Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 24 February 2023

Council purchases North Macksville Soccer Fields, ending 50 years of uncertainty

By Mick BIRTLES

GREAT news for the Macksville Soccer Club and for Mid North Coast sport in general this week with a welcome announcement by the Nambucca Valley Council that, after many years of negotiation, the purchase of the North Macksville Soccer playing fields from Transport for NSW has now been finalised.

The sale was completed through Transport for NSW’s Community Use Program (CUP).

“The sale and transfer of ownership firmly establishes a permanent location for the ongoing

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q The Nambucca Valley Council shares the good news with members of the Macksville Soccer Club. (L-R) Nambucca Valley Council CEO Chris Thompson, Eli Munro, Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM, Eric Lemke, Macksville Soccer Club President Gayle Murray, Alanna Ennis, Cooper Jarius and Club Secretary Dave Pirani.

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Public art trail planned for Nambucca River Foreshore

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(Nyambaga Bindarray) for the community and visitors sees a new art project being planned for the river foreshore.

Nambucca Valley Council plans to install a new public art trail along the foreshore walk between the Visitor Information Centre at the corner of Giinagay Way and Riverside Drive and the eastern end of the V-Wall at Wellington Drive, Nambucca Heads.

Through a series of sculptural elements that reflect and celebrate the cultural, historical and natural heritage of the river, the art trail will serve to tell a story and name a connection to, and with, the river.

Council is now inviting the Nambucca Valley community to contribute their personal stories of the Nambucca River.

These stories will help inspire artists to develop the sculptural and artistic elements of the art trail.

Nick Warfield has been contracted by Council as a creative consultant to facilitate the design, fabrication and installation of five small to medium scale sculptural elements and a mural to be included as part of the Nambucca River Foreshore project.

Nick is working closely with Anna Fisher from Fisher Design & Architecture to realise this part of the project.

“My background is as a visual artist/sculptor having been a full time practising artist for the last twelve years,” Nick told News Of The Area.

“The last few years, having been commissioned to do various public art sculptures, I have moved into creative consultancy with local councils having worked with Kempsey Shire Council and now Nambucca Shire Council.”

Everyone is welcome to share thoughts, written words, memories, or personal connection stories to

the river.

Please email your stories to riverstories.nambucca@gmail.com.

For more information or to speak to the team in person, please contact Nick Warfield on 0409 472

623 or Anna Fisher on 0407 064 736.

Closing date for story submissions is Tuesday 14 March 2023.

Council purchases North Macksville Soccer Fields, ending 50 years of uncertainty

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development for Macksville Soccer Club at the North Macksville location,”

Nambucca Valley Mayor

Rhonda Hoban OAM told News Of The Area.

“The volunteer-run

Soccer Club is a well-managed sporting group that has for decades provided physical activity and skills, social engagement and fun for generations of local families.”

The Nambucca Valley Council points out the security of tenure provides the Soccer Club volunteers with the confidence to invest

hard-earned fundraising dollars into permanent improvements to the grounds and facilities and the opportunity to apply for Community Infrastructure Development grants.

The purchase will ensure the grounds and facilities can be maintained and improved to cater for the future growth of soccer in Macksville and the surrounding area.

“Our Soccer Club has been here

for over 50 years but the uncertainty over our tenure on this land has prevented us from actively going after grants to improve facilities,” Macksville Soccer Club President Gayle Murray said.

“This ground is our home and now, at last, the 50 years of hard work by volunteers from the Macksville Soccer Club will finally pay off.”

q Nick Warfield has been contracted by Nambucca Valley Council as a creative consultant for the new public art trail.

Council launch Dialysis Donations program

NAMBUCCA Valley Council has agreed to accept and administer monies that were raised by the local Nambucca Valley Dialysis Committee for the benefit of community members, in the form of a Dialysis Donations Program to dialysis patients.

There is a formal application process, and the donations are capped at $300 per application.

The form will be available on Council’s website, and the Policy in regard to administration can also be found on Council’s website.

Any confidential or medical information will be kept securely by Council in line with privacy laws.

The donations program will open to applications from Monday, 20 February 2023.

The aim of the policy and the program is to support dialysis patients, and assist with transport costs and other expenses relating to receiving treatment, either in

the Nambucca Valley or at other treatment centres.

Council has limited funds for this program and once funds are fully expended, donations will no longer be available for application.

“The Nambucca Valley Dialysis Committee has worked tirelessly to raise these funds, and as circumstances changed for the Committee, Council agreed to administer a Donations Program

to assist those patients that the funds were raised for,” said Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM.

“The applications process is considered a fair and equitable way to provide donations to those patients experiencing the challenges of regular dialysis treatment.”

For further enquiries please contact Teresa Boorer on 0448 331 476 or 02 6568 0221.

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life after service

IN the two years preceding the COVID pandemic a unique initiative aimed at encouraging those leaving the ADF to relocate to the Nambucca Valley was up and running only to lose momentum due to COVID related restrictions on travel.

The ‘We’re Here’ initiative was born out of concerns held by Vietnam veterans Jim Cameron OAM and Wayne Mason OAM regarding the plight of the current generation of veterans , and they wanted to show them the Nambucca Valley was a welcoming location for those leaving the ADF and their families.

A key element of ‘We’re Here’ is that most major employers in the Nambucca Valley are supporting the initiative through guaranteeing job interviews for advertised vacancies.

Other members of the local ex-service community and the Nambucca Shire Council came together to get behind this unique concept.

The ‘We’re Here’ committee is made up of volunteers from the executive of the four RSL subBranches in the Valley (Nambucca Heads, Macksville, Bowraville and Stuarts Point), the Deputy Mayor and representatives from Legacy.

‘We’re Here’ is supported, although not funded, by the Council and State Government.

q The We’re Here Committee is working on encouraging those leaving the ADF to relocate to the Nambucca Valley.

(L-R) Deputy Mayor Cr John Wilson, Mr Jim Cameron OAM, Mr Wayne Mason OAM, Ms Janelle McKay from

Since its official launch in March 2019, volunteers from We’re Here have attended several ADF Member and Family Transition Seminars in Newcastle, Sydney and Brisbane.

Seminar attendees move between stands on what is known as the expo floor.

The Nambucca Valley is the only district in the country that has

representation on the expo floor. At the seminars, the We’re Here team engages face to face with attendees who are made up of those considering separating from the ADF and their partners.

Attendees are presented with a carry bag containing a specially produced booklet detailing the benefits of moving to the beautiful

Nambucca Valley and a USB memory card that contains detailed information about the district.

President of the ‘We’re Here’ Committee, Jim Cameron OAM, told News Of The Area, “Now, with travel restrictions a thing of the past, the ‘We’re Here’ team will be returning to ADF Member and Family Transition Seminars and

engaging with those considering leaving the ADF.

“We encourage employers and businesses in the district who want to get involved with this unique initiative to bring skilled workers and their families to the valley to email us at hereinnambucca@ gmail.com.”

Legacy Mid North Coast, Mr John Kent OAM, Mr Todd Vercoe, Mr Mick Birtles DSC, and Mr Garry Mckay.

Bright days ahead for

FOR the third time in less than a year, Australian Community Media (ACM) publications across the state have utilised their front pages to appeal to government to support their struggling regional newspapers.

In this latest iteration, dozens of ACM papers are asking NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and opposition leader Chris Minns to support regional newspapers in two key ways if successful at the March state election.

The first is to “Guarantee that no less than

their websites rather than openly advertise them in the local paper”.

One of the newspapers promoting the ACM campaign is the Port Stephens Examiner, who highlighted their risk of closing in a similar frontpage spread in December 2022.

A common thread across the campaigns is the statement “papers in peril”, a line being used by ACM to describe the state of regional newspapers across the state.

News Of The Area director Michael Wright however, does not agree with that pessimistic view on the industry.

“What I don't agree with, and what I want to distance myself from, is the doom and gloom of the ACM headlines and inferences that seem to be speaking on behalf of all community newspapers,” Mr Wright said.

“Their [ACM] headlines say that dark days are ahead for communities across NSW.

one full page of NSW government advertising will be booked each week in this and every local paper in the state”.

The second to “Reverse the 2020 regulatory change allowing local councils to bury public notices about their decisions on

“It might be dark days for ACM but it certainly isn't the case for all newspapers across NSW.

“I see bright days ahead for us.

“Tough days maybe, but certainly a future with community newspapers in it.”

q News Of The Area director Michael Wright is

NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor, who oversees the publication of four regional newspapers from Port Stephens to the Coffs Coast, said while any and all extra advertising

World Day of Prayer

THE Nambucca Valley Catholic Parish is proudly hosting this year’s World Day of Prayer 2023 on Friday 3 March at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Macksville.

The World Day of Prayer service is an international event, celebrated in over 170 countries around the world on or near the first Friday in March.

This year’s focus country is Taiwan and

in 2023 the service will be prepared by Christian women in Taiwan.

“At this service we will be informed about Taiwan, pray for Taiwan using prayers sent from that country, and commit to action by giving to

the World Day of Prayer 2023 project and dedicating ourselves to keep praying for Taiwan in the days ahead,” said Zofie White, Parish Secretary.

“Join us for refreshments from 5pm, with the service commencing 6pm.”

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The Salvation Army will also be having a service at their church on 21 River Street, Macksville at 9.30am. For more information about the World Day of Prayer please visit worlddayofprayeraustralia. org.

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CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY SUNDAY 5 MARCH 2023

The Nambucca Valley Community has always participated actively in Clean up Australia Day which is a great way to motivate Australians about the importance of cleaning up our country.

Volunteers and community groups wanting to participate in the clean up and be part of the Clean Up Australia team MUST REGISTER DIRECT WITH CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA by contacting 1800282329 or visit www.cleanup.org.au prior to the day.

ENQUIRIES TO: Waste Services Coordinator 02 6568 0244

q Last week's Port Stephens Examiner front page warned of 'Dark days ahead...'.

independent publishers!

