A MAN is recovering from a significant injury after being knocked to the ground by an off-leash dog at Morrison Park near Swimming Creek, Nambucca Heads.
Michael O’Brien, son-in-law of well known local identity, the late Noel Crocker, recounted his experience to News Of The Area from his hospital bed in Sydney, where he underwent surgery to repair his fractured and dislocated ankle.
Approximately four weeks ago, while walking through Morrison Park with his granddaughter, Mr O’Brien says he was bowled over by a large mastiff or staffy type dog, resulting in a severe ankle injury.
Mr O’Brien then alleges the dog’s owner, described as being a woman in her late 40s, briefly approached before remarking “That looks broken” and hurrying away with her two unrestrained dogs.
“Lying on the ground, crying out in pain, I couldn’t believe she just left,” Mr O’Brien told NOTA.
“The pain was excruciating, and her actions literally added insult to injury.”
Mr O’Brien’s 13-year-old granddaughter was left to dial 000 for an ambulance while a nearby woman, identified only as Sally, cared for Mr O’Brien at the scene, providing a
pillow and comforting him until the ambulance arrived some hours after the incident.
Mr O’Brien was rushed to Coffs Harbour Hospital to have the injury assessed and stabilised before being transferred to Sydney for surgery.
The operation involved the insertion of 14 pins and two plates to stabilise the fracture.
Now out of hospital, Mr O’Brien faces a long period of recovery and rehabilitation, including time in a cast and the high possibility of arthritis in the injured ankle.
While Swimming Creek Beach is an off-leash area, Mr O’Brien said the incident occurred on a tract of land where off-leash dogs are prohibited.
Liane Gourlay, a Nambucca Valley resident campaigning for a dedicated fenced dog park in the district, told NOTA, “Dog owners have a responsibility not just to their pets but to the community and incidents like this are avoidable if people do the right thing.”
q Surgery to repair Michael O’Brien’s ankle resulted in the insertion of 14 pins and two plates to stabilise the fracture.
Photo: supplied.
q Michael O’Brien has undergone surgery to repair his broken ankle.
Photo: supplied.
Macksville Scotts Heads SLSC launches new surf boat
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Members were
The Brian Gillett replaces the club’s existing racing boat which, at 18-years-old, has flexibility occurring in its structure, ultimately slowing the boat down in the water.
“We compete all up and down the east coast in the
surf boat including the State Championships in Sydney and we are looking forward to taking on other clubs in this new boat,” said SLSC Vice President and Boat Captain Michael Coulter.
“Our Club has always punched above its weight in racing and now, with this new boat, we expect that to continue.”
Shirley Gillett, the wife of the late Brian Gillett, visited Scotts Head last Sunday to
q The Macksville Scotts Head SLSC’s new surfboat, the “Brian Gillett”, takes to the water.
q Shirley Gillett officially launches the “Brian Gillett” with the time-honoured method of pouring champagne over the bow.
officially christen the boat through the traditional pouring of champagne over the bow, much to the delight
of the many SLSC members present.
Mrs Gillett also passed the ashes of the late Mr
Information sharing in Nambucca CBD
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has resolved to receive a report into establishing a new noticeboard for community information in Nambucca Heads.
Councillor Susan Jenvey put forward the motion after community consultation regarding the lack of a cohesive approach to information dissemination in the CBD of Nambucca Heads.
“Noticeboards play a pivotal role in displaying information, announcements and updates to community members and visitors alike,” Councillor Jenvey
explained.
“They can promote a sense of belonging and social cohesion in a community by sharing information about events and activities.”
Although there is a community noticeboard at Nambucca Plaza, Cr Jenvey said she believed the disparately arranged notices placed in shopfronts lack cohesion and would be better serviced from a central information hub.
Community member Karin Matejka addressed the council in support of installing a noticeboard and put forward a possible location for its placement.
“There is an alcove
between the Nambucca Heads Library and the Stringer Art Gallery which would be well placed for a community noticeboard,” Ms Matejka told the councillors.
“The space is undercover, has lighting and is a relatively decent size.
“It is also strategically positioned close to the CBD main streets of Bowra and Ridge Streets,” she said.
Ms Matejka appeared to be the driving force behind Cr Jenvey’s motion and presented a thorough analysis of the noticeboard situation in Nambucca Heads through the use of photographic slides.
“Currently, without a noticeboard, notices are ‘sandwiched’ between shops in ‘ad hoc’ style, willy nilly, and look untidy, neglected and forlorn,” she said. She presented a range of ideas to reduce installation costs and to involve community groups in its creation, suggesting that a local Men’s Shed could supply the frame and volunteers or library staff could maintain the currency of the noticeboard.
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Gillett to the boat’s crew to be scattered off the beach where he spent so much time as a devoted surf life saver.
The day culminated with crews being able to take the Brian Gillett for a row and get a feel for the new craft.
Council votes to investigate dredging
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA Valley Council
will seek support from the NSW Government to deal with sand build-up issues in the Nambucca River.
Gary Nichols of Marine Rescue addressed Council for the second time in six months last Thursday, requesting urgent assistance with the sand build-up in the Nambucca River’s navigational channels and across the river’s sand bar.
Mr Nichols explained the difficulties currently faced by Marine Rescue in carrying out
rescue operations. In particular, he said there was often a large time delay before the organisation’s 18-year-old rescue boat could be launched or cross the bar to help those in trouble on the other side.
Mr Nichols spoke in support of a Council motion to investigate options, brought forward by Mayor Gary Lee.
The motion suggested Council write to Transport Minister Jo Haylen and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp requesting funding for a feasibility study into whether a Southern Sea Wall
Nambucca Valley Council
General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2024
would stop sand build-up and improve river access.
The motion also sought funds for a feasibility study into navigational dredging of the Nambucca River.
Councillor Jenvey questioned Mr Nichols on other options besides dredging.
“How did you end up having a base which is behind the bar?” Cr Jenvey asked.
Mr Nichols replied that the organisation had been seeking a more suitable base location for the past four years, with no success.
Cr Jenvey also suggested
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implementing an education program so boats do not attempt to enter the river when the conditions were not right.
“Our river and estuarine committee studied this concept in detail, and it found that this just wasn’t feasible,” Cr Jenvey said.
“The river is an equilibrium and if you dig in front the water and the sand are going to move in behind it.”
Cr Jenvey said the State Government was unlikely to fund dredging and explained some of her environmental concerns.
“We haven’t done testing for toxic residue; whether all the farm runoffs over 70 years are sitting there under the sand that if we dig it up might kill all the marine ecology and be harmful to humans,” she said.
“It might be cheaper for the community to have you have the right boat than it is to spend millions dredging when it all just fills up,” she
suggested.
“(Alternatively) I think it’s a lot cheaper to fund moving Marine Rescue than it is to fund dredging.”
As a result of her discussion, several amendments were made to the motion including that Council staff report on the costs of monitoring marine sediments in the Nambucca River mouth and investigate other possible beach locations such as Scotts Head and Shelly Beach as potential Marine Rescue launch sites.
q Gary Nichols of Marine Rescue Nambucca addressed the Council at last Thursday’s meeting.
Council votes to require DAs for intensive horticulture
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meeting on Thursday, 14 November.
Over 100 people attended the meeting, with standing room only in the Chambers and more than 30 onlookers in the hall outside, anxiously awaiting the results of the vote.
