Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 21 July 2023

Scotts Head Farewells PAUL ‘BEAGS’

Farmers Market

Road to regeneration

By Andrea FERRARI

ACCLAIMED actor and director

Rachel Ward will participate in local screenings and question-andanswer events ahead of the general theatre release of Rachel’s Farm in August, a documentary about her foray into regenerative farming on her Nambucca Valley property.

Rachel will be live onstage at Majestic Nambucca on Saturday 29 July at 4pm and Bowraville Theatre on Tuesday 1 August at 6:30pm. She will take the theatre stage after screenings of the film for a Q&A-style chat with the audience.

Rachel’s Farm is an uplifting documentary following Rachel as she sets out to regenerate her Nambucca Valley beef farm, with the help of experts and neighbours. For many years, her property was a family retreat, conventionally farmed by Rachel’s neighbour, Mick.

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q Rachel’s Farm, Rachel Ward’s new documentary, screens at Majestic Nambucca cinema and Bowraville theatre and will be hosted by Rachel, who will chat on stage with audiences after the film. She’s pictured here relaxing at her farm with husband Bryan Brown.

Nambucca Valley’s Rachel Ward releases documentary

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The 2019 Black Summer fires spared the farm, but the near-miss – and a first grandchild –set Rachel thinking hard about the future.

She speaks of feeling the precariousness of the environment.

These feelings ignited a path of thought about what impacts overgrazing, pesticides and chemical fertilisers were having on her farm.

“How was her ecological ignorance impacting Australia’s rising temperatures, loss of topsoil and biodiversity,” she pondered.

Through the documentary we see neighbour farmer Mick encourage Rachel to challenge established farming practices and take on a new approach which starts from the soil up.

Far from being afraid of the hard physical work the project required, and continues to take, she says she loves the feeling of being exhausted at the end of the day, having worked on the land.

Rachel’s language throughout the film and in interviews leading up to the screenings

shows her dogged determination, as well as her joy at finding solutions.

She is self-effacing, witty, raw and curious, all of which contribute to delivering a compelling tale of a woman on a mission to help save the world, starting on her farm in

the Nambucca Valley.

Rachel’s Farm is about the environmental threats we face, but it’s also the story of one woman’s resolve to tackle them head on, intent on making a difference.

The film is showing in cinemas across Australia

from 3 August with Q&A previews beginning in July across NSW, including the Nambucca Heads and Bowraville showings, before launching in the United States in September.

The film is distributed by Madman.

q Rachel’s Farm documentary comes to Majestic Nambucca cinema and Bowraville theatre hosted by Rachel, who will chat on stage with audiences after the film.

documents Rachel’s journey as she sets out to regenerate her Nambucca Valley beef farm, with the help of experts and neighbours.

Community expo at Nambucca Bowls Club

The event is free and food and beverages will be available to buy.

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Bowls Club is hosting a ‘Community Expo’ on Sunday 20 August, an event that may be the first of its kind for the Nambucca Valley.

The Community Expo will showcase service groups, clubs, sporting groups, charities and a wide variety of local endeavors and interest groups to show residents of the Nambucca Valley just what they’re about.

Targeting anyone who has free time, may be bored, or is looking to help a local organisation, wants to make new friends, is recently retired or is looking for a challenge, the Community Expo will also serve as an opportunity for groups and organisations to attract new members.

The Community Expo is for all age groups and will take place both inside and outside the Nambucca Bowls Club, including in the club’s recently-refurbished function room.

Each group with a stand at the expo will be provided with space to display banners and promotional material and will have the opportunity to network with other community organisations.

Pets and Critters Petting Zoo will be there to keep the little ones amused, as will the Rural Fire Service crew and the State Emergency Service.

“There are a lot of people who are new to the area, there are some among the younger

generation who might be bored and sadly we still have unemployment, so this Community Expo provides an opportunity for community connectedness to occur,” said Nambucca Bowls Club’s Nerida Blackford.

The Community Expo is on from 10am to 1pm on Sunday 20 August 2023 and anyone wanting a stand can email operations@ nambuccaheadsbowling. com.au or phone the Nambucca Bowls Club on 6568 6123.

q Nambucca Bowls Club’s Nerida Blackford says the upcoming Community Expo will provide opportunities for community connectedness.

q The film

q Neighbour farmer Mick encourages Rachel to challenge established farming practices and take on a new approach which starts from the soil up.

q Kenny Walker, Gumbaynggirr Traditional Custodian and Founder of Gagu Land Services.

Safety push for farmers

By Andrea FERRARI

FARM Safe Australia launched its ‘Safer Farms’ report 2023 at the beginning of National Farm Safety Week, 16 – 23 July.

The report highlights the 2022 injury and fatality statistics, including the first six months of 2023.

This year recorded a return to greater numbers of injuries and fatalities, with agriculture again ranking as the most dangerous Australian industry to work in.

Fifty-five farmers lost their lives on Australian farms in 2022, with tractors accounting for 20 percent of these fatalities and quad bikes another 14 percent.

The report unpacks the statistics and highlights tools and resources available to farmers through the Farmsafe Australia website, Farmsafe member organisations and collaborative partners.

It also calls on industry, government, and supply-chain stakeholders to actively support Farmsafe Australia to ensure that Australian farmers have access to free farm safety information, tools and resources.

This year’s Farm Safety Week campaign, ‘Stay on the Safe Side,’ focusses on tractor, vehicle and machinery safety, in an effort to raise awareness about the alarming injury and fatality statistics attributed to these agents and reinforce important safety messaging to help farmers create a safer working environment.

Paul Shoker, NSW Farmers’ Coffs Harbour branch chair - in Sydney this week for the NSW Farmers annual conference - told News Of The Area farm safety is a big issue and the Coffs area was no exception.

“We have seen a number of incidents on local farms in recent times, from rollover of machinery to injuries from snakes and spiders,” he said.

Paul Shoker says the Coffs Coast is a unique and a challenging place to farm.

“With the steep terrain and growth in the sector we see more agricultural machinery in the hands of more individuals.

“There is also a large contingent of seasonal workers who can be often unskilled in matters around safety.”

Recently the Coffs Coast experienced unannounced farm visits from Safe Work NSW inspectors.

The compliance program focussed on safety priorities such as working around vehicles and machinery, fall

prevention, chemical safety and consultation, as well as ensuring workers are kept safe when working alone.

“Safe Work NSW is a major partner of NSW Farmers; we welcome their focus on improving safety on local farms.

“Unfortunately, farms continue to be overrepresented in injuries and death statistics nationally.

“We want to ensure all farmers and employees remain safe on farms,” said Mr Shoker.

“At the same time, it has been disappointing to note the new NSW state government winding back safety-related programs targeting farms.

“Since 2016 the previous NSW government had been offering safety rebates and free nationally-accredited quad bike and side-by-side training.

“This program benefited over 2,000 farmers, farm workers and agricultural students.”

This program,

administered by NSW Farmers, has helped save lives.

“Farm vehicles play a big part in farm related injuries and deaths for this reason we call upon the state government to consider dedicating funding in this space.”

Farm safety is also a major focus of industry.

“Many farmers in our region are accredited by programs like Fair Farms and Sedex.”

These third-party programs focus on workplace relations with safety being a major component.

