2NVR takes on nation’s best in Community Broadcasting Awards
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show ‘That’s a Wrap’ is back in contention for the same accolade this year.
With its high quality live broadcasts of many Group 2 rugby league games in 2024, including the finals series, it is not surprising That’s a Wrap has once again risen to finalist status in this highly competitive category.
The show has developed a strong listener base with its dynamic coverage and insightful commentary of local sports, and has attracted some high profile Australian sporting stars as guests.
Adding to the buzz at Nambucca Valley Radio, 2NVR’s Studio 3 Live has also been selected as a finalist in the Best Program: Music category.
Studio 3 Live has been recognised for its contribution to the local music scene, showcasing live performances from both emerging and established artists.
The show has become a hub for music lovers in the region, giving great exposure to a diverse mix of talented musicians with free live performances for both a studio and radio audience.
“We are incredibly proud of those that work so hard to produce both That’s a Wrap and Studio 3 Live and these nominations are a reflection of their commitment to bringing highquality and engaging content to our listeners,” 2NVR Committee of Management President Luise Pearson-Bernoth told News Of The Area.
“I will be attending the CBAA Awards
Ceremony in person on 19 October on the Gold Coast and I hope to be receiving the awards on behalf of these two great shows.”
The CBAA Awards celebrate the best in community radio across Australia and these two nominations demonstrate that 2NVR is continuing to deliver a high standard of broadcasting to the Nambucca Valley.
q Valla-based singer/songwriter and recording artist Stewart Peters performing at 2NVR’s Studio 3 Live earlier this year.
q Ceri Wrobel hosts
2NVR’s Studio 3 Live.
Casey Shorter named finalist in inaugural Stronger Medicare Awards
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The Stronger Medicare Awards are part of the Australian Government’s nationwide commemorative activities in 2024 to mark Medicare’s 40th anniversary.
The awards were established to honour people working in the primary care sector who have made an exceptional contribution to improving the health of Australians and to showcase the vital role they play in the healthcare system.
Nominations from across the country were reviewed by an independent panel of health experts to shortlist Australia’s ‘Medicare Champions’, the outstanding people in primary health care whose efforts and dedication go above and beyond to benefit patients and whose achievements improve the health of their community.
Ms Shorter received her nomination for her initiatives in building a multidisciplinary care team and her commitment to improving primary health care services in the Nambucca Valley.
In her past two years as Practice Manager, Ms Shorter has transformed the Macksville Medical Centre from a part-time solo GP practice into a
model for rural healthcare access.
The centre now has two General Practitioners (with plans for more being onboarded in the near future), two psychologists, a children’s occupational therapy service, and audiologist working from the centre, as well as a legal service providing free advice to those requiring it in the community.
Karyn Thomas is the Director of Young Minds Thrive, one of the many new providers to deliver services from the Macksville Medical Centre.
She said Casey’s leadership at the Medical Centre has had a “remarkable impact on our community”.
“Her commitment to expanding access to essential medical, specialist, and community services has been transformative.
“Thanks to her efforts, our local charity, Young Minds Thrive, has been able to offer vital health, development, and early learning support to local children, significantly improving their access to care and support.
“Casey’s nomination as a finalist in the Stronger Medicare Awards is welldeserved and exemplifies growth-focused leadership.
"Her vision and dedication to our
community’s well-being are truly commendable.”
Another initiative that Ms Shorter has been recognised for is the centre’s collaboration with Healthy North Coast on North Coast Health Connect, a service aimed at reducing the number of unnecessary presentations to emergency departments of local hospitals.
North Coast Health Connect offers 24/7 confidential medical advice from registered nurses free, via phone or web chat.
The service can connect people to a face-to-face or virtual bulk-billed GP appointment if needed, with no out of pocket costs.
“Casey has been intricate in North Coast Health Connect with implementing and helping to assist with awareness in the Macksville community of our service,” said Ally Pope, Engagement Manager at Healthy North Coast.
Ms Shorter has also responded to local community needs, sourcing funding to provide the Mid North Coast Legal Centre a space at the Macksville Medical Centre from which to operate an outreach centre.
As a result of this healthjustice collaboration, a lawyer is available on a fortnightly basis to provide free legal advice and services which are
accessible to all members of the community.
To support and encourage future health professionals, the Macksville Medical Centre also partners with the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), by hosting nursing students undertaking supervised practical placement as part of their Diploma of Nursing through
Southern Cross University.
“Receiving recognition for my contributions has definitely given me a sense of fulfillment and pride, but more needs to be done to address the lack of accessible, affordable health services in the Nambucca Valley,” Ms Shorter said.
“Knowing that my work is making a positive impact only motivates me
to continue advocating for increased primary health services for the Nambucca Valley to help our community access appropriate care, when and where they need it.”
The winners of the Stronger Medicare Awards will be announced at an official award ceremony on 4 November 2024 at Australian Parliament House, Canberra.
q Casey Shorter has been recognised for her dedication to improving primary health care in the Nambucca Valley.
Recognition for Headland Museum
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Headland Museum has been formally recognised by Museums and Galleries of NSW for its involvement in the centenary of the Nambucca Heads Railway Station celebrations in December 2023.
The full day of celebration events on the site of the Nambucca Heads Railway Station was highly successful, far exceeding expectations, and the Nambucca Headland Museum has now been honoured with three nominations in the Museums and Galleries of NSW’s annual Imagine Awards.
The Imagine Awards highlight the resilience, innovation and creativity
of museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres across NSW and recognise the passionate people who work in them.
“The museum was nominated in the Engagement category and the Accessible Arts category,” Nambucca Headland Museum’s Research Officer, Rachel Burns, told News Of The Area.
“I was also surprised and a bit embarrassed that I am nominated in the Volunteer Achievement Award, for convening the centenary event and writing publications.”
The Nambucca Headland Museum is up against some tough competition in these awards as some other nominations are for
organisations that have regular funding and paid staff.
“Win or lose, it is well deserved recognition for the tremendous effort by the many volunteers who commemorated our wonderful heritage listed station,” added Rachel.
“I am personally very proud of the Nambucca Heads community and its volunteers.
“We are well and truly the mouse that roared.”
Nambucca Valley Phoenix is also nominated for an award in the Accessible Arts category.
The Imagine Awards night will be held in Sydney on Thursday 21 November 2024.
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
By Dominic GIANNINI, AAP
CHEAPER petrol, lower beer prices and discounts on student debt have all been floated as potential Nationals policy as the party sharpens
its pitch ahead of a federal election.
Cutting and freezing increases linked to inflation on the fuel excise and slashing taxes on microbreweries and distillers passed the party's federal council meeting on Saturday, although the motions are not binding.
Alcoholic excises should be reviewed across the board,
MP Pat Conaghan said.
Student loan discounts and incentives for people to study in the regions were also supported.
The proposal included a 30 percent discount on university and vocational education fees for students older than 25 and those who live in regional and remote Australia.
A broader 20 percent discount for other students as well as 20 percent off lump sum payments was also backed, as was a regional university campus "rejuvenation fund" to incentivise students to study outside major cities.
Leader David Littleproud used his opening address to party faithful to laud the opposition leading the public debate in areas such as the voice referendum, nuclear energy and vaping reform.
"Never before have you seen a party dictate the policy direction of the public debates in this country over the last two and a half years than what you have seen from the National Party federal team," he said.
