Nambucca Valley locals brave sunrise swim for mental health
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group Cold Nips, who are travelling around the nation visiting 100 communities in 100 days with the lofty goal of raising $1 million for mental health.
Started by young people in Perth, the group’s enthusiasm has since infected communities across the country.
The movement believes beginning the day with a sunrise dip surrounded by good people and followed by chats over a warm beverage, all before a work day begins, has something special in its recipe.
The Cold Nips mission is to promote wellbeing, understanding and positive mental
health.
“We have been raising money from generous Aussies who are donating as little as $10.00 per dip and through sponsor brands,” Cold Nips member Teigan told News Of The Area.
“We have great support everywhere we have been, starting in Cairns with our first dip and coming all the way down the Queensland coast with lots of support in the Gold Coast.”
The Cold Nips team will continue all the way down
the east coast to Tasmania, then through Victoria and South Australia to head up the middle of the country.
They will then travel south along the western Australian coast, culminating in Perth on 9 November.
“We will dip at beaches, lakes, rivers and streams, anywhere along our journey where we can get people along and promote positive mental health for a happier, healthier life,” added Teigan.
The brave locals of all ages that swam at Main Beach with the Cold Nips crew were treated to a spectacular sunrise and very pleasant
water temperature of around nineteen degrees.
The Cold Nips visit to Nambucca Heads was supported by the Alofa Sands Surf Club Cafe, which proved to be the perfect venue for swimmers to congregate and chat over coffee following their early morning dip.
You can check on the progress of the Cold Nips National Mental Health Tour by following them on Facebook.
It is still possible to donate, even if you missed the swim, by going to www. coldnips.com.au.
q Swimmers hit the early morning water. Photo: Matt Campbell.
Labor candidate Susan Jenvey vies for top council role
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“I have lived here half my
and I farmed (macadamias in the Valley) for 20 years before I became a
representative,” she said.
Apart from her 30-years of lived experience in the community, Ms Jenvey also has impressive credentials in terms of involvement on countless local committees, ranging from two years as president of a high school P&C to eight years as a Nambucca Valley councillor.
Ms Jenvey is also the Chairperson of Arts Mid North Coast, the region’s peak arts and cultural development organisation.
An experienced political operator, Ms Jenvey ran as the Labor candidate for Oxley in the 2019 NSW state election, and for Mayor in the 2021 Nambucca Valley Council elections.
“I’ve met this community on-site over development issues, I’ve met them as they’ve done presentations to council, and I’ve met them on the
street during election campaigns,” Ms Jenvey told NOTA.
“I don’t (usually) bring
state or federal issues into the council chamber but it is something that informs my values,” the Labor candidate said.
“My vision is for a safe and friendly community that cares about each
Coastal plan adopted
BELLINGEN Shire Council has voted to adopt the LGA’s Coastal Management Program (CMP).
The CMP will now be sent for certification by Climate Change and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe.
The CMP sets forth a longterm strategy for coordinated land management across Bellingen Shire's coastal zones.
This includes approximately ten kilometres of open coastline, the Bellinger and Kalang River systems up to their tidal limits, and several intermittently closed and open lakes or lagoons.
The development of the program establishes specific roles and responsibilities for relevant Ministers, Council, public authorities, and Indigenous organisations, as well as providing opportunities for communities to participate when preparing and
implementing the program.
“This Coastal Management Program is a critical step in safeguarding the future of our beautiful coastal areas,” said Mark Griffioen, General Manager of Bellingen Shire Council.
“It reflects our commitment to protecting our natural assets and it is great that we are now in a position now to send this program to the Minister for approval.”
other,” she said.
Ms Jenvey believes her extensive experience of local government could be a benefit to the LGA as mayor.
“My experience on council means I understand the organisation,” she said.
“The role of the mayor is to head this organisation but also to make sure that the vision that the community develops for itself is enacted and that we get good value for money for the services that council is responsible for.”
Ms Jenvey is also advocating for a “better community plan” for the LGA.
“I think if Council is less corporate in its outlook and brings back more forms of community development it will lead to better outcomes for the community.
“A good community plan would include youth services, affordable housing and could have potential for improvements or options in many areas, for example community batteries for renewable energy that could be used for charging electric vehicles etc,” she said.
Improving the delivery of council services is also vital, according to Ms Jenvey, including libraries,
parks and roads.
Councillor Jenvey does not envisage council rates increasing under her leadership, she said, although she would continue to back Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases.
“There are other ways to get money,” she assured NOTA.
“I want to keep working on beautifying our town centres, particularly the main streets of Nambucca Heads and Bowraville.”
As regulars to Nambucca Valley Council meetings
may have noted, the past term has seen occasional tense interactions between Ms Jenvey and others, particularly outgoing Mayor Rhonda Hoban.
“The first thing I’m going to do is ask for conflict resolution training to expand the skills I’ve got,” Ms Jenvey said.
“It’s a hierarchy and the mayor has access to much more information than councillors so it would be expected that as a new mayor, you would skill up (in many areas),” she said.
q Labor candidate in the upcoming mayoral and council elections, Susan Jenvey meets locals in Macksville’s shopping district.
q Susan Jenvey hopes to become the Nambucca Valley’s new mayor on September 14.
New course charted for troubled forestry industry
By Luke COSTIN, AAP
THE maligned forestry industry has welcomed the appointment of eminent Australians to guide its future in NSW as it battles financial losses, environmental penalties and fierce standoffs with protesters.
But some environmentalists have criticised the "bizarre" lack of forest scientists at the helm at a critical juncture for state forests.
NSW will soon halt logging in an area larger than London for its Great Koala National Park to protect the iconic marsupial, despite rising demand for timber for housing and industries.
It comes as calls grow for NSW to exit native forest logging entirely, in line with moves by Victoria and Western Australia.
Concern has also been raised for vulnerable native species including the greater glider.
The native forest logging or hardwood division of Forestry Corporation NSW has recorded losses for three successive years and was
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in July fined $360,000 for destroying hollow-bearing trees.
Forest governance expert Kate Dooley said ending native logging would do more to help Australia's climate goals than planting trees due to the time taken to replace old-growth forests' carbonstorage potential.
Peter Duncan, who has had leading public service and advisory body roles in multiple states, will chair a panel charting a course for the NSW timber industry and the 22,000 jobs dependent on it.
"This process is likely to result in the most significant changes to the native forest logging in NSW in more than 20 years," Wilderness Australia's Andrew Wong said on Monday.
"It means the Minns government accepts that business as usual isn't working.
"We're supportive of the government's desire to do better in our forests."
The industry said the panel's extensive experience across the natural resource sector would help write the
next chapter of the state's sustainable forestry sector.
"NSW is the fastestgrowing state for new softwood plantations but we will need to step into a new phase of plantation expansion to support our housing construction industry," Australian Forest Products Association NSW branch chief executive James Jooste said.
The Greens dubbed the
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lack of forest scientists on the panel a "bizarre" move.
"NSW doesn't need another drawn-out investigation into native forest logging," MP Sue Higginson said.
"We already have the evidence before us that it is driving the extinction and climate crises."
The Independent Forestry Panel will examine the future of softwood plantations and
private native forests such as those on farms.
The environmental and cultural values of forests, including threatened species, and opportunities to support carbon and biodiversity markets will also be examined.
Communities can sign up to stay abreast of the panel's progress and consultation with stakeholders.
"The families, businesses
and communities that make up this industry... their knowledge and experience will be essential for understanding the issues and finding the solutions," Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty said.
The panel also includes former NSW chief scientist Mary O'Kane and former Labor MP and forestry industry advocate Mick Veitch.
Be prepared for emergencies
NAMBUCCA Valley Red Cross Emergency Services volunteers will be helping residents get ‘emergency ready’ at three locations from 17-21 September.
As part of Emergency Ready Week, local branch members will be providing advice to community members on how to prepare for emergency
situations, particularly as we head towards bushfire season.
Branch members will be at the shopfront of Marion’s Red Cross Tea House on Bowra St, Nambucca Heads from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Tuesday 17 September, and at the front of Betta Electrical from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Friday 20 September.
On Saturday 21 September, volunteers will be stationed at the front of the Bowraville Theatre from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
“As the warmer weather approaches it is important to get prepared for any emergency,” said Adele McCollom, Red Cross Emergency Services.
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The NSW government has called for expert advice on the future of the state's forestry industry. Photo: Andrew Kaineder/AAP
Surfboard bag murder accused on bail at time of offence
By Alex MITCHELL, AAP
A WOMAN accused of a domestic violence-related murder, where a man's body was found in a surfboard bag in Darkwood, was on bail at the time of the alleged offending.
Lisa Marie Cummings, 35, was charged with murder on Saturday, after being arrested
the day prior in Nambucca Heads.
She faced Coffs Harbour Local Court on Monday, where she was accused of breaching her bail conditions by the alleged further offending.
Emergency services found a 62-year-old man's body in a surfboard bag when they attended a property in Darkwood, west of Coffs Harbour, on Thursday night.
Cummings was arrested on Friday and subsequently charged with domestic violence-related murder.
Police will allege the duo were known to each other.
Cummings did not make a further application for bail.
She is due back in court on October 15.
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Book Week with a difference
BOOK WEEK is very much a favourite time of year for school students across the country.
