Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 29 March 2024

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in the orchard of his macadamia farm in Valla.

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important step in ensuring the right measures will be in place to achieve this, not only for our victims of crime but for the youth steering down this path,” Mr Kemp said.

“I want to see the regional crime inquiry start looking at key areas for Oxley like allocating more police resources, ways to invest into our local grassroot services that know and understand our young people, and ways to tighten our legal and judicial framework,” he said.

“The NSW Government must realise this is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, and every community should be considered in the decision-making process to find an adequate solution tailored to their needs.”

Mr Kemp and his Nationals colleagues have been consistent in calling on the Labor government to implement an inquiry in recent months.

“This has been a hard-fought battle over the past six months,” Mr Kemp said.

“I receive phone calls, emails and

constituents reaching out daily about the crime in the area.

“I want to thank all the people in Oxley who have shared their stories, raised their voices and forced the Minns Labor Government to start taking our concerns seriously.”

The inquiry will be managed by the NSW Legislative Assembly's Committee on Law and Safety.

"Every person deserves to feel safe in their community, regardless of where they live," Committee Chair Mr Edmond Atalla said.

"Over the past five years, NSW has experienced worrying increases in specific forms of regional crime, such as motor vehicle offences and break and enter offences.

"As well as looking at the root causes of youth crime, the inquiry will also examine the wraparound and diversionary services available for youth and families in the regions and rural areas.

“We will consider how the NSW Government can better match services to individuals and how these services can be measured, improved and coordinated to divert youth from crime.

"Throughout its work, the inquiry will have regard to the NSW Government's commitment to working in partnership with Aboriginal people.

"We will also look at staffing and workforce issues in regional and rural areas, the pressures on NSW Police

officers and the impact of recidivism on regional communities, on services and on law enforcement."

The Committee wants to hear first-hand from regional communities and their representatives about best practice prevention initiatives – from standout community services to law enforcement initiatives and leading diversionary programs.

The Committee is accepting public submissions until 31 May 2024.

To read the inquiry's terms of reference, and to make a submission, please visit http://www.parliament. nsw.gov.au/committees/ inquiries/Pages/inquirydetails.aspx?pk=3042.

Local Land Services warn of wild dog threat

NORTH Coast Local Land Services has received five reports of domestic dogs being attacked and killed by wild dogs in the last two months.

Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common occurrence at this time of year and although wild dogs can attack domestic dogs at any time, January to April is the time most attacks occur.

“These were beloved pets minding their own business on their own property and the impact on owners of their pet being attacked or killed cannot be underestimated,” Dean Chamberlain, Team Leader, Invasive Pests said.

This is the time of the year - leading into

the breeding season - when you will hear plenty of howling as wild dogs are establishing and maintaining their breeding territories.

Domestic dogs are seen as an intruder and threat and so become a target for wild dogs.

“I have heard stories of wild dogs enticing domestic dogs away from their yards by acting friendly in a playful manner and for the domestic

dog to be attacked by several wild dogs waiting further away,” Dean said.

Most wild dog attacks are fatal due to the severity of the injuries inflicted on the domestic dogs and any that do survive require considerable veterinary care.

To reduce the risks of attacks from wild dogs, ensure your dog is secure in a dog proof fence or cage, particularly at night.

Don’t let your dog wander from your sight when you are out and about on your property; there have been reports of wild dogs attacking working dogs when mustering cattle.

Don’t leave uneaten dog food about.

For further support and advice please contact the North Coast Local Land Services Biosecurity team on 1300 795 299.

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Valla man’s eight-year battle for right to farm

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installed a large dam which prevented overflow into a creek on Murray’s property and bulldozed any remaining vegetation before planting out the area with blueberries.

Due to the lack of requirement for buffer zones or development approvals, Murray and his family found the netting and posts had been installed in some places just 30 cm from their boundary.

The dam wall, a steep pile of dirt around 2.5 metres high, had been built within a couple of metres of an old fence line between the properties.

The creek on Murray’s property, which he says had never previously run dry, now does when there is dry weather.

Over the years since, Murray has contacted Nambucca Valley Council, the NSW Department of Natural Resources Regulator (NRAR) and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) on multiple occasions.

“NRAR told me the dam was too big and he (the blueberry farmer) needed to reduce the overflow by a few metres,” Murray said.

The blueberry farmers then allegedly offered a high price to buy another neighbouring property, making a dam this large possible under current regulations.

The situation also has impacts on Murray’s own farming operation.

The lack of ‘buffer zones’ means Murray worries that next year, when three years of farming macadamias without chemicals is up, he may be refused organic farmer status.

In April of last year, a new grower leased the property.

In November 2023, Murray claims two old sheds on the property were pushed to the ground and disposed of into a gully, which was then covered in dirt and a banana grove planted on top of it.

The EPA appears to have found evidence to support this in a document seen by NOTA.

“Evidence of burn piles and burnt waste mechanically pushed into the ground and gully was observed and EPA is supporting the Council personnel to take regulatory action,” the EPA told Murray in a letter last December.

“It is very disappointing to see this poor practice from the same property owner who has received multiple clean-up notices from EPA recently,” the letter said.

When Murray contacted Nambucca Valley Council, he was told that no regulatory action was being taken.

“The waste identified on site in November 2023 was a small amount of metal and timber waste.

“There was no evidence of asbestos or chemicals and the waste was clear of the watercourse.

“As such, a clean-up notice was not issued as it is not considered that the waste is going to have any significant impacts on the site or impact surrounding properties,” Daniel Walsh of Nambucca Valley Council told Murray in an email last week.

When Murray asked if he was allowed to bury rubbish on his farm too, Mr Walsh replied, “It isn’t permissible to bury rubbish on the farm.

“The EPA and I both inspected the property and there was no suggestion that landfilling had occurred as you suggest.

“Council hasn’t done any excavations and does not have the capacity to do any.”

Murray has a litany of other complaints in regard to living next door to an unfenced blueberry farm for seven years.

On countless occasions, he says he has found toilet paper and human faeces under his macadamia trees and believes the 50 or so workers, who reside next door during picking season, rather than travel to far-away amenities, have entered his property and found a closer location to relieve themselves.

A spokesperson for the

This could mean the price of his produce would be 50c a kilogram rather than $4.50$5.50 a kilogram.

The blueberry plants next door are so close that Murray says he and his family often smell chemicals that are being sprayed on the fruit trees, even inside the house.

He says he has contacted the owner about this issue many times with little effect and has since taken his complaints directly to the EPA.

blueberry farm disputes this is even possible.

“There is netting around the farm and nobody could get through,” he told News Of The Area.

Murray claims neighbourhood children regularly enter the farm through the holes in the nets and pick blueberries when they are in season.

The spokesperson for the farm also said that Murray has never contacted him in regard to spray drift but has gone directly to the EPA with complaints.

Text messages between the two from last year appear

to contradict this.

As for the dam wall, the grower told NOTA that he believes Murray has been making holes into it, which Mr Greenaway disputes.

When asked about the buried construction materials, the spokesperson said that “nothing was buried”.

“All of the materials, just one big shed, are still in a pile.”

Since moving back to the Valley in 2016 with big plans, a young family and many dreams to produce organic and high-quality macadamia nuts, Murray finds himself

wondering these days if it is worth it.

From Murray’s perspective, it seems there is one rule for the farm beside him and another for farmers like him.

