Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 19 May 2023

Hundreds flock to celebrate Woodstock in the Valley

By Mick BIRTLES

LAST Saturday almost 1,000 locals and visitors basked in the sun on a beautiful Nambucca Valley day at the Macksville Showgrounds and played their part in reliving one of the most defining cultural events in modern history - ‘Woodstock’.

For just $10.00 entry fee attendees were treated to a twelve hour succession of some of the best local and national bands and musicians, paying homage to the music and style that signaled a change in the way young people influence the world around them.

Hundreds of people took up the opportunity to camp at the Showgrounds on Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy a festival atmosphere that included a dazzling range of market stalls and food vendors, belly dancers and continuous music across two stages.

q Clint Wakka of Loose Cannons rocking out at Woodstock in the Valley held in the Macksville Showgrounds.

Photos: Caleb Casey and Mick Birtles.

Hundreds flock to celebrate Woodstock in

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The inaugural Woodstock in the Valley was held three years ago at the Macksville Showgrounds to mark the 50th Anniversary of the original event and attempts by organisers Dianne Potter and Vicki Starr to make it happen each year have fallen prey to the pandemic and bad weather.

Dianne Potter told News Of The Area, “A big thank you has to go out to the team who made this happen.

“We have had so many people ask us when the next Woodstock in the Valley is going to be on so it looks like everyone had a fabulous time and wants to do it again.”

Musical director Peter Lemke pulled together and coordinated a stellar roster of talent that resulted in hundreds channeling their inner hippy and dancing for hours on end.

Performing for the appreciative crowd was a line-up that included Loose Cannons, Creedence and Friends, Not Real Young, Leroy and the Rats, Raven, Casey Alexander, Lighthouse Duo, Critical Mass, Georgia Cortez Rayner, Lucy’s Sky, and Pash.

Performances culminated in an appearance by Steve Edmonds Band performing a Jimi Hendrix Show featuring guitar work that had the audience awe struck.

News Of The Area spoke with a large number of attendees who were unanimous that Woodstock

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q Leroy and the Rats got the crowd moving.

q Critical Mass looked and sounded the part at Woodstock in the Valley.

q An act called Not Real Young were crowd favourites.

in the Valley

q Having her face painted in flower child style was Freya Cooney with her brother Sam looking on

in the Valley should feature as an annual event on the district's social calendar.

The festival was a community focused notfor-profit event intended to develop and nurture the local entertainment industry and promote Nambucca Valley tourism and retail.

This year's event was supported by the Australian and NSW Governments and was a Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund project through the joint Commonwealth/State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

The Nambucca Valley Council, Healthy North Coast and the Nambucca Valley Rotary Club were also behind this special event.

Dianne Potter, Vicki Starr and Peter Lemke, with the support of family, friends and volunteers, delivered a spectacular and unique festival on the weekend however this was the product of many months of sustained hard work.

When the dust settles from this year's Woodstock in the Valley the team will consider if they have the energy to do it all again next year. The photographs featured in this story were supplied by Caleb Casey and Mick Birtles.

q Headlining a stellar list of artists was the Steve Edmonds Band with their Jimmy Hendrix Show.

q Peter Lemke of Raven was also the musical director at Woodstock in the Valley.

q Jude Treweek, Karen Mather and Carly Mather getting onto the spirit.

q Kerri Anne giving the hippy hair treatment to Gai Hore.

q The Shimmy Belly Dancers opened the show at the main stage.

q Sharon of ‘Pash Duo’ in her far-out hippy gear.

q Wendy Jamison channels her inner hippy.

q Pedro Argent drums up a storm with the Loose Cannons.

q Creedence and Friends were a sensation at Woodstock in the Valley.

Coffs Harbour seeks access to Nambucca, Clarence Valley landfill sites

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE City of Coffs Harbour (Council) is to ask the neighbouring councils of Clarence Valley and Nambucca Valley to allow access to their landfill sites for the City’s red bin waste for the next four years.

Coffs Harbour has processed the yellow and green bin waste for Bellingen and Nambucca Shires since 2007 and will continue to do so until the end of the current

waste contract in 2027.

Andrew Beswick, the City’s Director of Sustainable Infrastructure, said, “Our neighbouring local government areas all have landfill sites that can accommodate residual red bin waste for decades to come.

“In the meantime, our own waste facility is near capacity and we are having red bin waste trucked three times per day, six days per week to Queensland.

“The City would therefore welcome neighbourly assistance with accepting up to 15,000 tonnes each of the City’s residual red bin waste for the four-year period ending June

2027.”

Requests will be made to Clarence Valley and Nambucca Valley Councils to accept up to 15,000 tonnes of the City’s residual waste on an annual basis from July 2023 until June 2027, on mutually agreed terms.

If satisfactory arrangements can be agreed, the City will re-engage in discussions on a broader regional waste processing and disposal strategy beyond 2027.

“We’re all interested in discussions over a regional plan for waste management after 2027, but the City’s immediate issue is the disposal of its red bin residual waste for the next four years,” Mr Beswick said.

The City is also progressing plans for a new waste transfer facility capable of separating local

New mental health model

By Andrew VIVIAN

COMMUNITY members seeking mental health, drug and alcohol, or psychosocial support will soon have access to improved services, developed with community input.

A mental health reform project was begun in 2022 by Healthy North Coast, a local not-for-profit organisation responsible for improving access to primary care health services.

DRAFT 2023/24 OPERATIONAL

PLAN, DELIVERY

An evaluation was undertaken in response to the National Mental Health Commission's Review of Mental Health Programs and Services, with a key element being consultation with local partners, community members, and health care providers to design alternative ways of delivering care to drive better service experience and health outcomes.

Face-to-face workshops were held across the region, along with online solution design workshops and focus groups with GPs, community members, and people with lived experience.

Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Monika Wheeler noted that community input was critical in evaluating current service models and identifying where the biggest improvements could be made.

“Feedback highlighted the current complexity of knowing where to go or who to call to seek help for specific needs, and the differing levels of ease of access and service quality in our region,” Ms Wheeler said.

domestic and commercial waste and processing it on-site or transferring the different materials to relevant operators, to further reduce the amount of waste having to be sent to landfill in future.

Several possible sites have been identified and work on developing a concept design is moving forward.

The proposed waste transfer facility would accommodate numerous complementary functions at the one location, including a compactor, gatehouse and weighbridges, structures and containers for the receipt of separate waste streams for different types of vehicles and customers, sorting, handling and storage of different waste streams, transport of various recyclables/materials/wastes from the site and staff, mobile plant and equipment.

what is known as a ‘hub and spoke’ model.

In this context, ‘hub and spoke’ refers to a network of service locations across the region, with every North Coast Local Government Area getting either a 'hub' or a 'spoke'.

The 'hub' is a fixed site with multidisciplinary teams offering care, while the 'spoke' is smaller in size and more flexible but still offers access to multiple care teams and the same support pathways.

“The new model will help us to deliver the consistent care experience that our community has asked for,” Ms Wheeler said.

“It is a ‘no-wrong-door’ approach that will help to change the way we provide wraparound mental health and related support services.

“With service options now coming together as a collective offer, people will know where to turn to even when they need help across a range of needs.”

PROGRAM,

LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN, STATEMENT OF REVENUE POLICY, AND SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Sealed and unsealed roads and community facility improvements are at the forefront of Nambucca Valley Council’s draft Operational Plan, Delivery Program and Long-Term Financial Plan, which is on public exhibition until 4.00pm Thursday, 8 June 2023. Mayor of Nambucca Valley Council, Councillor Rhonda Hoban, OAM encourages interested community members to provide feedback on the draft documents, which outline Council’s ten-year annual budgets.

“In 2023/24, Council is proposing to deliver an Expenditure Budget totalling over $52 million, investing more than $11 million in capital and delivering a range of projects and programs across the Nambucca Valley,” Cr Hoban said.

“We will be drawing on reserves and considerable government grant funding to primarily address our sealed and unsealed road networks which have been severely impacted by wet weather and flooding. Council will also be delivering some improvements to community facilities and public spaces around the Valley.”

Cr Hoban said the Operational Plan aims to support economic development, as the region adjusts to the impacts of natural disasters.

“Just like any other business, Council has been significantly impacted by natural disasters, and as with the State and Federal Governments, we are working hard to support local industry and jobs, and get our economy moving again,” she said.

“I encourage all interested residents to review these documents and comment on our proposed program of works before the close of the exhibition period.”

The draft Operational Plan, Delivery Program, Long Term Financial Plan, Statement of Revenue Policy and Schedule of Fees and Charges can be accessed from Council’s website at https://www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au/Council/News-Community-Feedback/ Advertisements-Documents-on-Exhibition’

Feedback and submissions can be made via email to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au or in writing addressed to the General Manager at PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447. Submissions and feedback close at 4.00pm on Thursday, 8 June 2023. Following the close of the exhibition period, a final report considering submissions will be presented to Council. For enquiries please contact the Mayor, Rhonda Hoban OAM on 0408 661 412. For any queries on the draft 2023/24 Budget, draft 2023/24 to 2032/33 Long Term Financial Plan or Draft 2023/24 Statement of Revenue Policy and Schedule of Fees and Charges contact the Director of Corporate Services, Matthew Sykes on 6568 0205 or 0447 887 790.

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“People also reported the experience of needing to go to lots of different places to get help for different needs, which is very difficult for people seeking support.”

As a result of the consultation and co-design process, Healthy North Coast has awarded funding contracts for three programs that will work collaboratively to offer joined-up services: the Primary Mental Health Program (awarded to EACH as part of a consortium with Chess Connect, Health Voyage, The Buttery, and Wellways), the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (awarded to The Buttery), and the Psychosocial Support Program (awarded to Mission Australia).

These programs will be delivered through

The new service model will start from July 1 and will be accessed by visiting one of the locations, or by firstly phoning the existing Head to Health 1800 595 212 phone line.

Head to Health provides a central point to connect people to services and offers support, advice and digital information resources and operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

It is not a crisis service.

Visit https://hnc.org.au/headtohealth.

For immediate support, call 000 or Lifeline 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467, NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511, Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800, 1800 Respect 1800 737 732, MensLine 1300 789 978 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636.

Logging protesters gather at Camp Nunguu

By Andrew VIVIAN

LAST Saturday, May 13, more than 100 people gathered at ‘Camp Nunguu’ in Newry State Forest, west of Urunga, to protest imminent logging of what they say is a biodiverse forest.

Organisers say that Newry provides critical connectivity for koalas between the coastal forests and the great dividing range.

