Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 14 June 2024

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Missabotti hall committee holds Trash and Treasure morning

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understand how many halls like this and what a great cost they are to keep going.”

The hall is also used for local weddings and funerals but not all these are money making activities for the committee.

“If people can’t afford it, we try to help out where we can,” explained Mr Weir.

In October the hall is planning to hold its annual Hall Reunion, an exciting event which has attracted up to 200 people in recent years.

“People who have lived here in the past come back to catch up with old friends.

“We have a sausage sizzle and it’s a daytime event,” he said.

According to Mr Weir, the committee is continuing to grow at close to a dozen volunteers, a sign of a wellsupported and appreciated public space.

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Utungun Hall benefits from Community Building Partnership grant

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“We are a very active committee,” Gary Lee, Media Liaison Officer with the Utungun Community Centre’s committee told NOTA.

“This money will go towards putting in up-todate catering equipment, like a bain-marie to assist with serving food at catering events.

“Council supported and analysed our application [for the grant] but we did the paperwork ourselves last year in about October.

“This is above and beyond the money which [Nambucca Valley] Council has already spent to give us a new kitchen,” he said.

The funds will be matched by an equal amount from

fundraising carried out by the hall committee, who are tirelessly working on these costs, running a sausage sizzle and cake stall in the main street of Macksville this Friday.

It’s the second such event in just over a month for the group which consists of just seven committee members.

Michael Kemp, State MP for Oxley, congratulated all successful grant applicants.

“This grassroots funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes,” he said.

Under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership scheme, each electorate

was granted a maximum of $300,000 toward community infrastructure projects.

Applicants were assessed against other proposed projects within the electorate to contribute to this total.

“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for community groups in the area,” Mr Kemp said.

Mr Lee said he hopes the new kitchen will soon be up and running and the new catering equipment will help the hall to provide better for a large range of events.

“Next, we want to get our recreation centre, including the tennis courts and BBQ area up and running,” he said.

Share your ‘Point of View’ Short story competition

accepting submissions

THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) is calling for submissions for the ‘Point of View’ short story competition.

Entries must relate to the 2024 theme of ‘Place’, and entrants must be living in the Stuarts Point district, which includes Eungai, Yarrahapinni, Grassy Head and Fishermans Reach.

Organisers explained the type of stories they expect to be entered.

“Diverse, culturally inclusive stories that

signify being, or becoming a local resident, be it told through anecdotal narrative, poetry, or maybe a story of individual journeys, challenges, arrivals, or departures… family and community connections.

“Children may wish to recall their memories and expectations of events, or adventures, or the natural environment that makes living here special.

“We seek to share the diverse essence of local voices and our sense of place.”

Free entries are open in an adult section and a children section (under

sixteen).

Closing date for entries is 6pm Saturday 27 July 2023.

Winners will be announced in August.

Coffs Coast Wildlife

Sanctuary is offering a single ‘meet the dolphins’ experience valued at $120 as a prize, with more prizes yet to be announced.

For full details visit

https://spadco.community/. For further information contact SPaDCO Publicity Officer Jen Hetherington on 0413 871 625 or at jennyfires@hotmail.com.

q Hall Committee Treasurer Malcolm Dicey, Building Coordinator Steve Sanderson, President Gwen Green and Gary Lee. Photo: file.

Cowper candidate search begins

By Andrew VIVIAN

AFTER a listening campaign involving almost 800 voices across the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Macleay and Port Macquarie regions, Voices4Cowper is inviting people interested in running as an Independent in the next Federal election to submit an expression of interest through its website.

Voices4Cowper formed in 2019 and supported the 2022 Federal Election campaign of Independent candidate Caz Heise, who narrowly lost to incumbent Nationals member Pat Conaghan.

The group has been inspired by the impact of community independents in Federal Parliament and the close result in Cowper at the last Federal election.

“The community feedback strongly indicates that the current representation, particularly by major parties, is not responding to the issues and concerns of the Cowper community,” said Phil von Schoenberg from the Voices4Cowper Steering Committee.

“There is interest in having an independent candidate who will more effectively engage with the community and take those

concerns to Parliament, who is not tied to a party line and can act in line with the needs of our electorate.”

According to Voices4Cowper, potential candidates should demonstrate a connection to the community, achievement in work and/or community life, and a commitment to evidence-based solutions to problems facing the region.

The candidate should also have effective listening and communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to openness, transparency and integrity along with an ability to collaborate and negotiate to achieve positive outcomes.

The process will include participating in an online ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum with community feedback being considered by a selection committee that includes two members of the Voices4Cowper Steering Committee and two external community members.

Selection Committee member Kerry Grace lives in the Nambucca Valley and has worked to create regional impact in the Cowper electorate for 20 years.

“Having a strong community representation in Canberra is crucial to

our collective voices being heard and in order to do that, choice among candidates is essential,” Ms Grace said.

Maura Luxford, an educator, author and long term Macleay Valley local, is also on the Selection Committee.

“I’m excited to be part of this process,” she said.

“Our democracy should

be centred around the community, their values and needs.”

A number of expressions of interest have already been received for candidacy.

"We have already received indications from a couple of people, including Caz Heise, that they will be putting their hat in the ring, seeking community backing via the

Voices4Cowper process,” said Bec Davis, co-chair of Voices4Cowper.

“We are committed to ensuring the process is as transparent and equitable as possible and to, again, giving members of the Cowper community an opportunity to participate in the process.

“We believe that democracy is stronger when

the voices of the community are heard and represented.

“We hope that people will consider whether they, or someone they know, has the right mix of skills and characteristics that would make them an outstanding community-backed independent representative for Cowper.”

Expressions of interest close on Wednesday 26 June. For more information, visit www.voices4cowper.org.

q Voices4Cowper’s ‘Kitchen Table Conversations’ established what qualities Cowper residents want in an Independent community election candidate. Photo: Voices4Cowper.

REGENERATIVELY FARMED BEEF

www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

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

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

The proposed development is defined as “Integrated Development” under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as approval is required from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997.

Applicant: Henman Constructions Pty Ltd

DA/File No: DA 2024/090

Property Description: Lots 12 & 13 Section 3 DP 758749, 12 Creek Street, Nambucca Heads

Proposal: Construction of 20 Residential Dwellings over Three (3) Stages & Strata Subdivision

Consent Authority: NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL

The development application may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre, Princess Street, Macksville, during office hours being 8.30 am to 4.00 pm weekdays from 14 June 2024 until 5 July 2024. 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 DA 2015/072 would be entered as 72/2015.

Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 5 July 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.

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

All submissions will be acknowledged following Council’s determination of the application. For further information regards this proposal, please contact Michael Coulter on 6568 0260. PO BOX 177

A life of photography and conservation

By Ned COWIE

NAMBUCCA Valley

resident Calumn Hockey is a professional self-taught photographer and NOTA was lucky enough to catch up with him while he was between jobs at his parent’s farm in South Arm.

In 2023, one of his photos was chosen as a finalist in the Australian Geographic Nature

Photographer of the Year competition.

The photo, taken locally in Nambucca Heads, shows how land clearing and housing developments have encroached upon habitat for koalas and other wildlife.

“It was great to finally get noticed,” he told NOTA.

“I had been entering every year for about seven years.”

But Calumn is being

modest.

He has rubbed shoulders with the best in his field many times in the past eight years of his professional career.

In 2022, Calumn was awarded Highly Commended in the British Museum-run Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the category of photojournalism.

His photograph, titled 'Up a gumtree’, captured

activists up a large eucalypt in Tasmania.

The same year he took out first prize in the Canopy Awards, a photo competition run exclusively to protect rainforests.

The passionate warrior for nature conservation is often working in partnership with the Bob Brown Foundation.

Last week he returned

from a contract with the group, photographing in Cloud’s Creek.

Other clients he has worked with include GoPro, North Face Australia, the Natural History Museum and Landcare.

His work has helped to shine a spotlight on the erroneous behaviour of timber industry crews working in forests all over Australia.

The best thing about his profession as an adventure and conservation photojournalist is the travel, Calumn told NOTA.

“Seeing the places I’ve gotten to go to, like (Mt)

Kosciuszko or the West MacDonnell Ranges was really cool,” he said.

“But you can’t go past New Zealand either,” he said.

Next week the prolific traveller is visiting one of his favourite countries, Vietnam.

In September he will be in the Pilliga region of Australia photographing an ultramarathon.

Calumn has mainly worked at locations in Australia, South East Asia and New Zealand, but the avid shutterbug never knows where he will next be called into action to photograph nature under attack.

Together, say ‘no way’ to taking risks around forklifts. Take action by using marked pedestrian walkways and always wear your seatbelt when driving.

q Calumn’s photograph taken above Nambucca Heads was a finalist in the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition.

q Calumn Hockey at home in the Nambucca Valley.