Authorities seem unable or unwilling to ensure others follow the rules, meaning that he and his family lose out continually to the large industrial-style farm that has sprung up beside them.

“When I smell the chemicals in the house and your kids live there, I start to wonder if it’s my own fault for making the decision to move everyone here,” he admitted to NOTA.

q Murray Greenaway stands on the edge of his property, next to the dam wall constructed by the next-door blueberry grower. He says the creation of this dam has stopped flow to his creek.

q The gully where Murray believes construction material was buried, directly to the left of the pictured large eucalypt, is now lush and green with young banana plants.

Improving coastal safety at Scotts Head

By Mick BIRTLES

(ERBs) in strategic coastal locations, a move set to potentially make Scotts Head Beach and surrounding areas safer for beachgoers.

The decision to expand emergency response infrastructure follows a recent roundtable convened by the Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, aimed at addressing the rising number of coastal drownings in recent years.

Emergency Response Beacons serve as a direct link to Surf Life Saving NSW’s State Operations

Centre, facilitating the swift deployment of lifesaving and emergency services to potential rescue sites.

Particularly crucial in unpatrolled or isolated areas, these beacons have the potential to significantly reduce response times and improve overall safety along the coastline.

The rollout of at least ten new ERB units across various coastal regions, including Scotts Head, is part of the NSW Government's $23 million additional investment in Surf Life Saving NSW.

This allocation forms the initial phase of a broader plan to deliver 32 ERBs over the next four years.

“We are very pleased that an ERB is coming to Scotts Head as it will add to the lifesaving capability we are able to provide, especially during holiday periods when the numbers of those using our beaches expands

significantly,” Eric Graham, President of the Macksville Scotts Head Surf Lifesaving Club told News Of The Area.

In addition to the ERB initiative, the government is also procuring 67 jet skis over the same period, with fourteen already deployed to beaches across the state.

Jet skis offer increased maneuverability and can be swiftly deployed for rescue operations, further enhancing the capacity of emergency response teams.

The locations for the new ERBs were determined based on comprehensive data analysis of rescue statistics, and consultations with key stakeholders.

“Emergency Response Beacons are already being used successfully in coastal locations, including at Forster this summer when a beacon was instrumental in supporting the rescue of individuals caught in a

rip current,” Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said.

“A day at the beach shouldn’t turn into a disaster, and this is one of several measures the NSW Government is taking to help ensure more people get home safely.”

Steve Pearce, Chief

Executive of Surf Life Saving NSW, echoed Minister Dib's sentiments.

“We currently have 32 ERBs positioned along the coast, and they are proving their worth in allowing the public to immediately alert us to incidents and emergencies,” Mr Pearce said.

Other locations

earmarked for the new ERBs are Spoon Bay, Fraser Park and Forresters Beach on the Central Coast, Moonee Beach in the Hunter Region, Turrimetta and North Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Austinmer, Woonoona and Bulli in the Illawarra.

Energy Ombudsman to take complaints in Macksville

By Ned COWIE

THE Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will host a free event for energy and water customers at the Macksville Senior Citizens Centre on April 9 between 11am and 4pm.

Customers are encouraged

to bring their current and past energy and water bills, letters from retailers, Centrelink Health cards and other concession cards for advice, support and information with energy and water billings.

However, this will be cold comfort to many customers whose electricity and or water

charges have simply increased beyond expectations in the past few years.

The cost of the unit price of electricity has increased by 22 percent over the past twelve months and 70 percent over the past eight years, according to Origin bills seen by NOTA.

During this same period (the past twelve months) inflation was recorded at around five percent and for the past eight years, only 30 percent.

In real terms this means that a much larger proportion of average incomes is required to pay the same electricity bill, even if the supplied amount remained the same over these periods.

That’s not to say that daily supply charges have remained the same either.

to inflation rates.

According to EWON, in 2022/23 there was an eighteen percent increase in complaints from Mid North Coast customers. On average, 65 percent of all complaints to EWON from customers in the region were about billing, including high or estimated bills or problems with rebates or concessions.

for Coffs Harbour on 10 April and Grafton on 11 April 2024.

EWON is a not-for-profit company which receives its funding from energy and water providers who are required by law to be its members.

When energy and water retailers do not provide satisfactory resolutions to complaints from customers, the Ombudsman can become involved to help the customer reach a fair outcome.

In 2016 it cost $1.26 per day to be connected to the electricity grid and today Origin charges the same customer $1.62 per day –figures which exactly correlate

The ombudsman says the Macksville event is intended to be a “one-stop-shop” where EWON will be joined by energy retailers as well as a range of community and government agencies who can provide direct assistance to customers with their energy bills.

Similar events are planned

In cases where the Ombudsman needs to intervene in disputes, the retailer is charged a fee to encourage them to improve their internal complainthandling processes.

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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.

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.

and other broadleaf weeds will also be targeted within reserves and sporting fields, throughout all townships of the Nambucca Valley Council. The

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.

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q The iconic Forester Beach at Scotts Head is tipped to receive an Emergency Response Beacon that will improve safety.

Accessibility and safety upgrades for train stations

By Ned COWIE

MACKSVILLE and Nambucca

Heads train stations are in line to receive planning investigations into accessibility and safety upgrades as part of their share of $800.7 million dollars budgeted for regional train stations.

“Accessibility upgrades are being rolled out at train stations right across the state to make public transport safer, more inclusive, and easier to use for all passengers,” Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said.

“This stage of design development will see our teams carrying out survey and geotechnical work to

better understand each of the sites and inform development of concept designs.”

Transport NSW’s website gives a list of stations which will be receiving funding for work under the scheme which, over four years, will be spent on upgrades to improve amenities and access at eighteen regional stations.

The list also includes Urunga and Kempsey stations.

Improvements to be included in the program include tactile surfaces to improve access for the visually impaired, ramps, lighting upgrades, CCTV and ‘way-finding’ signage, the Minister said.

At this stage, the planned works for the Nambucca

Valley’s two stations are in line for ‘preliminary investigations’ which, according to Transport for NSW, means the undertaking of “survey and geotechnical work to understand the site”.

Transport for NSW says it will soon be engaging with the community and key stakeholders to seek initial feedback on an indicative design.

On Saturday last week, NOTA travelled to Macksville Station to meet the 12pm train service to Sydney and find out what customers of the rail service thought.

Only two passengers caught this train and three others disembarked at Macksville.

“Accessibility is pretty

good here,” said one man who was waiting to meet his partner.

“We already have a ramp and the signage is pretty clear,” said another Macksville local who was catching a train to Sydney.

“We could do with a toilet and maybe a place to buy a coffee here,” she added.

The station does have a toilet, but it is locked out of the hours of staff attendance.

This means that passengers, disabled or otherwise, will need to hike over one kilometre to the nearest public toilet should nature call.

The Nambucca Valley train stations only offer up to seven services most days and several of these are after 10pm.

q Access ramp and signage at Macksville Station.

q Toilets at Macksville Station are locked after staffed hours.

q Passengers greet the incoming south-bound train, one of two services to Sydney from Macksville.

Controversial bail laws pass NSW Parliament

AFTER much debate, the NSW Government passed controversial laws to prevent repeat youth crime last week, with legal organisations pledging to fight the decision.

Parliament passed legislative changes last week to amend the Bail Act 2013 to include a temporary additional bail test for young people between fourteen and eighteen charged with committing certain serious break and enter offences or motor vehicle theft offences while on bail for similar offences.