Protesters camped at

Camp Nunguu for nine months to protect Newry State Forest in 2021, inhibiting scheduled logging.

The recent action arose after Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) recently relisted Newry State Forest as ‘approved’ for logging.

The Bellingen Activist Network (BAN) says it is responding to calls from Gumbaynggirr elders to protect sacred areas and sites in Newry State Forest and are

q Camp Nunguu was established to protect Newry State Forest from logging operations.

calling for an immediate end to native forest logging across NSW.

Ruby Oliver-King, from BAN, said people were making a commitment to direct, nonviolent actions to defend the forests.

She said a ‘sea of hands’ were raised when attendees were asked if they would put their bodies in front of machines.

“I feel inspired and confident that we will continue to protect Newry,” Ms Oliver-King said.

“As an environmental scientist I know that

native forestry contributes to deforestation and that statements that logging helps forests thrive is just industry propaganda.”

The event had speeches from attendees and music to highlight BAN’s view that dwindling koala habitat through bushfires and logging has already pushed Australia’s national icon

to serious risk of future extinction and that logging what it says are some of the most valuable and important threatened species habitats in the area must cease.

“The pledged koala park does not mean that these forests are safe and we must continue to defend them,” Ms Oliver-King said.

q ‘Hot Mess’ played along with other local musicians.

Contentious Hill Street reclassification drama continues

that Council’s process has been flawed from its inception.

By Karen GRIBBIN

AT Nambucca Valley Council’s 13 April meeting a motion was put to councillors that ‘Council exhibit the proposed classification of Lot 1 DP1288566 – Hill Street, Nambucca Heads as operational land in accordance with Section 34 of the Local Government Act 1993’.

Developers Vista Projex Pty Ltd have development plans for a site at 3 High Street, Nambucca Heads which exceeds Council’s LEP and need to purchase additional land from Nambucca Valley Council to complete it.

If the land in question is rezoned as operational, it can be sold to the developers.

The exhibition period for the proposed reclassification of the Hill Street Road Reserve ended on Monday 15 May.

It is now for Council to vote on the above motion and recommendations.

At a previous meeting on 30 March, the feeling of councillors was that the process had not been transparent and that they (the Councillors) were not given adequate information from the planning staff when the original motion to sell the land was voted on.

Nambucca Valley Councillors, residents, and developers were on hand for a site inspection held last Thursday 11 May, as proposed at the 13 April meeting.

The Hill Street road closure has been a contentious issue from start to finish, and concerned residents say the timeline so far has been tarnished by a lack of transparency and breaches of the Council’s Code of Conduct.

Local residents believe a recently lodged GIPA application (Freedom of Information request) shows

In correspondence dated 25 October 2021 to Council’s former surveyor Nigel Peterson, from Carolyn Connell, Senior Business Officer, Department of Planning – Crown Lands, Council’s application for road closure was formally rejected, citing that "the area appears to comprise Crown Land and to provide specific evidence confirming the road has been dedicated as a council road”.

Council could not provide the required proof to the Department of Planning as there had never been any sufficient roadworks done on Hill Street and instead moved to have Hill Street gazetted instead to get around the issue.

Council’s business papers state that the road is seldom used and only one resident resides on the street.

While only one resident, Nicola Lewis, resides on Hill Street, several cars are present at her premises daily and she has limited parking options.

The road is also regularly used by local children to access school buses in Ridge Street, and the playing fields in Bay Street.

The business paper fails to mention that Hill Street is the only access to Nicola Lewis’ property, and rain runoff due to the council’s inadequate drainage has caused a landslide from recent flooding adjacent to her property, making her garage unusable and destabilising her foundations.

Local residents claim there have been no environmental considerations investigated regarding the impacts that potential development on the site will have on surrounding slippages, water drainage or flora or fauna; and no surveys were entered into to appropriately gauge the usage by local residents.

False information has also continued to circulate that a

strip of land to the northeast of Ridge Street was also ‘sold’ in the past as part of a similar road closure, serving as a precedent for the current situation at Hill Street.

A survey map dated 1973 shows land to the east of 1 High Street was allocated to Ivy May Triboiet (CT Vol 6978 Fol 228).

The land in question was a portion given to Ivy as compensation by Council in exchange for land requisition for a road deviation.

The land taken by Council was 87.7 m2, and the land granted was 68.58 m2.

The continued misrepresentation that said land at 1 High Street was sold to Mr Daniel Marino to allow him a benefit in building his own development at 1 High Street is also a fabrication, according to the purchaser.

“I purchased the land of 1 High Street, and at the time I was not aware of the existence

of the granted portion of land,” said Daniel Marino, ownerdeveloper of 1 High Street.

“I submitted the DA for a five-unit block of units based on the block that I had purchased.

“During my discussions with Council I became aware of the existence of the granted land, and purchased the land from Ivy.

“The granted land was not considered as part of the DA which had already been submitted.”

This inaccuracy has not been corrected in subsequent business papers, even though it has been continually pointed out to the council.

This error in perception was again brought forward by Mr Mason of Vista Projex Pty Ltd on 13 April when addressing the Council meeting, stating that there was a precedent regarding land being given to 1 High Street.

The recent GIPA request

demonstrates that Mr Mason mentioned in correspondence to Nigel Peterson and Cl John Wilson his right to the acquisition of said parcel of land (Lot 1 DP1288566), which residents consider a direct breach of the Council’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.

In further correspondence obtained through the GIPA application, from Mr Peterson to the valuer, he (Mr Peterson) appears to try to influence the valuation, by describing to the valuers that “the land is a steep strip covered in weeds, and rubbish to be used as a continuation of a retaining wall”.

Mr Peterson then suggested to Mr Mason in correspondence that he believed the $50,000 valuation to be a bit steep.

‘’I will discuss with… as to whether we can negotiate a price.’’

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.

The acquisition of the ‘thin sliver’ of land appears to be of direct benefit to their development, as it increases the site by 25 percent.

The planned development cannot be built in its present form without the acquisition of that parcel of land.

In regards to the financial potential of 3 High Street, it is not understood why Council did not consider the valuation too low for financial benefit from the sale, especially considering the manpower in staffing hours, correspondence reports to relevant agencies, and issues due to the environment associated with that side of Hill Street with the need to address water runoff, and land slippage in the area.

Fogarty Wood

q The unmaintained HIll Street Road Reserve looking from Ridge Street, the only access for Nicola Lewis to her property.

THE Nambucca River VIEW

Club is urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children and young people with their education.

VIEW club calls on community to support The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal

The education charity is aiming to raise $6.2 million nationally to give over 14,000 children across Australia access to its proven learning and mentoring programs.

It comes as a survey released by the charity found Australians believe the costof-living crisis is having a greater impact on education than the COVID-19 pandemic.

The survey also found that more people believe child poverty has worsened because of the crisis.

CEO of The Smith Family, Doug Taylor, said while inflation is affecting all Australians, the most vulnerable members of our community are faring the

worst.

“It's been a particularly challenging time for the students and families we support, with the cost-ofliving crisis affecting the price of housing, food and power.

“Families are having to make impossible decisions about where they spend their limited funds.

“This could mean paying for school essentials like digital devices or paying for a meal on the table.”

“By donating to the Winter Appeal, Australians can help young people most in need by giving them access to extra learning tools, so they can get the most out of their education and create better futures for themselves.”

VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation and support network, bringing together women to enjoy social activities, develop skills,

and make connections – all while supporting Australian children experiencing disadvantage.

VIEW is also the largest community sponsor of students on The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, with Nambucca River VIEW club supporting four students through its fundraising activities.

A few of the local club’s members recently donned their purple VIEW t-shirts for a stroll along the beautiful V-Wall to promote the club before joining other members for a morning tea by the water.

For those who are interested to find out more about VIEW or who would like to join, visit view.org.au or call Lyn on 0423 386 230.

Mobile Service Centres arrive in Nambucca Valley

SERVICES AUSTRALIA

Mobile Service Centres are coming to the Nambucca Valley in coming weeks.

Australian Government Mobile Service Centres travel to rural and regional communities to provide

community members with information and access to government services.

They provide personalised face-to-face servicing to individuals and families who may not have easy access to a Services

Australia office.

Staff from Services Australia travel with the Mobile Service Centres and can help the community with Centrelink and Medicare payments and services.

Information about

Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services for veterans and their families is also available.

The mobile service centres will operate from the following locations.

South West Rocks, Rocks Central Shopping Complex car park, Gregory Street, 23 May, 9 am to 4 pm.

Stuarts Point, near the Community Hall, Marine Parade, 24 May, 9 am to 4 pm.

Scotts Head, opposite the

Bakery, Adin Street, 25 May, 9 am to 3 pm.

Bowraville, Bowraville RSL car park, High Street, 30 May, 9 am to 4 pm. Urunga, opposite the Ocean View Hotel, Morgo Street, 30 May, 9 am to 4 pm.

q Nambucca River VIEW members promoting the club on the V-Wall at Nambucca Heads.

Rotary River Run set to become an annual event

By Mick BIRTLES

ON Sunday 14 May the inaugural Rotary River Run was held with runners and walkers taking on a five kilometre course along the Nambucca River.

Beginning at Florence Wilmont Drive and finishing at the Nambucca Boatshed & Cafe, Nambucca Heads, over 60 entrants took up the challenge for a good cause.

As well as focusing on the health benefits of getting fit, proceeds from the event are being used to support Rotary Youth Projects.

Rotarian Veena Tilly spoke with News Of The Area about the event.

“We wanted to do something post COVID to celebrate the community and how they had come through the pandemic and recent bushfires and floods by doing something positive to bring people together,” Veena said.

“We had also intended to celebrate the opening

of the bike track between Macksville and Nambucca Heads and, although that has been delayed, we wanted to go ahead with the event anyway.”

With strong public support for the event it is likely that the Rotary River Run will be an annual fixture on the Nambucca Valley sporting calendar, however organisers consider that they may delink it from Mothers Day to take pressure off would-be competitors.

The event had seven categories and the winner of each category will have their names placed on perpetual trophies that will be on permanent display in the Nambucca Heads RSL Club.

The handsome trophies were produced by the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed under the craftsmanship of Nev Siebenhausen

There were also cash prizes for category winners.

Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban was on hand to present the trophies.

She also spoke about the importance of the Rotary Youth Projects and gave a personal example on how they are able to change the lives of young people in our community and set them on a path to a brighter future.

