Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 16 June 2023

Models and sponsors needed for cheeky charity calendar

By Mick BIRTLES

IN a daring and cheeky move last year, Ashleigh Greaves and Matt Baker, who lead the charge in a movement known as ‘Men-tally Healthy NV’ turned heads and raised eyebrows with their release of a unique semi-nude, tasteful and humorous calendar featuring local blokes from the Nambucca Valley.

The calendar captured attention far and wide, creating a buzz within the community and beyond.

Now, with the success of their previous endeavour under their

CONTINUED Page 2

q Ashleigh Greaves and Matt Baker of Men-tally Healthy NV are on the lookout for models and sponsors for this year's calendar to raise funds for local mental health charities.

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

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

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

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

David WIGLEY wigley@newsofthearea.com.au

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

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

EDITOR

NEWS: media@newsofthearea.com.au

ADVERTISING: ads@newsofthearea.com.au

FLIPBOOK ONLINE: www.newsofthearea.com.au

SOCIAL: facebook.com/nambuccaNOTA

CLASSIFIEDS

Email us the exact wording and we will email back a proof and price ads@newsofthearea.com.au Phone us : Mon, Tue or Wed mornings

Nambucca Valley models and sponsors needed for cheeky charity calendar

belts, Greaves and Baker are gearing up to launch another edition of the calendar this year, and they're on the lookout for models and sponsors to make it a reality.

The initiative was born out of a discussion between the pair while Ashleigh, who is the proprietor of Quick Stop Barbers in North Macksville, was cutting Matt's hair.

Ashleigh had a desire to raise funds for local mental health charities and Matt suggested a fun male nude calendar.

Matt is the owner/operator of Outamedia and is a professional photographer who

ADVERTISING

Advertising within the News Of The Area reaches your local customers. Connect with them from next edition. Print media has never been as affordable for your

donated his time and expertise to the project to support those with mental health issues.

To make their vision a reality for a second time, the duo is calling upon potential models who are eager to participate in this project.

Ashleigh and Matt emphasise that the calendar is a celebration of individuals of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds, and prefer the ‘average Joe’ rather than male model types.

Ashleigh Greaves told News Of The Area, “We

are seeking enthusiastic volunteers who are comfortable expressing their authentic selves in a tasteful and artistic manner.”

In addition to models, the duo is also actively seeking sponsors to support the production of the calendar.

“The sponsorship opportunities offer local businesses a chance to align themselves with a unique project that embraces community spirit and helps support those dealing with mental health concerns by generating widespread

attention to the issue,” Matt added.

Sponsors will have the opportunity to be prominently featured within the calendar, reaching a wide audience while demonstrating their support for this initiative.

Potential sponsors and aspiring models can contact Ashleigh or Matt by emailing them at mentallyhealthynv@ gmail.com.

You can also reach them on Facebook and Instagram at Men-tally Healthy NV.

Motorcycle Show 'N' Shine rescheduled

By Mick BIRTLES

UNFORTUNATELY, the Motorcycle Show 'N' Shine that was to take place at the Nambucca Bowls Club on Sunday, 4 June 2023 had to be cancelled due to bad weather.

News Of The Area has been advised that the event has been rescheduled.

Now taking place on Sunday 2 July 2023 from

10am - 2pm, all of the categories - Best in Show, People's Choice, Longest Distance Traveled, Best Paint Work, Dirtiest, and Oldestwill still be held.

From 9 am, motorcyclists can register their entry for $5, and every cent will contribute to The Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal.

Local businesses are still sponsoring this event.

The Beach Rooms, The Golden Sands Tavern, Jericho Australia, Nambucca Exhausts, Painted Blue Coffee Roasters, Macksville Motorcycles, North Coast Twins, and Monsoon Irrigators are all helping make the event a success. For more information contact Rob Tickle on 0421 124 337.

Community forum tackles youth vaping issue

FROM Page 1

discussions was to capture the perspectives of young people, community and organisational stakeholders to inform the development of a regional action plan.

Vaping Taskforce spokesperson Robin Auld said NSW Health was working with NSW Police, the Department of Education and non-government organisations to deliver a coordinated and communityinformed response.

“The Taskforce aims to strengthen community action in the areas of prevention and harm reduction and support

regulation and compliance in relation to the sale of vaping devices on the North Coast,” Robin said.

“The issue of vaping across the North Coast requires a coordinated crosssector response to tackle it.”

The Taskforce recognises the highest users of vapes are young people and has been identified as a real problem in local communities.

In 2020-2021, the NSW Population Health Survey found 32.7 percent of people aged sixteen to 24 had used a vape, and 11.1 percent were current users.

Delegates heard that in

the days before the forum, NSW Health, in partnership with NSW Police, seized more than $400,000 worth of illicit vapes and illicit cigarettes as part of compliance activities on the North Coast.

The operation removed nearly 8,000 vaping units from sale.

“Reducing the availability of illegal vapes is an important step in helping protect young people from the harms of vaping,” said Robin.

The North Coast Youth Vaping Taskforce is a partnership between Mid North Coast Local Health District, North Coast Population and Public Health and Northern NSW Local Health District.

This is the first of two community forums bringing together key partners; the second will be held in Ballina on 20 June 2023.

Information about the harms associated with vaping is available at www.health. nsw.gov.au/vaping.

q The forum brought together key partners to discuss ways to protect young people from the harms of vaping.

q A break-out session for the North Coast Youth Vaping Taskforce delegates.

q The North Coast Youth Vaping Taskforce is a partnership between Mid North Coast Local Health District, North Coast Population and Public Health and Northern NSW Local Health District.

q North Coast Youth Vaping Taskforce members Lauren Proudfoot, Robin Auld, Nicola Kerr, Melinda Ricketts, Amy Sawyer and Stephen Gammack at the community forum.

Youth music program returns to Macksville

By Mick BIRTLES

ARTS Mid North Coast and the Creative Youth Council (CYC) are excited to announce that the ‘Ready, Set, Go Youth Music Program’ is happening again.

This program aims to provide young musicians and others interested in a career in the performing arts between the ages of twelve and eighteen with an opportunity to enhance their skills and gain insight and experience.

An Open Day and registration event will be held on 24 June 2023 at the Music Station in Macksville, starting at 1:00 pm.

Entry to the Open Day is absolutely free, and all are welcome to attend.

The Open Day will feature live performances by two incredible local bands,

Blind Pretty and Atlas Blue, who are essentially products of previous Ready, Set, Go Youth Music Programs. These talented musicians will provide a glimpse into the thriving youth music scene in the region, inspiring other young people by showing just what is possible.

The Creative Youth Council, based at the Music Station in Macksville, provides a place for young people in the Nambucca Valley to come together in a safe and supported space where they can be creative and express themselves freely and work on ideas together, supported and guided by trusted adults.

Through the Ready Set Go Youth Music Mentorship Program, CYC mentors have been showing young people different career pathways in the music industry such as performance, sound production, stage and events management.

Being involved in music and creativity has long been known to have positive effects on mental health and emotional well being.

Talented young vocalist Chloe Braun has experienced the Ready, Set, Go Youth Music Program and told News Of The Area, “Before Ready Set Go I had never been on stage and through this program I gained the confidence to do

what I love, started a band and we now play gigs.”

The Ready, Set, Go Youth Music Program is proudly sponsored by Arts Mid North Coast, The Alcohol and Drug Foundation and is greatly assisted by the Music Station Macksville.

Limited spots are available for the Ready, Set, Go Youth Music Program, so registration is essential.

To secure a spot, interested individuals are encouraged to email cycreadysetgo@gmail.com or call (02) 665 8940.

Early registration is advised, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly.

THE Bureau of Health Information (BHI) has released its latest ‘Healthcare Quarterly’ report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during January to March 2023.

BHI has also released survey results that reflect patients’ experiences of ambulance services.

BHI Chief Executive Dr Diane Watson said the latest quarterly results show NSW public health services were once again very busy during January to March 2023.

“Ambulance services and emergency departments experienced record demand as the upward trend in activity that began before the pandemic continued,” said Dr Watson.

There were 347,720 ambulance responses – the highest of any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010.