This year St Mary’s Primary at Bowraville included some extra layers of learning enjoyment to their Book Week program.
In addition to their Book Week Parade in amazing costumes, the school invited some special guests to come and read to the students.
Senior Constable McBain and Constable Robertson from Bowraville Police paid a visit to read stories to three St Mary’s classes.
A representative from the Bowraville Fire Brigade also read for students.
Much to the delight of students, the school received a special video message from renowned author Andy Griffiths, the man responsible for the best selling Treehouse
Series of children books.
Two of St Mary’s Year 3 students, Aliyana Buchanan and Bradley Walker, were selected to visit the Tewinga studios of Nambucca Valley Radio (2NVR) and read two short stories on air.
The pair read the stories Stone Soup and The Smallest Dog in the World during 2NVR’s Wednesday afternoon radio show ‘Mick in the Middle’, doing so with
perfect pronunciation and microphone technique.
St Mary’s teacher Ms Jody Unterrheiner accompanied the students and had an ‘on air’ discussion of the benefits of reading to children with 2NVR announcer Mick Birtles.
“There is very strong evidence that reading to your children can improve academic performance, improve comprehension, build vocabulary, help
promote a love of reading, develop problem-solving skills, develop imagination and creativity, and help build empathy,” Ms Unterrheiner told News Of the Area.
“It is strongly recommended that parents and siblings start reading to children early and often and that they don’t stop reading to them when the children can read themselves.”
During the broadcast, Ms Unterrheiner pointed out how inexpensive it can be to obtain great books for children in
from op shops.
Aliyana and Bradley returned to St Mary’s on Wednesday afternoon to find that some of the classes had been able to tune in and listen to them on air, resulting in them achieving a degree of celebrity status among their school friends who greeted them with a round of applause.
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q St Mary’s Primary Year 3 students Aliyana Buchanan and Bradley Walker (front) at Nambucca Valley Radio with teacher Ms Jody Unterrheiner and radio presenter Mick Birtles (left).
q Senior Constable McBain and Constable Robertson from Bowraville Police read stories to students at St Mary’s Primary during Book Week.
the Nambucca Valley due to the great range available at the Nambucca Heads and Macksville libraries and the availability of second hand books
Celebrating diversity and inclusion
community service and education organisations.
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A FREE event celebrating the region’s LGBTIQ+ community comes to Kempsey on September 22, with residents from across the Nambucca and Macleay valleys invited to attend.
It’s OK on the Macleay is an annual event that celebrates diversity and fosters LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the Macleay Valley and wider Mid North Coast.
The family-friendly event is suitable for people of all ages and abilities, described by organisers as “a safe place for everyone to enjoy a day of live music, performances, dancing and various fun-filled activities”.
While the event is open to all, it has a clear focus on LGBTIQ+ people, their families, friends and allies.
“The event is now in its sixth year and will be featuring live entertainment, lived-experience speakers, a variety of stalls, community
organisations, a dog show, kids activities including face painting, free food and drink, prize giveaways and more!” said a spokesperson for Kempsey Families Inc, who run the annual event alongside local
It’s OK on the Macleay owes its genesis to ‘Baylin’s Gift’, a community organisation and registered charity started by Hayley Hoskins after losing her son, Baylin, to suicide in 2016.
Baylin’s Gift was committed to educating and supporting young people in the Macleay
Valley, focusing specifically on depression and anxiety, suicide awareness and LGBTIQ+ issues such as gender and sexual identity.
It’s OK on the Macleay will take place on Sunday 22 September from 10am to 2:30pm at Kempsey's Riverside Park.
q While the event is open to all, it has a clear focus on LGBTIQ+ people, their families, friends and allies.
National MPs slam Norco decision
By Douglas CONNOR
A PETITION has been launched by Nationals MPs to return Norco milk to NSW Health facilities from Port Macquarie to the Tweed.
Member for Clarence Richie Williamson, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp launched the petition on Monday at the property of Lismore dairy farmer Andrew Wilson, highlighting the “significant impact” of the decision to remove the milk from health facilities on local farmers and communities.
The Nationals MPs are urging the NSW Government to reverse the decision, describing Norco, a 100 percent farmer-owned cooperative, as an “iconic local institution”.
“We are calling on the Minns Labor Government to listen to our communities instead of making decisions from Sydney that directly impact us,” the MPs shared in a statement to media on Monday.
“Norco is more than just a brand; it represents the livelihoods of 191 farming families who rely on this Lismore-based cooperative.
“The removal of this contract could lead to serious consequences, including potential job losses and reduced income for these families.”
The petition highlights the longstanding relationship between Norco and health facilities from the Tweed to Port Macquarie, stressing the importance of supporting local businesses and communities.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has also slammed the decision.
“Norco has been the longstanding milk supplier for health facilities from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie,” Mr Hogan said.
“This is a shameful decision.
“Norco has been quietly dumped by city bureaucrats that have complete disregard for our community and more broadly, regional Australia,” he said.
Decisions on product procurement for local health districts are made by HealthShare NSW, which manages the NSW Government food services contract.
HealthShare says an “open and competitive procurement process” was undertaken for the contract.
“The details of the tender
process are deemed commercial in confidence,” a spokesperson for HealthShare told NOTA.
“All NSW Health tenders are managed in accordance with strict procurement guidelines and probity measures, including a robust tender evaluation process with wide representation from relevant NSW Health stakeholders.
“The NSW Government considers a range of factors when awarding tenders, including support for small to medium
enterprise, sustainability credentials, location (i.e. regional and rural), Aboriginal-owned businesses and other socioeconomic priorities.”
A spokesperson for NSW Health Minister Ryan Park told NOTA that “all existing suppliers” were invited to submit a tender.
“To ensure a decision making process based on merit and fairness, only suppliers who fulfilled all mandatory tender requirements were considered during this procurement process.”
Norco was approached for comment.
q The Nationals MPs launched their petition on Monday at the property of Lismore dairy farmer Andrew Wilson, highlighting the “significant impact” of the decision on local farmers and communities.
9RAR’s auspicious visit to Stuarts Point
By Jen HETHERINGTON
MEMBERS of 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (9RAR) attended the Commemorative Service observing Vietnam Veterans’ Day on 18 August at the Stuarts Point Cenotaph.
Regiment members meet yearly at various locations around Australia at commemorative events such as Anzac Day, Vietnam Veterans Day or Remembrance Day.
On August 18, the platoon wreath was laid with solemn appreciation by Arnold Junge of Gumma and Rosie Gourley, who had travelled from Bray Park in Queensland.
Rosie is the widow of David, a former platoon member.
Mr Junge was proud to relay the history of the Regiment.
“9RAR was raised at Keswick Barracks in Adelaide on 13 November 1967 and shortly thereafter moved into barracks at Woodside in the Adelaide Hills,” he said.
“The raising of 9RAR was unique as the Battalion had to be trained,
tested and deployed to South Vietnam within twelve months.
“As such, the Battalion, fully trained and operational, left Australia in the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney for service in Vietnam in November 1968.
“The Battalion had thus been raised and had completed its training in just nine months, the shortest period in which any Australian infantry battalion has ever gone to war.”
Over the course of the tour, 9RAR undertook eleven major operations lasting roughly a month each, along with a number of minor operations.
“The Battalion had many heavy contacts with the enemy during
its tour of duty and, sadly, 35 of its members were killed and over 150 were wounded.”
The battalion returned to Australia in November 1969 and from January 1970 reformed at Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera, Queensland.
Scheduled to return to Vietnam for a second tour of duty, the election of the Whitlam government saw a shift in defence policy, resulting in the need to reduce the size of the Australian Army.
To implement these changes, it was decided to reduce the number of infantry battalions, one of which was 9RAR.
Consequently, on 31 October
1973 the battalion was linked with 8RAR to form 8/9RAR, which to this day remains stationed at Gallipoli Barracks as the Assault-Pioneer Platoon (Aslt-Pnr Pl).
The specialist platoon has the primary role of carrying out engineering tasks to assist the Battalion to fight.
These tasks include laying, detecting and clearance of land mines and booby traps, using explosives to destroy ammunition and enemy installations, constructing field defences and fortifications, building bridges and operating small watercraft.
8/9RAR’s secondary role is to fight as an infantry rifle platoon.
q Arnold Junge of Gumma NSW and Rosie Gourley from Bray Park, Queensland.
The six-kilogram silky terrier who refuses to leave Faringdon Village
By Ned COWIE
MARIA Gronholm loves her dog, Sally, but not everyone at Faringdon Village in Nambucca Heads feels the same.
Village Directors Sonia Williams and Paul Stuart say the ten-yearold silky terrier is a danger to other tenants and their pets and must leave the retirement facility immediately.
According to Ms Gronholm, Sally poses no threat to people or other dogs and actually enjoys the company of both species on her regular outings to the local dog park in Nambucca Heads.
Furthermore, she believes that the tiny watchdog is exactly what Faringdon Village needs to ward off the constant threat of crime in the area.
To test claims of Sally’s aggression, NOTA brought Lady, a fourteen-kilogram farm dog, to meet Sally.
At first Sally was very aggressive but, confined within her yard, posed no danger to the much larger Lady.
However, Lady was not foolish enough to put her nose through the five centimetre gap between the pickets of Sally’s fence.
