Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 30 June 2023

“We’ve had land removed, and creatures removed, and tribal law removed.

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q Margrit Rickenbach and Uncle Martin Ballangarry OAM.

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Dan Pedersen joins NOTA as guest editor

NEWS Of The Area (NOTA) welcomes veteran journalist and editor Daniel Pedersen to the organisation in a six-week guest editing role while regular editor Doug Connor is on leave.

Dan will take on the editing of NOTA’s four newspaper titles during this period.

Dan joins NOTA with decades of journalism experience under his belt; having held

reporting, editing and senior management roles in media outlets across Australia and Asia.

He also has history with NOTA, joining the team as editor for a three-week stint in 2022.

A published author, Dan

was commissioned to write a book about the Karen ethnic minority in Burma.

The resulting book, entitled ‘Secret Genocide, Voices of the Karen of Burma’, was released worldwide in February 2011.

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The Voice as art - Bowraville style

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“They may be gone in essence, but they are still here in a shared environment,” he said.

Margrit Rickenbach’s husband was Claude Tessier.

“Claude was very close to Aboriginal people,” said Margrit.

“That’s why he wanted to stay in Bowravillle. He had a connection to First Nations because

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of his American Indigenous ancestry.”

The relationship Claude had with local Gumbayniggirr people was an important source of inspiration.

Not only did he do a lot of painting of the land, but he also did many paintings of his Gumbayniggirr friends.

He only painted friends and he painted what was showcased to him.

Claude Tessier worked with Uncle Martin’s cultural group Jumbaal Dreaming and did portraits in his own style as a celebration of both cultures.

Together as a cultural group they did artworks for Back to Bowra, and Bellingen Global Festival among others.

Margrit’s art was inspired by Claude’s mask making and artworks.

They met in this way.

When Margrit came to Bowraville it was always about the art of Indigenous people.

Both she and Claude came from European art backgrounds, and they melted together in Bowraville with Indigenous artists.

For Margrit, “the Voice and the Yes campaign is a step in the process of life in Australia.

“It is today’s option.”

She comes from a culture where democracy is a stepby-step process of slowly, organically moving together.

If people attend the

all NOTA publications should be directed to Dan from Monday 3 July to August 10.

Dan can be reached at media@newsofthearea.com. au or 0483 019 964.

Doug Connor’s inbox (doug@newsofthearea.com. au) and phone will not be regularly checked during this time.

exhibition, they can watch the movie Jumbaal Dreaming, which was produced by artists Nick Warfield and Bernard Kelly Edwards.

This movie is made possible by this relationship between black and white working together to showcase artforms both old and new.

The artists want you to have a yarn about the art and the prospects of the Voice and Recognition.

“The door is open, and we are here,” said Uncle Martin. “Come in, have a cuppa, let’s yarn, simple communication.”

The Exhibition of The Voice, to The Voice exhibition. is open daily from 10am to 2pm through the July school holidays, from July 2 through to July 16.

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‘STOP LOGGING’ Conservationists descend on parliament to pressure MPs

By Andrew VIVIAN

IN no uncertain terms, members of parliament have been told to stop logging in what is proposed as the Great Koala National Park.

Representatives of twenty international, national, state, regional and local conservation groups convened at Parliament House in Sydney on Wednesday to deliver their message.

The Great Koala National Park Advocacy and Negotiation Group (GKNPA&NG) presented a communique to State Parliamentarians urging the government to halt logging in the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP), begin the transition of workers involved in native forest

logging to other industries, involve First Nations communities, rehabilitate damaged koala habitats and establish the GKNP.

Ashley Love, creator of the concept of the GKNP, said, “The outer bounds of

this world-class conservation reserve extend from Yuraygir National Park on the coast in the north to the Guy Fawkes River and New England National Parks at the edge of the New England Tableland to the west and to the coastal

plain of the Macleay River in the south”.

“All credible koala experts tell us this reserve is essential to ensure the survival of the endangered and steeply declining koala and to avoid its extinction,” he said.

The Great Koala National Park Advocacy and Negotiation Group says it applauds the NSW Government for its commitment to establishing the GKNP, but is dismayed that logging operations appear to

be accelerating in areas vital to the establishment of the GKNP.

It also said that the GKNP supports 20 percent of all wild koalas in NSW and that both State and Federal Labor Governments have promised to protect koalas from extinction.

The group’s meeting, on the garden deck of Parliament House, began with a recorded message from well-known Gumbaynggirr Elder, Uncle Micklo Jarrett, and was

followed by short speeches from a number of the advocates.

Politicians then expressed their support, and included Greens MLC, Sue Higginson, Independent MLA, Alex Greenwich and Nationals MLA, Geoff Provest.

Convenor of the GKNPA&NG, Mark Graham, said, “we are very grateful that we have so much parliamentary support across the political spectrum for the Great Koala National Park”.

q Independent MLA, Alex Greenwich, addresses the group. Photo: Mark Graham.

Seniors travel card to get chop: Kemp

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would represent a major blow at a time when our seniors need this assistance the most.

“Many of our local seniors are already feeling the cost-of-living crunch, and chopping this funding will hurt them.

“The $250-prepaid card

can be used for pre-booked rail travel, coaches, taxis and even fuel for a private vehicle.”

Mr Kemp said “discontinuing this card would impact adversely on local seniors.

“They travel on public transport or drive themselves for medical treatment, to visit

their families, assist their grandchildren, and other important needs,” he said.

“The previous Liberal and National government provided this card with the recognition that we travel further in the regions, that it’s not as easy to access basic cost of living premises.”

“This card is now available

to those on a disability support or carers pension (if you are of aged-pension age), as well as those on an aged pension, service pension or a war widow pension.”

Mr Kemp has formally asked the regional roads and transport minister to guarantee the continuation of the travel card beyond 2023.

More police on the streets

THERE are more police officers on the streets since last week.

Two new probationary constables are working with the Mid North Coast Police Area Command, alongside three new probationary constables allocated to Coffs/ Clarence Command after

a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last Friday.

This adds to six new probationary constables that started in the northern sector of Oxley for the Coffs/ Clarence Command in May.

Oxley MP Michael Kemp welcomed the new police

officers to the Mid North Coast, saying, “a modern and world-class police force requires the human resourcing capable of leading the way, I’m excited to have these new members come into our area.”

“The community has asked me to continue

advocating for police numbers in our area, and I have had multiple meetings with the new minister for police. These new police numbers are a step in the right direction for Oxley”, Mr Kemp said.

“These officers will help to bring a stronger police

“The minister’s response was disappointing to say the least, instead saying the entire program is ‘under review’. There is no comfort for our rural and regional seniors doing it tough,” said Mr Kemp.

“Chopping away at this program is a cruel blow for our local seniors who have already contributed significantly to the health of

presence in areas that really need it, and I implore the local area command to allocate the new recruits from Class 358 wisely”.

Shadow Minister for Police Paul Toole shared his welcome to the enthusiastic new recruits, who come from diverse backgrounds and professional experience.

“I am proud to welcome the new recruits into the NSW

the NSW economy.

“I’m hoping we can send a very strong message via this petition to Macquarie Street as rural and regional people want to see this travel card continue,” he said.

Paper copies of the petition are also available at Mr Kemp’s Kempsey electorate office for signing and distribution to our aged community organisations.

Police Force, who have taken up the incredibly challenging, but rewarding responsibility of serving and protecting the people of NSW,” Mr Toole said. The 97 new recruits in this graduation have completed eight months of foundational training and those allocated to commands within the Mid North Coast and Coffs/ Clarence have reported to their stations.

Red Cross trainers top up skills

RED Cross trainers were in Nambucca Heads at the weekend, upskilling the organisation’s volunteers in psychological first aid.

Psychological first aid supports people affected by disaster in Australia by fundamentally providing humane and compassionate care.

It addresses emotional and practical needs and concerns above all else.

On Saturday 24 June, Red Cross trainers and facilitators provided reaccreditation training to existing Red Cross emergency services volunteers in psychological first aid skills at the Uniting Church Hall, Nambucca Heads.

This session was delivered by two

trainers, Jocelyn Galvez Diez, from Red Cross Recovery Emergency Services, operations, and Neil Lindsay, ES trainer and facilitator, Coffs Harbour.

Every three years all Red Cross Emergency Services volunteers are required to update this vital skill and qualification to support communities in times of an emergency.

The training session brought together 17 volunteers from Kempsey,

Woolgoolga, Bellingen, Urunga and Nambucca Heads.

This was a wonderful opportunity to update skills and touch base with volunteers from other teams.

A big thank you to the local emergency services team for providing refreshments for members who had travelled some distance to attend.

If you are considering joining Red Cross Emergency Services as a volunteer,

please visit: nsw.emergencyservices@ redcross.org.au where more details are provided.

Alternatively, if you feel you can’t commit to regular volunteering, but still want to assist if your community is impacted by a disaster, you might consider joining the Red Cross emergency services reserve team.

If you’re interested, email nswemergencyservices@ redcross.org.au.

q Committed community volunteers at the Nambucca Heads training session. Photo: contributed.

Modern Slavery Strategic Plan Released

By Andrew VIVIAN

POLLING, commissioned by the Office of the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner and conducted by Essential Research, reveals that many people are unaware of the severity of modern slavery in NSW.

The estimated number of people in modern slavery in NSW has grown to more than 16,400 and six in ten Australians say they had no idea the number of people in modern slavery in NSW was so high, and more than 40

per cent people incorrectly believe it is illegal for Australian businesses to trade with overseas companies that engage in modern slavery.

NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, the first Antislavery Commissioner in the country and just the second globally, said the groundbreaking three-year strategic plan, ‘Working Together for Real Freedom’, released recently, sets the stage for effective anti-slavery action in NSW during the next three years, positioning the state

at the forefront of the global effort to combat modern slavery.

