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Empowering women in business
By Jen HETHERINGTON
THE Nambucca Valley Women’s Business Network (NVWBN) enters its seventh year in a strong position after electing a new President and welcoming two new committee members.
New President and one of the founding members of NVWBN, Libby Foster welcomes the opportunity to lead the group on to further success.
“We had our biggest year in 2024, with nine events, including our regular speaker meetings, our first International Women’s Day event, an all-women art exhibition, a social media workshop, and a sip and dine networking event,” Ms Foster informed NOTA.
All committee members are volunteers and present these events around their work and family commitments, holding true to their vision of supporting, inspiring and empowering each other and women across the Nambucca Valley.
Sara Runciman, outgoing President and one of the founding members of the group, said she feels the network is in good hands.
“It’s very heartening to see that not only has the group got an experienced member as President, but we also have two new committee members who have both taken on roles within the committee in their first year.”
The last three years have seen some important groundwork laid for the group, including an opening up of their meeting structures,
new branding, and from late last year, a website.
The NVWBN aims to support, inspire and empower businesswomen in the Nambucca Valley, by offering networking meetings, events and workshops, sharing skills, offering mentoring opportunities and creating a sense of community in a noncompetitive environment.
The first meeting of the year will be a networkingstyle meeting at Alofa Sands Cafe in Nambucca Heads on Thursday 13 February.
q The Nambucca Valley Women’s Business Network AGM was held on Saturday, 18 January at Driftwood Café, Scotts Head.
Fears the end is near for the Youthie
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partnerships and services, often stepping in to fill gaps left by larger organisations.
However, a perfect storm of rising costs, lack of operational funding, and reliance on project-specific grants has left the centre to face the reality that the Youthie is likely to close its doors permanently on 1 March 2025.
The Youthie’s annual insurance premium has surged by 25 percent to $12,000, on top of climbing operational costs.
Since its inception in 2003, following a spike in youth suicides and crime, the Youthie has provided a safe haven and holistic support.
Programs like Friday Feeds, which began in response to individuals and families struggling with meal costs and increasing homelessness in the area, highlight the centre’s dedication to addressing community needs.
In a bid to keep its doors open, the Youth Mobile Café has been listed for sale, but the $12,000 insurance bill due in March remains a looming hurdle.
Currently the Youthie houses youth psychology services, a youth homelessness service, and a First Nations computer worker employed by a
Canberra-based company, providing full-time local employment.
These services, integral to the community, will either cease or relocate if the Youthie closes.
Dean Rose, a Youth Worker at the centre, exemplifies the life-changing impact of the Youthie.
A former participant in the SANDS Project for disengaged youth, Dean has come full circle, now helping the next generation of young people.
His story is just one of many that showcase the Youthie’s profound, positive influence.
Over the years, the Youthie has secured funding from government, charity, and community sources, ranging from $500 to over $1 million.
However, the past two years have been particularly challenging.
Despite tireless lobbying, grant applications, and fundraising efforts, sustainable funding has remained elusive.
The organisation has appealed to local, state and federal governments for assistance and is in discussions with Nambucca Valley Council regarding rates and insurance options.
q The Youthie Food Van, which once offered a free meal on Fridays to those in need, is up for sale to help with operating costs at the Youthie.
“Once the Youthie is not there, the community will only then appreciate the work we do under the radar,” the Youthie’s Chris Hewgill told News Of The Area.
“Its loss will ripple across the Valley, sadly in not only the loss of services but could
lead to the loss of young lives.”
Beyond its youth-focused programs, the Youthie has stepped into the role of a de facto Neighbourhood Centre for the Nambucca Valley, offering a free food pantry, general assistance, and support for families in crisis. The centre’s partnerships with organisations like headspace, Reconnect, Momentum Housing, and local Aboriginal services further underline its importance.
Bridge diving accident
AROUND 6:30pm on Sunday 26 January, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW
Ambulance to a person injured after diving from a bridge at Valla Beach. A man in his 20s was
treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for suspected spinal injuries before being airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.
q Dean Rose, whose life was turned around with the support of the Youthie, now works to help other young people.
Carole Andersen is the Nambucca Valley’s
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Pastor Sydney Coetzee delivered the prayer before Mayor Gary Lee took to the podium and spoke of the incredible community spirit in the Nambucca Valley and what can be achieved when we all pull together.
Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan then delivered a poignant address, acknowledging all veterans who were present, before speaking about Australia.
He said while Australia is the “lucky country” it is not perfect, and noted the importance of respecting each other’s differences and right to hold diverse opinions.
This year's Australia Day Ambassador to the Nambucca Valley was former NRL star and champion of higher education for disadvantaged youth, Corey Payne.
The former Young Australian of the Year delivered an inspirational address about the great things that can be achieved for the broader community through nurturing, encouraging and providing opportunities for disadvantaged young people to continue their education.
A moving Citizenship Ceremony, officiated by Mayor Gary Lee, then followed where eight local residents became
Nambucca Valley’s newest Australian citizens.
National Celebration Day Awards were then presented across a range of categories, the crowd applauding and cheering with vigour as each recipient was announced.
Award winners were:
Good Neighbour Awards: Maureen and Bill Shepherd, Raymond Dufty; Services to the Community Awards: Brenda Stanton, Michelle O’Keefe, Irene Mayon, Rosie Squibb, The Ministry Team for Domestic Violence and
q The Macksville Marlins were named Junior Sports Team of the Year.
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q Young Citizen of the Year Reegan Welsh (centre).
q The Junior Sportsperson of the Year Toby Batten (centre).
q Young Indigenous Citizen of the Year Tahlia Ogilvie (centre).
q The Service to the Community Award was presented to Irene Mayon (centre).
Valley’s Citizen of the Year
Homelessness; Environmental Award: Darren Squibb; Junior Sportsperson: Toby Batten; Junior Sports Team: Macksville Marlins; Cultural Achievement: Carrolline Rhodes; Young Indigenous Citizen of the Year: Tahlia Ogilvie; Young Citizen of the Year: Reegan Welsh; Citizen of the Year: Carole Andersen
Two Frank Partridge VC Memorial Scholarships were presented to Jundamir SultanGeorges and Amelia Keen.
Young Indigenous Citizen of the Year Tahlia Ogilvie was recognised for her work as an Aboriginal school-based trainee nurse over 2023 and 2024.
“I am honoured to receive this award and I am so grateful for the support I have been shown by my mentors at the Macksville Hospital who have gone above and beyond to give me a positive learning experience,” Tahlia told News Of The Area.
q In a Citizenship Ceremony officiated by Mayor Gary Lee, eight local residents became the Nambucca Valley’s newest Australian citizens.
Young Citizen of the Year Reegan Welsh was recognised for attributes that included her strong work ethic and organisation skills, her contribution as School Captain at Macksville High School and her Macksville Lions Youth of the Year public speaking achievements.
Reegan told the gathering how humbling it was to be singled out for this award given that there are so many
amazing young people in the Nambucca Valley.
Citizen of the Year Carole Andersen was recognised for tireless community work that began in 1979 when she helped to form a playgroup at Valla.
Since then Carole's significant contributions to the community include, just to name a few, being the Nambucca Heads Public School P&C Committee
President, commencing the Nambucca Shire Safety House Committee and forming the Nambucca District Junior Tennis Branch.
The softly spoken and humble Carole told NOTA, “I always look for ways to give back to the community that I love and I am very proud to receive this award in the knowledge that I have been able to make a difference.”
q Service to the Community Award winner Brenda Stanton (centre).
q Good Neighbour Award recipient Raymond Dufty (centre).
q Good Neighbour Award recipients Maureen and Bill Shepherd (centre).
q Cultural Achievement Award winner Carrolline Rhodes (centre).
q Frank Partridge VC Memorial Scholarships were presented to Jundamir Sultan-Georges and Amelia Keen (centre).
q Nambucca Valley Australia Day Ambassador Corey Payne and Mayor Gary Lee cut the cake to officially recognise Australia Day
q The Service to the Community Award was presented to Michelle O’Keefe (centre).
q The Service to the Community Award was presented to the Ministry Team for Domestic Violence and Homelessness.