Upon opening the front gate, Sally did not rush out at Lady and after five minutes, appeared to tolerate the presence of the stranger.
Ms Williams, who manages the retirement village, said Ms Gronholm has “repeatedly shown that Sally cannot be controlled”.
“We have received frequent complaints that Sally is off-leash and not within her fence,” she said.
“When Sally frightens and or menaces another dog, instead of apologising, Ms Gronholm abuses the victim, prompting another complaint to management,” she said.
As a result, in November 2022, Ms Gronholm’s permission to have a pet dog at her Faringdon Village residence was withdrawn.
Ms Williams and Mr Stuart showed NOTA several witness statements to support their position; three or four complaining that the dog was out and off leash along with one personal and unsigned account of a 2018 incident when Sally allegedly bit a woman.
There was also a photograph of a small red mark on someone’s leg, apparently sustained during this encounter.
Ms Gronholm admitted that this biting incident did occur.
“Yes, some years ago, Sally did bite a woman on the calf,” Ms Gronholm admitted.
“But there was no damage.
“I was rung by management at
the time and I offered to pay for new pants or whatever was required and I never heard another thing about it,” she said.
Ms Gronholm also claimed that the woman who was bitten had previously antagonised the dog through the fence of Sally’s enclosure.
Ms Williams further claimed to NOTA that a resident’s dog had been bitten on the lip by Sally several years ago and showed a letter to this effect.
NOTA spoke to Christine, the writer of this letter, who explained that this letter had been about another dog and not Sally.
“Sally didn’t bite Reggie’s lip, although Sally did rush out at me and surprise me one time when Maria was putting Sally in the car and she was not on leash,” Christine, a fellow resident of Faringdon Village, told NOTA.
Three of the personal letters of complaint seen by NOTA made mention of the abusive response the writers had received from Ms Gronholm when the subject of Sally’s behaviour was raised.
“I have no wish to pursue this matter further as I have no wish to have further relations with the owner of this dog, who was terribly abusive,” said one of the letter writers.
Ms Gronholm said she could not recall the incident.
In the case of another one of the letter writers, after her dog rushed towards his dog in 2022, Ms Gronholm admits to yelling at the man and said she refused to apologise.
“He deserved it because he swore and yelled at me at the time,” she told NOTA.
“He hasn’t apologised either,” she said.
Ms Williams and Mr Stuart readily admitted that within the closed social network of Faringdon Village, gossip and personal conflicts between residents are a constant problem.
In 2023, Maria and Sally’s case was brought to the attention of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
Ms Gronholm made an application to the tribunal claiming her permission to have a dog had been withdrawn unfairly and that continued requests to remove the dog constituted harassment.
On the day of the hearing in May of last year, she withdrew her case due to poor health.
Ms Williams and Mr Stuart gave assurances not to pursue the matter for one month.
Soon after, to avoid further trouble and to renew her health, Ms
Gronholm moved out of the Village and rented out her house.
In May of this year, she and Sally returned to live in the Village.
Ms Gronholm claimed the dog was an ‘assistance dog’ and provided a psychological report to show her deep reliance on the animal.
Ms Williams countered that Sally had not undertaken training to become an ‘assistance dog’ and Sally’s registration was changed to ‘companion dog’, meaning she was still subject to management’s previous ruling.
Since then, Ms Williams admitted that no complaints have been received in regards to Sally.
However, in the interests of the safety of all other residents, management say the dog must be removed as Ms Gronholm has no permission to keep Sally at the premises and cannot be trusted to keep the dog within its enclosure.
A spokesperson for Nambucca Valley Council said to declare a dog dangerous or menacing was a process usually involving statutory declarations, witness details, photographs, doctor or veterinarian statements and whatever other evidence could be provided.
“There are essentially two categories, ‘dangerous’ and ‘menacing’.
“‘Menacing’ could be a dog that rushes out and threatens, perhaps circles, shows unreasonable aggression, whereas ‘dangerous’ is usually for a dog that has attacked
or killed without provocation,” Council’s Manager of Development and Environment, Daniel Walsh explained to NOTA.
When a dog is declared dangerous or menacing, the owner is notified and has seven days to object.
After this the dog’s enclosure will need to meet more stringent requirements and for a dangerous dog, they might need to always be on a muzzle or leash when in public.
Mr Walsh said it would be possible for Council to issue a “dangerous dog” notice within the Village, however Sally has not been declared either ‘dangerous’ or ‘menacing’.
Ms Gronholm is determined to fight to keep Sally.
“This dog is my life,” Ms Gronholm told NOTA.
“Since my husband passed away eight years ago, and my children live too far away, she is all I have.
“I couldn’t live without her,” she tearfully told NOTA.
“Sally and I just want to live here peacefully,” she said.
“For the past two years, I have not had a complaint about Sally being out.
“I take her to the dog park every morning at 8am and I haven’t walked her in the village in many years.
“She is no danger to other residents and she even barked in the night when a neighbour’s house was being broken into recently.”
q Farm-dog Lady meets Sally through the pickets of the fence at her Faringdon Village residence.
q Maria and silky-terrier Sally.
Coffs Running Festival set for record run
THE twelfth annual C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival is set to be the biggest event of its kind ever held in Coffs Harbour.
On Sunday 8 September the Festival will take runners along the picturesque Coffs Creek Walkway and through the Botanic Gardens.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour, the event raises funds for local kids charities, with over $50,000 donated in 2023.
"We are set for what will be the biggest turnout
we have seen in the Coffs Harbour Running Festival's history!" Event Director Keelan Birch said.
“We are easily on track to have more than 1,500 runners at the festival.
"In particular, the Half Marathon has over 250 entries already.”
According to Keelan, one of the reasons for growth is the large number of social running clubs forming across Australia since the COVID-19 pandemic
"People run for different
reasons but across Australia I think a lot of people are enjoying the low cost and low barrier to entry that running provides, combined with the community and social element of an event," Keelan said.
“The best part about the Coffs Harbour Running Festival is the more people who enter, the more we can donate to local charities.”
Entries for the C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival are now open at https://coffsrunfestival.com/
Stargazing: What is a Black Hole?
By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
IMAGINE a cosmic monster, so dense that it devours even light itself.
This isn't science fiction; it's the terrifying reality of a black hole.
These titans of gravity are born from the most spectacular stellar funerals imaginable.
When a massive star runs out of fuel, its core implodes in a violent collapse, cramming all its material into a single point
of unimaginable density.
This singularity, the heart of the black hole, exerts a pull so strong that not even the fastest thing in the universe, light, can escape its grasp!
The boundary of this no-escape zone is called the event horizon.
Cross it, and you're forever trapped, doomed to be stretched and contorted by the black hole's immense gravity.
Imagine being squeezed like toothpaste into a thimble – that's the fate awaiting anything that dares
to venture past the event horizon.
Thankfully, for now at least, we're safe.
There aren't any black holes close enough to Earth to pose an immediate threat.
Our Milky Way galaxy likely harbours a supermassive black hole at its centre, but it resides millions of light-years away, content to gobble up dust and gas, keeping our cosmic neighbourhood clean.
John Wheeler coined the term "black hole" in 1967, before that, Albert Einstein had talked about similar ideas, but Wheeler's term stuck and is now widely used to describe these crazy cosmic objects.
Hey, what if we stumbled upon a rogue black hole, a lone wanderer in the vast expanse of space?
The consequences of falling into one are mindboggling.
According to Einstein's theory of relativity, time itself might slow down near a black hole's event horizon.
Imagine a daring astronaut, oblivious to the danger, venturing too close.
From an observer's viewpoint on Earth, the astronaut would appear to freeze in time, their movements growing infinitesimally slower before they disappear forever behind the event horizon.
What happens to the astronaut then?
We can only speculate.
Some theories suggest they'd be ripped apart by
the tidal forces of the black hole's gravity, a horrific fate.
Others propose a terrifying journey into a warped dimension, a oneway trip to a place beyond our comprehension.
Black holes aren't just cosmic vacuum cleaners, though.
They might hold the key to some of the universe's greatest mysteries.
Some physicists theorise about white holes, the hypothetical counterparts of black holes. Instead of sucking matter in, white holes spew it out, acting like celestial fountains.
While their existence remains purely theoretical, the idea is nothing short of mind-bending. Could white holes be connected to black holes in some way, forming cosmic wormholes that allow travel across vast distances, or even through time itself?
This behemoth, millions of times more massive than our Sun, resides far, far away. But its existence sparks the imagination.
Could there be even bigger black holes out there, lurking in the darkness, their immense gravity shaping the cosmos in unseen ways?
Black holes are a testament to the power and mystery of the universe.
They are a reminder that our understanding of the cosmos is still in its infancy.
As we delve deeper into the secrets of black holes, we might unlock doors to a reality beyond our wildest dreams, a reality where time bends, space folds, and the very fabric of existence itself might be rewritten.
q On Sunday 8 September the Festival will take runners along the picturesque Coffs Creek Walkway and through the Botanic Gardens.
The largest black hole ever discovered is a testament to the universe's sheer scale.
q On Sunday 8 September the Festival will take runners along the picturesque Coffs Creek Walkway and through the Botanic Gardens.
q Organised by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour, the event raises funds for local kids charities.
