it whirled around the paper both on the ground and in the bucket that it was being collected into.

I finished up going to Council where they were going to follow up with a cleanup crew.

Regards, TEZ Nambucca Heads.

DEAR Jasminda,

I bought a puppy to keep my dog amused so I could work from home more easily, but instead it has created further chaos, with both of them play-brawling at all hours.

Help. Helena P.

Dear Helena,

While reading your desperate cry for help I envisaged you trying to pick up 500 mauled cotton buds and the contents of a disemboweled teddy bear while your puppy ran between your legs before knocking over the side table (breaking a mug filled with cold tea because you haven't had a chance to drink it, let alone do any of your work, simultaneously saturating your warrantyvoid-due-to-water-damage laptop).

People mistakenly buy pups because they see adorable puppy photos on social media, but the common denominator is that people photograph puppies when they are asleep (which is also the only time they stay still).

Puppies have the ability to morph from adorable fluffballs to Mephistopheles in a matter of seconds.

They can cause cyclonic levels of destruction with their razor-sharp puppy teeth, ravenous appetites and boundless energy.

Everything is fair game to a puppy, including you, Helena. As for your other dog, it has no doubt become collateral damage as they fight over your attention and battle for the position of top dog in the pack.

Now, Helena, I need to let you in on a secret that the puppy doesn't want you to know.

You are the head of the pack, not the five-kilo Tasmanian devil you've let into your home, your heart and probably your bed. You need to set some parameters.

Time out is an effective strategy on toddlers and it also works on dogs.

Separate the dogs when they are becoming too chaotic, reward positive behaviour with kind words and treats, wear them out with a long morning walk, and remember that this too shall pass (in about four years).

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

should too.

My hope is for a free, strong, happy, and fair nation not legally separated by race.

Everyone would have the right to celebrate their ancestry, religion, and culture, but being a law-abiding, productive Australian should be a primary goal.

The ‘Voice’ is all about separateness, not inclusion, and would act as a lobbying platform that benefits an interest group, in this case, based on ancestry.

We have seen what damage judicial activism can do with the ‘Wik’ and ‘Mabo’ High Court decisions.

The ‘Voice’ will just create a permanent opportunity for judicial and parliamentary mischief by those with agendas.

So, vote ‘YES’ if you are into risk taking that will leave most Australians including your grandkids diminished.

Vote ‘NO’ to stop messing with the constitution and send governments a strong message to take a different direction, with policies that benefit all Australians rather than a select few.

Yours sincerely, Des FOLEY, Coffs Harbour.

To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

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SOLUTIONS

What’s big, scary and has three wheels?

A monster on a tricycle.

Why don’t vampires have more friends?

Because they are a pain in the neck.

What position does a ghost play in hockey? Ghoulie

What do you call a witch who goes to the beach? A sand-witch.

What do you give a vampire when he’s sick? Coffin drops.

What kinds of pants do ghosts wear? Boo-jeans.

Who isn't hungry at Thanksgiving?

The turkey—he’s already stuffed.

Can a turkey jump higher than Mount Everest?

Yes, because a building can’t jump at all.

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Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? The outside.

What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving? The letter g.

What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? The tur-key.

Where does Christmas come before Thanksgiving? In the dictionary.

: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. The robot’s eyes are missing in the blueprint. 2. The red tick is missing next to the word talk. 3. The scientist’s tie is shorter.

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Public Notices Funeral Notice

Andrew George Berry

Passed away 5th March, 2023

Aged 70 years

Late of Utungan. Loving father and father in law of Richard & Courtney, Cameron & Rochelle, Douglas, Stephanie & Thomas. Adored Granddad of Olivia, Lachlan, Edward, Emma, Lucy and Penelope. Loved brother of Christine and brother in law of Simon.

Family and friends are invited to Andrew’s funeral service on Monday 13th March at 1:00pm at Bernard Laverty’s Chapel, Macksville, followed by private cremation.

Bernard Laverty Funerals Tel: 6568 1555

Public Notices

Please be advised the AGM for EJ Biffin Playing Fields will be held on the 14th of March at the Fields at 6pm.

Contact Us (02) 4981 8882

VERANDAH POST PATCHWORK QUILT SHOW 2023

1st & 2nd April, 10am4pm. Senior Citizens Centre, Princess Street, Macksville. Entry $5 Enquiries Phone: 02 6568 1829

Revival Centres Church - Coffs Harbour -

Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?

Seminar Hut, 6 Duke Street, Coffs Harbour

Sundays 10.00 am Mobile 0427 949 206 - revivalcentres.org

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Funeral Notices

RUN CAR CRASH

Date: 26 November 2022

Time: 4:50PM

TUCABIA HIGHWAY Black Landcruiser towing large white van car has hit van rear causing major accident. Please any dashcam or witness the crash please send your contact details or dashcam.

