Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 25 August 2023

Logging Halted

Veterans commemorate 50 years since the Vietnam War

By Mick BIRTLES

LAST week, on 18 August, Nambucca Valley veterans and their family and friends gathered at the Bowraville Ex-Services Club for a service of commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day.

Although veterans in the district observe this day annually, this year was even more poignant as 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of Australian involvement in the Vietnam War.

More than 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam, over 3,000 were wounded and 523 gave their lives.

During a dignified and contemplative service the Master of Ceremonies, former Army Officer Mr Todd Vercoe, welcomed

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SENSELESS DESTRUCTION

ShoreTrack heartbroken and the community outraged after mindless acts of theft and vandalism

Mick BIRTLES

q Vietnam veterans stand to attention as the bugler plays The Last Post at a commemorative service at Bowraville last week, marking Vietnam Veterans Day and the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War for Australia.

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ShoreTrack heartbroken and the community outraged over senseless theft and destruction

organisation that works with young people who are at risk of disengaging or no longer engaged in employment, education or training, helping them get back on track for a better future.

It is therefore a bitter pill to swallow to find that on Monday night, 21 August, the premises of ShoreTrack was broken into and the list of what has been destroyed and stolen is staggering.

The ShoreTrack bus, vital for the transport of young people to and from their homes and the organisation’s workshop, was stolen and later found completely burnt-out a few kilometres to the west of Bowraville.

The organisation’s 4WD Landcruiser Prado vehicle, used to transport fencing gear and young people to disaster recovery fencing work, has also been stolen.

Computers, iPads, mobile phones, chainsaws, power tools, sewing machines, drones and hand tools were also taken, massively affecting the ability of ShoreTrack to carry out its important work.

Perhaps the cruellest act of the thief, or thieves, was to steal personal property belonging to the young people, including projects they were working on.

ShoreTrack’s staff and young people are all bitterly disappointed by the theft and devastated as their access to learning tools has been removed and their safe space has been violated.

ShoreTrack General Manager Jill Ashley told News of The Area, “We talk about respect and how we all are responsible for each other and the equipment we use.

“It’s a shame that others have compromised this skills development and shattered the confidence and courage of our young people we are building.

“We work closely with our community to help young people falling through the cracks.

"We all know it takes a village to raise a child, so if

anyone could help us replace some of the gear we have lost, it would be much appreciated.

“Transport is definitely a priority at the moment, as we need our youth to maintain a connection to us to continue their journey.”

In true ShoreTrack style the team were able to find a positive out of this tragedy when the local police arrived on the scene.

They were inspired by the words of the police, who

urged them not to give up their work as they are making a difference in the community and how young people are behaving.

“The real difference will be in a few years' time when the impact of ShoreTrack’s work has some longevity,” Jill Ashley concluded.

If you think you may be able to help ShoreTrack in the wake of this event please call 0407 142 293 or email admin@shoretrack.org.au.

q The ShoreTrack bus, vital for the transport of young people to and from their homes and the organisation’s workshop, was stolen and completely burnt-out

Nambucca Valley veterans commemorate 50 years since the Vietnam War

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the large gathering of Vietnam veterans who had come to pay respects to those who did not return and to reflect on their time during the conflict.

Prayers were led by the Reverend Thomas Fairhall and Mr Denis Lane (RAN Retired).

The key address at the service was delivered by the Mayor of the Nambucca Valley, Rhonda Hoban OAM.

In a particularly moving address, Mayor Hoban spoke of the sacrifices made by our service personnel and their families and highlighted the poor treatment received by many of our troops when they returned, stressing that we should never allow that sort of treatment to happen again.

As Mr Ian Flarrety played The Last Post on the bugle, Vietnam veterans stood to attention in memory of their fallen mates.

Wreaths were laid as Mr Shaun Manning played the Lament on bagpipes.

At the conclusion of the service the President of the Bowraville RSL sub-Branch, Mr Jim Cameron OAM, invited attendees into the Bowraville Ex-Services Club

For many, it is the only day of the year they have the opportunity to mix with fellow veterans.

Vietnam veteran Mr Brian Duncan OAM, a member of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, the first formed body of combat troops sent to Vietnam, told News Of The Area, “When I reflect on Vietnam it brings back many memories, some painful, as we lost nine guys in my company and many more wounded.

“We thought it would be a walk in the park but it was far from that.

“When I got home I was a mess for years and my life was changed completely.”

Mr Garry Mckay, President of the Macksville RSL sub-Branch, is someone who has the rare distinction of being one of the few Australians who served in Vietnam and, in more recent times, deployed in uniform to Afghanistan.

“Wars, however they start, whether it is about greed, religion or politics, could be prevented if we would just talk it out and sort it out, before we go to arms and fight,” Mr McKay said.

Lest We Forget.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM lays a wreath.

q Mr John Kent OAM lays a wreath on behalf of the Nambucca Valley Naval and Mariners Association.

q Mr Brian Duncan OAM lays a wreath on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans Association.

q Former Army Officer Mr Todd Vercoe, Master of Ceremonies, invites Piper, Mr Shaun Manning, to play Lament during the commemorative service at Bowraville last week.

Firearm located during Urunga vehicle search

A WOMAN has been charged after a firearm was located and seized during a vehicle search in Urunga.

About 9.20am on Thursday 10 August 2023, police from Coffs/

Clarence Police District attended Martells Road, Urunga, following reports of an unauthorised protest.

At the entry to Newry State Forest, police made inquiries with the driver of a Honda SUV, an 18-year-old female, and her passenger, a 17-year-old male.

Following a subsequent search of their vehicle, a pistol gel-blaster was allegedly located and seized by police, before the pair were released pending further inquiries.

Following inquiries, the woman was served a Court Attendance Notice for the charge of possessing

an unauthorised prohibited firearm. She is set to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on Wednesday 27 September 2023.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Body located in burnt-out car

AN investigation is underway after a man’s body was found in a burnt-out car in the Nambucca Valley on Monday.

Emergency services were called to Simpsons Ridge Road, South Arm,

about 25km west of Nambucca Heads, at about 2pm on Monday 21 August after smoke was seen coming from bushland.

A car was found on fire at the scene with the nearby scrub also alight.

After NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters extinguished the

blaze, a man’s body was found inside the vehicle.

Officers from Mid North Coast Police District are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

On Tuesday, NSW Police confirmed a post-mortem examination would be conducted

to confirm the identity of the deceased as well as cause of death; however, police were speaking with the family of an 86-yearman last seen driving that car at Macksville about 11am.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Nambucca Heads CWA launches annual Awareness Week campaign

THE Country Women's Association (CWA) of Nambucca Heads is launching its annual Awareness Week campaign, to be held from 3 - 9 September 2023.

This year, the Nambucca Heads CWA, along with hundreds of other CWA branches across NSW, is focusing on increasing awareness around neurodiversity and

neurodivergent conditions (which includes ADHD, autism, dyslexia and Tourette syndrome), and the challenges those with neurodivergent conditions face, particularly women and children in rural and regional areas of NSW.

There’s a particular focus on the growing number of women who are being diagnosed with ADHD.

This issue was on the Association’s radar at its annual State Conference in Sydney in May,

when a motion was passed ‘that CWA of NSW ask governments to investigate ways to reduce the costs of diagnosing and treating adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)’.

The Nambucca Heads Branch has chosen to highlight this year’s Awareness Week message with a stall at the Nambucca Heads Plaza on 2 September, 9:00 am to 11:00 am with craft, plants, CWA cooking and a chat with members.

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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR NATIONAL CELEBRATION DAY COMMITTEE

Nominations are now being sought from interested persons who would like to be appointed to Council’s National Celebration Day Committee. (Previously Australia Day Committee).

