Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 26 May 2023

By Andrea FERRARI

q Melissa Greenwood and Lauren Jarrett (centre), the mother and daughter designers behind Miimi and Jiinda, debuted their fashion collection at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, with Melissa’s brother, Mijarrah, who opened the show.

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Farmers share local concerns with visiting Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty

crucial to their staying in business after the devastating floods.

around the need for infrastructure.

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North Coast and North Coast primary industries including grazing, dairy, nuts, sugarcane, berries, bananas, fisheries and nurseries came together to give the Minister an introduction to the region, and share local concerns and opportunities.

“The Minister admitted she didn’t have an agricultural background, so it was a good opportunity for her to listen and to get familiar with the local scene and issues here,” Paul Shoker, Chair of the Coffs Harbour branch of NSW Farmers, who was in attendance, told News Of The Area.

“I think she was impressed with the diversity of agriculture here and that while they are mostly smaller farms here the collective output provides a big contribution.”

The group noted that they were generally grateful for the recovery grants and on-going funding assistance from the flood disaster in 2022.

“Many commented that it was the only thing that kept them in business; particularly the northern area guys, such as the cane growers.”

This was a State and Federal Government project of recovery grants which the group suggested could be tweaked in some areas of its delivery, but they were emphatic that the funding was

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“There was also a discussion around intergenerational farming businesses,” said Paul.

“How do we protect big commercial farms from being split up to become residential or hobby farms?

“How can we look to protect large agricultural parcels of land?

“Concerns were shared about the proposed Great Koala National Park, which has Labor’s support, and its impact on producers locally.”

There was also discussion

“Whether it’s good internet connectivity or good roads, we are not farming in isolation,” he pointed out.

Minister for Agriculture

Tara Moriarty expressed an understanding of the challenges local producers are facing.

“Farmers across this region, like those in many parts of the State, have had a challenging time over the past several years with drought and bushfires followed by flooding and long periods of wet weather,” she said.

“The diversity of voices at the table provided me with a greater insight and will be shared with

my colleagues so the NSW Government can better shape decisions, follow up concerns, and provide support that makes a real difference.

“The NSW North Coast produces about 25 percent of the State’s milk supply, more than 40 percent of Australia’s macadamias, and is home to about 85 percent of Australia’s pecan and blueberry industries.

“That is why I want local farmers to know they have the ongoing support of the NSW Government as we work together to ensure stronger primary industries into the future,” she said.

q Farmers share local concerns with Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty on her recent visit to Coffs Harbour.

Nambucca Valley’s Miimi and Jiinda’s runway success at Australian Fashion Week

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Runway presented during AAFW.

“It just felt like the right time to enter into a program like this as we had been working on building our fashion/wearable art side of the business over the previous two years,” Melissa told News Of The Area.

“It was a huge learning journey to get to this point.

“Being supported and mentored with the best industry knowledge through Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) has been an invaluable opportunity.

“Through the program, which ran for over 24 months, we were given mentors; ours being Australian brand Jac + Jack, who are incredible and have been so helpful and supportive.”

Miimi and Jiinda’s collection is called Burraba which means ‘Unearth’ in Gumbaynggirr.

“The collection aims to highlight and celebrate our Gumbaynggirr culture and our beautiful matriarchal side.

“My Nan and Gran have always played an important role in my work, and they inspire me daily.

“The hand painted dress I created depicts my interpretation of our traditional birthing caves on Country, honouring the deep wisdom they still carry.

“You will see mum’s (Lauren) weaving adorned along the neckline which is woven from Lomandra, foraged off Gumbaynggirr Country here on the Mid North Coast.

“Where we are based in the Nambucca Valley, we have a bush track that leads to the beach, it’s like a magical forest track that’s winding and full of big beautiful ancient trees and plants, after walking for a little while you come across a footbridge which leads you to the beach, the beaches are always so quiet and peaceful.

“Our production practices utilise the best natural fabrics and strive to support the best sustainable production processes here in Australia.

“It is important to us to be mindful of Country and consider what we take and how we take it… and always think of ways we can give back to community.

“We want to create garments worth celebrating and made to pass down for generations,” she said.

To close the show Lauren wore a beautiful silk dress made by Melissa, accessorised with a hand woven cloak she prepared over months leading up to the event, made with natural plants picked on Gumbaynggirr country.

Melissa’s younger brother, Mijarrah Jarrett, who opened the runway show, told NOTA, “I was in a meditative state leading up to the show, as I am most of the time preparing for anything traditional.

“I go inward and connect with my spirit and to my ancestors.

“The designs from my sister were really impressive to me personally, so I was excited with anticipation for them to be showcased to a wider audience.”

Approaching his time to walk out on the runway, Mijarrah’s initial

thought was to do the runway like everybody else.

”(That was) until a lovely woman named Kate, also one of the models, asked if I was a dancer and I said yes I was, to which she made me promise that I would showcase this on the runway.

“I agreed.

“As I approached the runway, I saw my family across from me and I felt the buzz start to build, the gratitude I felt in the moment was immense and the honour and respect for my family and culture was filling me up.

“I walked out onto the runway

and let spirit take over, letting it all flow naturally out… to getting off the runway.”

On a high backstage, Mijarrah said he didn’t know how to express the feeling.

“Walking back to the point backstage where you could watch the live stream I see my mother, a stolen generation Gumbaynggirr woman, walking down the runway in my sister’s Miimi and Jiinda dress to stand and pose in her resilience, beauty and confidence was truly a sight to see.

“To understand all that my mother has come through and all

the work she has done, the times she has stood strong for me and my sisters… and continues today, to be a strong matriarch.”

Her graciousness and elegance radiated to the audience in that moment, said Mijarrah.

“For me, I felt overwhelmed with happiness and respect.”

For himself and for his family, it was a milestone of achievement.

“From Stolen Gen to Australian Fashion Week runway,” he said.

For more on Miimi and Jiinda see @miimiandjiinda and @ minjarrahjarrett.

q Miimi and Jiinda create garments worth celebrating and made to pass down for generations.

q Miimi and Jiinda’s collection is called Burraba, which means ‘Unearth’ in Gumbaynggirr.

q Actress Miranda Tapsell attended the show wearing Miimi and Jiinda.

q For the show, singer Jess Mauboy wore a Miimi and Jiinda dress accessorised with a woven neckpiece and dilly bag handmade by Lauren.

q TV journalist Narelda Jacobs came to the show wearing a Miimi and Jiinda suit which she wore on Channel 10’s Studio 10.

Two men arrested after discovery of body in Warrell Creek

HOMICIDE Squad detectives have arrested two men following an investigation into the discovery of a man’s body in Warrell Creek.

In March 2023, officers attached to the Regional Enforcement Squad South established Strike Force Almug to investigate the alleged supply of drugs in the Caringbah area.

As inquiries continued, officers engaged State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad after becoming aware of a missing person.

The Homicide Squad established Strike Force Etruscan to investigate further.

On Friday 12 May 2023, strike force detectives conducted a search of Warrell Creek in Macksville, where they recovered the body of a 22-year-old man in a large metal cabinet.

Following further extensive inquiries, a 22-year-old man was arrested at an address on Lawrence Street, Peakhurst, on Monday 15 May 2023.

He was taken to St George Police Station where he was charged with murder.

The man was refused bail and appeared at Sutherland Local Court on Tuesday 16 May 2023, where he was formally refused bail to

re-appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday 17 August 2023.

On Wednesday 17 May 2023, homicide detectives travelled to Brisbane and – with assistance from

Queensland Police Service (QPS) – executed a number of search warrants across the greater Brisbane area.

A 33-year-old man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, with an application

made for his extradition to NSW.

Investigations under Strike Force Etruscan continue.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers. com.au.

Free online kidney health test could save lives

KIDNEY Health Australia is urging adults to take a simple two-minute online test to determine if they are at risk of developing

kidney disease.

Of the two million (or one in ten) Australian adults affected by kidney disease, 1.8 million are completely unaware of it, likely due to the lack of symptoms.

However, an easy online test developed by Kidney Health Australia can be taken anywhere, any time, and includes nine questions that help identify the risk of kidney disease.

The test can determine whether a follow-up appointment with a GP for a kidney health check is recommended.

Kidney Health Australia says that three in four Australians are at risk of kidney disease with the highest contributing factors being diabetes and high blood pressure.

Kidney disease has no

symptoms and 90 percent of kidney function can be lost without warning, meaning diagnosis is often too late and little can be done at that late stage to avoid kidney failure.

However, early detection can slow or even stop the progression of this insidious, incurable, and deadly disease.

Dr Karen Dwyer, Nephrologist and Clinical Director at Kidney Health Australia said, "For the first time in 20 years, there are new treatments for kidney disease that can slow down the progression to kidney failure.

“Early detection has never been more important - we have a unique opportunity to change the future for so many Australians.”

Kidney Health Australia’s recently released Deloitte Access Economics report highlighted that, as well as being catastrophic for individuals and families, kidney disease is both a health issue and an economic issue for Australia. The report outlines the need for investment into timely diagnosis and best practice management of chronic kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease costs the Australian taxpayer $9.9 billion annually, $5.1 billion of which is attributed to lost productivity (reduced employment, absenteeism and presenteeism), with the total cost to the health care system estimated to be $2.3 billion.

To find out if you are one of the three in four Australians at risk of kidney disease and need to get a kidney health check with your GP, visit www.kidney. org.au to take the test.

q A 33-year-old man was arrested last Wednesday.

