HIDDEN TREASURE
Mick BIRTLES 0408 167 891 birtles@newsofthearea.com.au
Jen HETHERINGTON 0413 871 625 jen@newsofthearea.com.au
Andrea FERRARI 0410 067 966 andrea@newsofthearea.com.au
Ned COWIE 0401 431 460 nerida@newsofthearea.com.au
David WIGLEY wigley@newsofthearea.com.au
Mary KEILY 0476 603 944 mary@newsofthearea.com.au
Doug CONNOR 0431 487 679 doug@newsofthearea.com.au
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Filmmaker urges support for small scale producers
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allowance for the different methods of raising cattle for sale.
She wants Australian consumers to realise the choice and impact they can have through their purchasing power in supporting small farming enterprises.
“All along the coast of NSW are small farms and if we don’t support them, then they will not be able to make a living and their land will be sold, replaced by large-scale industrial style farms.
“Industrial scale mass production when it comes to food and animals means lots of chemicals and a great cost to the environment,” Ward told NOTA.
“But here in the Valley, we have to send our cattle to the one place and the meat is all packaged the same whether it is from a
feedlot where the cattle were fed grain for 100 days or raised on grass.
“Our margins are so small, the supermarkets are squeezing us and the market is really low,” she said of the current pressures on farmers like her using traditional channels to sell their environmentally responsible product.
Rachel maintains that farmers are aware of past mistakes and the ecological damage to waterways and the land which has occurred.
She said farmers have their part to play in looking after the land and the
waterways of this country but consumers currently do not get told the difference between regeneratively farmed fully grass-fed beef and feedlot beef.
Rachel believes if people want to make a difference to the future of this country and the planet, supporting small local farmers is a great place to start.
She has recently made her meat available directly to the public and hopes other farmers can join her under her label or their own to give consumers the choice about what meat they buy.
“There is a choice, you will have better meat.”
One of the many benefits of grass-fed beef is the taste,
she maintains.
“Side by side, in a tastetest, the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed beef is huge,” she explained.
There are also health benefits to consuming grassfed beef, including higher levels of Omega 3.
As for the prices small farms can offer, Ms Ward said it was difficult to compete with large chain stores.
“Our margins are so small,” she said.
“We are being squeezed by the supermarkets who lower prices on meat but make their profits on other products.
"We aren’t as dear as the butcher, but we can’t be as cheap as the supermarkets.”
Newsagency sells $2.58 million winning ticket
A NAMBUCCA Heads resident or visitor is poised to receive a tremendous boost to their bank account after a $2.58 million Lotto win. However, the winning entry was not registered to a player card, which means officials from The Lott have no way of contacting the ticketholder and must wait for them to come forward.
As of Tuesday morning, the win had not been claimed. The winning entry was purchased at Nambucca Heads Newsagency, with owner Stephen Kimber over the moon to have sold his second-ever division one
winning ticket.
“My wife and I couldn’t be more excited for our little town of Nambucca to score such a massive win,” he shared.
“We really hope our mystery winner checks their ticket soon and we wish them well as they enjoy their prize.”
“We will continue to share this excitement in our store with balloons and signage for the coming weeks.
UHA volunteer Dee Hunter named Hidden Treasure
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Treasure on the 2023 Honour Roll.
A NSW Government program that gives public recognition to women in regional, rural and remote areas, the Hidden Treasures initiative aims to support and promote volunteering to enrich the lives of volunteers, strengthen local communities and ultimately benefit the state.
This prestigious recognition highlights Dee’s exceptional voluntary contributions to the UHA branches on the Mid North Coast and her unwavering support for hospital patients.
Dee retired to Nambucca Heads and immediately joined the Bowra Macksville branch of the UHA in 2010, where she has been an active member ever since.
Soon after joining, she was on the hospital café roster, working in the UHAoperated eatery every week.
The café has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment to Macksville District Hospital over the years, generous support only possible due to volunteers like Dee working a daily shift behind the café counter, and providing a much-needed service to staff, visitors and patients.
Dee has brought her special skills in administration and leadership to the role of ‘Regional Representative North East’ for the UHA of NSW, which means she is part of the central committee representing twelve UHA branches on the Mid North Coast.
She has held this role for the past six years, and this year was elected State Treasurer of the organisation, all while continuing to give of her time as a local volunteer in the hospital café, regularly doing more than one shift a week to fill vacancies in the
roster.
This past financial year, her branch donated $100,000 in medical equipment to Macksville Hospital, an enormous donation made possible by the hard work of Dee and her fellow volunteers.
Dee told News Of The Area, “I am honoured to be added to the 2023 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll.
“My volunteering work with the United Hospital Auxiliary is very rewarding and gives me the feeling that I am making a difference by helping others.
“When I’m working in the Macksville Hospital Café it’s a pleasure to share a smile and have a conversation with patients, visitors or staff members and feel like I’ve brightened their day a little.
“And at the same time, we’re raising funds to purchase equipment for the hospital which really allows us to give back to our community.
“Imagine our sense of achievement when we were told that an item of equipment we donated last year saved a patient’s life.
“Engaging in volunteer activities at the café and serving on the State Executive of the Auxiliary affords me the opportunity to meet numerous kind-hearted individuals.
“It’s truly gratifying to be part of such a community and to contribute positively in these roles,” she said.
Mid North Coast Local Health District Chief Executive Stewart Dowrick said Dee’s recognition is a testament to her hard work, compassion, and the positive impact she has had on the lives of many.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dee and express our deepest gratitude for her continued service and dedication,” said Stewart.
“Her work not only uplifts the spirits of those she helps but also inspires others to contribute to their communities.”
Jockey Club’s racecourse lease to be extended
By Ned COWIEAS Crown Land Manager, Nambucca Valley Council voted in April of 2024 to proceed with offering a new lease to Nambucca River Jockey Club over the Bowraville Racecourse.
The new draft lease has now completed its public exhibition period.
Since 13 May 1887, the land has been dedicated as ‘Public Recreation Ground’ and is used for shows and events in the Bowraville local area.
According to Andrea Baillie, Nambucca Valley Council’s Property Officer, “The Nambucca River Jockey Club Ltd has had formal tenure of the dedicated reserve for many years, which continues to date.