The main purposes of the Committee include:

To acknowledge the achievement of outstanding individuals, young and old who have made a valuable contribution to the Nambucca Valley community through an annual awards program. Such awards will help inspire and encourage accomplishment in community service and volunteering, sport, education, arts and culture and be truly inclusive.

The Committee is to comprise of the Mayor, two Councillors, an Indigenous representative and up to 6 community representatives.

Nominations close 4.00 pm Friday 22 September 2023. An application form can be obtained from Council’s website at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au under Council/ Council Business & Councillors/Committees of Management/Section 355 Committees – Application Form (PDF) or by contacting Jodie Jeffery on 02 6568 0287.

Any questions on the role of the Committee and its membership should be directed to the Director Corporate Services, Mr Matthew Sykes on Phone: (02) 6568 0205.

Logging halted for forest survey by Elders

By Andrew VIVIAN

LOGGING in Newry State Forest halted on Tuesday 22 August after the NSW Land and Environment Court considered an application brought by Gumbaynggirr Elder

Uncle Micklo Jarrett.

Mr Jarrett’s legal representatives sought an injunction because of alleged breaches of cultural heritage laws.

Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) gave a voluntary undertaking to cease logging until the matter is heard on Friday (25 August).

Logs can be removed but further logging is temporarily halted to allow Gumbaynggirr Elders to survey the logged sites.

The forest has been the scene of ongoing and, sometimes, very direct, action because conservationists say it is an integral part of the proposed Great Koala National Park.

Senior Gumbaynggirr Elder, Uncle Bud Marshall, who has been active in protesting against logging in Newry, said, “We are relieved to have our first win in court this morning - a temporary reprieve from the destruction of our sacred homelands.”

He and Uncle Micklo are amongst several Gumbaynggirr elders who say they have not been consulted about logging operations at Newry.

FCNSW has said it “met with the recognised Aboriginal representatives for the local area” but did not elaborate.

Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson

said, “This is a huge and important moment in the ongoing fight to protect the forest at the heart of the Great Koala National Park.

“Since late July at Newry we have seen Forestry Corporation lock up the forest, throngs of NSW Police guarding the logging operations, koala habitat destroyed and First Nations Elders violently arrested and locked up for practising ceremony on their ancestral land.

“It is unbelievable that now First Nations Elders are having to take the Government to court to stop them destroying their country and living culture in the face of a broken election promise.

“I welcome this reprieve for Newry Forest, the Gumbaynggirr Elders and all the communities who want to protect our precious public native forests, but I am calling on the NSW Government to cease the logging operation in Newry and the other forests critical to the Great Koala National Park altogether.”

A spokesperson for FCNSW told News Of The Area, “Forestry Corporation has voluntarily paused operations in Newry State Forest for a couple of days until application for an injunction can be considered by the court.

“The operation in Newry State Forest has been conducted in line with the strict conditions regulating native forestry in NSW which have been developed with the input of expert scientific panels to protect and maintain wildlife habitat, forest flora, water quality and biodiversity across the landscape.

“Our planning process for all operations includes consultation

with the Aboriginal community and field surveys to identify and protect Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.”

On Tuesday, NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriaty released a statement which said, “I am advised of legal proceedings seeking an injunction against a timber harvesting operation in Newry State Forest and that the NSW Forestry Corporation has voluntarily paused harvesting on site until the matter is heard again on 25 August 2023.

“Because there are legal proceedings it is appropriate that I do not comment on the matter currently before the court.”

Scientists urge Government to suspend logging in the GKNP

By Andrew VIVIAN

ELEVEN scientists from five universities have written to the NSW Government to urge it to honour its commitment to create a Great Koala National Park (GKNP).

“We are collectively writing to you as researchers, academics, and practitioners with expertise in various aspects of koala physiology, conservation, history and management regarding the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP),” the scientists wrote.

After congratulating the Government on its commitment to koala conservation and the allocation of funds for a range of related activities, including implementation of the GKNP, and compensation for forestry workers impacted by the re-allocation of production forests for conservation purposes, the scientists laid out their requests and reasons for them.

They urge the Minns Government to suspend forestry operations across the proposed GKNP footprint, initiate an independent assessment of the forests of the proposed GKNP for their conservation values and habitat suitability, identify and restore critical habitat lost to forestry operations and bushfires, and ensure that reserve design is focused on the maximisation of habitat at a landscape level.

The scientists wrote that without those actions, the viability of these koala populations on the Mid North Coast “will be at significant risk”.

The letter points out what conservationists have been saying for a long time, that the Mid North Coast of New South Wales is a vitally important stronghold for koalas because it is home to one of the largest wild koala populations in Australia and that land clearing, including forestry, is the major danger to their existence.

Despite sending the letter at the beginning of the month to Premier Minns and three ministers, no reply has yet been received.

The letter finishes with an offer of assistance in collaborating to protect koalas.

“There are two very important issues to consider,” said Dr Tim Cadman, one of the signatories.

“The first is that koalas can’t read a map, so they can’t tell the difference between an area that is

zoned plantation and an area that is zoned native forest.

“(The second is) Forestry Corporation is clear felling plantations inside the Great Koala National Park, but it is still koala habitat.

“Not only are koalas being injured, they are starving, because

suddenly most of their food source has gone.

“My colleagues, who are experts in koalas, tell me that these activities are pushing koalas closer to extinction,” Dr Cadman said.

The full letter is the second article at www.timcadman. wordpress.com.

q Uncle Bud Marshall (centre) is one of the Gumbaynggirr elders, along with many supporters, protesting against logging in Newry State Forest. Photo: Bellingen Activist Network.

q Conservationists say they have never seen as many trucks at a single logging operation. Photo: Forest Ecology Alliance.

q A koala injured during logging in Tarkeeth State Forest that later died. Photo: Tim Cadman.

Toole moves to protect timber workers

AS logging protests continue in earnest across the Mid North Coast, Member for Bathurst Paul Toole moved a notice of motion in NSW Parliament last week to protect the livelihoods of timber workers and the industry's contribution to the economy.

Concerns are held for the future of native forestry in NSW as Labor considers following the lead of Western Australia and Victoria in phasing out the industry.

The NSW forestry industry employs over 9,000 people and contributes an estimated $2.1 billion to the state’s economy.

“These people are directly employed by the native forestry industry, but this does not account for all the related contractors in the supply chain that are located across this state and are also at risk of losing their jobs,” Mr Toole said.

“I moved a Notice of Motion calling on the NSW Government to acknowledge and continue to support the native forestry as it is a major industry and economic driver of the NSW economy and that

any winding back or closing it down in any way like Victoria or Western Australia would devastate communities.

“Ending such a major contributor to the NSW economy would leave timber workers out of work, seeing sawmill operators and their communities lose jobs.

"It would also negatively affect the state’s economy by wiping out one of our successful industries.

“We also don’t want to create a burden on the NSW Government departments who would become responsible for managing the land that would be no longer allocated for forestry operations.”

Mr Toole also said he is concerned that a reduction in domestic supply will mean Australians will become even more reliant on imported timber.

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) forecasts that Australia’s reliance on imported timber will double by 2050 and that there will be an implied gap between demand and local production of 2.6 million cubic metres per annum.

“Why would we want to start importing yet another product that could have been jobs in our backyard and dollars in our pockets?” he said.

At last week’s annual Labor conference, where forestry was a hot topic, Timber NSW CEO Maree McCaskill implored NSW Labor to consider the impact of ending an entire industry.

“NSW native forestry is the most heavily regulated forest industry in the world and only harvest less than one percent each year of the available twelve percent of state forest.

“National parks and conservation reserves already protect 88 percent of public forest,” she said.

However, pressure is mounting on the NSW Government to ban native forestry, with the national Labor conference endorsing a motion last Thursday to “move to 100 percent plantation timber and end broadscale land clearing”.

