Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 14 July 2023

Country

GOING FOR GOLD

Runner Daniel Williams headed for Youth Commonwealth Games

By Mick BIRTLES

YOUNG Nambucca Valley athlete Daniel Williams will represent Australia at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago in August.

Daniel, 15, is among a select squad of 25 talented young Aussies that Commonwealth Games Australia is taking to Trinidad to compete against the best under 18-year-old athletes in the Commonwealth

The Games will be contested at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in the capital, Port of Spain, from 7-10 August.

Daniel will be Australia’s sole competitor in the 1500m.

The 1500m is considered the blue-ribbon track event and Daniel will be up against athletes from the United Kingdom, Kenya, Ethiopia and Jamaica, who are considered the greatest competition for medals.

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Fire-ant march

Ministers urged to step up fire ant eradication plan

q Athletics coach Andrew Rowlings, athlete Daniel Williams and Commonwealth Games NSW president Michael O’Mara together as Daniel receives his Commonwealth Games NSW 2023 Athlete Award in Nambucca Heads last week.

Nambucca’s Daniel Williams selected for Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago

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Under guidance and direction of renowned coach Andrew Rowlings, Daniel has had a remarkable 18 months, winning finals at the national level such as the 800m and 1500m at both Athletics Australia Nationals and All Schools Nationals.

Last year Daniel captured the attention of the athletics world when he ran an amazing time of 3:49 for the 1500m, breaking the NSW state record by 7 seconds and the long-standing national record for the Under-16s group by 4 seconds.

To gain selection for the Commonwealth Youth Games Daniel had to impress the selectors at the National Titles in Brisbane.

Winning both the 800m and 1500m in

convincing form, Daniel was able to secure his spot on the team for Trinidad and Tobago.

When asked about how it feels to be selected to wear the green and gold, Daniel told News Of The Area: “It feels absolutely amazing and a big relief after so many years of training and I am now living a lifelong dream.

“This will be my international debut and the first time I have gone overseas so I am very excited,” he said.

Proud coach Andrew Rowlings added, “Daniel has earned his position on this

squad being a 15 year old who raced in the under 18s at nationals and won the 800m and 1500m double due to dedication, devotion and hard work.

“Daniel is a runner who has been able to turn his weaknesses into strengths and has great potential for the future,” he said.

The President of Commonwealth Games NSW, Michael O’Mara, visited Nambucca Heads last week to formally recognise Daniel Williams as a scholarship winner thanks to his athletic ability.

In the presence of Daniel's

father, Keith Williams, the Mayor of the Nambucca Valley Rhonda Hoban, general manager of Nambucca Valley Council, Chris Thompson and Daniel’s coach, Andrew Rowlings, Daniel was presented with his Commonwealth Games NSW 2023 Athlete Award and his certificate from Athletics Australia certifying his U16s Australian record in the 1500m.

Daniel’s proud father, Keith, said of his son’s gift, “Daniel hopes to inspire other young athletes from regional areas, proving you don't need all the special facilities to achieve in sport”.

Grass-fire threat worst in decade

TWO years of wet weather has led to prolific vegetation growth across NSW, with the state now facing its most significant grass-fire threat in more than a decade.

On the North Coast, although we are still in winter, the weather conditions are drying out and we are now experiencing fires spreading rapidly, catching land owners unaware.

Rural Fire Service Inspector Sandra Huer said “we are experiencing dozens of fires across the North Coast each week, with our busiest period being the weekends, our volunteers would like to spend time with their families

rather than respond to fires.

“Sadly we are also seeing an increase in roadside ignitions, we would encourage people to report any suspicious behaviour to NSW Police and if they see a fire call 000.”

She said during the cooler months, if planning to burn off, it was important to check the weather for the next few days before lighting up.

“Grass fires can start easily and spread rapidly, threatening homes, and livelihoods.

“Ensure your pile burns are cleared to mineral earth around the pile, to prevent escape,” she said.

Notifying neighbours and the RFS 24 hours before lighting is a legal obligation.

“If you are planning on conducting a pile burn over the coming days, please do so responsibly and follow the safe-burning guidelines,” said Inspector Huer.

“When we experience favourable weather conditions, fire agencies will be undertaking important

hazard-reduction burns around the state, including burning this week around Hernani, Bongil Bongil, and Guy Fawkes National Parks,” she said.

“We are doing everything we can to prepare and it’s important the community does the same.

“Take the time now, have a conversation and take some simple steps to prepare your family and your property ahead of the fire season,” she said.

Ministers urged to step up fire ant eradication plan

FROM Page 1 how to stop their advance.

Until now eradication plans have failed and the country is waiting to see what leadership our agriculture ministers can provide.

Meanwhile the critters, native to the Americas, keep moving south.

The last eradication plan for the ants - first identified in Brisbane in 2001 - dates back to 2017 and two years ago was deemed inadequate.

“In August 2021 the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program Strategic Review determined that eradication will not be successful with the current plan or resource levels,” said Invasive Species Council campaigner Reece Pianta.

“Without fire-ant control efforts, we expect fire ants will arrive in the [Nambucca] area by the end of the decade just on their natural spread and assuming they don't arrive here sooner as stowaways in cargo,” he said.

“Fire-ant nests have been identified about 10km from the NSW border in the past month, showing they are moving south and posing a threat to NSW,” he said.

Correction

LAST week’s 'Sunday afternoon tunes at Scott's Head' article incorrectly

q Without fire ant control efforts, the Invasive Species Council expects fire ants would arrive in the Coffs Harbour area by the end of the decade/early next decade.

If fire ants breach containment into NSW they are likely to spread quickly, primarily in freight and cargo, during flood events and potentially in feed being moved during droughts.

The Invasive Species Council reckons a fireant future would cost Australians more than $1.2 billion dollars every year, result in thousands of medical appointments from their stings, wipe out native wildlife and close parks, beaches, gardens and sporting fields.

named the performer, Ali C, as Alicia Parry (Alicia is indeed another local musician). NOTA apologises for the error.

“We have recently written to the Federal, NSW and Qld governments calling for urgent action to stop the spread of fire ants and ramp up fire ant eradication efforts,” said Mr Pianta.

The two-year-old strategic review identified the most cost-effective option in response to fire ants as an increase in resources for eradication and a new approach to suppression in fire-ant infestation zones.

“This new strategy of containment, suppression and eradication is supported by 27 recommendations; however government leadership must set the strategy which underpins those recommendations,” he said.

“We request that a clear statement of

direction be provided at the July Agriculture Ministers meeting along with a funding boost to support continuing eradication efforts,” said Reece.

See the petition at: https://invasives.org.au/howto-help/take-action/saveaustralia-from-fire-ants/

q Red imported fire ant raft. Photo by @stevenw1233

q Pustules resulting from fire ant stings.

Photo by Murray S. Blum, The University of Georgia via Forestry Images.

By Mick BIRTLES

NAMBUCCA Valley musicians have done it again, offering up sizeable donations to organisations working at the coal front to help everyday people with everyday problems.

Country music is one of the most popular forms of music across the globe and it is often said that popularity stems from its lyrics, tending to be about real life and everyday problems therefore, relatable to most people.

Locally it is clear country music lovers do indeed understand everyday problems.

The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club has presented a cheque for $560 to the Seventh Day Adventist Community Food Pantry in Kempsey and another cheque for $1500 to the Nambucca Valley Community Church Food Hub.

On making the presentation, club president June Edmondson said both organisations were wonderful, providing for people doing it tough in the Kempsey and Nambucca communities, giving food and other

necessities to those in need.

“They are manned by wonderful groups of volunteers who go above and beyond to keep these great services operating,” she said. The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club is a notfor-profit group with the proceeds from each event

going to local charities.

A helping hand from country musicians

In the past eight years the club has donated in the vicinity of $40,000 to local charities and organisations, including the Rural Fire Service, Riding for the Disabled, Hospital Auxiliaries and more.

Nambucca Valley Country

Music Club gathers money earned from its regular events on the last Sunday of each month at the Nambucca Bowling Club.

