Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 11 August 2023

Motorbikes Roll Out For Stuarts Point

Calling you - the Rural Fire Service needs you

By Mick BIRTLES

WITH more than 74,000 members, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) can lay claim to being the world's largest volunteer fire service.

Despite how big it is, the NSW RFS is on the lookout for more volunteers so it is ready to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Volunteers attend a range of incidents, from bush and grass fires, to house and structure fires, road accidents and assisting at other events such as floods, storms and searches.

With the fire season rapidly approaching, News

Of The Area spoke with members of the RFS’s North Macksville Brigade to find out about entry and training requirements for RFS volunteers.

Deputy Captain at North Macksville, Steve Harris,

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q Some of the North Macksville NSW Rural Fire Service Brigade team, from left, Senior Deputy Captain Terry Stait, Deputy Captain Steve Harris and firefighters Toby Laurence, Teresa Dupond and Marty Wisemantel.

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told News Of The Area, “we are looking for more members, from 16 years old upward, and particularly those that can respond during daylight hours, as this is generally when fires start.”

The first step to joining the RFS is to go to the NSW RFS website and look for a brigade that suits your geographic location or personal circumstance.

Training is initially a combination of on-line and practical course modules.

The NSW RFS is a Registered Training

Organisation and the majority of training offered is linked to national qualifications, which are recognised outside the service.

Senior Deputy Captain at North Macksville RFS, Terry Stait, told News Of The Area, “Although there is a physical element to training and fire fighting, training is not that arduous, such as in our unit here at North Macksville, it can be undertaken by people

of varying ages and physical fitness.

“Within about a threemonth period of part-time training, most people are ready to get out there on the truck and do some fire fighting.”

The North Macksville Brigade currently has 18 members and is hoping to attract more.

Both Steve and Terry said there were many courses,

such as basic firefighting, advanced firefighting, crew leaders and drivers, and also a broad range of courses such as first aid, drivers and chainsaw operators.

The team at North Macksville fully recommends joining the RFS and all agreed it was a very rewarding way to give back to our community.

To find out more about volunteering with the NSW RFS go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Kempsey saleyards upgrade back on track

MORE THAN $3 million extra has been allocated to steer the Kempsey Saleyards upgrade in the right direction.

Kempsey Shire Council has secured an additional $3,090,094 for the Kempsey Regional Saleyards upgrade from federal and state governments’ Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.

The major upgrade includes the installation of a yard roof, kiosk, amenities, office space, paving, yard modifications, seating and landscaping.

These improvements will elevate the saleyards to become the regionally significant, modern facility that our cattle producers deserve.

Commercial business group manager at Kempsey Shire Council Peter Allen said gaining the extra funding would provide assurance the full scope of the project can

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be delivered as originally planned.

“This is great news for our agricultural industry and community as we can continue our goal in ensuring the saleyards is a competitive regional saleyard on the Mid North Coast,” said Mr Allen.

“Like most infrastructure projects, rising costs because of inflation, supplychain issues and labour shortages have impacted this infrastructure project.

“Without the additional funding, we would have been forced to make some difficult decisions to meet our original budget and some elements, such as the refurbished public areas, amenities and the new

grandstand, may have been cut or deferred from this project.

Council previously secured $6,331,001 under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund in July 2021 to fund this project, however unexpectedly great inflation levels drove costs well beyond the original budget.

Because of the scale of this proposed development, the development application is currently being assessed by the Northern Regional Planning Panel.

The project is expected to be delivered through 2024/2025.

For more information go to ksc.pub/saleyard-upgrade

Hands up to help

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The role requires the person to promote the growth of the centre and community engagement, and attend monthly committee meetings and the annual general meeting.

“We are hoping to find volunteers with any of the following skills or experience and interests: governance, policy development, human resources, and then there’s secretarial duties such as taking minutes of meetings, and we’d love to find someone who has experience in public relations and in fundraising.”

Macksville Pre School & Child Care Centre has been providing quality early childhood education and care to children within the local area for more than 50 years.

“All involved have a passion for the education, health and wellbeing of our children and their families, community connections and inclusion, so we’re hoping to attract volunteers with an understanding of working with a not-for-profit organisation who can commit themselves to the centre’s values and its ongoing success.

“We’d really like someone who has a willingness to contribute to activities in addition to the monthly committee meetings,” said Kylie.

The management committee is made up of volunteer residents including local families, teachers, and business owners.

The educators are qualified professionals that design tailored education programs for each child, so they get the best start in life.

“Macksville Pre School & Child Care Centre plays a crucial role in the local community by supporting families to be able to work, volunteer and study.

“Our contribution to the local community can be seen across generations, children that once attended our centre are returning as parents with their own children,” she said.

The centre’s priority is the education and care of children above all else, and this is reflected in its policies, procedures and practices.

The centre’s history dates back to the early 1970s, to the Macksville Preschool Kindergarten Ltd, founded by several prominent community members and interested parents.

“They felt there was a growing need for a preschool service in the Macksville area and together with other like-minded parents, they rallied together, gained funding, and built the first front section of the building.”

About 1975 many local government authorities and dedicated civic supporters rallied for the development of preschool play centres as an important part of community growth and the ever-growing Nambucca Valley and surrounding areas.

Grants were applied for and received, the Preschool Trusteeship was accepted, and in 1976 contracts were signed and

Macksville PreSchool

Care Centre.

the Macksville Preschool Kindergarten was recognised and fully operational.

Minor renovations to the existing structure and a new building expansion completed by 1977 was well received by the community.

During the late 1980s and early 1990’s more money was successfully received through government funding, and additions were made to the buildings, including a covered verandah area and an educator/ management committee meeting area.

“A few name changes also accompanied some of these building additions and during 2000, we welcomed the arrival of the Macksville Preschool & Childcare Centre Ltd.”

In 2002, the management committee made

the decision to turn the centre into a long day-care service, because working families generally need extended hours of care.

“At the start of 2003, we began the year with two rooms operating and approximately 39 children enrolled each day.

“Our educator numbers also increased, as did the times that we operated and the number of weeks that we were open each year.

“It has so far been a successful conversion and we currently enjoy full numbers each day with increased wait-list numbers each year.”

For more information about roles available speak with Kylie Hall or Peeta Field, Macksville Preschool & Childcare Centre, phone (02) 6568 1548 or email: macksprc@bigpond.com

keep you clean”

q Play time at Macksville Preschool & Child

Coleman-Smith Sports Grants for Local Youth Athletes

Festival and more recently the Stuarts Point Friendly Grocer Charity Day have made the foundation possible.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE Coleman Smith Youth Sports Advancement Foundation, a subcommittee of SPaDCO, provides funds to help local kids who are excelling in their chosen sport with one-off payments given to support local kids in progressing to the next level.

The latest round of funding grants will be open for nominations from 14 August until 30 September.

Local Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, delivered an official Community Recognition Statement to the Legislative Assembly of NSW, and was pleased to report, “It was a real honour to have the opportunity to share with my parliamentary colleagues details of SPaDCO’s (Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation) facilitation of the Foundations Awards”.

The Foundation was set up in recognition of local community icons, the late Greg Coleman and Adrienne Smith, for whom sport was a big part of both their lives, with Greg being a sportsperson and coach, and Adrienne setting up sporting organisations and manning sporting events.

Donations from individuals and organisations such as SPaDCO, the old Yarrahapinni

Applications are called for twice a year and are assessed by members of the foundation’s board - Adrienne’s daughter Nicky is chairperson – and since starting has awarded funds to a great bunch of local kids including Jessica Donovan

(gymnastics), Quinn Cooper (cricket), Wolfe Hudson (football) Angus McFarlane (AFL), and Zaylia Page (cricket).

“If you are a parent or carer or know of any kids from the Eungai, Stuarts Point area who are excelling at their sport, please encourage them to apply for this latest round,” said foundation chairperson Nicky Smith.

To nominate or obtain more information email the foundation at colemansmithfoundation@gmail. com

q Nominations for sporting stars open 14 August, close 30 September.

Motorbikes roll out for Stuarts Point

By Jen HETHERINGTON

ORGANISED as a free familyfriendly open day, the 2023 Stuarts Point Men’s Shed Motorcycle Show, slated for 9am to 3pm on 9 September, promises to be an event-filled day boasting an impressive show of machines.