Beehive thefts reported

By Andrea FERRARI

NATIVE stingless bee hives have become the target of theft along the Mid North Coast, leaving local beekeepers distraught.

While Police have been informed, the thefts have not been resolved, and beekeepers have started protecting their properties using surveillance methods.

Dr Tobias Smith, a native bee researcher and commercial native beekeeper who resides on the Coffs Coast, said owners of stingless bees are turning to the use of tracking devices installed within hives.

“These are easily bought online, and while they add an added expense for beekeepers they offer an extra element of deterrence to theft or at least an increased chance of recovery should theft occur,” he said.

Elaine Bean, Chairperson of the Coffs Harbour branch of the Australian Native Bee Association (ANBA), told News Of The Area the worrying trend came to light after the theft of seven box hives from Clarence Native Bees Inc on a private property in West Coffs Harbour in October 2023.

“These hives were rescued when bush was cleared for the Coffs Harbour bypass and were destined to be donated to local schools, giving our kids an opportunity to learn about native bees through observation,” she said.

“Although it was in a shaded spot, it was thriving.

“People in the community who knew the location of the hive enjoyed visiting the gardens and seeing the bees on a regular basis.”

Woolgoolga Regional Community Gardens had one of its hives stolen in May 2024.

“Woolgoolga Community Gardens first acquired a Tetragonula carbonaria (native stingless bee) hive approximately five years ago,” Tony Reed of Woolgoolga Community Gardens told NOTA.

“This hive, the second, was donated by a member of the Gardens a couple of years ago and has become a strong viable hive since being moved here.”

Tony said the bee hives are an important part of the Gardens, providing pollination for fruit, vegetables and flowers, and serving as an educational resource.

q Coffs Beekeeping Supplies proprietor Judith Webster reported the theft of a beehive to the police as soon as it was discovered.

exactly when the hive was taken.

that belongs to us all,” he said.

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The North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens then reported the theft of a wild native bee colony in a log, alleged to have occurred sometime in February/March 2024.

“This colony had been discovered in the gardens during maintenance works and was left in situ.

“Many people don’t know about native bees and are so surprised when it’s explained to them about their life cycle and how they differ so much to the honeybee most people know.”

The hive was noticed missing on a routine weekly check, so it’s not known

The bracket and the hive were forcefully wrenched from the tree they were in.

“As expected, the reaction from the membership of the Gardens and wider public is one of shock and dismay that the hive was not only stolen but it was stolen from a community garden, a garden

Coffs Beekeeping Supplies also had three native bee hives stolen in May 2024.

Proprietor of the business, Judith Webster, reported the incident to the police as soon as it was discovered.

“The premises is kept locked when not open for

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Police informed of beehive thefts on Mid North Coast

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business and is enclosed with a wire fence with three strands of barbed wire along the top.

“The back fence line borders onto the creek line with bush, and a mowed path.

“There is some evidence of damage to the barbed wire above the rear gate,” Judith said in her police report.

Judith estimates the value of the three hives to be around $2,400.

“These hives were more valuable because of the unusual nature of each hive,” she said.

Dr Tobias Smith highlighted steps beekeepers can take to protect their hives.

“As interest in stingless bees and stingless beekeeping has grown, unfortunately theft of hives has also become a regular occurrence.

“Beekeepers should position their bee hives with theft avoidance/deterrence in mind,” he said.

q Three hives of a special nature were stolen from the fenced-in grounds of

This presents a threat to the conservation of these bees, and other components of biodiversity.

In addition to theft of hives from beekeepers, there is also the illegal extraction of stingless bee colonies from the wild, both from private land and from protected areas.

“People purchasing stingless bee hives should question sellers on the origins of the stingless bee colonies being sold, and in particular enquire in detail about the origins of colonies sold in logs,” Dr Smith said.

The Coffs Harbour branch of the Australian Native Bee Association are asking people to exercise caution when buying native bee hives, especially if buying a colony in a log.

“It is vital that buyers ask questions of sellers relating to the origin and history of hives.

“We encourage people who have experienced hive theft or have information about hive thefts to contact the Police. Visit www.anba.org.au.

Recognising rural and remote health workers

By Andrea FERRARI

NOMINATIONS are now open for the second National Rural and Remote Health Awards.

The Awards pay tribute to exceptional individual professionals and organisations who have significantly contributed to improving rural and remote health across Australia.

Open now, the closing date is Monday 8 July 2024.

Following the success of the inaugural Awards last year, Rural Health Pro will hold the second iteration as part of Rural Health Month in November.

The gala presentation event will take place at the National Press Club, Canberra on 6 November 2024.

On the night, guests will hear some of the inspirational stories to be found at the heart of rural and remote health.

The aim is to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the healthcare providers, individuals and groups who

strive to keep rural and remote communities healthy.

Rural Health Pro Manager Jessica Rostas told News Of The Area, “In recent times, the Coffs Coast has been impacted by floods and fires, and health professionals have been at the heart of the response, ensuring the community stays healthy.

“We have established the National Rural and Remote Health Awards as an opportunity for community members to recognise and thank those who care for them.

"I encourage the Coffs Coast community to help us celebrate the rural health professionals who have gone the extra mile by submitting a nomination.

“Anyone can nominate, and it's easy to do at www. ruralhealhtpro.org.

“We hope you can get behind the dedicated professionals who keep your community healthy."

In 2023, the Mid North Coast Local Health District’s

Claire Borg was named as a Rising Star finalist.

As Acting Nurse Manager, Claire arrives at work each day with enthusiasm to enhance the services delivered at a ten-bed mental health unit in Kempsey.

Claire has been instrumental in redefining how care is provided, assisting in connecting services to

establish a shared vision of delivering respectful, dignified care.

She has built connections with the Aboriginal Dunghutti community and has supported culturally safe service delivery.

Integrating principles of a patient-centred, traumainformed and recoveryorientated approach in her leadership style, Claire has

shown great autonomy, innovatively redesigning the service, supporting staff wellbeing and listening to the community's needs to provide a welcoming healing space.

"Nominating for the National Rural and Remote Health Awards is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the unwavering dedication of individuals and organisations

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committed to the wellbeing of rural and remote communities," Jessica said.

In its inaugural year, the Awards received over 200 nominations across the ten categories, with all states and territories represented.

Individuals can be nominated by peers, organisations, patients or themselves.

q Winners of the 2023 National Rural and Remote Health Awards.

Coffs Beekeeping Supplies.

q Hives like these are also being stolen from beekeepers on the Coffs Coast.

Youth Leadership Award wraps up

By Mick BIRTLES

LAST week the Nambucca Valley/ Stuarts Point district was the venue for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) program, now in its 54th year.

Hosted by the Nambucca Valley Rotary Club, the seven day program for this year was conducted at the Yarra Adventure Park at Stuarts Point and featured a dinner at the Macksville Ex-Services Club attended by 119 guests.

RYLA is a Rotary International personal and professional development program held all over the world for 19-27 year old leaders of the future.

The program is run each year on a rotational basis throughout Rotary District 9660, whose conduct of the RYLA program is recognised as one of the top three in the world.

This year 35 participants were nominated from 24 Rotary Clubs from Narrabri in the west to Toronto in the south and Coffs Harbour to the north.

At the dinner the young RYLArians entertained the crowd with their presentation skills, public speaking and fundraising for their chosen charity, the Danii Foundation.

The Danii Foundation supports individuals with Type 1 Diabetes, raising funds for people like RYLA alumni Jack Welsh, enabling access to advanced technologies such as insulin pumps.

Jack’s passionate presentation

about his journey since childhood resulted in almost $1500 raised for the cause.

An unforgettable moment of the dinner for all those in attendance were two performances given by RYLA graduate Nada Hussein Ali.

Nada shared some of her experiences in her short life as an Ezidi refugee from Northern Iraq.

She is an accomplished poet and performer and was invited to attend the Bellingen Readers and Writers

There’s a monster on the

By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer

THE enormous sunspot that sparked the spectacular aurorae across the globe last month is back facing the earth, and it appears to be getting bigger.

One of the largest sunspot groups seen in years, this monster is so big that fifteen earths could fit inside it!

Now you can understand why we call it a monster.

June 2023 has marked the highest monthly average for sunspot numbers in 21 years.

Sunspots are believed to spawn solar flares you’ve probably heard of.

The bigger the sunspot the more powerful the flare.

Well, last week it happened, one of these giant sunspots exploded creating a powerful solar flare that ionised Earth's atmosphere, resulting in a deep shortwave radio blackout over western parts of the U.S. and the Pacific Ocean that lasted around 30 minutes.

The solar particles collide with the gas in our atmosphere during a geomagnetic storm, causing them to glow in the stunning colours seen during the aurorae.

Different gases emit different colours: oxygen produces green and red light, while nitrogen emits blue and purple light.

Magic stuff, shutterbugs just love ‘em!

