Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 12 May 2023

Mick BIRTLES

By Karen GRIBBIN

growth.

“The plan fills a gap in Mid North Coast regional economic development planning, as there are no other strategies which focus on this area as a distinct economic region,” said Dr Madeleine Lawler,

(pictured) and musician Ollie Thorpe bring the Black Stump Duo show to the iconic Bowraville Theatre

Mick BIRTLES 0408 167 891 birtles@newsofthearea.com.au

Jen HETHERINGTON 0413 871 625 jen@newsofthearea.com.au

Andrea FERRARI 0410 067 966 andrea@newsofthearea.com.au

Susan KONTIC 0451 990 247 susan@newsofthearea.com.au

David WIGLEY wigley@newsofthearea.com.au

Bruce AULSEBROOK Sports Reporter 0412 648 506 bruce@newsofthearea.com.au

Doug CONNOR 0431 487 679 doug@newsofthearea.com.au

EDITOR

NEWS: media@newsofthearea.com.au

ADVERTISING: ads@newsofthearea.com.au

FLIPBOOK ONLINE: www.newsofthearea.com.au

SOCIAL: facebook.com/nambuccaNOTA

Email

NOTA seeking Council reporter, general freelancers

NAMBUCCA Valley News Of The Area (NOTA) is seeking a freelance reporter to cover the operations of Nambucca Valley Council, as well as reporters to cover general local news.

The ideal Council role

candidate will have a background in journalism or professional writing and passion for and understanding of the workings of local government.

The role focuses on covering the regular meetings

of Nambucca Valley Council; informing the community of the important decisions made in Council Chambers.

NOTA is also looking to expand its freelance reporter base, with contributors sought to cover

North Coast residents urged to boost immunity this season

HEALTHY North Coast is reminding communities across our region to book a flu shot before winter and the traditional flu season.

Healthy North Coast Chief Executive, Monika Wheeler, said there was a resurgence of influenza in 2022 due to the reopening of international borders, and the same risk was likely this year.

“Last year’s flu season started in late April and peaked around June, a couple of months earlier than usual,” said Ms Wheeler.

“That’s why we are launching some new resources today urging North Coast residents to get in and book a vaccination appointment with their GP or local pharmacy as soon as possible.”

Those considered to be at higher risk of severe illness from influenza are eligible for free annual flu vaccination under the National Immunisation Program.

This includes:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from six months of age

• children from six months to under five years of age

• people with serious health conditions (including severe asthma, diabetes, immunocompromising conditions, obesity, kidney, heart, lung or liver disease)

• pregnant women

• people aged 65 and over.

The influenza vaccine can often be given with other vaccines, including COVID-19.

All adults can get a COVID-19 booster if it’s been six months or longer since their last booster or confirmed infection.

This is particularly recommended for everyone 65 years and over, and everyone eighteen years and over with medical comorbidities, disability or complex health needs.

Local GP, Dr Debra King, said that recent NSW Health COVID-19 Surveillance Reports indicate there is still COVID-19 transmission occurring in the community.

“COVID and influenza together have the potential to put significant strain on our health system, which is something we all want to avoid,”

Nambucca Valley news, events, human interest stories and more. To express interest in these roles, please email NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor at doug@ newsofthearea.com.au or call 0431 487 679.

said Dr King.

As well as vaccination, there are also some simple ways to prevent transmission of the flu virus and COVID-19 including:

• staying home when sick

• covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing

• cleaning your hands regularly with hand sanitiser or soap and running water for 20 seconds

• if you do need to leave home when sick, wearing a mask and avoiding contact with people as much as possible.

Ms Wheeler said that Healthy North Coast was also keen to partner with local clinicians, pharmacies, community groups and other businesses to help get the word out about vaccination protection in our community.

“Back by popular demand, we have developed a new set of free posters as a timely reminder for community members to ‘boost their immunity’ this flu season, including COVID-19 vaccination.

For more information, visit https:// hnc.org.au/vaccinesprotect/.

Have your say on a Strategic Regional Plan for the Mid North Coast

FROM Page 1

CEO of RDAMNC.

“This plan is designed to provide a multi-level government lens on the regional priorities for the Mid North Coast and will assist local governments and non-profits in ensuring their planned projects and

proposals are in line with national priorities for regional Australia.”

The RDAMNC team will be conducting briefing sessions in every Mid North Coast Local Government Area, heading to Macksville on 15 June.

Sessions will also be held in Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey,

Port Macquarie and Taree.

For those that are unable to attend the face-to-face sessions, RDAMNC invites you to contribute via the online survey on their website at www.rdamnc.org.au.

“Regional Development Australia

Mid North Coast is fortunate to represent one of the most

environmentally abundant regions in Australia, which offers its residents an enviable lifestyle in a beautiful, natural environment, with unique and thriving regional towns and cities,” said Kieren Dell, Chair of RDAMNC.

“We see our role as a connector between regional communities, business, government and not-for-

profits, a facilitator of change, and an independent voice for our region. We will continue to support the Mid North Coast well into the future.”

For more information, to register for an event or to fill out a survey, visit www.rdamnc.org.au or contact Dr Madeleine Lawler, CEO at director@ rdamnc.org.au or 0431 011 515.

Tim Freedman brings Black Stump Duo tour to the Nambucca Valley

FROM Page 1

and musician Ollie Thorpe bring The Black Stump Duo show to the iconic Bowraville Theatre.

In this performance Tim strips back his Whitlams repertoire and delivers classics like No Aphrodisiac and You Sound Like Louis Burdett from the piano, with help from acclaimed pedal steel and guitarist Ollie Thorpe.

They have toured together nationally in the Whitlams' alternative country offshoot, The Whitlams Black Stump Band, and their singles The Day John Sattler

Broke His Jaw and Blow Up the Pokies have been staples on Australian Country radio over the past year.

The Black Stump Duo Tour is visiting many rural towns along the east coast of Australia and Tim Freedman told News Of The Area, “There are a lot of these little jewels of venues in our country towns that people love to visit, meet each other and listen to some music.

“When I visit places like Bowraville, with just Ollie and I performing to a few hundred people, there is no need for the circus and economic impact that comes with having a large band and road crew

so we are able to play a more relaxed and chatty gig that is fun for the audiences and us.”

It is said that Ollie Thorpe can almost make his pedal steel guitar sound like an orchestra when accompanying Tim, giving new life to the Whitlams classics and some of Tim's more recent work.

Ollie Thorpe will also open the show for Tim with original work and a Dylan classic or two.

When not touring as The Black Stump Duo, Tim Freedman still likes to hit the road once a year with the original Whitlams band and also regularly performs solo gigs, on stage

with his piano.

Having raised his daughter on his own, and with her now at university, Tim is also very much back into the full time music scene and back in the studio when not touring.

Tim is looking forward to his first visit to the Bowraville Theatre and still has vivid memories of playing at the original Golden Sands Tavern that was on the site where Woolworths Nambucca Heads now stands.

On having the opportunity to play at the Bowraville Theatre, Tim said, “I love to perform at venues that are run by volunteers as it means they care.”

The Black Stump Duo shows have been selling out so it is recommended to secure your tickets early by going to www.bowravilletheatre.com.au and following the links or going to www.trybooking.com and searching for Tim Freedman.

The doors at the Bowraville Theatre will open at 7:00 pm on Thursday 8 June for a 7:30 pm showtime.

Wheelchair access is availableplease email Bowraville Theatre to secure your space.

The cafe will be open and EFTPOS will be available.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

KASH Taylor and Wolfe Hudson were announced as the latest recipients of Coleman Smith Youth Sports Advancement Foundation funding on Friday 28 April at the Stuarts Point

q Kash Taylor and Wolfe Hudson proudly accepting their grants from Coleman Smith Youth Sports Advancement Foundation Chairperson Nicky Smith.

Workers Recreation and Bowls Club.

Both of the local young men excel at soccer, with each receiving $500 towards their progression in the sport.

The Foundation is a subcommittee of the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO), which provides funds to help local kids who are excelling in their chosen sport with one-off payments.

The Foundation was set up in recognition of two local community icons, the late Greg Coleman and Adrienne Smith, for both of whom sport was a big part

of their lives.

Greg was a sportsperson and coach, while Adrienne set up sporting organisations and ran events.

Two young sportsmen receive Coleman Smith Foundation funding

Donations from individuals and organisations like SPaDCO, the Yarrahapinni Festival, and very recently the Stuarts Point Friendly Grocer Charity Day, has made the foundation possible.

Applications are called for twice a year and are assessed by members of the Foundation’s Board, with Adrienne’s daughter Nicky the Chairperson.

Since forming last year the Foundation 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 the next round in spring,” Foundation Chairperson Nicky Smith told News Of The Area.

Nicky can be contacted by email at smith.goldrick@gmail.com.

www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW WEBSITE

Nambucca Valley Council has launched its new website.

The new and improved website has been designed to make it easier for users to locate and view information of interest on Council’s website with additional features to be rolled out in the near future.

Nambucca Valley residents and visitors to the area are encouraged to visit Council’s new site at: www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES TO:

Darren Moulds MANAGER ICT

02 6568 0209

William Harold Matheson granted parole after 2003 murder of Lyndsay van Blanken

THE State Parole Authority has determined to grant William Matheson parole, accepting the recommendations of the Serious Offenders Review Council (SORC) and Community Corrections (ComCor).

Matheson is serving a sentence of 25-years with a non-parole period (NPP) of eighteen years for the 2003 murder of Lyndsay van Blanken.

He has served almost nineteen years in prison.

He was refused parole at his first application last year after the SORC advised parole was not appropriate.

The Authority noted there was no submission from the State opposing release.

