MEMBERS of the Forest Ecology Alliance (FEA) and their friends have held more than 60 consecutive days of “community gatherings” at Little Newry State Forest.
On Day 63 (4 December) a number of highprofile speakers joined the group.
Uncle Micklo Jarrett and Auntie Alison both spoke of their deep respect for the Gumbaynggirr forested area and of the cultural significance of Little Newry Forest.
q Day 63 at Little Newry State Forest. Photo: Forest Ecology Alliance.
Ashley Love, who first conceived the Great Koala National Park (GKNP), explained why it is so important that fourteen identified koala metapopulation areas are included to shore up viable habitat for healthy koalas..
“Logging has been accelerated,” he told the group.
“This is now three or four times what would be normal here and what they’ve done is ‘stuff’ thousands of hectares of forest that may never
Greens MLC Sue Higginson echoed Mr Love’s sentiments.
She praised the group for continuing to bring attention to the unresolved issue of the GKNP.
“Down there in Macquarie Street, it is a terribly lonely place and the thing that keeps us going is knowing that you folks keep turning up, you’ve been turning up every single day, for days, for weeks, for months, for years and without you turning
up, we can’t speak that truth to power down there in Macquarie Street”.
Well-known comedian Mandy Nolan, said Labor “absolutely somersaulted” on its ability to ban native forest logging.
“We need to make sure that we get that voice into Parliament.”
Forestry Corporation NSW was invited to comment but did not respond in time for publication.
The daily vigil at Little Newry continues.
Seniors group determined to sell Ivy Pacey House despite community backlash
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attendance.
A representative from Federal MP Pat Conaghan’s office also attended the meeting, as did several members of the Nambucca Senior Citizens Club (Nambucca Seniors).
Throughout the course of the evening, it became clear the Nambucca Seniors members were the only people in the room who believed the sale of the clubhouse was the best way forward for senior citizens of the area.
On several occasions, Mayor Lee and Mr Kemp attempted to get Nambucca Seniors Committee Secretary Vera Nichols and Committee President June Boag to agree to postponing actions on the potential sale of the building, in light of the injection of community support being promised by meeting attendees.
On Tuesday, Mayor Lee told NOTA the Committee had contacted him but had offered little to appease community concerns the building may be sold, committing only to “suspend advertising” for two months.
Nambucca Seniors offered to hold an open-day on 14 January and said they would welcome new memberships at the event.
One of the criticisms levelled at the group is that they have had a stop on new memberships for some time.
“But membership doesn’t pay the bills,” Ms Nichols shouted over the crowd’s mutters of discontent.
“All talk! These 70 people who said they would help, they are all talk,” she maintained.
The Mayor doggedly pursued a commitment for the Committee to open their books to new membership immediately or to suspend the sale, however it appears the way is still clear for a potential sale of the building.
The meeting was remarkable for the amount of Nambucca Valley community leaders present, many with decades of volunteer service in the local area behind them.
Representatives of community groups such as 2NVR, U3A, Lifetime Connect and the Orchid Society spoke against the sale and begged the Seniors Committee to reconsider its options.
Paul Coe, a past president of three years with U3A, spoke as a private citizen to remind those present that at least five members of an incorporated association such as Seniors would need to vote on any major decisions such as selling the property.
Without this the organisation would be dissolved and its assets given to other similar community groups.
“With only five committee members, membership could fall below five tomorrow,” he emphasised meaningfully in
his prepared address to the room.
“I appreciate the upkeep costs of the building are significant and I don’t see any great competitive value over other facilities in the area,” he acknowledged.
Mr Coe suggested that new business models be explored and a subcommittee elected, warning the Seniors Committee of the possibilities if their numbers fall below the current five.
“You will lose control of the building and faceless bureaucrats will decide the
future of the club,” he said.
Many new ideas for the space were presented including a permanent youthoriented studio under the control of 2NVR and a space for Lifetime Connect to utilise to bring more services to the area.
At one point, Vera Nichols accused U3A of wanting to get the building without paying for it and there appeared to be several in the room who believed the Nambucca Seniors had acquired the building for $1 when in fact they had worked tirelessly
to purchase the building in a process beginning in 1994.
Current U3A President Mark Bagster said his group of over 300 members was not interested in owning Ivy Pacey House, however said they were “prepared to pay to make use of the building”.
An emergency general meeting has been organised for mid-February.
In the meantime, community members are likely hoping that no buyer for the property can be found.
q Oxley MP Michael Kemp and Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee addressed a who’s who of Nambucca’s volunteer leaders at Nambucca RSL on Monday night.
Community flocks to Nambucca Christmas
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and a very special visit from Santa Claus himself.
Many families came with picnic blankets in hand, settling in to enjoy the Christmas Festival in a venue that was set up perfectly for this major community event.
This year is the second time the festival has been
held at Coronation Park.
In previous years, the festival took place in a closedoff Bowra Street.
While some in the community had called for the event to be returned to the street, the overwhelming turnout and the obvious joy of children making the most of the open spaces, confirmed
that Coronation Park was a resounding success.
The event was organised by the Nambucca Christmas Festival Committee, a dedicated six-person group supported by the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads.
“The festival is the end result of six months of planning, and we are so
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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 and from NSW Water under the Water Management Act 2000.
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 December 2024 until 20 January 2025. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au – DAs Online. Please note that when searching for a DA in DAs Online the application number is entered first, then the year, eg DA2024/272 would be entered as 272/2024.
Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 20 January 2024. 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.
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Council advises that the following facilities will be closed on the dates below over Christmas and the New Year:
Council’s Administration Building and Macksville Library, Princess Street Macksville 25 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 inclusive.
Nambucca Heads Library, Ridge Street Nambucca Heads 25 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 inclusive.
Waste Management Facility, Old Coast Road Nambucca Heads opening hours will be:
25 December 2024 – Closed
26 December 2024 – 10:00am to 2:00pm
27 December 2024 – 8:00am to 4:00pm
28 December 2024 – 8:00am to 4:00pm
29 December 2024 – 8:00am to 4:00pm
30 December 2024 – 8:00am to 4:00pm
1 January 2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Normal operating hours from 2 January 2025 – 8:00am to 4:00pm
There will be no change to waste collection days during the December 2024 and January 2025 holiday periods.
All facilities will re-open on 6 January 2025 at their usual business operating hours.
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GENERAL MANAGER 02 6568 2555
q Noah, Luca, Erlene, Elaine and Eloise catchup with a special visitor.
q Visiting Malaysian students Arika, Ice, Dzul, Haikal, Ljie, Syanrul, Hakimi, Alifah, and Wandah.
thrilled with the awesome turnout, particularly families who have come along to
spend the evening at what has turned into a real community special event,” the Festival
Committee’s Julie Garvey told News Of The Area.
q The Nambucca District Band was in great form.
q Josie and Ivy Guest with Rudolph and his friend Maddie.
q The talented choir from St Patrick's Primary School.
q Kruze Lewin with cake salesman Peter Bellden at the Nambucca Roosters stall.
q Harriet Pasin meets the Gingerbread Man.
q Jasper and Indi Rose enjoyed meeting Santa.
q A very brave Hannah White takes on the mechanical bull.
q Julie Garvey hands out festive balloons to Amber Moorhouse and Isabella McPherson.
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Heise highlights failures in veteran support
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candidate for Cowper Caz Heise has slammed both sides of government over the support provided to Australia’s veterans.