LoggerHeads Malibu Club raise money for charity

By Mick BIRTLES

EACH year the Nambucca Valley based LoggerHeads

Malibu Club conducts a charity raffle aligned with the Annual LoggerHeads Malibu Classic, to raise funds for organisations in the area that do important work for the

q President of the Loggerheads Malibu Club, Barry Jageo, passes a cheque for $500 to the President of the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc, Mrs Irene Rowsell.

community.

At the Club’s Monthly Point Score Competition last weekend, the LoggerHeads took the opportunity to personally pass on the proceeds of last year's raffle to representatives from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group.

Jennifer Dowd was there to receive $500 from the LoggerHeads on behalf of the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service.

“It is great timing for the LoggerHeads Malibu Club

to be donating this money to the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service as our three helicopters - Lismore, Tamworth and Belmont based - are all due for a deep service which can cost around $168,000, not including replacement parts,” Jennifer told News Of The Area.

“All monies raised by community and sporting organisations such as the LoggerHeads, will be going toward this servicing.”

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is 70 percent funded by NSW

Health and NSW Ambulance which leaves a shortfall of twelve million dollars to be raised through community funding.

In our region the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service flies approximately 1,500 missions annually.

Also benefiting from the LoggerHeads Charity Raffle is the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc.

On hand to receive the $500 donation from the LoggerHeads was President of the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc, Mrs Irene Rowsell.

“Our group works in conjunction with cancer patients and pharmacies to assist with the purchase of vital medications,” Irene told News Of The Area.

“We also hire electric hospital beds that are delivered to the homes of cancer patients.

“We have been receiving a donation from the LoggerHeads Malibu Club every year now for many years and we are grateful that they have continued to support us for so long.”

President of the LoggerHeads Malibu Club,

Bowraville cleaned-up the Tidy Town Awards

By Andrea FERRARI

BOWRAVILLE proved itself once again to be a neat niche in the Nambucca Valley, winning four categories in the Tidy Towns Awards.

The Keep Australia Beautiful NSW 2022 Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Awards were celebrated at a presentation in Singleton in March.

The certificates were brought home to Bowraville, framed, hung for all to see in the Bowraville Theatre and are now going to stakeholders in the winning categories, who will show them with pride at their organisations.

“It shows what a great community we are part of, with many hours of volunteering from local groups and individuals to make our town more sustainable and environmentally friendly and a place you would want to live in,” Craig Bellamy,

President, Bowraville Chamber of Commerce, told News Of The Area.

Nambucca Valley Landcare, under the capable hands of Logan Zingus, took out the Waterways and Marine Protection award for all the diligent work on restoring the banks of the Nambucca River and planting hundreds of trees for stabilisation.

The Resource, Recovery and Waste Minimisation award went to the Nambucca Rangers based in Bowraville, working under the guidance of Patricia Walker and the Miimi Mums.

“This group collects the Blue Bins from the waterways and processes them into a usable recycling product in their specifically designed manufacturing unit.

“The group is also looking for markets for other types of plastics not used in mainstream recycling, thus reducing

waste,” said Craig.

The Bowraville Lions and the youth from ShoreTrack were involved in the restoration of the town clock in Main Street and the heritage Dray, for which they were recognised with a highly commended Heritage In Culture Award.

“Because of Bowraville’s excellence in winning these awards, the town was also awarded the Overall Sustainable Community Award.

“We’re so close to being Tidy Town of the Year; we will have to try even harder this year,” said Craig.

The Chamber of Commerce has already begun to look at all the projects in the town and surroundings in order to put the best of the best forward for the 2023 awards.

Tidy Town awards are usually held in October each year, however owing to floods in Singleton the ceremony was delayed.

q President of the Loggerheads Malibu Club, Barry Jageo, passes a cheque for $500 to Jennifer Dowd from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

“Bowraville Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to working more

Barry Jageo, told News Of The Area, “We are currently selling tickets for this years LoggerHeads Charity Raffle with the first prize being a Catalyst Longboard by Wig Smith, second prize is one week at Pottsville Beach Motel and third prize is a great Michael Champion painting.”

“We hope the public get behind us and buy tickets as we would love to be able to continue our support for the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service and the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc.”

closely with the local council this year and other community groups with all eyes set on the overall award, to be number one in the state,” said Craig.

The 2023 Awards will be held in Scone as they were 2022’s worthy winners.

q Robynne McGinley, Bowraville Tidy Town member and Craig Bellamy, President of the Bowraville Chamber of Commerce with the town’s four award certificates.

Volunteers praised this National Volunteer Week

LAST week NVC Group

celebrated National Volunteer Week with special lunches at Riverside Gardens in Nambucca Heads and Autumn Lodge in Macksville.

NVC Group Riverside Gardens Service Manager

Kylie Kuwert said Volunteer Week has always been on the top of her organisation’s celebration list as the not-forprofit company was started by volunteers way back in 1974.

“NVC Group was created by a group of dedicated, local volunteers who saw a need for a home for elderly people in the Nambucca Valley nearly fifty years ago,” she said.

“Prior to this, if people needed aged care services, they had to leave the area and their friends and loved ones.

“I want to thank all of the wonderful volunteers who work at NVC Group’s aged care homes today: Riverside Gardens, Autumn Lodge and Cedar Place.

“You all do so much wonderful work, with humility and grace.”

Neryl Graham is one of the volunteers at Riverside Gardens.

She has been a regular visitor there since 2015, when her mum and dad moved into a retirement village unit, before eventually moving into the aged care home itself.

“Over the last seven years I have witnessed the great job done by many volunteers

to improve the quality of life for the residents at Riverside Gardens,” she said.

“In 2022, I retired, so I put up my hand to join in and volunteer.

“My favourite activity with the residents is to take them out for walks, so they can enjoy the beautiful Nambucca River and its surrounds.

“Walking along the river is something a lot of us just take for granted, but it means so much to them.”

At NVC Group, volunteers form a close bond with the Recreational Activity Officers, as they lead the delivery of activities for residents in the aged care homes.

“Autumn Lodge would really benefit from some more volunteers to assist with individual visits, games, foot spas, nail file and painting,” said Sonia Watts, one of the dedicated Recreational Activities Officers at the facility.

“We have amazing volunteers,” said Kerrie Cue, Recreational Activities Officer, Riverside Gardens.

“But we could always do with more helpers, especially a few more men, would be great.”

Sandra Morrisey, who helps with the arts and crafts at Riverside Gardens, said, “You can do so many different things to help – there’s day excursions, taking someone out for a coffee at the café nearby, playing bowls or putt putt.

“You can always try

volunteering in one area, and if you don’t like it, there’s always something else you could try instead.”

“Volunteer Week is a chance to celebrate all the wonderful work that so many do, unrecognised and humbly,” said Kerrie Cue, at the lunch Riverside Gardens hosted for their volunteers.

“Volunteering is not only good for our residents, but I think volunteers get a lot out of it too.”

HISTORY OF VOLUNTEERING AT NVC GROUP

NVC Group would not have existed except for the time of volunteers on its original steering committee: Bernard Laverty, Chris Sugden, Mrs O Smith, Mrs R McKay, Mr J Mattick, Rev R Date, Mrs D Hardge, Mrs C Bennett, Mrs O Smith, Mrs E Killen, Mrs J Nash, Mr J Davidson, Mr J Tome and Rev C Steep.

Fundraising by volunteers contributed greatly to the Autumn Lodge nursing home being built in Macksville in 1977. Autumn Lodge was truly a community project, completed by passionate volunteers, all over the valley.

In November 1973, the Nambucca Guardian News reported: “The fundraising committee of the Nursing Home project are keeping busy, with many activities being held in the district and other groups

being urged to do whatever they can to provide additional funds”.

The Nambucca Guardian News printed regular articles over the decades to follow, charting the efforts of the volunteers’ fundraising.

Efforts both big and small were made, from one family in Scotts Head opening their home to host a barbeque, to a Bowraville committee organising a huge smorgasbord dinner with music and dancing.

There was even an appeal for people in the valley to donate a day’s wages to the fund, to pay for the dirt needed to lay in Short Street in Macksville in the late 1970s.

And a historical overview of volunteers for NVC Group wouldn’t be complete without a mention of the Autumn Lodge Auxiliary.

The Autumn Lodge Auxiliary spanned almost 50 years and it raised money through countless stalls, fetes and musical performances.

The funds it raised purchased everything from a piano, to furniture, medical aids and in one year, 40 televisions.

The auxiliary even published a cookbook with residents’ favourite recipes.

Unfortunately, in 2021, the Autumn Lodge Auxiliary made the reluctant decision to finish, mainly due to COVID-19 restrictions making meetings and planning activities very difficult.

COVID-19 had a devastating impact on the whole volunteer sector, with nearly 2,000,000 fewer volunteers in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic times, according to Volunteer Australia.

In 2010, one in three adults in Australia volunteered.

In 2022, the number had declined to one in four, with 83 percent of volunteer organisations needing more volunteers too.

q Volunteer Mary-Anne and her bingo cart.

q Riverside Garden volunteers: Sandra, Neryl and Mary-Anne.

q Autumn Lodge volunteers and Recreational Activities Officers.

By Andrea FERRARI

AN option to ‘Pay it forward’ (PIF) for live music events has been introduced by community-focused music promoter, Archive.

This is how it works.

If you feel like paying forward some kindness in the way of music to a stranger, you can donate a ticket through a link to Archive.

