THE Macksville Sea Eagles entered the weekend with all four grades still alive in the 2024 Group 2 finals series, with First Grade playing a must-win elimination game away from home against Woolgoolga on Saturday.
The Sea Eagles got on the board early with a try to Rielly Laverty after just six minutes before Woolgoolga scored a converted try three minutes later to take the lead.
Woolgoolga scored another try before Andrew Blair and Josh Bartlett both crossed the line to give the Sea Eagles a narrow 12-10 half-time lead.
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q Sea Eagles Reserve Grade player Gordon Leckie smashes through the Coffs Comets defence. Photo: Mick Birtles.
scored the first two tries of the second half to establish a ten point buffer.
Macksville were then awarded an eight-point penalty try after Zane Doolan was hit illegally after scoring, taking the scoreline to 22-20.
A late penalty goal and intercept try broke Macksville hearts, eventually going down 30-20 and exiting the competition.
It was a game of lost chances for Macksville, who seemed on top everywhere but the scoreboard.
It completes an inconsistent season for the Sea Eagles First Grade side, who produced some great wins while missing opportunities in matches they should have won.
One positive was the unearthing of a plethora of young talent.
Playing plenty of first grade football this year, and excelling in the process, were the likes of Rielly Laverty, Gus Single and Brayth Ledger, all who are still eligible for under 18s.
On Sunday, Macksville’s three other grades played for a spot in their respective Grand Finals. Playing the Nambucca Roosters, the Under 18s kicked off the day at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads.
The return of Rielly Laverty and Gus Single to the side had the Sea Eagles flying to a half-time lead of 18-0, with Single putting on some big hits that had the crowd on their feet.
The second half saw Nambucca fight back
with ten quick points of their own, but Macksville won possession and scored two more tries - both to super-sub Beau Harper - to finish with a 28-10 win.
Macksville progressed to the Grand Final, while Nambucca will do battle with South Grafton next Sunday at Sawtell.
Try scorers for Macksville were Liam Cuffe (two), Beau Harper (two) and Nakein Adams, with Rielly Laverty kicking four goals.
Dwayne Roberts-Jarrett and Wilson Baade crossed the line for Nambucca, with Toby Batten kicking one goal.
Later in the day, the
Macksville Women’s team had a tough task against the undefeated Minor Premiers, Sawtell Panthers.
A tight first half saw the Macksville girls compete strongly with only one try scored and Sawtell leading 6-0 at the break.
The second stanza was a tough affair with some resilient defence and hard running from both sides.
In the end Sawtell wore Macksville down, who were still short on the bench with a number of players unavailable due to injury.
The Panthers scored three second half tries to secure a 22-0 win.
The Macksville women have another chance to progress to the Grand Final, taking on Woolgoolga next Sunday.
Macksville's Reserve Grade side came into Sunday’s game as undefeated Minor Premiers, with the only blemish on their record a draw against Coffs Harbour in round one.
Coffs Harbour were the opposition again and some bad blood from the previous encounter was sure to make this a must-see game.
Macksville started the better but Coffs fought back in what was an even first half.
Macksville led 12-8 at half-
q Sea Eagles Reserve Grade player David Lindsay takes it to the Comets defenders. Photo: Mick Birtles.
q Sea Eagles Women’s Tackle player Layla Smith on the attack. Photo: Mick Birtles.
scored two tries, with one each going to Ryan Whyte and David Lindsay.
Rhiley Maxwell kicked five goals.
The full time score was 3424 in Macksville’s favour.
Macksville
q Sea Eagles Reserve Grade player Luke Shields is swarmed by Comets defenders. Photo: Mick Birtles.
q Sea Eagles Women’s Tackle player Georgia Dent is wrapped up by Sawtell defenders. Photo: Mick Birtles.
q A swarm of Comets defenders attempt to bring Sea Eagles Reserve Grade player Ulysses Roberts down. Photo: Mick Birtles.
Pat Conaghan to contest federal election again for Nats
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confirmed at a party meeting in Macksville over the weekend.
Mr Conaghan was first elected as the Member for Cowper in 2019, before winning the seat again in 2022 after a tight election race with teal Independent Caz Heise.
Born and raised in Kempsey, Mr Conaghan
said there was “still much work to be done” to address the “pressing issues our community faces”.
“I am committed to tackling the rising rates of domestic violence, improving access to healthcare, growing a strong local economy, and addressing the housing pressures that so many in our region experience,” he said.
Nationals Federal Election Council (FEC)
Vice Chair Janine Reed said Conaghan has a proven track record of delivering results for the region.
“The fact that Pat was preselected unopposed speaks volumes about the confidence that both the party and the community have in his ability to represent Cowper,” she said.
The next Australian federal election will be held on or before 27 September 2025.
In recent weeks, Caz Heise has been endorsed as the Voices 4 Cowper ‘community independent’.
q Mr Conaghan was first elected as the Member for Cowper in 2019.
Retired policeman eyes mayor role
By Ned COWIE
UTUNGUN resident and retired policeman Gary Lee will contest the Nambucca Valley mayoral election on September 14.
Although well-known locally through his policing background, through his local business and his involvement as a committee member for Utungun Community Hall, this is the first time Mr Lee has run for election.
Mr Lee, who grew up in Bankstown, Sydney, moved to Moree in 1968 after finishing school to work on a farm with his uncle.
When work became scarce, a police officer in town suggested he join the force.
Mr Lee went on to become a mounted policeman in Redfern.
“I ended up in the mounted police, which I loved because I was virtually still in the country but I was in the middle of Redfern riding a horse in Centennial Park,” he said.
“It was an exciting part [of
my life],” he said.
After two years in this role, Mr Lee began “chasing promotions” and spent the next 30 years in various roles with the NSW Police Force.
In 1972, his parents bought the Nambucca Valley property where Mr Lee currently lives.
Although stationed elsewhere in the state, he returned frequently to assist them with fencing and farm work.
Eventually Mr Lee received a posting as a Senior Officer to Kempsey Police Station, before retiring
twenty years ago to manage his pastoral care business from the Valley.
Mr Lee is an active volunteer with the Rural Fire Service and the Utungun Community Centre and believes he would bring a great understanding of the key issues and opportunities
for his community.
He is also an advocate for volunteers, believing they don’t get the recognition which is due to them.
“Without volunteers, the council couldn’t afford to offer the services that they do,” he told NOTA.
Mr Lee lists crime prevention, youth issues and infrastructure as the three priorities of his 2024
campaign.
As the father of three grown-up boys and having had a long engagement with the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - including establishing the Kempsey PCYC - Mr Lee believes council has a role to play in delivering youth programs to support and promote healthy interactions within the community.
Mr Lee says “infrastructure” includes well-maintained roads which are a necessity in combating natural disasters as well as investing to protect the river system upon which the region relies.
Balancing the books without costing rate-payers more in these times of increased living costs is also important, Mr Lee told NOTA.
“Communication and engagement are key to councils succeeding and if elected Mayor I will ensure that Council delivers services in an effective and timely manner,” he said.
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VALLEY COUNCIL AMENDMENTS TO THE NAMBUCCA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010
Nambucca Valley Council is presently seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP). The intention of the planning proposal is to:
• Require development consent for horticulture in the RU1 Primary Production and RU2 Rural Landscape zones.
• Amend existing exemptions for horticulture within the R5 Large Lot Residential zone and apply those exemptions to the RU1 Primary Production and RU2 Rural Landscape zones.
The draft LEP may be viewed and downloaded from Council’s website www. nambucca.nsw.gov.au. It is also displayed at Council’s Administration Centre at 44 Princess Street, Macksville during business hours.
Written submissions are encouraged and will be received up until 4.30 pm 25 September 2024. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au
ENQUIRIES TO: Daniel Walsh, 02 6568 0259 PO Box
q Gary Lee of Utungun will contest the local government elections in September.
Dr Ljubov Simson pushing for top job
By Ned COWIE
DR LJUBOV (Luby) Simson will attempt to become the Nambucca Valley’s next mayor at local government elections on September 14.
The farmer and small business owner has lived in Congarinni with her partner Jim since 2019.
From humble beginnings in 1968, escaping what was then the Czech Republic with little more than the clothes on their backs, Dr Simson told NOTA how her parents and their toddler boarded one of several destination-unknown planes assembled at an airport in Austria.
“There was no choice. We just went to Australia,” she said.
To make money for the
family, her father, previously a civil engineer, became a plumber while her mother found work as a draftsperson.
Since then, finding her own career in research and education, Dr Simson studied and worked in Australian universities for several decades, beginning as a researcher in cancer immunology and ending up as an Associate Dean of Education at the Australian National University (ANU).
“In 2017 I designed and implemented an ‘Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access’ framework (IDEA) by which all work at ANU is now evaluated,” she told NOTA.