The Big Screen with Lindsay Hall
By Lindsay HALL
THIS week sees the premiere of Afraid (or, possibly AfrAId if you like a stylised title), a new offering from Blumhouse Productions, this time with a big Sony Studios budget.
When a family chooses to allow their home to be the test subject for a state-ofthe-art artificial intelligence system, they are initially thrilled by the capability and convenience on offer.
As the system learns their behaviours and secrets, however, it begins to take disturbing initiative to “improve” their lives… whether they like it or not.
Blumhouse have cornered the market in recent years for tightly wound, small-scale, high-
concept horror, and have typically excelled in playing with the fears associated with advancing technology.
Expect minimal gore and maximum tension, along with serious questions about how much time you will allow your children access to their devices from now on.
Coming from just across the pond is the NZ comedy Bookworm
Mildred (Nell Fisher) is a precocious and adventurous twelve-year-old, equally at home in her books or charting her own path in the wilderness.
When a freak toaster accident puts her mother in a coma, her estranged, American stage magician Dad Strawn Wise (Elijah Wood) re-enters her life to look after her, but Mildred has other plans.
Preoccupied with the rural legend of the “Canterbury Panther” she
forces Strawn to take her on a camping expedition to obtain footage of the beast.
Let’s get this out of the way up front: this very much feels like a role reversal retread of Hunt for the Wilderpeople, this time with a hapless and ill equipped father struggling to keep up with a much more capable child.
That shouldn’t be taken in any way as a deterrent - this slightly dark comedy will undoubtedly revel in a humour all its own.
Much more difficult to describe is the indie horrorpsycho-drama I Saw the TV Glow.
Ok, honestly, I feel like any attempt to explain this film’s premise might give me a stroke, because this is a bit of a twisted one.
On the surface the drama follows childhood friends as they connect and drift at varying times over the years,
Hall wins air con grant
By Andrea FERRARI
AIR conditioning is to be installed in the Urunga Literary Institute Hall, much to the relief of its users.
Urunga Business and Community (UBC) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) under the Strengthening Rural Communities program.
Secretary of UBC Andrew O’Keeffe, wrote the application with the support
of Bellingen Shire Council, after listening to community groups who use the hall.
“I was overjoyed to open the email from the funding body to read the magic word: ‘successful’,” he told the News Of The Area.
“Air conditioning will make an enormous difference to community groups for years to come.”
Deborah McWha of Holiday Coast Bootscooters uses the hall for line dancing.
“The lack of air conditioning during our hot summer has been a great impediment to our activity,” she said.
“Many of our participants,
mainly women in their 60s, 70s and even 80s, suffer and complain of the heat.
“Air conditioning will make a world of difference and encourage more people to participate.”
The hall is used for other activities as varied as textile and mosaic workshops, karate and yoga.
Emma of Emma Hohnen Yoga has used the hall for almost ten years.
“Air conditioning will make a difference to our students, and it’s not just in the summer months,” she said.
“In winter the cold is very
Does TV need gambling ads?
DEAR News Of The Area,
LAST week Bill Shorten prosecuted the case against a complete ban on gambling advertising on the grounds that it was the only thing keeping free-to-air television alive.
This is a familiar dishonest argument, trying to link two different issues.
It has been well recognised that gambling advertising, especially the torrent of it that appears on TV and on-line, “is grooming children and young people to gamble and encourages riskier behaviour” and “is manipulating an impressionable and vulnerable audience to gamble online”.
These are quotes from the final report by the parliamentary committee that investigated online gambling chaired by the late
Labor MP Peta Murphy.
Note that this is just about reducing social harm by phasing out gambling advertising, not about eliminating gambling. Like the regulation of alcohol, regulating to reduce the social harm of gambling recognises the fact that prohibition, though desired by some, is not practical.
However, the state has an obligation to reduce known harm.
Further research has shown the link between gambling and crime, with many gambling addicts stealing from family and work to continue gambling.
There is also a strong link to family violence and suicide.
Support for sport did not end when cigarette advertising was banned.
There is no reason to think that commercial television will collapse with the end of gambling advertising.
The majority of Australians
bonded by their shared love of a TV show.
When one of the friends tries to convince the other that the show is actually their reality, he begins to question his identity.
This is definitely something akin to an arthouse picture, and one that is aiming for a very specific audience.
It is clearly well-crafted and the performances are compelling, but it will leave many average cinema-goers scratching their heads.
Similarly baffling in some ways, but at least with the appeal of being coarsely funny, is the “fictional origin story” of Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap
This flick is this week's difficult-to-find gem, but if you can track it down, and stomach some strong language and very heavy political agenda, you might find you’re in for a treat.
Kneecap are a group of lads from West Belfast who became known for their hip hop songs in which they used their native Irish tongue.
The band has an anarchic or punk spirit that prompts them to be very open about topics that tend to make conservative people very uncomfortable.
This self-titled film is not a genuine biography of their origin, but a satirical, fictionalised account that speaks frankly about political tensions in Northern Ireland.
If you could blend The Commitments with The Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night along with the Beastie Boys, it might come out a little bit like this.
Speaking of the Beatles, this week is also the release of Midas Man, a biopic of the famed music manager who brought the Fab Four to their fame, Brian Epstein.
Music bio’s are a pretty big sub-genre in film these days, and expect this one to come with the same
level of polish in perfectly framed cinematography, flawless period costumes, and glossing over a fair few details of the real story in favour of highlighting the truly emotional beats.
Expect John, Paul, George and Ringo to feature heavily, but remember that he represented several other superstar talents who will need some screen time.
Epstein was a trailblazer in the music scene, who had a vision for The Beatles when even the band themselves did not.
His life was plagued with difficulties, however, stemming from the fact that he was a gay man living in England in an era when that needed to remain hidden.
I don’t consider it a “spoiler” to say that this will be a “triumphant tragedy”, in which his untimely death will leave a sense of heartache in the audience, but the finale will almost definitely be a celebration of his towering legacy.
much an issue.
“I usually bring my own heater and arrive an hour and a half early just to get the room to a basic level of
warmth.
“Our students look forward to a much more comfortable environment.”
Mr O’Keeffe said all the
activities in the hall foster a sense of belonging and support people’s physical and mental wellbeing.
Exciting election opportunity
are cheesed off about the intrusion of gambling advertising into our sport.
It is disappointing to see the Labor government backing away from a phased elimination of gambling advertising. Perhaps they do not want to pick a fight with the gambling industry in the lead up to an election.
I suggest that picking that fight would increase their support and vote in the next election.
Acquiescing at this stage of the game will be interpreted as a sign of weakness and further entrench the idea that governments can, and are, being dictated to by lobby groups of self-interested businesses.
The question is, who is really running this country and who are they running it for?
Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla
WITH the 14 September Local Government election, we have a wonderful opportunity to elect a mayor and councillors who are committed to preserving the natural wonders of our beautiful Nambucca Valley and enriching the life of our community, rather than councillors who are focused on using their positions to further their own personal business interests.
We have a number of good candidates, particularly Greens mayoral and councillor candidate, Cr David Jones, who is keen to listen to the community and
see it flourish.
Local councils are a strong vehicle for advocacy to other government levels and our most direct way of influencing the legislation that affects us.
A pillar of the Greens' platform is social justice and we need a mayor who listens to all the community, including Indigenous, youth, seniors and those struggling with the housing crisis.
We need a leader who will act to protect our most valuable assets: our enviable beaches, our biodiverse forests and our beautiful river.
We need councillors who recognise that devastating our native forests by logging - at the taxpayer's expense
- results in fewer jobs and business opportunities than the Great Koala National Park would create. We need councillors who do not want to see our prized productive farmland besmirched by black plastic, extractivist soil degradation and toxic sprays that pollute our waterways.
Your vote matters.
Vote for responsive, responsible government. Vote for country, culture and community.
Vote 1 Greens David Jones.
Regards, Mary FORBES, Eungai Creek. Have you got an EVENT to promote?
Let the community know. Call or email Shannon for pricing and options to be inside the local newspaper shannon@newsofthearea.com.au or call 0409 228 267
q Andrew O’Keeffe of Urunga Business and Community wrote the successful grant application.
Photo: Bruce Miller.
HYPOTHETICAL
By Manny WOOD
DNA test sought by potential claimant
SAM passed away 20 years ago.
His wife, Ruth, is now 90 years of age.
Paul was recently told by his mother that despite what he had been led to believe during his lifetime, Sam was in fact his biological father.
Having not received any inheritance from Sam’s estate, Paul files a Summons in the Supreme Court of NSW, seeking a lump sum from the estate, by way of a “family provision order”.
These types of claims are subject to a limitation period of twelve months from the date of death, but the limitation period can be extended “on sufficient cause being shown”.
Paul files an application in the case, to the effect that Sam’s children are subject to a DNA test in order to establish whether Paul is in fact Sam’s son, conceding that if he is not Sam’s son, he has no standing to bring a family provision claim against his estate.
Due to her age, Ruth is represented by one of her sons as her “tutor”.
He opposes the application, denying that Paul is Sam’s son.
He claims that Paul’s mother was suffering from dementia when she made the allegation regarding Paul’s parentage and further, that there were other individuals who could be Paul’s biological father.
In reviewing the evidence, the Court notes that none of Sam’s children indicated that they personally object to DNA testing for religious or medical reasons, nor that they would not abide by an order of the Court to participate in any such test.