If you would like to come to one of Archive's gigs but it doesn’t quite fit in your budget, or if you have a friend you think would benefit from a music experience but is too shy to reach out, you can get in touch with Sara-Jayne Prince, the founder of Archive, via email or social media to request a PIF ticket.

“We currently have a handful of tickets that have been donated and can be claimed for upcoming shows in June,” Sara told News Of The Area.

“This is a judgement free zone, so don't feel ashamed to reach out and ask for a ticket,” she urged.

“Everyone deserves to see live music and we don't want money to get in the way of that.

“The Pay it Forward initiative is intended for us to

be able to make shows more accessible to the community and pay musicians properly what they deserve.

“This is a movement to keep these intimate gigs and small but unique venues alive.

“I hope more venues will take on this wonderful idea,” she said.

Sara started Archive with the intention of boosting the live music and art scene around Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Valley, by providing community-focused events.

Archive music gigs allow musicians a chance to perform

in a unique space to small audiences where their original music is the focus.

This allows audiences to have a more interactive and immersive experience compared to seeing music at somewhere like a pub or a bar.

“Recently, venues and musicians across the country have noticed a significant drop in audience sizes and ticket sales, we can only attribute this to the rising cost of living.”

This means that touring musicians are often having to cancel their shows due to lack of presales and are barely covering the costs of their tours.

“After a history of working in cafes that offered Pay It

Forward coffees, I had played with the idea of Pay It Forward tickets.

Archive introduce Pay It Forward option for live music gigs

“Then after seeing Northern Rivers musician Aine Tyrrell offering this for her shows recently, it felt like it was time to implement this idea.

You can donate a ticket via the following link: https:// linktr.ee/archivepromotions

These tickets are $25 each, and will sit unclaimed until someone asks for one or is gifted one.

Upcoming gigs

June 17 - https://www. trybooking.com/CIIKS

June 30 - https://www. trybooking.com/CIIKL

q Sara-Jayne Prince, founder of Archive, has introduced Pay It Forward for live music events. Photo: Elize Strydom.

q Jason Lowe performs at Archive, Toormina. Photo: Sara-Jayne Prince.

q The Those Folk gig at Archive, Toormina. Photo: Sara-Jayne Prince.

Music legend John Vallins inspires new Bowraville Theatre Singers show

By Mick BIRTLES

THE history of the Bowraville Theatre Singers is one that boasts countless full houses and standing ovations due to their pitch perfect delivery during performances that are always innovative and entertaining.

On 24 June and 2 July this year the Bowraville Theatre Singers will take their innovation up a notch when they present a show born out of a concept derived by the internationally renowned songwriter John Vallins.

Now based in Bellingen, John Vallins is perhaps best known for penning the '70s hit ‘To Much, Too Little, Too Late’, sung by Johnny Mathis

and Deniece Williams. The song was an international hit, reaching number one on the American Billboard charts, making John one of the few Australian songwriters to ever achieve such success.

John Vallins has had his work performed by some of the world's greatest artists and his work in advertising has produced award winning music for some of the biggest companies in the corporate realm.

John continues his incredible career to this day, working with both local and Nashville based collaborators.

It was a show that John put to air on community

radio station 2BBB in Bellingen that has inspired the Bowraville Theatre Singers' latest offering.

John’s show was called ‘The Five Years That Shook The World - 1965 to 1969’ and featured the music of that era.

Lissa Argue, the Musical Director of the Bowraville Theatre Singers, was listening to the radio show, loved the concept and approached John about turning it into a performance by the singers.

Not only did John Vallins approve of the concept he has agreed to narrate the performance.

Featuring songs from the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel,

Hair and Elvis just to name a few, the performance will also showcase the Singers’ renowned soloists.

“John's narration about the songs from this era is just beautiful and we are thrilled to be working with someone who is such a prominent figure in music and who has detailed knowledge of the music of that time,” Lissa Argue told News Of The Area.

Tickets for the Bowraville Theatre Singers performance ‘The Five Years That Shook The World - 1965 to 1969’ have not gone on sale yet and the Bowraville Arts Council advise that these shows are likely to sell out quickly so an early purchase is recommended.

VIEW fundraise through Mother’s Day Raffle

VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a leading women’s organisation with 14,000 members in 300 communities across Australia, all dedicated to supporting children in need with their education through The Smith Family.

Members do this through community fundraising, spreading awareness and volunteering.

VIEW members volunteer their time for The Smith Family in a variety of ways, all of which have a lasting impact on a child’s life.

They help raise funds for programs like Student2Student, which pairs younger children with reading buddies, and they sponsor students through the Learning for Life program so they are supported throughout their entire education.

Members can also volunteer at Learning Clubs where children are given help with their homework after school.

The Smith Family’s CEO

Doug Taylor said the charity could not have the impact it does without the help of volunteers.

“Each year, thousands of volunteers play a vital role in our learning support and mentoring programs and provide invaluable in-house administration support, with the students and families we support being the ultimate beneficiaries,” he explained.

"We are very grateful to all VIEW members for continuing to donate their time and energy, especially during the last few years which have been disrupted by the pandemic, and now the cost-of-living crisis.”

VIEW is the largest community sponsor of The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, which provides students with financial, educational and personal support.

The Committee at Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club says this program is crucial, particularly in the current economic climate.

Locally the club fundraises in a variety of

ways, with the Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club recently organising a Mother’s Day Raffle.

“Judy from Macksville ExServices Club recently drew our Mother’s Day Raffle,” said club secretary Michelle

Walker.

“Our President had the pleasure of presenting Robyn from Macksville with the 1st Prize, a beautiful tea set,” she said.

“Second and third prize went to Lenore of Nambucca Heads and Anne from Utungun.

“Both received a gorgeous, handmade crochet blanket.

“We really want to thank everyone in the Nambucca Valley and beyond for all their generous contributions.

“All the money raised will go towards the six Learning for Life students we support.

“We are always looking for women of all backgrounds and ages to join us and look forward to welcoming new faces at our monthly meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month at Macksville Ex-Services Club, 5pm for a 5.30pm start.”

Anyone interested can call Michelle, the Club’s Secretary, on 0406052475 for more information.

q Internationally renowned songwriter John Vallins will narrate ‘The Five Years That Shook The World - 1965 to 1969' by the Bowraville Theatre Singers, running from 24 June and 2 July.

q Robyn from Macksville won 1st Prize in the Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club’s Mother’s Day Raffle.

Bellingen Car Boot Markets return on Saturday

By Mary KEILY

EVERY fourth Saturday of the month a car boot market is held at the Bellingen Showground.

It’s yet another initiative by Dean Evers, founder of Hope for the Homeless - a local charity Dean started over eight years ago. He and a team of volunteers support the homeless and the most disadvantaged in the local community by providing material items and financial support - running two charity shops in Bellingen and South Grafton.

“I saw a need for people falling through the gaps,” Dean told News Of The Area.

at Saturday’s Bellingen Car Boot Markets.

"The main charities in town have a lot of red tape, despite good people being involved.

“Red tape slows everything down.

“If the buck stops with me, I can make the decisions, and I can help them.”

For example, homes have been furnished hundreds of times with Hope for the Homeless support.

When someone living out of a car or motel then gets a more permanent home, they can go to the Hope for the Homeless shops and ask for help.

“It’s another community event where mums and dads can bring their kids and empty out their place and cull by recycling,” Dean said

of Saturday’s Bellingen Car Boot Market.

A car boot sale is also a safer alternative for people to sell their things in public, as some people don’t feel safe having a garage sale at their home.

“People who join up will realise it is not just about earning money, but supporting people and making a difference,” Dean said.

This Saturday 27 May, the Miss Paris Trio will be performing at the market and the Bellingen Men’s Shed are putting on a barbecue.

Vendor cars can enter the venue from 7.30am, with the public able to peruse and purchase from 8.30am to 1pm.

Get Techy Get Ready at the Kempsey and Stuarts Point Libraries

q Participants will explore emergency main apps like BOM, Fires Near Me, and Live Traffic.

HOW will you stay informed and connected in times of emergency?

Get Techy Get Ready is a free and fun interactive workshop that is coming to the Kempsey and Stuarts Point Libraries on Thursday 15 June.

This two hour workshop will help participants download, install and explore emergency related apps on their mobile device.

Mobile phones are important information and connection tools in an extreme weather event, but a lack of technical knowledge can prevent us from using our phones to their full potential.

Bruce Naylor of OzGREEN, who will lead the workshops, said, “At a Get Techy Get Ready workshop, we like to keep it simple, so everyone can follow along.

“Participants will explore the main apps like BOM, Fires

Near Me, and Live Traffic and learn how to set up a watch zone.

“We will also look at apps like WhatsApp that can help keep family or neighborhood groups in touch, or apps like Snap Send Solve that you can use to report damage to council and power and telco services.

“A simple one that everyone should know about is Emergency Plus, which can send your location to police, 000 or the SES should you get into difficulty.”

OzGREEN is bringing this program to the Kempsey Shire to help people to be digitally connected as part of their Resilient Communities Program, in partnership with Kempsey Council and Libraries

● Kempsey: Thursday 15 June 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Kempsey Library, 22 Tozer Street West Kempsey.

Phone 6569 0289. Morning/afternoon tea

provided. Register at www. eventbrite.com.au/cc/getready-get-techy-2210789.

If you have problems registering, phone the relevant library for help.

Services Australia updates vaccine injury claim scheme

By Andrea FERRARI

SERVICES Australia has made updates to its scheme for people to claim for COVID-19 vaccine injuries.