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Elderly driver fined after crash at notorious Valla intersection
By Ned COWIE
AT 4.30pm on 19 December, Viv Clements became yet another victim of a notorious Nambucca Valley intersection when a ute accidentally collided with her car as she was turning right off Giinagay Way into Valla Beach Road.
While the 90-yearold Valla Beach resident admits the moments after the collision remain blurry, she told NOTA she remembers stopping at the ‘give-way’ sign immediately prior to the accident.
q Viv Clements is recovering after a December traffic accident at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way.
She said she saw no cars approaching and believed it was safe to turn.
“I checked for oncoming traffic before starting the turn (that day) but there is a rise to the north and, with a speed limit of 90 km/h, it takes no time at all for southbound vehicles to arrive at the intersection,” she said.
The accident earned her a $410 fine for failing to give-way, despite this particular stretch of 90km/hr road being the subject of many formal and informal discussions, a 500-name petition and meetings with politicians at all levels.
As previously reported in NOTA, the infamous intersection, with its limited visibility to the north and recently introduced signage and slip lanes, has been the site of many accidents, with at least one of these being fatal.
Earlier this month, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp announced he had received assurances from Transport for NSW that work to improve the deadly stretch of road would be carried out by mid-February.
Following the incident, Viv was first taken
By Mick BIRTLES
WHEN Bowraville Theatre Singers (BTS)
Musical Director Lissa Argue retired last year, after 18 years at the helm, there was concern across the broader community that the immensely popular choir faced an uncertain future.
BTS, who operate under the Bowraville Arts Council Inc, had thrived under Lissa’s leadership, growing their fan base through delivering concerts across a variety of genres and consistently selling out the iconic Bowraville Theatre.
Concerns regarding the future of the choir have now been put to rest with the announcement from BTS President Helen Kirkpatrick that Paul Jarman, an internationally renowned composer, conductor, and multiinstrumentalist who resides at Valla, will take on the role of Musical Director in 2025.
Paul will be supported by long-time BTS pianist Judith Herivel.
When he is unavailable his partner Bonnie Nilsson, a music therapist, composer and educator, will step in.
to Coffs Hospital where she spent some time in ICU.
She was then transferred to Bellingen Hospital and discharged on 7 January.
The accident left her with 12 broken ribs, a cracked sternum and a broken ankle, however the biggest surprise was to come when she got a friend to check the mailbox at the front gate of her retirement village a week after returning home from hospital.
Upon clearing the letterbox on 13 January, the friend found a NSW Penalty Notice for failing to give way to oncoming traffic, a fine of $410, with threats for late payment.
“I know I stopped at the right-of-way because I always stop at them,” Viv told NOTA.
She proudly explained that her driving record has until now been exemplary, never having a traffic infringement notice or being involved in a traffic accident in 68 years of driving.
Early in her driving career, Viv was an ambulance
driver in England.
“I have been driving since 1956 and I completed an extensive threeweek training course with Civil Defence in England before becoming a driver for Civil Defence and St John’s Ambulance,” she said.
Viv said she knows of two other people who have had traffic accidents at the same intersection who also received fines in the mail afterwards.
She plans to contest the fine.
q (L-R) Bowraville Theatre Singers Vice-President Gary Rumble, New Member
“Paul was able to fit us into his busy schedule for some sessions before Christmas, and we’re thrilled he has agreed to continue working with us,” Helen told News Of The Area.
Contact Gianna Ceccato, Music therapist, composer and educator Bonnie Nilsson, Musical Director Paul Jarman, Pianist Judith Herivel and President Helen Kirkpatrick.
The choir has also relocated their practice venue from Macksville Primary School Hall to the Nambucca Heads Uniting Church Hall, with practice sessions held every Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 pm.
With the renowned Jarman leading the way, BTS is currently preparing for its next performances, “Songs of Fire and Rain”, with matinee concerts scheduled for the weekend of 31 May and 1 June at the Bowraville Theatre.
With about 40 members from the Nambucca Valley and surrounding areas like Scotts Head, Sawtell and Raleigh, the choir is looking to expand
and welcome new members. No prior experience is needed, and the choir’s motto - “We sing because we love it” - reflects its inclusive approach.
For those interested in joining, contact BTS President Helen Kirkpatrick at helen.malcolm@iinet. net.au, Vice-President Gary Rumble at garyivyrumble@gmail.com, or New Member Contact Gianna Ceccato at jennygianna1963@ hotmail.com.
q Viv’s car, a write-off after the crash.
All levels of government unite in aftermath of fire
By Mick BIRTLES
THE three levels of government have come together in support of the Nambucca Leagues and Sports Club, which was destroyed by a devastating structure fire last Wednesday morning.
The day after the fire, representatives from local, state and federal governments converged on the site at Sport Street, Nambucca Heads to meet with emergency services personnel on the scene.
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp and Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee addressed club management, staff and board members, as well as representatives from local sports groups with links to the club, to express their sympathy and understanding of the impact such an event has on the community and individuals.
The MPs then spoke to a group of employees in private to gain an understanding of their concerns and offer what support they could regarding employment.
“My heart goes out to the whole community, especially the staff of the club,” Mr Kemp told News Of The Area.
“I would like to thank all involved with the emergency response and I will be there to support the club through the next few months.
“My office will assist the staff trying to get new jobs, liaise with state bodies for approvals, and look at grant processes to help where possible.”
Also present was Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell of NSW Fire and Rescue, who put to rest early speculation regarding the cause of the disaster.
A full 24 hours since the fire and the site had only just been rendered safe enough for investigators to enter the area and begin their painstaking work.
In addition to the loss of the club facilities and jobs was the destruction of irreplaceable memorabilia such as trophies, historic team photos and honour boards.
A spokesperson for the Nambucca Roosters RLFC noted
that this should serve as a strong reminder to sporting clubs, associations and volunteers groups that, in the interest of preserving your organisation's history, items that can be copied or duplicated should be copied, digitally where possible, and stored off site.
While it is yet to be confirmed just what memorabilia survived the
fire, those who may have copies of Nambucca Strikers memorabilia are asked to email Strikers Vice President Ben Honeybrook at bjhoneybrook@icloud.com.
For Nambucca Roosters historic team photos and other memorabilia please email Mick Birtles at mickbirtlesphotography@gmail. com.
Over the months ahead the impact of the fire on the community will be felt acutely with major sporting events such as the 44th Annual Challenge Cup taking place over the period 14 to 16 March and hosted by the Nambucca Strikers. Traditionally the Nambucca Leagues and Sports Club has been central to the hosting of this event.
‘Ignite Minis’ return to address region’s needs
REGIONAL Development Australia
Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has announced the free Ignite Minis event series will return to Mid North Coast communities early this year.
The RDAMNC Ignite Minis are inperson events designed to provide opportunity for consultation on the priority areas of the Regional Investment Framework (RIF) and other key issues facing our Mid North Coast region - including agriculture, manufacturing, energy and waste.
The Australian Government delivers regional investment with priority focus areas.
These are Investing in People, Investing in Places, Investing in Services and Investing in Industries and Local Economies.
RDAMNC aims to bring to life this framework by hearing from stakeholders and raising some of the region’s challenges for consideration.
The RDAMNC Ignite Mini’s will be hosted in Coffs Harbour, Valla
Beach and Port Macquarie, with each event covering the same topics and workshops.
“Last year’s Ignite Minis were a great opportunity to hear from the Mid North Coast people about areas of challenge and known opportunities,” RDAMNC CEO Madeleine Lawler said.
“We are in for a big year and hearing from people early in the piece will get us off to a great start in responding to our region’s needs.”
q Attending Ignite MNC 2024 were Jill Follington from AusIndustry, Jackie Martinson from Training Services and Sarah O'Carrigan from Bub Hub.