The motion included key reforms, including committing to “delivering the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on forests and land use which commits Australia to ‘halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030’”

PORT STEPHENS

and to working “with states and territories to update the 1992 National Forest Policy Statement to ensure it is contemporary and fit for purpose, [including] the application of National Environmental Standards to Australia’s native forests”.

Nature Conservation Council CEO Jacqui Mumford welcomed the motion.

“The motion will now require the federal government to work with each State and Territory to stop the reckless destruction that has seen Eastern Australia named as one of the 24 global deforestation hotspots - making us the only developed nation on the list,” Mumford said.

“It’s great to see that the vast majority of NSW Labor branches recognise that this is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to reduce Australia's emissions and

protect our environment.

“This will have a particular impact on NSW, where the 2016 biodiversity management and conservation laws saw a tripling in the rate of land clearing.

“Land clearing is the greatest threat to biodiversity in NSW, with 95,000 ha of land and 50 million trees being cleared every year in NSW alone.

“Land clearing is responsible for ten percent of Australia's C02 Emissions (40 million tonnes per year), equivalent to the emissions produced by every household in Sydney.

“Native forest logging accounts for another nine million tonnes, equivalent to the emissions from all cars in Australia for three and a half years.

“Australians do not support the runaway land

clearing and native forest logging that has been allowed to flourish under coalition governments.

“Research conducted by the Biodiversity Council found 81 percent of Australians support tougher fines and stronger laws to stop illegal tree clearing and forest habitat destruction,” Mumford said.

A spokesperson from the office of Tara Moriarty, Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, reiterated the NSW Government’s commitment to “the NSW forestry industry and the important jobs it supports in communities across NSW”.

“When it comes to logging and the timber industry, we know we have to get the balance right.

“We need a truly sustainable timber industry in NSW, as well as protection for crucial habitat,” the spokesperson said.

q Member for Bathurst Paul Toole moved a notice of motion in NSW Parliament last week to protect the livelihoods of timber workers.

SMALL HERITAGE GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR HERITAGE PROPERTIES

Nambucca Valley Council is looking for property owners and managers who would like financial assistance from Council and the NSW Government to carry out conservation and maintenance work on their heritage properties.

Through assistance from the NSW Government, Council is able to offer dollar for dollar funding for works that will help preserve our important heritage places. Successful applicants will receive up to $10,000 toward their project.

Applications are being called for suitable projects on heritage properties, with the first priority being those listed in the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010. However, properties that are not listed will still be able to apply.

This round of funding must be spent and accounted for before the end of April 2024, so potential applicants are urged to visit Council’s website today to obtain an application form or contact Lisa Hall on 6568 0228 or lisa.hall@nambucca.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Friday 22 September 2023.

ENQUIRIES TO: Mrs Lisa Hall

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Emergency response facilities improving in Nambucca Heads

FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan joined Nambucca Heads RSL staff on Tuesday morning to announce the official appointment of Coffs Coast builders Alurt Pty Ltd as the principal contractor for the club’s upgrade works.

Alurt's appointment and the commencement of the construction site set up this week brings the Club a step closer to completing the longawaited roof updates that will strengthen its capabilities as the region's Emergency Evacuation Centre and Community Hub.

Following the 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfires, the former Coalition Government created the $2.2 Billion National Bushfire Recovery Fund and awarded critical grants to those communities most affected.

The funding was provided with particular focus on bolstering emergency response capabilities and preparedness for future disasters.

Under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants stream, Nambucca Heads RSL Club was awarded over $2.07 Million to undertake comprehensive replacement works of the facility's aging roof, allowing for the installation of solar panels as well as energy efficient air conditioning units.

The Club then contributed over $500,000 to solidify the completion of the works.

"The Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants were originally awarded early last year and before the change of Government, so to see these critical works progressing for the Nambucca Heads community is a welcome sight, and knowing that local builders are doing the works is the cherry on top.

“When the works are complete, the Club will be able to house evacuees in

times of need far more safely.

“The additional dayto-day benefit of a more sustainable and energy efficient RSL Club is also great to see.

“I sincerely thank Club CEO Wendy Mills and her entire team for their continued dedication and resourcefulness to see this important project across the line," Mr Conaghan said.

Ms Mills thanked Mr Conaghan for his ongoing support and acknowledged the important role that the Club plays for the greater Nambucca Heads community.

"Thanks to Pat for ensuring that our community received the funding it so desperately needed. “The Nambucca RSL Club is the only designated emergency evacuation centre for the

Nambucca Heads population of over 6,300 people and was well utilised during the 2019/20 bushfires and the March 2021 floods," Ms Mills stated.

"In order to remain a safe refuge in times of need, our old roof needs to go.

“Not only is it aging, it simply doesn't have the capacity to accommodate the infrastructure we need to comfortably home evacuees during natural disasters.

“The new roof structure

will house energy efficient and emergency compliant air-conditioning units, as well as beef up our sustainability credentials with solar panels.

“In an era of sky-rocketing energy prices, this will also provide us with some financial relief so that we don't have to pass costs onto our customers and will allow us to reinvest in the club's ongoing maintenance."

Alurt has actively worked with the club to deliver a value for money proposal to

ensure a positive legacy for the RSL Club, its members and the community long into the future.

"It is an honour for Alurt to be selected as the Principal Contractor for this legacy project and heartwarming to know we will have played our part for those in future need," stated Alurt's Director Jacob Robin.

Construction will officially commence from September and is due for completion by the end of this year.

q Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, Alurt Director Jacob Robins and Alurt Construction Manager Toby McCosker.

q Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and Club CEO Wendy Mills amid the start of construction.

q Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan joins Club CEO Wendy Mills, Alurt Director Jacob Robins, Alurt Construction Manager Toby McCosker, Nambucca Heads RSL Club Directors and local Lions Club Members to celebrate the commencement of works.

Inaugural Community Expo a huge success

By Mick BIRTLES

ON Sunday 20 August the inaugural Community Expo was held at the Nambucca Bowls Club.

Over 35 organisations and clubs took part in an event that enabled members of the public to explore the options for participation and volunteering in the district.

Organisations also had the opportunity to network with each other.

Stalls were set up on the grassed areas outside of the Bowls Club and throughout the interior of the club.

Organiser of the event, Mrs Nerida Blackford, told News Of the Area, “Although we would have like to have seen a few more members of the public coming along, many organisations have told me that they have been able to recruit a few new members and engage with people who were not aware of a particular group or club.

“Most groups said they hope we are doing it again next year as they will be back so I guess that means we will be planning on another Expo next year and, hopefully, it can become an annual event.”

Many groups, such as the Nambucca Valley Community Church Food Hub and the

Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group, captured the attention of those who were not aware of their existence and the great work they do.

Other organisations such as the Nambucca Valley Garden Club and the Macksville and District Poultry Club were able to enlighten visitors on upcoming events on their calendars.

The Community Expo was

of particular value to some of the newer organisations in the district.