“It

hyperlocal print and digital products which tailor specifically to their community.

“The successful independent outlets which have launched in recent times in regional NSW have set themselves apart with their intense local focus; and readers, communities and local business sectors have responded to this by supporting those newspapers in terms of advertising," Mr Connor said.

Mr Wright agrees with the ACM push however for councils to be mandated to publish public notices in local newspapers, in the interest of transparency.

“I have seen the ACM front pages and what I do 100 percent agree with is the push to the government to reverse the 2020 regulatory change which allowed local councils to not have

to publish Development Application notices in the local paper.”

With the media landscape of Australia rapidly changing, Mr Wright sees an ever increasing opportunity for independent publishers to make their mark in regional communities.

“ACM does seem to be struggling, and I think it suggests the era of media giants is slowly disappearing.

“I feel the long term future of rural, community and regional newspapers is in the hands of local independent publishers because they seem to be able to operate at a lower cost base,” he said.

q News Of The Area made a guest appearance on the ABC's Media Watch program in response to the most recent ACM pleas for help.

King to support Nambucca Neighbourhood Centre

GREENS candidate for Oxley, Dominic King, has thrown his support behind the re-establishment of a neighbourhood centre in the Nambucca Valley.

The Nambucca Valley currently does not have a funded Neighbourhood Centre, the only Local Government Area (LGA) in the Oxley electorate where this is the case, with the last-existing centre closing in 2012 in Nambucca Heads.

Support has been building within the community, with a Steering Committee set up to drive the project in mid-2022.

Mr King recently met with members of the committee to hear their vision for what a re-established neighbourhood centre could offer the Nambucca Valley.

“Neighbourhood centres are critical pieces of social infrastructure that provide local based support for the community and the most vulnerable people in NSW,” said Mr King.

“They in many cases provide

the most effective link between the community and the numerous government and private service providers that deliver assistance in times of serious need such as pandemics and disasters.

“The Greens fully support the reinstatement of a fully funded Neighbourhood Centre network that would service the towns of Nambucca, Macksville, Bowraville and surrounds."

According to Mr King, NSW is one of the few states or territories that neither recognises the importance of, and does not provide ongoing funding for, Neighbourhood Centres.

Mr King said he supports a 4-Point plan from the Local Community Services Associatiom (LCSA), the national body that represents Neighbourhood Centres across Australia, to strengthen these centres across NSW.

“We are calling on the NSW Government to recognise Neighbourhood and Community Centres (NCC) as essential social infrastructure and appropriately resource them through our 4-Point Plan,” a LCSA spokesperson said.

The plan includes:

1. A formal partnership between the NSW Government and Local Community Services Association enshrining placebased consultation with NCCs and collaboration on community development, health, education,

the environment, social planning and transport.

2. An annual Social Infrastructure Investment of $51,238,250 comprising $292,790 per NCC each year; and a oneoff $5,000,000 Community Investment Fund to which

The Macksville Show is back

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Valley’s most time honoured and beloved cultural event, the Macksville Show, is back in 2023 and it is expected the amount of show goers coming through the Showground gates will eclipse the impressive numbers from last year.

In addition to the core agricultural aspects of the Macksville Show and the crowdfavourite Side Show Alley, on the afternoon of Saturday 22 April a spectacular lineup of entertainment will take place in the centre ring.

The Extreme FMX Motorcycle Show will thrill everyone and the incredibly popular Mower Races will also return to the Showgrounds.

A number of interactive family friendly events such as tug of war and fun races will also be on offer as well as the traditional Grand Parade, camp drafting and show jumping.

“All of the regular pavilion competitions are on and those entering items can now go to our website www.macksvilleshow.

com.au and see a detailed program of events and full details for getting entries in,” President

of the Nambucca River District Agricultural Association, Mr Michael Ettelson, told News Of The

Area.

“We are also calling out for volunteers to help us run the show,

Unkya Markets back for 2023

for 2023 will be on Sunday 26 February, marking the strength of our resilient community in the face of unfortunate adversity.

philosophy, based on showcasing local products and produce, and workshops are planned as often as possible.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE first ‘Funkya at Unkya’ Market

The market is a bi-monthly grass roots market with a ‘make it, bake it, sew it, grow it, recycle it’

The market, a socially and culturally significant asset to our community, is still overcoming losses

from an unfortunate fire at the Unkya Reserve in late 2022.

“While you're here, check out our new picnic table, benches and shelter, down near the playground! It's exciting to see some of our plans come to fruition,” the organisers said.

Valley.

organisations can apply to either top up their baseline funding or create new NCCs.

3. A one-off Loneliness Investment Fund of $3,680,000.

4. Fund two dedicated positions at LCSA to support capacity building of the sector.

particularly young people, and you can find out how to volunteer by going to our website or Facebook page.”

With the theme of the Macksville Show this year being ‘Celebrating the Nambucca Valley’ the Show Society is hopeful the many people that have relocated to the district, away from the big cities, over past few years will come to the show and really see what their new home is all about.

The ‘Celebrating the Nambucca Valley’ theme will be central to how many of the exhibits and competitions at the show will be conducted this year.

Following on from the success of online ticket sales last year, those wanting to get tickets will be able to access them from the website www. macksvilleshow.com.au as well as entry forms for all competitions and exhibitions.

There is also something special for visitors to this year's show to see in the corner of the main pavilion.

Well known actors and local couple Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward have funded a stunning mural by Ian Moule depicting the Macksville Showgrounds and its surroundings.

Along with the diverse array of local products and produce, Yarrahapinni CWA will again be front and centre with lots of new goodies to nurture and support our community.

The marker is held at Unkya Reserve, Eungai Creek Rd, Eungai Creek.

For more information, visit www. facebook.com/FunkyaUnkya.

q Oxley Greens candidate Dominic King with Fiona Gunn, Karin Matejka and Luke Graham, members of the Steering Committee attempting to reinstate a neighbourhood centre in the Nambucca

q President of the Nambucca River District Agricultural Association, Mr Michael Ettelson, in front of the stunning Ian Moule mural depicting the Macksville Showgrounds and its surroundings. The mural was funded by Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward.

Nature, food, music and plants at Bellingen Autumn Plant Fair

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Bellingen Autumn Plant Fair is back on Saturday 11 March 2023 at Bellingen Park, running alongside the Bellingen Growers Market.

Presented by the Bellingen Environment Centre Inc (BEC), this inclusive family friendly event welcomes all to attend and enjoy nature, food, music and plants.

BEC’s vision is focused on getting more trees in the ground and says planting natives is ideal for our environment, good for the soil and attracts beneficial bugs and birds.

Running for 33 years, the Bellingen Plant Fair is held every second Saturday of March-Autumn and September-Spring and proudly showcases a large number of growers and traders from the Mid North Coast who sell quality plants at fair prices while sharing what they know.

“We are fortunate to have such a 'one of a kind’ event on the Mid North Coast,” Kaz Selbie, Manager of the Fair, told News of the Area.

“The Bellingen Plant Fair is popular because people understand the importance of plants, especially

natives, they want to be sustainable and care for our environment.

“They also want to grow chemical free food for maximum nutrition, flavour and energy and if they can’t grow their own they buy from local markets, such as the Bellingen Growers Market who join us,” Kaz said.

The organisers aim to be a good example when it comes to waste at the event, with green, yellow, and red bins available.

They are determined to reduce waste and support 100 pecent recycling.

Bin vigilantes will be on site encouraging all to do the right thing.

Delicious hot and cold food, drinks and coffee are on the menu along with chilled acoustic music by Thoughts & Prayers, who are local duo Brett Barber and Deb Spillane.

There is a herb workshop at 9.30am and talks on stage throughout the day.

The big plant raffle gets drawn around 1pm and home-made cakes are on offer.

Local organisations such as the Bellingen Environment Centre, Bellingen Seed Savers, Bellingen

Landcare, Biodynamic Agriculture Australia and Bellingen Council will also be there to answer your questions.

“It's always a bloomin good

day at the Bellingen Plant Fair,” welcomed Kaz.

The Plant Fair is open from 8am to 2pm.

For information visit www.

bellingenplantfair.org, email bellingenplantfair@gmail.com or follow Bellingen Plant Fair on Facebook.

q Take a stroll through the Bellingen Autumn Plant Fair.

q The Bellingen Autumn Plant Fair specialises in native plants.

q Succulents for sale.

Oyster farmers tackle waste in Nambucca River

ON Wednesday 15 February, local oyster farmers descended onto the foreshore of the Nambucca River for the mass industry-led clean-up event ‘Tide to Tip’.

This is the fourth year of the event, which is organised by OceanWatch Australia, that sees oyster growers lead marine debris clean-ups in estuaries across the state.

Out on the water every day, oyster farmers have an intimate knowledge of their local environment, and regularly collect rubbish they find floating in the estuary.

Tide to Tip not only

provides a way for fishers and farmers to give back to the estuaries on which their livelihoods depend but helps to ensure Australian waterways remain pristine and healthy for generations to come.

“The OceanWatch Australia Tide to Tip Event is important for the health and community awareness of our river,” said local oyster farmer Nicolas Tessier.

“We are looking forward to taking part this year and in the future.”

Tide to Tip involves 22 other estuaries from across NSW, WA, and QLD.

Not only do oyster farmers clean-up the area, participants also sort, curate and count the collected rubbish.

q Tide to Tip provides a way for fishers and farmers to give back to the estuaries on which their livelihoods depend.

Police on the Streets

• ON 10/2/23 Police arrested a 35-year-old man in Nambucca Heads following the domestic assault upon a woman who sustained injuries and was later conveyed by Ambulance to Macksville Hospital for treatment.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with offences related to breaching an AVO and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The accused man is currently bail refused to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 21/2/23.

• On 11/2/23 Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Nambucca Heads following investigations related to a break and enter offence committed at a Nambucca Heads motel the previous day. The accused man was also wanted in relation to theft and trespass offences

regarding an incident at a Nambucca Heads licensed premises on 31/1/23.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/3/23 for both matters.