A media statement issued by Ms Heise on Tuesday “criticised in the strongest possible terms the failure of successive governments to provide veterans with the support they both need and deserve”.
Ms Heise cited the recently released final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which highlights the pressing need for enhancement in veteran support systems.
The Royal Commission was the most significant and comprehensive inquiry conducted into suicide and suicidality in Defence and veteran communities.
It heard harrowing evidence
q Caz Heise (right), Scott Seccombe and Smurf the dog.
about the cultural problems within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) over time and identified deficiencies with the approach, services and support of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).
"The Royal Commission’s findings are stark and deeply concerning; they reveal a system that is failing to provide adequate mental health support, housing assistance, and employment programs," Ms Heise said.
"The Commission's report underscores the failures that have occurred at every level over the years - failures that we cannot allow to continue."
Ms Heise said Australia needs an “integrated approach to veteran support”.
“A strategy that encompasses mental health services, job placement programs, and community engagement initiatives,” she said.
"A successful transition must provide access to vocational training, mental health resources, and a robust support network that fosters community connections.”
The Royal Commission's findings indicate that current systems are not only underfunded but also poorly coordinated, creating delays that exacerbate the issues faced by veterans.
"Veterans deserve an efficient and reliable support system that works for them, not against them,” Heise said.
In a statement to News Of The Area on Tuesday afternoon, incumbent Cowper MP Pat Conaghan pushed back at Ms Heise’s assertion that successive governments had failed veterans.
“While the candidate (Ms Heise) highlights the challenges faced by veterans, a concern I share deeply, it is disingenuous to dismiss the substantial progress that has been achieved,” Mr Conaghan said.
“Successive Coalition governments have consistently demonstrated their commitment to supporting veterans and their families.
“Initiatives like the Mid North Coast Veteran’s Wellbeing Network, which was based on a proven ‘Hub and Spoke’ model, were fully funded in 2022 with a $5 million allocation to ensure veterans in regional areas receive the support they need.
“Despite this, funding for this critical initiative was redirected under the current Albanese Labor government, impacting veterans who deserve consistent and reliable support.”
Mr Conaghan said he has personally advocated for practical reforms, like “reducing delays in veteran claims processing and enhancing the accessibility of mental health resources”.
“From securing funding for local veteran-focused initiatives to advocating for fair and sustainable policy changes, I have prioritised real outcomes over empty platitudes.
“Unlike the Teal Party candidate’s divisive approach, I believe supporting veterans is an issue that requires cooperation across all levels of government and the community.”
Scott Seccombe, a veteran and advocate from Coffs Harbour, said the transition from military to civilian life “is often a brutal battle in its own right”.
“Beyond the struggles with PTSD and visible injuries, many veterans confront the daunting reality of re-entering society without a system of support to guide them.
"There are no structured pathways for veterans to disentangle from a life spent navigating minefields, conducting bomb searches, and enduring relentless combat.
"The heart-wrenching delays in accessing vital mental health services can transform manageable struggles into devastating crises.
“In addition to access to health care, every re-entry program must include a twoto-three-month comprehensive course focused on critical skills
such as resume writing and interview techniques tailored specifically for the civilian workforce.”
Mr Seccombe said he has witnessed the “catastrophic consequences” that result when appropriate support is delayed.
“The stakes are lives,” he said.
"I’ve watched fellow veterans grapple with their inner demons, only to be met with bureaucratic red tape when they seek assistance. This is a barrier that can be life-threatening.
"Tragically, I have seen too many veterans reach a point of utter desperation, feeling they have nowhere to turn."
Last Monday, the Federal Government released its response to the Royal Commission’s final report.
It accepted the majority of the Royal Commission’s 122 recommendations, agreeing or agreeing-in-principle to 104 recommendations and noting 17 recommendations for further consideration.
One recommendation was not supported in part.
Moving forward, the government says it will establish a new statutory entity to provide independent oversight and evidence-based advice to improve suicide prevention, and drive better outcomes for serving and ex-serving ADF personnel.
A Taskforce will also be created in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet which will draw in expertise from across Government as well as external experts to consider matters of detailed implementation.
Additionally, the government will direct the DVA to co-design, with the veteran community, a new agency focused on wellbeing to be established within the DVA.
This body will be focused on consultation and co-design with Defence and veteran communities, and their families, to ensure the agency meets their needs.
DVA will also be funded to continue consultation on the development of a national exservice organisation peak body.
Five new cops for Kempsey-Nambucca
FIVE new probationary constables have commenced duties in the Mid North Coast Police District, with four assigned to Kempsey and one to Nambucca Valley.
The officers, part of Class 364, were among 298 probationary constables who graduated from the Goulburn Police Academy on 6 December, marking the completion of eight months of foundational training.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp welcomed the new police officers to the region, expressing how essential their presence is for community safety.
“Our communities in Oxley have been crying out for more police on the ground, and these recruits couldn’t come at a better time,” Mr Kemp said.
“The Regional Crime Inquiry, held here in Oxley in October, made it evident the urgent need for proactive measures to tackle escalating crime rates.
“Our community has endured too much. We have heard too many stories of repeated break-ins, fear in our own streets, and businesses struggling to cope with theft and damage.
“These officers will help restore a sense of safety and
order that our families, our mum and dad businesses, our elderly, and our children deserve.”
Across the state NSW Police has this week welcomed 298 new Probationary Constables, marking a historic moment as the largest class to graduate in a decade.
A total of 57 Probationary Constables will join the Force in the Northern Region, which covers from the Central Coast to the Queensland border.
Class 364 attested at the Goulburn Police Academy after completing eight months of training in the Constable Education Program (CEP).
The program includes four months of distance learning followed by four months of intensive training at the Academy.
Following their graduation, the recruits will embark on 12 months of on-the-job training and will be deployed across metropolitan and regional communities from this week.
Class 364 comprises 218 men and 80 women aged between 18 and 52, with five recruits receiving awards for outstanding
academic or physical achievements.
This is the third class to benefit from the NSW Government’s paid study allowance during their training at the Academy.
"This is a monumental day for the NSW Police,” Minister for Police and
"Class 364 is the largest attesting class in a decade –strong evidence the tide is turning on recruitment.
“Next year is set to be even bigger, with more than 1,000 recruits attesting.”
NSW Police
Commissioner Karen Webb APM congratulated the probationary constables for demonstrating the “resilience and determination needed to succeed in the NSW Police Force”.
"The graduation of Class 364, the largest in 10 years,
is a significant milestone in rebuilding our organisation and reflects the hard work of everyone involved.
"With application numbers on the rise, I look forward to welcoming even larger classes in 2025 as we continue strengthening our ranks."
Nambucca.
Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said.
Land valuations increase across coast
By Andrew VIVIAN
THE NSW Valuer General has finalised land values for every parcel of land across NSW and figures show they have risen by more than $9 billion.
Overall, land values across NSW increased by 6.4 percent, from $2.8 trillion to $2.98 trillion.
This reflects the value of land only, as at 1 July, 2024.
The new land values were assessed following analysis of more than 54,000 property sales.
Sally Dale, Valuer General of NSW said: “The market has slowed due to reduced demand, interest rate rises and inflation. This trend was generally consistent across all coastal regions.”
The total land value for Coastal NSW experienced a combined increase of 1.6 percent across all property types from $559.8 billion to $568.9 billion between 1 July 2023 and 1 July 2024.
The Valuer General says that property sales are the most important factor valuers consider when determining land values.
Coastal areas of NSW experienced an overall increase of 1.6 percent in residential land values.