“The club continues to manage the premises for the permitted purpose of ‘Racecourse and associated activities and public
recreation and associated activities’, maintaining the property and providing public events for the community.”
Trevor Wood of the Nambucca River Jockey Club told News Of The Area, “It’s good to have a long lease period (21 years).
“Ten years wouldn’t give us clarity, moving forward.”
Currently race meets are held at Bowraville Racecourse four times per year.
The Bellingen Cup on Saturday 1 June and the Bowraville Cup on Saturday 21 September, 2024 are the next two scheduled.
According to Mr Hall, the club has been managing the site under this format since 1975 although the venue was operated as a racecourse even in the years prior to this.
“We make our returns primarily through gate and ticket sales and catering packages, but there are not
usually more than four racedays per year.”
“If there were then it would mean some other club would be losing out,” explained Mr Wood.
“Besides, it’s a very small
industry in NSW with only about 130 jockeys and we lose around 30 percent to hospitalisation each year,” he said.
The draft lease has been through a 28 day public
exhibition period and is expected to be adopted by Council at Thursday’s meeting.
The lease covers a 21year period from September 2023 to September 2044
with current rent set at $579 per annum with the club paying land taxes and rates as required.
This rent amount is subject to review every three years.
q Bowraville’s Racecourse has been leased and maintained by Nambucca River Jockey Club since 1975.
Quick thinking saves magnificent ospreys
By Mick BIRTLESAN act of quick thinking and compassion by some local recreational fishers resulted in saving a family of ospreys on the Bellinger River recently.
Two ospreys, a breeding pair, were circling over the Bellinger River in search of fish, in the vicinity of the Urunga Railway Bridge, and both dived into the water at the same time to catch the same fish.
Unfortunately the fish was tangled in fishing line, resulting in both of the large ospreys also becoming entangled together with the fish and unable to fly away from the surface of the water, therefore facing drowning.
Pete Denham and Dave Mayo from Hungry Head, fishing nearby from a small boat, could see the fate facing the birds and set about keeping them afloat using lifejackets supported by the oars from the boat.
The fishermen then began the difficult task of maneuvering the still entangled birds to the shore.
While heading for the shore they phoned the Wildlife Information and
Rescue Service (WIRES) who connected them to a Nambucca Heads basedWIRES Mid North Coast Carer who was able to provide advice.
Heeding the advice of
q Quick thinking fishers Pete Denham and Dave Mayo from Hungry Head deployed life jackets to keep the birds from drowning and used oars to gently get them to shore.
q WIRES carers from Valla Beach and Nambucca Heads were able to release one of the birds only hours after the dramatic rescue.
WIRES the fishermen stayed clear of the talons of the birds and now knew that containing them and getting them to Mid Coast Vets at Urunga for assessment was essential.
As they approached the banks of the river a parttime Urunga resident, Joe Stephens, who had been alerted by his partner, arrived
on the scene to assist.
Fortunately for the ospreys and the fisher folk, Joe had extensive previous experience handling raptors during his many years of work with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
“Although they have sharp beaks and talons,
raptors like these ospreys are gentle animals and do not actually want to hurt you,” Mr Stephens told News Of The Area.
“We were able to get the birds to the vets and I was able to assist with my handling experience to get them x-rayed and treated.”
One of the birds, the male, was assessed as uninjured
Riverside Gardens celebrates volunteers
NVC Group celebrated
National Volunteer Week with a lunch to thank their dedicated volunteers at Riverside Gardens last Thursday.
Volunteer Week was a chance to celebrate all the wonderful work that so many locals do, with this year’s theme being ‘Something for Everyone’.
Neryl Graham is one of Riverside Gardens’ dedicated volunteers.
“I love my time with the residents,” she said.
“It is so rewarding spending the time to take them for walks along our beautiful river, reading to those who can no longer read, taking them out for lunch and just generally meeting new people and
learning about the fascinating lives some of them have lived.”
The purpose of National Volunteer Week is to recognise the diverse passions and talents everyone brings to the act of volunteering.
Volunteers have always been at the heart of the NVC organisation, with the not-for-profit charity being created by a group of volunteers back in 1974.
This group of volunteers saw a need for a home and care for the elderly people in the Nambucca Valley fifty years ago.
Prior to Autumn Lodge being created, if people needed aged care services they had to leave the area, their friends and loved ones.
Kerrie Cue, Recreational
Activities Officer at Riverside Gardens, said, “There really is something for everyone at our aged care facility –
whether it’s having a coffee and chat with a resident, playing a card game, doing some crafts or going for a
walk.
“There’s lots of different opportunities to help.”
More help is always
needed, call 02 65 6598 5000 or email admin@ nvcl.org.au for more information.
q Volunteers have always been at the heart of the NVC organisation.
www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY CLOSURE KINGS BIRTHDAY
Council advises that the following changes will be in place at the Waste Management Facility during the Kings Birthday public holiday.
The facility will have reduced opening hours between 10am to 2pm on the following day; Monday 10 June 2024
The facility will re-open after the Holiday closures at the usual times 8am – 4pm
There will be no change to waste collection days during the Public Holiday period.
WASTE SERVICES COORDINATOR PO BOX 177
NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL MACKSVILLE NSW 2447 (02) 6568 0244
NEW ROAD NAME
www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
The following name has been suggested for a new local road being constructed in association with a new subdivision off Irvines Road, Newee Creek: Location: Newee Creek New Name: Emerald Place
A period of twenty-one (21) days from the date of publication of this notice is allowed to receive written submissions to the proposed name. Objectors must set out relevant reasons. The closing date being Thursday 20 June 2024
Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447.
ENQUIRIES TO: Development Engineer Ph: (02) 6568 0257.
Once the bird was released it flew
There were young in the nest who were now reunited with at least one parent.
The other bird, a female, had obvious wing injuries and was transported by local WIRES volunteers to Maclean, transferred to a WIRES volunteer from Casino, then to the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital for treatment.
Last week the WIRES Raptor Coordinator and the vets from the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital had to make the difficult decision to euthanise the female osprey due to the extent of its injuries.
Despite one of the ospreys not able to be saved, the actions of the fishers, Joe Stephens, the staff at the Mid Coast Vets Urunga and the dedication of the WIRES volunteers resulted in the rest of the osprey family surviving.
