Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 17 March 2023

Macksville turns out for lively

Festival

By Jen HETHERINGTON

DISPLAYING a diversity of creative culture, the Macksville Laneway Festival on Saturday 11 March was a stunning success, with Nambucca Valley residents and visitors turning out in large numbers to enjoy a vast afternoon and evening program of local arts and performance events.

“I’m still pinching myself at how well this event turned out,” said event organiser Phil Nicholas from Events Delivered.

“The wet weather held off until the entertainment ended –although the crew packed up in the

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House prices in Nambucca Heads continue to rise, bucking state trends

q Circus fun at the Macksville Laneway Festival.

House prices in Nambucca Heads continue

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Valley, where growth has slowed in response to rising interest rates.

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Median house prices, which peaked between September and November 2022 in most parts of the valley, increased 3.23 percent in Nambucca Heads in the four months from October last year to February 2023, pushing prices from $650,000 to $671,000, according to figures from realestate.com.au.

Despite Bowraville, Macksville, Hyland Park and Valla Beach all seeing declines of between 4.29 percent and 7.14 percent in the same period, median house prices across the Nambucca Valley have still increased significantly in the three years since the Covid outbreak began.

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continue to rise, bucking state trends

2022, shows a massive 74.88 percent increase in median house prices over the three years from December 2019, rising from $609,000 to $1,065,000,

or an average of $416.44 per day.

Scotts Head also recorded the sharpest decline in recent months, falling 7.39 percent from a peak

of $1,150,000 in September to $1,065,000 in December.

Valla Beach recorded the largest growth between February 2020 and

February 2023, with median house prices rising 67.89% from $520,000 to $915,000, while Hyland Park had the smallest increase, with prices rising 57.65% from about $400,000 to $670,000.

Sydney Hotshots bring stage show to Nambucca Heads

THE Sydney Hotshots are bringing their brand new stage show to The Golden Sands Tavern, Nambucca Heads on Thursday, 30 March, and are giving away four double passes to News Of The Area readers.

Billed as featuring ‘Sydney’s hottest men’, the two-hour Hotshots show is described as ‘a visual feast, choreographed and developed by Australia’s leading professionals’.

“Our hand-picked selection of dreamy guys will have the ladies up from their chairs, screaming for more, night after night!,” said the Sydney Hotshots organisers.

“With a totally interactive

production, The Secret Fantasies Tour is the perfect night out with the girls!

“A high energy production, our shows boast the perfect mix of killer dance routines, eye-catching costumes, acrobatics, and jaw dropping athletic male physiques.”

The Sydney Shotshops are selected from hundreds of men nationwide and put through an intensive ‘Hotshots Bootcamp’, with the show featuring tradies, cops, farmers and even firemen.

“Hosted by seasoned professional Paul Reynolds (original cast member of Manpower Australia and Las Vegas headliner), Reynold’s showmanship and cheeky banter with our audiences makes for an extra entertaining evening,” the organisers said.

To win a double pass to the show, be one of the first four people to email HOT SHOTS to media@ newsofthearea.com.au.

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Troy Vance, LJ Hooker Nambucca and Macksville real estate agent, said median house prices in Scotts Head had increased 105 percent over five years to overtake Valla Beach as the Nambucca Valley’s most expensive market, largely driven by the limited supply, ocean views and the town’s popularity with Sydney buyers.

The continued growth in Nambucca Heads is likely attributable to some strong sales in the past few months, aided by the town’s proximity to Coffs Harbour, Vance said, adding that rising interest rates are unlikely to result in any major declines in property prices across the valley, citing the area’s desirable coastal location, affordability and an undersupply of rentals as factors that will help ensure continued demand.

“We’re still one of the most affordable places on the coast,” he said.

While the average time on market has stretched out to about 90 days, Vance said vendors who’re patient and put the right price on properties from the start are still seeing strong results.

And for those looking to buy, Vance advises not waiting until interest rates drop.

“If we do get one more rate rise, that’s the time to buy, because once the rates start dropping again, that’s when people will flood back into the market.”

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q Median house prices in the Nambucca Valley.

Macksville turns out for lively Laneway

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rain – festival legends, every one of them.

“In terms of delivering on the brief to reconnect regional communities, we absolutely nailed it.

“All around me and throughout the entire event, people were catching up with acquaintances and loving the community atmosphere.”

With an estimated 1,500 visitors across the day, the steps in front of the stage and the whole western end of River Street were jam packed right until the last bars of headline act ‘Sunset Strut’.

Featuring dozens of local organisations, artists and performers included music acts Billie-Jo Porter, Loose Cannons and Blind Pretty, dance performances from Valley Performing Arts Centre and Opal Dreaming, and a ‘Welcome to Country’ by Uncle Micklo Jarrett.

Two local choirs, Valla Voices and the Yarrapinni Choir, gave performances, after which the audience were invited to sing along with renditions of ‘You’re the Voice’ and ‘Dancing in the Street’, along with the choir and backing band.

The floorspace at Galeria Creative Junction was abuzz with activity as local artists and writers gave workshops and book launches.

According to the business owner and curator Felice Ferrer-Burton, it was the busiest day they’d experienced since opening.

After dark, the lantern parade, headed up by two giant cardboard puppets, wound its way up and down Wallace Lane to the beat of local reggae sound system MC Fitzroy Lee feat. Fluxa, and in the laneway, children and parents played with hula hoops, juggling balls and poi,

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Modified Development Consent

(Section 4.56(1) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Clause 106 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2001) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following application to modify a development consent has been received by Nambucca Valley Council.

Applicant: Bayval Pty Ltd

DA/File No: DA 2001/096

Property Description: Lots: 100 & 101 DP: 1118337, Lot: 101 DP: 1118337 - 491 Valla Road, Valla

Proposal: Extractive Industry - Replace existing crusher with a mobile crusher & modify conditions 1,10,16,19,21,55 & 79.

Consent Authority: Nambucca Valley Council

Development Consent No 2001/096 was granted by the Land & Environment Court Council on 27 March 2015, for an extractive industry.

The current application seeks to replace the existing fixed mobile crusher with a mobile crusher & modify conditions 1,10,16,19,21,55 & 79.

The proposed modification may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre, Princess Street, Macksville, during office hours being 8.30 am to 4.00 pm weekdays from 18 March 2023 until 17 April 2023.

Any person may make a written submission in respect of the modification which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 17 April 2023. Submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or sent by email to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au. It is requested that submissions in support or objection list reasons. The provision of a name, address and contact telephone number will enable Council to inform you about the progress and outcome of the matter. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed. Please note that if the application is approved, there is no right of appeal to the Court by an objector.

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

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

PO BOX 177, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447 (02) 6568.2555

www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

q Picturesque fun by the riverside.

q The community turned out in force

q The Yarrapinni Choir entertained the crowd.

fire twirler Karma dazzled the audience with her high energy performance.

“The atmosphere was electric,” Mr Nicholas said.

“There are so many talented artists in this region.

“The incredible street performer Bendy Em had over 500 people

gobsmacked one moment at her contortion abilities, then giggling their heads off at her humour.”

Festival-goer Greta Bodle described the festival experience as “wonderful”.

“So well organised, great turn out and fabulous atmosphere,” Greta said.

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“Can't wait for next year!”

The event was funded by the NSW Government, via the ‘Reconnecting Regional NSW’ Community Events Program.

To provide feedback, a festival survey is available at www. macksvillelanewayfestival. com.au

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before

q Valla Voices choir.

for the Laneway Festival.

q Billie-Jo Porter providing songs and smiles.

q Street performer Bendy Em with an incredible display of her contortion abilities.

q The Bubble Lady was a hit with the kids.

Residents complain of lack of transparency around Hill Street public road closure

decision was made without taking into account impacts to surrounding residents.

By Karen GRIBBIN

A PROPOSED road closure and development application (DA) at 3 High Street, Nambucca Heads (DP 390600), has residents of High and Hill Streets submitting objections to Nambucca Valley Council.

Residents' objections to the road closure and subsequent proposed development include a lack of transparency during Council process, loss of an iconic view of up to 70 percent from their living rooms and balconies, impacts on amenity, privacy, overshadowing, and potential reduction of property values.

In July 2021, 3 High Street sold for $1.41 million, and in August 2021 Vista Projex Pty Ltd made an application to Nambucca Valley Council requesting a part road closure of Hill Street.

On 14 October 2021, Council resolved to agree “to the closure of part of Hill Street from High Street to step in the boundary in the north eastern corner of the land, which is Public Road”.

As part of the discussion, Council reported to Councillors that there were no environmental impacts, and no social or financial implications from the closure.

Councillors then adopted the recommendations for closure.

Residents feel there has been a direct lack of transparency in Council’s activities regarding due process.

The report of 14 October to Councillors did not state the economic benefit to Council once the road was converted into a lot, and potentially sold, and no mention of social impacts to adjoining residents, as at this stage they had not been informed.

There were also no environmental reports regarding water runoff from the parcel of land including reduced drainage, and adjoining land instability, which in October 2022 suffered a major land slippage.