There is a special guest artist each month and events also feature the talented Nambucca Valley Country Music Club artists.

q The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club presents a cheque for $560 to the Seventh Day Adventist Community Food Pantry in Kempsey. Photos: SUPPLIED.

q The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club presents a cheque for $1500 to the Nambucca Valley Community Church Food Hub.

Sustaining agriculture, sustaining people

By Andrew VIVIAN

LUKE Austin is someone who gets involved and promotes the perspectives of young people from regional areas.

Mr Austin, was a member of the NSW Government’s Regional Youth Taskforce and, more recently, as an Horizon Scholar, contributed to the report ‘Listen up: Young people’s perspective on the future of Australian agriculture and rural industries’, released by AgriFutures Australia.

The report is a compilation of thoughtprovoking perspectives and provocations from the future leaders of the agriculture sector, compiled as a comprehensive summary of the conversations and collaborative efforts that emerged from the 2022 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Workshop in Albury, as part of the AgriFutures Stakeholder Summit.

Mr Austin was one of

more than forty Horizon Scholars who attended the workshop to create a set of priorities to help create a sustainable and prosperous future for the agricultural industry.

“My greatest passion has been the outdoors and the environment at large,” he said.

“It led me to study environmental and marine science at uni.”

Agriculture occupies half of the earth’s habitable land surface and supports the lives of 8 billion people on our planet through the provision of food security and our quality of life, said Mr Austin.

“I quickly appreciated rural industries are not going anywhere and that exploration of how my skills could merge with rural industries and learning and growing experiences within was the single best way I could support my vision for better environmental outcomes.”

He said the common ground and mutual interest between environmental sustainability and feeding and fuelling our lives with

food and fibre production are profound.

Mr Austin said the stakeholders conference presented him with new connections, insights, and perspectives.

He said, “I believe the best

way to improve what you are doing is to be on the ground and hear from a diversity of those most involved.

“I feel the truth is agriculture is not just ‘farming’ and requires many skills, perspectives, and experiences.

“To meet our aspirations in sustainability, we need to attract this diversity

of people to the future workforce and advocate for values like biosecurity, food security, custodianship, and sustainability.”

Mr Austin said there was great opportunity on the Coffs Coast, because rural industries occur on the doorstep of some of the most pristine natural environments on earth.

“My message to those in our region who share a passion for the environment

is to look to agriculture,” he said.

“Get involved and join the people within the industries collectively, laying the groundwork for a future for our environment and industries relied on by everyone, every day”.

‘Listen up: Young people’s perspective on the future of Australian agriculture and rural industries’ can be found at https://agrifutures.com.au

NSW Farmers plug govt funding gap

NSW Farmers has stepped up to maintain an educational resource axed by the federal government.

The popular ‘Kids To Farms’ program, which has facilitated an agricultural experience for 106 schools and 6151 students, was set to shut down on June 30 with the cessation of federal government funding.

But NSW Farmers projects manager Georgia

Campbell said it had been such a fantastic success that the state farming organisation would maintain the website that allowed schools to get in touch with farmers so agricultural experiences could continue.

“We’ve seen such a great response from the students who engaged with this program, and we really want to see this continue in any way we can,” Ms Campbell

said.

“While we won’t be able to directly facilitate these experiences after June 30, we’ll still help teachers find local farmers and hopefully we can one day reactivate the program to its full capacity,” she said.

“Given 59 per cent of students learn about food and fibre production from their teachers, it’s important we support them in

teaching students about the agricultural industry.”

The program, once funded by taxpayers, aimed to give children an understanding of where their food and clothing came from by bridging the divide between classrooms and farms.

The divide is a significant and ongoing concern, given university studies continue to show four of five primary school pupils and three-

in-five secondary students believed commercial milking of dairy cows occurred by hand, a third of young people aged 12 to 19 didn’t know yoghurt was an animal product, and just less than two thirds didn’t know cotton was derived from a plant.

“We know a shocking number of people have no idea where their food comes from,” Ms Campbell said.

“In an age where cost

of living and global food insecurity are increasing, it’s critical we continue to reach and engage the next generation and show them farmers grow the food and fibre that feeds and clothes everyone.

“We’re proud to continue these efforts, and this program is proof that students and teachers can learn a lot by engaging with industry,” she said.

Find out more by visiting www.kidstofarms.com.au

q Luke Austin speaks at the Horizon Scholarship workshop.

First outing for Nambucca’s campaign for ‘yes’

NAMBUCCA Valley’s campaign for ‘yes’ at the referendum got underway in Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads, last Saturday with a strong turnout of people from across the region ready to get active.

The Nambucca Valley for Yes group is eager to inform the community about what the Voice to Parliament is all about, listen respectfully to all perspectives and to have as many conversations as possible with locals.

Those attending were excited to play a part in this positive movement taking place on Gumbaynggirr land.

Co-conveyor of the group, Dinah Eadie, said she was thrilled with the turnout of people and the positive energy within the group.

Ms Eadie started the group less than 2 weeks ago, following the lead of others along the Coffs Coast.

"I feel humbled to accept the gracious invitation

extended to me, and to all of us, in the Uluṟu Statement from the Heart,” she said.

“It's such a modest request - simply to be

listened to when policies and laws are made that affect the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We all like to be

listened to.

“It is absolutely certain that outcomes are better when people are consulted about what affects them,”

said Ms Eadie. “The Voice will enable better consultation with our Indigenous people, and will improve their lives.

Voting Yes is the first step

we can take towards this."

Group volunteers will be out and about across the valley as much as possible in coming months.

Live double billing coming up on Nambucca Valley Radio

By Mick BIRTLES

ON the third Friday of each month the Nambucca Vally’s own community radio station, 2NVR, broadcasts Studio 3 Live.

The program generally showcases a local act performing live to air from the Tewinga Studios of 2NVR, which can be listened to live on radio or streamed live for free.

2NVR announcer and presenter of Studio 3 Live, Ceri Wrobal, said there would be two acts this month.

“We are excited to announce a double bill for Studio 3 Live on Friday 21 July

will feature a local youth, Jazzy Sutton, who will showcase her rich vocals and broad repertoire of music and then local band, Random Panda, will hit the stage,” said Ceri.

Jazzy Sutton is 17 years old and has been singing and playing piano since she was eight.

She sings at local pubs and clubs, covering

pop, country and jazz music genres.

Jazzy was recently invited to sing the National Anthem at the Senior State Netball Titles in Newcastle.

Jazzy also sang at the Macksville ANZAC Day memorial.

The live studio audience, and listeners at home, will then get to experience the Mid North Coast’s most-sensational new band, Random Panda.

Fresh from recording an album in Byron Bay, this electrifying rock act will perform its new single ‘Dangerous Games’.

Band members have been polishing their stage craft for the past few months and a great time is assured at a Random Panda gig. Studio 3 Live will take place on Friday 21 July from 6-8 pm at the studios of 2NVR, 834, Rodeo Drive, Tewinga.

If you can be part of the live audience you are welcome to take your own drinks and nibbles.

Alternately, the performance will be broadcast live on 105.9fm and streamed via www.2nvr.org.au

q Nambucca Valley for Yes - group members from all over the LGA met up for the first time in Nambucca Heads last Saturday. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

q Random Panda will appear live on 2NVR’s Studio 3 Live on Friday 21 July.

q Jazzy Sutton will head up 2NVR’s Studio 3 Live double bill on Friday 21 July. Photos: SUPPLIED.

Beatties big 40th birthday

By Andrea FERRARI

BEATTIES Quality Furniture, the famous, family-owned furniture store in Nambucca Heads is celebrating 40 years in business.

Looking back the founders, Elizabeth and Alan Beattie, couldn’t be more thankful they chose this Mid North Coast beachside town in 1983 when they retired from their farming life in Parkes.

Researching where they would like to live in their later years, they were actively looking at small coastal towns with milder weather than Melbourne, where they grew up, and not as hot as Parkes, where they had been farming.