The following claimable clinical conditions were added to the Scheme on 3 April 2023: Transverse Myelitis (AstraZeneca); Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis without Thrombocytopenia (AstraZeneca) and Erythema Multiforme – Major (Moderna and Pfizer).

Myocarditis and

Friday, 26 May 2023

Pericarditis were also added as claimable clinical conditions for the Novavax vaccine.

The new clinical conditions and the inclusion of Myocarditis and Pericarditis for Novavax can be claimed retrospectively from the start of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on 22 February 2021, states the Services Australia website.

“We have implemented a claims scheme for people who suffer a moderate to severe impact following an adverse reaction to a

TGA-approved COVID-19 vaccine,” the Services Australia website states.

“We have done this to provide a simple, streamlined process to compensate eligible people, without the need for complex legal proceedings.”

Through the government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme, a medical report (MO063) form must be completed and attached as supporting evidence to a claim being made under the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme.

This form needs to be

completed by a reporting practitioner; an Australia registered medical practitioner who is qualified (by reference to their professional qualifications and expertise) to prepare a report on the patient’s condition as a result of the harm suffered, including in relation to the treatment required.

According to Services Australia, harm refers to a claimable medical condition developed by the COVID-19 vaccine recipient, or an injury that was sustained during the administration of

a COVID-19 vaccination.

The Guidance for Conditions document lists eligible conditions applicable to specific COVID-19 Vaccine(s): Anaphylactic Reaction (AstraZeneca/Pfizer/ Moderna/Novavax); Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (AstraZeneca); Haematologist Myocarditis (Pfizer/Novavax/ Moderna); Pericarditis (Pfizer/Novavax/ Moderna); Capillary Leak Syndrome (AstraZeneca); Guillain-Barré Syndrome (AstraZeneca); Thrombocytopenia / Immune Thrombocytopenia (AstraZeneca); Transverse

Myelitis (AstraZeneca); Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST) without Thrombocytopenia (AstraZeneca); and Erythema Multiforme Major (Pfizer/Moderna).

In the case of a fatal outcome, a forensic pathologist may be considered a relevant specialty for the clinical conditions covered by the Scheme, states the form.

For full information visit www.health.gov.au/ our-work/covid-19-vaccineclaims-scheme#updates-tothe-scheme.

If you have questions, you can contact Services Australia directly by calling 1800 653 809.

q The Miss Paris Trio will provide entertainment

Tree-o’s birthday and 13th Showcase

By Andrea FERRARI

TREE-O Gallery in Raleigh is hosting two Featured Artists collections for its 13th Showcase exhibition with opening night to be held on Saturday 3 June, 4pm - 6pm.

Doubling up as Tree-o Gallery’s 4th birthday, the trio behind Tree-o, founders Bim Morton, Trevor OliverKing/Kingfisher Audio and Sarah Andersen, extend an invitation to the community to come along and celebrate the artists, entrepreneurialism and enjoy a beautiful new setting in the space.

"Two overly accomplished artists are taking control of the 13th Showcase at Tree-o Gallery.

“Jeremy Barrett, with his 60 years of painting experience, will flood the walls with colour, and Emma Louise Davies' beautiful sculptures will occupy the three-D space,” Bim Morton told NOTA.

“Fire pits will warm the guests and Tree-o’s timber work will be enhanced by the new collection of beautiful artist works.”

Emma Louise Davies is the artist who created ‘Cruising’, a playable concrete sculpture for the Coffs Harbour Jetty4Shores Project in 2018, which stands close to Coffs Yacht Club.

For her Tree-o show, Emma shares bronze cast and timber sculptures and drawings.

"The work explores my interest in the interconnectedness between humans, animals and plants,” Emma told NOTA.

“I have made bronze sculptures of a lyrebird and a platypus; both reclusive animals that I feel very lucky to see from time to time around my home within Gumbaynggirr land in the Orara Valley.

“The works have been made using the lost wax method.

“I sculpted the pieces using wax embedded with plant materials derived directly from their rainforest habitat,” she said.

For some other works in the exhibition, she utilised the imagery of her garden plant shadows falling on her house.

“Watching these shadows

evokes in me a sense of the passing of time, since the shadows move and change according to the time of day, seasons and other natural systems.

“This, in turn, makes me concerned about how our environment will continue to degrade in the future if our current human-centric view of the world does not change."

Jeremy Barrett’s formal training started at the National Gallery of Victoria Art School in the early ‘60s, before undertaking further training in London and Europe in the mid-60s.

Jeremy and his wife Sue lived in Valla Beach for some years until recent circumstances caused them to relocate to Canberra.

Most of the works on show were painted during their time in lovely Valla Beach.

"For me, the process of making an artwork begins either prompted by an earlier line drawing, or more randomly, just with a line, a patch of colour or texture,”

Jeremy told NOTA.

“From then on, I make intuitive decisions of the ‘what next’ kind, until a structure takes form, and then is refined and brought to a satisfactory resolution.

“It doesn't always come off, but it's my way of working," he said.

Under the same roof, adjacent to the Gallery is the Tree-o workshop where the resident founders work and will be showing their

latest pieces, a variety of quality Australian hardwood furniture.

Opening night is the last

Saturday Tree-o will open at the weekend at least for the Winter 2023 period.

To book a special/group

viewing on a Saturday, email or call during opening hours, 10am-4pm weekdays.

The 13th Showcase runs until September 2023.

q Tree-o co-founder Bim Morton’s new round table.

q Jeremy Barrett’s work is showing at Tree-o Gallery from June 3, 2023.

q Emma Louise Davies’ self-portrait with morning shadow.

q Emma Louise Davies’ ‘White Whale’.

q Jeremy Barrett and his wife Sue lived in Valla Beach for some years; most of the works on show were painted during that time.

q Valla Beach-inspired artwork by Jeremy Barrett.

q Showing at Tree-o Gallery from June 3, Emma Louise Davies’ bronze cast and timber sculpture, ‘Escape’.

More jobs than people in regions

REGIONAL job advertisements grew three times faster than in metropolitan Australia at the end of 2022, with demand for doctors and nurses skyrocketing, according to new research by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI).

Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra this week, RAI CEO Liz Ritchie launched the Institute’s latest report, ‘Regional Jobs 2022: The Big Skills Challenge’, identifying the biggest gaps in critical roles.

“This report shines a light on the unprecedented challenge playing out in regional Australia, as labour supply struggles to keep up with demand – despite population movement continuing,” Liz Ritchie said.

Demand for workers in regions hit record levels in 2022, with December recording a ten percent annual increase in the number of roles advertised, outpacing growth in capital cities of three percent.

In October 2022, according to the Internet Vacancy Index (IVI), which is a monthly count of online jobs advertised by Jobs and Skills Australia, regional job vacancies grew to 94,100, which was more than double the pre-pandemic levels.

“Medical Practitioner and Nurse vacancies in regions represented almost half the total national vacancies for this occupation grouping, despite regional Australia representing only one third of the population,” Ms Ritchie said.

“The RAI’s decadal snapshot shows some regions have recorded fiveyear vacancy growth rates for Medical Practitioners and Nurses of more than 500 percent, with the North Coast NSW IVI region looking to fill more than 400 roles,” Ms Ritchie said.

“Job vacancy growth year on year shows that the regions are falling further and further behind in trying to secure staff. Without intervention, the gap potentially will widen,” Liz Ritchie said.

'Regional Jobs 2022: The Big Skills Challenge' identifies the top four most in-demand online advertised roles across regional Australia for December.

These include:

· Medical Practitioners and Nurses – 6,166

· General Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre Workers and Receptionists – 5,941

· Carers and Aides –5,416

· Sales Assistants and Salespersons – 4,527

While professional roles (which includes Medical Practitioners and Nurses)

Bowra Bowls

By Paul O’NEILL

THE chase for the club pairs title continued last week with Trevor Ryan/ Greg Lamberth taking on Trish Walker/Dallas Walker. There was more than a hint

account for the largest number of roles advertised in regional Australia (26.7 percent), and require a skill level commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher, the remaining three occupation groupings in the top four are occupations that require a minimum Certificate III.

“To strengthen educational pathways in regions to meet the demand for workers, understanding the most in-demand roles, on a regional level, is critical.

“The Dubbo and Western NSW IVI area posted a fiveyear growth rate of 248 percent for General-Inquiry

Clerks, Call Centre Workers and Receptionists. The Riverina and Murray IVI area saw Carers and Aides (health, education and childcare) advertisements increase by 323 percent in the same timeframe.

“Each region has its own story to tell and the people they need to ensure it can accommodate the demand in vacancies – which in most areas are seeing three figure percentage increases on five years,” Liz Ritchie said.

Preliminary economic modelling undertaken by the RAI indicates that filling these positions would have

significant economic impact on both the regional and national economies.

“These roles represent a total of $1.76bn in direct wages paid to residents of regional Australia. Filling them would create an immediate $1.24bn in economic activity.

“The estimated 1,670 advertised child carer roles in regional Australia can potentially enable 11,690 parents/guardians to participate in the workforce,” Liz Ritchie said.

While much of the national attention is focussed on ‘filling and skilling’ in metropolitan Australia, Regional Jobs 2022: The Big

Skill Challenge calls for a greater focus on regions.

“Tight housing markets and childcare access constraints are impacting regions’ ability to fill roles with people from outside the area.