Petition to create safe bicycle pathway
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THE Scotts Head Community Group is inviting final signatures in support of a petition to Nambucca Valley Council to investigate the feasibility of establishing a safe bicycle and walking connection between Scotts Head and Macksville.
The petition was launched in early April 2024 with local community members spreading the word with extensive letter box drops to towns and villages in the area, working with local businesses and sporting groups, and via an online campaign.
So far, the petition has gathered support from more than 700 people from diverse backgrounds and age groups.
The economic and employment benefits of the proposal have also been recognised by local businesses and sporting groups.
Jayson Clarke, the owner of Wheelsmith Cycles in Macksville said, “The benefits of bike and walking trails to local businesses like accommodation providers, tour operators, cafes and shops, have already been shown by successful examples like
the Northern Rivers Rail Trail in Murwillumbah.
“A safe connection between Scotts Head and Macksville would be a game-changer, sparking new opportunities for business investment in the area and building on the existing Macksville to Nambucca bike path.”
Billy Cockbain, a first grade player with the Macksville Sea Eagles, believes the bike path concept is “really worth pursuing”.
“My dad, Brian Cockbain, was instrumental in developing the very popular Jack’s Ridge mountain bike track at Nambucca, and he would be proud to see the community getting behind this new cycling initiative.”
Mr Brayden Perry is the owner of Oska & Co Café at Scotts Head.
“Scotts Head is a really popular location for families with young kids to visit and spend time during the school holidays,” Mr Perry said.
“Lots of visitors come with their bikes and are looking for safe ways to explore the area, but currently very few opportunities exist.
“Creating a cycling and walking track to Macksville will meet this need and will open up all kinds of opportunities for local businesses and tourism providers, creating jobs for locals and promoting exercise and better health outcomes at the same time.”
The Scotts Head Community Group say developing a safe connection between Scotts Head and Macksville is a “no-brainer’’.
“The evidence clearly shows that people want safe opportunities
to be active and get into the outdoors, and experience their local history, culture and landscapes, and they want to do this with friends and family,” a spokesperson for the group said.
“The support and interest from the community about the project has been amazing, especially younger families, millennials and Gen Z.”
The petition will officially close on Monday 12 June, at the end of the King’s Birthday long weekend.
The Scotts Head Community
Group is calling on people to take this opportunity to show their support for the petition and to help hit the 1,000 signatures mark.
The petition will then be submitted to Nambucca Valley Council, and the Scotts Head Community Group will continue advocating in support of the project.
To show your support, you can sign a hard-copy petition at various local businesses and locations, including Wheelsmith Cycles in Macksville.
qThe changing demographics of the Nambucca Valley
By Ned COWIESINCE 2020 and Covid-19, the demographics of rural Australia appear to have changed a little, but in general, the Nambucca Valley remains a low socioeconomic region and the biggest concern for many residents is cost-of-living.
“(Due to COVID) there was an influx of city-based buyers moving to regional areas including the Nambucca Valley and this had the effect of raising prices,” according to David Winton from NV Property, a real estate professional with some 20 years’ experience in the Nambucca Valley.
“Since this time, the level of enquiry from these types of buyers has steadied but there has only been a minimal reduction in prices,” he told News Of The Area.
This period saw lifestyle buyers increase, he said, but these types of sales mainly applied to smaller acreage properties within close proximity of towns.
The Nambucca Valley has predominantly rural acreage in its make-up and many landholders use their land for some type of agricultural purpose.
According to the Nambucca Valley Council, the region’s agriculture brought in over $47 million in the 2020/21 period. Meat and dairy contributed a combined total of more than $20 million to this, while fruit accounted for close to $18 million.
Most farmers NOTA spoke to agree that profit margins are tighter
than they have ever been across all industries.
As at 2017, the Valuer General NSW reported that by far the majority of value in properties in the Nambucca region was in residential zones, over $1 billion, or approximately double the value of rural properties.
All values have significantly increased since then but overall, incomes have not kept pace.
According to OECD data for the twelve months to June 2023, “Australian households suffered the largest fall in living standards of any advanced economy over the past year,” said economic correspondent for the Australian Financial Review, Michael Read last November.
Factors contributing to this are inflation, high interest rates and the large proportion of Australian mortgages on variable interest rates, Mr Read went on to explain.
It is also helpful to understand the make-up of the community when considering how these issues affect the attitudes of Nambucca Valley residents.
According to the 2021 Census (Australian Bureau of Statistics), the average household income in the Nambucca Valley was $976 compared to $1829 for NSW and $1746 nationally.
The Nambucca Valley was a slightly top-heavy community in terms of age with about 58 percent of people over 50.
42 percent were married and most children attended public schools.
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Most residents had never been to university, only 12.9 percent had, compared to a national average of around 26 percent.
7.4 percent identified as Aboriginal and most people said they were either of English or Australian descent.
Over 80 percent were born here.
A large proportion worked in community and personal service,
around 16 percent, approximately six percent higher than the rest of the state.
48 percent of Nambucca Valley residents responded that they were not in the workforce.
Almost 17 percent of respondents did some voluntary work for an organization within the year and this was about four percent above the rest of the state.
Compared to both national and state averages, more residents said they were unpaid carers for those with disabilities or the elderly.
The region was also sicker than the rest of the state with rates of cancer, dementia, arthritis, heart disease, depression and in fact all categories identified on the census, significantly higher than the state or national average.
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Bello celebrates World Environment Day
By Andrea FERRARIBELLO Youth Hub’s
Wednesday drop-in program is partnering with OzGREEN for a free event in celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June.
The event will rally local youngsters to take care of trees at Bellingen Skatepark during the ‘riveryouthfest’ event in April.
“From the team that
brought you riveryouthfest, ‘mulch’n’mash-ups’ is another youth event down at the Bellingen Skatepark to bring young people together to care for their environment and have fun doing it,”
OzGREEN Program Manager Amy Denshire told News Of The Area.
“We will be moving the big pile of mulch next to the skatepark onto the new trees that were planted at
riveryouthfest and we need many hands on deck.”
To keep everyone entertained throughout the mulching activity, DJ Dangerwaves will be playing an interactive set from 3-5pm.
There’s also a ‘Talisman Making’ workshop by Marg Coutts, where attendees can craft their own unique talisman using natural materials.