“Attitudes around safety are changing as farms have shifted from being family run to larger professionally run organisations.

“We need farmers to engage with industry and government bodies such as Safe Work to ensure we improve on farm safety for all involved,” said Mr Shoker.

To find out more about safety resources see www. farmsafe.org.au

q On the farm of David ‘DJ’ Jochinke, National Farmers Federation vice president.

Police reveal violence trends across state

By Brooke LEWIS

NAMBUCCA Valley had the twelfth-highest rate of reported domestic-violencerelated assaults per capita in New South Wales in the past year, at 952.1 per 100,000 people, NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research reveals.

The bureau’s figures, which cover the period from April 2022 to March 2023, exclude nine of the state’s 128 Local Government Areas (LGAs) where populations less than 3,000 meant percapita rates were not recorded because “these areas are very sensitive to small changes in population sizes and the number of incidents recorded”.

Reported incidents of domestic violence in the Nambucca Valley increased by an average of 12.1 per cent per year in the past five years, an increase from 123 to 194.

This was the eighth-largest jump among NSW LGAs during that period, which covers from the 12 months to March 2019, to the 12 months to March 2023.

By comparison, the statewide average annual increase over the past five years was three per cent,

increasing from a total of 30,244 to 34,017.

Incidents of domesticviolence-related assault reported to police across the state probably represent about 40 per cent of actual incidents, because of under-reporting, says non-government advocacy body Domestic Violence NSW.

The 20 NSW LGAs with the greatest rates of reported domestic-violence-related assaults in the past year were all regional, however Nambucca and Kempsey were the only two coastal areas.

Kempsey LGA recorded the state’s eighth-highest rate per capita in the past year, at 1044.9 per 100,000 people, with a 10-per-cent average annual increase during the past five years.

Coffs Harbour LGA had the state’s 21st-highest rate for the past 12 months.

Statistics bureau executive director Jackie Fitzgerald said there was a long-term pattern of violent offences – including domestic, non-domestic and sexual violence – occurring more in regional NSW compared with Sydney, and that there were several factors that could contribute to some regional areas experiencing

higher rates than others.

“A known risk factor for domestic violence is the level of disadvantage in the community, and this is a common element among communities with high rates of domestic violence,” Ms Fitzgerald said.

“Some communities with extremely high recorded domestic violence rates are small; in these communities a high number of offences among a subgroup of the population can impact the overall crime rate in a way that doesn’t happen in large communities.

“Domestic violence rates are also influenced by the availability of police to report or detect offences, which also differ across communities,”

she said.

The 194 incidents reported in the Nambucca Valley in the past year involved a total of 211 alleged victims, including 136 females and 75 males.

Police proceeded against 149 alleged offenders, including 103 males and 46 females, however the bureau noted offenders were: “counted in the time period in which they were proceeded against, which could occur quite some time after the incident, whereas incidents and victims are counted in the time period they were reported to police.”

Nambucca Valley Police Chief Inspector Darren Jameson said his team was focused on “the positive

investigation of all allegations of domestic and family violence crime”, and would continue to prosecute alleged offenders “to the full extent of the law”.

He said police were also continuing to “look for ways to assist victims to break the cycle of violence through Apprehended Domestic Violence Order compliance checks and seeking external assistance to keep them safe”, targeting recidivist offenders through ‘suspect targeted management plans’, and working with other stakeholders to raise awareness of domestic violence and the need to report it.

Responsibility for reducing domestic violence

Feral pigs in the crosshairs

SHARPSHOOTERS in helicopters will turn their attention to feral pigs in the next year.

The state government is ramping up efforts to tackle increasing feral pig populations across the state, providing an $8-million boost to help fund a new coordinated

control program.

The program will include:

Aerial shooting and ground control activities; building landholder capacity and capability to control feral pigs through training and extension and;

Establishing a NSW feral pig coordinator to oversee the delivery of control

activities and landholder support.

The one-year program will bring the NSW Government spend on controlling feral pig populations to $13 million for the 2023-24 financial year.

Consecutive favourable seasonal conditions with

“falls squarely on the offender”, Jameson said, but he encouraged the community to “take domestic and family violence seriously”, and remain vigilant.

“If you see it or hear it, please report it,” he said.

“We’ll take it from there.”

If you or anyone you know is affected by domestic violence the following phone numbers may prove useful:

Emergency Services: 000;

Warrina Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Services: (02) 6652 4000; National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732);

Lifeline (crisis support and suicide prevention services): 131 114.

flooding and wet weather have created ideal conditions for pigs to breed and this has led to the growth and expansion of feral pig populations.

In the past 12 months, Local Land Services has culled more than 97,000 feral pigs after delivering its largest coordinated pest animal control campaign, across multiple land tenures, in its history.

Scotts Head farewells Paul ‘Beags’ Crane in true surfer style

q More than 160 people participated in a ‘paddle out’ to farewell much-loved local Paul ‘Beags’ Crane at Scotts Head on Sunday

By Mick BIRTLES

IT is a long standing tradition, of Polynesian origin, for surfers to pay tribute to the life of one of their own who passes away by participating in a ritual known as the ’paddle out’.

Surfers paddle out together, form a circle and join hands, speak in tribute of the person, splash water and reflect on the life of the one who has passed.

Last Sunday at Scotts Head more than 160 surfers participated in a paddle out for much-loved local man, Paul ‘Beags’ Crane.

On 2 July 2023 Beags succumbed to serious illness and passed away at the age of 69.

The close-knit community of Scotts Head and surrounding area turned out in the hundreds to either participate in the paddle out or watch from the shore, such were the deep feelings for a man who loved life and saw the good in everyone.

The former plumber and

family man was a long-time member of the Scotts Head Board Riders Club and a former member of the Logger

Heads Malibu Club and was passionate about surfing and encouraging others to experience the beauty of

q Daughters Nicole and Jodie, his son Luke and sister Deb carried Paul ‘Beags’ Crane through a guard of honour and into the sea.

surfing.

Scotts Head Board Riders resident Trent Munro said Beags had been everybody’s

friend.

“He would help and inspire everybody, young or old, he was one of life’s

gentlemen and an absolute legend,” he said.

Surfers formed a guard of honour from the road down to the water’s edge and Beags’ loved ones carried his ashes to the water then padded into the bay to conduct the paddle-out ritual.

Throughout the day, both at the Scotts Reserve and in the Scotts Head Surf Lifesaving Club, friends and family spoke publicly about Beags and a life well lived, and played music in his honour.

Beags was well known to have a great sense of humour, a positive man who never had a harsh word to say about others, always humble and would strike up a conversation with anyone he met.

He is fondly remembered as a man who had a competitive spirit and would try his hand at anything and encourage others to do the same.

“The fact that so many have shown up to remember Beags is a testament to the bloke that he was and, if he is up there somewhere looking down on us, he will be pretty stoked,” said Trent.

Firefighters return from Canada

By Mary KEILY

ANOTHER group of NSW firefighters deployed for more than a month in Canada, has returned home safe.

Canada is experiencing significant fire activity early in the season and stands at the highest level of national preparedness.

NSW’s four fire-fighting authorities, including Forestry Corporation, have sent about 200 firefighters to help in Canada.