“Nambucca Heads also was a beautiful green, hilly, seaside location, totally different to the countryside of the Central West,” son, and now proprietor of Beatties, Michael Beattie told News Of The Area.

Elizabeth and Alan always believed in buying quality for themselves that lasts, rather than replacing things often when they break or wear out.

They had an interest in furniture and putting the two together they started Beattie’s business in 1983 along with their daughter Joanne, now known as Beatties Quality Furniture, without the apostrophe.

Over 15 years ago Michael took over the family business after working in agriculture for many years.

“We have one large store in Nambucca Heads, centrally located for our customers in the Coffs Coast Region,” said Michael.

“We deliver for free to Woolgoolga in the north to Kempsey in the south, Dorrigo in the west and everywhere in between.

“We have customers coming from further afield for the quality furniture that we sell and are pleasantly surprised at the large range that we display and sell.”

Taking their own family values and creating a culture of honesty, Michael shares, “We believe that we shouldn’t sell anything that we wouldn’t be happy with ourselves.

“The strong values of honesty and a ‘helping your

neighbours’ attitude, common in the farming community, still shows in the service offered by our family owned and run business.

“Our selection process of the furniture we sell is influenced by our passion for quality stylish furniture which lasts, is good value for money and is environmentally sound.”

When Beatties started the furniture industry was very different to what it is today.

With 1983 being the official launch date for the internet, online shopping was a long way off and stores outside of the main cities didn’t stock international brands like they do today.

“Most furniture was still Australian made,” said Michael, adding, ”sadly, over the years, the manufacturing costs have driven a lot of manufacturing overseas.

“Today we still sell furniture made in Australia and from Norway, Germany, Serbia, Vietnam and Thailand.”

None of the current furniture retailers on the Coffs Coast existed, including Harvey Norman.

Over the 40 years Beatties has been in operation many stores have come and gone.

“As the larger budget chains have evolved in Australia selling low-cost furniture we have concentrated on long lasting, quality furniture with a greater number of options to make our customers’ furniture choices individual to their style.”

Before expanding into their current premises Beatties ran out of two shops in the main

street of Nambucca Heads.

“A funny story remembered in family folklore is of a time that Alan and Elizabeth crossed paths with customers going from one shop to the other and sold the same lounge twice.

“This hastened our expansion into our current location.”

With competition coming into the market, Beatties stays strong to its belief in its family values, “the personal service and delivery by our own trained team makes the shopping experience at Beatties different,” said Michael.

“Finding the right lounge or recliner that is perfect for you can be like buying shoes, we’re all different shapes and sizes and so is our furniture.

“Our customers have no flat-pack assembly or delivery frustrations compared to shopping online.

“Our delivery team assembles all furniture free of charge including beds.”

With forty years of furniture under their belt what makes the Beattie family’s day?

“Seeing a customer melt into a chair when they have found their perfect fit or hearing from a happy customer ringing to say how wonderful our delivery team was and how perfect their new furniture looks in their home.”

Celebrating this ruby anniversary, Beatties Nambucca Heads is having a 40th Birthday Sale.

“There’s great specials that we have organised with our

trusted brands starting from 11 July through to 31 July,” he said.

Michael and his wife Kathy are still excited about

the furniture that they sell and feel a thrill when they find something new that their customers would love.

“We keep abreast of the

trends in style and colours, constantly looking to excel in our field and have a shop that we are proud to share with the Coffs Coast region.

“There’s always something new to see at Beatties,” said Michael.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

q The Beattie family celebrating 40 years of furniture trading in Nambucca Heads in 2023. Standing, (from left) Tony and Joanne Urquhart, Kathy and Michael, seated are Alan and Barbara.

q The former Beattie’s furniture shop, the “old original” in Nambucca.

q A renowned landmark, Beattie’s Quality Furniture shop in Nambucca

NAIDOC Week - marking a struggle at Stuarts Point

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE chilling wind was no deterrent for a strong and lively gathering at the Stuarts Point Foreshore Reserve, Gumbaynggirr-Ngambaa Country, on Sunday 9 July, where dozens of locals and visitors converged to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

With this year’s theme, ‘For Our Elders’, the emphasis is on the importance of the roles Elders play in passing down traditions and culture to the children, future generations, and the wider community.

NAIDOC - National Aborigines’ and Islanders’ Day Observance Committee - dates back to the 1920s and the fight for better living conditions and rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

That fight continued into the 1930s, with the boycotting of Australia Day and the establishment of ‘The Day of Mourning’, then in 1955 the event expanded to an annual week-long celebration in July.

One prominent Elder in attendance, Aunty Sandra Donovan, was keen to yarn about history and connection to country.

“I was born in Macksville, but now live on Russell Island in Queensland, where I am hoping to finish writing the story of my travels and history, but it’s an honour to be home today as part of culture,” she said.

As Aunty Sandra watched the numerous kids at play, she went on to mention her time as a barefoot running athlete, a dancer in the Northern Territory and the enduring influence of Santa Teresa, an Eastern Arrernte community 85 kilometres southeast of Alice Springs on Arrernte country, established by a Catholic Mission in the 1950s.

Santa Teresa citizens identify as Indigenous Catholics.

NAIDOC Week is a time when our Indigenous communities strengthen cultural inclusivity, promote indigenous education, and enhance wellbeing as well as connection to country.

On Sunday there were many activities and displays, including face painting, art works, weaving, netball and a sumptuous cook-up.

q Food, fun, music and lots of chatting.

q Aunty Sandra Donovan, always happy to share history.

q All ready for some arty fun.

q Welcome Banner on the outdoor stage.

q Goody bags and prizes on display.

Healthcare facilities meet with SES to update their Disaster Plans

By Mary KEILY

BEING ready for storms, floods and marine tsunamis was the focus of firstresponse agencies when they came together recently at Coffs Harbour.

Nambucca was well represented - representatives from RFBI, EACH, Open Arms Care and Australian Unity were at the State Emergency Service disaster-planning workshop.

In collaboration with Healthy North Coast, the aim of the workshops was to learn about first-response agencies, to build connections with them and understand the local considerations when it comes to

planning for disasters such as storms, flash and riverine floods and marine tsunamis - all being specific to the Mid North Coast region.

NSW SES community capability officer Scott McLennan explained some of the planning and considerations when preparing for natural disasters.

Particularly with aged-care facilities, he said, there were issues such as staffing and how to keep them operating during an emergency.

There was a need for earlier evacuation processes, and if some staff stayed in situ plans were needed for managing that facility, for example, can staff get in or out and are there enough

supplies, food and medications?

“There’s a big push especially for National Disability Insurance Scheme providers to ensure all their participants have appropriate disaster management plans”, Mr McLennan told News of the Area.

“We’ve noticed since 2017 that these people [people in aged care] were at risk of being left behind, as the NDIS world is quite disparate.”

Data that came out of floodings

throughout NSW was that 60 percent of people who are told to evacuate do not evacuate and of that 60 percent, about 20-to-30 percent needed rescuing.

“That’s a huge burden on the mental health of residents, visitors, friends and family and we need to work together with them so they understand the risk and for us to mitigate that risk as best as possible,” said Mr McLennan.

“Connectivity is also a big issue as we are very reliant on our mobile networks and our internet capabilities and in recent events we’ve lost thoseso if the power and phones are cut off, paper backup processes are vital,” said Christine McDonald, deputy north east zone commander.

“This event starts the ball rolling and the staff that have come are open to the conversation and it’s great to see them being so proactive,” she said.

q Scott pitching a scenario

q Scott McLennan

Concert celebrates NAIDOC week

By James LANDER

ONE Mob Radio presented the Gumbaynggirr 2023 NAIDOC Week Concert, on Monday 3 July, a vibrant showcase of indigenous culture and talent.

This year's NAIDOC theme was 'For Our Elders', highlighting the wisdom and contributions of the community's elders.

Despite a last-minute change of location because of bad weather, the event at Boambee Community Hall was a resounding success.

Lachlan Skinner, event MC and One Mob Radio founder, expressed his delight, praising the musicians, dancers, and attendees who made it a fantastic event.