Dr Simson said she first became interested in the mayoral role after attending meetings organised by the
Nambucca Environment Network (NEN) - a group organised in response to large intensive horticulture developments in the Valley.
“I am committed to sustainable development which underpins stewardship of the land and its people and supports water and food security for the Valley,” she said.
Dr Simson also acknowledges the long term contribution of outgoing Mayor Rhonda Hoban, and believes there could be “a leadership gulf” in her absence.
“We (Councillors) work with other councillors and staff,” she said.
“It’s a holistic team approach so although I originally identified my skill
set in terms of supporting legislative change, I believe my team leadership and management skills could also be an asset to our community [as mayor].”
Another priority for Dr Simson if she were to be elected Mayor, would be building “community connections”.
This she defined as “the interaction between various community groups in the region and their communication with council” to improve efficiency and maximise the limited financial resources of the council.
Dr Simson said building a circular economy, where people could buy locally and reduce rubbish, would be the best way to provide local jobs and build a sustainable future for the region.
Housing affordability in the spotlight
By Ned COWIE
IN an unusual turn of events at last Thursday’s Nambucca Valley Council meeting, councillor Susan Jenvey voted against her own motion to address affordable housing issues in the region.
The mayoral candidate in the upcoming local government election spoke passionately on her belief that
Council needed “to develop a more inclusionary supply of housing with not-for-profit values and provisions” and “to develop a plan for more affordable housing with options that don’t stress the financial capabilities of families”.
The motion found much support among councillors, with the majority supporting the recommendations to
establish a fact sheet for the community, to advocate for regional community housing targets, and to consider affordable housing for inclusion in Council’s Community Strategic Plan.
However, councillor James Angel then moved that Council also write to the Federal Government requesting urgent release of funds from the $10 billion Housing Australia
Fund - so that appropriate government and nongovernment organisations could immediately purchase existing homes for sale.
“They have a goal to build 1.5 million houses,” she said.
“I think the Federal Government is doing its best to do this.”
In standing against the motion, Councillor Jenvey said, “I’d like it reported also that writing to the Federal Government and telling them what to do, I don’t think goes very far.
At this suggestion, councillor Jenvey decided to no-longer support the motion.
“I’m not going to support the amendment because I wouldn’t be telling the Federal Government what to do,” Cr Jenvey said.
Mayor Rhonda Hoban then reminded Cr Jenvey that the first three items of the motion were exactly as she had dictated them.
“The motion includes your things as well,” the Mayor said.
“You try telling someone that’s sleeping in their car tonight that the government has $10 billion in their pot,” Mayor Hoban said in support of the inclusion of Cr Angel’s amendment.
“I don’t think it is the appropriate thing to do when you’ve got a lot of grants in…” In closing, Mayor Hoban reminded councillors present that a key role as local government officials was to “represent our community to the higher levels of government”.
q Dr Ljubov Simson (right) at home with her partner, Jim, on their farm in Congarinni.
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Legacy Week: Honouring a soldier's promise
By Mick BIRTLES
LEGACY Week (1-7 September) is a time to remember the vital role Legacy has played for a century in supporting the families of those who have given their lives or health in service to our country.
Since its inception in 1923, Legacy has upheld a solemn promise to help the families of veterans carry on with their lives - providing the stability, guidance, and assistance that a partner would normally provide.
Legacy’s mission began with a simple yet powerful pledge, a soldier’s promise to his dying comrade in the trenches of World War One, to “look after the missus and the kids”.
Today, Legacy supports around 40,000 partners and children of veterans who have
sacrificed their lives or health while serving Australia.
The work of Legacy ensures that a child can receive an education and a fair chance in life, a widow is not left disadvantaged and alone, and a family is not torn apart by the effects of post-traumatic stress or other psychological and physical injuries.
“Legacy does not receive any Government funding, we rely on the generosity of the public getting behind us, particularly during Legacy Week,” Todd Vercoe, President of Mid North Coast Division of Sydney Legacy, told News Of The Area.
“During Legacy Week please keep a look out for those Legacy volunteers who will be out and about selling pins, pens and other merchandise to raise funds so that we are able to continue to serve the dependents of those who have lost their lives or health in the service of the nation.”
In the Mid North Coast region alone, there are approximately 80 Legacy beneficiaries, supported by 20 dedicated ‘Legatees’ who volunteer their time to visit or contact these families.
“Becoming a Legatee is a way to give back to those who
have given so much and we are always seeking compassionate individuals willing to volunteer their time to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans’ families,” Mr Vercoe said.
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DRAFT LICENCE
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A copy of the Draft Licence will be on public exhibition from 23 August 2024 to 20 September 2024 with written submissions received up until 4.00pm on 20 September 2024. The Draft Licence is available for viewing at Council’s Administration Centre, 44 Princess Street, Macksville, and on Council’s website. Any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or via Email to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au
ENQUIRIES TO: Andrea Baillie, Property Officer (02) 6568 0243 www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
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STAKEHOLDER
Council’s Access Committee is hosting a stakeholder forum on the 27 August 2024 to be held at 2:00pm at the Council Administration Building, 44 Princess Street Macksville. If you or your organisation are actively involved in providing care, emotional support, physical assistance or funding for people with disabilities or just have a passion for improving the lives of people with disabilities, then please join us.
The event will provide a great networking opportunity. The Committee would like to hear from stakeholders in the sector to better understand how it can improve services and align its planning to better support people with disabilities in the Valley. Similarly, information will be provided should attendees want to know more about joining Council’s Access Committee.
Please RSVP by 23 August 2024 to: council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au and include: DISABILITY AND INCLUSION STAKEHOLDER EVENT RSVP in the subject heading.
ENQUIRIES TO: Michael Grieve, Manager Economic Development and Tourism (02) 6568 0239
q President of the Mid North Coast Division of Sydney Legacy, Todd Vercoe.
Development controls go on exhibition
By Ned COWIE
THE long-awaited and muchdiscussed Draft Development Control Plan (Draft DCP Controls) will be exhibited publicly from this week.
The draft plan was released by Nambucca Valley Council’s Manager of Development and Environment, Daniel Walsh, at last Thursday’s council meeting.
The plan will be exhibited concurrently with draft amendments to the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010), with changes proposed to ‘permitted with consent’ activities in rural zones.
The issue of intensive blueberry farming has been a flashpoint for the community in recent months and many councils along the Mid North Coast have sought to put measures in place to protect surrounding properties, waterways and prevent land use conflicts.
In the Nambucca Valley, locals formed the Nambucca Environment Network (NEN) to campaign on the issue.
Currently Nambucca Valley Council is in the process of changing its
governing document, the LEP 2010, to make horticulture developments permissible on RU1 and RU2 zoned land only with approval.
The Draft DCP Controls stipulate exactly how approval would be given for horticulture developments.
They nominate sizes of buffer zones, vegetation zones and other requirements that would be necessary to gain approval to carry
out horticulture in the rural zones.
Over the next month, the public are invited to make submissions and comments in relation to the two documents.
It is expected the incoming council would decide upon them by December of this year.
“There will be a second exhibition period for the Draft DCP Controls later this year after we
receive submissions and finalise LEP amendments,” Daniel Walsh told NOTA.
“So essentially the public will get two bites of the cherry in terms of deciding what these controls should be,” he said.
According to this version of the Draft DCP Controls, horticulture developments will need to be located a minimum of 80 metres from
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adjoining lots which are used for a different land use.
This separation must include a vegetation buffer of at least 40 metres width, designed according to specific native shrub criteria.
A water management plan would also be required with the application for approval and developments would need a separation of 40 metres from water courses.
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q The Nambucca Environment Network has been active in campaigning on the issue.
Vietnam veterans commemorated
By Jen HETHERINGTON
Among those in attendance at the service were former members of the Assault Pioneer Platoon of 9th Battalion RAR. q Wayne Mason OAM introduced local students Kyla Smith and Jessica Donovan, who delivered the Acknowledgement of Country.
After a warm welcome from Stuarts Point Public School student representatives, a large assortment of wreaths was reverently placed,
q Bugler Ian Flarrety.
q The ample crowd were welcomed by bright sunshine.
Ballot lines drawn
By Sue STEPHENSON
COUNCILLOR and mayoral candidates in the local government elections on Saturday, 14 September, have been finalised and their ballot positions have been drawn.
Ten people have put their names forward for the eight positions on Nambucca Valley Council.
Five were councillors in the term that is coming to an end.
Two are representing a registered political party, while Bowraville is the best represented town with four nominees.
The candidates are, in order of their position on the ballot paper:
1. James Angel of Bowraville (Independent)
2. Ljubov Simson of Congarinni (Independent)
3. Tamara Castle of North Macksville (Independent)
4. David Jones of Nambucca Heads (The Greens)
5. Susan Jenvey of Bowraville (Labor)
6. Jane Smith of Nambucca Heads (Independent)
7. Troy Vance of Macksville
(Independent)
8. Martin Ballangarry OAM of Bowraville (Independent)
9. Marc Percival of Bowraville (Independent)
10. Gary Lee of Utungun (Independent)
Four of the candidates are hoping to step into the shoes of popularly elected Mayor Rhonda Hoban.