The event venues are Coffs Surf Life Saving Club on 24 February, the Woolshed at Valla Beach Tourist Park on 26 February and Charles Sturt University campus in Port Macquarie on 28 February.
In addition to workshopping and networking opportunities, the 2025 Ignite Mini Speakers will share insights into real time projects including the Norfolk Wave Recycling
Centre and The Welcome Experience program, which is designed to offer concierge-like services to essential workers looking to relocate to Regional NSW.
People are requested to reserve their place at this free event by visiting rdamnc.org.au.
q Oxley MP Michael Kemp, Club Manager Ben McPherson, NSW Fire and Rescue Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell, Cowper MP Pat Conaghan, Board President Stephen Mitchell, Nambucca Mayor Gary Lee and Nambucca Valley Council CEO Bede Spannagle.
q Alt Collective’s Courtney Tune speaking at Ignite MNC 2024.
Clean up hits Bellwood Park
By Ned COWIE
A CLEAN Up Australia Day
event will be held at Bellwood Park in Nambucca Heads on 2 March, with locals invited to get involved.
Clean Up Australia Day is the nation’s largest and longest running day of environmental action.
In the three decades since its inception, over 22 million Australians have participated in Clean Up Australia Day activities.
Last year, the 2024 Clean Up Australia Day campaign collected an estimated 140,000 bags of litter nationally.
“Clean Up Australia has a rich history of mobilising Australians to take practical action to clear up the massive amount of litter and waste that makes its way into our beautiful waterways and other natural surroundings,”
Pip Kiernan, Chair of Clean Up Australia said in a media statement.
“We know that 35 years on from when my father, Ian Kiernan, started this iconic organisation, our fight against litter is nowhere near over,” she added.
Volunteers from Nambucca Riverwatch Inc. will host the event locally.
“We hope many community members will join in as they have in previous years,” Beverly Gibbs of the Nambucca Riverwatch team told NOTA.
“We host this event as part of our efforts to improve the local environment and maintain the health of our Nambucca River.”
Ian Kiernan, the event’s creator, was said to be disgusted by the rubbish and pollution he encountered when travelling the world’s oceans as a sailor.
As well as removing rubbish from the rivers and waterways, the event also serves as a timely reminder
for ordinary Aussies that ‘prevention is better than cure’ and that it would be better to curb the flow of unwanted rubbish from entering the environment in the first place.
Every year, a report of rubbish collected provides a snapshot of societal debris and the most recent information showed that plastics continued to dominate the tally making up more than 80 percent of all surveyed litter, an increase of four percent on the previous year’s findings.
Nambucca Valley volunteers for the event are asked to report for sign-in to the amenities block at Bellwood Park, Nambucca Heads from 10am on Sunday 2 March, 2025.
The event will run from 10am until 1pm.
For more information, contact Beverly Gibbs on 0422 331 878 or Elizabeth Newman on 0427 687 780.
Modern slavery discussed at Council meeting
By Ned COWIE
SLAVERY is still occurring as close to home as the Nambucca Valley and Coffs Coast according to Raewyn Macky, a prominent antiintensive horticulture activist.
The representative of the Nambucca Environment Network (NEN) addressed the issue in the public forum section of Nambucca Valley Council’s first meeting of 2025.
Ms Macky cited a report titled “Be Our Guests: Addressing urgent modern slavery risks for temporary migrant workers in rural and regional NSW”, published by the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner in September 2024, which names the Nambucca Valley and Coffs
Harbour as two regions where PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) scheme and migrant workers have sought humanitarian support.
Ms Macky, who has been a vocal opponent to the recent influx of blueberry farms to the Nambucca Valley, said her group had been made aware of cases of problematic working conditions in the local area.
“Houses are often overcrowded with up to 18 people living in a three bedroom house,” and “workers are overcharged for rent with each person paying $130 to $170 per week for their mattress on the floor,” she said.
She also claimed that workers are often paid well below award rates, with wages calculated based on kilograms of fruit picked rather than an hourly rate.
“Workers usually have to pay $10 per day to get to
and from the farms and are often unaware of this prior to starting their employment,” she added.
Long shifts or up to ten or eleven hours in unrelenting heat, language barriers, little to no understanding of the chemicals in use on farms, as well as poor provision of toilets and sanitation facilities were other issues
Ms Macky raised in relation to migrant workers at intensive horticulture operations in the Valley.
NOTA contacted several blueberry growers in the Nambucca Valley but none have as yet replied to questions regarding conditions for migrant workers on their farms.
The NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, stated in his 2024 report that across many areas of rural and regional NSW government workers are dealing with the unplanned
pregnancies of temporary migrant women who had no access to antenatal care and lacked private healthcare options.
“It is falling to local communities, social support providers and NSW Government agencies to manage the costs and consequences when temporary migrant workers are disempowered, deceived or disengaged.
“Local civic, multicultural and religious organisations report being stretched by unpredicted demand,” he said.
Following Ms Macky’s speech, newly appointed councillor Ljubov Simson told NOTA, “It (modern slavery) is something that we as a council are concerned about and we are currently looking into finding ways to better support the temporary migrant population here in the Nambucca Valley.”
q Lyn McGuigan, Debbie and Michael De Mol and Beverly Gibbs taking part in last year’s Clean Up Australia Day campaign in the Nambucca Valley.
q Raewyn Macky alerted councillors to the risks of modern slavery among migrant workers on intensive farming operations at last week’s Nambucca Valley Council meeting.
Seniors awards nominations open
By Ned COWIE
RESIDENTS of the Nambucca Valley can now nominate seniors worthy of community recognition for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards.
The awards honour seniors who have made a positive impact through their leadership, volunteerism, and active participation in community life.
“Too often, the contributions of our seniors go unnoticed, yet they are the ones keeping our community running,” Oxley MP Michael Kemp said.
“As business owners, volunteers, grandparents,
and mentors, their role deserves to be celebrated and acknowledged.
“I encourage everyone to think about the seniors in their lives who make a difference.
“Whether it’s through volunteering, supporting others, or simply spreading positivity, take this opportunity to nominate them for recognition,” he added.
Volunteers across the Nambucca Valley inspire and support others, maintain communal spaces and buildings, entertain and inform with local media, coach sports, put on festivals and events and offer other
contributions too numerous to mention here.
One such outstanding volunteer is 2024 Local Achievement Award recipient Michael McGinley of Newee Creek.
Eighty-year-old Michael has been volunteering at the Bowraville Technology Centre (BTC) since it first opened more than 20 years ago.
He still doesn’t know who nominated him for the award, and although he told NOTA he was “waiting for a gold watch” which apparently isn’t coming, Michael suspects it was another staff member from the BTC.
His part-time volunteer job has given him much
satisfaction over the decades.
“I’ve met a lot of great people and running a farm, it was nice to get away for a day a week to do something different,” he explained.
For more information about the NSW Seniors Festival and the Local Achievement Awards, visit seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au.
To fill out a nomination form you can collect one from Michael Kemp’s Oxley electorate office or download one from https:// www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ cao5p7vqwpswzy0756lfg/ Senior-Awards-NominationForm.docx?rlkey=4lap72gq7 9j5dmxfibsg3pgrf&st=b90toy cj&dl=0.
The power of propagation
By Jen HETHERINGTON THE Coastal Plant
Propagation Centre, known as the Grassy Head Plant Nursery, will continue
supporting local dune care groups in 2025, providing plants for land care revegetation.
The nursery, which currently operates as a selfsufficient Crown Land Trust, was established in 1975 as a means to replenish local dunes after sand mining depletion.
The facility now caters for workshops and a soil conservation educational unit, all powered by solar panels.
A small group of volunteers descend to the nursery twice weekly, at 9am on Tuesday and Friday mornings, via a drive through the Grassy Head Caravan Park.
Secretary/treasurer Moira Ryan and onsite groundsman Vince Overton recently welcomed NOTA to the spacious workshop meeting room, where Moira described the importance of native plant propagation.
