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Unearthing memories: Scotts Head time capsule opens after 25 years
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signs of ageing or ill effects from their 25 year entombment.
Attendees were invited into Club Scotts to open their envelopes and, if they wished, share the details of the content with others.
First to be handed her envelope by Liz Bush, one of the organisers, was former Scotts Head resident Renee Rooimans, who now lives in Melbourne.
Renee was 15-years-old when she wrote a letter to her ‘future self’ and placed it in the time capsule.
The sense of serendipity as Renee revealed the contents of her letter was remarkable.
She detailed in the letter her future hope for a loving husband and up to three children.
There she sat at Club Scotts, a quarter century later, flanked by her three children.
Now 40 years old, a number of projections in her writing had come true.
Renee had also detailed her favourite television shows, songs and had listed the price of everyday essentials in the year 2000.
Renee’s family had also included a selection of photos and a Nambucca Valley Tourism magazine from 1999, all of which were in perfect condition as if they had been literally frozen in time.
Scotts Head local
Mr David Sinclair told News Of The Area, “It has been amazing to
read about your aspirations for the future and now compare them with how life actually turned out 25 years down the track.”
On the day the envelopes were placed into the time capsule a VHS video was recorded to capture the event; that tape was also secured in the time capsule.
Organisers had some reservations about the tape surviving and were delighted to discover the video in perfect condition and, once they were able to secure a machine capable of playing the outdated medium, screened it at Club Scotts for all to see.
There was a degree of bittersweet reaction to the contents of the video as a
number of those captured on tape had since passed away.
The VHS tape is in the process of being digitised for DVD and can be ordered by contacting Michelle Mankin on 0418 225 714.
Not all families were able to have representatives at the opening of the time capsule and the envelopes are being
forwarded on or held at Club Scotts.
“Everyone has been so positive and excited here today making the opening of the time capsule a very special event and we are just so grateful to past committee members, some since passed on, who made this day possible,” Liz Bush concluded.
time
after 25 years.
q Envelopes were removed from the
capsule
q Liz Bush hands an envelope to former Scotts Head resident Renee Rooimans, who was 15-years-old when she wrote a letter to her ‘future self’ and placed it in the time capsule.
Two bodies recovered after light plane crash
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from a private airfield near Coffs Harbour on Saturday morning.
Emergency services were alerted around 4pm when the microlight plane was seen crashing into the ocean about 1km east of Gumma, near Nambucca Heads.
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of a man from the wreckage on Saturday; a second body was recovered on Sunday morning.
Emergency services are now attempting to recover pieces of the plane from Scotts Head Beach to assist with an investigation into the incident.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Fire and Rescue NSW
Superintendent Grant Rice told the ABC crews were in
q Marine Rescue crews recovered the bodies of two people whose plane crashed into the ocean. Photo: Marine Rescue NSW.
Local man killed in Giinagay Way crash
A MAN has died after his car hit a tree on Giinagay Way, North Macksville NSW Ambulance paramedics were driving along the road about 9.30pm on Saturday, 21 December, when they noticed that a vehicle travelling behind them had disappeared.
They turned around and found the SUV had left the
road and struck a tree.
The driver, a 34-yearold local man, died at the scene. He was the only occupant of the vehicle, Officers attached to the Mid North Coast Police District established a crime scene and have initiated an investigation.
Inquiries are continuing and police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.
the Nambucca Valley assisting with the clean up.
"We've got our hazmat teams just picking up some debris that's been washed up
along the shoreline and some of it is fibrous material," he said.
The investigation into the incident is being conducted
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ShoreTrack finds a home of its own
By Mick BIRTLES
IN a landmark step forward for the organisation,
ShoreTrack has moved from a leased property and purchased a home of its own on Yarrawonga Street in the Macksville industrial estate.
ShoreTrack works with young people who struggle with school-based learning, and may have already disengaged from education and their community, to reengage with pathways back to school or further training or work.
Since its inception, ShoreTrack has identified that a work shed facility as a training space is central to its ability to engage effectively with youth, build positive relationships and provide feelings of safety and belonging for young people.
ShoreTrack’s journey began with generous support from David and Jenny Ainsworth, who leased their shed pro bono for a year to help the organisation establish itself.
Later, JP Trailers subsidised rent for the same premises, enabling ShoreTrack to grow its programs and participant numbers.
However, as demand increased the need for a larger permanent facility became clear.
With the support of donors within and beyond the Nambucca Valley community, ShoreTrack has now been
able to gather a deposit to secure a shed in the heart of the Macksville Industrial Estate.
The organisation will continue to work with donors to help secure funding to pay off the remaining loan.
Situated amongst a number of core businesses in the Macksville industrial estate, the new facility will provide real-world learning opportunities for youth and build their understanding of workplace expectations and employability skills.
ShoreTrack focuses on developing knowledge and trade skills that industry is looking for in work-ready young people.
This was made highly evident last year when five of ShoreTrack’s young people were employed by Express Coach Builders of Macksville, most of whom are now on the path to becoming tradesmen.
This success is in addition to the 14 out of the 16 ShoreTrack youth enrolled in a Certificate II in Rural Operations course who attended Tocal Agricultural College and found work last year across a range of occupations in the Nambucca and Bellinger Valleys, and Coffs Harbour.
“It's great to see these successful outcomes in the short term but we wanted to
make sure we were around for the long term, ensuring that there is the potential for intergenerational change in learning and employment outcomes for young people for years to come and this new shed will allow us to do this,” ShoreTrack co-founder Jill Ashley told News Of The Area.
“It provides us with our own base, a great location with the potential for upgrades and new initiatives as the needs of young people, the community, and industry demands change.”
ShoreTrack will also base its growing social enterprise, “STeps”, from the new premises.
STeps provides fencing and agricultural services, mowing and lawn maintenance, and metal fabrication services and products.
Members of the public in need of such services are invited to contact ShoreTrack.
“We want to thank our fabulous supporters including donors, our Board, staff, volunteers and of course all the 330 young people who have been a part of our programs in the past for helping us get to this point in our growth and we are really excited for the future,” Ms Ashley concluded.
q Some of the ShoreTrack team at their new premises on Yarrawonga Street in the Macksville industrial estate.
Impressive expressions at Valla
By Jen HETHERINGTON
ABOUT 100 art enthusiasts gathered on the morning of Saturday, 4 January for the official opening of the annual ‘Valla Expressions’ Art Show, held at the Valla Beach Community Hall.
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, and Susan Jenvey representing Arts Mid North Coast, delivered stirring welcome addresses, endorsing the many and varied talents of the local artists involved in the exhibition.
The impressive showcase, featuring 16 exhibitors, displays a variety of creative mediums including ceramics, woodturning, metal sculptures, fabric art, painting, photography, lamp making, jewellery and more.
"The opening day was a huge success with every artist selling pieces of their work,” said Julie Collins, exhibition coordinator.
“The local support for the show was phenomenal and it encourages me to make each show bigger and better in the future.
“Our show's success is largely due to a group of enthusiastic and supportive artists and craftspeople coming together with a vision.”
Curator and fellow exhibitor Kathy Edwards from ‘My Sprout Studio’ told NOTA, “It looks amazing, so much beautiful work. Good work
Money raised from gold coin donations on entry will go directly to the Valla Beach Community
Association to support local projects.
