Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 17 February 2023

Bree Rodiles-Hunt takes local honors in the Lions Youth of the Year Program

By Mick BIRTLES

EACH year the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads participates in the Lions Youth of the Year Program.

Established over 50 years ago with the objective of developing and honing participants skills associated with interview techniques, personal interaction, networking, public speaking and

thinking on your feet, the program has served as an excellent development resource for motivated youth in the district.

Last week at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club, the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads conducted its judging in the Lions Youth of the Year Program to establish who from the Nambucca Valley would advance to regional level judging at Sawtell.

Following an interview and a public speaking section, Bree Rodiles-Hunt from the Nambucca Valley Christian Community School was declared the overall winner

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VISA CONCERNS

Pat Conaghan bemoans red tape stopping skilled workers accessing priority visa processing

By Andrew VIVIAN

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PAT Conaghan, the Member for Cowper, claims that the Federal Government has imposed red tape that results in nurses,

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Bree Rodiles-Hunt takes local honors in the Lions Youth of the Year Program

FROM Page 1 while Lystan Scott from Nambucca Heads High School was judged the public speaking winner.

The judging panel consisted of former school principal Mr Bob Carline, Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM, and senior business teacher Mrs Adele McCollom.

The esteemed judging panel discussed each entrant’s contributions to

school and local communities in addition to their views on local, state, national and international issues.

The Nambucca Lions Club Youth Committee Chair, Mr Peter O’Neill, told News Of The Area, “This Australia-wide program has been recognised as helping young people improve their skills before entering the workplace and in promoting leadership and citizenship.”

Bree Rodiles-Hunt will now face regional judging and potentially go onto state and national level.

Man dies after being pulled from water at Nambucca Heads

A MAN has tragically died after being pulled unconscious from the surf at Nambucca Heads on Sunday.

About 12.40pm on

Sunday 12 February, emergency services responded to reports a man had encountered difficulties after being struck by a wave whilst swimming in the waters at Shelly Beach, Nambucca Heads.

q Lions Youth of the Year program judge Adele McCollom presents Public Speaking Winner Lyston Scott with his certificate and prize.

Several witnesses entered the surf and brought the man to the beach.

NSW ambulance paramedics treated the 75-year-old man at the scene before he was taken to Coffs

Harbour Hospital where he died later that afternoon.

Officers from Mid North Coast Police District have commenced an investigation and will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Valla Beach Community Defib Project

practising paramedic and Director of the ‘Defibshop’.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

ON Sunday 12 February, residents at Valla Beach forsook their regular mid-morning activities to attend a training session for the area’s Community Defib Project, followed by an official launch of the program.

By 10am the Community Hall, located at the rear of the Preschool site, was overflowing with folk eager to learn how to use the newly installed defibrillators, seven units in total.

“An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable device that can be used to shock the heart back to a normal rhythm and will verbally instruct the user on a step-by-step basis,” said project manager Julie Collins. Early in 2022, the Valla Community Resilience Team initiated the project after identifying the need for this medical emergency facility to be on the ground within several strategic locations throughout the district.

Training facilitator Carpet Hughes is an experienced

“In any medical emergency situations calm reactions are key, and having the knowledge to use this equipment appropriately can save lives,” Mr Hughes emphasised during the 90 minute session.

As in many rural and small village locations where communities are disadvantaged by diminishing medical services, we see combined local efforts come to the fore.

"Pat, Julie and the Valla Beach community should be applauded for their efforts in making their own community safer as they have banded together over a prolonged period of time to fundraise for seven defibrillators, without asking for government funding, well done,” said Nationals candidate for Oxley Michael Kemp. Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban reiterated her congratulations to the enduring efforts of the project coordinators.

q Role play of a medical emergency incident.

q Demonstration of how the unit works.

q Many local dignitaries attended for the official launch.

Pat Conaghan expresses priority visa concerns

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disability support workers, teachers and doctors being unfairly prevented from accessing priority visa processing.

He has called on the Government to immediately reverse its decision to impose what he says is a ‘defacto regional processing penalty’ on skilled workers in priority sectors hoping to take up one of thousands of jobs that need to be filled in regional communities.

Mr Conaghan said thousands of critical workers are being unfairly denied prioritisation of visas because they want to live in regional areas.

He said by failing to recognise the ‘Skilled - Regional visa (subclass 887)’ in its prioritisation, the Government is effectively encouraging skilled workers to move exclusively to major cities.

According to Mr Conaghan, the issue stems from Immigration Minister Andrew Giles’ Ministerial Direction No. 100, which directed that ‘Visa applications in relation to a healthcare or teaching occupation’ would receive the top priority for processing.

However, Mr Conaghan claims Mr Giles’ direction did not account for applications for the Skilled - Regional visa (subclass 887), resulting in applications for the ‘SkilledRegional visa’ being put at the bottom of the pile, even if the candidate wants to take up a critical role such a nurse, disability support worker or GP.

He said this has been confirmed in official correspondence from the Department of Immigration which states:

‘Please note that subclass 887 visa applications are not made in relation to

a specific occupation and therefore fall within priority 5 – All other visa applications’.

The Home Affairs website indicated 90 percent of ‘Skilled - Regional visa (subclass 887)’ visas are being processed in 27 months and information released under FOI indicates there could be as many as 19,000 Skilled - Regional visas awaiting processing by the Department.

two of the most crucial issues regional communities face, and the Mid North Coast is feeling this acutely.

that many parts of regional Australia are experiencing labour shortages and skills gaps and is committed to supporting industries and employers in regional Australia to support ongoing economic growth.

The Department says it has finalised over four million temporary and migration applications, compared to slightly more than 788,000 in 2021-22.

A spokesperson for the Home Affairs Department said that skilled migration visa applications are processed according to priorities set through Ministerial Directions and priority is accorded to applicants from outside Australia to encourage them to enter Australia and join the labour force.

The subclass 887 visa is the second stage of a two stage visa – it is only available to people who already hold an eligible provisional visa who are already working and living in regional Australia.

“Access to health care and education continue to be

According to the spokesperson, the Federal Government understands

The spokesperson said that, while subclass 887 visa applicants already hold visas with work rights, either a provisional visa or a bridging visa that allows work, the Government is actively seeking to address this situation, to continue progress made on reducing visa backlogs.

Police on the Streets

• ON 4/2/23 Police arrested a 67-yearold man at Nambucca Heads following investigations related to the alleged assault of a female young person during an incident of excessive chastisement earlier the same day at a Coffs Harbour Shopping Centre. The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offence of common assault and was later released on bail.

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The accused man is next to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 27/7/23.

• On 6/2/23 Police arrested a 38-year-old woman in Nambucca Heads shortly after she had decamped from a supermarket with a number of shoplifted items.

Property totalling just over $300 was seized and returned to the supermarket.

The accused woman was conveyed to Macksville Police Station and entered

into custody.

Further checks revealed the accused woman was wanted for an outstanding warrant also related to a shoplifting offence.

The accused woman was later released on bail and appeared before Macksville Local Court on 9/2/23 where she was convicted and sentenced on both matters with a twelve month Community Corrections Order and ordered to pay $213 compensation.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COUNCILS FEES

& CHARGES

Nambucca Valley Council intends to amend its Fees and Charges by including a new fee of $5 per night per vehicle for camping at the Taylors Arm Sports Reserve. Currently there is no fee to camp at the reserve.

Written submissions are encouraged and will be received up until 20 March 2023. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or council@ nambucca.nsw.gov.au

ENQUIRIES TO: Daniel Walsh, 02 6568 0259 PO Box 177, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447 www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

“I’m calling on the Albanese Government to immediately process these critical visas,” Mr Conaghan said.

“Our community deserves better than being relegated to the slow lane of visa processing.”

Boosting teacher numbers in the regions

By Andrew VIVIAN

SARAH Mitchell, the Minister for Education and Early Learning, has recently announced several strategies to increase the number of teachers in New South Wales.

The Grow Your Own Teacher Training program, which the State Government says is ‘an innovative approach to teacher training in regional NSW’ and ‘has proven wildly successful’ is now being doubled to accommodate demand from aspiring teachers.

