Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 30 December 2022

Little Star Bee Sanctuary shines as varroa battle continues

By Brooke LEWIS

LITTLE Star Bee Sanctuary in Missabotti is playing a leading role in ensuring the Mid North Coast is home to a thriving population of Australian native bees, an endeavour set to become more important than ever if varroa mite, a parasite that is deadly to European honey bees, becomes established in Australia.

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) is optimistic Australia is on track to become the first country in the world to eradicate an incursion of

varroa mites, which have spread to more than 100 premises across New South Wales since they were detected in Newcastle in June 2022.

However the eradication program is ongoing and, regardless of the outcome, some experts say it’s a matter of when, not if, varroa mites become established in Australia, devastating the beekeeping industry and wiping out about 90 percent of our wild European honey bee population.

As well as the general environmental impact of this and the toll on beekeepers, there are major implications for areas like the Nambucca Valley, because honey bees play an important role in pollinating crops like avocados, macadamias and

recent Federal Government decision to cut the number of subsidised mental health treatment sessions from 20 to ten, effective January 1.

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By Andrew VIVIAN

q Little Star Bee Sanctuary owners Trudi and Steven Hayes. Picture: supplied by Little Star Bee Sanctuary.

Govt cuts to Medicare psychology hurts Coffs Coast residents

“This is devastating news for anyone suffering or who has watched a loved one suffer,” Ms Grant said.

"The difference in outcomes between ten and 20 sessions is huge.

“It can mean being able to return to work or look after your children or participate in your community.

“It can mean staying out of the hospital.”

She said, in some cases,

suicide becomes a significant risk.

Ms Grant said the recently released review of the Medicare ‘Better Access’ program, commissioned by the government, recommended that twenty psychology sessions continue to be available and should be targeted at those with complex mental health needs.

However, Minister for Health Mark Butler used the release of the review to announce a reduction to ten sessions.

“There are many many things wrong with our mental health

system - it's expensive, often poorly targeted, difficult to access,” said Ms Grant.

“But cutting the number of psychology sessions is not a solution.

“It’s like being prescribed a course of antibiotics and being told to stop halfway through, or removing a cast before the fracture has healed.”

Mental health experts and consumers have also expressed dismay.

Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Nieves Murray said, “Turning

off over one million additional Medicare-funded mental health sessions this year when people in all parts of our community are doing it tough is a bad decision.

“The decision to remove extra mental health supports at a time when interest rates are rising, housing pressure is growing and distress is high is baffling and very concerning.

“While we support any changes to improve the program it makes no sense to turn off additional supports before those changes are developed.”

Have your say on planning rule changes to prohibit caravan parks in rural zones

NAMBUCCA Valley Council is currently inviting comments on changes to the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan (LEP).

The intention of the planning proposal is to prohibit caravan parks outside urban areas by prohibiting caravan parks within the RU2 Rural Landscape and R5 Large Lot Residential zones.

Caravan Parks are already prohibited within the RU1, RU3, C1, C2, C3, and C4 zones.

Having recently campaigned against a large-scale ‘caravan park’ style development in Scotts Head, the Scotts Head Community Group have indicated they will make a submission in support of the amendment.

“It (the amendment) will prevent future Ingenia style ‘caravan park’ developments being proposed on rural zoned land,” said a statement from the group.

“It will also mean that caravan parks will be limited to those zones and locations where

they can be supported with appropriate infrastructure, such as water, sewer and transport – and where residents are less likely to be exposed to natural hazards such as flooding and bushfire.”

For more information on the proposed LEP amendment, go to the Nambucca Council website, click on ‘Council and Engagement’, then click on ‘Advertisements & Documents on Exhibition’.

The draft LEP is also displayed at Council's Administration Centre at 44 Princess Street,

Macksville during business hours.

Written submissions are encouraged and will be received up until 4.30 pm Monday 17 January 2023.

Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed.

Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au.

Little Star Bee Sanctuary in Missabotti shines as varroa battle continues

blueberries, among many others.

“If varroa mite were to establish in NSW, it will spread rapidly across Australia within a matter of years and heavily infest both managed beehives and wild honey bee colonies,” said Chris Anderson, NSW DPI plant biosecurity response program lead.

“As European honey bee populations are reduced, the pollination services they provide will also significantly decline.

“This would result in a $70m annual loss to the Australian honey industry and major impacts on producers of crops…that rely on pollination from European honey bees.

“Australia currently does not have enough hives to make up for the loss of wild colonies should varroa escape and it may be many years until sufficient numbers can be built up in locations where they are needed to ensure farmers are able to maintain their current yields.”

In August, the NSW DPI began euthanising all managed hives within designated ‘red zones’, which span the ten-kilometre radius surrounding the detection of any hives with varroa mites.

With all managed hives from infested properties and 97 percent of reported hives from the surrounding red zones now destroyed, the NSW DPI has begun the baiting and removal of wild European honey bees in these areas.

Ongoing surveillance “continues to confirm that varroa mite is contained and limited to the red zones” and this has “boosted confidence in the likelihood of eradication”, Anderson said.

“NSW DPI continues to work with industry to identify and consider strategies for pollination in areas affected by the removal of managed and wild European honey bees, which may include the use of native bees,” he added, noting that “varroa mite does not present a risk to native bees and native bees are not a carrier of the mite”.

Little Star Bee Sanctuary, which Steven and Trudi Hayes established in Missabotti in 2009, has helped give NSW a head start on building a native bee population that could fill some of the pollination gaps created by varroa mites.

The sanctuary is home to about 100 European honey bee hives and 40 native bee hives along with at least a dozen solitary native bee species living naturally on the

property, and the Hayes family runs educational programs including onsite workshops and a project that began two years ago with the goal of placing 100 stingless native bee hives in 100 schools across the Mid North Coast.

“The project’s going great, we have almost half of the hives now rolled out in 100 schools between Grafton and Port Macquarie and the

Saltwater Freshwater Arts Exhibition to tour again

COMMUNITIES across regional NSW will enjoy an even wider range of enriching and entertaining experiences, thanks to $540,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s Regionals Arts Touring program.

Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said the funding will support artists to present worldclass, popular shows, engaging thousands of people across NSW, making the arts more accessible and providing an economic boost for local industries.

“The NSW Government is proud to invest in quality productions, exhibitions and programs touring the State, making it possible for around 40,000 people in regional areas to connect with a diverse range of exceptional arts and cultural experiences,” Mr Franklin said.

“By supporting the touring ambitions of these talented artists, we will enhance access to arts and culture for regional audiences while generating a boost to local economies through increased employment and entertainment opportunities.”

Saltwater Freshwater Arts (SWFW) Alliance General Manager Rick Gonsalves said the funding will mean the SWFW Arts 2023 exhibition can once again tour throughout the Mid North Coast in addition to Sydney.

“This funding enables SWFW Arts 2023 to reach a broader audience, making it an invaluable platform for Aboriginal artists from the Mid North Coast Region,” Mr Gonsalves said.

With support from the Regional Arts Touring program, seven productions and exhibitions will

tour regional NSW:

· Music in the Regions classical music tour

· Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance Aboriginal Corporation 2023 exhibition

· The Australian Haydn Ensemble annual regional touring program

· Omega Ensemble 2023 NSW Regional Tour

· Arts on Tour NSW Ltd 2023 Prima Facie Regional Tour

· Soft Tread Enterprises tour of The Wharf Review: Looking for Albanese

· Ms Diane Smith tour of Wild Thing, a new Australian play by Suzanne Hawley.

Applications for the Regional Arts Touring Round 2 funding open Friday 3 February and close 5pm AEST Monday 6 March 2023. For more information including details on how to apply, visit www. create.nsw.gov.au.

feedback has been fabulous,” Steven said.

“They’re just really cool to have around. They enrich your life. Anyone who opens up their life to bees, it will definitely enrich their life in some way or another.”

The Little Star team is watching the varroa mite situation closely and researching management practices in preparation, but there are limited options that are keeping with the sanctuary’s natural beekeeping principles and, even for those who use chemical management practices, the parasite creates significant challenges.

“You can live with varroa mite and honey bees, it just comes down to management practices.

“The most common method is a combination of fumigation sprays and miticide traps.

“It’s just a lot more management on the beekeeper side and colony losses are of course a part of it,” Steven said.

“If you want to be a beekeeper, ultimately you do have to become a bee loser, like anything in farming, and traditionally anywhere from five to ten percent loss of your colony numbers in a year is kind of industry standard… but with varroa mites, even with all the management practices, you can lose up to 50 percent of your colonies every year.”

Despite “some really great efforts by the industries and a lot of individuals and organisations in Australia to really do everything

we can to try to bring this incursion back under control”, Steven said it’s unlikely Australia will remain free of varroa mite forever.

“We’re the last country on the planet not to have varroa mite and in a perfect world, the amount of biosecurity efforts should really be ramped up to maximum effort, if you ask me, but there’s only so much you can do, with the globalisation of transport and the movement of people around the globe, it’s probably only a matter of when, not if,” he said.

While varroa mite will almost completely wipe out our wild honey bees if it becomes established, Australian beekeepers will find ways to maintain managed honey bee hives, as beekeepers in other countries have done, but it becomes “a constant battle of keeping your numbers up” and will likely lead to some deciding it’s not worth continuing in the face of increased work and overheads, Steven said.