At this time there had been no correspondence to adjoining High and Hill Street residents, and a

On 25 October residents received correspondence from Council notifying them of a proposal to close part of Hill Street.

The proposal described the closure area as a ‘thin slither’ of public road.

A diagram was attached to the letter with no detailed dimensions, no survey was provided (despite a

survey being available to Council), and no explanation given as to the context or timing for the proposed closure.

The letter also did not explain that the proposal had already been presented to Council and adopted.

The proposal by Casa Koala Pty Ltd on behalf of Vista Projex Pty Ltd defined as ‘Integrated Development’ exceeds Council’s LEP in the overdevelopment of the proposed site, and needs to purchase additional

land from Nambucca Valley Council, which the road closure area represents.

Residents are concerned that in effect, Council is being asked to consider a DA where Council benefits financially from the sale of roadway, that will directly benefit the developer and disadvantage current ratepayers.

Nambucca Valley Council’s Manager of Environment and Development, Daniel Walsh said, “Applications to buy unmade roads is not an uncommon occurrence, often residents, and landowners make applications to extend their backyards etc, the process can take years to process.”

High Street resident Mr David Pleasance said, “I feel the inclusion of this ‘thin slither’ of roadway creates a huge advantage to the developers of 3 High Street, over and above the current High and Hill Street residents.

“It is not the business of Council to create advantage to developers, as the original portion allowed only minimal development upon the existing site.”

Bernie and Geraldine Perkins have owned their unit at 1 High Street since July 2022, and to date have not received any correspondence in regards to Council’s land sale or a DA proposal at 3 High Street.

“We’ve owned our unit since July 2022, yet have received no

correspondence on this matter at all from the council.

“They (Nambucca Valley Council) have been instructed of our email address for rates and all notices since last July, and we’ve received the same by email,” said Mr Perkins.

Residents are worried this development not only severely impacts on neighbouring properties, but increases the number of residents within a small area, putting added pressure on infrastructure projections such as sewerage, population, stormwater, and traffic/ parking on High and Hill Streets.

“The DA proposal as it has been submitted has a disastrous effect on our amenity, overshadowing, privacy, and land values of myself and the adjoining residents in particular 1 High and 1 Hill Streets,” said Mr Pleasance.

Hill Street resident Nicola Lewis, who is new to the Nambucca Heads community, is devastated at the proposal.

“I think this development shows little respect for the beauty and culture of the area,” she said.

“If this goes ahead, I’ll be looking directly into a wall of verandas, five units, the overshadowing of my property will be extreme, and will reduce the outside amenity of my lifestyle, and outside use of my property.

“Back in October there was a massive landslide next to my home that council has done nothing about, and now I find a development literally on my doorstep that will potentially

q Map showing the “thin slither” of road closure, with no dimensions provided to residents.

State Government faces backlash from local councils

q It’s been a long and winding journey for Nambucca Valley Council yet, four years after the State Government announced a review, Council still waits for a decision on the handover of the old Pacific Highway.

By Susan KONTIC

THE State Government is facing a backlash from local councils due to the lack of action on the transfer of the old Pacific Highway.

“It has taken longer to sort this issue out than it did to build the new highway!” said Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM, referring to the years-long wait for a review decision.

The Nambucca Valley Council is one of a number of councils awaiting the outcome of the review and transfer process.

The Council has had the maintenance of the old highway on its agenda since the northern section of the upgraded Pacific Highway opened in July 2016.

At the time, Cr Hoban expressed her concern about the costs involved in managing an extra 30 km of tarred road along with fourteen major concrete structures, and the burden it

would add to Council finances, which would inevitably affect ratepayers.

In January 2017 proposed arrangements were outlined for the handover to Council of the Pacific Highway between Warrell Creek and Urunga by the Roads and Maritime Services, which was at the time the New South Wales Government agency responsible for building and maintaining road infrastructure and managing the day-to-day compliance and safety for roads and waterways.

The RMS was dissolved on 1 December 2019, when Transport for NSW took over the responsibility. Negotiations continued in good faith until early 2019 when the State announced there would be a review of the handover process.

Four years later, there is still no resolution and local roads remain in a state of suspension, awaiting action.

There is a lack of certainty about the impact that decisions relating to transfer and reclassification will have – what level of service and funding will be provided for maintenance, renewal and upgrading, for instance?

And of course, the big problem for Council is not being able to make long-term plans on community projects.

It’s difficult to make important decisions on funds allocations without knowing the extent of support that will be offered by the State to maintain the old highway, and a timeframe for when the handover will take effect.

In August 2020, the Nambucca Valley Council and the Bellingen Shire Council made a joint submission to the State Government in an effort to achieve some progress on the matter, but it has had no effect.

and she emphasises that Council can’t afford to take on assets that are not in good condition.

The cost to Nambucca Council is estimated at $266 million in total liability.

Nambucca Valley Councillor

David Jones understands the pressures being put on Council at present.

"The Council and community are now seeing the pressure that

growth and change are having on our community.

“I believe the whole community needs to be engaged in a discussion of just what we want the Nambucca

q Views from units at 1 High Street, where it is estimated there will be a 70 percent loss of views.

UNPAID RATES AUCTION

Auction on 24/03/2023 at 10:00am

Registration from 9:30am

Council Chambers, 44 Princess Street, Macksville NSW 2447

For list of properties see LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour Website or contact John Vickars on 0428 380 201

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Cr Hoban is concerned that when the handover does occur, some sections of old highway may need potentially major and costly work,

Valley to be, otherwise we drift, and some may say we die the death of a thousand cuts."

“The potential cost is too much for the ratepayers to be burdened with, that’s why it is imperative the State resolves the issue as soon as possible,” Cr Hoban said. add even more stormwater onto my property from the reduced roadway, and down over the already affected area of slippage.”

supporting or objecting) may do so to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au or by mail to PO Box 177, Macksville 2447.

Anyone who wishes to make written representations (either

www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

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

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

Applicant: Ian Bassett & Partners

DA/File No: DA 2023/049

Property Description: Lot: 1 DP: 1173146 - 44 Cooper Street, Macksville

Proposal: Demolish and reconstruct existing service station

Consent Authority: Nambucca Valley Council

The development application may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre, Princess Street, Macksville, during office hours being 8.30 am to 4.00 pm weekdays from 18 March 2023 until 11 April 2023. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au – Planning & Development – DA Tracking. Please note that when searching for a DA in DA Tracking the application number is entered first, then the year, eg DA 2023/49 would be entered as 049/2023.

Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 11 April 2023. Submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or sent by email to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au. It is requested that submissions in support or objection list reasons. The provision of a name, address and contact telephone number will enable Council to inform you about the progress and outcome of the matter. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed.

UNPAID RATES AUCTION

Auction on 24/03/2023 at 10:00am

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

Registration from 9:30am

Council Chambers, 44 Princess Street, Macksville NSW 2447

All submissions will be acknowledged following Council’s determination of the application.

ENQUIRIES TO: Michael Coulter 02 6568 0260 PO BOX 177 MACKSVILLE NSW 2447 www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

For list of properties see LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour Website or contact John Vickars on 0428 380 201

Coffs Harbour | 02 6652 2266

Wormo’s Shave Off raises over $4500 for Cancer Council NSW

Council and put a figure up which I thought was a bit high, $2,000 for growing ya hair,” he said.

By Andrea FERRARI

“YOU don't realise how hot it got with all that hair and now it's gone it does feel great,” said cancer survivor Colin ‘Wormo’ Wormleaton after his fundraising Shave Off saw his tresses tumble to the ground.

The cooling cut took place at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club on Saturday 4 March.

Having grown his hair for fourteen months in a bid to raise $2,000 for Cancer Council NSW, on the final day the funds raised hit $4,500 and then some more.

“To my surprise and support from Nambucca Heads Golf Club together we raised $4,515…boom, go Parra,” the delighted Wormo told News Of The Area.

“The shave day was fantastic with my family and golfing friends and just having a good ole laugh and a beer with everyone.

“It's funny how I made my decision to grow my hair to raise money for the Cancer

Happy to be proved wrong and find the total more than double his high ask, Wormo is justly proud.

Mrs Wormo, Nelly Wormleaton, told NOTA she’s “very happy the hair has left the building”.

Wormo’s relatives made it a memorable and musical family affair on the outside deck with Nelly playing the saxophone and nephew Ayrton on the double bass, while his nieces Sidney, six, and Leila, four, took around a

donation box.

For grandson Henry, it was the first time he had seen Wormo without his thick mop and bushy beard.

The eight-month-old was wideeyed and open-mouthed when looking at Wormo after Nambucca Valley Barber Shop’s Nathan Ison had finished with the clippers.

The Shave Off was a jovial and interactive affair with little Sidney helping with the chop.

Comments from onlookers and supporters flowed freely.

Throughout different stages of the shave Wormo was described as: Goldilocks, Rapunzel, Uncle Fester from the Addams Family to an 18th century statesman and even references to characters from the Sons of Anarchy drama series.

The golf club also joined the event, presenting Wormo with a beanie for his shaven head.