“Despite the increasing demand, ambulance response performance has continued to improve following record long response times in mid-2022,” said Dr Watson.

• 44.1 percent of ‘emergency –priority 1’ ambulance cases were reached within fifteen minutes

• 64.6 percent of the highest priority (P1A) responses arrived within ten minutes.

There were 770,089 ED attendances – the highest of any January to March quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010.

“While there was gradual improvement again on the time patients waited to start their treatment, they continued to wait longer and spend longer in the ED than before the pandemic,” said Dr Watson.

• 67.4 percent of all patients, and 54.9 percent of triage 2 patients, had their treatment start on time – both the lowest of any January to March quarter since 2010.

• 58.2 percent of all patients spent less than four hours in the ED –the lowest for a January to March quarter since 2010.

There were 54,820 elective – or planned – surgeries performed in the January to March quarter.

Patients continued to experience long waits for non-urgent elective surgery as the effects of suspensions of services during the pandemic continued to be felt.

One in ten patients who received non-urgent surgery during the quarter waited longer than 523 days.

“While the overall waiting list remained high at 96,857 at the end of March, the number of patients on the list who had waited longer than clinically recommended dropped by almost a quarter (24.4 percent) from the previous year to 14,067,” Dr Watson said.

The Insights Series: Patients’ experiences of ambulance services

This two-page report presents key insights into the experiences of 1,230 patients who arrived by ambulance to one of 76 large NSW EDs between July and September 2022 and responded to specially tailored questions in

the Emergency Department Patient Survey.

New report shows record demand for NSW ambulance and emergency departments

“Patients were overwhelmingly positive about their ambulance care,” said Dr Watson.

“Overall, almost all patients (98 percent) said their ambulance care was ‘very good’ or ‘good’ and BHI’s analyses showed

when patients experienced effective communication, well-coordinated care and kind and caring ambulance staff they were most likely to offer the most positive rating.”

The Insights report also includes analyses that shows people offered similar ratings of ambulance

care across different patient groups on most questions, while identifying those areas where there was some variation.

Detailed results for Healthcare Quarterly and The Insights Series: Patients’ experiences of ambulance services are available at bhi. nsw.gov.au

What’s the Voice referendum about?

It’s about whether we should change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by setting up an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. A referendum is the only way to change the Australian Constitution.

What is the Voice?

The Voice would be a permanent body that gives independent advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect First Nations people.

The Voice aims to help the Parliament and Government to make better decisions and deliver better outcomes for First Nations people.

How will the Voice be set up?

How it’s set up would be determined after the referendum with input from First Nations people, the broader public and the Government. The Parliament would then make a law to set up the Voice.

The intention is that its members will be chosen by and representative of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across Australia.

Be ready for the conversation, get informed at

Singers bring the essence of the ‘60s to Bowraville stage

By Mick BIRTLES

PREPARE to be transported back to a time of musical revolution and cultural significance as the Bowraville Theatre Singers, in collaboration with the esteemed John Vallins, bring the essence of the 1960s to life on stage.

A few weeks ago News Of The Area reported that world renowned songwriter John Vallins had provided the inspiration for a new production by the Bowraville Theatre Singers.

Not only did Vallins wholeheartedly approve of the concept, but he also graciously agreed to narrate the performance.

The Singers’ Musical Director Lissa Argue told News Of The Area, “We are now putting the polish on this performance that will feature timeless songs from The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Hair, Elvis, and more.”

Vallins is best known for his composition of the ‘70s

hit 'Too Much, Too Little, Too Late,' performed by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams.

The song soared to number one on the

American Billboard Charts, solidifying Vallins as one of the few Australian songwriters to achieve such monumental chart success.

Tickets are now on sale

for the two performances on Saturday 24 June and Sunday 2 July, both beginning at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20:00 and can be purchased

online by going to www. bowravilletheatre.com.au and following the links.

The Bowraville Theatre advises that performances by the Bowraville Theatre

Singers generally sell out and tickets will only be available at the door on the days of the performance if not sold out.

q World renowned songwriter John Vallins and Musical Director Lissa Argue put the Bowraville Singers through their paces. Alison Secombe, Ruth Stuart, June McNamara, Lorraine Francis, Jeremy Nash, Gary Rumble, Peta Coe, Marie Indja, Lorraine Francis, Jan Frazer, Rosemary Bateman, Pam de Battista, Leo de Battista, Chris McCabe, Robyn Geerlings, Belinda Stanford-Thomas, Sandra Ellis, Sylvia Anderson and Bernadette Spencer.

Museum of Futures hits headlines with “borrowed” exhibits

q Claire Marshall co-created the ‘Museum of Futures: Our Shared Futures’ exhibition currently on show at NSW Parliament House in Sydney.

q Claire Marshall co-created the ‘Museum of Futures: Our Shared Futures’ exhibition currently on show at NSW Parliament House in Sydney.

By Andrea FERRARI

WHEN Valla-based futures academic Claire Marshall created her ‘Museum of Futures: Our Shared Futures’ exhibition, currently on show at NSW Parliament House in Sydney, she did not expect the exhibition to make national newspaper headlines through an MP helping himself to the exhibits.

Having toured internationally, the exhibition sat in storage at Claire’s Valla home for the past year before being installed at Parliament House.

In early June, with the exhibition set up and generating interest, three items - a possum skin, a book and a poster - went missing and were alleged to be in the possession of One Nation leader Mark Latham, who had taken them to the Upper House.

Parliamentary officers then returned the missing items to the exhibition.

“The sole purpose of the Museum of Futures is to spark conversations about the futures we want and the ones we are creating,” said Claire.

“In one way I am thrilled that Mr Latham wants to have conversations about this artwork, however we shouldn’t have to say - please leave the art where it is.

“If you want to show someone the art to spark a conversation, we have a full website accessible by QR codes and a virtual gallery.”

Museum of Futures is an international award-winning exhibition which turns the idea of museums upside down, inviting visitors to step inside 2050 and beyond and not just look at artworks, but actively take part in co-creating them, and invites visitors to actively contribute to shaping what futures emerge.

Having toured internationally, this is the Museum of Futures’ first full Australian exhibition.

On display are a number of exhibits,

with the hero exhibition being ‘Pandemic Pivots’, a collection of artworks made in collaboration between ten communities and eleven artists during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.

Also premiering is the stunning new work, ‘Yadingji’, created by First Nations artists Michael Robinson and Nicole Smede.

Yadingji explores time from a First Nations perspective.

The exhibition is being hosted at NSW Parliament by the Member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich MP, who describes the exhibition as “full of thought-provoking, challenging and inspiring ideas about what the postpandemic future could hold”.

Describing the impact of the exhibition, Claire told News Of The Area, “I’ve heard hundreds of people share the futures they imagine, and you might be surprised to find out they are not filled with flying cars and robots, but strong communities that care for each other.

“We hope that viewing Museum of Futures will be a powerful and uplifting experience in seeing what others imagine,” said Claire.

“The Museum of Futures utilises the power of art by combining collaborative foresight with the

creative arts to create tangible experiences of the future, and allows communities to be part of shaping futures,” said Mel Rumble, co-curator of Museum of Futures: Pandemic Pivots.

When questioned as to why Mr Latham had helped himself to the exhibit items, the MP’s office directed News Of The Area to comments made by Mr Latham on The Chris Smith Show on 8 June 2023.

During the radio chat, Mr Latham commented that he thought it was comical that the possum skin “was supposed to be issuing a welcome to country”.

He called the exhibition an embarrassment to the NSW Parliament, describing it as a “collection of junk”.

Mr Latham said the issue was not about his taking the exhibits and showing them to his colleagues for a laugh, but instead about what should happen to them.

“Pick them up and permanently put them in the bin,” Mr Latham said on the radio show.

You can make up your own mind by checking out the works online at www.MuseumofFutures.com and visiting the virtual gallery.

q The ‘Museum of Futures:

Our Shared Futures’ exhibition, currently on show at NSW Parliament House in Sydney.

q The possum skin exhibit, now restored to the ‘Museum of Futures: Our Shared Futures’ exhibition after being “borrowed” by a politician.