After a three-year wait, Stuarts Point Men’s Shed is inviting everyone (not just motorcycle riders) to their motorcycle show at Stuarts Point Workers Recreation & Bowls Club, in the rear car park of the bowls club.

Organisers expect a rolling museum of old and new motorcycles to educate and amaze all in attendance, with some machines possibly more than 100 years old.

The Men's Shed chefs will be turning out steak sandwiches, onions and snags; the Country Women’s Association will be there with home-baked goodies, tea and coffee; ‘The Little Ripper Band’ will be providing live entertainment from 10am; and the Bowlo will offer the opportunity for cool beverages and sit-down meals.

“With vintage bikes from early last century, and modern machines that look beamed down from outer space, what more

could anyone wish for?” said organiser Mark Merritt. There will be raffles too, as The Men's Shed will be running a chocolate-wheel for rapid-fire meat-tray prizes.

Major prizes will be awarded

to winners of two divisions, ‘Most Popular Old Motorcycle’, being any roadworthy motorcycle or scooter thirty years or older, and ‘Most Popular Modern Motorcycle,’ being any roadworthy motorcycle or scooter not yet thirty years old

- all entries must have current registration.

The Most Popular Motorcycle Overall and its owner will gain recognition on the SPMSMS (Stuarts Point Men’s Shed Motorcycle Show) Perpetual Trophy, judging and voting in each category will be carried out on the day by the attending public, with each vote being one gold coin placed into a ballot box officially attached to nominated

motorcycles.

The nomination fees ($5/ motorcycle) and all raised by public voting will go to the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed, to then be shared equally (50-50) with ‘Sea Shepherd Australia’ to support the institution’s important work caring for and protecting the wildlife and ecosystems of our oceans.

For more information phone Mark on 0427 571 770.

q Suzukis were well represented in the past.

q Marshals will be on hand.

Vietnam veterans remember a mate’s ultimate sacrifice

By Mick BIRTLES

IT has been half a century this year that Australia made the significant decision to withdraw combat troops from the embattled, and then divided, country of Vietnam.

The conflict, which we had entered 10 years earlier, had lost public support and had cost the lives of 523 Australian servicemen.

Being such a landmark anniversary, Vietnam

Veterans Day on 18 August will be of particular significance to many this year.

Last week, on 3 August, a day that marked 60 years since the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam, those that lost their lives in this war were remembered in a significant and poignant manner.

Graveside vigils mustered across the country at the final resting places of those who

paid the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

At the Urunga Cemetery more than 30 people, mostly Vietnam Veterans, attended a vigil service at the graveside of Warrant Officer Class 2 Barry John Moore, who was killed in action on 16 November 1967 in Phuoc Tuy province, South Vietnam.

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He was 30 years old and had a young family.

Enlisting into the army in 1953, Barry Moore considered Bellingen to be his home town and served in the army as a blacksmith, a field engineer and as an instructor for army apprentices.

Before deploying to the war in Vietnam he had also

served in New Guinea.

The service was coordinated and led by Mr Denis Lane, president of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub Branch.

Warrant Officer Class 2 Moore’s service history was read out by Mr Brian Duncan OAM.

Ensuring that the vigil was conducted with the appropriate level of dignity, floral tributes were laid and Ian Flattery of the Nambucca Valley Brass Band played the last post and rouse on bugle. The Ode was recited by Mr Lane.

Mr Denis Lane told News Of The Area, “Most of the wars previous to Vietnam and some after were seen as necessary to secure the freedom from tyrannical or dictatorial rule or oppression and it is imperative that we recognise all of the women and men who made the supreme sacrifice for our great country as we did here today”.

“It is well documented that Vietnam was a very unpopular war, with a number of servicemen and women treated disgracefully on their homecoming and I pray that this never happens again.”

Lest we forget.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

President of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub Branch Denis Lane (left) leads the graveside vigil in memory of Warrant Officer Class 2 Barry John Moore, who was killed in action in South Vietnam as Brian Duncan OAM reads Warrant Officer Class 2 Moore’s service history.

q Warrant Officer Class 2 Barry John Moore’s final resting place at the Urunga Cemetery, where a graveside vigil was maintained on 3 August 2023.

q At the Urunga Cemetery more than 30 people attended a vigil service at the graveside of Warrant Officer Class 2 Barry John Moore, who was killed in action on 16 November 1967 in South Vietnam.

Little badge, big impact - Legacy supports veterans’ families

By Mick BIRTLES

LEGACY is celebrating its centenary this year and is calling upon the public to support its noble cause of providing invaluable service to men and women who have fought in our country’s name. Families of ex-servicemen are a particular focus.

Established in 1923, Legacy has been dedicated to providing care and support for the families of veterans who have given their lives or health in service to our nation.

With a century of commitment, Legacy has become an integral part of Australia's cultural fabric, ensuring that veterans’ families are never forgotten.

This year, Legacy Week will take place from 27 August to 2 September 2023, and promises to be an extraordinary opportunity for Australians to come together and show their gratitude.

Mid North Coast Legacy Division President, Todd Vercoe, told News Of The Area, "Legacy's centenary

year is a remarkable milestone, a testament to the generosity and compassion of the Australian people.

“We call upon each and every individual to join us during Legacy Week and help us shape a better future for the families of our veterans," he said.

Australia-wide, Legacy’s 44 clubs support 40,000 partners, children, and dependents of veterans who have passed away or have been mentally or physically injured as a result of their service.

Legacy Week offers various ways for the public to get involved and make a difference.

Perhaps the most timehonoured way that Aussies support Legacy each year is through buying a Legacy badge.

Mid North Coast Legacy advises that you should be on the lookout for dedicated volunteers across the community who will be selling Legacy badges.

By purchasing and proudly wearing a badge, you

are showing your support and helping Legacy continue its vital work.

It is also possible to donate to Legacy by visiting their website at www.legacy. com.au/legacy-week to donate in the knowledge that every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant

impact on the lives of Legacy's families.

Todd Vercoe said, “it is also a great idea to rally your friends, colleagues, and community to organise fundraising events in support of Legacy, whether it's a morning tea, a sports event, or a community gathering,

your efforts will go a long way in ensuring the future wellbeing of our veterans' families.”

Legacy Mid North Coast is also looking for volunteers to either help during Legacy week with fundraising such as badge selling or to potentially stay on as a volunteer with

Legacy to help it with its vital work.

For more information about how you can be involved either email midnorthcoast@ legacyclubservices.org.au or by phone (02) 6598 8501.

Legacy Week is from 27 August to 2 September 2023.

q Keep an eye out for stalls across the Nambucca Valley during Legacy Week and purchase a badge or other merchandise to support ex-servicemen and women and their families. Some of the Mid North Coast Legacy team, from left, are MNC Legacy president Todd Vercoe, Legatee Helen Loudon, Legatee Deb McKellar and Mid North Coast Legacy office manager Shelley Schembri.

HOGS celebrate 30 years

By Andrea FERRARI

HARLEY Owners Group

(HOG), Mid North Coast chapter, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary with a dinner at the Nambucca RSL Club on Saturday 19 August.

“All past and present members are welcome,” Debbie Hull-Moody, road captain, Mid North Coast HOG Club, told News Of The Area.

Guest speaker for the evening will be Hana Grant NSW/ACT state director of HOG.

“Lucky door prizes are on offer during the night and there will be an auction of a one-off, custom air-brushed helmet kindly donated by a past member,” she said.

The Mid North Coast Harley Owners Group was officially formed on 6 August 1993 and originally known as the Bellinger Valley Chapter with 39 full members including 16 associate members and 18 Ladies of Harley members.

In 2007 numbers grew to 120, with today’s membership tally sitting at 108.

The chapter covers a huge area, ranging from Grafton in the north to Wingham in the south.

In thanks to a vital source

of support to the members, Debbie shared, “All HOG Chapters need a sponsoring dealer to survive, and we are fortunate that North Coast V-Twins and Port City Harley cover our chapter’s vast region.”

With HOG Mid North Coast celebrating the round figure of three decades, HOG Australia being formed in

1983 is celebrating 40 years this year, as Harley Davidson USA celebrates 120 years.

“People around the world are preparing to make the trek to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the birthplace of the HD Motor Company,” said Debbie.