The exhibition will be open daily from 10am to 5pm until Sunday 12
January. Exhibiting artists are volunteering their time throughout the showcase schedule to assist
A Christmas celebration of art
By Jen HETHERINGTON
SCOTTS Head Surf Club proved a splendid venue for the annual Scotts Head Art and Craft Collective’s Christmas Fair, held on the afternoon of Sunday 15 December 2024.
Many unique and charming gifts, provided by 11 individual art and
craft practitioners, were on display, including greeting cards, paintings, crystals, jewellery, skincare products, macrame hangers, handmade seeded bookmarks and healthy homemade treats.
The collective was founded by local artists Kristin Hardiman, Kerrie Swan and Tracey Bowden, who were keen to thank the Surf Club for their assistance.
“We are so grateful for the continued support of the Surf Club, and pleased to say that funds raised from table
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The fair coincided with the Surf Club’s regular ‘Sunday Sips & Entertainment’, which on the day featured cruisy tunes provided by the band known as ‘Rick, Dave & The All-Star’.
A number of artworks were donated to the Club as raffle prizes.
Kristin, Tracey and Kerrie started the Collective to gather like-minded people to support and enhance the local artists, crafters and creators operating from their home studios, and welcome all who would like to participate in future collaborations.
For those interested in being involved, Kerrie Swan reiterated, “Please send your details to littleblackswanart@gmail.com as we are putting together a contact list.” q
visitors with background knowledge of the various creators, choosing the right piece, and information on commissioning custom orders.
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q The Valla Preschool kids' contribution.
Photo: Chris Hewgill.
q Members of the talented creative crew.
q Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and councillor Susan Jenvey, representing Arts Mid North Coast, welcome visitors to the show. Photo: Chris Hewgill.
q Valla Beach Community Hall could barely contain the crowd. Photo: Chris Hewgill.
team.”
Kerrie Swan and Tracey Bowden.
q Founding Collective members Kristin Hardiman, Kerrie Swan and Tracey Bowden.
q Debbie Hopper is a macrame specialist.
Voters back nurses on pay dispute
By Andrea FERRARI
A RECENT poll has revealed the State Government is at odds with New South Wales voters over its handling of the current pay and conditions dispute with nurses and midwives.
The state government has been at loggerheads with the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) since May, unwilling to negotiate a deal beyond its original baseline public sector pay offer of three percent over three years, excluding superannuation.
Polling and analysis of marginal electorates conducted by the RedBridge Group revealed voters had overwhelming support for the NSWNMA’s pay claim, with 70 percent of participants in support of a 15 percent pay increase, including 71 percent of Labor voters, 66 percent of Coalition voters and 90 percent of Greens voters.
Support increased (80 percent overall) when respondents learned nurses and midwives were leaving NSW due to the pay disparity with other states, including the 18 percent pay gap for early career nurses and midwives compared to their Queensland counterparts.
Coffs Harbour NSWNMA Branch President Amanda Bailey Derrett told News Of The Area,
“It's clear from this polling that the community are supportive of nurses and midwives in our fight for better pay and conditions.
“It's been clear to us at every rally we've held that the Coffs Harbour community are overwhelmingly supportive of us.
“They know that without better pay, nurses and midwives will continue to leave the state and profession and our health system will suffer because of that.”
Ms Bailey Derrett said the community will suffer unless the NSW Government acts.
“Our members are sick and tired of being overworked, underpaid, and undervalued.
“It is absolutely appalling that a Labor Government has chosen to treat nurses and midwives this way."
NSWNMA General Secretary Shaye Candish, said the Minns government had failed to recognise the vital contribution nurses and midwives make to the state’s public health system and in their broader communities.
“Our members feel incredibly under-valued by the Minns Labor government and are devastated they are being forced to contemplate moving interstate for better pay and conditions, or leaving their chosen professions altogether,” said Ms Candish.
“The people of NSW expect their public health system to provide accessible and appropriate care to every patient who needs it, but voters have witnessed the
demoralising working conditions for themselves, and they know the sacrifices nurses and midwives make to provide care.
“This report is further evidence of just how out of touch this government is with the electorate.
“By punishing nurses and midwives they are punishing the people of NSW and poorly managing our state’s health system.”
Director of Strategy and Analytics at RedBridge, Kos Samaras, said Labor was vulnerable on healthcare.
“Voters’ existing opinion of the
NSW Labor government’s policies and performance in this area is lower than the government should be comfortable with, and this ongoing industrial dispute has the potential to pull this down further,” said Mr Samaras.
“Labor’s softest supporters do not rate it highly when it comes to healthcare.
“In fact, the Coalition is better rated by Labor voters on healthcare than Labor is scored by Coalition voters.”
Sixty-seven percent of voters said the ongoing pay dispute with
nurses and midwives decreased their confidence in the NSW government’s ability to manage healthcare, and 61 percent said their view of the government was shaped by whether it increased the pay for nurses and midwives.
“Voters in these marginal seats say the current state of the NSW public health system is important to their vote at the 2025 federal election, and it matters most to those who are supportive of the pay demands of nurses and midwives,” added Mr Samaras.
Record demand but district’s ED’s
state average
By Sue STEPHENSON
EMERGENCY departments
in the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) are bucking statewide trends in the face of ongoing staffing and pay pressures and the shortage of GPs.
The Bureau of Health Information’s (BHI’s) last “Healthcare Quarterly” report for 2024 showed that elsewhere in NSW, ED patients (on average) are waiting longer to be treated.
Between July and September, 787,590 people attended an ED and only 61 percent started their treatment within the recommended time frame.
Of this number, 195,703 arrived by ambulancemore than in any quarter since reporting began in 2010.
There were also record numbers of triage category 2 (emergency) and triage category 3 (urgent) patients.
Just 49.2 percent of the emergencies and 55.9 percent of the urgent cases were treated on time.
Despite also facing an increase in cases, the MNCLHD bettered these
state averages.
Of the 36,259 attendances at its EDs between Port MacquarieHastings and Coffs Harbour, nearly two-thirds of patients across all five triage categories began treatment on time,
“Our teams continue to go above and beyond to ensure our communities receive timely, high-quality care, even during periods of heightened demand,” MNCLHD Acting Chief Executive Jill Wong said.
The breakdown for Coffs Harbour Health Campus is as follows:
• 11,583 ED attendances
• 85.9 percent were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark time, (the average for hospitals of a similar size is 75 percent).
• 885 elective surgeries, with 100 percent of urgent procedures completed on time
• 81 percent of planned surgeries were performed on time, 13.3 percent more than the same quarter in 2023.
The figures for Macksville District Hospital are:
• 3471 ED attendances (up 5.3 percent or 174 attendances)
• 80.2 percent began treatment on time
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• 95.9 percent were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark time.
A second BHI report released in December shows the results of its annual Emergency Department Patient Survey.
Nine in ten patients recorded their care between July 2023 and June 2024 as being “very good” (62 percent) or “good” (26 percent).
The survey also provides insights into why people attend an ED.
Over a two-month period, 38 percent of patients said it was because their GP or health professional service was closed while a further 23 percent said they couldn’t get an appointment within a reasonable time.
The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) said the unprecedented demand has put nurses at the forefront of a crisis.
“The latest quarterly BHI data confirms what our members know; that they are getting busier and busier,” General Secretary Shaye Candish said.
“They’re treating more seriously ill patients than ever before, with unparalleled numbers of emergency and urgent presentations this quarter.”
But Ms Candish says the data cannot be primarily attributed to the GP shortage.
“Semi-urgent and nonurgent cases have both fallen, while patients presenting with complex and acute conditions have risen.