On parole, Matheson will wear an electronic bracelet and be monitored 24/7 to ensure he does not enter the LGAs of Nambucca Shire, Hills Shire and Coffs Harbour.

He is also banned from any form of contact with the victim’s family and must continue to comply with psychiatric medication and treatment.

The decision to grant parole was made last week following a public review hearing which heard a submission on behalf of the victim’s family “strongly opposing” his release at this

time.

The latest SORC and Comcor reports advised the Authority that Matheson is a low risk of reoffending, remains compliant with his treatment and medication, has successfully completed all offence targeted programs available to him in custody, has admitted his guilt and shown remorse for his offending.

Since August 2022, he has also successfully participated in external leave from custody, including 91 occasions of work release and five day and weekend releases.

A spokesperson for the SORC stated, “We are satisfied that his release to parole is sufficient for the protection of the public.”

ComCor is responsible for the supervision of parolees and has advised the Authority it has developed a robust and comprehensive plan to

manage Matheson in the community.

Comcor has advised the SPA an application has been made to the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Matheson to be placed on a Forensic Community Treatment Order, which once he is released in the community serves to compel him to submit to ongoing long-acting injectable medication and further psychiatric treatment.

In granting parole. the Honourable James Wood AO, KC, who chaired the hearing’s panel of five members, said to refuse or defer parole risks increasing Matheson’s possibility of becoming institutionalised, potentially jeopardising the prospects of a successful transition into the community.

“Release at the end of sentence or deferral of release without the

Nambucca Valley Council launches new website

THE new and improved Nambucca Valley Council website has been designed to make it easier for users to locate and view information of interest on Council’s website with additional features to be rolled out in the near future.

Nambucca Valley residents and visitors to the area are encouraged to visit Council’s new site at www.nambucca.nsw. gov.au.

opportunity of undertaking a sufficient period of support and supervision on parole... particularly in a case such as this...is likely to be counterproductive,” he said.

The Authority acknowledged the concerns of the van Blanken family and friends and extended its deepest condolences for the devastating loss of Lyndsay. Matheson will be released by Corrective Services no earlier than 26 May and no later than 9 June and is subject to the following parole conditions:

- Standard Conditions 1- 11

- Additional conditions that he:

• must comply with Electronic Monitoring

• must comply with all directions of the mental health team, including

• treatment and medication (and if applicable, conditions of a Community Treatment Order)

• must not contact, communicate with, watch, stalk, harass or intimidate the victims’ family.

• must not frequent or visit LGAs of Nambucca Shire Council, Hills Shire and Coffs Harbour.

www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

(Notice of Application for Integrated Development pursuant to Schedule 1, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a development application has been received by Nambucca Valley Council.

The proposed development is defined as “Integrated Development” under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 “as approval is required from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act”.

Applicant: Creative Planning Solutions Pty Limited

DA/File No: DA 2023/109

Property Description: Lot 26 DP 1273809 (proposed Lot 67 Gaduying Court), Janggal Janggal Road, Nambucca Heads

Proposal: Construction of a Permanent Six (6) Bedroom Group Home

Consent Authority: NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL

The development application may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre, Princess Street, Macksville, during office hours being 8.30 am to 4.00 pm weekdays from 13 May 2023 until 12 June 2023. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 12 June 2023. Submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or sent by email to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au. It is requested that submissions in support or objection list reasons. The provision of a name, address and contact telephone number will enable Council to inform you about the progress and outcome of the matter. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed.

Note: Your attention is drawn to Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 which requires those making a submission to disclose all “reportable political donations and gifts”.

All submissions will be acknowledged following Council’s determination of the application. For further information regards this proposal, please contact Daniel Walsh on 6568 0259. PO BOX 177, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447, (02) 6568.2555, www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

Gurmesh Singh named Shadow Minister for the North Coast

the issues and challenges facing our region.

By Andrea FERRARI

MEMBER for Coffs Harbour

Gurmesh Singh was named Shadow Minister for Tourism, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Shadow Minister for the North Coast by NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman and NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders on Tuesday 9 May.

“I’m extremely honoured, and proud, to be Shadow Minister for Tourism, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Shadow Minister for the North Coast,” said Mr Singh.

“These are extremely important portfolios, and I will give them my all, but my priority will always be the people of the Coffs Harbour Electorate.

“For the residents of the North Coast, it’s important their interests are represented by someone who lives in, and has an intimate knowledge of,

“I look forward to having productive working relationships with our Labor Government counterparts to deliver the best outcomes for our local communities.

“I also look forward to working with my Nationals colleagues led by the new Leader of the Nationals, Dugald Saunders, and Deputy Leader of the Nationals, Bronnie Taylor.

“I also acknowledge the leadership and guidance of the former Nationals leader Paul Toole, who will continue to serve our party with distinction.

“We now look forward to getting on with the important task of holding the NSW Labor Government to account,” Mr Singh said.

In announcing the appointment, Mr Speakman said, ”Both in Parliament, and in every community across our state, our team will focus on the issues that matter to people, listen to the people of NSW and work constructively to develop

q

Saunders.

infrastructure, services and programs people rely on daily.

“From cost-of-living challenges and ever tighter family budgets, to housing affordability, reliable energy, local infrastructure

www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

(Notice of Application for Advertised Development pursuant to Schedule 1, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following development application has been received by Nambucca Valley Council.

Applicant: Mr G White

DA/File No: DA 2023/121

Property Description: Lot: 1 DP: 334892, 84 High Street Bowraville

Proposal: New outdoor dining area

Consent Authority: NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL

The development application may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre, Princess Street, Macksville, during office hours being 8.30 am to 4.00 pm weekdays from 13 May 2023 until 29 May 2023. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 29 May 2023. Submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or sent by email to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au. It is requested that submissions in support or objection list reasons. The provision of a name, address and contact telephone number will enable Council to inform you about the progress and outcome of the matter. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed.

Note: Your attention is drawn to Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 which requires those making a submission to disclose all “reportable political donations and gifts”.

All submissions will be acknowledged following Council’s determination of the application. ENQUIRIES TO: Lisa Hall, 02 6568 0228, PO BOX 177, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447 www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

integrity in government, we will ensure we’re focused on the people of NSW.

“We will be standing up for small business and backing them to grow and create jobs; advocating for policies that help families;

build stronger and more cohesive communities.”

NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said the excellent mix of experience and fresh faces would serve the Coalition well and give it the best chance at the

“Our team will drive the policies that make a real impact on our regions and build the case for the necessary investment in our communities, delivering infrastructure and services our state needs.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh (centre), who is also Shadow Minister for Tourism, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Shadow Minister for the North Coast, attended his first Shadow Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, pictured alongside Opposition Leader and Leader of the Liberals, Mark Speakman and Leader of the Nationals, Dugald

All Roads to the Royal for Bowraville students

A SUCCESSFUL application from Bowraville Central School (BCS) provided an all expenses paid trip for 20 very lucky students to attend the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

‘All Roads to the Royal’ is a program offering a unique experience of the Sydney Royal Easter Show to students in years 7-12.

Hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) Youth Group, All Roads to the Royal is a fully-funded four-day trip (transport, accommodation and meals) with exclusive behind-thescenes tours and access to RAS officials and industry leaders.

The program is designed to address the disproportionate access to the Show for geographically isolated rural students and expose them to world class competitions and hopes to drive young people towards careers in which they contribute to rural Australia.

The BCS group got to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity in the recent school holidays.

On Day 1, the students were welcomed to the Show by the RAS Youth Group, enjoying dinner with students from Tottenham Central School before the night’s entertainment began.

“There were screams of delight as motocross riders performed one hand ‘supermans’ and looks of amazement as the thunder of a thousand hooves performed in the main arena,” said BCS Ag Teacher Lori Wilson.

“Lyndsey Douglas, the show ring announcer, welcomed ‘Bowraville Central School’ to the show on the PA to a packed arena.

“The nightly entertainment concluded with the most epic fireworks program that any of the group had ever seen.

“It was truly spectacular and left students excited for the next two days,” Lori said.

On Day 2 the students attended different pavilions to speak to event councillors and meet producers, judges, and event organisers.

Students got an up close and personal sheep shearing lesson, participated in a junior auctioneering program, walked through the poultry pavilion, and cuddled up to some baby pigs.

Students then found out about the long-standing traditions and the role of the ‘Green Coats’ in escorting all the horse riders to their events, helping with nervous and problem horses and ensuring that the events stayed on schedule.

Students then met the Ring Master and were treated to a walk down onto the main arena.

“Some of our students were interviewed by Lyndsey Douglas and were seen and heard on the big screen,” Lori said.

On Day 3 the group had early access to the Farmyard Nursery where they got to pat and play with lambs, goats, donkeys, highland cows, ducks, and geese.

It was then time to watch the daily milking and go behind the scenes with local dairy farmers Michael and Julie Moore from Meadow Vale Guernseys, who were at

the show to parade and present their cattle for judging.

“Students explored HQ and went behind the scenes again to look at how security and emergency services work together to ensure the safety of all patrons and exhibitors at the show,” Lori said.

“They met a woodchopper who explained how the wood chop events work.”

Students then met alpaca breeders who put students to task to race alpacas around a set course.

“Many laughs were had and nobody got spat on even though the threat was real.

“The district displays were amazing.

“The time and effort that is put into these is jaw-dropping.”

Lori offered huge thanks to the RAS Youth Group for offering and running this program and to Megan Cochrane from BCS for applying year after year to the program.

q Layne, Riley, Levi and Kalvin.

q Miah Taylor.

q Kalvin Buchanan-Close.

q Natalie De Bastos. q Sierra Martin and Charlee Woods.

q Levi Welsh.

q Tristan Johnson.