Wormo was diagnosed with Stage Four melanoma

on his 50th birthday in September 2015.

Stage four means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body and not just the source.

He has been a recipient of targeted therapy or ‘Magic Meds’ as Wormo calls them.

“He has hit milestone after milestone,” said Nelly.

“We never thought he’d see the girls graduate high school, now there’s been university graduation and a grandson.

“The family motto is: every day is a good day.”

Cancer Council NSW invests millions of dollars each year into cancer research to save lives.

q Wormo with his nieces on Shave Off day.

q Cancer Council’s Christine Williams with Wormo after he bid farewell to his wooly beard and head of hair.

q Wormo’s niece Sidney helping with the crop.

Anti-racism campaigner arrives in Nambucca

By Andrea FERRARI

PERAMBULATING with purpose towards his ultimate goal in Queensland, long-distance walker and anti-racism campaigner

Peter Elzer will be passing through Macksville on Friday

17 March and arriving in Nambucca where he will spend the night.

If you see a man in a bright yellow T-shirt emblazoned with the words Stamp Out Racism, that’s him - give him a toot and a wave.

He will be up at the crack of dawn on Saturday, leaving Nambucca behind and heading to Urunga for a 9am meet-up with his daughter, Mieke, who will be travelling

down from Casuarina.

They’ve chosen The Honey Place on the outskirts of town to have a hug and a chat, joined by friends from Bellingen and locals who will all be wearing their yellow Stamp Out Racism T-shirts.

Everyone is welcome to join the gathering which will then walk into Urunga town where he will spend the rest of the day, and overnight.

Heading north, Peter will make it to Sawtell on Sunday where he plans a day off, and maybe a dip in the sea.

Peter, who hails from Coffs Harbour, set out on 23 December from Melbourne with a 2022km walk ahead of him to Seventeen Seventy (north of Bundaberg).

His purpose is to bring awareness to racism and ignite a trickle down effect that runs through the generations and communities and turns around to inclusiveness.

A gentle man, Peter doesn’t push his intolerance of racism; he wears his bold yellow Stamp Out Racism campaign T-shirt and people come to him for the conversation as he walks through their town.

With a passion for NRL, Peter says sport has an important role in promoting ideas of participation for all.

“When sport promotes equality, it filters out into the community,” Peter told News Of The Area.

“I was uncertain of how I would be received as I walked through Taree where South Sydney Rabbitohs player Latrell Mitchell lives nearby.”

The NRL player was recently the target of racial abuse by a fan at the Penrith Panthers game on Thursday 9 March.

“I felt a strong connection with the people in Taree; they were very welcoming and expressed an uncompromising view that this doesn’t happen again,” he said.

People can show their support for Peter and interact with him and his campaign by joining the Facebook group Stamp_Out_Racism_2022.

Walking Together exhibition opens at Phoenix Gallery

SATURDAY 25 February was the official opening of the ‘Walking Together: Voice –Treaty – Truth’ Exhibition at Phoenix Gallery and Café in Bowraville.

A crowd of more than 60 people were treated to a deeply heart-felt and inclusive Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Uncle Martin Ballangarry.

Carol Clarkson, Julie Byers, Lee Albert, Jaine Rubine and Janet Besancon, the artists who created this

exhibition, spoke of their journey of learning from local Gumbaynggirr Elders.

Janet Besancon acknowledged and thanked Aunty Ruth, Aunty Rita,

Melinda, Kalysia, and Wurinda; Gumbaynggirr women who were part of the consultation process with the artists throughout their creative process to put this exhibition together.

The artwork and installations are both beautiful and confronting at times, promoting emotional responses ranging from joy and wonder to grief.

“Responding through the power of creativity is our small way of adding

q Peter Elzer, walking to Stamp Out Racism, will be in Macksville and Nambucca on Friday 17 March.

our voice toward positive change, acknowledging that this is complex and contested terrain,” the artists said in their statement.

The exhibition is on until Friday 21 April.

The Phoenix Gallery and Café is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm.

Everyone is invited to come and experience the works offered by these five talented artists; their way of honouring the ‘Uluru Statement From The Heart’.

q Uncle Martin Ballangarry, his wife Sue, Victor and the five contributing artists.

q The crowd perusing the art offering at the Phoenix Gallery.

q Uncle Martin performing the smoking ceremony.

VIEW club members celebrate International

Women’s Day

ON International Women's Day, March 8, Nambucca River VIEW Club and ladies from Nambucca/ Macksville VIEW Club were joined by Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban for a morning tea at Macksville Ex-Services Club.

On a day for celebrating women and their achievements, Cr Hoban gave an entertaining talk on her journey to lead Nambucca Valley Council as Mayor.

Nambucca River VIEW Club is always on the lookout for new members who want to give back to their community and make new connections with women in the area.

VIEW, which stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women, is a network of close to 300 clubs and over 14,000 women throughout Australia.

It provides a place for women to connect in the community, enjoy social activities, and develop lasting friendships – all while supporting the work of children’s education charity, The Smith Family.

Nambucca River VIEW Club President Lyn McGuigan said this

year is the perfect time to join VIEW as social events are back on the calendar after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

“We have had so much fun organising upcoming events for our club this year, including a trip to Hobart for the National Convention.

“These always feature fabulous dinners and speakers, and are a great way to hear about how we help children and young people through The Smith Family.”

VIEW is the largest community sponsor of the charity’s Learning for Life program, which provides students with financial, educational and personal support.

Lyn says this is crucial, particularly in the current economic climate.

“We have all been hit by the rising cost of living, be it power prices, food or petrol.

“But these rises have had an even greater impact on those already doing it tough.

“Parents shouldn’t have to choose between putting dinner on the table or buying their child a uniform for school.

“This is why it is so important that we can help children experiencing disadvantage with their education,” Lyn said.

Nambucca River VIEW Club currently supports the education of three students through the Learning for Life program, ensuring they have what they need for the school year.

“We are keen to add another to this number this year,” Lyn said.

In addition to their ongoing support of The Smith Family, Nambucca River VIEW Club hosts a range of social events including fashion parades, high teas and walks.

“We are always looking for women of all backgrounds and ages to join us and look forward to welcoming new faces at our next monthly meeting,” said Lyn.

Anyone interested in becoming a member can call Lyn McGuigan on 0423 386 230 or visit www.view. org.au for further information.

The next Nambucca River VIEW Club meeting will take place at Nambucca Heads RSL Club on Monday 27 March at 11 for an 11:30am start.

Please phone Lyn by the previous Thursday to let her know of your interest in attending.

Charlie Batt publishes second book

By Andrea FERRARI

NAMBUCCA Heads High School

student Charlotte Battiston, who writes under the pen name Charlie Batt, has launched the second book in her Imagine series.

The book, ‘Imagine: A Long Winter - Part 1’ was published in print and eBook in the first week of March 2023.

Fifteen-year-old Charlotte is a talented young woman who is on the autism spectrum.

She loves storytelling and drawing and has put her talents into writing the Imagine series, as well as creating the original covers.

The book’s synopsis states: ‘It's the last few days of Autumn and Winter Time is imminent.

‘Charlie Neon Imagination goes on a quest to the White Land with her pal, Bucky, to find Quil, the eldest brother of a family that once had three siblings.

‘But they won’t be the only ones going.

‘When shy and broken-hearted Surviving Mind Ryan Cyan is discovered after being banished by Queen Scarlet, Charlie and Bucky decide to help him find his future’.

Having written the first book, ‘Imagine: A Wild Civilization’, which was published in December 2021, Charlotte was in flow state and completed Book 2. Her editor was amazed to see that this second book was over

q Author Charlie Batt with her writing tools, her iPad and iPad pen she uses to write and draw her covers.

100,000 words, which is the size of a full-length adult novel.

To make it a more manageable size for junior fiction readers, Book 2 has been split into Parts 1, 2 and 3. The second part which will

be published in April 2023.

Two sentences to describe this great adventure: ‘Charlie Neon Imagination and her friends, Bucky and Surviving Mind Ryan Cyan, continue on their quest to find Quil.

‘Will they succeed despite the adventures they encounter on the way?’.

The prolific writer is currently writing the rest of the series, to be published in due course.

Beyond becoming a children’s book author, Charlotte’s work has been noticed by the education world.

Just recently in February, Charlotte's editor, author Annie Seaton, who is also Charlotte’s Nan, was contacted by an English teacher at Arthur Phillip High School in Parramatta.

“He was seeking permission to use Charlotte's book as an example for Year 7 students to show them that ‘young people have lots of opportunities’,” Annie told News Of The Area, adding, “‘If they do their best, there are many things

they can achieve’, the teacher said.”

The class at Arthur Phillip High is creating eBooks for their projects and they are now studying Charlotte's book.

When asked how she felt about her book being used as an example for students in another high school, Charlotte told NOTA, “I honestly feel very happy because those students will know me and see what I have achieved.

“I will be having a Zoom meeting with the class in Sydney and they will be able to ask me questions.

“I believe we are never too old, or too young or too ‘different’ to shine.

“When you believe in yourself, you can do it,” she said.