Urunga celebrates 100 years of rail

By Susan KONTIC

BLUE skies and sunshine over the long weekend added to the party atmosphere as residents of Urunga and surrounding towns came out in force to celebrate the centenary of the railway line reaching Urunga.

And what a party it was –even the disappointing news that trackwork would close the line on the long weekend, cancelling all trains, couldn’t dim the enthusiasm.

Organised by the enthusiastic volunteers of the Urunga Rail Centenary Group and coordinated by Alison Carter, it took months of planning and gathering photos and memorabilia.

“It was exhausting but our wonderful team was fully committed and they all gave their utmost,” said Alison.

“Thank you to all those who put in so much time and energy.

“We had many supporters and donors and we’re very grateful to them all, with a special ‘thank-you’ to our major sponsors, Coffs C.ex and NSW TrainLink.”

The celebrations began on Saturday morning in the station car park, which quickly filled to capacity.

The station platform was bedecked in flowers, streamers and balloons, and a number of storyboards were erected providing information and news cuttings from the 1920s referring to the town and the station opening.

Many revellers got into the spirit, turning out attired in styles reminiscent of the early 1900s, adding to the colour and festive atmosphere.

The Urunga Ukulele Band entertained the crowd with a medley of popular music that encouraged the audience to sing along while waiting for the horsedrawn carriage to arrive with esteemed senior residents.

MC Peter Leonard led the proceedings with a brief account of the background to the centenary followed by an introduction to the birthday, while Steve Morris extended an official welcome to the centenary.

Tahahni Berger delivered the Welcome to Country, while Bellingen Councillor Jo Brotherton extolled the many charms of the area in her welcome to Bellinger.

Peter Leonard explained a little of the history of rail in Urunga and then it was time for the cutting of the cake – a huge cream-filled sponge with thick, soft icing that needed four people to carry and was greatly enjoyed.

After the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the centenary, the crowds made their way to the lido for a good old railway picnic, complete with a sausage sizzle provided by the Lions Club.

During the afternoon children enjoyed the jumping castle, pet patting, and even a reptile demonstration, then finished up with games and a lolly throw.

It seems almost everybody had a story to tell about the railway and many reminiscences were

shared over lunch, including by Peggy Edman, who described her adventures as one of 43 children who caught a steam train from Valla Station to Urunga each day.

The party continued on Sunday with even bigger crowds and by 10am the streets were lined with excited onlookers waiting for the parade to begin.

The procession travelled down Bonville Street into Bowra Street and then proceeded to the Riverside Markets, led by a horse-drawn carriage with passengers suitably dressed in costumes reflecting the 1920s.

A team of speedy cyclists followed, with a group from Manchester Unity walking behind, then came an amazing cavalcade of vintage and antique cars, a Scottish pipe band and a fire truck, all to constant applause and shouts of encouragement along the route.

At the market's venue, visitors took the opportunity to check out the vintage vehicles and the rail

memorabilia while the youngsters were spoiled for choice with a host of amusements, with the jumping castle the most popular.

A major sponsor of the weekend’s events, C.ex Urunga and its Golf Club hosted a centenary nine-hole competition during the afternoon, while the Urunga Museum conducted a historical walk through the town centre. The weekend was a great success with the community coming together to celebrate, and many people expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the Urunga Rail Centenary Group and its coordinator Alison Carter.

q A horse-drawn carriage led the Sunday parade through the streets of Urunga. Photo: Peter Lister.

q It was exciting to see dozens of vintage cars join the procession. Photo: Peter Lister.

q Urunga station was decked out in fine style for the 100-year celebrations.

Photo: Peter Lister.

q The Sunday procession led to the Riverside Markets with its displays of memorabilia and photos among the stalls. Photo: Peter Lister.

Great roll-up for Stuarts Point Food Pantry

as volunteers from the North Coast Food Bank set up a varied display of pantry products, all for sale at very affordable prices.

of the selection of non-perishables on offer, and many were pleased to see that a cashless payment system was operating.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

UNDER threatening skies on Tuesday 13 June, at the Stuarts Point ‘All Saints’ Anglican Church, a strong group of locals gathered

As the arrival of the laden van and crew of helpers has become a regular monthly event, young and old from the village and surrounds have become attuned to rolling up with shopping bags to fill, regardless

“Coming together like this is great for our community, and we all get to have a chat, maybe share some recipe ideas, and there’s always a fresh cuppa, baked goodies and a friendly chat inside the church,”

commented long time local resident Wendy Duffy.

Representatives from Nambucca Valley Anglicare have been pleased to see the service grow and continue throughout the region.

“We plan to be back here at Stuarts Point on a monthly basis, due to the growing popularity, and we also have plans to introduce

fortnightly casual craft mornings that will alternate with fortnightly ‘Parents’N’Bubs’ meetups.

“We want to introduce and maintain an ongoing sense of community, while utilising this adorable Church facility.”

For further information visit https://www. nambuccavalleyanglicans.com.

Sally Hook brings exhibition to the Nambucca Valley for the first time

SALLY Hook is a local artist with over forty years’ experience in ceramics, sculpture, and painting. She has exhibited in galleries up and down the East Coast but never in her hometown.

on show until Friday 23 June at the Phoenix Gallery in the historic town of Bowraville.

The exhibition showcases Sally’s latest work, which she describes as a "collection of oddities".

challenges the norm.

You will find oil paintings, busts with intriguing faces, unusual vases and little souvenirs such as cards and tableware.

“My method of divining designs

said.

“I open my mind to all sorts of imagery that flood through, my pencil going on a foray into the subconscious.

“What arrives under my pencil are strange but evocative drawings, faces and shapes that I cannot

explain, but when I go through my book later on, I find things I like enough to bring into reality,” she said.

Sally is now extending her skills and experience to teach ceramic sculpture at the Phoenix School of Arts in Bowraville.

Her six-month program started last weekend.

There are spots available to join from July to November, each month offering a different project.

The purpose of these hand building classes is to bring a sense of design and skills to enable participants to begin their own ceramic practice into competency.

“Set in beautiful Bowraville, the ceramic and art studios at the Phoenix School of Arts are a great space to come learn and enjoy arts practice.

“I have had great assistance and encouragement from the staff at Phoenix and wish them all the best for attaining the recognition and participation of the local people of the Nambucca Valley and beyond to gain some knowledge and skills in whatever craft/art they desire,” Sally said.

For bookings contact gallery@ nvp.org.au

The Phoenix Gallery and Café is located at 88 High Street, Bowraville and is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm.

q Eager customers gathered before the food van had even unpacked.

q Sally Hook speaking at the officially opening of Home Works.

Kyeewa Bushwalkers launch beach cleanup

ON the Sunday of the King’s Birthday long weekend a group from Kyeewa Bushwalkers, led by Jean Meiklejohn, incorporated a beach clean up as part of their regular Sunday walk.

The group undertakes walks across the region, covering the Nambucca, Bellingen, Coffs Coast and Macleay areas, and experiencing a range of environments including forests, mountains, creeks, rivers and beaches.

The area of beach covered during the recent clean up was a four kilometre stretch adjacent to Bongil Bongil National Park.

This area of beach is relatively quiet and a collection area for quite a bit of flotsam and jetsam.

Seven walkers collected several bags of rubbish including over 30 plastic water bottles and other items such as a toilet seat, a fluorescent light tube, thongs and sandals, a life vest, a bakers tray, commercial styrofoam bait boxes, plastic bait bags, clothing and many other items.

Meanwhile, the group is also saying goodbye to a beloved member.

“Kyeewa takes this opportunity to say farewell and thanks to one of its ‘favourite sons’ and walks contributor Bob Wheatley,” said Stephen Fox, Kyeewa Bushwalkers.

“We wish him and his wife Susan a successful move to Western Australia.”

Kyeewa Bushwalkers conduct two walks a week on Wednesdays and Sundays and several campouts during the year.

“Kyeewa is not a club but a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy bushwalking,” Stephen said.

“If interested in joining us for a walk please email kyeewa@gmail.com and we will send you a copy of our walks program.”

q The Kyeewa Bushwalkers and Bob Wheatley (in check shirt), who’s leadership will be greatly missed.

q Marion Syratt, Richard Simehauset, Glen Davidson, Russell Chiffey, Ina Kay and Jean Meiklejohn.