The meeting focused heavily on cost-of-living measures and agriculture policy, including mortgage relief, encouraging airline competition to bring down flight prices, boosting
rural health support and introducing nuclear energy into the mix.
The party resolved to overturn a legislated ban on live sheep exports, scrap water buybacks and bring back an agricultural visa.
Deputy Nationals Leader Perin Davey and frontbencher Barnaby Joyce were successful in a push calling for Commonwealth compensation for farmers whose agricultural land was negatively impacted by federal policy.
Others measures to ease cost of living that received support at the federal council meeting included tax breaks and incentives for new Australian airlines to start up to increase competition and allowing pensioners be taxed less to pick up work.
A push to ban union and public super funds donating to political parties was defeated on the floor, as was a call from the party's
youth branch to cap negative gearing at three properties.
The majority of the Nationals parliamentary team supported stripping the term "gender identity" from the Sex Discrimination Act, with speakers rallying against the impacts of transgender people playing women's sport.
Members called upon the Nationals in government to exempt foreign backpackers from superannuation, which they can then claim when leaving the country, in a bid to ease costs for employers.
MP Keith Pitt supported money going into backpackers' pockets during their time in regional communities to boost the local economy rather than claim on their way out.
But entitlements should not be stripped entirely, allowing visa holders to be paid less than Australian workers, he argued.
q Michael Cox, Nambucca Headland Museum’s Rachel Burns and Marion Cox at the Nambucca Heads Railway Station celebrations last December
q David Littleproud has urged more support for university students in Australia's regions. Photo: Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS.
'Clear picture': One in ten men have police DV run-ins
By Neve BRISSENDEN, AAP
ONE in ten men in NSW have had run-ins with police for domestic and family violence matters.
The finding was revealed in a report from the Australian Institute of Criminology, which used data from NSW Police and birth data to determine the prevalence of gendered violence across the state.
The report found 9.6 percent of men had contact with police over domestic and family violence issues, compared with one in 33 women.
Overall, 6.3 percent of people born in NSW have
been proceeded against by police for a family and domestic violence offence by age 37.
The research also found 1.2 percent of people were responsible for more than half of all recorded family and domestic violence matters.
Family and domestic violence offenders accounted for nearly half of all recorded offences by people in the birth cohort.
NSW Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Jodie Harrison said the research would be very useful.
"This new data helps build a clearer picture of who perpetrates domestic
and family violence, and why they do so," she said in a statement.
Ms Harrison said the government was working hard to tackle the rising crisis in the state, noting the new prevention strategy launched last week aimed at children and young people.
Institute of Criminology deputy director Rick Brown said the report was the first of its kind to record the prevalence of violence in a population sample.
"By identifying and targeting those who commit domestic violence, especially early in their offending trajectory, we can not only reduce violence against intimate partners and family members but prevent crime more generally," he said.
Funding for AEDs
NAMBUCCA Valley sporting clubs and organisations can now apply for funding for the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AED).
The NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program provides up to $3,000 to eligible
sporting organisations for the purchase of AEDs at sports facilities.
Since the program commenced, more than 2,000 defibrillators have been installed at sports facilities across NSW.
“With more than 9,000 out of out-of-hospital
cardiac arrest in NSW each year, the first few minutes following an incident are critical, and access to a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death,” Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said.
“The Local Sport Defibrillator Program
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said the figures were a stark reminder of domestic violence issues across the
ensures clubs are equipped to respond to these lifethreatening emergencies.”
Professor Jamie Vandenberg, Co-deputy Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, said, “Being able to access a defibrillator quickly and easily could be the difference between life and death for someone suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.
state. "It's vital that the Minns Labor government redouble efforts to provide all necessary resources and
“In fact, survival rates nearly double if a defibrillator is used in the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest.
“Currently just one in ten people who have a sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospital will survive.
“This is a sobering statistic but it’s one we can change for the better by installing more of these
support to
life saving devices in sports clubs across the State.” Applications close 27 November 2024 or when funding is exhausted. For further information, including expanded eligibility criteria, please see the Program guidelines at www.sport. nsw.gov.au/grants/localsport-defibrillator-grantprogram
q Nearly ten percent of NSW men have had contact with police for domestic and family violence matters. Photo: Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS.
Kemp calls for crime inquiry
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MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp is calling for an urgent Parliamentary Inquiry into regional crime, claiming residents of the Nambucca Valley are “living in fear”.
In recent months Mr Kemp has hosted community forums on the issue in South West Rocks and Nambucca Heads, with attendees at the latter responding to a survey on experiences of crime.
Seventy percent of respondents indicated they have been victims of break-andenter or theft, 61 percent have experienced physical or verbal assault, and 67 percent reported property damage or vandalism.
“The situation is only getting worse,” Mr Kemp said.
“I'm tired of seeing locals in my community fall victim to crime time and time again.
“They have the right to feel safe and secure in their own homes, and reckless crime has created an atmosphere of constant fear and insecurity.”
Counting continues
AS local government election counting continues, Independent candidate Gary Lee is leading the race to become the next Mayor of the Nambucca Valley.
As of Thursday
morning Mr Lee had received 37.08 percent of total formal votes, with Labor’s Susan Jenvey (26.26 percent), Independent Ljubov Simson (20.85 percent) and Greens candidate
David Jones (15.81 percent) trailing behind. In Bellingen, Mayor Steve Allan looks to have secured a comfortable return to the Shire’s top job, having received (as of Thursday morning) 68.13
percent of total formal votes in a two-man contest with Greens candidate Dominic King.
Full election results won't be announced until early October. "The count cannot be concluded until all postal votes have been returned to the Electoral
q Mr Kemp speaking at the crime forum in Nambucca Heads in May.
Lives not statistics
By Andrea FERRARI
AUSTRALIAN Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) research has revealed drivers on rural NSW roads knowingly drive without due care and attention.
The research findings were released on 10 September at Diggers Beach Reserve to mark Rural Road Safety Month.
Joining the launch were sixteen-year-old Jarwin Rooney and his grandfather
Ian Rooney.
Jarwin's mother Jessica, who was Ian's daughter, was killed in a crash in Coffs Harbour eighteen months ago.
Jessica, 36, and her three children were waiting at traffic lights when their car was struck by an out of control vehicle.
Jarwin now implores drivers to think of others when behind the wheel.
"My message is to drive safely, they're not just statistics… these are people's lives," he said.
"They're lives that have been taken away from mums, dads, brothers and sisters."
Almost half of all NSW drivers (45 percent) admit to unsafe driving practices on rural roads, the survey revealed.
More than two in five (43 percent) admitted to speeding on country roads, eighteen percent acknowledged driving despite feeling fatigued, and twelve percent are guilty of using a mobile phone behind the wheel.
The findings also show that Sydney-based drivers are more likely to disregard rural road safety, with more than a third (38 percent) admitting that they are less vigilant about road safety in regional
areas compared to 22 percent of local rural drivers.
The primary reason NSW drivers are breaking laws on regional roads is that they believe it’s safe (39 percent) but distraction (16 percent) and not getting caught (14 percent) are also key factors.
The Diggers Beach event featured a powerful installation of 811 standing sunflowers, each symbolising a life lost on rural and remote roads across Australia in 2023.
More than two-thirds (66 percent) of fatalities recorded in NSW last year (233 deaths) occurred on regional roads.