The program was initially planned to support up to

100 School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) to upskill and study teaching degrees while working in local schools, and the Government says its popularity now means the program will double to 200 participants in 2023 alone, with another 300 set to commence in 2024 and 2025.

Ms Mitchell said the program is part of a range of programs to diversify teacher supply, with SLSOs remaining employed in their school while they complete their study.

“Our regions are incredible places to live and work, and now thanks to this program more people can train to become teachers without leaving their local communities,” Ms Mitchell said.

“This program is about modernising teaching pathways in NSW and encouraging people already working in our schools to take the next step by becoming a teacher.”\

Peter South, Principal of Coffs Harbour High School, said the program was a great idea.

“Not only are we nurturing talent in the school, participants' study while they work,” Mr South said.

“We have other School Learning Support Officers moving through that might be possible future candidates.

“Anything we can do to help increase the number

of qualified teachers in the classroom is welcome.”

The NSW Department of Education has partnered with Charles Sturt University and Western Sydney University to deliver the Grow Your Own Teacher Training program.

Participants receive a $10,000 training allowance per year (up to $30,000 for the degree) and can work part-time as an educational paraprofessional in their final four semesters of study.

The Grow Your Own Teacher Training program is complemented by the Grow Your Own Community Entry Pathway, which encourages year 12 students and community members living in rural and regional areas to explore a career in teaching.

The Government says the strategy will deliver 3,700 teachers with the right subject qualifications placed in locations of need over the next ten years and, in just over a year, it has delivered 460 current and trainee teachers.

Also, the Minister said new financial packages will make it easier for teachers to take jobs at regional schools

and settle in communities.

The incentives will include $10,000 to help cover stamp duty costs when buying a home in their new school community.

Ms Mitchell said a new ‘Support for Rural Beginners’ program has also been introduced to provide hundreds of early career teachers with access to a range of supports to help them settle into their community and make local connections.

“We want to reduce the level of social isolation experienced by new teachers who have moved to the country and improve retention by encouraging them to build a sense of belonging in their communities,” Ms Mitchell said.

“The program includes a one-off financial incentive of $600 to be used towards building social connections such as registering with a local sporting team, signing up for art classes or even having coffee with new friends.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said,

“Regional, rural and remote communities are an incredible place to live, work, and raise a family.

"That is why we are providing additional support to help cover the costs of teachers moving to our communities, and support to help them buy a home so they can put down roots,” Mr Toole said.

The NSW Teachers’ Federation is not quite as positive about the strategies.

Its Regional Coordinator, Ian Watson said, “It’s a part of the Government’s $125m teacher supply strategy which continues to be an expensive failure.”

The Federation says that early-career teachers are leaving the profession at a thirteen-year high and two thirds of teachers are burnt out and are considering leaving.

“The profession needs to be attractive for all, not just SLSOs, and, until we get tangible action to reduce workload and increase pay, students will continue to have their education negatively impacted,” Mr Watson said.

Jaanymili: Gather and Sing in Gumbaynggirr

thing is to have fun and laugh.

“Just get there and open your mouth and open your heart,” said Micklo.

By Andrea FERRARI

A GUMBAYNGGIRR community singing event is happening for what Uncle Micklo Jarrett believes is a first in modern times.

The ‘Jaanymili – Gather and Sing’ event takes place in Bellingen’s St Andrews Hall on Hyde Street on Sunday 26 February from 3pm –5pm.

Speaking as one of the organisers, alongside Ilka Schroeder and Luke Rhodes, Uncle Micklo told News Of The Area, “In these times of getting over Covid, when we couldn’t get together and sing, we are bringing people together to enjoy themselves using music, singing and Gumbaynggirr language.”

Playing on the day, the Gunganbu band features ukulele, harmonium, keyboard, cello, electric keyboard and Micklo on guitar.

“It’s a gathering, it’s a gig and we’ll sing songs together.”

Micklo is keen to encourage everyone to come and have fun, describing the style of singing as similar to Indian kirtan, with a call and response format.

“It’s sing and repeat.

“We’ll make it easy and teach people along the way, and the main

No one is expected to know the Gumbaynggirr language on the day but there is every likelihood they will know some by the time they leave.

The group plans to have the words on a butcher paper flip chart as a guide.

“We want to create an atmosphere of togetherness around a tight-knit community.

“Getting over the past, music is now happening everywhere, and we encourage everyone to join in,” said Micklo.

Just turn up and join in by donation.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/ events/s/jaanymili-gather-andsing/1026972104947434/.

Kaya Boom’s Dream Dance tour live at Tewinga

By Mick BIRTLES

THE village of Tewinga will be alive with the primeval rhythms of life itself on Friday 17 February when Nambucca Valley Radio’s Studio 3 Live presents Kaya Boom’s Dream Dance tour live and free for studio, radio and streaming audiences.

Best known on the East Coast of Australia as a percussion and drum maestro, Kaya’s playing is venturing into new and radical realms with this show and he is weaving together his rhythmic influences into soulful tunes with his guitar and loop pedal.

Set to deliver intimate sounds which flow and

groove, 2NVR’s Ceri Wrobel told News Of The Area, “Coming to the studio with the expectation of dancing would be wise as it is impossible to sit still when Kaya plays.

“It’s earthy with a funky sound that’s laidback and boasts delicate hooks and entrancing melodic lines with wild time signatures that are universes of their own.”

Kaya Boom’s Dream Dance will be performing live at the Tewinga Studios of 2NVR from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, 17 February 2023 and you are welcome to bring along your own food and refreshments.

The performance is open to the public free of charge and should you be unable to come along, the performance will be broadcast live on 105.9FM and streamed via www.2nvr.org.au

Training session details & locations:

Register online: Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop, Nambucca Heads NSW Tickets, Tue 21/02/2023 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite Or email lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au or call 1800 100 024

q Kaya Boom’s Dream Dance will be performed live and free at Nambucca Valley Radio’s Studio 3 Live on Friday 17 February.

q Jaanymili - Gather and Sing organisers and Gunganbu band members, Ilka Schroeder, Uncle Micklo Jarrett and Luke Rhodes look forward to singing and launching with you.

OzGREEN’s Thrive Festival seeks volunteers

By Andrea FERRARI

THRIVE Festival, a new OzGREEN initiative that sets out to celebrate the region’s crafts, trades, skills, natural resources and community spirit, is on Saturday 4 March

8.30am until 4.00pm at Bellingen Showground and offers a range of activities throughout Sunday 5 March in and around Bellingen.

Running at the same time as the regular Bellingen Growers and Poultry Market, Thrive Festival will involve all sectors of the Shire; community groups, emergency services, food producers, Gumbaynggirr elders, health professionals, renewable energy experts, weather watchers, environmentalists and more.

Thrive Festival is funded through a grant from the State Government’s Reconnecting Regional NSW –Community Events Program via Bellingen Shire Council.

OzGREEN's Resilient Communities Program Manager, Kathleen Hannah said, "Community resilience means different things to different people.

“At OzGREEN, we believe that community resilience is about linking people together so that they can share local knowledge and take personal and collective action to prepare for future disasters that may affect them.

“The festival program is jam packed with a variety of unique and exciting activities that cover

a holistic range of important topics such as water, food, energy, ecosystem and economic security,” she said.

There will also be a focus on how to prepare for future disasters, such as fire and flood, as well as a variety of mental health and wellbeing activities.

The Thrive Festival team is now calling for volunteers to help with a range of roles.

“Volunteering is at the heart of our community, with many organisations relying on the generosity, kindness and energy that volunteers bring,” Kathleen told News Of The Area.

“Come and join the Thrive team and help us deliver this incredible community event and you just might end up discovering a new sense of purpose, fulfilment, inclusion and/ or connection.

“Volunteering gives us the opportunity to help others but often we get back more than we give,” she said.

Thrive Festival was envisioned by a group of passionate people living in Bellingen Shire at a weekend workshop run by Bellingen Shire Council in November 2020.

Mid-pandemic and not too long after the bushfires, local residents were given opportunities to discuss ways to build community resilience.

One of the recommendations resulting from the workshop was to run a shire wide community event that would strengthen networks and

provide people with access to skills, tools and resources to prepare for future disasters.