Category winners are as follows:

Adult Male

Will Davies - 16:43

Adult Female Olivia Langley - 21:39

Junior Male

Daniel Williams - 16:13

Junior Female

Lumi Watt - 56:00

Team Club/Corporate -

Solitude Health - 22:17

average Team - Family

Marsden Family - 26:14

average

Team - High School

Coffs Harbour Christian College - 26:46 average

q Winner of the Family Category in the Rotary River Run, the Marsden Family, being presented his trophy by Mayor Rhonda Hoban.

q Winner of the Club/Corporate Category in the Rotary River Run was Solitude Health.

q Winner of the Adult Male Category in the Inaugural Rotary River Run was Will Davies, pictured here with Nev Siebenhausen of the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed, who produced the trophies for the event.

q Winner of the Adult Female Category in the Rotary River Run, Olivia Langley, being presented her trophy by Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban.

q Winner of the High School Category in the Rotary River Run was Coffs Harbour Christian College.

q Lumi Watt, Winner of the Junior Girls Category in the Rotary River Run, being presented her trophy by Mayor Rhonda Hoban.

q Winner of the Junior Males Category, and fastest overall, in the Rotary River Run was Daniel Williams, pictured here being presented her trophy by Mayor Rhonda Hoban.

q Jacob Bellden and Noelani Wellington from Shore Track were on hand to cook up breakfast for competitors and officials at the inaugural Rotary River Run.

Biggest Morning Tea at Stuarts Point Bowlo

affected by the many ravages of cancer and related treatments.

Catering for the sumptuous sweet and savoury offerings was entirely provided by industrious local

home cooks, and a wide array of raffle items, including (but not limited to) vouchers, kitchen goods, toiletries, craft items, wines and seafood, were all donated by generous businesses and individuals.

Lin, who is currently in the midst of chemotherapy treatments, told NOTA, “I’m having a relatively good day today, thanks to all the helpers, and I just want to help fund research so fewer

people suffer in the future.”

To date, Lin and the Club have raised over $3000 for the Cancer Council, and welcome further donations.

This national event is celebrating 30 years since

its inception and is grateful for the continued community involvement and the influx of all important fundraising.

To donate visit https:// www.biggestmorningtea. com.au/.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

AT 10am on Thursday 11

May a strong collection of locals and visitors converged at the popular Stuarts Point Workers Recreation & Bowls Club to support Lin Walker as she hosted a ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ in aid of ongoing fundraising for the Cancer Council.

Lin is the current President of the Club and also a diagnosed cancer sufferer who shares much empathy with her community, many of whom are also directly

Join the fight against cancer with the Biggest Morning

Tea at Elk on 38

By Mick BIRTLES

THIRTY years ago the Cancer Council launched an initiative known across the nation as Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

This community event raises vital funds to make a big difference for those impacted by cancer.

This year Tracey Reynolds is hosting an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event,

with much loved local tapas bar and cafe, Elk on 38 in Macksville, as the venue.

News Of The Area asked Tracey what her motivation was behind hosting this event.

“We have all been touched by cancer and sadly it has taken too many of our family

q Elk on 38’s Ella Castle and Melissa Whalen, and Biggest Morning Tea organiser Tracey Reynolds (centre) urge you to join them on Thursday 22 May for the Biggest Morning Tea.

and friends,” Tracey said.

“Everyone is welcome to come along to Elk on 38 on Thursday 25 May from 9:30 am and join us for some games and a raffle with some incredible prizes.”

Tracey and the team at Elk on 38 have been joined by a number of local businesses

who have donated some great prizes to be raffled on the day.

Zas Hair of Macksville, The Macksville Hotel, Adara Nails Baby and Soul, and Elly-Joy Makeup and Beauty of Macksville and Nambucca have come on board to make it worthwhile for those who

come along to Elk on 38 on the Day.

“We will not be running to a rigid program on Thursday 25 May, we just want people to come along, have a cuppa and a chat and some fun while raising money to help those impacted by cancer,” Tracey concluded.

LOCAL COUNCILS INVESTING IN WASTE EDUCATION

Last fortnight Coffs Harbour played host to Australia’s leading waste management conference, which has been running since 1996. The conference focused on innovation and collaboration in waste, and ways to engage local communities in waste avoidance.

It was the ideal opportunity for Coffs Coast Waste Services to launch the Get Grubby Program in our area – an award winning sustainability program for children created by dirtgirl founder Cate McQuillen, and featuring dirtgirl, scrapboy and Costa the Garden Gnome, from the ABC TV hit series ‘dirtgirlworld’. The Get Grubby Program has recently been a highlight for primary school visitors to the Materials Recycling Facility at Englands Road Waste Management Centre. Our local councils have invested in this waste and recycling education program, which means that all primary and pre-schools in the City of Coffs Harbour, Bellingen Shire Council and Nambucca Valley Council areas can now sign up FREE to the Get Grubby program in their school.

Scrapboy Michael Balk grew up on a farm in the Coffs area, and spoke of how he felt about kids exploring the program, saying “Little things make a big difference and I am really hoping that there’ll be some kids who’ll be able to send us some photos and video messages of what they get up to when they get their hands on the Get grubby program.”

If your school is interested to register and access the learning materials, videos and music all mapped to the curriculum, email education@coffscoastwate. com.au Sign up details will also be distributed to eligible schools over the coming weeks.

q Happy morning tea munchers.

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NAMBUCCA VALLEY News Of The Area

Find community and connection at Marion Grove

FOR thirty years Sawtell Catholic Care (SCC) has provided accommodation and services to the community they care for.

Marian Grove has been the flagship of the SCC brand over these years, setting a high standard for retirement living.

Marian Grove Village is well- known for being a welcoming and connected community.

Your like-minded neighbours will always give you a smile and a ‘hello’ as you pass by.

Co-located on the village’s beautiful 40 acres of land, now inclusive of The Link Garden and café, is residential care home Mater Christi, and Sawtell Home Care service is quickly growing a reputation

for unconditional kindness and support.

The continuum of care at Marian Grove is always evolving and adapting to the needs of residents as they change over time, sustaining their independence and enhancing their quality of life.

Marian Grove has been a place of serenity and sanctuary to many over the years, close to everything, but away from the bustle of an ever-busier world.

At Marian Grove, your new lifestyle is waiting!

Why not give SCC a call today and arrange for a visit with the friendly sales team?

Call 0490522596, email mariangrovesales@scca.net. au or visit https://www.scca. net.au/independent

NAVIGATING the Australian Government-funded aged care services, My Aged Care, may be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

Understanding the system and having the right information on hand makes the process much easier.

My Aged Care is available to eligible people over 65 years and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders over 50 years. Senior Australians

q Livable provides home visits to help you understand My Aged Care and the steps needed to receive a package.

who receive a small amount of support, typically one hour every fortnight, are most likely receiving the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).

The CHSP provides entrylevel support for eligible people who need some help to live independently in their homes. If additional support is required, a Home Care package could be the solution.

There are four levels of

Home Care Packages to meet different care needs.

As an approved and registered provider of Home Care Packages, Livable provides each customer with a dedicated Aged Care Support Coordinator who checks in regularly to ensure the level of support and services meets their needs.

Livable’s Aged Care Support Coordinator, Mel Broad, said the most common question is how to receive additional support.

“If you feel like your current

supports are not meeting your needs, or it has been several years since you have had an assessment, it might be time to be reassessed,” Mr Broad said.

“All you need is your aged care number and call My Aged Care to book a reassessment.

“I always advise my customers to start the assessment process now as package approval can take

several months,” he added.

Government funding to support seniors to live at home

Mr Broad expressed that receiving a little support with daily home tasks does not mean independence has been lost.

“Getting a little help in your home and with daily activities means people can live independently for longer,” Mr Broad said.

“Our role is to help people

stay connected and ensure they receive the support needed to live happily in their homes.”

Livable provides home visits to help you understand My Aged Care and the steps needed to receive a package.

If you need more information or assistance registering for My Aged Care, contact Mel at 0402 621 199.

Marine Rescue units undertake Search and Rescue Exercise

By Andrea FERRARI

MARINE Rescue hosted a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) involving units from Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Wooli and Nambucca on Saturday 6 May.

The SAREX is designed to test agencies’ marine search and rescue practices and coordination.

Saturday’s program saw units from Wooli, Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour and Nambucca working together with Marine Area Command Police from Coffs Harbour in an offshore exercise simulating an accident off the coast, supported by the RFS helicopter.

Jane Leach, Unit Commander Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour told News Of The Area, “Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour is sometimes called upon to handle an emergency situation where a swimmer, rock fisherman or boater goes missing in the water.

“This requires a coordinated and speedy response with other Marine Rescue Units and agencies so that together we can cover a large search area as quickly as possible to try to recover the missing person.

“New hand-held radios were tested, and live footage obtained from our vessel Shearwater, but the main purpose of this exercise was to give boat crews, radio operators and navigators the chance to brush up their search and rescue skills and cooperate with the Coffs Coast Water Police and Rural Fire Service to ensure all are able to operate together

seamlessly when called upon to deal with a real emergency.

“Following a briefing of Marine Rescue, Water Police and Helicopter crews, participants departed to search for two targets which had been dropped off the coast.

“The targets were located after around 1.5 hours.

“A debrief following the exercise provided the opportunity to determine what areas of our operations went well and what could be improved,” she said.

Mal Jeffs, Marine

Rescue NSW Northern Zone Commander said, “The exercise offers valuable experience; it’s a great opportunity to learn and reinforce the knowledge that we gain in theory.

“So, when accidents do happen of this nature, we are able to come together with other emergency services and get good outcomes for the community.”

“The exercise was a great opportunity for our resources to work together,” said Mal.

Gary Nichols, Unit Commander, Marine Rescue

Nambucca, said, “Marine Rescue Nambucca is here to develop a working program with our fellow units working on the Mid North Coast.

“We believe it’s essential to keep this working relationship going to make us more efficient in search and rescue.”

Practicing rescue scenarios such as the SAREX means that when there is a real-life situation that needs to be dealt with, then everybody is ready and prepared, and they put into practice what they have learned in theory.

‘Love Bites’ at Bowraville Theatre

By JEN HETHERINGTON

MOTHERS Day at Bowraville, 14 March, was highlighted by the final performance in the program of ‘Love Bites’, a stage production presented by ‘The Wyz Wimmin & Friends’, at the iconic Bowraville Theatre.

Performance locations stretched from the Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens, on to Utungun Hall, Eungai Soldiers Memorial Hall, Valla Rural Hall and Bowraville for two shows, all performed over a ten-day period, the most extensive program the company have yet embarked on.