The Court hears additional evidence that DNA testing had confirmed that Paul was not biologically related to his “assumed” father.
Ultimately, the Court rules that there is “real utility” in ordering the testing because a negative result would bring an early end to the proceedings, “saving everyone time, trouble and costs”. The Court proceeds to make orders that the parties participate in the DNA tests.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
Affordable housing in the spotlight
DEAR News Of The Area, SOMETIMES the opportunity situations bring are revealed after further reflection.
On the issue of affordable housing at a recent Nambucca Valley Council meeting, the resolution that council write to the Federal Government requesting a proportion of the $10 billion Housing Australia funds be urgently released and made available for government and non-government agencies to purchase existing homes and units was a piece of political grandstanding that stuck in my craw.
On reflection I cannot see how council could write to the Federal Government with any sincerity in this matter if they can’t quantify what the housing affordability situation is in the Nambucca Valley.
You can’t write to the government requesting urgent release of funds on the vague assumption that someone is sleeping in their car.
What council hasn’t yet done is measure the need for affordable housing in the Nambucca local government area.
It hasn’t yet measured how many of its households are in rental stress, how many units or dwellings in the valley are available for people on very low incomes, low incomes, and moderate incomes who are renters.
It hasn’t quantified what types of households these are.
It hasn’t looked at the number of housing sales that are available to low-income households nor how many units or dwellings need to be
Have Your Say
Councillors hold great responsibility
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE upcoming Nambucca Valley Council elections will provide a unique opportunity for residents and ratepayers to elect a new Mayor.
Mayor Hoban has been there for some time.
Around 20 years on Council, and several terms as Mayor.
It is notable that she is not standing again.
also the need to be an authentic partner with the whole community in terms of social planning and engagement.
Council has an important role in promoting inclusion, harmony and safety for all residents.
built into the future to accommodate the issues of affordable housing and social housing.
There are businesses that monitor the housing sector and will provide evidence-based data created specifically for each local government area.
Critically you need to subscribe to them.
So maybe writing to the government presents an opportunity for council to engage in a more meaningful way on the supply of its own affordable housing and social housing needs.
City of Coffs Harbour uses this type of data to inform their own affordable housing options papers, affordable housing strategies, and affordable housing plans.
What remains confusing about the resolution to write to the Federal Government to buy existing homes is that the $10b billion housing fund of the Federal Government is for building new homes.
Anthony Albanese, in his recent speech to the Australian Local Government Association, tips his hat to the heavy lifters of local government.
He has said he has “respect and appreciation” for what councils do.
“That local government was a logical partner in the national priority to provide infrastructure that supported quality of life, connected new developments to major community hubs, and delivered more shared facilities.
“It is a key priority for us.”
So, the Federal Government’s Housing Support Program and housing fund is about an ambitious national target of building 1.2 million new, welllocated homes in five years.
Nambucca Council has already
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Say what one may about Mayor Hoban, but she carries a lot of knowledge and experience and can claim to have presided over some significant outcomes for our area.
I have had many interactions with our local Council in my time living here.
I was research and policy officer for the Regional Organisation of Councils in the ‘80s and ‘90s and have since had many regional and local roles in health, regional development and community services.
What stands out for me is the continuing lack of authentic engagement with the community beyond the narrow corporate responsibilities of a Council traditionally referred to as roads, rates and rubbish.
The latter is clearly important and dates back to the establishment of our first Council in Sydney early in our history.
It is also important that Council not only hear only the loudest voices.
I acknowledge the basic need for such things as water, sewerage, roads and bridges but there is
written and applied for funding from these programs to the tune of many millions of dollars.
I am about trying to get a minimum percentage of those new homes to be allocated as affordable homes.
If the community wants real actions from council (not just the soft actions of advocacy) then members of the community need to fill
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
Sure, Council has and must have a community plan however I contend that Council has a fundamental role in promoting a safe and friendly community beyond this compliance.
Given the needs and aspirations of our community Council can and should lead in the creation of a child and youth friendly community, an aged friendly community, a disability friendly community and so on.
We are blessed with a vibrant and broad volunteer tradition and many community groups.
Council can and must invest intentionally in this leadership and not leave to other levels of government or the voluntary sector. This goes beyond formal meetings and bureaucracy.
The incoming Mayor and councillors must address all the parameters of our people.
These cover environmental, economic, social, cultural and governance aspects.
They have an important responsibility to promote and nurture our local voice.
Insist those you vote for commit to this.
Regards, Paul SEKFY, Yarranbella.
in the survey on Council’s Community Strategic Plan and tell council that affordable housing, and social housing, are issues of concern.
Then we can take stronger measures on this significant issue together.
Regards, Susan JENVEY, Bowraville.
Roosters young guns progress
By Mick BIRTLES
THIS Sunday, 1 September, the Group 2 Rugby League Grand Finals will be played at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, the culmination of what has been a season of truly entertaining and quality football.
The curtain raiser on the four game card will be the Under 18s, where the Macksville Sea Eagles and the Nambucca Roosters will meet for the season decider.
Last weekend, with the Sea Eagles already through to the big dance, the Roosters took on the South Grafton Rebels at Sawtell to earn their right to fight for Grand Final glory.
Unexpected rain overnight made the playing surface
greasy and the ball slippery, impacting handling during the first half.
The Roosters looked dangerous early, having lots of possession and putting pressure on the defence, however some classy trysaving tackles got the Rebels out of trouble.
Nambucca’s Conner Corbett got across the line for the first points of the game after 22 minutes.
Toby Batten then dispatched a difficult conversion to extend the lead.
A couple of sets later Nambucca showed the full extent of their attacking threat.
Sixty metres from the line Batten ran up the middle, leaving two defenders on the ground in his wake.
With support available on both sides, Batten identified Jaxon White coming through at speed to his left.
Drawing in more defenders, Batten then offloaded cleverly to White, who planted it under the posts after an almost clear run to the line.
Batten then kicked a can’tmiss conversion to extend his side’s lead to 12-0.
With minutes left in the half, a Roosters penalty led to Corbett crossing the line for his second try, and another successful conversion from a difficult position for Batten.
The Rebels answered just two minutes later through a try to second rower Izac McConnell, which was converted by Sam Petch to take the half time score to 18-6.
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Paula GUTHRIE
RESULTS for the week ending Saturday August 24, 2024.
Monday: 19th August a nine-team event was played, directed by John Slade. Winners Maureen Cowan & Libby Knight with 64.58%, second Linda & Mike Siford with 63.19%, third John & Lynne Slade with 56.94%.
Tuesday: 20th August a eight-team event was played, directed by Carol McKee. Unfortunately, no points were rewarded, and we don’t have results to due ongoing computer issues
Wednesday: 21st August 17 players attended Richard's Improve your bridge
Wednesday morning session. Richard had received requests to present on Body Language and he explained how to pick up on small, non-verbal clues from the opponents and make logical assumptions about what they’re thinking and, therefore, what cards they hold. It was an entertaining session and as Mike Siford commented after the session, it was full of 'pearls'. The Group played 28 boards and were much more aware of their opponents' body language.
Thursday: 22nd August a five-table event was played, directed by Scott Parker. North/South winners Colin Tolley & Mike Siford with 64.00%, second Linda Siford & Barbara Lott with 54.50%, third Susie Keur & Peter
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The second half began with the Roosters coming hard down the middle with Saunders, Langford and Ogilvy able to make great metres.
Wilson Baade ultimately crossed the line for a try, this time not converted, to take the game to 22-6.
The large Rex Hardaker Oval crowd had so far been treated to a relatively coolheaded game until tensions erupted nine minutes into the half, resulting in both sides playing a man down for the next ten minutes.
A careless Rebels penalty in front of the posts gained the Roosters two more points, before a solid try by Rebels star Sam Petch showed that they were still in the chase at 24-10.
These were the last
points for the game, however the ability of Nambucca’s Cale Ogilvy to slip from the grasp of defenders had Roosters supporters on their feet until the end.
Plunkett-Cole with 49.00%, East/West winners Libby Knight & Leonie Harrison with 60.50%, Merita Pailthorpe & Barry Butler with 54.50%, third Daphne Priestley & Paula Guthrie with 51.00%.
Saturday: 24th August a nine-team event was played directed by John Slade. Winners Judy Holliday & Vicky Walker with 72.22%, second Amber Fox & Carol McKee with 59.03%, tied third Linda & Mike Siford, John & Lynne Slade with 54.17%.
Thank you to everyone for participating
Authenticity requires a certain measure of vulnerability, transparency and integrity…Janet Louise Stephenson
Group 2 premiership decider
By Aiden BURGESS
WOOLGOOLGA Seahorses have kept their premiership defence alive after a 44-12 win in their preliminary final against the Sawtell Panthers at Rex Hardaker Oval.
Defending reserve grade premiers Coffs Harbour Comets also earnt a chance to win back-to-back titles after they accounted for the
Sawtell Panthers 20-12 at the Panthers home ground.
Woolgoolga Seahorses Women's Tackle team earnt a grand final berth with an 8-4 win against the Macksville Sea Eagles in their Preliminary Final.
While Nambucca Roosters Under 18s booked their spot in the grand final with a 24-10 win against the South Grafton Rebels. Premierships will be
decided this Sunday during a big day of grand finals at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. This season’s minor premiers, the Nambucca Roosters, will take on the defending premiers Woolgoolga Seahorses in the first grade grand final.