Nambucca Environment Network (NEN) group organisers were particularly thrilled with the result, cheering and dancing outside the Chambers following the vote.
The contentious issue was first raised in Council more than six years ago, but came to a head last year with a spate of blueberry farms popping up at speed across the Nambucca Valley.
Community complaints have revolved around spray drift, water usage, chemical run-off, the unsightly
appearance of farms, landclearing, worker exploitation and neighbourhood conflicts in what they see as a poorly regulated industry that offers little benefit to the wider community.
Several farming groups spoke out against the measures however, arguing the proposed requirements were onerous and would limit investment in agriculture in the region.
Due to “the importance and potential implications of the issue”, as well as having limited time to consider the 83 submissions, Mayor Gary Lee moved to defer a decision on the proposal but was unable to secure the votes necessary for his motion.
Newly-appointed councillor Tamara Castle supported the motion to defer the decision.
She explained she had only had a meeting with
“Is there an impact on the economy and is there a social impact: yes.
Councillors Simson, Jenvey and Jones have been public and vocal supporters of regulating the industry through changing the Council’s Local Environment Plan (LEP).
The casting vote on the original motion (whether to implement the changes) appeared to fall to Cr Jane Smith, who told NOTA she had been in two minds on the issue, debating the pros and cons of the proposal for much of the week prior to the meeting.
“Does horticulture require a DA?” she said.
“Do I think there’s an impact on the environment: yes.
Parking reforms pass Parliament
REFORMS to the ticketless parking fine system to require on-the-spot notifications have passed NSW Parliament.
Under the existing ticketless system introduced in 2020, instead of having the infringement notice left on the vehicle, the fine was sent by post, sometimes not being
received until weeks after the incident.
In 2023/24, local councils issued 822,310 ticketless parking fines, a 49 percent increase over the 551,441 issued in 2022/23.
The Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Bill 2024 requires councils to attach
an on-the-spot notification to the vehicle, and to take photos of offences and make them available for Revenue NSW to provide to drivers.
There will still be limited exceptions where an onthe-spot notification is not required, for example where it may be unsafe or hazardous
for a ranger to do so.
The Bill will also invalidate ‘repeat’ ticketless parking fines, where drivers can be fined multiple times for the same offence before they even become aware of the first infringement.
Data reporting rules will be introduced to evaluate if
further reforms are necessary.
A working group, which has representatives from stakeholders including Local Government NSW, has been established by Revenue NSW to inform the drafting of regulations and assist with implementation.
“The community feedback
“So we require a DA. What that DA requires is for another day.
“Is this already regulated?
"It has been in the hands of all these organisations and authorities and you come to today and we are still talking about it,” she told the Council before voting for the changes.
The amendments to the LEP will now be referred back to the Department of Planning where the Planning Minister holds the final say.
Subsequently, should the amendments be adopted, the draft Development Control Plan (DCP) controls will be “tweaked” as required before being placed back onto public display.
on this issue has been clear, and dates all the way back to when ticketless parking was first introduced in 2020,” said Minister for Finance Courtney Houssos.
“Bringing back on-thespot notification for parking fines is a common-sense reform and restores fairness and integrity to the parking fine system.”
Council staff two days earlier and had had little time to consider submissions
received and the facts of the matter.
Deputy Mayor James
Angel and Cr Troy Vance also supported Mayor Lee’s motion to defer.
q Nambucca Environment Network supporters outside Council Chambers after the meeting last Thursday.
q Standing room only in the Chamber. Onlookers spilled out into the hall at Nambucca Valley Council’s general meeting.
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Berry executive addresses Council
By Ned COWIE
BERRIES
Australia executive director
Rachel Mackenzie drove from Brisbane to address Nambucca Valley Council on the eve of its decision whether to require development applications (DA) for intensive horticulture operations in the region.
businesses & locations throughout the Nambucca Valley.
Some include, supermarkets, newsagents, convenience stores, shopping centres, chemists, service stations, real estate agents, many general businesses throughout the area.
A list is published towards the back of this newspaper. You can also find the outlets by going to www.newsofthearea.com.au
Berries Australia is the joint venture of Australian Blueberry Growers Association (ABGA), Strawberries Australia Inc. (SA) and Raspberries and Blackberries Australia Incorporated (RABA).
Ms Mackenzie has led the organisation since 2019.
Her visit follows the appearance of OZGroup CEO James Kellaway at Council in April.
Ms Mackenzie presented her organisation’s concerns regarding the proposed changes under five major points.
“The proposal does not clearly articulate why DAs are needed or how they will solve the perceived issues of land use conflict,” she explained to councillors.
“The issues identified are all managed by existing legislation and are not planning issues.
“No consideration has been given to how the proposal will impact the productive capacity of the region.
“The draft DCP (Development Control Plan) is unimplementable and would open the Council up to expensive litigation.
“For all of the above reasons, the proposal does not meet the conditions of a gateway determination and does not align
with state level strategies around rural land.”
Ms Mackenzie said protected cropping –netting and tunnels – is considered best practice as it reduces reliance on chemicals.
“The guts of the issue,” Ms Mackenzie said, is that requiring a DA to install these fixtures as proposed would be unworkable for growers in the Valley.
Ms Mackenzie explained that while Kempsey Shire already requires that intensive horticulture operations apply for a DA, there are “exactly zero blueberry farmers in Kempsey and I think that tells you all you need to know in terms of how this would impact investment in the industry”.
When questioned over the strength of the organisation’s (voluntary code of) best-practice guidelines for berry growers, which includes high standards for water capture, run-off, buffer zones and chemical use, she was forced to admit Berries Australia had little capacity to ensure growers followed the rules.
She was adamant however that existing bodies such as the
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) were doing their job.
“I’m not a policeman and I can’t condemn anyone like that but what I do is
I report (to the EPA and other relevant authorities) and I have on a number of issues over the years,” she said.
Macksville NSW 2447 or via Email to
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q Berries Australia Executive Director Rachel Mackenzie spoke at Nambucca Valley Council last week.
Nambucca Seniors sale ‘doesn’t pass the pub test’
By Ned COWIE
REPRESENTATIVES of all levels of government have joined forces to express their concerns over the potential sale of a Nambucca Heads community building.
A public meeting is scheduled for 9 December at Nambucca Heads RSL Club to discuss the proposed sale of Ivy Pacey House, also known as the Nambucca Senior Citizens Centre or ‘Nambucca Seniors’.
As previously reported in NOTA, the committee of the incorporated association which owns the building, Nambucca Senior Citizens Club, has decided to sell the building through a local real estate agency despite being gifted the asset for the nominal fee of $1 by Nambucca Shire Council in 2013.
The property at 11 Kent Street was originally donated by Ms Ivy Pacey, a wellrespected member of the Nambucca community, with the intention that it be used for community purposes.
When the Nambucca Shire Council transferred ownership of the
property there was a clear understanding that it would be utilised as a senior citizens centre or for hire by similar community groups.
Nambucca Valley Council Mayor Gary Lee said he was alarmed at the potential sale.
He told NOTA that the owners intend to divest the property and deposit the proceeds into an interestbearing account, effectively depriving the community of a valuable resource for future use.
“We must explore every possible avenue before allowing this sale to proceed,” he urged.