• On 13/2/23 Police arrested a 35-year-old man in Nambucca Heads following investigations related to a road rage incident that occurred on 6/2/23 about 4pm near the intersection of Link Rd and Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with offences related to common assault, intimidation, predatory driving, and not providing details to the other driver involved.

The accused was later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/3/23.

• On 14/2/23 Police arrested a 25-year-old

A summary of the waste is documented and analysed by the Australian Marine Debris Database - a program run by Tangaroa Blue Foundation.

In the previous three years the inaugural ‘Tide to Tip’ clean-up has resulted in the completion of 53 events.

Together with the help of 664 volunteers, over 30 tonnes of waste have been removed from our estuaries.

Partners include NSW Department of Primary Industries, South East and Hunter Local Land Services, Clean-up Australia, and OceanWatch Australia.

This project is supported by OceanWatch Australia, through funding from the Australian Government.

man in Nambucca Heads following investigations related to the theft of a vehicle on 8/2/23. Upon his arrest Police seized a quantity of cannabis.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and issued with a Court Attendance notice to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 28/3/23.

• On 15/2/23 Police arrested a 34-year-old man in Nambucca Heads following

investigations related to the assault of another man earlier the same day and causing further issues at a Nambucca Heads shopping centre.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station for affray and is currently bail refused to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 15/3/23.

The accused man was also charged with breaching bail related to several other

offences currently before the Courts.

• On 15/2/23 Police arrested a 53-year-old woman in Nambucca Heads following investigations related to a number of fraud incidents that occurred in July and August last year.

The accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/3/23.

• On 16/2/23 Police arrested a 53-year-old man in Eungai Creek after being alerted to a violent neighbour dispute.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offences of: common assault, malicious damage, and affray.

The accused man was later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/3/23.

q Oyster growers banded together to clean up the Nambucca River as part of Tide to Tip.

q Not only do oyster farmers clean-up the area, participants also sort, curate and count the collected rubbish.

q The Tide to Tip clean up in action.

q Lots of rubbish and marine debris was pulled from the Nambucca River.

By Andrea FERRARI

THE famous fundraising Dice

Run with the Mid North Coast Harley Owners Group (HOG) is on Sunday 5 March.

The charity HOG club run from Coffs Harbour to Nambucca Heads raises money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The ride is open to all makes and models of motorcycles.

Participants are asked to meet at the point of departure, North Coast V-twins, allowing time to register first at 8.15am before departing at 9.15am.

There are stops along the way at Urunga, Valla and Macksville, concluding at the V-Wall Pavilion in Nambucca Heads.

Mid North Coast riders will meet the Port Macquarie HOG Dice Run group who

will be riding up, stopping at Kempsey, Stuarts Point and Macksville, arriving at Nambucca Heads at the same time.

Funds are raised through the proceeds of the dice game.

Each rider pays $15, and pillions pay $10 for five throws of the dice.

The game works through the motorcyclists following a prescribed course with checkpoints, at each of which dice are rolled and the result

recorded.

At the last checkpoint a winner is determined, and prizes awarded, where there’s a bit of a celebration.

Further funds are raised through the raffle.

“We have a great list of raffle prizes and vouchers for the day from various donors,”

said Debbie Hull-Moody, Road Captain for the North, Mid North Coast HOG Club.

HOG Dice Run for Westpac Rescue Helicopter

All proceeds go to Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

“As you can appreciate, fundraising is becoming harder every year for all charities with the Westpac

Helicopter being one of the State’s most called upon services.

“We look forward to a great turnout on the day,” she added.

For further information contact Dennis Pearce on 0412 337 695.

q They’re off again - The Mid North Coast Harley Owners Group (HOG) Dice Run fundraiser in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is on Sunday 5 March 2023.

Nude calendar supports Time2Talk

By Mick BIRTLES

ONE very community minded Nambucca Valley business owner has taken a very novel approach to support a cause that is important to her.

Ashleigh Greaves, owner and operator of the Quick Stop Barber Shop on Giinagay Way, North Macksville, is passionate about mental health in her community.

“Through my business I have come into contact with so many people, mostly men, who have been touched by mental health issues or are struggling with their own mental health,” Ashleigh told New Of The Area.

“I heard of an amazing local charity called Time2Talk who were helping people with mental health issues and wanted to raise money and keep it local so I set about coming up with a way to raise

money for them and, with the help of photographer Matt Baker of OutaMedia, a locally produced nude calendar was born.”

Time2Talk, formally known as Nambucca Valley RUOK?, is a not-for-profit fully volunteer run organisation established by five local parents, Danny Doolan (President), Elisse Chapman from Uniting Youth Services (Treasurer), Gemma Rostron (Secretary), Corinne Luffman and Minna Pritchard, all of whom have been personally affected by mental health concerns in some way.

Since 2016 they have raised over $50,000 for RUOK? to increase mental health awareness.

So overwhelmed with the support and encouragement received, they decided to start their own not-forprofit (Time2Talk) so that

funds raised could be spent locally on events, information sessions and also mental health courses.

Time2Talk are still

supported by RUOK? and work closely with them.

Ashleigh Greaves set about convincing local men to pose nude, noting that

none of the images are too revealing and are all in good taste and in good humor.

After a number of men saying ‘hell no’ to appearing

in the calendar, Ashleigh was able to convince twelve regular local blokes, all of whom wanted to support Time2Talk, to pose for the calendar.

“We are very privileged that Ashleigh and Matt have chosen to support our organisation,” Time2Talk’s Elisse Pope told News Of The Area.

What Ashleigh needs now is for the public to also get behind Time2Talk by purchasing the calendar.

Sure to put a smile on your face while supporting a great cause, they are available at Lucy Fru Fru in Macksville, Local Liquor Nambucca Heads, AnyTime Fitness Nambucca Heads, Solitude Health, Connective Fitness and the Quick Stop Barber Shop.

Those wanting one can also message Quick Stop Barber Shop via Facebook and request calendars to be posted to you.

q Ashleigh Greaves, owner and operator of the Quick Stop Barber Shop, getting behind a great cause by producing a clever and tasteful nude calendar using regular local blokes.

The inaugural Miss Vintage Pin Up Australia Grand Final

By Mick BIRTLES

ON Saturday 18 February the verandah town of Bowraville became the centre of the retro fashion world when the Bowraville Theatre was the venue for the inaugural Miss Vintage Pin Up Australia Grand Final and Vintage Variety Show.

In an afternoon that was a mixture of live and video modelling and acts, a small

but appreciative crowd was treated to the very best pin up fashion in the country.

Organised and hosted by pin up icon Miss Dale Velvet-Rose and supported by her three special judges, Miss Memphis Melle, Miss Dee Meanor and Miss Crystal Belle, the Miss Vintage Pin Up Australia Grand Final winners in each category were chosen.

The competing pin up

models from around the country sent in superbly produced videos for the various categories that were projected onto the big screen

in the Bowraville Theatre. Attendees were also treated to a high quality performance from Northern Rivers Burlesque.

“Everyone who was a Grand Finalist is to be congratulated as the standard was so high but unfortunately there can only be one winner and one runner up in each section,”

Miss Dale Velvet-Rose told News Of The Area.

The Winners and Runner Up in each category are:

Miss Classique

Miss Mon Mon - Winner

Miss Babe Birdette -

Runner Up Madame D'Elegance

Miss Catalina McCawWinner

Miss Delza Skye - Runner Up

Miss Moderne

Miss Lola May - Winner

Miss Blayze - Runner Up

“Everyone interested in pin up Fashion should keep an eye out for soon to be released dates for pin up events through the year,” Miss Dale Velvet-Rose concluded.

Bandaluzia to electrify the Bowraville Theatre

By Mick BIRTLES

THE most successful concert series in the history of the Bowraville Theatre will conclude on Friday 3 March 2023 with a performance by electrifying contemporary flamenco band Bandaluzia.

Led by ARIA nominated flamenco guitarist Damian Wright, Bandaluzia presents a spectacular new show that showcases contemporary flamenco dance and music whilst displaying the essential characteristics of the flamenco tradition.

They are celebrated for their powerful performances, unique sound and explosive displays of dazzling musicianship and virtuosity.

For this show, Bandaluzia will be performing as a trio.

Bandaluzia has been attracting positive attention everywhere they go due to their unique Australian interpretation of the powerful music and dance form that is flamenco.

Opening the show for Bandaluzia will be Maanyung.

Michael ‘Maanyung' is a proud Aboriginal man

with strong connections to Gumbaynggir and Yaegl Nations.

Michael sees his work as a vehicle to reinvigorate Aboriginal language into mainstream music and society.

This very popular concert series has been presented by Archive Mid North Coast and has been intended to enliven the Bowraville Theatre, to provide opportunities for touring and local musicians and to bring accessible and inclusive music events to this regional community.

The concert programs were funded by the NSW Government under the Reconnecting Regional NSW - Community Events Program.

Wheelchair spaces are available in the Bowraville Theatre and if you require one of these spaces it is requested you contact theatre staff.

This is a family friendly event however children must be supervised at all times.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, music starts at 7:00 pm, tickets are $5:00 and can be purchased by visiting www. bowravilletheatre.com.au.

q The very best pin up fashion in the country on display at the Bowraville Theatre during the inaugural Miss Vintage Pin Up Australia Grand Final.

q Miss Sheila Bea Rite of Missabottii performing with Northern Rivers Burlesque during the inaugural Miss Vintage Pin Up Australia Grand Final.

q Miss Violet Bellia of Port Macquarie, a member of the Australian Children’s Opera Choir, performs for the audience at the inaugural Miss Vintage Pin Up Australia Grand Final.

q Electrifying contemporary flamenco band Bandaluzia will play at the Bowraville Theatre on Friday 3 March.

Five arty talents show at Tree-O

By Andrea FERRARI

FIVE local Coffs Coast artists are headlining Tree-O Gallery’s 12th Featured Artist Showcase across the mediums of 2D wall art, ceramics and jewellery, opening on Saturday 25 February 2023 from 4-6pm.