“In our role as a Reserve Trust we identify threatened species and collect plants and seeds for propagation which in time are provided to conservation groups, and we also have a wide variety of tube stock available for sale to the public.”
Moira pointed out the need for more general maintenance of the nursery grounds and explained that their dedicated team is diminishing.
“We desperately need more helpers, especially young and fit individuals,” she said.
“We are currently working to fulfill substantial orders, though there have been struggles with recent erratic weather conditions.”
Management is seeking more volunteers for the nursery and can facilitate people seeking to fulfill Mutual Obligation Requirements.
For more information contact Moira on 0421 911 294.
Upskill for volunteering
By Andrea FERRARI
COFFS Coast Volunteering (CCV) is offering free workshops designed to help people build the skills and confidence needed to succeed as a volunteer or volunteer leader.
Based in the Coffs Harbour Community Village, CCV connects local volunteers with organisations making a positive impact across the Coffs Coast.
There is a volunteering opportunity waiting for everyone according to Sawtellian Claire Craven, who is leading the initiative.
“The workshops focus on lifting the capabilities of both volunteers and the leaders who guide them,” Ms Craven told News Of The Area.
“CCV’s goal is simple: to prepare volunteers for success and provide leaders with the tools they need to foster an engaging and impactful volunteer experience.”
For those interested in volunteering but aren’t sure where to begin, CCV can guide you.
With 30-40 local organisations taking volunteers, they help match a person’s skills and passions with the right opportunity.
“To kick off your volunteering journey, join our three-hour Volunteer Experience Workshop,” Ms Craven said.
“It’s a great introduction and is suitable for all volunteers, especially those who are just starting their volunteering life.”
The workshop for individuals is being designed as an opportunity to network with fellow volunteers and
to equip attendees with the essential knowledge and skills to volunteer with confidence and purpose.
Included on the day are talks on understanding your rights and responsibilities, improving communication skills, and boosting confidence.
“We’ll also be unpacking each person’s reasons for volunteering to maximise success for both the volunteer and the organisation.”
Workshops are scheduled for 5, 7 and 13 February.
The workshop for volunteer leaders is curated for people who work within an organisation that recruits or supports volunteers.
In this four-hour session, participants will explore national standards, volunteer program development, and essential leadership skills.
“You’ll also connect with fellow leaders and learn strategies for creating lasting impact in your community,” Ms Craven said.
Volunteer Leader workshops take place on 21 February and 6 March.
“Volunteering is a rewarding experience that can lead to positive wellbeing outcomes including better mental and physical health, increased social connection and an enhanced sense of purpose.
“Whether you're starting your volunteer journey or looking to enhance your leadership skills, CCV’s workshops are the perfect way to make a lasting difference on the Coffs Coast,” she said.
For more information, or to register, contact CCV on 02 6648 3660 or email Claire at claire@chnc.com.au.
q Michael McGinley was the first person to volunteer at the Bowraville Technology Centre and a recipient of the Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards in 2024.
q The nursery, which currently operates as a self-sufficient Crown Land Trust, was established in 1975.
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
THIS week’s slate of releases seem decidedly “18+”, with adult thrillers, a Chinese epic and an inscrutable comicbook adaptation from Japan.
Babygirl is a grownup drama/thriller from Dutch actor and filmmaker Halina Reijn, starring Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas and Harris Dickinson with a supporting turn from Australian Sophie Wilde.
Romy (Kidman) is a high-achieving CEO who is dissatisfied with her humdrum husband (Banderas).
When a confident,
bold and ambitious intern (Dickinson) makes advances towards her, Romy begins an affair that may cost her more than she is prepared to lose.
These steamy, adulterybased thrillers have made a real comeback in the past year, after having long been thought a dead genre at the box office.
Everyone puts in a committed performance and it’s another film that makes New York City look pretty appealing, but what’s surprising is that such a familiar kind of premise still has room for… well, surprises.
Companion follows
a string of small scale, limited cast, horror-thrillers revolving around the “awakening” of an AI robot to the dismay of the people around them.
Starring a cast of young and pretty faces as friends enjoying a weekend getaway at a remote cabin, the fun begins when it is revealed that one of their “new girlfriends” is actually a “Companion Robot”.
Many of the elements are predictable - the robot malfunctions in such a way that makes it smarter and self-aware and questions why it must remain subservient.
What is pleasing to
report is that the film has a lot of fun with the premise, and the potential for cliche is offset by some overthe-top sequences and performances.
Maria is a biopic of renowned Greek-American opera singer, Maria Callas.
Angelina Jolie stars in the title role as the film chronicles the final week of Callas’ life and examines her conflicted relationships with family, lovers and friends, along with the circumstances that led to her death.
Jolie shows that she still has what it takes to take over and light up a screen, though the script itself doesn’t give her enough real drama to work with.
Did you happen to see
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
SPORT
By Chris KNIGHT
LYNDEE Thomas swooped back to base like a homing pigeon to win a nail-shredder at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course.
The 18-marker had a troubled start in the women's stableford competition on Wednesday, 22 January, with not so magnificent sevens on the par five second and fourth holes.
Thomas steadied with an eight-hole stretch on the bogey train from the fifth, before nailing four pars over the final six to return 35 points to win Div 1.
The victory was determined only on countback from Kerrie Eichorn (9 handicap) who had 40 off the stick on each of the nines.
"I was determined to get on the green on the last but the ball had other thoughts and went into the creek and out of bounds," Thomas said.
A dual member at Nambucca and Urunga, the school teacher has been making the most of the opportunity to play mid-week over the summer break.
"Nambucca is a beautiful course and it's always challenging. On Wednesday the girls introduced me to
the possum in its hidey-hole between the 12th and 14th," she said.
Bowraville's Marilyn McNally (26) scooted to 39 points to take Div 2 from Nambucca's Fiona Chaffey on 37.
Deidre Fletcher nailed the nearest the pin on the 5th and Judith Boyle the Pro Pin on the last for a $34 pay day.
Club champion Troy Herbert (4) had one under par round the back on his way to 38 points to win Div 1 in the Soulitude Health medley stableford on Saturday, 25 January, from Rick Heywood (9) on 37.
Hans Jensen (22) had the best round of the day with 40 points to edge Scott Burley (17) on 37 in Div 2, while David Wilson (24) had 39 points to salute in Div 3 from Lyall Gregory (27) on 38.
Jason Rolff won the Ecomist longest putt on the first while former club treasurer Andrew Johnston was ledger-like in recording that his ball was 4 millimetres from the cup to take the 5th.
Other pins went to Nathaniel Beverley on 7, Heywood on 8, Thomas Wattison on 13 and Daniel Wassens on 15.
Paul Ryan - whose handicap has become somewhat lesser in recent months - found a wry smile
to pocket $120 in the Pro Pin on 18.
On Thursday, 23 January, Club Captain Ray Guiana (27) went full grunt mode with 43 points - easily the best of the day - to win Div 3 of the Soulitude Health medley stableford.
A tangle with the mangroves on the 6th and helpful discussions with his playing partners in ball location didn't derail a superb sub-90 round off the bat including pars on 5, 13 and 18.
Jo Evans (26) from Brighton Lakes finished runner-up with 37.
Peter Farrell (6) with 40 points including a bird on 7 edged Ian MacKay on 39 to take Div 1. John Buganey (23) smashed with 42 points to best Hans Jansen (23) with 41 points in Div 2.
Andrew Bagust got the putt from afar on the first to win the Ecomist voucher, while Paddy Byrne took the pin on 5, Steve Frost on 7, Bagust on 8, Dave Bartos on 13, Geoff Brooks on 15 and Malcolm McGoldrick plugged into the Pro Pin for $90 on the last.
On Tuesday, 23 January, Nambucca's Glenys Thompson (15) wowed with 38 gross around the back to notch 40 points and win Div 1 in the Soulitude Health stableford.
Sweet-swinging Stuart Johnston (9) was runner-up with 39 in a round which included 12 pars and nothing worse than a bogey.