“They came to help us and it’s good to reciprocate,” said Tom Halliday, harvesting manager at Forestry Corporation.

“We met some great people who were very appreciative.”

Tom and Peter Simon from Coffs Harbour and Mark Drury from Wauchope went over together.

Firstly, they were briefed in Australia by the Queensland Fire Service, then in Alberta by their forest authorities about the general situation there and the local differences of topography, the fire weather and the processes and systems they have.

This was followed by more specific briefings at the

fire grounds about what they wanted to achieve and how to “put them out”.

For example, spruce and birch forest contained a lot of dead matter, debris as deep as 25 metres.

The fire weather was humidity driven, meaning when humidity dropped the temperature rose and fires flared.

Tom was stationed in the far north and had to be driven ten hours to get to the fire ground and on other occasions choppered out in the morning and back in the afternoon.

“Saving life and property were the biggest priorities and there was a lot of effort in protecting towns, for example, Rainbow Lake and the Chateh Indigenous community were very grateful as they had to be evacuated,” Tom told News of the Area.

“When we got there, their fire was 3 percent contained and we got it down to 70 percent contained after working on that fire for four weeks, but then unfortunately two started due to lighting strikes and are still uncontained.”

Tom’s back at work in the Coffs region now.

q Canada’s terrain demands a lot of fire-fighting machinery.

q Alberta up in smoke.

q Peter Simon and Tom Halliday.

q Mark Drury from Wauchope

Nambucca Library gets kids creative

By Mick BIRTLES

NAMBUCCA Heads Library, recently transformed and reopened, became a hub of artistic expression and creative exploration during the latest school holidays.

Embracing the spirit of youthful ingenuity, the library hosted two activities that ignited the imagination of young locals, the Junior Art Class Exhibition and the Make Your Own Musical Box Workshop.

The Junior Art Class Exhibition, a showcase of the vibrant works created by talented local students,

was a highlight of the holiday period.

For two months, aspiring young artists have been painting and drawing under the guidance of renowned local author and artist, Noel Robinson.

The exhibition was an opportunity for the young artists to show family, friends and visitors what they had learned over the period.

One of the young artists, 13-year-old Joy Coetzee, told News Of The Area, “I signed up for this art class to get more knowledge about painting and drawing

and I learned a lot from Mr Robertson over the weeks of the classes.

“When I do art I feel relaxed and I guess I put my thoughts and emotions into my art work,” she said.

Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban attended the exhibition and was complimentary about the standard of work on display.

In keeping with the Nambucca Library’s tradition of adding a little something extra for children during school holidays, the library organised a Make Your Own Musical Box Workshop.

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During this process children were provided with a kit containing everything they needed to construct a working music box.

The kits also contained coloured felt pens for participants to add some originality to their work.

Parents were able to assist where needed, however most of the children were able to complete their individual works on their own.

Library staff suggested parents keep an eye on the library’s Facebook page as school holidays approach to ensure they are able to book places for holiday activities, as numbers are always limited.

q Getting creative at the Nambucca Heads Library’s Make Your Own Musical Box Workshop during the school holidays were Sofia Perovic, Zaira Morales, Mateo Perovic, Angela and Liam Kaliappan.

q Getting creative together at the Nambucca Heads Library’s Make Your Own Musical Box Workshop on the school holidays were Kayla and Piper Overton.

q Having some fun at the Nambucca Heads Library’s Make Your Own Musical Box Workshop during the school holidays were cousins Dakota Hastie and Lucy Taylor.

q Helping his cousin Samuel Taylor out at the Nambucca Heads Library’s Make Your Own Musical Box Workshop is Blake Hastie.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban and young artists Joy Coetzee and Ashlyn Pithers at the Nambucca Heads Library junior art class exhibition during the school holidays.

q Enjoying the Nambucca Heads Library’s Make Your Own Musical Box Workshop during the school holidays were Jess, Tommy, Elise and Emily Sant.

Farmers market flourishing in Nambucca

By Andrea FERRARI

ABOUT time is how locals responded to the launch of Nambucca Farmers Market.

It’s a new weekly fresh food and home-made goods market at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads every Thursday from 2.30 to 5.30pm, “with the best time to come being between 2.30-4pm”, Jane Smith, market coordinator, told News Of The Area.

The market made a modest first appearance on Thursday 29 June and in the past three weeks has been flourishing.

“On the first market day we had six stalls and a hope and a prayer that the community would come and support it, and by 3pm mostly everything was sold out.

“It was such a relief that it was so successful,” said Jane.

Confidence in the venture was established and now the market has regular bookings for all ten allocated stalls and is attracting new stall holders.

Looking ahead Jane said, “we have had such great feedback and attendance that our next step is working with council to be able to have an additional 10 stalls”.

Jane and her wife Kristy Bland own local foodie café Matilda’s and enjoy a friendly relationship with their customers and the community.

They were keen for a new project that fitted with their caring community values.

“The team and I at Matilda’s were brainstorming what we could do to support the village that we work and live in, like sponsoring a sports team for example, and we came up with the idea of a farmers’ market.

“As a business we would love to use valley-grown produce as much as possible and personally

we all want to help grow the local food economy,” she said.

They set about planning and liaising with Nambucca Valley Council.

“The council welcomed the idea with open arms and really worked with us to make it happen,” she said.

Equally supportive were the local producers and growers in providing their advice, “and taking a chance on us”, she said.

“I honestly can’t thank the stall holders who attended our first market enough.

“It’s only because of them and the variety of produce they were able to bring that I think this market will be a success.”

The Nambucca Farmers’ Market is being established as ‘your reliable weekly market held rain, hail or shine’ and offers a range of locally-grown and made produce.

“Weekly markets like this help not only reduce food miles, support our local growers and assist small businesses to test their products, but it helps build community.

“The Nambucca Farmers Market is built on the hard work and success of the existing Bellingen Farmers and Producers Market and Eungai Farmers Market that really laid the foundation and demonstrated how a weekly afternoon market could become a pillar of a community,” said Jane.

Working on a foundation of honesty, consistency and reliability, Jane and the team will strive to build Nambucca Farmers Market markets to be, “the neighbourhood’s go-to and become a part of a weekly routine”, said Jane.

q Flavoursome fresh veggies on sale every week at Nambucca Farmers Market.

q The Seedling Lady, Maxine Revell with her array of fledgling veggie plants.

q Nambucca launches a weekly Farmers Market at Gordon Park.

q Kristy Bland and Jane Smith, co-owners of Matlida’s, have got on board at Nambucca Farmers Market.

q Madison Johnson at her Maddie’s Slices and Cakes stand.

q Matilda’s apprentice, Tim Wilson and floor supervisor, Chloe Wilson.

Showing bikes at Stuarts Point

some machines possibly more than 100 years old.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

AFTER a three-year hiatus, Stuarts Point Men’s Shed is inviting everyone (not just motorcycle riders) to a motorcycle show at Stuarts Point Workers Recreation & Bowls Club on September 9, 2023, for the fourth ‘Stuarts Point Men's Shed Motorcycle Show’. Setting up in the rear carpark of the bowls club, organisers expect a rolling museum of old and new motorcycles to educate and amaze all in attendance, with

“The program includes a barbeque lunch, raffles, marketstalls, live musical entertainment and two major holidays as bike show prizes,” said organiser Mark Merritt.