“Five talented female artists are headlining with colourful, whimsical pastels and organic flowing paintings of local scenery,” Gallery co-owner Sarah Andersen told News Of The Area.

“There’s a range of canvases and interesting frames of varying sizes and subject matters, along with stunningly glazed ceramic pieces with some made from local wild clay and passionate traditional designs to complement the furniture and space settings within.

“We also have an eclectic range of genuine Amber and Whitby Jet jewellery, often incorporating antique beads and/or stones from around the world.

“It is sure to delight and inspire.”

Kelly Finley studies the local landscape, flora and secret coves of the Coffs Coast. Her work as a florist has gifted her with a visual knowledge of floral organic form, line and colour.

Featuring strengths in organic lines, she paints with the visual curiosity of a selftaught artist and was awarded the major prize in the Coffs Coast Art Prize in 2022.

Welsh born artist Pam Levy has an eclectic style of painting with themes often concerning inclusiveness, body image and ageism which she depicts with whimsy and humour.

Pam is interested in people, the rooms they live in and what

‘makes them tick’. Her pastel works are framed either in new, modern settings or recycled photo frames for a truly unique style.

Willy ‘Villy’ Berkhof-Ober is a multi-medium artist originally from the Netherlands.

Discovering a love for making unique jewellery using precious and semi-precious stones combined with antique elements bought on her worldly travels, Villy created Amber and Whitby Jet, a brand of speciality pieces.

Also a keen painter, Villy’s varied pastel collection is full of colour and character.

Nature is Kate Wheaton’s muse and her wheel-thrown pieces aim for simplicity of form.

Her ceramic studies last year brought her family to the Kalang area where the beauty of the waterways encouraged her to work with the wild clay

q Come and see the range of works on display in Tree-O Gallery’s 12th Featured Artist Showcase.

available at its banks which she removes sustainably, mindfully and with appropriate, respectful permissions.

Each piece made with this clay is unique and 100 percent local.

Clare Danby lives among ceramic pots made by her family and has always enjoyed the history and stories behind each piece and the maker.

Inspiring her to build her own new and wonderful pot stories, Clare has recently

been developing new skills in Japanese brush painting and is learning to throw more ‘loosely’.

Other local artists

debuting works at Raleigh’s Tree-O include the late Edna Adamson’s pastels, furniture by Matthew Taylor from Dashing Wood, timber sculpture from TOSHI and new pieces from other regular exhibiting artists: Karen Tollan's pearl and stone jewellery, Alanna Kidd from Treasured Art, Tom Kelly Furniture, Bruce Gilchrist

and Greg O'Keefe’s timber boxes and other items, Linda Coomber, Ron Leclere, Sandy Beach Candles, Gloria Malone, Linda Bizon, Chris Fahey, Bryan Downes, Les Turner, Sam Jane, Kerri Patterson, Matt Borg and KingFisher Audio.

There will also be the usual variety of quality Australian

Female artists on show at Nexus Gallery

By Andrea FERRARI

PANOPLY and Soul Driver are the new exhibitions at Nexus Gallery at the Butter Factory in Bellingen.

Opening on 26 February and running until 24 March, the exhibitions feature four female artists.

The opening for both exhibitions is 3pm on Sunday 26 February.

In the Main Gallery, Panoply exhibits the works of painters Chris Wilson and Chris Hundt and ceramicist Sally Hook, showing together for the first time.

In an interesting mix of talents and ideas, the artists have curated an impressive and engrossing exhibition.

Each woman has done her own thing, hence the title ‘Panoply’, and with skills at their peak the women have produced works of humour, pathos, strength and beauty.

The three have numerous prizes and awards to their credit, and have been selected to exhibit in various regional galleries.

“We’ve travelled and exhibited overseas and tutored muchly in art,” painter Chris Hundt told News Of The Area.

Chris Wilson’s paintings have explored the patterns and rhythms she sees in native flora using a technique designed to emphasise drawing, as well as playing with abstraction and landscape.

Sally Hook’s ceramic figures are “her own unique and utterly original take on the human condition”, said Chris.

“She has many keen observations of our foibles and is masterful in their

execution, yet presented with compassion.

“Many are poetic, some humorous and others just wonderful."

Chris Hundt’s paintings of rural life in Dorrigo are down to earth; farm animals painted with a subtle sense of humour, rural buildings with attendant washing lines, and landscapes.

Her showground pavilion is quite ethereal with a dramatic use of light.

Exhibiting in the Studio Gallery is artist and musician Freedom Summer with her Soul Diver show.

“The mermaid symbolises the truth seeker of my innerself; I call her the Soul Diver,” Freedom told NOTA.

“She dives deep into the

darkness of the inner world to find her limits and truth.

“She carries only one eye; this is the eye of awareness.

“What she finds is

The exhibition will run until the end of May

For

an eternal and unlimited consciousness, as vast as the universe.”

For Freedom, the mermaid has been a recurring theme over the years.

“I have been drawing her repeatedly lately as a kind of meditation.

“I liken it to the repetitive discipline of Japanese calligraphy or Chi Gong.

“The Zen is in the broad focus of continuous flow which calms the anxious mind into presence.”

A multi-disciplined artist, much of Freedom’s recent work has been assemblages and photographs.

She is a singer songwriter, guitarist, her own recording engineer and a performer of her own songs in cafes, festivals and markets.

“I consider life as a spiritual journey.

“My art and music practices that I use to sew my inner world and outer world into a form of clarity.

“It brings that which is hidden and vague into sight and is a reminder on how to see with the eye of awareness,” she said.

q The diversity of art works on display at the Tree-O Gallery means there is something for every taste.

hardwood furniture made in the workshop next door by designers/makers Bim Morton, Trevor Oliver-King and Sarah Andersen, the trio behind Tree-O.

2023.

information visit Treeogallery on Facebook.

q Chris Hundt’s painting ‘Bull at Show’.

q Sally Hook’s ceramic ‘My Career Takes Off’.

q ‘Sentinal’ by Chris Wilson.

Tone opens at Fairway Gardens

TONE Hair and Body

at Fairway Gardens in Macksville was officially opened by the community on Tuesday.

Tone’s hair stylist Rachael Vance welcomed attendees, saying Tone could be a great hub for special occasions hair and beauty services.

“We are uniquely set up Fairway Gardens in south Macksville, having a large gallery for hair and beauty services, right next door to a café and adjacent to beautiful golf course surrounds.

“It’s the perfect place to come for a haircut to relax for half an hour or to come for more services and spend half a day.

“I hope in the future to have bridal groups or school formal groups attend as it’s a great precinct for special occasions as it is so picturesque.”

Fairway Gardens

residents said Tone Hair and Body was the icing on the

By Geoffrey MCCANN

THIS great weather is a bit of a double edged sword – great for the Golfers but a nightmare for our Greenkeeper, currently battling to prevent our legendary couch greens from sunburn and drying out.

Our featured sponsor this week is The Valley Barber Shop, thanks to Nathan Ison!

Tuesday’s Medley Stableford was won by Philip Mander (12) continuing his good form to score 41 points from Michael Farrugia (36) with 37 points. Good rounds from Jennifer Johnston 36, Houston Baker, Hans Jansen and Rhonda Rowe 35, with the ball rundown to 34 on countback.

NTP’s to Rodney Kinnear (Kempsey) on 5, Leslie Mohr on 8, and Phillip Mander collected

cake for the services offered at the lifestyle living village, located at 14 Upper Warrell Creek Road, Macksville. Tone is in the village’s Wellness Centre, which has a heated pool and gym.

“Our Wellness Centre is now complete and it’s such a beautiful, functional centre,” Sheryl Page said.

“I really enjoyed my hair treatment today – Keune hair products are just lovely.”

Fairway Gardens Stage 2 is currently for sale off the plan. For more information on this exciting lifestyle village, visit https://fairwaygardens. com.au/.

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the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 and the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Wednesday was the Women’s Monthly Medal Stroke. Division 1 (0 to 23) was won by Kerrie Eichorn (11) with net 70 on coutback from Jenny Thorne (23).

Division 2 (24 to 30) winner was Ann Antcliff (26) net 67 from Judith Boyle (25) with net 71.

In Division 3 (31 to 45), Dianne Hopkins (43) won with net 70 from Wendy Ritchie (31) Net 77.

Gross winners Kerrie Eichorn, Ann Antcliff and Wendy Ritchie.

NTP’s to Henny Oldenhove and Suzanne O’Donnell on 5, Thea Kimber collected the

“Pizza This” voucher on 13, and Sue Brooks was the best putter.

Thursday’s event was a Medley “Pinehurst” Foursomes.

Daniel Sutherland (Muree) and Michael Hall (Kurri) were the winners with net 59.62 from Nigel Mifsud (Ashgrove) and Benjamin Cole (SGA) on 61.75.

Other good rounds from Trevor Peck and Houston Baker 65.37, Bruce Berry and Philip Mander 66.0.

The ball rundown to 69.12.

NTP’s to Leslie Mohr on 5, Houston Baker on 7, David Mattacott on 8, Peter Bush got the Pizza voucher on 13, Michael Post got Stu’s ball on 15 and Andrew Donovan pockets the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

On Saturday, we played a Medley Stableford, a qualifying round for the Singles Knockout, and the first eligible round for the TopGun Shootout. Division 1 (0 to 15) was won by Jake Tarrant (9) from Bellingen with the best score of the day 42 points, closely followed by Nathan Ison (13) with 41 points.

In Division 2 (16 to 21), Dennis Ashton (19) scored 40 points to win from Jacob Newberry (21) with 39 points. Division 3 (22 to 45) was won by Malcolm McGoldrick (22) with 36 points from Lyall Gregory (29) with 35 points. Other good scores from Nathaniel Beverley 40, Murray Ingram and Stephen Carr 38, Ashton Herbert and Neville Newman 37, with the

ball rundown to 32 points on countback.