“Sturgis USA is the world’s most famous annual event showcasing Harley Davidson motorcycles with a rally and

attendance of as many as 747,000 people, as in 2015.”

While the chapter is essentially a social riding group, since its inception it has organised and supported many community and charity groups.

“Each year we support the Salvation Army in its annual Christmas appeal with a Toy Run in both Coffs Harbour

q The Harley Owners Group (HOG), Mid North Coast chapter is ready to welcome past and present members to its 30-year celebration dinner.

and Port Macquarie.

“We also hold dice runs to support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

“These events are well patronised by the entire motorcycle community.

“Other past monetary beneficiaries of our club’s philanthropy include Camp Quality, which has an annual support day in August for the

SPaDCO’s big meeting for the year

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE 2023 Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) annual meeting is on Wednesday 23 September 2023, commencing at 6pm.

Light refreshments will be provided, and the committee welcomes and encourages all

the surrounding community to attend.

Special guests on the evening will be Kempsey Shire Council staffers –director of operations and planning Michael Jackson and utilities director Wes Trotter – who together will update the community about council’s upcoming drainage and sewage strategies, all

significant matters that SPaDCO has a focus on.

Beyond recovering from the pandemic isolations, fires and floods, the organisation has achieved much for the community in the last year, reflected by securing resilience funding and support programs via KSC and associated community organisations, all with

ongoing positive results.

As current chairperson Mary-Lou Lewis echoes the sentiments of Mayor Leo Hauville, “we have an active and responsive community organisation here that welcomes new input so we can continue to offer practical support.

“Please come along to learn and offer your support

kids at Wooli, Pink Ribbon Ride for Breast Cancer, Australian Red Cross Society, Melanoma charity, Motor Neuron Disease Association, and Tamworth Drought Appeal,” said Debbie.

Those interested in attending the 30-year dinner celebration can email cazfitzy@yahoo.com by 16 August.

as we replenish our active committee.”

Upcoming shared events and happenings include support for the Men’s Shed Motorcycle Show, the newlyformed Garden Club, Country Women’s Association events, hall activities and the planned ‘Sunday Funday’ on

24 September, at which time the winners of the currently open Writing Competition, ‘Getting to the Point’ (entries close on 31 August), will be announced.

More information - www.facebook.com/ stuartspointspadco

q Stuarts Point footbridge. Photo: Max CLARK.

Replacing rubbish with classics a labour of love

By Mary KEILY

THERE’S an EH Holden panel van, not quite finished yet, in a shed in the Bello shire.

It looks done from the outside, but has no interior, nor engine.

It’s owner, Louey Howell, has just finished restoring a 1977 Corona.

These are not the first and not the last in a long line of cars he has restored.

By day, he tinkers away lovingly with grease under his nails.

By night, he drums, plays the didgeridoo and sings in ‘Funkatu’.

“The early classic vehicles from the ‘40s to the ‘60s had so much more style and beauty and there's so much different variety,” he told News of the Area.

“People just love seeing that beautiful craftsmanship and especially with the EH panel van, they bring back memories.”

The Corona reminds him of when his mother had one and they used to love driving it.

Louey had bought some terrible cars with cheap engines and got sick of spending money “on rubbish”. So he studied some TAFE courses,

including metal fabrication, and his father who was very skilled, lent a hand to create many hours of enjoyment under the bonnet.

“When I first got into cars, Dad was a real hippy and told me that to keep an old car on the road is an environmentally conscious thing to do,” he said.

Caravans are also of interest - like the fourteenfoot Bondwood 1960 Franklin he found in Scott’s Head.

“I don't believe there are a lot of Bondwood caravans around these days as most suffer from wood rot and I fixed that, fitted tail lights and installed new wiring, plus I have been slowly painting the chassis,” he said.

“Overall, for a sixty-year-old caravan, it's in great condition, tows beautifully and it gets used.” Seeing his painstaking restoration work progressing and then driving them is his greatest joy.

“I try to limit myself to working on two at a time,” he said.

“I never want to sell them”.

q 1964 EH red panel van.

q Classic memories.

q Louey is performing at the Federal Hotel in Bellingen tonight. Photo: @ andthetreesphotography

q A sight to behold.

q Louey Howell brought this blue 1964 EH holden wagon back to life.

q 1960s Franklin Caravan restored to its former beauty.

q Toyota Corona - 1977bought from original owner needing only a little work

Chris Aronsten, live and free for Nambucca Valley Radio

By Mick BIRTLES

NAMBUCCA Valley Radio’s Studio 3 Live will be maintaining its tradition of the best the Mid North Coast has to offer when singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Chris Aronsten appears live and free at the Tewinga Studios of 2NVR on 18 August.

Now based in Sandy Beach, NSW, Chris Aronsten plays guitar, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica and spoons in his energy-packed solo performances.

His concerts include original songs and selected covers from his extensive folk-and-blues repertoire, played on the various instruments.

He blends the songs with fiddle tunes, American-style bluegrass

flat-picking on guitar, and instrumentals on mandolin.

Chris has appeared at the Warwick Folk Festival and the Broadstairs Folk Week in Kent in the United Kingdom, and back in Australia at the Maldon Folk Festival and the National Folk Festival in Canberra.

Chris has completed two Australian tours with Maddy Prior and has supported Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick, Bert Jansch, Christy Moore, Seamus Begley and Jim Murray, Lunasa and Fairport Convention.

His album “The Road to Ballyvaughn” received a glowing 4-star review in the Sydney Morning Herald from respected folk music writer Bruce Elder.

2NVR invites you to be part of the live audience and people are welcome to take their own drinks and nibbles.

The performance is open to the public free at the Tewinga Studios of 2NVR and will begin at 6pm on Friday 18 August 2023 and will continue until 8pm.

Should you be unable to come along, the performance will be broadcast live on 105.9FM & streamed via www.2nvr. org.au

‘Maz and Bricks’ coming to Et Tu Theatre

BELLINGEN’S newest performance space is set for the Australian premiere of Irish play ‘Maz and Bricks’ by Eva O’Connor, the first local production from established company

Et Tu Theatre.

Previously based in Melbourne, Et Tu founders Amy Bradney-George and Seton Pollock relocated to Bellingen with a goal to produce professional,

dramatic works in the town where Amy grew up.

“Bellingen is my home and nurtured my creativity, so it’s full circle to come back after years of performing all over the

place,” she said. The pair was drawn to the humour and heartfelt honesty of O’Connor’s Maz and Bricks, which follows two very different people over the course of a day in

Dublin.

“I first heard of Eva O’Connor in 2017, when Ireland was debating whether to legalise abortions. I saw a spoken word poem by her online and it moved me so much I had to find out who she was,” Bradney-George said.

That ultimately led her to Maz and Bricks, which she shared with Et Tu Theatre co-founder and husband Seton Pollock.

“This play is alive with a sense of truth. It deals with some big themes but it’s also really playful at times. It’s like nothing Amy and I have done together before,” Pollock said.

Maz and Bricks will premiere in the studio performance space at the newly-refurbished Bellingen Memorial Hall, with a season beginning 29 September to 8 October.

“I am delighted that Et Tu Theatre is staging Maz and Bricks. It's a real thrill to know that this

messy, complex love story is being told again by such a brilliant collective of artists,” said playwright Eva O’Connor.

“When it was first performed in Dublin I never imagined the play would make it all the way to Australia - I only wish I could be there to see it staged,” she said.

As well as producing, Pollock and BradneyGeorge act in the play, with local creative Sean Bradney-George as director.

“Sean’s an incredible wordsmith who also has so much experience with performing and directing different types of creative works,” Pollock said.

“It’s also a joy to work with my brother on something creative at a professional level. He really gets Maz and Bricks,” Amy Bradney-George said.

For more information visit https://www. ettuproductions. com/2023-season

q Chris Aronsten will be performing at the Tewinga Studios of 2NVR on 18 August 2023.

Photo: SUPPLIED.

q Amy Bradney-George and husband Seton Pollock have set to work on a play following different people through the course of a day in Dublin, Ireland. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Artist Alejandra opens at Archive

By Andrea FERRARI

ALEJANDRA Ramirez, Hyland Park artist, presents a onewoman show at Archive Mid North Coast in Toormina with an opening celebration on Sunday (13 August).

“Called Hybrid, the exhibition is about the exploration of the self, and therefore, it is about the exploration of humanity,” Ale told News Of The Area.