Heath Blain (26) claimed Div 2 with 37 points from Gary Rumble (27) on 34.
Blain missed the jump at the start with eights on the
Creation of the Gods last year? If not, then you may find yourself a bit lost if you check out Creation of the Gods 2: Demon Force.
The second entry in what will eventually be a Chinese epic-fantasy trilogy, this film carries on the story involving immortal warriors, vengeful gods, animal spirits and kingdoms at war during the Shang dynasty of 2000 B.C.
Drawing upon the rich, but somewhat impenetrable Chinese mythology (at least to Western audiences), the film is appropriately largescale and looks like it sits comfortably next to Lord of the Rings.
Finally an adaptation of Japanese manga (comicbook) Oshi no Ko: The Final
Act comes to screens.
One of the interesting features of many Japanese anime or manga series is that while there may be a significant supernatural “hook” to the premise, the stories often veer towards surprising genres. In this case, a doctor is murdered at the moment he is delivering the babies of a famous pop-star, only to be immediately reincarnated as one of the children, retaining all his past life’s memories.
Growing to adolescence, the young man and his twin sister now attempt to build careers in the entertainment industry in order to investigate and solve his murder, and others connected to it.
first two but conjured a birdie three on the dangerous 17th.
Pins went to Coffs Harbour's Adam Nightingale on 5, Ashton Herbert on 7, Peter Shepherd on 8, Bonville's Adrienne Smith on 13, Thomas Wattison on 15 and Safety Beach's Matthew Neal on the last for the $60 Pro Pin.
A monster week on The Island wound up with near 100 players facing the starter on Australia Day in a fun four person NIV Golf ambrose medley stableford.
Inspired by the keep it casual breakaway LIV Golf pro tour, the inaugural event included a party hole and clubhouse beats by rising enterainment star Dylan Wigley.
Meanwhile, Coffs
Who determines what is right?
DEAR News Of The Area,
YOUR story (NOTA 24/1/25) on the “Knitting Nanna arrest” quotes Ms Degan as saying that “the law is rigid and unbending, but justice is a continuing struggle for what is right”.
Harbour's Harry McMillan who cut his teeth behind the counter at the Nambucca Pro Shop has boxed a rare accolade.
Now an assistant professional at Sydney's vaunted The Lakes Golf Club, McMillan has been crowned the the 2024 PGA of Australia Associate of the Year after completing the Membership Pathway Program.
While he hopes to move into golf club management roles, McMillan first wants to scratch the itch of seeing whether he can play on Tour.
To that end he will line up at the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Qualifying School in April.
Catchya on The Island if the river doesn’t grab you first.
any issue that arouses our emotions?
Chaos would ensue.
If we abandon the rule of law, who then determines what is “right”?
In effect every individual citizen could determine their own version of “right”. Effectively “justice” can
This is an example of the woolly-headed thinking that seems to underpin all of the “forest wars” debate.
only be measured with some agreed type of standard, which in a parliamentary democracy can only be the statute law.
If the statute law is not “right” then there is a clear process to amend it, (which doesn’t include grandmothers “locking on” to logging machinery). By consciously breaking the statute law and impinging on the lawful right of logging contractors to go about their business, Ms Degan is seeking to influence the elected government to amend the existing law relating to what may be logged.
So as well as having her say at the ballot box, she also exerts pressure on members of parliament via the media.
Is this fair or equitable?
What happened to “one person, one vote”?
Should we all go out and break the law so as to get the attention of parliament for
Finally, National Parks are “forests” also. Why is there no information relating to the populations of koalas that call the National Park forests home?
Regards, John BALL, Boambee East
q Lyndee Thomas (left) won Div 1 at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course on 22 January. She is pictured with her playing partners Lisa Guest and Deidre Fletcher.
q Bellingen's Jill Haynes (left) enjoyed a round at Nambucca with Gillian Anderson.
Golf, music and community spirit
A CARNIVAL atmosphere
engulfed the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club on Australia Day as 102 players hit the fairways for a three-round Ambrose event.
The buzz of a live music ‘party hole’ and performances in the clubhouse added to the festive spirit.
It was a day to remember for the Herbert family, as their team shot an impressive eight-under-par to claim
second place, finishing just a quarter of a shot behind the leaders.
It was a perfect blend of youthful exuberance and seasoned expertise, with 16-year-old Ashton and his younger brother Maddox complementing the experience of their father, Troy Herbert, and Peter Scott.
“We all played a solid round of golf today, finishing at eight-under-par,” Ashton
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
CONGRATULATION to the
Winners of the Australia Day teams!! What a great afternoon of bridge with 10 tables, lots of good food & company with a celebratory drink for all at the end. Pictures below.
Upcoming events:
The Summer Sheild commences on Tuesday 11th February for three weeks.
Nola Pearce Teams of three is on 6th March.
Reminder AGM is on 22nd March @ 12 noon –Nominations are currently being sought for positions within the club executive.
Results for week ending 26th January 2025
Monday 20th January 2025
1st Theda Faulwetter & Carol Mc Kee 65%, 2nd Linda & Mike Siford 54%, 3rd Paul Coe & Susie Keur 54%
Tuesday 21st January 2025 - Individual 1st Margaret Sullivan 65%, 2nd Greg Wood & Julianne Cowles 62%
Thursday 23rd January 2025
1st Janet Dyson & Maureen Cowan 63% 2nd
Mike Siford & Colin Tolley 56%, 3rd Michael Finucane & Vicki Walker 52%
Saturday 25th January 2025 – AUSTRALIA DAY TEAMS EVENT
1st Carol McKee, Maureen Cowan, Amber Fox & Barb Maranik -62 imps, 2nd Barbara Lott, Colin Tolley, Linda & Mike Siford -56 imps, 3rd Leonie Harrison, Peter Plunkett-Cole, Sandra Ellis & Rosemary Bateman -22 imps
Macksville Country Club Golf
q The club’s
said.
“Unfortunately, we came second to a group of visitors from Macksville by just 0.25 of a shot.
“But we’ve made an impressive start to the three-round event and set ourselves up for a potential big win.”
Ashton’s meteoric rise in the golf world has been a standout story, highlighted by his nearrecord-breaking performance last month when he carded a stunning 66, just one stroke shy of the course record.
But it’s clear talent runs in the family, as Troy playfully reminded everyone.
“Ashton’s progress has been excellent. A 66
is a fantastic round, but it’s still one shot off my course record of 65,” he laughed.
Meanwhile, 13-year-old Maddox is already making his mark in adult competitions, signaling a bright future for the Herbert family and the golf club.
Inside the clubhouse, the celebrations continued as 14-year-old Dylan Wigley entertained the crowd with a setlist spanning six decades of music, including hits from The Beatles, INXS, Oasis, and
Coldplay.
“It was my first time playing at the golf club, and the atmosphere was amazing,” Wigley said.
“The people were really friendly and supportive.”
With an electrifying mix of competition, music, and camaraderie, Australia Day at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club was a resounding success, setting the stage for more thrilling rounds to come.
Nambucca Bowling Club News
By Nerida BLACKFORD
BOWLING has resumed for the NHWBC 2025 year, and the ladies have returned full of energy and enthusiasm. Whilst numbers are lower than our usual with some ladies still holidaying or recovering from operations ( bad knees seems to be very common at our club) matches have been hotly contested and the skill level is impressive. Our newer bowlers continue to learn about the game and improve their skill level, and Australia Day saw another local lady try out the game very well.
If one of your new year resolutions was to try something new, or meet more people, I’d encourage you to come down and have a lookSunday morning social is a great way to start after having some roll ups and getting a feel for the game.
We also have accredited coaches who can introduce you to bowling on Wednesday mornings from 9am or at a time convenient for you.
This year we are hosting a NSW school competition, so any kids in Stage 3 or High School, nag your sport teachers about coming to the
club for sport, organise some teams and let the club know so we can get you registered.