Stephen Doherty got “Ecomist’s” longest Putt on 2, with NTP’s going to Michael Flanders on 5 (153cms), Adrienne Smith on 7, David Mattacott on 8, Joe Street collected the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Kel McGoldrick got Stu’s ball on 15 (115 cms), and Stephen Carr collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 with 86 cms.

To qualify for the Singles Knockout, you needed 28 points – the draw will be

Pre-season underway for Strikers

By David WIGLEY

NAMBUCCA Strikers senior teams are well into their preparations for the upcoming 2023 football season.

After successfully navigating through two years of the pandemic followed by a year of record rainfall, the sky is blue.

The women’s team missed the finals by a whisker last year and are seeking to go onestep further this year.

“It’s very encouraging that

we have attracted new players to strengthen our squad,” said coach Rhys Jones.

“We have worked hard over the last two years to have a culture of development, teamwork, enjoyment, pride in our club and community.

“The women’s side started training in January with last year’s players eager and ready to get back into shape.

“In addition, we have some very good new players, the team is quite optimistic about the challenge ahead and I am

very happy with the squad.”

The men’s senior team have been working hard in pre-season, with several new additions to the squad who narrowly missed out on last year’s final.

Men’s coach Ricky Welsh and the Strikers are focused on the Challenge Cup on their home turf, Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads on March 17-19.

The iconic 43-year-old tournament has broad appeal with teams travelling far and

wide.

“Teams travel from anywhere between Sydney and the Far North Coast of New South Wales to participate in the men’s, womens and over 35s competitions.

“It’s a great way to kick-

published shortly.

Entries are open for the Golf NSW Mid North Coast Men’s Championships on Sunday 26 February – the event is generously sponsored by Golf NSW with over $2,500 in prizes for Individual and Team events, plus NTPs, Long Drives etc.

To book your Tee Time, call the Pro Shop 6569 4111 (Extn 2) with your Golflink number. Flyer and conditions of Play at www.namgolf.com. See you on the Island.

q The

Strikers preparing for the Challenge Cup on 17-19 March.

off the season and it’s a fun weekend of football.

“Entries close on 3 March 2023.”

“Registrations for the 2023 season are still open for all ages; girls, boys, women and men from five-years-old to

over 35s.

“The club will also be running a ‘Try before you Play’ session for five to eightyear-olds that have never played before on Saturday 25 February, details are on the club’s Facebook page.”

q Fairway Gardens residents Sheryl Page and Joan Hosking enjoying the champs and pamp event to open Macksville’s newest hair salon, Tone, located at 14 Upper Warrell Creek Road, Macksville.

q Tone Hair and Body stylist Rachael Vance (left) meets a new client at the opening of her new hair gallery in south Macksville.

q NVC Group Lifestyle Living Coordinator Helen Funnell (right) catches up with Beryl Jones from Fairway Gardens, Macksville, at the opening of a new hair and beauty salon.

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Macksville Soccer Club looks forward to 2023 season

By Mick BIRTLES

WITH the good news regarding the security of their beloved home ground confirmed, the Macksville Soccer Club is now able to focus entirely on the approaching 2023 Football Season.

With registration for players opening on 1 February this year, the 50-year-old club is happy with the numbers, particularly juniors, who are joining the club.

“There has been interest from many families that are new to the area and lots of familiar faces however we need to have our teams nominated by the end of February so I urge potential players not to delay registration,” President of the Macksville Soccer Club, Gayle Murray, told News Of The Area.

Secretary of the Macksville Soccer Club, Dave Pirani, is encouraging senior players to register as soon as possible.

“Although junior registration is going well, many senior players leave it late to register and we want seniors to register as soon as they can to ensure the club is able to start training and aim for finals glory.”

To register it is as simple as going to www.playfootball.com. au and following the links or by going to www.macksvillefc.com. au and following the links.

The cost of registration for juniors is also dramatically reduced by using the NSW State Government’s Active Kid Vouchers.

“Juniors under the age of age play a non-competitive version of the game with the emphasis on having fun,” Gayle Murray added.

Juniors play on Saturday mornings and seniors play on Saturday afternoons.

Home games are at the Macksville Soccer Playing Fields in North Macksville with away games being as far north as Woolgoolga, as far south as

Bowraville Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

BOWRAVILLE Golf

Results 18 February 2023

Single Stableford. The new members are giving the old guard a shake up with H Suridge the winner with 41. Runner Up was J Gonsalves 38.

F/9 D Wren, B/9 J McKay. N/P 6th/15th P Lawry,

9th/18th B Parker. L/P 5th/ 14th D Salvin. Balls: 1. L Porter, 2. D Salvin, 3: P Lawry

Next Week: Noel McKay Memorial Cup- 2

Person Ambrose.

NEWS: Give yourself a feel good moment by Sponsoring a Saturday Golf Comp for just $60.

You do not need to be a golfer for this generosity.

Enquiries ring the club on 6564 7349.

Bowraville Bowls

By Paul O’NEILL

JUST the one game of consistency last Saturday with Geoff McKay taking on Chris Wills for a semi final berth.

With both bowlers starting off thirty the stage was set for another close affair which was exactly what happened through twentynine ends.

Scores were locked at 9090 through twelve, then 120 all after eighteen ends.

By the penultimate end Willsy had a 179-171 lead with Geoff needing a ten to snatch the win.

The final end saw them claiming five apiece and Chris remaining in the hunt to defend the title.

Sunday we welcomed Red Rock to town to rekindle an old rivalry that hadn't taken place since 2017.

In very sultry conditions the bowlers hit the greens mid morning for 18 ends over ten rinks.

Both clubs had an assortment of ring-ins representing and the scores were tight early.

As the games wore on the

q Macksville Soccer Club junior player Eric Lemke in training for the 2023 football season.

q Cooper Munro of the Macksville Soccer Club looking forward to the 2023 season.

local knowledge showed so it would be the home side who prevailed for a 132-80 victory to retain the coveted 'rock' trophy.

A huge thank you to all participants, particularly those from other clubs, who made it a day to remember.

A magnificent feast was put on by Janine, Leanne, Eve and Mary and then the bowlers hit the greens for a fun ten ends with the teams mixed up, the winning card held by Adam Laird, Jim Smith and Col Milne.

Well done to all and we look forward to resuming the battle later this year up at Red Rock.

Finally, tomorrow sees blue ribbon bowls back on the calendar after an unfortunate 2022 that didn't allow for a proper Pennants competition.

The Tigers travel to Mylestom for a stoush with North Beach and with just the one side this year we're quietly confident of a successful campaign.

Our first five games will be all away so wins are vital early on.

Go Bowra!

Scotts Head and as far west as Dorrigo.

The Macksville Soccer Club senior mens and women's teams are no

strangers to finals football, however both Gayle and Dave agree the club would love to finish top of the ladder in 2023. Both the junior and senior

competitions start on 22 April 2023.

The Macksville Soccer Club holds training every Tuesday afternoon at the

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

A BUSY period for the club coming up.

The first round of the Summer Shield on Tuesday evening 14/2/23, the monthly less than 100mps on Wednesday 22/2/23, Nola Pearce teams of three on Thursday 2/3/23 and the next AmPro on Wednesday 22/3/23.

Nominations closed for the new Committee on Friday 17/2/23 with the 2023 AGM scheduled for 18/3/23.

We are all looking forward to a positive and progressive 2023.

Results for week ending: 18t February 2023.

Monday: 13. Members

played a 4 ½ Table Howell. Winners Noreen Cork and Helen Rowsell with 67 percent. Runners-up Daphne Priestley and Carol McKee with 66 percent.

Tuesday: 14. The first round of the very popular Summer Shield event attracted 20 players. Winners with 65 percent Carol McKee and Amber Fox. Runnersup with 57 percent Caitlin McRae and Rob Marshall. No surprises there but there is many a slip twixt cup and lip, with four pairs in close contention.

Wednesday: 15. The “Improve your bridge” sessions are proving to be a major success for players transitioning from novice to

competition levels and others establishing partnerships. Members from all levels are attending with something to give and something to gain. Well done, Richard.

Thursday: 16. Twentyfour players for a 6-table Bye Relay. North/South winners, with 56 percent, Barbara Lott and Linda Siford. Runnersup with 55 percent Mike Siford and Colin Tolley. East/ West winners with 55.4 percent Louise and Gary Walton Runners-up, Merita Pailthorpe and Barry Butler with 55 percent.

Saturday: 18th A red points day attracted 22 players for a 5 ½ table Mitchell. North/South winners Glen Hallet and Judy

Macksville Soccer Playing Fields in North Macksville and timings for each age group can be found on the club’s Facebook page and website.

Holiday with 63 percent. Runners-up Rob Marshall and Phil Booth with 60.9 percent. East/West winners. Amber Fox and Carol McKee tied with Louise and Gary Walton with 60.6 percent. Runners-up Lynne and John Slade with 60 percent.

Urunga: Wednesday 15. Playing a 5 ½ table Howell. North/South winners Nerellyn Mitchell and Peter Jonutz 69 percent. Runnersup Glen Hallett and Phil Booth with 62 percent. East/West winners Anne Mouton and Wendy Garland 60 percent. Runners-up Janet Dyson and Robert Marshall with 56 percent.

If you have an interest in bridge or have any questions contact Secretary Carol 65689833.

Nambucca swimmers excel at Queensland Sprint Championships

By Aiden BURGESS

TWO Nambucca Heads swimmers have excelled at the recent Queensland Sprint Championships in Brisbane.

Nambucca Heads

Swimming Club members

Caleb Daykin and Rekkii Byrne both had top meets.

Daykin was 1st in the 16 years 50m butterfly, 5th in the 16 years 50m backstroke, 6th in the open 50m backstroke, and 10th in the open 50m butterfly.

Byrne was 4th in the open 50m breaststroke.

The Nambucca swimmers were part of the Swimming North Coast team who took

part in the Queensland Sprint Championships held on 1112 February at Chandler Pool.