“The government is aware of concerns about tightening bail laws for young people and it has approached this change cautiously in light of the potentially serious consequences for young people and, in particular, Aboriginal young people,” NSW Attorney General Michael Daley said.

“This is why the change is time limited and relates to young people who are already alleged to have committed at least one offence while on bail for another relevant offence.”

Among the changes, a new performance crime offence has been introduced targeting those who advertise certain crimes on social media.

“The new ‘post and boast’ offence targets performance crime – where offenders post footage of their law-breaking online – in connection with car crime and break and enter offences,” Mr Daley said.

“This behaviour is unacceptable and has to stop.

“People have a right to sleep safe in their beds in the sanctity of their home and should not have to face being retraumatised, ridiculed and shamed with images of the crime being made into a warped kind of ‘entertainment’.”

Greens MP and spokesperson for justice Sue Higginson has since described the new bail laws as “the legislation of a coward”, claiming they would “see vulnerable children and young people locked up”.

Ms Higginson has claimed that Government members were personally instructed by the Premier to “block some 20 proposed amendments to the laws”, including from legal experts such as the NSW Bar Association and the Law Society of NSW.

“The opposition to these laws is remarkable,” she said.

“The Bar Association, the Law Society, the cross bench and even members of the Liberal Party and the government united against both the spirit and execution of new laws.

“We’ve witnessed unanimous, grave concern about the careless breadth and consequences of these laws.

“This is legislation forced on the government and the state by the Premier to appease a few shock jocks and

columnists.”

Ms Higginson said vulnerable groups would be “hit hardest” by the new laws.

“They will be First Nations children and young people, and children with mental illness and disability.

“They will be children who are going hungry and who don’t have a steady roof over their heads.

“They don’t need jail time.

“They need help.”

Several days prior to the passing of the bill, a research paper from the Justice Reform Initiative was launched in the NSW Parliament, offering alternatives to prison such as early intervention and prevention programs, First Nations place-based approaches and bail support programs.

The paper, ‘Alternatives to Incarceration in NSW’, argues New South Wales relies on a system of incarceration for children and adults that is harmful, expensive and ineffective.

“Prison does not work to reduce crime; it does not work to build safer communities; and it does not work to address the social drivers of contact with the criminal justice system,” the paper states.

“The overuse of incarceration in NSW has historically been driven by a

politicised approach to justice policy, with both major parties frequently competing to promote a ‘tough on crime’ agenda.

“Too often decision-making about critical policy and legislative reform has focused on political rather than policy outcomes.”

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) NSW/ACT says a major campaign will now be launched that will not end until the laws are scrapped.

“We are drawing a line in the sand.

“We cannot accept an Australia that puts children in jail instead of evidence-based policy that actually makes communities safer,” ALS CEO Karly Warner said.

“Time will show that these laws will increase crime and make communities more dangerous.

“We won’t stop until this betrayal of vulnerable children and of Closing the Gap is overturned and replaced with the solutions that actually make a difference.

“This is the beginning, not the end, of our advocacy,” Ms Warner said.

The State Government also announced last week that the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety will undertake an inquiry into community safety in regional and rural communities.

Irene Rowsell recognised with Local Achievement Award

By Mick BIRTLES

AMONG the highlights of this year's Seniors Festival is the Local Achievement Awards program, which recognises the remarkable efforts of seniors in making their communities better places to live.

Operating on a local level, the Local Achievement Awards offer a platform for Members of Parliament (MPs) and community members alike to pay tribute to seniors who have made a significant impact in their districts.

These awards recognise the diverse talents, unwavering dedication, and profound influence of many seniors across New South Wales.

One such individual honoured during this year's festivities was Irene

Rowsell, whose outstanding contributions to Oxley have left an indelible mark on the community.

Irene's stewardship of the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group has been instrumental in providing invaluable support and assistance to those battling cancer and their loved ones.

In recognition of her tireless efforts and selfless commitment, Irene was awarded a Local Achievement Award during a special morning tea held last week in Kempsey as part of the NSW Seniors Festival 2024.

The presentation ceremony was led by Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, who commended Irene for her exceptional service and dedication to improving lives.

“I do feel that there are

more deserving people out there and I do not volunteer so I can get awards, I do it to help people because there is a need out there," the ever humble Irene told News Of The Area.

“It was instilled in me by my Salvation Army grandmother where I was taught to help my neighbour."

“I accept this award on behalf of the wonderful volunteers from the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group.

“We are always needing more volunteers.”

The group meets every third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm in the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Meeting Room at the Macksville Hospital.

New members are always welcome.

Macksville and Bowraville included in education program

q Macksville High School, along with Bowraville Central School, has been included in the expansion of the Educational Pathways Program, giving more students in the Nambucca Valley the chance to learn about and prepare for their future careers.

By Mick BIRTLES

IN a move aimed at boosting student engagement and opening up diverse career opportunities, the State Government has announced the expansion of its Educational Pathways Program (EPP).

This program, already operational in 148 public high schools across nine regions, will now extend its reach to include an additional 20 schools statewide with both Bowraville Central School and Macksville High School included in that number.

The EPP is an innovative educational program designed to improve academic and career outcomes for public high school students by introducing them to various vocational training and employment pathways.

As part of the program, schools match students with

local employers and offer support while they explore their pathways through school-based apprenticeships or traineeships.

The EPP provides extra resources to participating high schools in the form of two key roles: Head Teachers - Careers and School-Based Apprenticeships (SBAT), and Traineeship Engagement Officers.

The State Government is lauding the success of the program, reporting a 129 percent increase in the number of students undertaking schoolbased apprenticeships or traineeships in the past year.

Additionally, more than 1,000 students have reengaged with education through support and mentoring initiatives, while over 7,800 students have actively participated in ‘test and try’ vocational courses

with TAFE NSW.

Impressively, 1,079 students have obtained nationally recognised preapprenticeship or pretraineeship credentials, laying a solid foundation for their future careers.

A spokesperson for the NSW Department of Education told News Of The Area, “Macksville High School and Bowraville High School were among the 20 new schools to join the program this year and all of these schools are in rural and remote locations, ensuring that support is directed where it is most needed and effective.

“While Nambucca Heads High School is not currently a participant, the expansion of the program gives more students in the Nambucca Valley the chance to learn about and prepare for their future careers.”

q Member for Oxley Michael Kemp presents Irene Rowsell with her Local Achievement Award. Photo: supplied.

Funding target in sight

By Jen HETHERINGTON

UNDER mildly threatening skies at 7 am on Saturday 23 March, a dozen or so walkers, all attired in variations of pink lycra, joined local Anglican Priest Leslie Fotakis (Ladlow) in her ‘Pink Walkathon’ quest to raise funds for the McGrath National Breast Cancer Foundation.

The well-planned hike from Gordon Park in Nambucca Heads concluded just prior to 10am at the Macksville Anglican Church (approximately fifteen kilometres) in excellent time for a rosy morning tea reception, where approximately 40 parishioners and supporters had gathered at the church to enjoy the pink-themed spread of appetising goodies provided by Leslie’s daughter Tamara Silvester and her willing band of helpers.

A flushed but thrilled Leslie was pleased to inform NOTA, “Thank you to everyone who played a part in

today’s Pink Walkathon.

“Each small or large thing you did contributed to making my walk so special.