They are Susan Jenvey, Ljubov Simson, David Jones and Gary Lee.
Kempsey Shire
Those vying for the eight councillor positions on Kempsey Shire Council, which extends to just north of Grassy Head, are a mix of grouped and ungrouped candidates.
Many of the names will be familiar. They are:
1. GROUP A (Independent):
Alexandra Wyatt of South Kempsey (group lead), Julie Coburn of South West Rocks, June Wilson of East Kempsey and Gail Ryan of Crescent Head.
2. GROUP B (Independent): Kinne Ring of Willawarrin (group lead), Annette Lawrence of South
of
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3. GROUP C (Independent): Dean Saul of Frederickton (group lead), Scott Butterfield of Frederickton, Rebecca Clifford of
110 year celebration of Red Cross
event.
“My sincere gratitude to those team volunteers who also helped make this celebration memorable for Red Cross.”
West Kempsey, Grant Simpson of Kempsey and Tina Carney of South Kempsey.
4. GROUP D (The Greens): Arthur Bain of Bellbrook (group lead), Michael Jones of Grassy Head, Vicki Taylor of Kempsey and Beris Derwent of East Kempsey.
5. GROUP E (Independent):
Noel Selby of South West Rocks (group lead), Charanjit Bedit of South Kempsey, Richard Pearson of Yarravel and Lindsay Keay of Collombatti.
There are four ungrouped candidates, all independent.
and
The vote to replace Leo Hauville as the popularly elected Mayor will be hotly contested, with six nominees.
They are Arthur Bain, Charanjit Bedi, Dean Saul, Troy Irwin, Simon Fergusson and Kinne Ring.
Voting is compulsory for anyone over eighteen and registered on the electoral roll and you cannot vote if you are not registered.
TUESDAY 13 August marked 110 years of the Red Cross in Australia.
To celebrate this milestone, Nambucca Valley Red Cross Branch members and volunteers gathered at the Red Cross Tea House in Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads.
“The Tea House was adorned with red and white streamers and red and white balloons,” said Lesley Smith, Secretary, Nambucca Valley Red Cross Branch.
“Mary Ball did a wonderful job of decorating the cake, re-using part of the topper which had been preserved from the 100 year cake.
“Michele Gerard and Mary Ball played a large role in setting the red and white theme which highlighted the importance of this historic
“Displayed on the Tea House walls were examples of the many and varied styles of t-shirts worn by members and volunteers over past years.
The Branch’s patrons, Mrs Edna Stride OAM and Mrs Beatty Fuller, were given the honour of cutting the cake.
Despite unpleasant weather conditions, locals who had supported the Tea House over many years joined in the celebration by sharing a cuppa, an Anzac biscuit and of course, a piece of the celebration cake.
They are Troy Irwin of Belmore River, Stephen McNamara of Mungay
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Kempsey, Adam Matchett
Frederickton
Tyrone Walker of West Kempsey.
Creek, Trevor Martin of West Kempsey
Ben Paix of Kempsey.
q Mary Ball did a wonderful job of decorating the cake, which was cut by Branch patrons Mrs Edna Stride OAM and Mrs Beatty Fuller.
A history of hospital policy
By Jen HETHERINGTON
SYLVIA Rapley-Anderson, now a resident of Nambucca Heads, launched her book ‘Where Angels Fear to Tread’ to locals on August 15 at the Nambucca RSL Club.
The local launch event was conducted by well-known and respected local author Carrolline Rhodes and introduced by Helen Kirkpatrick.
“The book was initially conceived back in 1973, when a small group of parents and health professionals set out to overturn the inhumane and rigid treatment children received in hospitals around the country,” Sylvia said.
“To do this, they formed the
Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital (AWCH), and their vision was to put the welfare of the child at the centre of every decision that was made about them.
“AWCH’s goals aimed for parents staying with their sick children in hospital to give them comfort and support, being taken seriously by doctors and nurses, and even being allowed to bring their child’s favourite toy were met with entrenched opposition by medical staff and hospital boards.”
In only a few years, AWCH succeeded in changing hospital policy dramatically and Sylvia Rapley-Anderson, as one of the founder members of AWCH, was a committee member, then its first
national Research and Development Officer.
This is her story of those three years that transformed children’s hospitals forever.
A national launch of ‘Where Angels Fear to Tread’ was held on 13 June 2024 at the NSW State Library, and was introduced by Dame Quentin Bryce, who is a long term member of AWCH and currently its patron.
“This inspirational book shows how, over three years in the 1970s, a handful of determined people revolutionised the way hospitals treat the children in their care,” Quentin Bryce wrote.
“It is part of Australia’s history that deserves to be recognised and celebrated.”
Phoenix hosts arts extravaganza
By Kim SATCHELL
NAMBUCCA Valley Phoenix (NVP) hosted Ability Arts Connect in early August, a free two-day event celebrating and connecting artists living with disability, caregivers and support organisations.
The weekend comprised a range of activities including a conference, art workshops and the inaugural Phoenix Art Prize and month-long exhibition.
“The reason for the event and art prize is because this organisation is passionate about creating opportunities for professional connections and networks for artists with disabilities; and to celebrate the contribution they make to the creative industries,” NVP Manager Pippa Tabone told News Of The Area.
The debut of the Phoenix Art Prize brought together the
work of 44 artists who identify as living with a disability.
Conference speakers included artist Carly Marchment, Yarrilla Arts & Museum curator Ashleigh Frost, and art therapist and academic Dr Emma Gentle.
NVP arts coordinator Alejandra Ramirez told NOTA, “The outstanding exhibition offers a clear indication of the diversity and contribution artists with a disability make to the arts and cultural landscape of the Mid North Coast.
“The event was truly heartwarming, providing a source of pride for both the artists and supporters.”
The first prize winner, ‘Three Night Owls’ by Gumma artist Edward Barnes, received $1000 sponsored by Regional Australia Bank.
Second prize and $600 went to Boambee artist Eva Jones for ‘To be alive is to be vulnerable’.
The People’s Choice award is still open for votes.
The must-see exhibition is open until 31 August.
Macksville business owner to contest council elections
MACKSVILLE business owner
Tamara Castle/McWilliam will run as an independent council candidate in the September 14 local government election.
Tamara’s connection to the Nambucca Valley goes back for generations.
She started a family-run business in Macksville over twenty years ago, now known as Elk on 38.
“I am so proud to be a strong and independent woman running a business in the Nambucca Valley,” Tamara told NOTA.
“I have ridden the highs and lows of being in business in a small community.
“I feel my community has supported me through my youth, raising my family and running my business.
“I now have the time and space to give back to the Nambucca Valley community by being an ear that listens and the voice that connects the people.”
Tamara also volunteers up to twenty hours a week with local notfor-profit entities and sits as a board member of Lifetime Connect.
Inspired to run for council, Tamara said she has some “innovative ideas to help our community flourish”.
She lists cost-of-living, infrastructure, the environment, arts and culture, and crime as key concerns and interests.
“I have the knowledge and expertise to put forth the community's needs to council and
fight for what is right for the broader community,” Tamara said.
“I feel communication is the key to a connected community and I am excited at the prospect of being that link of communication between the people and council.”
For the election, Tamara is running under her maiden name, ‘Castle’, rather than her more commonly used surname of ‘McWilliam’, however there is a simple explanation for this.
“I have tried on numerous occasions to change my name throughout the fourteen years I have been married to my husband Robert.
“Each time I vote I fill in a change of name declaration and unfortunately, it has never been changed.
“I called the AEC when I decided to run for councillor, and they said the rolls were closed and I couldn’t change my name until after the election.
“Thankfully, being a local, most people know me by both names.”
Tamara McWilliam is a former reporter for News Of The Area.
q Sylvia Rapley-Anderson (centre) flanked by Carrolline Rhodes and Helen Kirkpatrick.
q Edward Barnes receives the first prize cheque at the Phoenix Art Prize. Photo: Sarah Jae Miles.
q Tamara Castle/McWilliam.
YOUth Speak project reports to council
By Ned COWIE
DEPUTY Mayor of Bellingen Shire, Ellie Tree donned another hat as project manager for the YOUth Speak project, to address Nambucca Valley Council and deliver a report on the results of activities carried out in 2024.
The collaborative YOUth Speak project began in Bellingen Shire more than two years ago.
In 2024, as reported in NOTA, it took up a new direction within the Nambucca Valley, conducting a survey and facilitating a forum in the first term of this year.
The project’s main sponsors were Becoming U Uniting, Nambucca Valley Council and the NSW Government.