The solar flare we’re talking about was seen as a bright ultraviolet flash by NASA's Solar satellites.

It was classified as an X-flare, the strongest type of solar flare that exists. Solar flare classes increase in strength by magnitude, much as the Richter scale ranks earthquakes.

These X-class flares are huge, equal in intensity to a Category 5 hurricane - and there’s probably more on the way!

Solar flares can be pretty damaging because we rely so much now on electronic communication.

The sheer electromagnetic power of a really large solar flare could severely damage or destroy any of our communication satellites and overload power stations causing mass blackouts and power outages.

Last month we saw solar flares shooting away up to 100,000 kilometres in length!

Most developed countries like Australia, are particularly vulnerable because the power infrastructure is highly interconnected, so failures could easily cascade like a chain of dominoes. Imagine large cities without power for a week, a month, or a year.

The losses could be $1 to $2 trillion, and the effects could be felt for years.

So, the next time you get burnt red from being outside too long, spare a thought for how powerful that ball of energy is that dominates the daytime sky.

How much energy is in a solar

flare?

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Well, what you are about to read will make you think twice about what we’re currently using to power our homes.

It’s been estimated the most powerful flares have the energy equivalent of a billion hydrogen bombs.

Think about that for a momentenough energy to power the whole world for thousands of years.

If you’ve got solar panels your energy provider (the Sun) will provide power to you for the next five billion years, before it burns out.

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Festival to perform in the poetry competition last Friday evening, winning both the competition and the People’s Choice award.

“The beauty of this program is that it builds confidence and leadership skills in some people who did not always believe they had it in them,” Nambucca Valley Rotary President Kerry Dedman told News

Remember, the Sun is a star, just like the other stars we see at night, only closer at just over eight light minutes away.

We wouldn’t be here if the Sun wasn’t just the right distance from planet Earth.

It produces poem worthy sunsets and releases as much total energy as 1 trillion megaton bombs every second!

Wow, that’s raw untapped power!

By the way, the Sun would hold our little Earth a million times over.

So how big do stars get?

Recently found, UY Scuti is a colossal star, its enormity dwarfs our Sun by a factor of 1,700.

q Dave Reneke is an astronomer, writer, lecturer, broadcaster and space historian heard on over 50 radio stations each week across Australia.

“For the Nambucca Valley Rotary Club the highlight of this year’s RYLA program was to bring so many Rotary Clubs together with participants and their families and hear about their amazing life journeys at the RYLA dinner in Macksville.”

Its circumference spans nearly 5 billion kilometres and this powerhouse emits an astonishing 380,000 times the energy of our sun!

Staggering figures aren’t they?

It could engulf all the inner planets if placed in our solar system's centre.

Even at high speeds, circumnavigating it would take over 1,100 years, emphasising its vastness.

Dave Reneke is an astronomer, writer, lecturer, broadcaster and space historian heard on over 50 radio stations each week across Australia.

See Dave’s website: www. davidreneke.com.

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Armidale, talks

Rotary

Leadership Award

q Rotary Youth Leadership Award team leader Taylah Eyre-Hughes from Gloucester at the Yarra Adventure Park at Stuarts Point last week.

Art students on show

By Andrea FERRARI

‘ALL Mixed Up’, a collaborative exhibition of work by graduating students from TAFE’s Diploma of Visual Arts and Ceramics course, is showing at Tree-o Galley in Raleigh from 15 to 22 June 2024.

The Coffs Coast student artists will be present for an opening celebration on Saturday 15 June from 4-6pm.

The exhibition works

are a culmination of the new skills learned over the past eighteen months, during which each student artist has developed their own individual creative practices.

There’s 2D and 3D works on show, spanning functional and sculptural objects.

Looking ahead to the exhibition Tree-O Gallery owner Bim Norton told NOTA, “Tree-O has had a break from holding new exhibitions for the last eight or nine months,

and so when I was asked by TAFE to hold their exhibition it was an opportunity to jump back into the exhibition arena, and to do it for the graduating students feels fresh and exciting.”

TAFE NSW Head Teacher of Media, Arts, Design and Entertainment, Sara Bowen, said the visual arts and ceramics courses provide students with “fantastic practical skills”.

“Many local artists began

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their journey at TAFE and now have established studios all over the Coffs Coast.”

A rising consumer preference for handmade and artisanal products has been witnessed locally by the arts community.

This collective shift towards distinct designs and craftsmanship and away from the mass produced, has not only led many people to take up creative courses, but there is also a greater appreciation of unique and locally produced artwork in the community.

“Creative courses such as ceramics or visual arts can be an antidote to our fast paced, screen-based way of life with a calming and therapeutic effect on the brain,” said art teacher Cath Fogarty.

“It’s easy to see why people get hooked.”

Recent graduate Olivia Horsley said the Diploma of Visual Arts was a “stepping stone to university” for her.

“I have gained a lot of confidence through developing my skills and broadening my art practice.”

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q Gabby Link.

q The TAFE NSW student artists whose work features in the ‘All Mixed Up’ exhibition showing at Tree-O Gallery in Raleigh.

q Kirstie Frederickson.

Wal Tyson honoured with OAM

By Andrea FERRARI

WALTER Tyson, a fourth generation Tyson on the Bellinger River, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours.

The award recognises Wal’s services to the Bellingen Shire community.

Fresh from being awarded Bellingen Shire Citizen of the Year in March 2024, for 65 years of outstanding community service to the region, Wal puts his achievements down to “doing whatever needed to be done”.

Turning 90 in 2025, Wal told News Of The Area that he grew up in a time “when everyone helped each other”.

“It’s just what we did,” he said.

Wal joined the Lions Club of Bellingen in 1974, becoming the group’s president in 1978.

One of his proudest achievements as a local Lion was successfully raising funds to build the first swimming pool in Bellingen

“We built the 25-metre pool which is still there in Connell Park.

“From its completion to today they run the learn to

swim program.

“After it was built, we fundraised again to completely fence the pool.”

In the 1990s the Lions Club of Bellingen donated $5,000 to have a solar security light put in.

A fisherman all his life, Wal found time in the early 1980s to get involved in organising fishing events.

In 1983 he became President of the Urunga Anglers Club and held the role for 40 terms, retiring in 2023.

“In 1985 we got a bunch of keen fishers together and created the Bellingen Eel Fishing Championships.

“We ran a school holiday program for children from the district.

“There was no Australian record for the heaviest long finned eel and we wanted to set the first one.

“My grandson, Joe Moore, hooked a 7.5kg eel on the first day; he waited all week and none heavier were caught so he set the first ever Australian record for a long finned eel,” said Wal.

A passionate beach fisherman, Wal negotiated with Bellingen Shire Council on restrictions for vehicle access on local beaches.

“I formed the Bellingen

Shire Beach Vehicle

Users Association which successfully campaigned to have access to vehicles on the beach at Third Headland, now named Wenonah Headland, south of Urunga,” he said.

A long-time member of the Bellingen Rural Fire Service, Wal has been awarded a 35-year badge and Life Membership.

He remembers the “very bad fires” of 1966 and 1968 when fires were fought with wet hessian bags and knapsack-sprayers filled with river water.

q Wal and Yvonne Tyson will both celebrate their 90th birthdays in 2025, along with their 70th wedding anniversary.

“To have a knapsack on your back was the big thing, very different to today’s equipment.”

As a Lions Club of Bellingen member Wal has assisted with innumerable fundraisers and projects.

He remembers starting 50 years ago assisting with the Bellingen Show and later becoming the event’s “maintenance man”.

Wal is now looking forward to a “big year ahead”.

“My wife, Yvonne is also a prolific volunteer and in 2025 we both celebrate our 90th birthdays and we will have been married 70 years In July.”

Across the country,

Governor-General

David Hurley announced King’s Birthday honours and awards for 737 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service.

“I would like to congratulate all those recognised in today’s Honours List,” he said.

“Some names are wellknown, but the vast majority are not – they are people who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a difference in our community,” the GovernorGeneral said.

Swimming North Coast age champions crowned

By Aiden BURGESS

NORTH Coast’s best junior swimmers have been crowned age champions at the Swimming North Coast Short Course Championships.

The event was held in two venues - Evans Head Aquatic Centre and Great Lakes Aquatic Centre in Forsterwith the results combining from both meets.

Coffs Harbour Swimming Club won the overall point score, with Alstonville second, and Port Macquarie third.

Swimming North Coast publicity officer Faye Rowles gave a rundown on the Championships.

“In the north there were 100 individual swimmers which is down a bit on last year with ten competing clubs,” she said.

“Clubs competing at this venue were Alstonville, Casino, Coffs Harbour, Evans Head (previously Richmond Valley), Grafton, Kingscliff,

Lismore Workers, Bellingen, Maclean, and Twin Towns, also two visiting clubs.

“In Coffs Harbour, being the middle of the area, some swimmers opted to go north, but most have gone south.