Major prizes will be awarded to winners of two divisions, ‘Most Popular Old Motorcycle’ being any roadworthy motorcycle or scooter thirty years or older, and ‘Most Popular Modern Motorcycle’ being any roadworthy motorcycle or scooter not yet thirty years old.

The Most Popular Motorcycle Overall and its owner will gain

recognition on the SPMSMS (Stuarts Point Men’s Shed Motorcycle Show) perpetual trophy.

Judging and voting in each category will be carried out on the day by the attending public, with each vote being one gold coin placed into a ballot box officially attached to nominated motorcycles.

Mark offered inspiration, “entrants are encouraged to tell stories, juggle, sing, tap-dance or tell jokes to win votes for their machines, so there’s no limit to how much enticement and encouragement used to gain

votes”.

The nomination fees ($5 per motorcycle) and all monies raised by public voting will go to the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed, to then be shared equally (50-50) with ‘Sea Shepherd Australia’, to support that vessel and crew’s important work caring for and protecting the wildlife and ecosystems of our oceans.

Sea Shepherd Australia representatives will likely attend the event.

Live entertainment by ‘The Little Ripper Band’ will begin about 10am.

For more information phone Mark on 0427 571 770.

q All beloved two-wheelers can shine. Photo: Pete GAILEY.

q Polish off the dirt and come along to support a couple of great causes.

Photo: Macleay Valley Riders Group.

Meet with emergency services, plan for disaster

By Mick BIRTLES

IN an effort to better prepare the region for potential disasters and unforeseen challenges, Red Cross Emergency Services will facilitate a Community-led Resilience Teams (CRT) information meeting.

The event is scheduled to take place from 4-6pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Nambucca Council Chambers.

The community-led resilience presentation will explain the benefits of CRTs to the community.

Attendees will learn how CRTs help connect and support the community before, during and after emergencies.

There will be discussions about the next steps to support your community to become more resilient, including mapping exercises of risk and resources, what we can learn from the last event, and what changes can be

made in the community to support each other during the next event.

“CRTs are all about the connectives of people across the community, so in the event of

q The Community Led Resilience presentation will explain the benefits of CRTs to the community.

Cyclone Debbie in 2017.

Local Red Cross emergency services volunteers reached out to affected areas and listened to what each community needed.

A CRT is led by residents, for residents, with a focus on providing emergency preparedness information for communities.

CRT networks are linked to emergency services agencies and can support joint preparedness, increase awareness of local disaster risks, and combine resources to improve the resilience of individuals and the broader community.

With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, the significance of community resilience cannot be overstated.

disaster or unforeseen events

we are not all totally reliant on emergency services in the first instance,” Helen Mower, a volunteer for the Red Cross Emergency

Services Nambucca Valley, told News Of The Area.

CRTs came into being following disaster-recovery work in Northern NSW after flooding from Tropical

Registration is required to attend this event and you can register by emailing helen.mower@ gmail.com as soon as possible.

‘Getting to the Point’ Writing Competition

Open for Entries

By Jen HETHERINGTON

STUARTS Point and District

Community Organisation is calling for stories with the theme of ‘belonging’.

The group is seeking yarns that might outline the significance of being, or becoming a local resident, be it told through anecdotal narrative, or maybe a story of individual journeys, challenges and arrivals, or a lineal history of familial connections, and children may wish to recall their memories of events, or adventures, or the natural environment that makes living at Stuarts Point special.

Free entries to 1,500 words

opened Saturday 1 July 2023 in two sections – adults, and sections for children under 16 years of age with a closing deadline for entries of 6pm Thursday 31 August 2023, winners will be announced in September.

“The prizes are divided between the adult section, with the winner receiving $500, and the children’s section with four winners receiving $50 each for selected entries,” said SPaDCO chairwoman Mary-Lou Lewis.

Entries are welcome from living writers, composed in the English language, and from anywhere in the SPaDCO district, which includes Eungai, Yarrahapinni, Grassy Head

and Fishermans Reach, including stories from anywhere that relate back to the district.

The five judges are, Kempsey Mayor Leo Hauville, Kempsey council librarians, Jennie Masters and Yvette McAlister, and local authors Gill

Chalmers and Jen Hetherington. Extracts will be chosen to be displayed as an artistic rendition to be produced on the stage rear wall at Stuarts Point Foreshore Park and SPaDCO is looking at collating and producing a printed anthology, which

Emerging playwrights collaborate in Coffs

By Mary KEILY

FORMED in 2016, the Wyz Wimmin & Friends Theatre Company recently hosted a workshop for emerging playwrights in Coffs Harbour.

Director Anne Joyce, a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and award-winning playwright Carrolline Rhodes, from Nambucca, spent the weekend helping writers hone their skills writing for theatre.

“The difference between writing a short story, for example, and a play is that in a play it’s about showing, not telling,” said Anne.

“I am blown away by seeing stories come to life and hearing unexpected turns in a script.”

Participants travelled from as far as Woolgoolga, Dorrigo and Scott’s Head and revelled in the spirit of sharing stories which revealed they had a lot in common.

They learned how to create characters and how to make them authentic.

The basics of storytelling, what drives a narrative, what keeps an audience engaged and how to lay out a script was discussed.

A read through of their work by

actors offered a new perspective.

Near the workshop’s end the playwrights were encouraged to finesse their scripts and submit them to the company for consideration to

be in the next production.

“I’m so in love with the way our audiences respond,” Anne said.

“We sell out before opening due to the fact we engage a demographic

will include selected works. For entry details or more information phone SPaDCO publicity officer Jen Hetherington on 0413 871 625 or email jennyfires@hotmail. com

who are not used to theatre, but who come because it’s a novelty.

“Then they get hooked,” she said.

The company has staged four productions on the Mid North Coast and is planning its fifth later this year.

q Flyer Invitation.

q Director Anne Joyce and Playwright Carrolline Rhodes at the workshop.

Mini art-fest wows kids at Stuarts Point

By Jen HETHERINGTON

CLOWNING around, dancing and creating, dozens of children took to the Stuarts Point Art House holiday workshops.

There were four inclusive participatory children’s events over three days during the last week of school holidays as part of ‘Act2vate’, a heavily subsidised initiative introduced by SmartArts.

The two-hour session on Tuesday 11 July, ‘Cultural Arts’, was thoughtfully facilitated by local Gumbaynggirr artist Elaine Carmody, with participants each producing a printed tote bag using stencils, tile prints and paint informed by Elaine’s contemporary art practices.

Mothers Natalie Walsh and

Kristie Forche travelled from Frederickton and Kempsey (respectively) so their children could benefit from the event and Natalie lauded the show, “we love coming here to Stuarts Point and the kids really enjoy playing at the foreshore park”.

On Wednesday 12 July musical theatre workshops for children aged 5-7 and then ages 8-12, were well attended.

Hannah Date, principal of the local Encore Performing Arts Academy, led the children in cultivating skills such as communication, creativity and critical thinking while singing, dancing and acting.

South West Rocks mother of two, Julia George, said, “it’s great to be here, both my kids enjoy

going to lessons for musical theatre and hip-hop on Tuesday afternoons at South West Rocks during the school term, so this is a welcome holiday event.”