"Even after doing NAIDOC for so long, you can still find yourself getting caught off guard,” he said.

“Thanks to the musicians, dancers, and everyone who made their way up from Urunga.

“Despite the weather - we managed to pull off a fantastic event," he told News Of The Area.

The concert brought together a diverse range of attendees, spanning different age groups, who connected, learned about community services, and enjoyed delicious soup and damper.

The event featured a sausage sizzle, lively music, and engaging performances, with children happily playing football in the background.

NAIDOC week was described by Skinner as a joyous occasion, akin to a ‘Blak Christmas in July’ where the community gathers to celebrate its vibrant and enduring culture.

Skinner emphasised the importance of this year's NAIDOC week in honouring and uniting mob, highlighting the pivotal role of the elders as guardians of knowledge and community foundations.

He called for conversations and learning with the elders, recognising their significant contributions.

The event kicked off with a heartfelt welcome to country by Aunty Jenny Skinner, followed by captivating performances from the Buudabung Bari Dancers, Hustle Mob

Movement, Birren Slabb, and Jumbaal Dreaming.

One Mob Radio expressed pride in hosting four NAIDOC events on the Gumbaynggirr Coast this year, including the NAIDOC Harbourside Markets and the upcoming Elders Luncheon and Coffs Coast Blak &

White NAIDOC Ball.

Despite the logistical challenges, the Boambee Community Hall proved to be the perfect venue, fostering connection, and creating an intimate and inclusive atmosphere.

The 2023 Gumbaynggirr NAIDOC Concert exemplified the dedication

and passion of organisations and individuals coming together to celebrate the indigenous community's rich heritage. It served as a reminder of the enduring significance of the elders and their invaluable contributions to Australian culture.

TAFE adds tractor driving to horticulture course

By Andrea FERRARI

TAFE NSW has developed its Certificate III course in production horticulture to provide additional skills for anyone wishing to learn how to grow and manage horticultural crops.

A tractor-driving unit has been included in the course curriculum,

along with learning basic propagation methods.

“The inclusion of the tractordriving unit will allow students to gain skill and confidence in the operation of machinery, including tractors which are commonly used across many farms,” said Jacqui Johnson, TAFE NSDW head teacher, agriculture, conservation, ecosystem

management and horticulture.

“This will better equip our students in the safe use of farm equipment they may encounter in a typical workplace,” she said.

“The addition of a propagation unit will enable our students to be able to reliably cultivate their own seedlings and grow from cuttings to use in either their own farm

production or to prepare them to work in a farm-based production nursery operation,” she said.

“We currently have feefree and traineeship places available in our Certificate III production horticulture course at TAFE NSW CHEC campus for semester 2, starting 20 July.

Safe work practices, horticultural planting, cropping, biosecurity, chemical use, irrigation and drainage, hydroponics, organic farming,

q TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Education Campus has feefree places on its Cert III in Production Horticulture course.

machinery operations, soils, maintenance and pest control are some of the subjects.

Learning is campus and/or work based and is assessed through practical and written exercises. Because of the nature of the industry, physical fitness is recommended.

For more information see www. tafensw.edu.au/course-areas/ horticulture/courses/certificateiii-in-production-horticulture-AHC30620-01/

q Gumbaynggirr NAIDOC Week concert, Boambee Community Hall.

q Jumbaal Dreaming performed at Boambee.

q Hustle Mob Movement got on stage for NAIDOC week celebrations at Boambee.

q Harvest Production by TAFE NSW Horticulture students.

q Students harvesting their own crops at TAFE NSW CHEC gardens.

Flora Delights at Stuarts Point and District Garden Club’s first meeting

By Jen HETHERINGTON

STUARTS Point was bathed in sunshine as a troupe of floraloving individuals gathered at the community hall on July 5 for the inaugural meeting of the Stuarts Point and District Garden Club (SPaDGC) .

As gardeners’ thoughts turn to more daylight hours 20 people turned out for the meeting.

New president Denise O’Connor reckoned the numbers were pretty impressive for a frst meeting.

“As a newly-formed entity, we take advice from ‘Garden Clubs of Australia’, and aim to function as an affiliate with the organisation’s support,” she said.

Garden Clubs of Australia Inc is a not-for-profit organisation formed by Margaret Davis OBE in 1950, and it provides a range of services to its members (and affiliated clubs) and currently has a membership of more than 780 affiliated clubs representing more than 52,000 individuals, with a

resounding motto, ‘Friendship Through Gardens’.

President Denise introduced guest speaker, zone coordinator Marion Watts, who took the floor to elaborate about the myriad benefits of being involved in the club/ organisation.

“We have a ‘show bench’ at every meeting, which encourages friendly competition, as well as insights into growing techniques and presentation,” she said.

Event organisers also provided a lunch of finger food and promised similar for upcoming meetings, to convene at

the Stuarts Point Community Hall on the first Wednesday each month.

A $2 door fee accounts for membership of a dedicated garden club.

For more information phone Denise O’Connor on 0434 372 707 and checkout Garden Clubs of Australia on the internet.

q Home grown/baked brunch is a promised feature.

Charlie Mgee sings Northbank Community Garden

By Andrea FERRARI

UKULELE-strumming ecological educator-entertainer, Charlie Mgee, lead in the band, Formidable Vegetable, is coming to Bellingen’s Northbank Community Garden (NCG) on Sunday 16 July.

“It’s our first gig in about three years and we’re excited,” Alison Heeley, Northbank Community Garden president, told News Of The Area.

“I am so thrilled to have my favourite band play at the garden.

“And this event is a fantastic opportunity to welcome the community back into our beautiful community garden, to reconnect with it and each other,” she said.

“We are looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces for a boogie.”

The band’s mission is to inspire local action about global issues, to inspire folks from age 5 to 95 to grow their own food, restore their own ecosystems and live a better life with do-able funky, home-scale solutions to the many problems of

the world.

“Charlie Mgee will be taking the stage for a family-friendly, Sunday afternoon gig from 1pm until 4pm inspiring us all to work together for positive climate action,” said Alison.

The Northbank Community Garden is a picturesque location and provides a tranquil environment for musical performances.

There’s a natural spot for the stage, overlooking a lawn that lends itself to a picnic spot for spectators.

“Bring along a picnic, blankets, or cushions to create a cozy and

relaxed environment,” said Alison.

“There will also be Salvatore's delicious pizza to purchase, and a coffee van for those needing a Sunday afternoon boost,” she said.

NCG’s committee hopes this gig sets a seed for more social events.

“We are hoping to have many more events at the garden and be able to use the wonderful stage more often,” said Alison.

“We are currently doing a strategic planning process where we are engaging with community as to what they enjoy about the garden,

and what they would like to see/ how they would like to use it into the future.

“These consultations will help form a 10-year master plan for the development of the garden for the community.”

The garden is at 100 North Bank Road, Bellingen.

See Northbank Community Garden Facebook page.

For more information phone Northbank Community Garden president Alison Heeley on 0418 523 210.

q Members working in Bello Northbank Community Gardens.

q Zone Coordinator Marion Watts addresses the gathering.

q Everyone was greeted by a veritable floral frenzy.

q Vice-President Garry Miles casts his vote.

q The stage at Northbank Community Garden, ready for Charlie Mgee.

q Charlie Mgee, lead in the band Formidable Vegetable, spreads the environmental activism word through musical entertainment

Nambucca Bowling and Community Expo News

By Nerida BLACKFORD

SOCIAL women’s bowls has been beautiful in the winter sunshine, and though it’s chilly when the ladies start at 9am, by 9.30 it’s jackets off, sunnies on and enjoy bowling in the terrific conditions.

Recent Thursday results are: J. Cedelland, E. Brown & N. Blackford def A. Paine, D. Mann & P. Fletcher 2110; J. Haigh, S. Seckold & E. Flemming def A. Reid, M. Duffus & B. Jones 25-12; Sue, M. Smith & P. James def K. Dale, Karen & T. Ryan 24-16.