Secretary of the newly formed Nambucca Valley Evening Branch of the CWA, Anne-Maree Jolly, concluded, “The Expo gave us an opportunity to let ladies know about us and we seemed to have recruited some new members who would not have otherwise known about us.”

q On hand from the Nambucca Valley Bridge Club were Carol Mekee, Sandy Ellis, Mel Brown, Louise Walton, Gary Walton, Daphne Priestly and Veronica Buchanan.

q Representing the Nambucca River View Club were Janne Henn, Elizabeth Newman, Catherine Shepherd and Lyn McGuigan.

q From the Nambucca Valley Evening Branch of the CWA were Jeanette Bailey, Anne-Maree Jolly, Julie Cody and Margaret Duffus.

q Manning the Lions Stand were Lions Grahame Beatton, Bill Shepherd, Terri Beaman, Brian Hemsworth and Rob Smart.

q Representing the United Hospital Auxiliaries were Heather Edwards, Dee Hunter and Susan Hedgeloe.

q From the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group were Mel Brown, Ros McFadyen and Irene Rowsell.

q Putting on a display from the Nambucca Valley Taekwondo Club Nambucca were Ethan Bullock, Kieran Herring, Freya Clissold, Kiki Schnitaler, Xzaivier Ainley, Jordan Gee and Isabelle Francis.

q From the Nambucca Valley U3A were Lyn Haynes, Helen Scotta, Dianne Gulson, Wendy Montagne and Kerry Reid.

q From the Nambucca Valley Community Church Food Hub were Keith and Sandra Stage.

q The Nambucca Valley Garden Club’s Shirley Bolton and Marion Watts at the inaugural Community Expo at the Nambucca Bowls Club on Sunday.

Bowraville Theatre celebrates 20th Anniversary

By Mick BIRTLES

IT has been 20 years since a small army of volunteers restored a disused, run down former cinema into the performing arts mecca that is the iconic Bowraville Theatre we know today.

Though the Theatre has had its ups and downs, the pandemic being the most recent disruption to operations, the small team of volunteers that manage all aspects of the venue have kept the old girl alive as a valuable community asset.

To mark the occasion the team at the Theatre has decided to bring in a special act worthy of such a milestone and are presenting the dynamic melting pot of musical influences that

is the ‘Little Georgia’ duo, performing on their stage on Saturday 2 September.

The 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration is presented in collaboration with Archive Mid North Coast.

Since reopening in 2003, the Theatre has served as a hub for artistic expression and entertainment and those involved are looking forward to that trend continuing for the next 20 years and beyond.

Little Georgia’s explosive live performances are guaranteed to take audiences on a trip through time with what they call their unapologetic sonic exploration that could see you moving your hips like go-go dancers at a Aretha Franklin concert or head bangin’ as if you were at a Neil Young &

Crazy Horse gig.

After a successful run of band shows and festival appearances in support of their latest single, ‘Dressed In Gold’, Ash Mannix and Justin Carter will bring their intimate duo performance to Bowraville.

Reminiscent of their early days as an acoustic duo, Little Georgia will perform a mix of old crowd favourites like California and Emily, as well as an exciting selection of new music.

Singer/songwriter and good friend of the duo, Benny Williams, will be joining Little Georgia to open the show.

Little Georgia’s Ash Mannix told News Of The Area, “Benny Williams will also join us on stage for some numbers during the show

which will be so much fun for the audience and us.”

Little Georgia have spent a great deal of time growing their sound and audience; performing between Australia, Japan and North America including sets at Americana Fest Nashville, Folk Alliance in New Orleans, Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival and the Port Fairy Folk Festival just to name a few.

To add to the festive mood of the evening the Bowraville Theatre will have a bar with wine and beer plus a candy bar for cold drinks, popcorn, sweets and savoury snacks.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and the music starts at 7.00 pm on Saturday 2 September.

Tickets are $25.00 (plus booking fee) with children

under 12 able to get tickets for $12.50 pm and can be purchased by going to www.

bowravilletheatre.com.au and following the links.

q Ash Mannix and Justin Carter are Little Georgia and will be appearing at the 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration at The Bowraville Theatre on Saturday 2 September.

Annual Indonesian Day at Scotts Head Public School

By Jen HETHERINGTON

SCOTTS Head Public

School proudly runs the only specialised bilingual Indonesian program in NSW, where all students are taught ‘bahasa’ Indonesia for approximately four hours per week, integrated with other learning areas such as geography, history and performing arts.

Each year the school organises a special wholeschool celebration to showcase Indonesian language and culture, and this year they featured cultural games and group activities in mixed-age groups during the morning, followed by a delicious lunch of 'nasi kuning dan sate' (yellow rice and satay).

During playtime there was an opportunity to have fun with dress-ups and signs in an Indonesian 'photo booth' where the students had a great time posing with masks, fans, traditional clothing and cut-out speech bubbles.

After lunch, younger students learnt about the folktale of 'Kancil dan Harimau' (Mousedeer and the

Tiger) and made paper tiger puppets to take home while older students competed in a team trivia challenge all about Indonesia, with tasty Indonesian sweets for prizes. At the end of the day, the whole school came together for a special performance in the new outdoor area where each class performed an Indonesian song or dance, using a variety of costumes,

props and instruments to impress the audience of friends and family.

Language teacher Emily Brien (BU Emi) commented, “Indo Day 2023 was a great success, thanks to the hard work of the Indonesian teaching team Pak Karl and Pak Mur and the support of all the staff who stepped in to help with games, catering and supervision.

“It is hoped that fun handson activities like this will help build cultural awareness and motivate students to continue learning the language of one of our closest neighbours, Indonesia.”

The staff, students and visitors were pleased to learn and share a wonderful Indonesian phrase, ‘Terima kasih’ (thank you).

Photo: supplied.

q Colourful traditional masks proved to be great fun to make and wear.

q Music and performance are an intrinsic element of Indonesian culture and the students love to be involved.

Kinkii Netball Club has visions of a bright future

By Jen HETHERINGTON

RECENTLY the Kinkii Netball Club, founded as a memorial team in honour of Stuarts Point father, uncle and friend Robert Smith in 2022, has welcomed both new players and brilliant new player and supporter uniforms.

Robert ‘Massy’ Smith was an avid sports lover, and could always be found supporting his children, nieces, nephews and friends’ children in

whichever sport they chose.

No matter the outcome of the games the kids participated in, Massy’s famous saying, “All the lovin’,” was expected after every match.

The team’s uniform honours that sentiment within the distinctive design.

The name ‘Kinkii’ references an area within Stuarts Point that holds great cultural significance to all that have grown up there, and the Club aims to bring family

Bowraville Recreation Club

By Julee TOWNSEND

SATURDAY Golf Results 198-23

American Foursome proudly sponsored The McNally Family. It was a great day for the competition, despite the chilly wind. I am sure that a few players had

their partners have them playing from places they hadn’t seen before on the course. Winner: R Graham. & T Noble 64, R/Up: Luke Laverty & D Salvin 66. N/P: 6th Leanne Porter, 9th: D Salvin. Ball Comp: 1. P LeCerf, 2. T Simpson, 3 Pam Cotten, 4 Phill Cotten. Next Week 26-823 S Stableford Sponsored by the early morning crew, Dan, John and Kevin.

q T Noble & R Graham accepting their prizes from G Gillon Club Capt.

and community together through sport.

Last year they were privileged enough to take two teams to the annual Koori Netball Knockout in Charlestown where the under 12’s and Mixed Opens team made a statement at the carnival by finishing second and third.

Massy’s son, Cameron Smith, took out the Mixed Opens MVP award at the tournament.

Since then, the club has

expanded to four teams of ten to twelve girls ranging from ages ten to 21.

As the driving force of the club, coach and co-founder Mikaela Donovan said, “I’ve always wanted to give back to our younger generation coming through.

“How proud I am to have started a netball club which was a thought from my loungeroom floor that’s now come to life.

“(It was) a dream to give our country kids every

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wear

opportunity right at their fingertips because I know how hard it can be to keep showing up when you’re already behind.”

Considering the future, the ultimate goal for organising stalwarts Mikaela, Natasha Donovan, Elizabeth Dickson and Zoe Gillard is to establish a scholarship program that enables funding support for young Indigenous girls to pursue their netball careers.

Kinkii Netball Club will

be holding fundraising events including regular sausage sizzles and a special Trivia Night on Sunday 24 September at 6.30pm at the Macksville Hotel.