“The building has the potential to serve as a vital hub for community groups and activities, just as it was intended,” he added.
Both State and Federal Members for the region have echoed Lee’s dismay.
“It is deeply concerning that a generous gift from Ivy Pacey to benefit the local community was sold for just $1, only for it now to be publicly listed for sale at over $800,000,” Federal Cowper MP Pat Conaghan said.
“This is a clear departure from the original intentions,
and it certainly doesn’t pass the pub test.
“There are many groups, such as community childcare or preschools, that could make full use of this facility and continue the tradition of community service.”
In a press statement, State Member Michael Kemp told NOTA, “The building was gifted to the Nambucca Senior Citizens for $1 in 2013.
“Since 2020, $60,000 of NSW government and more than $20,000 of federal government money has been used to improve the building up to its current standard.
“It would be a significant shame to lose this resource for the community to access and personally, I don’t feel like it passes the pub test either.
“If the current committee does not feel they can
continue, then it should be passed on to another community group.”
He said he would prefer for the building to remain in the hands of Nambucca Seniors and hopes the group can find a way to continue
the great work done so far supporting seniors of the region. He encouraged all community members concerned to attend the public meeting on 8 December.
q Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee (right) and Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan visited the property and met with Nambucca Senior Citizens Inc. committee members.
q Ivy Pacey donated the Kent Street property which is now listed for sale.
Heise to push for NDIS reform
INDEPENDENT candidate for Cowper Caz Heise has announced a commitment to push for improvements to the beleaguered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) if elected to Federal Parliament.
The NDIS, which is administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), is Australia’s first national scheme for people with disability.
As of September 2024, more than 680,000 people with disability are receiving support from the NDIS throughout Australia.
In a statement to media on Tuesday, Ms Heise said reform
Tee-ing off for Little Wings
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Ross family’s target of raising $10,000 for Little Wings by the end of the year takes a swing in the right direction with a fundraiser this Sunday at the Macksville Country Club.
For Adam and Carla Ross, the Little Wings free flight to medical treatment, is more than just a service, it’s a lifeline.
They are hopeful of reaching the five-figure target after Adam ran the Gold Coast marathon in July, bringing in
$4216 in sponsorship.
“For our family, the reason why we are so passionate about Little Wings is that when we found out that our son Jude would need ongoing medical care we knew that this would be challenging,” Adam told News Of The Area.
is needed to strengthen the NDIS, streamline the application processes for participants, and enhance support services.
“Despite the completion of two Royal Commissions, the pace of progress has been disheartening,” she said.
“Although some changes have been made to the NDIS, many are confusing and contradictory.”
Ms Heise, a nurse of 30 years, plans to advocate for clearer funding guidelines and accountability, to direct resources efficiently to those who need them most.
“I will support meaningful
“Not only with Jude’s health needs but also with the constant travel, time away from work, and financial strain.”
Aged five, Jude was diagnosed with a rare condition called WiskottAldrich syndrome.
Since the diagnosis, he has required ongoing treatment at Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick.
“Many families like ours face this same struggle and that’s why we’re all about supporting Little Wings.”
Little Wings is a notfor-profit organisation that provides free, professional, safe flight and ground transport services for seriously ill children in rural and regional NSW, ACT and Queensland.
“In 2024, Little Wings flew over 150 missions from Coffs Harbour, giving families one less thing to worry about and letting them focus on what really matters - being there for their child.”
reforms that enhance the system’s transparency, accessibility, and responsiveness,” Ms Heise said.
“Every individual with a disability deserves to fully engage in our community, but the NDIS often falls short in providing the necessary support.
“I will continue to listen closely to the concerns of families and practitioners and am committed to creating a more efficient and compassionate NDIS.”
Ramping up her campaign for the impending federal election, to be called before May 2025, Ms Heise met recently with Simone Fitzgerald, Director and
an opportunity for the community to come together and support an incredible cause.
Every ticket sold goes
Senior Speech Pathologist at Complex Care Coordination in Port Macquarie.
Ms Fitzgerald said parents with children on the NDIS are “overwhelmed by funding concerns and appointments”.
“It’s essential that the NDIS educates participants on effectively navigating the system,” she said.
“A holistic, coordinated service can enable significant progress for participants, reducing the need for prolonged service dependence.”
Ms Heise will hope to win the seat of Cowper on her second attempt in 2025, having gone close to ousting incumbent Nationals MP Pat Conaghan in 2022.
directly to Little Wings to help more families.
Other activities are being planned including a
on 7 December.
Jude has continued to improve as each year passes.
“He travels to Sydney less frequently these days; only a few times a year which is great.
“When we do it is great to see the familiar faces of the volunteers at Little Wings, and they are always amazed at the little improvements each time they see him.”
The Charity Golf Day is being organised as
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q Independent candidate for Cowper Caz Heise with NDIS provider Simone Fitzgerald.
Bunnings BBQ
q Jude promotes the Little Wings charity golf day at Macksville Country Club.
q Jude and mum Carla Ross onboard the Little Wings plane.
Indigenous designers hit the end of fashion week runway
By Liz HOBDAY, AAP
WITH the future of Australian Fashion Week in doubt, the loss of the annual showcase would be a blow for Indigenous designers.
Fashion designer Melissa Greenwood named her 2024 resort collection Yarillawhich means to light up and illuminate.
It's a Gumbaynggirr word that also represents what Australian Fashion Week means for Indigenous designers, Greenwood said.
"It highlighted our culture, our talent and our cultural storytelling to a global audience," she told AAP.
Last week the owner and operator of Fashion Week, IMG, announced it would quit the event after a 20year involvement, leaving its
future in doubt.
It's a blow for the industry in general and for Indigenous designers especially, with the annual week of runway shows in glamorous Sydney locations providing them with vital international exposure.
The departure of IMG followed naming rights sponsor Afterpay pulling out after the 2023 edition (replaced by Pandora in 2024) and a trail of the most successful brands, such as Zimmerman, opting to show overseas.
Greenwood's label Miimi & Jiinda launched its first ready-to-wear resort collection at Fashion Week in 2023, with Indigenous models on the runway including her mother and brother.
"It was such an incredible
moment for my family and community," she said.
"We all had goosebumps and were in tears - our ancestors would have been incredibly proud."
While she aspires to show her collections in New York, it's no surprise Greenwood feels Fashion Week is irreplaceable for Indigenous designers.
"It would be devastating if it wasn't around because it's something we can do on our own country," she said.
The event had become a pipeline for talent, with the Indigenous Fashion Projects organisation showcasing up-and-coming designers through a runway show supported by David Jones.
In 2024, it featured Miimi & Jiinda, as well as Gali Swimwear, Ihraa Swim, Joseph & James, and Lazy Girl
Adventure of a lifetime
By Mick BIRTLES
NAMBUCCA Heads High School student Ashton
Angus is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as part of the Rotary Short Term Exchange Program (STEP), sponsored by Nambucca Valley Rotary.
The Year 10 student has relocated to Germany for three months and is one of 12 participants from District 9660 selected for this cultural exchange experience.
Rotary District 9660 stretches from Newcastle to Woolgoolga and west to
Lingerie.
Another Indigenous label, Ngali, achieved a milestone in 2023, presenting the first-ever First Nations solo runway show at Fashion Week.
