q Stuart Johnson and Joe Kyle being awarded Life Membership of the Taylors Arm sub-Branch of the Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia. Pictured are Joe Kyle, Bill Wagner, Stuart Johnson and Pat Mulquiney.
Taylors Arm men recognised for dedication to community and country
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A large number of locals from the close-knit community came along to enjoy each other's company over a meal and a few beverages.
The awarding of the Life Memberships was a surprise to the recipients.
Patrick Mulquiney performed the Master of Ceremonies duties.
Chris Hoff, a local man and a close friend of Joe Kyle, spoke about his mate’s life, including his time in the Army and his posting to Malaya (now Malaysia) as an infantry soldier in the Second Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.
Mr Mulquiney said Joe was awarded the Life Membership due to his service both to the nation and to the district.
Mr Hoff went on to mention what an asset Joe is to the community and what an integral part of the fabric and social character of the district he has become.
Mr Mulquiney then spoke to the gathering about Stuart Johnson and how he appreciated
what he referred to as “old school values”.
Mr Mulquiney then read out some stirring words about Stuart that were written by Colonel Gary Cook (retired).
Colonel Cook was unable to attend in person, however his words, read by Mr Mulquiney, amplified the fact that Stuart had been underrecognised for over 60 years’ devotion to the Citizens Military Forces (CMF), later known as the Army Reserve,
Colonel Cook detailed that, from the time he met Stuart in the 1970s, he had never known someone so enthusiastic and dedicated to the CMF.
As a commissioned officer Stuart was central to the re-
establishment of the CMF in the Nambucca Valley.
Stuart’s military career culminated with him being the Commanding Officer of the 41st Battalion, The Royal NSW Regiment.
The long history of exceptionally well conducted ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies enjoyed by the Taylors Arm community have occurred under the Stuart’s stewardship.
Stuart has also been a dedicated Freemason and a church elder.
Stuart responded by thanking the many locals who have supported the subBranch and had particular praise for those who have remained members over the
years. In addition to a Life Membership badge, both members were presented with an official Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia shirt and each were presented an Akubra hat.
A special guest at the gathering was the President of the Hastings Manning Macleay sub-Branch of the Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association, Mr Bill Wagner, who told News Of The Area, “The Taylors Arm sub-Branch has been a wonderful and welcome addition to the Association.
"I am honoured to be here today to see Joe Kyle and Stuart Johnson made the inaugural Life Members of this great sub-Branch.”
Cowper MP concerned about
By Mike HELY
COWPER MP Pat Conaghan has raised concerns about the NSW Government’s lack of funding in its recent budget for measures to address and prevent violence against women.
Mr Conaghan, who is the Federal Opposition’s Shadow Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, said he had spent the past three years consulting with dedicated family violence groups and organisations around Australia.
He said he had seen firsthand what the right funding and resourcing could do for affected individuals and communities, and was a passionate advocate for increasing the focus on funding for prevention programs.
His comments follow the release of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and
Research’s (BOCSAR) NSW Recorded Crime Statistics update for the March 2024 quarter.
The BOCSAR figures show the Coffs HarbourGrafton area experienced a 70 percent increase in recorded domestic violencerelated assaults over the past five years.
“The lion’s share of
the funding earmarked for prevention in the 2024 NSW State Government Budget is the $38.3 million for the implementation of the Pathways to Prevention strategy,” Mr Conaghan said.
“The Minns Government’s media release states that this funding is to 'develop a range of initiatives to address the drivers of domestic, family
Express Coach Builders at Macksville back to full production
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Coach Builders, resulting in uncertainty and job losses.
A prolonged delay in the release of the Transport for NSW Panel Four Bus Procurement Document had the flow-on effect of stalling contracts.
The shrinking workforce and empty work bays at Express Coach Builders was a sad sight indeed.
The company had been waiting since January 2023 for the Bus Procurement document to be released and, despite engaging with government to get things moving, they were unable to gain traction.
“We decided to get our State Member, the Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp involved and this seemed to work as, in a very short time, the document dropped and we were very much back in business,” Express Coach Builders’ Manager of Administration and Sales, Sally Heather, told News Of The Area.
“Michael Kemp knew that we needed jobs and industry in our district and engaged in a campaign to shed light on government red tape around contracts.
“This campaign must have worked as we are now calling for more workers and have contracts lined up until
November next year with many more coming in.”
This is good news for Express Coach Builders and the local economy as the workforce has grown and will continue to grow as the orders come in.
Express Coach Builders are winning significant contracts to build coaches for locations right across the country.
Ms Heather said this is based on a reputation as leaders in the bus manufacturing industry, due to the quality and care the team puts into the manufacture of each bus produced at the site.
“I asked around the industry regarding this company before I got fully behind them, so I had some
solid ground to stand on and I can tell you categorically that the answer from all around the industry is that the quality is high, the price is right and it was only Government red tape holding things up,” Oxley MP Michael Kemp added.
“The certainty going forward has given the workforce here at Express Coach Builders a real lift.
“They are made up of young and dynamic leaders, great role models and talented young men and women who are learning skills that will continue to add value to the broader workforce in the region.”
Express Coach Builders are planning to put on around six new apprentices in 2025.
DV funding shortfalls
and sexual violence'.
"Just $10 million was dedicated to the expansion of successful men’s behaviour change programs.
“Any increase of funding and resourcing for proven measures in the fight against domestic violence is a positive step forward, and it was pleasing to see the issue of family violence specifically
listed in the recently released NSW budgetary documents.
“I absolutely applaud and appreciate the increased funding for social housing with priority given to families leaving domestic violence, as well as the crisis response funding.
“These are critical additions.
“However, the noted
figures and direction of dollars is lacking in the crucial area of prevention.
“To create generational change, we need to consciously dedicate the same amount of time, energy and money to prevention as we do to the aftermath of violence.
“We cannot continue to be the ambulance at the
Service NSW Business Bureau
bottom of the cliff.”
Mr Conaghan said the Government must provide adequate measures that stopped women and children reaching “that dangerous precipice” to begin with.
“We must stop funding more layers of bureaucracy with ‘strategy development’ and start funding and resourcing organisations and
programs that we already know to be successful,” he said.
“I was hoping to see this better reflected in the State Budget after seeing an underwhelming level of detail, focus and follow through on prevention at a Federal level.
“I think many will be left disappointed with the NSW Government’s continuation on the same path as their Federal Labor counterparts. I look forward to helping drive the prevention agenda with like minded State and Federal MPs in coming months.”
q Express Coach Builders Paint Team Leader Jai Vincent, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp and Express Coach Builder’s Manager of Administration and Sales, Sally Heather, discussing the positive effects of the release of the Transport for NSW Panel Four Bus Procurement Document on local industry.
Local designer making waves
By Andrea FERRARI
HYLAND Park fashion
designer Melissa Greenwood has been named in a field of nine finalists for the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, an initiative by Façon Magazine and supported by Greater Bank.
Gumbaynggirr woman Melissa and her mother, Lauren Jarrett, are cofounders of the fashion label
Miimi and Jiinda.
Now in its second year, the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship is dedicated to fostering creativity and providing a platform for Indigenous voices in various creative sectors: music, fashion design, dance, writing, accessory design, film, art painting, digital art,
and photography.
The program is about empowerment through providing resources and industry guidance to support their creative aspirations.
Each scholarship recipient will receive $10,000 to further their creative aspirations, provided by Greater Bank, and will be officially announced at an event at Murrook Cultural Centre in Port Stephens on Thursday, 11 July 2024, during NAIDOC Week.
“I am so excited and grateful to have been chosen as a finalist for the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship,” Melissa told News Of The Area.
“If awarded this scholarship fund, I will definitely be giving back to the community by creating special opportunities for mob.
“Opportunities like these
are so important for mob to ensure we continue to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous creatives and businesses."
Scholarship Committee Secretary Jack Bailey told NOTA, “The committee was captivated by the work that Melissa submitted in her application.
“Her brand, Miimi and Jiinda, showcases a unique blend of First Nations artistry and contemporary design, making it stand out in this competitive category.
“An Indigenous inspired, hand-painted wedding dress from her collection ‘Yarilla’ was a highlight for the committee, and demonstrated Melissa’s high level of skill and innovation, which are key components in the finalist selection process.”
This year’s talented finalists will receive
mentorship from nine esteemed creatives in their field, a lineup featuring Mitch Tambo (world musician), Samantha Harris (international supermodel), Sidney Saltner (Youth Program Director, Bangarra Dance), Professor Chelsea Watego (author of Another Day in the Colony), Kristy Dickinson (Founder of Haus of Dizzy), Stephen Page (Director of Spear), Nicole Chaffey (artist and Museum Gallery Director), Travis De Vries (digital artist and illustrator), and Milly Hooper (photographer and exhibitor at Head On Photo Festival).
These accomplished individuals will play a pivotal role in guiding and inspiring each of the nine finalists, with an aim of nurturing and amplifying Indigenous voices across diverse creative industries.
CBD Master Plans on public exhibition
BELLINGEN Shire
Council has placed draft Master Plans for the Bellingen, Dorrigo, and Urunga Central Business Districts (CBDs) on public exhibition.
of fashion label Miima and Jiinda, has been named in a field of nine finalists for the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship.
provide feedback,” said Mayor Cr Steve Allan.
These plans aim to guide the future of the district’s CBDs, informed by the insights and aspirations of the community. In February 2024, Council conducted four inperson and three online workshops to inform the plans, attended by 137 community members.
Additionally, an online survey garnered 791 responses.
A Youth Workshop was also held at the Bellingen Memorial Hall, attended by 43 young people.
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Feedback covered a wide range of topics, including maintaining the unique character and heritage of each area, supporting community facilities, enhancing public spaces, traffic management, environmental conservation, heritage preservation, tourism, art and culture, and integrating First Nations knowledge.
“We are thrilled to present the draft Central Business District Master Plans for Bellingen, Dorrigo, and Urunga and invite our community to
“The final documents will guide future investments in our CBDs and help us target grant opportunities to support these plans."
The draft CBD Master Plans are now on public exhibition until 5 pm on 11 July 2024. Three online information sessions are scheduled from 2 – 4 July 2024, each focusing on a specific CBD.
These sessions will feature urban designers and Council officers explaining the proposals, followed by a Q&A session.
To book an online information session, review
the draft documents, and submit feedback, please visit the Council’s Have Your Say page at https://www.bellingen. nsw.gov.au/Have-YourSay/Bellingen-Dorrigoand-Urunga-CBD-Masterplans
Hard copies of the draft documents are available at the Council Chambers and Shire Libraries.
Feedback can be submitted via the online portal, email at council@ bellingenshire.nsw.gov.au, or by mail to the General Manager, RE: Bellingen, Dorrigo, and Urunga CBD Master Plans submission, PO Box117, Bellingen NSW 2454.
NAMBUCCA VALLEY’S COMMEMORATION OF MIDDLE EAST AREA OF OPERATIONS AND MODERN CONFLICTS DAY AT NAMBUCCA HEADS
Ex-Serving people in the Nambucca Valley and surrounding districts are invited to commemorate on the 11th July at a service at Nambucca Heads.
The inaugural service for the Nambucca Valley is planned to be hosted by the Nambucca Heads RSL sub Branch, commencing at the Nambucca Heads War Memorial Cenotaph at 11:00 AM
Ex -Serving people in the Nambucca Valley and surrounding districts are invited to commemorate on the 11 t h July at a service at Nambucca Heads. The inaugural service for the Nambucca Valley is planned to be hosted by the Nambucca Heads RSL sub Branch, commencing at the Nambucca Heads
www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
War Memorial Cenotaph at 11:00 AM
PUBLIC PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION 2024
All Ex-Serving members are welcome – you do not need to be a part of an RSL sub Branch to mark the occasion.