ARSF founder and chair
Russell White, said the survey results reveal an alarming trifecta of individual attitudes towards risk, consequence and how an overall lack of rural road safety resilience may be fuelling fatal and serious incidents.
"People are a lot less patient and they're more aggravated on the roads," he said.
Also at the launch were Executive Manager at AAMI Laura Heffernan and Assistant Commissioner David Driver, who is Commander of the NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol.
q Jarwin Rooney’s mother was killed in a crash near Park Beach in Coffs Harbour.
q Commander of the Traffic and Highway Patrol, Asst Comm David Driver, Chair of ARSF Russell White, mother of a road victim Katie Domanovic, Jarwin Rooney, Executive Manager at AAMI Laura Heffernan and BOC Project Manager Shane Walley.
Upgrading fire trails ahead of bushfire season
THE State Government is undertaking helicopter inspections of fire trails across the state to prioritise maintenance work needed ahead of the summer bushfire season.
Inspections have started in the Sydney region and will work their way around the state, including the Mid North Coast, throughout September.
Crown Lands is undertaking the inspections together with the Rural Fire Service, with more than 540 fire trails being inspected covering more than 2,400 kilometres on Crown land and adjoining lands.
“Helicopter inspections are more efficient than ground patrols by vehicles, particularly in remote and less accessible areas and where fire trails cross multiple property boundaries or have other access issues,” said a NSW Government
statement on Tuesday.
“Aerial patrols reduce inspection times in these areas from months to weeks and give an overall ‘point in time’ assessment of the fire trail network.
“Helicopter crews monitor the trails from the air to identify whether trees have fallen and require removal, if erosion or vegetation growth has impacted trails, or where creek crossings may need
repair.
“The helicopter is also fitted with a camera to help record where follow-up work is needed.”
Following the aerial inspections, Crown Lands will partner with the NSW Soil Conservation Service and the NSW Rural Fire Service to
Action on ticketless parking fines
THE State Government has announced plans to reform the ticketless parking fine system utilised by some local councils across the state, including Nambucca Valley Council.
A key criticism of the existing ticketless system is that drivers can be fined multiple times for the same offence before they become aware of the first infringement.
Premier Chris Minns said drivers “deserve better” than the current process.
“Too many motorists have driven off with no idea they
might be liable for a parking fine.
“This system was introduced by the former government without enough protections for drivers.”
Legislation now set to be introduced will require councils to attach an on-thespot fine notification to a vehicle.
Councils will be required to take photos of offences, even if they use the traditional ‘ticketed’ method, and make them available for Revenue NSW to provide to drivers.
Additionally the legislation will limit the
circumstances where an on-the-spot notification is not required to be left by a parking officer, for example, where it is hazardous or unsafe for them to do so.
‘Repeat’ ticketless parking fines will also be invalidated.
The requirement to issue an on-the-spot notification will not apply to a limited number of parking zones, such as enclosed parking areas that use licence plate recognition technology, and in national parks with limited mobile phone connectivity.
Across NSW, Councils issued 822,310 ticketless
Healthy North Coast win
By Andrea FERRARI
HEALTHY North Coast’s (HNC)
Community Wellbeing and Resilience (CWR) program has won the NSW Mental Health and Wellbeing category in the 2024 Resilient Australia Awards.
Its entry was titled “Climate Ready North Coast: Elevating the community service sector” and showcased community-led, place-based initiatives to build health and wellbeing resilience in the face of increasing climate disasters.
recognised at a state level.”
parking fines in 2023/24, up 49 percent from 551,441 issued in 2022/23.
The overwhelming majority of ticketless parking fines in NSW are for offences in council-operated parking facilities.
The parking fine reforms will apply to facilities operated by councils, NSW Government agencies and universities.
“No one ever likes to get a parking fine, but the idea you only find out about a fine weeks later doesn’t pass the common sense test,” said Minister for Finance Courtney
prioritise and undertake any required maintenance works.
The work could include vegetation removal, erosion repairs, drainage and fire trail stability work, and construction and maintenance of vehicle passing and turning bays.
In some areas, this extends to installing signage, gates and bollards to protect fire trails from unauthorised access and rubbish dumping.
“Ensuring our fire trails are properly maintained is critical to protecting our firefighters and communities across the state as we head
Houssos.
“Setting new, higher standards for parking fines, including rules about invalidating unfair fines, is the right thing to do and goes a long way to re-building community trust.”
NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury commended the government for addressing the “increasingly unpopular ticketless parking fine system adopted by dozens of councils”.
“Motorists who abuse the limited public parking spaces available obviously deserve to be fined, however ticketless parking fines removed transparency and made it almost impossible
into a potentially dangerous bushfire season,” Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said.
“It also has broader bushfire management responsibilities across the entire Crown land estate.
“In addition to the aerial inspections, there are also many other fire trails on Crown land that are more easily accessible and so are inspected using 4WD vehicles.”
If landowners have concerns about a potential bushfire hazard, they should contact the Rural Fire Service.
for motorists to contest their fine if they felt they had a legitimate case.”
In March, Minister Houssos, responding to complaints from the public, wrote to NSW councils using the ticketless fines system to request that they change their practice and leave a paper ticket when fines were issued.
In May of 2024, Nambucca Valley Council rangers fined 187 motorists for parking incorrectly or for too long, resulting in a total revenue from traffic violations of $22,395.
This figure is roughly equivalent to the entire year’s revenue for parking fines in the 2022/23 financial year.
“Northern NSW is one of the highest disaster-declared regions in the country for frequency and severity across all three measures of fire, flood and storm,” she said.
“Together with South-East Queensland, our North Coast region has been labelled a disaster ‘hotspot’.
“For this reason, a connected, engaged and vibrant community that supports each other in times of need is so important.
“It’s been wonderful to have this important work
CEO Monika Wheeler acknowledged the great work being undertaken across the North Coast.
Previous recipients of HNC’s CWR program include Bellingen’s Neighbourhood Care Network, OzGREEN’s Resilient Communities, Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre and Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
This year’s round trialled an innovative “Participatory Grant Making” approach, which includes communities in the decisions that impact them, and prioritises trust-building over traditional competitive grants.
Winners will be announced soon.
q A roster of helicopter crews is undertaking the statewide inspections. .
q Kate Van Saane (Healthy North Coast), Jihad Dib (NSW Minister for Emergency Services), Monika Wheeler (CEO Healthy North Coast), Dr Jean Renouf (Founder and CEO, Plan C) and Joanna Quilty (NSW Reconstruction Authority). Photo: NSW Reconstruction Authority.
ETC funding for Phoenix
By Andrea FERRARI
LOCAL non-for-profit training provider Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) has announced the 2024 recipients of its Community Support Fund investment.
Headquartered in Coffs Harbour, ETC established the fund in 2012 to provide support that addresses specific local challenges.
The company’s footprint extends across northern NSW and south Queensland.
In the Mid North Coast region, ETC has awarded $107,000 shared among five deserving local organisations.
Among the beneficiaries is Nambucca Valley Phoenix, which operates a supported employment program for people with disability.
With funding from ETC, they will re-open their Depot community shed and develop a plant nursery in Bowraville, providing more opportunities for meaningful engagement and employment.
ETC’s Board Chair Rod McKelvey said the organisation is committed to creating positive social and economic outcomes for the communities it serves.
“We pride ourselves on giving back and partnering with like-minded organisations to build stronger communities, as part of our philanthropic commitment.”