At the time, Ngali founder Denni Francisco hoped her history-making show would be the first of many for Indigenous designers - but
Dubbo and Lightning Ridge.
Ashton is residing with his host brother Leonard and his family in Nottuln, a picturesque town in the Nordrhein-Westfalen state of Germany.
His exchange is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Senden, District 1870.
While immersed in German culture, Ashton is attending Friedensschule, a comprehensive high school in Münster, and dedicating himself to learning the German language.
The exchange isn’t just about academics however.
In December Ashton will join other Rotary exchange students on a ten-day Winter
Gumma painter’s artistic residence
By Kim SATCHELL
GUMMA artist Edward Barns recently returned from a week-long residency with the prestigious Bundanon Artists in Residence program, funded by Accessible Arts.
The residency was held at the Bundanon gallery and museum complex on the banks of the Shoalhaven River near Nowra.
Edward was one of five artists with a disability selected from NSW and the ACT.
During his residency, Edward created three large and six smaller paintings, drawing inspiration from the vibrant natural environment rich with local wildlife, including wombats, kangaroos, butterflies, birds, and diverse plant life.
Exploring new techniques, he worked with larger brushes and referenced his own photographs taken on-site, capturing the unique spirit of the area.
“I had a great time,” Edward said.
“I painted lots of animals… I made new friends and saw Arthur Boyd’s studio which
was pretty cool.”
Edward embraced collaborative experiences with fellow artists, and relished exploring the Bundanon Gallery, where he viewed the “Bagan Bariwariganyan: Echoes of Country” exhibition and the renowned Arthur Boyd collection.
He also visited Boyd’s studio, gaining insights into the iconic Australian painter’s artistic process and viewing his final works.
In addition, Edward walked along the Shoalhaven River, immersed in the landscape Boyd immortalised in many of his iconic paintings.
He was supported on the trip by Jack Hodges from Nambucca Valley Phoenix.
“Bundanon was a rewarding and heartening experience,” Jack said.
“I was happy to support Ed to undertake the Bundanon residency that gave him the inspiration of different
animals and landscape, the opportunity to express himself freely, and to meet new artists in a communal and collegial setting.”
Edward is part of the “Artists in Action” collective which runs out of Phoenix School of Arts in Bowraville.
His unique style is characterised by the use of bright colours, bold outlines and thick brushstrokes.
He excels in confident, imaginative drawings.
Edward will be taking part in the upcoming “Colour Matters” exhibition which opens at 2pm on Saturday 30 November at the Phoenix Gallery.
now, that may not happen.
"I hope we can reinvent fashion week by acknowledging and leveraging all the event has achieved ... to create a new, exciting and innovative event," she told AAP.
Broadly speaking, the move by IMG puts the spotlight on the industry's peak body the Australian
Tour, where he will explore Germany’s famed Christmas markets and spend a few days skiing in Austria, a unique opportunity to experience the magic of a European winter.
“Ashton is a young man with plenty of great energy and a very positive demeanor, making him an excellent ambassador for Rotary, the Nambucca Valley and Australia,” Nambucca Valley Rotary’s Dave Banks told News Of The Area.
Next year Ashton's host brother Leonard will travel to Wirrimbi to live with Ashton and his family for two to three months.
Leonard will attend a local high school, experiencing life
Fashion Council, which agreed there is now an opportunity to explore new ways to show Australian talent.
"The AFC, as the peak body for fashion and textiles in Australia, will lead this conversation," chair Marianne Perkovic and chief executive Jaana Quaintance-James said in a joint statement.
in the Nambucca Valley while forming a bond that bridges two cultures.
Rotary’s youth exchange programs provide young people with transformative experiences that foster understanding, personal growth, and global connections.
Nambucca Valley Rotary invites community members to get involved and support programs that create these life-changing opportunities.
For more information about Rotary student programs or how to join Rotary and be part of a team making a difference, contact Dave Banks on 0418 937 946.
q Models walk the runway wearing creations by Miimi & Jiinda during the David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects show at Australian Fashion Week 2024. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.
q Nambucca Heads High School student Ashton Angus heads to Germany wearing an Akubra hat given to him by Nambucca Valley Rotary. Photo: supplied.
q Edward Barns loves to boldly stylise animals.
q Edward hard at work at Bundanon.
q Edward enjoyed the collegial and communal setting at Bundanon.
By Manny WOOD
Expert’s opinion on capacity
GARRY makes a will making various gifts to his two children.
Five years later, Garry is diagnosed with cancer and while admitted to hospital, makes another will, favouring one child over the other.
He passes-away three days later.
Garry’s capacity to make his last will is questioned and the matter proceeds to the Supreme Court.
The parties choose to jointly retain a geriatrician to provide medical evidence to the Court as an expert witness.
A dispute arises regarding the terms of the draft letter of instruction to the geriatrician and the Court “settles” the letter, addressing the relevant legal principles.
The Court’s letter asks the doctor whether, at the time he executed his last will, Garry was “suffering from a medical condition and/or taking or being administered medication which, either individually or cumulatively, impaired or compromised his cognition”.
The letter then asks whether any such medical condition or medication compromised Garry’s ability to “understand the nature of the act of making a Will and its effects, understand the extent of the property the subject of the Will and comprehend and appreciate or assess the moral claims of potential beneficiaries of his estate”.
The letter encloses copies of hospital notes and records relating to the time Garry made his last will and lists his medical conditions, medications and dosages.
The letter sets-out a brief background of the matter, the legal effect of both wills are summarised and the assets that Garry owned at his date of death are listed, which includes real estate, bank accounts and shares in a company.
Finally, the letter confirms that the doctor is bound by the Expert Witness Code of Conduct and states that the doctor must acknowledge in the report that the Code has been read and that the doctor agrees to be bound by it.
The Code states that the report must include the expert’s qualifications, the reasons for the opinion and a declaration that there are no matters of significance which have been withheld from the Court.
Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor 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 cannot be relied upon as legal advice.
Enforcing truth, honesty and integrity
DEAR News Of The Area,
ON 14 November you published a letter from Ann Thompson decrying the proposed legislation on misinformation and disinformation.
I am not calling the contents bigotry - far from it, I thoroughly support George Brandis'.contention that everyone has the right to be a bigot.
What he did not say, is that people also have the right to suffer the consequences.
So too with free speech.
Legally we have no codified right to free speech, yet still through a mix of goodwill and common sense, we mostly have it.
But, and this is the most salient but, our right to free speech, even recognised by that nation of excess, the USA, we do not have the right to cry "fire!" in a crowded theatre.
That principle holds true for deliberately or even inadvertent
misinformation and disinformation.
In the days when the principles of the Westminster system have been flouted so that people in positions of power or influence can lie and twist the truth for their own ends, and especially with social media, it is imperative we as a democratic society enforce the principles of truth, honesty and integrity on those unwilling to do so.
Ms Thompson cites a Nats senator not known for his progressive views, with nothing else to back her claims ACMA is an independent government agency, therefore not under the direct operational control of any government.
Unfortunately, there are too many people willing to parrot the views of partisan players without checking on the facts themselves.
Regards, Bill ROBINSON.
Councillor conduct
DEAR News Of The Area,
ON Thursday 31 October 2024 I attended a Council general meeting at the Macksville Chambers.
After listening to the first speaker, Ms R Macky, I am noting two possible breaches to the Code of Conduct policy of Nambucca Valley Council.