“It might seem like a foreign concept to many, but modern slavery is all around us,” he said.

“It’s happening right now on farms in regional NSW, in shops and construction sites in our cities, perhaps even in a house down the street.”

Key elements of the plan include removing products of modern slavery from public procurement and fostering responsible business practices in the private sector,

establishing a support and referral hotline for those in modern slavery and equipping frontline workers to identify and report modern slavery.

Dr Cockayne said, “We see women and children made vulnerable through domestic and family violence; cleaners and security guards working in office blocks, caught in the grip of debt bondage; girls forced to marry here in NSW or overseas; and people living with disability who are exploited in segregated workplaces or in institutional

Kempsey Families marks three decades of service

AUSTRALIAN of the Year

Grace Tame will on Monday pay tribute to Kempsey Families as it marks 30 years of service to its community.

The group has operated for three decades, protecting women and children, and supporting vulnerable families across the Kempsey and Nambucca Heads communities.

Thirty years ago, this small service with three staff and volunteers began working with vulnerable

families across the local valley.

On Monday, at its Kempsey, Verge St base, community, colleagues and friends will gather.

Today Kempsey Families Inc has grown to be a wellknown and highly-regarded domestic violence and family support service, with 18 staff and volunteers and is a sought-after student placement access point.

Kempsey Families Inc offers a whole-of-family

approach to specialist support and services, providing domestic and family violence specialist support for women, children, young people and men, intensive parenting, and family support with a focus on child protection issues, group sessions and one-to-one session for domestic violence and parenting interventions and connectivity to the Red Shed Playgroup.

Kempsey Families Inc maintains a strong presence with local events and

initiatives.

The service auspices the local Domestic Violence Monitoring Committee, It’s OK on the Macleay and participates in NAIDOC events, Child Protection, and International Women’s Day community events.

On Monday from 10am, the staff and management will gather with community, colleagues, families, and friends to recognise this milestone with Welcome to Country, Traditional Smoking

care.

“Everyone has a human right to be free from slavery, but right now there are thousands of people being robbed of that right here in NSW.”

Issues that have come to light on the Coffs Coast since the Commissioner’s recent visit are living conditions for migrant workers, working conditions in the sex industry and Impacts of exposure to modern slavery in newly settled migrant communities.

Dr Cockayne said the strategic plan was

Ceremony, drumming, morning tea by the local Country Women’s Association members with guest speakers including Australian of the Year 2021, Grace Tame.

developed through extensive consultation with experts, stakeholders and survivors of modern slavery.

More than 2,500 people contributed to the consultation process between September 2022 and May 2023.

“This is an ambitious plan compared to business as usual, but not when compared to the size of the problem we are facing,” said Dr Cockayne.

“There’s no time to waste.”

“It’s time to take a stand to end modern slavery in New South Wales,” he said.

legal reform and raise public awareness about the impacts of sexual violence.

She is a regular guest speaker for high-profile events at a federal and state level and uses her media profile to advocate for other vulnerable groups in the community.

Grace is the perfect speaker for this event, given Kempsey Families Inc focus and commitment to a world free from violence.

She has demonstrated extraordinary courage –using her voice to push for

Veterans sought for feedback on new memorial

THE NSW Government has commenced consultation with contemporary veterans and their families to seek feedback on how their service can be further acknowledged.

The survey is an important step to hear directly from the veteran

community in response to the proposal to establish a new memorial to honour their service and sacrifice.

The NSW Office for Veterans Affairs is leading the consultation process, which includes an online survey for veterans of recent operations,

as well as forums to enable further discussion once the survey results have been analysed.

The information received from the survey and community consultation will complement the current NSW Government Veterans Strategy and Actional Plan which is in place until the end of 2024.

INVITATION TO A MEETING OF NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL AT THE VALLA PUBLIC HALL

5.30 PM THURSDAY 13 JULY 2023

Council will be holding its next Council meeting at the Valla Public Hall, 451 Valla Road, Valla NSW 2448.

The Council would be pleased to hear from any residents who may wish to raise matters concerning their community. Light refreshments will be available at 5.00 pm with the meeting starting at 5.30 pm, with up to one hour being dedicated to a community forum.

We will be pleased to hear from any resident who would like to address Council. Any person wishing to make an address is asked to contact Jodie Jeffery on 6568 0287, by 11.00 am on Thursday, 13 July with their name; telephone number; and issues to be raised so that the details can be accurately recorded in our minutes.

ENQUIRIES TO: Chris Thompson, General Manager. Phone: 6568 0200

Friday, 30 June 2023

“The NSW Government values our veteran community and is working hard to ensure that veterans and their families are acknowledged and supported,” Minister for Veterans David Harris.

“I encourage all veterans from recent conflicts and peacekeeping operations to share their thoughts via an online survey so we can

hear what the community values as an important way to honour their service.

“The survey is completely anonymous, and it is important that veterans and their families share their views with us.

“The results will be analysed, and the data will then help inform us about the needs and wishes of our

A spokesperson for Kempsey Families Inc said the organisation was “honoured Grace can speak at our upcoming celebration of service endurance, tenacity, and longevity in an oftenharsh funding environment”.

veteran community.

“This could be a new memorial to honour contemporary service, a living and interactive memorial space that veterans and their families can use, or other ideas.”

The survey will be open for another two weeks and closes on Sunday 9 July. Visit www.veterans.nsw. gov.au/survey

Grace is an outspoken advocate for survivors of sexual assault, with a focus on assault in institutional settings.

Deep Winter Agrarian Gathering comes to Bello

By Andrea FERRARI

DEEP Winter Agrarian

Gathering 2023 takes place in Bellingen Showgrounds

Friday 14 to Sunday 16 July.

With floods and the pandemic postponing meetings since the last gathering in 2019, event spokesperson Kaycee Simuong from The Mandarin Bend organic farm in the Nambucca Valley said the program is shaping up nicely for its imminent return.

“The concept behind the annual Deep Winter Agrarian Gatherings is to bring smalland medium-scale farmers and allies together to participate in a joyful event where we collectively discuss our challenges and successes, and share knowledge, experiences, and strategy to deepen our thinking and strengthen our movement,” she said.

On Friday there is an active day of local farm tours with participants visiting Levenvale Farm in Valery, which runs Bello Beef and The Patch Organics, and Sapphire Beach family business, fruit and vegetable growers, New Life Farm.

On site the Saturday and Sunday schedule is loosely a conference, with a chilled vibe and loads of attendee participation.

“Saturday morning Ruth from Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance will be conducting an Open Spaces

Methodology workshop where everyone gets to have input on what they want to learn for the weekend,” said Kaycee.

“Everyone’s input will be collated, and a schedule of the weekend workshops will be determined.

“Yep, the schedule is set by you,” said Kaycee.

It is anticipated there will be four or five different sessions during the weekend with multiple break-out groups running at a time.

“You can go to whichever discussion takes your fancy,” she said.

Some topics might include farming on leased land; saving seed; marketing tips; scale; and viability.

These workshop sessions will be free flowing and facilitate knowledge sharing and upskilling.

“We will also have Geoff and Fiona Bassett from Farm

Mojo consulting in Dorrigo doing a presentation about their farming journey and their experience with subtle energy and farming.

Saturday night dinner is a camp oven curry night at Levenvale Farm.

With some 80 farmers and farm allies from around the country attending, Kaycee told News Of The Area, “It is going to be a fantastic weekend”.

The event is not-forprofit, with any left over funds being donated to the Australia Food Sovereignty Alliance.

See: www.deepwinter.org

q Like-minded people meeting old friends and making new ones at Deep Winter Agrarian Gatherings coming to Bellingen in July.

Manny Fogarty Wood

q Farm visit during the Deep Winter event in 2017, participants making their way into Boon Luck Farm outside Byron Bay.

q The second Deep Winter Agrarian Gathering in Gerringong 2016. The potluck meal is a tradition at the events to share and show the participants’ produce.

q Deep Winter Agrarian Gathering in Tasmania 2018.

Would you benefit from a rent freeze?

MANDATED rent freezes, one of the rental crisis solutions proposed by the Australian Greens, seek to address the urgent needs of renters.

The solution involves introducing an immediate two-year emergency freeze on rent, followed by the implementation of a rent cap where rent increases are capped within certain limits.

This means that regardless of market fluctuations and rising interest rates, tenants could find solace in knowing their rent payments will remain relatively stable and stress less about their financial situation.

“Rent increases have been getting much larger and more common,” said Dr Chris Martin, Senior Research Fellow in the City Futures Research Centre at UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.

How much have rents gone up?

Research has shown that the national average of asking rents has increased by eleven percent in the last twelve months.

Renters in Sydney have seen the median average weekly rent for new tenancies soar by 20 percent over the past year to $650 per week.

“When properties are re-let, a new tenancy commences and 95 percent are getting a higher rent than for the previous tenancy,” said Dr Martin.

“Most are going for at least ten percent more than previously let.

“About 75 percent of properties with existing tenancies have recorded rent increases over the past 12 months, and about 25 percent are getting increases of more than ten percent.”

With statistics such as these, Dr Martin said a rent freeze, and a subsequent rent cap, would protect existing tenants from rents rising to similar levels.

Dr Martin explained that significant rental increases are a crucial price signal to property owners.

This should encourage the supply of new rental properties, ideally from sources outside the existing stock, such as newly constructed dwellings or currently unused and underused properties like second homes and Airbnb listings.

“The goal is to expand the rental market by increasing available housing options.

“That price signal is currently going into the existing stock; as landlords increase rent prices, tenants are being pushed out of their existing homes.

“That brings the property to the market but also means there’s another tenant looking for a lower-cost rental property or are being made homeless.