However he noted “that does actually open up opportunities for new beekeepers to come into the industry, people who kind of don’t know any better and think that’s just the way it is, all this extra breeding and management that we have to do” and that prices for honey and pollination services usually increase as a result of varroa mite, which can provide some compensation for those who do persist.

“Opportunities do happen. It’s a matter of evolving and changing,” he said.

q Honey Bee hives at Little Star Bee Sanctuary.

Police on the Streets

• ON 16/12/22 Police arrested a 35-year-old male driver on East West Rd, Valla following a pursuit along Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads where the accused man failed to stop in relation to a driving complaint.

The driver was submitted to a RBT which returned a positive result.

The accused man was conveyed to Macksville Police Station and underwent a breath analysis which returned a High Range PCA of 0.204.

The accused man was charged with both offences and later released on conditional bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 19/1/23.

• On 18/12/22 Police arrested a 31-year-old man in Nambucca Heads following a domestic violence incident.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station for breaching an AVO and refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 19/12/22.

• On 18/12/22 Police arrested a 53-year-old man in relation to a family violence incident in Nambucca Heads.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with Intimidation and Property damage and later released on conditional bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 12/1/23.

• On 18/12/22 Police attended a motor vehicle accident in Nelson St, Nambucca Heads.

The 34-year-old male driver of the vehicle was arrested after submitting a positive RBT.

The accused man was conveyed to

Nambucca Heads Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis which returned a High Range PCA of 0.190.

The accused was issued a Court attendance notice to appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/3/23 for the offence.

• On 20/12/22 Police arrested a 42-year-old male driver on Barnetts Rd, Gumma after checks confirmed his drivers licence was disqualified.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and he was later released on conditional bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 19/1/23 for the offence.

• On 21/12/22 Police attended a unit block in South Kempsey following investigations related to several Break and Enter offences and Stolen Vehicles within the Mid North Coast Police District including a recent spree in the Nambucca Valley between 1120 December.

Police located a 20-year-old man and three youths, aged fourteen, sixteen and seventeen, hiding in a wardrobe in one of the units.

A large group of hostile members of the public attempted to intervene and extra Police resources were required to control the crowd and enable the offenders to be conveyed to

Kempsey Police Station.

The 14-year-old young person was charged with Breach of bail and Enter land with intent to commit an indictable offence and was refused bail to appear before Kempsey Children’s Court on 22/12/22.

The 16-year-old young person was charged with five counts of Aggravated Break and Enter, two counts of Aggravated Break and enter with intent, Take and drive conveyance without consent, Drive recklessly, Unlicenced driving, Enter vehicle without consent, and Enter land with intent and was refused bail to appear before Kempsey Children’s Court on 22/12/22.

The 20-year-old man was charged with an outstanding warrant, Being carried in a conveyance without consent, two counts of Aggravated Break and enter and was refused bail to appear before Kempsey Local Court on 22/12/22.

The 17-year-old young person was charged with an outstanding warrant and refused bail to also appear before Kempsey Children’s Court on 22/12/22.

• On 22/12/22 Police arrested a 30-year-old

man in relation to several reported domestic violence incidents.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with several offences related to assault, intimidation, property damage, breaching an avo.

The accused man was refused bail and appeared before Macksville Local Court later the same date.

The accused man remains bail refused to next appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 10/1/23.

• On 22/12/22 emergency services were alerted to a brawl occurring in Eungai Rail.

A woman received a head injury and was conveyed by Ambulance to Coffs Harbour Hospital for treatment.

Two men aged 28 and 23-years-old were arrested at the scene and conveyed to Kempsey Police Station.

The 28-year-old was charged with Affray and Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and the 23-yearold charged with Affray.

Both men were refused bail by Police to appear before Kempsey Local Court on 23/12/22.

Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day starts the year

By Andrea FERRARI

THE year ‘really’ starts for Nambucca with the legendary Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day and Charity Auction, this being held at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club on Sunday 8 January 2023.

This is the event’s 29th year and the year little Elly would have been 30 years old.

“When Elly Marie Stig passed away on 1 July 1993, just three weeks before her first birthday we decided, with the consent of her parents, to hold a golf day in Elly’s honour and name it the ‘Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day’, with funds raised going towards Children’s Cancer research,” Ray Stig, Elly’s grandfather told News Of The Area.

Little could they have imagined that by the year 2022, they would have raised $433,000.

“At times I am asked why I got so involved and the answer is always the same.

“You only have to spend time in the children's Cancer ward to understand that more help is needed and when you lose someone so young and so close to you, it’s time to act.

“When I see or hear of children turning the corner, I know it is all for the best to continue to raise funds for the worthy cause,” he said.

In 2007, at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, Ray was presented with the Benefactor Award from the Cancer Institute of Australia and was listed on the Children’s Cancer Institute of Australia Honour Board.

Ray’s daughter Raelene tells NOTA how the day runs.

“The new hit off times are 8am and 10.30am.

“Hopefully the times will encourage those who don't want to get out of bed too early.

“To enter, you can contact the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Pro Shop.”

The day is a 4 person Ambrose with everyone of all ages welcome.

Prizes are awarded for Women’s and Men’s longest drive and nearest to the pin, as well as best dressed and best fancy dress.

Scotts Head Holiday Markets

ON Sundays 8 and 22 of January 2023, Stuarts Point residents and visitors will be treated to long-awaited local markets with stalls converging with local produce, traveling marketeers and products at the foreshore.

The organisers, ‘Scotts Head Holiday Markets’, have booked many stalls and entertainment by Robbie T.

SPaDCO, Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation, will be in attendance with info regarding council and developmental updates.

There is a course raffle along with the main raffle.

“We have a trading table with a diverse range of items and then the big auction starts around 1-1.30pm,” Ray added.

“Refreshments are available on course and within the club, along with a barbeque lunch prepared by the wonderful Lions Club.”

Ray and Raelene are indebted to the generous locals who support the event with auction donations and gifts.

“The day is made easier by the businesses and the many Individuals who support us each year.

“To name a few: the event location -

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, Trisley Betta Electrical, Nambucca Riverside Motors, Mid Coast Trucks, Maybee Honey, Matt Harvey Painting, Maurie Roberts from Roberts Real Estate, Foodworks Macksville, Nambucca Boatshed and Café, Pizza this Pizza that, Nambucca Heads Lions Club, Ritchies IGA Nambucca Heads, Coffs Harbour Jockey Club and Woolworths Nambucca Heads.

“There are many Individuals who help out on the day, and without them we would definitely struggle.”

Setting their sights on an awesome outcome, Ray said, “No target has been set, as we are always grateful to everyone who

attends, but we believe the items for auction will go down as one of the best yet.”

These action items include a Liverpool jersey signed by Craig Johnston, a Carlsberg bike, a Barter Travel Card, a Race Day Package for Coffs Cup, signed Adam Gilchrist gloves, an Australian Cricket T20 signed bat and a Manly Sea Eagles signed print from the winning 2011 NRL team.

“If anyone is interested in sponsoring or donating towards our event, you can contact me, Ray Stig on 0408 837 927, where all donations no matter how big or small are so gratefully accepted.”

q Ray Stig holding the signed photo of the Manly 2011 NRL Premiers and below that, the framed Adam Gilchrist signed gloves supporting the McGrath Foundation.

q Raelene Squires with Craig Johnston (legend Australian soccer player) and the Liverpool jersey he signed for her which will be auctioned at the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day. “Craig is an absolute legend and a wonderful ambassador to his sport. He played in the English Football League from 1977 until 1988, winning the European Cup, five league titles and an FA Cup with Liverpool,” said Raelene Squires.

Only food scraps and garden waste now accepted in green bin

WHAT

can put in your green lid bin has changed with only food scraps and garden waste now accepted.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) wants all households across NSW to move to having a green lid bin, also called the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) bin.

To ensure consistency across NSW households, the green lid bin can now only be used for food scraps and garden waste.

Aaron Ferrell, Team Leader Waste Services at Kempsey Shire

Council says many residents have been putting their food scraps in the green lid bin to be recycled into premium compost for years.

“We need to be aware that some things that could once go in the green bin are no longer accepted.

“For example, serviettes, tea bags, shredded paper and greasy pizza boxes now go into the red bin,” Mr Ferrell said.

“Christmas is a time when we see more food waste in our bins.

“If the dog can’t eat another meat bone you can put them, prawn shells and other food scraps in your green bin.

“Keeping food waste out of landfill reduces harmful gases in the

environment, especially methane.

“The amount paid in levies to the NSW EPA depends on how much waste ends up in landfill, so recycling your food and garden waste reduces how much we need to pay.”

Christmas paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars and aluminium cans can also be recycled in your yellow bin to help reduce what you send to landfill.

To help households manage extra recycling over Christmas an additional yellow bin collection service will happen between Monday 26 December 2022 and Friday 6 January 2023 in Kempsey Shire.

For the A-Z of what can go in which bin visit ksc.pub/a-z.

q What you can put in your green lid bin has changed, with only food scraps and garden waste now accepted.

Let’s Save Nambucca River together

THE Save Nambucca River group has a vision for an environmentally healthy Nambucca River now and into the future.

Beverly Gibbs, a spokesperson

for the group, told News Of The Area, “We aim to collaborate with stakeholders to restore water quality for fish, oyster stocks and river users.

“We also need to return the river

to navigable channels.

“We are all responsible for the health and life of our beautiful river and want to continue the conversation,” she said.