Charlotte believed in herself and has created an amazing series of print and eBooks.

She has also created the original digital covers, hand drawing the characters and settings on her iPad.

“Certainly, an inspiring achievement for a fifteen-year-old high school student,” said Annie.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

q Mayor Rhonda Hoban speaking at the event.

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Council

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Counc

Howe Lee

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Council

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Counc

The Upper House

The Upper House

The Upper House

If we are to tackle the housing crisis, we must change the mindset around housing and homes. Like schools, hospitals and public transport, public housing must be a priority for government and must be funded appropriately.

If we are to tackle the housing crisis, we must change the mindset around housing and homes. Like schools, hospitals and public transport, public housing must be a priority for government and must be funded appropriately.

If we are to tackle the housing crisis, we must change the mindset around housing and homes. Like schools, hospitals and public transport, public housing must be a priority for government and must be funded appropriately.

Commit to building a minimum of 5,000 additional social housing homes each year until we reach the long-term target of 15% of total housing stock

Mandate a minimum number of social, affordable and First Nations housing in all new developments of 15%

Commit to building a minimum of 5,000 additional social housing homes each year until we reach the long-term target of 15% of total housing stock

Introduce minimum 12-months leases

Commit to building a minimum of 5,000 additional social housing homes each year until we reach the long-term target of 15% of total housing stock

Cap rent increases to maximum 10% per annum

Immediately invest $500 million for an expanded repair and maintenance program for existing social housing stock, including efficiency upgrades for water, heating and cooling

Mandate a minimum number of social, affordable and First Nations housing in all new developments of 15%

Mandate a minimum number of social, affordable and First Nations housing in all new developments of 15%

Introduce minimum 12-months leases

Introduce minimum 12-months leases

Cap rent increases to maximum 10% per annum

Lower the priority age from 80 years to 55 years

Cap rent increases to maximum 10% per annum

Immediately invest $500 million for an expanded repair and maintenance program for existing social housing stock, including efficiency upgrades for water, heating and cooling

Immediately invest $500 million for an expanded repair and maintenance program for existing social housing stock, including efficiency upgrades for water, heating and cooling

Lower the priority age from 80 years to 55 years

Lower the priority age from 80 years to 55 years

Authorised by Lee Howe for Lee Howe Independent Candidate. 22 Moorgate Street, Chippendale NSW 2008

Police on the street

• A 45-year-old man has been issued with a court attendance notice following investigations related to a family violence incident on 30/1/22.

The accused man was charged with Common assault and is to appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/4/23.

• On 2/3/23 about 10:34pm Police arrested a 53-year-old female driver in Macksville following a positive RBT.

The woman underwent a breath analysis at Macksville Police Station and returned a mid-range reading of 0.094.

The accused woman was issued with a licence suspension and a court attendance notice to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/3/23.

• On 3/3/23 Police arrested a 22-year-old woman on an outstanding warrant for a traffic offence. The warrant was executed upon the accused woman at Macksville Police Station.

The woman was later released on bail and is next to appear before Macksville Local Court on 13/4/23.

• On 4/3/23 Police arrested a 20-year-old woman at Nambucca Heads following a family violence incident in which a machete was seized.

The accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offences: Custody of knife in public place and Common assault.

The accused woman was later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 6/4/23.

• On 5/3/23 Police arrested a 26-year-old man outside Nambucca Heads Police Station following investigations related to a family violence incident that had occurred the previous day.

During his arrest Police also seized a quantity of cannabis.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offences: Common assault, Intimidation, Steal from person, Breach AVO, Drive conveyance taken without consent, Possess prohibited drug, and breach of bail.

The accused man remains bail refused to next appear before Coffs Harbour

Local Court on 12/4/23.

• Police are investigating an Armed Robbery that occurred on 5/3/23 about 8:44pm at the Bowra Hotel, High Street, Bowraville.

Two offenders entered the premises armed with a firearm, sword, and blade and demanded money from bar staff and stole money from two tills. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

• On 6/3/23 Police arrested a 54-year-old man in Nambucca Heads following investigations related to a stealing offence that had occurred earlier the same day.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/4/23.

• On 7/3/23 Police arrested a nineteen-

year-old man following investigations related to a domestic violence incident on 3/3/23 and a family violence incident on 12/2/23 in which property was damaged during both incidents. The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/4/23 for both offences.

• On 8/3/23 Police arrested a nineteen-year-old man in Macksville following investigations related to an incident outside the Kempsey Local Court the previous day. The accused man was charged at Kempsey Police Station with the offences of: Intimidate Police Officer, 2 x Threaten witness, and Intimidation. The accused man was refused bail and appeared before Kempsey Local Court on 9/3/23. The accused man was subsequently granted bail by the Court to next appear before Kempsey Local Court on 20/4/23.

• On 8/3/23 Police arrested a 46-year-old woman in Allgomera following investigations related to a domestic violence incident that had occurred

the previous day. The accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offences: Assault occasioning actual bodily harm, Breach AVO, and Breach of bail. The accused woman was refused bail and appeared before Coffs Harbour Local Court the same date where she was subsequently granted bail to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/3/23.

• On 8/3/23 Police arrested a 37-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman in Macksville following investigations related to a break and enter incident at a Grassy Head property during the early hours of the same day. A number of suspected stolen items were located in the offenders’ vehicle and residence. Both offenders were charged at Macksville Police Station with a number of offences related to Goods in Custody, Fraud and a traffic offence.

The accused man is refused bail to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 4/5/23.

The accused woman was released on bail and will next appear before

Nambucca Strikers host 43rd Challenge Cup

By David WIGLEY

OVER 400 Footballers will descend on Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads to battle for the 43rd Challenge Cup.

This year’s Challenge Cup is the largest on record with 26 teams from Sydney to Armidale competing in the Men’s Open, Women’s Open and Men’s Over 35s competition.

Matches kick-off on Friday evening 17 March and group matches continue all day on Saturday with finals on Sunday 19 March.

Sydney’s West Pymble will be seeking to retain the Men’s Open trophy but will face stiff competition from the Coffs Coast Tigers, Coffs United and a powerful contingent from the Mid North Coast.

Mid North Coast heavyweights Port Macquarie United and Kempsey Saints have both entered two teams, each with several mouthwatering north versus south matchups.

Urunga women will be seeking to defend their trophy but will have stiff opposition from two Coffs United teams, Sawtell, Kempsey and two Nambucca teams.

Port United won last

year’s over 35s competition and will face the Nambucca Strikers, Coffs Coast Tigers, Foreshore Barbarians and Armidale City.

Nambucca Strikers senior women’s coach Rhys Jones is excited for the family event to begin.

“Nambucca strikers FC are very excited to again run such a great family day with non-stop football,” he said.

“All teams play a round robin format with every team playing at least four games over the weekend.

“It’s very popular with teams and coaches in preparation for their long season ahead.

“See you there!” said Rhys.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending: 11 March 2023.

Monday: 6 March.

Twenty-six players for a Mitchell event. North/ South winners, Colleen Robertson & Pete Rundell with 64.1 percent. Runners-up, Maureen Cowan & Joanna Halioris with 59.9 percent. East/West winners, Mike Siford & Kent Taylor with 65.4 percent. Runners-up, Noreen Cork & Helen Rowsell with 53.8 percent

Tuesday: 7 March. The Summer shield players

stayed away tonight and we were left with five pairs for a little Howell.

Winners Maureen Cowan & Carol McKee with 60 percent. Runners-up, Paula Guthrie & Daphne Priestley with 57.5 percent.

Wednesday: 8 March.

Twenty players turned up for the usual “Improve Your Bridge” session, made all the more interesting by a “forcing bids” presentation by Gold Life member Kent Taylor. Many thanks Kent.

Thursday: 9th March. A good roll-up of 26 players for a 28 board Mitchell. North/South winners, Rob Marshall & Phil Booth with 62.8 percent. Runners-up, with 56.7 percent Lynne & John Slade.

East/West winners, Katarina Goyer & Charles Aspden with 57.1 percent, Runners-up, new member John Burrows with partner Barry Butler scoring 55 percent. Welcome John.

Saturday: 11th March.

Twenty players for a 5-table Mitchell today. North/South winners, Judie Bartey & Judy Holliday with a good score of 66.5 percent.

Runners-up, with 56 percent Maureen Cowan & Richard Levy.

East/West winners, Ali & Neil Tupper with 57 percent.

Runners-up Lynne & John Slade with 53.5 percent. Good cards today 5 small slams and one

grand slam.

Urunga: Wednesday 9th. March. A great turnout of 30 players today all enjoying their day out.

North/ South winners, Maureen Cowan & Janet Dyson with 56.6 percent. Runners-up, Nerellyn Mitchell & Peter Jountz with 56.2 percent. Equal East/West winners, Lynne & John Slade with Anne Mouton & Wendy Garland on 61.5 percent. Runnersup, Dot & Don Learmonth with 54.7 percent.

If you have an interest in bridge or have any questions contact Secretary Carol 65689833.

Macksville Local Court on 20/4/23.