“The feedback from
riveryouthfest was that young people are super keen for events like this,” said Amy.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with the Bellingen Youth Hub, the Bellingen Shire Council, Valley Tree Services, and the Office of Regional Youth to bring another fun event for young people that connects them with this incredible Bellinger River and inspires them to protect the earth into the
future.”
This event is for young people aged eleven to 24 years.
OzGREEN Youth Events Coordinator Lily Kostka told NOTA, “I'm so excited to be helping bring another fun, free event for young people to life.
"It feels so great getting out into nature and doing something for the bigger picture.
q Young people are invited to come along and mulch the 300 trees planted at riveryouthfest in April.
“riveryouthfest had such a great vibe - I had so much fun planting the trees.
“I'm really looking forward to helping bring more events to this space and supporting the planting into the future."
There’s no registration for this event, just turn up. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Amy at amy@ozgreen.org.au.
Lions Club reinvests in the community
By Mick BIRTLESOVER the last 75 years the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads has been serving the community, always aiming to make a positive difference through a broad range of projects, initiatives and services.
One of the ways in which Nambucca Lions have been able to fund their positive enterprises has been through their leading role with the Nambucca Plaza Community Markets.
The origins of this muchloved market stretch back to the late 1980s when the Nambucca Plaza management established it.
This initiative aimed to bring together community members and local artisans, providing a space for commerce and connection.
On 30 August 1994, the market found a new steward
in the form of the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads, which officially took over in January 1995.
Since that time, with the exception of impacting natural disasters and a pandemic, the markets have been held every second Sunday of the month.
From the beginning, the Nambucca Lions utilised stallholder fees to disperse funds throughout the community, supporting a variety of significant local projects and initiatives.
This model of giving back to the Nambucca Valley community has been a cornerstone of the market’s philosophy, fostering a spirit of communal growth and support.
Currently funds raised through stallholder fees at the Nambucca Plaza Markets are being used to support the start-up of the parkrun
group in Nambucca Heads and the Biggest BBQ by the Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation.
By the end of the year the Club will have donated $21,000 to local schools, community groups and other community activities in addition to continuing to maintain facilities in our local parks, BBQs and gardens.
The year 2020 brought unprecedented challenges with the arrival of COVID-19.
Like many communities worldwide, Nambucca Heads felt the pandemic's impact deeply, facing uncertainty and disruption, however the resilience of the market community shone through.
Post-pandemic, the market began to grow again, adapting by setting up stalls both inside and outside the Plaza to cater for all weather conditions.
“We Lions are still proud
to be bringing the Nambucca Plaza Markets to the community and reinvesting back into the Nambucca Valley with our various projects,” Lion Bill Shepherd told News Of The Area.
“However as of this Sunday 2 June, we are changing the date of the markets to the first Sunday of each month to better align with community needs and expectations.
“The inaugural event on Sunday 2 June will run from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and we hope locals are not caught by surprise due to this change after so many years.”
Growing concerns about greater glider protection
By Andrew VIVIANTHE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced amendments to its site-specific biodiversity conditions (SSBCs) relating to the protection of greater gliders.
The EPA says the amendments clarify search and survey requirements and “strengthen protections for greater gliders”.
The changes require Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) to implement a 25-metre logging exclusion zone around any tree in which a greater glider is sighted during FCNSW’s search and survey procuedures.
This is in addition to an existing exclusion zone requirement which aims to protect trees where greater glider dens have been identified.
“These amendments have been made to increase protections for other trees known to be used by Greater Gliders, where dens have not necessarily been identified but are likely to be present,” the EPA stated on Monday.
Changes have also been
made to clarify requirements for how nocturnal search and surveys must be conducted.
“This includes requiring search and surveys to be conducted at night, with the first transect of the search and survey commencing within 30 minutes of sunset to increase the likelihood of observing gliders leaving their dens.”
The EPA said earlier SSBCs did not reflect the shared understanding of the EPA and FCNSW that only the first part of the search and survey had to commence within the first hour of sunset, and, as a result, the EPA is not issuing Stop Work Orders at this time.
However, the EPA states it is continuing to investigate potential occasions of noncompliance with the SSBCs.
“We understand there is community concern for the conservation of threatened species and forests and we remain committed to fulfilling our statutory obligation to protect the environment and independently regulate all licensed industries, including native forest operations.
“We will continue to regulate FCNSW activities to
ensure the rules are complied with and will regularly review these settings to ensure that they are operating as intended.”
NSW Greens MP and environment spokesperson Sue Higginson said Monday’s changes are actually a reduction in protections for Greater Gliders, a concern echoed by conservationists and anti-logging groups across the state.
“The changes come after community reports were made to the EPA last month that the Forestry Corporation was logging Greater Glider hotspots without complying
with the rules,” Ms Higginson said.
“The EPA has walked away from their regulatory responsibilities over native forest logging and announced that they will change the rules to suit logging, rather than protecting threatened species.”
North Coast Environment Council spokesperson Susie Russell said, “We are devastated that once again the EPA has rolled over and allowed the Forestry Corporation to continue destroying the homes of an endangered species, the greater glider.
REGENERATIVELY FARMED BEEF
“We had hoped they might force compliance of their February rules, but no, logging is the real protected species in NSW.”
Ms Higginson said every day that native forest logging continues in NSW equals a political failure by the Government.
These changes come after forestry protesters temporarily halted logging operations in Sheas Nob State Forest earlier this month, in response to Forestry Corporation of NSW’s alleged breaches of greater glider protection laws.
According to a NSW
Greens press statement on May 15, the NSW Environment Protection Authority received reports of 188 breaches by the Forestry Corporation across nine forests and failed to issue stop work orders while the breaches were investigated.
“We’re horrified that Greater Glider habitat is being logged within the Great Koala National Park, which the government promised to protect,” one protester told NOTA.
FCNSW was approached for comment but did not reply in time for publication.
Firie families celebrated
By Jen HETHERINGTONUNDER welcome late autumn sunshine at Joe Donovan Sports Oval in Stuarts Point, regional Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews converged for a ‘Funday’ dedicated to the volunteers and their families, with more than 200 people in attendance.