Billy doesn’t have what he needs for school.

q Unloading the rubbish at the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s collection point.

Macksville Hospital hopes Humpty Dumpty Foundation can help

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Macksville Hospital

Maternity department is hoping to welcome two pieces of much-needed equipment with the help of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation.

Through its ‘End of Financial Year’ campaign, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation has two Symphony breast pumps with cases valued at $3,120 each on its 'Wish List' for the maternity department at Macksville Hospital.

“The greater support we get for our End of Financial Year campaign, the greater chance we can donate these pieces of equipment,” stated the charity.

The Symphony breast pump has been developed specifically to support

mums throughout their breastfeeding journey: to initiate, build and maintain an adequate milk supply.

Humpty Dumpty Foundation founder and Chairman Paul Francis OAM told News Of The Area, “Now more than ever we need to support our doctors and nurses who have done so much for the Australian community over the last few years.

“This is our opportunity to say thank you as they so often feel forgotten.

“Please support our End of Financial Year appeal, the more support we receive, the greater the chances of Humpty being able to donate urgent medical equipment to hospitals across Australia including Macksville Hospital.

“We are stronger together so as we approach the end of the financial year, we hope you will keep Humpty and the health of Australian children in mind to ensure every child has access to the healthcare they need, no matter where they live,” said Paul.

The Humpty Dumpty Foundation is the largest charitable supplier of children’s medical equipment and health initiatives behind State and Territory Governments across Australia.

The Foundation works closely with health officials and communities to ensure all states and territories have access to the healthcare and equipment they need to help sick children in hospital.

63 percent of all funds

raised by the Foundation and its supporters go to rural and remote communities.

In Australia, we are privileged to have an accessible public health system, states the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, yet health budgets cannot meet the ever-growing demand for paediatric medical equipment and other health initiatives and services.

Donate now via www. humpty.org.au.

Locals, community, and business organisations interested in supporting the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and their local hospital, either by donating a piece of medical equipment or by making a general donation, can visit www.humpty.org. au or contact the Humpty Dumpty Foundation on 1300-HUMPTY.

Winter Members’ Show at Art Space Urunga

AS the sun drops lower in the sky and the race is on to stack up the wood heap, The Art Space Urunga is busily preparing its bumper Members’ Winter Show.

“The input is huge, and we try to hang and display everything that comes in.

“We get over 200 entries, which is a huge amount of work to curate.

“It’s a showcase of what the considerable local talent has to offer, to warm your creative heart as well as the rest of you - our gallery is warm!” said Chris.

“The exhibition will include a wide range of paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics and… well, you’ll have to come and see.”

In response to the colder

evenings, the show’s official opening will be a morning tea held from 10.30am to 12 midday on Saturday 24 June.

“Please come along to enjoy the art and sample the cakes,” Chris said.

All are welcome.

The exhibition will run from June 22-30.

The gallery is open daily from 10am to 4pm.

The Art Space Urunga boasts over 200 members; all local artists and interested art lovers.

The gallery is entirely volunteer-run, operated with and for the community.

q Humpty Dumpty Foundation founder and Chairman Paul Francis OAM.

“This show is one of our big annual shows open to all members,”

said Chris Wilson, The Art Space Urunga.

q Art Space Urunga member Rhonda Mair’s work will be on display.

North Coast Force teams compete at Hunter Challenge Cup

By Aiden BURGESS

NORTH Coast Force junior representative teams have spent the long weekend competing in the annual Hunter Challenge Cup at Tuggerah.

The Hunter Challenge Cup saw the Force go up against representative teams from Hunter Metro, Hunter Country, and Central Coast, with the performances of all teams added together to determine the overall positions at carnival's end.

For the first ever time, the Force fielded teams in each age group with the debut of the Youth Girls 15 team at the carnival.

This highlights the rapid growth of girls footy across the North Coast

as it follows hot on the heels of the addition of the Youth Girls 13 team at last year's carnival.

In 2022, the Force program finished runners-up, further cementing the region's reputation for producing strong teams.

The North Coast Force is part of the AFL North Coast’s representative program for both male and female athletes, offering teams at Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Youth Girls 13, Youth Girls 15, and Youth Girls 17 age groups.

Despite the significant distances between towns on the North Coast, the selected teams have been coming together on a fortnightly basis since mid-April to build cohesion and refine game plans.

Adding to the significance of

the event is the involvement of staff from the Sydney Swans Academy, who will be on hand to view matches

and identify players of note. Following the Hunter Challenge Cup, the North Coast Force teams

will compete in the Northern NSW Championship in Coffs Harbour from 8-10 July.

Strikers 13s go down in gutsy performance

a shock for the competition front runners,” said Strikers coaching coordinator Rhys Jones.

By David WIGLEY

THE Nambucca Strikers Under 13s were the only team in action at Coronation Park over the long weekend.

With a depleted squad the Strikers went down 6-1 to top of the table Urunga in a spirited performance.

“Orville Daley scored early for Nambucca with a great set up by Tahj Hurley and the Strikers took the lead and held it in what must have been

“The quality of the opposition was clear with numerous attacks on the Nambucca goals repelled by the solid defence of Noah Turner and in goals, Corbin Gill, but a few made it through to see Urunga in the lead at half time 3-1.

“The second half saw a change to the formation for the Strikers and Kyden White took control of the defence, seemingly everywhere, covering and clearing at the back, yet still providing attacking opportunities for the Strikers through Johari Greenup and Chase

Weaver.

“Urunga’s well drilled team showed they deserved their spot as division leaders and piled on the pressure to extend their lead and finish with a score of 6-1.

“A cracking goal by Bella McKay earned her the cheers and respect of the home crowd.

“Special mention to Piper Daley who was playing well above her age group, helping out the short handed Strikers but was consistent in defence in the first half and provided some attacking spark with her brother Orville in the second half.

“Nambuccas Strikers under 13s could hold their heads high with their efforts, looking forward to the return fixture with a full strength squad,” said Jones.

AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

AFTER a week off due to the long weekend, the AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend.

The Nambucca Valley Lions reserves will try for their fifth straight win to start the season when they take on the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints at Richardson Park.

Round 8 matches will also kick off in Sawtell, Woolgoolga, and Port Macquarie.

The second placed Coffs Harbour Breakers travel to take on the third placed Port Macquarie Magpies in the match of the round on Saturday afternoon.

The Breakers won by 18 points in their previous meeting this season.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints host the ladder leading Byron Bay Magpies at Richardson Park.

The Magpies won by 67 points the last time they played in Round 2.

The Northern Beaches Blues host the Grafton Tigers in Woolgoolga, with the Tigers 132-point winners in their last meeting.

The Northern Beaches Blues women will try to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they take on the Tigers, who they beat by 50 points the last time they played.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints women will look to maintain third spot on the ladder when they host the Byron Bay Magpies, who they beat by 4 points earlier this season.

AFL North Coast senior men ladder

1.Byron Bay Magpies.

7 wins. 0 losses. 2.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 6 wins.

1 loss. 3.Port Macquarie Magpies. 4 wins. 3 losses.

4.Grafton Tigers. 3 wins. 4 losses. 5.Sawtell/Toormina Saints. 1 win. 6 losses.

6.Northern Beaches Blues. 0 wins. 7 losses.

Bowraville Sat Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

10/6/23

SINGLE Stableford: Winner: T. Behan 35

R/Up: R Graham 35 OCB, F/9 K Wilson B/9 G Johnstone, N/P 2nd D Wren & 8th

D Wren, L/Putt 9th R Graham, Ball: Comp 1. T Noble 2. Phil Cotton, 3. D Wren, 4. J Consalves.

Next Week: 4 BBB. 24/6/23 the Laird’s Friendly Grocer is sponsoring a 3- Person Ambrose. All welcome to join in. Call 65647349 to book your cart.

q Under 13s player Kyden White.

q Action from last year’s Hunter Challenge Cup.