• On 9/3/23 Police arrested a 40-year-old man at Macksville Police Station who was wanted for an outstanding warrant related to serious offences as well as for an incident that occurred earlier the same morning at Nambucca Heads involving a number of serious traffic offences. The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and was refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 10/3/23.

The accused man was subsequently granted bail by the Court to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 11/5/23.

• On 9/3/23 Police arrested a 54-year-old man at Macksville Police Station who was wanted for an outstanding warrant related to a number of traffic offences.

The warrant was executed upon the man who was refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 10/3/23. The accused man was subsequently granted bail by the Court to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/4/23.

Bowraville Rec Club Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

BOWRAVILLE Rec Club

Golf Results 11/3/23

Single Stableford

Winner: C Murphy, R/Up: B Flint, F/9: P Cotton, B/9: P Lawry, N/P 1 st D Wren, 2nd Eliza McNally, L/Putt: Julee Townsend.

Ball Comp: 1. P Cotton, 2. B Parker, 3. P Lawry, 4. J McKay

Next Week: 18/3/23

Single Stableford Kindly Sponsored Pam & Phill Cotton with prize money: 25/3/23 there will be a 3 –person Ambrose (nonhandicappers are welcome). Sponsored by Dan Franks and Leanne Porter.

q Last year’s Women’s Open champions - Urunga Raiders.

Valleys Cricket book grand final spot in Premier League

By Aiden BURGESS

VALLEYS Cricket have earnt grand final hosting rights after a two wicket win against Harwood in their North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League semi-final at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Valleys Cricket will now host this season’s Premier League grand final to be played later this month in Macksville.

Harwood opened the batting in their two day match and were bowled out by Valleys Cricket for 130.

Josh Bartlett was the chief destroyer for Valleys Cricket taking 4/14 from his 13 overs.

Tegan Blanch to represent Australia

By Jen HETHERINGTON

Valleys Cricket reached the total in the 55th over, led home by Taylor Gilbert who finished unbeaten on 44.

The Northern Districts Rebels and Harwood will play off for a spot in the grand final when they face off in the preliminary final at Harwood Oval this weekend.

The Northern Districts Rebels kept their season alive with a 42 run win against Sawtell in their elimination semi-final at Richardson Park.

The Rebels opened the batting and posted 155, with Anu Grewal top scoring with 47.

The Rebels then bowled out Sawtell for 103, with Humraj Singh taking 5/51 and Anu Grewal taking 4/31.

Bowraville Bowls

By Paul O’NEILL

THE Tigers travelled to Urunga for round 3 of Pennants last Saturday looking to bounce back from a heavy loss at Sawtell the week before.

David Johnson's rink was a seesawing affair with the scores locked at 19-19 through 16 ends.

The home side, aided by a huge game from their skip,

would be too good on the day to take the rink 29-19.

Special mention to Tracey Armes who had a blinder in her first game in a month.

Adam Laird's new look crew were also embroiled in a tense battle with the score 11-11 after 14 ends.

The lads dug deep at this point to take the rink 20-14.

Neil Pollard moved over to skip the other team and

TEGAN Blanch, a proud Aboriginal woman hailing from Stuarts Point, Gumbaynggirr Country, was recently announced as ViceCaptain of the Australian team competing in the World Deaf 7’s Rugby contest in Argentina from 5 to 9 April 2023.

Tegan, who is profoundly deaf, currently lives and works on Meanjin Country (Brisbane) as an Auslan Language Model (ALM) and Auslan translator and is passionate about working with deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students to promote inclusion and equity.

“The best part of my job is helping and seeing students reach their full potential and in 2023, I will visit and support DHH, First Nations students all over Queensland,” she said.

Tegan is proud of her selection and can’t wait to represent her nation.

“I am excited for the

stormed out of the gates to build a 14-0 lead through the first eight ends.

Ten ends later Urunga had clawed their way back to be only down 17-19.

The remaining three ends were all claimed by the Tigers to take the rink 23-17 and a very important 62-60 win on the master board.

Well done to all players who have participated thus far in a campaign that has yielded two wins from three away games.

On a personal note, I'd

opportunity to represent my country at an international level and to be the vice-captain of the team.

“However, travelling to Argentina is costly, with flights alone costing around $4,800.

“I am therefore requesting sponsorship and/or donations, big or small, to help me achieve my dream of representing Australia and Gumbaynggirr Country,” Tegan said.

As a supporter and educator from Stuarts Point, Robyn Lewis has known Tegan and her family for many years.

“We are all so proud of her achievements and Tegan has a ‘Go Fund Me’ page, also we are running raffles at Yarrahapinni Tavern, with generous prize donations from local businesses, to be drawn at the end of March,” Robyn said.

To offer support please visit https://www.gofundme. com/f/world-deaf-rugby-7s.

like to tip my hat to Beau McKay and Pat Clough, two absolute legends who continue to be indispensable at this level.

Tomorrow an undefeated Nambucca Heads come to town for the Tigers first game at home.

Bowra are ten points behind Nambucca on the ladder so get on down to the Den and cheer on the squad in what is a vitally important fixture.

Start time is 1pm.

Go Bowra!

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

GUS Single was in blistering form to take out the Macksville Auto Electrics sponsored Stableford with a net ten under par 46.

Although runner up Rama Gennet's score would win most weeks he along with the rest of the field weren't in the hunt against young Gus.

Straight shooters on the day with nearest the pin were Beau Lavender (A), Jo Montague (B) and Noel Austin (C grade).

Desma Hughes continued her recent good form to win the ladies competition, while Mick O'Brien won the Mid Week Competition with Beau Lavender runner up.

The Chook Run finished with Rod Curtis winner and John Poole runner up on a countback.

Barry McDonald is returning "home" to sponsor the Rainee McDonald Memorial day on March 18 and the Macksville Open Day on Sunday 19/3.

Two big days.

Nambucca River Bridge Club

By John BUGANEY

THIS week we played twice.

Our Thursday session was held at the Nambucca RSL Club.

We thank them for their great facilities, which our members used, to relax after our game of bridge and trivia.

The winners on Thursday were Allison and Neil Tupper with 60 percent and getting 0.18 masterpoints.

Second place went to Gillian Buganey and Daphne Priestley with 55 percent and 0.13 masterpoints.

The winner of the trivia questions was Neil Tupper.

On Saturday we held our monthly bash to celebrate the birthdays on Amber and Stephen Fox and Daphne Priestley.

The game was held at the home of Neil and Allison Tupper and we thank them for the great hospitality offered.

The winners of the bridge session were John Buganey and Pete Rundle with an outstanding 62.50 percent and getting a well deserved 0.18 masterpoints. Second place, which was a tie, went to both Daphne Priestley and Gillian Buganey and also Neil and Allison Tupper, with all four getting 0.07 masterpoints.

After bridge on Saturday we had food and drinks which were provided by members.

We welcome visitors to come and play.

Table fees for visitors are only $5.00.

For more information about attending our sessions, or about free bridge lessons, please contact Gillian on 0412 654 225.

q Rhonda McAuliffe putting on the last with Paul Laverty, Jo Montague and Adam Paddle silently observing. Rhonda's only consolation on the day was that she beat the others in her playing group.

q Tegan Blanch is all smiles at her Australian selection.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey MCCANN

GREAT Autumn weather for golfing, some good scores reflecting more run on the fairways, so players are reaching the greens more easily, and the greens are running as true as ever!

Our featured sponsor this week was The Plaza Butchery – thank you guys!

On Tuesday 7 March, we hosted the Mid North Coast Vets for a Medley Stableford. Winner of Division 1 (0 to 18) was David Nicholls (8) from Coffs Harbour with 39 points from Robert Gray (18) from Woolgoolga 38 points, then Paul Ryan (15) from Nambucca 36 and Nick Jenkins (14) from Bellingen 35 points on countabck. In Division 2 (19 to 45), Michael Bleakley (31) from Urunga scored

38 points to win from Rudi Brocker (30) from Urunga with 37, then David Salvin (24) from Bowraville 36 and John Buganey (25) from Nambucca 35 on countback.

The Ball rundown to 32 points.

NTP’s to Mike Raymond from Bellingen on 5, Wayne Cormick from Coffs Harbour on 8, David Nicholls from Coffs Harbour on 13 and Janet Neville from Coffs Harbour on 18.

Wednesday was the Women’s Captain Vs President Team of 2 Stableford Challenge, with the Captain’s team emerging victorius once again 218 points to 211.

The winning team of Wendy Ritchie and Angela Paton scored 48 points to win from Gillian Anderson and Joy Green with 45 points

on countback from Susan McWillam and Lisa Urquhart.

The ball rundown to 42 points on countback.

NTP winners were Susam McWilliam, Lisa Urquhart, Linda Piccin and Robyn Dyer on 5, Jennifer Ainsworth and Jenny Thorne got the “Pizza This” vouchers on 13, and Coral McCann & Sue Brooks on 18.

Thursday 9 March was a Medley Stableford with 91 players and some very good scores returned.