Last week J. Haigh, T. Ryan & P. James def K. Dale, M. Duffus & S. Seckold 27-8; Sue, C. Davis & K. Liddell def A. Paine, T. Meehan & M. Smith 18-14; A. Duffus, R. Dugdale & M. Montgomery def A. Reid, J.

Cedelland & K. Porter 17-15.

Sunday 9th July was a fantastic day at our club, hosting a round of the BPL Cup. We had 7 teams of triples from our own club with a visiting team from Woolgoolga / Coffs Ex Club. This competition is like the Jack Attack Program we have run earlier in the year as a twilight event- but serious! Teams played in two sections, 3 matches of 2 lots of 5 ends in each match. For most teams, a one end tie breaker was needed to pick the winner of every match. Use of the power play in each set was very important to deciding winners as well. After two matches, every team had one win and a loss, so the final games were crucial and brought out some heavy concentration ( easier

for some than others) and strategic plays. We were lucky to get two home teams through to the next round, venue and date still to be decided.

Congratulations to the teams of Doug Cedelland, Owen

Smith and Neil Duffus, and Peter and Teresa Meehan and Rosemary Dugdale. We hope you can keep it going and make it to the big final at Pine Rivers later in the year!

Also, a reminder of our Community Expo at the club

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

FOR THE WEEK ENDING

SUNDAY 9th July 2023.

Easily our busiest week of the year, when we welcome the NSW Veteran Golfers for their Annual Week of Golf on the Island – they come from all over the State, with many interstate travellers returning – check out some of their home Clubs below. It wouldn’t be a Vets week at Nambucca without some rain, and fortunately, this only occurred on Tuesday morning, with minimal effect on the Tournament. Our 140 players have filled the Caravan Parks and most other accommodation houses, and were seen enjoying many of the town’s restaurants in the evenings. Many thanks to our major sponsors: Joanne & Tony from Foreshore Caravan Park, Nambucca RSL Club, Nambucca Beach Holiday Park, Watson’s Leisure Centre (Coffs Harbour), Golden Sands Tavern & Newspower (Nambucca Newsagency).

Monday opened the week with an “Irish” Team Stableford sponsored by Foreshore Caravan Park. The team of Jackie & Gary Wheeler (Kiama) & Margaret & Gordon Whitby (Tallebudgera) came in with 90 points to win from Henry Kubacki (Tully Park), Brendan Otto (Coolangatta), Kerry Bullen (Murwillumbah) & Charles Argent (Kurri Kurri) on 89 points, and 2nd Runner’s up were Christine & Guy Yeldham (Sanctuary Cove), Stephen Foster (Moree) & Peter Westcott (North Ryde) with 87 points.

Tuesday & Thursday were Single Stableford events, with the 36 Holes forming the Competition for the NSW VGA

Shield & Ian Vidler Memorial Trophy. Lance Pedrana (16) from Maclean won the Mens Shield with 73 points from Alan Lewis (32) from Cromer 72 points. John Bowron (Everglades) won Gross 55 from Steven James (Kew) 51. The Women’s Shield was won by Cathy Harrison (32) from Bundaberg with 68 points on countback from Sharon Carberry (11) from Ballina. Julie Berg (Ballina) won Gross 33 from Maree Ciavarella (Rich River) 24 c/b. The Men’s Tuesday round was won by Peter Taylor (16-Mullumbimby) with 39 points from Gregory Doolan (19-Gainsborough)

37 points and Paul Atkins (11-Gainsborough).

Thursday was won by Alfred Buckley (12-Singleton) with 38 points from Garry Stafford (15-Heidelberg) 36 points & Robert Hamilton (10-Belmont) 34 points c/b.

The Ladies Tuesday round was won by Jeannie Doolan (24-Gainsborough) with 37 points from Gabriella Catanzariti (22-Shelly Beach)

36 and Dianne Mayo (23-Coffs Harbour). Special mention of Trish Melnik who “aced” the106 meter 13th Hole.

Thursday’s round was won by Annie Waters (24 -Armidale) with 36 points from Rhoda Pedrana (20) 31 on c/b from Trish Melnik (24-Everglades).

Friday’s concluding event was a 4BBB Medley Stableford, sponsored by Nambucca RSL Club. Winning with 48 points were Penny & Eric Hudson (Leeton), from Paul Heenan (Carbrook) & Danny Lloyd (Kew) 47 points on c/b from Gabrielle & Paul Brabender (Heidelberg).

On Wednesday we had a Medley Stableford event

for Members & Visitors sponsored by McGrath Real Estate. Club Historian, Michael Post won Division 1 (0 to 17) with 40 points from Ashton Herbert (13) 38 points. Division 2 (18 to 25) winner was Gary Laing (23) with 37 points on c/b from Keith Elphick (22). Lillian Lukins (35) won Division 3 (26 to 45) with 36 points on c/b from Narelle Delaney (32). The Ball Rundown to 23 points. Mark Blake won the “Ecomist” loaded Stubby Holder for the longest putt on 2, other NTP’s with some close shots to Stephen McNeil on 5 (72cms), Greg McCoy on 7 (61cms), Michael Post on 8, Greg Smith

on 13 for the “Pizza This” voucher (37cms) and on 15, and Daryl Wall Won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 (about 2.5 meters).

Saturday’s event was a Medley 2 Person Ambrose and Keno Qualifier, sponsored by McGrath Real Estate. Neil Duffus & Stephen Carr playing off 6.5 combined to score 61.5 points to win on c/b from Stephen Doherty & Andrew Mackinnon (9.5). John Morgan & Peter Thompson (7.75) next best with 62.5 on c/b from Matthew Gittoes & Jason Rolff (9.5) who started their round with a Birdie and an Eagle! The Ball Rundown to 64.5 on c/b. Jason Rolff canned

on Sunday August 20th.

Stalls will include CWA, the Nambucca Bridge Club, Valley Garden Club, Nambucca Op shop and community garden, our Nambucca Bowls Club, the Macksville Hospital Café and information from Heather, an end of life Doula. More

groups will be announced in the following weeks. The kids will also be catered for with Pets and Critters from Bowraville onsite for some cuddles. If there are any local organisations who would like to be involved please leave your details at the club bar.

the longest putt on 2, other NTP’s to Stephen Doherty on 5, Robert Coneybeare on 7 (1.25m),Drew Glasson on 8 (2.1m), Clyde Johnston inherited the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Phillip Frost got Stu’s ball on 15 & David McBaron won the Pro Pin Jackpot with 137 cms.

Finally, on Sunday, we played our own “Skins Knockout” Final, sponsored by Christian Knight - Walter Bortoletto (25), Robert Coneybeare (17), Gary Laing (22) & Alvin Rapley (35) made it through their respective semi-finals. Afer some very nervous Tee shots on the first hole, the combatants settled down somewhat. As they approached the 9th Hole, with

5 skins on offer, it was obvious that “putting for dough” was taking it’s toll on their nerves. The back 9 holes got even more nerve racking with 7 skins on offer by the 16th. With a hefty haul of 13 skins in the bag, Gary Laing was a clear winner for 2023.

We are hosting our inaugural “Handiskins” Competition commencing 22nd July, and encourage members of all handicap abilities to register at the Bar for this exciting format of handicap Stableford play - as you can see from above, higher handicappers are well in contention! Just ask Ray or myself for your invitation & information pack.

See you on the Island.

Us Your Sports Results

q Doug Cedelland and Neil Duffus.

q Teresa and Peter Meehan and Rosemary Dugdale.

q Peter Taylor (NSWVGA Councillor) presenting the Shield to the Men’s overall winner Lance Pedrana from Maclean.

q Peter Taylor (NSWVGA Councillor) presenting the Shield to Ladies overall winner Cathy Harrison from Heidelberg.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Combatting elder abuse

MATTHEW is concerned his grandmother, Mable, may be the victim of elder financial abuse.

He describes his grandmother as “old and frail, depressed and vulnerable”.

Matthew is aware that Mable has a large amount of money in her bank account after recently selling her home and moving into a retirement village.