All Ex -Serving members are welcome – you do not need to be a part of an RSL sub Branch to mark the occasion.
Council will be conducting weed control activities on roads, reserves, laneways, pathways, drains, public and Crown reserves under Council’s management on a quarterly basis scheduled throughout 2024 in the following areas: Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head, Valla Beach, Eungai Rail, Eungai Creek, Allgomera, Warrell Creek, Macksville, Gumma, Congarinni, Talarm, Utungun, Taylors Arm, Bowraville, South Arm, North Arm, Upper and Lower Buckrabendinni, Missabotti, Kennaicle Creek, Valla Rural and North Macksville.
For any further details, interested persons are asked to please contact the Master of Ceremonies for the Event – the Vice President of Nambucca Heads RSL sub Branch – Mr Chris Ellicott on telephone: (0410) 575 640 , or by emailing Nambucca RSL sub Branch at ; nambuccaheadsSB@rslnsw.org.au
For any further details, interested persons are asked to please contact the Master of Ceremonies for the Event –the Vice President of Nambucca Heads RSL sub Branch –Mr Chris Ellicott on telephone: (0410) 575 640, or by emailing Nambucca RSL sub Branch at; nambucca-headsSB@rslnsw.org.au
An extensive weed control program will be performed on the Council owned or managed road reserve system, targeting weedy grass species including Giant Rats Tail and Coolatai Grass and woody weeds including Lantana and Privet. Herbicide application may be performed at any time, throughout the day or night, when weather conditions are suitable. Bindiis and other broadleaf weeds will also be targeted within reserves and sporting fields, throughout all townships of the Nambucca Valley Council.
The herbicides used will be those registered for use on the particular plants being controlled. The program may be altered without notice dependent upon weather and plant conditions. Signs stating “Weed Spraying in Progress” will be displayed when actual spraying is being undertaken.
ENQUIRIES TO: Green Space Coordinator 0417 271 378.
Nambucca Heads sub Branch
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Council’s 2024/25 budget adopted
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA Valley councillors have adopted key documents including the Annual Budget, Long Term Financial Plan and Revenue Policy for the 2024/25 period.
“Council’s total estimated operating revenue during the 2024/25 financial year is $55.4 million with estimated operating expenditure being $50.4 million, providing for a small surplus of $29,000 for the year,” said Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Evan Webb in his opening remarks on the draft budget.
However, several late changes to the budget were approved at last Thursday’s meeting, bringing the final
forecast in deficit to the tune of $138,000.
Coincidentally, the final 2023/24 budget included a similar deficit one year ago at its adoption ($139,000).
“The Annual Budget is
one of our most important pieces of work each year and sits alongside our Delivery Program and Operational Plans as one of the key strategic documents that ensures our Council is
allocating the funds to meet the operational priorities determined by Council within our regulatory obligations,” Mr Webb said.
This year’s budget appearance is a change from
previous years.
Mr Webb told NOTA this is due to his joining the Council only twelve months ago, and his commitment to representing the figures in a clear and comprehensive format.
He noted current economic uncertainties including increased costof-living pressures, supply chain issues and the Council’s commitment to keep rate increases within the rate cap while delivering a wide range of services and planning for the future.
This year’s rates and annual charges are anticipated to make up $26.1 million of the $55.4 million budget while employee benefits and oncosts will make up the majority of the $50.3 million expenses at $15.7 million.
Little has changed from
the previous budget in terms of water (zero new users) and sewerage (55 new services), although revenue from these two items is forecast to rise by approximately ten percent.
“The costs of water and sewer have risen dramatically,” Mr Webb told NOTA, “and we are funding some large infrastructure projects.
“We needed to make up the difference with a ten percent rise to these charges.
“Water and sewer are not subject to the rate peg (a cap on the yearly increase) as other rates and charges are,” he said.
The 24/25 Rate Peg (the maximum percentage amount that councils can increase their general income for the year) is set by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) at between 4.5 percent and 5.5 percent when population factors for each council are considered.
Questions over organic waste mandates
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA
Valley Council will prepare a submission in response to a NSW Government plan to mandate the composting of food and organic components of waste collection.
The NSW Government proposes to mandate food organics (FO) collections for certain businesses (large supermarkets, the hospitality industry and institutions) from 1 July 2025 and food and garden organics (FOGO) for households from 1 July 2030.
According to Nambucca Valley Council’s Manager of Development and Environment, Daniel Walsh,
stakeholders are requested to make submissions regarding the proposal.
To this effect he prepared a draft submission outlining some of Council’s main concerns with the plan.
“It needs to be recognised that many Councils are not large enough to generate enough waste to viably undertake FOGO processing themselves,” he said.
“While Nambucca Valley Council has been able to provide a FOGO (green bin) and yellow bin collection service to residents and businesses, this has only been possible through collaboration with other councils, with the processing undertaken outside of the Nambucca local government area.”
Mr Walsh further said that, as there is no obligation for councils to collaborate with neighbouring local governments, when contract periods expire, there is no certainty of future continuance of the service.
He suggested that
a mandate for regional collaboration be implemented for the processing of FOGO materials, facilitated through funding from waste levy revenue.
“Alternatively, the NSW Government could get involved in the establishment of regional processing centres,” he said.
“Without any facilitation by the NSW Government, regional collaboration will continue to remain uncertain, the inefficient processing of waste will continue, and the transition to a circular economy will remain a distant aspiration,” he said.
Mr Walsh also suggested changes to the waste levy raising the problems faced by regional councils of illegal dumping, which he links to the high cost of disposal of end-of-life products such as asbestos, treated timber and lead-based painted products.
He argued that the waste levy should not be applied to such materials.
“These unnecessary costs encourage illegal dumping resulting in environmental and economic costs to the community,” he said.
Furthermore, he pointed out the "unfair" economic impact of waste levies on materials required for operation of waste management facilities.
While some of these materials can be exempted from the waste levy, an exemption is not automatically granted and must be applied for on each occasion resulting in considerable cost to councils and the EPA.
The NSW Government is also intending to mandate the reporting of surplus food donations by supermarkets to food charities.
An EPA document outlining the proposal says such measures, while requiring legislative changes, will allow for investment in infrastructure such as processing facilities and transfer stations.
q Water and sewerage are not subject to the Independent Pricing And Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) Rate Peg.
q A State Government proposal to mandate collection of organic waste calls for submissions from stakeholders such as Nambucca Valley Council.
Jones to run for Greens
By Ned COWIE
SERVING Nambucca Valley councillor David
Jones has announced he will run in the coming local government elections as a fully endorsed Greens party representative.
Mr Jones announced the news in an exclusive interview last week with NOTA, citing changing demographics and public opinion as the reason for his change from independent candidate to Greens member.
“I think there has been a shift in the Valley,” he said.
“Nambucca has historically been a very conservative area but more and more people have become concerned about soil health, water quality etc.”
David sees the issue of blueberry farming as one of many lately which have cut through the different sides of the political landscape, uniting farmers and conservationists against a common perceived threat.
The move will give him some assistance financially in the form of branding and flyers but most of all he thinks it will give voters a better idea of the policies he stands for.
“This will allow those who want to vote Greens a place to put their preferences and let all constituents know that I will put people first - not developments.
“Besides, local government is [essentially] about planning, roads, rates and rubbish.
“The more contentious Greens issues are not in play,” he assured NOTA.
The Welsh-born Nambucca Heads man has an eight-year track record with Nambucca Valley Council.
differently to the popularly elected position of Mayor in the Nambucca Valley.
The councillor moved to the Valley eleven years ago after falling in love with the area as a child, enjoying family holidays in Nambucca Heads.
“It took me 40 years to move here,” he said with a chuckle.
How does it feel to have arguably one of the most well-known names in the
q Councillor David Jones has announced he will again contest his seat on Nambucca Valley Council.
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Mr Jones doesn’t deny that it has helped with his branding in the past.
“I used to say David Jones, like the department store, but now there aren’t many people left in the region who remember shopping there,” he said.
During his time as councillor, he has earned a reputation for speaking out on environmental issues in the Valley, attending and
addressing community forums on industrial horticulture and native-forest logging.
He is a weekly guest on a local 2NVR program and tells NOTA his years on Council have been rewarding because he gets to know things across a whole range of issues important to Valley residents.
“Part of our role is to listen to people,” he said.
“Every decision we make is going to have an impact on someone and the hardest thing [for people] to deal with is change.”
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Before moving to the region he served on Bendigo Council from 2004-2008.
During this time he was elected Mayor of the city by serving councillors for the years 2006 and 2008, in a process run somewhat
Hemp cooperative to set up in Bello
By Mary KEILY
A COOPERATIVE for Bellingen hemp growers is being established after a meeting involving farmers and builders interested in the local growing, processing and building with industrial
hemp.
The event was held at the Bellingen Riverside Pavilion, hosted by Marg Hope of Bellingen Riverside Cottages and her builder husband John, from Beyond Hope Construction.
“70 percent of attendees were interested in growing it in our region, plus we had eight keen builders,” Marg Hope told NOTA.
“It was a great opportunity for people to network with processors from other regions and to get their hands dirty at our weekend workshop.”
Agronomist Rob Eccles explained what was involved in growing hemp and the likely income from it.
He has been researching what seeds will grow in what areas and endorsed the Bellingen Shire region as being suitable, explaining
there are certain strains that will do very well locally.
“They have been testing eight to ten strains in industrial hemp, citing the difference with South Australia, where their soil temperature can be 50 degrees,” said Marg Hope, a passionate hemp advocate.
Rose Middlemiss from Northern Rivers Hemp and her father Gerald Taylor provided an insight into the opportunities and challenges
of running an industrial hemp cooperative.
They also demonstrated a selection of their hemp oils, soaps and creams.
Also to speak was Richard Gasser from hempflora, who sell a range of hemp infused oils and balms.
Karen Burge from the Ubuntu Wellness Clinic shared hemp smoothies and products with the group.
Connie and Lonnie Linus, the owners of a hemp
processing plant in Ashford near Glen Innes, enjoyed the opportunity to share their experience and to encourage locals.
Day two of the workshop saw the group move to Marg and John Hope’s property, where they demonstrated the ease of building their shed with hemp ‘hurd’.
“There is a house built [with hemp hurd] in Gleniffer and we’ve urged people to go and take a look,” said Marg.
q Agronomist Rob Eccles, builder John Hope and his partner Marg Hope, Northern Rivers Hemp’s Rose Middlemiss and Gerald Taylor, builder Shane Hannon, and Richard Gasser of hempflora.
q A hemp brick is made at the workshop.
Market celebrates first birthday
THE Nambucca Farmers market is celebrating its first birthday on July 4.
“If you have not had the opportunity to go shopping, be entertained by the busker and grab a cheap Matildas market day pizza, this is the week to do it,” a market spokesperson told NOTA.
“To celebrate, the market will be having live music, a colouring-in competition and lucky dip for the kids, face paint and a raffle.”
Each week, a variety of
local community members showcase their best homemade and home-grown produce, including fresh and seasonal fruit and vegetables, floral arrangements, sourdough baking, preserves, eggs, macadamia nuts and more.
The market is held each Thursday at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads from 2.30pm to 5pm.
“Grab your basket and see you at the market!”
Myron Kelsey turns 100
By Mick BIRTLES
THE family and friends of Myron Fredrick Kelsey gathered at the Macksville ExServices Club last Saturday to help him celebrate a very special milestone, his 100th birthday.