26 swimmers in total swam in 89 events, with four clubs represented. Most of the events had over 100 competitors and some had over 200 competitors.

Freya Meade from the Maclean Manta Rays came 4th in the 12 years 50m breaststroke.

Jack Leeson from Coffs Harbour came 7th in the 16 years 50m butterfly.

Coco Becker came 8th in the 11 years 50m backstroke and 9th in the 50m butterfly.

q Caleb Daykin on the podium.

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL, Valleys Cricket and the Northern Districts Rebels have all won their respective two-day matches during the latest round of the North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League season.

Sawtell had a dominant outright win against the

Coffs Colts in their two-day match at Richardson Park.

Sawtell declared at 8/266 and leading by 150 runs, with Tyh Murphy top scoring with 79 runs from 40 balls, while Trent Dierick and Richie Gallichan also reached half centuries with 53 and 51 not out respectively.

The home side then

bowled out the Colts for 100 winning by an innings and 50 runs.

Flynn Taylor took 3/15 from his 9 overs bowling for Sawtell.

Sawtell captain Trent Dierick was pleased with the comprehensive victory and the execution of the game plan.

“Sawtell had a great game, we had a solid plan going into Day 2 of the match and we executed exactly how

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

ANOTHER great day for the Four Ball Best Ball (two player team with the best score on each hole counting) event sponsored by the Scotts Head Bowling Club. Good conditions, good roll up.

Jeff Gore had a blistering 43 points with partner Geof O'Grady not having to do a lot to see them win by one point ahead of Dave Poole and Allan Clarke.

Jeff had one week in B grade with this score putting him back where he belongs in A grade

Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Max Graham (A) and Shane O'Neil (C grade). There were no B graders who could hit the green.

Carmel Frudenstein had a week to remember winning the ladies competition from Rhonda McAuliffe on Tuesday then backing up to win the Mid Week Competition ahead of Greg Hogan.

After scoring 40 points, relatively new player Cheryl Fortescue had plenty of advice for husband Brad, however his Saturday score suggests he didn't listen

(maybe he did!).

Bob ‘Big Bob’ Lindsay had a win in the Chook Run with Geof O'Grady runner up. Tony Adams won nearest the pin.

Swimming North Coast members compete at NSW Country Championships

By Aiden BURGESS

NAMBUCCA Valley swimmers have competed at the recent Swimming NSW Country Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

Swimming North Coast’s Faye Rowles said swimmers representing the region achieved top results in Sydney.

“97 swimmers from the Swimming North Coast Area travelled to Sydney for this event,” she said.

“They contested 406 events, which was fewer than last year.

“Unfortunately a few clubs in the area did not fare very well following the floods soon after the Championship last year.

“Those that did compete this year did very well with four more medals than last year and 34 more top ten placings.

“Well done to all those who did compete so well.”

Macksville Marlins members Bailey Whitton, Ethan Blockey, and Leah Pickvance all brought home a number of medals from the championships.

Top results:

Macksville Marlins—Ethan Blockey 16 3rd 200 IM, 50 free and 2nd 100 free, and Leah

Pickvance 15 2nd 50 free, and Bailey Whitton 16 2nd 100 Fly, 3rd 200 free, 200 fly and 100 free.

Full results:

Macksville

Further placings for Leah 10th 100 fly, 45th 50 breast, 12th 50 fly and 7th 100 free.

Further placings for Bailey 8th 50 breast, 4th 50 free and 28th 50 fly.

Benjamin Barlow 14 26th 100 breast, 27th 100 back, 38th 50 free, 28th 200 back and 35th 100 free. Kiera Hetherington 16 9th 200 IM, 12th 200 free, 12th 100 back, 8th 200 free, 5th 200 back 13th 100 free and 27th 50 back.

Makaylah Schatzman 13 37th 50 free. Declan Sutton 20 11th 100 breast, 9th 50 breast, 12th 100 back, 9th 50 free and 7th 50 back. Keeley Sutton 13 25th 200 free, 27th 100 back 27th 100 free.

Jason White 15 49th 50 free.

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we planned it,” he said.

“The top order batters laid the foundation and the bowlers were able to lead us to an outright victory.”

Valleys Cricket consolidated top spot on the ladder with a 124-run win at home against the Diggers/ Nana Glen All Stars at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Chasing 281 to win, the All Stars were bowled out for 156 with Ben Pierce the best of the bowlers taking 4/38

from his 17 overs.

Sawtell, Valleys and Rebels all win two day matches in Premier League

Hayden Cekanauskas finished on 50 not out for the All Stars.

The Northern Districts Rebels had a four wicket win against Harwood at Harwood Oval, after successfully chasing 175 to win.

Ian Slapp top scored for the Rebels with 68.

The Premier League season continues this weekend with the opening day of two day matches in

Sawtell, Woolgoolga and Macksville.

The two-day matches are the last matches before this year's finals series begins. Sawtell host Harwood at Richardson Park, while the Northern Districts Rebels host the Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars at Woolgoolga.

Ladder leaders Valleys Cricket will look to clinch this season's minor premiership when they host the Coffs Colts at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Nambucca River Bridge Club

By John BUGANEY

THE game of bridge does require some time to learn the way in which to bid your hand.

It also requires you to learn some of the strategies for playing your cards, like how to finesse and when not to.

Once learnt, they become second nature after a short period, once you begin playing.

Learn to play, it's great for the mind and provides a challenge with every hand.

This week our Thursday session resulted in Jennifer and Stuart Thorne winning with 60 percent and getting 0.18 masterpoints.

Their holiday must have heightened their playing ability.

Second place went to Pete Rundle and Colin Denney tied with Gillian and John Buganey, both with 50 percent and 0.07 masterpoints.

We also had a trivia quiz,

for those who wished to participate, that was prepared by Gillian, with the winners being Stephen and Amber Fox.

Players questioned the answers, as does happen with trivia, and sometimes players were surprised by the answers.

Next trivia will be prepared by Stephen Fox.

If you would like more information about where and when we play, or like to enquire about our free lessons, please contact Gillian on 0412 654 225.

Grumpy’s Grumble: Nambucca Bowls Club

By GRUMPY

I’M back after a short break and a new laptop that I couldn’t work.

There’s plenty been happening down at your Club.

Jack Attack has been running for a few weeks now and what a success it's been.

Rekkii Byrne 20 7th 100 fly, 10th 100 breast, 11th 50 breast, 14th 50 fly and 52nd 50 back. Amos Colburn 25 9th 100 fly, 7th 50 free, 6th 50 fly and 18th 100 free. Caleb Daykin 16 9th 100 fly, 10th 100 breast, 12th 200 IM, 9th 50 breast, 17th 100 back, 19th 50 free, 15th 50 fly, 31 st 100 free , 26th 50 back and 11th 200 breast. Kolby Wood 13th 100 fly, 16th 50 free, 13th 50 fly and 20th 100 free.

48 players, 2 sets of 5 ends, power plays, laughs all round, a BBQ to finish cooked by BBQ Bill and Agent Dave and very well run by a great group of people.

It's like a breath of fresh air through the club.

There was a Golf and Bowls day run by Psycho, with a 7.00am hit off of 9 holes and playing an Ambrose.

I love that game, it's the

only time I get par or better when I play golf.

It was then back to the Bowlo for 9 ends of bowls, with the old bowls BBQ cooked by Grumpy another breath of fresh air through the club.

Women's Major Singles was played the other Tuesday and Manor Smith 25 beat Rosemary Dougdale 10.

Well done to both.

Now for some news that's happening at your club.

On 17 March is St Patrick's Day and Friday Bowls.

Wear something green.

Raffles will be offered with an Irish theme hosted by a guest leprechaun (lucky I have spell check).

Then from 7.00pm enjoy a meal and entertainment on the big stage.

So, get your friends together, book a table at $25

a head.

You will receive an entree, a choice of two mains and some rib tickling laughter with trivia going on through the night and Irish jokes thrown in here and there.

The kitchen re-opens with new Chef Reece Fransico at the controls on 1 March.

The new roof will have started by then, weather permitting, and about time too.

On Saturday 4 March music returns with Sarah McKenna playing from 1-4pm. Happy Hour is on from 1-5pm, so get down and relax with friends.

For all you footy tippers the footy tipping comp starts on 2 March.

The cost is $50, with prizes for first, second and third. Grumpy.

q Mick O'Brien watching tireless voluntary worker Gary Clarke sinking a good putt.

q Bailey Whitton.

q Leah Pickvance.

q Ethan Blockey.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Funky Floor Fails

DI wants to open a custom dress shop and after inspecting a few retail premises, settles on a location.

Prior to signing the lease, Di and lessor, Martin, discuss Di’s idea of relaying the floor with a funky tile and paint the shop, as the off-white colour did nothing for the ambience Di sought to create.

Di was happy to invest in shop improvements as she intended to sign a five-year lease with a five-year option to renew.

The shop proved very successful, and after five years in the premises, Di was ready to lease a larger shop.

Prior to leaving the shop, Martin inspects the premises and discovers that Di has not removed the new flooring and he dislikes the brightly painted walls.

Martin demands that Di ‘make good’ the premises as stated in the written lease.

Generally, ‘making good’ refers to removing any improvements or alterations made by the lessee, making repairs and restoring the property to its original layout and appearance.

Marin tells Di that he is going to deduct the cost of restoration from her security deposit and if necessary pursue legal action to recover any additional costs of ‘making good’.

Di argues with Martin; stating that the flooring and happily painted walls are all improvements and that therefore his demands are not reasonable.

Martin is not happy about the walls and says there is nothing cool about the funky floor.

Di reluctantly consults her solicitor, who unfortunately tells her that she is required to make good under the terms of the lease.

The solicitor further advises that the pre-contract discussions did not form part of the signed lease, and in these circumstances Di cannot rely on these initial discussions.

Di ultimately settles the matter.

It is important for parties to carefully review the lease agreement and understand their obligations.