“Today’s donations totalled $437.60.

“This means I have raised a total of $3187.60, leaving only $312.40 to raise.”

Last year Leslie raised over $1300 for the McGrath Foundation by constructing a pink quilt which has been on show (as a fundraising raffle prize) with the local cancer network at Macksville Hospital.

Through the breast cancer network she discovered the 100 km Tuscany Trekking Challenge, which raises funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).

So, Leslie has seized the opportunity, though to qualify, each participant needs to raise $3500 towards the NBCF.

A highlight of the morning event was the drawing of the quilt raffle, officiated with the assistance of Carolyn Cross, a local McGrath Breast Cancer Nurse.

To all attendees' delighted

surprise, the winning ticket, drawn traditionally from a hat, was the last ticket purchased by local resident Pamela Langford.

q Macksville Anglican Church welcomed parishioners and supporters to celebrate Leslie’s ongoing accomplishments.

Leslie’s personal battle with breast cancer, one she overcame with the enduring support from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, resulted in the complete elimination of her cancer, without the need for chemotherapy or radiation.

Ongoing support for the Foundation is fundamental in delivering positive outcomes for so many, like Leslie, on their breast cancer journey with support through

Additional JP services for Nambucca Heads

pm to 3:30 pm

Health survey launched

By Andrea FERRARI

WHAT’S working and what’s not working in primary health care is the subject of the Better Health community survey launched this week.

The purpose of Healthy North Coast’s extensive survey is to gather valuable insights that will help shape the future of primary health care across Northern NSW and the Mid North Coast.

Every three years, local communities are asked to share their experiences of primary health care and make suggestions for improvement.

It’s a chance for people in

Northern NSW and the Mid North Coast to have their say and to identify any gaps in health services.

The feedback gathered in the Better Health survey will be combined with data to form a comprehensive review of the health needs for our region.

This is called the North Coast Health Needs Assessment 20252028.

“A strong community voice is essential for good health planning and decision making,” said Monika Wheeler, CEO of Healthy North Coast.

“Residents on the North Coast are engaging with primary health care services every day, whether for their own personal health needs, their family, or as a health carer.

"They have valuable insight into what’s working, what needs

By Mick BIRTLES

RESIDENTS of the Nambucca Valley can look forward to enhanced accessibility to Justice of the Peace (JP) services starting Tuesday 2 April, as a JP service will begin operating from the Nambucca Library.

Local JP Eric Pitman will be offering his expertise and assistance to the community every Tuesday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Nambucca Library on Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads.

Eric, an experienced JP, is eager to serve the community, providing essential services free of charge.

Retiring three years ago

improvement, and what might be missing entirely.

“So if you think you’re having to wait too long for an appointment with a GP, or you think getting support for mental health is too confusing, or even if you’re satisfied with the health care in your area, please let us know.

“By sharing your thoughts and experiences, you really do have the power to reshape health care in your town.

“Your feedback helps us prioritise our efforts, ensuring that available funding is directed to the right areas to achieve better health outcomes for all,” added Ms Wheeler.

The Better Health survey opened on Monday 25 March 2024 and will close on Sunday 14 April 2024.

It will take residents approximately ten minutes to complete, with all answers being anonymous and completely confidential.

and moving to the district from Canberra after a long career with the Department of Defence, the community-minded Eric devotes much of his spare time toward volunteering.

In addition to his volunteer work as a JP, Eric assists the residents at Illawong Retirement Village, Nambucca Heads, with issues they may be having with IT, smartphones and technical equipment.

News Of The Area asked Eric why he chose the Mid North Coast to set up home.

“A good friend of mine retired to Valla Beach and we came to visit him a few times and found the climate

the local McGrath Breast Health Nurses, who are registered nurses with specialist training, providing information, care and counselling and invaluable monthly meetings.

Sponsorship and donations can be made directly to the NBCF at www.nbcf.org.au.

to be great, it was nice and close to services and the people were very friendly.

“We just loved it here so decided to make it permanent.”

The addition of Eric's service will complement the existing JP service provided by Les McMahon at the Nambucca Plaza every Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Together, Eric and Les aim to ensure that residents have convenient access to JP services each week.

JPs play an important role in the community, offering their time and expertise free of charge.

Their services include witnessing signatures, certifying true copies of documents, and assisting with statutory declarations.

At the end of the survey, participants can enter a prize draw to win one of twenty $100 cash cards. Visit www.hnc.org.au to find out more and take the survey.

q Eric Pitman will be offering his Justice of the Peace services to the community every Tuesday from 1:30

at the Nambucca Library.

Photo: supplied.

q The Better Health community survey invites you to participate.

A guide to making a difference through community activism

By Ned COWIE

COMMUNITY activism is a popular pastime for many Australians.

Over the past decade, thousands of community activist groups have come together over various causes from the environment to Covid measures, mining operations, river health and intensive farming practices to name but a few.

In the Nambucca Valley many of these groups, made up of volunteers, have united, often over a common local issue, to lobby local, state or federal governments or just their fellow community members into changing their ways.

Many of these organisations begin with a public meeting and some evolve into something official, forming a charity or registering as an “incorporated association”, as has the recently established Nambucca Environment Network Inc., a group which has come together to lobby the cause for more regulation of intensive blueberry farming in the Nambucca Valley.

Inevitably, after the initial excitement of members discovering each other and a common cause, these fledgling organisations sometimes begin to suffer from personality differences, politics and in-fighting.

Many groups end up selfdestructing or becoming ineffective at achieving their goals because of tensions between group members.

“People see fighting and think it’s going to be stressful as a member of a particular group, so they don’t join in,” Georgette Allen of the Nambucca Valley Conservation Association

(NVCA) told NOTA.

NVCA has been operating and achieving its aims for over 40 years and has taken on many causes under its umbrella over the decades.

One of NVCA’s projects recently reported on by this paper was Lock the Nambucca Valley (LNV), a subgroup which actively campaigns against mining in the area.

Georgette has some advice for those who would like to start up a community action group.

“Don’t think you have to stand alone.

“See who is already doing what, because there may already be a group of people working on a similar cause.”

She credits a genuine love and care for each other amongst the core group members as the secret to a group’s longevity.

“I have to remind myself that people are very passionate about the issue and even if I don’t like what they are doing, I tell myself that at least they are doing something,” she said.

Marion Syrat of Bowraville has also had vast experience with community organisations.

“These groups are all populated by volunteers,” she told NOTA.

“If we were paid employees, there would be respect for the boss and the rules,” Marion explained.

“People often don’t have the skills to do what they volunteer for, but they volunteer either because of their ego or because nobody else will do it.

“For example, to become incorporated, you will legally have to nominate someone to be director

and nobody else might want to do it,” she said.

Once organisations register as “incorporated associations” in NSW they must agree to abide by terms set out by the Department of Fair Trading.

They have yearly reporting obligations and membership must consist of at least five persons, one of whom agrees to be a director for the group.

The members also agree to adopt a “constitution”.

The Department of Fair Trading provides a model constitution which can be modified but is assumed to have been adopted if the members of the incorporated association don’t come up with their own.

This constitution is legally binding and becoming incorporated means the organisation assumes an identity of its own and can be sued, can open a bank account or own property.

An agreed set of rules and core values, such as can be found in a constitution or a code of conduct, was cited by many of the people NOTA spoke to who are active in community groups.