“In the south there are 153 individual swimmers, also slightly down on last year with ten competing clubs.

“Swimming North Coast clubs competing at this venue were Coffs Harbour, Forster, Gloucester, Laurieton, Macksville, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, Stroud, Taree, and Wauchope, also two visiting clubs.

“The competition was of a high standard with many national swimmers competing who had competed at the recent Australian Age, Multi Class and Open in Southport, Gold Coast.

“Many championship records fell over the weekend.

“Well done to all

swimmers, and thanks to the officials who worked so hard all weekend.”

Swimming North Coast Age Champions. Girls: 9 years: Matilda Buchholz. Macksville Marlins. 10 years: Milla Field. Macksville Marlins 11 years: Eve Drew. Alstonville. 12 years: Coco Becker. Coffs Harbour. 13 years: Bianca Harrison. Port Macquarie. 14 years: Amaya Cross. Taree Torpedoes. 15 years: Caitlin McDonald. Stroud. 16 years: Holly Becker. Coffs Harbour. Opens: Zara Phillips. Port Macquarie.

Boys: 9 years: Cody Kratzmann. Maclean. 10 years: Toby Westaway. Forster. 11 years: Cooper Dawson. Port Macquarie. 12 years: Wyatt Stevens. Sawtell. 13 years: Hamish Carmichael. Forster. 14 years: Ian Burgess. Maclean. 15 years: Hayden Whyte. Maclean. 16 years: Jett Burke. Maclean. 17 years: Caleb Daykin. Bellingen.

Blues Lions go down fighting against Breakers

By Aiden BURGESS and Dave COLVIN

THE Nambucca Valley/ Northern Beaches seniors pushed the Coffs Harbour Breakers all the way to the final siren in their midweek catch up matches last Wednesday and Thursday at Woolgoolga.

The Breakers seniors won their sixth game of the AFL North Coast season, beating the home side 8.7 (55) to 6.7 (43) at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

The victory saw the Breakers go to the top of the ladder.

The Breakers led by 10 points at quarter time and

extended their lead to 22 at the main break.

Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley won the second half, winning the third quarter by two points and the final quarter by eight points to cut the lead to 12 at full time.

Nicklaus Stanlan-Velt kicked four of the Breakers’

eight goals.

Breakers women continued their unbeaten start to the AFL North Coast season, winning their seventh straight game with a 5.4 (34) to 3.3 (21) victory against Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley.

Breakers reserves also won their mid-week catch

up game against Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley, winning 7.4 (46) to 5.7 (37).

Best on the day for Nambucca was Aaron ‘Jocksy’ Clarke who kicked four goals, whilst Wilson Baade and Alec Baldwin continued to be dominant in the midfield.

The Blues Lions next take on Coffs Breakers again on

Saturday June 15 at E.J. Biffin Playing Fields, Nambucca Heads with Senior Women playing at 11:20am, Reserves at 12:50pm and Senior Men at 2:20pm.

The matches are part of a Family Day, organised by the Nambucca Valley Lions, which also includes a halftime game for kids, facepainting and live music.

Sydney Swans to play AFLW game in Coffs Harbour

By Aiden BURGESS

SYDNEY Swans women will play for premiership points in Coffs Harbour later this year, as the region hosts an AFLW game for the first time.

The Swans will take on the Richmond Tigers on Saturday, 14 September at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

The AFLW match comes on the back of the Swans men’s team’s visit to Coffs Harbour in January, in which they held a preseason camp, junior super clinic, and intraclub match.

The Swans women held a pre-season training camp last year at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

The Swans are coming off a 2023 season in which they played finals in just their second season in the AFLW.

Community Football and Competition Manager for Northern NSW, Brad Greenshields, said the best of the best would be in action in September.

“In the past we’ve had preseason matches where maybe the clubs that came up rested one or two stars.

"Now that they are

playing for the full monty, we are going to be seeing the best of the best,” he said.

“The Swans made the finals last year, and Richmond weren't that far off it, so I think it will be a great game.

“While Richmond have stars like Katie Brennan, Monique Conti and Ellie McKenzie, being able to see the shining lights from the Swans like Chloe Molloy, Ally Morphett and Laura Gardiner will help to further strengthen the ties the Sydney Swans have with the North Coast region.”

Nambucca Bowls Report

By Charlie POTTER

WEDNESDAY June 5 27

bowlers played the Nissan/ Breakaway selected triples, resulting in a win for Don Lean/Arlene Duffus, who shared lead duties, Glen Brady (back yet again from freezing Victoria) and Bruce Mason. Second place to T Watterson and S Thorne and Lucky Losers to Tony Stokes, Wayne Bolton and

Peter Fredericks. No jackpot result recorded.

Fri June 7 The Ken Howard Carnival, sponsored by Roberts Real Estate, began for the men with the Triples and the winners were Paddy Byrne, Graham Hines and "H" Aledadgian. 2nd were Peter McRitchie, Angry Lawrence and Ty Webber with N Gooch and M Phillips x 2 (?) third place. Don't ask me what

x2 means - that's what was recorded. 4th place went to S Edwards, M Rayner and N Dell.

Sat, Sun, Mon June 8-11. The Ken Howard Fours attracted a strong field of 32 teams from all over the place. After five rounds of 15 ends, eight teams played off for the semi finals, resulting in an all Nambucca semi with Rhys Riddell's team drawn against Ken

Rostron's, and John Lill v J Bullen. Rhys played a magnificent shot with his last bowl on an extra end to convert and win 16 -14. (No surprise... he'd been doing it all weekend). The other semi saw a convincing win to Bullen's Armidale side 28-8. The team's form was unable to withstand

the consistency of the Crotty, Hall, Condon, Riddell combination though, the latter leading throughout to take the $5000 first prize. Congratulations to everyone who competed, the bar staff and Rita's Bistro for the excellent lunches and the Monday morning breakfast. Special

mention to Danny Curran for his efforts and another to Bill Coughlan, for his break and enter to his own home whilst impaired. Apologies for the short report but the paper's deadline is close. Also a note to myself that Arthur Cosgrove's real name is Alan Cosgrave.

Multi Cass Champions. Girls: Amelia Moore Coffs Harbour. Boys: Morgan Jean. Distance Champions. 13 & Under Girls: Zara

Chowdhary, Port Macquarie. Boys: Wyat Stevens, Sawtell. 14 & Over Girls: Zara Phillips, Port Macquarie Boys: Will Hensley, Alstonville. Open

Champions. Girls: Zara Phillips, Port Macquarie. Boys: Caleb Daykin, Bellingen.

q Swimming North Coast members at the Short Course Championships.

q The Sydney Swans women are headed to Coffs Harbour. Photo: Keith McInnes/Sydney Swans.

Nambucca Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

OUR inaugural Women’s Invitational Tournament was held over 3 days at the beginning of the week, and rated a resounding success, with players coming from as far afield as Mt.Coolum, Duntry League and Bayview. Despite Mother Nature somewhat unkind by dumping the course with heavy rain on Sunday, players made the most of the heavy conditions. Thanks to our Tournament Sponsor, Soulitude Health, for supporting this major new event for our Annual golfing calendar.

Congratulations to the Tournament Champion, Tania Hutchins from Hunter Valley GC. Kerrie Eichorn (Nambucca) was the Net Winner in Division 1 (0 to 16) on c/b from Robyn Cooper (Port Macquarie). Anne Dorrington (Bayview) was the Gross Winner in Division 2 (17 to 21) with Christine Crowley (Nambucca) winning the net from Patricia Brady (Murwillumbah). Division 3 (22 to 28) winner was Robyn Jones (Nambucca) from Kerrie Jackson (Nambucca) and Christine Osbourne (Tanilba Bay). Division 4 (29 to 45) was won by Robyn Dyer

(Nambucca) from Kylie Blay (Nambucca) and Christine Buganey (Mt. Coolum).

Some excellent scores in Thursday’s Medley Stableford with a great field over 100 starters. Greg McCoy (3) won Division 1 (0 to 16) with 40 points on c/b from Stuart Johnston (11). The Division 2 players (17 to 22) didn’t do so well, with Kevin Mulhall (22) & Stephen Kimber (18) both scoring 34 points, Kevin winning on c/b. Visiting from Shortland Waters, James Anderson (31) scored 37 points to win Division 3 (23 to 45) from Rodney Robertson (24) 36. The Ball

Rundown to 31 points on c/b. Bernard Dugdale sank the Longest Putt on “Ecomist” sponsored 2nd hole, other NTP’s to Dianne O’Leary with a great shot to 52cms on 5, Dennis Ashton on 7, Anthony Smith on 8, Garry Johnstone won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Matt Dyer got Stu’s ball on 15 and Dianne O’leary happily pockets the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 with another close shot to 79cms. Terminator Ant & Pest Control sponsored the Men’s Foursomes Championship on Saturday. Our Men’s Foursome Champions for 2024 are Troy Herbert & Kai Burkinshaw 76, runner’s up are Greg McCoy & Bryce McCarroll 78. Net Winners

Gritty Macksville get last minute win

By Mick BIRTLES and Nigel WILBOW

THE Macksville Sea Eagles traveled north to the Solitary Islands Sports Ground to take on the Woolgoolga Seahorses in three grades on the weekend. Unfortunately Woolgoolga had to forfeit in the under 18s.