Myron was born on 24
June 1924 at Bowraville Hospital, the second of five siblings, and spent those early years among the lush landscapes of Argents Hill.
At fourteen-years-old Myron made the decision to leave formal education behind and focus on farming.
Eventually teaming up
with his brother Norm, the pair decided that the fertile soils of Valla were the perfect place to pioneer their own banana plantation.
The brothers cultivated
bananas together for 35 years.
During that time the hardworking Myron found time to fall in love, marrying Fay Moran in 1952.
q The Nambucca Farmers market community is celebrating its first birthday.
The couple went on to welcome four children into their loving and happy home.
As the family expanded, Myron and Fay went from a shack in South Arm to a new
home in Bowraville. Myron worked multiple roles throughout his career journey, including driving milk trucks and overseeing dairy operations.
In 1965 Myron decided to carry on his father's legacy and acquired the family farm at North Arm, where he had success with both dairy farming and banana growing.
He eventually added beef cattle and timber milling to the farm's repertoire too.
In 1999 Myron downsized to a twenty acre property on Rodeo Drive.
He lives there still with Fay, the love of his life, and enjoys the richness that comes with a close family of four children, six granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren.
Myron is a much-loved local identity who has enjoyed a life very well lived in the Nambucca Valley.
Still in great mental and physical condition, News Of The Area asked Myron what he considered to be the key to a long, happy and healthy life.
“I think connection to family and staying active are very important to health and happiness,” Myron concluded.
q The family and friends of Myron Fredrick Kelsey joined him at the Macksville ExServices Club on Saturday to help him celebrate his 100th birthday.
NSW Budget overlooks pensioners, says representative body
By Mike HELY
THE Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association (CPSA) of NSW has expressed its disappointment at last week’s State Budget, saying pensioners have been overlooked.
The CPSA represents pensioners, superannuants and low-income retirees on the North Coast and throughout NSW.
Policy Manager Ash Fowler said it was
disappointing to see a lack of targeted measures to support the health, wellbeing and social inclusion of pensioners and other Centrelink payment recipients.
“Many people are doing it tough at the moment,” Ms Fowler said.
“In a recent survey of our members, 86 percent of respondents indicated that cost-of-living pressures were a major issue for them.”
She said despite steep increases in council rates
across the State, the pensioner council rate rebate remained stagnant and had not been increased since its introduction more than 30 years ago.
This left many lowincome homeowners in a precarious position.
Ms Fowler said seniors in regional and rural NSW were still feeling the loss of the Regional Seniors Travel Card, which provided $250 to offset the increased cost of transport in those areas.
The discontinuation
of the program had left older people struggling to access essential services and participate in their communities.
“CPSA has heard from people who are skipping meals, putting off medical treatments and missing out on seeing family and friends because there are bills to be paid,” she said.
“People shouldn’t have to make decisions like this to afford to live.”
The CPSA welcomed the announcement of increased investment in health funding across NSW, particularly the Bulk-Billing Support
Initiative, which will provide tax rebates to medical practices that offer gap-free medical appointments.
However, Ms Fowler said it was unfortunate that despite record funding towards a better health system for NSW communities, the 202425 NSW Budget had “once again failed to invest in the State's beleaguered public dental system”.
She said nearly 80,000 people were waiting for assessment and treatment in public dental services across NSW.
"Oral health is essential healthcare, and everyone should have access to adequate dental care
Cowper residents outline priorities
By Andrew VIVIAN
ALMOST 800 people across the Federal electorate of Cowper have shared their views about what matters most to them and how they feel about the state of political representation.
In a report launched on Sunday June 23, Voices4Cowper shared the key themes from its recent ‘listening campaign’.
Love of the natural environment was the most valued aspect of living in
Cowper for respondents.
Bec Davis, co-chair of Voices4 Cowper and one of the authors of the report, said, “Unsurprisingly then, climate change and the environment also emerged overall as the most frequently prioritised issue residents want the government to address.
“Many people expressed a desire for strong action on climate change and are concerned about protection of native forests and koala habitat.”
Other top themes
identified include housing affordability and homelessness, integrity in politics, health and aged care, recognition and better outcomes for First Peoples, and appropriate development.
Beginning early this year, Voices4Cowper research has drawn on insights expressed through 22 ‘Kitchen Table Conversations’ involving 122 people (held in all five council areas of Cowper) and 671 responses to a community survey which was distributed online and provided to people
at street and market stalls across the electorate.
A similar process was conducted in 2021.
“The big differences between 2021 and this year are that housing costs, health services, and education are of greater concern to people now than a few years ago,” explained Janette Blainey from the Voices4Cowper Steering Committee and report team.
Another of the report’s authors, Voices4Cowper co-chair Amy Hodson, said the process had also offered
potential answers to issues facing Cowper residents.
“One of the great things about the listening process was that people also suggested solutions to some of the concerns .
“It is clear that the people of Cowper are keen to be positive contributors to keeping our area special.”
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regardless of income or where they live," Ms Fowler said.
The CPSA also welcomed the announcement of $6.6 billion to be spent on social housing, including 6200 new homes to be built over the next four years, saying the program would provide much needed relief for people experiencing housing insecurity.
"The NSW Government is finally taking responsibility for building homes rather than selling them off,” Ms Fowler said.
“After years of underinvestment in public, community and Aboriginal housing, we hope to see this trend continue.”
Mr Conaghan’s office will now organise a mutually convenient time and place.
Ms Davis said respondents wanted a candidate who is visible and accessible in the community, and who “listens to and then acts in line with community needs and values”.
“We have already received expressions of interest from people keen to be a community-backed independent for Cowper.”
The report (Cowper Speaks), along with information about the candidate selection process, is available at www. Voices4Cowper.org.
Federation calls for creation of farm visa
By Mike HELY
THE National Farmers Federation (NFF) has renewed calls for the creation of a farm visa to enable visitors such as backpackers to work in agriculture while holidaying in Australia.
The call follows the Australian Government’s release of a ‘Review of Regional Migration Settings’ discussion paper, which is open for submissions until 26 July.
As part of its strategy, the Government is evaluating the Working Holiday Maker program to ensure migration supports
development objectives in regional Australia and does not contribute to the exploitation of migrant workers.
NFF Acting CEO Charlie Thomas said in the second half of 2023, nearly 12,000 working holiday makers chose to work in agriculture in Australia.
On the Coffs Coast, many of these visitors find employment in the local blueberry industry.
Mr Thomas said a survey the NFF conducted earlier this year found farmers would change what they grew or even quit farming if their access to overseas workers
was reduced.
“63 percent of farmers said removing the 88-day work incentive would have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on their business,” he said.
“Backpackers play a critical role in our farm workforce.
“The fact is without them, we’d simply see farmers walk away from farming.”
Mr Thomas said backpackers were unique in being able to provide a range of skills to the sector, while injecting thousands of dollars back into regional communities.
He said the agriculture industry was committed to playing its part in guaranteeing backpackers safe and rewarding work during their 88 days.
“Research has shown backpackers want a true-blue Aussie experience, throwing themselves into the communities inside and outside their work,” Mr Thomas said.
“This generates billions for the tourism economy.
“There is no place in our industry for people who don’t look after their workers.
“We’re open to practical
solutions that address the issue directly, rather than simply shutting off access to workers.
“We continue to say a purposebuilt agriculture visa is the smart solution.
“A dedicated visa would be responsive to the industry’s unique needs, minimise administrative and financial burdens, safeguard workers against exploitation and attract people who want to work on farm.
“It ticks all the boxes.
“We strongly urge the Government to put this back on the agenda as a holistic solution.”
'Climate denialist': former PM goes nuclear on Dutton
By Kat WONG and Samantha LOCK, AAP
A PLAN to power Australia with nuclear energy has been condemned by former prime minister Paul Keating, who labelled it as climate change denialism in disguise.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to build seven nuclear plants across five states on the sites of coal-fired power stations if the coalition wins government at the next election.
Costs and details of the plan remain scant, prompting concerns about safety, economic viability and its rushed timeline.
Mr Keating is scathing about the proposal and lashed out at Mr Dutton, calling him a "peddler of danger".
"Dutton's policy, of its essence, is that human-induced climate change is a fraudulent concept propagated by environmentalists and leftleaning fellow travellers – a concept he believes should be deplored and opposed," he wrote in a statement released on Sunday.
"A denialist now seeking to camouflage his long held denialism in an industrial fantasy - resort to the most dangerous and expensive energy source on the face of the earth - nuclear power.
"By his blatant opposition to renewables, Dutton calls into question and deprecates
all the government has done to provide Australian business with a reliable and dependable framework for investment in renewables."
Using data from the CSIRO's latest GenCost report and the Australian Energy Market Operator's Integrated System Plan, the Smart Energy Council estimates the plan's cost to taxpayers will be at least $116 billion.
This is equivalent to delivering 82 percent renewables by 2030, and an almost 100 percent renewable energy mix by 2050, including the cost of building all of the enabling transmission infrastructure, the council said.
Under the operator's forecast, the total expenditure required to fund all generation, storage, firming and transmission infrastructure
was found to have a 2024-dollar value of $121 billion, to be invested gradually out to 2050.
The bulk of the $121 billion would be invested by the private sector between now and 2050 to deliver about 300 gigawatts of capacity by 2050.
These figures compare to just eleven gigawatts of nuclear capacity funded by the taxpayer in the opposition's proposal, the council said.
Smart Energy Council chief executive John Grimes said Mr Dutton's nuclear proposal would deliver "at best" 3.7 percent of the energy required at the same cost as the government's current strategy.
"In reality, current cost overruns happening right now in the UK could mean a $600 billion
bill to Australian taxpayers, whilst delivering a small proportion of the energy that is actually required," he said.
Nuclear had no place in a country with cheap, reliable energy powered by the sun and wind and backed up by renewable energy storage, Mr Grimes said.
"The most optimistic assessment of Peter Dutton's nuclear proposal indicates it is a pale shadow of the reliable renewables plan outlined and costed by the Australian Energy Market Operator."
The council has called on the opposition to release its analysis of the costings and generation capacity from the seven proposed reactor sites.
Opposition energy spokesman Ted O'Brien said Australians "won't have long to wait" until they understand how much energy nuclear power will contribute to the
nation's energy mix.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud conceded there would be an upfront price but assured Australians the costings would be delivered "well before the election".
"There's a big difference between the upfront costs and the dividends that it'll pay back over the life of the assets," he told Sky News.
Health Minister Mark Butler accused the coalition of "playing with figures".
"Peter Dutton's plan... would cost $600 billion and that would be paid for by taxpayers - that's equivalent to about 20 years of Medicare," he told reporters in Adelaide.
"What's that going to do to our taxes?
"Nuclear energy is simply far too expensive to invest in, in Australia.
"The lowest cost form of new energy investment is clearly renewable energy."
q Smart Energy Council chief John Grimes says the coalition must detail costings for its nuclear plan. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS).
q The Smart Energy Council has lashed Peter Dutton's nuclear proposal. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch.
Mobile Service NSW bus comes to Bowra
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Kangaroo Bus is coming to town, bringing ease of access to government services and transactions to Aboriginal communities in regional NSW.
The bus is a dedicated Service NSW mobile service centre, providing driver licence and vehicle registration renewals, Seniors Card applications, driver testing and lots more.
Across the immediate region the Kangaroo Bus has three stops.
South West Rocks Country Club will host the bus on Thursday 4 July, opening 9am to 3pm.
The bus will then head to the corner of Hyde and Ford Street, Bellingen on Wednesday 10 July from 9am to 3pm.
In Bowraville the Kangaroo Bus will be at 29 High Street on Wednesday 31 July, opening 10am to
2pm.