Social games results have been-
January 9- Fletch, Sandra, Rosie & Michelle 11-26 against Arlene, Teresa, Marg D & Elaine; A- Marie, Janice, Mel & Nerida 20-21 against A-Marie, Manor, Lisa and Kim
January 16- Lisa, Fletch & Rosie defeated Lisa, A-Marie & Sandra 15-11; Alma, Teresa & Monty went down to Arleen, Deb & Kim 2012, and Michelle & Manor beat Mel & Marg D 20-10
January 23 – Kim, Fletch,
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
THE Wednesday Selected Triples attracted 24 players and the day's spoils went to Tony Stokes, Ken Brown and Peter Fredericks. Stuart Flack, Michelle Fredericks and Neil Duffus were second and Deb Mann, Sharon Watts and Nerida Blackford third. Duffo was the Lucky Bowler and drew his rink for $300, shared with Stu Flack, Michelle Fredericks, Marhgaret Duffus, L Parry, Michael Hart and Bluto Ruane.
Fri Jan 24 A good field of 66 and Cossie, Pat Kemp and Bruce Mason were the winners with Owen Smith, Dallas Nancarrow and Bluto second. Headbutt Hines,
By Max TURNER
SATURDAY’S big field, good weather and a well manicured course resulted in enjoyable golf and low scores in the Harry Andrews sponsored Stableford. Michael Trisley finished early with a net 41, normally
Andrew Shearer and Col Crawford were third. The Lucky Losers went to Bob Sutton, Stu Garvey and Darcy Rostron. Pat Kemp drew Lucky Bowler but failed the take out the Jackpot of $360.
Sat Jan 25 Club Fours Championship Semi-Finals. Dave Ogilvy, Chas Potter, Ken and Adam Rostron def Todd Ryan, Michael Hart, Bill The Welder Coughlan and Ray Grumpy Hunt 20-17. Terry Steele, Joe Franck, Mitch McGill and Ty Webber 29 def Tas Fribbins, Gary Tierney, Neil Duffus and Greg Hodge 20.
Sun Jan 26 Club Fours Championship Final. In a great game contested in great spirit, Adam Rostron and Co.
a winning score, only to be beaten on a count back by Dane Luffman with Roy Rudner second runner up. Nearest the pins were Luke Laverty who has come through the ranks to A grade, Steve Hosking (B) and Noel Austin (C) grade. The 206th Mid Week
def Ty Webber's team 22-15. The Rostron team started very slowly and trailed for a dozen ends before drawing level. Winning 4 ends in a row, saw them with a good lead before dropping a four to tighten things up. On the 20th end and with Ty trailing by three and needing to
Marg D and Sandra defeated Kim, Arlene, Deb and Marilyn 17-14 and after being behind the whole game Kerry, Alma, Lisa and Nerida beat Rosie, A-Marie, Mel and Elaine 12-11.
If you pop down to the club on Saturday Feb 1st, between 10am and 2pm we are hosting another Community Expo. You can have a go at bowls and ask some of our lovely members about the game. You’ll also have the chance to see other local community groups, perhaps sign up to a group or become a volunteer in some.
drive off the holding bowl, he missed and the jack rolled to the opposition for four shots. Shake hands time. Dave Ogilvie was deservedly named Man of the Match - his first Fours win since 1977! Royal Tar after 2 rounds has Stu Hughes' team leading, just, on 40 pts and 23 ends from Danny Curran, 40 and 22 and Adam Rostron 40 and 20.
Competition was won by the evergreen Ross Donnelly with Adam Ross runner up. Handicapper for the Chook Run, Jeff Gore, seems to have a smile on his face when he announces the winner and how many shots he loses, even when it's himself.
This time it was Lance Hore (6 shots) with Roy Rudner runner up (3) and Max Graham nearest the pin. On Tuesday the ladies sacrificed their day to allow a big field of veterans to use the course.
q Dylan Wigley entertained the crowd in the clubhouse on Australia Day with songs from the 1960s to 2020s.
q Sixteen-yearold Nambucca golf prodigy Ashton Herbert recently hit a round of 66, one away from the course record.
q Ambrose golf team (L-R) Peter Scott, Ashton Herbert, Troy Herbert and Maddox Herbert.
q Darcy Rostron, Dave Ogilvie, Adam Rostron and Chas Potter.
oldest active player Dale Brunsdon (92) with Allan Clarke, winner of the most Club Championships (35).
By Manny WOOD
Swings and roundabouts in the Supreme Court
TANYA moves in with her grandmother, Helen, for several years before she signs a rental agreement and continues to stay there until Helen’s death.
Helen makes a will, dividing her estate equally amongst her children and Tanya, with the effect that they each receive a quarter of her estate.
When Helen makes her will, she also executes a Power of Attorney appointing Tanya as her attorney, so that she can manage her grandmother’s financial affairs.
During her occupation of Helen’s home, Tanya provides some care for Helen and cooks her meals.
Six months before Helen’s death, Tanya takes Helen to her bank and withdraws $100,000, being Helen’s life savings.
These funds are spent by Tanya shortly thereafter.
When Helen passes-away, her home is worth $2 million.
When asked to move out of the property, Tanya becomes concerned that her one-quarter share of the estate is not sufficient for her to purchase a home.
She makes a “family provision claim” against the estate, seeking a greater share.
A Court-ordered mediation is unsuccessful and a four-day hearing ensues.
The executor’s position is that Tanya should not receive anything further from the estate and that she should also repay the $100,000 withdrawal.
After a careful analysis of the evidence, the Court finds that there was a strong relationship of “trust and confidence” between Tanya and Helen because Tanya was not only Helen’s carer, but also appointed under a power of attorney to manage her affairs.
In the absence of Helen obtaining legal advice in relation to the $100,000 “gift”, the Court orders that Tanya took advantage of the deceased’s position of “special disadvantage” and orders that the gift be repaid due to “unconscionable conduct”.
However, in considering Tanya’s family provision claim, the Court decides that whilst she obtained a benefit by living with Helen and paying a reduced rent, the repayment of the $100,000 would leave her with “inadequate provision” and makes an award in Tanya’s favour in the sum of an additional $100,000 on top of her entitlement under the will.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net. au or call him on (02) 66 487 487. This fictional column is not legal advice.
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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
We are all Australians
DEAR News Of The Area,
I’VE been reflecting on Australia Day. Its significance has increasingly become associated with colonization and invasion, particularly following the bicentennial celebration in 1988.
I believe we should focus on celebrating what it means to be Australian, regardless of our backgrounds.
Whether you're a migrant, a
descendant of convicts or European settlers, or part of the First Nations, we are all Australians together in this moment.
So, what if we were to change the name of the day to Australians Day and celebrate our shared identity as Australians?
Regards, Bettina DWYER, Macksville.
Commitment to respectful campaign
DEAR News Of The Area,
AS a fellow candidate for the seat of Cowper, I fully support the call from independent candidate, Caz Heise for a respectful, constructive campaign.
That respect must start with some positive leadership from all candidates and senior members of our campaign teams.
We need to constantly promote the message that despite our often passionate disagreements, candidates and volunteers are freely giving their time because they believe in our
democratic system of government and want to make Australia a better place.
As candidates, we need to model the sort of behaviour we want to see from volunteers and we need to have the courage to call out those instances where the behaviour of our volunteers falls short of that standard.
Every time a voter hears raised voices or partisan name calling they become more disillusioned by the electoral process.
Every time they see hostile body language or bullying they either become more disengaged or they feel
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
Why can't the other members in my family replace the toilet roll with a new one?
Invariably there is an empty roll sitting on the windowsill or the floor. How hard can it be?
Betina M.
Dear Betina,
It was a relief to receive your message because I'd been reading about the effect of arctic glaciers on sea levels and female hostages being freed from armed forces and the confounding situation of Trump's return to office, when I was brought back to the pressing impact of toilet paper etiquette.
Thank you.
I'd never really thought too much about toilet paper until people started panic buying it during the pandemic.