ETC CEO Damon Munt said the company was proud to see its recipient organisations’ enhanced capacity to address local needs and create opportunities for growth and development.
“We are excited to support these organisations as they work tirelessly to make a difference,” he said.
“I’m confident that with this funding support, they will be able to make an even stronger impact within their communities.”
www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR NATIONAL CELEBRATION DAY COMMITTEE
Nominations are now being sought from interested persons who would like to be appointed to Council’s National Celebration Day Committee.
The main purposes of the Committee include:
To acknowledge the achievement of outstanding individuals, young and old who have made a valuable contribution to the Nambucca Valley community through an annual awards program. Such awards will help inspire and encourage accomplishment in community service and volunteering, sport, education, arts and culture and be truly inclusive.
The Committee is to comprise the Mayor, two Councillors, an Indigenous representative and up to six community representatives.
Nominations close 4.00pm Friday 4 October 2024. An application form can be obtained from Council’s website at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au.
NATIONAL CELEBRATION DAY AWARDS 2025
Council’s National Celebration Day Committee is inviting nominations for Council’s National Celebration Day Awards. Nomination forms providing criteria for each section are available from:
• Nambucca Heads and Macksville Libraries
• Council’s Administration Centre, 44 Princess Street Macksville
• Council’s website – www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
Awards are under the following categories:
Citizen of the Year
Senior Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Indigenous Citizen of the Year
Young Indigenous Citizen of the Year
Services to the Community Award
Environmental Award
Senior Sports Team
The closing date for nominations is 4.00pm Friday 13 December 2024, the nomination form can be obtained from Council’s website www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
ENQUIRIES: Kelly Pacey, Executive Assistant to the General Manager on 02 6568 02820
Urunga street festival
By Andrea FERRARI
A FREE festival is coming to Bowra Street, Urunga on Saturday.
The Urunga Spring Fiesta will feature two stages of music and dancing, with markets and food trucks, interactive art and family activities.
The community event kicks off at 2pm and builds momentum through to 9pm.
“We’ve got free jumping castles, dance workshops, displays from local community groups, fire twirlers, live art and roving performers with dining and picnic areas for everyone to sit back and relax in and soak up the Urunga Spring Fiesta atmosphere,” Festival Coordinator Lauren Mills from UMBL Music told News Of The Area.
“Our massive music line-up includes festive bands: The Ninth Chapter, Apocalypse Joe & The Coyote, Bellingen Big Band,
Girrwaa Duguula Choir, Greenstone, Juicebox, Los Vecinos, Jumbaal Dreamin’, Kookyburras, Pam Hata, and Samba Soul & the Horns of Boom.
“Our dance groups include: Bellingen Salsa, Cabaret Belles, Camino Flamenco, Carnivale, Flourish Movement Studio, Harbour Performing Arts, Lily’s Sacred
Fire Flow,
and Tehani’s Open Movement; we even have the gorgeous Mix Tub Theatre group.” Urunga Spring Fiesta is funded by the Transport for NSW Open Streets Program in association with Bellingen Shire Council.
q ETC Board Chair Rod McKelvey, ETC Workforce Australia Services General Manager Julie Powick and ETC CEO Damon Munt.
q The Depot community shed situated behind Nambucca Valley Phoenix: Photo: Phoenix Gallery & Cafe.
Pasion Gitana, Phoenix Rising, Rivers Dance Centre 86, SULT Movement,
q The Ninth Chapter will play Urunga Spring Fiesta.
By Manny WOOD
Judge considers executorial responsibilities
PAM and Peter are the only beneficiaries of their late father’s estate.
Pam is appointed as the sole executor.
Pam retains a solicitor and in accordance with the legal advice that she receives, attends to realising the assets of the estate.
Pam’s solicitor publishes the usual “Notice of Intended Distribution” online and after the expiry of the requisite 30 days, the estate is fully distributed and Peter receives his 50% entitlement in the estate.
However, Peter is concerned that Pam may not have administered the estate properly and demands that Pam provide him with accounts relating to the administration of the estate, seeking “closure and assurance”.
Pam resists the request on the basis that the estate is distributed and there are no funds available in the estate to pay the legal and accounting costs involved.
Peter files an application in the Supreme Court.
In her defence, Pam states that there is no evidence to suggest that the distribution of the estate was not accurate and further that because the estate is distributed, she is prejudiced because she cannot claim “commission” for her “pains and troubles”.
The Court acknowledged that beneficiaries of an estate have the right to inspect documents relating to estate property and estate accounts including receipts and payment of expenses. If a beneficiary wishes to receive copies of the accounts, the Court states that it is to be done at the beneficiary’s cost.
The Court refuses to make an order for the formal “taking and passing of accounts” on the grounds that the estate has been distributed, the cost is not warranted, there is no evidence of maladministration and there are no funds to award Pam commission.
The Court ultimately orders that Peter shall be provided with “basic” accounts regarding the calculation of the distribution and that he shall be entitled to inspect redacted accounts at the office of Pam’s solicitor, provided he pays the costs involved.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@ tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
The NOTA needs you!
NAMBUCCA Valley News Of The Area (NOTA) is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team.
“If you have a background in writing and a passion for your local community, I would love to hear from you,” said NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor.
“As the paper continues to grow, we are always looking for enthusiastic wordsmiths to help cover the region’s news, sport, events, music etc.”
On theCouch
DEAR Jasminda,
AT my recent wedding, my husband recited very out-of-character wedding vows.
I have since been told he wrote them with the assistance of AI.
Was it all just a sham?
Did he even mean what he said? I feel really angry.
Helen G.
their ear. It's a slippery slope though.
I've experienced this too, though not on a romantic level. I used to write articles for a local magazine. I didn't do it for the money (which was as meagre as a Brazilian bikini), but for the sense of satisfaction.
Dear Helen,
Writing for NOTA is flexible, with contributor reporters able to submit as many or as few stories per week to fit in with their present lifestyle and commitments.
If you want to be a part of helping the community get its weekly local news hit, then let's start the conversation.
Send us an email telling us a bit about yourself to doug@ newsofthearea.com.au.
Writing for NOTA can be an amazing way to connect with your local community, to meet some of the aweinspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life in our region.
Lest we regret
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been handed down.
The Defence Minister Richard Marles stated back in March that history would be the judge of the government’s response to its findings.
Within days of its release, highlighting problems of leadership deficiencies that reflected his own portfolio, Marles was in parliament stripping medals and confirming the prospect of prosecuting soldiers for war crimes.
In 2008 the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visited Australian troops in Afghanistan.
He described the conflict zone as a hell hole.
He stated to the troops, “When you’re out there in this godforsaken part of the world doing your stuff, you need
to know that back home not only the nation is behind you, but people running the show like the Defence Force Chief is behind you. And the government’s behind you as well.”
By 2020 in response to allegations of war crimes, Rudd was demanding, “Those that are responsible for these crimes, and any efforts to conceal them, must be brought to justice.”
The hypocrisy of politicians can never be underestimated.
Accountability of any mistakes made in Afghanistan must start with those that sent our troops to that ‘hell hole’ and failed to provide the necessary leadership to adequately protect them both physically and psychologically in that ‘godforsaken part of the world’.
With veteran males serving in combat or security roles being twice as likely to die by suicide than
There are roughly two camps that people fall into with AI.
Those who see it as a godsend that saves precious time, and those who regard it as the work of the devil, diminishing the heart and soul of the written word.