“'Love Bites' is a production put on by the theatre company based in Nambucca that I have been

involved with as writer and stage manager, and this is the first time we have brought a production to Coffs Harbour and further to the community,” Stage manager and playwright Willa Hogarth was pleased to inform NOTA.

Comprising a collection of eight semi-interspersed vignettes, the short impressionistic scenes focus on events and characters that give a direct impression of situations revolving around love, family and marriage, all of which resonated with the audience.

The works of The Wyz Wimmin’s dedicated playwrights - Kathleen Crawley, Willa Hogarth and Carrolline Rhodes - were competently delivered on stage by the cast which included Laura Astle,

Marine Rescue NSW has recorded a record number of rescues over the 2022/23 boating season.

Across the state from the Tweed to Eden and on the inland waterways of the Alpine Lakes and at Moama, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers were involved in a record 3,263 rescue missions during the most recent ‘boating season’ from October

is proud to proclaim, “As a visionary company we support passionate performers and playwrights, with an ongoing aim to take

1, 2022 to ANZAC Day 2023. For this period Coffs Harbour Marine Rescue was the third busiest on the Mid North Coast making 39 rescues.

Marine Rescue urged boat users to check and prepare their vessels before setting out to sea as some 57 percent of rescue missions were for engine problems, flat batteries or fuel issues.

theatre to the people.”

To join in any capacity, contact The Wyz Wimmin & Friends at carrollinerhodes@ gmail.com.

applaud the audience for their responsiveness.

q Marine Rescue members involved in the organised Search and Rescue Exercise hosted by Coffs Harbour Marine Rescue.

q Water Police Launch WP26 used for the Marine Rescue Search and Rescue Exercise’s morning briefing.

q Marine Search and Rescue’s Mal Smith calculating the search area.

q Andrew Kelly Radio Operator during the Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour Search and Rescue Exercises.

Kathleen Crawley, Helen Kirkpatrick, Frederick Millard and Anama Tesser. The production team

q The cast and crew

Eungai Public School celebrates the special women in their lives

By Jen HETHERINGTON

STUDENTS and staff at Eungai Public School chose Friday afternoon, 12 May, to honour and celebrate the special women in their lives with an invitation to enjoy an afternoon tea at the end of a busy week.

An excited buzz was in the air since the event was announced on social media, “The students and staff welcome parents and caregivers attending this celebration.”

An impressive selection of baked goods was prepared for display in the school's charming, covered outdoor lunch area, complete with floral embellishments.

The students were happily tasked with cooking duties on the previous day, to produce delights such as pikelets with jam and cream, and colourful, artistically

decorated cupcakes, all accompanied by tea or coffee.

Staff praised the student cohort, numbering 45, for their efforts and diligent attention to mindful attention, respect and cleanliness, as well as their baking skills.

As the children assembled for the event, teacher Dylan Harry held their attention with sincere recollections of the value of his Grandmother's influence and instruction on his younger self, and the importance of respect, for ourselves and others.

Eungai Public School would like the community to know that the school will be hosting a ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ in aid of the Cancer Council on Thursday 25 May, all welcome to attend and support, and a reminder that ‘Smoking Ceremonies’ are held at the commencement of each school term.

WIRES share knowledge at Macksville and Bellingen Shows

By Tina BIRTLES WIRES MNC (Wildlife

times for sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife and ensure the best chance of survival.

Information Rescue and Education Service - Mid North Coast)

information

stalls at

the Macksville and Bellingen Show were a big hit with many visitors attending the event dropping in and showing a genuine interest in local wildlife.

With captivating wildlife photographs on display and knowledgeable volunteers on hand to answer questions, visitors were also presented with native wildlife leaflets highlighting the diverse and abundant wildlife in the region.

It also provided a great opportunity for WIRES MNC to draw awareness to the ongoing need for more local wildlife rescue volunteers through programs like WIRES Rescue 101 and the Rescue and Immediate Care Course (RICC).

Many visitors to the stalls were surprised to learn of the increasing number of native animals in need both locally and across New South Wales.

WIRES MNC volunteer

Fiona Nielsen told News Of The Area, “Our branch warmly welcomes new volunteers and the more local volunteers we have the better we can improve rescue response

“We were delighted that a number of visitors to our stall are wanting to help either through the Rescue 101 course which assists with transportation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and the wildlife rehabilitation RICC course.”

After a day of positive responses from the public, the WIRES MNC team packed up and headed home with renewed determination to continue their crucial efforts in safeguarding the region's wildlife legacy.

“Every rescue, volunteer, and educational opportunity holds the potential to make a significant difference in the lives of countless animals both locally and across New South Wales and should you encounter a sick, injured, or orphaned native animal, please call WIRES on 1300 094 737 or, if safe to do so, take it directly to a vet for assessment,” added Ms Nielsen.

For more information on becoming a WIRES member please visit https://www. wires.org.au/training.

q Student creations.

q All set for a special afternoon tea.

q Children and guests enjoy the festive fare.

q Providing WIRES information to the public at the Bellingen Show on the weekend were Wildlife Carers Tina Birtles, Toni WrightTurner and Fiona Nielsen.

An exhibition with a difference at Art Space Urunga

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Art Space Urunga has come up with an exhibition with a difference known as ‘Apron Strings - The Ties That Bind’.

Running from 18 May to 18 June each day from 10 am to 4:00 pm, the concept of

Apron Strings is that the artists have been invited to express, in their own mediums, those objects, sounds or smells that instantly take them back to an earlier time, the things that tug at you.

Artist Chris Wilson told News Of The Area, “Personally, I’ve selected some toys which have special meaning for me as well as a portrait of my Nanna which I did when I was at art school at the age of 17.”

q One of the works that will feature in Apron Strings at the Art Space Urunga will be ‘A Quiet Afternoon’ by Rowena Post.

Apron Strings will include works by Chris Hundt, Andrew Lo, Tony Southwell, Christine Wilson, Kathy SobothieEdwards, Elinor Holliday, Hugh Wade, Rosalind Robertson, Will Douglas, Rowena Post, Edna Adamson and Coco Elder.

The Art Space will host an official opening for Apron Strings with a Morning Tea on Saturday 20 May from 10:30 am until 12:00 noon.

New stallholders at Eungai Creek Farmers Market

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE regular Friday afternoon

Farmers Market at Eungai Creek Hall has been boosted with the inclusion of new stall holders - Eungai Buffalo Farm and Lady Bug Mushrooms.

These new producers complement the existing array of locally grown and produced goods that attract locals and visitors on a weekly basis.

Keen customer Sandy Williamson McIlwain reported on social media, “I’m having a

lunch of grilled mushrooms and pear with Persian feta and spinach with sour dough… all courtesy of the markets, yummo!”

Alongside Jude from Lady Bug Mushroom’s enticing display of fungi, Sam and Kim from the Eungai Buffalo Farm presented a variety of gourmet cheese products, and were proud to reveal a unique aged pecorino, new to their product line.

Other products available include turmeric ginger honey, fresh eggs, gluten free caramel slice, sourdough breads, the ever-popular Thai kitchen goodies, veg and herb

seedlings and ornamental plants.

Market organisers were overjoyed with the fabulous autumnal weather that proved to entice all comers and had arranged a special Mother’s Day give-away with stallholder donated prizes of baked goods, cut flowers and a designer apron.

All purchasers received a raffle ticket to be in the draw.

Smooth entertainment was provided by Stef and Chris on vocals, guitar and saxophone, while patrons chatted and perused the goods on offer in the outdoor stalls.

Linda, the market coordinator, told NOTA, “Our markets started up in

September 2020 with just a handful of stalls, and we now have over 30 local producers and growers signed up who come regularly or seasonally depending on what they grow.

“We have so many amazing producers and it’s a great way to showcase them and we

have a goal to change the food system to buying local and supporting our community with chemical free fresh foods and products.”

For more information, contact eungaifarmersmarket@gmail. com or find them on Facebook.

q Jude and her ‘Lady Bug’ oyster mushrooms.

q Charlie and partner enjoy the afternoon sunshine, “It’s so important to support our local producers.”

q Vibrant displays of vegetation abound.

q Sam and Kim offering Buffalo Farm products.

q Stef and Chris entertain the market folk. Photo: Benita Schuh.

Bello Show ticked all the boxes

By Andrea FERRARI

OVERWHELMINGLY positive feedback following a bumper Bellingen Show gives the annual event thumbs-ups across the packed program of activities and competitions.

While it was a diverse offering, there was an emphasis on traditional country show events.

Sunny autumnal weather was the cherry on top.

Show President Susan Lumsdaine expressed her delight on behalf of the committee on the wonderful community spirit which was

on display all weekend.

“We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback; it’s exciting to have our community telling us we’re on the right track.

“We’ve been really intentional about making the program inclusive, we are a diverse melting pot of a community and so we’ve tried really hard to tap into that.

“It’s been really important to deliver an experience that is fun, welcoming and safe for all.

“We’ll keep working at it, we’re trying new things every

year.

“We want the show to remain relevant and to be enjoyed by everyone.”

New initiatives this year included a Silent Disco, Scarecrow Competition, Chill Tent and The Quiet Place for families.

The Show also committed to reducing the amount of waste from the event.

With local environmental education organisation OzGREEN onboard, reusable cups provided to food vendors, and a team of volunteers at waste stations, 25 percent of waste headed

for landfill was diverted to composting at the Bellingen Community Gardens.

Massive thanks go to the army of willing volunteers.

"The Show's most valuable asset is our volunteers,” said Susan.

“It's a mammoth effort, and we work year-round to plan the event.

“There are many negotiations with the Bellingen Showground Land Management Board, Ag Shows NSW, and of course, the Showmen’s Guild.

“Our chief stewards have their hands full coordinating stewards for all sections, securing judges as subject matter experts in their fields.

“Then in Show week, it all comes together with the

various volunteer teams jumping into action like a well-oiled machine.

“Behind the scenes, crews of volunteers are sourcing logs for the wood chop, cleaning and preparing the cattle sheds, poultry sheds and setting up the courses for the horse events.

“The pavilion team is meticulously preparing the Main Pavilion displays for judging.

“Marquees and staging are installed, rides, stalls, and food trucks arrive.

“It's all systems go."

The Bellingen Show team thanks all.