Central Coast (4.3 percent), Lake Macquarie
(4.1 percent) and Newcastle (3.9 percent) saw the biggest increases.
Coffs Harbour values increased by 1.7 percent and those in Nambucca by 0.3 percent.
“We’re seeing a cooling down of the coastal region residential market due mainly to interest rate rises, higher inflation and increased construction costs,” Ms Dale said.
“This trend was generally consistent across all coastal regions.”
Industrial land values in the coastal areas of NSW grew by 4.7 percent on average. Wollondilly was a strong performer with an increase of 22.8 percent.
This is attributed to increased demand with Wollondilly’s proximity to major south-western Sydney infrastructure projects, including the Western Sydney Airport and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
Values in Nambucca rose by 5.6 percent while they increased by only 0.6 percent in Coffs Harbour.
Commercial land values increased slightly by less than 1 percent.
Wollondilly (8.1 percent) and Port Macquarie-Hastings (4.4 percent) were the areas that saw the biggest increases
in commercial land values and those in Nambucca rose by 2.6 percent.
Coffs Harbour (-4.1 percent), Lake Macquarie (-2.3 percent) and Newcastle (-1.5 percent) all experienced negative growth to commercial land values.
Ms Dale said, “Limited supply and the tightly held nature of commercial property have been key drivers of commercial land values across the region”.
“This has been especially evident in areas like Wollondilly and Port Macquarie-Hastings, where strong demand has resulted in growth that outpaces the regional average.”
Rural land values in the coastal regions of NSW increased slightly by 1.0 percent overall.
Coffs Harbour exceeded this with 1.9 percent while there was no change to rural land values in Nambucca.
The new land values will be used by Revenue NSW to calculate land tax for the 2025 land tax year.
Chris Hines from Unrealestate told NOTA that it was, overall, great news for property owners but was driven heavily by outer greater Sydney land sales.
“It is interesting that property prices locally had
been stagnant in the last year, if not negative," he said.
“Whilst it may be nice for home/ landowners to know their land values have gone up, it should be tempered against the fact that those paying land tax will now be paying a higher price and it will also directly affect council rates.”
Landholders have 60 days from receiving their notice to object to their land valuation if they believe it is incorrect and can provide sales evidence to support their claim.
Registered land tax clients will receive their land tax assessment from Revenue NSW starting January 2025. For more information on land tax, visit revenue.nsw.gov.au.
For more information on land values and the NSW valuation system, visit nsw.gov.au/ valuergeneral.
q Sally Dale, Valuer General of NSW.
Busways’ festive fundraising
By Andrea FERRARI
DEPOT teams at Busways Coffs Harbour and Macksville have been decorating their buses for the company’s annual fundraiser.
Two Christmas buses in Coffs and one in Macksville are getting the tinsel treatment for the festive season.
"It’s been a Busways tradition for many years, one
that connects our teams and the communities we serve,”
Assistant Area Manager of Busways Upper North Coast service Adam Turner told News Of The Area.
“The fact that it also helps raise money for children at Westmead Hospital makes it even more special.
“The Christmas buses are like little moving celebrations.”
Mr Turner is based out of Macksville and regularly travels to all the depots in his service region.
“There’s nothing quite like the joy of seeing our
passengers light up when they step onto a Christmas bus.”
In raising funds for Westmead Children’s Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Busways commits that it will match every dollar donated by customers or employees, doubling the impact of each contribution.
People can donate by scanning the QR code on the onboard poster or visit Busways’ charity page online.
Travellers can use their transport app for the Christmas tree symbol to see if their bus is a Christmas bus.
q Busways staff give their buses the tinsel treatment.
q Busways Christmas buses en route to festive fundraising.
Selwood explores changing landscapes
“CHANGING Landscapes” by Natalee Selwood is on display at the Stringer Gallery, Nambucca Heads until Friday 31 January.
Natalee enjoys working with acrylics and texture mediums to create abstract and contemporary works and has been strongly influenced by the environment and its varied colour palette.
Since moving to the Mid North Coast the oceans, beaches, rivers and dense bush have been dominant in her work.
For this exhibition however, Natalie has created works by revisiting memories of her previous employment as a Water Monitoring Officer, during which great distances were travelled from Far Western NSW to the Blue Mountains in times of
extreme drought and severe floods.
“During times of drought the landscape is barren and the sky is made up of the dust torn from the exposed land,” Natalee said.
“Inklings of grass, depleted of colour, cling to the ground in hopes that the desolated land will once again be given replenishment.
“Trees along the waterways claw their roots to the banks in hopes of survival.
“When the rains come, the landscape slowly evolves from the arid dustbowl to reveal the re-emergence of life and growth.
“When the rain comes as an incessant downpour, that emergence of life is swallowed, then engulfed, as the soupy mud ridden torrent sweeps the land.”
Also on display in the Gallery until the end of January is an exhibition titled “Summer in Nambucca”, as well as a sale of paintings priced $100 and under.
The Stringer Gallery is between the post office and
library in Ridge St, Nambucca Heads.
Gallery hours are 10.00am to 3.00pm Mondays to Fridays and 9.30am to midday Saturdays.
Carols by Candlelight
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Heads RSL Club and the Nambucca Roosters Rugby League Football Club have joined forces to present a very special Carols by Candlelight at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads on Sunday, 22 December starting at 6:30 pm.
A new event on the Nambucca Heads festive calendar, organisers hope that locals and visitors to the district will gather in big numbers for an evening of traditional Christmas Carols and a few musical surprises
from some special guests.
A kid-friendly, alcohol and drug-free celebration, the lineup features a stellar array of performers, including DJ Bisho, local vocal talents Christine Love and Bronwyn Hawkins, and the chart-topping country music artist Dianne Coombs.
Dianne’s latest single, “Small Town With A Big Heart”, co-written with Angus Gill, has captured the hearts of country music fans nationwide and is currently number one on the Campfire Publishing Australian Airplay Chart.
“Guests are welcome
to bring along a blanket or chair, and comfortable to enjoy an evening of music, fun, and community spirit with something for everyone, including great offerings from some food trucks and the Roosters’ canteen,” Nambucca Heads RSL CEO Wendy Mills told News Of The Area.
“The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display so it will be worth sticking around until the end.”
Entry is by donation, with all proceeds going to support domestic violence groups in the Nambucca Valley.
q Homegrown chart-topping country music artist Dianne Coombs will feature at the Nambucca Heads Carols by Candlelight at Coronation Park on Sunday 22 December.
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Wanding laws come into effect
NEW wanding laws that target the illegal possession of knives, aim to reduce knife crime and boost community safety came into effect in NSW on Monday.
Under the powers, modelled on Queensland’s Jack’s Law, police will be able to use handheld scanners –or electronic metal-detecting ‘wands’ – to stop and scan individuals without a warrant at designated areas.
A senior police officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner or above can turn on wanding powers to be used in a designated areas
including:
• Public transport stations (including bus, train and tram stations) and surrounds.
• Public transport vehicles within two scheduled stops of a designated public transport station
• Shopping precincts
• Certain sporting venues
• Other public places, designated by regulation, including special events and places that are part of the night-time economy.
Senior police officers will be able to declare these zones for up to 12 hours, with an option to extend
that timeframe if specific criteria are met.
Wanding powers can be turned on for areas where there have been issues related to knife crime or knife possession offences where one of the following have occurred in the last 12 months:
• At least one offence committed by a person armed with a knife or weapon.
• At least one serious indictable offence involving violence.