On Saturday 7 January 2023, from 9am -1pm at Bellwood Park, Nambucca Heads, Save the Nambucca River is holding a Community Field Day, partnering with OzGreen’s Resilient Communities Program to get a snapshot of the health of the Nambucca River.

The community is invited to come along and find out more about the program and maybe join in.

There will be music from 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio, storytelling and water testing.

On the day Save Nambucca River group in partnership with OzGreen will be water testing sites of interest for potential sources of pollution along the Nambucca River catchment.

“What are we testing for on the

day?” posed Beverly.

“Faecal coliform, dissolved oxygen, phosphates, turbidity, dissolved solids/salinity and pH”.

Results will be available on the day except for faecal coliform, which needs overnight incubation.

OzGreen and Resilient Communities have supported Save Nambucca River’s initiative.

OzGreen’s co-founder and senior scientist Sue Lennox has over three decades of experience in citizen monitoring of river health and a science degree majoring in microbiology.

Also closely involved in the project is Sam Daykin, who is the Bellingen Riverwatch coordinator.

Sam brings his wealth of experience working at Bellingen Riverwatch, one of the largest citizen science water quality monitoring programs in NSW and the largest citizen science macroinvertebrate monitoring program in Australia,

Alison Heeley, Nambucca Valley Resilient Communities Local Coordinator and an OzGreen member has reported the community’s concerns about the health of the Nambucca River.

“Our group is collaborative and will seek funding to support a citizen science program involving volunteers and local schools to conduct onsite testing.

“Come along for this Community Field Day on January 7 and meet our enthusiastic volunteers, network with interested parties or maybe have your say via the airwaves on 2NVR,” said Beverly.

Save Nambucca River group meets on the first Sunday of each month at 10am at Bellwood Park.

For more info contact group members Darrell, Elizabeth and Beverly (0422 331 878) via the Save Nambucca River Facebook page.

Four decades of random breath testing marked by decline in road fatalities

DEPUTY Premier and Minister for Police, Paul Toole has joined Transport for NSW and NSW Police Force to mark four decades of random breath testing on NSW roads, ahead of the Christmas/New Year holiday period.

Saturday 17 December 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of the introduction of random breath testing across NSW roads. Prior to random breath

testing, the state’s annual road toll regularly surpassed 1,200 fatalities, and authorities recognised that measures needed to be introduced to address the issue.

In 1982 NSW became one of the first jurisdictions in the world and the first in Australia to introduce random breath testing.

Prior to the introduction of random breath testing police could only stop a motorist due

to their manner of driving.

In the first five years following the introduction of random breath testing across the state, road fatalities fell from 1,303 in 1980 to 1,067 in 1985.

In 1980, the percentage of road fatalities linked to drink driving was 30 percent.

Of the 275 road fatalities recorded in NSW last year (2021), seventeen percent were attributed to drink

driving – cutting the percentage by almost half and reducing the number of alcohol related fatalities by 88 percent.

In January 2007 NSW Police also commenced testing motorists for drug driving.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said community attitudes have shifted over the last four decades.

“Today, drivers are well aware that they could be stopped for a random drug or breath test anywhere and at any time,” Minister Toole said.

“The statistics speak for themselves - since RBTs were introduced, thousands of lives have been saved.

“We all want to ensure everyone gets home safely to their loved ones this Christmas period – and no one should rob a family of that with a selfish decision to get behind the wheel after they’ve been drinking.

“If you are planning to have a few drinks over the festive season, leave the car at home and have a Plan B.”

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden said alcohol and drug driving was still a major concern for police.

“Despite road fatalities

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having dropped since the introduction of RBT, it is still disturbing that many drivers can’t see an issue with having a few drinks, or consuming illicit drugs, before getting behind the wheel,” Assistant Commissioner McFadden said.

“Getting behind the wheel of a car under the influence – no matter how much you consume – is not a sign of someone who is in control, it’s a sign of someone who can be up to 25 times more likely to be involved in a crash because of their state of intoxication.

“Our aim is to bring alcohol and drug-related fatalities to zero.

“Alcohol and drug-related fatalities are 100 percent avoidable.

“The message is simple –don’t drink or take drugs and drive, have a plan ‘B’ if you’re planning on having a few, and speak up if you see someone getting behind the wheel under the influence.

“We all have a part to play in keeping our roads safe.”

Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said since the introduction of RBT, we have seen alcohol related road deaths fall from 389 in 1980 to 47 in 2021.

“RBT has been key in driving down drink driving, saving an estimated 9,100

lives in NSW since it began and preventing the trauma those deaths would have caused to many more,” Mrs Ward said.

“Drink driving still contributes to about fifteen to 20 percent of deaths on NSW roads each year, so I’m urging all drivers to help us reduce that to zero.”

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the introduction of RBT laws was a watershed moment for NSW in helping reduce the road toll.

“It also marked a change in community attitudes and driver behaviour towards drink driving from being almost socially acceptable – to now being generally regarded as reckless behaviour that puts lives at risk.

“We also know from attitudinal research of NSW drivers, that drink and drug driving enforcement has high levels of community support.” Mr Farraway said.

“Throughout its 40 years, RBT has been well supported by large scale public education campaigns to further deter drink driving, from our ‘Will you be under .05 or under arrest?’ in the 1980s through to our ‘Plan B’ and ‘Stop it. Or Cop it’ campaigns today.”

q A damaged sewage pipe running across Beer Creek has been strapped up with heavy duty adhesive tape. The creek runs along ANZAC Park at Riverside Drive and into the Nambucca River.

involving 60 volunteers monitoring the health of 40 sites monthly across the Bellinger and Kalang River basins.

NSW Groundwater Strategy Released

THE NSW Groundwater Strategy has been released, with Kaia Hodge, Executive Director of Regional Water Strategies for the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, describing the strategy as a major milestone in groundwater management.

“The strategy went on public exhibition earlier this year, and we heard from residents, local governments, researchers, academics, and industry, agriculture and environmental groups,” Ms Hodge said.

“There was strong support for the strategy and its key priorities across a diverse range of stakeholders, and

we’re confident the final strategy reflects community sentiment and local knowledge and is informed by the best possible scientific evidence.

“It means the solutions we’re implementing now, and in the years to come, will ensure NSW has the groundwater resources it needs, despite future challenges.”

In NSW, groundwater is critical to town water supply, including in the regions where more than 250 towns rely on it daily.

Across the state, it makes up ten percent of the drinking supply.

It also underpins the economy, injecting nearly $1 billion each year by supporting industry and

Feral Myna Alert

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Harbour Regional Landcare

(CHRL) has sent out an alert to help prevent the feral Common Myna bird, known as a pest species, from entering our backyards and causing harm to native birds.

The introduced Common Myna birds continue to multiply and are quickly displacing Australian native birds.

“If you watch a flock of Common Mynas sometimes you will see them acting together, intimidating native birds,” Barry Powells, President of CHRL told News Of The Area.

“They can evict native birds from nesting hollows and feeding territories, sometimes even killing the chicks.

“Some of our local native birds, like the Eastern Rosella and Lorikeets, really suffer because of their presence.”

Common Mynas can also invade roof cavities and spread disease via mites and faeces.

“They are not only an environmental pest but also a pest to the community,” said Barry.

“This Christmas, when more of us spend time at home or with family, one important way of doing our part in not encouraging Common Mynas is to ensure that pet food is not left out where they can get to it.”

The Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) was introduced to Australia from south east Asia about 150 years ago and has taken hold in many areas, sadly at the expense of many local native birds.

Common Mynas like to live around suburbs with open grasslands, and often feed on leftover pet food.

Here CHRL shares some tips to help discourage visits from Common

agriculture.

Groundwater is also crucial for the environment.

Many wetlands, springs and lakes depend on groundwater, as do other valuable assets. Groundwaterdependent ecosystems span up to 6.5 million hectares, or about eight percent of NSW’s land surface, and support many unique and native plant and animal species.

“It's never been more important to protect groundwater, so it’s managed smartly and sustainably into the future, which is why we’re acting now," Ms Hodge said.

The strategy includes actions to:

• Support towns and cities that

use groundwater improve their urban water planning

• Support Aboriginal people’s rights, values and uses of groundwater

• Support resilient groundwaterdependent industries in NSW

• ·Better share and integrate groundwater information

• Improve our understanding of groundwater resources

• Expand and target our groundwater data collection

• Refresh, consolidate and expand our groundwater policy framework

• Improve protection of groundwater-dependent

ecosystems and baseflows to streams

• Review and update approaches to sustainable groundwater extraction

• Protect groundwater quality within natural limits

• Better integrate groundwater management with other land and water management processes

• Develop the groundwater components of a water knowledge plan

The first implementation plan will chart how actions are delivered over the next two years.

It will be published early in 2023.

To read the strategy, visit: https:// www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/groundwaterstrategy

q This is the introduced Common Myna (or Indian Myna). Look for the brown colouring, the head is all black and there are white patches under the wing when flying.

Myna birds.

• Ensure pet food is not left out and accessible to the birds.

• Cover compost bins.

• Plant more native shrubs and small trees as ground cover refuge and food for native birds.

q The native Noisy Miner has grey/white colouring on its chest and back of its head with a yellow/olive streak on its wing and you’ll see it feeding on flowers.

• Block holes to roof cavities which may allow the Common Mynas to roost or nest.

• Host the placement of a trap if there are a lot of Common Mynas coming to your yard.

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare has volunteers who place special

traps around homes and farms to trap Common Mynas and remove them humanely.