With Woolgoolga being the defending premiers it was always going to be tough for Macksville, but they showed up for the game ready to do battle.

Two under 18s boys also made their first grade debuts; winger Brayth Ledger and five-eight Rielly Laverty.

It was scrappy early with the Sea Eagles only completing two of their first seven sets, forcing them to do more than their fair share of defensive work.

Woolgoolga were first to score after 20 minutes with a converted try to give them a 6-0 lead.

Macksville struck back eight minutes later with a try

to Brodie Bartlett, which was converted by Andrew Blair to make it 6-6 going into half time.

Ball control didn’t improve much in the second half as Woolgoolga retook the lead with a try out wide three minutes into the half to lead 10-6.

The game settled down and both teams went set for set for a while until Woolgoolga found some space behind the ruck and crashed over near the posts to extend their lead to ten points, 16-6 with 15 minutes to play.

The Sea Eagles got possession, put some sets together and forced a line dropout.

From that next possession some good runs by the forwards saw Frank Winterstein cross the line.

The conversion that followed got them back to within six points; Woolgoolga up 16-10 with ten minutes to play.

Macksville’s gutsy defence kept turning Woolgoolga

away and some possession came back to the visitors who marched up field with penalties going their way.

With just one minute left on the clock and Sea Eagles inside the attacking zone, Captain/Coach Matt Hyland called the ball to the right, drew a defender and found Rielly Laverty who stepped one defender and got on the outside of another to score a try to level the scores as the bell sounded in the background.

Andrew Blair stepped up for the conversion, about 15 metres to the right of the post.

He lined it up and put the ball between the posts to give Macksville the win 18-16.

Gus Single was Player’s Player with an outstandingly tough performance, although there were plenty of good performances across the park.

Macksville led 8-4 at half time in a tight Women’s tackle contest, however the second half saw Woolgoolga come back and take the lead 10-8 with twenty minutes to play.

were Andrew Mackinnon & Craig Haworth 66, from Garry Johnstone & Karl Hobday 72 on c/b from Robert Coneybeare & Paul Ryan. The Ball rundown to 75 on c/b. Col Wormleaton won the “Ecomist” longest putt on 2, other NTP’s to John Nebauer on 5, Glen Crow on 7 & 8, Andrew Donovan won the “Pizza This voucher on 13, John Morgan won Stu’s ball on 15 and Wormo also cleaned up the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Our 2024 “Handiskins” starts on Saturday 15th June – pre-register at the Bar now, or on the day for this well sponsored event. Your best 5 Stableford Rounds on specifield Saturdays count to qualify for the final – love to

see more Ladies having a go this year! Entry Fee includes a Welcome Pack of sponsors goodies to all entrants on the day.

CALING ALL JUNIOR GOLFERS! A great new Competition for Mid North Coast Juniors is being organised. With 3 rounds at 3 different courses in June, July & August over 18 or 9 Holes, this is a great new iniative sponsored by Golf NSW, JNG to encourage our Junior golfers. Details are still being finalised. Save the date Sunday 30th June, and check out our Facebook page for latest information. See you on the Island.

Both teams traded sets and it wasn’t until the last minute of play that Macksville scored through Georgia Dent to take the lead.

The Jill Lihou conversion on the bell gave Macksville a 14-10 win with tries to Jill Lihou, Poppy Johnston and Georgia Dent.

The Reserve Grade matchup was a physical battle, with Macksville holding a

14-6 lead at half time.

Woolgoolga then took the lead with two second half tries before Macksville kicked into gear again.

Two tries to captain/ coach Dave Lindsay, both converted by Cameron Cohen, saw Macksville win 26-16.

Try scorers were Jordan Leckie, Kurt Stennett, Wyatt Rouse and Dave Lindsay (two).

Cameron Cohen kicked three goals.

Next Sunday Macksville head to Grafton to take on the Grafton Ghosts.

As we head into the second half of the season, Macksville First Grade are in third place, Reserves are first, Women's tackle are in second and the Under 18’s are in top spot on their respective ladders.

AFL North Coast clubs make good starts to junior season

By Aiden BURGESS

WITH AFL North Coast’s junior competitions having just had their long weekend break, a number of clubs have made good starts to the 2024 season.

Defending Youth Girls

17s premiers the Bellingen Bulldogs have started the season undefeated, winning their first four games.

Port Macquarie Magpies Under 16 Boys have also started their season undefeated with victory in all four of their games.

Nambucca Valley Lions have won their first four games to lead the way in the Youth Girls 15s competition.

Northern Beaches Blues sit in second spot on the ladder with four wins from their five games.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints

Under 14 Mixed team remain undefeated after winning all five of their games.

Nambucca Valley Lions lead the way in the new Youth Girls 13s competition, with four wins from their first four games to sit on top of the ladder on percentage.

Northern Beaches Blues have also started the season with four wins to sit second on the ladder.

Port Macquarie Swoopers Under 12 Mixed team have started the season with five straight wins to sit on top of the ladder.

Northern Beaches Blues have also won their first five games to sit second on the ladder.

AFL North Coast’s junior competitions resume this weekend with Round 7 matches on Sunday, 16 June.

q Reserve Grade player Jordan Leckie on the attack. Photo by Charlie Dent.

q First Grade player Frank Winterstein crashes the line.

Photo: Charlie Dent.

q Macksville Reserve Grade player Samuel Radoll runs the ball. Photo: Charlie Dent.

q Macksville First Grade player Matt Hyland looks to pass with Andrew Blair in support. Photo: Charlie Dent.

NAMBUCCA VALLEY News Of The Area

Group 2 roundup

By Aiden BURGESS

TOOHEYS New Group 2

Rugby League teams have spent their long weekend playing catch up games.

Nambucca Roosters continued their undefeated season with a dominant victory away from home against the Grafton Ghosts.

The Roosters showed why they have remained unbeaten so far this season,

smashing the Ghosts 62-12 in their Round 4 catch up game at Grafton.

The win was their fifth in succession and saw them maintain top spot on the firstgrade ladder, one point clear of the Sawtell Panthers.

The Roosters were due to play the Coffs Harbour Comets in a midweek catch up game this week.

Macksville Sea Eagles moved into third spot on the

ladder after edging out the Woolgoolga Seahorses 18-16 in Woolgoolga.

The Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 8 matches.

The Coffs Harbour Comets and Sawtell Panthers face off in their second local derby of the season, at Geoff King Motors Oval on Saturday night.

The Nambucca Roosters will look to continue their unbeaten season when they play host to the South Grafton Rebels on Sunday afternoon.

Grafton Ghosts host the Macksville Sea Eagles, and the Woolgoolga Seahorses have the bye.

Macksville Sea Eagles Reserve Grade side moved into top spot on the ladder with a 26-16 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

Sawtell Panthers moved into the top four after a 28-22 win against the South Grafton Rebels.

Grafton Ghosts had their first win of the season beating the Nambucca Roosters 2410.

Sawtell Panthers

Roosters bring home wins from Grafton

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With eight minutes gone on the clock, an intercept saw Nambucca’s Dane Saunders get in the clear to make a 60 metre sprint for a great individual try.

Six minutes later a pinpoint chip-kick by Tyronne Roberts-Davis resulted in Beau Langford crossing the line in spectacular fashion close to the posts.

A successful RobertsDavis conversion followed, putting the Rosters in front 10-0.

Grafton responded almost immediately with a Liam Bloomer try, taking the game to 10-6.

With 20 minutes still to play in the first half, Tyreece Sines burst through a well organised defensive line for a try, converted by RobertsDavis.

Five minutes later Logan Jones scooped up a dropped ball against his own line and capitalised on a gap in the defence to run the length of the field to score in the corner.

Only minutes later the visitors launched an impressive passage of attacking play which saw the ball work its way right across the Roosters line and back to the centre in textbook fashion.

The move ended with Jack Margetts crossing the try line, the Roosters pulling away from the home side, 26-6.

Grafton was able to close the delta a little via a Jake Martin try, although this was soon followed by a melee that halted play for five minutes and saw Tyronne RobertsDavis sent to the bin for ten minutes.

Despite being a man down the Roosters did not falter and finished the half in style with a play that had every Rooster getting a touch of the ball.

A dangerous tackle penalty going their way on the bell enabled Toby Batten to kick a penalty goal, heading to the sheds at half time, the Roosters in front 28-12.