• More than one offence of knife possession or prohibited weapon
possession.
“I know that these new laws will be inconvenient for people - but we can’t take chances when it comes to public safety,” Premier Chris Minns said.
“These new laws which start this week are about ensuring the public feels safe, and secondly and perhaps most importantly, to change the culture.
“To send a strong message to young people in particular, if you’re going to go out at night, don’t take a knife with you because there’s a very good chance, you’ll be wanded or scanned at a New
South Wales train station.
“I have no doubt that these reforms will save lives, because people will think twice about carrying a knife with them.”
Photo:
q A piece from Selwood’s ‘Changing Landscapes’ exhibition.
q Natalee Selwood.
q NSW Premier Chris Minns. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi.
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
AN overly optimistic blockbuster drops this week, along with a grab bag of global cinema.
Kraven The Hunter comes from Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man Villains” franchise. (I apologise profusely, because I said earlier in the year that we wouldn’t have to put up with any more of these for a while.)
Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as the tenth most interesting villain in Spider-Man comics, with a supporting turn from Russel Crowe as the character's father who at least looks as though he’s getting paid well for this film.
Kraven is an Eastern Europe born survivalist/mercenary/hunter who is left for dead by his father after being attacked by a lion, and
gains lion-powers… I think.
Director J.C. Chandor made one of my favourite films of the 2010’s in “Margin Call”, but it certainly looks as though the comic-book movie manufacturing machine has kept a tight reign on any sense of dramatic pacing or visual style.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim arrives with surprisingly little fanfare for a film that is very much intended to connect directly with the original film series by Peter Jackson.
An animated feature, it tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary ruler of the horseriding people of Rohan, almost 200 years before the events of “The Fellowship of the Ring”.
Produced in a Japanese style of animation, the film is a New
Line/Warner Bros production that actually utilises some cast members from the previous films such as Miranda Otto and, thanks to the archive, Christopher Lee.
Now, I’m not typically one for comedies pitched at just-overmiddle-aged men, but The Problem With People looks to be the type to win me over.
When Ciáran’s (Colm Meany’s) father begs him to mend a forgotten family squabble several generations old, the only relative he can find is Barry (Paul Reiser).
Barry travels to Ireland from the US, mainly out of curiosity, only to be present for the death of Ciáran’s father.
Problems of their own arise when it is revealed that Barry has been written into the fathers’ will.
Meany and Reiser are both criminally underrated performers who don’t get to play in nearly
Coffs junior cricket wrap
By Aiden BURGESS
WITH the competition having nearly reached its Christmas/New Years break, the latest round of the Sixers Cricket League’s junior season was played across the Coffs Coast.
Under 16s: Macksville Bulls maintained top spot on the ladder with a nine-run win at home against the Coffs Colts.
The Bulls opened the batting and scored 9/134 from 20 overs, Chris Woods smashing 46 off 19 balls.
Stephanie Rose had a great spell for the Colts taking 3-9 from two
overs.
Chasing 135 for victory, the Colts finished at 4/125 from 20 overs.
Lachlan Richardson topscored, retiring on 51 not out; Scott Clarke was next best with 40.
Nana Glen Lizards maintained second spot on the ladder after having a 64-run win against Bellingen/ Dorrigo at Reg Ryan Oval.
The Lizards scored 6/143 from 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat.
Zane Guthrie retired not out smashing 51 off 19 balls.
Nana Glen kept Bellingen/Dorrigo to 3/79 from 20 overs, John Lamb finishing on 21 not out, and Jack O'Connor the pick of the Lizards bowlers taking 1-3 from two overs.
WHAT’S ON EAT & DRINK
enough films.
Staying in Ireland, and likely appealing to the same over 50s male audience, is The Shamrock Spitfire, a biopic of Brendan "Paddy" Finucane, a legendary RAF Flying Ace.
The son of an Irish father and British mother, Finucane enlisted young and gained renown as a fighter pilot in WWII.
The film boasts earnest performances all round, though especially from lead Shane O’Regan.
Finucane did not live to see the end of the war, so fair warning that this film will likely have the “tragic though triumphant” conclusion.
The final release this week is also probably going to bring some people to tears… it’s a drama with a dog in it.
Black Dog is a Chinese film from director Guan Hu, starring Eddie Peng as Lang, a man newly released
Sawtell Sloggers consolidated third spot on the ladder with a 57-run win against the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels at Toormina Oval.
Sloggers won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 3/170 from 20 overs.
Joshua de Groot retired on 47 not out, Henry Jarman was also not out belting 44 off 25 balls, Busby Hibberd finishing on 31 not out.
Sawtell successfully defended their total keeping the Rebels to 7/113 from 20 overs.
Jacka Britton smashed 53 off 15 balls in retiring not out, Joshua de Groot taking 2-4 from two overs for Sawtell and Oakley Baylis, 2-13 from three overs.
Under 14s: Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels maintained third spot on the ladder having a two wicket win against Bellingen/Dorrigo Green at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Bellingen/Dorrigo opened the batting and scored 5/96 from their 20 overs.
Bianca Dyson topscored with 26, and Riley Smith finished on 20 not out.
Alexander Greenwood took 2-4 from two overs for the Rebels and Thomas Bird, 2-9 from two overs.
The Rebels chased down the target in the 16th over, Thomas Bird topscoring with 35 off 16 balls.
Bianca Dyson was the pick of the Bellingen/Dorrigo bowlers taking 3-9 from two overs.
Bellingen/Dorrigo Blue moved into fourth spot on the ladder with a seven-run win against Diggers Cricket Club at Urunga.
Bellingen/Dorrigo won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 5/75 from 20 overs.
Xavier Hartley top scored on 31 not out, Dustin Parry took 2-7 from two overs for Diggers, Alby Butler taking 2-9 from two overs.
Bellingen/Dorrigo defended their total, restricting Diggers to 1/68 after 20 overs.
Nana Glen Lizards were also winners in Round 7, beating the Coffs Colts by 44 runs at Forsyth Park.
The Lizards finished at 4/122 from their 20 overs after opening the batting, Eli O'Connell topscored, retiring on 30 not out, Louis Harrigan finishing on 26 not out.
The Lizards defended their total, restricting the Colts to 5/78 from 20 overs.
Dustin Parry topscored for the Colts with 26.
Macksville Bulls continued their unbeaten start to the season, smashing Bellingen/Dorrigo Green by 48 runs at Urunga, as Round 8 got underway last Saturday.
The Bulls won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 5/139 from 20 overs.
Quinn Ledger retired on 47 not out off 25 balls, Dominic Cooper retiring on 29 not out.
Anthony Dyson took 2-15 from three overs for
from prison for manslaughter.
Though a local celebrity years ago, Lang now faces an uncertain future as his hometown has been largely abandoned, his former friends and bandmates have moved on, his family business is worthless, and the local gangster wants retribution against Lang for his nephew's death.
Set against the backdrop of the impending 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, Lang gets work capturing stray dogs who have been left behind by families.
Though suspected of being rabid, Lang forms a bond with one particular black greyhound, and together they set out to find their second chance.
Great performances and beautiful cinematography create a very human and vulnerable perspective of China that is a little surprising.
Bellingen/Dorrigo.
Chasing 140 for the win, Bellingen/Dorrigo finished at 8/91 from nineteen overs.
Alyssa Meenahan top scored with 37, Oliver Maddox taking 2-7 from two overs for the Bulls, and Kabel Miles 2-11 from two overs.