On Thursday 13 July, children were again eager to activate their dancing feet as touring dance artist Alfira O’Sullivan, from Suara Indonesian Dance, shared her infectious energy by introducing the physical concepts of warm-ups, technique, body percussion and short choreography.

With physical vigour still running high, the final workshop was ‘clowning’, and ballerina clown ‘Popcorn’ (Carolina) brought all her energy and myriad costume elements to share activities with the children, while promoting the development of musical skill, mobility, motor skills and the fun of costumes.

q Singing, dancing and performance featured in the school holiday program.

q Clowning fun led by ‘Popcorn’.

q Lively young ones fully engage with instructor Alfira.

q Little ones had fun stringing beads during Elaine’s cultural arts workshop.

q All prepared for printing creativity.

q Proud project almost complete, it now just needs heat sealing.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

FOR THE WEEK ENDING

SUNDAY 16th July 2023.

You couldn’t ask for better weather, and with our course is in the best condition for many years, it was another monster week of golfing events on the Island. Starting on Monday hosting the WGCNC Medal Open Day for over 100 women players, in which Nambucca Ladies Henny Oldenhove and Kerry Shearer both won their respective Divisions –congratulations Ladies!

On Tuesday, we hosted 87 MMNC Veteran Golfers for a Medley Stableford.

Division 1 (0 to 18) winner

was John Fortesque (15) from Macksville with 35 points on c/b from Colin Cutt (14) from Coffs Harbour and Greg McCoy (6), then Robert Peel (11) from Coffs Harbour with 33 points. In Division 2 (19 to 45), Maria Sanford (33) from Coffs Harbour top scored for the day with 42 points to win from Keith Elphick (22) from Nambucca with 41 points, then Terry Parsons (33) from Dorrigo 39 points on c/b from Michael Bleakley (30) from Urunga. The Ball Rundoen to 32 points. NTP’s to Stephen McNeil on 5, Michael Bleakley on 8, Terry Parsons on 13 and Joe Street on 18. In the new Member’s Medley Stableford

competition, Graham Watson (8) won with 34 points on countback from Heather Bunyan, with the ball rundown to 32 points on C/B. NTP’s to Stuart Johnston on 5 and Ross Morpuss on 18.

In the Women’s Single Stableford on Wednesday, Judith Boyle (25) won Division 1 (0 to 29) with 42 points from Kerrie Eichorn (10) with 37 points. Division2 (30 to 45) winner was Shayne Scott (42) with 33 points from Joy Green (37) with 32 points. The ball rundoen to 28 points. NTP’s to Lyn Parkes & Wendy Avery on 5, Kerrie Eichorn on 13 and the Pro Pin on 18.

Over 100 players for

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

ON Tuesday, 11th July, 87 golfers competed in a single stableford at Nambucca Island Golf Course in excellent golfing conditions. It was great to have three grades, due to the big field.

A grade: Winner- John Fortescue 35 c/b, 1st runner-up Colin Cutt 35 c/b, 2nd runner-up Greg McCoy 35.

B grade: Winner - Urpo Ylinen 35, 1st runner-up Mick O’Brien 34 c/b, 2nd runner-up Peter Lawrance 34.

C grade: Winner –

Maria Sanford 42, 1st runner-up Terry Parsons 39 c/b, 2nd runner-up Michael Bleakley 39.

NTP’s: 5th Steve McNeil, 8th Michael Bleakley, 13th Terry Parsons.

Ball run to 32 pts.

Thursday’s Medley Stableford, with Greg McCoy (4) making the most of the great conditions having a great round with 44 points to easily win Division 1 (0 to 15) from Deepak Singh (12) from Gungahlin Lakes with 38 points. Division 2 (16 to 21) was won by Scott Burley (19) with 35 points on c/b from Steve Frost (16). Rodney Boyd (33) won Division 3 (22 to 45) with 37 points from Leslie Mohr (25) with 36 points. The Ball Rundown to 32 points on c/b. Stuart Hughes won the Longest Putt on 2 and the NTP on 5, other NTP’s going to Nathon Ison on 7 Trent Jones (Coffs Harbour) on 8, Philip Mander won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13,

Greg McCoy won Stu’s ball on 15 and Stephen McNeil won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Another bumper field on Saturday for a 4BBB Medley

Stableford won by Mick Doherty (Orchard Hills) & Steven Mullineaux (Camden Lakeside) with 46 points from Robert Reid & Kevin Mulhall 45 points on c/b from Trevor Peter & Trevor Hopkins and Trevor Wilson-Brown & Andrew Bagust. The Ball rundown to 41 points on c/b.

NTP’s to Andrew Bagust on 5, Trevor Hopkins on 7, Trevor

Peter on 8, David Wilson on 13, Robert Reid on 15 and Philip Mander pocketed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

On Sunday, we played a

qualifer for the Keno Mixed 2 Person Ambrose, won by Dianne O’Leary & Troy Herbert (5.5) with 61.5 from Henny Oldenhove & Urpo Ylinen (9) with 62. The Ball rundown to 63.75. NTP’s to Henny Oldenhove on 5, Stephen Kimber on 13, Greg Smith & Dianne O’Leary on 18.

We are hosting our inaugural “Handiskins” Competition commencing 22nd July, and encourage members of all handicap abilities to register at the Bar for this exciting format of handicap Stableford play - Just ask Ray or myself for your invitation & information pack. See you on the Island.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

WITH the course looking a picture and a good roll up the competition was hot for the Paul Hapgood Nambucca Pro Shop sponsored Stableford that saw four players tie with 38 points . Winner on a count back was Roy Rudner from Max Graham, Phil Bambury and Mat Baker. In conjunction the 4 Ball event was won by Graham Everett and Phil Bambury.

Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Mike Simpson (A) ,Luke Laverty (B) and Greg Hogan C grade .

Dave Poole returned to form to win the Mid Week Competition with Phil Bambury runner up.

Cheryl Fortescue won the ladies stroke event on Tuesday by one shot from Desma Hughes.

The Chook Run saw Bob Lindsay come in with John Summerville runner up.

To win at golf is a pleasing

and pleasant moment. To win a battle after a serious farming accident and six

q Steve Woods, a former businessman and popular local, walking into our Club without his chair for the first time since the accident.

years of rehabilitation and determination is something special.

q Henny Oldenhove receiving her Trophy from Wendy Johnstone, Captain of WGCNC.

q Kerry Shearer receiving her Trophy from Wendy Johnstone, Captain of WGCNC.

Dorin’s Draws By

By Manny WOOD

Assessing mental capacity

HENRY is in his 70s and has been recently diagnosed as suffering from the early onset of vascular dementia.

Henry sees a solicitor about making a will.

The solicitor explains to Henry that the diagnosis does not necessarily mean that he does not have the capacity to make a valid will.

The legal test involves establishing that Henry possesses “testamentary capacity” and Henry’s “knowledge and approval” of the will.

There is a presumption of testamentary capacity if the will is “regular on its face” and is duly executed, but this presumption can be displaced if there is evidence that raises suspicion that the will-maker lacked the requisite capacity.

The solicitor should be satisfied that Henry is aware of the significance of making a will; that he is generally aware of the nature, extent and value of his estate; that he can identify the people who have a right to receive provision from his estate and has the ability to evaluate the strengths of any potential claims by these people.