The Show was officially opened by local community hero Kevin Doye alongside a Welcome to Country

q

spent Saturday morning competing across a range of events. The Supreme Led Horse of the Show was awarded to Pony,

delivered

All winning competitors

and entries in the Show Official Competitions can be viewed on the ShowDay Online website at https:// showday.online/show/ bellingen#results.

by Uncle Micklo Jarrett and Tahahni Berger and a performance by Budaabung Bari Dancers from Bellingen High School.

q Rodney and Tracie Kemp of Vanjarra Poll Hereford Stud took out a number of prizes in the Hereford/Poll Hereford section including Hereford/Poll Hereford Senior Champion Bull. Photos: Stuart Scott.

q OzGREEN founder Sue Lennox, Andrew McIntyre from Local Land Services and Kathleen Hannah, Rethink Program Manager supporting waste diversion at the show.

q Bellingen Show Committee Pavilion Steward Mary Moody hard at work collating Pavilion competition judging results.

q Warren Weick awards Bellingen High School with the Champion School Cattle Points Trophy.

q Mitch Schrivener took out the Snow Glyde Memorial 325mm Standing Block Championship and 300mm Tree Felling Hcp. Mitch is a fierce competitor in the axeman circuit around Australia.

q The Grand Parade ‘Most Mongrel’ winner Jack with his proud owner.

q The Children's Cakes section in the Bellingen Show Pavilion competition.

Equestrians

Silkflower (Braeford Park), and ridden by Anastasia Blanch.

Urunga parkrun invites volunteers

By Andrea FERRARI

URUNGA parkrun is taking the National Volunteer Week 2023 (15-21 May) theme of Change Makers as an inspiration to encourage people to come along to one of their meets and consider volunteering.

Urunga parkrun, part of the international running organisation, takes place every Saturday at 7am at Urunga boardwalk foreshore and is free to join.

Having launched on 14 October 2017, the local running event is a volunteering success story.

Pim and Matt Heaney,

volunteer Event Directors at Urunga parkrun, share the numbers.

“During that time, 216 different people have volunteered at Urunga parkrun, carrying out a combined total of 1704 different volunteer roles,” Pim told News Of The Area.

“Their volunteer contribution has supported 2445 people to complete the five kilometre course on 8630 occasions.

“What’s more, 214 people who have completed Urunga parkrun did fewer than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity weekly when they first signed up with parkrun.”

What’s next at Nexus?

By Andrea FERRARI

NEXUS Community Gallery’s raison d'être to celebrate the talents of local Mid North Coast artists sees new exhibitions showing from 21 May until 16 June.

Located in the Old Butter Factory site at 1 Doepel Street, Bellingen, in the Main Gallery there’s the Fibre Artists Network exhibition titled ‘Hooked On…’ and in the Studio Gallery, there’s Will Douglas' exhibition titled ‘In My Secret Garden’.

The exhibitions open at 2pm on Sunday 21 May.

“This exhibition, ‘Hooked On...’ is our showcasing of the many diverse processes, media, passions and enthusiasms that our group encompasses,” said Jenny Davies, Secretary of the Fibre Artists Network.

The nine artists exhibiting

in ‘Hooked On…’ are Kerry Wheeldon, Gloria Muddle, Jenny Davies, Vana Ford, Mary Brown, Louise Earnshaw, Susie Williams, Janice McKay and Helen Beale.

“Exhibiting members of Fibre Artists Network work in an individual contemporary style, with a variety of fibre, from paper to timber and silks to wool being employed.

“Humour, technique, colour and imagination along with presentation give the collaboration of our works excitement, variety and intrigue,” she said.

The Fibre Artists Network Inc was formed in 2001, commencing with a few friends who extended invitations to other fibre workers to become involved.

Since then, membership has extended to approximately 25, all residing along the Mid North Coast from Laurieton to Bellingen.

The aims and objectives of the Group are to work in a contemporary style, exchange ideas, support each other, conduct workshops, and exhibit annually promoting a level of confidence that will enable members to exhibit in a professional context.

Bellingen artist Will Douglas’ exhibition of recent works will show in Nexus’ Studio Gallery for the same

This means local volunteers are increasingly supporting people to take the first steps in their physical activity journey, which has major health and economic impacts for the community.

“parkrun is a great way to start your weekend right,” Pim said.

“Whether it's as a volunteer, walker, jogger, runner or spectator.

“I've met wonderful people that I would never have known if it were not for parkrun.

“I count them now as friends.

“It's so good to see people

period.

With the exhibition title ‘In My Secret Garden’, Will said, “My garden is not really a garden at all.

“It’s more of a refuge really, a place to get away to and a place to marvel at nature’s exuberance.

“Flowers can be truly inspiring and the closer I get to them, the more amazing they become.”

Will says he never ceases to wonder at the diversity of flowers, and in his recent

q Urunga parkrun has a wide variety of volunteer roles.

work towards and achieve their own goals," said Pim.

People can walk or run the five kilometre course, help out as volunteers, spectate and socialise.

Participants can push a pram, bring their dog on a short lead or take part with their family.

There is no time limit and nobody finishes last, thanks to volunteer ‘Tail Walkers’ who provide support and encouragement on the course, bringing up the rear.

“All the volunteer roles are super simple and there are a wide variety of opportunities, from welcoming first timers

works he has tried to capture and preserve some of this magic on canvas.

“I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I have enjoyed painting them and appreciating their never-

to marshalling on the course to handing out finish tokens as people finish the five kilometres.

“We even have volunteers during the week, for example who coordinate our volunteer roster and post on our social media channels.

“Our volunteer roster is never full and there is a role to suit everyone,” said Pim If you are interested in volunteering you can email the team at urunga@parkrun. com, message them through the Urunga parkrun Facebook page, or simply come along on a Saturday morning.

ending variance,” he said. Nexus Community Gallery is located in the Old Butter Factory site at 1 Doepel Street, Bellingen, 21 May through to 16 June 2023.

q Urunga parkrun runners welcome new volunteers.

q ‘Banksia’ by Gloria Muddle, showing in ‘Hooked On

q The Fibre Artists Network exhibit features ‘G for Grain’ by Jenny Davies.

q Featured in the ‘In My Secret Garden’ exhibit is ‘Marigold’ by Will Douglas.

q ‘Bird of Paradise’ by Will Douglas from Bellingen.

q ‘Basket’ by Fibre Artists Network member Helen Beale.

Group 2 Rugby League season resumes this weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

THE LATEST Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season resumes this weekend after the first bye round of the year.

Early season ladder leaders the Coffs Harbour Comets will look to make it four wins in a row to start the season when they host the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo

Magpies at Geoff King Motors Oval.

The Comets are coming off a 24-22 win against the Nambucca Heads Roosters in Round 3.

The Round 3 match between the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies and South Grafton Rebels had to be abandoned, with the Rebels earning the points due

to a Magpies forfeit.

With the Rebels leading 12-8 with ten minutes to go in the first half at Bellingen Park, a tree limb fell across power lines causing a blackout across the ground resulting in the game being abandoned.

Round 4 will see the Woolgoolga Seahorses go for their third win in a row when they take on the Macksville

Sea Eagles at the Woolgoolga Sports Ground on Sunday.

The Seahorses are coming off a 30-14 win against the Grafton Ghosts, while the Sea Eagles were also last start winners accounting for the Sawtell Panthers 34-12.

The Sawtell Panthers travel to take on the Nambucca Heads Roosters this weekend at Coronation

Park. Round 4 also sees the South Grafton Rebels and Grafton Ghosts face off in their local derby at McKittrick Park.

Group 2 standings. 1.Coffs Harbour Comets. 6 points.

3 wins. 0 losses. 32 for and against. 2.Macksville Sea Eagles. 4 points. 2 wins. 1 loss. 30. 3.Woolgoolga Seahorses.

4 points. 2 wins. 1 loss. 4.

4.South Grafton Rebels. 4 points. 2 wins. 1 loss. -4.

5.Grafton Ghosts. 3 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 1 loss. -4.

6.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 2 points. 1 win. 2 losses. 12.

7.Sawtell Panthers. 1 point. 0 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. -42.

8.Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies. 0 points. 0 wins. 3 losses. -28.

Nambucca Strikers and Macksville share the points

By David Wigley

THE highly-anticipated Round 4 of the NCF third division men's competition saw the Nambucca Strikers draw 0-0 with rivals Macksville in an intense battle for three points.

The game certainly didn't disappoint as it was an entertaining, end-to-end match that had the small but rowdy crowd on the edge of their seats throughout.

The Nambucca Strikers started the game with a lot of purpose creating several attacking raids and shots at goal.

However, the young Macksville team proved their worth by playing good football from the back and keeping their line strong.

They slowly fought their way into the game, creating several opportunities that tested the defence of the Strikers.

The best chance of the game came in the 80th minute from a scramble in the box following a Strikers corner kick. Clay Urquhart took a shot that looked to be heading into the top right corner, only for Macksville goalkeeper Jason ‘Strawb’ Frost to pull off an absolute screamer of a save.

As the minutes ticked by and both teams had several chances, neither side could find the back of the net,

resulting in a 0-0 draw for the derby.

Strikers coach Ricky Welsh was happy with the outcome.

Despite the draw, the Nambucca Strikers maintain their mid-table position and are still in touch with the top four.

Next week, they will travel to Coffs to take on the third-placed Coffs Tigers at Polwarth Drive on Saturday 20 May at 1 pm.

Woolgoolga Wild Cats end Nambucca

Strikers' unbeaten run in a thrilling match

By David WIGLEY

THE NAMBUCCA Strikers' unbeaten run in the women's second division came to an end last Saturday, after a thrilling encounter with the fast-paced and attacking Woolgoolga Wildcats at Coronation Park.

The Strikers had a dream start, scoring the opening goal just a minute into the game through Jenny Brabant's firstever goal in football.

However, the Wild Cats quickly regained their composure and lifted the pace of the game.

Despite the young Strikers' midfield competing and tackling at every opportunity, Woolgoolga's running off the ball and through passes were causing problems.

The Wildcats scored a well-deserved equaliser with ten minutes remaining in the first half, and then took the

lead with a second goal just after the break.

The Strikers, with encouragement from their experienced players, kept up their resolute attitude and

fought hard until the very end. They were unlucky not to equalise when Sarah Mander hit the post with a well-timed header from a corner with no time left on the clock.

The final score was 2-1, marking the Strikers' first loss of the season.

Coach Rhys Jones was happy with the team's performance and attitude, especially given the absence of some critical players.

"We have a group of players who consistently 'punch above their weight', and those players stepped up for the team and the club today.

“I can't ask for more," he said.