In Division 1 (0 to 16), Colin Habgood played under his age scoring 41 points to win from Edward Penrose (12) with 38 points. In Division 2 (17 to 22), Peter Fredericks (21) scored 40 points to win from Warren Fuller (20) with 37 points. Andrew Johnston (23) had a good round with 41

points to win Division 3 (23 to 45) from John Buganey (25) with 40 points.

Other good rounds from Walter Bortoletto 39, Michael Jolly and John Cox 38. Players needed 35 points on countabck in the Ball Rundown.

Paul McElhinney scored the “Ecomist” voucher for the longest putt on 2 and NTP’s went to Anthony Smith on 5, John Cox on 7, John Hopkins on 8, Colin Dunne got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Colin Wormleation won Stu’s ball on 15 and Michael Post got the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Another good field of 92 players on Saturday for another Medley Stableford and a qualifying round for the Men’s Top Gun Shootout.

Mark McLaren (13) won Division 1 (0 to 14) with 41

points from Daryl Wall (11) with 39 points to get him into second spot in the Top Gun Leaderboard. John Starr (18) top scored for the day with 42 points to win Division 2 (15 to 20) from Jacob Newbury (20) with 39 points.

In Division 3 (21 to 45), Ben Venner (28) scored 38 points to win from Leslie Mohr (24) with 37 points.

Other good scores from Kai Burkenshaw 38, Nathaniel Beverley & Bernard Dugdale 37.

The Ball rundown to 33 points on countback.

Peter Miller got the Longest Putt on 2 to win the “Ecomist” voucher, other NTP’s to Peter Moxon on 5, Peter Thompson on 7, Ben Venner very close with 132 cms on 8, Joe Street got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13,

John Starr won Stu’s ball on 15 and Nathaniel Beverley got the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

TopGun LeaderBoard has been updated!

Hurry and book your group for the Woolworths Golf Day fundraiser on Sunday 26 March, supporting our local Rural Fire Brigades.

A 9 Hole 2 Person Ambrose event, shotgun start at 12pm – your $50 entry fee includes Golf, pre game Burger and after game canapes platter, with heaps of Prizes for Net winners, Best Dressed and Novelty events.

Contact the Pro Shop 6569 4111 Option 2, and come along and support our Firies!

Social golfers – please pre-book your round through the Pro Shop to avoid disappointment – 6569 4111 (Extn2).

See you on the Island.

Renovations, bowls and fundraising at Nambucca Bowls

Club

By Nerida BLACKFORD

WELL, I’ve been away for four weeks, and what’s happened at our club?

There have been lots of busy people making improvements and we are acting on our plans to improve the club premises and facilities to make this a centre of family and community activity.

Our bar staff are very happy with the new floors in their work area, and Reece is literally cooking up a storm in the kitchen with his new staff.

There are plenty of happy faces in the kitchen and outside with guests enjoying a fresh new menu.

Outside, Zenith Roofing are finally replacing the

damaged roof, which will enable us to also fix outstanding issues inside the club.

And, as well as all that, a start has been made to fence our family entertainment area on the Nissan/Blackford Green.

When I popped down to the club last Saturday the club was jumping - lots of people inside and our Men’s Pennant teams playing as well.

I’m sure Grumpy will let you know the results.

The vibe was fantastic, and it's something we aim to build on.

Our first Jack Attack Program has finished, and I’d like to thank everyone involved in both organisation and playing for making this

a terrific new experience for our usual bowlers as well as newbies.

The overall winners, who received a great trophy created by Aaron Cedelland,

were Brendon, Michelle and Doug. We hope more people

will join in when we run this event again later in the year. And now to the Ladies’ bowls.

Social Thursday bowls is in full swing again and we are currently running the Ladies Major/Minor Club Championships on Tuesday mornings (or other days when our busy ladies are unavailable Tuesdays).

The results so far are:

Round 1 C. Davis and K. Porter def D. Mann and P. Fletcher 28-9; J. Cedelland and E. Flemming def M. Duffus and N. Blackford 19-12. Rd 2 M. Flagg and M. Smith def A. Johnson and S. Seckold 18-17; J. Cedelland and E.

Flemming def K. Dale and A. Duffus 18-15; B. Jones and M. Dwarte def J. Haigh and T. Ryan 26-14.

Top junior teams to play off in cricket grand finals

By Aiden BURGESS

THE region’s best junior cricket teams will be crowned this weekend with the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s junior grand finals set to be decided.

Sawtell Stingers will look to cap off a tremendous undefeated season when they take on the Macksville Bulls Blue in the under 12s grand final.

Bellingen/Dorrigo take on the Coffs Colts in the under 16s grand final this afternoon.

Minor premiers Sawtell Stingers booked a place in the under 12s season decider with a dominant 9 wicket win against the Coffs Colts in their semi-final at Toormina Oval.

The Stingers restricted the Colts to 8/43 in their

T20 after Coffs opened the batting, with Joshua de Groot the best of the Sawtell bowlers taking 2/2 from his 2 overs.

Macksville Bulls Blue qualified for the under 12s grand final with an eight wicket win against Bellingen/Dorrigo Green in their semi-final at Macksville.

Bellingen/Dorrigo Green opened the batting and posted 6/74 from 20 overs.

Macksville successfully chased it down with Hunta Peterkin finishing on 23 not out from 12 balls.

Coffs Colts made the under 16s grand final with a 9 wicket win against the Macksville Bulls in their semi-final at Macksville.

Colts held Macksville to 8/65 from 20 overs, with Harrison Mulhearn taking 2/6 from 2 overs.

The Colts chased down the total in the 12th over with James Lobb top scoring with 39.

The Colts will now play Bellingen/Dorrigo in the grand final, after Bellingen/ Dorrigo beat Nana Glen by 7 runs in their semi-final at

Dorrigo.

Bellingen/Dorrigo opened the batting and posted 7/143, with Taylor Gilbert and Lincoln Kellett both making half centuries.

Bellingen/Dorrigo successfully defended their opening total with Nana

Preferential voting

DEAR News of the Area, AUSTRALIA is very fortunate to have preferential voting as it means you don’t risk wasting your vote when you vote for an independent or small party candidate – your second and later preferences mean your vote will still count if your preferred candidate’s first preference vote numbers are low and they are eliminated.

When we vote for the House of Representatives in a federal election, full preferential voting is the system, meaning that for a vote to be valid a number indicating our preferences is needed in every square.

In NSW state elections, optional preferential voting is allowed for the Legislative Assembly, meaning that placing the number 1 beside the candidate of our choice is

Glen finishing at 5/136, with Blake Botes top scoring with 42.

Nana Glen White and Macksville Bulls were scheduled to face off in the under 14s grand final this week.

Nana Glen White beat

Nana Glen Blue by 6 wickets in their semi-final, with Zane Guthrie having an unbelievable spell of 4/2 for Nana Glen White.

Macksville Bulls beat the Sawtell Storm by 2 wickets in their semi-final in Macksville.

sufficient for a vote to be valid and numbering the other squares is optional.

NSW is now the only state using an optional preference system.

To make sure our vote is fully effective in an optional preference system, we need to fill in our preferences beyond our first preference.

Unfortunately, about half of voters don’t number all their preferences and this

favours the prominent candidates.

We can support the candidate we cheer for, but if they are unsuccessful then marking our preferences means we still have a say in which of the leading candidates gets elected.

Regards, John GRAY, Coffs Harbour.

q Brendon, Michelle and Doug.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

What is a Statutory Will?

EMILY suffers from a severe disability, affecting her cognitive abilities and preventing her from making a will.

Emily’s condition also means that she will likely have a reduced life expectancy.

Emily receives a substantial inheritance from her uncle, on her mother’s side.

Emily’s mother has been her sole carer since birth and has dealt with the challenges arising from her disability.

Emily has had no contact with her father, nor his side of the family.

Emily’s mother is concerned about what will happen to Emily’s inheritance, if she passes-away without executing a will.

If Emily passes-away without making a will, the laws of intestacy which apply in her circumstances, mean that her biological father would receive half of her substantial estate.

Her mother believes that Emily would not wish for this to occur and that such a result would be incredibly unjust.

However, legislation permits a “statutory” will to be made on Emily’s behalf, by way of an application to the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

The application requires the briefing of a barrister and the filing of supporting affidavits from family members, care workers and medical professionals.

It is not a cheap process, but given the size of Emily’s inheritance, her mother views the costs as warranted.

A solicitor, specialising in these matters, drafts a will on Emily’s behalf, making provision for her mother and her two siblings.

The draft will form part of the application to the Court.

Emily’s father is served with notice of the application and he does not participate.

Ultimately the Court grants the application and a will is made on Emily’s behalf on the basis that in the Court’s view, if Emily had capacity to make a will, she would make a will primarily making provision for her mother and also her siblings.

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

This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

We're paying to have our natural heritage trashed

DEAR News Of The Area,

ALL around our region, our irreplaceable native forests are being smashed as they struggle to recover from the Black Summer bushfires.

Forestry Corporation's destructive operations have contributed to the ecological crisis we currently face.

Right now they seem to be hell bent on annihilating core koala habitat in a grab to pillage the forests before the up-coming election.