One professional with years of experience in this field is Nambucca Valley Council’s Mayor of 20 years, Rhonda Hoban OAM.

Before being elected to Council, Rhonda herself was a community activist, lobbying the council over which she would one day preside.

She has some advice for those who would like to make changes in their community.

“Put forward your ideas calmly and respectfully.

q Lock the Nambucca Valley has been a successful anti-mining campaign staffed entirely by volunteers.

“Use logic and evidence to convince others of your idea,” she told NOTA.

“Never use aggression or bullying to get your point across or you risk alienating those you are trying to persuade and losing the support of those who agree with you,” she added.

She has seen conflicts between elected councillors in the past and acknowledges the passion many people feel for certain projects.

“But if you didn’t put forward a good enough argument to change people’s minds, it’s not their failing, it’s yours,” she said.

One successful community activist with a different point of view is the outspoken Frank Partridge VC Military Museum President, Blue Manning.

“I’ve had a lot of conflict over the years,” he told NOTA.

“At the end of the day it’s my way or the highway.”

At times he has had trouble

convincing others that what he dreams of can be achieved, but rather than wait for their approval he says he has simply marched up to State MPs and powerbrokers to make his case.

“A lot of people just shook their heads and said: ‘It can’t be done’.

“But I didn’t listen to them,” he said of how the old Nambucca Valley Council chambers in Bowraville came to be the location of the museum.

He said the same thing happened when he wanted to get street signs on the major roads directing visitors to the museum, but he didn’t let it dissuade him.

In the end, the signs went up.

“It is becoming increasingly difficult for willing people to volunteer because of the bureaucracy and personal responsibility that now comes with such roles - and yet, volunteers are the lifeblood of the community,” Mayor Hoban told NOTA.

By Manny WOOD

'Generation skipping' will litigated

MARY makes a will, leaving the whole of her estate to her five grandchildren. She passes-away with an estate worth $1million.

Mary's two adult daughters contests the will, seeking provision from her estate.

The Supreme Court hears evidence that Mary's previous will, made some 30 years ago, left the whole of her estate to charity. She had no grandchildren at the time.

Mary also left a statement, accompanying her will, stating that her daughters received a substantial inheritance from their aunt, which was later revealed to be in the order of $500,000.

Mary also stated that she had only spoken to one of her daughters a few times in the last 20 years.

She said that her other daughter had a child that she was not told about and due to the lack of contact with her daughters and the inheritance that they had already received, she had no obligation to provide for them inher will.

The grandchildren stated that the scheme of the will could be described as 'generation skipping'and said that a parent's primary obligationis to their children and not their grandchildren.

Mary's daughters give evidence that they suffered emotional rejection from their mother whom they described as érratic'. They also said that the alleged estrangment was false.

The Court found that Mary's will was made to unfairly punish her daughters for not living nearby and after an assessment of their individual financial circumstances and future needs, ordered that they each receive one-third of Mary's estate.

The Court also ordered that the daughters' legal costs were to be paid from the estate.

It is not common for two plaintiffs in this type of claim to be awarded the same amount and the award equated to three times the amount offered to them in pretrial negotiations.

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

This column is only accurate at today's date and is not legal advice.

Billy doesn’t have what he needs for school.

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

Hypocrisy in antilogging arguments

DEAR News Of The Area, OUCH!

A Fizelle (letter in NOTA of 8/3/2024) didn’t play rugby under the same coaches that I did through my early years.

I was taught to play the ball, not the man.

But rather than provide any factual counterarguments, A Frizelle just bundles my views up as the “biased and unhinged advertorial” of an “unabashed timber industry lobbyist” and a “company man” with a “vested interest”.

So, before I address the errors in their letter, perhaps I should lay my cards on the table and declare my interest in the native forest debate.

I’m a second-generation forest scientist (forester) with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the Australian National University (1987).

Does a forestry degree automatically mean that I “cannot see the forest for the wood”?

I don’t believe so, as a forestry degree provides the building blocks to understand how a forest grows, how it responds to disturbance, how to protect the forest and keep it healthy, how to maintain the multiple values a forest provides, including habitat, water quality, aesthetics, amenity and timber, and how to measure those forest values.

A forestry degree is a highly specialised natural resource management degree, and foresters apply their skills in many different occupations, including the many foresters managing National Parks, undertaking research (including anti-logging academic David Lindenmayer) or even representing ENGOs.

It is far easier for critics of native forestry, like A Fizelle, to label all foresters as agents of the timber industry, rather than recognise them as skilled, multidisciplined forest managers, who care about the forests that they manage, for whatever the purpose.

If being a forester equated to being in the pocket of the timber industry, then the National Parks and Wildlife Service is full of agents of the timber industry.

After graduating, I built upon the foundational skills that my forestry degree provided, gaining 20 years’ experience in managing and maintaining the State’s

Anzac Park to boat ramp path’s reconstruction

DEAR News Of The Area,

AFTER the Sunday (17/3/24)

night rainfall, my Monday morning walk along the new reconstructed path between the Anzac Park and the boat ramp prompted me to write this article.

It's great to see the Nambucca Council spend thousands of dollars replacing the Anzac Park and boat ramp paths that were flooded each rainy day.

multiple use forests working for the NSW Government’s forestry department, constantly balancing the often-competing needs of forest users and stakeholders.

The State forests that I was charged with managing were established in the late 19th and early 20th century to preserve timber supplies for NSW after years of over-clearing for agriculture and overcutting to provide building products for European colonisation.

Since 2007, I’ve worked for myself as a forestry consultant, providing guidance and advice for clients and landowners about forest management.

As an old forester, I also donate my time to various forestry-related organisations, including Forestry Australia that represents 1,200 plus forest scientists, farm foresters and forestry professionals; Timber NSW that represents pole suppliers, timber processors and private forest owners; the North East Forestry Hub, a Federallyfunded forestry research group; and Forest and Wood Communities Australia, a National grassroots organisation that represents the interests of communities that rely on a sustainable forest industry.

Does that make me a “company man” with a “vested interest”?

As a sole trader, I think not.

A Fizelle’s claims that “clear-fall logging” causing “moonscapes of death” occurs in the State’s native forests is false. In NSW, clearfall harvesting only occurs at the end of a rotation in plantations.

I find it hypocritical that those, like A Fizelle, who are seeking to end sustainable native forest harvesting in NSW by falsely suggesting that the hardwood products enjoyed by Australian today can be immediately sourced from a “transition to plantations”, are the very same people now trying to stop plantation harvesting in Pine Creek and Tuckers Knob State Forests.

The Great Koala National Park assessment area contains over 16,000 hectares of plantations, which is more than half of the State’s hardwood plantations.

ENGO’s are calling on the Government to include these plantations in the GKNP, as even koalas can’t tell the difference between a 40-year-old plantation and a native forest.

Within the GKNP, only twelve

That is deeper than the average shoe, and for a length of 1.2 to 1.5 metres into the carpark.

Not to mention, it is right beside the disabled parking spaces where the exit to a car is not avoidable.

This makes using the ramp in wet weather unreasonable for a disabled individual, people with prams or others, to attempt walking along the ramp.

But, after being a resident of 20 years, and having a disabled wife that uses a walker on that ramp each weekend, what a shame that council can't find the money to create a safe and dry disability ramp from the carpark to the Boatshed Cafe.