Looking ahead to their next game, Jones acknowledged that the women's second division will be a close and tough league.

"There are no real standout teams, and we're under no illusion how hard every game will be," he reflected.

The Strikers will face another tough challenge on Saturday 20 May, as they take on the Coffs Lionesses at Coronation Park at 2pm.

Macksville Country Club Ladies Bowls

By Gladys GREEN

OUR ladies have been having fun playing social bowls each Wednesday morning, luckily only missing one week due to wet weather.

As always, we try to send a team to Gala Days and Carnivals at other clubs in our district (Woolgoolga to South West Rocks).

Recently we have had teams attend Coffs C-Ex under 8's carnival, Sawtell Gala Day, Park Beach Gala

Day.

Four of our ladies entered into the State Senior Singles Championships (played in districts first) held at Park Beach in April.

Thelma Scott and Janet Poletti both lost in the firstround morning games, but both played very well in tricky windy conditions.

Karen Liddell and Ruth Flarrety progressed to the second-round courtesy of a forfeit and a bye and were victorious in the round 2

afternoon games, Karen (2523) and Ruth (25-20).

This meant returning the next day for the round 3 morning game, both bowing out in this round. Karen going down 18-25 and Ruth 13-25.

It was a good experience for us all to play at this level.

On 10 May, the ladies hosted our 44th Annual Carnival, in a mixed fours format with over 60 bowlers in attendance.

The over-all winners for the day were the Urunga

team of Brian Tarrant, Lynne Tarrant, Helen Hoffman & Kath McPhail.

Afternoon winners were locals Ruth Flarrety, Thelma Scott, Gail Griffiths and Ian Poletti (Nambucca Heads).

Thanks must go to Chris D'Elboux for umpiring for the day.

If you would like to try the great game of lawn bowls, come and join us at Macksville Country Club on Wednesday mornings (9am start).

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

WITH the course looking a picture and at the end of a great week for golf Geoff O'Grady struck form to win the KC's Fishing Charters sponsored Stableford event.

Allan Clarke, obviously warming up for his continued run of club championships, was runner up in a good field.

Straight shooters for nearest the pins were Mike Simpson (A), Tony Adams (B) grade, with no C grader able to hit the green.

Tuesday's ladies Stableford saw Nikki Laird

return to the winners list ahead of runner up Rhonda McAuliffe.

By missing the prizes

Jo Montague showed she can have an average round occasionally.

Jim Wilkes won the Mid Week Competition ahead of the ever confident junior Luke Laverty. Dropping over 15 shots in the last year Luke appears to be heading for A grade, where he'll be tested by the big boys.

Chook Run results saw Darren Pike win from relatively new and improving golfer Jessica Lambert.

q Jo Montague envying Rhonda McAuliffe, whose smile suggests she had a good drive on the 10th.

q Strikers’ full back Nandu flying high against Macksville. Photo: Amanda Gill Williams.

q Midfielder Jewelle Nelson tussling for the ball. Photo: Amanda Gill Williams.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

RESULTS/news for week ending: 13th May 2023

News: A very pleasing turn-out for the working bee last Friday. A much-needed clean-up, chuck-out and face lift. Many thanks to all participants.

A sad farewell to Astrid & Gus Gorissen who have relocated to Kew. This popular couple have supported the club in every way for the last ten years. We wish them all the best in their new home and hope they will visit in the future.

Monday: 8th May. A fivetable Mitchell today. North/South winners, our visitors from the Illawarra, Susan Furber & Wayne Hunt with 57 percent. Runnersup with 53.5 percent Susie Keur & Les Sinclair. East/ West winners Mike Siford & Kent Taylor with 57 percent. Runners-up Judy Holliday & Maureen Cowan just point five of one percent away.

Tuesday: 9th May. Six pairs for a Howell event tonight, won by Amber Fox & Carol McKee scoring 58 percent. Runners-up with 52 percent Caitlin McRae & Rob Marshall.

Wednesday: 10th May. Sixteen players consolidated the ABC of bridge this morning. “Always Be Counting”. This theme was combined with the calculation and recognition of Opening points, length points and shortage points. Hopefully everyone got the point.

Thursday: 11th May. A 4 ½ -table Howell event was won by Mike Siford & Colin Tolley with 68.6 percent. Runnersup, with 60.4 percent Glen Hallett & Phil Booth.

Saturday: 13th May. A six table Mitchell event today. North/South winners Maureen Cowan & Richard Levy with 58.7 percent. Runners-up, Wendy Garland & Fern Hinchcliffe with 57 percent. East/West winners

Astrid and Gus Gorissen with 56.6 percent; a great little going -away gift. Runners-up, Judy Holliday & Glen Hallett. With 55.4 percent.

Urunga: 10th May. An absolute invasion

of bridge hopefuls turned up for the second round of the Autumn Pairs. Thirtysix players struggled to find some space. Today’s winners with 62.4 percent. Glen Hallett &

q Urunga players prepare for combat in the second round of the Autumn pairs.

Phil Booth. In second place with 59 percent, Nerellyn Mitchell & Peter Jonutz. Third place with 56.9 percent Janet Dyson & Robert Marshall. Those decimal points will come into contention next

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

PLENTY of Autumn sunshine, great weather for golf, with some players scoring well and making the most of the top conditions. Our 1st Fairway refurbishment is going well, and has received its first haircut, but will remain out of play until further growth has become established. Thank you to Andrew Donovan’s “Ecomist” as this week’s featured sponsor.

Tuesday’s popular Medley Stableford competition is continuing to grow in popularity, and was won by Jeffrey Vanderwyk (21) with 40 points from Murray Ingram (13) 36 points. The Ball Rundown to 31 points on countback, with NTP’s going to Murray Ingram on 5, Philip Mander on 7, Jeffrey Vanderwyk got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Craig

Whitmore got Stu’s ball on 15, and Gary Rumble claimed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

The Ladies played their Monthly Medal on Wednesday. Division 1 (0 to 22) was won by Cheryl Gilmour (22) net 74 runner up was Sue Brooks (13) net 75. Kerrie Eichorn won Scratch. Kerrie Jackson (24) won Division 2 (23 to 30) with net 74, Marilyn McNally (23) was runner up. Kerrie also won scratch.

In Division 3 (31 to 45), Linda Piccin (33) had net 78 to win from Joy Green (34) net 79. Linda also won scratch. NTP’s to Jennifer Johnston & Dianne Hopkins on 5, Susan Barnett won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, and Lisa Guest won the Pro Pin Jackpot. Best putter was Sue Brooks.

Thursday’s Medley

Stableford had David Bartos (17) scoring 42 points to

win Division 1 (0 to 18) from Peter Bush (18) with 39 points on countback from Joe Street. Division 2 (19 to 45) winner was Geoffrey Brooks (19) with 39 points from Colin Dunne (26) with 38 points on countback from Andrew Johnston. Other good scores from Paul Mcelhinney & Walter Bortoletto 37 points, with the Ball Rundown to 33 points on countback.

Peter Bush won the coveted “Ecomist” fully loaded Stubby Holder for the longest putt on 2, NTP’s to Brad Fortesque on 5, Colin Habgood on 7, David Mattacott on 8, Rodney Kinnear won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Warren Fuller won Stu’s ball on 15 and Bruce Berry’s 69 cms from early in the morning lasted all dat to win the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Saturday’s Medley

Stableford was also a qualifying round to this year’s TopGun Shootout with a good field trying to post a good score to get into the Shootout.

Colin Wormleaton (7) had a great round to top score for the day with 41 points to win Division 1 (0 to 13) from Edward Penrose (10) with 40 points.

Geoffrey Harris (19) has been steadily improving over the last few weeks, scoring 39 points to win Division 2 (14 to 20) from Ashton Herbert (14) on 38 points. A family affair in Division 3 (21 to 35), with Gregory Lucas (27) and Christopher Lucas (25) both scoring 39 points, Greg winning the countback.

Scoring well were Drew Glasson, Graham Watson, Craig Haworth, Stephen Carr, Stuart Johnston & Andrew Bagust all breaking their handicaps with 38 points,

Macksville Country Club Mens Bowls

By Mark COLEMAN

WELL another Pennant season has come to an end, Macksville 4s fought hard and were in with a chance for most of the season, a couple of draws saw us lose momentum and finishing 4th, well done to all the players and supporters.

On a brighter note

Macksville Grade 4 skip Andrew Shearer had a great run in the Zone 14 Singles knocking over some of the Zones top bowlers making his way to the final against Kent Price from Park Beach.

Shots were traded throughout the match with great conversions by both players with Kent ending

up the winner 25-18, a very close game and a great future for Andrew. Having won the Club Singles Andrew is off to contest the Club Singles Champion of Champions in Sydney early in June, we wish him all the best.

Go Macksville!

Macksville will be hosting the Zone 7 RSL day on the 29th May and hoping for some good weather for a great day out. Now that Pennants have finished, come down and have a game on Saturday afternoons starting at 1pm get your names in early.

q Kent Price and Andrew Shearer.

and the Ball Rundown to 32 on countback.

Geoff Harris unexpectedly sank a beauty of a putt to win “Ecomist’s” Longest Putt on 2, NTP’s going to Christopher Lucas on 5 nearly holing out with 41cms, Stephen Doherty on 7, Ralph Taylor on 8, Graham Watson got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 to 94cms, Drew Glasson on 15 to 43cms and Stephen McNeil got it to 75cms on 18 to claim the Pro Pin Jackpot. The shot of the day came from Joe Street who flushed a 7 iron into the hole on the 2nd for an Eagle 3 on the 477 meter Par 5 – Congratulations Joe!

Jan & Geoff Harris were sponsors of Sunday’s (Mother’s Day) Mixed Medley Stableford which was won by Coral & Geoff McCann with 44 points from Susan Barnett & Drew Glasson with 39 points on 3 way countback from Sue

week when the third round concludes the event. If you have an interest in bridge or have any questions contact Secretary Carol 65689833.

& Geoff Brooks and Jan Harris & Kel McGoldrick. NTP’s on 5 to Susan Barnett & Geoff McCann, Uri Ylinen on 13, Glenys Thompson & Geoff Harris on 18.

In our Men’s Pennants, our teams in Divisions 1 & 2 have had challenging campaigns and seem unlikely to feature in the semi finals. A different story with Divisions 3 and 4, covering well from early disastrous rounds, leading their respective sections heading into the last qualifying round. We wish them well.

Golf lessons are now available with Grant Rickwood PGA – from beginners to experienced, Grant will get you sorted, simply enquire at the Prao Shop.