OzGREEN's Festival Coordinator Alexandra Moller said, "We've worked really hard over the last few months to make sure there's something for everyone at Thrive.

“There's interactive skill building workshops, talks and demonstrations by emergency services, visioning sessions, mental health activities, panel discussions, Gumbaynggirr storytelling, entertainment, stalls and lots of fun activities for kids.

"We're really looking forward to bringing so many people across the community together,” Alexandra added.

A key objective of Thrive Festival is to rebuild the community following a series of disasters and to prepare for future challenges that lie ahead.

Another important aspect of the festival is to bring new and long-time residents and community groups together in an all-inclusive way.

OzGREEN's Partnerships Manager Anna Juodvalkis said,

"Bellingen Shire is full of talented people.

“Collectively we have everything we need to sustain a beautiful, happy and healthy place for many generations to come, but to do this, we all need to all work together.

“I'm really hoping that Thrive will enable and empower many different people living in Bellingen Shire to become active and involved in their community.”

To keep updated about Thrive Festival or to book into one of the Sunday tours and activities please visit www.ozgreen.org/thrive.

q Gumbaynggirr elders Uncle Martin and Uncle Cecil will share their knowledge in yarning sessions and workshops.

q Gumbaynggirr artist Bernard KellyEdwards hosts creative workshops at Thrive Festival.

q Herbs for resilience - learn how to live well through the use of herbs.

q Thrive Festival will host bushcraft workshops.

Councils call on all candidates to match regional roads funding pledge

NSW COUNCILS have welcomed a pledge by the State’s Coalition Government to inject $1 billion into the regional road network, and called on all candidates to make the same commitment.

The call follows the announcement by Deputy Premier Paul Toole that the current Government, if reelected, would significantly increase roads and rail funding in regional NSW in response to the state road emergency declared late last year.

The funding commitment includes:

• A further $400 million injection into the successful Fixing Local Roads program to help regional councils continue their work to repair, maintain and seal the roads in their communities;

• $300 million for the establishment of a new Fast Tracking Freight program to tackle freight pinch points on the road and rail network, better

connect road and rail with key and emerging freight hubs and increase the capacity and reliability of the network; and

• $300 million for a Build Back Better program to invest in more resilient State, regional and local road and transport infrastructure across regional NSW.

Local Government NSW President Darriea Turley said the commitment is fully consistent with LGNSW’s

election priorities and ongoing advocacy for increased road funding, improvements to the regional road network and importantly, greater investment in resilient road infrastructure.

“Last month we welcomed the $500 million emergency pothole repair package announced by the Government in the wake of torrential rain and massive flooding,” Cr Turley said.

“While grateful we pointed out at the time that despite the significance of the

package, it would only go a short way to help fix the $2.5 billion disaster damage bill.

“So it is really pleasing that the Coalition has recognised that simply patching holes is not enough, and that future extreme weather events have the potential to literally wash away and repairs.

“The road networks need to be built back better.

“They need to be built to higher standards so they can stand up against future floods and other natural disasters.

"We welcome this additional funding package which is so desperately needed, and are currently

digging into the detail to allow us to fully assess how it should be best spent to deliver lasting results.

“Getting our roads up to scratch and having the ongoing funding to keep them there will not only save NSW and its people money in the long run, it will also help support the economic growth this state needs.

“Good roads are good for us all: for business, for our agricultural sector, and for everyday drivers who just want to get to where they need to be safely and without damage to their vehicles.”

Community groups invited to apply for Stronger Communities Grants

COMMUNITY groups across the Cowper electorate can access Federal Government grants to upgrade and improve their facilities and resources.

Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said $150,000 had been allocated to upgrade local community infrastructure through round eight of the Stronger Communities Program (SCP) in the Cowper electorate.

Mr Conaghan is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from local groups to nominate priority projects.

EOIs are now open and must be received by one of Mr Conaghan’s electorate offices by 5pm on Monday March 27, 2023.

Mr Conaghan said the program provided a funding stream for things like hall upgrades, kitchen equipment, changeroom facilities and other smaller infrastructure projects that

community groups often found hard to fund.

“This funding opportunity comes at an important time for local community groups as they plan for future events and how they will support the community after a difficult few years,” Mr Conaghan said.

“We are looking for projects that make a real difference to the community and provide the most benefit to community and volunteer groups.”

Mr Conaghan said round eight would allow groups to apply for grants between $2,500 and $20,000 without matching funding.

“This particular round is designed to support volunteer and community groups which weren’t able to fundraise or have the means to provide matching funding,” Mr Conaghan said.

“While this is fantastic

financial support for groups, it is important to note that local governing bodies and organisations that fall under

them will only be eligible to apply for up to 50 percent of the project costs and provide matching funding.

“I encourage local groups to visit my website www. patconaghan.com.au and lodge an EOI form by 5pm

Monday March 27.” Successful applicants will then be invited to complete a full submission.

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RECLASSIFICATION OF LAND IN CASEY DRIVE, NORTH MACKSVILLE TO OPERATIONAL

It is Nambucca Valley Councils intention to classify the recently acquired Lot 20 DP 1274521 – 2 Casey Drive, North Macksville (western section of the Macksville soccer fields) as operational land under the Local Government Act 1993 to enable a partial rezoning and sale. It is intended to classify the residue land (playing fields) as community land following the rezoning process.

Persons wishing to make a submission can do so by mailing council@nambucca. nsw.gov.au. The closing date for submissions is 20 March 2023.

ENQUIRIES TO: Daniel Walsh on (02) 6568 0259

q Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan with the ShoreTrack team in Macksville on their Zero Turn Mower which was funded by the last round of SCP Grants.

Wesley LifeForce’s life saving conversations

By Andrea FERRARI

WESLEY LifeForce is on a quest to reach more community members to register for free training in conversations around how to help people they know who may be at risk of suicide.

LifeForce Suicide Prevention Workshops are designed to teach people how to identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and appropriate

action to take.

Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives.

People who are encouraged to register for this training could be working in government, those who live locally, schools, work in shops, businesses, nurses, GPs, paramedics, industry, pubs, cafes, massage places, family and friends.

Half of those who lose their life to suicide each

year are not accessing a mental health service at the time, according to Wesley LifeForce.

Training sessions are designed to be accessible to all members of the community, so no prior knowledge is required.

They are for those aged eighteen and over and are not recommended for people recently bereaved by suicide.

There is no charge as they are funded by the

Department of Health, and lunch is provided.

Wesley LifeForce believes the more people who know how to help, the more lives that can be saved.

Wesley LifeForce will be conducting Suicide Prevention Workshops locally in Nambucca Heads and Bowraville.

As spots are limited and demand is high for the workshops, the organisers urge that you only book if

there is a genuine intent to attend.

Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance as well as support materials.

The venues and times are as follows.

Nambucca Heads

Tuesday, 21 February 2023 – 9am-4pm at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, Stuart Island, Nambucca Heads.

To register visit www.

eventbrite.com.au/e/ wesleylifeforce-suicidepreventionfull-dayworkshopnambucca-headsnswtickets-535135985137 Bowraville

Thursday, 23 February 2023 – 9am-4pm at Nambucca Valley Phoenix –88 High Street, Bowraville.

To register visit www. eventbrite.com.au/e/ wesleylifeforce-suicidepreventionfull-dayworkshop-bowravillenswtickets-535147730267

Calls to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices in NSW

By Marian SAMPSON

NSW LABOR have announced their intention to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices in New South Wales if elected in the upcoming state election.

On Saturday the party declared they would prohibit the practice and will work

with survivors and all other stakeholders to develop legislation that works in NSW, promising to establish a joint working group of NSW Health and the NSW Department of Justice stakeholders to draft the laws.

“Conversion therapy is a dangerous and damaging practice and there’s no room

for it in NSW,” said NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns.

“We should not have a situation where children are being told something is wrong with them and that they need to be fixed.”

The announcement came days after Independent Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich proposed a bill

to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices and called for similar commitments from each of the major political parties ahead of the NSW state election.

Mr Greenwich’s proposed bill would prohibit practices that seek to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, and introduce a civil response scheme addressing serious or systemic instances of conversion practices.