Mikaela also thanked the club’s Major Sponsors for their ongoing support: Macksville Hotel, ETC, New River Edge Indian Cuisine and AC Testing Services. For more information check out the Kinkii Netball Facebook page.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

ON Saturday the Paul and Trevor Latham's sponsored Stroke event was played in conjunction with the final round of the 2023 Championships.

After winning 35 Championships Allan Clarke didn't disappoint by leading all the way to win his 36th.

This is an achievement not, or rarely, matched anywhere in any sport.

In B grade Jeff Gore was untroubled, leading all the way while Brian King, like the tortoise in the nursery rhyme, had a steady final round to

come from fourth to win C grade.

Winner of the Stroke event was Dane Luffman who had a Net 72 to pip Matt Ward by one stroke.

Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Brad Fortescue (A), and Murray Spear (B) with no C graders able to hit the green.

In the ladies final of their Foursome Desma Hughes and Cheryl Laird had a win over Carmel Freudenstein and Jo Montague.

Greg Hogan saying he went "alright" was enough to see him win from a good field in the Mid Week Competition.

Grumpy’s

By GRUMPY

LET’S have another go.

I was half way through when the Techno Wiz did something and wiped out what I had written.

On 12 August Nambucca hosted the Northern section of the Reserve Pairs, with 3 sides progressing to Sunday but not going any further.

On 19 August the Minor Pairs started with 15 sides entering.

Super Sub Sutton and Syd Campton took on Oxy Cedelland and Adam Rostron and in a tight one Super Sub

and Syd won 24 -23.

Barry Redman and The Eel Harvey played first timer Stuart Hughes and Brendon Ruane; going to an extra end, The Eel won 24-23. Well done Stuart and Brendon.

The Hallidise Street boys Trevor Hannaford and Ken Soummerville played Peter Hill and Mino. They were right in the game until the 6th end, leading 13 -11, only to drop 16 shots in 4 ends to lose 27-13.

Another new boy, Paddy Byrne, and Agent Ogilvy faced Mitch Mcgill and Joe Frank, losing 32-12.

DD Nancarow and Owen accounted for Mick Ellison

and Magic Mike James 27-14.

Losing Major Pairs Finalists Commando Power and Drum lost to Bonzi Coughlan and CC Blackford 23-22.

Rowdy Reynolds and Andrew Power went down on an extra end 15 -17.

And what a tight game it was, with only 13 shots being scored on 13 ends to Neil Duffus and Bruce Mason.

Sunday saw only 2 of the 4 games played.

Bended Elbow and The Blessed Pope played Mino and Peter Hill with the latter winning on the last end 2221.

Mitch Mcgill and Joe Frank beat Tommy Reynolds

and Syd Campton.

Grumble: Nambucca Bowls Results

The other 2 games are to be played Wednesday because Neil and Owen played in the next round of the BPL at Sawtell with Niel Oxy, filling in for Doug Cedo and Owen, winning 2 games.

Rosemary Dougdale, Teressa Meehan and Peter Meehan lost all 3 games but only just.

Our new Bowls Organiser Hoggy and Urky went to South West Rocks to play in the prestige Pairs but came away with no money.

And finally, congrats to the Grade 2 Women's Pennants on winning their section. They travel to Ballina soon to go further.

Kinkii Netball Club members

their new uniforms proudly.

q Sister Zaylie and Kyarna GillardDrew display the founding story.

q Allan Clarke, Jeff Gore and Brian King, Championship winners of A, B and C grade respectively.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Permanent Disability Almost Leads to Government Windfall

IN 1983, Richard made a Will in which he gave the whole of his estate to his brother James. Richard did not have any children at the time, but he wanted to make a Will that he wouldn't have to update again.

In 1993, Richard suffered a debilitating injury at work and was in a coma for several months. Richard never recovered fully from his injury and had severe and permanent cognitive impairment, to the extent that he was incapable of managing his personal and financial affairs or of making a Will.

James was appointed as his Guardian and Financial manager and became Richard’s full-time carer in 1994.

Richard had never been in a long-term relationship, nor did he have any children and his injuries made it virtually impossible for him to have any children in the future.

In June 2023, James was diagnosed with cancer and was concerned about what would happen to Richard’s estate, should he pre-deceased Richard.

James’ Lawyer advised him that Richard’s estate, now worth around $1.5 million, would pass to Richard’s cousins Rhi and Joy, who were both in their mid80s.

If Rhi and Joy also predeceased Richard, his estate would go to the government.

James brought an urgent application in the Supreme Court to have a Statutory Will made.

The Court found that Richard did not have testamentary capacity to make a Will but that if he did, Richard would make a Will giving the whole of his estate to James, if James predeceased him, to Rhi and Joy then to Rhi and Joy’s children, should they also predecease him.

The Court orders the making of a statutory Will in these terms.

This case highlights the importance of seeking legal advice early if you are caring for someone who lacks the capacity to make a Will and ensuring that their estate planning is in order.

Thank you to Jamie Visco for his assistance with this column. Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor of TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News

By John SLADE

SPORT

NEWS: Correction: Last week’s article contained an error; The date of the State wide pairs is Monday the 28th August not midSeptember. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Results for week ending: 19th August

2023

Dorin’s Draws

Monday: 14th. A five table Mitchell event

By Paul DORIN

DEAR Jasminda,

Since the final game with the Matildas, I'm feeling a bit blah. The game was something to look forward to and now life has gone back to its dreary everyday slog.

What now?

Dear Narelle,

Narelle G.

wage requirements).

The excitement of the Matildas was palpable.

Suddenly people who had never played soccer, and who had certainly never watched women play soccer, were on a first name basis with the players and their merits.

My daughter who has never played team sport was shouting out tactical advice.

My husband wanted to watch Bend it Like Beckham between games.

What are the impacts of Great Koala National Park?

DEAR News Of The Area,

WE have seen an increase in support for the Great Koala National Park, with the latest being the Coffs Council.

We have not seen a definitive map of what will be included and what the impacts of the Park will be.

Will it be wholly managed by the NPWS?

What roads/trails will be closed or have their maintenance reduced?

Will it exclude the present sustainable harvesting of timber?

What will happen to the mills and their employees?

Will it include areas of native

timber plantations and if not will access to those areas be maintained?

Will it impact the land use of any adjoining land?

Where will we obtain replacement supplies of timber that will not impact wildlife elsewhere in the world?

Who will be responsible for the fuel management and who will audit that management so that the effect of wildfires will be minimised in the future?

It seems people think by creating this park that koala numbers will increase and you will be able to go out and easily see koalas in the wild.

In reality, koala numbers will not change regardless of whether the park is established or not.

It would have been impossible to predict that the World Cup would unify Australians when we are so intent on being argumentative and disconnected about everything (Climate Change, windfarms, YES vote, foreign policy, freedom of speech, and any issue on any 'You Know Your From ...' Facebook page where even a simple query about free cat sitting can turn into an aggressive argument about declining bird species, responsible pet ownership, security cameras, and minimum

Have koala numbers increased in areas that were harvested in the past but have had NPWS management for a considerable period?

People and organisations should consider what they

There was talk of a public holiday and political euphoria not experienced since Hawke said: "Any boss who sacks someone for not working today is a bum."

So, it is no wonder that many people are experiencing a bit of a postMatildas slump.

Perhaps one way to get around it is to encourage more young girls to move off the sidelines and onto the field, and to support them with the same fervour as we have in the last few weeks when they do.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

support and what the impacts of that support will be.

Regards, Peter PAUNOVIC, Boambee East.

We must consider and protect our farmers

DEAR News Of The Area,

OUR local farmers producing blueberries, cattle, potatoes, dairy milk and products, macadamias, bananas, fruit tree plantations, horticulture, teatree plantations, are there for all to see.

Most rural people in Australia are now realising the imposition of

political policies and laws, that increasingly impact our farmers in whatever endeavour they pursue, and the threat to their very existence.