“Members are dealing with extremely testing conditions, often working chronically understaffed while striving to provide quality clinical care to all patients.”
The NSWNMA is currently negotiating with the Minns Government for a 15 percent pay increase.
Meantime, the MNCLHD encourages the community to reserve EDs and ambulances for emergencies.
For non-urgent concerns, consult a GP, medical centre, or a virtual care service.
If an illness or injury is not serious or lifethreatening, people are encouraged to call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222, for 24-hour telephone health advice.
q More people across NSW are requesting an ambulance. Image: Bureau of Health
q The number of people presenting to NSW EDs with complex and acute conditions has increased. Image: Bureau of Health Information.
q Mid North Coast ED treatment times are better than the state average. Photo: supplied by the MNCLHD.
Carols make triumphant return
By Mick BIRTLES
IT had been over two decades since the township of Nambucca Heads had celebrated the festive season with a large-scale Christmas carols event, but the wait ended in spectacular fashion on 22 December.
The Nambucca Heads RSL Club and the Nambucca Roosters Rugby League Football Club took a leap of faith and teamed up to host the inaugural Carols by Candlelight at Coronation Park.
Any doubts about the community supporting such an event were extinguished as hundreds of families rolled in with picnic mats and folding chairs to gather in the twilight and enjoy a very special evening.
The entertainment lineup did not disappoint, starting with the infectious energy of DJ Bisho, who set the tone for the night.
Great sets by Christine Love and Bronwyn Hawking followed, culminating in a performance by charttopping country music singer
Dianne Combes.
All of the special guest artists featured a mixture of traditional Christmas music and pop songs in their set lists that got the kids up and dancing.
Families sang along to their favourite carols and most enjoyed the food vans and dessert options on offer.
As the night drew to a close, the crowd was treated to a breathtaking fireworks display that surpassed expectations, providing a magical finale to an unforgettable evening.
The overwhelming turnout and enthusiastic response to Carols at Coronation Park all but guarantee the event will become an annual fixture for the Nambucca Heads community.
“I have been apprehensive about the crowd numbers tonight, just hoping the public would embrace the opportunity for a great facility night out leading into Christmas,” Nambucca Heads RSL Club CEO Wendy Mills told News Of The Area.
“My apprehension melted
away as people came through the gates in their hundreds and we hope to repeat this event again next year.”
Organisers from both the RSL Club and the Nambucca Roosters expressed their gratitude to everyone who attended and supported the event.
Although entry to the event was free, representatives from the Roosters collected coin donations on the night, raising hundreds of dollars for domestic violence charities in the district.
q Maddison, Danniella and Dakota Hastie enjoying the festive family vibe.
q Mia, Matilda, Ruby, Savannah and Kaylan were dressed for the occasion.
q Country music chart topper Dianne Coombes headlined a stellar line-up of entertainment at the Carols by Candlelight at Coronation Park
q Enjoying family fun at the Carols were Valerie, Renee, Makayla, Bryce, Feonna and Pearl.
q The energy of DJ Bisho set the tone for a wonderful evening.
q Santa arrived with the help of local emergency services
q Kenu and Maetno Faleata with matching clothes and ice creams.
q Sam, Matari and TJ were among the hundreds who came to the Carols by Candlelight.
q Brit and Eden McInerney getting into the Christmas spirit.
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Help solve the coast’s ‘mushy fish’ mystery
By Sue STEPHENSON
COASTAL anglers are being asked to help find a solution to the spread of “mushy fish”.
Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher and Lecturer in Ecology Dr Jessica Tout-Lyon, is leading a project based in Port Macquarie aimed at tracking the spread of the parasite behind the fleshaltering condition.
“Imagine tucking into a freshly caught Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi), which is highly prized for sashimi and sushi, only for it to crumble and have the texture of wet newspaper,” Dr ToutLyon said just before the Christmas/New Year seafood rush.
“This issue has been close to my heart for more than fifteen years and last year was by far the worst year I’ve experienced, with [an] abundance of mushy fish caught along the Mid North Coast.”
The parasite is believed to be moving south from Queensland, with the spread linked to the effects of Climate Change.
It is almost impossible to detect until the cooking process causes the fish to virtually liquify.
Dr Tout-Lyon, who is with the School of Agricultural, Environment and Veterinary Sciences in Port Macquarie and the Gulbali Research Institute of Agriculture, Water and Environment, said it is not known if the microscopic parasite affects human health.
“The parasite releases an enzyme resulting in tissue disintegration leading to the familiar mushy flesh and rendering the fish unpalatable,” she said.
“This results in a lower market value for commercial fishers, wasted effort for recreational anglers, an unpalatable dinner for consumers, and a wasted product overall.”
Mahi mahi are also known to suffer from mushy flesh but unlike kingfish, this species can turn to jelly in the esky.
Many anglers throughout NSW waters have also reported other species of fish with similar issues.
Dr Tout-Lyon would like fishers anywhere in Australia or New Zealand to report any affected catches through the research project’s website.
Digital readers can click the link to complete the survey, while print readers can use a mobile phone to scan the QR code in the adjacent photo to be directed to the project page.
No download or login is required.
“To improve our understanding of the spread of the mushy fish issue in Australia, we seek the help of anglers ─ line fishers, spearfishers, First Nations cultural fishers, commercial or recreational fishers ─ to log their mushy fish catches.”
The research team has already conducted preliminary investigations in waters along the
and
Results from this preliminary study are promising as they have validated the molecular tools being used to identify the parasite, and have also shown it can be present in fish that don’t turn mushy.
“This points to a more complex issue and interaction than we originally thought, and I’ll be relying on the continued efforts of the passionate kingfish fishing community Australiawide to help unravel the mushy fish mystery.”
If anglers would like to contribute fish tissue or water samples to the project, they can reach Dr Tout-Lyon by emailing jetout@csu.edu.au.
Mid North Coast
in Sydney Harbour, with anglers donating both fish tissue and water samples.
q Lead investigator Dr Jessica Tout-Lyon and the QR code linking anglers to her ‘mushy fish’ survey.
Photo: supplied by CSU.
Snacks and Sips down the garden path
By Jen HETHERINGTON
ON a balmy Sunday in December, with Christmas quickly approaching, the hardworking volunteering crew at the Scotts Head Community Gardens gathered for an afternoon of socialising and good conversation.
An informal ‘Snacks and Sips’ event was held in the serene surrounds of the flourishing aboveground garden plots and wellestablished grove of fruit trees.
Sheelagh Parker, a lively exYorkshire lass with an accent to match, is a recent recruit to the group.
“I’d been wanting to build a veggie garden at our home, but I didn’t really have the knowledge or the confidence, so when I was told about the Scotts Head Gardens, I
decided to come along,” she told NOTA.
“I hope to be able to learn as well as give to our community.”
The gardens were established, adjacent to the Buz Brazel Sports Oval, thanks to a community grant, with the aim of becoming a welcoming, active, social place for all the community to get involved in by caring, sharing and growing healthy produce and relationships.
“In 2025 we hope to introduce ‘instructional’ days/events, where the community can come along to learn about our planting and management practices,” said dedicated volunteer George Driussi.
For more information about getting involved, contact George on 0428 662 803.
q The relaxed and well planted volunteering crew.
q Healthy ‘Snacks and Sips’.
q Though a little parched, the thriving crops will be ready for harvest soon.
Nursing support for all, no matter the cancer type
By Kat WONG, AAP AUSTRALIANS living with
any kind of cancer will find it easier to get support as a proven breast cancer model is expanded to all.