Under 12s: The final series of the first season got underway with elimination finals in Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo.
Diggers Cricket Club Red beat the Nana Glen Lizards by 26 runs in their elimination final at Reg Ryan Oval.
Diggers won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 4/81 from their 20 overs.
Edison Hay was the pick of the Lizards bowlers taking 2-4 from two overs.
Diggers defended their total, restricting the Lizards to 7/55 from 20 overs.
Eden Page took 2-10 from two overs for Diggers.
Sawtell Sixers beat Diggers Cricket Club Blue by 30 runs in their elimination final at Jetty Oval.
The Sixers won the toss and scored 3/102 from their 20 overs.
Sawtell successfully defended their total, keeping Diggers to 7/72 from 20 overs.
Sehaj singh Mahal finished on 36 not out, Percy Martin taking 2-2 from two overs for Sawtell, Nate Maguire 2-5 from two overs.
Urunga beat Dorrigo by ten wickets in their elimination final in Dorrigo.
The home side opened the batting and finished at 5/50 from 20 overs.
Lennox Cantrill had a super spell taking 3-3 from four overs for Urunga.
Urunga chased down the target in the 13th over.
The grand finals of the first season will be decided on Saturday morning.
HYPOTHETICAL
By Manny WOOD
Grandchildren fight to occupy home
MATTHEW passes-away at the age of 80 years, without leaving a will.
Matthew is survived by two daughters, Penny and Dianne.
Penny has three children.
Penny and her three children lived with Matthew for many years and continue to reside in his home.
Matthew also left $150,000 in shares and cash.
In the absence of a will, Matthew’s estate is to be divided equally between Penny and Dianne.
This would result in the sale of the home, leaving Penny and her children without accommodation.
Penny makes a claim in the Supreme Court, on behalf of herself and her children, seeking a “family provision” order to the effect that they are granted the right to reside in the home.
Normally, grandchildren do not have standing to make a claim of this nature, however, given that they resided with the deceased and were directly dependent upon him, they are able to make such a claim.
Dianne opposes the claim, seeking the sale of the property on the basis that she is entitled to half of the proceeds of sale.
The Court carefully considers the financial circumstances of all the stakeholders.
In reaching a solution to balance the competing interests, the Court ultimately orders that Penny and her children shall be entitled to remain in occupation of Matthew’s home on the condition that she keeps the home in reasonable repair, pays all of the outgoings, including utilities, rates and insurances and pays Dianne one-third of the market rent.
The house is not to be sold as long as Penny complies with the conditions of occupation and in the meantime, the property is to be registered in Penny and Dianne’s names as tenants in common.
Given the relatively small value of liquid assets in Matthew’s estate, the Judge and the legal representatives involved were careful to ensure that the legal costs involved in the hearing were minimised, so the house did not need to be sold.
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 fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
Have Your Say
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
Let’s be fair with GKNP costings
DEAR News Of The Area,
READING the article with excerpts from Oxley MP Michael Kemp's recent speech about the logging industry and the planned Great Koala National Park, I didn't see any costing of the NSW Forestry Commission subsidies and the connected Hardwood Timber Haulage Subsidy Program currently paid for by the NSW taxpayer. Wouldn't it be fair to deduct that amount from the assumed cost of the planned Koala Park?
The calculations should also consider the increased financial benefits from tourism and educational activities in the GKNP.
In the speech Michael Kemp infers that environmental nongovernment organisations should not sit on community panels and he questions if they represent the community at all.
It is a requirement that the panels' consultation processes hear all points of view and not only the view of the industry which in itself could be seen as conflict of interest.
Unlike the industry representatives, the community organisations do not gain financial
benefits from their involvement.
I am compelled to quote the Bible and ask Mr Kemp: “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Matthew 7.3.
On the point of community representation: it is possible that the members of environmental organisations did not vote for Michael Kemp, but should the elected Member of Parliament not work on behalf of all people in the electorate?
I have heard an elected government member say that they only represent the people who voted for them.
I hope that is not how Mr Kemp represents the Oxley electorate and that he will consider how environmental protection in the planned Great Koala National Park has the potential to become a World Heritage Area which benefits all of us.
Regards, Christa SCHWOEBEL, Kempsey.
If you don’t know, vote no on nuclear
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE fatuous debate about potential nuclear power options for Australia cannot be taken seriously.
There is no credible evidence supporting any such proposal either economically or environmentally in the Australian context.
The most recent Royal Commission, in 2016 in South Australia, into the nuclear fuel cycle concluded as much.
The history of nuclear power plant accidents and disasters should sound enough warning.
There is an increasing level of radioactive pollution due to the nuclear fuel cycle more generally and the ongoing release of radioactive material continues.
We now have a nuclear waste storage facility in South Australia due to our AUKUS agenda, but we have not been able to locate a necessary more
theCouch
DEAR Jasminda,
It is my daughter's third Christmas and she refuses to get a photo with Santa.
It is a family tradition in our family to send everyone a Santa photo.
Will I just get it done even though she'll look terrible because she'll be screaming?
Krista G.
Dear Krista,
Many of us have photos of us sitting on Santa's knee, and we now know it wasn't Santa but a man who fulfilled desired criteria that included 'morbidly obese' and 'ruddy complexion of an alcoholic'. When I look back at Santa photos of when I was a child, I can see that a couple of the Santas were a bit too friendly.
One was holding me so tightly that he looks as though he's trying to cut off my circulation, and there I am smiling like a loon because there's a woman waving a stuffed toy in front of my face saying,
'Smile' and I'm worried that if I don't, I won't get the presents I've asked for.
That's something very odd with a society that rabbits on about stranger danger, but then expects to be able to plonk a kid on the lap of a man dressed in red velvet, white gloves, and Doc Martens.
Where else would this be okay?
There are now many other options for Christmas photos.
Some local photographers do a beach photo with a few props but absolutely no requirement to sit on anyone's lap.
This sounds like a much better option for your daughter.
Do you really want a photo of her screaming because she is traumatised, just because it is tradition?
Holding someone against their will doesn't sound very Christmas-y to me.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Masterplan flaw
DEAR News Of The Area,
YOUR 6 December issue carries details regarding the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) which has been on the cards for several years now.
The Stage 1 Masterplan as shown has a serious flaw in that there appears to be a single point of entry/exit being Red Ash Rd at the Nambucca Interchange.
The economics do not add up and the time taken to build reactors will not assist in meeting our essential carbon reduction targets.
Further concentration of power generation capital in the hands of a wealthy few, regardless of suggested initial taxpayer investment is clearly not desirable or justifiable.
Just look at the coal and oil industries in terms of their dominant power and influence.
Owned by an elite few, they continue to pollute and expect subsidies to do so.
We now recently have seen how this folly grows.
Locally we have proponents of
Surely this is shortsighted in terms of evacuation in the case of bushfires etc?
It’s the same issue as has been identified by members of the Valla Beach Community Association in regards to Valla Beach where they have developed a resilience plan with an evacuation plan that includes an open area such
nuclear power promoting that it is somehow in our interests to pay them our money to hear these paid proponents spruik their theories.
Creative and clever solutions to energy and climate are needed, not this dangerous misdirection.
If you don’t know, vote
as the Valla Reserve and its proximity to the ocean and beaches.
VUGA, being entirely inland, does not have this luxury and any forest/grass fire could have devastating results for the 1500 or so residents with just a single way out.
To exacerbate this, the single exit point is already busy with the interchange service area traffic itself.