One in particular is our march to zero Co2, as soon as possible.

Farmers are the backbone of our country, without them we starve.

Prime agricultural lands are,

and will be slowly, gradually being imposed upon with acre, upon acre of solar panels, wind turbines, power transmission lines, etc.

I, like most Australians, respect and admire Gina Rinehart for her support and inspiration to rural Australia.

She supports nuclear, which eliminates all these impositions on farmers.

It's the way forward.

Regards, Peter Lloyd AULD, Coffs Harbour.

Group 2 Rugby League finals series kicks off

By Aiden BURGESS

THE WOOLGOOLGA Seahorses will play off for a grand final spot after a 32-20 win against the Grafton Ghosts in their qualifying semi-final at the Solitary Islands Sports Ground, as the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League finals series kicked off last weekend.

It was the Seahorses sixth straight victory, as they now play the South Grafton Rebels this weekend for a grand final spot when the major semifinals are held at South Grafton.

The Nambucca Heads Roosters kept their season alive with a 32-28 win against the Coffs Harbour Comets in their elimination semi-final at

today. North/South winners with 60.5 percent, Linda & Mike Siford. Runners-up with 56 percent, Carol McKee & Daphne Priestley. East/West winners with 62 percent, Maureen Cowan & Joanna Halioris. Runners-up, Vicky Walker & Judy Holliday with 57 percent.

Tuesday: 15th Ten players tonight; nice to see Colin & Pete back. Winners, Jane & Greg Wood with 57 percent Runners-up with 55 percent Paula Guthrie & Maureen Cowan.

Coronation Park.

The Roosters will now play the Grafton Ghosts in this weekend’s minor semi-final at Grafton.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses hosted a big afternoon of qualifying semi-finals at the Solitary Island Sports Ground.

The Macksville Sea Eagles reserves had a 44-16 win against the Nambucca Heads Roosters, and will now face the Woolgoolga Seahorses in the major semi-final.

The Coffs Harbour Comets Under 18s started their finals campaign with a 20-16 win against the Nambucca Heads Roosters.

The Comets now play the

Wednesday: 16th. Fourteen players analysed the importance of opening leads in defense. The result? Make the right opening lead and you may defeat the contract; make the wrong one and you surely will not.

Thursday: A five-table Mitchell today. North/South winners with 67.5 percent, Colin Tolley & Mike Siford. Runners-up with 52 percent Sandy Ellis & Leonie Harrison. East/ West winners with 62.5 percent Colleen Robertson & Scott Parker.

SPORT

Macksville Sea Eagles for a grand final spot.

The Coffs Harbour Comets Ladies League Tag team are one win from a grand final berth after a 20-4 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

The Comets side now take on the Macksville Sea Eagles for a grand final spot.

The Nambucca Heads Roosters hosted the elimination semi-finals at Coronation Park.

The Coffs Harbour Comets reserves had a 40-14 win against the Sawtell Panthers, while the Woolgoolga Seahorses Under 18s had a 24-20 win against the

Runners-up with 61 percent

Merita Pailthorpe & Barry Butler.

Saturday: Six and a half tables for a Mitchell sit-out today. North/ South winners Mike Siford & Kent Taylor with 62 percent. Runnersup Rob Marshall & Phil Booth with 55.7 percent. East/West winners Amber Fox & Carol McKee with 65.8 percent. Runners-up with 52.8 percent Maureen Cowan & Barbara Maranik.

Urunga: The impressive

South Grafton Rebels.

The Grafton Ghosts League Tag side moved on in the finals with a 24-0 win against the South Grafton Rebels.

The minor semi-finals are set to be played this weekend at Grafton.

The Nambucca Heads Roosters and Coffs Harbour Comets play off in the reserves, the Roosters and Woolgoolga Seahorses meet in the Under 18s, and the Seahorses and Grafton Ghosts face off in the Ladies League Tag.

support continues with 34 players competing in today’s event. North/South winners with 62.9 percent! Maureen Cowan & Anthony Gam. Runners-up with 56 percent Katherina Goya & Charles Aspden. East/West winners Dot & Don Learmonth with 62.8 percent. Runners-up with 58.6 Lyndall Edsall & Richard Levy.

Nambucca Valley Lions AFL through to Grand Finals

IT was a successful weekend of football for the Nambucca Valley Lions AFL Club, with the Reserves Men, Under 17 Girls and Under 16 Boys now through to grand finals.

On Saturday, the Reserves carved out a tough 7.8:50 to 5.7:37 victory against a determined Port Macquarie, with Aaron ‘Jocksy’ Clarke at his consistent best, booting three goals.

On Sunday the Nambucca Valley Under 14 Girls lost by 28 points to Coffs Breakers, whilst the Under 14 mixed team went down by 22 to Port Macquarie.

Jubilation for the Under 17 Girls however, who won

with a kick on the siren against a combined Northern Beaches-Sawtell Toormina side, and the Under 16 Boys who held out against a fast finishing combined Northern Beaches-Coffs.

Lions President Trent Baade has acknowledged that these results indicate a bright future for AFL in the valley.

“To see these teams make grand finals is testament to our focus on junior development which is seen in our recent growth in participation numbers.

“This is particularly true for female footy, which has enjoyed significant investment from AFL North Coast in the last few years.”

The Under 17 Girls will play the Bellingen Bulldogs and the Under 16 Boys the Port Macquarie Magpies on

Sunday 27 August at C. ex Coffs International Stadium at 2:30pm and 4:10pm respectively.

AFL North Coast juniors to play off for premierships

By Aiden BURGESS

AFL North Coast’s best junior teams will play off for premiership glory in this season’s grand finals on Sunday at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

The Northern Beaches Blues and Coffs Harbour Breakers will play off for a premiership in the Youth Girls 14s grand final.

The Bellingen Bulldogs and Nambucca Valley Lions meet in the Youth Girls 17s grand final.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoff McCANN

GREAT weather and excellent course conditions making for another busy golfing week and some good scores. This week’s featured sponsor is Terminator Ant & Pest Control – thank you.

Tuesday’s Medley Single Stableford was won by Scott Brown (32) with 41 points from Denise Paluch (18) with 37 points. Other good scores from Peter Shepherd, Bruce Carter & Trevor WilsonBrown with 36 points, the Ball Rundown to 33 points on c/b. NTP’s to Denise Paluch on 5 and 7, Henny Oldenhove on 8, Jan Harris won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 (268cms) and Trevor Wilson-Brown collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

The Women played a Single Stableford on Wednesday. Heather Gray (26) won Division 1 (0 to 27)

with 37 points from Jenny Thorne (25) with 36 points. Division 2 (28 to 45) winner was Susan Barnett (29) with 39 points from Lillian Lukins (35) with 38 points. The Ball Rundown to 34 points on c/b. NTP’s to Ann Antcliff & Bryony Brownlie on 5, Susan Barnett on 13 & Kerry Shearer won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. John Morgan (16) scored 39 points to win Division 1 ( 0 to 17) in Thursday’s Medley Stableford from Ken Marriott (17) with 38 points. Division 2 ( 18 to 22) was won by Geoff McCann (18) with 37 points on countabck from playing partner Jeffery Vanderwyk (20). Ross Tomlinson (25) from Moree won Division 3 (23 to 45) with 36 points on c/b from Thomas Gilanyi (25) from Bonnie Doon. Other good scoires from Ashton Herbert (11) & Peter Reilly (Kew) 37 points, Colin Wormleaton, Peter Moxon & Paddy Byrne 36.

Geoff McCann sank the longest putt on 2 to win the loaded Stubby Holder from “Ecomist”, other NTP’s to Trevor Peck on 5, Jirzik Wolfram on 7 (370cms), Chris Tinson on 8, Paul Hollis got the ”Pizza This” voucher on 13, Greg Jager got Stu’s ball on 15 (30cms!), and Peter Thompson won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 (191cms).