The event was primarily funded
by the Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) to the tune of $3000, supported by generous donations of goods and services from businesses in the Kempsey and Nambucca area, including coveted raffle prizes.
The RFSA provides equipment, training and assistance for the women and men of the NSW RFS in their vital role of keeping people and property safe from bushfires and other natural disasters.
Events like this are held in support of firies’ mental, physical
and financial welfare.
“We had a fantastic day,” event organiser Group Captain Graham Adair said.
“This event was the first of its kind for regional NSW, the whole idea is about giving back to the RFS community of volunteers.”
Though designed as a casual Sunday get together for the benefit of active members, with food and great entertainment provided by local band ‘Loose Cannons’ and duo ‘Rick & Dave’, a final highlight of the
Beyond offering appreciation and respite for our local RFS, past and present, Group Captain Adair
Nominate now for Humanitarian Awards
By Andrea FERRARIRECOGNISING the outstanding contributions individuals and organisations make towards a more welcoming and inclusive NSW for refugees, the 2024 NSW Humanitarian Awards are closing for nominations today.
The annual awards are presented by the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) in partnership with the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA).
The awards acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional contributions made across ten categories: Refugee Community Worker, Refugee Supporter, Education, Youth, Government and Legal, Media, Sport, Rural and Regional, Business and Best Project.
Anyone can nominate an individual, organisation or project for an Award.
STARTTS CEO Jorge Aroche said he is delighted 2024 award nominations are now open.
“These awards are a chance to celebrate the incredible work that is being done across NSW to support refugees and build a stronger, more compassionate state,” he said.
Refugee Council of Australia CEO Paul Power said, “The NSW Humanitarian Awards shine a light on the collective effort it takes
to welcome refugees into our communities.
“These awards celebrate the important and exceptional work happening across a wide variety of sectors – from businesses to schools, media outlets to government departments – to ensure refugees can flourish in their new home.”
A local Highly Commended recipient in 2023 was posthumously awarded to Marlene Griffin.
Prior to her death in May 2023, Marlene Griffin was Co-convenor of the Nambucca-Bellingen Rural Australians for Refugees.
Marlene was instrumental in reinvigorating the work of the group to advocate, outreach and fundraise in support of refugees and people seeking asylum on the Mid North Coast.
She was also an enthusiastic advocate for the arts, which led her to hold positions on the Nambucca Arts Council and the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre, securing grants for its improvement.
Using her own talents in painting she raised funds to support refugees; organising exhibitions and selling her artwork, with all proceeds benefiting the NSW Asylum Seekers Centre.
In the third year of the awards in 2016, Orara High School English/ language teacher Alex Riske won the Rural and Regional Award.
Described as a humble,
Today Marlene’s legacy sees a strong community of advocates and leaders carrying on her mission of welcoming people seeking asylum, and refugees to the Australian community.
hardworking individual going above and beyond to support students, Alex was noted for his countless hours put into producing two incredible projects in 2012 and 2015 that allowed refugee students’ artistic
To nominate for the awards, visit www.startts.org.au/news-events/ humanitarian-awards.
The 2024 recipients will receive their awards at a gala event held on 1 July at Government House, Sydney.
Indonesian culture celebrated
By Jen HETHERINGTONTHE Asyik Indonesian Arts Festival was very well attended at Scotts Head Public School on Saturday 25 May.
The annual event celebrates the diversity of Indonesian arts, cuisine and people.
International artists Lembaga Buana from Banda Aceh, Indonesia performed on the day, as did Suara Indonesia Dance (Sydney), Kusuma Indonesia Community Australia (QLD), the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Valla Voices, the Northern Rivers Indonesian Community, Scotts Head Public School and many more.
‘Asyik’ in Indonesian means ‘fun’, which was the
focus of a full program of entertainment bringing the community of Scotts Head and the surrounding region together.
“The Asyik Indonesian Arts Festival Scotts Head was an afternoon/evening festival consisting of art activities and workshops, performances by local school groups and professional artists from Indonesia, and interstate and food stalls,” organiser Alfira O’Sullivan said.
There was also a ‘kerupuk’ eating competition, an Indonesian dress competition, a screenprinting workshop, a ‘wayang’ workshop, henna and face painting stalls as well as delicious Indonesian food available.
Scotts Head Public School proudly runs the
only specialised bi-lingual Indonesian program in NSW, where all students are taught ‘bahasa’ Indonesian for approximately four hours per week.
This is integrated with
other learning areas such as geography, history and performing arts and each year the school organises a special whole-school celebration to showcase Indonesian language and culture.
Saints and Magpies take wins
By Aiden BURGESSSAWTELL/Toormina Saints have won their second match in a row, accounting for Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley 14.14 (98) to 11.6 (72) during the latest round of the AFL North Coast season.
With the Saints holding just a two-point lead heading
into the fourth quarter, a 30-6 final stanza saw them get the job done in Nambucca Heads.
Much of the game was tightly contested, with the Saints holding a seven-point lead at both quarter and halftime.
Port Macquarie Magpies became the first team to beat the Coffs Harbour Breakers
this season, having a 14.19 (103) to 6.10 (46) win in their top of the table clash at Fitzroy Oval.
The Magpies went to the top of the ladder on percentage, as a 38-2 first quarter helped to set up the victory.
Coffs Harbour Breakers women made it five wins from as many games, with
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNERPLAYERS will be hoping conditions like they were for Saturday's Stableford event, sponsored by BMW Flooring, to continue through Winter.
Jake Simpson whipped his dad Mike to come in ahead of the field,with Allan Clarke runner up.
Consistent winner Allan
q ‘Big’ Bob Lindsay putting for three points which he got while his playing partners John Dowzard on Ken Hall failed to score on this hole.
is obviously "tuning up" for the Club Championships, the first to be played on the redesigned course.
For the first time in years no A grader was able to hit the green for a nearest the pin.
Winners were Mick O'Brien (B) and John Dowzard (C) grade.
The ladies Stroke event
was won by Cheryl Fortescue with Jessica Lambert runner up, the same result as in last week's Stableford.
The 173 Mid Week Competition was won by Brodie Bartlett with Phil Bambury runner up, and in the Chook Run Dave Poole finished one shot ahead of runner up Max Graham.
a dominant 14.4 (88) to 1.1 (7) victory against the Port Macquarie Magpies.