To book the placement of a Myna trap contact Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare on 6651 1308 or visit the website at www. coffsharbourlandcare.org.au.

dangerous to humans and animals.

KEMPSEY Shire residents are being called upon to join the “war on weeds” in the Shire.

Stuart Mackay, Weeds Officer at Kempsey Shire Council said great progress is being made to stop the spread of weeds.

“This year we’ve seen some incredible before and after garden transformations,” said Mr Mackay.

“This comes as a result of landholders notifying Council staff of suspected weeds in their area.

“

Many species of weeds including Tropical Soda Apple, Green Cestrum and Mother of Millions are highly toxic and very

“By checking your garden for some sneaky, pretty nasties, you can literally save your pets, kids and the environment.”

These species spread rapidly and as a result are found in all regions of NSW.

It is a requirement of compliance with the Australian Government’s Biosecurity Act regarding High Priority Species that these species be controlled and removed from property.

“If you need a break these holidays, take a stroll around the garden and save a life by checking for weeds.

“If you spot any weeds of concern about or unsure of, get in touch with Council staff, we’ll let you know how to successfully remove the dangerous weeds and help prevent the spread.”

For more information go to ksc.pub/weeds.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

q Weeds Officer Stuart Mackay shows a before and after weed transformation.

Revived Urunga tradition a big hit with local kids

OVER 300 people took to the streets of Urunga on Monday 19 December to greet Santa, Mrs Claus, the Urunga Fire Brigade and the famous red fire truck as they handed out gifts to all kids, big and small.

“This revived Urunga tradition was all possible thanks to a group of dedicated locals from the community, who only weeks ago decided they wanted some good ol’ tradition this Christmas,” said Peter Lister.

Santa drove around most local streets, or families met him at the nearest main corner.

On many streets families gathered together to wait, with more than 30 people at some stops.

“400 gifts were given out so Mr and Mrs Claus were busy,” Peter said.

q All of the action as Santa and Mrs Claus made their return to Urunga.

Workshop Wonders at the Stringer Gallery

ON Tuesday 3 January from 10.00 am there will be a morning tea to open Nambucca Valley Art Council’s (NVAC) next ‘Artist of the Month’ exhibition titled ‘Workshop Wonders’.

Everyone is welcome.

The paintings on display are from nine NVAC members who attended a two-day workshop held in November and run by two of the NVAC’s most experienced artists, Peta Coe and Keir Jamieson.

“The focus of the workshop was to experiment with acrylic paints, inks, collage, gels and other mediums,” said Celia Ramsey, NVAC.

“Gel or texture paste was used to create texture, which was then manipulated with inks and extenders and paint, according to the artists’ imagination.

“One unusual technique was to adhere a laser printed photograph onto canvas.

“The resulting reversed image was then completed by selecting areas to highlight with inks and acrylic paint.

“The exhibition will also display small scale pieces showing experimentation with Japanese Sumi ink and simple book making techniques,” Celia said.

The exhibition will run until 4 February at the Stringer Gallery, Nambucca Heads.

“The feedback has been positive, this celebration really made some local Urunga kids very happy seeing this for the first time.

“Even the adults’ all had smiles on their faces, a real trip down memory lane for them!

“All round it had a real ‘feel good’ flavour.

“This is what happens when unity is put back into community!”

There are already plans to do it again next Christmas with a few additions, and the group is already planning for a similar celebration at Easter time.

“None of this would have been possible without the help from the Urunga Fire Brigade and Urunga Lions Club with sponsorship from eight local businesses - Urunga Waters Tourist Park, Boardwalk Cafe, Embers Bar and Restaurant, Lifehouse Care Pantry, Urunga's Washing Well, Cutz Both Ways Hair n Beauty and Bel's Boheme.

“Merry Christmas from all of us in Urunga,” Peter said.

q The works on display were created by nine NVAC members at a recent workshop.

q All of the action as Santa and Mrs Claus made their return to Urunga.

New rent bidding rules now in place

NEW rent bidding regulations came into place on Saturday December 17, banning the practice of solicited rent bidding. .

Minister for Fair Trade Victor Dominello said reforms to regulations under the Property and Stock Agents Regulation announced earlier this week required real estate agents to advertise a rental property with a fixed price –not with a price range or “by negotiation”.

Real estate agents are now prohibited from inviting, suggesting or inducing a prospective tenant to offer an amount higher than the advertised rent for the property.

“No longer will tenants waste countless hours applying for rental properties they think they can afford only to be told to increase their offer to improve their prospects,” Mr Dominello said.

“I encourage real estate agents to familiarise themselves with the new regulations and ensure they comply with them in their

dealings with renters.”

Those who breach the new regulations may be issued an on-the-spot penalty infringement notice of $1,100 for a corporation and $550 for an individual.

The maximum penalties a court can award for noncompliance with the ban on solicited rent bidding are $11,000 for a corporation and $550 for an individual.

“NSW Fair Trading will work with real estate agents to make sure they understand the new regulations” Mr Dominello said.

“While the initial focus of NSW Fair Trading is on

educating the industry, there will also be regular compliance campaigns and strict enforcement action.

“Anyone who believes they have been asked by a real estate agent to increase their offer is encouraged to contact NSW Fair Trading.”

NSW Fair Trading can be contacted by phone on 13 32 20 or online at www. fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ contact-us.

Advice for renters is available on the NSW Fair Trading website at www. fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ housing-and-property/ renting.

Community encouraged to check devices for emergency alert feature

POLICE are encouraging the public to be mindful on our waterways when carrying mobile phones and smart watches with automated crash detection feature after several false activations.

The default feature on smart mobile phones and watches is designed to alert emergency services via Triple Zero ‘000’ when the device holder has been involved in a crash, in most cases, detecting the rapid

deceleration of a motor vehicle.

Recent marine responses have highlighted that the device can be triggered when it is on board a vessel that is travelling over choppy water or bouncing over waves.

Whilst recognising the effectiveness of the alert feature, officers attached to the Marine Area Command have seen an increase in false activations as the community returns to our waters.

Marine Area Command Commander, Superintendent Murray Reynolds, has urged the community to check their mobile devices for the feature and be aware of its capabilities before getting on the water.

“The feature is becoming increasingly prominent as people update their devices and I encourage the community to check their setting as it may have become a default,” Superintendent

Reynolds said.

“It is just as important to know how to cancel an alert when an emergency response is not required.

“An unintentional activation of this feature when on the water can trigger an extensive response not only from Police, but also Marine Rescue and Surf Life Saving, utilising valuable resources and time,” Superintendent Reynolds said.

Arriving alive is your responsibility this holiday season

ALL ROAD users are being reminded that everyone’s safety is their responsibility as the NSW Police Force launch this year’s New Year holiday enforcement operation.

Operation Christmas/ New Year 2022 commenced at 12.01am on Friday 23 December 2022 and will conclude at 11.59pm on Monday 2 January 2023.

Double demerit points will apply for the duration of

the operation for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers, together with local police across NSW, will be enforcing all road-related legislation, including drink and drug driving, distractions, driving tired, and any dangerous driving behaviours which put the safety of road users at risk.

Acting Premier and

Minister for Police Paul Toole said everyone has a role to play on the roads these holidays.

“Unfortunately, some people still think they’re above the law, whether it’s quickly checking a text, driving too fast because the road is familiar, or getting behind the wheel when tired, but we have road rules for a reason because we want everyone to arrive safely at their destination this holiday period,” Mr Toole said.

“While police will be out in force, please remember

that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

“You don’t want to get a fine in the mail or lose your licence, but worse still, you don’t want to be the reason someone can’t celebrate with all their loved ones this Christmas, so I’m calling on drivers to do the right thing every time they get behind the wheel.”

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden, said the holiday period is traditionally the busiest time of year on NSW roads, which can potentially make it the most dangerous.

“Police maintain a highly visible presence on our roads but the key to reducing road trauma lies in taking responsibility – for yourself, your family, your passengers, and every other road user,” Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden said.

“Whenever a person gets behind the wheel, we need to consider that as entering a social contract with those people: you agree to do right thing and make sure we all reach our destinations safe and sound.

“You don’t want to be the person whose irresponsible behaviour changes a life – or

Committee completes its review of aspects of the ICAC Act

THE Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has released its report reviewing aspects of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 (the Act).

As part of the inquiry the Committee considered the time standards in place for the ICAC to finalise reports, the existing mechanism of judicial review, and the role and powers of the Inspector of the ICAC.

The Committee has made three recommendations.

The Chair of the Committee, The Hon. Leslie Williams MP, advised that "these recommendations seek to improve transparency, facilitate greater accountability and strengthen existing checks and balances".

"The Committee is recommending that the Government amend the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 to require the ICAC to develop and publish realistic timeframes for publishing investigation reports, and to report against them," said Mrs Williams MP.

"The timeliness of ICAC reporting is of ongoing interest to the Committee

lives – forever.

“The most important gift you can give this festive season is being responsible. Be the motorist who obeys the road rules and drives to the conditions, not the motorist who drives recklessly and kills someone,” Assistant Commissioner McFadden said.

The NSW road toll for 2022 currently stands at 280, which is sixteen more than the same time last year.

Head of Safety at Transport for NSW Peter Dunphy said we want everyone to make it to their destination safely – whether it’s a trip to the local shops or a longer road trip.

“Five people lost their lives during the Christmas and New Year double demerit period last year,” Mr Dunphy said.

and the wider community.