In wet weather, the ramp is covered by water to the depth of 30 to 40 mm and more at times when it’s actually raining.

percent of the public forests are available for selective harvesting under strict environmental conditions, with the other 88 percent of the public estate already managed purely for conservation.

My comment that fires are allowed to burn in remote, inaccessible National Parks for long periods of time is based on my previous bushfire experiences and more recently observations during the Black Summer fires.

It has long been the practice of both NPWS and Forestry Corp to let fires burn in remote areas, if conditions are favourable.

Conditions were not favourable in the Spring of 2019 due to the prolonged drought.

So, fires burning in remote, rugged terrain became a problem.

There were 11,774 fires recorded during Black Summer.

Of the 32 largest fires, 65 percent originated in National Parks, including the Gosper Mountain fire, which was the largest fire ever recorded from a single ignition point and burnt more than half a million hectares.

Part of the problem is lack of reasonable access for initial attack.

NPWS has a network of 31,000 km of fire trails to access their 7.2 million hectares of National Parks with only ten percent of those trails being in good to very good condition (National Parks and Wildlife Service Advice to the Bushfire Inquiry provided 25 March 2020).

Conversely, “the Forestry Corporation builds and maintains 60,000 kms of fire trails and access roads to provide close and rapid access to fires for mitigation works,

After all, a bitumen ramp with a shallow drain and grate over (Channel Drain) would provide the water drainage that's needed at that ramp.

And yes, it's a whinge, a local whinge that might get noticed more in this media, rather than the council.

Regards, George MICOLICH, Nambucca.

suppression and containment on its (2.16 million hectares) land” (Final Report of the NSW Bushfire Inquiry, 31 July 2020).

The other problem is management intent which requires NPWS to balance altered fire regimes as a threatening process with their statutory responsibility as recognised fire authority.

However, Recommendation 45 of the Bushfire Inquiry proposed that “in order to prioritise early suppression and keep fires small, Government set a KPI for NPWS regarding the percentage of fires that start on-park and are contained within ten hectares, and consider whether 70 percent is an appropriate KPI for the NSW RFS and NPWS”.

There are 9.3 million hectares of coastal native forests in the Regional Forest Agreement regions and that only 15,000 hectares or 0.16 percent is annually subject to (public) timber harvesting.

Over a 20-year period this equates to just 3.2 percent of RFA forests.

Despite this small footprint, Government allocates about the same money ($1.8M per year) to both the cross-tenure landscape monitoring program and just monitoring the Coastal Integrated Forest Operations Approval on State forests.

This equates to $120 per hectare for IFOA Monitoring and $1.80 per hectare for Landscape Monitoring, which still fails to include forests in the western region, River Red Gum forests or the National Parks surrounding the Sydney Basin.

Kind regards,

Steve DOBBYNS, Jamax Forest Solutions.

Roosters impress against Bulls

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Roosters

RLFC had one last opportunity to put some gloss on their game before the 2024 season when they hosted trial matches for their Reserve Grade, U/18s and First Grade teams on the weekend.

The Taree City Bulls came north to Coronation Park with their Firsts and U/18s, while the Roosters’ Reserve Grade squad took on the Narwan Eels, who made the trip to Nambucca Heads from Armidale.

The temperature hovered around the mid-20s however cloud cover for most of the day provided players with a little relief.

Games were played in three 20 minute thirds to ensure dehydration and heat did not become an issue.

The Reserve Grade game was first and the Roosters look like having a strong season ahead with a talented roster who are clearly match fit thanks to a lengthy preseason training program.

Coach Dean Buchanan, who played some top football

himself on Saturday, looks to have his squad primed for Round One of the Group 2 Season.

The Eels ended up taking the game 30-24 in what was a fairly even matchup that demonstrated the Roosters have some impressive depth in their player base.

The U/18s were next out and very quickly displayed their dominance over the visiting Taree City Bulls.

The young Roosters had the visitors chasing a hefty lead early, holding them scoreless in the opening third.

Both teams displayed impressive discipline and maturity, giving the good sized Coronation Park crowd an entertaining game of football.

The Nambucca Roosters came away with the win 3810.

In the First Grade game the home side drew first blood within minutes however hopes of a one sided match up were dashed as the Bulls were able to gain and maintain possession early in the opening third.

Roosters took out the

opening third 10-4, however Taree settled into a rhythm in attack and by the end of the next third, the visitors were in front 14-10.

In the last third of the game the Nambucca Roosters opened with the same attacking plays used at the start of the game and within three minutes a Logan Jones try, converted by Tyronne Roberts-Davis, had them back in front.

Some great attacking in the middle with Dane Saunders getting his team into ideal field position got

the crowd to their feet and a Brodie Simons try, converted by Roberts-Davis, sealed the deal, giving the Roosters a 2214 win over the Bulls.

The next rugby league action at Coronation Park will be Round One of the Group 2 Season on Saturday 13 April when the Nambucca Roosters host the Woolgoolga SeaHorses.

It will also be the first home game for the Nambucca Roosters Ladies Rugby League side in the Group 2 Competition.

Peter Natty and Brett Welsh awarded Roosters life membership

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Roosters Rugby League Football Club held their Sponsor Appreciation and Season

Launch event at the Nambucca Leagues and Sports Club on the evening of Wednesday 20 March.

The highlight of the evening was the awarding of Life Membership to two former Nambucca Roosters players.

Mr Peter Natty and Mr Brett Welsh received the honour for services to the Nambucca Roosters RLFC that extended well beyond their playing careers.

Brett Welsh played his junior football, and began his senior career, at the Macksville Sea Eagles in

the 1970s and early '80s, however headed north to play for the Roosters in 1986.

He played First Grade football for the Roosters until 1989 before heading to the UK to play for a season.

On return to the Nambucca Valley Brett rejoined the Roosters, this time as a player and coach with their Reserve Grade side, continuing in this role for the next four seasons.

Brett continued his association with the Roosters for many more years, serving as a secretary and treasurer on the committee, and was always willing to roll his sleeves up and do whatever was needed for his club.

Already a Life Member of the Nambucca Heads Junior Rugby League Football Club,

Brett Welsh told News Of The Area, “I feel very honoured to be presented a Life Membership from this great football club and for me it is just so important to see the Roosters with such a long proud history keep going.”

Mr Peter Natty began his league career at Walcha and continued all the way through to the senior grades.

Peter moved to Sydney to begin a career as a policeman, where he played football for the police side and clubs in both Canley Vale and Camden.

His league career continued while serving with the police at Wee Waa for another five years, before moving to Nambucca Heads and playing First Grade football for the Roosters.

In 1990 Peter hung up his boots and served as Assistant Coach under Rod Urquhart.

Peter remained active in

the club for many more years as a committee member, working in the canteen and, with his mate Brett Walsh, always ready to run BBQs and

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News

By Paula GUTHRIE

RESULTS of the AGM

2024-2025 Committee:

President Scott Parker

Secretary Carol McKee

Treasurer Barbara Lott

Committee members:

Maureen Cowan, Paula Guthrie, Danny O’Keefe, Louise Walton

We welcomed fourteen members from Finesse

Bridge Club. Special thanks to our Principal Director Rob Marshall for the considerable time spent coordinating with their director, Grand Master, Greg Eustace to ensure the sessions ran smoothly.

The visitors were impressed with our clubhouse and the friendliness and hospitality of our members. Thanks to everyone who helped, special mention to

one of our newest members, Judith Sonter, who didn’t play, but remained behind after the AGM to help.