Coffs Harbour Breakers reserves maintained top spot on the ladder, winning their third straight game by beating the Port Macquarie Magpies 9.9 (63) to 7.7 (49).
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints reserves also had a win in Round 7, beating Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley 10.10 (70) to 4.6 (30) at
Nambucca Heads.
The Saints women had their third straight victory, edging out Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley by three points.
The Saints Under 18s exacted revenge for their last start defeat to Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley, having a 14.7 (91) to 11.7 (73) victory.
The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend
with Round 8 matches in Sawtell and Port Macquarie.
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints host the Coffs Harbour Breakers in their second local derby of the season, at Richardson Park.
Port Macquarie Magpies host the Grafton Tigers.
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley and Coffs Harbour Breakers play a catchup game at Woolgoolga next Wednesday night.
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTERI'LL get it right eventually! Having finally established Ruane as the correct spelling I am now informed that his Christian name -Brendanis spelt with an "o". Sorry Brondan. Won't happen again. Nissan/Breakaway Wednesday Bowls drew 26 starters and the day's winners were Kerry White and Peter Meehan with Wayne Dargan and Brondan getting second place. Third was Peter Frame, Bill Coghlan and Ian Poletti. Lucky Losers to Tony Stokes, Fred You and John White. Fred also was the Lucky Bowler but missed the Jackpot which is up to $150 this week.
Friday Triples, May 25 saw a field of 58 with T Ryan, Ray Hunt and Michael Thomas the winners. Second to Mick Targett, Gary Tierney and
Andrew Power and third to C Cairns and R Telford (sorry for the initials but if I don't know you I can only enter what is in the diary). Lucky Losers were Bob Sutton and Maurie Roberts who shared lead duties, Chris D'Elboux and Sid Campton. Andrew Power failed with his Lucky Bowler rink draw so the Jackpot goes up to $120 this week.
Sat May 25 Minor Pairs Semi-Finals. Peter Fredericks and Fred Pope defeated Mike James and Mick Ellison 2519 and Barney Ruane and Joe Franck got the better of Bill Coghlan and Adam Rostron 22-11. Well done, winners and commiserations to the losers.
Sunday May 26 Minor Pairs Final. The consistency of the Ruane/Franck combo proved a little too much for Peter and Fred. Some near
misses in tight heads cost Peter and Fred several times and finally went down 2211. Congratulations to all four on some excellent bowls throughout.
Murray Roberts' Sunday Social Bowls attracted 21 players and the winners were Deb, Hans and Hermi with Jennie and Phyl the lucky losers. The Jackpot was not won.
A sheet has been put up for the Charity Footy Bowls day on Sunday 30th June. Teams of 4 at $40 a head which includes both breakfast and lunch from our sensational new kitchen, green fees,a guest speaker and prizes. Wear your club's footy strip... guaranteed a lot of fun - and some sledging. Proceeds split between Dementia and the Family of League.
Bowraville Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND25-5-24
4 BALL Best Ball Winner: J Hall & T Noble R/Up K Wilson & D Frank. N/P
Late Bellamy thunderbolt secures win
By David WIGLEYA STUNNING strike from Hunter Bellamy earned the North Coast Under 18s a vital three points in a 1-0 triumph over Newcastle Olympic in the Premier Youth League at Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday.
With the match seemingly destined for a scoreless draw, North Coast's belief paid off with just five minutes remaining.
Captain Loki Marchant seized upon a loose ball in midfield, delivering a precise pass to Bellamy, who didn't hesitate.
From 25 yards out, Bellamy's instinctive strike sailed over the advancing goalkeeper, sparking euphoric celebrations in what had been
a fiercely contested match.
Marchant never lost faith in his team's ability to overcome a traditionally tough opponent.
“Versing Newcastle Olympic has always been a tough fixture for us as a club and team,” he said.
“Throughout the entirety of the game we knew that the result would eventually come to us, we were just waiting patiently for our opportunity.
“After a few missed chances it looked like it was going to end up a draw, but Hunter (Bellamy) was able to score from a distance to put us ahead with a few minutes to go.
“Hunter’s goal enabled us to secure the win, which puts us in a good position running into phase 2 of the PYL
competition,” Marchant said.
The victory maintains North Coast’s position joint top of the league, trailing the Edgeworth Eagles on goal difference.
Two goals from Logan Sambrook sealed a 2-1 victory for the North Coast under 16s, taking his season tally to ten goals and leading the Golden Boot competition by five goals.
North Coast lost in the other three matches, going down 4-1 in the under 13s, 4-0 in the under 14s and 2-0 in the under 15s.
North Coast will now host Mid Coast on Sunday, June 2, across five age groups starting at 12 noon at the Coffs Coast Synthetics for Round 10 of the Premier Youth League.
2/11th T Edwards, 9/18th Leanne Porter L/P 5th J Gonsalves .
Next Week: 1st June Stoke Monthly Medal. Its Official 1st June Party to Farewell
our old club from 5 pm. Music provided by Graham Howie and food available for purchase from Riverview Island Catering .
Strikers show resilience in Corindi clash
By David WIGLEYTHE Nambucca Strikers went down 2-0 to the Corindi Breakers in the Women’s Second Division South at the Coffs Coast Synthetics last Saturday.
Two goals on the stroke of halftime gave Corindi three precious points, cementing their position at the top of the table, four points ahead of the Nambucca Strikers with one game in hand.
Nambucca Strikers coach Rhys Jones said the game was always going to be a “hard fought” one.
“It didn’t disappoint,” he said.
“Corindi started strong and pushed very hard with some great midfield play and driving runs which the Strikers defence handled well.
“The Strikers’ counterattack strengths kept the Corindi side honest and watchful, especially with the blistering pace of Nambucca striker Wulaaren Walker.”
The contest in the middle was a crucial one, with Corindi’s skillful and experienced players pitted against the youth and resilience of the Strikers midfield.
Tragedy struck in the fifteenth minute when a key Nambucca forward was tackled heavily and went off with an injured ankle, leaving them a player down,
however the game remained a stalemate until Corindi scored twice in the five minutes before halftime.
“In the 41st and 44th minutes, while only having ten players on the field, Corindi struck with two opportunistic goals,” Jones said.