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

Bowraville Recreation Club Saturday Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

GOLF Results 13-5-23

Single Stableford. The course is in fine form and this is reflected in the high scores that came in. Winner: M Parker 41, R/Up K Wilson 40 F/9

B Doak, B/9 P Lawry, NTP: 1st D Franks, 9th J Townsend, L/Putt E

McNally Ball Comp: 1. D Wren, 2. Gillion, 3. L Porter

The Vets played on Tuesday 9-5-23 A good turn out of players.

Winner: K Stanford R/ Up D Hurley, N/P 8th D Mayo L/Putt :B Sheridan Ball Comp: K Stanford, D Hurvey, B Doak.

Next Week: 20/5/23

Single Stableford generously sponsored by Pam and Phill Cotton.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Desmond’s Disastrous Decision

DORIS and Desmond had always dreamed of buying a spacious new house for their growing family.

They had just welcomed twins, Doreen and David to their family, consisting of two other children and their lovable puppy, Dozer.

Desmond decided to make an offer on a new property, proposing a purchase price of $950,000 to the agent.

Unfortunately, the vendor rejected the offer due to Desmond's request for a 120-day cooling-off period, which would enable him to obtain finance or sell their current home.

Determined to secure their dream home, Desmond devised a plan.

He offered the vendor an upfront payment of $20,000, which the vendor could keep if Desmond withdrew from the contract within a 120-day period.

The vendor agreed, sealing the deal.

With the new house seemingly secured, the pressure was on for Desmond to sell their current home.

However, weeks turned into months, and despite lowering the price, potential buyers remained elusive.

Desmond found himself approaching the 120-day deadline, without the necessary funds. Desperate to bridge the financial gap, he sought approval for bridging finance, but his request was met with a disheartening rejection.

Things were seriously unravelling for Desmond.

Realising the magnitude of his mistake, Desmond faced a difficult decision.

He could withdraw from the contract and forfeit the $20,000, or continue with the contract after the 120-day deadline, giving him just the usual 28day settlement period to come up with the funds.

If he is unable to complete by the settlement date, he could be liable for the whole ten percent deposit, being $95,000 plus potentially additional damages.

In hindsight, Desmond realised that he should have listened to his wife, Doris and sought sound legal advice before entering-into such a significant transaction which could have saved him from this predicament and a seemingly never-ending family dispute.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.

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

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

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

On the Couch

Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda,

My husband is extremely social and I'm introverted.

He will often say, 'Oh such and such is dropping in for drinks tonight' which makes me stressed.

Grossly misinformed on High St development issues

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN response to Di Nicholson’s letter published in your paper (‘Development at 3 High Street, Nambucca) on 12 May 2023, I can only say that Mrs Nicholson has been grossly misinformed and that her facts are completely incorrect.

Firstly, the “sliver of land” to which she refers was NOT sold by council to the developer of No.1 High Street.

In 1974 this 68m2 of land was granted to the then owner in exchange for 88m2 of her land acquired by Council for the purpose of road expansions and improved turning into High Street.

I purchased this land privately from the previous owner and consolidated it with No 1 High Street in 2000.

My DA plans were already with Council and thus took no advantage of the strip of land.

The setbacks to Hill Street are from 7m to11m of landscaped gardens.

As recently as last Thursday 15 May 2023, Council staff, Councillors, the Mayor and protagonists in this saga, held an onsite meeting at Hill Street where the Mayor commenced the meeting with the history of the

“sliver of land” to clarify the ongoing and misleading misinformation being bandied around.

This has been perpetuated by a previous senior council staff member advising the developer of this incorrect information which led him to believe that this had set a precedent.

Secondly, the building is four stories, not three as Mrs Nicholson claims and it is not “stepped down the hill”.

It is not all about the view loss.

As neighbours we fully understand and are aware of the medium density zoning of this block.

The real issue is the sale of land by council to a developer which will greatly extend the footprint of the development by 25 percent.

There is a proven lack of transparency and extraordinary bias to favour a developer at the expense of the property values of adjoining neighbours.

Council should not be in the business of selling a key portion of land at way below value which will result in the over development of the site.

I consider the comments on both the “recent arrival” who resides at No.1 Hill Street and the house on that

Is there any way we can reach some sort of compromise on this?

Hettie W.

Dear Hettie, They say opposites attract, but usually that's at the start of a relationship when you're both wearing rose-coloured glasses and drinking a lot of wine.

It's wonderful that your husband is social, but that doesn't mean he has to give so little notice when he plans to have people over.

If you're introverted, you probably like to prepare for these occasions with a cheese platter or a migraine (migraines are a fool-proof way of getting out of social events since they give you permission to retreat to a dark room for about five hours).

land being “40 years old”, to be somewhat elitist.

The major landslip in March 2021 has greatly affected the property at No 1 Hill Street.

I cannot fathom how a new building would fix the drainage issues associated with Hill Street.

I think the first part of the compromise needs to be that your husband gives you a couple of days to warm up to the idea of guests coming over.

If you're given enough notice, you may find that you enjoy catching up with other people and it's just the spontaneity of the get-togethers that you don't like.

The second part of the compromise could be that every second week, you get to choose a social event more in keeping with your personality, which may be watching a movie, or strolling along a beach, or enjoying a nice meal for two.

Perhaps explain to your extroverted husband that introverts need to recharge by spending time alone.

If he can't quite grasp how it feels to be an introvert, starve him of sleep for eight hours, then send him to a food court in the morning and the mosh pit of a heavy metal concert in the evening. He'll get the idea.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

I respectfully suggest that Mrs Nicholson consider it is always prudent not to just believe what you are told, but to investigate for yourself before publicly going to print.

Regards Daniel MARINO, Nambucca Heads.

A chilly public welcome to beautiful Nambucca

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE only true statement in Di Nicholson’s Letter to the Editor (‘Development at 3 High Street, Nambucca’, NOTA 12/5/25 Edition) is her apt description of Hill St, being “a dirt lane, overgrown with weeds. Not maintained at all.”

The rest is nonsense.

Yes, as a new resident of Hill St, friends frequently pop in, my extensive family and colleagues visit - one and all marvel at abundant views of Nambucca’s glorious coastline.

It has taken a moment to get

Police on the Streets

• POLICE have served a 24-year-old woman with a Court Attendance Notice for the offence of shoplifting following investigations related to the theft of alcohol from a Nambucca Heads

business on 18/4/23. The accused woman is to appear before Macksville Local Court on 6/7/23.

• On 9/5/23 Police arrested a 26-yearold man at a Macksville address

accustomed to what sometimes can be streams of pedestrians on Hill St, quietly (or not so quietly) walking or pedalling by.

Over the last year I’ve learned that this little road, Hill St, functions as a laneway for the community, as well as my own driveway.

Families and kids on their way to and from school, exercising or walking to the bus stop, taking a short cut to avoid the last steep measure of High St. Holiday makers heading to and from the V-Wall, tennis courts, cafes etc.

During school holidays I

appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 10/5/23.

frequently hear groups of cheeky children barrelling along up and down Hill St (ears of a professional classical musician).

I’m genuinely concerned at seeing kids playing on the precariously unstable mound above the landslip which is steep and has no barrier, which in my view is hazardous.

When it rains, water flowing from Ridge St, from Hill St, and also from High St, is being piped directly into

the ever-worsening landslip. The slip remains in urgent need of stormwater redirection and remediation.

Hoping this is resolved asap, and without personal attack.

At least before my beloved granddaughter is taking her first steps on Hill Street, or anyone else’s child or grandchild for that matter.

Regards, Nicola LEWIS, Nambucca Heads.

executed.

for breaching an AVO and breaching his bail on a number of other matters currently before the Court.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and refused bail to

The accused was subsequently granted bail in relation to the breach matters and is to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 14/9/23.

• On 11/5/23 a 38-year-old man handed himself in

to Police as he was wanted for two outstanding warrants in relation to driving disqualified and break and enter offences.

The accused man was placed into custody at Macksville Police Station where the warrants were

The accused man was refused bail and appeared before Macksville Local Court later the same date.

The accused was subsequently granted bail by the court and is next to appear before Macksville Local Court on 8/6/23.

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THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

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

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

BIG CROSSWORD

SOLUTIONS

SUDOKU

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

4. The V is missing from the chariot number plate.

5. A column is missing from the temple.

PICTURE

CROSSWORD: 1. Boot. 2. Cactus. 3. Guitar. 4. Tiger. 5. Tree. OTTER.

Funeral Notice

Ruth Olive Blanch nee Young

Passed away 14th May, 2023. Aged 93 years.

Late of Swimming Creek Rd, Nambucca Heads. Loving wife of Jim. Cherished mother of Ewan & Ang, Stuart & Lianne and Lisa. Adored Gaya to her granddaughters, Grace and Emma. Survived by her brother Owen.

Family and friends are invited to Ruth’s funeral service on Saturday 20th May at 12:00pm at Bernard Laverty’s Chapel, Macksville, followed by private cremation.

Bernard Laverty Funerals

6568 1555

Music Tuition

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

Business For Sale

CLEANING Strata Commons Casual Bus. Suit semi-retired or grow existing cleaning business

POA . 0478 255 272

Personals

LADY seeks healthy energtic gentleman for life long wonderful friendship age 67-72. 0415981605

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Garage Sale

2 CALLISTEMON Pl Nambucca Heads Power tools, bric-a-brac 8:30am Sat 28 May e260523

FULL household and shed sale! 37 Bolton

Cl Gumma. 8am Sat 20/05 - 4pm Sun 21/05 Ph: 0439 789 498

Items for Sale

Crafty Recyclers CLOSING DOWN

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For Sale

Boats

1/2 price

Huge variety of 2nd hand goods added daily Mon - Thur

9.30am

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BICYCLE Giant Flourish w access. Suit lady155172cm tall. Ridden 3x New $580, asking $350 Ph 0409 128 748

DOG kennel, green off the ground, 64cm

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

SIMPSON 5.5kg top loader washing machine goes well. $100 65647492 or 0490 080 655

Classifieds 02 4981 8882

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

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

2017 Silver Holden Captiva LTZ, under 69,000kms. One owner excellent condition and manufacturer’s service history. $25,000 Rego CN94JW Ph: 0403 094 397

Chapman Pup 3HP motor. Quality reg trailer $7,500 ono. 0402 054 207 leave msg. Re241122

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

LARGE dog kennel Top lifts for cleaning $40. 65647492 or 0490 080 655 F060423

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CONCEPT ASCOT XLS 17` X 7`9” Registered to 5/23 U47139. Tandem Axle Island QS Bed, Many Extras, Excellent cond. Garaged when not in use. $30,000 ONO Ph 0402 860 642

2010 AVAN cruiseliner fitted with remote control movers on wheels. Many extras Complete with awning & accessories Ph: 0428 525 591 $25,000

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MONDAY BLOW UP

SEVEN, 7.30pm

This fun – not to mention helium-filled – premise might seem absurd viewing at first, but who can say they didn’t feel the same way about reality juggernaut Masters when it was first announced?