It seems confounding now that some members of the community were racing past supplies of pantry staples like rice and flour to stock up on an item that has feasible alternatives including newspaper, gum leaves and the garden hose.
I was quite glad during this experience that I'd been involved in
it is OK for them to join in. That damages and diminishes all of us.
I am prepared to commit to a respectful, constructive campaign and I would like to invite all other candidates to join me.
many extreme camping adventures as a child.
Nothing creates life skills better than a week stuck in the bush with some two-minute noodles, an axe, a litre of water and a flimsy tent.
Toilet paper was the last thing on our family's mind.
Now, to your issue.
Perhaps your less resilient family members don't recall the desperation of a toilet paper shortage.
Maybe they lack an appreciation of the convenience of a plentiful supply of fourply toilet paper.
They may need to experience a shortage to reinvigorate the value they place on this household item.
May I suggest you put your toilet roll supplies under lock and key?
Soon you will hear the plaintive mid-ablution cries of, 'Mum, can you chuck me a roll of toilet paper?' to which you will be able to reply: 'Last time I looked, we'd run out."
Soon toilet paper will be reinstated as an essential item in your home and you will never again have to worry about being the sole toilet paper replacement officer. It is a duty best shared.
Carpe diem, JASMINDA.
How about it?
In the end, it would be a win for us, our volunteers and every voter.
Predigested thinking in politics
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE upcoming Federal election campaign has (unofficially) begun and we can expect much verbiage over the next few months with slogans repeated ad nauseam.
Slogans are used to cement in voters minds a simple expression of a complex problem that can be easily repeated and passed on.
This is not necessarily a bad thing as the process of Government is complex business and difficult to convey, particularly to people who do not want to know about trade-offs, compromise, and nuance.
Slogans are a form of predigested thinking and can be useful as a call to action.
“Bread not bombs”, “Stop the Boats”, “Make love, not war”, “If you don’t know, vote no”, are all examples that put forward a simple idea to encapsulate a complex issue.
Rarely do they stand up to intelligent scrutiny but that does not necessarily mean that they are not effective.
It just means that one must question slogans and be aware of their inherently dishonest nature.
Another example of predigested thinking is the word “woke”.
This has such a broad and indiscriminate usage by some people that it can be difficult to pin down. Respect and empathy for first nations people is woke.
Empathy for gay or trans-gender people is woke.
Concern for the environment is woke.
Its usage has taken on the meaning that any concern for others, any respect for others, any feeling of kindness is now “woke” and, as such, is a bad thing.
Everything I hate is woke! “Woke” seems to have, partially,
replaced the previous usage of the predigested thinking slogan “politically correct” which is a similarly vague and ephemeral concept that is a reaction to changes in social attitudes that the user is resistant to.
When someone starts a sentence with “I know it’s not politically correct but…” one can be pretty sure that the next thing to come out of their mouth will be racist or sexist or some other expression of contempt for some marginalised group of people.
A final example of predigested thinking is the slogan “virtue signalling”.
This extends the contempt for the values of kindness, respect, and empathy to label any action in support of
Regards, Greg VIGORS, Labor Candidate for Cowper.
these values to be a selfish, dishonest act by the person involved who, by implication, does not really hold these values but is only acting to score some sort of virtue points in the view of other similarly minded people. Again, virtuous values are made out to be a bad thing. It is useful to understand slogans and to dig a little deeper into what they really mean if one is to avoid becoming a victim of predigested thinking. I mean, if you were to eat predigested food what would you really be eating?
In mind, and in body, you are what you eat. Or is that another example of predigested thinking?
Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.
MAXWELL KEITH WHALEN
Aged 86 years.
Late of Canley Vale & formerly Stuarts Point.
Much loved father of Graham, Craig and Bradley. Adored grandfather and great-grandfather.
Max will be sadly missed by all of his extended family & friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend Maxwell's funeral service at Bernard Laverty’s Funeral Chapel, Macksville on Monday 3rd February, 2025 commencing at 11:00am followed by Interment in the Eungai Cemetery.
Bernard Laverty Funerals Tel: 6568 1555
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SATURDAY MOVIE: ELVIS (2022)
NBN, 7.30pm
Baz Luhrmann’s kaleidoscopic biopic about the king of rock’n’roll, played brilliantly by Austin Butler (pictured), is seen through the eyes of Elvis Presley’s duplicitous manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). Parker narrates the story of Presley’s life, from early days growing up obsessed with gospel music to his meteoric rise as a singing and acting megastar, right through to his tumultuous marriage to Priscilla (Olivia DeJonge) and his troubled later years. Luhrmann’s trademark frenetic directing style is on full display here, but the most memorable sequence is a less showy one which depicts the filming of Presley’s 1968 comeback special.
FRIDAY, January 31
6.00 News.
SUNDAY
AUSTRALIAN IDOL
SEVEN, 7pm
Singing sensations from around the country take notice: this season, it’s not just a standout voice that superstar judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark (pictured) are in the market for. In the third edition of this reality reboot, only a singer with a distinct sound, style and star quality will do. Long gone are the days when karaoke heroes or delusional hopefuls who can’t carry a tune merited airtime – nowadays, Idol is all killer, no filler. A new round of auditions begins tonight, with just 30 “golden tickets” – the only route to the next stage – up for grabs. Mild-mannered student and checkout chick Iilysh from Culcairn, NSW, kicks things off with a powerhouse performance of “You Oughta Know”. Definitely one to watch.
Nigella. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.00 The Story Of Tea. (PGd, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Amazing Railway Adventures. (PGl, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden: The 20th Century. (Final, R) Monty Don concludes his journey.
8.30 Silent Witness. (Masv) The team works on a suspected suicide.
10.15 Optics. (Ml, R)
10.45 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) 12.20 Grand Designs. (R) 1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: Argo. (2012, Mlv, R) 9.55 Rock Legends: David Bowie. (PG, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Bonn. (Premiere, Mav)
11.50 Kin. (MA15+lv, R)
1.45 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R)
2.35 22 Kids And Counting. (PGa, R)
3.30 Death On The Common: My Mother’s Murder. (Ma, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SUNDAY THE NEWSREADER
ABC TV, 8.30pm
From wardrobe to set design, this awardwinning Aussie drama set in a 1980s TV newsroom has always done an exceptional job of recreating the glitzy period. But the production team really ups the ante for this season three premiere that takes viewers back to the 1989 Logies, with stretch limousines and shoulder pads for days. News at star Dale Jennings (Sam Reid) has well and truly cemented his position as a media personality and is up for the coveted Gold Logie. Meanwhile, his former lover and colleague Helen (Anna Torv, pictured) has secured her very own current affairs program and finds herself in direct competition with her ex and old crew.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. (PGa, R) 2.00 The Women’s Ashes Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session.
8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.
8.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 3. Late afternoon session. From Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka.
11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)
12.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015, Mal, R) Robert De Niro.
11.00 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (Mad, R)
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MOVIE: Bumblebee. (2018, Mlv, R) After the fall of Cybertron, the Autobot Bumblebee befriends a teenage girl in California in the ’80s. Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena. 9.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 8.30 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 10.25 The Big Boss. (1971, M, Cantonese) 12.25pm To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 2.40 The Eagle Huntress. (2016, PG, Kazakh) 4.15 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 6.25 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 8.30 Seven Swords. (2005, MA15+, Mandarin) 11.20 Late Programs. NITV (34) 7MATE (64) SBS MOVIES (32)
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SATURDAY, February 1
6.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Cricket Balls. (R) Dr Karl learns how cricket balls are made.
6.30 Back Roads: Kandos, NSW. (PG, R) Presented by Heather Ewart.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa) An arsonist targets three businesses.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) After a local teacher is found dead at the bottom of a cliff-side coastal walkway in what appears to be a terrible accident, Vera uncovers evidence that the body may have been tampered with. 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. (Mn)
8.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (PGa, R)
9.20 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG, R)
10.15 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Final, Mal, R)
11.10 Everything You Love. (Mals, R)
2.35 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R)
3.25 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 4. Afternoon session.