Macksville Sea Eagles reserve grade side will look to cap off an undefeated season with a premiership
win, when they take on defending premiers Coffs Harbour Comets.
Sawtell Panthers Women's Tackle team will be looking to cap off their undefeated season with a premiership win, when they take on the Woolgoolga Seahorses for the inaugural Women's Tackle premiership.
Macksville Sea Eagles and the Nambucca Roosters face-off for the Under 18s premiership.
The Roosters will meet Macksville for an all Nambucca Valley Grand Final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium at 10:30am on 1 September.
q Cale Ogilvy is wrapped up by Rebels defenders
q Nambucca’s Toby Batten leaves defenders in his wake with Cale Ogilvy and Jaxon White in support.
q Nambucca’s Jaxon White heads for the try line.
q Nambucca’s Conner Corbett gets to the try line for the second time.
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Geoffrey McCANN
A VERY busy week with great weather for golf, and good scores are coming in – the Golf Course is in excellent condition for the big events in the coming week.
Tuesday’s Monthly “Island Challenge” Medley Stroke event, sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service was won by Scott Burley (19) with net 64 from Joey Franck (6) net 66. Scratch winner Kai Burkinshaw 72. Best Lady Larraine Ambrose from Thurgoona (32) 71. Playing to Handicap or better to win a sleeve of Golf Balls were Scott, Joey, Kai ans Stephen Carr. NTP’s to also win a sleeve of balls to Dennis Ashton on 7, Colin Habgood on 8, Paul Bamback on 13, Kai Burkinshaw on 15 & Paul Bamback on 18. Check out the Leaderboard for the race to Cypress Lakes Golf Play & Stay Package on offer at the end of the year!
The women played a 4BBB Stableford on Wednesday. Judith Boyle & Susan Barnett scored 46 points to win from
Sue Brooks & Kerrie Eichorn 45 and Jennifer Ainsworth & Narelle Delaney 44. The Ball Rundown to 41 points. NTP’s to Elizabeth Hobday, Lyn Vidler, Lyn Parkes on 5, Lisa Guest, Lyn Grose & Robyn Dyer on 8, Bryony Brownlie on 13, and Sue Brooks pocketed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
Thursday was our monthly “Dolphin Day” Medley Stableford, sponsored by Nambucca RSL Club. Overall winner was Roger Newman (18) from Windsor with 42 points, to claim the Dolphin Day Golf Shirt as part of his Trophy Package. Gregory Smith (10) has found our shorter Gold course more to his liking with a fine round of 41 points to win Division 1 (0 to 16) from Murray Ingram (12) 40 points on c/b from our Greenkeeper, Greg Jager. Bryan Ussher (21) tied with Thomas Wattison (18) on 37 points to win Division 2 (17 to 22) on c/b. Walter Bortoletto (29) returned to the winners circle with 38 points to win Division 3 (23 to 45) from Chris Tinson
(25) 37 points. The Ball Rundown to 34 points on c/b. Andrew Mackinnon won the “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Daryl Wall on 5, Nev Newman on 7 (153cms), Ashton Herbert on 8 (168cms), Christine Crowley won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Greg Smith won Stu’s ball on 15, and Murray Ingram pocketed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
A big thank you to Eyecare Plus who sponsored the Women’s Open Day on Friday (postponed from previous week due to uplayability (wet!) of the course. Over 120 ladies from all over the Mid North Coast attended the 4 Person Team Ambrose event. Dianne Mayo, Janet Neville, Cheryl Gilmour won the net event with 57.62. Gross winners were Christine Clarke, Natalie Titcume, Adrienne Smith & Karen Woodwell 67. The Ball rundown to net 61. There are numerous pictures of the various teams dressed in their Club colours on our Facebook page.
Another big field on
Saturday, making the most of the return to good weather for the Medley Stableford, also Rnd 7 of the Men’s TopGun. Peter Scott (11) won Division 1 (0 to 17) with 40 points from Troy Herbert (5) 38. Mark Johnston (22) from Helensvale top scored for the day with 42 points to win Division 2 (18 to 24) from David Bartos (19) 39 points. Rodney Ford (25) was the winner of Division 3 (25 to 45) with 39 points from Chris Cairncross (29) from Breakers on 37 points. Other good scores from Christopher Lucas, Geoffrey Harris, Ken Klim, Jai Wassens, Joe Street & John Morgan all 38 points, the Ball Rundown to 33 on c/b. Captain Ray Guiana won “Ecomists” Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Troy Herbert on 5 (149cms) and 7, Dylan Mann on 8, Peter Scott won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Peter Thompson got Stu’s ball on 15, and Partick Handsaker won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 with only 53 cms! Captain Ray will update the TopGun Leaderboard shortly.
Emerging referees set to shine
AS the Group 2 Junior Rugby League Grand Finals in Coffs Harbour approach, the Referees Association has shown confidence in three emerging referees: Malcolm Keating, Carter Deverson and Beau Glyde.
These young officials will be in the driver's seat to handle their respective Grand Final appointments,
highlighting the next generation of officiating in the region.
Malcolm Keating’s strong communication skills and rules expertise have earned him the Under 15s Grand Final, reflecting his growth over the past season.
Carter Deverson, known for his relaxed demeanor and sharp decision-making which
saw him take control of the Women's Tag Grand Final in 2023, will this year referee the Under 14s fixture.
A rookie by comparison, Beau Glyde’s natural skill has highlighted him as a rising star in the association in only his second year refereeing and will see him make his Grand Final debut officiating the Under 12s match.
"These three young referees have shown incredible growth this
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
WE HAD 26 athletes for the Nissan/Breakaway Triples and the first two winners were pairs... Bubbles Ruane and Peter Meehan and Wayne Dargan and Graham Hunt. Third were Trevor Ryan, A Dewdele and K Kouts. Lucky Losers were Jinx, the Ogilvy
looker-afterer (aka Neil Campbell), Gary Tierney and Marg Flagg. Bubbles came out as the Lucky Bowler but missed drawing his rink for the Jackpot.
Fri Aug 23 The early spring weather attracted 70 for the Nominated Triples and the day's spoils went to Don Lean, Cosi and Bruce
Mason. Mick Targett, Gary Tierney and Joe Franck were second and Col Crawford, Brent Liddell and Andrew Shearer third. Lucky Losers were Harry the Rock, Mino Bettanin and Charlie Potter. Warren Gallop missed drawing his rink for the Jackpot and it is $180 this week.
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Next week, we welcome the travelling Veteran Golfers for their annual Week of Golf at Nambucca – there is a Medley Stableford for Members on Wednesday. The Island Classic takes place over Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September, the majority of the field are visiting the Valley from numerous parts of NSW –please make all our visitors most welcome! See you on the Island.
Group 2 juniors playing for premierships
By Aiden BURGESS
GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League’s top sides play off for premierships on Saturday, during grand final day at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Sawtell Panthers and the Bowraville Tigers play off in the Under 16s.
The Panthers lost just once on their way to winning the minor premiership.
season," said referees boss Des Fisher, a senior mentor involved in their development.
"They have earned their opportunities and will only grow in confidence as they progress into officiating senior footy."
The appointments of Keating, Deverson and Glyde reflect a season of hard work and will be on display this Saturday at C.ex International Stadium, Coffs Harbour.
Sawtell Panthers and the Grafton Ghosts play for the Under 16s League Tag premiership.
The Panthers will look to cap off an undefeated season.
Nambucca Valley Tigers and the Coffs Harbour Comets clash for the Under 15s premiership.
The Tigers lost only once during the season to finish top of the ladder.
It’s a battle of the Tigers in the Under 14s decider, with the Smithtown Tigers and Bowraville Tigers facing off for the premiership.
Smithtown Tigers had just one loss as this season’s minor premiers.
Kempsey Dragons and
the Coffs Harbour Comets Red meet for the Under 13s premiership.
The Comets went through the home and away season undefeated, before being beaten by the Dragons in their major semi-final. Smithtown Tigers and Kempsey Dragons face off in the Under 12s grand final. Preliminary final results. Rex Hardaker Oval hosted a big day of Preliminary Finals, as teams earnt their grand final berths.
Under 16s: Bowraville Tigers 28 def. Coffs Harbour Comets 16. Under 16s League Tag: Grafton Ghosts 22 def. Coffs Harbour Comets 20. Under 15s: Coffs Harbour Comets 14 def. Sawtell Panthers 10. Under 14s: Bowraville Tigers 28 def. Coffs Harbour Comets 14.
Under 13s: Coffs Harbour Comets Red 42 def. Smithtown Tigers 4. Under 12s: Kempsey Dragons 34 def. Coffs Harbour Comets Red 16.
Club Pairs Championship game: Round 1. Steve Carr and Tony Urquhart 25 def Ray Hunt and Stuart Garvey 12. Saturday saw another Pairs Championship Round 1 game: Paul Ward and Rhys Riddell 25 def Wayne Dargan and Ben Ford 17. A great effort in their first year of bowls by Wayne and Ben in getting that close to, arguably, the favourites. All remaining 1st round games to be played by Sept 7. The 2024-5 Men's Pennants - to be played in sections Dec 7 and 8. Knockout games Dec 1516. The sheet is up for those interested, but bear in mind it will clash with our Christmas Pairs. We now have 8 pairs entered for the $2000 Open Gender Bowling Arm Shootout on Oct 7.