The federal government has committed $2.3 million to the McGrath Foundation to expand an online tool that connects patients with expert cancer care nurses.
Originally intended for Australians with breast cancer, the 'find a nurse' tool will soon be able to help patients experiencing other types of cancer as well.
Health Minister
Mark Butler made the announcement on Sunday just a few hundred metres from the Sydney Cricket Ground, where sports fans transformed the stands into a sea of pink to raise money for the foundation at one of the nation's most prominent
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Chris KNIGHT
LIKE a hot cross bun, baker Scott Burley is becoming a marked man at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
Burley is a perennial front-runner in the showpiece multi-round events like Top Gun, and there was no stopping him in the final leg of the Toyota Genuine Service Island Challenge series.
The 19-marker carded a nett 63 on Tuesday, December 31, to cruise away with the handsome prize - a hire car and a golf holiday for two at the highly rated Cypress Lakes layout at Newcastle.
The final round of the Challenge - where the course is set to full-fang mode - was a stroke competition from the back fence where Kempsey's Evan Jones (14 handicap) was the daily winner with an outrageous 61 nett.
The ever-steady Maxine Townsend (15) returned a tidy nett 70 to claim third, while Graham Watson (6) won the gross with 75 off the bat.
Nearest the pins and a sleeve of balls each were collected by Todd Fleming on
5 (23cm), Robert Farrington on 7, Chris Brownlie on 8, Les Thornborough on 13 (14cm), Townsend on 15 and Denise Paluch with surely a tap-in from 26cm on the last.
On the first day of 2025, Matthew Dewar (42) ran riot with 45 points - the best round of the day - to scorch home in Div 3, from Frank Taylor (25) on 42.
Anthony Smith (10) took Div 1 with a solid 41 from that man Stuart Johnston (11) on 39.
Club president Geoffrey 'Making Nambucca great again' Harris (16) carded 40 points to squeak home in Div 2 from Colin Dunne (23) on 39. Bruce Mason holed a putt from afar to win the Ecomist voucher on the first, while John Morgan (the 5th), Glen Crowe (7th), Bryce McCarroll (8th) and Liam Sweeny (15th) took the pins. Adan Jesson from The Coast golf club won the Pizza This Pizza That prize on 13 and young Macksville invader Jordan Welsh picked up $110 on the 18th in the Pro Pin.
In the first Nambucca Liquor monthly medal for the year the greenkeeper woke up and chose violence, with pin placements caressing the
fringes.
Sawtell's Joey Franck (6) had 12 pars and nothing worse than a bogey on his way to a nett 69 to win the A Grade nett from Daryl Wall (10) on 70.
Kai Burkinshaw (2) carded a 76 to grab the gross.
Dubbo's Alex Carruthers (16) was clearly untroubled by the coastal heat, winning B Grade nett with a 67 from Phillip Frost (13) on 70.
Matt Dyer (13) took the gross with 85.
Club captain Ray Guiana (27) rattled home on the front nine with three straight pars on his way to a nett 69 to salute in C Grade, ahead of Malcom McGoldrick (23) on 71.
Nambucca's Dale Hanson (23) continued his hot run with 95 off the stick to take
the gross.
Affable Peter Scott eagled the 4th for a box of balls, which he might share with his playing partner Ashton Herbert who moosed the first hole with a chaotic 10. Bryce McCaroll claimed the pins on 13 and 18 (pizza and $100), Norman Devereaux the 5th, Jamie Lucas on 7, Nev Newman on 8 and Peter Dawe on 15.
A bumper and spirited crowd was on hand for the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day on Sunday 5 January.
This is the 31st year of this four-person ambrose raising money for the Children's Cancer Institute.
Raffles and an auction saw plenty of winners while the Nambucca Lions Club was tong-tastic with a barbecue lunch.
cancer events.
"We are determined to make sure that there is equity in cancer treatment... no matter the cancer type," he told reporters.
Since 2009, the third day of Australian cricket's Sydney Test in January has paid tribute to Jane McGrath, the cancer support advocate who co-founded the breast cancer charity with her husband, cricket legend Glenn McGrath.
During her breast cancer journey, Mrs McGrath said having access to a breast care nurse was "like having someone hold my hand through one of the worst nightmares of my life".
She was determined that every family would have access to the same breast care she received.
When she died in 2008 at
the age of 42, leaving behind two children, she had secured funding for 50 breast cancer nurses, leaving the foundation on track to carry out her mission.
The McGrath Foundation recently expanded its scope to provide care for all cancer patients, after the federal government in 2023 provided millions to help the charity recruit 100 more specialised nurses.
The 2025 Sydney Test, also known as the Pink Test, is the first iteration of the annual event to support care for all cancers.
"The fact that now we can take our care to anyone with any type of cancer is something I find very special," Mr McGrath told reporters.
"To me, this is a test match of celebration - a celebration of life, but also of hope - that when things are tough, life can still be good and continue on."
q Scott and Tracey Brown, Nadine Wellington and Megan Boyd at the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
q Taylor and Courtney Hickman, Lennox Bird and Tony Hickman at the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
q Garry Grounds, Ross Morpuss and Jarryd and Jamie Tricker at the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
q Will McKinney, Harrison Lee, Dom Lambie and Dylan Mann at the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
q Russell Murchie, Lindsay Morley and Neil Belling at the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
q The Nambucca Glass and Aluminium team of (from left) Stacey Connell, Melissa and Craig Marsay and Kelly Jones at the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
q Nambucca club captain Ray Guiana (left) congratulates Scott Burley on winning the Toyota Genuine Service Island Challenge.
q McGrath Foundation Co-Founder and President Glenn McGrath saluted the crowds at the Test on Sunday. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
Group 2 Rugby League releases draw
By Aiden BURGESS
WITH three months to go until kick off, Group 2 Rugby League have released the draw for the 2025 season.
Last season’s preliminary finalists the Sawtell Panthers host the Grafton Ghosts to kick off the season on Saturday, 12 April.
The Coffs Harbour Comets also kick off their season at home when they host the Macksville Sea Eagles on Sunday, 13 April.
Last season’s runners-up, the Woolgoolga Seahorses, take on the South Grafton
Rebels during Round 1 in South Grafton.
Nambucca Roosters begin their premiership defence in Round 2, when they travel to take on the Grafton Ghosts.
Nambucca Roosters and Woolgoolga Seahorses meet in their grand final rematch during Round 7 in Woolgoolga.
Coffs Harbour Comets and Sawtell Panthers meet in their first local derby of the season on Sunday, 18 May at Geoff King Motors Oval.
Coffs Harbour Comets reserve grade side will be going for three straight
premierships this season, as they begin their campaign with a grand final rematch against the Macksville Sea Eagles.
Sawtell Panthers women begin their premiership defence at home against the Grafton Ghosts.
The fourteen round season wraps up on the weekend of 2-3 August, with finals getting underway on Saturday, 9 August.
The grand final is set for Sunday, 31 August.
q The Nambucca Roosters begin their premiership defence against the Grafton Ghosts. Photo: Mick Birtles.
Coffs cricket season resumes
By Aiden BURGESS
THE Sixers Cricket League resumes this weekend as players return to the field after the Christmas/New Year break.
Round 8 of the firstgrade season begins with the opening day of two day matches in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga.
The ladder leading Nana Glen Lizards take on the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
The Lizards had a seven-
run win when they last played in Round 3.
The Coffs Colts host Sawtell Cricket Club at Fitzroy Oval.