In the next twelve months, seventeen percent of state forests in our area are slated for intensive logging.

Only four to eight percent of this timber is turned into sawn logs; much is burned on the forest floor or shipped to China as wood chips.

Is it worth driving the koala to extinction for this?

Mature native forests alone can sequester the carbon needed to mitigate the worst effects of climate change and are less flammable.

They also assist in climate moderation, maintaining soil quality and clean waterways and provide vital rich biodiversity.

Meanwhile, we taxpayers are paying the bill for the destruction of our natural heritage.

In the past four years, we've forked out $107.7 million to cover the losses of this industry.

A just transition package for affected timber workers would cost little more.

We already derive most of our timber needs from sustainable plantations, which run at a profit.

So, who does profit from the current system?

Is it that the corporations who benefit pay political donations to the parties who are willing to rip us off and devastate nature so they can spend up big on their election campaigns?

I cannot agree with Col Nicholson (Letters, News of the Area, 7 March) in his defence of the RFAs.

The NSW Audit Office, the Natural Resources Commission and the NSW Government’s vegetation clearing figures all confirm a regulatory failure to achieve environmental outcomes.

The Greens and The Animal Justice Party want to protect our native forests and they are not corrupted by the corporate donations game.

On 25 March, vote for our ecosystems, our forests and our wildlife.

Regards, Mary FORBES, Eungai Creek.

The Voice is about inclusion, not separateness

DEAR News Of The Area, DES Foley (NOTA 10.3.23) is right to ask the question: “what sort of a country are we leaving to our grandchildren?”.

But rather than focus on climate change, which poses an existential threat to the kind of planet that our grandchildren will inherit, he bizarrely homes in on the Voice referendum.

To suggest that the Voice represents and benefits an “interest group”, not dissimilar to the cashed-up lobby groups which influence government policy on a daily basis, is a gross

Respect our democracy

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE lead up to an election in Australia is like the lead up to the Melbourne Cup.

People who show little interest in either horse racing or politics now become expert pundits and purport to having extensive knowledge of those subjects and then dig in.

I believe the reality is that

we are barracking for teams.

Being members of a sport crazy nation is affecting our objectivity.

We should be looking at policies and the qualifications and the abilities of politicians.

We should be more concerned about outcomes.

Could it be that our tribalism is the mechanism by which we vote in governments that we soon become disillusioned with.

Remember the old adage we get the governments that we deserve.

We need to move past the old school sports carnival situation of barracking for red, blue, green and whatever other colour house your school happened to have.

Changing your vote or changing the government shouldn’t be feared.

A change of government is like a health check for our

misrepresentation of the message of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and deeply disrespectful towards our First Nations people.

They are not an “interest group”.

They have inhabited this continent for millennia.

It is they who, since colonisation, had their lands stolen, their people slaughtered, their children taken away and their rights denied.

It is beyond time for the white colonisers to recognize the wrongs of the past and to

democracy.

Would all the details of the robot debt policy and Scott Morrison’s secret ministries be known without government change?

Change is an opportunity to pass a lens over what has been happening in the halls of power.

If you have any misgivings about an incumbent government’s performance then an argument can be made for scrutiny.

If after scrutiny no problem is detected then

DEAR Jasminda,

MY husband has decided to learn another language through an app.

Every time he gets something correct, the app makes an annoying ding.

The sound is driving me insane.

Rachel B.

Dear Rachel,

Before we delve into your husband's annoying antics, let's pause to congratulate him on learning a new language.

There are many cognitive and social benefits to learning a new language.

Studies show that people who are bior multi-lingual have improved memories, enhanced problem-solving skills and superior listening skills (all the better to hear those annoying dings you mention).

If his phone is frequently dinging, it's a sign that he is getting a lot of correct responses, so that's a plus.

The dinging sound no doubt also gives your husband a little buzz of pleasure, which is probably just the positive reinforcement he needs after your constant loud sighs every time he makes some progress.

If, despite these benefits, you are unable to cope with the noise any longer, may I suggest that you either move to a separate room, wear some noise cancelling headphones, or alternatively disable the motivational messages, haptic feedback and sound effects on his phone thereby taking away one of his few pleasures in life.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

give First Nations people a direct say in the issues that affect their lives.

A Voice to Parliament, enshrined in the constitution, will create that framework.

It threatens nobody, and offers a unique opportunity for Australians to reset the dial, and to begin the process of healing, truthtelling and treaty.

This is not about “sentiment, activism or propaganda”, as Des Foley would have us believe. Rather, it is a long-overdue and clearsighted proposal which should be supported by all Australians who are committed to fairness, justice and reconciliation.

We owe it to First Nations people, and to all Australians, to seek a resounding YES vote in the upcoming referendum.

Regards, Mike GRIFFIN, Valla Beach.

You know the one?

return them to power at the next election.

What have we lost?

In truth, both major parties have a lot of overlapping policies and have become more alike than they used to be.

The current furor over taxing superannuation is a classic example of this.

Scott Morrison proposed the very same policy when he was in power.

Maybe we should consider another old adage when we are casting our vote.

The one about doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.

If you are dissatisfied in anyway with the current situation then cast your eyes over the alternatives, their policies, objectives and their qualifications.

You may like what you find.

Regards, Mark INGLEBY.

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YOU'RE JOKIN' NEWS OF THE AREA

What do turkeys and teddy bears have in common?

They both have stuffing.

What key won't open any door? A turkey.

Why did the turkey cross the road?

It was the chicken's day off.

Why did the chewing gum cross the road?

It was stuck on the turkey's foot.

Why did the turkey cross the road twice?

To show he wasn't a chicken.

What do you get when a turkey lays an egg on top of a barn? An eggroll.

Why was the turkey the drummer in the band? Because he had drumsticks.

What’s the best thing to put into pumpkin pie? Your teeth.

1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 9 11 10 12

What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving? The turkey trot.

Why did the Pilgrims sail from England to America?

Because they missed their plane.

When the Pilgrims landed, where did they stand? On their feet.

Why did the police arrest the turkey?

They suspected it of fowl play.

The Earth spins on its axis. 2. The octopus is protecting itself. 3. Three quarters of known animal species are insects.

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TUESDAY

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? UK

SBS, 7.30pm

THURSDAY THE DEPARTED

SUNDAY

MINISERIES: IN OUR BLOOD

ABC, 8.30pm

The poignant music of the ’80s is the entrancing extra character in this musical drama based on the play by Adriano Cappelletta. Starring Matt Day (Rake), Tim Draxl (A Place to Call Home, above), and Jada Alberts (Mystery Road), it’s a moving and at times surreal fourpart drama exploring a pivotal moment in Australia’s history when the AIDS crisis hit. Embracing hope and the power of the individual, it chronicles how this country became a world leader in AIDS prevention. Tonight’s premiere kicks off on election night, 1983: in a crucial turn of events, for gay man David (Draxl) it means a job as the senior adviser to the Health Minister.

FRIDAY, March 17

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

6.55 NSW Election Announcements. An election broadcast by the Greens.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson plants unusual herbs.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 3 of 3. A series of death notices in the Oxford Mail provides clues to Endeavour’s final investigation.

10.05 Van Der Valk. (Madv, R) Part 3 of 3.

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

11.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Traces. (Mads, R) Kathy and Sarah examine the nightclub fire.

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

When a series has confidently pedalled through a whopping 18 seasons like this one has, it’s something of a cultural phenomenon. The older generations are traditionally WDYTYA fans, but this season there’s perhaps a shift to nab a younger audience – a new generation of ancestry buffs. A younger cast of participants, including comedian Joe Lycett and soccer player Alex Scott, have traced their family tree and the trend continues tonight with Pixie Lott. The singer-songwriter is keen to confirm the family story that she has Italian ancestry from Verona, but instead she discovers ancestors battling poverty and hardship in London.

7MATE, 11pm

an electrifying intensity. Set in Boston “some time ago”, it’s about two ace cops – the undercover Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) and the high-ranking Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon, above) – whose contrasting moral fibre has set them on a collision course. Jack Nicholson plays the Irish gang boss Frank Costello, while Mark Wahlberg, Ray Winstone and Martin Sheen are the impressive peripheral players in this water-tight, Oscar-winning thriller.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R)

9.25 Nazis, Treasures And The Quest For Celts. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.40 Romulus. (MA15+v, R)

3.40 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 goes on a tour of Summerland farm. Karen Martini makes a Banh Mi burger.

8.30 MOVIE: Little Women. (2019, G, R)

During the 19th century, four young sisters, each determined to live life on their own terms, find themselves facing personal trials and tribulations that draw them together as a family. Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh.

11.15 MOVIE: Payback. (1999, MA15+lv, R) A small-time crook seeks revenge. Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3. Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Sydney Roosters versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: The Nice Guys. (2016, MA15+lnsv, R) A thug-for-hire joins forces with an inept PI. Russell Crowe.

1.00 My Way. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 The Project. Special guests include Simone Kessell.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Compilation of highlights.