Whatever it was that Coach Warrick Jones said to his squad at half time did the trick and the Roosters launched a rolling attack that caught the Ghosts off guard.

With less than two minutes gone in the second half, Nambucca’s Jack Margetts was over the line for a try, converted by Toby

Batten, the score 34-12.

Eight minutes later, Margetts crossed the line once more, again converted by Batten, and the scoreboard reading 40-12.

Logan Jones then added to the home side's woes by scoring two tries only three minutes apart.

Both were great team efforts with Roosters attackers absorbing defenders and enabling the nimble Jones to exploit the gaps created.

Returning to the paddock, Roberts-Davis was back to kicking conversions, and the score went to an almost cruel 50-12.

In an attacking master class, Tyronne RobertsDavis piled on more points

when the Ghosts fullback fell for a dummy pass and Tyronne crossed next to the posts for a great individual try, converted by Batten, the score 56-12.

Never giving in, the Grafton Ghosts put on a determined fight back during the final stages of the game, holding the Roosters against their line for over four minutes of great pressure in attack.

When the Roosters got the ball back they exploited one more scoring opportunity and got Tyreece Sines across the line, converted by Roberts-Davis for a full time score of 62-12.

In the Under 18s the home side had the better of the Roosters during the first

half, leading 18-14.

During the second half the Nambucca boys exploited the fact that the Ghosts were not at their best defensively and turned the tide to win the game by a massive margin, 42-10.

The cohesion in the Roosters Under 18 outfit is blindingly apparent, demonstrated by their eagerness to play for each other, resulting in good football and producing points.

The Roosters Ladies Tackle Team had their first ever win in a quality matchup that produced some classy football, the girls playing their best game yet with stellar improvements in all facets of their game, particularly in

Women's Tackle team maintained their unbeaten record, smashing the South Grafton Rebels 40-0. Nambucca Roosters recorded their first win of the season, edging out the Grafton Ghosts 10-8.

Macksville Sea Eagles consolidated second spot on the ladder, beating the Woolgoolga Seahorses 14-10.

South Grafton Rebels Under 18s had a 22-12 win against the Sawtell Panthers, and the Nambucca Roosters had a 42-18 win against the Grafton Ghosts.

Group 2 first grade ladder. 1. Nambucca Heads Roosters. 12 points. 5 wins. 0 losses. 1 bye. 160 (points differential). 2.Sawtell Panthers. 11 points. 4 wins. 1 draw. 1 loss. 1 bye. 70. 3.Macksville Sea Eagles. 10 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. 1 bye. -44. 4.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 8 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 1 bye. -14. 5.Grafton Ghosts. 7 points. 2 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. 1 bye. -52. 6.South Grafton Rebels. 4 points. 1 win. 5 losses. 1 bye. -48. 7.Coffs Harbour Comets. 2 points. 0 wins. 5 losses. 1 bye. -72.

attack near the line.

A close finish made the result all the more satisfying, the Roosters ladies winning 10-8.

The Reserve Grade game was the only game where the visitors did not pick up a win.

Completions let the Roosters down in the first half, too often changing over possession with the home side in good field position

and able to capitalise, the halftime score 8-0. It was a more composed Roosters that took to the field in the second half and although the Ghosts took the score to 18-0, the Roosters launched a fightback to bring them to within eight points of the lead until Grafton pulled away in the closing minutes. The score at full-time in the Reserve Grade was 24-10.

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Nambucca Roosters Under 18s player Kyan

Jarrett Marks goes for the try line.

q Nambucca Roosters Under 18s Captain Toby Batten is stopped by Grafton defenders.

q Reserve Grade player Jake Jones faces the Grafton attack.

q First Grade player Jacob Welsh bursts through the Ghosts defence.

q Nambucca Roosters Women’s Tackle player Courtney McEwen fends off Grafton defenders.

By Manny WOOD

Estranged son seeks claw-back from joint bank account

SCOTT’S parents divorce and when he is three years old, his father Tom, moves out.

Tom remarries 20 years later and spends the next 30 years, happily married to Wendy.

Tom passes-away at the age of 75 and leaves the whole of his estate to Wendy.

Tom owned the matrimonial home and an investment property as joint tenants with Wendy and had joint bank accounts with Wendy, totalling $1 million.

Upon Tom’s death these assets pass to Wendy by way of “survivorship”.

Scott makes a claim against Tom’s estate.

The Court hears that there was only sporadic contact between Scott and Tom during their lifetimes, consisting solely of occasional phone calls. When he had children, Scott did not allow them to spend time with Tom.

The Court also hears that Scott received a $500,000 inheritance from his grandmother, Tom’s mother, 10 years ago.

When Tom passed away, Scott did not know that he was in poor health and did not know about his death until shortly before the funeral, which he attended as a “reflective observer”.

Scott makes a persuasive submission to the Court, that Wendy made no substantial contribution towards the joint bank accounts, which were derived primarily due to an inheritance that was received by Tom from his late mother’s estate.

The Court hears that Scott has three school aged children, that he and his wife are renting and are “going back financially”.

He has $150,000 of his grandmother’s inheritance left, $200,000 in superannuation and no other substantial assets.

Scott submits that due to his financial needs, he should be awarded $400,000.

Wendy says that he should only be awarded $100,000 from the bank accounts that are now in her sole name.

Although upon Tom’s passing, the bank accounts and the real estate became Wendy’s sole property, the Court makes a “notional estate” order clawing a “balanced figure” of $350,000 back into Tom’s estate by way of provision for Scott.

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

This column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

Carbon trading fails

DEAR News Of The Area,

WEDNESDAY June 5 was World Environment Day.

Apparently it was established in 1972, over half a century ago.

While I’m sure it has gone a long way in raising awareness of the global environment and environmental issues, one has to wonder about its impact in changing actual behavior and furthering the protection of the global biota.

Last month a Report compiled by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), a group of 15,000 scientists from 120 countries, found that market-based forest carbon trading schemes have largely failed to protect native forests from exploitation and permanent loss.

One example given is the recent granting of Forest Carbon Research Permits by the Malaysian Government to two large logging companies, allowing them to ‘selectively’ log old growth forests and claim carbon credits for the regrowth which then follows.

These are forests with the richest global biodiversity containing species seen nowhere else on the planet.

It is concerning that similar

schemes to offset carbon emissions are currently operating in Australia and have repeatedly been called out for their failure to protect or to increase and enhance native vegetation as they were designed to do.

While logging is not currently included in carbon trading schemes here, Premier Minns recently made it clear that a carbon trading scheme could be a means of raising income out of designating new National Parks, and a reason for stalling the gazetting of the proposed Great Koala Park.

If this is the case, and the proposed Koala Park area which is currently undergoing an unparalleled logging intensity is finally gazetted under such a scheme, then it will in effect be the trading of trashed forests with credits received for restoring them.

No wonder we land at the bottom of the pile when it comes to assessments of countries with the poorest records on environmental protection.

Regards, Dave WOOD.

Anti-nuclear nonsense

DEAR News Of The Area, PETER Sobey's letter (NOTA 7/6/24) is somewhat illogical.

He writes that small nuclear reactors "are like unicorns - they don't exist."

He then goes on to contradict himself and says they do exist.

Further, he suggests that nuclear power plants will be located on coastal rivers because: "As with any coal plants a nuclear plant would require a ready and reliable access to cooling water."

As coal-fired plants were not located on coastal rivers why should this be the case for nuclear plants?

He says a nuclear plant is more expensive than renewables.

However, has he factored in that a nuclear plant will last 60-plus years, while wind and solar ten to 20 years.

Consequently, during the life of the nuclear plant, the renewable plant will have to be rebuilt at least three times.

Then there is the cost of disposal of millions of solar panels and turbine blades, some parts of which are not recyclable.

All of which will go to landfill, contaminating the soil.

There is also the cost to agriculture of prime farmland being taken out of production.

Nuclear plants can simply be connected to the existing grid while renewables require 10,000 kms of new wires.

Dutton spreading pre-election fear

DEAR News Of The Area,

OPPOSITION leader Peter Dutton has been making a lot of noise recently about Rule 99 and Minister Andrew Giles “releasing murderers and rapists” into the community.

Briefly, Rule 99 was introduced by Labor two years ago to help resolve a long standing point of contention with New Zealand.

For the last twelve years if a noncitizen was convicted of a crime, and sentenced to a jail term of twelve months or more, they have been deported at the end of their sentence.

Often, they are held in indefinite detention after their jail term while they wait to be deported.

A punishment beyond the extent of the criminal justice system made by the executive.

Good riddance, one may think.

But people were being deported to countries that they had left when they were two years old.

Countries they often had no connection to and, sometimes, did not even speak the language.

Many of these people have partners and children.

Rule 99 was introduced to review these cases and to consider the length of time that the person had spent in Australia and their connections here.

That is, did growing up in Australia shape them into the people they became?