“NSW is lagging behind other states and territories that have already acted to protect people from the harms caused by LGBTQ+ conversion practices,” said Ghassan Kassisieh, Legal Director of national LGBTIQ+ group Equality Australia.

“Practices seeking to change or suppress a person’s sexuality or gender identity cause real and lasting harm and are not supported by any medical or psychological

professional association.”

“NSW can still salvage its reputation as a laggard on LGBTIQ+ equality by committing to address the unfinished business of LGBTIQ+ rights in this state, including by ending conversion practices.

“With a state election at the end of March, now is time for all politicians in NSW to commit to reforms to end LGBTQ+ conversion practices once and for all,” he said.

recognised.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

MARCH 8 is celebrated

annually as International Women’s Day (IWD), a day we share with our menfolk, while championing the achievements of the remarkable womenfolk who made us, and maybe were not

The Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery at Gladstone (MVCAG) is calling for entries from all Mid North Coast regions, including the Nambucca Valley, for an upcoming exhibition celebrating IWD.

“This is an opportunity for women to exhibit their art work in our gallery, to meet other female artists and to discuss their experience, to

get feedback from their peers and to encourage and promote art making by women,” said MCVAG’s dedicated Media Officer Robyn Jackson.

“Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery chooses to celebrate the positives for International Women’s Day by holding an art exhibition highlighting how talented women are and encourage women to participate and follow their

dreams. “The exhibition is non-competitive and is open to all women artists in the Mid North Coast region.

“Artists can use any medium e.g. painting, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, wood work, metal work, photography, quilting or floral art.”

The exhibition runs from Thursday 2 March to Sunday 12 March 2023, with an opening celebration on 5

March at 2pm.

Celebrating artists on International Women’s Day

For the minimal cost of $10.00 you can enter two art pieces.

Entry fees will be donated to Kempsey Families Inc to aid in their support for children suffering trauma from domestic violence.

This yearly exhibition opportunity was limited during the recent Covid lockdowns, but now the Gallery is once again a free flowing art

space, complimented by the long awaited refurbishment of the Hall exterior, which is now complete.

As a community run gallery, volunteers are needed and welcomed.

For more information visit www.mvcartgallery.org/. For enquiries, contact Barbara on 0400308367, Liz on 0434597800, the gallery on 0265675092 or email mvcag2440gmail.com.

Manny Fogarty Wood

By Andrew VIVIAN

A NEW report released last Thursday, titled ‘NSW Forest Carbon: An Effective Climate Change Solution’, shows that logging in New South Wales emits 3.6 million tonnes of carbon each year.

The report says that this equates to 840,000 cars, or the emissions from Australia’s aviation industry.

It complements another two reports which indicate that Victoria’s native forest logging industry emits 3 million tonnes of carbon each year, while logging in Tasmania emits 4.6 million tonnes.

The figures show that protecting native forests in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania would prevent 212 million tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere by 2050, the equivalent benefit of shutting down Australia’s dirtiest coal power plant for 22 years.

Dr Jennifer Sanger, from the Tree Projects, is the author of the three reports and says the results are alarming.

“I think many Australians would be shocked to find out that native forest logging

is such a high emitting industry,” Dr Sanger said. The reports were written in response to the lack of transparency in current emissions reporting requirements.

“Due to the way that emissions are reported, the emissions from native forest logging are not separated from the carbon dioxide absorbed by our forests,” said Dr Sanger.

“Only a net figure is reported, which masks the true level of forestry’s emissions.”

The NSW report states, ‘When forests are logged, two-thirds of the carbon is released within two years.

‘Some of these carbon dioxide emissions will be

recovered as some native forests regrow after logging.

‘However, it takes many decades to centuries for forests to capture lost carbon’.

Dr Sanger’s report says that two-thirds of the forest’s carbon is released within a few years, while the

q What happens to the carbon in logged native forests.

remainder can take up to 50 years to be emitted.

New report shows forestry carbon emissions higher than expected

It says that, when a native forest is logged, two-thirds of the carbon is released within two years because most wood removed from the forest is wood chipped and turned into short-lived products like paper and cardboard.

The burning of waste left on-site and mill waste also releases greenhouse gases immediately.

It acknowledges that sawn timber has the longest lifespan of up to 90 years, but claims this only makes up four to eight percent of the forest’s carbon.

Although forests that are logged are regrown, it can take decades, or longer, to recapture the emitted carbon.

“We need to act now on climate change and for Australia, this means ending native forest logging,” Dr Sanger said.

She said protecting forests is a low-cost, effective and immediate way to achieve emissions reduction.

“If the Australian Government wants to get serious about climate change then they need to act on this issue.”

The reports can be found at www.thetreeprojects. com/forestcarbon.

Bryan Adams and Keith Urban tribute show comes to Macksville

CRAIG Woodward is an award winning Australian singer/songwriter and performer, and he brings his labour of love to Macksville on Friday February 24.

His show, ‘Somebody Like You’, is a tribute to two of his earliest influences in Bryan Adams and Keith Urban, so it's only fitting he fronts this show with the

passion and showmanship for which both artists are known.

So, what is different about this show and the plethora of other tribute

shows some of which have tread the boards at this same venue only recently?

“Well, I love these acts and I live and breathe the music every day of my life,” Craig said.

Since returning to touring post-COVID, Craig

and his band have won over audiences, sometimes sceptical, all over the country.

After breaking down barriers in three states, Craig and band are keen to tackle the North Coast.

“We see so many

bands travel up the North Coast and it seems they really love their music up there, so we will be doing Wauchope and Macksville and if they like us, we’ll be back for sure,” he added.

Don't miss your chance to see Craig and his band do justice to hits like Summer of 69, I Do It For You, Heaven and Run to You from Bryan Adams’ catalogue as well as favourites from Keith Urban including Somebody Like You, Stupid Boy, Wild Hearts, Only You Can Love Me This Way, and Blue Ain’t My Colour.

Come join the fun on February 24 at Macksville ExServices Club; Craig promises one hell of a ride.

Tickets on sale at the club or via trybooking.com.

green will keep you clean”

Photo: Jennifer Sanger. her certificate and prize.

q Craig Woodward presents a tribute show to two of his favourite artists, Keith Urban and Bryan Adams.

Bellingen Hospital’s Pink Auxiliary signs up new volunteers

By Andrea FERRARI

SIX new volunteers will join the fabulous and formidable fundraising volunteers known as the Pink Auxiliary who work in Mary’s Tea House at Bellinger River District Hospital.

With volunteers becoming thin on the ground, the hard-working members of the Bellingen Hospital and Pink Auxiliary turned to social media to ask for new volunteers to work in their beloved café, Mary’s Tea House.

The Bellingen and Urunga communities showed, once again, how wonderful they are.

Some 20 people joined in the training day with six signing up as volunteers and the others refreshing their coffee making skills or there to support the day.

“We really need more volunteers as we only open three days a week, sometimes four, and it should be five days,” volunteer Waveney Ayscough told News Of The Area.

“These beautiful souls provide a much-needed service to visitors, patients and staff while raising tens of thousands of dollars each year for Bellinger River District Hospital.

“This financial year we donated $75,000 to the hospital for new medical equipment.”

This money is raised almost exclusively through the café cuppas and yummy snacks as well as the sale of homemade pickles and crochet items.

There’s also the Mary’s Tea House Christmas and Mother’s Day raffles.

“The new volunteers were happy and definitely enthusiastic and keen to participate.

“They are looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends.

“Some said they loved cooking and looked forward to baking fresh goodies for the cafe.

“Others were keen to become proficient in using the coffee machine,” Waveney said.

“One lady said the hospital took such good care

of her mum she wanted to show her appreciation by volunteering.”

Training day attendees used the coffee machine to make themselves a coffee.

Bellingen UHA President Deb Anderson ran through the requirements to become a volunteer.

Speaking about what motivates her to keep giving of her time and effort to Bellinger River District Hospital, Waveney told NOTA, “For me, I decided to volunteer when they literally

saved my little girl’s life one scary night.

“It's about giving back to those who help.

“But it's terribly hard to find volunteers and I encourage younger people to give back.