The masterplan really should consider an alternate exit point towards the north such as a new bridge connecting to Giinagay Way.
This is just Stage 1, let alone future stages that would only increase the problem further.
Regards, Pete RUNDLE, Valla.
no is the most appropriate advice with regard to the nuclear issue.
Surely a more sensible nuclear agenda for humanity and us Australians is a ban on nuclear weapons.
Regards, Paul SEKFY, Yarranbella.
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Geoffrey McCANN
WEEK ENDING SATURDAY
7TH DECEMBER 2024.
We have not seen the Golf Course in such great condition since last year –plenty of run on the fairways, and the greens are a treat to putt on. Play in the cool of the morning when the dew is still on the ground or later mid-afternoon when players benefit from the cooling north easterly breeze. Thankfully, we have not been subjected to the summer afternoon thunderstorms – yet! This week’s featured sponsor was “Good Time Charlies” coffee shop – thank you Nathan & family.
Tuesday’s Medley
Stableford was won by Kai Burkinshaw (3) with 34 points from Heather Gray (28) with 33 points on 4 way c/b from Kevin Mulhall, Gary Leighton, Gary Rumble & Todd Riley The Ball rundown to 31 points on c/b. NTP’s to Ken Klem on 7, Michael Jolly on 8, Michael Tarleton on the “Pizza This” 13th, Kai Burkinshaw on 15 and
Graham Montgomery won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
The Ladies played a Single Stableford on Wednesday. Glenys Thompson (17) scored 40 points to win Division 1 (0 to 23) from Susan Mcwilliam from Bonville (16) with 38 points. Cheryl Gilmour (26) scored 39 points to win Division 2 (24 to 29) on c/b from Debra Gersbach ((27). Fiona Chaffey (38) won Division 3 (30 to 45) with 35 points from Faye Hopkins (33) with 34 points. Tha Ball rundown to 32 points on c/b. NTP’s to Elizabeth Hobday, Thea Kimber & Jennifer Ainsworth on 8, Kerrie Jackson on 13 and Sue Brooks won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
Thursday was a Medley Stableford. Division 1 (0 to 18) was won by Steve Frost (16) with 41 points from Derek Field from Newcastle (9) with 40 points. Division 2 (19 to 45) was won by John Buganey (25) with 39 points from Chris Brownlie (27) with 37 points. Other good scores from Anthony Smith & Gregory McCoy 39, with
the ball rundown to 33 points on c/b. Stephen Dopherty canned the “Ecomist” Longest Putt on the 1st Hole, other NTP’s to Gregory Smith on 5, Lyall Gregory on 7, Joe Street on 8, Neil Duffus collects the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Frank Taylor got Stu’s ball on 15 & Peter Farrell pocketed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 with 140cms.
You don’t need any experience nor a formal Golf Handicap to play in our Friday afternoon 2 Person Social Ambrose – just come along and enjoy a round of social golf, with Club vouchers up for grabs. Congratulations to this week’s winners of $25 vouchers - B.Hicks & E.Cooper.
Saturday was the Men’s Monthly Medal played as a Medley Stroke event sponsored by Nambucca Local Liquor – thanks Bushy! More good scores in “A” Grade (0 to 12) with Kai Burkinshaw (3) scoring Net 67 to win the Medal from Drew Glasson (9) net 68. Scratch winner Stephen Carr 74. Graham Weary (13) was Medal winner
in “B” Grade (13 to 18) with net 66 from Paul Ryan (14) net 68. Linne Street scratch winner 87. Shayne Anderson (32) won the “C” Grade (19 to 45) Medal with a handicap destroying score of net 58 from Robert Reid (22) net 60, and Alan Cosgrave (37) net 64 – great to see our “C” Graders having such good scores! The Ball Rundown to net 74 on c/b. Colin Easey won the “Ecomist” Longest Putt on the First, other NTP’s to Linne Strreet on 5, Kai Burkinshaw on 7, Rick Heywood on 8, Paul McElhinney got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Daryl Wall won Stu’s ball on 15 and the Pro Pin Jackpot went to Joey Franck on 18
Get your Team organised for the Greg McCoy sponsored Ham & Turkey Day 4BBB Stableford on Saturday 14th December, and remember to wear your best Yellow outfit for our Cancer Council fundraiser on Saturday 21st December.
Good golfing - See you on the Island!
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
SATURDAY’S Stroke and Medal event was sponsored by Craig Marsay as a memorial to his mother, the late Robyn Marsay.
Winner “Big" Bob Lindsay won the Medal on a countback from Karl Cooper.
Brad Fortescue won the Spoon.
The usual Saturday competition winners were Karl Cooper (A), Jim Wilkes (B) and Bob Lindsay in (C grade).
Nearest the pins went to Jake Clarke (A), Steve Hunt
(B) and Tony Grebert in (C grade).
Never far from the leaders Neill Cunneen won the 199th Mid Week Competition with Steve Hosking runner up.
On Sunday Nambucca Glass and Aluminium sponsored the annual shootout of monthly Medal and Spoon winners. This event starts with two teams of ten with one player from each team eliminated on each hole until only one player is left in each team.
Team winners were Matt Baker and Ross Donnelly with Matt winning the play off.
q Sunday's Eclectic winner Matt Baker with runner up Ross Donnelly.
Nambucca Heads Golf Club
By Ray GUIANA
SUNDAY 1st Kris kringle medley 4BBB sponsored by
Pizza this and big thankyou to STEVE WARD and his staff who supplied the eats on the day and thankyou to all those
that brought plates on Xmas sweets great day had by all 30 pairs played on the day and the best score for the
day was 46 had by W Avery/ Gilmour followed by K Blay/ A Donovan 44 and then H Oldenhove/ U Ylinen44 scores rundown to 32
Tuesday 3rd The field was small with only
Stuarts Point hosts hundreds at zone Little Athletics carnival
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Samantha said a “meet and greet” event earlier in the year proved a success for the club while a donation from Yarrahappini Community House in Stuarts Point allowed it to purchase new equipment.
If anyone would like further information about the club they can message its Facebook page or text Samantha on 0413 534 232 for further information.
q Remy Cartwright takes flight.
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
WEDNESDAY Dec 4: 27
turned up for the Nissan/ Breakaway Selected Triples and the day;s honours went to A Cooper, Ken Brown and Nev Cooper. Margaret Duffus and Branco Ruane were second and Ron Hill, Stu Thorne and Peter Fredericks third. Fred You, Tas Fribbins and Chris D'Elboux were the Lucky Losers whilst Margaret Duffus was drawn out as Lucky Bowler but missed the jackpot of $180.
Fri Dec 6: A field of 60 and all results in the diary! Winners were Adam Rostron, Gary Tierney and Andrew Power. Mick Ellison, Peter Dawe and Duffo second and Tony Stokes, Darren Jones and Dirk Winwood third. Wayne Bolton, Ken Summerville and Urky were the Lucky Losers. Dallas Nancarrow was the lucky bowler but missed his two chances at $600. $300 then had to go off and went to Matt Harvey, Tas Fribbins, Joe Franck, Syd Campton, Chris D'Elboux and Harry Boston. Sat Dec 7: Mixed Fours Round 1. L Barry,
one division but saw Kai Burkinshaw win with 34 points from Heather Gray 33 and ball rundown to 31.
NTPs 7 Ken Klem, 8 Michael Jolly 13 Michael Tarleton 15 Kai Burkinshaw and 18 Graham Montgomery (Sawtell).