“By regulating rent increases for existing tenants, the price signal from the new tenancy market is directed into sources of genuine new supply,” said Dr Martin.

This approach aims to

ensure that the rental market expands in a sustainable manner while simultaneously addressing the immediate needs of tenants facing displacement and housing instability.

Rent freeze policy pitfalls

While the rent freeze policy is designed to alleviate financial stress on renters, crucial questions remain about the impact on landlords.

With interest rates on the rise and mortgage repayments increasing, the policy could have serious implications for homeowners.

Dr Peter Swan, a Professor in the School of Banking and Finance at UNSW Business School, said the rental crisis would become “far worse for tenants and landlords” if the policy came into force.

“While it is true that tenants who are not evicted may gain temporarily, tenants as a whole lose as rental accommodation is withdrawn, fewer new places are provided, and maintenance of rent-controlled housing deteriorates.

“Rental rates rise due to restricted supply, while landlords with sitting tenants suffer.

Eventually, a black market evolves with ‘protected’ tenants unable to move and with the rampant use of sizeable ‘key money’ paid by prospective new tenants.

“The latest version of the Residential Tenancies Act

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1997 in the ACT reveals that pre-existing rent control in Canberra has doubled in its severity in 2019.

"It now limits rent increases to no more than ten percent above the increase in the rent component of the ACT Consumer Price Index (CPI).

"It was previously 20 percent.

“As a result, it has left some landlords no option but to sell their properties, leaving evicted tenants back on a tighter rental market.”

Prof. Swan explained how another example can be seen in the Californian Tenant Protection Act of 2019, which imposed a ten percent cap on rental increases.

According to a 2018 analysis by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) on San Francisco legislation, rent control resulted in a fifteen percent reduction in rental supply as landlords converted their properties to exempt building types, subsequently causing a 5.1 percent rise in rents.

“The repercussions of these circumstances result in a significant portion of tenants being at risk of eviction and will face the

challenge of re-entering an increasingly competitive rental market, where they may be required to pay, effectively, a substantial increase in rent in the form of a bribe to secure a new place.

“Interest rates will persistently climb until we align with the rates of countries like the US, UK, and others.

“As a result, these escalations will lead to even higher rental prices and if restrictions were imposed on these unavoidable increases, the current inventory of rental housing will diminish even more,” said Prof. Swan.

A possible solution: adopting other rental practices

The rent freeze policy has both positive and negative implications, and it has prompted the need to examine the delicate balance between the needs of renters and the challenges faced by landlords.

“The solution to the crisis lies in boosting the housing supply.

“However, governments and councils commonly exhibit significant reluctance when it comes to permitting new developments or

streamlining bureaucratic processes plagued by excessive regulations and prolonged delays,” said Prof Swan.

However, governments and councils often hesitate to approve new developments or streamline bureaucratic processes, which can create housing supply bottlenecks.

This begs the question: should we turn to international renting practices and consider alternative methods?

“All these variations on rent regulations should be on the table,” Dr Martin said.

“Scotland implemented a rent freeze in September 2022, and in April 2023 moved to a rent cap of 3 percent, in most cases.

“For years, most Canadian provinces have had rent caps - called ‘guidelines’ therethat limits rent increases to a certain percentage rate set by the government.

“Ireland has a system of ‘rent pressure zones’, if a local government area records increases in median rents above a certain threshold for successive quarters, a cap kicks in, currently two percent, and not more than once in twelve months.”

to landfill by up to 80%! Here is a short reminder for how to dispose of your bin rubbish.

Green lidded Organics bin is turned into high quality compost. It caters for all Food Scraps (all fruit and vegetable scraps, bones, seafood, shells, coffee grinds, tea bags and tea leaves, eggshells, bread, pasta, cereal and dairy products). Garden waste also goes in this bin, including grass clippings, small branches, sticks, leaves, weeds and flowers, and small untreated and unpainted timber off-cuts. Please don’t place large or thick branches or stumps in this bin.

The Yellow lidded Recycling bin contents are sorted and processed into new products. It includes aluminium cans and foil, paper and cardboard, milk and juice cartons (including tetrapaks), glass bottles and jars, steel cans, empty aerosol cans, and rigid plastics, marked 1-7, it goes into the yellow recycling bin. Please don’t place soft plastics into this bin and never put your recyclables in a plastic bag as they need to be loose.

The red lidded General Waste bin is for waste that cannot be reused or recycled. The contents of this bin are destined for landfill and includes all soft plastics, non-recyclable plastics (rigid plastics that are not numbers 1-7), nappies, broken toys, clothing, DVDs, Pyrex, hoses and other household items which cannot be donated. Never place building materials or electronic waste into the red bin.

Remember when putting bins out to leave a space of at least 30-50 cm between the bins, so that they can be collected and replaced without being knocked over. Green bins are collected weekly, while red and yellow bins are collected fortnightly.

Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Nambucca also have several Community Recycling Centres, where residents can drop off problem household wastes that don’t go in any of these bins FREE Items such as Batteries, Oils, Paints, Mobile Phones, Gas Bottles, Smoke Detectors, X-Rays, Sharps, Light Globes and Fire Extinguishers are all accepted year round. Throughout the year, there are also times where other items can be disposed of for FREE, such as Chemicals and Flares. To find out more about your bins, collection times and disposal options in your local council area, visit https://coffscoastwaste.com.au/

Karla Dickens visits Bowraville

Emily Presser-King, Visual Arts Teacher at Bowraville Central School, told News Of The Area.

By Andrea FERRARI

KARLA Dickens, the subject in artist Blak Douglas’ Archibald 2022 winning portrait, Moby Dickens, paid a participative visit to Bowraville Central School on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 June.

Karla shared her personal story with the students and teachers.

“Her life has been a busy one, making artwork and dealing with the many challenges thrown at her since childhood, including a difficult home environment as a child, and being in Lismore through the most recent flood events,”

“On Thursday our students experienced an art workshop with Karla, who led them through a brief explanation of herself and her artwork, and on Friday the senior students and community members attended an art forum.

“The students were all captivated by her honesty and frankness in regard to her sharing about trauma and anxiety.

“She also shared with the students an insight into the many challenges of living as an artist and dealing with the professional art scene,” said Emily.

Also in attendance at the school visit was Gary Williams, a former Tent Embassy activist and chief executive of the Gumbaynggirr Muurrbay centre, and Alejandra Ramirez, who is curating a show of artworks created by the students from Bowraville Central School, St Mary's primary school and Tallowood Steiner School, opening the morning of Saturday 1 July.

This exhibition celebrates NAIDOC week and is inspired by the 2023 theme, For our Elders.

The exhibition will showcase paintings, ceramic sculptures, furniture and more.

q Students, teachers and guests gather with Karla Dickens on her visit to Bowraville Central School.

q Karla Dickens, the subject of Blak Douglas’ Archibald Prize 2022 winning portrait, at Bowraville Central School.

q A display of the art created during Karla Dickens’ workshop at Bowraville Central School.

Central School

Fresh tattoo? No worries donating blood

By Andrea FERRARI

FRESH ink? There’s no worries donating blood now.

Under a new rulechange to blood donation, Mid North Coast locals can roll up their sleeves and present their veins just a week after getting a new tattoo.

Currently people can make a plasma donation immediately after getting a tattoo but until Monday 26 June, had to wait four months to donate blood.

The latest rule change, which came into effect on Monday 26 June 2023, significantly reduces this wait time between getting a tattoo and donating blood from four months to just seven days.

The new rules apply only to tattoos received in licensed Australian tattoo

parlours or cosmetic clinics.

People who received tattoos in unlicensed or overseas premises will still need to wait four months before donating.

A study of tattooed donors conducted by Lifeblood together with the Kirby Institute, UNSW, found that those inked in Australian licensed tattoo parlours or cosmetic clinics are safe to donate.

With one in four Aussies now inked and the trend for tattoos showing no sign of slowing down, Lifeblood spokesperson Ruth Harrison told News Of The Area the change will provide a boost to blood donations.

“We’re thrilled that from today we can welcome thousands of eligible tattooed donors to our local donor centres who would previously have had to wait four months to donate blood,” she said.

“You can now donate blood just seven days after a new tattoo, or you can donate plasma straightaway, without any wait period at all.

“Close to 10,000 donors report one or more tattoos a year to Lifeblood, so this rule change could result in around 10,000 extra blood donations a year.

“People with tattoos are perfect donors because we know they’re not afraid of needles - one of the biggest barriers for new donors donating blood or plasma for the first time.

“We want to make sure everyone knows being inked doesn’t disqualify them from donating.

After a Lifeblood survey found more than 15 percent of Australians believe having a tattoo means you can’t donate at all, Ruth Harrison said the change provided an opportunity for community

education.

“We’re fortunate to have one of the safest blood supplies in the world, and we’re continuing to focus on making it easier for all Australians to donate, while

ensuring our blood supply remains safe for patients.”

The change comes as the Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie Blood Donor Centres need 250 additional people to donate blood over

the next two weeks.

To check your eligibility and book a donation, phone 13 14 95, visit lifeblood. com.au or download the DonateBlood app.

q Bowraville Central School participated in an art workshop with Karla Dickens.

q Moby Dickens, Blak Douglas’ Archibald Prize 2022 winning portrait of Karla Dickens portrayed in the Lismore floods of 2022.

q Tattoo fan Sharyn Brown, rolls up her sleeve to donate blood with Lana Harris, both Lifeblood Coffs Harbour employees.

NAIDOC Week will be celebrated in Bellingen Shire with a series of events hosted by the community with support from Bellingen Shire Council.

The week-long festivities aim to honour the rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements.

Kicking off the events on

Sunday 2 July at 1:00pm there will be an open day in Maam Gaduying Park in Bellingen.