“Thank you to everyone who signed on.”

Many hands make light work, so if there are others in the community who would like to join the monthly roster, and have fun doing something worthwhile, email waveney46@hotmail.com.

q The joy of being an L-learner volunteer is that new skills can be acquired.

q Deb Anderson, Bellingen UHA President, talks attendees through the volunteers’ fundraising focus.

q The community comes along to check out volunteering at Mary’s Tea House at Bellingen Hospital

q Bellingen Hospital and Pink Auxiliary’s Marg Bell, Allison Graham and June Andrews.

q Three ladies brushing up their brewing skills.

q Locals hear the duties they can sign up for at Mary’s Tea House café.

Walking Together at Phoenix Gallery

OPENING on Saturday 25

February at the Phoenix Gallery in Bowraville is ‘Walking Together – Voice, Treaty, Truth’, a group exhibition of paintings, sculpture and mixed media works by artists Julie Byers, Carol Clarkson, Lee Albert, Jaine Rubine and Janet Besancon.

The exhibition offers a very personal response to the Uluru Statement from The Heart and its three elements – Voice, Treaty and Truth.

“We are a group of five non-Indigenous artists living on Gumbaynggirr and Dunghutti lands,” said artist Julie Byers on behalf of the group.

“Our exhibition seeks to respond to the invitation given to us by First Nations people from the 2017 Uluru Statement from The Heart – that being to walk with First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

“The gracious invitation from our First Nations people to us, non-Indigenous Australians deserves a response from all walks of life, including the creative community.

“We believe that responding through the power of art is our small way of adding our voice toward positive change,” said Julie.

The exhibition will open on 25 February from 10am.

Gumbaynggirr Elder Uncle Martin Ballangary will do a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony at 10:30am, followed by artist talks.

The exhibition will run from 25 February to 25 March.

The café will be open on the day from 9am to 2pm, with live music on stage in the garden.

“This year’s exhibitions lineup at Phoenix Gallery is very diverse, with exhibitions from the local schools, artists

with disabilities, Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, and people from diverse backgrounds,” said Arts Coordinator Alejandra Ramirez.

“We live in a multicultural community, which is reflected through our exhibition program.

“We accept expressions of interest by local artists in the Nambucca Valley.

“Give us a call at 02 6501 0021 or contact gallery@ nvp.org.au with your ideas,” Alejandra said.

The autumn arts programs at Phoenix School of Arts will be kicking off in March.

This includes ceramics, painting, woodwork, ecodyeing, basket weaving, textile arts and more.

Learn art and meet likeminded people.

The Phoenix Gallery offers classes for all abilities.

NDIS and Aged Care packages accepted.

q Walking Together by Julie Byers.

q Truth by Julie Byers.

Final round of matches played in T20 Cup

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup regular season recently ended with the final round of matches played across the region.

The Northern Districts Rebels finished on top of the ladder after a 16-run win against Nana Glen at the Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

The Rebels opened the batting and posted 6/140,

with Angus Rissel finishing on 31 not out.

The Rebels bowlers then kept Nana Glen to 6/124, with Aaron Singh the pick of the bowling attack taking 4/23 from 4 overs.

Matt Giri top scored for Nana Glen with 43.

Sawtell won a close one against Bellingen/Valleys with a six-run win at home at Richardson Park.

Sawtell opened the batting and set a top total

of 6/190, thanks largely to an awesome knock from Tyh Murphy who blasted 108 from 61 balls, which included 8 sixes.

Bellingen/Valleys

finished at 5/184 as Taylor Gilbert scored 49 from 35 balls and Lincoln Kellett hit 40 from 30.

Coffs Colts Green were also winners in the final round with a dominant 145 run win against Diggers Cricket Club at Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

The Colts set an imposing total of 5/198, with Robert Denne finishing on 52 not out.

The Colts then bowled out Diggers for 53, as Prabhjot Singh took 4/21 from his 4 overs.

T20 Cup standings.

1.Northern Districts Rebels. 12 points. 3 wins.

2.Bellingen/Valleys. 12 points. 3 wins. 3.Coffs Colts Green. 8 points. 2 wins.

4.Sawtell. 8 points. 2 wins.

5.Coffs Colts Yellow. 4 points. 1 win. 6.Nana Glen. 4 points. 1 win. 7.Diggers Cricket Club. 0 points. 0 wins.

Bowraville Bowls Results

By Paul O’NEILL

THE first round of club fours was completed on Saturday and like the previous week, another classic encounter at the Den.

Len Grace, Laurie Summers, Geoff McKay and Lloyd Laird took on Mary

DalSanto, Steve Johnson (sub), Neil Pollard and Adam Laird on a slippery 'little' green in searing heat.

Adam's side took a 12-2 lead through ten ends which prompted their opponents to up their game to take six of the next seven ends and a 1513 advantage.

After the penultimate end it was all square at 16-16 and it would be Neil, who played brilliantly all day, who would secure a one shot win for his side.

Well done both teams.

At the same time another clash in the consistency singles took place between

Bowraville Saturday Golf

a new member, won with 40p in the single stableford

T Behan, the 9th Wendy Welch and the L/P went to

River Bridge Club

By John BUGANEY

THIS week our Thursday session was once again held at the home of John and Gillian Buganey, due to the extensive renovations being conducted by the Nambucca RSL Club.

The winner of this session, with the home ground advantage, was Gillian Buganey and Gayle Keenan with only 55.56 percent and getting a well deserved 0.12 masterpoints.

Lyn McKay and Chris Wills. Willsy spotted Lyn twenty and nearly reeled it in after five ends but Lyn showed some true grit to maintain the advantage until the eighteenth end when Chris took a 131-129 lead.

Eight ends later the game was over with Chris advancing to a showdown with Geoff McKay, winning 183-157.

Mixed social saw a modest turnout with the winning card held by John Cowie, Beau McKay and Neil Pollard.

Most touchers prize went to Greg Lamberth and Trevor Ryan jagged the lucky bowler cash once again.

This Sunday sees around forty visitors from Red Rock coming down to duke it out

Second place, which was not a tie like previous weeks, went to Pete Rundle and Colin Denney with 51.85 percent and getting 0.08 masterpoints.

The venue for next week's session is yet to be decided, but will perhaps be an entirely new place, whilst the date and venue for our monthly bash is being finalised.

For full details of our friendly sessions, free lessons or just a general enquiry about the game of bridge, please contact Gillian on 0412 654 225.

for the coveted trophy that has been sitting in the Tiger cabinet for some time.

We are still a tad shy for numbers to match them so get your names in ASAP. $15 covers a couple of games, a feed and a bumper day all round.

Go Bowra!

Premier League teams play opening day of two-day matches

By Aiden BURGESS

TEST match style cricket has once again been played in the region with North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League teams playing their first days of two day matches last weekend.

The Northern Districts Rebels are chasing another 145 runs for victory after the first day of their match against Harwood at Harwood Oval.

The home side opened the batting and were bowled out for 174 from 56.1 overs, due largely to a destructive spell from Anu Grewal who took 7/55 from his 20.1 overs for the Rebels.

Hayden McMahon top scored for Harwood with 51.

The Rebels trail by 144 runs and were 1/30 at

stumps. Sawtell are in a commanding position at home against the Coffs Colts after the first day of their match at Richardson Park.

The home side bowled out the Colts for 116 from 56.1 overs, with Mitchell Westley producing a terrific spell taking 3/13 from 8.1 overs which included the Colts openers.

Billy Carroll played a lone hand for the Colts with a knock of 48.

In reply Sawtell were 2/120 at stumps taking a four-run lead into the second day.

Captain Trent Dierick set up the innings with a knock of 53 from 39 balls which included 8 fours.

The Sawtell captain could not have been happier as his side headed into Day

2.

“We are in a good position after day one, and I couldn't ask for any more,” he said.

Diggers/Nana Glen

All Stars are chasing 281 for victory in their match against Valleys Cricket at Phillip Hughes Oval.

The ladder leaders finished all out for 280 from their 68.5 overs, led by a tremendous knock of 104 from Justin Gilbert.

Ty Adams had a stellar spell for the All Stars taking 5/101 from 28 overs.