Despite a shortage of troops on the field, Nambucca never gave up and matched Corindi in the beginning of the second half.
Misfortune then struck again as Cheree Chapman, a rock in the Strikers defence, fell awkwardly and broke her arm in the fifth minute of the second stanza.
As one player left the field, another player returned from the treatment table for the Strikers.
“Evie O’Brian, who left the field due to a heavy knock late in the second half, took a big breath and came back on the field, making up ten players,” Jones said.
“The Strikers never gave up, every player lifted and against all odds pushed Corindi all the way.
“We are a tough resilient team, everyone in this league forgets that.
“When we are up against all odds, this side lifts.
“We missed two chances in the second half that could have given us a 2-2 draw, however it wasn’t to be.”
Despite bad luck with injuries and the two goal loss, coach Rhys Jones left Corindi with his head held high.
“Players came into the game with injuries or illness,
we had a stand-in keeper in Emily Smith who played brilliantly and made some unbelievable saves to keep us in the hunt.
“I asked our manager that our player of the match vote be suspended this week because we had a team of champions out there.
Roosters, Seahorses and Ghosts win in Round 6
By Aiden BURGESSTHE Nambucca Roosters have continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 36-28 win against the Sawtell Panthers in their top of the ladder showdown at Nambucca Heads.
The victory was their fourth straight to start the season, as they remain the only unbeaten side in
the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League first grade competition.
It was the Panthers first loss of the season, who now sit in third spot on the ladder.
Woolgoolga Seahorses secured a vital win, beating the South Grafton Rebels 26-14 in their grand final rematch at Woolgoolga.
The win sees the Seahorses sitting one point
outside the top four.
The Grafton Ghosts were also winners in Round 6, earning a 28-10 victory at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets.
The Coffs Harbour Comets reserve grade side continued their unbeaten run to start the season, recording a 26-22 win against the Grafton Ghosts.
Sawtell Panthers reserves
had a 30-18 victory against the Nambucca Roosters, and the Woolgoolga Seahorses had a 26-10 win against the South Grafton Rebels.
The Sawtell Panthers Women's Tackle team maintained their perfect record to start the season, having a 36-6 win against the Nambucca Roosters.
The Woolgoolga Seahorses and South Grafton
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Geoffrey McCANNIT’S great to see sunny skies and lots of people out playing golf again - our course has dried out remarkably well, and our Greenstaff have been extremely busy repairing water damaged areas and reclaiming the rough. Best of all, course conditions seem to be conducive to good scores. Thank you to this week’s featured sponsor -BMW Carpets.
Tuesday’s Medley stableford was won by Paul McElhinney (23) with 36 points on c/b from Ross Morpuss (23). The Ball rundown to 31 points on c/b. NTP’s to Ray Guiana on 5, Hay Gregory on 8, Riley Webber on 13, Brett Webber on 15, and Daryl Wall won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
The Ladies played their Foursomes Championship sponsored by Terminator Ant & Pest Control over 27
q 2024 Women’s Foursomes Champion Henny Oldenhove with sponsor Adam Ostrom.
Holes on Wednesday. This year’s Champions are Henny Oldenhove & Denise Paluch. Net Winners were Jen Thorne & Thea Kimber.
Some very good scores on Thursday’s Medley Stableford. Andrew Mackinnon (18) found his groove again, scoring 43 points to win Division 1 (0 to 20) from Daniel Wassens (14) on 38 points. Another 43 points in Division 2 (21 to 45) with Paddy Byrne (22) getting his swing going to win from Lyall Gregory (27) on 39 points on c/b from Paul Reid. Other good scores from Scott Brown & Peter Bush 38, Garry Johnstone & Tomm Lewis 37, with the ball rundown to 33 points on c/b. Craig Haworth sank the “Ecomist” longest putt on 2, other NTP’s to Bryce McCarroll on 5 & 8, Matt Dyer on 7, William Mann got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Geoff Harris got Stu’s ball on 15 and Kai Burkinshaw won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. A great field of just over 100 for Saturday’s Medley Par event, and last chance to qualify for the Skins Knockout. Greg McCoy (4) had a great round to score
Bowraville Bowls Results
TOMORROW evening
(01/06/24) sees a party at the Rec Club to say farewell to the old club as the march across the paddock to the new facility draws very near. Beginning at 5pm, there will be live entertainment provided by Graham Howle,
awesome food provided by Riverview Island Catering and a chance to catch up with friends and family. Pairs championships are being played currently with a major and minor competition taking place on the brand new greens. Results thus
far in the major pairs 1st round – D.Scrivener/G. Hines 27 d T.Walker/S. Wellington 8 , J.Cowie/C. Wills 22 d S.Johnson/C. Doolan 14 , L.McKay/G. McKay 30 d L.Grace/G. Lamberth 16 , T.Ryan/G. Keys 28 d M.DalSanto/A.
+4 to win Division 1 (0 to 15) from Kai Burkinshaw (4) on +2. Best score of the day from Deidre Fletcher (17) with a massive +8 to win Division 2 (16 to 22) from Stephen Doherty (20) +4. Lee Fewings (35) scored +6 to win Division 3 ( 23 to 45) from Gary Laing (25) on +4. Other good scores from Paddy Byrne +3, Philip Mander, Peter Scott & Geoff McCann all +2, the ball rundown to -1 on c/b. Peter Miller got “Ecomist’s” Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Glen Crow on 5, Geoff McCann on 7 (143 cms), Edward Penrose on 8, Rod Hardy got Stu’s ball on 15 & Kai Burkinshaw cleaned up once again for the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. The top 16 qualifiers for the Skins Knockout will play off in a seeded draw on Saturday 22nd June – results will be posted shortly.
The Men’s Foursomes Championships will be held on Saturday 8th June, and registration for this years “Handiskins” Tournament will be on Saturday 15th June.
See you on the Island.
Rebels women shared the points in a 16-16 draw.
The Sawtell Panthers Under 18s won in Nambucca Heads, having a 12-10 win against the Roosters.
The Grafton Ghosts Under 18s were 34-0 victors against the Coffs Harbour Comets, and the South Grafton Rebels beat the Woolgoolga Seahorses 4418.
“We now reset; we have lost players through injury but trust me I feel I have more to be enthused about after that performance,” Jones reflected.