“It started with my memories and quickly evolved into the relationship between memory and sensorial experience.

“How I remember through my senses, and how my senses connect to my mind.

“This is an interaction between both my thinking and sensuous being.

“I am intrigued by the idea of exploring how truthfully I can depict this interaction in

a visual language,” she said.

Other subjects emerged as she delved into this exploration: “The bodyand-mind relationship, time, verbal and nonverbal language, intuition, connectedness with our surroundings and other beings.”

This led Ale to believe, “we are hybrid beings”.

Ale is inspired by the everyday experience and by the idea of contemplation, looking at something intently and deeply.

“I find this approach in some writing styles, such as essays, poetry, and philosophy and that also informs my practice.

“I like reading about ‘simple’ subjects that go into great detail, not particularly finding an answer but rather enjoying the process, and maybe that is what I am doing with Hybrid.”

There are 32 artworks in the exhibition, including paintings and photographs with stitching and mixed media works.

Additionally, there are stickers and an essay booklet recording reflections that came up for Ale during the process of making the works.

“Every medium has a different conversation with the overall theme of the exhibition and that’s probably my favourite part, because it resembles the variety of my thoughts and feelings.”

Archive Mid North Coast is a community-focused arts and music promoter with a venue in Toormina.

“I first went to Archive for a fundraiser after the floods in Lismore,” said Ale.

“After that my husband (artist, Jack Hodges) had an exhibition there and we started attending their events.

Taj wins poetry slam

By Andrea FERRARI

SIXTEEN-year-old Rataj (Taj) Abdullah was voted winner at the Australian Poetry Slam (APS) Coffs Harbour Heat.

Presented by Coffs Harbour Libraries the APS took place at City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) Council Chambers on Saturday 5 August, preceded by a workshop on Friday 4 August.

In second place was 18-year-old Nada Ali and in third place, Troy Rodgers.

The APS is a live literary performance program where the audience decides the champion.

On Saturday evening 18 heat entrants slammed it out

to an audience of almost 60 people.

First-place and second-

place winners Rataj and Nada are now invited to participate in the NSW Slam Poetry final

“It is a great space for workshops, music, art and community; we are very lucky to have this space in the region,” she said.

Sara-Jayne Prince,

q One day, by Alejandra Ramirez. Stitching, petal and photograph on paper.

q Making sense, acrylic and thread on board, by Alejandra Ramirez.

the founder of Archive, approached Ale about having an exhibition and she decided to go for it.

Ale received a Country Arts Support Program (CASP) grant.

“It helped me cover lots of costs that go with having an exhibition.

“It is a great way to support emerging artists, especially in regional areas

where the opportunities can be less,” she said.

CASP is a project of Museums & Galleries of NSW, supported by the NSW Government, and is a Create NSW initiative.

Hybrid opens on Sunday 13 August, 2pm until 5pm with a special performance by Nancy Sposato at 2:30pm.

q Macro, by Alejandra Ramirez. Stitching on photograph showing at Hybrid exhibition.

and could go onto the National Slam. Host of the Coffs Slam

heat, Sarah Lock said, “It was a delight to be involved with the City of Coffs Harbour Poetry

Slam . . . I can't wait to see what your young poets do in the next round.”

q Australian Poetry Slam Coffs heat took place at City of Coffs Harbour Council Chambers.

q At the Coffs heat of the Australian Poetry Slam; Nadi Ali, host Sarah Lock, Troy Rogers and winner, Rataj Abdullah.

Emerging artfully at Nexus

By Andrea FERRARI

EMERGING Bellingen artists

Dubravka Sabljak and Tamaryn Frauenstein are exhibiting at Nexus Community Gallery opening on Sunday 13 August.

Dubravka is fresh from her first solo exhibition held at the Federal Hotel in Bellingen in June this year.

Tamaryn's exhibition at Nexus is her first solo exhibition.

Her recent local success was winning first prize in the drawing category of the 2022 EJ Mantova Memorial Art Competition.

Dubravka Sabljak presents paintings and ceramics in Nexus Main Gallery.

“I paint with acrylics and water-based oils, using pallet knives or brushes, and I also enjoy experimenting with sculptures in ceramics,” she told News Of The Area.

“My inspiration comes from our beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country.

“I enjoy spending an afternoon exploring nature, taking photos and recreating our beautiful country through art.

“In my collection, you'll find many local landscapes with strong features of eagles.

“Eagles represent the sharp focus, independence and personal strength I have needed throughout my health journey,” she said.

In the Studio Gallery

Tamaryn Frauenstein presents a collection of her drawings

“My journey towards the visual arts has been quite unconventional,” Tamaryn told NOTA.

“I can only describe it as a spontaneous and miraculous combustion of creativity finding its expression through me as a result of my personal journey of healing my childhood trauma.

“In its simplest definition, I draw with energy, it is my guide and inspiration.”

Tamaryn draws mainly with coloured pencils, loving the colours and precision of line she can create, “with a lovely sharp pencil”.

Her exhibition at the Nexus Gallery is an ode to the mystical hidden within the material.

“I am an intuitive artist and use the energy flowing through my body to create my work,” she said.

“My drawings are reflections of my energy finding their expression in the world.”

The exhibition is also a statement about evolution.

“My inner evolution is mirrored in the evolution of line across my works from my earlier to more-

recent pieces.

“Allow your eyes to wonder on a voyage of discovery across the page as you take in my drawings,” she said.

With an opening event at 2pm on Sunday 13 August, the exhibition is showing until Friday 8 September.

q Old Man Dreaming by Dubravka Sabljak.

q Heart's Delight by Tamaryn Frauenstein.

q One of Dubravka Sabljak's eagle paintings, called Fearless.

Fresh vision proposed

By Andrea FERRARI

RALLYING to help save Coffs Harbour's Dolphin Marine Conservation Park, currently in voluntary administration, local businesses and community members attended a forum on Monday 7 August on site, that outlined a fresh vision for the park's sustenance.

The proposed transformation involves reimagining the park to serve as a gateway to the Solitary Islands Marine Reserve, focusing on three core pillars: education, conservation and rehabilitation.

Speaking to the gathered attendees, Terry Goodall, park manager, emphasised the park's longstanding commitment to rescue, rehabilitation, and release.

“For more than 52 years, the park has provided significant safe breeding programs for vulnerable species like the Australian sea lion and little blue penguin, as well as rescue, rehabilitation and release programs for about 200 sea turtles a year.

“The park is also home to more than 50 animals that are

deemed unfit for release into the wild.

“These animals serve as ambassadors to our greater community, offering invaluable insights into marine conservation through education initiatives.

"The heart of our mission has always been the well-being of marine life," Terry said.

“Through these current challenges, we remain dedicated to our ethos of rescue and rehabilitation, striving to contribute to the conservation of these incredible creatures."

The park's proposed evolution into the Coffs Coast Conservation Park reflects a broader commitment to

Dolphin Park’s survival bid

By Andrea FERRARI

IN a bid to survive, Dolphin Marine Conservation Park is hosting a ‘Community Fun Raiser’ on Sunday, August 20, from 4pm to 9:30pm to gather cash.

This event might help keep the educational, research, rehabilitation and rescue facility open.

Having recently announced it had entered voluntary administration to manage the financial challenges caused by a significant drop in visitors, DMCP management is pulling out stops to keep the facility open.

The event will feature a variety of activities, including a special visit from 'Moana' in the early family-friendly part of the program (4pm-6:30pm) and an exclusive performance by a local theatre group in the evening program (6:30pm-9:30pm).

Guests can enjoy live music, food and drink trucks, face painting (gold coin donation), animal encounters, dolphin and Australian sea lion presentation, raffles and prizes.

All proceeds from the event will go towards keeping the

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iconic marine conservation park open and the marine wildlife rescue and rehabilitation programs running.

"We are grateful for the support of our community," said managing director Terry Goodall.

"This event is a great opportunity for people to come together and help us stay open so we can keep doing what we do best, caring for marine wildlife."

DMCP is a leading marine conservation organisation that has saved wildlife for more than 52 years.

The park is home to various marine animals, including dolphins, Australian sea lions, little blue penguins and turtles.

DMCP also operates a marine wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre that cares for injured, sick and orphaned marine animals, including sea turtles and seals.