The All Stars were 0/9 at stumps and trail by 271 runs heading into the second day.

The latest round of the Premier League continues this weekend with the second day of two-day matches played in Sawtell, Macksville, and Harwood.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

THE Greg Wood South West Rocks Accountancy sponsored Stableford played in ideal weather on the course in picturesque condition was won by junior Luke Laverty.

Playing with club champion, Allan Clarke, he would have been getting good advice - and obviously listened.

Runner up was the improving Tony Grebert with straight shooters on the day Karl Cooper (A), Graham Everett (B) and Tannah Bradshaw (C grade).

The ladies again sacrificed their Tuesday event to allow another Veterans competition which attracted over 50 starters.

Smaller clubs like Macksville appreciate the support on these "Vets" days.

Jeff Gore is proof that practice is worthwhile with a win in the Mid Week

q Geof Christian is not leaning against the tree for a rest as he contemplates his second shot on the par three fourth hole. Geof is a great stalwart of the club with his voluntary work.

Swimming North Coast select Speedo swimming team

By Aiden BURGESS

SWIMMING North Coast has selected its Speedo representative team to contest the finals in Sydney in early March.

Swimmers were selected from the heats held on Saturday, 4 February at Taree and Maclean concurrently.

Events were for boys and girls eight to thirteen in each of the four strokes in 50 meters.

Swimmers from Coffs Harbour

Boys: Alex Hill (13), Saxon Bannerman and Jude Bateman, Zephaniah Hagenaar and Edward Neal and Harrison Wills (9) and Marcus Matthews (11).

Girls: Bridie Gordon (12), Zara Johnson and Holly Johnson (11), Pippa Keshk, Eden Campbell, Stella Jephcott and Lylah Weller (10), Millie Cook and Hope Mengel (9), Lake Hagenar, Jasmine Haworth and Indie

Banks (8).

From Sawtell Boys: Finn Growth and Owen Stevens (13), Cohen McIlveen (9).

Girls: Matilda ElkinsBaker.

From Bellingen

Boys: Saul Easman (12).

From Macksville

Boys: Isaac Lines (10).

Girls: Keeley Sutton and Makaylah Schatzman (13), Kimberley Graham (11) and Chelsea Maynard (9).

Competition. Runner up Steve Hosking was unable to emulate his

brother David's win in the previous competition.

q Anu Grewal took seven wickets against Harwood.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoff MCCANN

CONTINUING good weather attracted good fields, and a few showers has made the fairways lush and the Greens are in great shape!

Our featured sponsor this week is Ingenia Holidays –White Albatross – thank you!

Tuesday’s Medley

Stableford was won by Paul Coulthard (20) from SGA GC with 39 points from Andrew Johnston (23) with 37 points on countback from Graeme Bassam.

The Ball rundown to 33 points on countback.

Nathaniel Beverley had a good day with the

NTP’s collecting on 5 and 18, Neil Eichorn on 7, Kai Burkenshaw on 8, Houston Baker on 15 and Heather Gray collected the “Pizza This” voucher on 13.

The Women played a Single Stableford on Wednesday won by Rhonda Rowe (25) with 33 points on countback fromKay McGoldrick (31) and Lillian Lukins (32).

The Ball rundown to 30 points on countback.

NTP’s to Lillian Lukins on 5, Rhonda Rowe on 13 & Kerrie Eichorn on 18.

97 starters for Thursday’s Medley Stableford. Division 1 (0 to 16) was won by Murray

Ingram (15) with 41 points from Colin Wormleaton (7) 38 points on countback from David Mattacott (14).

Division 2 (17 to 22) winner was Geoffrey McCann (17) with 36 points from Bryan Ussher (20) with 34 points.

In Division 3 (23 to 45), the winner was Garry Thurlow (24) with 41 points from Paul Maxwell (28) with 38 points.

Other good scores from Peter Miller, Chris Lucas and Jan Harris 37 points, with the Ball Rundown to 31 points on countback.

Murray Ingram collected the “Ecomist” voucher for

the Longest Putt on 2, with NTP’s going to John Hopkins on 5, Neville Newman with a great shot to 52cms on 7, Stuart Johnston another close shot to 67cms on 8, Jason Rolf almost holed out on 13 with 36 cms to collect the “Pizza This” voucher, Geoff McCann got Stu’s ball on 15 and Peter Miller was the popular winner of the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Saturday’s event was a 4BBB Stableford and qualifier for the Men’s Knockout sponsored by Plilip Mander with 52 pairs competing.

Winners were Andrew Mackinnon and Stephen Doherty with 46 points from

Rodney Ford and Lee Fewings

45 points on countback from John Nebauer and David Wilson and Bill Mann and Andrew Johnston.

The Ball rundown to 41 points on countback.

The longest putt on 2 was won by Andrew Johnston, with NTP’s going to Andrew Kirkman on 5, Andrew Mackinnon almost holed out on 7 to only 4cms, Drew Glasson on 8, John Starr collected the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 with 114cms, Bryce McCarroll to 46 cms to collect Stu’s ball on 15 and Troy Herbert was 101cms on 18 to collect the Pro Pin Jackpot.

Jack Attack a big hit at the Nambucca Heads Bowling Club

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playing and friendly banter makes for the building of team spirit and some friendly competitiveness.

The evening finishes with a sausage sizzle and

some refreshments with small prizes given out each Thursday.

There will be four weeks of competition with the very similar version, Twilight Bowls, returning soon after. Bowls Australia

Development Officer Kyle Langley was there to assist the Nambucca Bowling Club get the concept off to a flying start.

“Jack Attack can be described as the 20 20 of bowls with its short sharp

format and the main thing is it’s about having fun,” Kyle told News Of The Area.

“Jack Attack is the next step up from Barefoot Bowls and all you need is flat soled shoes as the Nambucca Heads Bowling Club provides the

bowls.”

For a game of Jack Attack the cost is $10 which includes a sausage sizzle.

Last Thursday players were men women and children of all ages with one team even having three generations from

To qualify for the Knockout, you needed 40 points on countback - a list of qualifiers and the matchplay draw will be published shortly.

Entries are open for the Golf NSW Mid North Coast Men’s Championships on Sunday 26 February – the event is generously sponsored by Golf NSW with over $2,500 in prizes for Individual and Team events, plus NTPs, Long Drives etc.

To book your Tee Time, call the Pro Shop 6569 4111 (Extn 2) with your Golflink number.

Flyer and conditions of Play on our website at www. namgolf.com.

See you on the Island.

the same family playing. The game of Jack Attack is suited to family, school, social and workplace groups due to its contemporary and fun spin on the classic sport of lawn bowls.

To find out more about Jack Attack call Ken Rostron at the Nambucca Heads Bowling Club on 02 6568 6132.

q Enjoying the introduction of Jack Attack at the Nambucca Heads Bowling Club last week were (L-R) Bowls Australia Development Officer Kyle Langley, Laura Strelitz, Pam Roberts, Maurie Roberts and Rachel St Claire.

q Playing Jack Attack at the Nambucca Heads Bowling Club last week was Michael Thomas.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Clerical error leads to litigation

JANINE has two children that she raised as a single mother after her and her partner separated in the 1980s. She has not seen her ex-partner since their children turned eighteen.

When Janine was in her late 60s, she met, fell in love with and became engaged to a man named Paul.

Before the wedding, Janine instructed her solicitor to make a Will appointing her two children as her executors and naming them as the sole beneficiaries of her estate.

Janine and Paul had discussed Janine’s proposed Will and agreed that it would be for the best.

When asked by her solicitor why she was leaving Paul out of her Will, Janine said, “Paul is very well off and he doesn’t need anything from me.”

When Paul was in his early 80’s he was diagnosed with dementia and Janine became his carer until she unfortunately passed-away two years later.

Janine’s children took a copy of her Will to a solicitor who specialises in estate law.

The solicitor informed them that the Will did not contain a clause stating that it was “made in contemplation of marriage” and was therefore revoked in accordance with the Succession Act, when Janine and Paul were married. The bad news continues when the solicitor informs them that, “Given that Janine’s estate is worth about $400,000, the entire estate would ordinarily pass to Paul.”