“The Committee has recommended that in its next annual report, the ICAC provide an update on whether the increased funding made available in the 2022-23 annual budget has shortened the time in which investigations are undertaken and reports finalised," said Mrs Williams MP.

"Lastly, the Committee recommends that the Government consider amending the ICAC Act to provide the Inspector of the ICAC with similar powers to those currently held by the Inspector of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

“These include powers to investigate certain kinds of maladministration and the ability to require the Commission to formally respond to the Inspector's reports," said Mrs Williams MP.

The Committee received eighteen submissions and heard from a range of stakeholders, including the ICAC, the current former Inspectors of the ICAC, and members of the legal profession at the public hearing held on 4 November 2022.

This report is available on the Committee's webpage.

“That’s five too many. Three of those people were killed in crashes where alcohol was involved.

“Even a drink or two increases your blood alcohol concentration, and as it rises so does you risk of being involved in a crash.”

Mr Dunphy reminded everyone to remember their common sense this holiday season.

“Always have a Plan B in place before their first drink, and never drink or drug drive.

“If you are getting behind the wheel – even if it’s a short trip, never drive if you’re tired, buckle up, stay under the speed limit, and put the phone away.

To help plan your trip anywhere in NSW, up-to-the minute traffic conditions can be found at https://www. livetraffic.com.

NSW Labor promise far pay for musicians

NSW LABOR have announced they will ensure fair pay for musicians, should they win the state election, by implementing a $250 minimum fee for musicians at commercial events that receive public funding.

Under the plan, event organisers seeking public funding for live performances would need to ensure that each individual performer receives a minimum $250 fee.

There is currently no guarantee in NSW that artists receive a minimum wage when working at events that are receiving public money.

Chris Minns, Leader of the Opposition said that New

South Wales should be the music centre of the country.

“Our policy settings should reflect that,” said Mr Minns.

“Musicians need to be understood as workers and as small businesses, they need to be adequately compensated for their work.”

John Graham, NSW Shadow Minister for the Arts, Music and the Night Time Economy said musicians were the “original gig workers”.

“Musicians are some of the lowest paid workers in NSW.

“When public funding goes into an event, the public expect that the musicians are paid a reasonable wage,” Mr

Graham said.

Coffs Coast singersongwriter Paul Fogarty returned to the Australian music scene in 2021 after more than a decade carving up the acoustic music circuit across Europe.

Mr Fogarty said a $250 guarantee does not go nearly far enough in current economic conditions.

"I'm sure the public would gladly accept a cut in the salaries of career politicians and public servants if it would help ensure professional musicians were paid reasonable and contemporary fees to gratefully acknowledge their essential contribution to the mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of society.

“While I reservedly applaud any touted minimum

fee for individual musicians playing at publicly funded events, one has to agree that this new minimum should represent current financial realities in the current

economy.

“$250 may have been appropriate for 1998 but it falls dismally short of true market value in 2023.

“Wages are normally tied

to the cost of living.

“Musician fees seem to be tied to a whim,” Mr Fogarty said.

By Aiden BURGESS

WITH summer upon us the current cricket season is in full swing.

The current Coffs Harbour District Cricket Associations’ and North Coast Cricket Council’s

Premier League seasons have reached their midway point with the current Christmas/ New Year’s break.

Here is how each club has fared at the midway point of the season.

Valleys Cricket: Ladder leaders in the Premier

League and headed into the break with two dominant one day wins.

Also sit in second spot on the Premier League’s T20 ladder.

Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars: The new combined club team sit in third spot

in their debut season in the Premier League, and head into the break on the back of two straight one day wins.

Sawtell: Up and down start to the season for the former Premier League winners, with two wins from their first five games.

Ladder leaders in the under 12s competition.

Northern Districts

Rebels: The defending Premier League premiers have had a tough start to the season sitting in fifth spot on the ladder.

SPORT Cricket mid-season review

Coffs Colts: Have also had a tough start to the season currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League ladder.

Sit in second spot in both the Coffs Harbour

District Cricket Association’s first and second grade competitions.

Harwood: The former Premier League champions have shown they will be contenders again as they sit in second spot on the ladder.

Bellingen and Bellingen/ Dorrigo: Leading the way in the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s first grade and under 16s competitions.

Nana Glen: Ladder leaders in the Coffs 2nd and 3rd grade competitions.

Macksville: Strong in the junior competitions coming first in the under 14s, and second in the under 16s and under 12s.

Urunga: Bottom on the ladder in the Coffs first grade competition having been winless so far.

Diggers Cricket Club Inc: The 2020/21 first grade premiers have had a tough start to the season sitting 6th on the ladder.

Lower Clarence Cricket Association: Sit on top of the Premier League’s T20 ladder.

North Coast Bulldogs teams prepare for representative season

By Aiden BURGESS

NORTH Coast Bulldogs teams are preparing for a big representative season in 2023.

The North Coast region’s junior representative rugby league teams are getting ready for their upcoming representative season.

The Bulldogs juniors recently played trial matches against the Central Coast Roosters in Tuncurry, as they finalised their under 18 and under 16 squads for the 2023 representative season.

Bulldogs’ teams open their season against the Northern Tigers on Saturday,

4 February at Kempsey.

The North Coast Bulldogs under 18s take part in the Laurie Daley Cup, while the under 16s team plays in the Andrew Johns Cup, with both being NSW’s regional representative competitions.

The Bulldogs sides feature the best junior players from Group 2 Rugby League competitions.

The Bulldogs under 18s finished runners up in last season’s Laurie Daley Cup.

Coffs Coast juniors to make the current Laurie Daley Cup squad include Ben Galloway (Coffs Harbour Comets), Kade Levingston (Woolgoolga Seahorses), and Lachlan Mifsud (Coffs Harbour Comets), who was named as the team’s captain.

Coffs Coast juniors to make the current Andrew Johns Cup squad include Cale Ogilvy (Sawtell Panthers), Degan Charman (Sawtell Panthers), Dwayne Roberts Jarrett (Sawtell Panthers), and Reef Sjoberg (Sawtell Panthers).

A Group 2 seniors rep team will play a Group 3 team at Kempsey on Saturday, February 11, which is a selection game for the North Coast Bulldogs team to play at the NSW Country Championships.

Any registered player who wants to try out for the Group 2 rep team is to attend training at Geoff King Motors Field, Coffs Harbour at 6pm on Wednesday, 1 February & Wednesday, 8 February next year.

q Coffs Coast musician Paul Fogarty.

q The Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars have made their debut in the North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League this season.

q North Coast Bulldogs open their rep seasons in February.

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

On theCouch

media@newsofthearea.com.au

Dear Jasminda,

MY daughter is a vegetarian and now every time we sit down to a meal that includes meat, she makes the sound of that particular animal. Mealtimes are so unenjoyable.

Mr Luke K.

a bad rap. Vegans are for some akin to the anti-Christ, such is the level of hatred and taunting they receive for making what is often an ethical decision based on being kind to other creatures who have no say in their destiny.

Still, your daughter’s approach is a bit in-yourface, and that is part of the issue. Some vegans and vegos happily go about their lives without discussing their choices and others, like the militant vegan, chain themselves to abattoirs and post videos of pigs squealing and chickens being boiled alive, which is a bit unpalatable when you’re sitting down to your Sunday bacon and egg roll.

Koalas in the Kalang

DEAR News Of The Area,

MOST interesting to read “local bushie” Darcy Browning’s observations and reflections upon koalas within the proposed Headwaters Nature Reserve (covering all the public native forests across the Bellinger, Kalang and Nambucca River headwaters) and within other parts of the Upper Bellinger Valley.

Darcy’s lack of koala sightings might well be related to his occupancy of a cattle grazing property where most of the prime koala habitat on the fertile flats is long gone.

At my place (precisely 3.96km from Darcy’s home) koalas are frequently heard and seen because we live

within a nationally significant stronghold for our beloved Dunggirr (the Gumbaynggirr name for them).

My closest neighbour (a friend of Darcy’s) often looks out his kitchen window straight at the big alpha male that occupies our shared private conservation property, Darcy might even have seen a photo of this big boy.

Even closer to Darcy’s, at the top of Diehappy Creek, a new resident of the valley and conservation land custodian is kept awake with multiple male Koalas bellowing away all through the night.

It is a veritable koala orgy on the hills right above Darcy’s ranch.

Further up the hills along

Thin on the ground

DEAR News Of The Area,

LIKE a mangy dog, scratching and scraping all over, the itch is terrible.

In case the Great Koala National Park gets the nod,

to get the jump on all those eco-tourists, I spent a couple of days poking about in the headwaters of the Kalang.

Following recent claims of a large colony of koalas up there, I was disappointed

the Horseshoe in Roses Creek and Scotchman State Forest where the NSW Government logging company seeks to industrially log our public native forests, their staff identified a single Koala feed tree.

Detailed work by community members (younger local bushies) in these proposed industrial logging coupes found and photographed numerous koalas and found abundant evidence of their foraging habitat, specifically lots of prime big Tallowwood trees (aka Koala candy) and Grey Gum trees laden with scratches and carpeted with scats beneath.

To independently verify

in not finding a trace of our cuddly little mates.

But boy oh boy the march flies, ticks and leeches found me, hence the itching.

No doubt there is the odd koala, in the upper reaches of both the Kalang and Bellinger, but are thin on the ground and a sighting is rare.