Healthcare workers down tools

By Andrew VIVIAN

FRUSTRATED Mid North Coast healthcare workers walked off the job on Thursday, May 4 at 2pm.

The action at Coffs

Harbour was one of three days of industrial stoppages stretching from the Queensland border to the Mid North Coast that also included Tweed Hospital and Lismore.

The union says that healthcare workers want to see real progress towards giving them the full benefit of salary packaging.

They also want the wage

cap lifted as well as a real commitment to reviewing their industrial awards, so they are properly paid for their contribution to the state’s health system.

HSU NSW Secretary Gerard Hayes said the wage recession facing healthcare workers had fostered a crisis in attracting and retaining the workforce.

“There are more than 12,000 vacancies in NSW Health, and there is no time to waste in lifting wages and

conditions so that we attract and retain the health workers our state needs,” Mr Hayes said.

“Hard working therapists, wards people, security and catering staff are living through a wages recessiontheir real incomes are being smashed as the cost of living melts their pay.”

Mr Hayes said it was no coincidence that the union launched the three days of action in the Tweed, because union members there only need to jump across the border to Queensland where they can enjoy superior wages and better conditions.

“NSW Labor was elected

with significant expectations,” he said.

“They need to get moving on fulfilling them.”

Union member Mick Kearns told News Of The Area, “The biggest issue is that the state government has yet to come up with a plan about how they are going to remove the salary cap or fill the vacancies.

“They were elected on the back of the promise to improve conditions for public health workers,” Mr Kearns said.

“We’ve had the wage cap for over a decade and we are seeking a plan from the government.”

q Healthcare workers walk off the job at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus.

q Coffs Coast healthcare workers want faster action on salaries and staff shortages.

Amy Jarrett announced as training awards finalist

NAMBUCCA Valley student

Amy Jarrett has been announced as a finalist in the 2023 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Student of the Year category in the North Coast and Mid North Coast Training Awards.

Amy completed her studies at NV College in 2022.

“My children were my driving force to improve my employment opportunities,” said Amy.

“So we could be more financially independent.”

As a mature aged student Amy had concerns about her ability to return to study and complete a qualification.

It had been a long time

since she had studied, and school hadn’t been a highlight.

Through the Care Ready course, her confidence developed, and she learnt the skills required to help, and support her community as they aged.

Amy’s trainer, Jacqui Boaden said, “Amy showed initiative and perseverance, she brought such positivity to our class.”

Wilson Loyo, People and Technology Manager at NVC Group, added, “Amy was a dedicated student, and we were delighted to offer her a full-time traineeship with our organisation.”

Amy went on to complete her CHC33015 Certificate III Individual Support in October 2022.

She now works with a community aged care and disability service, which suits her family’s lifestyle and commitments. She receives very positive feedback on her work ethics and service

delivery to clients.

It is easy to see why Amy was nominated for 2023 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Student of the Year for the North Coast and Mid North Coast.

As a student, her passion and dedication to assisting others was obvious in her traineeship.

Her desire to help extended to her volunteering roles with youth groups in her community, inspiring other Indigenous people to take up study and follow their dreams.

The NSW Training Awards honour and reward the achievements of students, teachers, training

organisations and employers annually.

The awards provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of individuals and can open many doors and potentially advance their careers.

The winner of the 2023 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Student of the Year for the North Coast and Mid North Coast Training Awards will be announced at the Finalist Award night on 9 June at Opal Cove.

“I’m excited and incredibly honoured by this opportunity,” said Amy.

New CEO for Regional Development Australia

Mid North Coast

By Karen GRIBBIN

REGIONAL Development

Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) welcomes Dr Madeleine Lawler as its new CEO and Director of Regional Development, replacing outgoing CEO Kerry Grace.

Dr Lawler was most recently Director of Community and Economic Development for a Queensland council, and previous to this, worked for Coffs Harbour City Council in Community Planning and Engagement.

Madeleine had a career in mental health, youth work, and education, as well as a management consulting career working across diverse areas such as infrastructure, software

development, health, housing, not-for-profits, and Local Government.

“I’m thrilled to have been selected as CEO of RDAMNC,” Dr Lawler said.

“I am looking forward to getting to know the region and its people even better, and understanding more of the challenges facing the region.

“I am keen to collaborate with agencies and stakeholders across the region as we navigate our mutual challenges and work together on taking advantage of the many opportunities available to us over the next few years.”

Kieren Dell, Chair of RDAMNC, welcomed Dr Lawler to the role.

“Madeleine stood out in a

quality field of candidates due to her diversity of experience across both government and commercial roles and her deep background in, and commitment to, community and economic development,” Mr Dell said.

“The Board and I look forward to working with Madeleine to continue to advocate for improvements to economic development on the Mid North Coast and Norfolk Island.”

Outgoing RDAMNC CEO Kerry Grace has served as CEO and Director for the past six years.

“I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to serve our region via Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast,” said Kerry Grace.

“Living and working through natural disasters and pandemics have been

challenging for the region, however, it has also opened new opportunities from remote working to new business models.”

“It’s an exciting time for the Mid North Coast and I’m delighted to hand over the role to such a competent practitioner.”

Interested parties from the Mid North Coast will have the opportunity to meet Dr Lawler as RDAMNC seeks feedback from the community for their MNC Strategic Plan 2021-31, in face-to-face meetings in each LGA over May and June.

To attend, please register at https://events.humanitix. com/regional-planlaunch-2023

For more information contact Sara Runciman at media@rdamnc.org.au or 0409 580 741.

Burrapine Hall ready to celebrate 101 years

AFTER the disappointment of having to cancel their centenary celebrations in May last year due to extreme weather conditions, the Burrapine Hall Committee

are pleased to announce they will celebrate 101 years of the Burrapine Community Hall on 27 May 2023.

“We are very proud of our timber hall, which due to the time and effort of local volunteers, is still sitting proudly on the hill, used on a weekly basis, and provides a social hub for the local community,” said Carolyn Cox, President, Burrapine Hall Committee.

Originally thriving dairy

country, Burrapine now boasts a population of around 80 residents, mostly beef cattle and a few hobby farms.

It all started for the Hall back in 1920, when six locals each donated £5 and formed a fundraising committee.

William Lynch donated the land and the timber was cut by George Kilmore.

£125 was eventually raised, which in those days was equal to a year's income.

“Gone are the days when people from near and far travelled by horse and sulky to attend functions at the Hall,” Carolyn said.

About 150 people turned up for the Opening Ceremony on 10 May 1922, where the blue ribbon was cut by the community’s oldest resident, 89-year-old Mrs Helen Steward.

Sports were held on the sports ground in William Lynch’s paddock, followed by a dinner and dance.

Food, music and entertainment were all supplied by the locals and the last dance was called at 3:00am.

For more information on the centenary celebrations, email kingsburygrove@ gmail.com.

q Amy was nominated for 2023 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Student of the Year for the North Coast and Mid North Coast.

q Dr Madeleine Lawler, the new RDAMNC CEO.

Bellingen Riverwatch calls for water bug and tree planting volunteers

By Andrea FERRARI

INSPIRED by World Turtle Day on Tuesday 23 May, Bellingen Riverwatch is offering a unique series of events that provide an opportunity to connect with the natural environment, the Bellinger River and the ecosystems that rely on it.

The Bellinger River is home to the critically endangered Bellinger River Snapping Turtle, which is endemic to a 60-70 kilometre stretch of the Bellinger River and a small area of the Kalang River.

Volunteers keen to participate in either or all of the workshops are encouraged to register through OzGREEN’s website.

“(The event will) build your knowledge and support the health of the river,” Bellingen Riverwatch CoCoordinator Sam Daykin told News Of The Area.

Taking place on Wednesday 17 and Sunday 21 May is the Riverbank Restoration Program.

These involve volunteering to help plant trees and maintain riverbank sites through a series of workshops taking place over the next three years.

“These two on-site workshops are a perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to take action to protect our rivers and learn more about river restoration, weed identification, or weed removal techniques,” said Sam. Bellingen Riverwatch CoCoordinator Kaleb Ross said, “We're excited to be launching our Riverbank Restoration Program this month.

“It's a great way for people to get involved in protecting the natural environment and to make a real difference in the community."

The workshops will be run by three very knowledgeable facilitators: Chris Ormond from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and its Saving our Species

Program, Justine Elder from Bellingen Shire Council and Andrew Yager from Bellinger Landcare.

“The workshops are a perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to take physical action to help our rivers,” said Sam.

They are also a great opportunity for landholders to learn more about river restoration, weed identification or weed removal techniques.

Taking place on Friday 26 May, the Bellingen Riverwatch Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Program (Macro Muster) is the largest macroinvertebrate monitoring program in Australia.

Bellingen Riverwatch Volunteers, partners and community members come together to test water bugs at six sites across the catchment.

A wildly popular event in the past, Bellingen Riverwatch anticipates another good turnout this year.

“This event is an eyeopening experience where you can see the abundance of life and diversity that exists in our rivers at the macro scale,” said Sam.

“It’s connective, meditative and fun all at once.

"It's an amazing chance to learn about the river's ecology and to contribute to our understanding of how we can protect it for future generations.

"By engaging with these programs, you can become a citizen scientist and make a meaningful contribution to the health of our rivers.

“Science is not just for scientists,” he said, “it's for everyone who cares about our environment and wants to make a positive impact."

To find out more about these opportunities and how you can get involved, visit www.ozgreen.org/events or contact Sam at 0447 949 259 or sam@ozgreen.org.au.

The workshops are available to anyone aged eight and up (under 18s are to be supervised by an adult).