The afternoon will commence with an official Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Tahani, Uncle Martin and Uncle Bud, a welcome dance as well as the unveiling of the recently completed Reconciliation Week community mosaic art

project led by Aunty Lisa Kelly.

There will be soup and damper, weaving with Jenny Farrands, a community mandala project with Bronwyn Napiorkowski, storytelling with Uncle Bud and Uncle Miklo and chai for everyone.

Continuing the festivities on Monday 3 July, One Mob Radio alongside the Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire, Interrelate and Yarruungga presents an exciting event at the Urunga

Riverstage, Morgo St Reserve from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

The dynamic program features musical performances by Matty Devitt, Birren Slabb and Jambaal Dreaming, dance performances by the Budabaang Baari Dance Group.

The event will also offer a complimentary sausage sizzle, damper, and soup for attendees.

During the upcoming school holidays, Bellingen, Dorrigo, and Urunga libraries

have organised a range of programs to keep everyone entertained.

NAIDOC Week to be celebrated across Bellingen Shire

To celebrate NAIDOC week, they have created an interactive quiz that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Participants who answer five questions correctly will have a chance to win a book prize.

The quiz will run throughout the entire school holiday period, and each library branch will have a NAIDOC display featuring the books with the answers.

In addition, there will be craft activities for younger children, such as making a twisting rainbow snake. Materials will be provided, and bookings are required for the sessions at Bellingen Library, Dorrigo Library, and Urunga Library.

For teens, the libraries have secured a grant to host a unique event called "Mix it Like a DJ".

Led by local DJ Dangerwaves, participants will learn to mix their favourite music genre using professional equipment.

Little Sharing Library Grows at Fishermans Reach

excess pantry products while our community was isolated during the pandemic lockdowns.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

STREET libraries have become quite a fixture in lots of community locations as a simple outlet for sharing, and the hamlet of Fishermans Reach, just south of Stuarts Point on the Mid-North Coast of NSW, is one of the newest locations for sharing books.

The library aims to stock books suitable for all ages and genres with the establishment of ‘Reach for Reading’.

The ample shelter houses a good selection of books to share and swap, as well as seasonally-selected herbs, cuttings, seeds and seedlings to share.

The basic structure of the library has a history, firstly as the ‘Point Pantry’, knocked together as a successful access point for sharing

It then relocated to the Yarrahapinni Community House, where it was deemed ‘irregular’ on the site by local council.

The structure was then moved on to reside beside the Anglican Church, and over time fell into dormant disrepair.

The resurrection and repurposing occurred with lots of community support, the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed was most useful in procuring the doors/windows, plus fittings.

Along with the new paint job, fittings and generous literary donations, the functional library is supported by the Street Library Organisation of Australia, which outlines three main goals: to encourage literacy; to encourage community and; to register street libraries throughout the country.

Macksville warming up for 100-year party

MACKSVILLE Uniting Church, once popularly known as the Methodist Church at Macksville, is building up to marking 100 years of worship with a Thanksgiving Service set for October 14 at 2pm.

The church is appealing to families to check their family archives or delve into their Arnott’s biscuit tins or boxes for any photos at the church, particularly for weddings or christenings.

Like the many things that have changed in the past 97 years, gone are the days when the local newspapers would print articles of local weddings, but these articles provide valuable information about the times in which the community lived.

We find the following article in the Nambucca and Bellinger News:

“The Macksville Methodist Church was crowded on Saturday June 1, when the marriage took place of Victor Clarence, second son of Mr and Mrs A. Irvine, of Macksville, with Selma Idealia, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs JJ Smith, of Tewinga.

“The Reverend A. Robens performed the ceremony, and Mr Harry Bragg presided at the organ.

“As the bride entered the church on the arm of her father the congregation sang, ‘The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden,’ and during the signing of the register Mr R Playford rendered "Because".

“The bride was charmingly attired in a frock of ivory silk georgette, with a skirt of double tier, prettily trimmed with lace and sprays of flowers, with long silver ribbon streamers. Her head was bedecked with the customary wreath and veil (the gift of Mrs Daniels, of Kempsey), and she carried a shower bouquet of Arum lilies, pink sweet peas and asparagus fern.

“The Misses Lily Irvine and Joyce Smith acted as bridesmaids, being dressed alike in pale pink crepe-dechene, finely pleated, with black tulle mob caps and black

velvet streamers relieved with pink posies, and carried shower bouquets of Iceland poppies and asparagus fern.

“The bridegroom was attended by Mr Reg Smith (best man) and Mr Aubrey Irvine (groomsman).

“The bride's mother was attired in a frock of black crepe-de-chene trimmed with amethyst, with hat to tone, and carried a hand posie of red roses and asparagus fern, while the bridegroom's mother wore a frock of navy crepe-de-chene trimmed with mastic, with hat to tone, and carried a hand posie of red roses and asparagus fern

(the gift of Mrs W Stride, of Macksville).

“The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the happy couple.

Over 100 guests partook of a sumptuous wedding feast at the bride's home (Tewinga), at which Reverend A Robens acted as chairman.

“The usual toasts were honoured, and the beautiful three-decker cake was cut by the newly-made bride, Mrs C Irvine. “The presents were numerous and costly, and included several cheques. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a pair of 'gold' sleeve-links, the

bridegroom's to the bride a beautiful hand-bag, the bridesmaids each receiving a xylonite powder box from the bridegroom.

“The happy couple left by car en route for Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Tablelands, the bride travelling in a navy velvet ensemble, with hat and shoes to match, worn with a black choker. The future home of Mr and Mrs Irvine will be at Wirrimbi.”

For more information regarding the Thanksgiving Service on Saturday, 14 October, phone Mavis Ward on 0488 181 907.

q The reasonably weatherproof structure.

q Lots of books to choose from.

q On the spot, 6/13 Serrata Lane Fishermans Reach.

NAIDOC Week celebrations kick off in Bowraville

NAIDOC Week activities were in full swing in Bowraville this week, with local schools coming together to celebrate the occasion.

On Monday at Hennessey Tape Oval, Tallowood Steiner School welcomed students from Bowraville Central

School, St Mary’s, Bowraville Community Preschool and members of the community for an official ceremony and a day of creative activities.

On Tuesday, a NAIDOC morning tea was held at Bowraville Central School, catered for by BCS hospitality

students.

BCS also played host to a NAIDOC Week art exhibition.

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

The origins of NAIDOC, which stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians.

q Smoking Ceremony at Hennessey Tape oval with Elder Aunty Marjory Jarrett.

q Uncle Martin Ballangarry performed the smoking ceremony.

q St Mary’s teacher Alice Magner and BCS teacher Tammy Brennan.

q BCS student Roderick Darcy and SLSO Daneil Donovan.

q Tazmen Robertson from BCS.

q BCS student Lareen Riley. q Chad Fuller and Kalvin Buchanan-Close from BCS.

q Elders Penny and Rebecca Stadhams enjoyed a morning tea catered by BCS Hospitality students.

q Tehnaya West, Michelle Jarrett, Theo Jarrett-Biles and Nyokka West – enjoying the art exhibition at Bowraville Central School.

Scotts Head Community Gardens Winter Harvest

By Jen HETHERINGTON

SCOTTS Head Community Gardens were abuzz with activity just days before winter solstice.

The well-established gardens border the Buz Brazel Park playing fields, and on Saturday 17 June the whole area was alive with activity.

Bathed in clear winter sunshine the gardening volunteers were veritable ‘busy bees’ tending the plots and green-thumbed enthusiast, Paul Nowland, was keen to show off the vegetarian bounty.

“Just look at these massive cabbages, all ready for harvesting,” he said, beaming.

The activities of the morning included a shared morning tea, which was enjoyed by all volunteers and visitors, with a backdrop of the frenzied sporting fields.

While busy hydrating the raised beds, Kerry Nowland pointed out, “there’s bok choy, turmeric, kale, rosella [hibiscus sabdariffa] and a wide variety of culinary herbs, all ready for picking and sharing.

“Establishing the gardens was funded by a community grant and with the basic plots and storage shed installed, it was time to add the water tank which, with the kind approval of our neighbour, we are able collect roof runoff from both

sheds, so it’s not going directly to the storm water drains,” said volunteer George Druissi.

At the gardens welcome signage states: “Scotts Head Gardeners Welcome You - SHCG is a volunteersupported garden - If you need herbs or produce from our garden, please carefully pick what you need, however, we encourage your donation to help with future plantings and operational costsThanks from SHCG.”

For more information about getting involved, email scottsheadcommunitygroup@ gmail.com or phone Paul on 0428 124 447.

Safe drivers to be rewarded under demerit point return scheme

MORE than 1.7 million drivers will be eligible to have a demerit point scrubbed from their licence record as the NSW Government’s trial to encourage safer driving comes into effect six months sooner than flagged.

Drivers who have maintained a clean record since January 17 this year will need to continue that spotless behaviour until January 17 next year to qualify to have a demerit point removed from their record.

Announced during the state election, the trial had originally been slated to start on July 1, but the Minns Government is determined to allow drivers who do the right the chance to shed a demerit point sooner.

Transport for NSW will take a ‘snapshot’ of the demerit point register as it stood on January 17 this year – the day the initiative was announced – to identify all unrestricted and professional licence holders with active demerit

points recorded against them.

Under the twelve-month trial, eligible motorists who have at least one demerit point on their record from January 17 but remain offence-free for twelve months to January 17, 2024, will have one demerit point removed from their driving record. It normally takes three years for a demerit point to be expunged.

It is expected to take about three months to finalise offences, so eligible drivers will start seeing one demerit point removed from their records starting in mid-April 2024.

Learner and provisional licence holders are not included in the trial given they are subject to strict conditions of the Graduated Licensing Scheme.