Examples of elder financial abuse include; incurring bills for which an older person is responsible, stealing money or goods, abusing power-of-attorney arrangements, refusing to repay a loan, living with someone who is not helping to pay for expenses, failing to care for someone after agreeing to do so in exchange for money or property, and forcing someone to sign a will, contract or power-of-attorney document.

Mable has told Matthew that her neighbour has been using Mable’s credit card to buy her groceries and pay her bills.

Matthew contacts a solicitor and expresses his concerns.

The solicitor contacts Mable directly and arranges a consultation. The solicitor discovers that Mable has mobility issues, so a home visit is scheduled. The solicitor sees Mable alone.

After identifying himself and explaining that the meeting is confidential, the solicitor asks Mable about her family and her financial affairs.

The solicitor avoids using legal jargon and listens carefully. Mable has difficulties hearing and is slow to respond.

She is nonetheless able to identify the members of her extended family, including her many grandchildren and detail her financial circumstances.

Mable says that her mobility issues are preventing her from properly managing her affairs.

The solicitor recommends she executes an Enduring Power of Attorney. Mable decides to appoint two of her children jointly. She later discusses this with Matthew, who is relieved that the neighbour will have no authority over Mable’s affairs.

As a precaution, the solicitor obtains a medical certificate regarding Mable’s capacity and the Enduring Power of Attorney is executed by Mable shortly thereafter.

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

Desperate measures understandable

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE recent desperate measures taken by members of the public in our nearby state forests, highlighting the destruction which is occurring right on our doorstep, is an understandable response given Forestry Corporation’s dismal failure at public relations.

Add to this the industry’s refusal to have a genuine conversation regarding the future sustainability of our native forests and species extinction and we’re in trouble.

While local mature hardwood plantations were always going to be harvested, calls by conservationists and locals for FOC to consider the broader landscape wildlife corridors and future of koala and other threatened species in the area were more than reasonable.

Persisting in sending in destructive heavy machinery to extract a relatively small number of logs from the adjacent native forests including old-growth areas shows arrogance and a total lack of diplomacy.

And that only reinforces the view that plantations are used as cover for continued destruction of areas of

extensive biodiversity and prime wildlife habitat.

There is a growing global movement, at least in the developed world, to reduce deforestation and protect species diversity with both genuine ‘plantation timber only’ market certification mechanisms, and an established carbon offset economy valuing and financing conservation of forests.

Given the confirmed ending of native forest logging in West Australia and Victoria, recent revelations of an attempted move to do the same by the previous Liberal government in this state, and the current Labor government’s promise to establish a Great Koala National Park on the mid north coast; one would think the publiclyfunded Forestry Corporation would be falling over itself to participate in some meaningful discussions to ensure it has a viable future. They could also restore some semblance of a social license in the process.

Regards, Dave WOOD, Boambee.

DEAR Jasminda,

During my recent council roadside pickup preparation, I tried to discard some of my son's belongings that he hasn't touched in over five years.

He wouldn't allow me to do so, saying it would ruin his childhood memories.

I'm sick of storing stuff for no good reason. What should I do?

Mrs Jodi L.

Dear Jodi,

THE problem here is that we are attached to objects for a range of different reasons, and none of us can really judge the desirability another person puts on something in terms of its sentimental value.

What you may see as a clapped-out tennis-table table, is, in your son's eyes, the remnants of his childhood, specifically the day he beat that show-off Johnny Smythe.

It is the same reason I keep a pair of very short shorts with frangipanis on them in my wardrobe. I know I will never wear them again, but it's nice to hold on to the memory of the tanned legs and flat stomach that once accommodated those shorts so perfectly.

As they say, one person's trash is another person's treasure, and this becomes all too apparent when you do put your belongings on the grass strip awaiting collection.

Before long, passersby will start rifling through your memories, and in some cases load them into the car boot, at which point you will feel a sudden surge of affection for that camping chair with a rip in the fabric and contemplate chasing after them.

There is also an equivalent of buyer's remorse, known as chucker's remorse.

The calculation goes something like this: Item value minus the number of years you have last used it multiplied by the number of hours it sits waiting for collection plus the number of people who stop to look at it equals the likelihood of you running back out to the front of your property and retrieving it before it gets carted away.

The longer you wait, the more likely you are to return your junk back to the mezzanine for another two years where it will gather more dust and rat poo, and the decision-making process will start again.

Maybe suggest to your son that he can have a designated area in the shed, and if his belongings don't fit into that space, they need to go.

Also, once he leaves home, DO NOT under any circumstances let him store those items and the associated memories at your place.

They are his to deal with at that point, and he can then decide how much they really mean to him.

Carpe

diem, Jasminda.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News SPORTS

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending: 8th July 2023

Monday: 3rd July. A few extra players this Monday competed in a five table Mitchell event. North/ South winners with 57 percent, Susie Keur & Paul Coe. Runners-up with 54.5 percent, Maureen Cowan & Joanna Halioris. East/West winners with 65 percent, Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee with 65 percent. Runners-up, Libby Knight & Leonie Harrison with 48.5 percent.

Wednesday: 5th July. Sixteen participants for Richard’s session that included a presentation by Mike Siford on the subject of alerting. This important topic needs to be regularly visited as personal systems proliferate.

The success and popularity of these sessions are an indication of how committed our members are becoming.

Thursday: 6th July. Six tables played a Mitchell event today. North/South winners, Mike Siford & Colin Tolley scoring 77.8 percent!! Runners-up Joanna Halioris & Richard Levy with 59 percent. East/E\West winners, Janet Dyson & Maureen Cowan with 64percent. Runners-up, Vicky Walker & Caitlin McRae with 57 percent.

Saturday: 8th July. A five table Mitchell today. North/South winners, Glen Hallett & Phil Booth with 66.5 percent. Runners-up Linda & Mike Siford with 55 percent. East/West winners, Noreen Cork & Helen

Rowsell with 60.5 percent. Equal runners-up with 52 percent, Daphne Priestley & Pat Bride with Lynne & John Slade.

Urunga: Wednesday 5th

July. Nine tables today; thirty-six players! A great turn-out. North/ South winners with 60.4 percent,

Glen Hallett & Phil Booth. Runners-up with 56.9 percent Bev Oldfield & Judy Bartley. East/West winners, Laurel & Ron Hall with 62.7 percent. Runners-up Dot & Don Learmonth with 61 percent.

Bowraville Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

8-7-23

TIRED of being jostled along because the course is so crowded, come to Bowra!

Single Stableford Winner: Bronwyn Doak 45 (guess who is going to lose a few strokes?) R/Up

D Franks 36, F9 B Brabant, B9 Pam Cotton N/P: 2nd

D Wren, 6th M Parker, L/ Putt: D Franks Ball Comp:

Joe Frank takes Minor Singles title

By GRUMPY

A LOT has been happening at Nambucca Bowls Club since my last report.

Frank.

Joe and there is always next year Rowdy.

Last weekend the Major Pairs started with some games played during the week.

Wardy winning 26 -12.

D Wren. News: The 16th Tee has been repositioned for the men, so some of you big hitters will enjoy it. Membership subs are due ‘the cheapest in the valley’. Coming up on 29/7/23

4BBB sponsored Bernie & Bruce Spear so start organizing a partner.

Next Week: Single stableford

Firstly the Minor Singles final was played on Saturday 1/7/23, with Joe Frank winning his first Minor Singles title beating John Rowdy Reynolds 25-16.

I can't say much about the game, because I was residing in Coffs Hospital, but was kept informed by text what the score was.

Looking at the card it was a close game up till the 18th end, Rowdy leading 15 -14 but Joe went into top gear and picked up 11 shots to Rowdy’s 1 in the next 7 ends. Well done

Mino and The Rock played Paddy and The Agent and from all reports newbie Paddy had the game of his life.

There were some bigscoring ends, but going into the last end Paddy and Agent were leading 21-19 with an unexpected win on the cardsonly to drop a 3 to lose 22 -21.

Always next year Paddy.