The Women held a 4 Person Ambrose Open Day on Friday with over 130 players from all over the Mid North Coast hitting off in perfect weather, and just before the winds arrived! The winners were Teresa King, Marney Jeffries, Narelle Anderson & Deb Morrison (15) from Coffs Harbour with 55. Runners up were Henny Oldenhove,Denise Paluch, Jennifer Johnston & Linne Street (9.38) with 57.62. Gross winners were Dinah Nutchey-Robinson, Patricia Nance, Maureen Cotsell & Romana Murphy from Coffs

Harbour 71.

On Saturday, Peter Moxon (20) top scored for the day with 40 points to win Division 2 (18 to 22) of the Medley Single Stableford from Geoff McCann (18) with 35 points, Ashton Herbert (10) scored 37 points to win Division 1 ( 0 to 17) on c/b from Daniel Wassens (16) and Geoff Arrow (17). In Division 3 (23 to 45), Gregory Lucas (28) won with 37 points from Rodney Ford (23) with 35 points. The Ball Rundown to 32 points on c/b. The Longest Putt on 2 was canned by Jan Harris to win the “Ecomist” loaded Stubby Holder, with other NTP’s going to Geoff McCann on 5 (155cms), Murray Ingram on 7, Colin Wormleaton on 8, Trevor Peck on 13, Karl Hobday got Stu’s ball on 15 and Mark Stuckey won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 with 26cms.

Book in quickly for the popular “Island Classic” 36

It will be an all PortMacquarie affair in both the Under 12s and Under 14s grand finals, with the Port Macquarie Flyers and Port Macquarie Swoopers playing off in both season deciders.

The Port Macquarie Swoopers and Nambucca Valley Lions meet in the Under 16s grand final. Teams earnt their grand final spots with wins in their semi-finals played at Bellingen, Coffs Harbour,

Hole Medley Stableford over Saturday & Sunday 26th & 27th August - sponsored by Midcoast Trucks & BCIB Insurance – over $3,000 in Trophies up for grabs! Limited spots are still available.

See you on the Island. Sue Brooks, winner of Rnd 2 of the Lend Lease Handiskins Tournament last week with her Trophy Package – a Leuk the Duck Wood Cover, and a bottle of Peter Lehman’s Baross Shiraz plus a sleeve of Bridgestone Golf Balls.

After 2 Rounds, Sue is

Coffs Comets courageous but Nambucca Roosters take the win

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Davis was injured in an early tackle it looked like the scales would tip prematurely.

However, luckily for the Roosters, Roberts-Davis was able to stay on the field.

Coffs Harbour drew first blood through a try by Bennet Bar Reech who found space on the Roosters right edge.

Nathan Curry nailed the conversion and Coffs were in front 6-0 only seven minutes into the game.

Early penalties went the Comets way and they were enjoying the lion's share of possession until a handling error at the 12 minute mark seemed to shift momentum in favour of the home side.

The Roosters pressure on the Coffs line eventually paid off and Michael Tyerman crossed the line, not converted.

The first half continued to play out in a disciplined manner with both sides able

to stick to their game plans.

Poor completions and ball security affected both teams however a passage of play over two tackles by Nambucca, where everyone got a touch on the ball, put their fullback Robbie Smith over for a try, not converted.

With eight minutes left in the half the home side were again able to penetrate the Coffs Harbour defence and Dane Saunders crossed the

line with Roberts-Davis able to convert, the Roosters in front 14-6.

Two minutes before the halftime bell a penalty gave Coffs a scrum feed only metres from the line, getting the No 3 Ronan Singleton in position to explode over across for a try, not converted, the half time score, 14-10 in favour of the Nambucca Roosters.

The second half ignited with the intensity of the first

and a converted try by Coffs with five minutes on the clock put them in front, 16-14.

Energised by their lead, the visitors were relentless in attack and 15 minutes into the second half Nathan Curry put the ball under the post and converted his own try, stretching the Comets lead, 22-14.

Possession of the ball teetered between the two sides until, 20 minutes into the half, Robbie Smith crossed the line again, converted by Roberts-Davis, and the gap closed to 22-20.

With the clock winding down the physicality of the contest increased and, with 11 minutes left in the game Tyreece Sines went over the line to put Nambucca back in front.

Four minutes later a dropped ball by the Comments on the end of a Tyronne Roberts-Davis bomb enabled Brody Simon to give the home side a 10 point lead

and Port Macquarie. Semi-final results. Youth Girls 17s: Bellingen Bulldogs 5.7 (37) def. Coffs Harbour Breakers 1.1 (7). Nambucca Valley Lions

6.8 (44) def. Northern Beaches/Sawtell 5.9 (39). Under 16s: Port Macquarie Swoopers 12.7 (79) def. Port Macquarie Flyers 3.1 (19). Nambucca Valley Lions

9.11 (65) def. Northern Beaches/Coffs Harbour

8.8 (56). Under 14s: Port Macquarie Swoopers 7.9 (51) def. Sawtell/Toormina Saints 4.4 (28). Port Macquarie Flyers 8.8 (56) def. Nambucca Valley Lions

5.4 (34). Youth Girls 14s: Northern Beaches Blues

11.8 (74) def. Sawtell/ Toormina Saints 2.2 (14). Coffs Harbour Breakers 9.7 (61) def. Nambucca Valley Lions 5.3 (33). Under 12s: Port Macquarie Flyers 7.5 (47) def. Sawtell/Toormina Saints 6.5 (41). Port Macquarie Swoopers 4.13 (37) def. Northern Beaches Blues 3.3 (21).

leading with 73 points from Graham Watson 70, Drew Glasson & David McBaron 69. Round 3 is on Saturday 9th September.

WOMEN’S OPEN DAY

NET WINNERS

Teresa king

Marney Jefferies

Deb Morrison

Narelle Anderson

GROSS WINNERS

Romana Murphy

Maureen Cotsell

Dinah Nutchey-Robinson

Patricia Nance

with five minutes remaining in the game.

The Roosters travel to South Grafton on Sunday 27 August for the major semi final against The Comets did not take their foot off the pedal and, with two minutes left on the clock Lewis Hall scored a try, converted by Nathan Curry.

The full time score was 3228 in favour of the Nambucca Roosters, ending the season for the Coffs Harbour Comets.

Both teams gave the Coronation Park crowd a great exhibition of finals footy.

Earlier on the card in the Reserve Grade the Coffs Comets took on the Sawtell Panthers with Coffs taking the win, 40-14, keeping their season alive.

On Sunday in the Reserve Grade the Macksville and District Sea Eagles defeated the Nambucca Roosters convincingly 44-16 at the

Solitary Island Sports Ground. Macksville goes into the major semi final at South Grafton on Sunday 27 August against Woolgoolga.

In the U/8s the Coffs Harbour Comets defeated Nambucca 20-16 and will now play the Macksville Sea Eagles for a grand final spot.

q Nambucca Rooster Dean Goodwin takes on a wall of Comets.

q Nambucca Rooster Paul Bell was tireless in attack during the elimination semi-final.

q Nambucca Valley Lions reserves player Ray McGrath. Photo: AFL North Coast.

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7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R)

After a blind actor witnesses her husband’s murder, the evidence casts doubt on her account of the events.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After the owner of a local airfield falls to his death, Barnaby and Nelson investigate.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Gold Diggers. (Final, Malsv, R)

11.45 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Final, Mls, R) Part 4 of 4.