“The goals [of the project] were to find the biggest barriers young
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people face in achieving their employment and education goals within the Valley, to identify projects they (youth) are keen to lead, to assess their sense of connection to community and to support them to lead their own ideas to fruition,” Ms Tree said.
“The success of this project is due the incredible young people who participated as well as the support of the Nambucca Valley Youth Interagency which comprises local schools, ShoreTrack, youth services, Police and health, and more recently Nambucca Valley Council.”
In particular, Ms Tree thanked Council’s Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, Michael Grieve, for his efforts in “bringing Council into the conversation and the solution-seeking process”.
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THE Nambucca Valley Orchid Society’s Spring Show will be held next weekend, an opportunity to meet local orchid enthusiasts and learn more about this unique hobby.
The Show will be held at the Seniors’ Centre.
Club member Rhonda Smith said orchid growing was a “weird and wonderful world”.
“For many people, orchids equate to the plants that
granny had in a pot near her back door, but for orchid enthusiasts they mean so much more,” she said.
“Orchids belong to one of the two largest families of flowering plants on earth and are found in almost every habitat except for glaciers.
“With about 28,000 species, not to count hybrids, the variety is amazing and there are some truly weird and wonderful orchids to behold.”
595 people, mostly between the ages of twelve and seventeen years, responded to the survey conducted as part of the project.
Of these, 29 percent of respondents identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
The top issues for the cohort were found to be struggles with alcohol and drugs, mental health, racism, bullying, and safety, crime and violence.
More than a third of respondents also said mental health and lack of jobs in the area were barriers to achieving their goals.
Close to 30 percent cited a lack of education opportunities as a factor in not achieving their goals.
The main place respondents said they liked to hang out with friends was at home, although this was closely followed by rivers and beaches.
The YOUth forum held at Macksville High School in April was attended by over 200 young people from a variety of schools in the area.
Tables of ten to twelve people discussed and responded to the results of the survey so the issues identified could be further unpacked.
The forum ended with participants pitching
world of orchids
q Ellie Tree addressed Nambucca Valley Council’s meeting last week to report on the council-sponsored YOUth Speak project.
their ideas for the future.
“Basically they (young people) want to see less violence, racism, drugs and prejudice, more youth events, spaces for young people, transport, access to sport and free mental health services,” Ms Tree said.
Since then, the ongoing Nambucca Valley YOUth Speak project has worked with schools and ShoreTrack to support young people.
Several events have already been funded or have grant applications pending.
Ms Tree thanked Nambucca Valley Council for its support.
www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
SERVICE NSW BUSINESS CONNECT WORKSHOPS
In the lead up to Small Business Month celebrations, Service NSW Business Connect program’s service provider, NORTEC have free workshops for small business owners. Council will be hosting these events in the Administration building as part of their ongoing support for newly started or established small businesses in the Nambucca Valley.
Event Dates:
Exploring social media for small business 28 August 2024 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
Discover practical social media strategies, from crafting compelling posts to building a strong online presence.
Practical AI strategies for small business 30 October 2024 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
Join us to make AI an accessible and impactful part of your small business strategy. https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/business-connect/event/gx01kva4qv
As an experienced Service NSW Business Connect Advisor, Julie Humphris’ skills cover a range of small business experience including client relationship management, office admin and bookkeeping, digital solutions, time management, sales and marketing. She has a deep understanding of rural business challenges.
Service NSW Business Connect provides free, independent, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one-on-one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business.
ENQUIRIES TO:
Michael Grieve
MANAGER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Phone (02) 6568 0239
PO Box 177, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447
q Orchids belong to one of the two largest families of flowering plants on earth.
By Manny WOOD
Sibling rivalry requires Court intervention
MARY makes a will leaving two thirds of her estate to her son, Michael and one third of her estate to her daughter, Jane.
She appoints Michael as her executor.
When Mary passes-away, Jane claims that the will was the subject of undue influence and on the basis that Mary lacked capacity to execute the will, says her mother died “intestate”.
In the alternative, Jane seeks $500,000 by way of a “family provision” order.
Michael makes a cross claim, seeking orders that he obtains a grant of probate “in solemn form” as well as an order for rent due to Jane’s occupation of Mary’s home after her death.
The matter proceeds to a three day hearing in the Supreme Court.
The Court finds that when Mary executed her will, there were “suspicious circumstances” because Michael took Mary to the solicitors to make the will and the will was executed in his presence, while Jane was on holiday overseas.
Michael produces evidence in the form of a handwritten note by Mary, explaining the unequal provision for her children as being due to Jane being gifted a residential unit during Mary’s lifetime.
This is conceded by Jane.
The Court rules that despite evidence that Mary was prone to forgetfulness at the time the will was made, she possessed the requisite capacity, noting that the will was a “simple” will.
The Court further rules that in light of evidence that Mary had affirmed her wishes after making the will, she possessed “knowledge and approval” and dismisses the claim of undue influence.
After carefully examining Jane’s financial circumstances and in consideration of the fact that she had already received a gift of real property, the Court dismisses her family provision claim for $500,000.
The Court accepts that Jane is liable to pay rent due to her occupation of her mother’s property but on the basis that her other claims failed, Michael chooses not to press this issue.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@ tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
Fan the flame of democracy, not conspiracy theories
DEAR News Of The Area,
REFERRING to the recent article published this month regarding the community meeting at Nambucca organised by Reignite Democracy Australia (RDA), it should be noted that anybody who bothers to look up the RDA website can see that this group is far less concerned with democracy and more concerned with spreading misinformation and promoting conspiracy theories.
The website is awash with an array of emotionally charged rhetoric and visuals to evoke people’s grievances of the COVID pandemic and thus lull the naïve and the delusional into a false sense of belonging.
Early in August, ASIO (Australian Security Intelligence Organisation) raised the national terror threat to ‘probable’ due to a rise of extremism across the political and ideological spectrum.
At first glance the headlines could be taken to suggest that this was due to the current issues arising from the conflict in Gaza, however Mike Burgess (Director of ASIO) clearly states that the “decision was not related to the war in Gaza and broader tensions in the Middle East”.
He also said that “this trend increased during COVID” and that “provocative inflammatory behaviours are being normalised” and “trust in institutions are eroding”.
These statements would therefore indicate that the terrorist
threat is more likely directed at antiestablishment groups aligned with narratives such as those of RDA.
Further to this, RDA is focused on isolating Australia from the World Health Organization (WHO) which is a very short-sighted view regardless of any woes one might have of its functionality.
The WHO has been criticised for failures in its response to COVID, however it was the response and mandates of the Australian federal and state governments of the time that ultimately affected our lives, and in the post-pandemic period it has become nothing more than a ‘blame game’ amongst political parties rather than having a constructive conversation to understand how we could do things better.
Only last week the Director-General of the WHO declared the Mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of ‘international concern’, which highlights the very reason that we should be working proactively with this important body rather than advocating for dissension.
Giving credit where credit is due, the topics of keeping cash alive and digital identification do have merit, although the statement made by the Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan regarding the latter is drawing a longbow in assuming that storing personal information online is comparable to a society described in George Orwell’s novel ‘Nineteen EightyFour’ in which people live in a dystopian world controlled by an ever-watching all-seeing totalitarianism government.
The irony is that the biggest critics of online information storage are the
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biggest users of social media platforms to disseminate their message to the masses.
Cyber security is as important as both national security and health security, but if we are to be connected online then there is always going to be the need for providing personal details to do so.
We don’t live in 1984, we live in 2024, and with that comes challenges to a technological lifestyle.
Regarding the other topics
discussed such as cost of living, immigration, housing, and the gender identity debate, these I am sure will be much deliberated upon as we move closer towards the coming federal election. Democracy burns bright in Australia already. We don’t need to reignite it with conspiracy theories.
Regards, Adam FULLER, Mid North Coast.
Power pole transition a positive move
DEAR News Of The Area,
LAST week’s article in NOTA about manufactured power poles replacing wooden ones was interesting.
Essential Energy, which has researched and proposed the change, is a NSW Governmentowned corporation.
The benefits include fire resilience, meaning that power is less likely to be lost in a fire event. Very important in a time of global warming.
The Forestry Corporation of NSW is also a NSW Government-
owned corporation.
However, unlike Essential Energy, the Hardwood Division of Forestry Corporation runs at a loss, meaning that we are subsidising a state-owned corporation to chop down our forests.
And then there is the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) which is the peak national industry body representing the resources, processing, and pulp, paper and bioproduct industries covering the forest products value chain.
The aim of AFPA is to “Create a positive image of our industry”.
They are a public relations firm for a collection of industries.
So, we have a public relations association acting on one side of a change in usage between two government owned corporations.
I must say that the arguments put forward by the chief executive of AFPA are very poor, especially when juxtaposed against the photos supplied by Essential Energy showing the burnt wooden pole next to the undamaged composite pole.