Communities chosen for the visits by the Kangaroo Mobile Service Centre are typically 30 minutes or more away from the nearest Service NSW Centre.
The idea is to provide a convenient service and save people time and money.
The full suite of 1,300 NSW Government transactions and services will be available on the spot, whether it is vehicle and driving transactions, applying for a Working with Children Check, or accessing support for cost-of-living initiatives.
Revenue NSW Aboriginal Outreach officers and the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages community engagement team will also be available at certain locations to provide further assistance to customers.
A Business Concierge from the
Service NSW Business Bureau can provide personalised guidance on how to start and grow a business, as well as navigate relevant business regulations and licence applications.
Customers can also get connected with an independent Aboriginal business advisor for free one-onone coaching and advice on topics including business planning, selling to government, marketing and cash flow.
More information on the new Mobile Service Centre route including schedule and community locations is available on the Service NSW website at www.service.nsw. gov.au/campaign/mobile-servicecentres.
Appointments can be made for driver testing, Business Concierge and cost of living support by calling 13 77 88.
Look out for animals on country roads
By Andrea FERRARI
TRANSPORT for NSW (TfNSW) has launched its annual ‘Animals on country roads’ public education initiative to help remind motorists to drive safely around animals.
Between 2013 and 2022 there were a total of 1,423 crashes with an animal in NSW, resulting in 25 people dying and a further 1,592 people being injured.
TfNSW Deputy Secretary Sally Webb said driving or riding on country roads can present unique challenges due to the presence of wildlife and livestock.
Animals can appear suddenly and behave unpredictably, especially at dusk and dawn when they are more active.
“Simple things everyone can do include slowing down, staying alert, following warning signs and being aware that animals are often more active around water holes, as well as harder to see at sunrise and sunset,” Sally said.
“By taking some extra care you will be protecting both human lives and our wildlife.”
To help reduce the risk of a crash and keep everyone safe, motorists should always do the following:
- Reduce your speed when driving through areas where wildlife is known to be active;
- Keep an eye out for animals on or near the roadside;
- Stay alert near waterholes and creeks, where animals tend to gather;
- Remember that animals are harder to see at sunrise and sunset;
- Take note of warning signs alerting you to the presence of animals in the area.
“One in every 40 casualty crashes on country roads involves a vehicle hitting an animal.
“Animals like kangaroos and cattle are often close to the road and can be unpredictable, which is why it’s important that all drivers take care around animals on our roads,” she said.
Local WIRES Koala Coordinator Zaiga Deist told News Of The Area which species are more commonly impacted by road strikes.
- Kangaroos and wallabies jump out from grass verges while grazing, especially at dusk and dawn;
- Snakes and lizards, mostly in rural areas, and when sunning themselves on the tarmac;
- Bandicoots and possums get confused and dart back and forth on the road in the dark;
- Koalas can be in hotspot areas in town and on the highway.
- When echidnas are active, they are vulnerable;
- At night owls and tawny frogmouths are often on the road and get dazzled by headlights;
- Ducklings and adult ducks crossing roads in town.
“Be alert at dusk and dawn for animals running out and slow down at these times,” she said.
“If you see an animal on the road, dip your headlights and slow to allow them to fly or move off.
“If snakes are cold they may be slow and need time to leave the road.”
If you do hit an animal, always stop and check its condition.
“If it is alive, call WIRES or during the day wrap it in a towel, if safe to do so, and take it to the nearest vet,” Zaiga said.
If it is a wallaby or kangaroo, check the pouch for babies even if the mother is dead.
“At WIRES we don’t judge whose fault it is and would rather you call us
than leave it injured,” Zaiga said.
“If you can’t stop, pull over as soon as safe and call WIRES with a location.
“If safe, move dead animals off the road as birds of prey can get hit while eating roadkill.”
Zaiga reminds drivers in regional and rural towns, when going by ponds and creeks, to look out for ducks crossing with ducklings.
“They are really small to see, and parents will get hit rather than fly when protecting their young.”
TfNSW’s campaign is a reminder to all drivers to be vigilant and cautious when traveling on country roads, especially in regions known for wildlife activity.
Social media, radio and digital displays are now rolling out to remind motorists how to stay safe around animals on the roads.
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q This koala was hit on Coramba Road, Coffs Harbour. She was still alive when WIRES arrived. Her horrific wounds meant she was euthanised straight away.
Bringing youth art to the table
By Jen HETHERINGTON
PICNIC tables in Stuarts Point have been transformed through a project involving local youth artists.
The weekend of 22 and 23 June developed from bright sunshine to torrential rain punctuated by an icy chill factor, yet the young folk of Stuarts Point turned out in numbers at the ‘Bring Your Art to the Table’ event.
The art installation was facilitated by esteemed local artist and educator Elaine Carmady at the newly refurbished Stuarts Point
Tennis Hub.
With the ongoing support of the Stuarts Point Community House, two dull and old green picnic tables (with an initial base coat in a shade of dark charcoal) have been transformed into practical community art installations.
“A big thank you to the little artists of our community for creating your own beautiful individual artworks, they are awesome, you all should be so proud.
“These tables look amazing, creating memories for many years to come; what a great turnout, and
outcome!”
Local resident Heather Kind told News Of The Area, “Such thanks and respect to Elaine for coordinating this project and huge thanks and respect to all the young artists that contributed.
“Big thanks also to the parents and carers that braved the conditions so their little ones could participate.”
The management of the Tennis Hub are thrilled with the results.
“The old tables have a new lease on life, many thanks to our combined community efforts,” a spokesperson said.
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q In the beginning: Elaine and her tireless young helpers/artists had a clear vision.
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in a purpose-built building and located in a prime position to facilitate a range of recreational opportunities for visitors and residents. Ideally, proponents will be able to demonstrate experience in business and volunteer management and tourism marketing. EOI’s will close 15 July 2024.
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q Table 1 and 2 both have a centrepiece that Elaine explained as being symbolic as a combined meeting place, from which radiates individuality as well as communal recognition.
q Table 2 was the focus on Sunday morning.
q Art and community in action.
q Sunday morning, though damp and chilly, did not daunt the participants.
Urunga VIEW welcomes Salvos speaker
By Andrea FERRARI
URUNGA VIEW Club
welcomed Salvation Army
Major Cathy Rogerson as guest speaker at their June meeting.
“Major Cathy spoke about the services that they provide and new services that have been introduced,” Urunga VIEW Club spokesperson Sharon Grainger told News Of The Area.
Members were particularly interested in the food bus that provides support for
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homeless people in Coffs Harbour.
"Our members love hearing the different stories of our speakers; it's so interesting to hear other people's stories and what drives their lives forward.
“We have speakers from many community groups which keeps us updated and educated on numerous topics.”
Every year in June the club doubles up its regular monthly fundraising for The Smith Family with a collection of needed items to donate to the Salvation Army.
"It always amazes us seeing the creative talents of the members.
“They made warm woollen beanies and scarves, there were knitted blankets, cute woolly toys, flannel shirts, thick, warm socks, sleeping bags and even covers for hot water
bottles (with the water bottles) which they may be able to fill up when the food van has hot water for their drinks,” she said.
“We donate the items, and the Salvos then sort out where they go.”
Every month the VIEW Club holds a meeting and lunch at Club Urunga to raise money for The Smith Family by running a trading table.
“Our members make biscuits, bring plants, books and various items to sell, and
we hold raffles and part of our meal price is put towards raising funds.”
The branch nominates that the money is to be used for education packs to be given to students in need at the beginning of each school year. All women are welcome to join Urunga VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education for Women) Club at the monthly luncheons.
“The
q Salvation Army Major Cathy Rogerson and Urunga VIEW Club president Merridy Anderson with some of the amazing designs created and knitted by club members.
q The works of art created by Urunga VIEW club members for the June Salvos fundraiser.
Stargazing: Don’t be a luna-tic
By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
THE Moon's influence on human behaviour and physiology has been a subject of fascination and debate for centuries.
While many beliefs about lunar effects remain rooted in folklore, recent scientific research has provided some insights into the Moon's potential impact on various aspects of human life.
Sleep patterns appear to be one area where the Moon may exert some influence.
A 2021 study found that sleep patterns in rural communities without electricity, Indigenous populations, and urban settings were affected by the lunar cycle.
Sleep onset was later and duration shorter on nights preceding the full moon.
This could be due to the increased brightness of the full moon, which may cause people to feel more alert at night.
Perhaps this explains why
q Further research is needed to fully understand the complex relationship between lunar cycles and human life.
werewolves are always so grumpy – they're just sleepdeprived!
However, the Moon's effects on mental health and mood remain largely unsubstantiated by scientific evidence.
A 1985 meta-analysis found no correlation between mental health hospital admissions and moon phases, and a 2019 study of 17,966 individuals seeking mental health care in an
inpatient setting uncovered no connection between admissions, discharges, and lunar phases.
So, if you're feeling a bit loony, you can't blame it on the Moon!
Regarding the menstrual cycle, research has yielded mixed or weak results.
A 2021 analysis of a previous study involving over 300 females reported some correlation between the full moon and the onset
of menstruation. Messy stuff I know, but it proves the Moon isn't as in sync with women's cycles as old wives' tales would have us believe.
Some studies suggest that the lunar cycle may have a small impact on childbirth as well.
A 2021 study of 38.7 million births in France revealed slight but significant variations in birth patterns related to moon phases, with births increasing during the
full moon.
Perhaps babies are just eager to get a good look at that big, shiny orb in the sky!
The Moon's influence on human physiology may be mediated through its effects on the Earth's magnetic field.
The gravitational pull of the Moon causes subtle fluctuations in the Earth's magnetic field, to which some people might be sensitive.
However, the effect is tiny, and it's unclear if it's strong
Travellers urged to keep it local
FROM rolling vineyards to stunning beaches, there’s no shortage of beauty to discover in our own backyards.
A tourism expert from the University of South Australia is urging travellers to support local destinations and experiences close to home, instead of long-haul international trips, to lessen the impacts of tourism on the environment.
Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management Dr Freya Higgins-Desbiolles says we should be considering more localised travel and doing everything we can to reduce unnecessary emissions.
She says space travel, private jet travel and mass travel to remote and extreme environments such as Antarctica are “unethical” and contribute to a culture of privileged over-consumption.
“In these conditions, it is hard to justify tourism to Antarctica.
“We have to question our use of cruising or flights in our tourism consumption,” she says.
“We need to create a cultural shift that sees tourism consumption as a luxury to be savoured and not something we can have every year or multiple times a year, like many have come to expect in the ‘Global North’.
“Shifting to an appreciation of local leisure and domestic travels and lower expectations of longhaul international travel is a must.”
The ‘Global North’ i.e.
northern hemisphere, is responsible for 92 percent of global emissions.
In recent research, Dr Higgins-Desbiolles responds to University of Cumbria’s Professor Jem Bendell’s “deep adaptation” analysis which argues that civilisational collapse is likely or even already underway due to the continued reliance on fossil fuels and emissions, a view shared by others including naturalist David Attenborough and the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Dr Higgins-Desbiolles outlines how tourism is contributing to the depletion of natural resources, pollution, over-consumption and environmental destruction.
She also reflects on the 2023 Hawaii wildfires on the island of Maui which claimed 100 lives and destroyed the
Residents lacked the water resources to fight the fires due to years of overconsumption by the golf courses, hotels and tourism corporations.
She recommends travellers be more considerate with their choices of holiday destinations and reflect on the impact of their activities on the environment.
“Tourism should be defined by the local community, with decisionmaking controlled at the lowest level and an emphasis on the interrelationships between people, place, ecology and all living things.