The two sides are yet to meet this season after their Round 3 match was abandoned.
Sixers Cricket League’s second, third, and fourth grade seasons also resume this weekend.
The first-grade ladder is:
1. Nana Glen Lizards. 28 points. 4 wins. 1 loss. 1 no result. 2 byes.
2. Bellingen/Dorrigo
Cricket Club. 19 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. 2 no results. 1 bye.
3. Coffs Colts Cricket Club. 19 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. 1 no result. 2 byes.
4. Sawtell Cricket Club. 16 points. 1 win. 2 losses. 3 no results. 1 bye.
5. Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels. 10 points. 1 win. 3 losses. 1 no result. 2 byes.
The second-grade ladder is:
1. Diggers Cricket Club. 57 points. 9 wins. 0 losses. 1 no result.
2. Woolgoolga Cricket
Bumper week on The Island
By Chris KNIGHT
GOOD clubman Stuart Johnston is always colourfully clad - more dapper than US legend John Daly - and he's had a bumper week on the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course.
The 11-marker reeled
off 10 pars and birdied the newish 12th on his way to 38 stableford points to salute in Div 1 in the Marcel Towers medley stableford on Saturday.
That was enough to pip Woolgoolga's Mitchell Weston (13 handicap) who carded 37 points.
enjoying a round at The Island Golf Course on Christmas Eve with Armidale visitors Jake and Andrew Inman. Jake - a Northern Inland Academy of Sport golfer - scorched around the front nine, turning in 23 points.
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In Div 2, John Morgan (14) was all smiles with 40 points, ahead of runner-up Robert Coneybeare 38 points, also enjoying a rich vein of form.
Club Rebels. 47 points. 7 wins. 2 losses. 1 no result.
3. Nana Glen Lizards White. 34 points. 4 wins. 4 losses. 2 no results.
4. Urunga Cricket Club. 29 points. 3 wins. 5 losses. 2 no results.
5. Nana Glen Lizards Blue. 22 points. 2 wins. 4 losses. 2 no results.
6. Coffs Colts Cricket Club. 20 points. 2 wins. 5 losses. 1 no result.
7. Bellingen/Dorrigo Cricket Club. 17 points. 2 wins. 5 losses.
8. Sawtell Cricket Club. 12 points. 1 win. 3 losses. 1 no result. 1 bye.
The third-grade ladder is:
Quinn Wilson (41) from Cabramatta had the best round of the day with an OMG 43 points to take Div 3 from Kylie Blay (38) with 40 points.
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
DESPITE the need for some rain, green keeper Phil and his helpers had the course looking a picture for Saturday's Fortade Group sponsored Stroke event.
Rod Curtis found form to finish with a net 70 to win the Medal on a countback from Spoon winner Brad Fortescue.
Brad was the A grade winner, Michael Trisley B
grade and Rod the C grade . Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Brad 40 ( A) Michael Trisley (B) and Tony Grebert in (C) grade . The Fortescues' continued their winning form with Cheryl winning the Mid Week Competition ahead of husband Brad runner-up.
The run in the course was evident in the Chook Run with Noel Austin coming in 7 under par (normally a
winning score) over nine holes and finishing third. Jeff Gore was runner up with 8 under and Ronald McDonald the winner one shot ahead of Jeff.
q Visitors from Bowraville Kevin Wilson, Dan Wren and Brian Brabant.
The ball rundown went to 33 with Mark Stuckey the last to collect.
Coneybeare claimed the nearest the pins on 8 and 18 (the latter a $110 strike for the Pro Pin). Emeritus Golf Director Geoffrey McCann won the 5th, Tyson Burke the 7th, Denise Paluch the Pizza This Pizza That on 13 and John Crosby the 15th. Keith Elphick binned the longest putt on the first for the Ecomist voucher.
The usual standalone women's Wednesday competition was scuppered by Christian festivities, but it was on like Donkey Kong for all on Boxing Day in a medley stableford presented by Nambucca Heads RSL.
The Valley's own version of a coveted Masters green jacket - the Dolphin Day shirt - was seized by Lisa Chivers (42) with 43 points.
In Div 1, Daryl Wall (11) with 39 points bested Ken Klem (9) by a solitary point.
1. Diggers Cricket Club. 40 points. 6 wins. 1 loss. 1 no result. 1 bye.
2. Nana Glen Lizards Blue. 34 points. 5 wins. 1 loss. 1 no result. 1 bye.
3. Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels. 26 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. 1 bye.
4. Coffs Colts Cricket Club. 19 points. 2 wins. 4 losses. 1 no result. 1 bye.
5. Nana Glen Lizards White. 13 points. 1 win. 4 losses. 1 no result. 2 byes.
6. Bellingen/Dorrigo Cricket Club. 13 points. 2 wins. 3 losses. 1 bye.
7. Sawtell Cricket Club. 11 points. 1 win. 5 losses. 2 byes.
The fourth-grade ladder
Paul Dyer (38) returned 40 points to take out Div 2 from Jamie Lucas (22) on 38.
Low-marker Bryce McCarroll took the pins on 5 and 15, Wall the 7th, Jennifer Johnston on 8, Colin Dunne on 13 and Stuckey grinned on the last for the Pro Pin at $70.
On Christmas Eve that man Johnston was again to the fore, winning the soledivision Marcel Towers single stableford with 38 points, on a countback from the chirpy David Rosser (17) who was in the same group.
Their gang of four enjoyed a spirited contest, with Allan O'Brien pondering out loud if he'd taken the correct penalty after sailing his ball past the trap on the last before it exited stage left.
"I got up there and there's a white stake and a red stake together," O'Brien said, "so I took a drop as it had gone into the water marked as a hazard."
The southern part of this waterway is in fact a hazard,
is:
1. Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels. 28 points. 7 wins. 1 loss. 1 bye.
2. Diggers Cricket Club Blue. 18 points. 4 wins. 3 losses. 1 no result. 1 bye.
3. Sawtell Cricket Club. 18 points. 4 wins. 3 losses. 1 no result. 1 bye.
4. Macksville Bulls. 16 points. 4 wins. 3 losses. 2 byes.
5. Coffs Colts Cricket Club. 14 points. 3 wins. 4 losses. 1 no result. 1 bye.
6. Bellingen Mixed. 10 points. 3 wins. 5 losses. 1 bye.
7. Diggers Cricket Club Maroon. 2 points. 0 wins. 5 losses. 1 no result. 2 byes.
denoted so for players normally on the 5th hole.
Johnston noted O'Brien's confusion was neither here nor there in respect to their group match: "The mercy rule had already been invoked".
Meanwhile, Caleb Foran went back-to-back to score the pins on 7 and 8, Heath Blain snagged the pizza, Scott Burley took the 15th and Stephen Doherty the $43 Pro Pin on 18. Stephen Kimber ensured he was in the news, winning the 5th.
Despite the extended dry and sapping wind, the course is in decent shape, and a popular destination for visitors seeking an 18hole championship challenge and the best 19th hole on the coast - by the river to watch the world spin by.
Members paired with visitors are encouraged to give them a warm welcome so they will speak positively of their Nambucca experience.
See you on The Island.
Jake Inman launches on the 16th hole at The Island, rated the toughest on the course as the par four regularly plays well over 400 metres into the prevailing nor-easter.
q John Daly look-alike (or is it Santa) Rodney Ford (left),
Dorin’s Draws
By
Paul DORIN
It’s time to table the facts
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN NSW we grow timber in State forests.
Plantations and native forests are carefully managed to provide a supply of timber today and in the future.