The solicitor is aware that mental capacity can fluctuate over time, that capacity is “task specific” and that the complexity of the will is also relevant. This means that even if a person has been found to be incapable of managing their financial affairs, they still may be capable of making a will.

On notice of Henry’s diagnosis, the solicitor carefully documents the consultation. The solicitor avoids using leading questions and questions that can be answered with simple, yes or no answers.

The process involves the solicitor preparing a family tree that identifies Henry’s immediate relatives and a list of Henry’s assets and their approximate values.

The solicitor is mindful of retaining and preserving the file notes.

Satisfied as to Henry’s capacity, the solicitor takes Henry’s instructions and prepares his will. As a precaution, a medical report is obtained, specifically addressing the proposed will before it is executed.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487. This column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.

Paul DORIN

Call to detail emergency volunteers’ experiences

SUPPORTING volunteers who turn out to help in a crisis is a key focus of a new state government consultation.

Communities across NSW regularly band together to support each other through volunteering with emergency services organisations such as the State Emergency Service, the Rural Fire Service, and spontaneous volunteering when natural disasters hit.

Five million volunteers in NSW contribute about 1.5 billion hours each year, and the face of volunteering is changing, with existing participants growing older or having less time to help, and the growing frequency of

disasters also increasing demand for volunteers.

The government wants to know when and how NSW residents sign up to volunteer programs, and why they choose to spontaneously volunteer in the face of a crisis or recovery.

It also wants to know about volunteer experiences, motivations and any barriers to joining, to help it enhance recruitment, retention and recognition programs.

Emergency services agencies

DEAR Jasminda,

After buying a fitness tracking device, I'm now really disappointed that my intense workout is only worth about 350 calories, which is less than one chocolate sundae. It hardly seems worth it.

Bruce L.

make up her 250 steps in the hour (hard to achieve during a Zoom meeting).

Dear Bruce,

WHAT did we do before devices that are so clever? They track our calories, let us take an ECG with our morning coffee, show us our erratic sleep patterns (which leads to insomnia) and tell us when to move and drink water.

We've become slaves to the machine with people now unable to stop and talk on their morning walk or else they'll slip into non-zone exercise minutes.

My friend sometimes walks around her coffee table just to

including the SES, RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW are being consulted along with volunteers across the state, with everyone able to have their say online.

The Independent and Parliamentary Flood Inquiries identified a need to strengthen emergency services volunteering and will inform a report that will address: emergency management volunteering and trends, including particular focus on regional and

Another friend's watch was faulty and so she thought her oxygen saturation was dangerously low, except it wasn't. Between fitness trackers and Dr Google, people self-diagnose with the confidence of neurosurgeons when their highest qualification is a Certificate IV in real estate. There are many positives to your intense workout and the calorie count is just one of them. You're strengthening your bones and muscles, lowering your risk of disease, socialising with others, and improving your memory, among other benefits.

Try not to be obsessive about the statistics. Your neck position from studying your watch and other devices is of more concern than a sneaky sundae now and then. Everything in moderation, Bruce.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

remote areas; opportunities to better integrate spontaneous volunteers into the emergency management framework and; how well placed we are to meet projected future demand for volunteers.

People are encouraged to have their say by 4 August 2023 at: https://www. haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/ volunteering

Collaboration, celebration, a concert with Heather Rose and Greg Sheehan

THE Nambucca Valley Arts Council is proud to present a concert with Heather Rose and Greg Sheehan on Sunday July 30.

Greg Sheehan and Heather Rose will provide a collaboration of the grand piano and assorted percussion

items in a bid to get the audience singing along.

Heather Rose is a well-known piano player, singer, songwriter and entertainer.

Greg Sheehan is one of Australia's most influential

percussionists, widely regarded internationally as an expert in his field.

The talented Claire Cuthburtson will be playing her concertina in the foyer from 1.30pm before the doors open.

Following the entertainment, Greg and Heather will join everyone for some high tea and a chat after

House hunting helping

HOUSE hunters are being offered assistance with the launch of the new online ‘Home Buyer Assistance Finder’.

More than 1,500 first-home buyers take out loans in NSW each month, and this new tool will make it easier to find out if they are eligible for government support.

In just 14 questions or less, the

tool can work out a prospective homeowner’s eligibility for the first-home buyer assistance scheme, shared-equity homebuyer helper and or first-home owner’s grant.

People just need to answer questions about their budget, what type of property they are looking to buy, if they are a first

homeowner and if they are an Australian citizen.

The tool will then provide information about the available schemes they might be eligible for, cutting the time and effort to find this information and understand the eligibility criteria.

The new tool is part of

the show while Claire busks. For council members and concession card holders the charge is $25, for nonmembers $30 and children are free.

The concert begins at 2pm and will be finished by about 4pm

the NSW government’s commitment to streamlining services so people can access the help they may need to get out of the rental market and into their own home sooner.

To access the home buyer assistance finder tool visit: www.nsw.gov.au/ housing-and-construction/ home-buying-assistance

North Coast defeat rivals Mid Coast in the cup

By David WIGLEY

NORTH Coast Football had an impressive performance in the Premier Youth League Cup football matches against their rivals, Mid Coast FC, last weekend in Taree.

The under 15s and 18s won their cup matches on Sunday and the 13s, 14s and 16s won their plate matches on Saturday making it a glorious day for the club.

The most-thrilling match of the day was in the under 15s, where North Coast emerged victorious with a 1211 win in a penalty shoot-out.

Every player, including the goalkeepers, had to take a penalty kick, it was a significant milestone for the under 15s, who lost 7-0 to Mid Coast FC only three months ago.

NCF technical director and former Matildas coach Greg Brown had his heart in his mouth and applauded the team’s development over a short period of time.

“Wow, it was nervewracking stuff, for the whole team to take a penalty kick is very rare, there was nothing between the two teams,” he

said.

“It was a special celebration and a testament to their development after being smashed 7-0 by Mid Coast earlier in the season.

“It was a fantastic day for the North Coast, winning five

from five and that made the journey home from Taree one to savour,” Brown said.

However, the growth in football participation has created a new headache for the former Socceroo.

“We need more coaches,

we have a great team of coaches but we need more coaches for the 2024 season.

“It’s a key ingredient to the development of good players and we are planning ahead.

“We encourage young players to have a go at being

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending: 15th July 2023.

Monday: 10th July. Five and a half tables today. North/ South winners Glen Hallett & Phil Booth with 68.7 percent. Runners-up, Susie Keur & Paul Coe with 58.3 percent. East/West winners Linda & Mike Siford with 68 percent runners-up, Libby Knight & Leonie Harrison with 50 percent.

Tuesday: 11th July. Six players tonight, winners

Jane & Greg Wood with 64 percent. Runners-up, Amber Fox & Carol McKee with 53.7 percent.

Wednesday: 12th July. Sixteen players focused on concentration today; how to keep your head when everyone around is losing theirs. Always a big ask with the many distractions of bridge; noise, nerves, excitement and overconfidence.