“We need to slow down – stay longer, stay local, be thoughtful with our holiday choices,” she says.
“There are so many resources out there like Rise Travel Institute or The Travel Foundation that shed light on
sustainable, responsible and just tourism.
“It’s about respecting the destination, looking out for codes of responsibility, and making yourself aware of the culture and what challenges the communities you’re visiting are facing.
“I encourage people to try being more conscious on their next trip – stay in one place longer, travel more slowly, go for nature walks, engage with the culture, try to leave the destination a better place than how you found it.”
Tourism Research Australia forecasts that over the next five years, domestic travel will see only moderate growth, largely due to increased competition from international outbound travel, which is set to continue to climb.
The tourism industry contributes eight percent
enough to induce biological changes.
So, if you're feeling particularly magnetic during a full moon, it's probably just your sparkling personality!
While some studies have found correlations between lunar phases and various phenomena such as traffic accidents and outdoor crime rates, these effects are often small and may be explained by factors such as increased illumination during full moons rather than direct lunar influence. It's disappointing to know that if you get a parking ticket on a full moon night, you can't use the "the Moon made me do it" excuse!
In conclusion, while the Moon's impact on Earth's environment and ecosystems is undeniable, its effects on human behaviour and physiology remain a subject of ongoing research.
Some studies suggest small influences on sleep patterns and possibly childbirth, but many traditional beliefs about lunar effects on human behaviour lack strong scientific support. Further research is needed to fully understand the complex relationship between lunar cycles and human life.
In the meantime, feel free to howl at the Moon – just don't expect it to howl back! See Dave’s website: www. davidreneke.com.
of total global carbon emissions, yet the Tourism Panel on Climate Change – an international body of climate scientists and tourism experts – focuses on profitfirst climate resilient tourism, rather than addressing the contribution of the industry to environmental destruction.
Dr Higgins-Desbiolles says it’s up to everyone to make more environmentally conscious travel decisions.
“We must see all governments willing to legislate and regulate tourism better. For example, France has passed legislation banning short-haul flights – the transport method contributing the second most to emissions – when a train journey of less than 2.5 hours is available,” she says.
“Meaningful change is needed at every level: governments, organisations and travellers need to put their focus towards sustainable and climate just tourism.”
town of Lahaina.
Tallowood Ventures open day
By Andrea FERRARI
TALLOWOOD Ventures
shared an inspiring update on its progress to transform the historic rail corridor between Glenreagh and Ulong.
Around 50 locals and district visitors gathered at Lowanna Railway Station on Saturday 22 June to hear from Tallowood Ventures chairman Wal Muir.
“The beautiful Lowanna Railway Station on the Dorrigo Plateau shone brilliantly under the Saturday morning winter sun, looking more picturesque than ever after being lovingly cleaned and spruced up by
our Tallowood Ventures volunteers last weekend,” Wal told News Of The Area.
Tallowood Ventures is transforming the historic rail corridor stretching from Ulong and Lowanna down to Glenreagh into a scenic 35-kilometre rail trail for cyclists and walkers.
Though the line, closed by the NSW government in 1972, has seen better days, Tallowood Ventures is determined to breathe new life into it.
The bridges and culverts, currently in disrepair, will be revitalised or replaced, paving the way for this new venture.
Tallowood is currently gathering quotes for the survey and design of the rail trail, with plans to finalise these within the next few months.
This will lead to the preparation of a grant application to secure funding.
Throughout this phase, access agreements with neighbouring properties will be established, with Tallowood covering the costs for any necessary fencing and access gates.
The project has
Nuclear power generation
DEAR News Of The Area,
GOOD to see the LNP has declared "game on" with respect to the nuclear power generation stakes.
After winning at the next toss of the coin, the LNP's first bowlers will need to dismiss the present ban on nuclear energy for this country.
This will be a sticky wicket to initially score runs on.
There will be a lot of noballs sent down, as well as a googly or two sent to the slips.
Crikey… there may even be a distraction in the form of a three-tailed kangaroo bounding across the field!!
After the nuclear ban has
been dismissed and sent to the sheds, then the followon batsmen will attempt to frustrate any attempts to play a straight bat to facts.
And it will be "facts" that matter in this game.
One of the facts is that the first United States nuclear submarine was sent to sea in 1957. Canada has had a nuclear power station since 1958.
Australia has had a nuclear reactor since 1958.
We were right there as a world leader.
Both sea-going and landbased nuclear power plants have evolved enormously since 1957/58.
Sodium-cooled Fast Reactors, Very HighTemperature Reactors and
OPINION
Molten Salt Reactors are some of many already well along the design path.
Molten Salt Reactors can even consume waste from other reactors.
And before anyone suggests that Small Nuclear Reactors don't exist in reality… what do you reckon a nuclear submarine operates with?
How many nuclear submariners since 1957 have grown three eyes?
In that great Australian tradition… let the sledging begin!
Regards, Peter WEYLING.
garnered strong support from local State and Federal parliamentary representatives and councils, adding to the growing excitement, Wal shared.
“Everyone attending enjoyed the warmth of the coffee cart while engaging in lively discussions with our Tallowood Board members, who stayed for hours to answer questions and gather support.
“The atmosphere was one of enthusiasm and community spirit, with many
attendees signing a petition and volunteering to help ensure the project’s success.
“We invite everyone to join us in making this vision a reality,” said Wal.
“Get involved and be part of this incredible journey to bring our heritage to life.
“Together, we can create something truly special for our community.”
Stay updated on the project’s progress at www. tmrt.com.au and Facebook Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail.
q Lowanna Railway Station hosted 50 visitors seeking to hear how Tallowood Ventures is progressing with transforming the rail corridor between Glenreagh and Ulong.
q Visitors take a walk along the tracks that will be restored to create the walking and biking trail.
q Locals and visitors gathered at Lowanna Railway Station to hear Tallowood Ventures chairman Wal Muir share updates on the restoration of the historic rail trail.
By Manny WOOD
Julie outfoxes the fox
BRIAN and Julie married in the 1990s and enjoyed a strong marriage. Brian ran a successful business with the support of Julie and for several decades life was bliss.
However, during COVID Brian and Julie spent considerably more time together, which led to tension between them and eventually they separated.
Following their separation, both parties sought independent legal advice and ultimately executed a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) to settle their property and financial matters.
However, Brian had been foxy about his financial situation.
During the period leading up to the property settlement, Brian had been siphoning money from the business and undertaking numerous cash-jobs, deliberately manipulating the company’s accounts.
Julie, during a regular meeting with her accountant, discussed the outcome of the property settlement and raised questions regarding the valuation of the business.
Her accountant offered to investigate the company’s records that were provided by Brian during the settlement negotiation.
The investigation uncovered evidence of Brian's deliberate nondisclosure of income and manipulation of company asset values.
Armed with this new information, Julie approached the Court to have the BFA set aside, arguing that Brian had intentionally concealed his financial position.
The Court found in Julie’s favour, concluding that Brian had indeed failed to disclose his cash earnings, leading to a significant undervaluation of the business.
As a result, the Court made an additional allocation of assets to Julie and ordered Brian to cover the Court costs.
This case illustrates a critical legal principle, that full disclosure is not merely a procedural formality but a fundamental requirement to ensure fair and equitable outcomes in marital separations.
The Court's ruling underscores the serious consequences of attempting to deceive the legal system and the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency throughout the process.
Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.
Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net. au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.
Nuclear logic ‘disappointing’
DEAR News Of The Area,
OUR Federal Nationals member,
Pat Conaghan, delivered his Budget Newsletter to my letterbox this morning.
In it he talks about how the COALition will deliver “more affordable reliable energy”.
However, his lack of logic is very disappointing and doesn’t inspire confidence that the LNP know what they are talking about.
He complains that gas prices have gone up by 25 percent (no time frame mentioned) but then says that the LNP will ramp-up domestic gas production for “affordable, reliable energy in the immediate term”.
He fails to mention that gas price rises are due to disruptions caused by the invasion of Ukraine and that Australian consumers pay international prices due to the way that both sides of government have allowed international corporations to basically have our resources for free.
Many gas projects will end up paying no tax.
He claims that Labor has a “renewables only” energy policy yet Labor has locked in more gas beyond
2050.
There is no way to reach net zero if we continue to burn fossil fuels.
All energy systems have dependencies, whether it be the weather or international supply chains.
This is why we have a network of power lines, a mix of generators, and energy storage systems.
This system is in a state of flux as we try to decarbonise in an attempt to avert more serious climate change.
It is natural to be anxious about change but it shouldn’t mean that we lose our rationality.
While gas prices increase, the price of sunshine remains free, and the cost of harnessing it with solar panels and wind turbines continues to fall.
As for nuclear, it is increasingly expensive, takes too long to build, is financially and physically risky, and leaves a legacy of poisonous waste that lasts for millions of years and for which we do not have a viable solution.
Also, at current usage rates, the known and estimated reserves of uranium will only last 90 years.
The sun, on the other hand, is a nuclear power source that is a nice,
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
DEAR Jasminda,
I've started going to soccer matches with a good friend and our sons, who are both in the same class at school. We thought this was a great way to save fuel and catch up.
The problem is, I've now discovered my friend is highly competitive when it comes to sport.
She yells at the other team and the referee and she sulked last week when my son got player of the match.
It's becoming unbearable.
Fiona S.
Dear
Fiona,
There are many different parenting styles and the disparities between them come to full realisation during weekend sports matches.
There's the working parent who spends the entire match on her phone extolling the virtues of a four-bedder reno dream and organising open house inspections while her kid is bending it like Beckham.
safe distance away, is self regulating, and will last for at least another 5,000 million years.
The future’s so bright that
There's the parent there purely for his social life who talks through the entire match so you miss the game.
There's the organiser who always remembers the frozen oranges, brings extra jumpers and drink bottles, has up-to-date first aid training, and sorts out the end-of-season present for the coach.
Then there's your friend who will make the soccer season a living hell for you, your son, and anyone within earshot.
You'll be tarred with the same brush through association.
You can try a number of tactics - ignore the bad and praise the good; come up with feeble excuses not to travel together anymore, have a word in the coach's ear and get them to address what's expected of parents, or confront the issue like the goalie - head on.
Explain that you value the friendship and that you love the way your sons get on, but you see the game as a fun way for them to learn new skills and nothing more.
The way your friend reacts will sort the issue out, one way or another.
Nuclear plan a disaster for Australia
DEAR News Of The Area,
JUDGING by Peter Dingle's letter (NOTA 21/06/24) ‘Australia beyond crazy not to go nuclear’, I fear he is too far down the rabbit-hole of misinformation to realise the Coalition's plan (if you could call it that) is a disaster for Australia.
Yes, a few Small Modular Reactors are possibly a good idea for the final few percentage points of our grid around 2050 if they prove viable (albeit ridiculously expensive) and if the Coalition has the guts to build and declare a world scale nuclear waste site which they conveniently failed to do in ten years of government.
Nobody, not even the Greens are suggesting that wind and solar alone are the answer.
Labor has always said (and energy companies have plans for) much more pumped hydro, battery banks and gas peaking plants.
We missed the nuclear boat 30-40 years ago and now alternatives are so much cheaper and better for the environment.
Sure, there will be a small amount of pain with some farmers having grid lines affecting their properties.
Having spoken to an international
The critical time for us is in the next five to ten years if we are to avoid massive disruptions - too late for nuclear.
Please read more widely, the Coalition have jumped the shark on this and deserve to be booted into political oblivion.