These activities are brought to the community through support by Healthy North Coast, NSW Department of Planning and Environment and its Saving our Species program, the Bellingen Shire Council and Vendart Diagnostics and made possible by supporting partners, Bellingen Landcare EnviroComm Connections and OzGREEN.

q Bellingen Riverwatch volunteers learn macro collection techniques from scientists.

q Two Bellingen Riverwatch volunteers learning about planting trees.

q Volunteers lend a hand while learning at Bellingen Riverwatch tree planting days.

q A young participant identifying water bugs at a past macroinvertebrate monitoring workshop.

Demand on the rise for home care packages

MORE seniors are gaining assistance at home through the Australian Government’s Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Home Care packages.

NVC Group Home and Community Care Manager Jacqueline Wills said she has seen an increase in the demand for home services in the Nambucca, Macleay and Coffs Harbour regions.

“The popularity of the Government’s Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Home Care packages has really grown lately and it’s great to see many residents getting the assistance they need to live well at home,” she said. “Home services are built around the person’s own needs, following an assessment by the Government’s Aged Care Assessment Team.

“The types of support available for seniors at home include help with housework, garden maintenance, personal care and nursing, meals and food preparation, transportation and shopping.

“I would encourage anyone over the age of 65 who has a need for some assistance to visit the My Aged Care website or call 1800 227 475 and find out

if they are eligible for any assistance today.”

Hazel Bow of Nambucca Heads said her home life is

q 101-year-old Hazel Bow with her carer.

far easier and enjoyable now that she is on a level two Home Care package.

“I’m 101-years-old now

and I’ve received assistance to live at home for several years,” she said.

“I recently gained a

higher-level care package because I found I just couldn’t go into town to do necessary errands anymore.

New mental health service comes to region

By Andrew VIVIAN

COFFS Harbour has been named as one of seven new NSW Head to Health sites, part of a joint commitment by the Australian and New South Wales Governments of $45.7 million of new mental health funding over four years.

“People living in and around Coffs Harbour will have access to a free walkin service that can provide on-the-spot support,” said Monika Wheeler, Chief Executive of Healthy North Coast.

“This will be the second Head to Health site for our

region,” she said, referring to the Lismore Head to Health service which opened in March 2022 after the floods.

The Coffs Harbour service will offer free, immediate, short-and-medium-term care for people over eighteen with moderate to severe mental health needs, including adults seeking help in times of crisis.

Emma McBride, the Federal Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and the Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health said, “The Australian Government is working with all states and territories to make mental

health support and care more accessible for people wherever they live.

“I’m delighted that agreement has been reached on the locations of the next wave of services in New South Wales.

“These services will make it easier for people in many regions of the state to get the help they need, when they need it.”

State minister for Mental Health and Minister for the North Coast Rose Jackson said, “This investment is just the start of our long-term plan to deliver high-quality mental health support where it is needed most.

“This funding to seven key locations across regional NSW will help fast-track free care without the need for appointments to provide help for those who need it now.”

Ms Wheeler said that Healthy North Coast will be responsible for contracting a suitable local provider to deliver the new service.

“We have worked alongside the Mid North Coast Local Health District to submit the funding proposal and look forward to consulting with other local stakeholders to ensure the service meets the needs of the Coffs community,” she

“With grocery shopping, I found walking up and down the aisles in the supermarket was too tiring for me, so I am extremely blessed to now have a carer to shop and visit the library for me.”

In addition to doing shopping and various errands for Ms Bow, her carer also cleans her unit and does domestic duties.

A gardener also visits Ms Bow’s residence weekly to mow her lawn and maintain her garden.

NVC Group’s Community team is growing, to try and keep pace with the increase in demand for home services.

The not-for-profit organisation is currently seeking two Home and Community Care Coordinators for its Macksville and Coffs Harbour offices.

Plus, the team is always on the lookout for passionate carers, cleaners and nurses willing to work to help seniors in the community.

For more information on these opportunities, please visit www.nvcgroup.com.au and click on the careers page or call (02) 6598 5000.

NVC Group delivers home care services to seniors on the Mid North Coast from just north of Coffs Harbour, all the way south to Kempsey.

advice, information and local referrals.

said.

“Head to Health services are known for being welcoming, supportive and non-judgemental environments.”

Ms Wheeler said cost of living pressures following on from the COVID-19 pandemic, floods and bushfires of recent years meant an increasing number of people are needing mental health support.

Even though walk-in locations for Head to Health services are still limited, people living anywhere in the region can call the free Head to Health 1800 595 212 number for mental health

The phone service operates weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm, except public holidays.

However, it is not a crisis service, and people needing immediate support can contact the Mental Health Access Line at 1800 011 511, Lifeline at 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service at 1300 659 467, or go to their nearest hospital emergency department in case of an emergency.

Head to Health services can be accessed by calling 1800 595 212 or by visiting a nearby location.

Find out more at https:// www.headtohealth.gov.au.

South West Rocks continues to protest ‘Rise’ development

By Karen GRIBBIN

THE Voices of South West Rocks Community (VOSWR) group celebrated International Wild Koala Day outside the highly contentious ‘Rise’ development in South West Rocks on Wednesday 3 May.

More than 40 community members gathered at the Phillip Drive site at 9:30am last Wednesday morning to celebrate the awareness day, highlighting threats to endangered species and the actions you can take to help protect them.

The gathering took place at the ‘Rise’ development site, where the community fears the

removal of koala food trees will further endanger the iconic tree-dwelling marsupials locally.

Children took part in the awareness raising by making clay koalas, while there were free koala trees to take home and plant, and colourful cupcakes to celebrate the day.

Voices of South West Rocks Community (VOSWR) spokesperson Larah Kennedy welcomed everyone present to celebrate koalas and the importance of standing up for nature through community action.

“The Voices of South West Rocks Community have maintained a peaceful

Bob Brown calls for action on Great Koala National Park

By Andrew VIVIAN

‘THE Giants’, a biopic of Australian environmentalist Dr Bob Brown, has been described as “awe-inspiring” by members of the Bellingen Environment Centre (BEC).

The film weaves together the threads of Dr Brown’s life and activism, the history of the green movement and its evolution into a political party, and visually stunning computer graphics that illustrate the complex science of these majestic ecosystems' life.

The biopic, narrated by Dr Brown, his friends and family and worldleading scientists and forest ecologists, recently screened at the Bellingen Memorial Hall as part of the Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF).

‘The Giants’ begins with Dr Brown introducing the Eucalyptus regnum and concludes with his passionate call for the end of native forest logging across Australia, a call wildly endorsed by the huge crowd in a prolonged standing ovation.

The Q&A session after the movie, where Dr Brown responded to questions from the audience, sparked intense interest.

In his remarks Dr Brown noted that the NSW Labor Premier had promised, before the last state election, to create a Great Koala National Park (GKNP) to protect the endangered koalas of the Mid North Coast.

“If that promise is to be honored, it is obvious there can be no logging in the

area of the promised Great Koala National Park; not in the Kalang Headwaters, at Newry or anywhere else,” Dr Brown said.

Because the Bellingen Environment Centre was the originator of the GKNP proposal, Dr Brown’s comments were heartily welcomed.

Dr Brown said that if Premier Chris Minns and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe acted urgently, they could tell the people of NSW that they have kept their election promise and done what they said they would do.

“But,” he said, “if Chris Minns and Penny Sharpe break their promise to NSW voters, they will be responsible for every tree that falls and every koala that dies, because they failed to

vigil at ‘Rise’ for 27 days, to raise awareness about inappropriate developments in South West Rocks.

“Zombie DA's are popping up all over our coast.

“They are outdated developments that have no social license, ignore current science, and endanger wildlife by clearing coastal habitats.

“It’s death by a thousand cuts for our endangered wildlife, land clearing in NSW has tripled since 2016 and as of last year, the koala was listed as endangered.

“We urge the state government to update NSW’s outdated environmental planning laws and urge the community to come along and find out what positive steps you can take to protect koalas,” Ms Kennedy said.

South West Rocks Figtree Descendants Aboriginal Corporation member Nancy Patterson said, “The Yarri (koala in Dunghutti) is a part of our Dreaming.

“They’ve returned to

act with the urgency needed.

“You can’t create a Great Koala National Park after you have allowed it to be destroyed.”

BEC members dined with Dr Brown after the movie, movie at a Bellingen hotel.

Catherine Jones, BEC secretary, said it was special to share a meal and converse with the iconic environmentalist.

“It was awe-inspiring sitting with Bob in Bellingen, a place he once called home,” she said.

“Bob is both calming and compelling.”

Country, and we need to learn how to protect them, and their homes.”

“South West Rocks Figtree has actively engaged South West Rocks and other schools in the Macleay to raise awareness about koalas, how to identify them, sharing our Yarri stories and connecting to culture,” Mrs Patterson said.

Judy McKay from FAWNA told News Of The Area, “If you see any koalas you need to log into www.koala.nsw.gov. au/report-sighting the app helps to keep track of koalas in the wild, and learn how to identify sickness in our koala population, if you see sickness or injury, please call either FAWNA or the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital on 02 6584 1522.”

The proponents of the ‘Rise’ development saw fit to bulldoze koala trees on the development site the day before Wild Koala Day, with protestors believing this to demonstrate the developer’s complete disregard of, and

disrespect for, the South West Rocks community.

“We wanted to make today a celebration of our wild koala community and this is what we’ve done, yet it still feels like commiserations in that the trees have now all been removed,” said Larah Kennedy.

“‘Rise’ is a controversial 30-year-old Zombie DA to build a mega accommodation complex, abutting sensitive coastal wetlands and had koala food trees on site.