On Saturday two games were played in great conditions and we had another close game between Mitch Mcgill and Oxy Cedelland against Bended Elbow and Joe

It was a tight game up until the 16th end at 14 -15, then Oxy scored 4 and many thought that was it, but the drama wasn't over 23-20.

On 20 Joe picked up a 4 to win 24 -23, a great game fellas that will bring back the crowds.

Next weekend the Escapee's play one another, that's Joe versus Mino.

Who knows what might happen? Be there.

In other games played Cosi and Bruce Mason accounted for Terry Snowden and The Eel Harvey.

On Sunday Paul Ward and sub John Mcollum played Rowdy and Brent Liddell

On Sunday morning BPL Bowls makes its debut at the club.

There will be eight teams playing and first and second placegetters will go further in the competition.

For a full report check out the Nambucca Ladies report.

On a topic that many might not have heard about, one of our members was spotted at Nambucca Railway Station in the cabin of the steam train that came from Coffs.

Little Toot is his name and you will know who he is when you shake hands and have to wash the coal dust off your hands.

Comets come out on top in Nambucca Heads showdown

FROM Page 24

Uncle Micklo Jarrett in the Gumbaynggirr language.

In a fiery game with a level of passion that is the hallmark of a Comets-Roosters clash, the visitors went home with a win, defeating the Nambucca Roosters 22-10.

The game seemed to be going Nambucca’s way in the early stages, nearly scoring in the first two minutes and having about 60 percent of possession for the first quarter of play.

Both sides had disallowed tries early however, at the eight-minute mark a shortfall from the Rooster’s Tyronne Roberts-Davis put Ryan Taylor into a position to bust through a solid Comets defensive pack to put points on the board.

A cross wind added difficulty to a tough kick and Roberts-Davis failed to convert, leaving the score at 4-0.

Possession and penalties drifted to favour the visitors and their pressure on the Nambucca line was relentless.

At the 27th-minute mark, and shortly after a stoppage in play because of flared tempers, the Comets answered the Roosters earlier try when Bennet Bar Reech found space in the Nambucca left edge and scored.

Nathan Curry was accurate with the boot and the Comets then led 6-4.

As the first half closed Nathan Curry capitalised on the Comets momentum and crossed the line, converting his own try, and going to the sheds 12-4 in front.

In the second half the Roosters Dane Saunders scored a try in the 10th minute of the half, however a melee erupted amongst the post-try celebrations resulting in both teams

having a player sent from the field in circumstances that seemed to increase the level of tension on the paddock.

A successful penalty goal kick by Tyronne RobertsDavis closed the gap to a two-point ball game with the score now 12-10 Comets way.

Minutes later the linesman reported that Nambucca’s Brody Simon had used a forearm excessively in a tackle and he too was sent from the field.

The Comets, now a man up on their opponents, put Ronan Singleton across the line, not converted, and followed that up 27 minutes into the half with Ayden Baloh going over to bring the score to 22-10.

Despite both teams continuing to attack with passion and aggression the last ten minutes were

scoreless, and in a tough but entertaining game marked with penalties and injuries, Coffs sits at the top of the ladder in Group 2.

The U/18s game was sometimes scrappy but very much enjoyed by the crowd that had come to Coronation Park on a day with great weather conditions for rugby league.

Coffs Harbour won the U/18s game 20-14.

In the Reserve Grade game the Nambucca Roosters just got there in the end, putting on a grandstand finish for the home crowd by scoring on the bell to win 26-24.

The Nambucca Roosters Ladies Rugby League team played in the curtain raiser against Wingham and it was the visitors who came up with the win.

1. Eliza McNally, 2, Maz McNally, 3. J Townsend. 4.

q Nambucca Roosters’ Dean Goodwin steps out of a tackle in the round 10 clash against Coffs Comets on Saturday.

q Nambucca Roosters on the attack in their round 10 clash against Coffs Comets on Saturday.

q Nambucca Roosters’ Brodie Simon takes on the Coffs Comets defence in their Group 2, round 10 clash on Saturday.

q The Nambucca Roosters played the Indigenous Round at the weekend and all teams wore jerseys especially designed for the round. Pictured are Nambucca Roosters president Peter Bellden, Gumbaynggirr artist Lavinnia Inglis ,whose artwork featured on the jerseys, and Roosters committee member Harry Jarrett.

q Nambucca Roosters’ Logan Jones side steps a Coffs Comets defender in their round 10 clash on Saturday.

CROSSWORD

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

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.

1. The castle has sprung a leak.

2. The shadow is missing in the rear tower window. 3. The boy’s mouth is closed.

4. The bushes on the right have grown. 5. There is an extra brick in the wall.

RHYMING PAIRS: Tea - tree. Peg - egg. Rake - cake. Bear

chair.

Funeral Notice

Music Tuition

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

Public Notices

Valla Beach Village Homeowners

Community Market Market Day

Lifestyle Village Hall Valla Beach 1 Regatta Dr, Valla Beach. July 29th 2023. 10am-2pm Devonshire Tea, Arts and Crafts stalls. Entry Gold coin donation.

For Sale

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

GOLF cart and trailer exc cond, many extras trailer has 12 months rego. $6,500 ono. Will deliver. 0411 894 327

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

Caravans

MEDITECH Mobility Scooter. Tires, battery and seat all good cond Weight capacity 150kg $1100ono. 0474 387 667

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

Boats

motor. Quality reg trailer $7,500 ono. 0402 054 207 leave msg.

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

Pets

MALTESE Shih Tzu puppies. 1 girl + 3 boys available. White! BIN# B000616552

Located Port Stephens Call or text 0474 378 452

Tabby Tom was impounded to Nambucca Valley Council 24 April 2023. Tom is a male cat approximately 2-3 years old. He loves to lie down for head scratches and play. He is not desexed, microchipped or registered.

Adoption fee for 2022/2023 is $200 and this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing & lifetime registration.

Please visit

BEST ON THE BOX

SUNDAY MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA

TEN, 7.30pm

SUNDAY BAY OF FIRES

ABC, 8.30pm

With icy-blue cinematography and a simmering tension throughout, the exquisite wintry locations in this Aussie mystery evoke the Scandi noir genre from the first frame. The ever-brilliant Marta Dusseldorp (pictured) anchors the crime drama as Stella, a CEO targeted by ruthless killers who must abandon her established life and relocate with her two kids to a remote Tasmanian town called Mystery Bay. Her arrival brings with it a whole new set of problems and intrigue, with her new home in some ways just as dangerous and menacing as the one she fled. This is sure to be a roaring success.

FRIDAY, July 14

Death In Paradise. (PG, R) An artist is poisoned in her studio.

9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Nat goes the wrong kind of viral.

9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) Gert and Marigold reinvent themselves.

9.55 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

10.10 The Split. (Ml, R)

11.10 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R)

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

This season finale marks the end of an era for MasterChef fans, who have been able to delay their inevitable farewell to the series’ late judge Jack Zonfrillo by some two months – we’ve been watching the cheeky Scot in his element, mentoring a new cohort of home cooks and gleefully tasting the tantalising results of their hard work. Zonfrillo will certainly be missed around these parts, not the least for his fashionable flair – always clad in a resplendent kilt come finale time. He and fellow judges Melissa Leong (pictured) and Andy Allen welcome a new face into the pantheon of MasterChef winners tonight – who will sit alongside Julie Goodwin, Adam Liaw and even Allen himself?

MONDAY RUSH

NBN, 7.30pm

With a down-toearth, likeable contestants and an engaging host in David Genat (pictured), this globe-trotting adventure has proved to be a mid-year surprise

– it’s a spirited and fun reality romp bolstered by a heated competitive streak. Each week, the contestants start off in a chaotic and noisefilled location, and this episode’s “drop zone” (Dublin on St Patrick’s Day) might be the most chaotic so far. But there’s little time to enjoy a pint of Guinness or two, as the teams’ Emerald Isle sojourn whisks them away to the Blarney Stone and the Cliffs of Moher. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but Rush has proven to be a fun watch week in, week out.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Guadalquivir. (PGa, R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

8.30 Paris: Mystery Of The Lost Palace. Takes a look at a lost Parisian palace with a history spanning 2000 years.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13.