Thursday: 13th July. A five table Mitchell today. North/ South winners Susie Keur & Peter Plunkett-Cole with

59.5 percent. Runners-up, Louise Walton & Scott Parker with 52.5 percent. East/West winners, Mike Siford & Colin Tolley with 61.5 percent. Runners-up with 52.5 percent. Janet Dyson & Maureen Cowan.

Saturday: 15thJuly. Twenty-two players today. North/South winners Rob Marshall & Phil Booth with 57.2 percent. Runners-up, Mike Siford & Scott Parker with 56.2 percent. East/West winners with 58.3 percent Amber Fox & Carol McKee

with 58.3 percent. Runnersup with 53.7 percent Judy Holliday & Maureen Cowan. Urunga: Wednesday 12th July. Another big day at the Urunga club today; thirty players enjoyed a great day out. North/South winners Nerellyn Mitchell & Peter Jountz with 60 percent. Runners-up with 53 percent Rob Marshall & Phil Booth. East/West winners Lyndall Edsall & Richard Levy with 69.8 percent! Runners-up, Lynne& John Slade with 54 percent.

a coach and we provide the training to become a coach and play our attacking, progressive brand of football.

“Coaching experience can also enhance a player’s development as they get a deeper understanding of the

game and see the game from a different perspective.

“While many players aspire to have a future playing football, coaching offers an alternative route within the sport,” Brown said.

q North Coast Football 2023 coaches.

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BEST ON THE BOX

TUESDAY WAR ON WASTE

ABC, 8.30pm

MONDAY JOHN FARNHAM: FINDING THE VOICE

SEVEN, 7.30pm

Iconic Australian singer John Farnham has a voice that millions of fans know and love, but his incredible success belies his humble beginnings. Director Poppy Stockell, who co-wrote this authorised biopic with Spicks and Specks creator Paul Clarke, has crafted an affectionate and fitting tribute to the prodigiously talented performer, who still holds the title to the highest-selling Australian album of all time. Nostalgic, honest and heartwarming, it’s a captivating must-see.

FRIDAY, July 21

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 First Weapons: Leangle And Parrying Shield. (PG) Hosted by Phil Breslin.

8.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) The team investigates the death of a cyclist.

9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) A security consultant creates stress.

9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) Bushrangers arrive in town.

9.55 ABC Late News.

10.15 The Split. (Ml, R)

11.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Mav, R)

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Six years ago, Craig Reucassel shocked the nation and got everyone talking about our waste problem with this series. So, now that he’s back and as driven as ever with this new three-episode instalment, it’s both regrettable and comforting. Since we last saw Reucassel revealing the depths of our waste, there have been positive changes, from supermarkets selling “wonky” fruit and veg to plastic bags slowly being phased out. But there’s still a mountain of problems for Reucassel to highlight and motivate more progress. Find out what we can all do, as he meets inspiring “waste warriors” and uses some cheeky undercover GPS to unearth where our waste really ends up.

WEDNESDAY MINISERIES: ANNE BOLEYN

SBS, 9.30pm

Actress and model Jodie Turner Smith radiates power and passion in this feminist retelling of the final five months of monarch Anne Boleyn’s life. Henry

VIII’s second and most well-known wife was infamously beheaded for treason after being unable to bear a male heir. Anne is the story’s strong-willed protagonist and it’s told from her perspective. Drama and history blur as we learn of her determination to get her daughter on the throne as she grapples with the patriarchal world enveloping her. This beautifully shot exploration of her character is filled with grim trepidation: we all know the terrible ending that awaits. Billed as a psychological thriller, it’s an affecting ride.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Birth Of The Tutankhamun Dynasty. (Return)

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19.

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

3.40 French Food Safari. (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. Takes a look at keeping dogs warm in winter.

8.30 MOVIE: The Other Woman. (2014, Mals, R) After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman tries to get her ruined life back on track. However, when she accidentally meets the wife he has been cheating on, she realises they have much in common. Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton.

10.45 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG, R) Hosted by Dr Harry Cooper.

11.45 Highway Cops. (PGl, R) A free ride takes an unexpected turn.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos.

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

10.40 NRL All Stars: 1973

Anniversary Tour.

11.20 MOVIE: Sleepless. (2017, MA15+dlv, R) Jamie Foxx.

1.05 Destination Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Ed Kavalee, Bron Lewis, Emma Holland, Peter Helliar and Sam Pang.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by Cate Blanchett, Margot Robbie, Alan Carr and Ashley Banjo.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, July 22

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Barkley Manor.

11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R)

12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19.H’lights.

1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Heliopolis: The City Of The Sun. (PGa, R) 3.00 Baiae: The Atlantis Of Rome. (PG, R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.30 The Rise Of The Nazis. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R)

Hosted by Joel Creasey.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) When a German mayor visits the town to partake in a war memorial ceremony, tragedy strikes.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) After a young man is found dead in the back of a truck, Vera and the team investigate.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (MA15+v, R)

A CEO hides out in a remote town.

10.45 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) Part 3 of 4.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Norway. (PG) Nick Knowles explores Norway by rail.

9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20.

1.35 Witch Hunt. (Mal, R)

3.25 French Food Safari. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, July 23

Grand Designs NZ. (R)

5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Fake Or Fortune? (R)

6.30 Compass: Music Central. (PG) A look at the power of music.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Restoration Australia: Pinnaroo. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Mal) Stella and her kids become more acquainted with Mystery Bay and its inhabitants.

9.25 Miniseries: The Beast

Must Die. (Mal) Part 2 of 5.

10.10 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Malv, R) Part 3 of 3.

11.10 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Ma, R)

12.15 Rage Vault. (MA15+adlnsv)

2.10 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20. H’lights. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Cycling: Allan Peiper As Good As I Could.

3.50 Kill Off. (PGl, R) 4.05 Trail Towns. (R) 4.35

Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Black Panthers Of WW2. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 When Champollion Meets Ramses II. Takes a look at French philologist Jean-Francois Champollion’s journey to Egypt.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 1. Clermont-Ferrand to ClermontFerrand. 124km flat stage. From France.

12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage.

4.00 French Food Safari. (R) Maeve O’Meara and Guillaume Brahimi visit a market.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 FIFA

Women’s World Cup Highlights. 12.30 Horse Racing. Bletchingly Stakes Day, Winter Challenge Raceday and Saturday Raceday.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Britain’s Got Talent. (Final, PGal) The remaining acts compete in front of the celebrity judges for a cash prize of £250,000.

9.30 MOVIE: The New Mutants. (2020, Mhlv) A group of young mutants, struggling to come to terms with the consequences and nature of their abilities, is held for psychiatric monitoring in an isolated hospital by a mysterious organisation. Blu Hunt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams.

11.30 The Rookie. (Mv, R) Detective Nyla Harper and James find themselves in the middle of a bank robbery.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Drive TV. (PG) 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Gold Coast Titans v North Queensland Cowboys. 2.30 NRL

Women’s Post-Match. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters.

9.30 NRL Women’s Premiership Post-Match.

10.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Afternoon session.

3.30 Destination WA. (R) 4.00 TV Shop. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs.

1.20pm MOVIE: Silent Dust. (1949, PG) 3.00

Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Hunter Wildfires v Gordon. 5.00 MOVIE: Comes A Horseman. (1978,

6.00 To Be Advised.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it matches dogs to their new families.

8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) When the NCIS team receives an urgent cryptic message, agents Devin Roundtree and Fatima Namazi must work together to solve the case. Kilbride plans to visit his son, and Callen asks Sam to be his best man.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes. (R) 1.00 Football. AFL. Round 19. GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns. 4.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights. 4.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.55 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.55 The Latest: Seven News.