The shift to composite power poles appears to be a
very positive move. We will be less likely to lose power in a fire event and we won’t have to chop down so many trees, meaning that the losses of the Forestry Corporation will be less.
I imagine that it will take several decades to replace all the wooden power poles but it means that we can stop chopping down those trees now.
Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.
Youthie appeals for help
By Ned COWIE
TWO speakers from the committee of the Nambucca Youth Services Centre (the Nambucca Youthie) addressed Nambucca Valley Council’s general meeting requesting funding assistance last week.
As previously reported in NOTA, the Nambucca Youthie faces an uncertain future in the wake of increasing costs.
“We have been hit in 2024 by a perfect storm of increased costs for such things as insurances, public liability, workers compensation and utilities costs,” Youthie committee member Glen Davidson told Council.
“It is costing us $50,000 to $70,000 per year just to keep our centre doors open.
“We have enough funding to get us through this year but if we don’t get help, we are looking at closing in early 2025.”
The Youthie is a voluntary, frontline, non-government organisation that has been
successfully funded for the past 21 years through a mix of local state and federal funding, according to Mr Davidson.
“The fact that we have sustained funding through successive governments and economic changes is an indicator of our successful governance and financial management,” he said.
Over the years, the Youthie has worked with local groups such as headspace, high schools, Bowra Youth Hub, Rotary, Lions, CWA clubs and church groups.
Hundreds of young people have been skilled through their hospitality training programs, many free meals have been distributed, and the venue is well-used by the community.
The Youthie’s second speaker, Chris Hewgill, raised the circumstances of the land on which the youth centre is located.
As leased Crown Land in a central location, Mr Hewgill said once it is lost, it may never again be possible to establish such a service at the
meeting last Thursday.
site.
Councillors voted to receive a report into ways in which Council can assist the
Stargazing: Flat Earth Fantasia
By Dave RENEKE
IN the grand parade of human beliefs, there’s a particularly quirky float where logic and common sense seem to have taken a permanent vacation.
Welcome to the wacky world of Flat Earthers - a group of folks who believe our planet is as flat as a pancake, despite all evidence saying otherwise.
So, how did this bizarre idea come about?
Well, a long time ago, before we had fancy gadgets and space travel, ancient people didn’t really know the Earth was round.
Early civilizations based their understanding of the world on immediate, observable evidence.
To them, the Earth seemed flat because the horizon appeared level.
Ancient Greeks speculated that the Earth was surrounded by a vast, encircling ocean. The edge was often imagined as a perilous boundary beyond which there were monsters or unknown lands.
But in the 19th century, a chap named Samuel Rowbotham decided this was true, a flat Earth was the way to go, and voila, the Flat Earth Society was born.
Fast forward to today, and this group is still around, clinging to their belief with the same determination as a toddler holding onto their favourite toy.
They’ve managed to
dodge centuries of scientific proof - thanks to astronomy, physics, and those awesome space missions - like it's no big deal.
Who joins the Flat Earth Society?
Honestly, it’s a mixed bag.
You’ve got people from all walks of life who just can’t seem to accept the Earth isn’t flat. While some might just laugh it off as harmless quirkiness, others worry that denying such obvious facts can be dangerous, especially when fake news spreads faster than a viral cat video.
The internet, oh the internet, has been a gamechanger for this group.
It’s like a giant megaphone for people who want to shout, “The Earth is flat!”
Social media, YouTube, and online forums are like their playgrounds where they gather to share their wacky ideas and try to convince
Attention carers: Reach out for help
By Mick BIRTLES
LAST month the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released figures showing that there are now three million unpaid carers across the country.
Many carers often find themselves becoming a carer for a loved one, a family member or close friend at short notice and have little knowledge about what services and support might be available to them.
the monthly catch up, so the Support Group also maintains contact through phone calls and visits when possible.
“One of the things we do is get information out to carers either through the monthly meetings or through one-on-one contact,” support group coordinator Bev Reedy said.
“This year, with so many changes in Government legislation and other changes, it has been even more important that we keep in contact with carers.
Youth Services Centre either in obtaining grant funding or in partnership with the organisation.
others that the Earth isn’t round, even though everyone else has long agreed that it is.
Australia, known for its beautiful beaches and kangaroos, isn’t immune to this flat Earth fever.
Despite its rich history in science and space exploration, there’s a small but noisy group of Flat Earthers here.
They hold quirky “conferences” that are basically like a cosplay event for people who think the Earth is a disc.
Most Flat Earthers hang out online.
They have websites, forums, and social media accounts where they discuss their flat Earth theories and try to convince others to join their ranks.
Sometimes they even have in-person meetings with guest speakers who talk about, you guessed it, why they think the Earth is flat.
In the world of serious science, the flat Earth theory is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
It’s a throwback to a time when people didn’t know much about the world around them. While the rest of us are marvelling at space rockets and scientific breakthroughs, Flat Earthers are busy arguing that the Earth is a giant, invisible frisbee.
So, how should we deal with this?
While it might be tempting to laugh and shake our heads, maybe a better approach is to focus on teaching and encouraging critical thinking.
After all, understanding science is way cooler than believing in a flat Earth.
Fortunately the Nambucca Valley has a group that is all about focusing on the needs of the carer and connecting them to vital support and even respite from their role as carers.
Known as the ‘Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers’, they meet once a month for face-to-face contact with other carers over morning tea.
“Support groups like this are so important as it is really the only place you can connect with others who are going through what you are going through,” carer Glenys Horne told News Of The Area.
“While there are some services available to help carers it is very hard to find out about them so this support group acts as a hub to connect us with services or point us in the right direction.”
Due to their circumstances, many carers are not able to make
“Even the two hours rest they get while having morning tea with us once a month works wonders.
“Carers also know that they can call me 24/7 if need be; I feel very honoured to have earned their trust.”
While this volunteer group receives a small amount of financial support from Carers Australia, they generally rely on public support and recently were facing closure until thrown a lifeline by way of a $500 donation from the Uniting Church Op Shop in Nambucca Heads.
The Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers also intends to run an Information Day for carers and the wider community at the Nambucca Plaza on Thursday 17 October during National Carers Week.
At the Information Day attendees will be able to speak to a broad range of Government and private organisations linked to carer support and services.
q Glen Davidson and Chris Hewgill spoke on behalf of Nambucca Valley Youth Service Centre at Nambucca Valley Council’s
q Support group coordinator Bev Reedy and carer Glenys Horne with the group’s new banner kindly donated by Kerri Garvie.
Boccia players finish ninth in NSW
By Andrew VIVIAN
URUNGA Public School
students James, Harrison, Eli and Brad tested their skills at the NSW Primary and Secondary Boccia Championships at Sydney’s Olympic Park on August 1314, finishing equal ninth in the state in their division.
Students from 48 schools across NSW took part in the state championship, whittled down from 470 bocciaplaying schools.
A total of around 3400 competitors took part in the Department of Education’s School Sport Unit’s boccia tournament in 2024.
Now in its eleventh year, after starting as a humble competition for 40 NSW public schools, boccia is the sport of choice for participants with a range of physical disabilities.
Boccia incorporates elements of bocce, bowls and pétanque.
“At Urunga Public School we are an inclusive school that prides itself on creating an environment and opportunities for all of our students, of all abilities,” said Kevin Patterson, Assistant Principal at Urunga Public School.
“The inclusive boccia sport is another amazing opportunity provided by our school and the NSW Department of Education Sports Unit for our students to participate.
“The boys had a great day and were excited to be in Sydney.
“They are very proud.”
The competition has previously been a springboard for students onto the international boccia scene, with Paris-
bound Paralympians Jamieson Leeson (Dunedoo Central School), Dan Michel (Heathcote High School) and Spencer Cotie (Killarney Heights High School) all beginning their boccia careers in the School Sport Unit event.
Jamieson and Dan have gone on to win gold in three World Cup Pairs Championships and will be amongst the favourites in Paris.
Jamieson was in attendance for the secondary schools event last Wednesday.
School Sport Unit Disability Inclusion Officer
Peter Cardy said the competition reached an exciting conclusion at Sydney Olympic Park.
“Schools came from around the state to be involved in the final stage of competition - it really is
q Urunga Public School was represented by James, Harrison, Eli and Brad at the state boccia championships. Photo: supplied.
amazing just how popular this sport is,” he said.
“To have an ex-public school student and
Strikers to play sudden death final
Daz’s Sportz Starz: The pirate of Urunga
By Daz HALLORAN
AFTER spending a solid week with my derrière glued to the couch, scoffing down crepes, Camembert cheese and swigging La Vieille Ferme Rosé like it’s water, I was suddenly inspired by Matt Wearn's gold medal win in sailing to actually move.
In a fit of Olympic fervour and channelling my inner Arisa Trew, I grabbed the skateboard and carved into Urunga to visit our very own local sailing legend, Derek ‘The Pirate’ Ridgley.