The AGM of U3A Nambucca Valley will be held on Wednesday 29th March, in the Nambucca Valley Bridge Club, Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads. The AGM starts at 2pm and will be followed by an election of officers for the upcoming year.

The outgoing committee invites all U3A members and interested members of the public, who attend, to join them afterwards for refreshments at Nambucca Valley RSL.

Music Tuition

Steve Zirkler Pro: guitar, uke, bass banjo, harmonica mandolin, keyboard vocals. Macksville Ph: 0422 056 671 e070423

Garage Sale

55 Simpsons Ridge Rd, South Arm. Every Saturday & Sunday in March/April. 8am - 4pm Variety, quality, bargains.

Classifieds 02 4981 8882

JADE plants, 1.5m high in concrete pot $40. Other plants for sale as well. Antinque tools & tomahawks Taylors Arm 02 6564 2168

For

CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@newsofthearea.com.au Email

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460

DOUBLE besser bricks Unused $2.20 each. Ph 0474 378 447

I thank the community for help. accounts@aqtgroup.com.au

Tel: 0435 555 544

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) 2023 – NAMBUCCA HEADS

RSL SUB BRANCH

Notice is given that the AGM of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub Branch is to be held at 3:30pm on Tuesday, 21 March 2023 in the DownUnder Bar of Nambucca Heads RSL Club. All Positions of Office are to be declared vacant, with the election of office bearers to occur at the AGM. All sub Branch, and Auxiliary members are invited to attend. Nominations for Positions of Office are especially important this year, with the current President (Mick Birtles DSC) and Treasurer (John Kent OAM) intending to stand down from Executive positions.

Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Committee of Management of Nambucca Community and Arts Centre will be held at 3pm on Friday March 17, 2023, in the Art Gallery, Ridge Street Nambucca Heads.

0412 529 319

LARGE dog crate, used once, $100. Ph 6568 5026 or 0456 630 421

CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@newsofthearea.com.au

Email for Price & Proof

VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446

CAMPERVAN

2017 Jayco Toyota Hiace, lady owner, 210,000klms Sleeps 3, 5 months rego. White. New awning, new battery new TV, long wheel base, solar panels fridge/ freezer, gas cooker, exc cond. $56,950. EQH73L 0415 981 605 e240323

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SATURDAY THE LARKINS

ABC, 7.30pm

FRIDAY ENDEAVOUR

ABC, 8.30pm

Detective Endeavour Morse (Shaun Evans, pictured) still has plenty of loose ends to tie up as this Inspector Morse prequel series comes to a rapid close. In tonight’s penultimate episode of the final season, Endeavour suspects a connection between a woman’s disappearance and her past employer. However, a pressing missing persons case demands his attention as it involves a notable artist, whose work adorns the covers of a series of paperback mysteries. Regular viewers should enjoy some emotional moments as it’s also revealed how Morse came to be estranged from his crime-solving partner Fred Thursday (Roger Allam).

FRIDAY, March 10

6.00 The Drum.

6.55 NSW Election Announcements. An election broadcast by the Labor Party.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson visits a florist at home.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 2 of 3. A crime wave of the kind more usually associated with London has taken hold of Oxford.

10.00 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3.

11.30 ABC Late News.

11.50 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Ma, R)

12.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

1.15 Traces. (Mal, R)

2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Based on H.E. Bates’s 1958 novel The Darling Buds of May, this cosy series set in a quaint Kent village is the perfect way to ease into a relaxing Saturday evening. Season two sees much-loved Ma and Pop Larkin (Joanna Scanlan and Bradley Walsh) at war with their posh new neighbours Pinkie and Cuthbert Jerebohm (Morgana Robinson and Julian Rhind Tutt, both pictured). Meanwhile, there’s a new romance on the horizon for Primrose (Lydia Page). Fans of the show will notice the Larkins’ eldest daughter Mariette looks very different this season –newcomer Joelle Rae has replaced Sabrina Bartlett in the role after the Bridgerton star abruptly left the series.

MONDAY THE 95TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

SEVEN, 11am and 8.45pm

After last year’s infamous faceslap incident –Will Smith struck host Chris Rock, remember? –what will this year’s ceremony inadvertently serve up for viewers’ entertainment? Unsurprisingly, Rock isn’t hosting – and Smith will be absent, thanks to his 10-year ban. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel is taking the stage of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre to emcee the extravaganza. All eyes will of course be on the actors’ lavish outfits, but Aussie Cate Blanchett (pictured) is up for Best Actress for the psychological thriller Tár, while Everything Everywhere All at Once is set to be the film on everyone’s lips, with 11 nominations.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG, R)

9.25 Royal Autopsy.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+sv, R)

12.40 The Ninth Tower. (Ml)

12.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 6. 2.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

3.50 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Luke Hodge.