There are 500 NSW state forests and these have been harvested and regrown for more than 100 years.
The forests in NSW generate $2.9 billion from hardwood alone for the NSW economy.
One of the most iconic builds from the NSW hardwood is the interior of the Sydney Opera House.
The timber industry also supports 22,000 jobs in NSW and the NSW forests each year produce enough timber to build 25% of new homes in Australia.
Fourteen percent of Australia’s total timber needs comes from NSW State forests and becomes power poles, marine wharf piers, timber pallets, timber flooring, decking, furniture and house framing.
Beyond the obvious benefits of building materials, timber has another key benefit: carbon storage.
Carbon is stored in growing trees, but carbon is also sequestered in the timber products these trees become. Through careful harvesting the forestry industry is able to continually pull carbon out of our atmosphere.
However, forestry is more than just chopping down trees haphazardly, it is a science, and great care is taken with our forests.
Here's some insight into the due diligence of timber harvesting and land management in NSW State forests.
Forestry Corporation undertakes thorough operational planning processes to ensure that the potential for environment impacts from all forest management activities including timber harvesting as well as activities such as road maintenance, management of recreational sites and fire management is managed and
mitigated.
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
We have a family of magpies that visit each day and my daughter has started feeding them.
They are becoming very familiar and have even started coming into the house.
Should we encourage this friendship?
Helene G
Dear Helene,
Magpies are incredibly smart and social creatures and they can be an absolute delight to have in your garden.
Their warbling chorus is as
Before a single tree is touched, Forestry Corporation surveys for threatened species and maps and protects their wildlife habitat.
Forestry Corporation also maps and protects waterways, Aboriginal cultural heritage sites, old growth and rainforest.
Every tree removed for timber is regrown.
Strict protections, developed by scientific panels and adopted by Government, guide every forest operation from fire management, road upgrades to tourism developments and timber harvesting.
Timber harvesting in native State forests is regulated by the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval (CIFOA).
The CIFOA integrates the regulatory regimes for environmental planning and assessment of timber harvesting and associated
Undermining hope in society
DEAR News Of The Area,
THERE is a mythology developing in our community growing due to the repetition of unfounded assertions designed to elicit fear.
This mythology asserts that we have lost our way and are becoming powerless to determine our future.
We confront a range of challenges every day from the
cost of living, the protection of our families, maintaining our health, keeping our businesses viable or keeping our jobs.
These challenges are not new but the myth that they are made worse by our institutions providing information, regulating excessive behaviour, protecting our legal rights or trying to address inequality
fuels the unfounded fear and the myth.
The myth is fundamentally about undermining hope.
It is fed by an unrelenting overload of manipulative messaging from a plethora of media feeding on sensationalism and conflict.
I have always had and continue to hold hope and faith in my country and citizens.
operations for protection of the environment and for threatened species conservation.
Plantation operations are also managed.
Plantations fall under the Plantation and Reafforestation Act 1999 (P&R Act) and Plantations and Reafforestation (Code) Regulation 2001.
The objective of the P&R Act is to undertake plantation operations consistently in line with the principles of ecologically sustainable development.
The Regional Forest Agreements have set aside a comprehensive adequate and representative reserve network and timber harvesting only takes place within the parts of the forest estate that have be identified as sustainable for timber production.
The process of developing operational plans for timber harvesting operations includes
I live in the most beautiful part of the best nation in the world.
I live in the lucky country. I believe in the shared values of my community both historically and current, from our original inhabitants to the newest.
The mythology undermines my sense of reasonable and achievable peace and prosperity for my daughter and granddaughter. I reject it.
I don’t accept the despair
Inter-District T20 title up for grabs SPORT
By Aiden BURGESS
REGIONAL bragging rights are on the line with North Coast Cricket Council’s InterDistrict T20 competition set to be decided this weekend in Coffs Harbour.
The Inter-District T20 champions will be crowned during a big Sunday of cricket at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
Playing off for the annual T20 title are the Sixers Cricket League-Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association, Valleys Cricket, Clarence River Cricket Association and the Lower Clarence Cricket Association.
Round 2 matches get underway from 9am on Sunday, 12 January, with Coffs Harbour facing Lower Clarence at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park, and Clarence River playing Valleys Cricket
at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Round 3 matches will be played on Sunday afternoon, with Coffs Harbour taking on Clarence River, and Lower Clarence facing Valleys Cricket at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The top two teams after the round matches will play off in the grand final that evening at the stadium.
The region’s top players
characteristically Australian as the raucous laughter of kookaburras.
On the other hand, magpies can be territorial assailants, swooping and attacking screaming children and cyclists who dare to venture in their path.
It sounds as though you've made friends with your magpies and they have made your home theirs.
As an interesting aside, magpies have exceptional memories and recognise faces, so they know your daughter and they now associate her with their meal ticket.
The problem is, when wildlife becomes dependent on humans, it can cause all sorts of issues.
Many people feed birds thinking they are doing something positive, but there are many foods that they shouldn't eat.
a number of steps to ensure due diligence.
Depending on which operations are being planned these include tree marking to identify trees and additional areas to be retained, not already mapped, pre-harvest surveys for flora and fauna species and contacting affected stakeholders.
On average 40 percent of each native forest operation area is set aside for conservation.
Fourteen out of every 10,000 trees in native forests in NSW are harvested each year while 14,000 football fields of trees are planted every year.
Site-specific operational plans provide instructions to the harvesting and haulage operators showing which areas are to be harvested, individual native trees and areas that are to be retained, which roads to use to deliver the timber and a range of other site specific and detailed
mongers of fault finders and self-interest.
My country has the best sense of safety, security, health, and prosperity because of the oftenmisunderstood idea, but basic concept, of a fair go.
All these things should undermine the mythology, but they don’t because it suits the self-interest of the few.
Magpies, for example, should not be fed many of the common foods people feed them such as mince, cheese or bread.
Feeding them also impacts their behaviour, as you have found, with this well-fed family of magpies coming into your home and expecting a free meal when they should be outside honing their survival skills.
The best option is to have plenty of water for the birds and other wildlife in your garden and let them do their own hunting and gathering.
That way you can enjoy their antics and sounds while knowing you aren't harming them in any way.
information.
The site-specific operational plans are used in conjunction with maps provided to staff and harvesting and haulage operators through the Forestry Corporation’s MapApp.
The MapApp ensures that the application of complex and detailed regulations can be communicated to operators as they undertake their work.
It also allows information from staff and the operators to be loaded into the maps, including GPS tracking of harvest and haulage machinery.
Plans are prepared for specific compartments in State forests and work is scheduled depending on a number of factors including market conditions and weather.
Regards, Steve DOBBYNS, Beechwood.
Our economy is not tanking, our collective efforts to address climate change are not destroying our future, quite the contrary. Shock jocks, Sky News and the megaphones of so-called conservative politicians like Hanson, Joyce and Dutton are the myth makers and/ or promoters and need to be called out. They are not helping. Happy 2025 to all. Let us continue to strive for shared prosperity.
will be in action again the following weekend, for the third and final round of the Opens and Over 40s InterDistrict competition.
Sixers Cricket LeagueCoffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s Open’s side play host to Clarence River at Fitzroy Oval on Sunday, 19 January.
The Coffs Over 40s side takes on Clarence River at Richardson Park.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Regards, Paul SEKFY, Yarranbella.