Roosters take stunning clean sweep across the grades against Sawtell

By Mick BIRTLES

WITH the non-availability of key members of the Roosters squad - Roberts-Davis, Saunders, Smith and Langley - for Saturday’s clash against Sawtell, supporters could have been forgiven for considering a win for Nambucca was not on the cards.

The faithful that spent the afternoon at Coronation Park on Saturday received a demonstration of top class football from a side that has depth, conviction and belief in itself and was able to come up trumps 36-22 against the Panthers - even without its marquee players.

Brody Simmons crossed the line for the home side with only three and a half minutes on the clock, which was followed by another try by Jai Waddy, who converted his own try, six minutes later.

Sawtell soon answered with a try of their own, however after being pinned against the line for repeat sets, the pressure resulted in an off-side penalty which was all the Roosters needed for Brody Simmons to cross the line again, with Jai Waddy nailing the conversion.

Khan Smith crossed again for the Roosters at the 27 minute mark then, with six minutes left in the half, a dropped ball by the home side saw a full length of the field run by Sawtell resulting in an unconverted try.

A penalty goal by Jai Waddy on the bell saw the first half end with a score line of 22-10 in the Roosters' favour.

It was in the second half where the crowd were really brought to their feet.

Leroy Buchanan followed up on a well placed grubber kick to score a try after nearly 15 minutes of grind and once again Waddy was on point with the boot.

Six minutes later, on the end of one the most spectacular chip and chases you will ever see, Jai Waddy went over for a try and converted his own try, taking the Roosters to 34-10.

Ryan Taylor put more points on the board for Nambucca, then with 10 minutes left on the clock, the Roosters were scrambling in defence as Sawtell put an adventurous kick across the field resulting in a bold try, making the tally 36-16.

This gave the visitors some

spark and, in the last two and a half minutes of the game, a 60 metre run from a tenacious line-break saw the Panthers bring their points up to a respectable 22 to the Roosters 36.

In the Reserve Grade clash spectators were treated to a gritty game of football with two very competitive packs playing to win. Both teams had plenty of possession in the first half and although Roosters drew first blood, Sawtell were in front by 20 minutes into the game thanks to a lapse in discipline in defence creating a huge overlap that was exploited by the visitors.

A penalty against the Roosters led to another try by Sawtell and this seemed to jolt the home side back into the game, however they still trailed 8-14 at half time.

Coaches orders were to focus on

q Roosters first grade player Ryan Taylor Proved too much for the Panthers defence.

completing sets in the second half and those orders were followed as a Ben Walsh try evened the game up to 14-14 ten minutes into the second half.

Points continued to mount for the Roosters and the Panthers began

to unravel.

Roosters fullback Jake Jones was having a solid day with the boot, converting well and a try by Ben Welsh on the full time bell put the icing on the cake with the Roosters winning 42-18.

In the U/18s curtain raiser the young Roosters had a field day against an out matched Panthers outfit with a massive 40-0 win. This week the Roosters head to Macksville for the much anticipated Nambucca Valley local derby.

q Roosters reserve grade player David Marchant was unyielding in every aspect of his game during Saturday’s clash against the Sawtell Panthers at Coronation Park

q Roosters first grade player Michael Tyerman is pursued by the Panthers defence during Saturday's clash.

q Roosters first grade player Brody Simon rips through the Panthers defence.

q Try time for Roosters reserve grade player Daniel Taylor.

Grumpy’s Grumble: Nambucca Bowls Club

By GRUMPY

THE 45th Ken Howard Memorial Carnival was held last weekend and what a ripper of a weekend was had by all.

32 sides traveled from far and wide to compete for $13,000 in prize money.

On the Friday, 24 teams played 3 games of 2 bowl triples, with $600 for first prize.

This was followed by club raffles and the calcutta for the Fours.

The prize pool was $5000 with $2949 for first

prize.

With some much money on offer, play kicked off on Saturday with 3 games of 15 ends.

The weather was great, meals delicious and competition hot.

Players returned on Sunday, some bleary eyed and others keen as mustard.

Another 2 games of 15 ends were played.

Lunch was great again and then the Quarter Finals were played with Jim Swan from Park Beach, Jay Porter from Cabramatta, the Kurri Kurri Cannons

and a side from Nambucca led by Micheal Thomas, an honorary Nambucca player for the weekend.

On Monday a free breakfast was supplied by the club and we would soon find out who would win the money.

There were 4 teams in the semis, playing for a top prize of $5000 and 2 sections of 14 playing for lesser money that went down to 4th place.

In 2 hotly contested games, the team of Hoggy Mitch Mcgill, John Wright and Micheal Glass played the Kurri Kurri Cannons and

came away victorious to play Jim Swan’s side from Park Beach who just beat Kim Porter, Gramae Porter, Ben Melthorpe and Jay Porter.

It was great to see the Porters playing together.

In the Final a huge crowd roared and cheered at every end.

Swannie’s side got out to a 10-2 lead before the Nambucca boys fought back and went into the last end of 18 leading 17 -16.

And what a final end it was with shots being converted with nearly every bowl before Nambucca got 1

shot for a 18 -16 win.

It was a big win for Mitch Mcgill who has only been playing for 2 years.

Mitch had been beaten in the final of the Major Minors only the week before by Danny Curran and Angry.

A big thank you to Hoggy who got the Happy Bowler up to live stream 7 games to Australia and the rest of the world.

There were people watching in Ireland, Wales, Canada, America, South Africa and many more places.

Also thanks must go to

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

FOR THE WEEK ENDING

SATURDAY 10th June

2023.

The Course recovered well from last weekend’s downpours, with bunkers back in play for the Men’s Foursomes Championship on the weekend. This week’s featured sponsor was Allied Air Conditioning – thank you for looking after our Clubhouse!

On Tuesday, we hosted 63 players from the Mid North Coast Vets for a Medley Stableford. Stephen McNeil (12) top scored for the day with 44 points to win Division 1 (0 to 18) from Dennis Ashton (17) 40 points, Wayne McCormick (3) 39 Points from Coffs

Harbour & Christopher Bournon (15) from Coffs Harbour with 36 points on countback from Jeffrey Porter (17), also from Coffs Harbour. In Division 2 (19 to 45), the winner was Ian Finn (31) from Sawtell with 41 points on countback from Hilton Humphries (27), then Alan Guthrie (29) from Urunga 39, and Doug Hurley (22) from Bonville 34 on countback from John Buganey. The Ball Rundown to 32 points.

NTP’s went to Ross Donnelly from Macksville on 5, Rod Graham from Bowraville on 8, Cormac McMullan on 13 and Christopher Bournon on 18.

The Women played a Single Stableford on Wednesday with Lynette

Bastick (29) winning Division 1 ( to 29) with 37 points from Heather Gray (25) with 35 points. Linda Piccin (34) won Division 2 (30 to 45) with 35 points on countback from Shayne Scott (41). Other good scores in the heavy conditions from Lyn Vidler & Henny Oldenhove 34, and the Ball Rundown to 30 points on countback. NTP’s to Linda Piccin on 5, and Denise Paluch went home happy winning the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 and pocketed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Thursday’s good weather brought 95 players for the Medley Stableford. Division 1 (0 to 15) was won by Daryl Wall with 44 points, assisted by his “Eagle” on the 11th Hole, from David

Mattacott (15) with 37 points. Wolfram Jirzik (18) has obviously benefitted from his golf lessons from our Pro Grant Rickman, scoring 39 points to win Division 2 (16 to 21) from Paul Ryan (16) on 37 points. Chris Tinson (26) scored 39 points to win Division 3 (22 to 45) on countback from Paul Dyer (35). Other good scores from Paul Maxwell 38, Bruce Mason & Geoff Harris 37, with the Ball Rundown to 33 points on countback. Andrew Mackinnon collected another packed Stubby Holder from “Ecomist” for the Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Rodney Ford on 5, Linne Street on 7, Greg McCoy on 8, Chris Tinson collects the “Pizza This”

voucher on 13 (80 cms), Stuart Johnston on 15 and the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Saturday’s Men’s Foursomes Championship, sponsored by Terminator Ant & Pest Control, was well attended by a record field in recent years for this “popular” event. Our 2023 Champions are Troy Herbert & Kai Burkenshaw with 75 for the 18 Holes, Michael Jolly and Nev Newman runners up with 81. Jeramy Ashman & Daniel Wassens (15) are the Net Winners with 67, Robert Reid & Dale Hansen (21) are runnersup with 69. In regognition of their persistence and perserverance in this most trying event, the “Sorry, Mate” award went to Rodney Ford & Kevin Anderson. The

the Bar Staff - it was a great idea having the portable for the top green, Thanks also to the Kitchen staff for great meals as usual and the other people who got the greens ready and cleaned up after the day’s play.