8.30 MOVIE: The Proposal. (2009, PGls, R) After being threatened with deportation, an editor gets engaged to her assistant to get a green card so she can continue working in the US. He agrees to the charade on the condition they meet his quirky family. Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen.

10.50 MOVIE: I Feel Pretty. (2018, Ms, R) An accident improves a woman’s self-image. Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 2. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Point Break. (2015, Mlv, R)

An FBI agent infiltrates a team of extreme athletes. Édgar Ramírez.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Compilation of highlights.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ml, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R) Hosted by Nick Cody.

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, March 11

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30

Endeavour. (Mav, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise.

(Mv, R) 3.00 Scottish Vets Down Under.

(PG, R) 3.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens.

(Final, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Fightback Farmers. (R)

5.55 NSW Election Announcements.

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop: 1850s – 1919. (PG, R)

6.55 NSW Election Announcements.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Larkins. (Return, PG) Pop accepts a lucrative offer.

8.20 Under The Vines. (Premiere, PG) A Sydney socialite and London lawyer jointly inherit a New Zealand vineyard.

9.05 Grantchester. (PG, R) When the body of Lord Edmund Fitzgerald is found on his family estate, Will and Geordie investigate.

9.55 Traces. (Mads, R) Kathy and Sarah examine the nightclub fire.

10.40 Miniseries: Time. (Madlv, R)

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Life In Bloom. 10.05

Love Your Garden. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event 2. Semi-finals.

3.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. 3.30 Going Places. 4.00 Rivers Of Australia: The Murray. 5.30 The Abyss: Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG)

8.25 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R)

9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (PGa, R)

10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (MA15+als)

11.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

Paris-Nice Race. Stage 7.

1.05 MOVIE: Amateurs. (2018, MA15+l, R)

3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

4.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, March 12

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Praise. (R)

12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Larkins. (PG, R) 3.15

Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 4.10 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works.

(Return) 5.30 NSW Election Announcements.

5.35 Nick Cave And Warren Ellis At Hanging Rock. (PG, R)

6.00 NSW Election Announcements.

6.05 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PGa)

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 4 of 4. Vera is drawn into a mystery that brings her closer to her estranged family than she would like.

10.05 Queerstralia. (Malns, R)

11.05 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

11.50 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

12.50 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Life In Bloom. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 1. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 2. 5.00 Cycling. Crocodile Trophy. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania. (PG)

8.30 What Killed The Roman Empire? (PGan, R)

10.00 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (PGav, R)

11.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Final stage.

1.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

2.55 Why We Hate. (Mav, R)

3.40 The Source. (MA15+a, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Super Saturday and Chandon Ladies Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows New Zealand border officials.

7.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010, Mlv, R) After a retired CIA agent is attacked by a hit squad, he reassembles his old team to uncover his enemy’s identity. Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker.

9.45 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009, MA15+lns, R) Three friends wake up after a buck’s night and realise the groom is missing. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Newcastle 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)

8.30 MOVIE: Sully. (2016, Mal, R)

A pilot is forced to make an emergency landing. Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart.

10.30 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016, Ml, R)

12.35 From Hell: Caught On Camera. (Premiere, Ml)

1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 Blue Bloods. (Ma) Eddie’s captain takes interest in her.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The CSI team investigate when the bodies of two Regency Romantic Festival attendees are discovered.

9.30 FBI: International. (Mav) The team attempts to hunt down a sniper responsible for killing an American during an attack.

10.30 NCIS. (Mav, R)

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R)

12.30 Bull. (Ma, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 1. Newcastle 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 1. Newcastle 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race 2. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl)

8.45 Ed Sheeran V Adele. (Md) A head-to-head look at the work of English singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and Adele.

9.45 Manhunt: Predator Couples. (MA15+av, R) A young married couple go missing.

10.45 Born To Kill? Colin Ireland. (MA15+a)

11.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Newcastle 500. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)

8.40

6.30 The Sunday Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A Reward Challenge where the winner gets an overnight stay and a feast in the Survivor Spa has everyone salivating.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) After a close call at a meth lab explosion, the NCIS team learns Kai is being targeted by his old friend-turned-criminal and must take him down. Lucy gets her first big case aboard an aircraft carrier.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team investigates jewellery store robberies.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Nambucca Valley newspaper

MONDAY, March 13

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 1.45 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R)

3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

5.55 NSW Election Announcements.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. 11.05 Being Beethoven. 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cornwall With Simon Reeve. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 The 95th Annual Academy Awards. (PGalv) 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PGans,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Felicity wants commitment. Bree deliberates motherhood without Remi. Eden comes to Remi’s defence.