Results for the week ending Saturday 23rd of March 2024

other jobs for the Roosters.

“It is very humbling to be recognised by this great football club that has given me so much enjoyment to be

a part of over the years and it is so good to see the Roosters in such a great position as a football club this year.”

Perris with 64.37%. Second place Theo & Jenny Antoff with 58.25%. Third place Margaret Phippen & Sylvia Enklaar with 57.57%

Thursday: 21st

Tuesday: 19th

March an arrow switch was played at an eight-table event won by Paul McCosker & Ruth

Monday: 18th March, a nine and a half table event won at North/South by Phil Booth & Rob Marshall with 60.65%. Second place Claude Wetsteyn & Nerelle Meredith with 59.38%. Third place Paul McCosker & Ruth Perris with 57.29%. East/West winners Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee with 56.48%. Second place Tony Allen & Deidre Williams with 55.79%. Third place John Kable & Gaye Allen with 54.40%.

March an arrow switch was played at an eleven-table event won by Theo & Jenny Antoff with 63.19%, Second place Daphne Priestly & Paula Guthrie with 61.57%. Third place Margaret Phippen & Sylvia Enklaar with 61.11%

Saturday: 23rd

March, a five and a half table

event won at North/South by Neil & Ali Tupper with 55.21%. Second place Maureen Cowan & Barbara Maranik with 54.17%. Third place Rob Marshall & Phil Booth with 52.08%. East/West winners Lyne & John Slade with 57.50%. Second place Molly Bence & Robert Baker with 53.13%. Third place Wendy Garland & Judy Holliday with 50.63%

Was an excellent week, thank you to everyone for participating.

q Brody Simon cuts off the Taree City Bulls attack during last Saturday’s trial match at Coronation Park.

q Dane Saunders in support of Tyronne Roberts-Davis during the Nambucca Roosters’ trial match.

q Petter Natty (left) and Brett Walsh (right) receive their Life Membership to the Nambucca Roosters RLFC, announced by fellow Life Member Mr Gary Johnson.

Local pups take on Autumn dog trials

By Mary KEILY

COMPETITORS from Nambucca and from as far south as Sydney gravitated with their dogs to the Rally and Trick Trials run by the Coffs Harbour Dog Training Club at the Rex Hardaker oval in Toormina.

All sorts of dogs were in action - Border Collies and Kelpies, Poodles and Cavoodles, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Tibetan Spaniels, Pointers, White Swiss Shepherds, Labradors, Shetland Sheep Dogs and more.

“Some dogs are crossbreeds, some are designed for this sort of thing and some are rescue dogs that will do really well at Rally and Tricks because they like to be trained, so that’s a tonne of different breeds

all competing together,” said Martin Young, Trial Secretary and Manager for the Rally Obedience and Trick Dog discipline.

“Tricks and Rally are fun sports to get your dog encouraged and engaged and we’ve had 70 owners competing in these events, with 200 runs all up.

“Quite a nice turnout.”

Martin’s job on the day was to organise judges, entries, competitors and the scoring.

There’s a real mix of handlers too.

“Tricks in particular is designed for people with different mobilities so they can compete, which encompasses all members of our community,” said Martin.

Some of the less common breeds of dogs competing were Tibetan Spaniels, White Swiss Shepherds and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.

Kerrie Scott, from Nambucca, decided on the

latter after she witnessed a very attentive dog with a great connection to its owner.

She then acquired one of her own, who did well over the Autumn event weekend.

“He got two qualifications

q Judge Tracey Knox from Grafton awarded the Judge’s Choice Award to Laurie Tyler and first time competitor Miniature Poodle ‘Sophie’ from Boambee.

q Crystal Chen from Sydney with ‘June’, a White Swiss Shepherd.

q ‘Koda’, a Nova Scotia

Duck Tolling Retriever from Nambucca

in his Tricks Advanced, which is the first time he’s ever done it and he got a title in Snooker.”

Originally bred in Nova Scotia, Canada, the ‘Toller’ is a gundog bred primarily for hunting.

The word Toller is derived from their ability to lure within gunshot range.

It's the smallest of the retrievers, often mistaken for

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

WEEK ENDING SATURDAY

23rd MARCH 2024.

What a big change in the weather when the Southerly Buster arrived on Wednesday evening, signaling the transition to Autumn weather - Thank you to Home Instead, this week’s featured sponsor.

Tuesday’s Medley

a Golden Retriever.

Tollers are intelligent, eager to please, alert, energetic and, as Kerrie has discovered, perfect for dog events like the Autumn Trials.

Stableford was won by Rhonda Rowe (27) with 35 points on c/b from Colin Habgood (9) and Rodney Kinnear (17). The Ball Rundown to 33 points on c/b. NTP’s to Colin Habgood on 5, Denise Paluch on 7 and 13, Ray Guiana on 8, Stephen Kimber on 15 and Roy Russell won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

The Women played a Stableford event on Wednesday. Division 1 (0 to 25) was won by Dianne O’Leary (18) with 41 points from Elizabeth Hobday (16) 37 points. Division 2 (26 to 31) was won by Rhonda Rowe with 40 points on c/b from Judith Boyle (26). In Division 3 (32 to 45), Lillian Lukins (34) won with 37 points from

Kay McGoldrick (35) with 30 points. The Ball Rundown to 28 points on c/b. NTPs went to Sue Brooks & Lillian Lukins on 5, Sue Brooks, Ann Antcliff & Robyn Jones on 7, Denise Paluch on 13, and Heather Gray won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Early rain decimated Thursday’s field for the Medley Stableford won by Geoff McCann (19) with 42 points from Graham Watson (7) 39 points. No doubt that the Bunkers GUR assisted the good scores! Other good rounds from Paul Ryan, Peter

Bush & Colin Wormleaton 37, and the Ball Rundown to 33 points on c/b. Wormo also won the Longest putt on 2, other NTP’s to Steve Frost on 5, Glen Crow on 7, Troy Herbert on 8, Steve Frost got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Scott Burley got Stu’s Ball on 15 and Gary Laing won the much reduced Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Saturday was a good field over 100 for a Medley PAR event, and a qualifying round for the Skins Knockout sponsored by Christian Knight. In Division 1 (0 to 15),

Allan O’Brien (14) won with +1 from Drew Glasson (11) square. Division 2 (16 to 22) was won by Warren Fuller (22) with +3 from David Mattacott (16) square. The Ladies featured in Division 3 (23 to 45), won by Jan Harris (32) with +3 on c/b from Elizabeth Newberry (35) and Ben Venner (27). The Ball Rundown to -3 on c/b. Urpo Ylinen won the “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Colin Habgood on 5 and 7, Philip Mander on 8, Norm Devereaux won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Nathaniel Beverley won Stu’s ball on 15, and Bernard

Annual Challenge Cup hailed a major success

By David WIGLEY

THE Annual Challenge Cup in Nambucca Heads attracted teams from as far as Sydney competing in men’s, women’s and men’s over 35s divisions.

Nambucca Strikers President Ricky Welsh provided insights into the three-day event at Coronation Park from 15-17 March.