Wednesday 4th Womans golf div 1 winner Glenys Thompson 40 from Susan McWilliam 38
div 2 winner Cheryl Gilmour 39 from Debra Gersbach 39
div 3 winner Fiona Chaffey 35 from Faye
M Legend, A Cedelland, K Rostron 24 def T Meehan, K Porter, P Meehan, G Porter 8. M Flagg, M Dwarte, J Kay, O Smith 24 def J Cedelland, R Dugdale, P Ward, G Hunt 13. Sun. Dec 8: Mixed Fours Q/Finals. M Flagg, M Dwarte, J Kay, O Smith 20 def L Barry, M Legend, A Cedelland, K Rostron 9. BFord, P Fletcher, W Dargan, E Fleming 17 def E McGill, C Coxson, M McGill, T Webber 16. M Duffus, N Blackford, D Curran, M Blackford 27 def G Power, A Power, G Richardson, J Franck 8. AM Johnson, S Seckold, D Nancarrow, B Ruane 25 def S Watts, D Mann, G Hodge, M Watts 16. Semi Finals to be played this Saturday 12.45pm. Smith v Blackford, Ruane v Fleming with the Final Sunday morning at 8.45. The Christmas Pairs sheet is almost full and closes Dec 20.
Ray Hunt has resigned as President of the Men's Bowling Club and his position will be filled by Vice Pres Mick Boyle until the Annual Meeting. Mick's door is always open and he welcomes all enquiries and/ or complaints, day or night. And thanks, Ray, for your endeavours over the past couple of years.
Hopkins 34ball rundown to 32 NTPs 8 Elizabeth Hobday, Thea Kimber, Jennifer Ainsworth 13 Kerrie Jackson 18 Sue Brooks
Thursday 5th Only 2 divisions and div 1 Steve Frost 41 from Derek Field 40 div 2 John Buganey 39 from Chris Brownlie 37 ball run down to 33 points longest putt Steve Doherty NTPs 5 Gregory Smith 7 Lyall Gregory 8 Joe Street 13 Neil Duffus 15 Frank Taylor 18 Peter Farrell
q Rosa White powers forward.
Death Notices
ABERCROMBIE Ralph
7th December 2024, passed peacefully at Bellingen, late of Nambucca Heads. Dearly beloved husband of Audrey (dec’d). Loving father and father-in-law of Ian & Alison (dec’d), Karyn and Susan (dec’d). Adored grandfather of Glen, Corinne, Jemma and Susan, great-grandfather of his 8 great-grandchildren.
Aged 90 Years
At Peace, Reunited With Audrey
A private cremation was held for Ralph at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
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SATURDAY
MAGICAL TRAIN JOURNEYS IN SWITZERLAND
SBS, 7.30pm
From astonishing alpine valleys to majestic mountain ranges, landscapes don’t get much more captivating than the wonders to be found in scenic Switzerland. And there’s no better way to explore these memorable vistas than by rail. This mesmerising docuseries offers armchair travellers the chance to enjoy the breathtaking panoramas from the comfort of their couch, while also providing fascinating insights into the landlocked European country and its people.
FRIDAY, December 13
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Back Roads. (R) 10.30 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas 2022. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Shetland. (Mal, R) 2.00 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia Christmas Special.
8.30 Shetland. (Final, Mal) Tosh and Calder try to unravel the mystery. 9.30 Question Everything. (Final, R) 10.05 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 10.35 The Cleaner. (Mdl, R)
ABC Late News. (Final)
QI. (Mls, R)
The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Final, Ma, R)
Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.35 Late Programs.
MONDAY
LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA
GO!, 8.30pm
There’s no question: this season of reality romance Love Island Australia wildest yet, with lust, betrayal and heartache at every turn. Tonight’s finale, however, is all about love, as host Sophie Monk gathers the final three couples to catch up on the past few days and take a look back at their Spanish summer. We get to see some very photogenic young people grow rather nervous as they meet their paramour’s parents for the first time, then one couple makes it “official” as boyfriend and girlfriend. Hot and spicy to the end, it’s addictive viewing.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Lost For Words. (PGal, R) 3.15 The Cook Up. (R) 3.45 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGadln) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R)
8.35 Sammy By Sammy: My Tale Of The 60s.
9.35 Kennedy.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Elvira. (Mal)
12.35 The Wall: The Orchard. (MA15+as, R)
3.00 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R)
3.50 Heritage Rescue. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
9.50 The Queen. (2006, M) 11.45 Ordinary Happiness. (2019, M, Italian) 1.25am Late Programs.
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
7-12-24
THE Final Round of the Club Championship was held. A Grade Club Champion is B Wilson 215, R/ Up G Gillion 223 & D Wren 226. B/C Grade Club Champion is D Franks 209, R/Up J Summerville 218 and C Cuthbertson 225.
Saturday Competition was won by B Wilson, R/Up Leanne Porter, F/9 C Cuthbertson B/9 T Edwards N/P: B Brabant & Eliza McNally
L/Putt: B Wilson. Ball Comp: 1. D Wren 2. J Summerville 3. D Franks The Yearly Medal was also held on Saturday and congratulations go to B Wilson!
TUESDAY
THE HUNDRED ANDY LEE
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Last Train To Christmas. (2021, PGaln, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Clarissa Feildel shows off her potstickers. 8.30 MOVIE: West Side Story. (2021, Mv, R) In ’50s New York, a forbidden love affair blossoms amid the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds, over control of the San Juan Hill community. Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose. 11.35 OzHarvest Unite To Feed Australia. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
Each December, there’s a handful mysteries we find ourselves mulling over: How does Santa’s sleigh fly around the world in one night? Why do people love to give socks as a gift? And what time do the shops close on Christmas Eve? Luckily, host Andy Lee is here, along with 100 everyday Aussies who can shed light on what the really thinking. Guests Mike Goldstein, Lloyd Langford and Sophie Monk help Lee address several Christmas quandaries: the ethics of regifting, if pets deserve presents and whether plum pudding or pavlova is the superior dessert. You’ll be laughing all the way.
7.30 Find My Beach House Australia. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
8.30 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017, MA15+als, R) Three unappreciated mothers rebel against the expectations of organising the “perfect” Christmas. Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn.
10.30 MOVIE: Fighting With My Family. (2019, Malv, R) A wrestler’s kids dream of a brighter future. Florence Pugh.
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 4. Finals.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Daddy’s Home. (2015, Mlv, R) A man’s wife’s ex-husband causes problems. Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg.
9.30 Matlock. (PGa, R) Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. (Return) 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Bewitched. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001, M) 11.05 MOVIE: A Walk Among The Tombstones. (2014, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs. 6am Morning
Send Us Your Sports Results
CALLING all Nambucca Valley sporting and recreation clubs! Send News Of The Area your sports club’s results each week by Monday evening for publication on a Friday. Bowls, golf, tennis, kayaking, cycling, cross country, athletics, fishing etc - you name it, we can publish it in our dedicated weekly Sports Results section. Email your results, relevant photos and captions to media@newsofthearea.com.au.
SATURDAY,
December 14
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. (PGa)
9.25 The Great House Revival. (PG)
10.25 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
11.35 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (MA15+as, R)
1.20 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R)
2.20 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R)
3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.00 Heritage Rescue. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
9.30 Victorian Schools Spectacular. (PG) Coverage of the Victorian State School Spectacular from John Cain Arena, Melbourne. Features dance and musical performances by students, as well as behind-the-scenes highlights. Hosted by Ada Nicodemou.