Open Day gross winners Adrienne Smith, Jess Lambert (EyecarePlus), Christine Clarke, Karen Woodwell and Natalie Titcume.
q Malcolm Keating.
q Carter Deverson.
The battle of the Nambucca Valley
By Nigel WIBOW and Mick BIRTLES
THE Macksville Sea Eagles have two grades playing in Grand Final action this Sunday at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The Under 18s will be looking for six straight premierships when they take on local rivals the Nambucca Roosters, while the Reserve Grade takes on last year’s premiers, the Coffs Harbour Comets.
The Macksville and Nambucca Under 18s met twice during the regular season, with the Sea Eagles winning 24-6 in Round Two at Coronation Park and the Roosters getting a 22-16 win in Round Nine at Allan Gillett Oval.
They played again in week two of the finals, with Macksville booking themselves a Grand Final spot with a 28-10 win at Coronation Park.
Both teams are close to full strength in what should be a battle for the ages.
“I am extremely proud of the whole squad,” Macksville Under 18s coach Karl Spear told News Of The Area.
“We get great numbers to training, we have worked really hard to put ourselves in this position and I feel confident that all nineteen players that take the field will do their job.
“We have had a successful season regardless of the result.”
Spear noted the side’s ability to get results despite facing significant player absences.
“We have played without our top squad for parts of
the season, compounded by injuries to significant players at the same time,” he said.
“For a while we let ourselves down in the effort areas of footy and played a mistake-riddled brand of footy, but over the last month we have rectified this and go into Sunday confident.”
The Roosters will also come in confident after a dominant 24-10 win over a strong South Grafton side.
“We have been building up to this all year, working on all aspects of our game, and we are in a good place with our football,” Nambucca Roosters Under 18s coach Geoff Batten told NOTA.
“[We are] confident and very excited about playing the Grand Final but we know we are meeting a very experienced Macksville team and a win will not come easy.”
The number sevens for both teams are the key to their success, with Rielly Laverty for Macksville and Toby Batten for the Roosters both seeing plenty of time in First Grade this season.
They are the conductors for their respective sides and whoever wins that battle will go a long way towards winning the Premiership.
Another key match-up is in the number thirteen jerseys, with Gus Single for Macksville and Rave Brazier for Nambucca leading the charge in the forwards.
The Reserve Grade game is a must watch as well, with undefeated Minor Premiers Macksville taking on a strong Coffs Harbour Comets side.
Coffs Harbour are experienced in pressure situations, having lifted the trophy last year.
In the sides’ Round One matchup, a Macksville penalty goal from 40 metres out after the final bell made it a 18-18 draw at Allan Gillett Oval.
The drawn result was Macksville’s only blemish for the season.
The teams met again in Round 12 in Coffs Harbour in a spiteful affair which saw four players get suspensions.
Macksville got the win
32-6.
They met again in week two of the finals, with Macksville booking their Grand Final spot with a 34-24 win.
Macksville are led by lock forward and captain/coach David Lindsay, who is the season's top try scorer with fourteen tries.
His hard running and brutal defence leads what
AFL North Coast’s best and fairest
By Aiden BURGESS
THE best and fairest of AFL North Coast’s junior and senior players have been recognised for their outstanding season.
The awards were announced in an online presentation of the medal count.
Luke Hodoniczky of the Port Macquarie Magpies was awarded the Brian
Saville Medal as the seniors best and fairest.
Ned O’Neill from the Grafton Tigers finished runner-up.
Malcolm Trotter of the Coffs Harbour Breakers was awarded the Paul Sheldon Medal as the best and fairest winner of the reserves competition.
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley player John Hoppe was runner-up.
Amaia Wain from the Sawtell/Toormina Saints was the women’s best and fairest.
Jess Midavaine (Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley) and Ellie Ryan (Port Macquarie Magpies) finished runnersup.
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley player Wilson Baade was the recipient of the Under 18s
Macksville Country Club
Golf
By Max TURNER
FORTUNATELY the weather held off for Saturday's Single Stableford sponsored by Macksville Automotive Services. Brad Southan came out on top with Jim Wilkes finishing runner up.
Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Ross
Donnelly (A), Neil Cunneen (B) and Terry Johnson (C grade).
With all of September taken up with championships Desma Hughes and Jo Montague are showing the consistent form necessary to be amongst the leaders.
Reversing last week's results Desma led the way with Jo finishing runner up.
With another good field Tony Grebert won the Mid Week Competition ahead of runner up Peter O'Neill who has thawed out after his stint in the snow country.
best and fairest; Sawtell/ Toormina Saints’ Jai Bowd finished runner-up.
Freycin Hostettler from the Port Macquarie Magpies won the Under 16s Boys best and fairest, Ned Lucas from the Nambucca Valley Lions finished runner-up.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints player Kaden O’Connor was the Under 14s Mixed best and fairest, Arlo Newton of the Northern
is a strong Sea Eagles pack featuring the likes of Tyler Heke, Luke Shields, Jordan Leckie and workhorse Murray Spear.
Macksville boasts a strong forward bench rotation which includes Brodie Moore and the hard-to-handle Ulysses Roberts.
There is plenty of speed in the backs too courtesy of Jai Whaddy, Jimmy Cutmore
Beaches Blues finished runner-up.
Oscar Churton of the Lower Clarence Suns took out the Under 12s Mixed best and fairest, Jakob Stocks from the Northern Beaches Blues finished runner-up.
Amaia Wain of the Bellingen Bulldogs won the Nikki Wallace medal for the Youth Girls 17s best and fairest, with her teammate Molly Bowd finishing runner-up.
and Josh Bartlett, led around the park by the impressive halves combination of Rhiley Maxwell and Andrew ‘Bully’ Welsh.
Coffs boast plenty of talent themselves with a strong pack, the guile of evergreen Joey Cudmore in the halves and try scoring magnet Maxwell Cutmore on the wing.
Reese Legend of the Nambucca Valley Lions was the best and fairest of the Youth Girls 15s.
Hayley Woods of the Sawtell/Toormina Saints was the Youth Girls 13s best and fairest with Valla Parsons (Northern Beaches Blues) finishing runner up.
q Big hitters Jordan Welsh, Ross
q The Macksville Sea Eagles Under 18s are hoping for Grand Final glory.
Donnelly, Jim Wilkes and Beau Lavender about to start their round.
q The Nambucca Roosters will contest the Group 2 Under 18s Grand Final on Sunday.
Nambucca Heads Women's Bowls
By Nerida BLACKFORD
STILL Busy at NHBC
After the hectic time celebrating our Club’s 75th anniversary, it doesn’t seem to have slowed down for the women bowlers.
Thursday 8th August 4 teams of Fours travelled to Hat Head to help our friends there celebrate their 60th. We enjoyed a day away, playing well on Hat Head’s grass greens and enjoying the hospitality of that club. A small group of bowlers who stayed home enjoyed a friendly roll up.
This was followed up with two Sundays of travelling bowlers from Park Beach and Grafton coming down, and we had lovely social bowls with them. Rita’s Bistro supplied great lunches again and raffles were a hit, sending
many Nambucca Heads drink coolers back to each home club.
Social Women’s bowls on 15 August saw Karen Liddel’s team, defeat Gloria Richardson’s 17-12. In the other game, Joan Haigh, Alma Reid, and Elaine Fleming defeated Deb Mann, Kerrie Dale, Arlene Duffus and Nerida Blackford 19-12. The ladies enjoyed a practise before our Grade 2 and 4 teams began the Pennant season the following week.
Grade 2 travelled to Sawtell and in a very close match were defeated 3236. The team of Elaine Fleming, Bev Jones, Marilyn Montgomery & Gloria Richardson won their rink 16-14 after a slow start. The second group in Grade 2, Nerida Blackford, Karen Liddel, Pat Fletcher and Kim Porter went down 22-16
after leading for the middle part of the match.
Grade 4 were also away, travelling to Hat Head. Michelle Fredericks, Tina Ryan, Rosemary Dugdale & Margaret Flagg had a 15 all draw. Marie Hohnson, Deb Mann, Eliza Brown and Margaret Dwarte went down 16-13, meaning we had another loss there. It was a hard start to our season, but the next games are at home against Coffs Ex and Sawtell, so let’s hope wins are coming our way!
Social bowls on 22nd August had the following results: Bev Jones, Michelle Fredericks & Marg Flagg defeated Janice Cedo, Alma Reid & Arlene Duffus 2110; Nerida Blackford, Pat Fletcher & Kim Porter won a hard battle against Marie Johnson, Deb Mann & Marg Duffus (just back from her
big holiday and bowling very well) 25-18; and then Joan Haigh, Kerrie Dale & Pam James ( also good to see Pam back) beat Joan H, Marilyn Montgomery & Elaine Fleming 18-9.
Our two club coaches Kim & Graeme Porter and a willing group of volunteers have been training two school bowls groupsfrom Nambucca Christian Community School and more recently NH High School.
We have seen some students with potential and interest in the game which is terrific. We’d love to see this develop into a Junior Program and Membership at our club- and perhaps an inter - school competition. Any other schools who are interested only need to contact the Club and we will help you organise things.