“In 2022, more than 3.7 million regional Australians lived in a ‘childcare desert’ – equating to one position available for three children,” Liz Ritchie said.

“This report highlights the growth opportunity currently being presented to regional Australia, and the importance of accelerating support to enable regional Australia to play a bigger role in national prosperity,” Liz Ritchie said.

of Winter in the prevailing crosswind but the sun shone brightly upon the big green that is running magnificently at present and the gallery on the verandah was treated to an absolute classic.

Trevor and Greg took

the early running and held a 7-3 advantage after the first third.

The Walkers, however, had a determined glint in their eye on this particular Sunday and played some brilliant draw bowls to take this one to the wire. All four players can hold their heads up high after this game, the final score through 21 thrilling ends, 15-14 to Trevor and Greg. They now

face the might of Adam Laird and Neil Pollard in a semi final clash.

Thursday social bowls saw another solid turnout with three games of triples.

Winners on the day were Shandy, Beau McKay and giant killer Glen Gillon. Special mention to Andy DalSanto who is making up for lost time with his new knee and Sharyn Hay who has taken to life with a

bowling arm like a duck to water. Pat Clough collected most touchers and Gillo jagged the lucky bowler cash.

With Pennants over, Saturday has seen a vibrant rollup of social bowlers the past two weeks. For only $5 you can get a game complete with tunes and the odd free drink if ya snag a toucher following the bell. At time of writing the final in the fours championship is set down

AFL North Coast celebrates Indigenous Round

By Aiden BURGESS

AFL North Coast has celebrated Indigenous Round which saw players wear specially designed Indigenous themed jumpers during Round 5 matches in Sawtell, Woolgoolga, and Byron Bay.

Byron Bay Magpies went to the top of the ladder with a 14.17 (101) to 5.8 (38) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers in their top of the table clash at Byron Bay.

It was the Magpies fifth straight win to start the season.

Defending premiers, the Port Macquarie Magpies had a 31.13 (199) to 6.12 (48) win against the Northern Beaches Blues in Woolgoolga.

The Northern Beaches Blues women maintained their undefeated start to the season with a 5.10 (40)

to 0.0 (0) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies.

The Blues sit at the top of the ladder with five straight wins to start their premiership defence.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints women had a 7.11 (53) to 2.2 (14) win against the Grafton Tigers at

Richardson Park.

The Nambucca Valley Lions reserves remained undefeated with a 19.12 (126) to 1.2 (8) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.

The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 6 matches.

for tomorrow (27/5) at 1pm.

Dean Roe, Tracey Armes, Paul O'Neill and David Johnson meet John Cowie, Pat Clough, Beau McKay and Greg Lamberth in what shapes as another fantastic fixture. Get on down to spectate or get on the green and participate, plenty to do at the Den this weekend. Go Bowra!

The Coffs Harbour Breakers will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they host the Northern Beaches Blues at Fitzroy Oval.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints travel to take on the Port Macquarie Magpies, while the Grafton Tigers host the Byron Bay Magpies.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News

By John SLADE

RESULTS/News for week ending: Saturday 20th May 2023.

News: A good turn-out is expected for the State-wide under 100 mps event at the Nambucca Valley Club on the 31st May commencing at 9.00am. The 2023 annual congress will be held on the 10th & 11th June.

Monday: 15th May. Nine pairs contested a Howell movement. Winners with 59 percent Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee. Runners-up, Maureen Cowan & Joanna Halioris with 57 percent.

Tuesday: 16th May. A three table Howell tonight. Winners Richard Levy & Paula Guthrie with 66 percent. Runners-up with 58 percent, Amber fox & Carol McKee.

Wednesday: Sixteen players sought to improve their

bridge skills concentrating on transfers after partner’s one no-trump opening. One of the very valuable conventions for getting into the right contract.

Thursday: The popular five-table Mitchell event today. North/South winners, Glen Hallett & Phil Booth with 58.5 percent. Runners-up, Barbara Lott & Linda Siford with 49.5 percent. East/West winners Joanna Halioris & Richard Levy with 61.5 percent. Runnersup Paula/Guthrie & Daphne Priestley with 54 percent.

Saturday: A five-table Mitchell won at North/South by Mike Siford & Kent Taylor with 60 percent. Runnersup, Helen Roswell & Noreen Cork with 58 percent. East/ West winners Carol McKee & Amber Fox with 60.5 percent. Runners-up Richard Levy & Scott Parker with 59.5 percent.

Urunga: An excellent turn-out of thirty players for

the concluding round of the Autumn Pairs. Great to see this event so well supported. Congratulations to the winning pair Nerellyn Mitchell & Peter Jonutz with an overall average of 66.28. In second

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

CLUB stalwart Jeff Gore sponsored Saturday's 4BBB stroke event.

While an event like this tests friendships, it wasn't so for winners Phil Bambury and playing partner Matt Baker.

Runners up were Hannah Bradshaw and Jo Borg who have been absent from the winners list for some time.

Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Mike Simpson (A), John

Summerville (B) with nobody winning the (C) grade two weeks in a row.

In conjunction there was an individual stroke event which was won by Allan Clarke.

The ladies took fright with the rain and cancelled their Tuesday competition.

Jeff Gore has continued his consistent form to win the Mid Week Competition.

Dave Poole came in second ahead of Neil Cuneen.

Next event is a Stableford sponsored by Macksville Ex-Services.

place with 64.08 percent Glen Hallett & Phil Booth. In third place Lynne & John Slade with 54.8 percent. Fourth place went to Susie Keur & Paul Coe with 52.6 percent.

q Beau Lavender winding up for a big drive to impress his grandfather and playing partner Jim Wilkes.

Coffs Harbour Comets continue unbeaten start to season

By Aiden BURGESS

THE COFFS Harbour

Comets have continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 30-24 win against the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies, during Thursday night footy at Geoff King Motors Oval.

The Comets sit at the

top of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League ladder having won their first four matches to start the season.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses were also Round 4 winners with a 46-8 win at home against the Macksville Sea Eagles.

The win sees the

Seahorses maintain second spot on the ladder.

The Grafton Ghosts had a thrilling win in their local derby against the South Grafton Rebels.

Trailing by 20-4 at halftime, the Ghosts stormed home to win 28-26.

The Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season

continues this weekend with Round 5 matches.

The Coffs Harbour Comets look to make it five wins in a row when they travel to take on the third placed Grafton Ghosts in the match of the round.

The Sawtell Panthers host the Woolgoolga Seahorses at Rex Hardaker

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

THE course recovered quickly following Tuesday’s rained out canceled event, back to “Play as it Lies” for Saturday. We thank players for their patience while the Clubhouse carpet refurbishment continues – a bigger and more complicated task than anticipated. Thank you also to Nambucca Valley Care as this week’s featured Golfing sponsor.

Wednesday was a little damp under foot, with only 28 players for the Women’s Single Stableford. Martine Murray (23) scored 39 points to win Division 1 (0 to 26) from Christine Crowley (22) from Royal Sydney with 35 points. In Division 2 (27 to 45), Wendy Ritchie (31) won with 34 points from Jennifer Ainsworth (31) with 32

points. The ball run down to 30 points on countback. NTP’s to Kerry Shearer on 5 and Linne Street won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13.

Much better conditions for Thursday’s Medley Stableford with 92 players in 3 Divisions. Greg Smith (11) found some good form scoring 40 points to win Division 1 (0 to 15) from Christopher Massie (3) from Headland with 36 points on countback from Anthony Smith (9). Daniel Fleming (18) top scored on the day with 41 points to win Division 2 (16 to 21) from Trevor Hopkins (21) with 36 points. Chris Throndike (22) won Division 3 (22 to 45) with 40 points from Frank Taylor (23) with 37 points. Others to score well were Paddy Byrne 36, Paul Reid, Stephen Doherty, Daniel Dzufer, Bruce Mason

& Andrew Bagust all on 35, and the Ball Rundown to 33 points on countback.. Andrew Donovan cleverly claimed his own stubby holder on his sponsored 2nd Hole for the Longest Putt, other NTP’s to John Cox when he “aced” the 5th, Kai Burkenshaw on 7, Philip Mander on 8, Bruce Mason claimed the “Pizza This'' voucher on 13, Greg McCoy got Stu’s ball on 15, and Andrew Donovan hit to 124cms to win the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Special congratulations to John Cox for his Hole-in-One on the 5th – your special trophy is on its way!

Perfect Autumn weather for Golf on Saturday with 93 players enjoying the Medley Stableford. Garry Johnstone (14) top scored for the day with 40 points to win Division 1 (0 to 14) from

Allan O’Brien (11) with 38 points on 3-way countback from Tim Kelly from Yass and Kai Burkenshaw. Stephen Doherty (19) won Division 2 (15 to 20) with 39 points from William Mann (20) on 37 points. Lee Fewings (31) won Division 3 (21 to 45) with 39 points from Paddy Byrne (23) with 35 points. Other good scores from Daniel Wassens 38, Trevor Hopkins and Stephen McNeil 36. The Ball run-down to 32 points on countback. The Longest Putt on 2 was taken by Eddy Penrose, other NTP’s to Gary Scott on 5, Urpo Ylinen on 7, Trevor Hopkins on 8, Richard Burey (Guyra) nealy holed out to only 35 cms on 13 to win the “Pizza This” voucher, Colin Dunne to 269 cms to get Stu’s ball on 15 and Murray Ingram very close to 43 cms on 18 to claim the Pro Pin

Oval on Sunday afternoon. Group 2 ladder 1.Coffs Harbour Comets. 8 points. 4 wins. 0 losses. (+38 for and against).