Councillor and Deputy Mayor Jimmy Angel responded to Ms Macky's speech by delivering a statement, in an argumentative way, rather than asking a question.
Councillor Angel also attempted to quote Ms Macky, in an untrue and presumptive manner.
To which Ms Macky responded, truthfully and in accordance with her speaking notes, which council staff had received.
When Councillor Dr Ljubov Simson raised her hand for another question to Ms Macky, Mayor Gary Lee refused this request.
Thereby not following the Nambucca Valley Council Code of Meeting practise Policy No:G05…
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
What is the correct etiquette around dishwasher unstacking and restacking? Who should be responsible and how can I improve the process in the family home?
Fiona W.
Dear Fiona,
I think there should be a process. Let's deal with the morning scenario as an example.
It is my firm belief that the person who first enters the kitchen each day should empty the dishwasher. This is an absolute treat for anyone who follows.
A day that starts with not having to unpack a dishwasher is a day heading in the right direction.
What tends to happen, though, is that the first person in the kitchen is in a mad rush and so they leave the dishwasher packed and then they take new dishes from the cupboard and proceed to spread these all over the kitchen bench along with coffee, sugary spoons, toast crumbs, and other detritus.
Then along comes the second family member to wake, who is also in a rush.
They see the general state of disorder and think, 'Well, if Dad couldn't be bothered cleaning up after
Part 4 Public Forums 4.14.
A councillor (including the chairperson) may, through the chairperson, ask questions of a speaker following their address at a public forum.
himself, how can I be expected to unpack the dishwasher, wipe the benches, clean out the sink and still get to school on time? It's impossible.
I'll just eat and put my dishes in the sink too. By the time the final family member emerges to have breakfast, they walk into something resembling Chernobyl and, unable to deal with the fallout, they grab breakfast on their way to work.
At day's end, the original person returns only to find a mess so incomprehensible that they retreat to their bedroom.
This war of attrition can keep going, ad infinitum until it ends in tears or divorce or sullenness, which may be the worst of the three.
To avoid this outcome, may I suggest a rostercolour-coded if possible - that makes allowances for family members' start and finish times, but that also doesn't create the expectation that one person, possibly the one who can't stand mess, will always pick up after all others until their silent anger festers to such a point that they boil over, much like the pot of soup still sitting in the sink.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Questions put to a speaker must be direct, succinct and without argument. These behaviours of our newly appointed deputy mayor and mayor is, in my view, unacceptable.
The promise of the GKNP
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE business plan that was developed when the idea of a Great Koala National Park was proposed showed that jobs would be created, our environment protected and we would all benefit from this long term sustainable vision for our region.
During the election our State Labor Government promised to create this National Park but has failed to do so.
Logging in our native forests by Forestry Corporation is occurring at an industrial rate and the pristine
Have Your Say
forests which should be the heart of the National Park are being decimated.
Is this a deliberate plan by Forestry Corporation and the State Labor government to wreck any chance of creating a National Park?
Regards, B SCHUH.
Why is this vandalism occurring and where is the vision for our future prosperity?
Regards, Lil GANLY, Nambucca Heads.
News Of The Area would love to hear your OPINION and VIEWS on issues and topics affecting our area. Keep Letters to the Editor under 250 words for its best chance of publication. Please be aware that there is no guarantee of publication from your submission to us. Publication will be determined by the Editor around available space, relevance and appropriateness. Email us media@newsofthearea.com.au
New website connects community
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Scotts Head Community Group (SHCG) has launched a new website offering updates on local initiatives, events and projects, while also serving as a space to seek feedback and support for community campaigns.
“What once seemed unattainable has become a reality through a serendipitous series of conversation starting with a Friday night chat outside the local bottle shop and a follow-up discussion the next morning while checking the waves,” SHCG
Chairperson Tony Crimmins told News Of The Area.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to local IT and communications experts Glen Schaefer, Elizabeth Bond and Crini Belevi for their efforts in bringing the site to life.
“Special thanks to Glen Schaefer for his behind-the-scenes work in constructing the website and his generous offer to host and maintain it for the group and the Scotts Head community going forward.”
The website also boasts stunning images of the Scotts Head area contributed by local
professional photographer Zahn Pithers.
“In the development of this website it was especially meaningful to collaborate with local professionals who live in, understand, and deeply care about our community,” added Tony.
Understanding that some people prefer traditional methods of communication, the SHCG are continuing to produce their monthly Scotts Head Wave newsletter.
“We encourage all community members to explore the new site and stay connected by visiting www.Scottshead.org.au to see the latest updates and engage with this exciting new chapter for Scotts Head,” Tony said.
Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms
By Tess IKONOMOU and Dominic GIANNINI, AAP
INDEPENDENT politicians have accused the major parties of "rigging" the electoral system in their favour to win more seats at federal elections.
The Albanese government on Monday introduced reform legislation in the lower house which it said would curb the influence of "big money" in political campaigns and help strengthen democracy.
The proposed reforms come after billionaire Clive Palmer spent more than $120 million in the 2022 election.
Independent MP Kate Chaney slammed the changes as a "travesty" as her attempt - supported by the crossbench - to send the legislation to a parliamentary committee for further scrutiny was voted down by Labor.
Having worked through the proposed reforms with the coalition, the bill is expected to pass parliament without the government needing to secure the support of crossbench MPs.
When passed, the laws won't come into effect until mid-2026, after next year's election due by May 2025.
Assistant Minister to
the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman said the reforms would improve transparency around political party donations.
"This bill will seek to remove the influence of big money in politics, ensuring that our electoral system remains a system we can all trust," he told the lower house.
"Trust that election
results are not unfairly skewed by big money, trust that elections are a contest of ideas, not bank balances, trust that we know who is funding election campaigns."
Under the proposed changes, the donation disclosure threshold will be reduced to $1000, from the current $16,900.
Candidates will be limited to spending $800,000 in an election campaign and can only receive donations of up to $20,000 from an individual.
There will also be a cap on federal spending for non-political parties of $11 million, which covers unions and special interest groups like Climate 200, while registered political parties will have a ceiling of $90 million.
Mr Gorman said the caps would protect the outcomes of Australian federal elections from being unfairly influenced by organisations or individuals with large amounts of money.
Independent MPs said while they backed reform, Labor and the coalition were trying to rush through changes that would favour them, by increasing the amount of public funding they could draw on for
Have your say on water metering amendments
PROPOSED draft amendments to the nonurban metering rules in the Water Management (General) Regulation 2018 are now open for public comment.
These changes aim to significantly improve water resource management across
New South Wales while making it quicker, easier, and more cost-effective for many water users to comply with metering requirements.
The proposed amendments aim to implement the recommendations from a
2023 NSW Government review and to ensure that 95 percent of licensed water entitlements in NSW are metered by December 2026.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp is urging water users to provide feedback on the amendments.
“Whether you’re a farmer, landholder, or small business owner, now is the time to
ensure these reforms reflect the needs of our region,” Mr Kemp said.
“Our water resources are vital, these amendments aim to be practical and fair, and they are the result of careful consideration of the issues faced by water users.”
The deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm on Sunday, 8 December.
campaigning.
"This bill is a travesty, it dresses up a cynical, anticompetitive oligopoly play as reform, which is being fed on an unsuspecting public pretending that it will actually make our system better," Ms Chaney said.