“Reducing the road toll and rewarding safe driving across the state is the aim of this trial and we hope it gives drivers that little bit of extra incentive to achieve a spotless record,” NSW Premier Chris Minns said.

“It’s time we put safety back at the centre of our road rules, not revenue raising.

“This is an appropriate way for good drivers to earn a point back.”

q Paul Nowland, proud of the huge cabbages.

q All in for morning brunch.

q A flourish of plantings ready for harvest.

q Diligent hydrator, Kerry Nowland.

q The Static Welcomer.

Public Exhibition at Stuarts Point

By Jen HETHERINGTON

VISITORS to Stuarts Point Foreshore Reserve on Saturday 26 June were welcomed with clear winter sunshine, and a sobering display of individual stories, strategically presented.

The ‘Forest of the Fallen’ was set up as a silent display with the intention of creating awareness about people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, yet suffer mortality or ongoing illness.

Organisers explained the exhibition thus: “It is not a protest, it is not a database, it is solely a platform where we share only stories of Covid-19 injection deaths and injuries, and only where stories have been publicly shared and published on multiple sources.

“As they are all vaccinated, it is literally, actually a completely vaccinated display, and should never be referred to as an ‘anti-vax’ display,” said a statement.

Local coordinator, Faye Aspiotis, from Frederickton, who ran for election at last year’s federal election with One Nation and who today claims no political affiliations, welcomed visitors, along with several helpers.

“Today we have approximately 250 individual stories on show, and in the coming weeks we plan to share the display in Wauchope, Crescent Head and Nambucca,” said Faye.

Previous local exhibitions have been in public access parks at Kempsey, South West Rocks and Gladstone.

The Australian Immunisation Register-Service NSW, offers a ‘claims scheme’ aimed at supporting individuals suffering debilitating side effects of COVID-19 vaccinations, and urges those who may be eligible for financial compensation to approach servicesaustralia.gov.au/australianimmunisation-register, or phone 1800 653 809.

For more information about the exhibition see - theforestofthefallen. com, or email fayeaspiotis@yahoo. com.au

Family Fun-draising for defibrillators

By Andrea FERRARI

FAMILY fun is the order of the evening for a big fundraiser organised by Nambucca Heads RSL Club for Saturday 8 July at 6pm, to support the community’s defibrillator campaign.

Inspired by the Valla Beach community’s achievements in raising money to place a number of defibrillators around their local area, the crew at Nambucca Heads RSL sought to roll out the idea across other remote areas of the Nambucca Valley, placing defibrillators at key sites.

This is the club’s third fundraiser toward the defibrillators, and it wants community involvement.

Kellie Standing from Nambucca Heads RSL is curating a program of entertainment for the fundraiser.

The fun and games will start at 6pm with DJ Bisho, from ‘hit that hit musical bingo’.

“DJ Bisho plays a popular music track, you sing and dance if you choose, he says the name of the tune and if you’ve got it you mark it off; it really is a good laugh and gets everyone involved,” Kellie told News of the Area.

“There will be paper plane challenges, a kids disco with a little hokey pokey, the nutbush and some of your favourite hits.

“The night of fun and games will also include some old-school

Bingo, so be sure to bring your glasses and be the first to call ‘bingo’.

“The theme of the night is Christmas in July, so pull out your table decorations and favourite outfits,” she said.

There will be prizes for the best-dressed humans and bestdressed tables.

Among the games and prizes will be raffles.

“We’ve already had some lovely local businesses donating gift vouchers and there’s lots of community involvement in

gathering the prizes.”

Kellie urged any local businesses wishing to support the family fun event with prizes or donations to give her a call at Nambucca Heads RSL Club on 02 6568 6288.

Fundraising starts with tickets, $10 per adult and $5 per child.

Tickets are available at the club reception and the organisers recommend those interested to book a table.

“Bring the family, bring the grandparents and come have some school holiday fun with all proceeds being donated to defibrillator fundraising,” said Kellie.

q Jordan Blockey and Faye Aspiotis greet inquisitive visitors.

q James Hankey, a Stuarts Point resident, beside the story of his niece from Tasmania.

q Visitors pause in reverence to regard the individual stories.

q Never a dull moment at Nambucca Heads RSL.

q Family fun at Nambucca Heads RSL planned for Saturday 8 July.

q DJ Bisho, his partner Kylie and Kellie Standing running the Nambucca Heads RSL Thursday night fun events.

Strikers Comeback

triumph 5-2 over Corindi at Coronation Park last Saturday in Women’s Division Two.

By David WIGLEY

DESPITE a long injury list, the Nambucca Strikers dug deep to produce an impressive second-half comeback to

Down 2-0 at half time and missing key players through injury, the Strikers’ position at the top of the league was in danger, but an inspired half-time team talk from coach Rhys Jones propelled

Macksville Sea Eagles win third game on the trot

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Macksville Sea Eagles won their third straight game with a 40-18 win at home against the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies during the latest round of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.

The Nambucca Heads Roosters moved up to second on the ladder with a 22-20 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses in Woolgoolga.

The Coffs Harbour Comets beat the ladderleading South Grafton Rebels.

The Group 2 season continues this weekend with Round 9 matches.

The Coffs Harbour Comets host the Sawtell Panthers in their local derby on Sunday afternoon.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses will look to return to the top five

when they travel to take on the Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies.

The ladder-leading Grafton Ghosts are at home to the third placed Macksville Sea Eagles in the match of the round.

Fellow top four sides the South Grafton Rebels and Nambucca Heads Roosters play off in Round 9.

Group 2 ladder.

1.Grafton Ghosts. 11 points. 5 wins. 1 draw.

2 losses. +10 (points differential). 2.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 10 points.

5 wins. 3 losses. 40.

3.Macksville Sea Eagles. 10 points. 5 wins. 3 losses.

31. 4.South Grafton Rebels. 10 points. 5 wins. 3 losses.

16. 5.Coffs Harbour Comets. 10 points. 5 wins. 3 losses. -13.

6.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 8 points. 4 wins. 4 losses.

50. 7.Sawtell Panthers. 3 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 6 losses. -84. 8.Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies. 2 points. 1 win. 7 losses. -50.

the Strikers to new heights, scoring five unanswered goals in the second half.

“With a staggering injury list, we were totally outplayed in the first half by a determined Corindi Breakers outfit who scored two first half goals and questions were being asked of the young Striker’s team,” said Jones.

“The Strikers team took the field and were ruthless, adding five goals in the second

half to totally dominate the game and be totally ruthless in front of goal.

“Playing up front Jayde Melville, 2 goals and Wulaaren Walker a hat-trick, played havoc with the Breakers backfour.

“A rejuvenated midfield started to run the show controlled by hard-tackling Lily Woodward and Alex Habgood, allowing freerunning Laura Copper to

support and give width to the Strikers’ attack,” Jones said.

The three points means the Strikers maintain their one point lead over the Orara Valley Dingoes and are three points ahead of Boambee.

“[It’s a] complete turnaround by the Strikers team, it wasn’t that Corindi played badly, it was that we rose to the challenge,” reflected coach Jones.

“I take no credit for the

resurgence in the second half, I just reminded them of what we have worked on and they did the rest.

“The injury list is a concern, we lost Jenny Brabant in the first half but the team stepped up, hopefully some of our players will return to training in the next few weeks,” he said.

“Next game is a hard trip to Boambee to meet the strong Boambee Eagles team.”

Marchant appointed new General Manager at North Coast Football

By David WIGLEY

DUNCAN Marchant has been appointed General Manager at North Coast Football, marking the commencement of his role with immediate effect.

Marchant's induction has generated widespread support and enthusiasm from the local football community, evident through the numerous likes, shares, and welcoming comments on social media platforms.

Marchant's involvement in the football landscape, as a player, coach, and volunteer, has allowed him to establish strong connections and rapport with numerous individuals throughout the region.

His passion for football still burns strong as he laces

boots each week to participate in the masters competition.

“Football is my passion and I’ve been a player, coach and volunteer my whole life and I still love playing in the over 35s competition,” he said.

“Community, club and representative football all have their place on the North Coast and it is our job to grow the sport and help develop the players.

“I’ve only just started in the role but I’m delighted to be working alongside like minded football enthusiasts who both love and play the game,” Marchant said.

Marchant has spent 25 years in the sports industry and with the Matildas kicking off their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign against Ireland on 20 July, Marchant believes

q The new General Manager of North Coast Football, Duncan Marchant.

the timing is perfect.

“Right now is an exciting time with the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicking off next month and I can’t wait to be cheering on the Matildas, while watching our local next

generation being inspired by their efforts.

“There’s huge potential in growing the women’s game and we are going to enjoy the ride over the next few months.”

Bowraville Recreation Club Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND 24/6/23

THE Laird’s Friendly Grocer 3 Person Ambrose was a glorious day weather wise although a chilly start for the early birds. The volunteers had the course looking at its best and good scores were recorded. The winners were Team Smith

Matt Smith, Murray Smith and Holly Smith with a 60 nett. R/Up Team Graham Rod Graham, J Hall and B Hall with 60.5 nett, so close. N/P: 1st E Graham 6th E Graham 9 Th A Miles.

Next Week: Monthly Medal Stoke Event: Reminder that Golfs Fees are due.

q Jayde Melville scored two goals for the Strikers.

q Strikers half-time team talk with coach Rhys Jones.

q Kevin Wilson, Daniel Wren and John Gonsalves keen to get started.

HYPOTHETICAL

Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Shouldering the Blues

NANCY and Don have been happily married for 45 years.

Don loves the Blues, but after a recent loss, he threw his beloved mascot teddy-bear at the TV and dislocated his shoulder. He now needs assistance with his day-to-day living.