Regards, Kim MORLEY.
engineer in the power industry and reading and listening widely to experts other than the dubious voices from News Corp, I can assure you that Dutton's only plan is to destroy investment in renewables and grid connection, waste up to a trillion dollars, bankrupt untold businesses (because now the biggest investors like Macquarie will probably walk away from further work in Australia) and divide Australia so we are just like the USA. He will never build a nuclear plant.
Time for a serious look at nuclear
DEAR News Of The Area,
FURTHER to the letter from Peter Dingle about the vital need for Australia to seriously pursue the construction of nuclear power plants, it is worth noting that there are currently 440 nuclear plants across 32 countries world-wide, with a further 57 under construction in 17 countries.
These countries include oil-rich nations such as Russia and the UAE as
well as ‘developing’ or third-world countries such as Bangladesh, Egypt and Pakistan.
I wonder what it is that about one-third of all the countries on earth know about the future power needs of their citizens that those governing this country don't know?
As Peter points out, while "green" power is all very well, it is just not possible to produce any power from solar panels between sunset and
sunrise, and wind turbines cannot operate when the wind is less than 20 km/h or more than about 80 km/h. Further, hydro power cannot be relied on in a country such as Australia where extended droughts are common and probably increasing.
Finally, while it is indeed possible to store 'surplus’
power in batteries, I have seen no expert opinion on how many thousands of tonnes of batteries would be required to ensure 27 million Australians have access to all the power they need 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Regards, Martyn YEOMANS.
I’ll have to wear shades!
Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.
Singh named Deputy Leader of Nationals
By Andrew VIVIAN
SINCE becoming the Member for Coffs Harbour in 2019, Gurmesh Singh has added Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Shadow Minister for Tourism and Shadow Minister for the North Coast to his responsibilities.
Following a Nationals party meeting last Thursday, he has now landed the second-top job in his party.
“I am honoured to have been elected by my colleagues as the new Deputy Leader of the NSW Nationals,” Mr Singh said.
“Since becoming the Member for Coffs Harbour in 2019, I have tirelessly fought for my community, and for the people of regional NSW
to get their fair share.
“I come to the role with a diverse work background, agriculture is in my blood, and I am proud to have followed in the footsteps of my grandfather, who was a farmer on the North Coast.”
Mr Singh vowed to continue advocating for coastal communities as they face their own unique set of challenges in the current climate, from tourism to natural disasters.
The Coffs Harbour MP replaces former Deputy Leader Bronnie Taylor in the role, who announced recently her intention to quit state politics.
“I’d like to thank The Hon. Bronnie Taylor for her dedication to the people of NSW as a Member of
the Legislative Council, a Minister, and Deputy Leader of the National Party,” Mr Singh said.
“She has been a one-of-akind mentor, colleague, and friend, leaving big shoes to fill.”
Mr Singh said while his new role entails taking more responsibility for supporting colleagues on the North Coast, as well as electorates that are not held by his party, his primary focus will always be Coffs Harbour.
“I look forward to working closely with our party’s leader Dugald Saunders, our Leader in the Upper House, Sarah Mitchell, and my Nationals Party colleagues to ensure the people of regional NSW come first,” he said.
Botanic Gardens book sale
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Friends of the Botanic Garden and the Australian Plants Society will offer
over 350 second hand books for sale in a fundraiser on Saturday 6 July.
The fundraiser will take place in the Display Room in
the garden entrance building from 10am to 3pm, with book prices starting at $1.
All proceeds will support the garden, including the
of volunteers
digitise important
and ensure their long-term preservation.
told News Of The Area, “The range of books about plants and animals and gardening topics is quite diverse.
“There are useful field guides, scholarly works, sets, gardening guides including how to propagate plants, coffee table books and nature books about plants, birds, fish and interesting topics such as fire in the Australian landscape.”
Some of the books have been donated by Friends of the Garden and others are no longer needed in the Botanic Garden reference library, being older editions of now revised books.
The collection includes
some old books from the library of the late rainforest botanist Alex Floyd, a founding force of the Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden, which have been donated by his family.
The local branch of the Australian Plant Society is also adding an array of surplus books for sale, with a special focus on Australian plants.
Proceeds from this collection will assist the work of the Society.
"This garden book sale is a rare event," said Catherine, adding, "there are plenty of bargains and fascinating reads to find so best to get in early.”
q Nationals Leader in the Legislative Council Sarah Mitchell, newly appointed Deputy Leader Gurmesh Singh, Leader Dugald Saunders and new party Whip and Member for Clarence Richie Williamson. Photo: supplied.
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records
Friends of the Garden
library coordinator Catherine Herriman
q Library coordinator Catherine Herriman (right) discussing the book sale with herbarium coordinator Andrea Plant.
q A range of books about plants, animals and gardening topics will be available.
q Over 350 books about the land, gardening and related topics go on sale at bargain prices.
q Friends of the Botanic Garden and the Australian Plant Society will combine for a fundraising book sale.
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
WED Jun 19 Nissan/ Breakaway Selected Triples was won by a pairs game, Trevor Hannaford and Bruce Mason. Second was Tony Stokes, Glenn Brady and Mick Boyle, who is busy piling on the points for the Breakaway holiday. Third place to Ken Brown, Margaret Flagg and Doug Cedelland with Murray Herbert, Roger MacGuigan and Darcy Rostron the lucky losers. The Jackpot was not won by Bruce Mason.
Friday Jun 21 Mike James, Michael Thomas and Andrew Shearer took the major prizemoney in the Nominated Triples with two Major/Minor Pairs games second and third... Danny Curran/Grant Lawrence and Mick Ellison/Graham Hunt. Lucky Losers to Eric Kyle, Bonsai Coughlan and Joe Franck. Matt Harvey won $15 as the lucky bowler but decided the $60 Jackpot wasn't worth sharing so it lifts to $120 this week. Major/Minor Pairs Rnd 2: Mick Ellison/Graham Hunt
26 d Matt Harvey/Ray Hunt 13. Danny Curran/Grant Lawrence 13 def Mitch McGill/Ty Webber 12 Sat. Jun 22 Major/Minor Pairs Round 2 results: That Ruane bloke and Joe Franck 18 d Owen Hunt/Paul Ward 14. (Welcome back, Paul, from 7 weeks in Europe). Terry Steele/Greg Hodge 24 d Gary Tierney/P Michel 20. Bill Coughlan/Andrew Shearer 20 d Graeme Power/Ian Poletti 15.
Quarter Final: Danny Curran/Grant Lawrence 21 def Greg/Rhys Riddell 19.
Sun Jun 23. Major/ Minor Q/F Pairs were rained out but scores so far: Stuart Hughes(sub)/ Doug Cedelland 19 v Dallas Nancarrow/Graham Horne 13 after 14 ends: Brendon Ruane/Joe Franck 11 v Mick Ellison/Graham Hunt 10 after 8 ends: Terry Steele/Greg Hodge 7 v Bill Coughlan/Andrew Shearer 7 after 11 ends.
The Football Bowls Charity Day is on this Sunday.. Teams of 4 at $40 a head which includes both breakfast and lunch
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Geoffrey McCANN
GREAT winter weather as we approached the Winter Solstice, cool mornings and sunny days made for some great competition fields during the week. Unfortunately, an even cooler and wet change on Sunday morning disrupted our planned 9 Hole Sponsors “Thank You Day” Ambrose on Sunday, the event remained a very social affair in the comfort of the Clubhouse! This week’s featured sponsor is
“Nambucca Newsagency” –thank you Thea and Steve!
In Tuesday’s Medley Stableford, Division 1 (0 to 20) was was won by Anthony Cooper (5) from Long Reef with 35 points from Philip Catlin (18) from Hawks Nest with 34 points. John Crosby (29) won Division 2 (21 to 45) with 33 points on c/b from Kay McGoldrick (33). The Ball rundown to 31 points on c/b. NTP’s to Michael Jolly on 7, Colin Habgood on 8, Geoff McCann on the “Pizza This” 13th Hole, and Daryl Wall won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Congratulations to Drew Glasson for his third career Hole in One on the 5th –and his second on the 5th! Our HIO’s are sponsored by Debortoli Wines, and Drew will soon receive a Magnum of their best as part of his Trophy Package.
Henny Oldenhove (16), Elizabeth Hobday (16) and Denise Paluch (15) all scored 33 points in Wednesday’s Women’s Single Stableford, with Henny winning Division 1 (0
to 25) on c/b. Susan Barnett (27) scored 37 points to win Division 2 (26 to 30) from Debra Gersbach (29) 34 points. Kay McGoldrick (33) also scored 37 points to win Division 3 (31 to 45) from Dianne Hopkins (43) with 32 points. The Ball rundown to 30 points on c/b. NTP’s to Henny Oldenhove, Coral McCann & Kay McGoldrick on 5, Henny, Judy Boyle & Bryony Brownlie on 8, Kerrie Eichorn won the “Pizza This Voucher on 13, and Denise Paluch won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
The district wide NBN outage on Thursday played havoc with the Club’s operations, including our golf system, and unfortunately you won’t find results via your Portal. The Medley 4BBB was won by Stuart Garvey & Bruce Mason with 47 points from Murray Ingram & Robert Coneybeare 45, and Andrew Mackinnon & Ashton Herbert 44. The all important Ball Rundown to 41 on c/b. The “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2 went to Bruce Mason, other NTP’s
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
SATURDAYS Col Harding Memorial four person Ambrose event, sponsored by Col's family brought more than 70 players out of hibernation for a great day of golf.
As all four members of a team hit from the same spot and you pick the best ball for all four to play the next shot some players can have an ordinary day and still go home with "bragging rights".
Tony Henshaw's team team including Tom Johnston, Peter Johnston and Taylor Hamilton-Higgins won the day with Phil and Mick Manning, Eddie Booth and Mick Trisley finishing runners up.
Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Jordan Welsh (A), Gus Single (B) and Greg Hogan (C grade).
Big hitters with longest drives were Jake Clarke (A), Gus Single (B) and Greg Hogan in (C grade).
Rather than playing a separate ladies competition the ladies played in the Midweek Competition with Nikki Laird finishing runner up To Greg Hogan.
Greg's week included a win, a nearest the pin and a longest drive.
from our sensational new kitchen, green fees, guest speakers, prizes and a heap of exciting items (club jerseys, etc) to raffle. Teams are encouraged to represent a club by wearing the club's footy jumper. Paul Sironen, star of Lowe's commercials and also Balmain, NSW and Australia Rugby League great, is coming. All proceeds are split between Dementia and the Family of League.
The 1 Arm Shootout, originally carded for July 6, has been postponed to a date to be advised.
Bowlo's 75th Anniversary Week runs
to Colin Wormleaton on 7, Michael Farrugia on 8 and Stuart Garvey won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
Great weather made for a big field of 115 players for Saturday’s Medley Stableford, and the semi final of our Skins Knockout, sponsored by Christopher Knight. Rod Hardy (14) scored 35 points to win Division 1 (0 to 15) from Peter Farrell (5) 34 points. Christopher Lucas (21) had 38 points to win Division 2 (16 to 23) from John Buganey (23) 37 points. Welcome back to the winners circle to Shayne Anderson (36) scoring a career best 44 points to win Division 3 (24 to 45) from Alan Cosgrave (36) with 36 points. The Ball Rundown to 31 points on c/b. Lee Fewings won the Ecomist Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Sue Stuckey on 5 nearly holed out with only 42 cms, Colin Wormleaton on 7, Allan O’Brien on 8, Lynette Bastick won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Rod Hardy won Stu’s Ball on 15 and Daryl Wall won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
Congratulations to our 4 Skins Knockout Finalists,
from July 3o to Aug 5 with $3000 prizemoney... $500 each day. Cost is $15 per player each day... $25 on Sat Aug 4 with a roast lunch. Entry sheets are on the board.