Last year the High Court ruled that the indefinite detention of people was illegal and a number of people had to be released, around 150 or so.

All of these people, if they had been convicted of serious crimes, had

served their sentences.

Did these people pose a threat to community safety as claimed by the Opposition?

Well, no more than that posed by the more than 180 released every day from Australian prisons.

Peter Dutton is campaigning for the next Federal election on a ticket of fear and misdirection.

First he has to find someone to blame (not himself, obviously).

Migrants and refugees, asylum seekers and criminals are a reliable soft target.

It is time Mr Dutton put on his big-boy pants and accepted that we must take responsibility for people who

Have Your Say

The reason that coal fired power stations are shutting down, is because of government policy and vast amounts of subsidies given to the renewable industry making it artificially uneconomical to maintain the coal fired plant.

I wonder how many people would install solar panels if the government did not heavily subsidise them and how many have given the slightest thought to their disposal at end of life? To that last question, I dare say none.

His suggestion that solar with batteries is the way to go highlights the real unicorn.

A battery system that can power a city for more than 30 minutes does not exist.

South Australia discovered this when their "big battery" failed when put to the test.

Finally Mr Sobey throws in the usual bit of nuclear weapon scare mongering just in case he has failed to convince.

Clearly nuclear is the way to go.

With Australia possessing one third of the world's uranium, fuel would not be a problem.

Maybe Mr Sobey would like to see a solar or wind farm at the jetty foreshore instead of the currently talked of development.

No I guess not, that is for those folks out west to suffer.

Regards, Wayne DUESBURY.

grow up here.

If people do bad things they will be punished by the Criminal Justice system.

But there is a serious failure in the prison system if more than 50 percent of released prisoners return to prison within two years.

As reported on Four Corners, the amount of money we are prepared to spend on keeping people out of prison is tiny compared to what we spend to keep them in prison.

Our priorities are misdirected and we all pay for it.

Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.

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Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News

By Paula GUTHRIE

RESULTS for the week ending Saturday June 8th, 2024. Wednesday 29th May:

Susie Keur and Les Sinclair placed 30th in Australia with 64.8% in the Aust Wide Novice Pairs, and Gary and Louise Walton who placed 74th with 58.3% in the Under 50 mps section. Full results on the Australian Bridge website. Well done to all who participated.

There will be an Aust Wide Open Pairs as well as Restricted Pairs (under 300 mps) later in the year.

The Am-Pro event will be held on Wednesday 26th June, starting at 9 am. This popular competition pairs more experienced players with those with fewer masterpoints. It's always a great day and anyone can

win! Please add your name to the list on the noticeboard if you would like to play.

Saturday and Sunday 1st – 2nd June Swiss pairs Congress wrap up:

After several issues with the venue, the president Scott Parker and members joined together to create a very successful event across two venues.

Two days of competition saw 16 tables of players vie for the top prizes. First prize went to Caitlin Holman (Nambucca Heads) and David Tucker (Armidale). Richard Levy and Lyndall Edsall came 2nd in the B section. Ali and Neil Tupper came first in the under 50 MPs section and were also awarded the Isla Campbell Trophy. Congratulations to everyone! Full results are on the website and the noticeboard. Our club was

very well supported in the contest this year.

Many thanks to our members who supplied sandwiches, salads, slices and desserts. The catering was supervised by Molly Bence and her troupe of volunteers, who negotiated two venues. Two days of non - stop food preparation and service.

Thank you, Vicki Walker, for coordinating the raffle this year. The raffle table was beautifully packed with donations from our members and local businesses.

Special thanks to Danny O’Keefe, Carol McKee, Maureen Cowan and Louise Walton for all their hard work.

Monday: 3rd June a seven-team event was played, directed by Susie Keur. Won Robert Baker & Theda Faulwetter with

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

AFTER missing a game last week golfers "came out of the woodwork" to play in Saturday's Stableford sponsored by Neil and Ali Cunneen.

Dane Luffman who had a one over par 73 for 39 points

was the winner on the day, with Dwayne Laverty runner up and Karl Cooper second runner up.

Straight shooters were Graham Everett (B) and Graham Vincent in (C) grade with no A grader able to hit the green.

On Tuesday the ladies

gave up their day to allow 62 veterans (over 55's ) from around the zone to use the course.

For his third win in a week Graham Everett took out the Mid Week Competition ahead of Max Graham with Nikki Laird "snapping at their heels" to be second runner up.

57.29%, second Maureen Cowan & Libby Knight with 55.21%, third Susie Keur & Les Sinclair with 52.08%

Tuesday: 4th June a six-team event was played, directed by Carol McKee. Winners Margaret Sullivan & Theda Faulwetter with 59%, second Maureen Cowan & Barbara Maranik with 54%, third Carol McKee & Amber Fox.

Wednesday 5th June 15 players attended Richard's Improve your Bridge session. The main topic was how to bid No Trump hands successfully and then how to play themthe group had mixed success playing a challenging Board but are now better equipped to handle these types of hands in future. They then played 28 boards of mixed difficulty but with more successes than failures. Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere and said how

q Early starters Graham Vincent, John Poole, Tony Adams and Don Forrester on the 7th green.

Bowra Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

8-6-24

THE weather has certainly been damp over the last couple of weeks with the course being closed at times. On Saturday a single

was held.

good it was to be able to learn and have fun at the same time.

Thursday: 6th June a six-team event was played, directed by Scott Parker. Winners Maureen Cowan & Janet Dyson 59%, second Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee with 53%, third was tied Libby Knight & Vicky Walker and Susie Keur & Peter Plunkett-Cole with 51%.

Saturday: 8th June: a five-table event was played North/South winners John & Lynne Slade with 55.50%,

Please join us Saturday, 15 June for a game of bridge followed by snacks and drinks to thank our many members for their contributions and celebrate the club’s 33rd birthday.

Regardless of what sadistic impulses we may harbor, winning bridge means helping our partner avoid mistakes.

WHATS ON golden sands tavern

stableford

Winner: D Wren 36, R/Up: T Simpson. F/9 Brom Doak, B/9 G Gillon. N/P 2nd D Wren, 6th M Parker, L/P (it was a very long putt) D Wren. Ball Comp: 1. B Brabant. 2. G Gillon. Next Week: Single Stableford.

second Sandra Ellis & Colleen Robertson with 52.50. East/ West winners Ali & Neil Tupper with 60.00%, second Gary & Louise Walton with 51.50%

Celebration of Life

Celebrating the Life of Patrick Michael O’Brien

12/09/52 - 12/4/24

All relatives and friends of Pat (late of Stuarts Point) are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service to be held at Sails Resort Chapel, 20 Park St, Port Macquarie commencing at 11.00am on Thursday 27th June, followed by refreshments on the grass adjacent to the chapel.

Loved father and father-in-law of Michael & Amy, Jacqueline & Josh, and Poppy to their children.

Please contact Leanne for further information on 0400 435 701

Notices

Diane Carmel Elias 31st May 2024

Passed away peacefully at Macksville Hospital. Loved daughter of Phyllis and Backy (both dec), and sister to Wayne. Cherished member of her church and the cat lover community. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Aged 74 Years Forever in our hearts.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Diane’s funeral service to be held on Tuesday, 18th June 2024 at 10am in the Macksville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Dudley St, Macksville. Privately cremated.

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SUNDAY

LADIES IN BLACK

ABC, 8.30pm

Birkenstocks and activewear may be unpalatable after enjoying this female-led ’60s world of fashion directed by Gracie Otto and starring her screen-star sister Miranda, along with a resplendent Jessica De Gouw (The Secrets She Keeps) and American bombshell Debi Mazar (Entourage, Younger). Based on the book and set six months after the 2018 movie, this glamorous Aussie drama unwraps the moving stories of the women running the chic Goodes Department Store during a time of great change.

FRIDAY, June 14

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mal, R) 2.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mals, R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets the clivia king.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Ma) The Lyell team returns to the crime scene.

9.30 Gruen. (R) Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.

10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.35 Austin. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

TUESDAY

THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW

TEN, 11am

While Oprah was known for dizzyingly decadent audience gifts often hidden under their seats, former child star and rom-com queen Drew Barrymore has enchanted people with her vibrantly bubbly and honest manner. Her latest season is here to sweeten up that mid-morning lull. Halloween has become a thing on our shores in recent years and today’s two episodes offer a feast of costume and pumpkin-carving inspiration, with an array of snacks including potato nachos and biscuits sure to fire up viewers’ appetite.