One of the seals is Felix, a New Zealand fur seal brought into the park with a suspected shark bite after some concerned citizens alerted the team.

After a slow start, Felix is doing well and eating more than 1.5kg of fish a day.

The seal has gained a couple of kilograms and is improving every day.

Life Sciences manager Tiga Cross said that Felix's wound was healing well, and the team was optimistic he will soon be released back to the ocean.

She urged the community to get behind the Fun Raiser.

"We are the voice of wildlife, like Felix,” she said.

"Without us, who will help them?

"Come and see what we do, meet some amazing animals and have fun.

"We have a great program planned, and all proceeds will help us stay open so we can keep

preserving marine ecosystems and fostering awareness about their fragile nature.

By serving as an educational hub, the park aspires to cultivate a sense of responsibility and stewardship within the community.

As concerns about our environment's future grow, the park's continuation becomes an imperative.

When asked, why do we need the park? Garth Shipperlee, executive officer at Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce said, “Other than being an iconic attraction for Coffs Harbour, it’s important to our visitor economy.

“Saving the park means

saving our local and national marine life, now and in the future.

“The Dolphin Marine Conservation Park isn’t just about the animals, it supports extensive education opportunities for the region too.

“As well as an education hub, the park is a major Coffs Coast employer, local business supporter and contributor to the local economy,” said Garth.

To pledge your support, visit https:// dolphinmarineconservation. com.au/ or contact the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park to find out more about how you can show your support.

helping animals like Felix," said Tiga.

Felix is the first NZ Fur Seal Pup to be cared for in the facility's new seal rehab pool, built with a Wildlife Heroes Grant from the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife.

"We collaborated with FAWNA NSW Inc. (For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid) to apply for and achieve the grant.

"These grants are greatly appreciated but are competitive and never guaranteed.

"That's why we must raise funds to keep DMCP open," said

"Without the marine conservation park, we couldn't save the hundreds of marine animals like Felix every year."

For more information about the event, please visit the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park Facebook Event page or website https:// dolphinmarineconservation. com.au

Tickets are available online at https://www.eventbookings. com/b/event/save-our-parkfun-raiser

q Members of the business community in Coffs attend a forum at Dolphin Marine Conservation Park to look at ways to reimagine the park.

q Fresh plans propose reimagining the park to serve as a gateway to the Solitary Islands Marine Reserve.

Terry Goodall.

q Felix, a NZ fur seal, was brought into the park with a suspected shark bite after some concerned citizens alerted the team at the park.

q Felix is the first New Zealand fur seal pup to be cared for at the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park in Coffs Harbour.

Long time between drinks at Nambucca Bowls Club

By GRUMPY

NAMBUCCA

Bowls Club

Mens Major Pairs was completed last weekend and a most interesting fact came to light, if you there you will know what it is, if not you will have to read on.

Saturday brought us perfect weather again in

Nambucca and the semis were played between The Rock and Mino against Father and Son team Adam and Ken Rostron, the score ebbed and flowed, and on the 18th end scores were 19-18 Team Rostron's way, then disaster stuck and Mino picked up a 5 23-19, 20th end Darcy got a 2 2123, last end, 2 to draw 3 to

win.

Mino picked up 1 to win 24 -21. The game had the good-sized crowd on the edge of their seats right to the end.

In the other game Commando Power and the Drum played Owen Smith and Wiz Brownlie, score at the 5th end was 5-3 to Drum who then dropped 9 shots in 2 ends. Most people thought that was it but over the next 10 ends Team Drum picked up 23

shots and team Wiz were checking to see if somebody had glued their numbers together as they didn't move off 12, on the 20th end Wiz got a 1 and needing 15 with only 8 bowls they called it a day.

So on Sunday would Drum Become a Drum Major or after many years would it be Mino?

The crowd built slowly, many having lunch at the Green's Bistro.

The game started off in

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

SATURDAYS Goodyear

Autocare sponsored Stroke event was the first round of the Club Championships and the monthly Medal and Spoon .

on Saturday Eric Graham blitzed the field to win the Medal while Allan Clarke again won the Spoon for the best gross score.

Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Mat Baker (A ) , Darrin Turner (

B ) and Steve Hunt (C grade ) .

On Sunday round two of the Championships , sponsored by John and Beryl Fortescue, saw Allan Clarke , as usual , leading A grade with Mike Simpson just off the pace.

B grade has Neil Cuneen , Phil Bambury Jeff Gore and Darrin Turner equal leaders so that the next two rounds will determine who can maintain consistency.

After an average round

on Saturday Greg Zirkler burnt the course on Sunday to gain a six shot lead in C grade.

The Mid Week Competition was won by Brad Fortescue with the consistent Phil Bambury as runner up.

jJo Montague returned to the winners list in the ladies Stableford with Helen Ferrero runner up . Nearest the pins went to Kerris Jackson and Jo Montague.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

FOR THE WEEK ENDING

SUNDAY 6th August 2023. Another great week of golfing, good weather, excellent course conditions bringing in some sensational scores. This week’s featured sponsor was “A Pizza This, A Pizza That” – thank you Steve!

On Tuesday we hosted the Mid North Coast Vets for a Medley Stableford. Division 1 (O to 16) was won by Trevor Neaves (15) from Dorrigo with 37 points on c/b from Matthew Lark (15) Coffs Harbour, then Ruth Hall (14) from Bellingen with 36 points and Nick Jenkins (13) from Bellingen with 35 points. In Division 2 (17 to 45), the winner was Sue Stuckey (34) from Nambucca Heads with a great score of 45 points from Mark Stuckey (25) from Nambucca Heads with 39 points on c/b from Maurie Tate (26) from Bellingen, then Bernie Axford (26) from Urunga with 38 points. The Ball rundown to 32 points. NTP’s to Matthew Lark on 5, Trevor Wilson-Brown on 8, Ross Donnelly (Macksville) on 13 and Martin Tizzard (Urunga) on 18.

Wednesday was a Women’s Single Stableford. Angela Paton (22) won Division 1 (0 to 24) with 39 points from Dianne O’Leary (19) with 37 points. Division 2 (25 to 30) winner was Helen Ferrero (30) with 39 points from Marilyn McNally (26) Bowraville with 35 points. In Division 3 (31 to 45), Linda Piccin (35) scored 40 points to win from Narelle Delaney (31) with 38 points. The Ball rundown to 32 points on countback. NTPs to Ann Antcliff & Linda Piccin on 5, Margot Gook (Coffs Harbour) on 13 and the 18th Pro-pin Jackpot.

Thursday’s Medley Stableford Division 1 (0 to 16) was won by Greg McCoy (4) with 38 points from Graham Watson (7) with 36 points. Peter Moxon (21) was the winner of Division 2 (17 to 21) with 39 points from John Hopkins (20) with 37 points on c/b from Uri Ylinen. In Division 3 (22 to 45), Gary Livesley (22) from Cumberland won with 41 points from Lyn Parkes (30) with 39 points on c/b from John Buganey. The Ball rundown to 33 points on c/b. The Longest Putt on 2 went to Harry Coles (Burleigh), other NTP’s to Robert Poyntz (Heidelberg) on 5, David Bartos on 7, Peter Fredericks on 8,

Wayne Purcell won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Edward Penrose got Stu’s ball on 15 and Colin Dunne won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Saturday was the Men’s Monthly Medal Medley Stroke event sponsored by Nambucca Local Liquor. Blitzing the course with a new Driver and scoring an amazing 63 net was Ashton Herbert (12) to win “A” Grade (0 to 12) from Graham Weary (12) net 72. Gross winner Stephen Carr 78. Joe Steet (16) won “B” Grade (13 to 18) with net 69 on c/b from Peter Miller (14) and Geoff Harris (18), with Henny Oldenhove taking the Gross 87. In “C” Grade (19 to 45), Ray Guiana (28) also also had a “blinder” with another net 63 to win from Christopher Lucas (25) net 69. Gross winner Geoff McCann 88. The Ball rundown to net 76 on c/b. The Longest Putt on 2 went to Peter Miller, other NTP’s

fine weather but later had people putting their winter woolies on as a strong southerly blew up.

At the 13th end the scores where locked at 12 all, but over the next 6 ends Mino and The Rock, who is playing much better bowls using an arm, picked 16 shots, becoming 2023 Men's Major Pairs winners.