The club had a real carnival feel about it with the signage and flags of the many event sponsors. Without them we can't have these events.

Thanks to Geoff King Motors, Will Aid, Trisleys Electrical, Beatties Furniture, Bernard Laverty Funerals and Trisleys Betta.

Ball rundown went to net 73.5 on countback. David Bartos canned the Longest Putt on 2 for the “Ecomist” voucher, other NTP’s to Michael Jolly on 7 (111 cms), Nev Newman on 8, Eddy Penrose got the “Pizza This” Voucher on 13, and Urpo Ylinen got Stu’s ball on 15. If you enjoyed this event so much, then get your partners organised for the Mixed Foursomes on Sunday 18th July!

The Skins Knockout Semi Final Draw has been posted – if unable to play on 24th June at 10.00am, please let your Committee know so that the next qualifier can get a start.

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

Bowling for big money at the Ken Howard Memorial Carnival in Nambucca Heads

FROM Page 24

local accommodation, clubs, pubs and shops in the area.”

Named in honour of the

esteemed and nationally admired race caller Ken Howard, who later became a Nambucca local and passionate supporter of

bowls in Nambucca Heads, the carnival is set to expand into women bowls in the years ahead, thus attracting more visitors to the area.

In the knowledge of how good this event is for the community, many businesses are supporting the carnival through sponsorship.

Geoff King Motors, Willaid, Beatties Furniture and

Roberts Real Estate are among those businesses behind the event.

The eventual winners in a very hard fought battle in the finals were the Nambucca Heads team of Michael Glass,

q Dave Valentine from Park Beach battles it out for finals glory.

q Among more than 100 bowlers descending on the Nambucca Heads Bowling Club over the June long weekend were Nathan Milton, Mick Hanna and Jack Hanna from Wallsend.

Johnny Wright, Mitch McGill and Greg Hodge. Runner ups from Park Beach were Jim Swan, David Hyde, Stacy Morris and Dave Valentine.

Dorin’s Draws

By Manny WOOD

Tax dodge or gift?

JOHN finds an investment property for sale for $300,000.

He discusses the purchase of the property with his eighteen-year-old daughter, Natalie, who as a first home buyer, is eligible for a Stamp Duty exemption.

John offers to give Natalie $75,000 towards the purchase of the property and to pay $1,400 per month to cover the loan repayments.

Natalie agrees and the property is purchased in her name.

John pays the sum of $75,000 which is secured by way of a Mortgage.

The rest of the purchase price is loaned from a bank.

Over the years, John continues to pay $1,400 a month into Natalie’s bank account, which she applies towards the bank loan.

John also pays for renovations to the property, although most of the renovations are done for ‘mates rates’ by John’s friends.

Ten years after the property was purchased, John seeks to sell the property.

Given that John paid 25 percent of the purchase price, he argues that Natalie holds 25 percent of the property on “resulting trust” for him and that the remainder property is held on “constructive trust” for him, because he paid for the mortgage repayments and because it was “the common intention of the parties”.

Natalie agrees that John is entitled to be repaid the $75,000 that was secured by Mortgage, but argues, because John is her father, the “presumption of advancement” applies, meaning that the property, the improvements to the property and the $1,400 a month payments were gifts.

The Court states that where gifts are advanced to a child, it cannot be said that the child holds those gifts on trust for a parent unless there is sufficient evidence that the parties expressly intended to create a trust.

The Court ultimately rules that John is only entitled to repayment of his $75,000 loan.

Thank you to Jamie Visco for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor of 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.

By Paul DORIN

Voters need to be informed on The Voice

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN response to Dave Wood’s Letter to the Editor ‘How hard can it be to establish The Voice?’ in NOTA’s 2 June Edition.

Yes, trauma and generational trauma and disadvantage have impacted Indigenous Australians for centuries, there is no denying this.

In fact, the past can only inform the present for necessary change, however, the society and values of the past cannot be applied to the present because they have their own human bias, greed, ignorance and narrowness.

The Voice to our Constitution is a present value to national identity.

NZ does not divide the Maori from the nation, they include them.

The Voice is a complex legal argument and to use race in this limits the identification of Indigenous Nations, of which there are over 200, many who have lost their cultural heritage.

Australian Indigenous societies are permitted under law to manage their own affairs and remember too that there is also a racial divide of Indigenous nations in this country.

It’s a complex issue and voters need to be informed.

My experience of Indigenous students from various schools around NSW is that colonists/ invaders have destroyed connection to country and destroyed the land we belong to, there is additional trauma and sorrow attached to this difference in how laws apply.

Regards, Cathie MCINTYRE.

Dear Jasminda,

I HAVE a raft of symptoms including dizziness, hot flashes, heart palpitations, tingling sensations and shortness of breath.

I went to my GP and he said I am probably having a funny turn or going through perimenopause. It doesn’t feel very funny.

Mrs KD Dear Mrs KD, BOY, do I know those sensations. They happen to me whenever I watch Dave Le’aupepe gyrate to Let Me Down Easy.

It’s uncanny. Seriously, though, you have gone to a doctor describing what you think is a medical emergency and they have downplayed it by using a term that doesn’t adequately describe your suffering.

A funny turn gives off casual and comical connotations. It sounds like what you’d experience after going on The Rotor at Luna

Park, or drinking a couple of glasses of champagne on a whale watch cruise. Type your symptoms into Google, though, and it’s a different story – you could have anything from sinusitis to Supraventricular tachycardia. Those conditions don’t sound funny at all.

The problem with ‘a funny turn’ diagnosis is it is too understated. It doesn’t go anywhere near explaining the vertiginous rocking, overheating, breathing difficulties and pins and needles you describe. The same with term perimenopause, which has an almost exotic sound to it: Peri: a Spanish-inspired feast; men: yes, please; o-pause: take a little rest. No, what you describe is more like a ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ breakdown accompanied by selfcombustion. You are literally in the midst of your own climate change wars.

Mrs KD, if these symptoms continue, perhaps seek out a second or third opinion. After all, you know your body better than anyone else and it seems to be giving you a particularly rough time at the moment.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Changing the Constitution is a big deal

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE Australian Constitution is the national rulebook of our democracy.

Changing it is a big deal, and the decision to do so should not be taken lightly.

So, in this regard Gwyn Austen (NOTA 9/6), I shall not lighten up.

The Constitution was built on a simple democratic principle, and that is that every Australian is equal before the law.

If the change is made, in the form proposed, it will introduce a new chapter called ‘The Voice’, and it will sit alongside the chapters on ‘The Parliament’, ‘The Executive Government’ and ‘The Judicature’.

These are the three branches which are the bedrock of our Constitution.

Justice Isaacs declared that there can be no “fourth branch” of the Constitution.

The Prime Minister has stated that it would be an “advisory” organization only, but he has also stated that it would be a “brave” Government that

didn’t do what the Voice wanted.

Sounds, to me, that he has already capitulated to The Voice.

However, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people already have a Voice.

There are eleven indigenous MPs in Canberra, that are their Voice.

There are 3,273 registered Aboriginal Corporations, making representations to governments delivering health and other services.

The National Indigenous Australian Agency (NIAA) has 1,317 employees costing close to 4.5 billion dollars this financial year.

They are the commonwealth body responsible for policy development, implementation and service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - they are their Voice.

Don’t forget as St Paul said in his letter to the Galatians (3:28) in the New Testament: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus”.

Today I say to you: There is

neither black nor white, there is neither Indigenous or Immigrant, or whether you are male or female, ye are all one under the Australian Constitution.

If we had the option to vote on recognition without the unnecessary encumbrances of

the Voice, I would vote yes.