As Don is somewhat incapacitated, Nancy decides to sell the family home.

Amanda, their eldest daughter, offers for Don and Nancy to live with her, but they are reluctant as Amanda has a large, loud family and limited space.

During a family dinner, they all agree that Amanda should purchase a larger property that has a residence for Amanda's family and a separate smaller dwelling for Don and Nancy to live in. Don and Nancy are happy with this arrangement.

Don and Nancy sell their property but are now concerned that they might lose their pension, as they plan to contribute $500,000 towards the purchase of Amanda’s new property, which Centrelink may deem to be a gift.

Fortunately, they seek legal advice and Don and Nancy are advised that if the parties enter-into a compliant "granny flat" agreement that permits Don and Nancy's contribution to the new house to be regarded as their primary place of residence, they can keep their pension.

Their solicitor drafts the agreement.

The agreement grants Don and Nancy the right to occupy the smaller dwelling for life.

It states the proportions that the parties will contribute to outgoings such as electricity, water charges, rates and insurance.

The agreement also addresses how the parties will deal with the termination of the arrangement, which may involve a desire to relocate or the ultimate death of the parties.

These types of arrangements can take many different forms.

Legal and financial advice should be obtained early, which will vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the particular transaction and the wishes of the parties involved.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487. This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Dear News Of The Area,

IT’S very disappointing but not surprising that a majority of our local councillors voted in favour of the sale of community land on Ocean Beach Road, Valla.

In doing this the councillors chose to ignore and override the views of local members of the community.

There have been a number of situations in recent times where the views

Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

On theCouch

DEAR Jasminda, WHY does my dentist talk to me when my mouth is full of his fingers and equipment?

Sarah B.

True cost of inflation leaves ordinary Australians reaching into empty pockets

By Professor of Economics John HICKS, Charles Sturt University School of Business.

AUSTRALIANS have been hit with rising interest rates, consecutively, reaching levels not seen for more than a decade.

For many, this has crippled their financial world.

It has also been argued that other factors being equal, rising prices should be accompanied by rising wages, and therefore, ordinary Australians will feel little to no impact of the change.

But this is not the ‘dream world’ scenario unfolding, and even if it were, it is not black and white.

Wages do not rise by equal amounts to the cost of living, but even if they did, they do not change at the same rate over time.

The result, in the short-term, is people falling victim to financial crises.

Some are hurt more than others in these scenarios; for example, where the majority of their income is spent on life’s necessities ─ food, shelter, including adequate heating, clothing, and health.

In these cases, the price of necessities often outstrips the growth in their disposable income.

In a civilised society, such as for those of us fortunate enough to call Australia home, there is a clear case for social assistance for people in this position and this will typically take place through government intervention.

But should that intervention come in the form of a rise in the minimum wage payment?

Many economists would argue the

answer to this question is ‘no’, and for good reason.

As with any simple supply and demand formula, one small change at the beginning leads to potentially major alterations at the finish line.

You can’t knock the first domino over without watching the rest follow suit.

Put simply, prices directly impact choices around production, distribution and overall efficiency.

Hence, if you raise the price of wages, you can end up raising the cost of goods for the average consumer – including those with their shiny new income.

However, markets can fail, and some price signals can be misleading.

Unfortunately, this invariably happens in a period of high inflation.

The obvious response is to bring about an end to inflation, but this is easier said than done.

We all have expectations about what we want in life, and many of these have been formed by past events. If our living standard has been improving regularly over time, we expect this to continue.

Unfortunately, such expectations do not consider war, such as in Europe, supply disruptions throughout the world, or natural disasters at home and abroad.

When such disruptions are of significant magnitude the ability of our economic system to meet our expectations is thwarted.

Demand for goods and services within the economy currently exceeds our ability to supply those goods and services demanded, and if this excess demand is not curtailed then prices are, inevitably, going to rise.

local anaesthetic wasn't working, he replied that it should be.

When I tried to communicate that I was so stressed I felt like I was about to have a heart attack, it came out as 'Giskrkrsl sktjeoshhh beisdldlfmsmd' and he kept going.

Finally, when he said he was going to have to cut into the bone, I yelled 'get me my lawyer and a priest'.

Dear Sarah,

I UNDERSTAND that this may be frustrating, and it is extremely hard to communicate when your mouth is clamped open and full of tweezers, pliers and probes, but your dentist chats to put you at ease by explaining what he is doing every step of the way.

This is a great theory, but didn't work so well when I had a wisdom tooth out in the chair.

As I frantically waved my hands and moved my eyes to let him know the

Our economic system does not, if only temporarily, have the ability to meet our expectations, and the cost of this failure will be distributed throughout society.

The issue then becomes, how high will these costs be?

And how will they be distributed?

If nothing is done to curtail inflation the costs may be considerable in terms of lost production.

At the extreme, the evolution of the inflationary process into hyperinflation will see the complete destruction of the price system accompanied by utter turmoil in a dysfunctional economy, where work will only be undertaken if payment is immediate and, once paid, recipients have the opportunity to spend the income before its value can be decimated.

In such an environment, barter will become the means of exchange, and those having little to barter with will bear the biggest brunt.

One would not expect that, in a modern economy, it would come to this.

Surely, eventually, action will be taken.

However, the greater the delay in acting, the more difficult it will be to bring inflation under control – and the higher the unemployment penalty of doing so is likely to be.

Similarly, if the government

They’ll hear you at the ballot box

of local community members have been ignored and overridden at council meetings.

Exactly the same happened with past decisions by council taken in relation to the Visitors Information Centre and more recently decisions made in respect of the architectural plans for the development of the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre site.

In the latter case there was a wealth of well-reasoned opinion expressed by volunteers and community members in written submissions and in public meetings speaking strongly against current plans. But community views and representations were completely ignored and not one compromise to the plans was accepted.

The fact I don't have a lawyer or go to church seemed inconsequential at the time.

What I have learned, from this experience, is to carefully research your dental options, always choose to be knocked out for dental procedures, and the very helpful thumbs down and stop hand signals.

Don't worry too much if your dentist is making idle chit chat; that's the least of your concerns.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

fails to act on all fronts simultaneously, the load being borne by those policy measures that are put into play to reign in inflation will be all the greater to the extent that complimentary policy options are ignored.

In sum, failing to deal with inflation is quite literally a costly business.

Very few people, if any, will escape at least some level of detriment.

Invariably, the total cost of an unfettered inflation will be higher than the costs of successfully bringing inflation under control.

However, there will be costs and, to a large extent, the incidence of these costs will depend on the policies adopted to control inflation and the speed with which it can be arrested.

The unspoken issue, which few want to address, is that, as a nation, we are currently trying to live beyond our means.

A potential solution, as the Governor of the Reserve Bank is constantly pointing out, is to raise our productivity to match our lifestyle expectations.

Yet, this cannot be done in the short run and, inevitably, will come with costs of its own before the elusive ‘happy medium’ is found.

The problem is, although it is a legal requirement for local councils to host public consultation meetings in relation to developments, it’s not a legal requirement to take any account of the outcomes of such consultations.

This is a sorry state of affairs and makes it all the more vital that when council

elections come round we vote for councillors who have respect for the public consultation process and genuinely listen to the views of community members.

At the end of the day we are the voters and the ballot box is perhaps the only place where we can express our opinions and be heard.

Marlene GRIFFIN, Valla Beach.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf

By Geoffrey McCANN

WEEK ENDING SUNDAY 25th

June 2023.

We have just passed the shortest day of the year, which means more time for golf going forward, and warmer starts for those dawn busters! With the rest of the course in pristine condition, good scores were the order of the day, including an Eagle and Hole in One. The 1st Fairway refurbishment is coming along nicely, with re-opening on schedule for 1st July. This week’s featured sponsor is Nambucca Valley Property –thank you!

Graham Watson (9) won Tuesday’s Medley Stableford with 41 points from Glen Cahill (15) from Fox Hills with 39 points. Other good scores from Geoff Harris 37 & Murray Godden from Kew 36 points. The Ball Rundown to 34 points on countback. NTP’s to Murray Godden from Kew on 5, Graham Watson on 7, Gary Scott on 8, Terrence Brindle from Woolgoolga got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, and Henny Oldenhove collects the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

On Wednesday, the Women played a Single Stableford with Glenys Thompson (16) top scoring for the day with 43 points to win Division 1 (0 to 23) from Judith Boyle (23) with 37 points. Kerrie Jackson (26) won Division 2 (24 to 30) with 35 points

from Susan Barnett (27) with 34 points. Fiona Chaffey (38) won Division 3 (31 to 45) with 38 points from Kerry Shearer (37) with 36 points. The Ball Rundown to 31 points on countback. NTP’s to Donna Easey, Heather Gray & Fiona Chaffey on 5, Donna also won the “Pizza This” Voucher on 13 and Christine Clarke won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

The 115 players on Thursday’s Medley Stableford was boosted by a great visiting group from our Reciprocal club - Breakers at Wamberal. Divison 1 (0 to 15) was won by David Mattacott (14), continuing a hot run of form with 40 points from Michael Jolly (6) with 39 points. Andrew Mackinnon (19) must have found the right fairway more often than usual , scoring 40 points to win Division 2 (16 to 22) with 40 points on countback from Club Historian, Michael Post (18). In Division 3 (23 to 45) Philip Castle (31) from Breakers won on countback from Colin Dunne (25) both with 40 points. Other good scores from Paul Maxwell & Clyde Johnson 39, Geoff Harris, Stuart Johnston & Patrick Bone 38. The Ball Rundown to the start of 33’s on countback. Paul Reid won the “Ecomist” loaded Stubby holder for the longest putt on 2, other NTP’s to Troy Herbert on 5, Bruce Mason on 7, Brad Fortesque (Macksville) on

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending: 24th June 2023.