“We are keeping up the fight, we must stay strong, as there’s plenty still to do, so we can all take a minute to reflect that the development behind us is not acceptable, to us or anyone here.”

“We will continue to fight Zombie DAs.

“We’re not going away, we have many plans in place to keep this fight moving forward across all levels of government,” Ms Kennedy said.

For more information contact Larah Kennedy on 0401 197 433.

q Local South West Rocks residents, celebrating Wild Koala Day, and protesting ‘Zombie DAs’ and the loss of Koala habitat.

q The ‘Rise’ development site in Phillip Drive, South West Rocks site has now been cleared of all flora.

q Voices of South West Rocks spokesperson Larah Kennedy.

q Dr Bob Brown (left) in a Q&A at the Jetty Theatre with Fiona Williams from SBS. Photo: SWIFF.

q South West Rocks Figtree Descendants Aboriginal Corporation member Nancy Patterson. Judy McKay, FAWNA representative.

Youth beats resound at Stuarts Point

By Jen HETHERINGTON

STUARTS Point Community

Hall resounded to smooth beats during the afternoon of Tuesday 9 May as local youths were invited to come along and learn to make beats, songwriting and the processes of music recording and production.

Designed and coordinated by ‘SmartArts’ Creative

Director Denni Scott Davis, and funded with the assistance of the NSW Office of Regional Youth, Arts Mid North Coast and Create NSW, mentoring and instruction was provided by professional producers Yanni, Adam (visiting from Sydney) and Soraya (a new local resident).

With the assistance of newly acquired production technology and equipment, participating students enjoyed

hands-on creative exercises as an introduction to the music industry.

Soraya, a project coordinator and talented vocalist, led the session with a vocal full body warm up in which young local attendee Lennox fully participated.

As an enthusiastic writer, musician and singer, Lennox, along with fellow students, was encouraged to share the written works she had brought along.

Emily Taylor, a Year 8 student at Macksville High School, commented, “I enjoy

the music studies I’ve elected to do at school, and this is a good opportunity to gain more hands-on experience and technical knowledge.”

Creative Director Denni Scott Davis said, “We designed this short program with after school timing in mind, 3.30 to 5.50pm and hope to deliver more activities that are interactive and inclusive for the youth of the district.”

To find out what’s on in the future, contact SmartArts on 0498 880 355.

The gnome stays at home at Nambucca Bowling Club

By Nerida BLACKFORD

THE Nambucca Bowling Club (NBC) played the second round of a ‘Friendly’ Mixed Triples Bowls Competition with Urunga BC last Thursday evening in very cool conditions.

The first round saw us head north to play at Urunga, and we thought play was fierce then - round two ended up being another tussle with 66

players wanting to represent the clubs and put their hands firmly around Ray’s Trophy!

Our bottom green saw every home team but one win their game, with some scores close till the end, and a couple giving a good margin to us.

Games on the top green had some big wins to Urunga, but in the end it was another great win for Nambucca, and the trophy remains in the cabinet until next time.

It’s terrific to see two clubs supporting each other, and friendships being strengthened through the love of bowls.

The atmosphere on the greens and inside the club is wonderful, and we plan on making it even stronger in the future.

Our Club Consistency Comp has begun.

These games are very hard for some of us to score points,

with 10 points on offer each end.

Results so far are:

Rd 1- M. Smith def M. Fredericks 153-97; E. Brown def H. Haigh 150-120; P. Fletcher def H. Franck 150-

132; T. Meehan def D. Mann 152-138; E. Fleming def A. Johnson 152- 78; Rd 2 – E. Fleming def N. Blackford 152-102; M. Smith def T. Ryan 152-96; E. Brown def P. Fletcher 156-114.

More rounds are to come next week.

The big question is - Will Manor win yet another title? Or will there be an upset? Come down to the club to see for yourself.

Macksville Country Club Golf

might have been and Jim Wilkes showing some interest - Mike sunk the putt.

By Max TURNER

TWO of the Club's stalwarts Carmel Frudenstein and Desma Hughes sponsored the Medal and Spoon stroke event on a day on which social visitors from Brisbane and Sydney were overwhelmed by the Club's setting.

For best gross score on the day, Mike Simpson won the Spoon on a countback from Allan Clarke.

Matt Baker won the Medal for the Nett.

Although visitor Murray Spear had the best nett score on the day, Medal and Spoon events are for club members who have a playoff at year's end.

Straight shooters with nearest the pin were Clint Lavender (A), Murray Spear (B) and Noel Austin (C grade).

The ladies Tuesday competition was won by the consistent Jo Montague with Rhonda McAuliffe the best of the rest as runner up.

Mid week competition was won by Luke Laverty with Jeff Gore runner up ahead of Josh Bartlett the best of the rest.

q Janice Cedelland, Lynne Tarrant, Joanna Bathgate (Urunga) and Doug Cedelland with the Ray Trophy.

q Mike Simpson needed this putt on the 18th to win the day. Jeff Gore seems to be wondering what

q Hands on experience and instruction was delivered by skilled producers.

q Enthusiasm meets technology.

Nambucca Strikers women go top

By David WIGLEY

NAMBUCCA Strikers defeated Boambee Eagles 2-1 to soar to the top of women’s division two.

Women’s coach Rhys Jones provided match insights from the dugout.

“The senior women’s team from Nambucca Strikers scored a huge win on Saturday with a titanic effort against a very experienced Boambee,” he said.

“We came out of the blocks firing, settled quickly into their game and started to drive forward in numbers to put the opposition under pressure, slick passing and driving runs forward started to open up some chances in the opposition goal.

“The Strikers’ lead came via a cracking header from ‘Golden Boot’ Sarah Mander into Sally Bell who thumped a pin-point header into the top corner.”

After the opener, the Nambucca side’s young midfield started to control the game through Jewelle Nelson, Lilly Woodward and Alex Habgood’s rigorous tackling and high work rate.

Boambee drew level after 30 minutes when uncharacteristic Nambucca indecision at the back allowed the opposition to capitalise and put the ball past a bewildered Strikers keeper.

“From a goal kick 40 metres out, Hope Leslie saw an opportunity and on the

half volley drove the ball over the retreating Boambee keeper to put the Strikers 2-1 up,” Jones said.

“I threw the plan out the window in the last 20 minutes, I had put players into positions just to hold and defend a lead so I could bring on fresh players.

“However those players were dominating their opponents so any changes were out of the question.

”This result is huge for us, this is a result of a great team spirit and determination.

“This team constantly surprises me, there were fourteen players of the match in this game.”

The Strikers go into the next round top of the table.

By Aiden BURGESS

SATURDAY night footy came to Rex Hardaker Oval as the Sawtell Panthers hosted the Macksville Sea Eagles during the latest round of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.

A strong start and finish to the game saw the Sea Eagles run home 34-12 winners against the Panthers

in Round 3.

The visitors opened the scoring in the twelfth minute and were in again just minutes later after a great 70m try which saw Sea Eagles players linking up with a number of pinpoint passes.

The Sea Eagles link up play and all-out attack was giving the Panthers early troubles, as they were in

again for their third try to give them an 18-0 lead after 20 minutes.

It was beautiful attacking footy from the Sea Eagles, with their speed and agility a threat all across the ground.

The home side needed to respond, and they did with a much needed try to cut the lead to 18-6 after half an hour.

The try was a definite turning point and seemed to inspire the Panthers as they started to clamp down in

defence and make their own strong metres up the middle.

The Panthers threatened to score right on half-time but were beaten by the bell on their goal line.

Sawtell continued their staunch defence shutting down the Sea Eagles run as they started to gain the ascendancy.

The Panthers efforts were rewarded as they barged over in the 49th minute to make it 18-12, as the game had turned on its head and

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending: 6th May 2023

Monday: 1st May. Four and a half tables today for a Howell movement. Winners Mike Siford & Kent Taylor with 63 percent, welcome back guys! Equal Runners-up, scoring 59 percent Rosemary Bateman & Peter PlunkettCole with Rob Marshall & Phil Booth.

Tuesday: 2nd May. A twotable Howell won by Pete Rundell & Colin Denny with 68 percent tonight. Runnersup, Jane & Greg Wood with 46 percent.

Wednesday: 3rd May. Sixteen dedicated players

supported Richard’s session. Today’s theme was preemptive bidding; how and when to initiate and plan a defense.

Thursday: 4thMay. Twenty contestants in a fivetable Mitchell today. North/ South winners, Colin Tolley & Mike Siford with 61 percent. Runners-up, Barbara Lott & Linda Siford with 59 percent. East/West winners, with 66 percent Merita Pailthorpe & Barry Butler. Runners-up, Susie Keur & Peter PlunkettCole with 61.5 percent.

Saturday: 6th May. A redpoints event attracted a 4 ½ table Howell movement. Winners with 58 percent Linda & Mike Siford. Equal

Bowra Bowls

By Paul O’NEILL

THE Tigers pennants campaign came to a close last Saturday with the Sawtell Red side coming to the Den in round 10. Following the prior round's 60-69 loss at Nambucca which put Sawtell Blue back on top of the ladder, the Tigers needed a big win at home along with a Nambucca victory at Sawtell to claim the section. All went according to plan at home with the team of Pat Clough, Greg Lamberth,

Craig Doolan and Neil Pollard resuming their destructive ways to win fourteen ends on their way to a 33-8 win. Dean Roe, Tracey Armes, Geoff McKay and Paul O'Neill had to fight all the way for their 21-19 win, taking eleven ends. Jim Harter, Beau McKay, Lloyd Laird and Adam Laird also faced some resistance but snuck away at the end to claim a 22-13 (13 ends) victory, with a 76-40 (100) overall margin. Alas, the Sawtell Blue squad proved too

runners-up with 55.5 percent Amber Fox & Carol McKee with Astrid & Gus Gorissen.