The Versatility 5's sheet is on the board, to be played Oct 5. Prize money of $2550! Each team of 5 must have an aggregate of 22+ based on Pennants gradings and must include a 7. Teams play AM/PM games, 90 minutes - (the bell says time is up). Singles/4's then pairs/triples. If you haven't a grading one will be provided!
Stephen Doherty, Joe Street, Gary Laing & Scott Burley. The Final Skins playoff is on Sunday 14th July at 10am – come along and watch the boys fight it out for the Prize Pool. It's not too late to register for round 2 of Handiskins scheduled for 29 June – registration forms behind the Bar. Entry Fee $40 includes a Welcome Pack of sponsors goodies to all entrants on the day. Your best 3 out of 5 Rounds count towards the Final Skins group.
CALING ALL JUNIOR GOLFERS! A great new Competition for Mid North Coast JUNIORS is being organised with over $4,000 in Prizes! With 3 rounds at 3 different courses in June, July & August over 18 or 9 Holes, this is a great new iniative sponsored by Golf NSW, JNG to encourage our Junior golfers in age groups from under 12’s to 18’s and Cadets. Details are on our Facebook page and Website for latest information.
Club Membership Fees for 2024/5 are due by 30th June – have you paid yours? See you on the Island.
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Noel Austin and Geoff Christian, who teamed with Bowraville's Dan Wren and Brian Brabant.
q Drew Glasson with his HIO Trophy for the day.
Strikers dominate Northern Storm
By David WIGLEY
NAMBUCCA Strikers
dominated Northern Storm in a top-of-the-table clash in the Women’s 2nd Division South last Saturday in Coffs Harbour, taking out a 5-0 win.
The Northern Storm came into the match on a high after a five-match unbeaten run, while the Strikers arrived in Coffs Harbour with an injuryaffected squad.
“Going into the match
with youth from the U16s to cover injury, [we] would be happy to come away with any points from this clash,” said Strikers coach Rhys Jones.
“It only took eight minutes to dispel any doubt when the league’s top scorer Sarah Mander slotted in a well taken goal.
“With that goal the team lifted and played some great counter-attacking football,” Jones said.
Anna-Lee Jarrett Crookes,
who scored on her debut for the Strikers seniors side last week, then weaved her magic once more to extend the lead.
“Winger Alex White eluded her marker, running 25 metres before delivering a ball on a golden platter for Jarrett- Crookes to drive the shot past the Northern Storm keeper,” Jones said.
Jarrett-Crookes added two more goals to her tally before Brindley White scored from 35 metres to make it 5-0
in the 72nd minute.
Coaches Kelly Trisley and Rhys Jones were over the moon with both the performances and development of the team.
“I love to be proved wrong,“ exclaimed Jones.
“On paper, there was no way I thought we could have played like that today.
“The team didn’t seem mentally ready for the effort.
“But wow, what I saw today showed everyone how
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
22-6-24
SINGLE Stableford Winner: T Noble 35 R/Up B Hoare 34 F/9 J Wilson
B/9
far this group has come this season.
“It’s a family, and with the likes of Jarrett-Crookes and Layla Smith having such an impact since coming into
Comets and Roosters win in Group 2
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Comets have gotten off the bottom of the ladder with a 2612 win against the South Grafton Rebels at Geoff King Motors Oval in Round 9 of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby
League season.
The win was the Comets second straight after starting the season winless, and sees last season’s minor premiers the Rebels go to the bottom of the ladder.
Nambucca Roosters continued their stellar
unbeaten season, winning their eighth straight game, accounting for the Macksville Sea Eagles 26-10 in Macksville.
The scheduled games between the Sawtell Panthers and Woolgoolga Seahorses were postponed due to the
wet weather.
The Comets reserves continued their undefeated season with a 34-6 win at home against the Rebels.
The Sea Eagles reserves also remain unbeaten after a 42-4 win against the Roosters.
The Comets and Rebels
Under 18s shared the points in a 24-24 draw, and the Roosters beat the Sea Eagles 22-16.
Macksville Sea Eagles Women's Tackle team had a 12-0 win against the Nambucca Heads Roosters.
The Tooheys New Group
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Paula GUTHRIE
RESULTS for the week
ending Saturday June 22nd, 2024.
Monday: 17th June a five-table event was played, directed by Lynne Slade. North/South won by Susie Keur & Les Sinclair with 65.00%, second place Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee with 58.50%. East/
West won by Linda & Mike Siford with 64.00%, second place Noreen Cork & Helen Rowsell with 51.50%.
Tuesday: 18th June a seven-team event was played, directed by Carol McKee. Won by Amber Fox & Carol McKee with 60.42%, second place Theda Faulwetter & Maureen Cowan with 59.38%, third place Jane Wood & Pete
Rundle with 55.21%.
Wednesday: 19th June 21 players attended Richard's Improve your Bridge session. The players were asked to consider the bidding on a hand where either Spades or Hearts could be bid. Then play the hand and finally work out how the scoring went. It was a good example of considering choices carefully and then
playing very deliberately. The players then played 28 boards with varying degrees of difficulty with a few stressful moments, but everyone came through better for the experience.
Thursday: 20th June a five-table event was played, directed by Susie Keur. North/South won by Molly Butcher & Carol McKee with 61.00%, second place Peter
Plunkett-Cole & Susie Keur with 53.00%. East/West won by Colin Tulley & Mike Siford with 65.50%, second place Barry Butler & Merita Pailthorpe with 54.00%.
Saturday: 22nd June: a six and a half-table event was played. North/South won by Katharina Goyer & Charles Aspden 62.50%, second place John & Lynne Slade with 53.93%, third place
the squad, it really does show how exciting the state of women’s football is in the Nambucca Valley,” concluded Jones.
2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 10 games.
Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Coffs Harbour Comets on Sunday afternoon, and the Sawtell Panthers travel to take on the Grafton Ghosts on Saturday afternoon. South Grafton Rebels host the Macksville Sea Eagles.
Noreen Cork & Helen
with 50.36%. East/West won by Amber Fox & Carol McKee 55.83%, second place Daphne Priestley & Colleen Robertson with 55.42%, third place Gary & Louise Walton with 55.00%. Our club will be holding a special event at the end of July: Christmas in July! Watch this space for more details. Learn from the mistakes of others. You won't live long enough to make them all yourself.
Rowsell
Sea Eagles and Roosters play out epic local derby battle
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team with a laser focus on winning at home, attacking with an intensity that seemed unsustainable.
It took the home side only two minutes to get the ball across the line, getting around the Roosters' left edge for a soft try in the corner by Sam Shields.
The converted try gave Macksville an early 6-0 lead.
The Roosters came close to responding five minutes later only to have the try disallowed, which became a theme throughout the first half.
Macksville seemed to be on top with points, penalties and possession early.
The visitors appeared largely unconcerned, however a succession of penalties for dangerous tackles did not help their game plan and returned the Sea Eagles back into prime field position.
Midway through the first half a break in play due to injury gave both teams time to catch their breath and regroup.
When play resumed Khan Jarrett seemed certain to score off a well placed kick from the centre, but the try was disallowed.
Minutes later a forward pass thwarted yet another crack at the line by the Roosters.
With penalties now going their way, some quick ball and short passes by the backs soon got Khan Jarrett a well deserved try going into the last ten minutes of the half.
The try was not converted, with Macksville still holding a 6-4 lead.
With two minutes left in the first half, Nambucca’s Jay Melrose found space on the right flank and went over to put the Roosters in front at half time, 8-6.
Three minutes into the second half, a solid hit up by Nambucca’s Willy Baker led to some great metre-making
runs and a Dane Saunders try close to the sticks.
The try was converted by Tyronne Roberts-Davis, and the visitors began pulling away, 14-6.
The next ten minutes played out with the intensity of the first half and Macksville were able to pick holes in the Roosters defence.
The Sea Eagles’ Daniel Donavan soon crossed the line to close the gap to just four points.
Both teams were passing the ball in a manner that defied the wet conditions and, with seventeen minutes left to play, the quick hands paid dividends for the Roosters, getting Dane Saunders through a gap and setting up Jacks Margetts for a try.
The conversion by Roberts-Davis took the score to 20-10 in favour of the Roosters.
With five minutes left on the clock, Khan Jarrett put the game out of reach for Macksville by scoring a sensational team try.
Roberts-Davis nailed a difficult conversion from the sideline to extend the score to 26-10.
The minor grades also all produced great games of rugby league.
In the under 18s, despite being behind 12-4 at half time, the home side chased down the Roosters’ early lead and took the game to a 1616 cliff hanger with less than five minutes on the clock. In response, Nambucca’s Toby Batten stepped around the Sea Eagles defence and ran the ball 50 metres to score with two and a half minutes left in the game, converted his own try, and the visitors took the win 22-16. The women’s tackle was a tough game marred by several injuries. Macksville, dominant in the first half, scored two unanswered tries in the first half, the score at 8-0. Early in the second-half possession was in the Roosters favour
however the home side’s great work in defence and tackling ability made it hard for Nambucca to capitalise on all that possession.
With five minutes left a Nambucca player was sent to the bin and it only took another two minutes for Macksville’s Marley Bateman to score a try and finish the game 10-0 to the Sea Eagles.
The reserve grade game coincided with more rain
falling and Macksville quickly opened up their account, finding an overlap on the left to begin wracking up a hefty points tally.
With the Roosters looking at a 28-0 halftime score, frustration crept into the game.
Nambucca were only able to find the try line on one occasion and the home side won the game with a score line of 46-4.
q Nambucca Rooster Logan Jones making big metres.
q Sea Eagles women’s tackle player Georgia Dent is awarded Nambucca Valley Radio’s Best on Ground by 2NVR’s Nigel Wilbow.
q Sea Eagles reserve grade player Andrew Welsh heads for the line.
q Sea Eagles first grade player Josh Bartlett is brought to the ground by Nambucca Rooster Toby Batten as Dane Saunders comes in for support.
q Macksville Sea Eagles reserve grader Ryan Whyte is wrapped up by Roosters defenders.
q Sea Eagles under 18s players Nakein Adams and Liam Cuffe catch up with an attacking Jaxon White.
Death Notice
James Michael O’Reilly ‘Jim’
Passed away 19th June, 2024 Aged 87 years.
Late of Wilson Road, Congarinni North.
Beloved husband of Janet. Dearly loved father of Peter, Terry, Margie, Trish, Susan, Chris, Annie, Mick, Bernie, Gerard (dec) and their loving partners. Much loved poppy to all the grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Family and friends attended Jim’s Requiem Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bowraville on Wednesday 26th June, 2024, followed by private cremation.
Bernard Laverty Funerals Tel: 6568 1555
Rex Ian Wilson
Passed away 21st June, 2024 Aged 82 years.
Beloved husband of Anne and dearly loved father of Katy (dec).
Family and friends are invited to attend Rex’s funeral service at St John’s Anglican Church, Nambucca Heads on Wednesday 3rd July, 2024 commencing at 11:00am followed by private cremation.
Bernard Laverty Funerals Tel: 6568 1555
MACKAY-MCKAY family reunion meeting July 6 at Bowraville Ex Servicemans Club 2pm. All family members welcome, anyone with agenda items please contact. Main topic reunion October 5 to be discussed. Neville Devir at mackaymckay.reunion.org@gmail.com or 0448 296 837 e030524
Positions Vacant
Unkya Local Aboriginal Land Council ABN: 84 528 010 863 Phone: (02) 65 682 786 Fax: (02) 65 682 610 Email: ceo@unkya.com
Exciting Cultural Enterprise Contract Opportunity ‘GUMBAYNGIRR ABORIGINAL KEEPING PLACE” 12 Month Contract ($150k plus GST) ‘ABORIGINAL TARGETED’
We are searching for a Project Coordinator to assist in the operational development of a new Aboriginal Keeping Place which will be constructed in the Nambucca Valley. The Keeping Place is expected to be operational by 30 June 2026. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for developing operating systems, policies and procedures for when the Keeping Place opens its doors to the public.