Monday: 19th June. Four and a half tables for a Howell event today. Winners with 63 percent Helen Rowsell & Noreen Cork. Runners-up with 60.4 percent Rob Marshall & Phil Booth.

Tuesday: 20th June. A three-table Howell for a cold Tuesday evening. The Air Con got a run tonight. Winners Caitlin McRae & Rob Marshall with 64 percent. Runners-up Amber Fox & Carol McKee with 62 percent.

Wednesday: 21st June. Sixteen players for Richard’s bridge & puzzles. The theme today, “difficult bidding decisions during the auction.” How not to make things easy for the opposition without making it harder for yourself.

Thursday: 22nd June. A four and a half table Howell movement won by Janet Dyson & Fern Hinchcliffe with

8, Stephen McNeil won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 with 34cms, Greg McCoy on 15 and the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 with 82cms. Shot of the day to Troy Herbert for his Eagle 3 on the Par 5 11th Hole –Congratulations – don’t loose the dozen balls coming your way from the Eagle’s Nest!

Saturday’s Medley Stableford was also the Semi Final of our Skins Knockout, sponsored by Christian Knight. With lower scores than earlier in the week, Troy Herbert (5) scored 37 points to win Division 1 (0 to 15) from David Banwell (5) from St. Georges Basin with 35 points on countback from Colin Wormleaton (6) and Stephen Carr (4). Scott Burley (19) top scored for the day with 39 points to win Division 2 (16 to 22) from David Bartos (17) on countback from William Mann (19) with 37 points. Gary Laing (23) scored 34 points to win Division 3 (23 to 45) from Jamie Lucas on countback.The Ball Rundown to 31 points on countback. John Morgan got the “Ecomist” loaded Stubby Holder for the Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Mark Stuckey on 5 (62cms), Paddy Byrne on 7, Peter Thompson on 8 (108cms), Jamie Lucas got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 (88cms), Greg McCoy got Stu’s ball on 15, and David Bartos topped off a good day pocketing the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 (95cms). Some

surprising results in the Skins Knockout, with some of the higher handicappers rising to the occasion. The winners of the 4 groups in the playoff were Walter Bortoletto (23) - 9 Skins, Robert Coneybears (17) - 7 Skins, Gary Laing (23) -11 Skins, and Alvin Rapley (34) with 9 Skins. Reserve is Warren Fuller, 6 Skins. These gentlemen will compete for the Prize Pool of almost $300 in the Final Skins format on Sunday 9th July at 9am. Join the Gallery to watch this exciting game!

On Sunday, we held our Sponsor’s Day, with teams from Plaza Butchery, Local Liquor, Valley Barber Shop, “A Pizza This”, Allied Air Conditioning, McGrath Real Estate, Ecomist and BMW Carpets attending for Breakfast, followed a 9 Hole Ambrose and Lunch. A day to thank our major sponsors for their continued support, enjoy a fun day on the Course and an opportunity for a bit of networking. Winners were selected by a draw of the cards, with the Allied, BMW, Butchers and Valley Barber teams taking the spoils. And A Hole In One for the BMW Team! Congratulations to Coral McCann, who thought she had lost her ball when it disappeared out of sight over the side of the green on the Par 3 7th Hole, only to find it at the bottom of the cup!

The “Handiskins”

Australia Wide competition is coming to the Island Golf Club commencing on Saturday 22nd July – early registrations are now open – see flyers in the Clubhouse.

Annual Membership Subscriptions for 2023-2024 are due and payable before 1st July 2023.

Golf lessons are now

available with Grant Rickwood PGA – from beginners to experienced, Grant will get you sorted, simply enquire at the Pro Shop.

Social golfers – please prebook your round & Golf Cart through the Pro Shop to avoid disappointment – 6569 4111 (Extn2).

See you on the Island.

65.21 percent. Runners-up Colin Tolley & Mike Siford with 62.5 percent.

Saturday: 24th June. Five and a half tables today; helped along by four very welcome visitors from Coffs Harbour. North/South winners Rob Marshall & Phil Booth with 65.6 percent. Runnersup Bambi & Phil Houlton with 50 percent. East/West winners Jenny Archer & Pauline Quinlan with 63.7 percent. Runners-up Amber Fox & Carol McKee with 60.6 percent.

Urunga: Wednesday 21st June. The good turn-outs continue with a 6-table byerelay today. North/South winners Glen Hallett & Phil Booth with 63.7 percent. Runners-up Janet Dyson & Rob Marshall with 55.8 percent. East/West winners Laurel & Ron Hall with 65 percent. Runners-up Lynne & John Slade with 52.9 percent; not a bad day out for the married pairs.

Finals time at Nambucca Bowls

By GRUMPY

HI sports fans and followers of the Nambucca Bowls Club.

Well, we’re down to the pointy end of the Minor Singles, with the final this Saturday starting at high noon on the middle green.

Here's how our finalists got to be lining up for a trophy.

Last Saturday the Quarter Finals were played in perfect conditions with a good crowd on hand yet again.

Neil Duffus faced off against The Eel Harvey and it was a close game until the 21st end, with scores at 1716.

Then Neil picked up eight shots in the next four ends to win 25 -17.

Bended Elbow played Syd Campton and was always comfortably in front, winning 25-18.

Joe Frank won 25-5 against Gary Tierny, but well done Gazza on reaching the quarters.

Rowdy and Adam Rostron met in the last game in what was expected to be a tight one and they didn't disappoint the crowd, and seeing I haven't got the score card you will just

have to believe me.

On Sunday there was another good crowd, entertained by country music and watching the semi finals between Rowdy and Neil facing off against Joe and Bended.

Neil, being in his first semi in bowls, fought valiantly against Rowdy, but just didn't have the experience, going down 25 -7.

In the other match Joe and Bended had a close tussle19-17 on the 21st end - before Joe picked up seven shots in the last six ends to win 25-20.

You have to watch out for Bended, he uses that arm pretty well for only the short time he’s been using it.

So Saturday it's on, the final between Rowdy and Joe - youth versus age.

It’s a noon start, be there.

I won't be able to report on it as I will be having a short break at Coff's Hospital, and I hope somebody puts the score up on our Bowls Facebook page, Nambucca Bowls, so I can keep up with the game.

Another event worth mentioning is the Show and Shine, which is for Red Nose Day and a fundraiser for The Salvos and that's on Sunday 2 July down at your club from 10.00am, so get down there and support them.

Well till I see you next, that's all from the Grump.

Send Us Your Sports Results

q Coral McCann – Hole in One at Par 3 7th Hole (128 Meters).

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Funeral Notice

Alma Minnie Cameron

Passed away 22nd June, 2023 Aged 94 years.

Late Of River Street, Macksville. Loving mother of Jane, Sally, Alexander (dec), and Torquil. Much loved grandma to Riordan, Angus (dec), Tristram, Alex and greatgrandchildren Jayden and Paige

Family and friends are invited to Alma’a funeral service on Saturday 1st July at 10:00am at Bernard Laverty’s Chapel, Macksville.

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SAT 1 July. 8am - 2pm

12 Ridge St, Nambucca Heads. Heaps left: Last chance for furniture antiques, vintage & collectibles.

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GOLF cart and trailer exc cond, many extras trailer has 12 months rego. $6,500 ono. Will deliver. 0411 894 327 e210723

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SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460

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TIMBER 14ft putt putt boat. 1934 provenance Chapman Pup 3HP motor. Quality reg trailer $7,500 ono. 0402 054 207 leave msg.

Tabby Tom was impounded to Nambucca Valley Council 24 April 2023. Tom is a male cat approximately 2-3 years old. He loves to lie down for head scratches and play. He is not desexed, microchipped or registered.

Adoption fee for 2022/2023 is $200 and this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing & lifetime registration.

Please visit Councils website to view the full list of animals available for adoption or lost. For more information please contact Council on 6568 2555

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This stirring documentary, written by Stan Grant and directed by British documentarian Daniel Gordon, is an incisive look at former Sydney Swans player and 2014 Australian of the Year Adam Goodes’ (above) life, which leads into an exploration of racism in Australia. Using archival footage and illuminating and generous interviews from people such as Olympian Nova Peris, Goodes’ wife Natalie Croker and Nathan Buckley, it explores an element of Australian culture that many would like to brush under the rug.

FRIDAY, June 30

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener.

8.30 Utopia. (PG, R) Jim heightens security while trying to sway the outcome of tenders for an international partnership.

9.00 Smother. (Final, Malv) Val appears in court accused of Paul’s murder.

9.55 MOVIE: The Australian Dream. (2019, MA15+l, R) Explores the life of Adam Goodes. Adam Goodes.

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.10 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

The Aussie spin-off of this long-running British franchise – once a stalwart of pay TV – was last seen almost a decade ago, receives a vibrant makeover for its new home on Network 10. In this highly anticipated return, The Block favourites, fun-loving couple Mitch Edwards (below left) and Mark McKie (below right), have taken over presenting duties; their bubbly banter infuses the house-hunting with welcome pizazz. This fresh batch of episodes sticks to the formula of helping people find their dream home. Tonight’s premiere kicks off in booming Brisbane with new parents Brooke and Peter.

SATURDAY SNOWPIERCER

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This arthouse action offering might initially seem pretentious but the bold cinematic style of director Boon Joonho (Parasite) strikes gold in this powerful drama starring Tilda Swinton (right) and Jamie Bell. It’s set in a future where a failed climate-change experiment kills all life on the planet except for a lucky few who boarded the Snowpiercer. Aboard this train, where a complex class system emerges, cryptic messages incite the passengers to revolt, thrusting the train full-throttle towards disaster. One of the most uniquely fascinating, exciting, and disturbing science-fiction films to chug on to screens in a while. Highly recommended.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R)

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (PGasv, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 MOVIE: The Final Quarter. (2019, PGa, R)

12.15 Miniseries: True Colours. (Mlv, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit Sydney’s Middle Harbour House.