Independent MP Zali Steggall said the bill enshrined a major party duopoly and likened this to a lack of competition in the supermarket sector, where Coles and Woolworths dominate.
"They're rigging the game to ensure there is no competition when it comes to elections," she said.
Independent senator Jacqui Lambie said the alignment of the government and the coalition on the bill was "disgraceful".
"It's shameful. Merry Christmas Australians, here come the major parties taking more of your cash," she told reporters.
Independent candidate for Cowper Caz Heise described the bill as a “targeted attack on Independent candidates”.
“Instead of offering Australians actual solutions to the challenges we face, the old parties are reshaping
the electoral system to stop people like me from running,” Ms Heise shared to social media.
“Instead of listening to their constituents, they're working to prevent genuine representation emerging in the regions they've left behind.
“The proposed laws are an outrage.”
Exemptions for expenditure caps will apply for campaign-related travel to support candidates in geographically large or remote electorates.
The bill also aims to protect voters and electoral workers from harassment at the polling booths and prohibits the filming of polling officials and centres without consent.
Mr Palmer has flagged a High Court challenge to the laws, saying they suppress freedom of speech and were stitched up by the major parties to limit political competition.
Special Minister of State Don Farrell argued the caps would level the playing field against billionaires seeking to influence elections with resources unavailable to the average voter.
q A new website has been launched offering updates on Scotts Head initiatives and community projects. Photo: Zahn Pithers.
q Labor's political donations reforms won't come into effect until after next year's federal election. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS.
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
SATURDAYS Single Stableford sponsored by Mitre 10 Landscaping Supplies saw some amazing golf.
After an ordinary first nine, scoring a middle of the field 15 points Brian King's back nine saw him blitz the field with 26 points for a winning total of 41.
His second round 26 points for nine holes beat
nearly half the field's score for 18 holes.
For the second week in a row Harry Andrews had to be content with the runner up prize.
Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Matt Baker (A) ,Tony Adams (B) and Rod Curtis (C grade).
For three consecutive weeks the ladies Tuesday competition was abandoned, this time due to wet weather.
The 196th Mid Week Competition finished with Phil Bambury winning with Gus Single and Ali Cunneen runners up.
Club members have expressed their shock and sympathy to the family of Steve Ellis who died during the week.
Steve was a long term member and popular A grade golfer.
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
16-9-24 A SINGLE Stableford
Franks, 2. Maz McNally 3. D Wren NEWS Club Champions start next week Stoke Event.
3rd December – Red Point evening 14th December –Christmas Party 12 noon start
Results for week ending 17th Nov 2024
Monday 11th November
1st equal Linda & Mike Siford & Maureen Cowan &
Tuesday 11th November
1st Maureen Cowan & Barbara Maranik 60%, 2nd Amber Fox & Carol McKee 59%, 3rd Greg & Jane Wood 51%
Thursday 14th November
North 1st Sandra Ellis & Leonie Harrison 59%, 2nd Janet Dyson & Maureen Cowan 56%, 3rd Merita Pailthorpe & Barry Butler 54%
Saturday 9th November 3 tables
1st Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee 60%, 2nd
Bowraville Bowls
Report
THE club triples championship has begun with three games played. Jye McCauliffe, Jimmy Harter and Adam Laird had a win over Dallas Walker, Trish Walker and Janine Fletcher. Tracey Armes, John Cochrane and Dean Roe defeated Bailey Johnson (a top performance in his maiden championship game), Steve Johnson and David Johnson and John Cowie, Trevor Ryan and Paul O’Neill got the better of Len Grace, Lloyd Laird and Dan Wrenovskavitch.
A huge thanks to the Park Beach Pirates, a gang of travelling bowlers, who came down last Sunday for a friendly game of bowls
and a feed. Nearly sixty rollers enjoyed a great day, we look forward to returning the favour in the none too distant future. Big thanks also to Jimmy and the crew for a great lunch.
The AGM takes place at the Hub this Sunday at 10am so members, please, get on down to the Hub and participate. Decisions on the direction our club takes will be made by the new board so if you want to have a say in this, Sunday is the day.
Friday raffles have been a success thus far, with meat and fruit and veg trays on offer, among other great prizes. Tickets go on sale from 5pm and are drawn around 7 so get on down for a cold bevvie, top nosh and you may get lucky too.
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Geoff McCANN
STORM season seems to have started early, bringing some welcome rain to refresh the course – the Greens are in the best condition this year!
Thanks to Valla Beach Tavern - our featured sponsor for this week.
Tuesday’s Medley Stableford was won buy Stephen Kimber (19) with 36 points on c/b from Stephen Doherty and Michael Tarleton. The Ball rundown to 34 points. Kai Burkinshaw got the NTP on 5. The Ladies played their Monthly Medal and Medal of Medals on Wednesday. Donna Easey (23) won Division 1 (0 to 23) with net 67 from Henny Oldenhove (15) net 68. Coral McCann (28) won Division 2 (24 to 31) with net 71 from Kerrie Jackson (28) net 72. Shayne Scott (42) had net 69 to win Division 3 (32 to 45) on c/b from Robyn Dyer (36). The Ball rundown to net 74 on c/b. NTP’s to Sue Brooks, Heather Gray & Kerry Shearer on 5, Glenys Thompson on 13
POT Of Gold Tournament has been run and won by the young guns team of Josh Hicks, Indi Conlan and Josh Walker-Davis, who walked away with the $4500 first prize with a convincing win over Grant Lawrence, Dale Condon and Jim Swan who were consoled somewhat by the $3000 runners up money. Third and fourth ($1500 and $1200) were Barry Smith, John Lill and Richard Latta, and Jeff Thorne, Owen Smith and Paul Ward.
The tournament is the richest 2 bowls triples on the NSW east coast and attracted a strong field of 28 teams which included Josh WalkerPeters, currently ranked number 2 in Australia. It was run over three days with the last day being the top four
in semi finals, then final and 3rd-4th playoff, the remaining teams playing a morning and afternoon repechage with a four team shootout to decide the placings and a share of the $2100 prizemoney.
1st S and C Hamlin, Shady Edwards; 2nd B Presnell, D Wilcox,T Lee; 3rd N McCodden, J Williams, D Abela; 4th G Power, C Brownlee, S Carr.
Other results, $120 per team; Best Performed Round 1 Trent Jacobsen's team; Round 2 Jade Barlow's team; Round 3 Alby Gibbs team.
The event culminated in presentations and a wellreceived dinner from Rita's Bistro.
No Wednesday bowls dues to the Pelican Pot of Gold Tournament.
Friday Nov 15 saw a depleted field of 40 due to
and Donna Easey won the 2024 Medal of Medals.