Dugdale apparently used the biggest club in the bag to win the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Don’t miss the “Easter Bowl” Stableford for Men & Women over Easter Saturday & Sunday, generously sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service. Bookings are also open for “Darcy’s Dream Day” – 4 Person Ambrose on Sunday 14th April and the Easter Bowl Open 36 Hole Stableford for Men & Women on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st March – book early through member’s Portal or at Pro Shop, as a big fields are expected. See you on the Island.

“This made for a healthy and fierce competition over the weekend.

“The matches were close and hard fought, and a lot of the finals went to penalty shoot outs.”

In the over 35s division it was last year's defending champions Sawtell who went back-to-back, defeating Coffs Tigers in a close 1-0 match of end-to-end football.

The Urunga Raiders produced a flawless weekend of football, scooping the top women’s prize and avenging last year’s defeat by Coffs United.

“In the women's final it was Urunga who prevailed 4-0 over Coffs United in a

“Teams competing for this year’s cup were West Pymble and Rydalmere from Sydney, local teams from Port United, Kempsey Saints, Macleay Valley Rangers, Urunga, Coffs United, Coffs Tigers and Sawtell, in addition to Armidale City Westside and a local team made up fo exNambucca Strikers women players.

Nambucca Bowlo

By GRUMPY

ON Thursday 21 March, the Gnome trophy was contested on our greens.

Sad to say but the trophy will be wintering at Urunga after we had won the previous four times. Urunga beat us 120 - 100.

rematch of last year's cup final,” Welsh said.

“Coffs United were unable to go back to back coming up against a strong Urunga team who were out for redemption on last year's cup final loss.

“In a close first half it was Urunga who gained the upper hand in the second half to run out winners and lift the trophy for a tenth time.”

The men’s competition was a nailbiter, with Port United edging past Sydney’s West Pymble in the final.

“The men’s final was a hard fought tussle between powerhouse West Pymble and a youthful Port United.

“In a see-sawing battle Port United were able to secure an early goal to take the lead 1-0.

“As the game went on West

We will be playing for the Gnome when daylight saving starts again later in the year.

On Sunday 24 March 13 intrepid travelling bowlers went to Grafton.

they had at Port United but the grit and determination

shone through and Port United were able to hang on

Iluka also travelled down and players were split up and a game of bowls was played and many laughs were had.

At lunch we were served with either lasagna or silver

The bus left the club at 6.30am, saw some of the sights of Grafton before arriving at Grafton Bowlo.

side and both were delicious. Raffles were drawn and Nambucca won a couple of six packs for the trip home.

What a trip home it was; very enjoyable with the stories and laughs going on.

That's all I will say about it.

If you want to know more you will have to come next time.

Both Grafton and Iluka will be visiting our club shortly so when the sheet goes up come along and meet some nice people and have a laugh.

Pymble threw everything

shown by the much younger team

to the 1-0 lead to secure the cup, after being a bridesmaid for the previous four years.”

q Nambucca Strikers (left) on the attack against Macleay Valley Rangers in the women’s competition.

Death Notice

Boswell, Dorothy April (nee Gaddes)

14/04/1925 – 22/03/2024

Late of Collaroy, formerly of Nambucca Heads

We are sad to announce the death of our beautiful mother. Loving wife and wonderful lifetime companion to Bozzie (deceased). Cherished mother of Suzanne and Virgina, precious and unforgettable grandmother of Steen, Genevieve, Brigette, Alexander and Nicholas, and great grandmother of Miakoda, Kai and Amelia.

Dorothy was the last living child of James Gaddes and Catherine Elizabeth Sutton of the Nambucca Valley and much loved ‘Aunty Dot’ to her many nieces and nephews.

Beloved by all. In our hearts always.

Funeral Notice

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Dear Aboriginal Owner, The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Board of Management commenced its third term of office on the 20th of October 2020. To ensure the ongoing operations of the Board of Management, the Board hosted an Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting on the 2nd of November 2019 to call for nominations for Aboriginal Owner Board members for the 2020 to 2024 term.

A second Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting is now being held to seek nominations for the Ballangarry Family Deputy and the Marshall/Edwards Deputy.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners to attend the nominations meeting which will be held at the Macksville Ex-Services Club on the 20th of April commencing at 10:00am. Consistent with the previous Aboriginal Owner nominations meetings, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

A second Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting is now being held to seek nominations for the Ballangarry Family Deputy and the Marshall/Edwards Deputy.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners that have an association with the Ballangarry family and the Marshall/Edwards family to attend a nomination meeting on the 18th of April 2023 commencing at 5pm, at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Consistent with established nominations processes, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners that have an association with the Ballangarry family and the Marshall/Edwards family to attend a nomination meeting on the 18th of April 2023 commencing at 5pm, at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Consistent with established nominations processes, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

The nominations meeting will be independently facilitated , and a representative of the Office of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 will also be present to discuss matters that the Minister considers in appointing Board members.

It is vital that we have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

It is vital that we have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

If any Aboriginal Owner positions are unable to be filled on the 20th of April 2024, subsequent meetings will be scheduled as required to fill Board vacancies.

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All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@environment.nsw.gov.au

All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@environment.nsw.gov.au

All enquiries regarding Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to me. I can be contacted on 0419 895 170.

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18 th of April.

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18 th of April.

I look forward to seeing you at the Aboriginal Owners’ nominations meeting on the 20th of April 2024.

Sincerely

Sincerely

Yours sincerely,

Jennifer Rosser

Chair

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Nambucca Valley players shine in AFL's Northern Heat program

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completing since December, the Heat girls ran over the top of their opposition, kicking four goals to grab a seven point lead.

The Blues produced one final

effort to kick a goal and drag the margin back to one with less than a minute to play but the Heat girls marked their inaugural match with a win.

The boys match started in the only rain of the day and despite

dominating territory with strong clearance work and a high press, the Heat were inaccurate in front of goal and despite leading by seventeen points at the first break didn’t get full value for their strong play.

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7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities celebrate Easter in camp, but, there will be no chocolate treats for them.

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conditions, saw Coolanagatta’s boys turn the contest into a strong battle and the Blues kept neck and neck with the Heat leading into the main interval.

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2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00

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7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) Special Agent Remy Scott and the team investigate the homicides of two army veterans in a murder spree.

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Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

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4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

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5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Parenthood. (PGa, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

9.00 FBI: International. (Mv) The FBI fly team investigates the car bombing death of an American lawyer working out of Budapest.

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8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PGa)

9.20 The Vanishing Triangle. (Malv)

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Illegals. (MA15+v)

11.50 La Jauria. (MA15+dv, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me

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

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson tries to help a pop star.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

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MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

Lions turn up the Heat

THE Northern Heat Development Program for the 2023/24 summer wrapped up with the boys and girls playing a match in Coolangatta against the Blues.

Made up primarily of AFL North Coast players turning sixteen or seventeen years of age this year, the Northern Heat squads featured Nambucca Valley players Wilson Baade, Ned Lucas, Ruby Flanders, Poppi Flanders and Halo Campbell.

This summer was the first time the Heat program had a girls group and the hard work the players put in over the summer came to fruition in an exciting last quarter at Len Peak Oval on Saturday.

The girls started nervously, conceding the first four goals of the match, but once they got into their stride began to wrestle momentum their way.

At the last break the Heat girls trailed by fifteen points.

However, armed with a fitness program they’d been CONTINUED Page 17

q Nambucca Valley Lions player Ruby Flanders on the run during the Northern Heat's victory over Coolangatta.

Photo: AFL North Coast. NAMBUCCA