Urunga: Wednesday 3rd. Thirty committed, competitive contestants supported the first day of the Autumn pairs. This three-day event is one of the more popular days out. Winners with a very creditable score over 70 percent, Nerellyn Mitchell & Peter Jountz. In second place with 66 percent, Glen Hallett & Phil Booth. Coming in third with 55 percent Astrid & Gus Gorissen. There are 5 or 6 players within striking distance so a great competition is guaranteed.

the home crowd sensing a comeback.

With the game in the balance, the Panthers couldn’t quite get the equaliser, as the Sea Eagles finally broke the shackles to take the lead to 24-12 with 20 to go.

The visitors finished the game strongly with two late tries which didn’t reflect the close nature of much of the contest.

The Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season continues next weekend with

Round 4 matches.

Sea Eagles beat Panthers in Saturday night footy at Rex Hardarker

The Coffs Harbour Comets will be out to make it four wins in a row to start the season when they host the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies.

The Sawtell Panthers travel to take on the Nambucca Heads Roosters, while the Woolgoolga Seahorses are at home to the Macksville Sea Eagles. South Grafton Rebels host the Grafton Ghosts in their local derby.

strong for Nambucca at home and sealed the section with a 64-49 (9-1) win, beating the Tigers to the top by 6.5 points. Well done to Sawtell Blue who now go in a playoff for state final action. As for Bowra, a fantastic effort from a tiny club with a big heart that yielded eight wins from ten games. Thanks to all who contributed on and off the green - in particular Shaz for managing, Janet for umpiring, Janine for coming in early so I could play and mum for the

awesome sangers. Pretty sure this time next year you'll be reading of a Tigers win at the new Den.

Pairs action saw two games the past two weeks with Chris Wills/Geoff McKay taking on John Cochrane/ Dan Wren in the first round. The former held a 17-10 advantage after thirteen ends, only for the latter to hit the afterburners to take the next eight ends and cruise to a 24-17 win, setting up a clash with defending champs Dean

Roe/Paul O'Neill. This game took place a week later and Roe/O'Neill screamed out of the stalls for a 17-3 lead through thirteen ends. Cocko and Dan fought back to 10-17 but a five on the 17th end put a halt to the comeback, Dean and Paul advancing with a 2710 win.

Mixed social last week saw a good turnout with three games of triples. The team of Dallas Walker, Mike Oldham and Dean Roe were the victors on the day, Bob

Mackay drew most touchers and Roey jagged the lucky bowler cash. Thanks to all in attendance, lets keep it up. Finally, a men's pennant competition will commence Thursday 3rd August for which there's a sheet on the board to put your name down if you're interested. Obviously social bowls would have to be altered to suit but is easily done. In the end the club thrives on activity and another competition can only be a good thing. Go Bowra!

q Strikers go top against Boambee. Photo: supplied by Amanda Gill Williams.

q Libby Knight, Graduate Master with Robert Marshall. q Sandy Ellis receives her Local Master Award.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

WHAT great Autumn weather

we’re having, no better time to play golf on the Island Course. Thank you to this week’s featured sponsor –Infull House and Land!

On Tuesday, we hosted the Mid North Coast Vets for a Medley Stableford

event. David Nicholls (10) from Coffs Harbour was the winner of Division 1 (0 to 18) with with 39 points from Wayne Cormick (3) from Coffs Harbour 38 points, then Martin Tizzard (16) from Urunga 36 points on countback from Terry Noble (18) from Bowraville. In Division 2 (19 to 45), the

Bowraville Rec Club Saturday Golf

By Julee

TOWNSNED

BOWRAVILLE Rec Club

Saturday Golf results

6-5-23

Monthly Medal Stroke

Event Winner: D Franks 68 R/Up P LeCerf 73, F/9 P leCerf, B/9 J Hall, N/P

7th D Wren, 8th J Wilson, L/Putt J Hall. Ball Comp: 1. T Behan, 2. T Noble, 3 M Parker, 4. E McNally.

Next Week: Stableford.

Big Thank You to Beau Lavender from Lav’s Turf Solutions with his crew gave the course a “polish” and to the volunteers who give up their time to keep the course maintained.

winner was Hans Jansen (20) from Nambucca Heads with 36 points, then the Boys from Bellingen - Terry Cleary (29) 34 points, Colin Hoskiss (24) and Phil Lynch (21) both 33 points.

The Ball rundown to 32 points. NTP’s to Kevin Sanford (Urunga) on 5, Ruth Hall (Bellingen) on 8, and Bruce Wallace (Coffs Harbour) on 13.

The Women played a Single Stableford on Wednesday, with Chris Clarke (6) from Bonville winning Division 1 (0 to 22) with 35 points from Denise Paluch (16) 34 points.

In Division 2 (23 to 30), Heather Gray (26) won with 35 points from Judity Boyle (23) with 33 points. Joy Green (35) was the winner in Division 3 (31 to 45), with 32 points from Jennifer Ainsworth (31) with 31 points.

The Ball rundown to 28 points on countback. NTP’s to Angela Paton Suzanne O’Donnell and Susan Barnett on 5, Gillian Anderson won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, and Lisa Guest collected

the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Congratulations to Susan Barnett who actually holed out on the 5th – your HIO Trophy is on it’s way!

Much better scores were returned on Thursday’s Medley Stableford –Division 1 (0 to 19) winner was Rick Heywood (12) who scored 40 points to win from Drew Glasson (9) 39 points. In Division 2 (20 to 45), the winner was William Mann (20) with 40 points from Bryan Ussher (21) on 37 points.

Other good scores from Edward Penrose 37, Barrie Nicholson, Graham Watson, Geoff McCann, Thomas Wattison & Garry Johnstone all with 36 points.

The Ball rundown to 32 points on countback. The “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2 went to Malcolm McGoldrick, NTP’s to Edward Penrose on 5, Nathaniel Beverley on 7, Malcolm McGoldrick on 8, Andrew Mackinnon got close with 128cms to win the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Rick Williams got Stu’s ball with 2.8m on 15 and

Wolfram Zirzik collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Saturday was the Men’s Monthly Medal Stroke, sponsored by Nambucca Local Liquor – thank you “Bushy”. Carey Johnson (9) visiting from Kurri scored net 70 to win “A” Grade (0 to 12) from Drew Glasson (8) with net 71 who gets the Medal. Troy Herbert with 78 to win the scratch.

Joe Street (15) has been practicing almost daily, and his net 68 on a countback from Steve Frost (15) won him the Medal for “B” Grade (13 to 18). Cameron Hart (13) from SGA won scratch with 81.

And in “C” Grade (19 to 36), Geoff Brooks got some form together to score net 70 to win the Medal from Urpo Ylinen (19) net 71.

Scratch winner Keith Elphick 92. Other good net scores from Jason Hicks 69, Scott Burley & Ray Guiana 71, with the Ball Rundown to 74 on countback. Peter Miller claimed the Longest Putt on 2 as nobody before him put down a marker, and NTP’s going to Roy Louis on 5, Peter Thompson on 7, Geoff McCann on 8, Carey Johnson got the “Pizza This”

voucher on 13, Cameron Hart won Stu’s ball on 15, and Carey Johnson finsished off a great day by collecting the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

The progressive Eclectic results are up on the noticeboard, with Troy Herbert leading the charge, but as we know, just one good round with a few birdies, and anything can happen!

Golf lessons are now avaiable with Grant Rickwood PGA – from beginners to experienced, Grant will get you sorted, simply enquire at the Prao Shop.

Please note that the Clubhouse and access Bridge will be closed from Monday to Wednesday 15th to 17th May during new carpet installation and essential Bridge maintenance.

Golf will still be on as usual, however parking will be in the reserve adjoining the Boat Ramp.

Social golfers – please pre-book your round & Golf Cart through the Pro Shop to avoid disappointment –6569 4111 (Extn2). See you on the Island.

Coffs Harbour Comets defeat Nambucca Roosters in Round 3 thriller

FROM Page 24

frustration crept into both packs and an incident saw each side have a player head to the sin bin 22 minutes into the half.

Inside the final ten minutes some outstanding handling in attack by the home side put the Comets number 10 Luke Key across the line and his converted try had them in front 24 - 16.

The Nambucca Roosters were far from giving up and with just five minutes left in the game a converted try by Brody Simon closed the gap to what would be a full time score of 24 - 22 in the Comets favour in a class game of rugby league that had everything.

The minor grades were just as entertaining with the Coffs Comets U/18s winning 34 - 18.

The game saw the young Roosters dominated by Coffs in the first half however a strong fight back in the second half by the visitors gave the large crowd at Geoff King Motors Oval their money’s worth.

The Coffs Comets were also successful in the Reserve Grade clash, defeating the Nambucca Roosters 36 - 4.

Despite the score line it was a good game of football, especially in the second half where the Roosters lifted to make it a more even tussle.

It was great to see so many Roosters supporters travel to Coffs Harbour on Saturday, outnumbering the home team fans.

There are no games this weekend with a Group 2 bye round in place.

q U/18s Player Renzo Sultan in their game against Coffs Harbour on Saturday.

q Reserve Grade player Jas Jarrett fends off a Coffs defender.

q Nambucca Valley Radio 105.9 FM were broadcasting all of the Roosters' action live from Geoff King Motors Oval Coffs Harbour on Saturday. Here 2NVR’s Nigel Wilbow interviews Nambucca Roosters U/18s player Euan Hill and awards him the best player award after the game.

q Reserve Grade player Daniel Taylor was in hot form against the Coffs Comets.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Kids miss-out under terms of will

COMING up to this column’s ten-year anniversary, here is a remaster of the very first article.