Wednesday afternoon’s thunderstorm put the Bunkers out of play for Thursday’s Medley Stableford. Stephen McNeil (15) won Division 1 (0 to 16) with 41 points from Murray Ingram (11) 40 points on c/b from Bryce McCarroll. Peter Thompson won Division 2 (17 to 22) with 39 points from Wayne Purcell (22) 38 points. In Division 3 (23 to 45) Robert Battaglini (29)
from Barnwell Park won with 36 points from Roy Russell (24) on 35 points. Other good scores from Michael Gulli & Andrew Donovan 37 points. The Ball Rundown to 33 points on c/b. NTP’s to Craig Haworth on 5, John Morgan on 7, Peter Thompson on 8, Troy Herbert got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Murray Ingram got Stu’s ball on 15, and Wayme Purcell won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
Saturday’s Medley Stableford was also our
exhausted and/or hungover bowlers from the three days of Pot Of Gold not making it. Winners were Darren Jones, Dirk Winwood and Warren Galloop with Mick Targett, Sys Campton and Harry Boston second and Eric Kyle, Tas Fribbins and Joe Franck third. Lucky Losers were Ben Ford, Wayne Dargan and Graham Hunt. I drew Lucky Bowler and missed the $480 Jackpot which at least kept 34 bowlers happy.
Saturday Business Houses Barefoot Bowls. There was no record in the diary assume not played.
Sunday Nov 17. Only 12 bowlers for Maurie Roberts Triples, Winners - Deb Mann, Marie Johnson and Jen Thorne. Losers Jock Headley, Bill Mann, Rosie Dugdale. The Parkinsons and Cancer Fundraiser, 3 bowl
Mixed Triples, on Nov 28 now has 36 entries... the more the merrier! 8.15am - noon, $10 a head and wear pink or purple. Christmas Men's 3 Bowl Pairs Dec 21. Be there 10am for 10.30 start. 3 games of 12 ends, $1400 prizemoney and cost is $90 per team including lunch. And wear festive dress! Thanks to our sponsors... Kempsey Nissan, Nambucca Taxis, Terry Parkes Solicitor, Tooheys and Nambucca Bowlo Recyclers.
Prizes are 1st $200 + 1 ham per player 2nd $150 " " " 3rd $100 " " " 4th $100 " " " Best Game each of Game 1, 2 and 3 $50 + 1 ham per player Plus 3 lucky team draws for a ham per player - must be present and not have won a prize.
Annual Presentation Day
– great to see quite a large number of interested members present to acknowledge those who achieved greatness during the year. Sue Brooks (11) was the winner of Division 1 (0 to14) with 38 points from Peter Scott (10) 37 points. Peter Moxon (20) was the winner of Division 2 with a great score of 44 points from Garry Johnstone (15) on 41 points. Peter was extremely pleased with his score, having played to his age – not an easy achievement at our age! In Division 3 (23 to 45), Lee Harrison (29) scored 45 points to win from Malcolm Mcgoldrick (24) 40 points.
Other good scores from David Rosser 40, Paul Mcelhinney, Linne Street & Glen Crow 37, with the Ball Rundown to 33 points on c/b. NTP’s went to Robert Reid on 5, Colin Wormleaton on 7, Troy Herbert on 8, Gary Laing got the “Pizza This” voucher
on 13 (155cms), Garry Johnstone on 15 (109cms) and Kye Garzoli collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Those absent at Presentation can collect their Trophy Cards from the Pro Shop. The Friday afternoon Summer Comp 2 person Ambrose is open to everyone, no handicap required, all interested are very welcome from 2pm – only $15pp with Club vouchers up for grabs. Never played golf before? –No Problem - come along and give it a go! Friday’s winners of $25 Club vouchers are L. Sweeney & MaxineTownsend, $15 vouchers to Geoffrey Harris & Geoff McCann.
Book now for the Xmas “Island Sunday” Medley 4BBB Stableford on Sunday 1st December sponsored by “A Pizza This” Steve Ward – dress up in the Christmas spirit, and bring along a Kris Kringle (Max $10 value) for Santa to distribute at Presentation.
q Karl Cooper, Ross Donnelly, Steve Hunt and Paul Donges at the 3rd tee.
was held. Winner: T Edwards 38, R/Up Caz McPherson 37, F/9 J Summerville, B/9 Wendy Welsh, N/P 6th D Wren 7th T Edwards, L/Putt 5th R Graham . Ball Comp: 1. D
q Josh Hicks, Indi Conlan, Josh Walker-Davis.
q Grant Lawrence, Jim Swan, Dale Condon.
q James McIlveen (C Grade), Christian Knight (B Grade), Troy Herbert (A Grade) and Ashton Herbert (Junior).
Funeral Notices
Joan Elizabeth Dawkins
Passed away 17th November, 2024 Aged 98 years.
Late of River Street Macksville.
Family and friends are invited to attend
Joan’s Celebration of Life at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Macksville on Monday 25th November, 2024 commencing at 11:00am. Followed by private cremation.
1080 wild dog baits will be laid on the property at: 349 Old Coast Road, North Macksville. From 15 November to 15 December 2024. Ensure pets and working dogs do not enter the baiting location. Further information contact phone 0403 664 722.
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to a family setting. Lilo does require a secure yard with strong fencing.
Adoption fee for 2024/2025 is $220 and this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing & lifetime registration. Please visit Councils website to view the full list of animals available for adoption or lost. For any adoption enquiries please complete the
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DESSERT MASTERS
TEN, 7pm
From desserts that look just like Vegemite jars to burning clouds of fairy floss, this season has seen some incredible sweet treats designed to tantalise all the senses. Now, it’s the Grand Finale, with the final three contestants creating five serves of verdant green and glittering gold creations, over two courses, to see who comes away with the prize of $100,000 and the title of 2024 Dessert Master. Judges Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon (both pictured) are not alone in deciding the winner –they’ll be joined by Kirsten Tibballs, Adriano Zumbo and inaugural winner, Tarts Anon’s Gareth Whitton.
FRIDAY, November 22
MONDAY
WHEEL OF FORTUNE AUSTRALIA
TEN, 7.30pm
Filmed in Manchester, England, the latest iteration of this perennial game show favourite sees expat Australians test their word-puzzle solving skills under the guidance of host-with-themost Graham Norton (pictured). Premiering tonight, the reinvigorated format will see three players spin the wheel to be in with the chance of winning $50,000. Norton’s trademark wit and charm bring a real warmth to the game as he shares the players’ highs and lows and throws in a joke or two. At the end of each episode, Norton invites the player with the most winnings to spin the “Mini-Wheel”. If they can solve one final puzzle within 10 seconds, they could be going home with the big prize.
TUESDAY
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
Andrew Lloyd (pictured) delves into his family’s history in the first episode of this 19th UK season of genealogical investigations, eager to find out where his talent and love for musical theatre comes from. Searching his mother’s side, the Cats and Phantom of the Opera maestro discovers his lineage is “posher than we thought”, finding a knighted hero of the Battle of Waterloo and a formidable Tudor Duchess who stood up to Henry VIII. Turning to his father’s line, he uncovers the work of a missionary in 19thcentury London and a group of 18th-century theatrical musicians with eerie similarities to the current-day Lloyd Webber clan.
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. (Malv, R) 2.00 Plum. (Mls, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.00 Secret Cities. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, 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 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Shetland. (Mal) Calder decides to stay on in Shetland.
9.30 Fisk. (Ml, R) Ray has a big announcement.
Question Everything. (PG, R)
Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
ABC Late News. 11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.05 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (Mav, R) 8.35 Castle Secrets. 9.30 Kennedy. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Elvira. (Premiere, Malv) 12.25 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Mlv, R)
2.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)
4.45 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 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane. 11.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml, R) A lighter look at the world of sport.
1.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
1.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Santana must face her past.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Extremes. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, Mlv, R) A US Marshal pursues an escaped fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes.