2.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 6 points. 3 wins. 1 loss. 42.

3.Grafton Ghosts. 5 points. 2 wins. 1 draw. 1 loss. -2.

4.South Grafton Rebels. 4 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. -6.

Jackpot.

Next Saturday 27th May Par event is your last chance to qualify for the Skins Knockout, so best of luck and good golfing everyone!

Golf lessons are now avaiable with Grant Rickwood PGA – from beginners to

5.Macksville Sea Eagles. 4 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. -8.

6.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 2 points. 1 win. 2 losses. 12.

7.Sawtell Panthers. 1 point. 0 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. -42.

8.Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies. 0 points. 0 wins. 4 losses. -34.

experienced, Grant will get you sorted, simply enquire at the Pro Shop.

Social golfers – please pre-book your round & Golf Cart through the Pro Shop to avoid disappointment – 6569 4111 (Extn2). See you on the Island.

Send Us Your Sports Results

q Players gathered to farewell Astrid and Gus Gorissen.

q Vicky Walker with Rob Marshall, promoted to Graduate Master.

q Strikers player Fender Hope Leslie.

Photo: Amanda Gill Williams.

Nambucca Strikers Women's team extends lead in Division Two

By David WIGLEY

THE Nambucca Strikers women's team solidified their position at the top of Division Two with an impressive 2-0 win against the Coffs United Lionesses at Coronation Park last weekend.

Rhys Jones, the coach of the Nambucca Strikers, provided valuable insights into the match.

Jones acknowledged the challenge that lay ahead for his team, considering their loss in the previous week and the excellent form of the Coffs United Lionesses following their commanding 4-0 victory over Boambee.

"The Strikers were under no illusion that a tough game awaited them,” he said.

After a slow start, Nambucca gradually took control of the midfield, catching Coffs United off guard with their swift counterattacks.

The match was closely contested throughout the first half, with the advantage slightly leaning towards the Strikers.

In the second half, Nambucca further strengthened their defence to counter any tactical changes made by the Coffs United team.

The breakthrough came when a fantastic buildup on the left side found Allie Hancock in a favourable position in the middle.

Hancock skillfully evaded two Coffs United defenders and comfortably slotted the ball past the goalkeeper.

This goal opened up the game for Nambucca.

Later, a well-placed free kick from Alex Habgood allowed midfield dynamo Lily Woodward to run onto the ball and make it 2-0.

Grumpy’s Grumble: Nambucca Bowls Club

By GRUMPY

CHAMPIONSHIP bowls returned to your club last weekend with the beginning of the Major Minor Pairs.

Pennants finished the week before and it was a season of highs and lows.

Plenty of lows for the no 2's who will be playing in the 3's next year.

The 5's had a pretty good year, with highs of winning against Bowra, beating Urunga and winning more games than they lost.

Back to the Champs, and a fine Saturday greeted the 16 sides that entered.

There were some tight finishes and a marathon game.

The marathon game was between the father and son side of Darcy and Adam Rostron and The Rock and Bob Sutton, which had three dead ends and an extra end before the father and son picked up a 2 to advance to the next round.

14. Tom Reynolds and Red Dog won 19 -13 against Peter Hill (not the Dentist) and Pushbike MichelGary Tierney and Brendon Ruane put up a gallant fight against the vastly more experienced Owen Smith and Wiz before going down 33 -12.

Dallas (Woolies) Nancarrow and Joe Frank did Urko and Bolto 21 -19, with Joe picking up a 3 on the last end to fall over the line.

Magic Mike James and the Drum won 26 -14 against Cosi and Bruce Mason.

The Machine Curran and Angry beat another father and son side Of Oxy and Swanny Cedelland 29 -14.

Bonzi and Pete Meehan beat the Eel Harvey and Hoggy 27-21.

Sunday was another fine day except with a westerly blowing, which made it a bit tricky.

The Grommet and Ty gave Owen and The Whiz a touch up, winning 25 -10.

Magic Mike and Drum lost to Mr Woolies and Joe 22-12.

and somebody who didn't look like Angry (Angry worked and The Riddler Reddell subbed) 29-5.

Tommy (take more grass) Reynolds and Red Dog put last year's winners Darcy and Adam out with a good win of 26-13.

Semis are tomorrow.

Red Dog plays Ty and Joe plays Angry so come on down.

Don't forget Sunday's fun day at Urunga to raise some funds to help Sarah (Urunga) and our own swanny Doug Cedelland represent our clubs at the Mixed Pairs Played at Wollongong later next month.

The Ken Howard Carnival is full with 32 sides playing over 10,11,12 June.

A new concept has been brought to your club by the Blackford's - BPL Bowls Triples 2 bowl 2 sets of 5 ends.

"It was a good win for the home side.

“Our patience and reactive style of play proved successful on the day," commented Coach Jones.

He praised the team's solid defensive performance, highlighting their ability to counter every tactical change made by the opposition.

"Every player contributed to this victory, which is incredibly satisfying."

Looking ahead, the Nambucca Strikers will be hosting Sawtell on Saturday, May 27 at Coronation Park, with kick-off scheduled for 2:15 PM.

Supporters can anticipate another exciting clash as the Strikers aim to maintain their position at the top of Division Two.

Valla Beach futsal player represents Australia in the UK

By Aiden BURGESS

ONE of the region’s brightest young futsal talents has proudly represented her country overseas.

Annabelle Shelton has represented Australia on a tour of the United Kingdom.

The Valla Beach resident played for her junior Australian team against the best junior teams from England, Scotland, and Wales.

She began her tour in Scotland in the Scossie Cup; a big tournament with ten teams vying for the overall title.

Shelton’s team finished the tournament in third with one win, one loss (to the eventual winners) and eight draws.

She scored her first international goal in their 1-0 win over Glasgow City.

In England, the fourteenyear-old played and

trained against much older opponents from Stanground Academy, and got a good feel for how the English playing style differs, with it being a lot more physical.

City of Peterborough FC, a town with a very strong footballing community, were the opponents with her team winning 10-3.

She was named player of the match and scored her first international hat trick.

The final tournament of the tour was the Roy Miller Cup played in Wrexham, Wales.

It was played as a round robin event with four teams in contention.

Shelton’s team won all their games convincingly to claim the trophy, as she scored another hat trick in the final to claim a 6-2 win.

She was awarded her team’s most improved player for the tour.

Throughout the tour she was fortunate enough to train with top quality teams from Reith Rovers in Scotland and Stanground Academy senior girls team, have a coaching session with the Youth Development Programme in England, and also have games against the United FC of Wrexham women's team.

In addition to playing, she also experienced topflight football touring Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, and watching Glasgow City vs Celtic play in the Women’s Scottish League.

There she met Jacynta Galabaraarachchi, originally from Australia, who plays midfield for Celtic and was voted the best young player in the Scottish League last year.

Having this tour experience has made her even more determined to play professional football one day and she is back to training

Ello and The Pope went down to Mitch (Grommet) Mcgill and Ty Webber 30-

Bonzi and Pete Meehan pulled the pin early, going down to The Machine Curran

All the fun and hype of the game you see on tele at your club, so get your teams together and who knows you might get to play up in Brisbane.

Bowraville Recreation Club Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

4th M Parker, L/Putt 3rd R Graham, F/9 B Doak, B/9 M Spear, Ball Comp: 1. B Brabant 2: K Wilson 3. J Consalves.

Please note green fees are now $22.00. Next Week: 4 Ball Best Ball grab a partner.

NEWS: On Wednesdays there is a Golf Chook Run from 8 am, Thursdays Golf Mid Week Open Comp from 8 am and Social Bowls Comp from 1pm and Saturdays: Golf Open Comp from 7am and Social Bowls Comp from 1pm.

Course news: The old green on the 8 th has gone work, started on Monday.

hard, often three to four times a week.

She recalled her favourite moments of the UK trip.

“My favourite futsal part was training with the Stanground Academy senior team in England because it was such a big jump in technical ability to play against seventeen and eighteen year olds,” she said.

“Also helping my team win the Roy Miller Cup in Wales was a highlight.

“My non-football highlights were touring Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, and meeting Australian and Celtic FC midfielder Jacynta Galabadaarachchi.”

Currently a Year 8 student at Nambucca Valley Christian Community School, Shelton began her futsal journey as a member of the school’s inaugural girls high school futsal team.

With a strong showing at the Regional Schools Championships, she was chosen for and eventually captained Far Northern NSW at the National Schools Championships in Brisbane.

It was here that the Australian selectors spotted her strong court play and leadership skills.

Shelton will be playing

in the Regional Schools Championships again next week with hopes of further selections to come.

q Annabelle Shelton proudly wears the green and gold.

Sharks dominate Newcastle Knights with commanding 26-6 victory in Indigenous Round clash

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cheering on their adopted team.

The Sharks have established C.ex Coffs International Stadium as their second home, boasting a flawless winning record on this ground.

In addition to their triumph over the Knights, they had previously defeated the Coffs Coast Titans on two occasions.

The local community has embraced the team wholeheartedly, and the Sharks' involvement with schools, hospitals, and charitable organisations has further strengthened the bond between the team and the community.

The match coincided with the Indigenous Round, and the community wholeheartedly embraced the celebration.

A special acknowledgement was given to Aunty Jenny (Skinner), who delivered a heartfelt 'Welcome to Country,' receiving thunderous applause from the crowd.