After three years and thousands of dollars, the specialist solicitor is eventually able to prove in the Supreme Court that the omission of the words “made in contemplation of marriage” in the original Will was a “clerical error”.

The Court orders that the original Will be amended to finally give effect to Janine’s wishes.

The additional time, costs and stress would have been avoided had Janine initially gone to a solicitor who was experienced in estate planning.

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

Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

By Paul DORIN

The ridiculous price of fuel: What can be done?

DEAR News Of The Area, CONGRATULATIONS to Cr David Jones on raising the ridiculous price of fuel that residents of the Mid North Coast have been paying for many months and years.

This has been a thorn in my side for many years when you look at the cost of fuel in other areas of the state and also in Queensland and Victoria.

I raised this exact question with the Member for Cowper Pat Conahan.

His response was typical of a person who does not give a hoot about the community.

I actually asked if he could send me copies of correspondence that he may send to the ACCC concerning pricing of fuel in the Mid North Coast.

Guess what - I have not received any correspondence so I can only assume he has not written to them or made representations on behalf of his constituents.

This is a typical response to the male dominated members of the Liberal National Party.

“We are here in control and we know what’s best for everyone.”

When Pat Conahan’s party was in Government he did bugger all.

He is continuing the action in opposition. Unfortunately Cr David Jones you have a big road to ride however I think if we don’t have the local member supporting your claim - you have a very big battle to fight.

Regards, Michael SUMMERILL, Repton.

Walkers: beware of cyclists on shared paths

DEAR News Of The Area,

JOY Thorne from Macksville in her letter to the editor was correct in calling for cyclists in the Nambucca Valley to ring their bells when approaching pedestrians from behind.

However, as a regular cyclist around Nambucca I feel the need to point out that we use shared tracks.

Jasminda

Walkers also need to be aware of cyclists.

I do ring my bell when approaching from behind, but more often than not walkers are distracted on their phones or listening to music, or the bell sound does not register for them and quite often the bell scares the living daylights out of them!

We all need to look out for one another while enjoying our wonderful valley.

Regards, Glenn THORNCROFT, Nambucca Valley.

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DEAR Jasminda,

A FRIEND recently asked me if I'd like all her son's clothes that he's grown out of as they would fit my son perfectly. He always wears fashionable clothes and designer brands, so I was really happy.

When she dropped them over last week, she said, “So, I'm only charging you $200 because we are such good friends. They are worth so much more”.

I was so taken aback that I said I'd do a bank transfer, but now I don't even want the clothes.

What should I do?

Dear Peggy,

Peggy H.

MY mum, in this instance, would say, “Take them back and throw them at her” which is her standard line for pretty much anything.

I tend to agree with her.

I can understand that you may be hesitant to be confrontational as it could have an impact on your friendship, but I think that horse has already bolted.

By withholding details that would have allowed you to make an informed decision, your friend has displayed unconscionable conduct or, in layman's terms, she's given you a bum steer.

If you keep the clothes and pay for them, you'll think about this incident each time your son wears them.

I'd deliver them back to her and say, “I had a think about you being able to get more money for the clothes, so, because we are such good friends, I'm giving you that option”.

Her reaction may help guide your decision about whether this is a friendship you want to invest any more time in.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Funeral Notices

Thelma Mavis Adler

Passed away 11th February, 2023

Late of Nambucca Heads and formerly of Eungai.

Loved wife of Leonard (dec) and partner of Robert (dec). Adored mother of Robert and Barry. Cherished nan of Kim, Melissa and Shane and great nan of Kane, Harley, Jadzia, Alexis, Oscar, Corbin, Dylan and Pria.

Family and friends are invited to Thelma’s funeral service on Saturday 18th February at 11:00am at Bernard Laverty’s Chapel, Macksville, followed by private cremation.

Bernard Laverty Funerals

Tel: 6568 1555

CELEBRATING THE WONDERFUL LIFE OF BETTY COLBRAN

6/11/1926 – 16/01/2023

You are invited to gather to share some of our favourite memories, our stories, to laugh, cry and remember a wonderful person who will be greatly missed.

10am Wednesday the 1st of March at Nambucca Golf Club.

Death Notices

Dennis Hiland

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his closest family late February 8th 2023 at Coffs hospital. He was a loving husband, father and the best job of all, an awesome grandfather. So let’s have a beer and a cheer for the amazing life he has lived.

Let’s go Sharkies!

Return Thanks

The family of the late Vera de Bree wish to extend our sincere thanks to Allied Funerals and our heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful job they did on our Mums funeral.

Sincere thanks to Dr Jay Ruthnam for his many years of health care of Mum and for his and his wifes attendance at Mums funeral.

We also send our gratitude and appreciation to the staff of The Brelsford for the wonderful care during Mums time with you.

Public Notices

BURRAPINE Community Hall AGM

Saturday 18th February 10.30am at the Hall

All welcome to attend

HIT & RUN CAR CRASH

Date: 26 November 2022

Time: 4:50PM

M1 TUCABIA HIGHWAY

Black Landcruiser towing large white van car has hit van rear causing major accident. Please any dashcam or witness the crash please send your contact details or dashcam.

VIEWS on issues and topics affecting our area. Keep Letters

the Editor under 250 words for its best chance of publication. Please be aware that there is no guarantee or certainty of publication from your submission to us. Publication will be determined by the editor around available space, relevance and appropriateness. Email

FUNERAL SERVICES & MEMORIAL GARDENS

In Memory

LEONARD Basil William (Bob) 08.04.1913 - 20.02.1963

This day is remembered & silently kept, for one we loved & will never forget.

Lovingly remembered by wife Cecelia (dec'd) & daughters Kath & Barbara (both dec'd), & sons Bob, Peter, Dan, Geoff (dec'd) & John.

I thank the community for help. accounts@aqtgroup.com.au

Tel: 0435 555 544 e100323

Please be advised the AGM for EJ Biffin Playing Fields will be held on the 14th of March at the Fields at 6pm.

Lions Club of Nambucca Heads Raffle

Drawn Friday the 27th of January 2023

at Nambucca Heads RSL Club

1st - Ticket 1743 Trish Bretherton sold by Lion Peter O’Neill

2nd - Ticket 256 Murray Houghton sold by Lion John McCollom

3rd - Ticket 1011 Damien Wilson sold by Lion John Wilson

Music Tuition

Pro Lessons: guitar, uke, bass, banjo harmonica, mandolin keyboard with voice Macksville. Phone Steve 0422 056 671

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

EBIKE 250w Neocycle Lith bat $1,500. 0412 529 319

JADE plants, 1.5m high in concrete pot $40. Other plants for sale as well. Antinque tools & tomahawks

Taylors Arm 02 6564 2168

MANNEQUIN, female Exc cond $35. 0415 981 605 F110222

REAR doors Toyota Hilux dual cab. Suit 2004 model. Rust free, good cond. $350ono for pair

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SHANGHAI Peach Tree’s $25 per tree Ph 0409 369 239

Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour

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Greeting cards x 30 wine boxed cartons but must take all Ph: 0490317230 F030622

DINING table, 100cm x 150cm - extends to 200cm plus 6 padded chairs $400. 0402 745 637

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

Motors Boats

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

XR5 Turbo petrol 2010 Ford Mondeo manual 149,000kms CI28AV $11,000 0428 862 072 e170223 SOLD

FENCE posts 64 for sale. Holes drilled All ready to go 0409 369 239

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

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STORAGE Plastic containers, 120 litres each, on wheels with lids. $15 each. Phone 0415 981 605

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BEST ON THE BOX

FRIDAY

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

SEVEN, 7pm

FRIDAY KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE

SEVEN, 8.30pm

Director Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, Snatch) takes the reins for this big-budget British spy-action flick. Colin Firth (above) plays Harry Hart, a secret agent tasked with showing young recruit Gary “Eggsy” Unwin (Taron Egerton) the ropes. But it wouldn’t be an action flick without a bad guy – enter Samuel L. Jackson as an evil genius intent on wreaking havoc. Michael Caine, Mark Strong and Luke Skywalker himself Mark Hamill also make an appearance in this worthy adaptation of the comic book from Dave Gibbons and Mark Millar.