People who struggle to write well have embraced the idea of throwing a shamozzle of words into their computer and witnessing (in mere seconds) those words being transformed.
The implications, though, are highlighted in your conundrum.
Suddenly everyone can sound as though a Cyranowannabe is whispering in
other males in the population, it is obvious that support from our government is insufficient.
The Royal Commission is a once in a generation opportunity to make a difference to the wellbeing and health of veterans, and its findings must not be lost to the neglect of politicians.
In the words of Commissioner Dr Peggy Brown AO reflecting on the Royal Commission recommendations, “Everyone has the opportunity to
Busy season for Garden Club
By Jen HETHERINGTON
STUARTS Point and District Garden Club (SPaDGC) members have had a busy and productive few months.
The group’s second Annual General Meeting was held on 21 August 2024, at which several new members were welcomed.
On Wednesday 4 September the Club welcomed a paramedic educator who demonstrated the safe operation of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), including a lively and informative Q & A.
Following a light lunch, members were invited to visit a charming private garden at Summer Island.
The monthly members’ meeting on the morning of Wednesday 7 August featured a visit from Chelsea Hands from MidWaste Port
Macquarie, who was pleased to bust some myths regarding compost management and applications, both hot and cold.
Chelsea was also pleased to show-off the wriggling mass of her healthy and productive portable worm farm.
As a bonus one lucky member won a 240 litre compost bin donated by MidWaste.
Raffle winner Jenny was overjoyed with her prize.
I had a flick through the magazine recently and the stories were so flowery, so overwritten, that AI's influence was immediately recognisable.
Maybe the publication is saving a bit of money, but what is the ultimate cost?
Your husband may have struggled to find the right words to express his (very real) feelings. But yes, I think you are right to be angry.
Vows need to come from the heart, not from a mashup of Wikipedia, scientific journals and news sources.
AI can also be misleading.
You don't want to have to fact-check your husband's undying love.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
create a better future for our veterans and their families. Our service personnel and veterans have fought for you, the people of Australia! It’s now time to reciprocate and fight for them. Support the veterans in your community (and their families). Let your local member know you will be watching.”
Regards,
“This is great,” she said, “I’d been planning a renovation, so now I can retire my old recycled washing machine tub and set up a more effective composting system.”
President Denise O’Connor is pleased with the club's progress and initiatives, and noted that the guest speaker for the next meeting is Jane Flood, who will present on African violets.
As the Garden Club expands, regular ‘field trips’ are routinely scheduled, including a much anticipated coach trip to Dorrigo on 30 October to tour the property ‘Northwood’, and a ‘High Tea’ provided by the Dorrigo United Hospital Auxiliary. SPaDGC has issued an invitation for the coach trip to members of neighbouring clubs at South West Rocks, Nambucca Valley and Talarm.
Adam FULLER, Mid North Coast.
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
24 ENTRIES for Nissan/ Breakaway Triples on Wed 11th and Theresa Meehan, Tom Wattison and J Kay won the day. Second were M Hart, Bonsai Coughlan and Mark Blackford with S Flack, Tas Fribbens and Drum Poletti third. Lucky Losers to Tony Stokes, Marg Flagg and Margaret Duffus. Margaret also drew the lucky bowler but not her rink so missed the jackpot. Sorry for the initials in some cases, but if the diary won't let me know Christian names I can only work with what I already know, which isn't much..
Friday the 13th
Nominated Triples was a lucky day for a pairs game - Dallas Nancarrow and Blossom Ruane, with Wayne Bolton, Ken Summo and Urky runners up and Sid Campton, Chris D'Elboux and Harry Boston third. Graeme Power, Peter Fredericks and Drum were the lucky losers and Ray Hunt the Lucky Bowler who missed drawing his rink for the $300 Jackpot. Next week $360.
Sat Sept 14 The remaining 5 games of Round 1 Club Pairs were played... Mark Blackford/Angry Lawrence
24 def John McCollom/Peter Meehan 18: Owen Smith/ Chris Brownlie 24 def Stuart Hughes/Neil Duffus 12: Greg Hodge/Mitch McGill 24 def Harry Rauchenberger/Mino Bettanin 15: Danny Curran/ Graham Porter 21 def Col Crawford/Aaron Cedelland 15: Brent Liddell/Andrew Shearer 21 def Graham Hunt/ Grahame Horne 13.
Quarter Finals to be played Sep 21...Blackford/ Lawrence v Carr/Urquart: Smith/Brownlie v Ruane/ Franck: Hodge/McGill v Ward/Riddell: Curran/ Porter v Liddell/Shearer.
There was no Sunday Bowls morning due to our AGM which I completely forgot about... the first in 29 years - a sure sign of receding brain matter. But congratulations to Mick Boyle for receiving Life Membership in recognition of his service to the Club. The Board has one change... Marg Flagg did not nominate and was replaced by Peter Meehan, and thanks to Margaret for her work over the last year. The Men's Committee remains the same with Mitch McGill re-taking his position after resigning last year.
The Versatility 5's has 8 teams but two have no compulsory Grade 7 player. Ray Hunt and Rhys Riddell, take note... you need to amend your teams.
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
14-9-24
A SINGLE Stableford was held on perfect weather conditions for golf. The course is drying out so there were some high scores. Winner: Cas
McPherson on 43! R/Up D Franks 39, F/9 T Edwards, B/9 B Brabant N/P: B Wilson, T Edwards L/Putt K Wilson Ball Comp:1. D Wren 2. Leanne Porter 3. Roz Hooper 4. P Lawry. Next Week: Single Stableford
Group 2 refs honoured
By Aiden BURGESS
GROUP 2 Rugby League’s finest referees have been honoured for their stellar officiating seasons.
Blake Smoothy is Referee of the Year, narrowly edging out veteran Nathan Grace, while Beau Glyde claimed Junior Referee of the Year after an excellent season.
Both were named during the Group 2 Referees Association annual presentation night at The Coffs Hotel.
This is the third year in a row that Smoothy has been recognised as Referee of the Year and the third year running that he has refereed the Group 2 First Grade Grand Final.
He thanked the coaches and appointments board for
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
SATURDAY was the first round of the Club Championships.
Max Graham blistered the field with his best ever round of two under par 70 for a net 64 to lead the field by four shots and win both the monthly Medal and Spoon. B grade winner was Tony Adams with Chris Murphy winning C grade.
Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Jeff Gore (A), Cohen Welsh (B) and Peter O'Neill in (C grade).
On Sunday the second round sponsored by John and Beryl Fortescue was played in cold blustery weather which saw favourite Allan Clarke hit his straps picking up eight shots to lead by four at day's end.
Cohen Welsh again won nearest the pin for (B) with
Matt Ward (A) and John Cox in (C grade).
After two rounds Allan Clarke is overall leader with Geoff O'Grady both gross and net in (B) and Eddie Booth gross and net in C grade.
Nikki Laird and Jo Montague are sharing the lead in the ladies Championships
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Paula GUTHRIE
RESULTS for the week ending Saturday September 14, 2024.
Monday: 9th September an eight-team event was held directed by S Kuer.
Winners Mike & Linda Siford with 69.64%, Second Peter Plunkett-Cole & Rosemary Bateman with 58.93%
Tuesday: 10th September a six-team event was played, directed by L Walton.
Winners Amber Fox & C McKee with 63.00%, second
Gary & Louise Walton with 61.00%, third Gaye Beyers & Barbara Lott with 57.00%.