Dear Luke,

YOU know sometimes when I seek solutions I turn to philosophy or case law or a thesis written by a student having an existential crisis, and sometimes I need to look no further than Kermit, who made a very valid point when he sang, ‘It’s not easy being green.’ Despite all the information out there on the benefits to ourselves and our planet when we cut down or even cut out meat, vegetarians get

these sightings conservation sniffer dogs were brought in and confirmed the abundant presence of koalas right across the proposed industrial logging zones.

If Darcy would like some lessons in koala survey techniques, we would be delighted to provide them so that he can start to see the on-ground reality in these nationally significant koala strongholds.

We would also love to show him the abundant Endangered Greater Gliders and the Vulnerable Longnosed Potoroos and Yellowbellied Gliders that all have a nationally significant stronghold and important refuge within the proposed Headwaters Nature Reserve.

These species have recently been made extinct

A true bushman, passed away, spent his entire life up there and claimed he never saw one.

A local bushie myself, I have seen only one in the upper Bellinger. In recent decades much private property has been logged in the Kalang topped off by most

Jen’s Journalistic Retrospective

By Jen HETHERINGTON

I’D been reading the local paper, NOTA Nambucca Valley, since I moved here to Fishermans Reach in January 2021, and before that I always read local papers, the folding kind.

In July this year I took a leap of faith by joining the journalistic team for the publication because I could see no stories

relevant to the community I live in.

And as I am a published writer it seemed obvious that

q Jen Hetherington

Dinners must be a rollicking affair at your place, Mr LK. I can imagine your wife bringing her casserole to the table and your daughter warming up her vocal chords before starting a plaintive rendition of Old MacDonald Had a Farm. It is enough to put anyone off their meal. May I suggest you serve fish? Then you will just have to sit there and watch her silently gulping, which, although distracting, is certainly quieter.

because of horrific old growth industrial logging at Ellis State Forest on the Dorrigo Plateau.

We could also take Darcy to the territories of the most ancient songbird on Earth, the Rufous Scrub-bird, in Oakes State Forest that are currently threatened with extirpation because of proposed industrial logging of these public native forests.

The scientific evidence is irrefutable; industrial logging is sending our Koalas, Greater Gliders and Yellow-bellied Gliders rapidly towards extinction by destroying, fragmenting and degrading their habitat. Australia is the world epicentre of mammal extinctions and statesanctioned and taxpayersubsidised industrial logging operations are making this disgraceful situation rapidly

State Forests heavily logged in the sixties and seventies.

A huge bushfire in ‘67 or ‘68 devastated much of the old growth eucalypt, so it is surprising this supposed large colony of our furry mates have survived as claimed.

There is a nice little creek up there with some deep pools,

I should put my hand up.

I thought there would be very few stories to report on, and though lots of people mentioned yarns, I was at one time cautioned by an old bloke saying, “Be careful what you ask darling, as you could ‘also’ become crab bait.”

The intimidation didn’t work, and I now have many people contacting me with stories from the surrounding district that range from local council issues, CWA, Legacy and school events, market days, holiday fun and interesting character profiles.

Most people I’ve spoken with say, “Oh, so you write for the Argus/Observer?”, to which I instantly reply, “No, I write for our local paper, the Nambucca Valley News of The Area.”

I hand them the latest copy, and brazenly turn to the stories I’ve had

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

much much worse.

To avoid extinctions and keep our rivers flowing clean and clear (and to provide water security and drinking water to all the coastal towns across the Bellinger and Nambucca Shires) we need to protect our steep headwater forests and to make the Headwaters Nature Reserve.

This will have the added benefit of saving taxpayers money (something that I know that Darcy is super-keen upon and is consistently publicly railing for), specifically because the state logging company lost $9 million of our taxes logging our forests and driving our Koalas extinct last year alone.

certainly worth preserving, but the privet and rubbish lower down is a challenge.

For those eco-tourists, it is still a long shot, but closer to the coast is a better bet.

Regards, Darcey BROWNING, Bellingen Shire.

published, explaining that I live here and enjoy positively reporting on our community.

Lately folks say things like, “Where do I know you from? Ah, the paper… great stories every week.”

I must say, I detested the media studies I endured at university, but I did make enduring friendships that were formed in our collective creative writing projects.

There’s many other histories we are all working through, both individually and collaboratively.

It is remarkable how many wonderful people I have met, and I can do this along with my next book, which is in the process of editing, due for publication early next year.

Let’s hope I stay impartial in my reporting, and will not become ‘crab bait’.

Regards, Mark GRAHAM.

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FRIDAY ISLE OF DOGS

7FLIX, 5.15pm

Say this comedy’s title quickly enough and you’ll hear the adorable hidden meaning behind Wes Anderson’s canine caper: “I love dogs”. The stylish affair follows 12-year-old Atari (voice of Koyu Rankin) and his dog Spots (Liev Schreiber), who have been separated after an outbreak of dog flu, saw the mayor deport all dogs to an island of landfill. This quickly gives way to a heartfelt tale as Atari teams up with five pups (Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Bob Balaban and Bill Murray) to scour the island for his friend.

SUNDAY BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2022

SBS, 7.30pm

So you stayed up past your bedtime and overindulged on New Year’s Eve? Whether you’re tired, headachy or run down after the season’s festivities, this special British treat is a side-splitting way to welcome in the New Year and unwind. It’s a festive stalwart that has tickled audiences’ funny bones for almost 20 years, with it’s pub-style quiz format a laid-back antidote to the hectic time of year. Acidic host, comedian Jimmy Carr (right), is a pro at baiting his guests. This time, Jonathan Ross, Rose Matafeo, Katherine Ryan, Stephen Merchant, Richard Ayoade and Maisie Adam are behind the buzzers to see who has the best memory about the events of 2022.

MONDAY BACK ROADS

ABC, 8pm

Heather Ewart’s

6.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (Ma) Selwyn’s past comes back to haunt him.

9.05 MOVIE: Philomena. (2013, Mal, R) A political journalist researches the story of a Catholic woman who gave birth out of wedlock in ‘50s Ireland. Judi Dench, Steve Coogan. 10.40 Troppo. (Malv, R) 11.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg Christmas Bash. (Mal, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Child Genius Australia. (R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Engineering Reborn. (PG) 8.30 Inside Central Station: Man Falls In Train. (Ma, R)

Narrated by Shane Jacobson. 9.25 Why Buildings Collapse. (PGa, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 1.45 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v South Africa. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Johanna Griggs checks out Thread Together.

8.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001, Mhv, R) In a mythic land, a young hobbit discovers that a ring, owned by his eccentric uncle, is a source of ultimate evil. Together with his friends, they set off on a journey to deliver the cursed item to an Elven outpost. Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin.

12.00 MOVIE: An American Affair. (1997, Msv, R) Corbin Bernsen.

2.00 Home Shopping.

series’ 100th episode than by honouring a dead-set Aussie icon: the pub. Season nine kicks off with a one-off exposé of some of Ewart’s favourite “locals” and their fascinating stories. The universal destination for sporting triumphs, meat raffles and friendly catch-ups alike, Ewart traces the history of our watering holes and how they have evolved from male-dominated spaces to a place where families, politicians – and sometimes even horses – love to gather.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) Highlights from the year in review. 10.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group stage. 4.30 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane. From RAC Arena, Perth. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Mark and the gang organise a surprise birthday party for Clancy only to have him become stranded in the park.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Living Room. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. Special guests include Channing Tatum.

7.30 MOVIE: Transformers. (2007, Mv, R) A teen becomes entangled in a battle between two groups of robots after they land on Earth. Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel.

10.20 MOVIE: Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. (2009, Mdsv, R) In the wake of his previous encounter with the Decepticons and the Autobots, a teenager heads to university. Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox.

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

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

media@newsofthearea.com.au

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage NYE Special. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.35 Spicks And Specks Reunion Special. (PG, R) 4.40 MOVIE: Hook. (1991, PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2022. (PG, R)

8.30 NYE 2022: The Early Night Show. A big night of entertainment and music.

9.00 NYE 2022: 9pm Fireworks. Coverage of the pre-midnight fireworks.

9.15 NYE 2022: Happy New Year Concert. (PG) An all-star concert.

11.35 NYE 2022: Countdown To Midnight. (PG)

12.00 NYE 2022: Midnight Fireworks. (PG)

12.10 NYE 2022: Auld Lang Syne.

12.20 Rage NYE Special. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Blue Water Safari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Final. H’lights.

3.35 Rovers: Return To Country. (PG, R) 4.15

The Truth Tellers: 10 Years Of NITV News. (R)

5.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.10 Dinner For One. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy. (PGal, R)

9.10 Adele: 30 Greatest Moments.

10.40 Willie Nelson: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw.

12.15 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. (Mls, R)

1.55 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

American Song Contest. 3.05 WorldWatch. 4.30 Mastermind Aust. 5.35 Fashionista. 5.45 Vs Arashi. 6.40 Fast History Of Toys. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Taskmaster’s New Year’s Treat. 9.25 Taskmaster. 10.20 Late Programs.

6am Selkie. Continued. (2000, PG) 6.25 The Final Countdown. (1980, M) 8.20 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 10.00 Lean On Me. (1989, M) Noon Molly’s Game. (2017, M) 2.35 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 4.25 Tenderness. (2013, PG, French) 5.55 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 8.30

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. (PGv, R) 12.30 MOVIE: Doc Hollywood. (1991, PGalns, R) 2.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGl, R) 3.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: A Dog’s Purpose. (2017, PGa) A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he comes into contact with. Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, Britt Robertson.