FRIDAY, February 17

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie Thomson talks garden ties.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Final, Mlv, R) Part 3 of 3. Piet van der Valk and his team investigate the murder of a fashion vlogger.

10.00 The Larkins. (PG, R) Pop is suspicious of Tom’s motives.

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

11.05 The Larkins. (Final, PG, R)

11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Unforgotten. (Final, Malv, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Reliably enthusiastic and jam-packed with home and lifestyle inspiration, this stalwart series is back with its 29th season. Tonight, there’s something sweet, something spicy and something furry. Fried rice is given a twist with Karen Martini’s rice-savvy new dish. We’ve all gone a bit gung-ho before and wound up with too much cooked rice, but Karen turns it into a win with a unique take on the Chinese staple: pink fish fried rice with nori. It’s quick, easy and oh-so pretty. Dr Harry Cooper helps a family with an 18-month-old boxer that levels their backyard every time they leave, while Graham Ross is in the Apple Isle to try a tasty new variety of strawberry.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

SBS World News. 7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year.

Megadams.

Lighthouses: Building The Impossible. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R)

1.45 Das Boot. (Manv, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Charlie Albone explore the green side of Vancouver.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle, and save the world from a billionaire set on killing millions of people, after he is recruited as a candidate to join a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson.

11.15 Australian Idol. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

TUESDAY INSIGHT

SBS, 8.30pm

In a world where social media helps falsehoods and antisocial wild, this current affairs stalwart is a breath of intelligent, thoughtful civilised fresh air. Presenter Kumi Taguchi returns to lead a new season of educational and thought-provoking exploration and analysis. A stand-out amongst news shows thanks to its unique first-person stories and lively audience debate, it’s no surprise Insight has gripped audiences for more than a quarter of a century. Set to explore a wide range of topics this season including identity crime and mid-life sexual awakenings, the stalwart kicks off by probing political correctness, and whether it has gone too far.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGam)

8.30 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994, Mls, R) A woman leaves her small town to find romance.

Toni Collette, Bill Hunter.

10.40 MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. (2016, PGs, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Lincoln Younes.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Salma Hayek.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R) Hosted by Nick Cody.

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (Mls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, February 18

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05

For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. Four Continents C’ships. H’lights.

3.30 Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed. (R) 4.40 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (Premiere)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) Nonnatus House faces its biggest threat.

8.30 Midsomer Murders: 25

Years Of Mayhem. (Mv) A 25th anniversary special exploring the enduring popularity of Midsomer Murders

9.20 Hunting The Essex Lorry Killers. (Ma, R) Takes a look at the investigation into the deaths of 39 migrants found in the back of a truck.

10.20 Miniseries: Come Home. (Mal, R)

11.20 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes.

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Spiritual Quest. (PG)

9.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R)

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R)

11.15 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PGals, R)

3.50 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, February

Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma)

A body is found on a golf course.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 1 of 4. Vera is called to a remote lighthouse where a body has been discovered lashed to a sailboat.

10.00 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 3.

10.45 Just Between Us: Family Is What You Make It. (Ml, R)

11.45 Les Misérables. (Final, Mav, R)

1.00 Victoria. (PG, R)

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Surf Life Saving. Australian Interstate C’ships. H’lights. 4.00 ISU Figure Skating Awards. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Egypt By Train. (PG)

8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Black West. A look at the West from a black perspective.

10.30 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (Mahv, R)

11.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

1.30 Why We Hate. (Mav, R)

3.10 The Source. (Ma, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Black Caviar Lightning Race Day and Silver Slipper Stakes Day.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (Return, PGa) Follows New Zealand border officials.

7.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PG) Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at the world of pawnbroking in the midst of the current economic crisis.

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is killed while investigating a murdersuicide and he sets out to use his resources to find the culprit and get revenge. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders.

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) Experts help a couple in distress.

8.30 MOVIE: The Blind Side. (2009, PGdlv, R) A homeless teenager becomes a gridiron player. Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw.

11.10 MOVIE: Concussion. (2015, Mal, R)

1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The lifeguards are on high alert.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS. (Mv) NCIS agents investigate a suicide.

8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) Jane, Jimmy and Sam get captured in DC by a woman claiming to be a CIA agent demanding intel from the team, and it all ties into the mysterious suicide of a popular professor.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) The NCIS team learn that all their members have a $200,000 bounty on their heads.

10.30 FBI: International. (PGa)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. (PG, R)

9.45 Maternal. (Mals) A gruelling night shift leads Helen to confide in Jack. Catherine, Maryam and her friends from mosque decide to blow off some steam with a ladies’ night out, only to encounter an unexpected emergency.

11.45 Autopsy USA: George Harrison. (Mdv, R) A look at the death of George Harrison.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGals) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Deadly Deception. (Mav, R)

11.15 The First 48. (Ma)

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)

1.00 Explore TV. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. It is 21 days into the game and the recent tribe swap is breeding fear and doubt amongst the new tribes.

9.10 War Zone: Bear Grylls Meets President Zelenskyy. Bear Grylls meets Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

10.10 FBI. (Mdv, R) A young girl is kidnapped from day care.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, February 20

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

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. (PG, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders: 25 Years Of Mayhem. (Mv, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG)

11.10 The Bridges That Built London. 12.05

WorldWatch. 2.20 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (PG, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.15 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, February 21

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.10 Aussie Inventions That Changed

The World. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Father Brown. (PG, R) 1.45 Gruen. (Ml, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG)

11.00 The Bridges That Built London. 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.20 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (PGasv, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust.

(PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Cathedrals. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00

6.30

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 Starstruck. (PG) Ordinary members of the public team up in trios to transform into some of the world’s biggest music icons.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Busted In Bangkok. (Mal, R) Follows Thailand’s tourist police.

12.00 MOVIE: Locusts. (2019, MA15+l, R) Jessica McNamee.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00

6.30 The

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml) Two teams, including Dave Hughes, Jacqui Lambie, Joel Creasey and Nina Oyama, go head-to-head.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGa) Freddie buys ghost-hunting equipment.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) A young man accidentally shoots a cop.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

9.15

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS agents from Los Angeles, Washington and Hawaii investigate a suicide.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Jane, Jimmy and Sam get captured.

11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Rountree and Fatima are ambushed.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, February 22

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Short Cuts To Glory. (R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.35 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.00 The Bridges That Built London. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Insight. (R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

THURSDAY, February 23

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 That Pacific

Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (Final) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. 11.05 The Bridges That Built London. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PGavw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R)

5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

World News.

7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes. (PG)

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton: Extremism. (PG) Hosted by President Bill Clinton.

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 L’Opera. (Mal, R)

11.35 The Eagle. (Malv, R)

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Escaping The Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story. (2019, Masv, R)

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Code 1: The Martin Place Siege. (M)

8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Ml) A lighter look at the world of sport.

9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a man with dog-attack trauma.

8.40 Fire Country. (PGdsv) A homeowner accuses Bode’s crew of stealing a designer watch during a fire mop-up.

9.40 Bull. (Ma, R) TAC’s strategy for a client is compromised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (Return) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) One of Cragen’s old cases is re-examined.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

By Mick BIRTLES

SOMETHING new and exciting has appeared on the sporting landscape of the Nambucca Valley with the arrival of a variation on the traditional game of lawn bowls, known as Jack Attack.

The Nambucca Heads Bowling Club launched Jack Attack on the evening of Thursday 9 February and if the initial roll up of players is any indication, Jack Attack is a hit with people of all ages.

The Nambucca Heads Bowling Club’s Nerida Blackford told News Of The Area, “Jack Attack is a flexible social form of bowls with a focus on fun and inclusivity and we are encouraging new people to come to our club and try the game, meet new people and promote community spirit.

“The games of triples are two sets of five ends, and are scored the same as usual bowls except teams can use a power play in each set which means their score on the nominated end is doubledmaking for an interesting twist.”

While players are bowling there is popular music

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q Three generations of the same family formed a team to participate in the exciting new form of lawn bowls known as Jack Attack. (L-R) Rhys Riddell, Oscar Riddell and Greg Riddell.