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

9.30 To Be Advised.

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

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (Mal, 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, March 18

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event 2. Final. H’lights. 3.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. H’lights. 3.30 Gymnastics. Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.30 Still Running. (PG) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.00 Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Larkins. (PG) The Larkins throw a barbecue.

8.20 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy gets her hands dirty with Tippy and Gus, while Louis gets more insight from Hilary.

9.05 Grantchester. (Mv, R) One half of the husband-and-wife team who own the Carmichael’s cleaning goods brand is found dead.

9.55 Traces. (Mal, R) DI McKinven’s enquiries ruffle feathers.

10.40 Miniseries: Time. (Malv, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R)

9.25 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (R)

10.20 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals)

11.10 Outlander. (Return, MA15+)

12.20 MOVIE: Working Girls. (2020, MA15+adsv, R)

2.00 MOVIE: Near Dark. (1987, MA15+av, R)

3.40 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) When officers stop two newlyweds at the border, they notice an unusually large amount of luggage. What they uncover could turn out to be one of the biggest busts ever seen.

8.00 Football. AFL. Round 1. Gold Coast Suns v Sydney. From Metricon Stadium, Queensland.

11.00 MOVIE: Hitman: Agent 47. (2015, MA15+v, R) A genetically engineered assassin tries to stop a corporation from unleashing a killer army. Rupert Friend, Zachary Quinto, Hannah Ware.

1.00 Home Shopping.

SUNDAY, March

6.30 Compass. (Return, PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma) A woman is found strangled.

8.30 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals) Part 1 of 4.

9.20 Rampant: How A City Stopped A Plague. (Mans, R) The story of AIDS in Australia.

10.20 Queerstralia. (Mals, R)

11.20 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

12.05 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir.

The Man Who Brought Down The White

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Expeditions. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 2. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. H’lights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (Final, PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Jordan.

8.30 Lost City Of Gaul: Unearthing Bibracte.

9.30 Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King. (PGa, R)

10.25 The Dagger In The Cathedral Of Florence. (Mav, R)

11.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.15 How Mad Are You? (Mal, R)

3.15 The Source. (Malv, R)

4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) As the competition continues, the top six take to the stage for a live performance.

8.45 An Audience With Adele. (PGl, R) Adele performs at the London Palladium in front of an audience of family, friends, fans and celebrities.

10.15 Manhunt: The Stoccos. (Mlv, R) Takes a look at the lengths the authorities will go to capture Australia’s worst criminals.

11.15 Born To Kill? Charles Manson. (MA15+va) Takes a look at Charles Manson.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)

8.30 MOVIE: Bridesmaids. (2011, MA15+ls, R)

10.55 MOVIE: The House. (2017, MA15+lsv, R)

12.35 From Hell: Caught On Camera. (Ml)

1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (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. (PGa, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

7.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Erin hires an image consultant.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) A social media influencer party ends with the murder of a popular guest.

9.30 FBI: International. (Md) The son of an American billionaire is found unresponsive in his Berlin apartment.

10.30 NCIS. (MA15+v, R)

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

12.30 Bull. (Mad, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Nambucca RSL Club

Nambucca Leagues & Sports Club

Nambucca Heads Bowling Club

IGA Nambucca Heads

Nambucca Valley Art & Craft

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

Shell Service Station

Nambucca Heads Library

Friday, 17 March 2023

Bookshope Café Nambucca Heads Pharmacy

V-Wall Tavern

Marions Red Cross Tea House

Boatshed Cafe Nambucca Heads

Nambucca Bakery Cafe

Woolworths Supermarket

Wharf Café Robertson Real Estate

LJ

Real Estate

Nambucca Valley Youth Centre

Golden Sands Tavern

Macksville

Macksville Ex Services Club

Foodworks Supermarket

Woolworths Supermarket

Valley Council

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

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor.

8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) A navy captain and his wife are murdered in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong.

9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) After a university co-ed is kidnapped, Jubal becomes intent on obtaining a lead from a previous victim’s father.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, March 20

Morning Programs. 10.15 Travelling In The 1970s. (PG) 11.10 Photos That Changed The World. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Incredible Journeys. (PGal, R)

The Cook

Mastermind Aust. (PG,

Architecture

Britain By Beach: Cornwall. (PG)

South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

Chef Antonio’s Recipes For Revolution. The story of an Italian restaurant.

Infiniti. (MA15+av)

12.00 Red Election. (MA15+av, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dangerous Matrimony. (2018, Mv, R) 2.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the competition continues, the results of the live performances are revealed.

8.45 Starstruck. (PG) Another batch of superfans compete for a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 How To Look Good Naked. (Mans, R) Presented by Gok Wan.

12.30 Home Shopping.

TUESDAY, March 21

Trains. (Premiere)

The World. (PG)

Incredible Journeys.

12.00 La Unidad. (MA15+av, R)

1.55 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+s, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls) Two teams, including Courtney Act, Peter Helliar, Nath Valvo and Steph Tisdell, go head-to-head.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGs) Sam struggles to keep Isaac’s spirits up.

10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Tommy Little.

11.10 The Project. (R)

12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 NCIS. (Mdv) NCIS agent Alden Parker grapples with his emotions when a con man from his past turns up as a prime suspect in the murder of a US Navy officer transporting millions of dollars’ worth of opioids.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Grumpy ’s Grumble: Nambucca Heads Bowling Club

By GRUMPY

PENNANTS were played at home last Saturday with both sides at home.

The number 2 side played Kempsey RSL who have won the section quite a few times and are a red hot

side. We were running neck and neck in the middle of the game but they powered on and we seemed to run out of breath.

Maybe a few more laps of the bar might help.

Kempsey won 71-47.

The boys are at home to Park Beach tomorrow and will need all the support they can get against another side that should be playing in the no 1s.

The no 5s played Sawtell and came away with a big win 83-33.

Wizza’s side won 41 - 11 so that really pushed up the board. That is 3 wins in a row and they travel to Bowra tomorrow and if they have any chance of winning the section these are the games they need to win, away from

home.

There is a list on the board for the Easter Saturday Shoot Out so organize your triples side and get your names down early as it will fill fast.

Yesterday we had St Pat's Day and it was a raging

success. Turn around Triples was played.

For the novices that means everybody played every position and the last 2 ends were different to what we normally play. GRUMPY

WEDNESDAY, March 22

R) 10.00 Tough Trains. 11.00

That Changed The World. (Final,

WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R)

Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, March 23

(PGa, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. 11.00 Lost World Of Joseph Banks. 12.00 WorldWatch.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PG)

8.30 London’s Super Tunnel. (R) Part 2 of 2.

9.40 Vigil. (MA15+av) Amy wonders who she can trust.

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 Exit. (Premiere, MA15+ads)

12.15 The Eagle. (Malsv, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (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: Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe. (2016, PGav) 2.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav) Ben Fogle heads to Cyprus.

9.00 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa, R) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

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

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Pitch Black.

AFLW player helps North Coast girls to kick some goals at clinic

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or whether you’re someone who loves to get physical, or you’re someone that wants to jump, there’s a position for you on the field,” she said.

“Girls who have played

other sports, it’s really easy to transition across to AFL and give it a crack because there are so many different skills that are transferable.

“The best thing about footy is the team you’re in and I think we’re really lucky

on the North Coast to have such amazing clubs and such strong Youth Girls programs.

“Give it a try, come down to a come and try day or training with a club, and you’ll find you absolutely love it just like I do.”

The third and final session in the Force Girls

Development Clinic will be held in Sawtell on Sunday, 16 April from 10am to 12pm. Keep an eye on AFL North Coast socials for more details.

To find your closest footy club please go to play.afl/ play/club-finder/

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) Benson tries to help the young BX9 gang member who attacked her.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mmv) A former inmate firefighter harbouring a grudge against Sharon returns to carry out his revenge.

10.40 Bull. (Mv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

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

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

9.30 Guy Montgomery By Name. (Mals) Stand-up by Guy Montgomery.

11.00 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

NAMBUCCA VALLEY

Friday, 17 March 2023

Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent

Kicking Goals

By Aiden BURGESS

AFLW player Cambridge

McCormick has helped AFL North Coast’s girls kick some goals during the Force Girls Development Clinic at Nambucca Heads.

The group ranged from those just starting out in the

sport through to established representative players, with every player learning new skills and sporting a huge smile throughout the session.

The visiting GWS Giants player was clearly impressed by both the number of girls that took part and the ability level of all present.

“I’ve been blown away by how many girls we had here at Nambucca, it’s been fantastic to see so many girls taking up footy,” she said.

“They’re so lucky to have been able to play throughout growing up and we can definitely see how fantastic

their skills are because of that, so it’s been awesome.”

The session built up from core skills of the game including hand balling and kicking into small sided games where the girls had the chance to put the skills into practice.

The games also provided a great chance to learn game sense elements such as creating space, pressuring the ball carrier, and switching the point of attack, with the rate of learning being very impressive.

Cambridge said Australian Rules was the

sport for any young girl, and encouraged those of the North Coast to take up the sport in 2023.

“AFL is definitely the sport that has a position for everyone, so whether you’re someone who loves to run,

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q AFLW player Cambridge McCormick and junior players.