It is expected that the Project Coordinator will be highly skilled in program development and delivery as well as stakeholder management. They will have well developed administrative, financial, marketing and project management capabilities.
You will be supported by three Local Aboriginal Land Council’s based in the Nambucca Valley as well as the Project Managers responsible for construction of the Keeping Place. It is expected that when the Keeping Place doors open that all systems and procedures will be in place and fully operational which you will be responsible for.
If you want to be involved in a legacy project that will continue to provide community benefits for generations ahead then this is the project for you. We have already secured $5.5M in funding for this project which has the support of Local and State Government as well as several other community organisations and departments.
To obtain a position description please contact the Contact Officer, Michele Donovan on 0478 091 248 or ceo@unkya.com Applicants have until close of business Friday 12th July 2024 to lodge their expressions of interest.
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SUNDAY
MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA
TEN, 7.30pm
Fresh from their adventures in the flourishing foodie paradise of Hong Kong, the top seven contestants are back in Melbourne, brimming with inspiration for their next dishes. But as judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin (pictured with Allen) and Jean-Christophe Novelli reveal, it’s not necessarily a warm welcome that awaits – rather, it’s the time-auction elimination. As we all know, the most valuable thing in the MasterChef kitchen isn’t truffles, lobster or caviar, it’s time. Starting with 120 minutes and the usual under-bench staples (minus eggs – those cost extra), the contestants bid using their time for more ingredients.
FRIDAY, June 28
MONDAY
TENNIS: WIMBLEDON
GEM, 8pm
Break out the white slacks, a bowl of strawberries and cream and even a Pimm’s cup – it’s that time of year again. The world’s tennis elite converge on SW19 for two weeks to catch some rare London sunshine and hopefully etch their name into the Grand Slam’s history books (the record £50 million prize pot also wouldn’t hurt). Though the time difference isn’t too friendly to us Aussies, avid sports fans can begin building their late-night viewing stamina here ahead of the Paris Olympics, with host Roz Kelly, and expert commentators Jelena Dokic (pictured) and Brenton Speed ready to take us through every point.
TUESDAY
TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA OLYMPIC
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (Final, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Madl, R) 2.00 The Split. (Ml, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PGan, R) 11.05 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Dagger In The Cathedral Of Florence. (Mav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Haka Warriors 2022. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Haka Warriors 2023. 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 10.55
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits an ornamental garden.
8.30 Silent Witness. (Final, MA15+a) As the evidence mounts against the accused police officer, the local CID finds dissent within their ranks.
9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.40 Austin. (PG, R)
11.10 ABC Late News.
11.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
12.10 Love Your Garden. (R)
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Ouch! 9.05 Officially Amazing. 9.35 Dragon Ball Super. 9.55 Supernatural Academy. 10.20 The PM’s Daughter. 10.45 Phoenix Rise. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.30am Rage. 1.30 TMNT. 1.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Movement And The Madman. (Ma) 8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (Final, PGa)
9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGa, R)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 World On Fire. (Final, Mav)
11.50 Cargo. (Mal, R)
3.30 Peer To Peer. (PGv, R)
4.30 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. Johanna Griggs catches up with Julie Goodwin.
8.30 MOVIE: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003, Ml, R) A recently divorced woman holidaying in Tuscany buys a villa on a whim and encounters unexpected romance. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan.
10.50 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav, R)
11.50 Criminal Confessions. (Malv)
12.50 Boy To Man. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
SPECIALS
NBN, 7.30pm
Surely there’s no stronger competitive spirit than that of an Olympian –but will the famously difficult Tipping Point machine reward their efforts? In this edition of Todd Woodbridge’s (pictured) game show – the first of two specials featuring Australia’s sporting stars –three of our nation’s swimming legends dive headfirst into a general knowledge quiz to raise money for their chosen charities. Libby Trickett, Blake Cochrane and Emily Seebohm compete against each other to see who can make the biggest splash.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Canterbury Bulldogs v Cronulla Sharks.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Canterbury Bulldogs versus Cronulla Sharks with NRL news and analysis.
10.40 MOVIE: The Little Things. (2021, Malnv) Denzel Washington.
1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.
8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by Julia Roberts, Timothée Chalamet, Tom Hanks and Cher. 9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, June 29
6.00 Stuff The British Stole: Australia’s Egyptian Mystery. (PG, R) Marc Fennell investigates a mummy.
6.30 Back Roads: Hebel, Queensland. (R) Heather Ewart travels to Hebel.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Classic 100 Concert 2024. Coverage of the Classic 100
Shetland. (Mal, R)
12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Jersey And Guernsey. On Jersey, a sailing duo are set to take part in the historic Gorey Regatta and are hoping to regain their title.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. Florence to Rimini. 206km hilly stage. From Italy.
2.20 Blinded. (MA15+a, R)
4.10 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Steel
Magnolias. Continued. (1989, PG) 7.55 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 10.00 All You Need Is Crime. (2019, M, Italian) 11.55 Mindscape. (2013, M) 1.45pm Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.00 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 5.55 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 8.30 Bull. (2021, MA15+) 10.10 Ricordi? (2018, MA15+, Italian) 12.15am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, June 30
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Austin. (PG)
8.30 Ladies In Black. (PG) A catalogue photoshoot creates tension.
9.20 The Split. (Ma, R)
10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)
11.20 Annika. (Ma, R)
12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Final, Mv, R)
1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)
4.00 Landline. (R)
4.30 Art Works. (PGa, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Arc De Triomphe: The Passion Of A Nation. (PG)
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Cesenatico to Bologne. 199km hilly stage. From Italy.
1.50 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. (PG, R)
2.40 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R)
3.35 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MH370: The Lost Flight. 9.30 WWE Legends. 11.05 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am When Mum Is Away… With The Family. Continued. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.55 Fill The Void. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 8.35 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 10.15 Speed Kills. (2018, M) 12.10pm Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 2.15 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 4.25 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 6.40 Every Day. (2018, PG) 8.30 The Assistant. (2019, M) 10.10 Quo Vadis, Aida? (2020, MA15+, Bosnian) 12.05am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers uncover a surprising secret.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Adelaide v GWS Giants.
10.30 MOVIE: xXx. (2002, Mlv, R) An athlete becomes a secret agent. Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson.
1.00 Criminal Confessions: Chris Watts – Confession Untold. (MA15+av, R) A look at the case of Chris Watts.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PGl) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Bedside Murders. (Mav, R) 11.15 Born To Kill? David Carpenter. (MA15+av, R) 12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Twister. (1996, PGvla, R) Helen Hunt. 9.45 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997, Mv, R) A volcano threatens Los Angeles. Tommy Lee Jones.
11.45 MOVIE: Song To Song. (2017, Madlns)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A Yorkshire terrier pair show size does not matter. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal) It is a holiday weekend and the ambulance service receive a spike in the number of mental health related calls. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Jupiter Ascending. (2015, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Kane. (2023, MA15+) 11.45 Court Cam. 12.15am Angel Of Vengeance. 2.15 Rich House, Poor House. 3.15 Transformers: Cyberverse. 3.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl)
8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Unlikely Heroes. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The First 48. (Malv) 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m)
The Lap. (R) 2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Travel Guides. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Insurgent. (2015, M) 9.45 MOVIE: RoboCop. (1987, MA15+) 11.45 Court Cam. 12.15am Love Island USA. 1.10 Life After Lockup. 2.35 Rich House, Poor House. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.30 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.50 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. H’lights.
6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Malaysia. (PGa, R) Nick Knowles heads to Malaysia.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. Plaisance to Turin. 230.5km flat stage. From Italy.
1.45 Sisi. (MA15+asv, R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dream Home. (PGl)
Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team investigates a kidnapping.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mdv)
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Evil By Design: The Man Behind The Curtain. (Mav, R)
7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever? (PGam) Part 3 of 4. Participants bravely confront their deepest medical fears as they take on challenging tests.
8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Fasting. (PGa) Chris finds out how changing his eating habits can help his quest for longevity.
9.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1 Late.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
SBS MOVIES (32)
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6am Monsieur
Verdoux. Continued. (1947, PG) 8.05 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.00 Breathless. (1960, M, French) 11.40 On Chesil Beach. (2017, M) 1.45pm A Friendly Tale. (2020, PG, French) 3.40 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 5.30 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 7.30 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 9.45 The Year Of Fury. (2020, MA15+, Spanish) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Denham To Swindon. Presented by Michael Portillo. 8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how cheating death can change your relationship to life and loved ones.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4.
1.50 Unseen. (Mals, R)
3.35 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Whisky
Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.50 A Friendly Tale. (2020, PG, French) 8.45 Every Day. (2018, PG) 10.35 The Assistant. (2019, M) 12.10pm Annie Hall. (1977, M) 1.50 The Eagle Huntress. (2016, PG, Kazakh) 3.25 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 5.15
Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 7.40 Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 9.30 Beyond The Summit. (2022, M, Spanish) 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
9.10 The Good Doctor. (Ma) The team deals with a mass casualty event that forces them to put aside their emotions following a recent tragedy.
10.10 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mav) Two men are injured in an explosion.
7.30 Tipping Point Australia Olympic Specials. (PG) Three Australian swimming legends, including Libby Trickett, Blake Cochrane and Emily Seebohm, dive into the game to raise money for their chosen charities. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 9.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Today. The latest
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WEDNESDAY, July 3
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain. (PG) A look back at the late Michael Mosley’s career.
8.10 The Truth About Sleep. (R) Takes a look at the nature of sleep.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5.
1.55 Trom. (Mv, R)
3.35 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
MOVIES (32)
6am Brideshead Revisited. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.25 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 9.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 11.15 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 1.30pm Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 3.35 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 5.50 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 7.35 28 Days. (2000, M) 9.30 You Were Never Really Here. (2017, MA15+) 11.10 Hemel. (2012, MA15+, Dutch) 12.45am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, July 4
(R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGa, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (PG) Part 3 of 5. 8.30 Martin Clunes Secret World Of Guide Dogs. Follows actor Martin Clunes as he rehomes fitness guru Jaina Mistry’s retired guide dog Laura.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6.
2.00 The Congregation. (Mas, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Talking Footy.
12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. (Premiere) 10.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 8.15 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 10.05 Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 11.55 Beyond The Summit. (2022, M, Spanish) 1.30pm Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 3.55 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 5.40 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 7.30 The Power Of One. (1992, M) 9.50 Joe. (2013, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Irene’s generosity inspires Leah.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PGa) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
10.45 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Exchange. (PGa, R) Explores the crash of Flight 5966.
12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)
1.15 Criminal Confessions. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: On The Move. (PG) Taronga’s African savannah exhibit welcomes some giraffes as its first residents, followed by five South American capybara by way of a zoo in New Zealand. 8.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.45 NCIS: Sydney. (Final, Mav) JD’s son is kidnapped by an assassin in exchange for a wanted criminal in NCIS custody. 9.45 FBI: International. (Mav) The fly team heads to Bulgaria.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Parramatta Eels versus South Sydney Rabbitohs clash. 10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
Epic local derby
By Mick BIRTLES
q Sea Eagles defenders Josh Bartlett, Zane Doolan and Joel Cooper swarm on Nambucca Rooster Jay Melrose.