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) As the competition continues, the results of the live performances are revealed.

7.30 Australian Survivor.

8.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls) Two teams, including Peter Rowsthorn, Tommy Little, Geraldine Hickey and Myf Warhurst, go head-to-head.

9.30 Ghosts. (PGls) Sam and Jay help Thorfinn.

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

TUESDAY, March 14

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 1.45 Gruen. (Ms, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 5.55 NSW Election Announcements.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (Premiere, PG) 11.05 Being Beethoven. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cornwall With Simon Reeve. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

8.45 The 95th Annual Academy Awards. (PGalv, R) A ceremony honouring achievements in filmmaking over the past year, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

11.45 How To Look Good Naked. (Malns, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.30 Sunrise.

Bowraville Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

3. Leanne Porter, 4th Eliza McNally Next Week- Single Stableford

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PG) Sketch comedy series.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun and Lea worry about what will happen to their relationship when their child is born.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben lands in 1979 Chicago.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Police Custody USA: Killed In Cold Blood. (Malv)

MOVIE: Wanted. (1998, Mdlv, R)

10.00 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R)

11.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) A senior snaggletooth may have found the perfect retirement home with an ex-pat professional.

8.40 NCIS. (MA15+v) In preparation for a role, an actor shadows the NCIS team as they investigate a decapitation case.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Sawtell, Rebels and Valleys win in final round

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL, Northern Districts

Rebels and Valleys Cricket have all won during the final round of the North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League season.

The three clubs all won

their respective two-day matches.

Sawtell beat Harwood by 19 runs at Richardson Park.

Sawtell opened the batting and posted 8/158, with Tyh Murphy top scoring with 48.

The home side

successfully defended their opening total bowling out Harwood for 139, with Richie Gallichan the best of the bowlers taking 4/20 from his 7.4 overs.

The Northern Districts Rebels were also winners in the final round beating the

Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars by 4 wickets at Woolgoolga.

The Rebels bowled out the All Stars for 67 in their first innings and 131 in their second innings, with Anu Grewal taking 8/52 from his 18.2 overs for the match.

Minor premiers Valleys

WEDNESDAY, March 15

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. 11.05 Photos That Changed The World. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

SBS World News Late.

11.00 Cargo. (MA15+alv)

11.55 No Man’s Land. (MA15+sv, R)

3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, March 16

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. 11.05 Photos That Changed The World.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE:

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The Best Of The Russell Gilbert Show. (PGls) Part 2 of 2.

8.45 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.45 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa, R) Sketch comedy series.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.15 Filthy Rich. (Mas, R)

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30

NSW Election Announcements.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PG)

8.30 London’s Super Tunnel. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. Explores how the £15 billion railway project called Crossrail spiralled in cost to over £19 billion.

9.40 Vigil. (MA15+) Kirsten uncovers a feud.

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 L’Opera. (Md)

12.10 The Eagle. (Madlv, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

round of Premier League season

Cricket finished their home and away season on a winning note with a 106-run win against the Coffs Colts at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Valleys Cricket set an opening total of 6/295 with Taylor Gilbert top scoring with 98.

Friday, 10 March 2023

Coffs Colts finished at 6/189 from their 40 overs.

The Premier League finals series gets underway this weekend with two day matches in Sawtell and Macksville.

Sawtell plays host to the Northern Districts Rebels

in their elimination final at Richardson Park.

Valleys Cricket and Harwood play off for a grand final spot in their match at Phillip Hughes Oval, with the loser to play the winner of Sawtell and the Northern Districts Rebels in next

weekend’s preliminary final. Premier League season standings. 1. Valleys Cricket. 69 points. 11 wins. 2. Harwood. 54 points. 8 wins.

3. Sawtell. 50 points. 6 wins.

4. Northern Districts Rebels. 49 points. 7 wins. 5. Diggers/ Nana Glen All Stars. 32 points. 5 wins. 6. Coffs Colts. 23 points. 3 wins

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) Benson heads to the Bronx SVU for answers after becoming the target of a ruthless gang leader.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mv) A box truck crashes into the fire station.

10.40 Bull. (Mad, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. A celebration of the 40th birthday of Montreal’s Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.

10.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

By David WIGLEY

HUNDREDS of budding footballers flocked to Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads for a School Gala Day recently.

Frank Partridge VC Public School from Nambucca was one of the many schools participating in a day of engagement and fun.

More green time and less screen time was the theme for the stage two and three students aged from nine to twelve years-old.

Community Development Officer at Northern NSW Football Phil Andrews provided insights about the day.

“We are here at Nambucca to encourage young kids to get out and play football,” he said.

“The schools are from across the region including Bellingen, Macksville, Nambucca, Urunga, Bowraville and Repton.

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q Frank Partridge VC Public School providing the cheer.