10.25 Born To Kill? David Gore And Fred Waterfield. (MA15+av) Takes a look at serial killing duo David Gore and Fred Waterfield, known as the Killing Cousins.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Michael Clarke Duncan. (PGad) A look at the death of Michael Clarke Duncan.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers. 1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Cronulla Sharks v Canberra Raiders. 3.30 Rugby League.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Reasonable Doubt. (Mal) Part 4 of 4.

9.00 World Aquatics Championships. Fukuoka 2023. Day 1. Finals.

11.20 The First 48: Unspeakable Pt 1. (Mal)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

1.00 Drive TV. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R)

M*A*S*H. 7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. England v Australia. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

Late Programs.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) A wild game of cat and mouse nears its end.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) Scola suspects the mother of a five-year-old kidnapping victim is hiding something.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After ransomware is used to cause the controls on a dam to malfunction, Ernie is tasked with finding the culprit.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, July 24

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Queen Of Oz. (Ml, R)

1.25 Vera. (Mav, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Australian Story. (R)

Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 2.35 Jeopardy! (R)

3.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

TUESDAY, July 25

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.25 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 10.55 Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R) 1.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 2.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 2. H’lights. 1.00

Grace Kelly: The Missing

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Nanny Betrayal. (2018, Masv,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 MOVIE: John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (2023, Mal) A celebration of John Farnham. John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes.

9.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Grace and Carlos work together when they suspect a young woman was the victim of an organ trafficking ring.

11.30 The Blacklist. (M)

12.30 Billy Connolly: The Ultimate World Tour. (PGln, R)

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rush. (PGl)

9.00 World Aquatics Championships. Fukuoka 2023. Day 2. Finals.

10.50 100%

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) A strange coincidence leads to a face-off.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Final, Mls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team is called to Vermont.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Felicity’s blackmailer ups their demands.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (Final, PGa) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The search for a missing boy leads the team into the middle of a drug war between two rival gangs.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Garza’s team is assigned as a protective detail.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav) Red tries to mediate a high stakes meeting.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) Tension, stress and paranoia take their toll.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) The team probes an apparent suicide.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, July 26

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling.

Tour de France Femmes. Stage 3. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight.

(R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour.

THURSDAY, July 27

6.00 Morning Prgorams. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Theo chokes at Lyrik’s launch.

7.30 ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold. (PG) A look at Swedish supergroup ABBA.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game.

10.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Group B. Canada v Republic of Ireland.

12.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 MOVIE: The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race. (2022, Madl) A woman returns to her childhood home. Claire Van Der Boom, Robyn Nevin.

9.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGlv) Lyle’s niece Angie is accused of committing a crime on her university campus.

10.30 FBI. (Mv, R) A fiveyear-old is kidnapped.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Group B. Australia v Nigeria.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations:

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Brisbane Broncos versus Sydney Roosters clash.

10.40

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGlv) Graeme Hall meets an Aussie cattle dog.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Carisi asks the SVU for help when a woman involved in a murder investigation shows signs of abuse.

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

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Finals loom large

Group 2 Rugby League season resumes in run home to finals

By Aiden BURGESS

THE run home to finals is now upon us.

With just four rounds left until this season’s finals series, the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season resumes this weekend after having last weekend off with a bye round.

Just four points separate first and sixth on the ladder in one of the closest Group 2 seasons seen in years.

The Coffs Harbour Comets sit at the top of the ladder after three straight wins, and will look to maintain their place at the summit when they take on the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo

Magpies at Bellingen Park.

The Magpies have shown some good form in their last two games, with a win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses and a draw against the South Grafton Rebels.

The Sawtell Panthers host the Nambucca Heads Roosters in their Indigenous Round

game at Rex Hardarker Oval. Both sides will be desperate to snap losing streaks with the Panthers having lost their last six games, while the Roosters have lost their past two matches.

The third-placed Grafton Ghosts host second-placed South Grafton Ghosts in the

match of the round, with both sides on the same points heading into their local derby.

Round 11 also has the Macksville Sea Eagles host the Woolgoolga Seahorses in a crucial match between two teams fighting for a finals spot.

The Macksville Sea Eagles are having a fantastic season

as a club, and are ladder leaders in the reserve grade, under 18s, and League Tag competitions.

The Coffs Harbour Comets are also having a great year, coming second in both the reserves and under 18s competitions in addition to topping the first-grade ladder.

Surfers to descend on Scotts Head for the 37th Logger

Heads Malibu Classic

By Mick BIRTLES

LONGBOARD surfers

from all over Australia will descend on Scotts Head this weekend for the 37th Logger Heads Malibu Classic.

Nearly 200 surfers from 11 to 75 years old will compete across three days, 21 - 23 July, in a longboard competition that boasts a national reputation for being as competitive as it is fun.

A reason the Logger Heads Malibu Classic has remained one of the country’s most-popular longboard competitions is that Scotts Head offers surfers a long, sand-bottom, point ride.

Well protected from the winter southerly winds, ideal surf conditions can last all day enabling competitors time to demonstrate their ability on the longboards.

All competitors will be riding 9-foot-plus longboards, including the Old Malibu division, where surfers will be riding original pre-1965 longboards.

These boards are much heavier than the modern day longboards, which dictates the style of manoeuvres competitors can master.

There are 15 divisions in the Logger Heads Malibu Classic, from the under 18 junior ladies and men, through to over 70s men and over 40s women.

President of the Logger Heads Malibu Club, Barry Jagoe, told News Of The Area

competition would be tough.

“Many past winners will be returning to defend their titles, including Jack Norton from Newcastle, past winner of the Galleria Open Logs, Josh Dunn from Shelly Beach MC who was last year’s winner of the Golden Sands Tavern Old Mal division, Danny Bond from Arrawarra in the Eungai Rail Store over 70s and Alan Sheldon a Logger Heads Life member, in the Bennett Surfboards over 65s.”

“Local surfers to watch are Mark Fuller in the Munro Surfboards over 60s, Manda Godfrey in the Catalyst Surfboards over 40s Ladies, Lilly Lawson in the Surf ‘N Raks Junior Ladies and her father, Jamie Lawson in the iQuarry

over 45s, Logs and Troy Martin in the Reflection Holiday Parks over 50’s,” Barry said.

The Logger Heads Malibu Club advises that Scotts Head beach offers spectators great vantage spots to watch the surfing action over the three days and visitors are welcome to attend a social gatherings at Club Scotts on Saturday night, 22 July, where the band ‘Loose Cannons’ will provide entertainment.

In conjunction with the classic each year, the Logger Heads Malibu Club runs a charity raffle, donating proceeds to organisations such as the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group.

q Nambucca Heads local and a finalist from last year's Logger Heads Malibu Classic, Geoff Gardner puts some polish on his form in the lead up to this years event. Photo: Geoff STONE.

q Looking forward to competing on his home break, Scotts Head man Tony Burton prepares for the 37th Logger Heads Malibu Classic. Photo: Geoff STONE.