The Pirate, as he's known around these parts, has been sailing the seas and rivers for the last 35 years.
He has taught just about
everyone in town the fine art of sailing on his boat, ‘Lirrie’, or others under the banner of Urunga Sail Training Club and his own business Sailurunga.
The Pirate tells me that sailing teaches you confidence, teamwork, self-reliance and, of course, to read the weather.
This Pirate is no slouch and is currently studying Marine Archaeology.
When I asked who inspired him in life, he said his mother, Virginia, who is another article in herself.
Now, I’ll be the first to admit: I’m no Alby Mangels.
The second I step on a boat, I’m hit with a wave of "mal de mer", which, for those of you who don’t speak fancy French like me, means "I’m about to be as sick as a dog."
But the Pirate?
He’s a character worth braving the seasickness for.
With stories that could fill many books, and a passion for the water that’s contagious, he almost makes me forget about my shaky relationship with the ocean.
q Derek ‘The Pirate’ Ridgley (right) has a lifetime of experience on the water. Pictured here with young sailors Tara Warren and Kaitlyn Thomas.
Paralympian in Jamieson coming along really is the icing on the cake.
“It shows that boccia is
NAMBUCCA Strikers women will face Boambee in a sudden death finals match on 31 August after slipping to third place on the final day of the season.
With a bye in the last round, the Nambucca ladies held a one-point lead over both Corindi and Northern Storm and a three-point lead over Boambee.
The Strikers’ premiership aspirations were left in the hands of other teams.
Results did not go the Strikers’ way and the Northern Storm finished as eventual Women’s Second Division South Premiers, ahead of Corindi in second on goal difference.
not only a fantastic, inclusive sport but also one that can be competed in at the highest level internationally.”
The Strikers finished third, ahead of fourth placed Boambee on goal difference.
Nambucca coach Rhys Jones said his players could be proud of a stellar season.
“It was a highly competitive season which went down to the line,” Jones said.
“Our players were always hopeful but we fell short at the end.
“We can all look at our year with pride and most of all see the benefits of players’ work on the training field.”
The Strikers’ prolific striker Sarah Mander won the division’s Golden Boot award with eighteen goals.
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNEND
17-8-24
THE sun was out for the Single Stableford that was held. Winner: D Frank 34, R/Up D Wren 33 F/9 Maz McNally, B/9 C Cuthbertson, N/P 2nd B Wilson 9th Caz McPherson L/Putt T Noble NEWS Its was the last comp game in the old club 19592024. Next Week Single Stableford out of the new clubrooms.
q The Nambucca Strikers women went close to a premiership in 2024, but still have finals glory to play for
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
NO BOWLS Wednesday due to the weather, Friday Aug 16
9 games of triples and a pairs game and Bill Mann, Peri McNally and Mick Boyle won the day.
Glenn Brady, Owen Smith and Doug Cedelland were second and Wayne Bolton, Ken Summerville and Tony Urquhart third. Lucky Losers were Mick Targett, Gary Tierney and Harry Boston.
Wayne Bolton won the Lucky Bowler $15 but missed out on drawing his rink so next week's Jackpot is $240.
Sat Aug 17 saw the Final of the Club Singles Championship between Harry "The Rock" Rauchenberger and Paul "Red Dog" Ward.
It was 7-3 to the Rock after 6 ends, 15-7 after 12, 17-16 after 18, then Wardie drew level at 19 all at 21 ends but
Harry won the final four ends to take his first Singles Championship.
He also marked the Club's 75th Anniversary by becoming the oldest Club Champion in its history at 86 and added to his win in the Pairs last year.
All that with three and a half fingers on his bowling hand and oh, the esoteric beauty of the bowler's arm!
Huge congrats to the Rock and Wardie for a terrific final.
Sun Aug 18:
In the second visit in as many weeks, this time from Grafton bowlers, and a great field of 72 enjoyed sunny weather, good company and another fine lunch from Rita's Bistro.
The Club Pairs is drawn and the first round carded for Saturday, Sept 7.
There are still only 5 teams entered for the Bowling Arm Open Gender Pairs tournament on Oct 7, with $2000 prizemoney.
Lions to roar in Grand Finals
By Dave COLVIN
THE Nambucca Valley Lions will contest AFL North Coast Grand Finals this weekend in their Reserve Men, U18 Boys, U15 Girls and U13 Girls divisions, breaking the club’s record for number of teams in the big dance.
This follows a successful weekend with the Reserve Men beating a competitive Port Macquarie Magpies side 9.6 (60) to 5.4 (34) in Woolgoolga on Saturday.
The ‘Blue Lions’ as they’re known due to the senior club’s joint venture with Northern Beaches, overcame a half-time deficit to get the win.
The Senior Women lost to a skilful Coffs Breakers side 3.4 (22) to 6.8 (44), ending their season.
The side was missing several key players, including young-gun India Walker, who suffered a significant knee injury the previous week.
The U18 Boys progress automatically to the Grand
Final after securing the minor premiership last week.
Meanwhile at Sawtell on Sunday the Lions’ U15 Girls beat the Northern Beaches Blues 13.14 (92) to 2.4 (16), while the U13 Girls took down Sawtell-Toormina Saints 6.9 (45) to 1.3 (9).
The U14 Mixed and U16
q Miia Angel runs down her Breakers opponent.
Boys teams went down to the Saints, while the U17 Girls were ultimately no match for the Breakers dispute showing great spirit.
Lions Grand Final Fixtures: Saturday 24 August 10:00am: U18 Boys Vs Sawtell-Toormina
Junior premiers named
By Aiden BURGESS
NORTH Coast Football’s top junior teams have finished their stellar seasons as premiers, on the eve of their finals series which gets underway this weekend.
Sawtell Spirit were the premiers of the 16 Girls 1st Division competition.
Coffs Coast Tigers finished on top of the ladder in the
15/16 Years 1st Division, going through the home and away season undefeated.
Coffs City United Lions led the way in the 14 Years 1st Division.
Northern Storm Chasers were ladder ladders of the 14 Girls 1st Division season, while Bellingen Blazers were the 14 Girls 2nd Division premiers.
Nambucca Strikers Red
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Paula GUTHRIE
RESULTS for the week ending Saturday August 17, 2024.
Monday: 12th August a eight-team event was played, directed by John Slade. Winners Linda & Mike Siford with 66.67, second Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee with 64.29%, third Judy Holliday & Vicky Walker with 51.79%
Tuesday: 13th August a six-team event was played, directed by Louise Walton. Winners Maureen Cowan & Barbara Maranik with
57.00%, tied second Amber Fox & Carol McKee and Louise & Gary Walton with 53.00%.
Wednesday: 14th August 16 players attended Richard's Improve your Bridge session on Wednesday. Richard prepared a hand for everyone to bid and play. The group then dissected what happened at each table with interesting results. The main points were when and when not to double, when and when not to sacrifice and lastly Richard discussed the importance of being aware of
when your side is vulnerable or non-vulnerable. The group then played 25 boards with a range of difficulty which they coped with well.'
Thursday: 16th August a seven-table event was played, directed by Scott Parker. North/South winners Linda Siford & Barbara Lott with 61.61%, second Susie Keur & Peter Plunkett-Cole with 57.14%, third Louise & Gary Walton with 55.65%. East/ West winners Mike Siford & Carol McKee with 55.95%, second Merita Pailthorpe & Barry Butler with 52.38%,
third Libby Knight & Leonie Harrison with 52.08.
Saturday: 17th August a six-table event was played directed by John Slade. North/South winners Maureen Cowan & Barbara Maranik with 67.08%, second July Holliday & Vicky Walker with 53.75%, third John & Lynne Slade with 49.17%. East/West winners Linda & Mike Siford with 65.42%, second Ali & Niel Tupper with 61.67%, third Amber Fox & Carol McKee with 54.00%.
Lyndall Edsall and
finished on top of the ladder in the 13 Years 1st Division.
Woolgoolga Dolphins were the premiers of the 12 Years 1st Division with just one loss for the season.
Coffs City United Jaguars went through the 12 Years 2nd Division season undefeated, with a perfect 14 wins from as many games.
Northern Storm Chasers were the standout team of
Richard Levy were invited to join the Coffs Harbour Bridge Club team of 6 players to play in the recent Coffs Gold Congress. They played in two of the 8 rounds against far more senior players and held their own against some stiff competition.
Monday 26th Augustweek 1 of the 6-week special course (program attached) to reinforce basic bridge foundations and introduce several intermediate concepts. Cost is $5 per session and all members are invited to attend, please advise Mike or Linda if you plan to do so. Test your stamina and stay for the
2:00pm: Reserve Men Vs Coffs Breakers Sunday 25 August 9:15am: U13 Girls Vs Northern Beaches
12:35pm: U15 Girls Vs Coffs Breakers
All tickets are to be purchased online on the AFL North Coast website.
the 12 Girls 1st Division, going through the season undefeated.