8.30 MOVIE: Murder On The Orient Express. (2017, Ma, R) After a ruthless businessman is murdered while travelling aboard the Orient Express, one of the passengers, renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, tries to solve the case before the killer strikes again. Kenneth Branagh, Daisy Ridley, Judi Dench.

10.50 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Penrith Panthers match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, MA15+lv, R) A cop battles rogue colleagues. Ethan Hawke.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. (Premiere) Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Kitty Flanagan, Ray O’Leary and Bron Lewis.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by celebrity guests including Dame Helen Mirren and Pedro Pascal.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, July 1

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Smother. (Final, Malv, R) 1.20 Classic 100 In Concert With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. (R) 3.05 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 3.50 Landline. (R) 4.20 Power To Country. 4.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.00 NDIS: 10 Years. (R) 5.30 The Black Hand. (PGa, R)

6.30 The ABC Of... (Final, PGl, R)

Hosted by David Wenham.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.

7.30 NAIDOC Awards. Mark Coles Smith and Casey Donovan host the National NAIDOC Awards.

9.00 Vera. (Mav, R) After her former colleague and his daughter are badly burnt by an arson attack on their home, DCI Vera Stanhope is determined to track down the assailant and discover why someone would try to kill them.

10.35 The Messenger. (Malv, R)

11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Art In Healing. (PGa, R) 2.30 Life Is A Battlefield. (PGal, R)

4.30 Preparing To Give. 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (av)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Paul Newman: Always On The Move. Takes a look at Paul Newman, a perpetually dissatisfied man who lived his life free from Hollywood’s shackles.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. Bilbao to Bilbao. 182km hilly stage. From Spain.

2.00 Witch Hunt. (Mals, R)

3.45 Food Safari Water. (PG, R)

4.45 Bamay: Larrakia And Wulwulam Country. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, July 2

5.30 Fake Or Fortune?

6.30 Compass: Changing Tides.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs

Revisited. Part 3 of 4.

8.20 Silent Witness. (Final, Malv)

Nikki realises that getting to the truth will put the Lyell team, and everything they love, in danger.

9.20 The Messenger. (Final, Mal) Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him.

10.20 In Limbo. (Final, Mal, R)

10.50 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Madl, R)

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. H’lights. 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 4. 3.00

French Castles: Defying The Nazis. (PGav, R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (Premiere) 5.30

Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (av)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mystery Of The Ark Of Covenant. Takes a look at one of the holiest relics from the Bible that has been missing for more than 2000 years.

8.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Vitoria-Gasteiz to Saint-Sébastien. 209km hilly stage. From Spain.

1.45 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) Hermine plots her revenge.

4.30 Food Safari Water. (PG, R) Presented by Maeve O’Meara.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. (PGhv, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers are suspicious of an unemployed man who frequently travels business class.

7.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018, PGs, R) A young woman prepares to reopen her family hotel, while learning more about the life of her late mother. Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep.

10.00 MOVIE: The Mountain Between Us. (2017, Mals, R) Stranded after a plane crash, two strangers in a remote mountainous region must learn to trust each other. Kate Winslet, Idris Elba, Beau Bridges.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. From Lord’s, London, England. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Afternoon session.

3.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) Xavier rescues a native wild animal.

4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 To Be Advised.

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

8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Sam’s friend Tom Olsen finds himself being hunted down by enemies from his past.

9.00 Blue Bloods. (Ma) Baez and her daughter are targeted by a perp she once put away.

10.00 CSI: Vegas. (Mav) An investigative reporter is found dead.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.40 The Latest: Seven News.

10.10 Born To Kill? Timothy Spencer. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Timothy Spencer, who would climb through windows to kill women in their homes in the state of Virginia in 1987.

11.10 Autopsy USA: Howard Hughes. (Mad)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rush. (Premiere, PGl)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

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

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Murphy’s Law. (MA15+lv, R)

11.05 The First 48. (Mal)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Kirsten Tibballs sets a sweet-themed elimination challenge across two rounds for the contestants.

9.00 FBI. (Masv) The team investigates a series of assaults on women, while OA withholds information about his own attack.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a case involving US Marines with damaged ear canals.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, July 3

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Queen Of Oz. (Mal, R)

1.30 Vera. (Mav, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling.

Tour de France. Stage 2. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Arts Centres Keep Our Elders Connected. (R) 2.15 Made It With My Hands. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00

Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Premiere)

8.30 The Great House Revival: Stradbally, Co Laois. Presented by Hugh Wallace.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3.

2.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R)

3.55 Food Safari Water. (PG, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

TUESDAY, July 4

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dream Gardens. (Final, PG, R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.00 Will Australia Ever Have A Black Prime Minister? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.00 Freeman. (R)

3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Land Wars. (R)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Morecambe To Grange-OverSands. Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. Highlights.

1.50 No Man’s Land. (MA15+sv, R)

3.30 Food Safari Water. (PG, R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Irene and John are the talk of the town.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) One hundred players started but now only 33 remain. With supplies dwindling, one camp has its last meal.

9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Tommy faces off against her former employer, Paragon Medics, as they deal with emergencies.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Madv) Red is identified as a possible hostage.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rush. (PGl) The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location, Turkey. Hosted by David Genat.

8.55 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) The top five cooks compete.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Aaron Chen and Celia Pacquola.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Final, Mv) The fugitive task force helps Remy.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose and Mali come to an agreement.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Officers John Nolan and Celina Juarez are in a race against time to stop the source of an explosive rampage.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) A father and daughter are kidnapped on Thanksgiving.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rush. The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location, Jordan. Hosted by David Genat.

8.55 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The contestants take a road trip.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) Jimmy and Kasie are exposed to a biotoxin.

10.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mdlv, R) Part 1 of 4.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, July 5

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch.

(PG, R) 1.55 Summer Love. (Ml, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Insight. (R) 3.00 No Distance Between Us. (R) 3.10 Big Sky Girls. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R)

4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 History Of The Sitcom: Escaping Reality. (Malvw) Explores sitcoms as comedy comfort food.

8.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. Part 1 of 3.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5.

2.05 Cheyenne & Lola. (Mlsv, R)

4.20 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, July 6

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00

Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 1.30

Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (PG, R) 2.00

Aftertaste. (Mls, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Dr Harry Cooper.

8.30 Accused. (MA15+a) An ageing rock star attempts to cement his musical legacy while trying to prevent his troubled son from unraveling.

9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics, experiencing a week-long resort holiday with a cultural twist in the tropical island paradise of Mauritius, off the east coast of Africa.

8.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The cooks tackle alfresco cooking.

8.40 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv) Part 2 of 4. Alison’s suspicions grow after learning that Sean argued on the beach with his son Ethan.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (PGd) Margaret joins an elite philanthropy club.

10.30 FBI. (Masv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

(MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Training. (M) A passenger is found travelling with a gun.

8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes: Dealing With The Devil. Part 3 of 3.

9.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6.

1.50 Dignity. (Ma, R)

3.40 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Nambucca Bowls Club

FROM Page 24

bed in time to play Sunday social bowls at 9.30, and it was glorious in the sunshine, in great company.

Anyone who’d like a try at bowls is welcome to come

down any time and have a go. It’s been terrific to see a number of groups of younger people enjoy a roll up in the winter sunshine over the weekends.

Our club is not just a

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mercedes considers leaving Lyrik in the lurch.

7.30 Highway Patrol Special: Cops Tell All. (Mal, R) A look behind the scenes of the show.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The fourth set of semi-finalists try to impress the judges and earn a place in the grand final.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.00 MOVIE: Dying On The Edge. (2001, Msv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. Wests Tigers v Cronulla Sharks. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Wests Tigers versus Cronulla Sharks clash.

10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 The First Inventors: Navigating The Future. (PG) Part 4 of 4. Takes a look at how Indigenous knowledge is developing lifesaving medicines.

9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

bowls club.

Many locals enjoy coming down to play cards and mahjong, or to test their knowledge in Wednesday night free Trivia.

BINGO on Wednesday is

popular, and club raffles on Wed & Friday nights are fun while you enjoy a meal as well. Our newly renovated Functions Room is ready for use - come down and check it out for a family, club or group event.

An upcoming event

being planned is a Community Expo for local Nambucca Valley clubs and organisations.

The aim is to allow local groups to showcase their activity, promote their organisation, attract new members or volunteers, meet

people from other groups, and see what our club has to offer- for meetings, functions and social events.

This event is expected to be run in August or September, so if you are interested, contact the club for more details.

By Nerida BLACKFORD

FINALS have been happening at the Nambucca Bowls Club.

It’s been a while since I’ve sent in news from the club, but there has been a lot happening for all our bowlers.

Manor Smith was victorious over Elaine Fleming in the Club Consistency Competition, so that has added to Manor’s count of that title over the years.

Well done Manor.

In the Restricted Singles (for ladies who have played under 7 years) the eventual winner was Rosemary Dugdale, who beat Deb Mann in the final.

Deb has only been playing for a couple of years so she

has plenty of time to win that title herself yet.

Deb had defeated Eliza Brown to make it to the final which was a great result for her too.

Last Thursday in Social bowls was a sponsored day by Laverty’s, one of our long term supporters.

The results were: M. Johnson, M. Duffus & E. Flemming def Kath, R. Dugdale & M. Montgomery 25-17; J. Haigh, A. Reid & M. Smith won by the highest margin over K. Dale, A. Power & Karen 24-8; and E. Brown, T. Ryan & P. James def T. Meehan, S. Seckold & Fletch 17-9.

I managed to get out of

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