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Smith netted a well-deserved statue for his role as the driven and visionary Richard Williams, father of tennis legends Serena and Venus. Set in the 1990s, Richard completely sacrifices his own goals and ambitions to ensure that his two daughters would become two of the best players to ever set foot on court. While the film reportedly embellishes real-life events for dramatic purposes, this is a compelling portrait of parental love in the form of obsession, with the only critique being that by focusing so much on Richard we don’t really learn anything about the sisters and their own hardships. But even so, King Richard is an ace.
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SUNDAY
SCREAM VI
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You’d think the Scream formula would be getting tired by the sixth outing, but this subversive slasher franchise keeps finding new ways to innovate and entertain, with this latest entry moving the bloody mayhem to New York City. Set a year after the last movie, we find sisters Sam (Melissa Barrera) and Tara (Jenna Ortega) in the Big Apple to attend college, and once again being menaced by someone (or is that multiple someones?) in the Ghostface costume. The list of suspects stretches to more than a dozen in this sequel, which features more brutal kills than ever before, and has a setpiece involving a ladder escape between two buildings that ranks as one of the series’ best ever moments. Horror fans will lap up the gruesome thrills on offer here.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Princes And The Press. (Final, PG, R) 10.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R) 2.00 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml, R) 3.00 Back Roads. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 5. H’lights.
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Secret History Of The British Garden: The 17th Century. (R) Presented by Monty Don.
8.30 Murder In Provence. (Mav, R) Marine helps Antoine and Hélène investigate the death of an aristocrat, found dead at his chateau.
10.00 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World: Rome. (PG, R)
10.50 Grand Designs. (R)
11.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
12.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: The Prestige. (2006, Mav, R)
9.55 Rock Legends: Elton John. (PGd)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Every Family Has A Secret. (Final, PG, R)
11.55 De Gaulle. (Mv)
12.50 Kin. (MA15+lv, R)
2.45 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R)
3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WEDNESDAY
CHANGING ENDS
ABC TV, 8.30pm
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: As Gouda As It Gets. (2020, PG) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 29. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder.
10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder.
11.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) Adam Dovile tours Singapore’s culture.
12.30 The Real Manhunter: The Bus Stop Killer Levi Bellfield. (Madv, R) Takes a look at Levi Bellfield.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today.
This delightful nostalgic throwback opens a door to 1987, when comedian Alan Carr was struggling with school bullies and the highs and lows of fourth division football in Northampton. Season two draws to a close tonight, with the stress of the Cobblers’ spot at the top of the ladder – and their potential promotion – weighing heavily on dad Graham (Shaun Dooley). Eager to get some peace, mum Christine (Nancy Sullivan) ignores the protests of the football manager and takes the family on a caravan minibreak in Great Yarmouth, where a chance meeting with a like-minded soul livens up the trip for young Alan (Oliver Savell). This coming-of-age comedy is in a league of its own.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Sparks Over Brooklyn. (2023, PGa, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Beach House Australia.
8.30 MOVIE: King Richard. (2021, Malv) Charts how Venus and Serena Williams became who they are thanks to the coaching of their father Richard. Will Smith, Saniyya Sidney. 11.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.10 Delish. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Drive TV. (R)
Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 The Golden
Echo. (2014, PG) 8.15 Diana. (2013, PG) 10.20 Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 12.15pm Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 1.55 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 3.45 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 5.35 Funny Face. (1957) 7.30 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PG) 9.35 The Big Wedding. (2013, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
28-12-24
A SINGLE Stableford was held. Winner: T Noble 39. NTP: 9th T Noble, 6th T Edwards Ball Comp: 1. D Wren 2. P Cotton. Currently we have a couple of holes that are temporary and we have a two putt rule enforced whilst the greens are getting refurbished.
All the best for 2025. All the best for 2025 everyone! The Monthly Medal was held on Saturday. The Medal is being run as a Single Stableford. Winner was C Cuthbertson with 41. R/Up Merrilyn Rowley 40. N/P 6/15th B Doak, 2/11 C Cuthbertson. Ball Comp. T Simpson. Next week 11/1 Single Stableford. Book carts on 65647349.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MOVIE: The First Wives Club. (1996, PGal, R) Three spurned women plot revenge. Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler. 9.35 MOVIE: Starsky & Hutch. (2004, Mdlv, R) Two bumbling yet streetwise cops investigate a drug-running cartel with the help of their trusty informant. Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson. 11.40 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
UPCOMING events:
9th January - Red Points
16th January - Brian Stewart Individual. Names on list required. Start time 1230pm
18th January – Red Points
25th January – Australia Day
Pairs. Start time 1230pm Results for week ending 5th
January 2025
Monday 30th December 2024
1st Linda & Mike Siford 74%, 2nd Lynne & John Slade 58%, 3rd Susie Keur & Paul Coe 56%
Thursday 2nd January 2025
1st Mike Siford & Colin Tolley
63%, 2nd Maureen Cowan & Janet
Dyson 60%, 3rd Barbara Lott & Linda Siford 57%
Saturday 4th January 2025
1st Mike & Linda Siford 63%, 2nd Maureen Cowan & Barb
Maranik 60%, 3rd Coral McKee & Amber Fox & Ali & Neil Tupper 56%
SATURDAY, January 11
6.00 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe: Creation. (R) English physicist Professor Brian Cox sets out in search of a greater understanding of the cosmos.
6.30 Back Roads: Andamooka And Roxby Downs, South Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa) Humphrey investigates a strange case.
8.30 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera investigates when a family man is murdered the day before he was due to testify in court.
10.00 Shetland. (Final, Mal, R)
11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.55 MOVIE: Billionaire Boy. (2016) 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing. 10.30 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 6.30 News.
7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. 8.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (R)
9.20 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG, R) 10.20 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.25 Mister8. (MA15+a, R) 1.35
Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 2.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: International. (PGadl) A case of mistaken identity causes alarm.
7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990, PGlv, R) Marty McFly travels to the Old West. Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd.
10.00 MOVIE: Mercury Rising. (1998, Mlv, R) An autistic boy cracks a government code. Bruce Willis. 12.25 MOVIE: Deadly Seduction. (2021, MA15+av)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Rams. (2020, PGalv) A feud between brothers comes to a head. Sam Neill.
9.50 MOVIE: Just A Farmer. (2024, Maln)
11.50 MOVIE: Avarice. (2022, Malv, R)
1.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (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 Summer Series. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Dogs are matched with companions. A basset hound is on the prowl for a new owner. Second chances are in store for a Jack Russell puppy. A couple have to see past a pooch’s size to find a place for it. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mms, R) Paramedics respond to a child’s call about a five-year-old stuck in mud, but all is not as it seems. 10.45 Ambulance UK. (Madl, R) Someone threatens to use a nerve agent. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am The
Bookshop. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.15 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 10.00 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 12.20pm Wild Target. (2010, M) 2.10 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 4.20 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 6.35 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 8.30 The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry. (2023, M) 10.30 The Girlfriend Experience. (2009, M) Midnight Cousins. (2021, M) 1.50 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, January 12
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand. (Ml)
8.30 Miniseries: Until I Kill You. (Mal) Charts the story of Delia Balmer, who survived a series of violent attacks to pursue a traumatic journey to justice.
10.05 You Can’t Ask That: Porn Stars. (MA15+s, R) Porn stars share their insights. 11.10 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (1976, Madls, R)
1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.10 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.05 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.05 The Great Acceleration. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PGa, R)
8.25 Asia’s Ancient Civilisations. (PG, R)
10.15 Putin And The West. (Ma, R) 11.25 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge. (PG, R)
2.10 Love Your Garden. (R)
3.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 32. Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars.