It is always recommended to consult a solicitor prior to entering a lease.

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

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

Fuel price discrepancies

Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

On the Couch with

Jasminda

Why the Indigenous Voice to Parliament matters

DEAR News Of The Area

MANY questions have been raised regarding the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

‘Don’t we already have enough Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations?’ is a common one.

It is true that there are already many Indigenous organisations but Indigenous people are saying that they feel that they are not being listened to and that instead solutions to problems are being imposed on them.

Indeed, the Uluru Statement from the Heart uses the words “the torment of our powerlessness.”

The Uluru Statement proposes an ongoing Voice to parliament as the way to ensure that Indigenous voices are heard in matters that concern them so that they may have some control over their destiny.

Another common question is ‘Isn’t it better to have more Indigenous members of Parliament?’

We currently have eleven Indigenous members of Federal Parliament, which is excellent in regard to diversity.

As members of parliament they are not elected to represent Indigenous peoples; they are elected to represent all the people of their electorate.

At any future election they could well lose their seat to a non-Indigenous person.

The current eleven Indigenous persons in parliament could even dwindle to zero.

A Voice to Parliament would directly and

continuously express the specific issues and concerns of Indigenous people.

It is often asserted that Indigenous peoples are not in agreement and that the Voice is not of grassroots Indigenous origin but rather comes only from elite Indigenous people.

It is true that Indigenous people do not all agree on the Voice.

It would be surprising if they did.

However, there is a large and widespread consensus in favour of the proposal.

There has been broad consultation of Indigenous people at the grassroots level leading to a consensus and the Uluru Statement from the Heart is the culmination of this process.

That this process has been followed is one of the strengths of the Voice proposal.

It cannot be said that the Voice is driven by elites or political groups.

The Voice has not emerged as part of the agenda of a particular group or as an idea from a particular political party.

It has emerged as an expression of the wishes of Indigenous peoples and the referendum is in response to their request in the Uluru Statement from the Heart for the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution.

Our Prime Minister described it as a “gracious, patient call for respect and truth and unity”.

Regards, John GRAY.

DEAR Jasminda,

My girlfriend leaves her GPS on in the car even when I know how to get to the location. We can't have a decent conversation because of this.

Bill S.

Dear Bill,

Have you been in a relationship for a long time?

Do you find your directions are offered in less than helpful ways, such as two seconds before your girlfriend needs to get in the right lane when she is in the left lane on a multi-lane highway?

Do you punctuate your directions with swearing and hand-wringing and rude comments that have 'licence' and 'cereal packet' in the same sentence?

I can completely understand your partner's desire to use a GPS with its unharried, self-assured voice assistant.

This person speaks in a calm, modulated tone and no matter what situation you find yourself in, she doesn't get stressed, or shout, 'Well, now where the bloody hell are we?' when your partner veers off course.

Instead, she politely and serenely returns your partner to her desired route.

In fact, she'll also be notified when there is a speed camera and how many minutes and kilometres to the destination, which is far more helpful than 'Well, great, now we'll be late.

They will have already eaten all the hors d'oeuvres' which your partner no doubt pronounces 'horse doovers' because he's not as cultured as the Sat Nav woman.

And then, her piece de resistance: a definitive 'Arrived' delivered with such confidence, that you can't help but feel in control.

There is absolutely no joy to be gained from getting directions from someone you're in a relationship with.

So let your girlfriend continue to use her GPS and converse once she's not in the advantageous position of one foot on the accelerator and two hands behind the wheel.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

DEAR News Of The Area,

I WAS interested to read the article in last week's paper talking about the discrepancies in the fuel prices over the holiday period.

I personally have never seen fuel prices cheaper in Coffs than in Macksville.

I won’t be voting for parties pushing environmental issues

DEAR News Of The Area,

I DO a lot to help the environment but I won’t be voting for any of the parties pushing environmental issues or climate change on 25

Where we can get cheaper fuel is in Kempsey, especially now that there is an Ampol and a Caltex at the service centre at south Kempsey. I think that those two are having an effect on the prices in Macksville, especially at the Ampol, the prices have been dropping one, two and

up to four cents at a time. When the Ampol (Caltex) was a truck stop and the highway was going through Macksville, it was always cheaper to buy in Macksville.

I am hoping that the two garages at the service centre at south Kempsey continue to influence our prices in Macksville.

Thanking you, Martin MOUNTFORD.

March.

I already do all I can in my own personal space to maintain our environment; I put our green, red and yellow bins to optimum use.

In our house we have taken up the opportunities in regards to solar power panels and solar hot water as well as insulation batts in the ceiling.

I throw my used coffee grounds on the garden instead of down the drain.

I save used cooking oil for the same reason.

We grow our own herbs and some fruit in our small garden.

I recycle as much as I can.

Like most people I try to do my bit and as technology

finds other ways to help, I’ll be on-board for that, too.

So, why would I not vote for parties with a predominant focus on all things environmental and climate change? Mostly because they frustrate me.

The world has survived for millennia through several climate changes including global warming and ice ages. Humans have survived these changes better than other animals, mostly because we can adapt.

Frustration rises when finally we see the new bypass going ahead, then an uproar about one small piece of land.

I see the powers-that-be are taking things seriously enough to look at the issue.

That’s good.

But why was the concern

not raised before plans were finalised?

There was plenty of opportunity, it seems to me.

Hopefully, the positive outcome will mean no more delays due to environmental issues.

I’m also frustrated when I hear that our school children are being taught how bad we are treating our land, when really – are we?

Children are learning in their own homes about how to look after our environment.

I think Australia is doing OK compared to most other countries.

Resources spent on many “green” issues would be better spent on quality education, health services, industry and infrastructure.

Regards, Lesley CARROLL.

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Why didn’t the skeleton go to school? His heart wasn’t in it.

How does a vampire start a letter?

Tomb it may concern...

What is a monster’s favorite dessert? I scream.

What monster plays tricks on Halloween? Prank-enstein.

What kind of music do mummies love? Wrap music.

What fruit do scarecrows love the most? Straw-berries.

What does a witch use to do her hair? Scarespray.

What room does a ghost not need? A living room.

1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 9 11 10 12

What kind of dog does Dracula have? A blood hound.

What is a ghost’s nose full of? Boo-gers.

What do birds say on Halloween? Trick or tweet.

: SPOT THE

1. The man is wearing a different tie.

2. The man’s coat tail is flapping upwards. 3. The hat is further away from the man.

4. One building has two extra storeys. 5. The bird’s tail feathers have blown away. HOW MANY: There are 20 bees. More fly to the left (11bees) than to the right (9 bees).

Return Thanks

Darryl Lang AFSM

23/02/2022

Loved and missed by many. Thanks to everyone who supported us by love, friendship, prayers, visits, flowers and continued support to Dawn from the car accident who if finally out of hosipital. Thanks again Dawn and Jannelle, Ralf and family, Tarnia, Danny and family, Rodney, Lisa and family.

In Memory

KELLY AMY STORER

22/11/1988 - 24/02/2021

In loving memory of my beautiful daughter, I miss you so much and your beautiful smile. I'll never forget you, always in my thoughts. Loving sister to her brothers. Love you, Mum.

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Public Notices

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Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?

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CWA Hall

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Everyone is welcome. Contact: Jenny 0417 983 831 or Jean: 0409 466 803

DOUBLE besser bricks Unused $2.20

MANNEQUIN, female Exc cond $35. 0415 981 605

Music Tuition

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

M1 TUCABIA HIGHWAY Black Landcruiser towing large white van car has hit van rear causing major accident. Please any dashcam or witness the crash please send your contact details or dashcam.

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Please be aware that there is no guarantee or certainty of publication from your submission to us. Publication will be determined by the editor around available space, relevance and appropriateness.

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SUNDAY DEATH IN PARADISE

ABC, 7.30pm

FRIDAY THE INTERN

NBN, 8.30pm

Anne Hathaway and Robert DeNiro star in this fish-outof-water comedy from the talented hands of writer and director Nancy Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give, It’s Complicated), who has a knack for perfectly mixing sweetness with unexpected silliness. DeNiro plays smartly dressed widower Ben who, at 70, turns his back on retirement and lands a job as a senior intern at an online fashion site, run by successful businesswoman Jules (Hathaway). What follows is a learning curve for both characters, with themes of the price of success and love charmingly examined. It also doesn’t hurt that Hathaway and DeNiro possess great chemistry.

FRIDAY, February 24

7.30 Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert. (M) Coverage of the Opening Concert of WorldPride 2023 from the Domain, Sydney.

10.00 Kylie Minogue Golden: Live In Concert. (R) Footage from various UK venues over the course of Kylie Minogue’s Golden concert tour in 2018. 12.00 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 3.

12.45 Would I Lie To You? (R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (Premiere)

8.30 Mariupol: The People’s Story. (MA15+)

10.05 Video Killed The Radio Star. (Mlns, R)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.45 Das Boot. (MA15+v, R)

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

The stakes are higher than ever in tonight’s headscratching episode of this Caribbean-set crime drama. For his latest case, police detective Neville Parker (Ralf Little, right) is tasked with investigating the curious death of a high-profile social media influencer (Akshay Kumar), who appears to have been fatally stabbed mid-air while skydiving with a group of colleagues. When the victim is found dead, caught up in a tree with a knife sticking out of his back, Parker gets busy working out who would want him dead. Turns out, the list is rather long, but Parker never fails to methodically narrow down his list of suspects to ensure justice is served.

TUESDAY WE INTERRUPT THIS BROADCAST

SEVEN, 7.30pm

Classic sketch comedy shows Fast and Full delighted viewers for most of the 1990s with their hilarious parodies of other TV programs.