WEDNESDAY NCIS: SYDNEY

TEN, 8.40pm

The accomplished US Naval procedural franchise recently landed on sunny shores for its first international offshoot, expertly primed to bask in a new legion of

worldwide fans. After various instalments, this Sydney romp is now a frontrunner for the most enticing spin-off yet. The shots of the Harbour City and Aussie accents are refreshing, but it’s the twinkle-eyed force of nature that is Home and Away’s Todd Lasance as cocky sergeant JD that helps seal this Australasian deal. Tonight, in “Extraction”, Evie Mystery Road: Origin’s Tuuli Narkle) is drawn into an undercover operation.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. 10.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG)

8.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGa) 9.15 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R) 10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 World On Fire. (Malv)

11.35 Shadow Lines. (MA15+v, R)

3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, 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 Hayden Quinn.

8.30 MOVIE: Knives Out. (2019, Mal, R)

An eccentric detective, enlisted to investigate the untimely death of a wealthy and renowned crime novelist, must deal with the deceased’s conniving family and a web of lies to uncover the truth. Daniel Craig, Ana De Armas, Chris Evans.

11.15 Dream Home. (PGl, R)

1.00 Boy To Man. (PGa, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos.

9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.40 MOVIE: Point Break. (2015, Mlv, R) Édgar Ramírez.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Destination WA.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

Dragon Ball Super. 9.50 Supernatural Academy. 10.15 The PM’s Daughter. 10.40 Phoenix Rise. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 1.35 TMNT. 2.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs.

Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) Noon Healing. (2014, M) 2.10 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 3.45 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 5.30 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 7.25 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PG) 9.30 Long

Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association

By Gary WATT

RESULTS from a Stableford competition played at Nelson Bay GC on Monday 3rd June 2024 with 32 players.

Nett Winner : Wal Hutchinson, 33pts on c/b

Nett Runner Up :

Dave Hurley, 33pts on c/b

Bonus Point Winner :

Alan Stark, 37pts on c/b

Bonus Point Runner Up : Peter Martyn, 37pts.

Nearest the Pin, 5th Hole :

Div 1 : Kel Daniel (v)

Div 2 : Ian Dean.

Nearest the Pin, 14th Hole, :

Div 1 : Wal Hutchinson.

Div 2 : Lester Lake.

Drive & Chip, 8th Hole,

Div 1 : Kel Daniel (v)

Div 2 : Bruce Arndell.

Drive & Chip, 11th Hole, Div 1 : Warren Deuis.

Div 2 : John Jefferson.

Ball Winners :

Phil Rogan 35pts, Frank Vandruten 35pts, Kevin Stewart 35pts, Alan Foster 35pts, Graham Woolley 35pts, Warren Deuis 33pts, John Jefferson 33pts, Jim Asvestas 32pts, Robert Paul 31pts,

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Sarah Snook, Boy George and Miriam Margolyes. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 The Project. (R)

John Evans 31pts, and Lester Lake 31pts. Next weeks game is at Tanilba Bay GC and is a 8:00am start.

Visitors are welcome any Monday, please ring Gary Watt on 49814536 for starting times.

SATURDAY, June 15

J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.05 Wales: Land Of The Wild. 11.00 My Unique B&B. 11.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG,

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. (PGaw)

8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (PGav, R)

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R)

10.15 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (PG, R)

11.10 Paris Paris. (PGa)

12.10 Face To Face. (Ma, R)

2.05 The Witnesses. (Ma, R)

4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

(Ml, R) Takes a look at Elizabeth Taylor’s life.

MOVIE: Whitney. (2018, Madl, R) Whitney Houston.

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

SUNDAY, June 16

4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Soft Skin.

(1964, PG, French) 8.10 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 10.00

The Legend Of Ben Hall. (2017, M) 12.30pm The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 3.00 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 4.40 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.30 Sundown. (2021, MA15+) 10.00 Bliss. (2021, MA15+) 11.40 Obey. (2018, MA15+) 1.30am Grand Piano. (2013, M) 3.10 Late Programs.

Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Qualifying. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Pre-Race and Race 11. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 14. Adelaide v Sydney. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 Dream Home. (PGl, R) The first two dream homes are now complete and the couples find out what the judges think of their efforts.

12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Finals and the naming of the Olympic swimming team for Paris. From Brisbane Aquatic Centre. 9.30 To Be Advised.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program. 2.30 Getaway. (PG, R) The team cruises the Caribbean.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations.

And Specks. (PG)

Austin. (PG)

Ladies In Black. (Premiere, Ms) Women work at a department store.

The Split. (Mals, R)

Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.20 Annika. (Mav, R)

12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R)

12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

(PG, R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.35 French Castles:

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lost World Of Angkor Wat. (PG, R)

9.20 Royal Autopsy: Henry IV – The Usurper. (Ma) Part 3 of 4. 10.20 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (Ma, R)

11.10 MOVIE: Watandar, My Countryman. (2022, PGal, R)

12.25 The Great Fire Of London. (PG, R)

3.10 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Boating. Austn V8 Superboats C’ship. Replay. 4.00 Hustle & Tow. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars.

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6am Morning Programs. 6.50 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.45 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 10.40 Long Story Short. (2021, M) 12.30pm Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PG) 2.35 Soft Skin. (1964, PG, French) 4.45 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 6.35 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 8.30 Breaking News In Yuba County. (2021, MA15+) 10.20 Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) 12.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute. (Malv, R) 11.15 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R) 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGs)

8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

Life After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.30 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.50 Late Programs.

MONDAY, June

(R) 4.55 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGas, R)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R)

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l) 12.45 Sisi. (MA15+s, R)

2.40 Vaccine: The Inside Story. (Ma, R)

4.20 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.10 9-1-1. (Final, M) While Bobby’s fate remains uncertain, Athena embarks on a mission to uncover the truth.

S.W.A.T. (Mav)

The Latest: Seven News.

Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)

The Event. (Mav, R) 1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

A Current Affair.

Do You Want To Live Forever.

Limitless With Chris Hemsworth. (Premiere, PGa)

100% Footy. (M)

SBS MOVIES (32)

7MATE (64)

6am Amanda.

Continued. (2018, PG, French) 6.55 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 8.45 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 10.25 Grand Piano. (2013, M) 12.05pm Cordelia. (2019, M) 1.45 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 3.25 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 5.15 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 7.35 Odd Thomas. (2013, M) 9.30 Nothing To Laugh About. (2021, M, Norwegian) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGas) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.15 Unbroken. (MA15+l) 12.55 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+ns, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun and Lea struggle with work-life balance. 10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart. (Madv, R) 12.30 The Disappearance. (Ma, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

Home Shopping.

NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. Continued. (1964, PG, French) 6.30 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 8.10 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 10.00 Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) 11.50 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 2.15pm Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 4.05 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 5.45 A Friendly Tale. (2020, PG, French) 7.40 The Lady In The Van. (2015, M) 9.35 Persona Non Grata. (2021, M, Danish) 11.20 Late Programs.

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WEDNESDAY, June 19

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa,

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Hunt For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. (PG)

8.30 Fly With Me. (Ml) Part 2 of 2. 9.30 This Town. (MA15+dl) Dante seeks out new experiences.

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a)

1.15 UFOs. (PGas, R)

3.45 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am A Friendly

Tale. Continued. (2020, PG, French) 7.40 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 10.00 Nothing To Laugh About. (2021, M, Norwegian) 11.55 Odd Thomas. (2013, M) 1.45pm The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 3.25 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 5.05 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 7.30 The Glorias. (2020, M) 10.15 A Taste Of Hunger. (2021, M, Danish) 12.10am Late Programs.

THURSDAY, June 20

(R) 1.30 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (PG, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (PG)

8.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma) 9.35 The Responder. (Mlv) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Son Of. (MA15+v)

12.40 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R)

2.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

3.20 9/11: The Pentagon. (Mav, R)

4.10 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Witness. 11.45 Behind Bars: World’s Toughest Prisons. 12.45am Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.40 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 10.20 Persona Non Grata. (2021, M, Danish) Noon The Lady In The Van. (2015, M) 2.00 A Friendly Tale. (2020, PG, French) 3.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 5.25 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 7.40 Seven Years In Tibet. (1997, M) 10.15 Flee. (2021, M, Danish) 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00

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6.00

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Ml) 8.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl)

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 See No Evil. (Ma)

11.50 The Equalizer. (Mav, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R)

Today Early News.

Today.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PGl) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

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Dominant display

By Mick BIRTLES

ON Saturday the Nambucca Roosters travelled north to meet the Grafton Ghosts on their home ground of Frank McGuren Field to play out the Round 4 games that had been postponed due to extreme weather.

It was a successful campaign for the Roosters, winning three of the four grades, with only the Reserve Grade suffering defeat. It was a momentous occasion for the Roosters Women’s Tackle side, who picked up their first win of the season.

The First Grade game was a rather one-sided affair with the visitors putting the home team to the sword with a fulltime score of 62-12.

The game began with both sides appearing to be evenly matched for possession and completions and solid in defence.

The Roosters attack had real pace on the edges that Grafton found hard to counter.

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q Nambucca Roosters Women’s Tackle player Charlize Jones on the attack.