12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Kilroy tracks a notorious hacker.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Elf. (2003, G, R) A man raised as an elf searches for his father. Will Ferrell.
9.30 MOVIE: Candy Cane Lane. (2023, PGls) A man makes a pact with an elf. Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross.
11.50 MOVIE: Blue Canaries. (2023, MA15+alv, R)
1.50 My Way. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 5. Finals.
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlv, R) Jack rescues a drunk swimmer.
7.00 MOVIE: The Lion King. (1994, PGa, R) A young lion cub leaves his pride for a life in exile. Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons. 9.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) A pair of Shih Tzu crosses are the last of the five dogs who came into the shelter after their owner died.
12.50 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6am Diana.
Continued. (2013, PG) 7.55 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 10.00 The Lost King. (2022, M) Noon
The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 2.20 Belle. (2013, PG) 4.15 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 6.20 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.30 Seven. (1995, MA15+) 10.50 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French) 12.40am Unknown Soldier. (2017, MA15+, Finnish) 3.05 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, December 15
11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
12.40 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.10 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R)
4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales. (PG, R)
6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Peppa Pig. 6.35 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.40 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. (2019)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 After The Sky Fell On Lockerbie. (PG) 9.20 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends. (PGa, R) 10.15 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGav, R) 11.10 The Forest Maker. (PGa, R)
4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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6am Belle.
Continued. (2013, PG) 6.55 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 9.00 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 10.40 Ordinary Happiness. (2019, M, Italian) 12.25pm The Queen. (2006, M) 2.20
Diana. (2013, PG) 4.20 Mosley. (2019, PG) 6.10
Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 To Leslie. (2022, M) 10.45
El Planeta. (2021, M) 12.15am The August Virgin. (2019, MA15+) 2.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 1. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars.
10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R)
A look at Prince George’s future.
12.00 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (Mals, R) Patrick spirals back into his destructive behaviour.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 The Weekend Prospector. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. Sunraysia Safari. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. Third Test. Aust v India. Late arvo. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 2024 The Year That Was. (PGv)
8.00 John Farnham: Celebrating 60 Years. (Ml, R) A celebration of John Farnham.
9.50 MOVIE: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart. (2020, Ml, R) Barry Gibb.
3.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 6. Finals.
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Collateral Beauty. (2016, M) 12.30am Late Programs. 6am MOVIE: LOL Surprise: The Skate Dance Movie. (2024) 7.00 Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Adelaide Lightning v
Capitals. 2.30 Surfing Australia
3.00 Motorway Cops: Catching
Speeders. 4.00 MOVIE:
(1983, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Over The Hedge. (2006) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Thirteen. (2007, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017, M) 12.15am Late Programs.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.00 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (PGa) Looks at Harry and Meghan’s
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Costco At Christmas. (R)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)
10.05 Australia Uncovered: The Truth About Anxiety With Celia Pacquola. (Mad, R)
11.15 SBS News. 11.45 Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. (Mahv) 1.35 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 2.30 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R) 3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 11.20 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 1.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 2.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.20 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 2. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game. 11.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) When Cassandra is placed in a life-threatening situation, Alberg and the team work to find the culprit responsible. 12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R) Neil and Grace confront their infidelities.
7.30 RBT. (Mal, R) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (MA15+dlv, R)
9.40 A Killer Makes A Call. (Ma)
Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
First On Scene. (Mv)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Drive TV. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
(PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.
Headliners. (Final, PG)
Solar System With Brian Cox. (Final)
Believing In Australia. (PG, R)
Joanna Lumley And The Human Swan. (R) 11.35 Ithaka: A Fight To Free Julian Assange. (Mlv, R) 12.35 Keep On Dancing. (PG, R) 1.35 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 2.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Matt Okine Is Going To Die. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
Programs. 6.50 Oka! (2012, PG) 8.50 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 11.00 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French) 12.50pm Tuesday Club. (2022, M, Swedish) 2.45 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 4.25 The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 6.35 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 8.30 Top End Wedding. (2019, M) 10.25 Juliet, Naked. (2018, M) 12.15am Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.20 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India.
5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Britain’s Scenic Railways At Christmas. (R)
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) Lesley Manville explores her roots.
9.35 London Zoo At Christmas. (PG, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v)
12.55 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv, R)
2.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGv, R)
3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 3. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGl) Officers patrol the freeways of New Zealand. 11.30 Highway Cops. (PGa) A breakfast beer ruins a driver’s day. 12.00 Criminal Confessions: A Killer App. (Mav, R) 1.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R)
6am The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 8.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 10.30 To Leslie. (2022, M) 12.40pm El Planeta. (2021, M) 2.10 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 4.30 Oka! (2012, PG) 6.30 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 8.30 Home Song Stories. (2007, M) 10.25 High Ground. (2020, MA15+) 12.25am Unclenching The Fists. (2021, M, Russian) 2.15 Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY, December 18
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game. 11.20
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped. 9.30 The Night Manager. (R) 10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Maxima. (Mals)
12.00 Pagan Peak. (Return, Mas)
3.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R)
4.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.55 Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Thomas And Friends. 6.40 Piney: The Lonesome Pine. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Doctor Who. 9.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.15 Operation Ouch! 10.45 Late Programs.
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6am Remi
Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 8.00 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 9.55 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 11.50 Juliet, Naked. (2018, M) 1.40pm Lola. (1961, PG, French) 3.15 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 4.50 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 6.25 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 8.30 The Nugget. (2002, M) 10.20 Long Story Short. (2021, M) 12.05am Falling. (2020, M) 2.10 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, December 19
R) 11.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. 2.30 Language Of Light. 3.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.10 French Atlantic. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 Gods Of Tennis. (Ml, R)
9.35 Daddy Issues. (Premiere, Mls)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 DNA. (Mav)
11.55 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Malsv, R)
12.50 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+a, R)
3.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R)
R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Kangaroo Beach. 6.40 Do, Re & Mi. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.05 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.35
4.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Lola. (1961, PG, French) 7.35 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 9.55 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 11.30 Home Song Stories. (2007, M) 1.25pm Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 3.00 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 5.00 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 6.55 Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 8.30 The Rover. (2014, MA15+) 10.25 The Frozen Ground. (2013, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 4. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game. 11.00 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments. 12.00 Criminal Confessions: She Never Came Home. (MA15+alv, R)
A look at the case of Kenia Monge.
1.00 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm) 8.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl) 9.30 Space Invaders. (PG, R)
Millionaire Holiday Home Swap. (PG) 11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 5. Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. A deep dive into the world of cricket. 11.15 Pam & Tommy. (MA15+alns) Rand teams up with an old associate. 12.15 Criminal Confessions: Who Killed Little Mama? (Madlv, R) An elderly free spirit is left for dead. 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
(LAC) hosted the Mid North Coast Zone Carnival on the weekend of 30 November and 1 December at the Buz Brazel Oval in Scotts Head.
Eleven regional clubs from between Stuarts Point and the MidCoast area took part, amounting to 400 athletes plus their families.
Organiser Samantha Bonanno was pleased with the event and the support of the club’s volunteers.
“Even the rain on Saturday afternoon didn't dampen any spirits, in fact the kids were thrilled to run in the rain,” she told the News Of The Area.
The Sunday dawned with good conditions, but the oval was still slightly wet, so a decision was made to postpone the hurdles to when conditions are drier.
All other events went ahead. Successful athletes will progress to the regionals in Maitland on 1-2 February, 2025, although qualifying still depends on the results of other zone carnivals.
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