Sawtell Spirit finished on top of the ladder in the 12 Girls 2nd Division.
Nambucca Strikers finished on top of both the 12 Years and 12 Girls 3rd Division competitions.
North Coast Football’s junior finals series kicks off this weekend on Saturday, 24 August.
Australia Wide Open Pairs that afternoon.
Thank you to everyone for participating
Do you like to shop? Do you keep an eye on specials? Do you like spending other people's money? Our purchasing officer, Louise, would like assistance with buying supplies for the club. Cheese, crackers, kitchen, cleaning and office supplies etc.
Please see Louise if you would like to assist.
Playing games can contribute to making you happy, perhaps even without therapy…Gyles Brandreth
q The Rock makes history at 86!
Kids Boot Camp
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Geoffrey McCANN
SO much changes in a week!
To preserve the course and for player safety, the rain affected Course was closed Monday to Wednesday, with walkers only permitted on Thursday. By Saturday, we were able to allow Golf Carts & scooters on Cart Paths –thanks to all for doing the right thing! Our featured sponsor for the week was “Macksville Mitre 10” – thank you for your support!
Daryl Wall (11) was the best of our Thursday walking golfers, scoring 39 points to win from Troy Herbert (6) and Drew Glasson (12) with 37 points from Andrew Mackinnon (16) 36 points & Daniel Wassens (14) 35 points. Ray Guiana won “Ecomists” Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Ashton Herbert on 5 & 15, Ken Klem on 7, Daryl Wall on 8, and Stephen Kimber collected a rather small Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
Sunny weather back again and brought out 92 golfers on a remarkably dry course for Saturday’s Medley Stableford and the Kerry
McCoy Cup. With Bunkers out of play, some very good scores came in. Michael Jolly (7) won Division 1 (0 to 15) with 41 points from the “in form” Daryl Wall (still on handicap of 11!) 38 points. The best score of the day from Steve Frost (18) with 43 points to win the Kerry McCoy Cup, and win Division 2 (16 to 21) from Urpo Ylinen (21) 41 points. Our happy Barman, Dylan Mann (31) is really getting into the swing of the game, scoring 42 points to win Division 3 (22 to 45) from Rodney Ford (25) on 39 points. The Ball Rundown to 34 points on c/b. Ross Morpuss canned the Longest Putt on “Ecomist’s” 2nd hole, other NTP’s to Denise Paluch on 5, Jai Wassens on 7, Rodney Ford on 8, Troy Herbert got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Graham Long got Stu’s ball on 15 and Urpo Ylinen won the Pro Pin Jackpot with 216 cms on 18.
Congratulations to our youngest Junior, Maddox Herbert, who has just completed the 3rd round of the inaugural Gold NSW Junior Open played at Nambucca, Macksville &
Bellingen. Maddox didn’t enjoy the “slopey greens” (his words!) at Bellingen, but he still won the 12 years Nett prize – watch this space!
The Women’s Open Day Team Ambrose is now on
Friday 23rd August and last minute entries are still open for the 2 day Island Classic on 31st August & 1st September.
See you on the Island.
Nambucca Roosters claim Grand Final spot with Sawtell win
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Davis line break to light the scoreboard up for the first time.
Roberts-Davis dispatched the conversion, taking the score to 6-0.
The fired up Roosters then racked up another try six minutes later.
Willy Baker stepped around defenders and ran 45 metres to score, converted again by Roberts-Davis.
The points pile-on continued in the closing moments of the half a Dean Goodwin try.
Another successful Roberts-Davis kick took the score to 18-0.
The Panthers opened the second half by fighting back, taking the ball forward methodically from the kick off.
With less than two minutes gone Sawtell captain/coach Sam Johnstone put the finishing touches on a great team try.
Ten minutes into the second half a try by Sawtell fullback Jake Thornton put the Roosters on notice, with the home side’s lead now eroded to just six points. With the Roosters now
q Nambucca Rooster Tyreece Sines attacks the Sawtell line.
a man down, Sawtell’s Johnstone crossed the line again.
The successful conversion evened the scores at 18-18 with just over ten minutes left on the clock.
Penalties trended massively against the home side in the second half, giving the Panthers plenty of possession to work with.
This factor, combined with the clock running out, had Coronation Park’s largest crowd this season up on their feet.
With the game in the balance, Nambucca’s Logan Jones picked up a Sawtell dropped ball and broke the deadlock, giving his side a four point lead - 22-18.
In the closing minutes the Panthers came close to getting back in front, particularly through some strong runs at the line by Johnstone.
The clock ran out however, with the Roosters securing a direct path to the
Grand Final in Coffs Harbour on September 1.
The Sawtell Panthers will now play at home against Woolgoolga, with the winner to meet Nambucca in the Grand Final.
q Nambucca Rooster Greg Davis busts through the Sawtell defence.
q Nambucca Rooster Toby Batten leaves defenders in his wake before offloading to Khan Jarrett.
q Sawtell players Jordan Starr and Jovan Robinson wrap up Nambucca’s Dean Goodwin.
q Sawtell’s Jayden O’Shannessy closes in on Nambucca’s Tyronne Roberts-Davis.
q Maddox Herbert in action at Bellingen.
q Club President Geoff Harris and Kerry McCoy’s daughter, Maureen, with the Kerry McCoy Cup won by Steve Frost.
THE NAMBUCCA RIVER CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS
Nominations are invited for 2 (two) positions as Directors of the Nambucca River Co-operative Society Ltd.
At the next Annual General Meeting of the Society Matthew Baker and Terry Gleeson will retire in accordance with the rules of the Society rotation of retirement.
The retiring Directors are eligible for reelection and offers themselves accordingly.
Nomination forms are available from the registered office of the Society situated at Foodworks Supermarket, 16 Wallace Street, Macksville, by phoning 65681411 or emailing info@namcoop.com.au
Completed nomination forms shall be lodged at the registered office by 4.00pm on Friday 13 September 24.
The Secretary
Nambucca River Co-operative Society Ltd PO Box 92, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447
ITINERARY
Mackay-McKay Family Reunion
October 4th - 2:00pm BOWRAVILLE Museum-Informal Gathering then group visit Bowraville and Macksville Cemetries
October 5th - 5:00pm - Macksville RSL Club - Reunion Dinner; Bring personal family Black Book
October 6th - Midday - Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club; informal dinner. RSVP for catering purposes 2 weeks prior.
Facebook: Mackay-McKay Family Reunion. Phone: Neville 0448 296 837
Next Meeting September 7th - 2:00pm Bowraville RSL: Neville 0448 296 837
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Rick and Morty were found on Gumma Road, Gumma. No owner has come forward to claim the dogs. Both dogs are not microchipped therefore Council could not get in contact. Dogs can be re-homed separately.
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.
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SUNDAY
THE REAL CSI: MIAMI
TEN, 8.30pm
Writer and producer Anthony Zuiker is undoubtedly a diehard crime fan, whether it be stemming from fact or fiction. After creating and pumping out one of the longest-running, most-watched fictional crime series in history – CSI ran for 16 seasons, with five spin-offs under its make-believe holster– the TV crime serial guru and his team, including prolific producer Jerry Bruckheimer, turn their lens to real-life depravity. After looting the crime headlines for years, it’s a reasonable step; Zuiker believes this new venture holds the key to viewers’ emotions thanks to its “authenticity”. The tragedy and heartbreak is real – along with the certified forensic investigators. Tonight’s case unpicks 21-year-old James Barry’s murder.
FRIDAY, August 23
MONDAY
THE ROOKIE
SEVEN, 9.05pm
It’s the quirky cop dramedy that brings the laughs as well as the heart-in-your-throat moments. Back for its sixth season after a shocking season finale, viewers’ emotions have been held hostage after fan-favourite Officer Aaron Thorsen (Tru Valentino) was shot and rushed into surgery, with the ominous shrill of a hospital alarm as the episode faded to black. In “Strike Back”, Thorsen’s fate is mercifully revealed, but the tension doesn’t have a moment to slacken as Nolan (Nathan Fillion) faces his final rookie shift before his adorable, smileinducing wedding to Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan) next week, which shines with some snazzy tonguein-cheek lines.
TUESDAY THE ASSEMBLY
ABC TV, 8.30pm
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Troppo. (Mlv, R) 1.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.40 Classic Countdown Extras. (PG, R) 2.55 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 6. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Gates Of Paradise. (2019, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
8.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef. 9.00 Troppo. (Final, Malv) Ted and Amanda save Raph’s life.
10.00 Love Your Garden. (Final, R)
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.05 Grand Designs. (R) 11.50 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R)
12.40 We Hunt Together. (Mal, R)
1.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
The Strange Chores. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Operation Ouch! 9.00 Officially Amazing. 9.30 Dragon Ball Super. 9.55 Supernatural Academy. 10.15 The PM’s Daughter. 10.45 Mystic. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.25am Rage. 1.25 TMNT. 1.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers.