9.05 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve.

(2011, Ml, R) Intertwining stories of couples and singles set on New Year’s Eve in New York, which celebrate the opportunities the special day offers for love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and fresh starts. Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher. 11.30 ABBA: The Missing 40 Years. (PGs, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Creek To Coast. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon Horse Racing. From Rosehill, The Valley and Doomben. 6.00 Border Security: International. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 1.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship 2022. Round 4. Replay. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Storage Wars. 5.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 6.00 Last Stop Garage. 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.30 Wildflowers Of The Midwest Of WA. (PG, R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 1.00 MOVIE: Philomena. (2013, Mal, R) 2.40

The Early Night Show. (R) 3.10 9PM Fireworks. (R) 3.25 Happy New Year Concert. (PG, R) 5.45 Countdown To Midnight. (PG, R)

6.10 NYE 2022: Midnight Fireworks. (PG, R)

6.20 NYE 2022: Auld Lang Syne. (R)

6.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992, PG, R) Paul Mercurio.

9.05 Wreck. (MA15+v, R) A young man goes to work on a cruise ship.

9.50 Mystify: Michael Hutchence. (Mal, R)

11.30 Mystery Road. (Mdlv, R)

2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy. H’lights. 4.05 Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master. (PG, R) 4.55 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.30 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2022. Presented by Jimmy Carr.

9.10 MOVIE: The Father. (2020) An ageing man suffering from dementia tries to make sense of his changing circumstances. Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman.

11.00 MOVIE: La Belle Époque. (2019, MA15+ans, R) Daniel Auteuil.

1.10 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R)

4.10 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

7.20am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon The Beach. 2.50 The Jeff Bezos Empire: The Rise And Reign Of Amazon. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Insight. 5.30 The Bee Whisperer. 6.35 Dynamo: Top Ten Greatest Moments. 7.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Legends. 9.30 50 Years Of Star Trek. 11.10 WWE Legends. 12.40am Detective Chinatown. 2.20 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 12.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 1.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 24. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 25. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Confession. (R) Documents the homecoming of Cassandra Sainsbury, who was caught with drugs in Colombia. 12.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) Shaun proposes a radical surgery to save a newlywed woman’s life.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 DVine Living. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 3.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 4.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town.

6am Morning Programs. Noon My Fishing Place. 12.30 Fish’n Mates. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 World’s Deadliest. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 8.30 MOVIE: Kickboxer: Vengeance. (2016, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Romeo Must Die. (2000, M) 12.55am Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008, PGls, R)

A young woman prepares for her wedding.

Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep.

9.40 MOVIE: Xanadu. (1980, G, R)

A beautiful Greek muse incarnates herself on Earth and inspires a man to build a gigantic disco roller-rink.

Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly.

11.35 MOVIE: Can’t Stop The Music. (1980, PGdls, R) Valerie Perrine.

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Targa High Country. Replay. 2.00 Surf Boats. 3.00 Inside Phuket Airport. 5.00 About A Boy. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Marmaduke. (2010, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Phantom. (1996, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Siege Of Robin Hood. (2022, MA15+) Midnight Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 Destination Australia. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 3. Group stage. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree. 6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 4. Group stage. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Territory Cops. (PGadn, R) A look at the Northern Territory Police.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 RBT. (PGal) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 MOVIE: Deep Impact. (1998, Mal, R) A comet is on a collision course with Earth. Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall. 11.00 The First 48. (Mal) 11.50 Murder For Hire. (PGa, R) 12.40 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day session. 6pm MOVIE: Shrek The Third. (2007, PG) 7.50 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Pain & Gain. (2013, MA15+) 12.50am About A Boy. 1.20 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. 3.00

Power Rangers Dino Charge. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Ricky Zoom. 4.50 Earth To Luna! 5.10 Late Programs.

6.00 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Guests include Jessica Chastain. 7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986, Ms, R) Students at an elite US flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete against each other to be the best in the class. Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis.

9.45 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (2018, Ml, R) The estranged sister of notorious thief Danny Ocean sets out to pull off a heist of her own. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett. 11.55 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlsv, R) Guests include Jessica Chastain. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 10. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. 9.30 MacGyver. 10.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.20 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Undiscovered Vistas. 12.55 Going Places. 1.55 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 2.00 Sing About This Country. 4.00 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 5.55 Power To The People. 6.20 Kriol Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 The Truth Tellers: 10 Years Of NITV News. 8.00 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 10.00 The Lion Queen. (PG, R) 12.00 Living Room. (R) 1.00 Offroad Adv. (R) 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 4.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News. 6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. (PGa) 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 The Savoy. (PGl, R) 11.40 MOVIE: Poms. (2019, PGls, R) 1.35 MOVIE: Paris Can Wait. (2016, PGal, R) 3.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (Premiere, PGl) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Dog House. Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls) Graham Norton is joined by Olivia Colman, Romesh Ranganathan, Hugh Laurie and Leah Williamson.

9.00 MOVIE: The Gentlemen. (2019, MA15+lv) An American criminal kingpin is looking to cash out of a highly profitable empire. Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Hugh Grant. 11.20 MOVIE: A Quiet Place. (2018, Mhv, R) A family struggles to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. John Krasinski. 1.10 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 All 4 Adventure. 9.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 11.30 Buy To Build. Noon Roads Less Travelled. 12.30 Scorpion. 1.30 Pooches At Play. 2.00 Destination Dessert. 2.30

6.00am Morning Programs. 2.55pm Feeding The Scrum. 3.25 Nyoongar Footy. 3.30 Football. NTFL. Women’s. U18s. 4.45 Football. NTFL. Men’s. U18s. St Marys V Darwin Buffaloes. 6.00 Spirit Talker. 6.30 The Land We’re On. 6.35 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth. 7.45 Quincy Jones Big Band. 8.30 Kutcha’s Koorioke. 8.40 The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts Tonight Show. 10.05 Late Programs.

5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.10 Legacy List. (PGa, R) 11.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Saving Lives At Sea. (PGa, R) 3.20 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 1. H’lights. 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PGa) 10.00 Legacy List. (PGav, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGav, R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 2. H’lights.

6.00

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Old People’s Home

For 4 Year Olds. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Michael Mosley’s Health Intervention. (R) 8.30 Heritage Rescue: Oxburgh Hall. (PG) Part 1 of 5. 9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: The Bunnies And The Clean Up Crew. (MA15+) 10.20 Battle Of Alcatraz. (Mav, R) 11.10 Reunions. (Mals, R) 12.10 The A Word. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (R) 8.30 Lies, Politics And Democracy.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R)

9.25 Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure. (Ml, R)

10.25 The Truth About Getting Fit At Home. (PG, R) 11.25 Mystery Road. (Malv, R) 2.10 The Detectives. (Mal, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Cheyenne & Lola. (Malnsv) 12.00 Unit One. (Mlv, R) 4.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 Unknown Amazon. 3.40 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. 9.30 Forbidden History. 10.25 Why Does Everyone

Hate The English? 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 27. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. From the MCG. 11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R) Part 1 of 4. Susanna Reid travels to Huntsville, Texas, to interview death row inmate Patrick Murphy. 12.00 The Real Dirty Dancing. (PG, R) Celebrities recreate moments from Dirty Dancing

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Miniseries: Manhunt. 10.45 Late Programs.

Dickering. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Train Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

12.30 Almost Family. (Mas) Edie finds herself at a crossroads.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Hello SA. (PG, R) The team rediscovers two favourite hotels.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 GB Sewing Bee. (Final) 2.15 Antiques Roadshow. 2.45 MOVIE: The Moonraker. (1958) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Group stage. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R)

7.30 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, Mv, R) An archaeologist and adventurer sets out on a quest to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen.

9.55 MOVIE: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (2011, Mlv, R) The Autobots discover humans have been hiding the existence of a crashed spacecraft on the Moon. Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson.

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 All 4 Adventure. 11.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 In The Dark. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Group stage. 4.30 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG)

Highlights from the year in review. 10.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6. Group stage. 4.30 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGal, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGalv, R) 1.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGa, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

12.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R) Stabler and Bell team up to investigate a major lead. Wheatley makes moves to elevate his business.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Hello SA. (PG, R) The team heads back to Fine Food Cucina.

5.00 News Early Edition.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat 6am Sky News Breakfast. 7.00 Sky News Breakfast. 8.00 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 First Edition. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 NewsNight. 6.00 Inside The News. 7.00 The Evening Update. 8.00 The State We’re In. 9.00 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Sky News Breakfast. 7.00 Sky News Breakfast. 8.00 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 First Edition. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 NewsNight. 6.00 Inside The News. 7.00 The Evening Update. 8.00 China Rising. 9.00 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs. SKY

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984, PGv, R) Archaeologist Indiana Jones searches for a mystical stone stolen from an Indian community. Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw.

10.00 MOVIE: Transformers: Age Of Extinction. (2014, Mav, R) An inventor and his family are forced to go on the run after discovering a giant alien robot. Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci.