Nicho Hynes took the

initiative to gather the Indigenous players for a group photo in front of the Aboriginal flag, commemorating and celebrating the significance of the Indigenous Round.

Although the result was not what Newcastle Knights fullback Locky Miller had hoped for, Locky was cheered by the home crowd and warmly embraced by his former teammates after the contest, showcasing the camaraderie that exists between players.

In a show of gratitude and appreciation, the Sharks took a victory lap around the stadium, engaging with the fans, taking selfies, and signing autographs.

Their annual NRL fixture has become a highly anticipated event on the North Coast's sporting calendar, attracting fans from near and far.

Overall, the Cronulla Sharks' dominant performance, community involvement, and commitment to inclusivity and cultural celebrations have solidified their place as a beloved team within the region.

The Sharks wasted no time in making an impact on the match, as fullback Will Kennedy skillfully manoeuvred through the Knights' backline, scoring the opening try within six minutes.

Despite a head knock, Kalyn Ponga of the Knights showcased his resilience by levelling the score 6-6 with the help of a well-executed offload from Bradman Best.

The crowd erupted with excitement on the 26th minute when Ronaldo Mulitalo displayed his blistering speed on the left wing, sprinting

across the line with an infectious smile.

This try gave the Sharks a 12-6 lead going into halftime, leaving the fans in awe of their team's performance.

The Sharks continued their dominance in the second half, with Connor Tracey powering over the line for their third try.

With ten minutes remaining in the game, Royce Hunt sealed the victory with a decisive try, further solidifying the Sharks' outstanding second-half performance and securing the 26-6 win.

q A thunderous applause to community hero Aunty Jenny (Skinner) who provided the ‘Welcome to Country’. Photo: David Wigley.

q Nicho Hynes led the charge for group photos of the Indigenous players in front of the Aboriginal flag to celebrate and commemorate the Indigenous round. Photo: David Wigley

q Nicho Hynes celebrating with the crowd.

Photo: David Wigley.

q A huge smile from Ronald Mulitalo celebrating with the crowd. Photo: David Wigley.

q Will Kennedy gives the North Coast a big thumbs up. Photo: David Wigley.

q Wade Graham getting amongst the crowd. Photo: David Wigley.

q Ronald Mlitalo was too hot to handle as he crossed the line with a huge smile to make it 12-6 at half time. Photo: David Wigley.

q Hometown hero Locky Miller embracing Nicho Hynes after the match. Photo: David Wigley.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Son-in-law makes will claim

PETER and Dianne have been married for 30 years.

Unfortunately, Dianne unexpectedly passes away, aged 50.

When Dianne’s mother passes away fifteen years later, she leaves the whole of her $2 million estate to her sole surviving daughter, Ruth.

Peter believes that he should have received something under the will and makes a claim.

Peter has no standing to make a claim by virtue of being a son-in-law of the deceased. However, persons who can establish that they were dependent upon a deceased person and a member of the deceased person’s household are eligible to make a claim.

Peter says there were two periods of time during which he and Dianne lived with her mother and were dependent upon her.

He says he lived with Dianne’s mother for three months in 1998 and one month in the year 2000.

He says that he was out of work at the time and was dependent upon her for accommodation.

He says that Dianne’s mother also provided him with food during the periods of time they stayed with her.

Peter’s evidence indicates that he has substantial financial needs because he has no significant assets and his only income source is a Centrelink pension.

Peter asks the Court to award him $200,000.

The Court rules that Peter is eligible to make a claim on the basis that he was, albeit only briefly, a dependant member of Dianne’s mother’s household, but in assessing the evidence, makes a number of relevant observations.

The Court finds that Peter’s relationship with the deceased was not “quasi-parental” as he alleged, that he made no contribution to the estate of the deceased and that Peter has no right to make some form of “tracing claim” in relation to Dianne’s “missed inheritance”.

The Court ultimately dismisses Peter’s claim on the basis that he failed to demonstrate a social, domestic or moral obligation on the deceased to make provision for him.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net. au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

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

Get the facts straight on The Voice

DEAR News Of The Area, WAYNE Duesbury makes a number of erroneous claims in his letter on May 12 week regarding The Voice.

These reflect National Party talking points rather than actual engagement with the issue.

The most serious error concerns his

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

Ignorance on display in Voice discussions

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT is really sad to see letters like that from Wayne Duesbury published on 12 May.

There is just so much ignorance on display.

The Voice came from Aboriginal people through hundreds of meetings of ordinary people leading up to the Uluru statement several years ago.

It was not the product of politicians.

The amount of time politicians spent on fly-in-fly-out visits to Alice Springs is irrelevant.

There is no risk to the sovereignty of the parliament in the proposed amendment.

The rights and privileges of the Voice will be set by parliament.

The Voice will be able to advocate for a point of view, but not enforce it.

There will be two main privileges accruing to members of the Voice: a public service salary and a rise in public status that will probably mean that the media will pay attention when they speak.

As to details, the Voice proposal was the subject of a review commissioned by the previous Liberal government.

The authors of the review, Langton and De Palma, have already published their work on a government website that can be found with a few clicks of a mouse on a computer.

If you don’t have one, go to the library and use one of theirs.

That is why Lessor resigned from the ministry: Littleproud and Dutton ignored the work done at his request and continue to do so.

There is ample detail available if one would just take the time to look at it.

And yes, it is racist.

As a racist society, using biological warfare (measles, chickenpox, smallpox, influenza, whooping cough etc plus alcohol); habitat destruction (e.g. sheep eating the tops of root crops and killing them in the Yarra valley); direct massacres (hundreds of them over 150 years killing thousands) and destruction of families by kidnappings, our Anglo ancestors stole nearly everything from the ancestors of present day Aboriginals.

A little racism in reverse might be a good thing.

And since the Voice is designed by Parliament, a future government will be able to trim it back to silence if they can get the numbers in the Senate and still think that is a good idea.

There can be no long-term damage from the Voice because it will be controlled by the rules set by parliament.

Price and Mundine are barking up the wrong tree about a treaty: as in the United States and New

Let’s educate ourselves

DEAR News Of The Area,

I have read and listened to voices for and against the referendum, one to gain as much information as possible and the other to try to work out why the Sam Hill anyone would vote against such an overdue proposal.

One thing is certain, the clear waters of a timely way forward for

Indigenous people have been muddied by a flood of misinformation.

Jacinta Price and Warren Mundine clearly demonstrate that the changes they are calling for are the very changes that the architects of the Voice to Parliament hope to achieve, and risk an unravelling of the process.

In considering my vote, as a nonIndigenous person, I prefer to listen to

assertion that “many years ago we had a successful referendum that removed race from the constitution”.

I assume he is referring to the 1967 referendum that saw Aboriginal people counted as citizens for the first time.

That referendum did not remove race from the constitution but empowered the Commonwealth to make race based laws that apply to Aboriginal people.

Aboriginal people were previously excluded from this section because Aboriginal affairs were seen as a state issue.

If Mr Duesbury wishes to look it up it’s section 51(xxvi).

The proposal for the Voice is saying that given the Commonwealth already has the constitutional power to make laws specifically targeting Aboriginal people, they would like to be consulted during the development of such

DEAR Jasminda,

My daughter was walking through the shopping centre after a big day and was approached by a lady selling a beauty treatment.

Since she was tired, she allowed the lady to give her a free sample treatment but then said she couldn't afford to make a purchase.

The lady then said she would give her a special deal.

My daughter felt overwhelmed and walked away with a product she didn't really want for $50, which she can't afford.

How should she have dealt with this?

Gerry K.

Jasminda

Dear Gerry,

THERE are many sales techniques and some of the best are on display in the walkways of shopping centres.

Your daughter has discovered a valuable lesson and she will be better prepared next time.

There are several stages to avoiding salespeople and the first is to immediately avert your eyes.

Once they've made eye contact, you're already well on the way to being fleeced of money for a product that you didn't have any need for just 20

Zealand, treaty provisions that conflict with vested interests will just be ignored.

If you don’t know about that, read ‘Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee’.

Read it and weep.

When you get over it, read ‘Dark Emu’ and see if you don’t

the voices of the elder states persons who have seen it all.

Leaders like Marcia Langton, Pat Dodson and Noel Pearson, to mention just a few, have been in consultation with governments of both persuasions since the release of the Uluru statement in 2017 which invites all Australians to walk together.

The referendum will

seconds earlier.

If you are already at the eye contact stage, walk as though you are about to miss your bus, that is, so quickly that you build up a sweat.

Hopefully they won't catch you.

If they've started their spiel, it's very hard to get them to stop.

Salespeople have been provided with specific training and any chatter will give them false hope.

Say a firm no, and consider crossing your hands in front of your body like a referee. Yes, you'll look like a twit.

That's okay.

Do not under any circumstances let them demonstrate their product on you.

If you get to this stage, you've likely lost the battle and will end up giving in and buying something you don't want because you've received a free service.

Nothing is free, as you will soon discover.

Finally, if you've been conned, use it as training for the next time you're accosted.

It's an expensive lesson, but one that's hard to forget. Carpe diem, Jasminda.

weep a little more.

If we have a Voice, at the very least, the powers-thatbe will have to listen.

And so will we.

Regards, Alan STANLEY, Upper Corindi.

determine the Australian people's acceptance or rejection of this gracious invitation.

We should not go down as the generation which denied First Australians a say in the governance of their own affairs.