Jack and Jill have been in a de facto relationship for a few years.

They each have two children to a previous relationship.

They discuss their Wills with each other and agree that their children are to be the primary beneficiaries of their respective estates.

They both have significant amounts of superannuation and they purchased a home together last year.

They do not have any other significant assets.

Jack and Jill make valid Wills, leaving “my share in my real property and the balance of my superannuation fund to my children equally” and “the rest of my estate to my partner”.

When Jack passes-away, his children take his Will to a local solicitor.

To their surprise and great disappointment, the solicitor advises them that they receive nothing under the Will.

The real property was purchased by Jack and Jill as joint tenants, so the whole of the property passes to Jill by way of the “right of survivorship”.

It does not matter what was stated in Jack’s Will.

If they purchased the property as tenants-in-common in equal shares, they could have left their half-share to their children under their Wills.

This important difference in ownership was not raised by their conveyancer when the property was purchased.

Similarly, the balance of Jack’s superannuation fund does not form part of his estate.

The wishes contained in Jack’s Will are not a valid direction to his superfund and without a binding nomination in place, the trustee of the superfund exercises its “discretion” and decides to pay the whole balance of his fund to Jill.

This Hypothetical demonstrates the importance of obtaining proper legal advice when making a Will, even in circumstances where your estate may appear to be relatively straight-forward.

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

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

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

Not all agree with ‘the Voice’

DEAR News Of The Area,

BOB Kennedy asks ‘who do politicians really represent?’ (NOTA 21/4/23) and attacks both Messrs Dutton and Littleproud for opposing ‘the Voice’, suggesting they are doing so only for political purposes.

May I suggest that it may be that they are aware of the potential risk to the sovereignty of the Australian Parliament, ‘the Voice’, contained in the Constitution, poses.

Many years ago we had a successful referendum that removed race from the Constitution.

Now Mr Albanese wishes to reinstall race into the Constitution.

Maybe both Mr Dutton and Mr Littleproud can see how divisive, not reconciliatory, this will be, giving one small group privileges over and above all others in society.

Or could it be that they have spent a great deal more time listening to ordinary Aboriginals, not activists, than Mr Albanese, on his rushed fly-in-fly-

out lip service visit to Alice Springs?

I think they are listening to the rational arguments put forward by their Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Jacinta Nampijina Price and Warren Mundine?

Both strong, intelligent articulate Aboriginal persons who oppose ‘the Voice’.

As with all races around the world, Aboriginal people don’t have a single view on all subjects. They each can have differing views on many subjects.

To suggest otherwise would be stereotyping.

It does not make a person self interested, bad or (dare I use that overused slur) a racist for having a differing view on ‘the Voice’, to yourself.

If Mr Kennedy debated the issues and didn’t attack the person, he may have retained some credibility.

It is the height of foolishness to vote on the basis of “the vibe” and not the facts and issues, many of which Mr Albanese is loath to provide.

Why is he so unwilling to provide

Our forests need a rest

DEAR News Of The Area,

I’VE looked at hundreds of logging industry photos taken in the 1950's and early 60's.

Loaded log trucks carried trees of great size.

Girth gave cuts of stable timber of plank dimensions.

By the early 1970's, large remaining trees became hard to find.

Likewise with large cuts of timber.

Based on the dates given, within the industry today, no-one under 70 would

have a memory of past girths. Industry amnesia runs to Forest Corporation staff, most would be well under 50 with no memory of shrinking forests.

When availability declined 50 years ago, mill owners, consulted, told me they were cutting matchsticks. That remains true today.

We have a problem!

The demise of large trees leads to critical loss of hollows, habitat for shrinking biodiversity. This is acknowledged in the

DEAR Jasminda,

MY husband Roger has offered to be the model for a local life art class so he'll have to strip off and have his dad bod on display for members of the local community.

What if someone we know is in the class?

Why would he do this?

Genevieve F.

Dear Genevieve,

BEING a life model is an important role where artists create representations of the human form in all its glory - in this case the glory of Roger, his belly as ripe and malleable as a persimmon.

Herein lies the beauty of life drawing.

detail?

One thing I have learned over the years and that is not to trust a politician particularly when they are not forthcoming with the details.

Now to answer Mr Kennedy’s initial question on

Commonwealth ‘State of the Environment Report’.

This five yearly report warns of tragic biodiversity loss.

Too much has been taken, not enough given.

Studied warnings have been released for years, within the industry and politics, evidence hides behind cliches, "wood is a renewable resource".

Simplistic words, hiding more than they reveal.

Time for words of truth.

Development at 3 High St, Nambucca

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS a resident and ratepayer of Nambucca for 23 years, I am concerned about the misinformation being published and put in letterboxes about the proposed development of 3 High St.

Unwise to question Nannas’ knowledge of forestry

It seems the protagonists are totally concerned with views.

Nobody owns a view.

The wording ‘High Rise’ is incorrect.

In fact the building is only three floors stepped down a hill and the

top level is one floor lower than the building at 1 High St. There are no developers involved, but a family unit in which the elderly parents are looking to downsize from their current home in Nambucca.

There seems to be deliberate confusion re Hill St and High St.

In 23 years I have never seen anyone using Hill St, which is no more than a dirt lane, overgrown with weeds.

Not maintained at all.

A precedent was set by council many years back when they sold a

the issue they are passionately protesting is misguided.

such as the Koala and Glossy Black Cockatoo.

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop knows quite a lot about forests contrary to the recent opinions of Peter Paunovic (NOTA 5 May 2023).

We have members who are expert ecologists. We conduct and report on citizen science data collection

in native and plantation state forests, and our generous ages have given us a wealth of experience in the growth cycles of the flora and the reproduction rates and ecosystem needs of the fauna in forests surrounding this area.

To assume a local group of mature women and honorary men have little knowledge of

Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) logs up to 30,000 hectares of native forest across NSW a year.

In 2023, FCNSW is targeting 16,000 ha of native forests for logging within the promised Great Koala National Park alone! Fragmentation and degradation of native forest landscapes is a huge risk to endangered species

Vast habitat loss is not compensated by seed germination and new growth.

Along with habitat loss, fire risk is increased. The forestry practice of compartment clear felling creates increased fire hazard and puts the entire forest at risk.

As the impacts of climate change accelerate, Nannas

sliver of land to 1 High St, and although agreed 18 months ago to sell off the continuance to 3 High St, as reported in the media, due to council procrastination and ineptitude council is now wanting to retract their consent.

Regarding the drainage, the current house is at least 40 years old, and a new modern build is in itself going to correct most of the drainage issues involved with

know that forest retention is one proven long-term strategy to absorb and retain carbon dioxide.

Forest ecosystems deliver cost-free resilience and protection from both fire and flood.

To assume we should dispose of all the native timber in our homes as a more valuable form of protest is fatuous at best, misguided

Jasminda

The life drawing scene embraces diversity.

Scars and birthmarks and voluptuous bodies are revered; they add interest and variety to an artist's repertoire.

As long as your husband has stamina, patience and confidence (and it appears he does since he has signed up to be a life model), he will no doubt make a great muse for the local community.

I wouldn't worry about someone recognising him.

People who take life drawing classes are interested in art, not the cheap thrill of seeing your Roger reclining on a bi-fold trestle.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

the issue of ‘the Voice’, they represent me and many like minded people who have great concerns about ‘the Voice’.

Regards, Wayne DUESBURY.

"Extinctions are for keeps".

Sadly, industry and Government have failed to instigate plantation policies. This should have happened 60 years ago. The choice? Mass extinctions or a failed industry?

Time to create the Great Koala National Park.

Regards, Warren TINDALL, Bellingen

the and and only resident, a recent arrival of Hill St.

This is an aesthetically pleasing, high end building that I would be happy to call home, unlike the majority of shoddy butterboxes built in Nambucca in the last 20 years.

Lastly may I say that every one of the residents concerned knew of the zoning of this block of land when they bought their properties.

Regards, Di NICHOLSON, Nambucca

and wasteful. It conditionalizes our democratic right to protest. Nannas know a good deal more than many may imagine, so some of us come together for peaceful protest, a cuppa and a yarn about creating a sustainable future for all the kiddies.

Nanna Hugs, Nicole READ.

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

 



   

   

Auspac Media

shine on his nose is in a different place. 2. There are no holes in one of the buttons. 3.

1.

The tube attached to the trick flower is different.

4.The clown’s little finger is not bent. 5. A drop of water is missing.

WORDS: Mexican.

BIG

SUDOKU

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides,

Motors

2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446 Re020623

2008 CONCEPT ASCOT XLS 17` X

7`9” Registered to 5/23

U47139. Tandem Axle Island QS Bed, Many Extras, Excellent cond. Garaged when not in use. $30,000 ONO Ph 0402 860 642

Boats

250w

Lith bat

0412 529 319

BEST ON THE BOX

SUNDAY THE MESSENGER

ABC, 8.20pm

TUESDAY THE SUMMIT

FRIDAY SHAZAM!

7FLIX, 5.45pm

This kid-friendly fun-fest focuses on 14-year-old foster kid Billy Batson (Asher Angel). Separated from his mother at a carnival 10 years ago, Billy has not had a great run, but when he is finally fostered with a caring family, he is unexpectedly gifted the superpowers of a powerful wizard (Djimon Hounsou). Upon saying the word “Shazam”, these powers transform his body into that of an adult superhero (played with wonderful comedic timing by Chuck alum Zachary Levi, above). Hijinks, magic battles and heartfelt moments ensue.