11.20 Inside Beverly Hills. (Md)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Helloworld. (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)
Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Bewitched. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. Presented by Jamie Oliver.
8.30 Matlock. (PGals, R) Matty’s rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case.
9.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.
SATURDAY, November 23
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces.
8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (Malv, R)
9.25 The Great House Revival. (Return, PGv)
10.20 So Long, Marianne. (Mals)
11.15 Paris Paris. (Ms, R)
12.15 Hope. (MA15+av, R)
2.30 Face To Face. (Mals, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.15 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 10.15 OSS 117: From Africa With Love. (2021, M, French) 12.20pm The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 2.30 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 4.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 10.55 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 12.45am Sound Of Metal. (2019, M) 3.00 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, November 24
Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG)
8.00 Fisk. (Final, Ml)
8.30 Plum. (Final, Ml)
9.30 I Was Actually There. (Final, Ml, R)
10.00 Pick Of The Litter. (R)
11.20 New Leash On Life. (R)
11.50 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Final, Malv, R)
12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia: Family Easter Special. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (1993) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Etruscans: Mysterious Civilisation. (PGa)
8.30 Secret Sardinia Mysteries Of The Nuraghi.
9.35 Why Sharks Attack. (Ma, R)
10.40 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGa, R)
11.35 Saving Venice. (R)
1.15 Royal Autopsy. (Ma, R)
3.00 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PG, R)
3.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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6am Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.25 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 10.00 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) 12.25pm Suffragette. (2015, M) 2.25 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 4.50 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 6.50 Poms. (2019, PG) 8.30 Let Them All Talk. (2020, M) 10.35 Yalda, A Night For Forgiveness. (2019, M, Farsi) 12.15am Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 2.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mav) After a catastrophic crash, a pilot discovers he is on a prehistoric Earth 65 million years in the past. With only one chance at rescue, he and the other survivor must cross a terrain riddled with dangerous creatures. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman.
11.00 MOVIE: Tears Of The Sun. (2003, MA15+v, R) Bruce Willis.
1.30 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939, G, R) Judy Garland.
9.35 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PGls, R) A teen auditions for a TV dance show. Nikki Blonsky.
11.45 MOVIE: The Sun Is Also A Star. (2019, Ml, R)
1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) Reidy returns. 7.00 MOVIE: Moana. (2016, PGa, R) A young woman tries to remove a curse. Auli’i Cravalho. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) The team races to save a life. 11.10 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) A panel is pitched
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 40. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane. 11.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Madv, R)
12.30 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 3pm Football. AFL Women’s. First preliminary final. North Melbourne v Port Adelaide. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 6.20 Cricket. First Test. Aust v India. Late afternoon session. 7.00 AFL Women’s Pre-Game. 7.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Second preliminary final. Brisbane Lions v Adelaide. 9.30 MOVIE: Miami Vice. (2006, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Red’s Fishing Adventures. 1.30 Fish’n Mates.
6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem Vs The Sword Of Justice. (2012) 2.35 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened. (2013) 4.00 Surfing Australia TV. 4.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) Anais investigates when a body is found
6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Southside Flyers. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+) 1am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Late Programs.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
SBS World News. 7.35 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (Premiere, Ma)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)
10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
11.00 SBS World News Late.
11.30 A Criminal Affair. (Mal) 1.10 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Love Your Home And Garden. (PG, R) 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGls, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.05 Poms. (2019, PG) 7.45 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.00 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 11.50 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 2.20pm Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 4.15 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.00 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 7.30 Brother And Sister. (2022, M, French) 9.35 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Several former classmates of Cassandra discover a dead body at the marina. 10.00 S.W.A.T. (Madv) SWAT teams up with the DEA. 11.00 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Madv, R) Explores the issue of one-punch killings.
12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl)
8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mv, R)
9.30 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+av)
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Return)
9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Babylon Berlin. (Ma)
12.50 Son Of. (MA15+v, R) 2.25 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R)
3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am To Catch A Thief. Continued. (1955, PG) 7.00 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 9.25 The Kid. (1921, PG) 10.25 Just Believe. (2018, M, Italian) 12.20pm Let Them All Talk. (2020, M) 2.25 Poms. (2019, PG) 4.05 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 5.55 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.40 The Quiet Girl. (2022, M, Gaelic) 9.30 Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth. 11.45 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 12.15 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
1.15 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (PG)
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (M)
9.30 The Old Man. (Mal)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Maxima. (Ma)
11.50 Pagan Peak. (Malnv, R)
2.40 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R)
3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PGa, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35
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6am Rabbit-
Proof Fence. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.25 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 8.55 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.40 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 12.40pm The Code Of Silence. (2022, M, Italian) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Jersey. (2019, PG, Telugu) 6.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 8.00 The Longest Week. (2014, M) 9.35 Lord Of The Ants. (2022, M, Italian) 12.10am Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (Ma, R)
9.20 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Malv)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R)
12.05 Pandore. (Mls, R)
2.55 Love Your Home And Garden. (R)
3.50 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, 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 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) The roadtrippers take on local bowlers.
9.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) The Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy. Taron Egerton.
12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm) 8.30 Listing Melbourne. (Ml) 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Five Flights Up. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.15 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 9.05 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 11.15 Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 1.25pm Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 3.30 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 5.15 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 7.30 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 9.35 Padrenostro. (2020, MA15+, Italian) 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (Ma)
8.30 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. (Ml) A lighter look at the cricketing world. 9.30 The Test: Feature Length Special. (Ml) 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG, R)
12.00 MOVIE: Cruel Instruction. (2022, MA15+adsv) 2.00 Home Shopping.
THE Logger Heads Malibu Club is riding a wave of success as a surge in membership breathes new life into the beloved Nambucca Valley sporting institution.
Now in its 40th year, the club is experiencing a revival that promises a bright future for its members and the local longboard surfing community.
Established in 1984, the Logger Heads Malibu Club has long been a cornerstone of the Nambucca Valley’s coastal culture, fostering a love of longboarding and a sense of camaraderie among surfers of all ages and genders.
Membership had been declining however, causing concern in regard to the club’s future.
Possibly due to the buzz surrounding the club's recent 40th anniversary reunion, the past few weeks have seen a significant increase in membership, with surfers young and old joining the club.
“The growth in membership has been very welcome,” Club President Barry Jagoe told News Of The Area.
“It’s given us a fresh sense of energy and excitement, and
it’s great to see so many people passionate about surfing and community.”
Longboarding is enjoying a broad resurgence in popularity, drawing in newcomers and reconnecting experienced surfers with the joys of the sport.
With more members, the Logger Heads Malibu Club is now looking forward to continuing the tradition of monthly point score competitions as well as hosting the Annual Logger Heads Malibu Classic in July. The event is one of the most popular competitions on the long boarding calendar, bringing hundreds of surfers to the district each year.
“As we enter our fifth decade, the Logger Heads Malibu Club is more committed than ever to nurturing the next generation of surfers and preserving the coastal lifestyle for which the region is known,” added Barry Jagoe.
Membership remains open to anyone who shares the club’s passion for surfing and community spirit.
To learn more about the Logger Heads Malibu Club or to join, contact Barry Jagoe on 04036 40572.
q Logger Heads Malibu Club President Barry Jagoe welcomes new member Fritz Mack.