1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mals, R)

3.40 Italian Food Safari. (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 catches up with Grant Denyer. Karen Martini cooks a roasted tomato passata with white beans and crispy fish. Graham Ross visits the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in Mount Tomah.

8.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, Mv, R) A group of scientists working at an underwater research facility dedicated to exploring the Marianas Trench encounters the largest marine predator that has ever existed, the Megalodon, a giant shark. Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson.

10.45 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. Newcastle Knights v Wests Tigers. From McDonald Jones Stadium, New South Wales.

9.50 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Newcastle Knights versus Wests Tigers match, with news and analysis.

10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) The team braves the cold in Ballarat.

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

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

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

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Graham Norton chats with Keanu Reeves, Olivia Colman, Cynthia Erivo and Jack Whitehall.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, July 15

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour

Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Treasures Of Malta. (PGav, R) 3.05 Treasures Of Greece. (PGav, R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (R)

4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.30 The Rise Of The Nazis. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R) A dog faces being euthanised unless the right foster carer can be found.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) Sister Boniface investigates when a contestant drops dead during a TV baking competition.

8.15 Vera. (Mv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the case of a murdered social worker.

9.45 MOVIE: Limbo. (2023, MA15+d, R)

A former cop re-examines a cold case. Simon Baker.

11.25 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R)

12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Mexico. (Premiere)

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14.

2.05 Witch Hunt. (Madl, R)

3.55 Italian Food Safari. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, July 16

4.10 Grand Designs NZ. (R)

5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Fake Or Fortune?

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Restoration Australia: Castlecrag. (Return)

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Premiere, MA15+v)

After being targeted by hitmen, a corporate CEO and her two kids are sent to a remote Tasmanian town.

9.25 Miniseries: The Beast Must Die. (Mal) Part 1 of 5.

10.10 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Mav, R)

11.10 Miniseries: Small Axe. (MA15+l, R)

12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. VRC Members Race Day, Royal Randwick Raceday and Eagle Farm Race Day.

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) Authorities explore a woman’s claims.

7.30 MOVIE: The Call Of The Wild. (2020, PGav) In the 1890s, a dog is stolen from its owners in California and sent to the Yukon. Harrison Ford, Karen Gillan.

9.45 MOVIE: The Last Duel. (2021, MA15+alv) In 14th-century France, a knight challenges his former friend and squire to what would become the last legally-sanctioned duel in the country’s history when his wife accuses him of raping her. Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. Rugby Championship. Round 2. Australia v Argentina. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

9.50 Rugby Championship PostMatch. A post-match wrap-up.

10.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon.

11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon.

Day 13. Women’s final.

2.00 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

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 To Be Advised.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find a home for Betty the Staffordshire bull terrier.

8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) The NCIS team must identify a mystery woman who attacked the founder of an AI company, before the next major global conflict ensues. Kilbride’s ex-wife asks him to consider reconnecting with their son.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. H’lights. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Planet Reef. (PGa, R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

5.30 The Rise Of The Nazis. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Hindenburg: The Cover Up: The Titanic Of The Skies. Part 1 of 2.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 15. Les Gets Les Portes Du Soleil to Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc. 179km mountain stage. From France.

2.50 Exit. (MA15+adv, R)

3.45 Italian Food Safari. (R)

4.45 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 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 MOVIE:

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) It is time for the first semi-final as six dancing from the first group fight to secure a spot in the Grand Finale.

8.55 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.55 The Latest: Seven News.

10.25 Born To Kill? Bobby Joe Long. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Bobby Joe Long.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Lisa Lopes. (Mad) A look at the 2002 death of Lisa Lopes.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Unlikely Heroes. (Mal) Part 3 of 4.

10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show.

Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon.

11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon.

Day 14. Men’s final.

3.00 Great Australian Detour. (R)

3.30 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. (Final, PGal) It is Grand Finale Day, and whichever cook scores the most points across two rounds will claim the title and prize.

9.30 FBI. (Mv) Scola suspects the mother of a five-year-old kidnapping victim is hiding something.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Kai goes undercover as a chef to gather intel on a criminal kingpin who is connected to a local eatery.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, July 17

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

11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00

Queen Of Oz. (Mls, R)

1.30 Vera. (Mav, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 15. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R) 2.50 Inferno. (PGa, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R)

4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)

8.40 The Great House Revival. (PG) 9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (M)

SBS World News Late. 11.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Mav)

12.05 Nadia: A Stolen Life. (Malv, R)

1.40 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

4.10 Italian Food Safari. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

TUESDAY, July 18

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.00 Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (Final, Mv, R) 1.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 2.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.55 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Beautiful. (PGa, R) 2.20 French Voyages: Discovery To Australia. (PG, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Whitby To Robin Hood’s Bay. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi continues to explore how justice looks for different people and how it can change over time.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 16.

2.05 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)

4.00 Italian Food Safari. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Felicity and Tane are running out of time.

7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

9.25 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Owen enlists Paul’s help in proving Kendra Harrington’s innocence after she is accused of being a black widow.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Blacklist. (MA15+)

12.00 MOVIE: Total Stranger. (1999, Msv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 Hunted. (Return, PGal)

Twenty fugitives go on the run.

9.15 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Ed Kavalee, Bron Lewis, Emma Holland, Peter Helliar and Sam Pang.

10.15 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R)

11.35 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Felicity accumulates more lies.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGa) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Detective Nyla Harper and James find themselves in the middle of a bank robbery.

10.00 The

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

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) The teams try to shake their pursuers.

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

9.45 NCIS. (Mav, R) Parker’s delinquent past resurfaces.

10.35 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv) Part 3 of 4.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, July 19

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch.

R) 1.50 Summer Love. (Ml, R) 2.25 Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.55 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.50 Australian Story. (R)

Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00

Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 16. H’lights.

1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Insight. (R) 3.05

Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters

And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? (PGa) Part 1 of 3.

8.30 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (M) Part 3 of 3. An exploration of the bombing of Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior concludes.

9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17.

1.55 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+lv, R)

4.10 Italian Food Safari. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, July 20

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 The Chemical World.

R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG)

8.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+a, R)

12.00 MOVIE: The Operator. (2000, Msv, R)

2.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Morning session. From Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test.

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

7.30 Hunted. Australians go on the run.

8.45 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv) Part 4 of 4. Dan suggests to Alison that they could move away to start a new life together.

9.45 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Todd tries to convince his brother, Lawrence, to come home to attend the family’s Thanksgiving dinner.

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

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.30. (R)

(R)

The Drum. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Moulin Rouge: Behind The Magic. (Mn, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R)

4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Baggage. (PG) Police investigate a suspicious bag.

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Rome. Stanley Tucci heads to Rome where he meets up with an old friend Claudia della Frattina.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 18.

2.10 Dignity. (Malv, R)

4.00 Italian Food Safari. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the match.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Group B. Australia v Republic of Ireland.

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.00 MOVIE: A Hidden Life. (2019, PGav) August Diehl. 3.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Premiere, PGs) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) Nick Amaro and Burton Lowe try to overturn a wrongful conviction in one of Cragen’s old cases.

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

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Roosters routed, Comets on top

By Mick BIRTLES and Blake HASTIE

THE Coffs Harbour Comets came south last weekend to meet the Nambucca Roosters for the round 10 clash at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads.

For the Roosters this was their Indigenous Round and all teams played in jerseys especially designed for the day, featuring the artwork of local Gumbaynggirr artist Lavinnia Inglis.

The games were preceded by traditional dancing from the Bowra Boys Dance Group and, as an act of respect, teams ran onto the field side by side through a group of Elders.

Before the 1st Grade Game a stirring welcome to country was delivered by

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q Adding to the cultural significance of the Indigenous Round at Coronation Park on Saturday were the Bowra Boys Dance Group, Victor Chapman, Daari Greenup, Matt Tyerman and Jai Lawrence.