Until I know more detail about how exactly the Voice will operate and the governance of it - I shall vote NO.

Regards, Peter WEYLING.

Billy doesn’t have what he needs for school.

Junior Puzzler 018

Stepdowns

Auspac Media

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending: 10th June 2023.

Monday: 5thJune. Twentytwo players competed in a Mitchell event. North/South winners, Rob Marshall & Phil Booth with 61.9 percent. Runners-up with 56.7 percent Susie Keur & Les Sinclair. Equal East/West winners Paula Guthrie & Carol McKee with Noreen Cork & Helen Rowsell scoring 57.5 percent. Runnersup with 56.8, percent Vickey Walker & Judy Holliday.

Tuesday: 6th June. Ten players for a Howell event tonight. Winners, Paula Guthrie & Maureen Cowan

with 77.5 percent! Equal Runners-up with 45 percent Caitlin McRae & Rob Marshall with Alison Savage & Margaret Sullivan.

Wednesday: 7th June. Sixteen players for Richard’s event today. Practical bidding exercises were the feature of the day. Players were required to analyse a series of existing bids and determine the final contract; a very useful exercise. There is no shortage of challenges in this intriguing game.

Thursday: 8th June. A five-table Mitchell today. North/South winners Joanna Halioris & Richard Levy with 61 Percent. Runners-up Mike

Siford & Colin Tolley with 58.5 percent. East/West winners Janet Dyson & Maureen Cowan with 57.5 percent. Runners-up Vickey Walker & Gaye Beyers with 52 percent.

Saturday: 10th & Sunday11th June. Congress.

Urunga: Wednesday 7th June. Seven and a half tables for a Mitchell movement today. North/South winners Susie Keur & Paul Coe with 57.2 percent. Runners-up Janet Dyson & Rob Marshall with 54 percent. East/West winners Lynne & John Slade with 67 percent. Runners-up. Dot & Don Learmonth with 66.6 percent.

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.



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



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

Nambucca Heads Roosters go top of the Group 2 ladder

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Nambucca Heads Roosters have gone to the top of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League ladder with a 36-22 win at home against the Sawtell Panthers.

The win came in a catchup game last weekend, and was the Roosters third victory in a row which sees them sit at the top of the ladder ahead of the South Grafton Rebels and Coffs Harbour Comets on points differential. The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend

with Round 7 matches.

The Sawtell Panthers will try to snap a two-match losing streak when they host the South Grafton Rebels on Sunday afternoon at Rex Hardaker Oval.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Coffs Harbour Comets, with both sides also looking to snap two-match losing streaks.

The Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies travel to take on the Grafton Ghosts, and the Macksville Sea Eagles host the Nambucca Heads Roosters.

Group 2 ladder.

1.Nambucca Heads Roosters.

8 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. (+46 points differential).

2.South Grafton Rebels. 8 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. 16.

3.Coffs Harbour Comets. 8 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. 1.

4.Grafton Ghosts. 7 points. 3 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. -4.

5.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 6 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 32.

6.Macksville Sea Eagles. 6 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 1.

7.Sawtell Panthers. 3 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 4 losses. -64.

8.Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies. 2 points. 1 win. 5 losses. -28

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 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 top satellite has rotated. 2. One satellite is missing a solar panel.

3. Atlas has a scar on his knee.

4. Atlas’ mouth is reversed.

5. New Guinea is missing from the world. CODE BREAKER: Dogs are my favourite people.

Funeral

Music Tuition

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

Classifieds

02 4981 8882

Wanted to Buy

I have recently moved to the area and am looking for a house to buy in Nambucca Heads. If you are thinking of selling your house in the near future please contact Anna on 0407 163 828. This is a genuine inquiry not a scam.

For Sale 21 BOWRA Street Bowraville, Sun 18 June 9-3pm. Furniture, pictures books, art supplies, Ghan Timber Chopping block records, bedding, ladies clothing, and much more German iron frame piano free to good home

BARRY Bennett

Malibu 9ft4", no dings inc modified golf buggy board carrier. $700. 0413 920 628

DOUBLE besser bricks Unused $2.20 each. Ph 0474 378 447 F100223

Motors

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

2017 ISUZU DMAX TT space cab ute Diesel, Auto, Exc cond 109,000kms. 2-way radio fitted. Rego til 08/23 BTR35H. $29,000

Ph: 0474 387 667

Public Notices

CERAMICS SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS W/ SALLY HOOK

Learn ceramics this year at Phoenix School of Arts

Explore different hand building skills, trimming, glazing and finishing to produce high quality works The program will conclude in a group exhibition

Monthly P R O G R A M

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

Garage Sale

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

WHITE Melamine wardrobes. 2 doors, 2 drawers, half length hanging space $90

2 full width deep drawer

2 bottom shelves louvre doors $90. Half full length hanging space, 1 full width shelf $90. All VGC $250 the lot. 6564 7492 or 0490 080 655

XBOX 360 Slim Console, 50+ games Controller + Wheel $200 0428 218 613

Classifieds 02 4981 8882

TIMBER 14ft putt putt boat. 1934 provenance Chapman Pup 3HP motor. Quality reg trailer $7,500 ono. 0402 054 207 leave msg. Re241122

Items for Sale

Crafty Recyclers CLOSING DOWN 1/2 price Huge variety of 2nd hand goods added daily Mon - Thur 9.30am to 4pm Friday 9.30am to 2pm 7 Newcastle Dr Toormina 0415 401 314

2010 AVAN cruiseliner fitted with remote control movers on wheels. Many extras Complete with awning & accessories

Ph: 0428 525 591 $25,000

2010 JAYCO 24ft registered TL52VT slide out bdrm w/ensuite 2x TVs, microwave stovetop and oven kitchenette w/ new fridge. Full annex BBQ + extras. Exc cond. $46,000 ono

Ph: 0428 257 060

Business for Sale

Small owner operated supply and installation business for popular outdoor household item. Large array of customers from Grafton in the north to Macksville in the south. Easily operated by one man, approx 25 hours per week with good return. Would also make an ideal add-on to existing outdoor businesses such as landscapers. Very little equipment required. Training provided $42,000 Goodwill plus SAV. Ph 0422440802

TIMES

10

JUNE 8 & 22

JULY 12 & 26

STANDING/LEANING FIGURE

Fast method of building

FACE IT

Making faces with expressions

9 30am to 3pm

MATERIALS

AUGUST 9 &23

BUILDING BIRDS

Choose you favourite & sculpt it

SEPTEMBER

ANIMAL CRACKERS

Fanciful animal making

1/2 bag (6kg) of clay is included per person per project Tools are provided or you can bring your own COST

$110 Inc GST One day workshop $180 Inc GST

14 & 28

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER 11 & 25

VASES WITH VARIATIONS

Make a vase with additions

POTTY POTTERY

Your choice of subject

levels of experience are most welcome

Two day workshop $500 Inc GST Half term (3 months)

$820 Inc GST

Full term payment plans available (6 months)

BEST ON THE BOX

SUNDAY DANCING WITH THE STARS

SEVEN, 7pm

MONDAY 24 HOURS IN EMERGENCY

SUNDAY

GRAND DESIGNS REVISITED

ABC, 7.30pm

Kevin McCloud (above) has seen a lot of houses in his more than 20 years as presenter of this aspirational architecture series, but none are more memorable than tonight’s spectacular failure. The bemused and sympathetic host obviously couldn’t resist the invitation to see what has transpired at North Devon’s enormous seafront spectacle, which saw Edward Short say goodbye to millions of pounds, as well as his marriage. More than 10 years after visiting the unfinished “dream” project, he returns to find out its fate. It’s a remarkable story of excess, but also one of optimism and hope in the face of financial disaster.

FRIDAY, June 16

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Utopia. (PG, R) A completed bypass is held up from opening due to signage for a problematic monument.