8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.
8.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 4. Late afternoon session. From Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka. 11.00 MOVIE: Morbius. (2022, Malv, R) Jared Leto.
1.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon Horse Racing. Southern Cross
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Elvis. (2022, Mal) The life of Elvis Presley. Austin Butler, Tom Hanks. 10.35 Becoming Madonna. (MA15+als, R) A retelling of Madonna’s journey.
12.25 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R)
1.20 Destination WA. (R)
1.45 My Way. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Follows a team of matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions. A frisky French bulldog gets attached to a couple. Wood Green’s unluckiest dog, Peaches, has not just one, but two dates. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) NSW Ambulance crews race to a call for a slashed throat and perform life-saving CPR on teens. 10.30 Ambulance UK. (M, R) First responders attend to elderly patients. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
SUNDAY, February 2
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (Return, PG)
8.30 The Newsreader. (Return, Ml) In 1989, Helen and Dale are forced into direct competition as they fight to become number one.
9.25 Love Me. (Return, MA15+s)
10.10 MOVIE: Sirens. (1994, MA15+ans, R) Hugh Grant.
11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 11.25 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
6am The Man
7.30 Mysteries Of Stonehenge. (Mav)
9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Birth Of The Tutankhamun Dynasty. (Mav, R)
10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. (PGa, R)
11.15 Signed, Theo Schoon.
1.10 MOVIE: Radioactive. (2019, Mavw, R)
3.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Australian Idol. (Return, PGl)
8.50 Billy Joel Live At Madison Square Garden. (PGl) A concert celebrating Billy Joel’s 100th consecutive performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
10.50 April Jones: The Interrogation Tapes. (MA15+a, R)
12.20 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Shatner. 10.10 Deadly Funny 2023. 11.15 Hoarders. 12.55am The X-Files. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Who Invented Christmas. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.50 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 10.00 I’m Not There. (2007, M) 12.30pm The Space Between The Lines. (2019, M, German) 2.45 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 4.45 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 6.35 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 8.30 The Royal Hotel. (2023, MA15+) 10.10 Lonesome. (2022, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.10 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 9.05 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 11.10 Miss Marx. (2020, M) 1.10pm Grand Piano. (2013, M) 2.50 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 4.50 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 6.40 Toast. (2010, PG) 8.30 Close. (2022, M, Dutch) 10.30 Miracle. (2021, M, Romanian) 12.40am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil: Nowhere Girl. (Mav) A look at the murder of Dioneth Lopez. 11.10 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mav)
1.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.
6am Children’s
MOVIE: Three Amigos! (1986, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 4. (1998, MA15+) 11.35 Gotham. 12.35am Arrow. 2.30 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Bakugan: Legends. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Bathurst 12 Hour. Qualification and support races. 3.00 Bathurst 12 Hour. Qualification and support races. 3.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Aust v England. Afternoon. (Alt schedule may be shown). 4.30 Tea Break. 5.00 The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Aust v England. Late arvo. 7.00 Dinner Break. 7.30 The Women’s Ashes. Aust v England. Evening session. 10.00
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Young Sheldon. 2.30 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Surf Boat Tsunami. 4.00 Rugby Sevens Highlights. 5.10 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994) 7.00 MOVIE: Trolls World Tour. (2020) 8.45 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PG) 10.50 MOVIE: Locked Down. (2021, M) 1.10am The Originals. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Pokémon: XYZ. 4.50 Late Programs.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Madrid With Michael Portillo. (Premiere, PG)
8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve. (Premiere, PGa)
9.35 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGad, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Clean Sweep. (Malsv)
12.05 Wisting. (MA15+v, R) 1.00 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als, R) 2.45 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 3.35 22 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20
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6am Toast.
Continued. (2010, PG) 7.15 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 9.05 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 10.55 Miracle. (2021, M, Romanian) 1.05pm From The Vine. (2019, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 5.20 Goal! (2005, PG) 7.30 One Night In Miami… (2020, M) 9.35 Saint Omer. (2022, M, Wolof) 11.50 Late Programs. 5.50am Goal! (2005, PG)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden wants answers from Cash.
7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) It is day two of the auditions.
9.15 St. Denis Medical. (Premiere, PGals) Matt’s first day as a nurse is not going as planned. 10.15 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
11.15 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (Return, PG)
12.15 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.00 Australian Crime Stories. (Return, Mlv) 10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Forensics: Murder Scene. (Premiere, MA15+av)
11.30 First On Scene. (Maln, R)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.50 Hello SA. (PG)
1.20 Talking Honey. (PGa)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R)
8.35 Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating. (PG)
10.05 The Artist’s View. (Mls, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a)
12.05 Fargo. (Mlv, R)
2.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 2.50 Inside The Modelling Agency. (R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Goal! Continued. (2005, PG) 8.00 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 10.00 Close. (2022, M, Dutch) 11.55 One Night In Miami… (2020, M) 2pm Toast. (2010, PG) 3.50 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 5.30 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 7.40 The Tracker. (2002, M) 9.30 Full Time. (2021, M, French) 11.05 Annie’s Fire. (2022, M, French) 1.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Leah is a fully fledged activist.
7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.
9.15 The Hunting Party. (Premiere, Mav) When a serial killer escapes custody, a disgraced FBI agent is called back into action to hunt him down.
10.15 The Irrational. (Return, Mav)
12.15 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A
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WEDNESDAY, February 5
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.
Of Windsor. (PG, R)
8.30 Wonders Of The Moon With Dara Ó Briain.
9.25 Miniseries: Playing Nice. (Mal)
10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Pagan Peak. (MA15+av) 11.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+lsv, R) 12.50 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v, R) 2.30 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Show. 6.10 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 8.20 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.00 Under The Stars Of Paris. (2020, M, French) 11.35 Saint Omer. (2022, M, Wolof) 1.50pm Goal! (2005, PG) 4.00 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 5.50 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 7.35 Rob The Mob. (2014, M) 9.30 The Sitting Duck. (2022, M, Hungarian) 11.45 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, February 6
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots.
8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (Premiere, PG)
9.30 The Darkness. (Malsv)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Divided We Stand. (Ml)
12.40 Blanca. (Malv, R)
2.40 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)
3.05 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (a, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Binti. Continued. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.40 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 10.25 The Tracker. (2002, M) 12.15pm Full Time. (2021, M, French) 1.50 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 4.00 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 5.50 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 7.50 We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 9.30 Kompromat. (2022, M, French) 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (Return, PG)
8.30 Ludwig. (Premiere, Ma) The life of puzzle setter John “Ludwig” Taylor is upended when his identical twin disappears.
11.00 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (Mlv, R)
12.00 Black-ish. (PGa, R)
1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.00 Big Miracles. (Return, Mam) 10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Cybershack. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Harper puts on a brave face. Eden comes clean. Levi challenges Cash to step up.
8.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’s Diary. (2001, Mlv, R) A British woman, struggling with various romantic entanglements, documents a year of her life through her diary. Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant.
10.45 To Be Advised.
12.45 Damnation. (Premiere, MA15+asv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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By Aiden BURGESS
WITH just over two months until the Group 2 Rugby League season kicks off, clubs will have a great chance to prepare for the new season when the Coffs Harbour Comets host their annual Hoey Moey 9s Tournament. The pre-season nine-a-side competition will be held on Saturday, 8 March, at Geoff King Motors Oval and surrounding fields.
The Coffs Coast’s biggest annual rugby league tournament will feature Men’s Opens, Under 18s, and Ladies Tackle divisions, with the tournament traditionally signalling the beginning of another year of local rugby league.
Macksville Sea Eagles won the Men’s Open final at last year’s tournament, with the Coffs Harbour Comets finishing runners-up.
Wauchope Blues took out the Under 18s title beating Marist Brothers in the final.
The Group 2 Rugby League season kicks off on Saturday, 12 April.
Macksville Sea Eagles won the Men’s Open final at last year’s tournament. Photo: file.