8.30 Ancient Superstructures. 9.30 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PGa, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v) 12.40 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals, R)
4.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with chef Troy Rhoades-Brown. Dr Harry Cooper meets a cocker spaniel.
8.30 The Voice. (PGl, R) Contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation and claim the prize. Hosted by Sonia Kruger, with coaches Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian, LeAnn Rimes and Kate Miller-Heidke.
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger meets a camel driver.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
Hot on the heels of Welsh actor Michael Sheen’s delightfully moving one-off special (if you need a dose of heartwarming vigour look up the viral BBC The Assembly clip), based on the French series that featured a playful President Emmanuel Macron, this new Aussie rendition pulls on the heartstrings. It’s also packed with soul-nourishing chuckles. Leigh Sales is helping mentor a group of candid and inspiring autistic journalism students, who interview wellknown guests including our own Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and pop star Delta Goodrem. Tonight, comedian Hamish Blake fields queries about growing up, with a question about happiness and comedy striking gold.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Brisbane Broncos versus Parramatta Eels match, with NRL news and analysis.
10.40 MOVIE: RoboCop. (2014, Mv, R) A cop becomes a cyborg. Joel Kinnaman.
1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
3.00 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)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 The Dog Academy. (PGa) Responsible for tens of thousands of dollars of damage, a Dalmatian is in need of help. 9.45 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGlv, R) Graeme Hall meets an Aussie cattle dog. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. Noon Police Interceptors. 1.00 Ordinary Joe. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. (2011) 7.30 MOVIE:
6.00
SATURDAY, August 24
6.30 Back Roads: Julia Creek, Queensland. (PG, R) Heather Ewart visits Julia Creek.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) A magician at a talent show is murdered.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Final, Mav, R) Part 3 of 3. Piet and his team investigate the stabbing of a psychiatrist during a demon summoning.
9.45 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) Justine’s actions damage her reputation.
10.40 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R) Frances progresses with her plan. 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Edward And Wallis: The Bahamas Scandal. (PGa)
8.40 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. (PGns)
9.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R)
10.25 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R)
11.20 Nordland 99. (Premiere, Mals)
12.15 Rex In Rome. (Masv, R)
3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers investigate when a drug-detector dog sits beside a woman’s bags. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 24. Sydney v Adelaide. From the SCG. 10.30 The Voice. (PGl, R) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
12.15 The Great Diamond Heist. (PGa, R) A look at the Millennium Dome heist.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
6am Paris Can Wait. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.40 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.45 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 10.30 Blind. (2016, M) 12.30pm Mermaids. (1990, PG) 2.35 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 4.30 The Cup. (2011, PG) 6.35 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 8.30 Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 10.35 Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story) (2015, MA15+, French) 12.25am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, August 25
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(R) 12.00
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12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (Final, R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques
6.30 Compass: Shankari Chandran – Stories Of Justice.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 4 of 4.
9.05 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) Glenn’s relationship with Luca is on a knife-edge.
9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)
10.40 Fisk. (PG, R)
11.10 Annika. (Ma, R)
11.55 Frayed. (Mal, R)
12.45 Noughts + Crosses. (Malv, R)
1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)
4.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.30 Art Works. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Trampolining. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 The Point. (R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 8. H’lights. 5.30 The Point. (R) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa,
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Titanic In Colour.
9.20 The Black Death With Dan Snow: Outbreak. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 2.
11.10 MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+av, R)
12.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
1.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
2.40 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
Bamay. 5.10 WorldWatch. 5.35 PBS Washington Week. 6.00 The Machines That Built America. 6.50 Abandoned Engineering. 7.45 Abandoned Americana. 8.40 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 9.45 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye.
6am The Cup. Continued. (2011, PG) 7.00 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.40 Fill The Void. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 10.20 A Bronx Tale. (1993, M) 12.35pm Three Colours: Blue. (1993, M, French) 2.25 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 4.30 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 6.40 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 8.30 The Pianist. (2002, MA15+) 11.15 Closeness. (2017, MA15+, Russian) 1.25am Late Programs.
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4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.40 The Latest: Seven News. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Assassination Of John Newman. (Mav, R) 11.20 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping.
Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News.
Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newcastle Knights. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.00 MOVIE: War. (2007, MA15+lsv, R) Jet Li. 12.00 MOVIE: Good Kill. (2014, Malsv, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Sisters want to extend their family. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Kelly meets a fluff ball named Jinglebells. Alessio and Vittorio might be at risk of being bitten by an overwhelmed Maltese. Army Major David hopes to win the battle to gain Frankie’s affections. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) The North West Ambulance Service responds to two separate calls for patients with severe burns. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 9News Late.
10.00 See No Evil: The Devil’s Bathtub. (Mav) 11.00 The First 48. (Mal) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+am) 12.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Madlv, R) 2.35 Postcards. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R)
Today Early News.
Today.
Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader. (2010, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Chaos Walking. (2021, M) 11.50 MOVIE: The Land. (2021, MA15+) 1.50am Late Programs. 6am Children’s
21 Jump Street. (2012, MA15+) Midnight Love After Lockup. 1.30 Police Interceptors. 2.30 Travel Guides NZ. 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.50 Late Programs.
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(R) 11.10 Auction. (Premiere) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) 3.05 Festivals. (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R)
6.00
Rise Of The Nazis: The Manhunt. (Mav)
24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma)
SBS World News Late.
House Of Promises. (Ma)
La Jauria. (MA15+sv, R)
3.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.00 21 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R)
4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.05 The Rookie. (Return, Mav) In the aftermath of the assaults, the team struggles to understand why they were targeted. 10.05 S.W.A.T. (Mv) 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals, R) 12.35 The Event. (Mav, R) 2.30 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 The Block. (PGl)
Beyond The Dream: Curtis McGrath Unstoppable. (PGl)
La Brea. (Mav)
Transplant. (MA15+m)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Morning
Programs. 8.40 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 10.35 Cloudy Mountain. (2021, M, Mandarin) 12.40pm Three Colours: White. (1994, M, Polish) 2.20 Fill The Void. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 4.00 The Producers. (1967, PG) 5.40 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.30 20th Century Women. (2016, M) 9.40 Mediterraneo: The Law Of The Sea. (2021, MA15+, Greek) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (Return) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ansv)
1.20 COBRA. (Malv, R)
3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 8.25 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.15 Comeback. (2015, M, Danish) 11.50 Three Colours: Red. (1994, M, French) 1.45pm I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 3.50 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 5.30 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 7.30 French Exit. (2020, M) 9.35 The Pact. (2021, M, Danish) 11.45 Queen Marie. (2019, MA15+) 1.50am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 Made In Bondi. (Mal) On his 22nd birthday, Lawson opens up about his true feelings for Bella while Lachy makes a play for himself.
10.05 First Dates UK. (PGal)
11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PGa)
8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (PGa) 9.30 DI Ray. (Mal) 10.25 SBS World News Late.
Enemy Of The People. (Mlv)
Lost Luggage. (Mal, R)
Make Me A Dealer. (R)
Peer To Peer. (R)
Down Under Bitesize. (R)
NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Carl Barron: Skating Rink For Flies. (Ml, R) Comedy performance by Carl Barron. 11.45 The Latest: Seven News. 12.15 Miniseries: Midnight Man. (MA15+lv, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mal) Four mates set out to embarrass each other.
9.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Emperor’s Club. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.25 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 9.15 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 11.50 20th Century Women. (2016, M) 2pm The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 3.55 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 6.00 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 7.35 The Current War. (2017, M) 9.30 The Frozen Ground. (2013, MA15+) 11.25 Natural Born Killers. (1994, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
10.50 Pray For Blood. (Mal) 12.40 Devils. (MA15+av, R)
2.35 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Malv, R)
3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Children Of Heaven. Continued. (1997, PG, Farsi) 7.00 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 8.35 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 10.40 The Pact. (2021, M, Danish) 12.50pm French Exit. (2020, M) 2.55 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 4.50 The Movie Show. 5.25 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 7.35 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 9.30 The Survivor. (2021, MA15+) Midnight A Private War. (2018, MA15+) 2.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) 8.30 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Killing Of Alexis Sharkey. (Mav) Part 3 of 3.
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gary Adams. (Mav, R) Former detective Ron Iddles helps a mother.
10.30 Air Crash Investigations: Pitch Battle. (PGa)
12.30 Boy To Man. (PGa, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. North Queensland Cowboys v Melbourne Storm. From QCB Stadium, Queensland. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the North Queensland Cowboys versus Melbourne Storm match.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 1: Late night. Events may include: boccia, men’s individual BC3; para cycling track, men’s and women’s individual pursuit. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 1: Post midnight. Events may include: para cycling track; boccia; para swimming finals.
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