Mino is finally a Major and the Rock winning a Pairs Major 28 years after winning his last one back in

1985 back in Sydney.

Well done to both teams and maybe next year Drum will be a major.

This Saturday Nambucca Bowlo will be hosting the President's Reserve Pairs, with a number of Nambucca sides entered, there will be 7 games Saturday morning and games in the arvo, so come and cheer our side on. There is also seniors on and open at other clubs - go Nambucca.

to Helen Fagan (Bathurst) on 5, Henny Oldenhove on 7, Denise Paluch on 8, Bruce Mason won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, John Morgan got Stu’s ball on 15 and Trevor Peter won the Pro Pin Jackopt on 18 with 110cms.

The Eclectic has been updated- check out the NoticeBoard. Troy Herbert seems un-catchable for the Gross, leading by 8 shots! While Christian Knight currently has a slim 2 shot lead in the Net, there is a group of likely sharks circling within 3 shots, and just waiting for a few birdies to land during the next few rounds – wtach this space!

“Ecomist” sponsored

the Open “Island Sunday” Mixed 4BBB Stableford on Sunday – the weather did get a bit threatening in the afternoon, but the field avoided the brief late shower. Kay & Kel McGoldrick scored 44 points to win from Thea & Stephen Kimber 43 points on c/b from Fiona Cole (Royal Sydney) & Wayne Blore (Howlong). The ball run down to 41 points. Donna Easey canned a relatively short putt to win the Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Fiona Cole and Garnet O’Brien on 5, Garnet O’Brien on 13, Thea Kimber & Garnet O’Brien on 18.

CLUB HISTORY – Our Club Historian, Michael

Post, is interested in talking to anyone in posession of memorabilia or general information relating the early days of our Club –feel free to contact Mike by email: bpo51685@gmail. com.

Book in quickly for the popular “Island Classic” 36 Hole Medley Stableford over Saturday & Sunday 26th & 27th Augustsponsored by Midcoast Trucks & BCIB Insurance –over $3,000 in Trophies up for grabs! Major golf course renovations will commence immediately after, with no play until Wednesday 30th August.

See you on the Island.

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q First round leader Jeff Gore on the fourth with Geoff O'Grady, Greg Hogan and Neil Cuneen hoping to emulate Jeff's drive. Neil must have learnt as he is now equal leader with Jeff, Phil Bambury and Darrin Turner.

HYPOTHETICAL

Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Court orders in light of drug abuse

PETER has two children, Amy and Sam.

At the age of 17, Amy developed a heroin addiction and was soon charged with offences relating to shoplifting and soliciting drugs, resulting in her being imprisoned several times.

For years, Peter’s relationship with Amy is plagued by periods of estrangement and tension.

When Peter is ultimately admitted into aged care, Sam visits him each week.

Amy only visits her father a few times over the next four years.

Peter makes a will, leaving just $100,000 to his daughter Amy, $20,000 to each of his grandchildren and the rest of his estate to his son, Sam.

Peter passes-away leaving an estate worth $1 million.

Amy makes a claim against Peter’s estate. She argues that $100,000 is not “proper and adequate”.

She asks the court to award her half of Peter’s estate so she can buy a house.

Amy suffers from a number of health challenges, including cognitive disorders.

She receives support through the National disability insurance scheme. Amy has no assets of value and survives on her disability pension.

Sam, a recent divorcee, also has no assets of any value and also relies on a government pension as his sole source of income.

The court states that its task is not to rewrite the will but rather, to respect as far as possible Peter’s wishes, also stating that there is no requirement for the court to provide accommodation for an adult child.

Nonetheless, the court finds that Amy needs additional financial support to provide her with a cushion against the significant “vicissitudes of life” that she faces and to improve her current living environment.

The court awards Amy an additional $100,000, to be held on protective trust on the basis that the provision of a large sum of money is fraught with risks, namely the temptation to again succumb to drug addiction.

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 is not legal advice.

Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

Facts straight, a new park would be good for koalas

DEAR News Of The Area,

I NEED to reply a recent letter (NOTA 28/7) re the Great Koala National Park and National Parks Association of NSW (see Patrick Walters, Coffs Harbour) and the issues raised.

The letter appears to raise three issues and come to a false conclusion in relation to the management of national parks.

The first issue relates to the 2019/20 bushfires which devastated coastal NSW.

These were the largest recorded fires ever experienced in NSW with 155 days of continuous fires, 2,500 homes lost, and 5.2 million hectares burnt.

The estimated loss of wildlife far exceeded the one million quoted, however the estimates of koalas lost in NSW is 10,000 wild koalas.

This is a devastating loss and its impact in the mid north coast

where we estimate about 20 percent of NSW Koalas reside was significant.

The issue is then conflated in the letter to indicate that this arises from poor management of national parks. Unfortunately, the reality is that most koala habitat is on either state forest or private land, a good reason to establish conservation areas on public land for our koalas.

Many of the fires started on non-national parks estate (including state forest), yet the myth is perpetuated that it’s all the fault of the NPWS.

The second claim is that over 40 years huge areas of North Coast State Forests have been made national parks and the decline in koalas has not improved.

This illogical conclusion fails to acknowledge that much of the best koala habitat (yes they actually need certain habitat) has been heavily logged by Forest Corporation in native forest which is economically,

DEAR Jasminda,

An acquaintance of ours asked if he could leave his car on our property for a couple of weeks on a section that had just been cleared to store our own equipment. He arrived with two cars and a boat. Four months later they’re still there, with only a vague ‘I’ll get those cars soon’. How do we get rid of them?

Laurie G.

I also think that someone with two spare cars and a boat could probably afford to hire a storage space instead of burdening you with their possessions.

Just be upfront and give them a very specific direction: please remove your stuff from our property by Friday. Alternatively, make the most of the opportunity. An upmarket adventure playground for your kids and/or your chooks comes to mind.

Dear Laurie,

I’m trying to imagine someone so socially unaware that they would just abandon their vehicles and boat without keeping you updated.

socially and environmentally unsustainable.

Koala populations suffer as a result of land clearance, whether by logging our native forests or clearing habitat for urban development. We can get a better result if we, as a community, actually protect koala habitat in national parks instead of native forest logging.

The last claim is that the National Parks Association has cleverly used koalas to win public support for the 5000,000ha GKNP.

The GKNP aims to protect about 315,000ha which is significant, however, 140,000ha of this are existing national parks.

The NPA estimates that of the 200,000ha of state forest in the region to be assessed, about 175,000ha of native forests could be added to the vision of GKNP.

If all else fails (once you’ve made sure that this acquaintance hasn’t died or skipped the country) report to your local government and police. After you’ve gone through the proper channels and filled out the necessary paperwork, you can hold an auction. Happy Days. Maybe invite him along.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

At the current rate, koalas may be extinct in NSW by 2050 unless we protect their habitat, especially in Northern NSW.

The reason that the public supports a GKNP is because they want to save our koalas. We need to end native forest logging now.

The reality is that a GKNP will support the economy of the local community and that Coffs Harbour Council’s modest investment will position our community to reap the benefits for jobs, investment and the environment.

Yes, the GKNP is definitely good for our koalas.

Dr Grahame DOUGLAS, National Parks Association of NSW president.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News SPORTS

By John SLADE

NEWS: The training sessions are going really well under the stewardship of Barbara and Linda. It won’t be long before these eleven participants are enjoying regular events.

Results for week ending 5th August 2023.

Monday: 31st July. Four and a half tables today. Winners Rob Marshall & Phil Booth with 70.8 percent! Equal Runners-up, Linda & Mike Siford with Maureen Cowan & Joanna Halioris with 56.2 percent.

Tuesday: 1st August. Eight players contested a singles event tonight. Winner Barbara Maranik with 64.2 percent. Well done and welcome Barbara,it didn't take you long to get

in the winners’ circle. Runner-up Greg Wood with 57.1 percent.

Wednesday: 2nd August

Fourteen players had a busy morning dealing with the unusual 2 no-trump convention, bidding and defense strategies.

Thursday: 3rd August. A very competitive four table Howell today. Clear winners however were Janet Dyson & Maureen Cowan with 65.4 percent. Runners-up

with 54.7 percent Lynne & John Slade. With the rest of the field very close behind.