Wednesday: 11th September 15 players attended Richard's Improve your Bridge session. The main teaching point centred around when to draw trumps and when not. Richard presented 5 interesting examples where drawing trumps first would be detrimental to making the contract. There was lively discussion, and the group played a mixture of hands with many slam
their constructive feedback and credited Nathan Grace, who has thirteen grand final appointments since 2006 under his belt, for pushing him as they jostled for the top spot.
"It’s always a motivator to get better when there is competition within the association for the top appointments," Smoothy said.
"It's one of the major reasons I encourage explayers to take up officiating - there is still an opportunity to compete and challenge themselves."
Beau Glyde’s award cements his status as one of the most promising young officials in the region.
In just his second year of refereeing, he made his Grand Final debut by officiating the Under 12s.
Other notable award recipients included Nick McCudden who took out Rookie of the Year; Lynda Scott, who was awarded the peer-voted Referees’ Referee award for her outstanding contribution to the association; and seventeenyear-old Malcolm Keating, who capped off a strong
season as the Most Improved Referee.
Keating officiated this season’s Under 15s grand final.
The presentation night was a celebration of not only individual accomplishments, but also the collective effort of all referees who have contributed to a successful
opportunities, but which were difficult to bid.
Thursday: 12th September a six and a half table event was played, directed by S Parker. North/ South winners Mike Siford & C McKee with 61.79%, second Ali & Neil Tupper with 53.21%, third Colleen Robertson & S Parker with 52.50%. East/West winners Barry Butler & Richard Levy with 66.25%, second Julianne Cowles & Geoffrey Gardner with 53.75%, tied third Leonie Harrison & Sandra
Ellis and Libby Knight & Louise Walton with 50.00%.
Saturday: 7th September Round two of the Club Championship, winners Mike Siford & C McKee with 70.14%, second Barbara Lott & Linda Siford with 53.47%, third Theda Faulwetter & S Parker with 51.39% Don’t take it personal. People who are intimidated by you, talk bad about you in hopes that others won’t find you so appealing.
season of Group 2 Rugby League.
"We had referees backing up Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year, which is testament to their commitment to making sure games went ahead,” referees boss Des Fisher said
"We would encourage anyone interested in joining
us for 2025 to make contact via email and look out via social media for our referee's course running in February." Anyone interested in refereeing in 2025 can contact The Group 2 Referees Association via email at gp2referees@gmail.com or through their social media page.
Max Graham is net leader in A Grade with Beau Lavender on his heels one shot back.
with Ali Cunneen ahead for the Net title.
Max Graham had a big week with three wins taking out the Mid Week Competition ahead of runner up Terry Johnson.
q John Fortescue, Karl Cooper, Steve Hunt, Paul Donges and Ross Donnelly at the 4th tee.
q Beau Glyde.
q Blake Smoothy.
Kids Boot Camp
Best teams
By Aiden BURGESS
ANOTHER winter sporting season has been won and done on the Coffs Coast.
Here are the senior teams that were truly a class above.
Sawtell Panthers: Went through undefeated to win the inaugural Group 2 Rugby League Women's Tackle premiership.
Nambucca Roosters: Their first grade side led the way all season, winning the Group 2 Rugby League premiership for the first time since 1996.
Northern Storm: Won North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League title, beating season premiers the Woolgoolga Wolves in the grand final.
Urunga Raiders: Had an undefeated season on their way to winning North Coast Football’s Women's Premier League title.
Coffs Harbour Snappers: Their first grade side won the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division premiership, beating minor premiers Hastings Valley Vikings three times in a row to end the season and win the trophy.
The Snappers women
beat minor premiers Grafton Redmen twice in the finals to win the premiership.
Port Macquarie Magpies: Won AFL North Coast’s seniors premiership, losing just twice on their way to winning the flag.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints: Beat undefeated minor premiers the Coffs Harbour Breakers twice in the finals to win AFL North Coast’s women’s premiership.
Coffs Harbour Comets: Successfully defended their reserve grade premiership, inflicting the Macksville Sea Eagles only loss of the season in the grand final.
Sawtell Dodgers: Won Coffs Harbour Baseball Association’s A-grade title for the second straight year after also finishing as minor premiers.
Urunga Hockey Club: The Urunga Cyclones were leading the way in the Hockey Coffs Coast Men’s competition, before their season was cut short due to the ground closure.
The Urunga Twinkle Toes were a perfect 14 wins from as many games in the Women's A Grade competition.
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Geoff McCANN
APART rom some unwelcome rain on Thursday, we had great conditions for golfing on the Island during the week. The Green renovations have come along a treat, and are almost back to pristine condition.
We welcomed 91 golfers from the Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers for a medley Stableford with some impressive scores handed in. Division 1 (0 to 15) was won by Ross Donnelly (10) from Macksville with 39 points on c/b from Kevin Sandford (14) Urunga, and Trevor Neaves (15) from Dorrigo next on 35 points. Peter Wilson (19) from Woolgoolga top scored for the day with 43 points to win Division 2 (16 to 22) from local Jeffrey Vanderwyk (21) 40 points and Robert Gray (21) also from Woolgoolga 39 points. In Division 3 (23 to 45), Graham Boyle (35) from SGA had 40 points to win from Maurie Tate (25) from Bellingen 39 points and Mike
Raymond (24) from Bellingen 38 points. 41 players featured in the generous Ball Rundown to 32 points. NTP’s went to Peter Wilson (Woolgoolga) on 5, Diane Mayo (Coffs Harbour) on 8, David Nicholls (Coffs Harbour) on 13 and Robert Peel (Coffs Harbour) on 18.
The Women played their Monthly Medal on Wednesday. Angela Paton (21) won Division 1 with 72 net from Kerrie Eichorn (11) with 72 net. Ann Antcliff (29) won Division 2 (24 to 31) with a great score of 63 net from Judy Boyle (27) with 66 net. Kerry Shearer (39) won Division 3 (32 to 45) with 67 net from Robyn Dyer (37) with 68 net. Gross Winners Kerrie Eichorn, Ann Antcliff & Robyn Dyer. NTP’s won by Kerrie Eichorn, Lyn Grose & Lillian Lukins on 5, Martine Murray won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Deidre Fletcher won the Pro Pin Jackpoot on 18. Best Putters were Narelle Delaney & Donna Easey.
A good field of 108
for Saturday’s Medley Stableford and round 5 of the “Handiskins” Tournament. Stuart Garvey (13) scored 39 points to win Division 1 (0 to 15) on c/b from John Bloomfield from Richmond and Glen Crow. Geoff McCann (16) top scored for the day to win Division 2 (16 to 22) with 41 points from John Morgan (16) with 39 points on c/b from Paddy Byrne. Noel Gaddes (30) had 38 points to win Division 3 (23 to 45) from Lee Fewings (33). Other good rounds of 38 points from Sue Brooks, Matt Dyer, Daniel Wassens, Roderick Read & Geoff Harris. The Ball Rundown to 34 points on c/b. Bryce McCarroll canned the “Ecomist” longest putt from the side of the second green, other NTP’s to Les Mohr very close on 5 with 38cms, Geoff McCann on 7, Craig Haworth on 8, Christian Knight takes home the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Stephen Carr got Stu’s ball on 15 and Glen Crow won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Round 5 Handiskins
Group 2 Juniors awards
By Aiden BURGESS
GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League’s best players have been recognised for their outstanding seasons.