9.00 Smother. (Mal) Val and Paul tell the family about their plans to turn the house into a therapy centre.

9.50 Mayfair Witches. (Malv)

10.30 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+hv)

11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 The Split. (Mls, R)

12.35 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Dance like no one is watching, they say. But in this star-studded competition – returning for a fresh season of everything from a possible rumba to perhaps even a spot of breakdancing – everyone’s eyes will be peeled. From the sparkling costumes and enthusiastic moves to every awkward step, the stars’ performances will be analysed. Affable hosts Sonia Kruger and Daryl Somers are back, along with new judges Craig Revel Horwood and Sharna Burgess to encourage the competitors’ inner dancer. The celebs burning up the dance floor this time include foodie Matt Preston, Olympian Sally Pearson, actress Pia Miranda (right) and landscaper Charlie Albone.

SBS, 9.25pm

others quietly thrive. may well be the longest-

with news it will deliver a 20th season, but it’s this real-life British medical stalwart that endures.

Tonight, it returns with an extraordinary 30th season, with a new setting to boot. The accident and emergency department at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, one of the busiest departments in Europe, is the long-serving series’ new base. We meet 45-year-old Kristy, who has dislocated her ankle on a fun run, and seven-year-old Hunter, who has come off worse for wear after tumbling from a tree. It’s not glossy, but it’s brimming with heart.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 New Zealand From A Train.

8.30 Greenland: Survival At The Edge.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Masv, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a)

12.45 The Investigation. (Ma, R)

2.25 The Hunt For A Killer. (MA15+as, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs chats to Charlie Albone about signing up to DancingwiththeStars

8.30 MOVIE: The Help. (2011, Ma, R)

During the civil rights movement of the ’60s, an aspiring author decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families they work for and the hardships they experience. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. North Queensland Cowboys v Penrith Panthers.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, Mdlv, R) Two detectives pursue drug traffickers. Mel Gibson.

12.50 Hello SA. (PG, R)

1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGa) Harries confronts a body surfer.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Emma Holland, Tony Martin and Alex Ward.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Salma Hayek, Julianne Moore, Johannes Radebe, Shania Twain, Lizzo and Tom Grennan. 11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, June 17

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Smother. (Mal, R) 1.20 Miniseries: The North Water. (MA15+alv, R) 2.20 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.10 Heywire. (R) 3.40 Landline. (R)

4.10 Road Kill Warriors. (PG)

4.25 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG, R)

NAMBUCCA VALLEY

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour

China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener

World. 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby

Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World

Challenge Cup Series. Round 2. H’lights. 4.00

Going Places. (R) 4.30 Journey Through

Albania. (R) 5.40 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) The neighbourhood plays a game of cricket.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) A rock’n’roll musician is found dead.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Childhood memories

haunt Vera after she investigates a murder at a remote cottage.

9.50 Ragdoll. (Final, MA15+av) Rose is forced to confront his choices.

10.35 The Messenger. (Mal, R) The third ace arrives.

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG)

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG)

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R)

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)

11.10 MOVIE: Amy. (2015, MA15+adl, R)

1.30 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahl, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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

SUNDAY, June

5.25 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00

4.00 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (Final)

6.30 Compass: Come Together.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. Part 1 of 4.

8.20 Silent Witness. (Ma) Simone and Nikki investigate the mystery behind the discovery of a burned body.

9.20 The Messenger. (Mal) Ed questions his sanity.

10.15 In Limbo. (Mals, R)

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+hv, R)

11.30 Mayfair Witches. (Malv, R)

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Dean Spanley. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.15 Dan In Real

(2007, PG) 9.10 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 10.55 The Big Chill. (1983, M) 12.55pm

(2017, M)

Long Way North. (2015,

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour

China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. H’lights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Finding Home. 5.35 Weeks Of War. (Final, PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines. (PG)

8.40 Saving Venice. (R) Faced with losing their city to climate change, the citizens of Venice, Italy, are turning to revolutionary engineering to save their homes.

10.20 Patagonia: Forests. (PG)

11.10 Secrets Of Playboy. (MA15+a, R)

2.30 9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed America. (Mlw, R)

4.20 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 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Qualifying and Supports. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. PreRace and race. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Tests on a man’s bag return a positive swab for drugs after a trip to Thailand.

7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, Mv, R) Two former staff of the Jurassic World theme park try to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall.

10.15 To Be Advised.

11.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights. From Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

3.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) Showcases Surfing Australia’s programs.

4.00 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.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R) Harries confronts a body surfer.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Danny grills feuding crime families. Erin worries that her DA push is compromising her day job.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The CSI team investigates a bomb that detonated during a masquerade party for wealthy investors.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

9GO! (83)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (Return, PG)

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.40 The Latest: Seven News.

10.10 Born To Kill? Levi Bellfield. (MA15+av) A look at English serial killer Levi Bellfield.

11.10 Autopsy USA. (PGa)

12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights.

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Parental Guidance. (PGa)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

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

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Vampire Gigolo. (MA15+asv, R)

11.00 The First 48. (Mal)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

9GO! (83)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The contestants compete in an elimination challenge.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When an officer is shot dead at a pawn shop along with the store’s owner, the team tries to figure out why a young, recent Ivy League dropout is tied to the crime.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A navy engineer’s death is investigated.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, June 19

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

Antiques Roadshow. (Final, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Quoll Farm. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 The Gift I Will Never Forget: Carina. (PG, R) 2.30 The Reunion: Abbouds. (PG, R) 2.35 The Unexpected Christmas: Marti. (R) 2.40 I Am Emmanuel. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are?

And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, June 20

News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s American Gardens. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs.

(PGa, R) 11.00 Dream Of Italy. (PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

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

9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) A wedding proposal tragically intersects with a bank robbery. A bride is literally stuck on her way to the altar. Athena talks a victim through her grief. Buck finds a surprise visitor on his doorstep.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 must rescue a father and son.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants compete in a Mystery Box Challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Anne Edmonds, Tim McDonald and Lizzy Hoo.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mals) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mlv)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGal) One hundred Australians, each with a bracelet worth $10,000, land on a remote island.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) John and Celina investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case. 10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Simone and Carter go undercover.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Three contestants compete to avoid elimination.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) A petty officer is accused of theft.

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R) Max and Meg must ensure justice is served.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, June 21

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Dream Of Italy. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Don’t Forget Us.

3.35 Ek Din (One Day) (PG) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PGs, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Blue Lights. (Malv)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s)

11.55 The Promise. (Mal, R) 2.05 La Fortuna. (Ml, R)

Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

THURSDAY, June 22

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R)

10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG,

1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Ml,

2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust.

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG)

8.30 Accused. (Mav) A limousine driver’s infatuation with one of his riders leads him down a dark path.

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Madv, R)

12.30 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants compete in a Greek service challenge.

8.40 So Help Me Todd. (PG) While working two unrelated cases, Margaret and Todd soon discover that a key piece of information in the details of Todd’s boring civil case could help Margaret’s high-profile client.

10.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 21 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 10.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 Dream Of Italy. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 2.50 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Henry VIII And The King’s Men. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport. (M)

8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (Ml, R) A countdown of the top 10 craziest encounters the cops have dealt with over the past few years.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The second set of semifinalists try to impress the judges and earn a place in the grand final.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

12.30

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) A contestant competes for an immunity pin.

8.40 The First Inventors: The Science Of Story. (PG) Part 2 of 4. A bold expedition sets out to prove that the First Nations science of storytelling recorded ice age events.

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

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

q Although being relatively new to the sport, local man Mitch McGill made it all the way to the final and was a member of the winning team.

Big Money Bowls

By MickBIRTLES

THE Nambucca Heads Bowling Club came alive with fierce competition and sporting camaraderie over the June long weekend as it played host to the 45th Ken Howard Memorial Lawn Bowls Carnival. With big prize money of $5,000 for first prize, $3,000 for second, third and fourth sharing $1,600 and a range of lesser cash prizes, the tournament attracted over 100 seasoned bowlers and rising stars from across News South Wales, adding an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the event.

The sunny weather and immaculately

manicured greens provided the perfect setting for the action-packed competition.

As the tournament progressed, spectators were treated to a series of closely contested matches, intense rivalries, and moments of outstanding sportsmanship.

President of the Nambucca Heads Bowling Club’s Men's Bowls, Ray Hunt, told News Of The Area, “Many bowlers bring partners and other family members to the carnival over the long weekend and this provides a boost to

CONTINUED Page 14