Saturday: 5th August. A five and a half table Howell event today. Winners with 60.4 percent Fern Hinchcliffe & Noreen Cork. Runners-up with 56.2 percent Carol McKee & Amber Fox.

Urunga: 2nd August. A really good turn-out of thirty players

today including a welcome visitor from Bathurst. North/ South winners Glen Hallett & Phil Booth with 61.4 percent. Runners-up Janet Dyson & Robert Marshall with 55.9 percent. East/West winners Lynne & John Slade with 62.3 percent. Runners-up Fern Hinchcliffe & Narelle Mutton with 58.7 percent.

Bowraville Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

Winner: J Gonsalves 71 OCB, R/Up: D Franks 71, F9: B Parker, B9: G Gillon, N/P: T Noble, N/P: P LeCerf, L/Putt: T Simpson. Ball

1. J Wilson, 2. P LeCerf.

Next Week: 12/8/23 Single Stableford. 12/8/23 American Foursome sponsored McNally Family.

Caryl Jarrett Reflects on the Inaugural Season for Nambucca Roosters Women’s Rugby League

By Mick BIRTLES

EARLIER this year News

Of The Area was the first to report the Nambucca Roosters would be fielding a Women’s Rugby League team in answer to the call from many young women in the Nambucca Valley who wanted the opportunity to play the tackle version of the game.

Along with the excitement that followed at the prospect of this team being raised was the buzz around the news former state and national representative player Caryl Jarrett would coach the squad.

Last Sunday the Nambucca Roosters

Women’s Rugby League team played their last

game for the season in the Flower Hotels North Coast Women’s Rugby League Competition.

The Roosters women went through the season with a determined, but very inexperienced side and, although the standard of their game improved through the season, they were unable to put completion points on the board and missed out on the finals.

The inspirational Caryl Jarrett often took to the paddock herself during the

Nambucca Strikers women shake off injuries, secure top four spot for finals campaign

Coach Rhys Jones was pleased how the Strikers continued their momentum into the second half.

“An upbeat Strikers emerged for the second half, happy to continue where they finished the first half, dominating midfield, tight defence and fast and free flowing in attack,” he said.

“With central defender Liz Smith completely dominating the middle of the park and thwarting any attack Sawtell could muster, it allowed the Strikers to play with confidence and patience.

“With twenty minutes to go, a well-organised build up found Wulaaren Walker free from 30 metres

out, who chipped the goal keeper putting the ball into an empty net.

“2-0 ahead, and the strikers then shut up shop for the day,” Jones said.

After being plagued by injuries and with finals looming, it was a sigh of relief for the coach to have his troops returning to fitness to bolster their finals challenge.

“Sawtell are a good side, they came into this game after some very good results in the previous week, especially with a huge win and against Boambee the week before.

“We needed to dominate and with that lightning fast start, it only made the home team's job harder.

“It was also great to have

a near full-strength squad for the first time in months.

“A few players came into the side today rusty and out of match fitness, but you wouldn’t have thought that from the team’s effort.

“A controlled and dominant performance was a pleasure to watch,” he said.

“Our youngsters Jewelle Nelson and Ashleigh White had big games, which should help their confidence.

“The Strikers now have a two-week break to shake off some of those niggling knocks, ready for the last game of the season against Coffs Tigers at Coronation Park Nambucca 26 August at 3pm, after that will be the finals,” Jones said.

season and she spoke to News Of The Area after the full time siren on Sunday.

“We fought hard weekin and week-out throughout the season, and have gone from a team where no one had played tackle before to a side that can muscle up and play well each time they take to the field,” said Caryl.

“I am proud of the girls who stayed focused and positive despite some of the score lines and I hope they come back next year as they will be so much better having a year's experience behind them.”

The post-game attitude of the Roosters women

is consistently one of positivity, irrespective of the end result of the game and coach Jarrett reckons the players will return next year and told News Of The Area she will also likely return for coaching duties, although does not intend to play.

In last Sunday’s ‘Women in League’ clash against a classy Kendall Blues outfit, the women put on a great game for the fans and are likely to have inspired other women in the Nambucca Valley to consider signing up for Women’s Rugby League.

q Nambucca Rooster Jemicia Ross takes on the Kendall Blues defence in their Women in League clash at Coronation Park on Sunday

q Strikers defender Taylor Whalley marking up against Sawtell. Photo: Sigrid Griffen

q Nambucca Roosters Lacey Wilson and Lanita Jarrett on the attack in their Women in League clash at Coronation Park on Sunday

q Nambucca Rooster Nyomi Widders is wrapped up by Kendall defence in their Women in League clash at Coronation Park on Sunday FROM

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The successful applicant will enjoy the benefits of salary packaging and salary sacrifice options. In addition, NHLALC will provide a motor vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop for work-related use. This position is a targeted position open to Aboriginal applicants only. Applications from NonAboriginal applicants will not progress to the next stage of recruitment. In accordance with Sections 14 and 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and under Clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014.

For further information or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email your request to ceo@nambuccaheadslalc.com.au using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer – Nambucca Heads LALC or call 0434 744 514.

Applications close: 5:00pm Thursday 3rd August 2023 call 0436 920 035.

Public Notices

Music Tuition

Steve Zirkler Pro: guitar, uke, bass banjo, harmonica mandolin, keyboard vocals. Macksville Ph: 0422 056 671 e010923

Public Notices

Macksville District Poultry Club Inc

Annual General Meeting

To be held at the Poultry shed, Macksville showground Tuesday the 29th August at 6pm. To be followed by the monthly meeting. All welcome.

Further enquiries to Bryan Watts 6564 8897 or macksvillepc@ gmail.com

SMART MARKETING

The TV Guide Pages are a great Target Audience for your business! Call or Email Gaye Conway: 0436 355 564 gaye@newsofthearea.com.au

Pets

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New Electric Women’s Bike, Velectrix Brand Blue Green Colour Black Metal Basket on Back. CASH REWARD Call 0407 163 828

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2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446

VOLVO XC70 station wagon, AWD 2006 Rego till Feb 2024 BOM26N. $4,500. Ph 6568 7253

Caravans

2010 AVAN cruiseliner fitted with remote control movers on wheels. Many extras Complete with awning & accessories Ph: 0428 525 591 $25,000 ReS230623

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Boats

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BEST ON THE BOX

MONDAY BACK ROADS

ABC, 8pm

SATURDAY GRANTCHESTER

ABC, 7.30pm

Could man of god and beguiling star of the show reverend Will (Tom Brittney) be sent to jail? Stranger things have happened in the world of TV but sometimes it’s more about the stirring journey rather than the destination. At least, that’s what Grantchester fans will be hoping. Emotions are at full speed in tonight’s poignant story about forgiveness. After the shocking motorcycle accident in last week’s episode, Will is shellshocked by the thought he has killed someone. Geordie (Robson Green, pictured) is not convinced of his friend’s guilt and sets out to clear him, while unsurprisingly, Elliot (Michael D. Xavier) is raring to lock up the pretty priest.

FRIDAY, August 11

Chatty presenter Heather Ewart (pictured) has arguably almost explored every tiny, fascinating regional town in our vast country. So, after nine seasons of small-town fun, it’s only fitting that she try something a little different: dancing. The ever-popular Apple Isle is her destination, with some invigorating synchronised moves and cowboy boots on the itinerary. She travels across the state with Claire Harris and Kate Strong, two friends who quit their jobs in 2022 to set up a line dancing tour of Australia, raising money for local charities with every step. The troupe’s unstoppable spirit makes for an uplifting story about community and the power of their feel-good footwork.

TUESDAY KITCHEN CABINET

ABC, 8pm With a new

8.00 Death In Paradise. (Madv, R) A survival expert is found dead.

9.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) The authorities are called in to investigate a series of murders inspired by images from a medieval fresco.

10.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madls, R)

12.15 Harrow. (Mv, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGl, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (M)

9.30 Iceland. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vise Le Coeur. (Malv)

11.50 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+v, R)

1.35 Beforeigners. (MA15+v, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (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 and Adam Dovile embark on an epic road trip through Northern Ireland to Belfast. Dr Harry Cooper meets a goat. Ed Halmagyi cooks rhubarb pie. Graham Ross explores the National Arboretum.