Harbour Comets was named player of the year in the Under 16s League Tag, while Aylani Clark of the Sawtell Panthers was the leading points scorer and try scorer.
competition, winning the player of the year, leading points scorer, and leading try scorer.
winner was Geoff McCann – congratulations to the top 4 qualifiers to play off on Sunday 13th October - Geoff McCann, Adrienne Smith (Unavailable), Craig Haworth, Stephan Carr, and Graham Watson. Leaderbaord results on noticeboard.
We are in for an exciting finish with the Eclecticresults on Notice Board show Troy Herbert leading the Gross with 66, with Ashton Herbert, Christian Knight & Graham Watson biting at his heels on 69. A tight leaderboard in the Net also – Trevor Hopkins leading narrowly with 61 from Stephen Doherty, Christian Knight & Jamie Lucas only one shot away on 62. Book now for Men’s Open Day on Sunday 22nd September, sponsored by Williams Building Group (Glen Crow), and for the Good Time Charlie’s Cup medley event over the October Long Weekend, with a very generous Prize Pool.
See you on the Island.
leading points scorer and try scorer.
Langford
Best Forward: Rave Brazier
Nambucca Roosters Wrap up landmark year at Presentation Night
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who drew a raucous roar from the crowd by stating that the Roosters will be aiming to achieve back-toback premiership wins in 2025.
Award winners at the Nambucca Roosters 2024
Presentation Night were: Under 18s
Coaches Award: Jaiye
Best Back: Dwayne RobertsJarrett
Players Player: Toby Batten
Best and Fairest: Cale Ogilvy
Women’s Tackle
Coaches Award: Sam Field
Best Forward: Renee Widders
Best Back: Xanthi Hand
Players Player: Lacey Wilson
Best and Fairest: Charlize Jones
Reserve Grade
Coaches Award: Mitch
Sawtell Panthers player Kden Carter was the player of the year in the Under 16s competition.
Jax Fuller of the Woolgoolga Seahorses was the highest points scorer, and Koby Toomey from the Bowraville Tigers scored the most tries.
Layci Teale from the Coffs
Williamson-Roe
Best Forward: Beau-Dean Jarrett-Marks
Best Back: Michael
Buchanan
Players Player: Mitchell Whitelaw
Best and Fairest: Jake Jones
First Grade
Coaches Award: Beau
Langford
Best Forward: Jacob Welsh & Khan Jarrett
Best Back: Tyreece Sines & Dane Saunders
Javier House of the Sawtell Panthers was both the player of the year and the leading point scorer in the Under 15s competition, with Xavier Fittock from the Coffs Harbour Comets the leading try scorer.
Smithtown Tigers player Oliver Haydon swept the awards in the Under 14s
Players Player: Jack Margetts
Best and fairest: Tyronne Roberts-Davis
Club Awards
Top Point scorer: Toby Batten
Most Consistent: Cale Ogilvy
Coaches Award: Jay Melrose
Best Forward: Brody Simon
Best Back: Tyronne RobertsDavis
Club Person: Warwick Jones
Best and Fairest: Logan
Jones & Toby Batten
Coffs Harbour Comets Red player Harley Teale was both the Under 13s player of the year and leading point scorer, while Hayden Brien of the Sawtell Panthers scored the most tries.
Flynn Tolman of the Smithtown Tigers was awarded player of the year in the Under 12s competition.
Kempsey Dragons player Alex Lockwood was the
Kden Carter (Under 16s/ Sawtell Panthers), Lily Phelps (Under 16s League Tag/ Grafton Ghosts), Xavier Fittock (Under 15s/Coffs Harbour Comets), Kyden White (Under 14s/Bowraville Tigers), Braxton Martin (Under 13s/ Coffs Harbour Comets), and Alex Lockwood (Under 12s/ Kempsey Dragons) were each named player of the match in their respective grand finals. Bowraville Tigers were the Club of the Year, and Dwayne Laverty from the Bowraville Tigers was named Volunteer of the Year.
q Women’s Tackle Best and Fairest winner Charlize Jones (centre), with coaches Larissa Chandler and Garren Stig.
q Reserve Grade Best and Fairest winner Jake Jones (centre), with Reserve Grade Coach Dean Buchanan and President Peter Bellden.
q Under 18s Best and Fairest winner Cale Ogilvy (centre), with Coach Geoff Batten and President Peter Bellden.
ITINERARY
Mackay-McKay Family Reunion
October 4th - 11:00am BOWRAVILLE Museum-Informal Gathering then group visit Bowraville and Macksville Cemetries
October 5th - 5:00pm - Macksville RSL
Club - Reunion Dinner; Bring personal family Black Book
October 6th - Midday - Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club; informal dinner. RSVP for catering purposes 2 weeks prior.
Facebook: Mackay-McKay Family Reunion. Phone: Neville 0448 296 837
Next Meeting September 21st - 2:00pm Bowraville RSL: Neville 0448 296 837
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SATURDAY GRANTCHESTER
ABC TV, 7.30pm
A circus certainly isn’t renowned for being the safest workplace around but in Grantchester’s season nine premiere, it’s not the trapeze or lions that pose danger under the big top – but a vicious crossbow murderer. Police detective Geordie and vicar Will (Robson Green and Tom Brittney, both pictured) investigate after a performer is found dead, and must deduce which of the circus’ eccentric cast of characters is the culprit. At the same time, Will weighs up his future after being offered a transfer to a new parish in Newcastle. Now married with children, is Will ready for a new challenge?
FRIDAY, September 20
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australians In Timor-Leste: 25th Anniversary. 11.00 First On The Ground. (PGa, R) 11.30 Planet America. (R) 12.00 News. 12.55 Van Der Valk. (Madv, R) 2.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Indonesia. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 4. 9.20 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 10.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 10.45 ABC Late News.
Miniseries: Better. (Malv, R)
Grand Designs. (R)
The Larkins. (PG, R)
Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.10am Good Game Spawn Point. 12.50 Rage. 1.50 Late Programs.
MONDAY
THE BLOCK
NBN, 7.30pm
Viewers tuning into The Block this year could be forgiven for thinking Married at First Sight is undergoing renovations – so prominent are the personality clashes and heated chats. As the build hits the halfway mark, the teams struggle with ideas for their guest ensuites amid sizeable fallout from the kitchen judging. Sydney sisters Maddy and Charlotte, (both pictured) who joined the series after Jesse and Paige departed, don’t get a lot of love during the open for inspections but keep their focus on bonding with new builder Dan as they prepare to deliver the first room they’ve realised entirely on their own – can they steer clear of the drama (aka Kylie) all week long?
TUESDAY SHAUN MICALLEF’S ORIGIN ODYSSEY
SBS, 7.30pm
History, heritage and humour combine in this series that host Shaun Micallef describes as “the pinnacle of my glittering career”. Having delved into his own family Who Do You Think You Are? more than a decade ago, Micallef is joining six comedians on their own journeys of discovery, travelling overseas to trace their roots and better understand their heritage. Tonight’s premiere episode finds Micallef and Fisk star Aaron Chen (pictured, with Micallef) in Shanghai, China, where Chen is keen to learn about his father Peter’s backstory and the sacrifices he made before moving to Australia in the late 1980s. Poignant and personal, it sparkles with Micallef’s signature wit.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. (PG) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: Dating Is Murder. (2017, PGav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Love Gala. (2023, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 My Grandparents’ War. (Ml, R)
8.25 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Laos. (PG) 9.15 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PGas, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Soldiers. (Malv)
12.30 A Class Apart. (Madlsv, R)
3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile builds a multi-use table. 7.20 Football. AFL. First preliminary final. Sydney v Port Adelaide. From the SCG.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
12.30 Taken. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First semi-final. Cronulla Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys.