10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) A look at the death of Amy Wensley.
12.00 The Duke And I. (PG, R) A look at Prince Philip’s influence.
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am The Thief Lord. Continued. (2006, PG) 6.50 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 9.05 Funny Face. (1957) 11.00 Radioactive. (2019, M) 1.05pm Cousins. (2021, M) 2.55 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 4.35 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PG) 6.40 After Yang. (2021, PG) 8.30 Knight Of Cups. (2015, M) 10.40 Let Me Go. (2023, French) 12.30am The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 2.50 Late Programs.
Test your endurance on the beautiful Kalang
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and there will be refreshments, coffee vans and BBQ available on site for participants and spectators.” Cash prizes will be awarded in all categories and paddlers are
encouraged to join in the fun by dressing up themselves and/or their boats.
“There will be awards for the most impressive and imaginative dressed up entrants,” Beth said.
“In 2023 we had pirates, sailors and tutus adding fun to the day and paddlers came from as far south as Maitland and from Currumbin in the north as well as Tamworth, Taree, Port Macquarie, Camden Haven, South West Rocks and Coffs Harbour.” Registration is now open in all categories.
For more information go to https://kalangriverclassic.com.au.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.
11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 1.
12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Bloom, Iggy and Reynolds rally around Max.
1.00 First On Scene. (Mav, R) Documents stories behind the headlines.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) The team roadtests the Mizuno ST220 drivers.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Today.
6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Wild Manes. 8.30 Children’s Programs. 1.55pm MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns. (1983) 3.55 MOVIE: Combat Wombat. (2020, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Monster Family. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. (2016, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Campaign. (2012, MA15+) Midnight The Originals. 2.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.00 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Geelong United v Perth Lynx. 2.30 MOVIE: You, Me, And That Mountain Retreat. (2023, PG) 4.15 MOVIE: You, Me And The Penguins. (2023) 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. Afternoon 1. 7.00 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle. (1998, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, M) 11.00 Gotham. Midnight Arrow. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by celebrities including Cher, Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley and Josh Brolin. 9.30 MOVIE: Scream VI. (2023, MA15+lv) Four survivors from the most recent Woodsboro killings move to New York City for a fresh start. Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega. 11.55 The Sunday Project. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
CALLING all Nambucca Valley sporting and recreation clubs!
Send News Of The Area your sports club’s results each week by Monday evening for publication on a Friday. Bowls, golf, tennis, kayaking, cycling, cross country, athletics, fishing etc - you name it, we can publish it in our dedicated weekly Sports Results section. Email your results, relevant photos and captions to media@newsofthearea.com.au.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGl, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Mystery Of Blackbeard’s Lost Treasure. (PGav, R)
8.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You.
9.20 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGal, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Clean Sweep. (Madlsv)
11.40 Wisting. (MA15+a, R)
12.35 Faking Hitler. (Mns, R)
2.25 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R)
3.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 9.15 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 11.10 The Girlfriend Experience. (2009, M) 12.35pm The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry. (2023, M) 2.35 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 4.10 Belle. (2013, PG) 6.00 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 7.55 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu) 9.30 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (Return, PGav)
7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 33. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. From ENGIE Stadium, Sydney. 11.00 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers. 11.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) A driver gets sleepy and goes bush. 12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R) Simon is faced with a family mystery.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 2. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 2. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Iggy tries online dating.
1.00 First On Scene. (Mad, R) Documents stories behind the headlines.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) A panel of experts discusses golf.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
Murder In Provence. (Mav, R)
Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R)
8.40 Came From Nowhere. (Ml, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a)
11.55 Christian. (Malv, R)
3.00 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (Mas, R)
3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 34. Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades. 11.00 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game.
11.30 Lockerbie. (PGav, R) The CIA hand over a Libyan double agent.
12.35 Underarm: The Ball That Changed Cricket. (PGl, R) A look at the 1981 underarm bowling controversy.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Alone In Space. Continued. (2018, PG, Swedish) 6.45 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 8.40 After Yang. (2021, PG) 10.30 Let Me Go. (2023, French) 12.20pm Knight Of Cups. (2015, M) 2.30 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 4.20 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 5.50 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 7.40 Joyride. (2022, M) 9.30 The Sum Of Us. (1994) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 3. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) There is an explosion at a wedding ceremony. 1.00 First On Scene. (Mv) Documents stories behind the headlines. 1.30
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MOVIE: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. (2023, Mav) A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic. Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez. 10.20 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.45 The Project. (R) 11.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R)
8.30 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (PGa, R)
9.25 The Night Manager. (MA15+v)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Pagan Peak. (MA15+av)
11.50 Rogue Heroes. (Malv, R)
12.50 Soldiers. (Malsv, R)
2.35 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (Mal, R)
3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (PGl, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Doctor Who. 10.10 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.35 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Belle.
Continued. (2013, PG) 6.55 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 8.45 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 10.35 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu) 12.10pm The Quiet Girl. (2022, M, Gaelic) 1.55 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 3.55 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 5.30 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 7.30 A Bronx Tale. (1993, M) 9.45 Romper Stomper. (1992, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 35. Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers. From Adelaide Oval. 11.00 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game. 11.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) A climber’s fall is captured on bodycam. 12.30 Black-ish. (PGd, R) Bow and Dre meet Michelle Obama.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 4. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mams, R) Max mandates a personal health day.
1.00 First On Scene. (Ma) Documents stories behind the headlines.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) A panel of experts banter about golf. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. (2016, Mlv, R) Jack Reacher helps an army officer. Tom Cruise. 9.55 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather.
10.20 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 Silk Road From Above. (PGa, R)
9.30 The Darkness. (M)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 DNA. (Malv)
11.50 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Mlnsv, R)
12.45 Blanca. (Malnv, R)
2.45 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (Ms, R) 3.40 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PGv, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Lola.
Continued. (1961, PG, French) 6.40 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 8.35 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 10.05 Joyride. (2022, M) 11.55 The Sum Of Us. (1994) 1.50pm Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 3.35 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 5.30 December Boys. (2007, PG) 7.30 The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, M) 10.00 A Beautiful Mind. (2001, M) 12.30am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 36. Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 11.00 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. A deep dive into the world of cricket. 11.45 Pam & Tommy. (MA15+als) Pam is pushed to the emotional brink. 12.45 Black-ish. (PGa, R) Jack gets a job as a locker room attendant.
1.40 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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FIRST launched in 2021, the third iteration of the Kalang River Classic will run on Sunday, 23 February 2025.
Hosted by the Kalang River Dragon Boat Club, the race is held every two years for all types of nonpowered watercraft.
The set 15 kilometre course starts and finishes at Urunga and takes paddlers on a circuit around Newry Island on the picturesque Kalang River.
The last ‘Classic’ held in 2023 featured more than 140 paddlers in outrigger canoes, dragon boats, kayaks, canoes, skulls and stand up paddle boards (SUPs).
“This year a number of additional categories have been added to the event schedule, including a 15 kilometre race for SUPs as well as a number of fun races including a three kilometre SUP and kayak race for adults and a one kilometre race for juniors,” said Fran Stephenson, Kalang River Dragon Boat Club.
Club member Beth Spriggs said the Classic is quickly establishing itself as a “must do” water event.
“Each time it is held it grows attracting even more participants.
“The full 15 kilometre course takes about two hours to complete CONTINUED Page 17
q Outrigger paddlers in racing action.