8.30 To Be Advised.

1.30 Home Shopping.

Annabel Crabb (pictured) returns with the seventh season of her series. Here, she makes herself at home in politicians’ houses, with food and chat on the agenda. This fresh round of eight visits includes Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Western Sydney Independent MP Dai Le, Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe and Minister for Aged Care and Sport Anika Wells, along with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Settle in with a cup of tea for this fascinating season of diverse parliamentary figures.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Brisbane Broncos versus Parramatta Eels match, with NRL news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+lv, R) An immigrant fights to protect his business. Oscar Isaac.

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined by Kate Winslet, Sir Lenny Henry, Jack Whitehall and Nadiya Hussain.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, August 12

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PG, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (Return) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Bismarck: 24 Hours To Doom.

6.30 SBS World News.

6.30 New Leash On Life. (Final, PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. (Mav) Will fears he was the cause of an accident.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) DCI Stanhope delves into the tangled past of an extreme sports fanatic after he plunges to his death from a cliff. Turning to the victim’s old gang for answers, they discover he had a history of stalking his ex-girlfriend.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Madl, R) Jeremiah agrees to help Stella dispose of a body in the Tasmanian wilderness.

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PG)

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGav, R)

11.05 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R)

12.55 The Witnesses. (Ma, R)

2.55 UFOs. (PGa, R) 4.15 Mastermind Aust. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, August 13

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest.

12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 7. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 8. H’lights. 5.00 Trail Towns. (R)

5.30 Sinking The German Fleet.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Quarter-final. Japan v Sweden. Replay. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. Sydney v Gold Coast Suns. 4.30 To Be Advised. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A backpack catches the attention of officers.

8.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final match.

8.30 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Quarter-final.

10.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews of the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final match.

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Dipper’s Backyard

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Rugby League. NRL

Women’s Premiership. Round 4. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canberra Raiders. 12.50 Morning Programs. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.00

Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership.

Round 4. Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels.

5.00 News. 5.30

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Sydney Roosters v Dolphins.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.00 MOVIE: The Man In The Iron Mask. (1998, Mav, R)

12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R)

1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PGl, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R)

7.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 MOVIE: The Wog Boy.

(2000, Mls, R) A young Greek-Australian man sets out to prove to everyone there is more to him than meets the eye. Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo.

10.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

11.00 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Motor Racing. Speedseries. TCR Aust Series, Trans Am Series and S5000 Austn Drivers C’ship.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Quarter-final. Replay.

3.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.30 Compass: Hidden Children. Brendan Watkins shares his story.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Restoration Australia: New Town. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) To reassert her power, Frankie puts Stella on trial in front of the townsfolk.

9.30 The Beast Must Die. (Mal) Frances looks set to exact her revenge.

10.20 The Newsreader. (Ml, R)

11.15 Talking Heads. (R)

11.50 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Beast Master. (M)

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World. (PG)

10.10 Hemingway. (Maw, R)

12.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.55 Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. (MA15+avw, R)

3.25

5.15

5.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Allan Legere. (MA15+v) Takes a look at Canadian serial killer Allan Legere, known as the Monster of the Miramichi.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Tom Petty. (Mad) A look at the 2017 death of Tom Petty.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R)

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

7.30 The Traitors. (Return) Twenty players band together to win up to $250,000 through deception, lies and betrayal.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a deadly truck heist arms the killers with enough ammonium nitrate to construct a massive bomb, the team discovers a link to a terrorist group Maggie is working to infiltrate.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius returns to Hawaii.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 2.30 The Bradshaw Bunch. 4.00 Top Chef Amateurs. 5.00 Go On. 5.30 MOVIE: How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. (2018, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Snow White And The Huntsman. (2012, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Warcraft. (2016, M) 12.30am The Bradshaw Bunch.

2.00 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

MONDAY, August 14

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R)

11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Vera. (PG, R)

2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

2.55 Gardening Australia. (R)

3.55 Tenable. (R)

4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.20 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. a(PG, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, August 15

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.10 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mals, R) 1.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R)

2.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

2.55 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R)

4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 9.55 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen is conflicted when his brother Robert asks him for help. Judd and Grace face a family crisis.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 The Blacklist. (Mav) The task force must anticipate Red’s next move.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.30 The

news and events.

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team goes after a killer.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.30 The Voice. (PGa) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 RFDS. (Return, Ma) Amidst the chaos of the White Cliffs rodeo, Pete is forced to act outside his scope of practice.

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mal) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

5.30

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

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS investigates the unexpected death of a Navy reservist who was an investigative journalist.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, August 16

9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R)

9.05 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 9.55 Paul

O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.50

Charles I: To Kill A King. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Be My Brother. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R)

4.10 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. (R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final match from Stadium Australia, Sydney.

9.40 Wolf. (Premiere, MA15+)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Dark Woods. (Mav)

12.05 La Jauria. (MA15+av, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, August 17

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 9.55 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 10.50

Charles I: To Kill A King. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R)

4.10 Darcey Bussell’s

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (Final, M)

9.20 Kin. (Madlsv)

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Malv) 11.40 Outlander. (Mas, R)

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Semi-final.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mas) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather learns of Ben’s betrayal.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa)

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

8.30 What The Killer Did Next: Peter McMahon. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the case of pensioner Peter McMahon.

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

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa) Graeme Hall helps with a noisy dog.

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

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

NAMBUCCA VALLEY

Friday, 11 August 2023

SPORT

Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent media@newsofthearea.com.au

FINALS BOOKED

By David WIGLEY

Nambucca Strikers women shake off injuries, secure top four spot

IT only took 22 seconds for the Nambucca Strikers women's team to assert their dominance in their 2-0 victory over Sawtell

in women’s Division Two South at Toormina last Saturday.

The three points solidifies their position

in second place on the table with only one match remaining, but importantly it secures their place in the top four and guarantees a

finals berth.

All-out-attack were the instructions from coach Rhys Jones and the tactics paid off when the Strikers

Valiant Strikers go down in 5-4 thriller

By David WIGLEY

A VALIANT Nambucca Strikers Under 13s went to Coffs Harbour to take on second-placed Coffs United Lions and keep their final hopes alive but ultimately went down 5-4 in a thrilling encounter.

With aspirations of keeping their finals dreams alive and narrowing the gap between their fifth position and the fourth-place team ahead, the stakes were high for the Strikers.

However, the unpredictable nature of junior sports threw them a curveball as they stepped onto the field with a squad of ten players.

This unforeseen challenge forced several team members to adapt to unfamiliar positions, pushing them beyond their comfort zones.

Kyden White, who had never assumed the role before, bravely took on the responsibility of goalkeeper.

Right from the starting whistle, Coffs United displayed their might, surging ahead to claim an early advantage.

Yet a well-deserved penalty awarded the Strikers a glimmer of hope, which Orville Daley seized with determination, expertly equalising the score.

The momentum was short-lived, however, as Coffs Harbour swiftly regained their lead, culminating in a 2-1 scoreline at the halftime break.

In a fortunate turn of events, the Strikers' prospects brightened with the timely arrival of Keeley White, injecting renewed energy into the team dynamic.

Keeley's presence allowed Axton Greenup to reposition himself within

the midfield, fostering a more versatile and strategic gameplay.

With a reshuffled lineup, Strikers coach Adam Gill provided second half insights.

“Coffs Harbour again started quickly with two quick-fire goals seeing them confident in their lead, four to one, before something clicked and the floodgates opened.

“Talented forward Isaac Leece weaved his way through the much taller opposition to score two goals for the Nambucca team in only a few minutes and Coffs United were looking shaky as the Strikers looked to be coming home with a wet sail.

“A goal to Coffs, followed by another to the Strikers - giving

pressed the Sawtell defence, winning possession from the opening whistle.

The ball was passed swiftly into the path of

Laura Paisley, who was unmarked and calmly slotted the ball into the net which for a lead they held onto until halftime.

CONTINUED Page 16

q Nambucca Strikers under 13s and Coffs United competing for the ball.

Issac Leece his hat-trick - had the crowd at the edge of their seats.

“The team from the Valley had attack after attack repelled, with time running out for them to finish an incredible display of football, and something to be proud of, going down five goals to four.

“Special mention for an

outstanding game from

Felix Climpson, ably assisted by Tom Williams and Johari Greenup, who were both solid in the centre of defence.

“An amazing game that was played in a great spirit, both teams and spectators enthralled to the end,” Gill said.

captain