12.45 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

The world of TV dramas can be staunchly far-fetched, but there’s nothing forced about this excellent Aussie series. Its heart-wrenching, authentic quality is partly attributed to the fine cast, including Stephen Peacocke (The Newsreader), Emma Harvie ( from Accounts) and Justine Clarke (Tangle), and also the fact that all the extraordinary storylines are based on real incidents from the Royal Flying Doctors Service. Punctuated with close-ups of the characters, the intimate camera work pushes all the emotional buttons. Tonight, Pete (Peacocke) must work with the suddenly returned Eliza (Emma Hamilton) on a mysterious case of a sick fouryear-old boy.

wondering, it’s pronounced “what the FAQ”.

tonight, this rambunctious and inquisitive new eight-part series is a little like Google as a live entertainment show, complete with musical sequences and comical asides. It’s presented by a team of wisecrackers – Chas Licciardello (The ), Kirsten Drysdale (The Checkout), Lawrence Leung, Lou Wall, Cameron James and Alex Lee (The ) – who will do whatever it takes to answer viewers’ burning questions. In each episode around six questions are dealt with, such as, “Why is yawning contagious?”. This boisterous shebang includes expert interviews, experiments and demonstrations.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Final, Ma)

9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. (R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a)

11.50 Reunions. (PGal, R)

1.45 Box 21. (MA15+asv, R)

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Host Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terrific ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen, as well as effective and appealing ways to renovate, cook and decorate.

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is killed while investigating a murdersuicide and he sets out to use his resources to find the culprit and get revenge. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders.

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Dolphins v North Queensland Cowboys.

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

10.40 MOVIE: Dirty Harry. (1971, MA15+av, R) A police inspector tracks down a sniper. Clint Eastwood.

12.45 MOVIE: June Again. (2020, Ml, R)

2.35 Great Australian Detour. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

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

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

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by actors Jamie Dornan and James Norton.

11.30 The Project. (R)

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

SATURDAY, August 26

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Peer To Peer. (Return)

9.35 Growing A Greener World. (Final, PGa)

10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGal, R) 11.00

Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

Athletics. World C’ships. Day 7. H’lights. 3.00

Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Arctic Race of Norway.

H’lights. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG) 4.40 Going

Places. (R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) Annabel Crabb meets Peter Dutton.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) One of the residents at Leonard’s halfway house is found dead in what appears to be a suicide.

8.20 Vera. (PGav, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious death of a pensioner on a busy peak-hour train.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Mal, R) As Frankie continues to lose support, Stella and Jeremiah team up to sabotage her.

10.50 Last Tango In Halifax. (Final, Ml, R) Ted and Harrison go on an adventure.

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob: Four Sisters. (M) Part 1 of 4.

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Devon And Cornwall. (R) A journey through Devon and Cornwall.

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGa, R)

11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

1.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

2.55 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. Evening session.

SUNDAY, August 27

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek.

2.30 Athletics. World C’ships. Day 8. H’lights.

3.30 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup series. Round 5. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. H’lights.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. San Domenico Stakes Day, Saturday at The Valley and Saturday Raceday.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger’s suitcase has unusual lining.

7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989, PGh, R) After a river of ectoplasm is discovered beneath New York City, the Ghostbusters investigate. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd.

9.45 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004, Mv, R) In the year 2035, a technophobic detective investigates a murder in which the prime suspect is a robot. Will Smith, Alan Tudyk.

12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) The team helps a wrongly imprisoned boy.

1.00 Home Shopping.

1.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. St George Illawarra Dragons v Gold Coast Titans. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL

Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Sydney Roosters v Wests Tigers. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.00 MOVIE: Miami Vice. (2006, MA15+lsv, R)

12.20 The Killing Of Breonna Taylor. (Malv, R)

1.30 It’s All

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts search for homes.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.00 To Be Advised.

9.00 MOVIE: Baywatch. (2017, MA15+ln, R) A devoted lifeguard and a new recruit must put aside their differences after uncovering a criminal plot. Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Restoration Australia: St Martins. (Final, PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) Frankie is determined to find out who is responsible for sabotaging her Bay of Fires operation.

9.30 Mother And Son. (Mdl, R) A man moves back in with his mother.

10.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R)

10.55 Total Control. (MA15+l, R)

11.50 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)

12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

5.30 Two Sands. (PG, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum. (M)

9.15 Philae The Last Temples Of Ancient Egypt.

10.15 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (R)

11.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

1.15 Surviving The Virus: My Brother And Me. (Mal, R)

2.25 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Surveillance Oz. (PGn,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions conclude, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Bill Suff. (MA15+av) A look at the serial killer Bill Suff.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Audrey Hepburn. (Ma) Forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter takes a look at the 1993 death of Audrey Hepburn.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Brisbane Broncos v Canberra Raiders. 1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Newcastle Knights v Cronulla Sharks. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Newcastle Knights v Cronulla Sharks.

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

7.30 The Traitors. (PGl) Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 FBI. (Mav) A young woman’s abduction leads the FBI back to a cold case from 18 years ago.

9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Tennant’s team, along with NCIS agents Nick Torres and Jessica Knight, uncover plans for an attack in Oahu.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv, R) The governor seeks Margaret’s help.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

AFL North Coast finals series gets underway

By Aiden BURGESS

THE tense thrill of finals footy has arrived for another year, as the AFL North Coast finals series got underway at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

The top two teams played off in their qualifying finals,

Friday, 25 August 2023

with a spot in the grand final up for grabs.

Minor premiers Byron Bay Magpies booked their spot in the season decider with a 12.14 (86) to 9.5 (59) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies in their qualifying final.

Port Macquarie held an 11-point lead at the first break, before the minor premiers put their foot down as Byron Bay scored five goals in the second quarter to lead by 17 points at half-time.

Byron Bay led by a goal at three quarter time, before

a dominant final quarter saw them storm into the grand final.

The Magpies await the winner of this weekend’s preliminary final between the Port Macquarie Magpies and Grafton Tigers.

Reserves minor premiers

the Nambucca Valley Lions earnt a grand final berth with a 7.8 (50) to 5.7 (37) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies.

The Magpies and Coffs Harbour Breakers will now play off for a grand final spot in their preliminary final.

Northern Beaches Blues

are women’s grand finalists after beating the Port Macquarie Magpies by 15 points, 5.5 (35) to 3.2 (20).

The Blues will meet the winner of the Magpies vs Coffs Harbour Breakers preliminary final.

This weekend’s preliminary finals will be held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium

MONDAY, August 28

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane feels iced out of his marriage.

7.30 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mdv) Lopez puts everything on the line to help Elijah take down a gang leader in exchange for her safety.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) A banker’s murder is investigated.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

1.00 Home Shopping.

TUESDAY, August 29

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Kirby clashes with Forrest.

7.30 The Voice. (PG) The contestants continue their efforts to prove they have what it takes to become a singing sensation.

9.15 RFDS. (Ma) Pete works with Eliza when the two are tasked with the retrieval of a four-year-old boy.

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mad) Follows the work of an ambulance

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

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

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

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) A wealthy couple are killed by a con artist.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 Shark Tank. (Return, PG) A panel are pitched inventions.

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

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) With Parker still on the run, the team enlists the help of Special Agent Jane Tennant from the Hawaii office.

10.30 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.

WEDNESDAY, August 30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Samuel re-enters Rose’s orbit.

7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Officers uncover a surprising secret.

8.30 Miniseries: Without Sin. (Madlv) Part 3 of 4. Stella dives headfirst into finding out who really killed her daughter.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R)

12.10 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News.

THURSDAY, August 31

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Xander is a thorn in Rose’s side.

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Pressure Point. (PGa) Examines

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

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls)

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGls) Four mates set out to embarrass each other.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) Following her UK success, Liz is wooed by the crème de la crème of law firms.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv)

11.00 FBI. (Mav, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

One Eye Open. (Malv)

11.35 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGas) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

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

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

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.