So it’s great to see the form make a long-overdue return to Aussie screens. Mad As Hell favourite Christie Whelan Browne leads an ensemble cast, also featuring Bridie Connell, Duncan Fellows (above) and Michelle Brasier, set to mercilessly poke fun at our most loved (and loathed) TV shows. Already in the firing line are Seven’s own My Kitchen Rules and SAS Australia, as well as The Bachelor, Love Island and Married At First Sight

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Charlie Albone go on a food tour of Vancouver.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) After the Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy, Eggsy and Merlin are the organisation’s sole survivors and must join forces with their US counterpart, the Statesman, to defeat the villain. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm) Two cats are reunited with their families.

8.30 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015, Mal, R)

A 70-year-old retired widower is hired as a senior intern for an online fashion startup. Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway.

11.00 MOVIE: Danny Collins. (2015, Madln, R) Al Pacino.

1.00 Postcards. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Take Two. (R)

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, Dame Judy Dench, Eugene Levy and Pink!

8.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R) Hosted by Nick Cody.

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

11.30 Australian Idol. (PG, R) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, February 25

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 MOVIE: The Boy With Green Hair. (1948, G, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 3.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PGm, R) 3.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 4.55 Dream Gardens. (R) 5.25 Further Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R)

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) Charles prepares for his first second outing. Dianne is anxious to meet her date.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories and events as they unfold, with comprehensive analysis and reporting.

7.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian

Mardi Gras. (Malns) Coverage of the 2023 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, featuring 12,500 marchers and 200+ floats travelling along Oxford Street on a revamped route from Hyde Park to Moore Park.

10.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music videos from LGBTQIA+ artists and allies in a WorldPride Party special.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari.

(PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event 1. Semi-finals. H’lights. 3.00 Figure Skating. Four Continents C’ships.

H’lights. 4.35 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG)

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: An Emotional Journey. (PG)

9.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PGa, R)

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R)

11.15 UFOs. (Return, PGa)

3.15 The Back Side Of Television. (MA15+lnv, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

ON THE

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Blue Diamond Stakes Day and Chipping Norton Stakes Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows New Zealand border officials.

7.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 2. (2017, MA15+v, R) After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt he owes to an Italian gangster, professional assassin John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life forcing him to confront a host of killers. Keanu Reeves, Ruby Rose, Ian McShane.

11.00 Australian Idol. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGal)

8.30 MOVIE: Grease. (1978, PGa, R) A naive schoolgirl falls for a rebel. John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John.

10.45 MOVIE: Xanadu. (1980, G, R)

12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M, R)

1.35 The Pet Rescuers. (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)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Whippet rescues two men at the same time.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv)

The team investigates an arson attack at a naval defence contractor that resulted in the death of a foreman.

8.30 FBI: International. (Madv) Raines goes rogue when his sister gets abducted in Kosovo, putting his job and his life on the line to find her.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Bull. (Ma, R) TAC’s strategy for a client is compromised.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

(83)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert. (M, R) 4.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.10 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv)

A skydiver is murdered mid-air.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 2 of 4. The badly beaten body of a homeless veteran is found on the streets of central Newcastle.

10.05 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal) Part 2 of 3.

10.50 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras. (Malns, R)

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

10.20

Hairspray.

SUNDAY, February 26

Mr Pip. (2012, M) 12.30pm Red Joan.

(1988, PG) 8.30 Stage Mother. (2020,

Miss. (2020,

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 1. 3.00 Figure Skating. Four Continents C’ships. H’lights. 4.30 Surf Life Saving. Australian Interstate C’ships. H’lights.

5.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Egypt By Train. (PG)

8.30 Tutankhamen. (PG) The story of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

9.40 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R)

10.40 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (Mahv, R)

11.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

1.30 Why We Hate. (Mav, R)

3.10 The Source. (Ma, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

6am Woman Guardian Pharmacy Nambucca RSL Club Nambucca Leagues & Sports Club Nambucca Heads Bowling Club IGA Nambucca Heads Nambucca Valley Art & Craft Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club Shell Service Station Nambucca Heads Library

At Bookshope Café Nambucca Heads Pharmacy V-Wall Tavern Marions Red Cross Tea House Boatshed Cafe Nambucca Heads Nambucca Bakery Cafe Woolworths Supermarket Wharf Café Robertson Real Estate

6am Children’s Programs. 2pm Motor Racing. SpeedSeries. TCR Aust Series, TransAm Series and the S5000 Austn Drivers C’ship. 5.00 Children’s Programs. 5.15 MOVIE: Mr. Peabody & Sherman. (2014, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Back To The Future. (1985, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: The Terminator. (1984, M) 11.30 Duncanville. Midnight Millionaire Matchmaker. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Jabba’s Movies. (PGhlv, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Beetlejuice. (1988, PGahls, R)

3.30 Highway Cops. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.00 George Michael V Elton John. (Ma) Takes a look at the careers of two of the world’s most beloved pop singers, George Michael and Elton John.

10.00 Maternal. (Final, Mals) The women have to make some big decisions.

11.00 Born To Kill? Douglas Clark And Carol Bundy “ Sunset Strip Killers”. (MA15+av)

12.00 MOVIE: Step. (2017, PGal, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

War. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 7.55 The Man Who LJ Hooker Real Estate Nambucca Valley Youth Centre Golden Sands Tavern Macksville Macksville Ex Services Club Foodworks Supermarket Woolworths Supermarket Nambucca Valley Council

3.00 Late Programs.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGals)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Derek Percy – The Face Of Evil. (Mal, R)

11.20 The First 48. (Mal)

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

1.00 Explore TV. (R)

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

4.30 Take Two. (R)

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) When Pike is ambushed while working undercover with a Japanese crime family, the team must find the person responsible. Kai digs deeper into his investigation regarding an old friend turned criminal.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A widow holds the key to a terrorist attack.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Hollywood Medium. 3.00 I Can See Your Voice. (Premiere)

5.00 About A Boy. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.50

MOVIE: The Secret Life Of Pets 2. (2019, PG) 7.30

MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong. (2021, M) 9.40 MOVIE:

Escape Plan. (2013, MA15+) Midnight Nightmare

Tenants, Slum Landlords. 2.00

Christmas. (2017, PG) 9.50 The Movie Show. Macksville Pharmacy Fairways Gardens Macksville Country Club Wallace St Pharmacy Macksville Quality Meats Star Hotel The Bridge River Café Carpet Court BP Macksville Friday, 24 February 2023

MONDAY, February 27

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie.

(PG) 11.05 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PG)

12.05 WorldWatch. 2.20 First Ladies. (PGa, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook

Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns.

(PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

10.50

TUESDAY, February 28

(PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.00 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.20 First Ladies. (PGa, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PGa, R) 5.30 Letters And

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Remi supports Bree through her counselling.

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 Starstruck. (PG) Another batch of superfans compete for a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Ma, R) Presented by Shane Jacobson.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Malsv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30

1.55

Come and try croquet

THE Nambucca Valley Croquet Club is having a free fun day on Saturday, 4 March at the EJ Biffin Playing Field, Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads. Play will commence

at 9 am and will continue through to midday followed by a sausage sizzle. All equipment will be provided.

“All new players will be shown the basic skills of the game, then will

be partnered with one of our members on the courts,” said Wendy Biden, Nambucca Valley Croquet Club.

“There will be prizes given out during the

morning.

“Water and soft drinks will be available to purchase during the morning and at sausage sizzle . “See you there,” said Wendy.

7.30

Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml) Two teams, including Ross Noble, Dr Chris Brown, Alex Lee and Bev Killick, go head-to-head.

10.00 The Montreal Comedy Festival: Pride Gala. (R) Presented by Rhys Nicholson.

11.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

available

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 NCIS. (Mv) Parker discovers that he is the victim of identity theft while investigating the unusual murder of a US Navy ensign. Knight and Jimmy face hurdles in their relationship as their connection heightens.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

each week.

WEDNESDAY, March 1

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.00 Tales From The Crips. 11.10 The Wheelhouse. 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Insight. (R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

THURSDAY, March 2

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.55 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.15 First Ladies. (PGa, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

7.35 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar.

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (PG)

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

(Madls, R)

(MA15+av, R)

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Mls) Grandad’s brother decides to visit.

9.00 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) A lighter look at the world of sport.

10.00 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R)

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 HMP Styal: Women Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av) Gender identity politics play out in court after the SVU arrests a violent suspect who killed a detective’s teenaged child.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mav) Vince’s judgment is compromised.

10.40 Bull. (Ma, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.00 Home And Away.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. Stand-up performances from comedians.

10.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R) Hosted by Chrissie Swan.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Elixir of Youth

By

The Pickleball Australia Association describes the sport as “easy to learn and

play at almost any age”, with pickleball regularly described as the fastest growing sport worldwide.

Pickleball brings together elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis to create a sport that’s fun for all ages and skill levels.

Pickleball is played using a solid paddle to hit a plastic ‘whiffle’ ball over a net three inches lower than a tennis net.

The sport had a gradual introduction into Australia from 2015, with a small group of enthusiasts starting the first incorporated association in 2017.

The enduring growth of pickleball in Australia saw the establishment of the Pickleball Australia Association in 2020.

Pickleball at Scotts Head currently takes to the tennis courts utilising nets, line markings and player owned/ provided equipment.

“We are aiming for a more dedicated space in the future, that complements the tennis club, and community facilities,” said local pickleball player George Driussi.

Allen Rudner, a Scotts Head resident and dedicated ‘pickleballer’, described his participation as an “elixir of youth”, a sentiment shared by his fellow active playing partners.

Scotts Head Pickleball welcomes participants weekly on Thursdays at 4.30pm for an introduction to the sport.

For anyone interested in getting involved, contact Allan on 0411 191 354 or George on 0258 662 603. For more information on the sport, visit www. pickleballaus.org.

q The current group of Scotts Head Pickleball players.

Jen HETHERINGTON AS a low impact social sport, pickleball has been embraced by local players,

q Pickleball is played on smaller courts with solid paddles and a ‘whiffle’ ball.

q Scotts Head pickleball players hit the tennis courts for a game.

in association with the Scotts Head Tennis Club, with enthusiastic participants

taking on the sport that offers access to exercise for more of the community.