The Voice: Highlighting differences or bringing us together

DEAR News Of The Area, FURTHER to the many articles about The Voice that your newspaper has published over the past few months, I am coming to realise that many Australians

laws. It is not unreasonable that this right to consultation also be enshrined in the constitution.

So when Mr Duesbury

think the way forward is to highlight our differences, rather than what brings us together.

Quite simply, I don't think prioritising our differences and treating people of different racial heritage

exhorts readers to look at facts rather than listening to “the vibe” I couldn’t agree more.

Perhaps he could start by looking into what the proposal for the Voice actually is, rather

Regards, Margaret ENGLAND. differently and separately is the way forward for our community as a whole.

To do that will be divisive.

If we must do something, legislate it, rather than amend the Constitution.

Regards, Peter WEYLING.

than what the National Party says it is.

Regards, Sean SLAVIN.

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To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

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this not the page.

Media

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coat is longer.2. A star is missing from the tablecloth.

1. The magician’s

3. One of the rabbit’s teeth is shorter. 4. The rabbit’s ear is straight.

5. The mouse’s nose is in a different position.

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SUDOKU

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

SOLUTIONS

All the words listed below can be found in the grid.

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Liam Neeson (above) offers up another action performance here in a tale that pits him and his co-stars against vicious forces of nature. On their way home from a job drilling oil deep in the frozen wilderness of Alaska, John Ottway (Neeson) and his pals find themselves stranded after their plane crashes right into the realm of a vicious wolf pack. Fighting among themselves after Ottway assumes leadership, they fall one-by-one as they try to survive in such a forbidding landscape, with such a savage foe. The dread and despair of the situation is acutely felt and Neeson is a convincing hero who confronts it all head-on.

FRIDAY, May 26

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne meets a productive duo.

8.30 Smother. (Return, Mals) After the turmoil and Finn’s subsequent injuries, Grace returns to London.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Masv) At Deirdre’s funeral, Rowan is plunged into the world of the infamous Mayfair family.

10.10 Interview With The Vampire. (Malnsv) Louis and Lestat’s lives change.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Split. (Mals, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.55

8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure. (PG)

We’re building up to a momentous moment in Australian history, and this insightful Indigenous current affairs series returns with a new season to capture, inform and evaluate this occasion. Hosts John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs tackle the news and focus on the upcoming Voice referendum, with a road trip around Australia. The duo will visit every Australian state and territory with outdoor broadcasts, as well as live episodes from the studio on Cammeraygal country in Sydney. Joined by experts and activists, tonight they explore what it means to have a Voice, and at what cost?

Tune in for the extensive and thoughtful coverage.

THURSDAY MIRIAM & ALAN: LOST IN SCOTLAND AND BEYOND…

You couldn’t ask for more

and arresting travel companions in Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming. Unfailingly funny and admirably honest, the duo came together to explore the delights and quirks of their native land in a motorhome during the pandemic. In this four-part followup, premiering tonight, Miriam and Alan are still enamoured by Scotland, but they also expand their horizons to include California. They are like kids in a candy shop, riding the “Hogwarts Express” steam train and visiting the Cairngorms, with ordained minister Alan even conducting an LGBTQIA+ wedding. It’s a joyous, personal take on the travelogue genre.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ms, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+a)

11.45 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 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. Adam Dovile makes a modern, floating-style vanity. Karen Martini bakes a carrot, gruyere and herb loaf.

8.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Far From Home. (2019, Mv, R) After Peter Parker, in his identity as Spider-Man, finds himself facing four destructive elemental monsters while on holiday in Europe, he receives help from a mysterious new hero called Mysterio. Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: Ablaze. (2019, Mal, R) Hannah Marshall.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys.

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

10.40 MOVIE: Triple 9. (2016, MA15+lv, R) An unsuspecting rookie foils a heist. Casey Affleck.

12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 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. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter and gets assistance from an unlikely source.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined by Daniel Craig, Clive Myrie, Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop.

11.30 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, May 27

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (Premiere, PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Cup. Individual Apparatus. 4.00 Going Places. (R)

4.30 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. H’lights.

5.30 Weeks Of War. (Premiere, PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R)

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) Sister Boniface pursues a serial killer.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 3 of 5. A discovery by Sumner sends Henry Drax into a murderous rage.

9.20 Ragdoll. (MA15+a) Rose’s behaviour raises questions for Edmunds. With the killer one step ahead, Baxter’s plans go awry.

10.05 The Messenger. (Malv, R)

Ed is faced with a difficult choice.

11.00 Fires. (Mal, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG)

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R)

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 MOVIE: The Final Quarter. (2019, PGa, R) 12.40 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R)

1.40 Life Drawing UK. (Mn, R) 3.45 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, May 28

4.15 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Sydenham Hill. (Final)

8.20 The Messenger. (Mal) Another ace appears.

9.15 Silent Witness. (Return, Mav)

The health secretary is assassinated.

10.15 In Limbo. (Mal, R)

10.45 Interview With The Vampire. (Malnsv, R)

11.30 Mayfair Witches. (Masv, R)

12.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. La Vuelta Femenina. H’lights.

4.30 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. H’lights.

5.30 Dirty Bird. 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths. (PG, R)

8.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. (PG)

9.30 Patagonia. (PGa)

10.20 The Death Of Bruce Lee. (PGav, R)

11.55 Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. (MA15+avw, R)

1.25 How Mad Are You? (Mal, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (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 Horse Racing. Ladbrokes Derby Day, Ladbrokes Park Race Day and Sporting Chance Foundation 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 nervous man says he is here to visit his wife for their wedding anniversary.

7.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004, Ma, R) A climatologist tries to save his family after the planet is plunged into a sudden ice age. Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum.

10.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018, PGalv, R) Superheroes from different dimensions who all use the Spider-Man identity come together. Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, Mhv, R) Daniel Radcliffe.

10.10 MOVIE: 300: Rise Of An Empire. (2014, MA15+lsv, R) Sullivan Stapleton.

12.00 MOVIE: Black Water: Abyss. (2020, Mhl, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) An abandoned terrier enjoys a makeover.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989, PGv, R) Indiana Jones tries to find his missing father, who was on a lifelong quest to obtain the legendary Holy Grail. Harrison Ford, Sean Connery.

10.00 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. (2008, Mv, R) Indiana Jones searches for a crystal skull. Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

8.00 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (M) Part 1 of 2.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Catching A Killer – The Claremont Murders. (Mav, R) Takes a look at the disappearance of Sarah Spiers and killings of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in the Perth suburb of Claremont in the 1990s and the subsequent decades long investigation.

12.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Summit. (PGl)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The First 48. (Mav)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Of Victory.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Sporting the dreaded black aprons, the contestants embark on a two-day challenge.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The discovery of the body of a former MI6 agent uncovers secrets from NCIS Special Agent Jane Tennant’s past, forcing her to go to extreme lengths to track down the responsible party.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a cold case.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, May 29

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Marcella. (Malv, R)

2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Final stage. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 10.55 Our Coast. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

(R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Final stage. H’lights.

TUESDAY, May 30

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens.

12.00 News. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00

From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (Return) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Making Of Galup VR Experience.

3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE:

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club. (Ml) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 9-1-1. (Mav) The 118 races to emergencies at a commercial bakery and a bodybuilding competition.

9.35 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen helps defend Marjan when a rescue complaint forces her to make a challenging ethical decision.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants tackle a breakfast challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Alex Ward, Lloyd Langford and Kitty Flanagan.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team searches for two missing co-eds.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

8.30 The Rookie. (Mav) John is assigned his first rookie whose unconventional approach to police

1.30

3.15

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants tackle a Pressure Test.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Final) Agent Torres finds himself in prison as the team tries to stop an impending terror attack.

10.30 North Shore. (Ml, 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, May 31

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: A Family Matter. (Premiere) Takes a look at sitcoms.

9.15 Blue Lights. (Madlv) The team scrambles to deal with a bad batch of drugs while the McIntyres try to cover their tracks.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The Congregation. (Mal)

11.45 Unit One. (MA15+av, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Kirby and Theo get on the same level.

7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Kerang Train Crash. (Mav) A look at the 2007 Kerang train crash.

8.30 Accused. (Mav) A man is faced with a big decision about the fate of his brother who is living with a traumatic brain injury.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Snowtown –Bodies In The Barrels. (MA15+adv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. Queensland v New South Wales.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash.

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

11.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am)

12.30 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must prepare a banquet.

8.40 North Shore. (Ml) Abigail faces increasing pressure to close the trade deal. A breakthrough fills a crucial gap in the case’s timeline.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Muncy believes Elias Olsen has struck again.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mv)

11.40 Bull. (Mv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Guess

Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.00 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 10.05 Tracks. (2013, M)

Dust-Man. (2020, M, Korean) 1.50

Runner. (2018, PG) 3.40 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 5.25 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012,

THURSDAY, June 1

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Dawn To Curfew. (Premiere, M)

8.30 Putin And The West: My Backyard. Part 1 of 3.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

11.55 Red Light. (MA15+ad, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Justin will do anything to save Andrew. Xander is determined to support Kate.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

9.40 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10 Fantasy Island. (Ma) A woman wants a perfect life.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants vie for Immunity.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) Garland asks Benson to reopen a missing person case he was working on as a rookie officer on the day of 9/11.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mas, R) A schoolgirl goes missing.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

By David WIGLEY

q Sharks fullback Will Kennedy skipped the Knights backline to score the opening try. Photo: David Wigley.