Strikers women march on
By David WIGLEY
THE Nambucca Strikers edged past the Boambee Eagles 1-0 in the opening round of the finals series at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads last Saturday.
This hard-fought victory propels the Strikers into a showdown against the Corindi Breakers on August 31, with a coveted grand final spot on the line.
The Strikers made a swift start, opening the scoring in the eighth minute when Golden Boot leader Sarah Mander found the back of the net following a sharp counter-attack.
This early breakthrough
was exactly what the Strikers had hoped for, and it marked Mander’s nineteenth goal of the season - an impressive feat that puts her ten goals clear of her nearest rival.
Coach Rhys Jones, offering his perspective from the sidelines, highlighted the resilience of his team amidst recent injuries.
“Juggling injuries in recent weeks the team from Nambucca stood up and took the game away from the in-form Boambee side,” he said.
The first half was competitive, featuring an even midfield battle and
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again, handing Woolgoolga an eight point lead.
Woolgoolga turned over possession after the restart, giving Macksville a great chance to get on the
some notable saves from Strikers keeper Rhiannon Cooke Jones to keep her side in the game.
Going into the sheds 1-0 ahead at halftime, coach Jones knew a goalless second half would result in finals progression.
“The second half saw the Strikers gain control of the middle, which hurried the Boambee team into mistakes,” he said.
“Confidence at the back increased and the team continued to control the game.
“The young Strikers side ran the Eagles around the park with a high press and swift counters.”
As the final whistle sounded, heralding a key 1-0 win, Jones reflected on the match against the in-form team of the competition.
“The players played for eachother today,” he said.
“I feel our bench won us the game; we were able to put players in roles that didn’t affect the team.
“Every player contributed to this win.
“Boambee were the form side of the competition, having not lost for five games, so to get over the line was very satisfying,” Jones said.
The Strikers now travel north to face Corindi for a place in the grand final.
Premiership winners
By Aiden BURGESS
AFL North Coast's best junior teams have been crowned after winning premierships on grand final day at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Bellingen Bulldogs Youth Girls 17s side capped off their stellar undefeated season with a premiership win, smashing the Coffs Harbour Breakers 10.6 (66) to 0.0 (0) to win their season decider.
Port Macquarie Under 16s Boys also capped off an undefeated season with a premiership win, showing their dominance with a 14.27 (111) to 2.0 (12) win against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.
Nambucca Valley Lions took out the Youth Girls 15s premiership
after an 8.9 (57) to 6.6 (42) victory against the Coffs Harbour Breakers. The Lions lost just once on their way to winning this year's premiership.
Port Macquarie Magpies Under 14s Mixed side got the job done 7.7 (49) to 3.12 (30) to win their premiership against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.
Nambucca Valley Lions finished as the Youth Girls 13s premiers, beating the Northern Beaches Blues 4.15 (39) to 1.1 (7).
Port Macquarie Swoopers Under 12s Mixed team capped off a magnificent undefeated season with a premiership win, defeating the Northern Beaches Blues 8.9 (57) to 3.6 (24).
women narrowly miss Grand Final spot
scoreboard.
Macksville went at the Woolgoolga line for two straight sets, but their defence stood firm.
The sides went into the break with Woolgoolga leading 8-0.
The halftime speech from coach Simon Dent had the Macksville girls come out with newfound energy to start the second half.
The next twenty minutes was an arm wrestle with both teams defending stoutly.
Macksville, with some sustained possession at the attacking end of the field, eventually got their first points.
A long cutout pass from Jill Lihou and an equally long one from Marli Bateman saw Poppy Johnston dive over for a try untouched.
The conversion went wide, with the gap now only four points with less than ten minutes remaining.
Both teams didn’t give an inch in defence for the remainder of the match.
A last-ditch chip and chase from Lihou gave the Macksville faithful hope, but when the final whistle blew it was Woolgoolga heading to the Grand Final with an 8-4 win.
Macksville can hold their heads up high after an outstanding season, their first in the tackle competition.
q Macksville’s Georgia Dent has eyes for the try line. Photo: Mick Birtles.
q Macksville’s Rhea Blair runs the ball with Stevie Brown, Poppy Johnston and Faith Whaddy in support. Photo: Mick Birtles.
q Midfielder Evie O'Brian in full stride.
Photo: Amanda Gill.
Ian Robert Tatnell Aged 70 years.
Late of Talarm. Dearly loved husband of Anne. Much Loved brother of Brett and Jim.
Ian will be privately cremated. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.
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7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers.
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10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v)
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1.10 Ant Middleton & Rebel Wilson: Straight Talking. (Mal, R)
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9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with NRL news and analysis.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 2: Late night. Events may include: para cycling track finals, men’s 1000m time trial, women’s 3000m individual pursuit.
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9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) Glenn’s relationship with Luca is on a knife-edge.
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12.05 Rex In Rome. (Mdl, R) 2.50 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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12.15 Underarm: The Ball That Changed Cricket. (PGl, R)
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2.00 Home Shopping.
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7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PGl)
8.40 Rise Of The Nazis: The Manhunt. (Mav) 9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Final, Ma)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Suspect. (Return, Malv) 11.35 House Of Promises. (Ms) 1.25 La Jauria. (MA15+av, R) 3.25 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.40 Destination Flavour China 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. (PG) 7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mdv) The team celebrates Nolan and Bailey’s wedding. Chen and Bradford’s relationship is put to the test.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The expert’s advice rattles Kylie. Alisa and Lysandra share words of wisdom. Discover why Jesse and Paige don’t like Mondays. Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Night. Events may include: wheelchair rugby; para athletics; para table tennis; wheelchair tennis.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Late night.
12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Post midnight.
5.30 Today.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 7.05 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.55 Mosley. (2019, PG) 10.45 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 12.20pm Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 2.10 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 4.05 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 5.55 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 7.50 The Salvation. (2014, M) 9.30 Leave No Traces. (2021, M, Polish) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: India’s Virginity Test.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ans)
1.20 COBRA. (MA15+v, R)
3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. Continued. (2012, PG) 6.05 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 8.00 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 10.00 The Father. (2020, M) 11.50 Journey’s End. (2017, M) 1.50pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 3.40 Mosley. (2019, PG) 5.30 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 7.50 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 9.30 Bandit. (2022, M) 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.05 Made In Bondi. (Ml) Bella makes an apology to Lachy before revealing a new desire. Charlie gets a makeover before a date.
10.05 First Dates UK. (Mal)
11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PGa)
12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGs, 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 The Block. (PGl) Hayden gets more than he bargains for when he agrees to chauffeur the girls on a shopping trip.
8.40 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Night. Events may include: para athletics; para archery; wheelchair tennis; boccia; para table tennis; para equestrian. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Late night. Events may include: wheelchair tennis; wheelchair basketball; para equestrian. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024.
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WEDNESDAY,
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake.
8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (PG, R)
9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (Mal)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv) 12.45 Good People. (MA15+v, R) 3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China 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. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGal) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Under Fire. (PGa)
Who Knew Too Little. Continued. (1997, PG) 7.15 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 8.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 10.20 Foxcatcher. (2014, M) 12.55pm The Salvation. (2014, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 5.00 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 7.30 A Call To Spy. (2019, M) 9.45 The Children Act. (2017, M) 11.45 Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PGa)
8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. (M)
9.20 Rebus. (Mlv)
10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av) 12.30 Devils. (MA15+as, R) 2.25 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Mal, R) 3.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.05 Bamay. (R)
4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) A fishing challenge with a prize worth more than $100,000 brings out the competitive spirit in the contestants. Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft, with judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Marty Fox.
8.40 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 7: Night. Events may include: para archery; para athletics; para cycling road; boccia.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 7: Late night. Events may include: para cycling road; wheelchair tennis. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 7: Post midnight.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Brideshead Revisited. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.40 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 10.00 Bandit. (2022, M) 12.20pm Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 2.25 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 4.10 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 5.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 7.30 La La Land. (2016, M) 9.50 On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, M) 12.05am Two Days In Paris. (2007, MA15+, French) 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Football. AFL. Second qualifying final. Port Adelaide v Geelong. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 WBBL Season Preview Show. A look at cricketing news. 12.00 Magnum P.I. (Premiere, Mav) A former US Navy SEAL becomes a PI.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Brisbane Broncos versus the Melbourne Storm match.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 8: Late night. Events may include: para archery; wheelchair tennis, men’s singles semi-finals; para table tennis. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 8: Post midnight.
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By Nigel WILBOW
THE Macksville Women’s tackle team has bowed out of the 2024 Group 2 Rugby League competition just one game short of a Grand Final appearance.
The Sea Eagles took on Woolgoolga at Sawtell on Sunday for a chance to play undefeated Minor Premiers Sawtell in the big dance. Woolgoolga was first on the scoreboard.
Despite Macksville fullback Layla Smith making a heroic try-saving tackle on Woolgoolga’s winger, a defensive error as the set continued eventually allowed the dummy half to score. The conversion attempt sailed wide, with the score 4-0 to Woolgoolga after just three minutes of play.
A Macksville error in the play-the-ball then gave Woolgoolga possession from a scrum feed.
Peppering the Sea Eagles defence, the dummy half dived over the line to score