1.15 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 Explore. 1.00 Full Bloom. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30

6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 3. Day session. 6pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 3. Night session. 10.30 MOVIE: Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment. (1985, M) 12.15am Satisfaction. 1.05 The Sex Clinic. 2.00 Rivals. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

BOLD

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 My Life Is Murder. 9.25 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Spirit Talker. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Thalu. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Bamay. 6.50 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.40 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.10 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Characters Of Broome. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Treaty. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Moko. 8.00 The Beach. 8.30 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.30 Atlanta. 10.35 Late Programs. 9GO! (83)

12.45 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 One Plus One. (R) 5.05 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PGa) 10.00 Legacy List. (PGav, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGan, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PG, R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 3. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. (PGa, R) 8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands. (R) 9.25 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Dignity. (Malv) 11.55 The Night Manager. (MA15+s, R) 12.45 Shadow Lines. (MA15+d, R) 3.25 The Late Session. (PG, R) 4.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.55 Unknown Amazon. 3.50 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.55 Joy Of Painting. 6.25 Forged In Fire. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Untouchables. (1987, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: What We Do In The Shadows. (2014, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 28. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. From North Sydney Oval. 9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 29. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. (Return) 8.30 Dream Listings Byron Bay. (PGl) 9.30 Secrets Of The Superyachts. (PG) 10.30 Family Law. (Ma) 11.20 The Thing About Pam. (Mas, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Mals, R) 8.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 9.20 MOVIE: Palazzo Di Cozzo. (2021, PG, R) 10.20 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 10.50 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 11.45 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. (Mal, R) 12.50 Top Of The Lake: China Girl. (Mals, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PGa) 10.00 Legacy List. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGa, R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PGaw, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 4. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 8.30 Our Law. (Premiere) 9.40 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 L’Opera. (Ml) 11.55 An Ordinary Woman. (Malv, R) 3.30 Filthy Rich And Homeless. (Madl, R) 4.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 12.55 After The Virus. 1.50 The Story Of A Thousand Miles. 2.20 The Story Of Who Let The Dogs Out. 2.50 Life After People. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials.

6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 28. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Highway Cops. 9.30 Surveillance Oz. 10.30 Beach Cops. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 30. Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes. From Adelaide Oval. 11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) A desperate 999 call comes in from a woman who is seriously injured after being thrown out of a vehicle when it careered off the road and smashed into trees. 12.00 Fantasy Island. (Ma, R) A businesswoman’s fantasy of a perfect Christmas and meeting Mr Right tests Roarke in unexpected ways. 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Kavanagh QC. 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Restoration. 11.30 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn

TV Shop.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989, PGv, R) Indiana Jones tries to find his missing father, who was on a lifelong quest to obtain the legendary Holy Grail. Harrison Ford, Sean Connery. 10.10 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen. (2019, MA15+v, R) A secret service agent tries to save the president. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Pointless. (PG, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG)

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 11.15 In The Dark. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 4. Day session. 6pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 4. Night session 11.00 To Be Advised. 1am Satisfaction. 2.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-GiOh! Sevens.

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6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 5. Day session. 5pm Murder, She Wrote.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 5. Night session. 11.00 Snapped. Midnight House. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. 5.00 TV Shop.

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6am Children’s Programs. 12.15pm MOVIE: The Brady Bunch Movie. (1995, PG) 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Tower. (2017, M) 9.20 MOVIE: Ascendant. (2021, MA15+) 11.20 Young Sheldon. 11.45 Raymond. 12.15am Dash Dolls. 1.10 Kardashians. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Emily hopes bringing a dog into their home will offer a calming influence to her son.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. (2008, Mv, R) Indiana Jones is reunited with a woman from his past when he searches for a mysterious crystal skull. Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett.

10.05 MOVIE: The Bank Job. (2008, MA15+ls) A group of thieves plans a heist. Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Thalu. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Treaty. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.35 Ice Cowboys. 8.30 I, Sniper. 9.30 Kutcha’s Koorioke. 9.40 MOVIE: I Called Him Morgan. (2016, M) 11.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Treaty. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.00 Strait To The Plate. 8.30 Our Law. (Premiere) 9.40 No Ordinary Black. 9.50 MOVIE: Radiance. (1998, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

The Longest Day

CANCER survivor Colin Wormleaton and his mate Neil Duffus combined their enthusiasm for golf with a passion for Cancer Council fundraising when they played 72 holes on Monday 12 December.

The duo, aka Duffs and Wormo, have participated in The Longest Day charity fundraiser since its inception five years ago.

With the backing of Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, Duffs and Wormo have this year raised more than $4000 for Cancer Council’s research, support and prevention programs.

The cause is one that is close to Wormo.

He was diagnosed with Stage Four melanoma seven years ago and through targeted therapy he is here to tell the story… and play golf.

Wormo is quick to deflect from discussing his sixmonthly CT scans and how cancer has changed his life, preferring to boast about his golfing prowess.

“I nearly got a hole-in-one on the 18th, the ball hit the pin (flagstick),” he said.

“And I’d had six birdies by the time I’d finished 54 holes.”

The friendship between Duffs and Wormo is evident as they continually trade comments and jibes, but just as evident is their commitment to The Longest Day and their competitive natures.

A couple of years ago the duo played 101 holes for The Longest Day, simply because Brad Fortescue played 100 holes at the Macksville Country Club.

Retired prison officer Duffs, who joked he spent 30 years in jail, is already planning for The Longest Day in 2023.

“Next year, after 72 holes of golf, I want to play 72 ends of bowls,” Duffs said.

Donations to Duffs and Wormo’s The Longest Day webpage are still being taken at www.longestday.org.au/ fundraisers/duffsandwormo

Wormo will continue to raise money for Cancer Council when he shaves his head and beard at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club at 2pm on 4 March next year.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf

By Geoff McCANN FOR THE WEEK ENDING

The Christmas King Tides made it necessary to have two shotgun starts to enable golfers to have access to our competitions without having to drive or walk through the flooded causeway. Plenty of run on the fairways are making it a bit easier to reach the greens which have been described by many visitors as “sensational”. This week’s featured sponsor is Nambucca Newsagency –thank you Thea & Stephen for your support.

Tuesday 20th December was the last of the Club’s multi-round events – the final round of the “Island Challenge”- a monthly Stroke event, where your 5 best scores over the year count towards a Golf, Drive, Stay & Play Package kindly sponsored by Toyota Service

Advantage (Thank you to Michael Briscoe). Coming into the final round, the top 3 players were Joe Street 355, Philip Mander 359 and Jennifer Johnston 360, so it was still anyone’s prize to win. Some great scores were returned, with 6 players all scoring net 69 – the countback line-up is Winner Stephen Kimber (17), Runner up Lee Fewings (31), then Steve Clarke (8) from Bonville, Warren Hamilton (24) from Wodonga, Wayne Davies (18) from Toukley and Kevin Mulhall (21). Other good scores from Kai Burkenshaw, Philip Mander & Ray Guiana with net 70. Cameron Pollard from Coffs Harbour who plays off 1 handicap won gross with 72. Linne Street (16) won the Ladies net with 72. All those playing to their handicap or better and NTP’s win a sleeve of Golf Balls. NTP’s to Diane Mayo (Coffs Harbour) on 5, Denise Paluch on 7, Cameron Pollard on 8 and 17,

Kai Burkenshaw on 18 and Stephen Kimber collected the “Pizza This” voucher on 13.

Unfortunately for Joe, Phillip’s net 70 elevated his best 5 scores to top the Challenge Leader Board, with only 3 strokes separating the final 4 – Philip Mander 354, Stephen Kimber tied with Joe Street 355 and Jennifer Johnston 357. Congratulations to second time winner Philip Mander. Can’t wait for next year’s Island Challenge – usually last Tuesday monthly!

Wednesday was the Women’s 9 Hole Summer Competition Single Stableford won by Linda Piccin (37) with 20 points and runner up Heather Gray (25) with 19 points.

Thursday’s Shotgun start Medley Stableford with 77 players in 2 Divisions. Winner of Division 1 (0 to 18), was Peter Urquhart (17) with 39 points from Kai Burkenshaw (5) with 37 points. Andrew

Johnston (22) scored 39 points to win Division 2 (19 to 45) on countback from Leslie Mohr (22). Other good scores from Colin Dunne 38, William Mann, Ken Marriott & Paul Reid 37, with the ball rundown to 33 on countback.

NTP’s to Dennis Ashton for the longest putt on 2, Greg Smith on 5, Drew Glasson on 7 with 212 cms, Bryan Ussher on 8 very close 68 cms, Paddy Byrne on 13 with 313 cms to win the “Pizza This” voucher, Henry Lysaght (Townsville) got Stu’s ball on 15 and Peter Urquhart claimed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 with 151 cms.

Saturday’s Medley Stableford had 79 players for another shotgun start at 9.30 to dodge potential causeway flooding. Stephen Kimber (16) continued his good form to win Division 1 (0 to 16) with 40 points from Cooper Patricks (6) from Coffs Harbour 38 points. In Division 2 (17 to 45), Jason Rolff (17) won with 40

points on countback from Dennis Ashton (21). Other good scores from Dianne O’Leary 39, John Morgan & Lucas Gregory 38, the ball rundown to 34 on countback.

NTP’s to John Morgan on 2 (Longest Putt) and 8, Colin Wormleaton on 5, Edward Penrose on 15 and Christian

Knight got the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Congratulations to Stuart Johnston for the shot of the day and an early Christmas present by acing the 175 metre Par Three 7th Hole – we don’t get too many HIO’s on that hole!

See you on the Island!

q Colin Wormleaton and his mate Neil Duffus played 72 holes in The Longest Day charity golf fundraiser.

q Fun and laughs on the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club course with Wormo and Duffs.

q Geoffrey McCann, Golf Director, NHIGC.