SUNDAY PATAGONIA

SBS, 10pm

Actor Pedro Pascal, of The Last of Us, is a star readily described as easy on the eyes. But in this gorgeous nature doco, the Chilean native leaves it to the beauty of Patagonia’s wildlife and scenery to steal the show and merely his voice as the soothing narrator. This three-part series unveils the Atlantic coast, where the ocean is teeming with life. These days, in the era of Attenborough’s nature docos, jaw-dropping scenery and animals is a must. On top of the requisite stunning footage, scientists and locals also offer their insights.

FRIDAY, May 19

Helmed by actor Stephen Curry and stand-up star Becky Lucas (right), this balloon artistry competition is more than just hot air. Going above and beyond that children’s birthday party classic, the balloon dog, these intrepid twisters are creating life-size works of art that will astound kids and big kids alike. Tonight, the nine remaining contestants are challenged to build a spectacle worthy of running away to join the circus, hoping to impress guest judge Samantha Jade.

TUESDAY WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

When it comes to unlocking the stories of one’s family history, the truth is often more compelling than fiction. Unearthing a bread-stealing ancestor or an unknown, far-flung relative in our family’s immigration history might be commonplace, but sometimes the fascinating story doesn’t pivot with a family member. Tonight, veteran stage and cabaret star Rhonda Burchmore embarks on an emotional – and surprising – exploration of her family’s roots. From her mysterious maternal grandfather, who abandoned her mother as a child, to a real-life guardian angel who helped her widowed greatgrandmother, it’s a fascinating tale.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit the cleverly designed Ravine House.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+asv)

11.45 Vienna Blood. (MA15+s, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

8.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Homecoming. (2017, Mv, R) As Peter Parker tries to balance his life as an ordinary high-school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, he finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City. Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr.

11.25 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Parramatta Eels.

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

10.40 MOVIE: Double Impact. (1991, MA15+slv, R) Brothers avenge their parents’ murder. Jean-Claude Van Damme.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. Michael Hing, Georgie Tunny, Susie Youssef and Julie Goodwin take a look at the day’s news and hot topics.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGan) Hoppo demonstrates his Float To Survive technique. Chase checks out Bondi’s grey nurse shark colony.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined by Bono, Taylor Swift, Eddie Redmayne and Alex Scott.

11.30 The Project. (R) Special guest is Belinda Carlisle.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Special guests include Tom Hanks.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, May 20

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 11.00 The World

From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Round 4. 4.10 Going Places. (R) 4.40 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13. H’lights.

5.40 Hitler’s American Battleground. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.00 Seven News.

6.00 NBN News.

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa) Sister Boniface investigates sabotage.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 2 of 5. Sumner’s adventure turns into a nightmare when one of the crew is murdered.

9.15 Ragdoll. (MA15+av) With the killer proving unstoppable, the team desperately hunts down the second victim on the list.

10.05 The Messenger. (Mal, R) A taxi driver receives mysterious messages.

10.55 Fires. (Mal, R)

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.35 Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story. (PG)

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (Premiere)

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

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 Nine Perfect Strangers. (MA15+s, R)

1.50 Life Drawing Live. (Mn, R) 3.50 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black: International. (2019, Mav, R) Two MIB agents uncover a sinister plot. Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson.

9.45 MOVIE: Battle Los Angeles. (2011, Mlv, R) After alien invaders set their sights on Los Angeles, a recently-retired marine sergeant returns to duty. Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez.

12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

1.30 Home Shopping.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PGl, R) Jai Courtney sends 14 everyday Australians on the adventure of a lifetime.

12.10 MOVIE: Black Water: Abyss. (2020, Mhl, R) Five friends exploring a remote cave system in Northern Australia find themselves threatened by a crocodile. Jessica McNamee, Luke Mitchell.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGan, R) Will races in to rescue a swimmer.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) Follows pets, including a timid puppy, who are matched with potential companions.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984, PGv, R) Archaeologist Indiana Jones searches for a mystical stone stolen from an Indian community. Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan.

9.55 To Be Advised.

11.00 NCIS. (Mmv, R) Jimmy gets competitive.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY, May 21

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Tour of Hungary. H’lights. 4.10 Going Places. (R) 4.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia.

Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Freeing The Song.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Dunstable. (Ml) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 The Messenger. (Malv) Ed is faced with a difficult choice.

9.15 MOVIE: Suffragette. (2015, Malv, R) A woman becomes a suffragette. Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter.

11.00 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hlv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (MA15+a, R)

12.20 MotherFatherSon. (Final, Mlv, R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

Stage 14. H’lights. 5.40 Hitler’s

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Killer Mega Shark. (PG)

8.30 Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition. (PG, R)

10.00 Patagonia. (Premiere, PGa)

10.50 Kenny Rogers: Biography. (PG, R)

12.20 Hunting Hitler’s U-Boats. (PGalv, R)

1.50 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

3.35 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Born To Kill? Tony Costa. (MA15+av) A look at Antone Charles “Tony” Costa.

11.00 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

10.15

11.15

12.05

Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) MasterChef royalty Julie Goodwin returns and survival is on the menu.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) When Lucy receives a strange call from a man admitting to murder, the NCIS team sets out to find him.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) After a retired DEA agent is shot, the team works to determine if the victim’s past is connected to the murder.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, May 22

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

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Marcella. (Malv, R)

2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 Escape From The City. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 10.15 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R) 11.10 Secret Cities. (PGav, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R)

4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 15. H’lights.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Margot torments Andrew.

7.30 Blow Up. The contestants have eight hours to create a piece worthy of being part of a circus.

9.00 9-1-1. (Mam) The 118 faces emergencies involving a spin class and a husband and wife in a compromising position.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen wears an FBI wire.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30

TUESDAY, May 23

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)

11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Incredible Homes. (PGal, R) 10.05 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGln, R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must think outside the box.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Melanie Bracewell, Guy Montgomery and Celia Pacquola.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) A Croatian tennis player is kidnapped.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The Pressure Test elimination looms.

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

9.40 NCIS. The NCIS team investigates a string of Russian spy encounters that may be linked to a murder.

10.40 North Shore. (Mlv, R)

11.40 The Project. (R)

12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, May 24

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

The participants face a mental battle.

9.30 Blue Lights. (Premiere, MA15+) Follows three rookie police officers in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as they tackle their probation period.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Congregation. (Premiere, Mas)

11.50 Unit One. (Malsv, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Theo and Kirby call it quits.

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 Accused. (MA15+a) A high school teacher puts his reputation in jeopardy when he helps a student in need.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Greenough Family Massacre. (MA15+adv, R) A look at murder of the MacKenzie family.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

THURSDAY, May 25

Agency. (PGls, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia: The Reunion. (M)

8.30 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence: A House Divided. (Final, M)

9.20 Normal People. (Premiere, MA15+)

11.05 SBS World News Late.

11.35 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

12.30 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Kirby drowns her sorrows. Mali finds his way back to Rose. Rock chick Mercedes explodes into Summer Bay.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) In the penultimate auditions round, more weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of the judges.

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

10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 North Shore. (Ml) Abigail and Simon make plans to return home to the UK to lay Sophie to rest.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Benson tries to help a student.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mdmv)

11.40 Bull. (Ma, 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 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants compete for immunity.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av, R) Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his home town to New York City.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Rollins and Fin head to Kentucky.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

NAMBUCCA VALLEY

Friday, 19 May 2023

By David WIGLEY

FORMER Socceroo Greg Brown has been appointed as the new Technical Director of North Coast Football.

"I am delighted to be appointed Technical Director at North Coast Football,” Brown said.

“I have been coaching in the Clarence Valley and am excited to help the next generation of footballers and coaches in the region," he said.

From a humble

background in Manchester, England, Greg Brown ventured to New Zealand at the age of 22 for a one year football experience that turned into four decades.

The centre forward was an instant hit in New Zealand, becoming the top goal scorer in the National Soccer League before transferring to the Parramatta Eagles in Australia in 1987.

Brown’s goal scoring prowess continued at the Eagles, where he became the top goal scorer in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL).

In 1990 Brown was named 'Yardley Gold

Australian football player of the year' and won twelve caps for Australia, scoring three goals for the Socceroos.

"I was scoring plenty of goals and was told I would be given a spot in the national team to play in their next series.

“It was a huge honour.

"Our first match was against New Zealand, which made it easy on me, as I knew all of their players.

"But our second match was against England, Gary Lineker was their captain, and as a striker I was up against the likes of Chris Woods, Stuart Pearce and Paul Parker.

"We narrowly lost 1-0

and that was to an own goal," Brown laughed.

Brown’s football resume is a coup for NCF endorsed by President Wendy Schafer.

“Greg’s wealth of experience with youth player development will add expertise and improve development in the region," she said.

“Greg's willingness to work with and develop better coaches and players is something the zone will benefit from.

“Having a key influencer who is based in the Clarence Valley will help us take football forwards across the whole of the region," Schafer said.

New NCF committee member Sean Cahill from Nambucca, who is the brother of Socceroos legend Tim Cahill, believes this is one of many things on the horizon to grow football in the region.

"We are obviously disappointed that Gary Phillips is leaving, but he is going to a big job at Football

Australia which we are thrilled about," he said.

"Greg Brown is a fantastic footballer, we are delighted to have a former Australian Footballer of the Year share his knowledge and help nurture the next generation of talent on the North Coast.

"We hope Greg's appointment is one of many good news stories to help

grow football in the region.

"I've received several phone calls from international coaches wanting to bring national teams to Coffs Harbour for training camps, the region has a lot to offer.

Coaching coup for NCF

"And the FIFA Women's World Cup is around the corner, we have the appetite and facilities to grow the game we love," said Cahill.

q Former Socceroo Greg Brown has been appointed as the new Technical Director of North Coast Football.

q Greg Brown (back left) with NCF President Wendy Schafer, coach Curtis Heywood and the Skills Acquisition Program footballers.