FRIDAY, May 12

Prepare to be transfixed by talented rising star William McKenna (Nowhere Boys, pictured), whose soulful, doe-eyed performance propels this excellent new eight-part drama. Based on the bestselling novel by Aussie writer Markus Zusak, who also oversaw the making of this quirky and uplifting series, it tells the story of homebody and taxi driver Ed, who spends most of his humdrum existence with his dog. One day, he receives a mysterious note on a playing card, setting him on the unlikely path of a suburban hero. Also starring Alexandra Jensen (Frayed) and Guy Edmonds (Wellmania), it features a crowd of captivating characters and a winningly mysterious premise.

NBN, 7.30pm

Jaw-dropping snow-covered mountain peaks and the majesty of nature… with an aching insight into greed and betrayal. This high-octane action-adventure series celebrates its spectacular location on New Zealand’s South Island, while also tapping into the human competitive spirit – and thirst for cash. Fourteen strangers – including a sock designer, a marine scientist, a doughnut connoisseur and an outback nurse – set out to win $1 million in a cut-throat comp that sees them scale great heights, valleys and emotional depths to claim the money. Narrated by Jai Courtney, if you’re afraid of heights it’ll be a dizzying experience.

Interview With The Vampire. (Mhlnv)

10.50 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Mls, R)

11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 The Split. (PG, R)

12.35 Smother. (Mlv, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest

10.00 The Artist’s View: Queen. (PG, R) Takes a look at Queen.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav)

11.55 Reunions. (Ma, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 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 visits the home and factory of Shelley Simpson, owner of Mud Australia.

8.30 MOVIE: Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, Mal, R) After a taxi driver working in Broken Hill, NSW, is told he does not have long to live, he sets out on an epic journey to a euthanasia clinic in Darwin in a bid to die on his own terms. Michael Caton, Jacki Weaver, Ningali Lawford.

11.05 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, R) It is the final day of the Farmstays and the Farmers spend time with their remaining ladies.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus Sydney Roosters match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A jailed Irish sniper is hired by the FBI. Bruce Willis, Richard Gere.

1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PG, 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. Special guest is John Cleese.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Glick’s jetski does something unexpected.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) On Australia Day, Sam and Tammy attend to a man passed out in the middle of the road in his car.

9.30 Territory Cops. (PGalv, R) Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Northern Territory Police.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madlv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, May 13

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch.

10.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Eschborn-Frankfurt. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. H’lights.

5.30 Walking Wartime England. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.50 Bluey. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Premiere, PGa) A nun investigates crime.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malsv) Part 1 of 5. A disgraced ex-army doctor joins a whaling vessel as a ship’s surgeon.

9.20 Ragdoll. (Premiere, MA15+av)

A recently reinstated detective investigates a shocking crime involving the murder of six people.

10.05 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.00 Fires. (Ml, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R) Coverage of the second semi-final from the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool, England.

10.00 Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina. (Madlv, R) Celebrates the lives of singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina.

11.30 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R) Nine people spend time at a retreat.

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

5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. (PG)

SUNDAY, May 14

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

Art Works.

6.30 Compass: The Gangster Pastor.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Derbyshire. Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 The Messenger. (Premiere, Mal)

A taxi driver receives mysterious messages.

9.10 MOVIE: Misbehaviour. (2020, Ml, R)

A group of women protests Miss World. Keira Knightley, Greg Kinnear.

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (Mhlnv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mals, R)

12.25 MotherFatherSon. (Mav, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.10 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. H’lights.

10.30 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 2.30

AusMoto Show. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 4. H’lights.

4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI

World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. H’lights.

5.30 Walking Wartime England. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. (PG, R) Coverage of the grand final from the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool, England.

11.30 MOVIE: Marley. (2012, Mad, R) Charts the life of Bob Marley. Bob Marley.

2.00 The Buildings That Fought Hitler: We Shall Never Surrender. (PG, R)

3.40 The Source. (Mal, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes. (R) 1.00 Dog Patrol. (PG, R) 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. Sydney v Fremantle.

4.30 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R)

5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers investigate when a drug-detector dogs sits beside a woman’s bags.

7.30 MOVIE: F9: The Fast Saga. (2021, Mv) The true meaning of family gets tested like never before when Dom and the crew search for a cyberterrorist. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, John Cena.

10.30 MOVIE: Men In Black 3. (2012, Mv, R) A secret agent, who specialises in policing aliens living on Earth, must travel back in time to save the planet. Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005, Mahv, R) Harry competes in the Triwizard Tournament. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.35 MOVIE: The Chronicles Of Riddick. (2004, Mlv, R) Vin Diesel.

12.45 The First 48. (Mav, R)

1.35 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Glick’s jetski does something unexpected.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A couple of Jack Russell cross pugs and a pooch called Little Little Rex are matched with potential companions.

7.30 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, Mv, R) An archaeologist and adventurer sets out on a quest to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies.

9.55 To Be Advised.

11.00 Fire Country. (PGav, R) Jake is suspected of being an arsonist.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Gerald And Charlene Gallego. (MA15+av) Takes a look at how the love affair between Gerald and Charlene Gallego resulted in a trail of rapes and murders.

11.15 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben leaps into the body of a flight attendant.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Summit. (Premiere, PGl)

9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 Australian Crime Stories. (Ma, R)

11.25 The First 48. (Mal)

12.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

1.05 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) After the mysterious death of an astronaut in a highly sensitive Mars simulation, the NCIS team must send its cyber intelligence specialist Ernie Malik into the habitat to investigate alone.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The murder of a TSA agent leads the team to hunt down a killer involved in drug smuggling.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, May 15

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

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Marcella. (Mal, R)

2.35 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

3.00 Escape From The City. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Inside The Modelling Agency. (R) 11.00

Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. 12.05

WorldWatch. 2.00 Every Family Has A Secret. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. H’lights.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Blow Up. (Premiere, PG) Two teams of five have 12 hours to create a futuristic or fantasy-themed balloon world.

9.00 9-1-1. (Madv) Bobby is determined to prove his Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor was murdered and bring his killer to justice.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Carlos searches for a missing friend.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa, R) The experts help a mum of one.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.30

TUESDAY, May 16

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)

11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (Mv, R) 1.45 Gruen. (Ml, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Incredible Homes. (R) 10.05 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 11.00 Secret Cities. (Mans, R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Return, Malns) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 Ghosts. (Final, Ms)

10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

5.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Blow Up. (PGal) Hosted by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas.

8.35 The Rookie. (Return, Mav) John comes face-to-face with serial killer Rosalind once again who is not done with him.

9.35 The Rookie: Feds. (Premiere, Mv) Simone Clark begins her career as an FBI agent.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Madv, R)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Emelia Jackson returns.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Mmv) The NCIS team works to solve the murder of a senator’s daughter who has a large online following.

10.40 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.

WEDNESDAY, May 17

Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.30 Stacey Dooley: Are You Ready For War? Follows Ukrainian civilians training to fight.

9.30 The World According To Kim Jong Un. (M) Takes a look at Kim Jong Un.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Furia. (MA15+alv)

11.55 Unit One. (Mals, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, May

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence: Planet Fox. (M) Rupert steps in to run Fox News.

8.30 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv)

Part 3 of 4. Phoebe is devastated to learn that the FVLS funding is going to be cut.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.50 Black Sands. (MA15+as, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Justin and Leah prepare for a farewell.

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGl) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 Accused. (Masv) When a female comic is assaulted, she uses her platform to try the case in the court of public opinion.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Anita Cobby Murder. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Anita Cobby.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7.30

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) The cooks tackle a service challenge.

8.40 North Shore. (Mlv) Max’s attempts to win over Meg fail and the case throws open more questions than answers.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Maxwell’s husband becomes a POI.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mv)

11.40 Bull. (Mav, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli and series creator Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

9.55 The Front Bar. (M) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

11.25 Fantasy Island. (Ma) Siblings work to fulfill their late mum’s fantasy.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson enlists the help of Detective Andy Parlato-Goldstein to investigate his old college’s secret society.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) Velasco finds himself in trouble.

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, 12 May 2023

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

Round 3 Thriller

By Mick BIRTLES

BOTH teams ran onto Geoff King Motors Oval on Saturday with a mission.

For the Coffs Harbour Comets it was to turn their

early season two-game winning streak into a hattrick and for the Nambucca Roosters it was to re-establish their form following a round two ‘shock loss’ to South Grafton.

Early in the game both teams conceded penalties that provided opportunities, however when the balance

tipped in the visitors favour the Roosters' Dane Saunders crossed the line for the first points on the board at just over ten minutes into the game.

It took another thirteen minutes of grind from both teams until a combination of chip and grubber kicks put Nambucca fullback Robbie

Smith over for a try.

Nambucca’s kicker Tyronne Roberts-Davis was able to convert both tries and when a Ben Langford try put the Roosters up 16 - 0 by halftime it was clear the Comets had their work cutout in the second half.

Right from the kickoff in the second term it was

apparent that Coffs Harbour had lifted and were relentless both with the ball and in defence.

This renewed vigour put the Roosters off balance and six minutes into the half the Comet’s Bennet Bar Reech found space on the Roosters left edge and got his side on the scoreboard with a

converted try.

Within minutes the same man crossed again and followed his own success with a third try, all converted by Nathan Curry, to steal the lead away from Nambucca. With the game now very much in the balance,

CONTINUED Page 14

q Roosters player Dane Saunders crosses the line early in the game at Geoff King Motors Oval in Coffs Harbour on Saturday.

q Nambucca Roosters player Greg Davis hits the Comets defence.

q Beau Langford is stopped by the Comets defensive line.