9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap up.
10.30 MOVIE: Magnum Force. (1973, MA15+lv, R) A detective investigates some mysterious murders. Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook.
1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon.
8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Lloyd Langford, Alex Ward, Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang. 9.45 The Real CSI: Miami: Halliburton Horror. (Mav) Takes a look at the murder of Jill Halliburton Su. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (R) 10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 11.05 Something Undone. (Premiere, Mal)
12.05 Rex In Rome. (Ml, R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
8.00 Seven News. 9.00 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, Mv, R) NASA turns to a veteran oil driller and his team to save humanity after an asteroid is discovered on a collision course with Earth. However, first they must master their new equipment and overcome old rivalries. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler. 12.15 Taken. (Mav) Christina tries to reveal a mole in the CIA.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger explores Tasmania.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three siblings move to Ireland.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second semifinal. Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap up. 10.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012, MA15+lv, R) A group of mercenaries seeks revenge. Sylvester Stallone.
12.30 Iconic Australia. (Madsv, R)
1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A bulldog has lost its spark.
7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGals, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff as it tries to find the right fit for a woman who wants a pal for her staffy. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) A car crash in front of their ambulance forces paramedics Pete and Phil to
6am
6am Red
Obsession. Continued. (2013, PG) 6.25 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.45 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 10.35 The Humbling. (2014, M) 12.35pm Larry Crowne. (2011, M) 2.30 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 4.20 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 6.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 8.30 Crossing Over. (2009, MA15+) 10.35 Benedetta. (2021, MA15+, French) 1am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, September 22
6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (PG)
A salon owner is murdered.
8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) The victim’s past comes to light and leads the team in unexpected directions.
9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) Part 2 of 5.
10.15 Fisk. (PG, R)
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
12.15 Endeavour. (Final, Mav, R)
1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. (PGa)
8.25 Medina Azahara: Lost Pearl Of El-Andalu. Takes a look at the Madinat al-Zahra, the ruins of a palace in Spain.
9.25 Ancient Superstructures. (R)
10.25 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PGa, R)
11.20 The Real Peaky Blinders. (R)
1.20 Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. (PGa, R)
3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
5.35 The Machines That Built America. 7.05 Abandoned Engineering. 8.00 Cycling. UCI Road World Championships. Women’s elite individual time trial. 10.45 Late Programs.
6am The Crossing. Continued. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 6.40 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 8.50 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.30 Baby Done. (2020, M) 12.10pm Look At Me. (2018, M, Arabic) 2.00 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 4.20 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Pride And Glory. (2008, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R) 11.25 Autopsy USA. (MA15+adv) 12.25 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R) 1.25 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie. (2014, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. (2019, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: City Slickers. (1991, PG) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News.
MOVIE: The Suicide Squad. (2021, MA15+) 11.00 Gotham. 1am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.50 Late Programs.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mlns)
10.15 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.05 SBS World News Late.
11.35 Suspect. (Malv)
12.05 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+dv) 2.00 The Spectacular. (Malv, R) 4.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash takes a step back.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders.
11.00 The Voice. (PGl, R)
12.45 The Event. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
A Current Affair.
The Block. (PGl)
100% Footy. (M)
Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R)
9News Late.
La Brea. (Mav)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
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6am Arthur And The Two Worlds War. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.55 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 8.45 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 10.45 Three Floors. (2021, M, Italian) 1pm Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 3.10 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 4.50 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 6.45 West Side Story. (1961, PG) 9.30 Mothering Sunday. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Premiere)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+s)
1.15 Illegals. (Malsv, R)
3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PGl, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 7.50 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.10 Unclenching The Fists. (2021, M, Russian) Noon Dating Amber. (2020, M) 1.40 West Side Story. (1961, PG) 4.25 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 6.00 Every Day. (2018, PG) 7.50 Stage Mother. (2020, M) 9.30 The Duke. (2020, M) 11.20 The Comeback Trail. (2020, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) When a toddler is found at the scene of a crime, Nolan and Nune must decide what to do with him.
10.05 Made In Bondi. (Mal) A new girl enters the group.
11.10 Chicago Fire. (Return, Mav)
12.10 Holey Moley Australia. (PGsv, R)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (Mal)
SBS World News Late.
El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+ds)
Wisting. (MA15+a, R)
Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal, R)
3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PGv, R)
4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.05 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Madv) Takes a look at one-punch killings. 10.05 Talking Footy: Grand Final Special. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping.
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Zoo. 8.00
Practice. 9.30
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6am Phil Tippett:
Mad Dreams And Monsters. Continued. (2019, PG) 6.30 Every Day. (2018, PG) 8.20 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 10.35 Lean On Me. (1989, M) 12.35pm Breathless. (1960, M, French) 2.15 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 4.10 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 5.50 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 7.50 Stockholm. (2018, M) 9.30 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.
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6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above. (Premiere, PGa)
9.20 Paris Has Fallen. (Premiere)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Freezing Embrace. (MA15+av)
12.20 Unbroken. (Malv, R)
2.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 8.25 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 10.00 Stage Mother. (2020, M) 11.45 The Duke. (2020, M) 1.30pm Every Day. (2018, PG) 3.20 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 5.40 The Cup. (2011, PG) 7.40 Arctic. (2018, M) 9.30 71. (2014, MA15+) 11.20 Seraphim Falls. (2006, MA15+) 1.30am Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 3.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 8.30 The Front Bar: Grand Final Edition. (Ml) In the lead-up to the grand final, hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.00 Dan Muggleton: White And Wrong. (MA15+dls) Stand-up performance by Daniel Muggleton.
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Landmark year
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Roosters
- 2024’s Group 2 premiers - wrapped up a landmark year with their annual presentation night at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club on Saturday 14 September.
First to take to the microphone was RSL CEO Wendy Mills, who expressed the club’s pride at being the Roosters’ major sponsor, conveying her enthusiasm to continue the association long into the future.
Before the presentation of awards, Roosters President Peter Bellden addressed the crowd of over 200 guests on the club’s phenomenal season.
In 2024 the Roosters won both the Under 18 and First Grade Premierships, just three years after reestablishing the club after
a three year hiatus.
The incredible rebuilding of the club was also a theme of the night.
The re-forming of the Roosters in 2021 has enticed a number of talented footballers back to the Valley to play for their beloved team once more.
Many of the club’s current coaching and training staff are also former Roosters players, with some playing in the team who claimed Grand Final glory in 1996.
Speaking on the night, coaching staff and award winners were unanimous in their gratitude to committee members and others that operate behind the scenes to keep their football club running.
Peter and Opal Bellden and their family were singled out for particular praise, having taken on the lion's share of responsibilities at the Roosters in recent times.
The last word of the evening went to the winner of the Club Coaches Award, first grade player Jay Melrose, CONTINUED Page 13
q First Grade Best and Fairest winner Tyronne Roberts-Davis (centre), with Coach Warwick Jones and Club President Peter Bellden