The Strikers are at home against Bellingen in a local derby on Saturday 1 June at 1pm at Coronation Park.
Sawtell Panthers will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season, when they host the Macksville Sea Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Rex Hardaker Oval.
Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Grafton Ghosts with both sides coming off a win, while the Coffs Harbour Comets welcome ladder leaders Nambucca Roosters to Geoff King Motors Oval on Saturday afternoon.
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Paula GUTHRIERESULTS for the week ending Saturday May 25th, 2024.
Monday: 20th May an eight-team event was played, directed by Lynne Slade, winners Peter Plunkett-Cole & Rosemary Bateman with 59.52%, second place Helen Rowsell & Noreen Cork with 55.95%, third place Robert Baker & Theda Faulwetter with 53.57%.
Tuesday: 21st May a five-team event was played, directed by Carol McKee, winners Margaret Sullivan & Judith Sonter with 65%, second place Carol McKee & Theda Faulwetter with 57.50%.
Wednesday 22nd May 18 players attended Richard's Improve your Bridge session. Two main topics were discussed - how hands are scored when some hands are passed in and how to respond to a 1NT hand when you have a big hand as well. The group played a difficult 2NT hand and well done to Kevin who made the 8 tricks needed. Then players discussed bids and played 28 boards with varying levels of difficulty.
Thursday: 23rd May a five-table event was played, directed by Scott Parker. North/South winners Mike Siford & Colin Tulley with 58.50%, second place Maureen Cowan & Janet Dyson with 55.00%. East/West winners was a tie, Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee and Susan Furber & Wayne Hunt with 58.50%.
Saturday: 25th May, a six-table event was played, directed by Lynne Slade. North/South winners Mike & Linda Siford with 63.33%, second place Helen Rowsell & Noreen Cork with 57.92%, third place Maureen Cowan & Barbara Maranik with 53.75%. East/West winners Judy Holliday & Vicky Walker with 59.58%, second place Amber Fox & Carol McKee with 56.67%, third place Daphne Priestley & Fern Hinchcliffe with 52.50%. Thank you to everyone for participating! It's not enough to win the tricks that belong to you. Try also for some that belong to the opponents.
DalSanto 13 , J.Fletcher/D. Wren 29 d T.Armes/L.Laird 12 , C.Mitchell/J.Formosa 21 d L.Laverty/G.Laverty 19 and A.Laird/N.Pollard 20 d D.Roe/P.O’Neill 4. One quarter final has been played with D.Scrivener/G.Hines 19 d J.Cowie/C.Wills 14. In the minor pairs J.Cowie/C.Wills 26 d T.Ryan/D.Wren 25 , T.Armes/ P.O’Neill 24 d T.Walker/S. Wellington 17 , M.DalSanto/A. DalSanto 19 d J.Fletcher/S. Johnson 18 in the first round. M.DalSanto/A.DalSanto defeated G.Doolan/J. Cochrane 23-16 in the first semi final.
Social bowls continues every Thursday at 1pm. Please get ya names in before 12.30 for bowls, raffles, nibbles and cash prizes.
Bad blood between brothers
BARRY and Michelle have two children, David and Peter.
Sadly, Michelle passes-away after battling Alzheimer’s disease for many years.
Barry talks to David about building a home at the rear of David’s property.
Barry sells the family home and with the proceeds of sale, pays out David’s existing mortgage of $60,000 and constructs a new dwelling on David’s land.
David and Barry talk to a lawyer about registering Barry as a co-owner of the property as to 50 percent as tenants in common.
A Transfer form is filled-in but never witnessed, no stamp duty was paid and the Transfer was never registered.
Barry moves into the new dwelling and passes-away ten years later.
After Barry’s death, Peter discovers the Transfer documentation and commences proceedings against David, claiming that Barry’s estate is entitled to a 50 percent share in David’s property.
Peter argues that there was a “common intention” between Barry and David, that Barry held a 50 percent interest in the property, that Barry relied on this understanding to his detriment and that it is unconscionable for David to deny Barry’s interest in the property.
The Court states that the requisite common intention can be inferred by financial contributions or the parties’ conduct.
However, the Court says that it is impossible to know whether Barry intended to have an interest in David’s property, given that they never registered the Transfer, that Barry did not make a will referring to any interest in David’s property and given that there were no other witnesses to any alleged agreement.
Ultimately, the Court finds that Peter was unable to demonstrate on the “balance of probabilities” that there was a common intention that Barry was to acquire an interest in the property.
Instead, the Court finds it was likely that Barry was simply happy to live mortgage free and rent free for life, with David’s support, in a location which was convenient and close to health care.
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 column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
Onward with the bridges
By Andrea FERRARIPREPARATION for building the bridges along the Coffs Harbour Bypass took a significant step forward as the first 260 Super T concrete girder was lifted into place on Monday morning 20 May.
Four more Super T girders got lifted in by sundown with sunny, dry conditions proving perfect for the job located at Newports Creek, North Boambee.
The precast concrete girders were made in Macksville by Australian Precast Solutions and hauled up on the back of a truck in preparation for Monday’s milestone move.
girders, with the next bridge starting to take shape at the Korora Hill interchange.
“We’ll be continuing to bring Super Ts girders up from Macksville over the next twelve months,” said Brad.
Transport for NSW spokesperson Brad Crispin told News Of The Area, “This is a significant milestone for the project.
“These Super T girders span between the bridge piers on either side of the road or waterway, whatever we’re crossing, enabling us to build the bridge deck.
“Getting them in place means we can crack on with building the bridges,” he said.
The operation was carried out by a specialist crane capable of lifting 750 tonnes, with the first girders lifted weighing in at 70 tonnes apiece.
“There’s a lot of weight in those Super Ts, you need a specialist crane for the job,” said Brad.
“The specialist engineers at the Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture team, who are building the fourteenkilometre bypass of Coffs Harbour, are all excited about this milestone in the project,” Transport for NSW Director Region North Anna Zycki said.
The bridge at North Boambee will be built using ten of the Super T
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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
DEAR Jasminda,I HAVE two fully grown adults living at home because they are students, but they are so grotty I feel like I need to leave home so I can have a clean, organised space.
Help!
Gerry L.Dear Gerry,
Housing affordability has meant that many of us are living in shared accommodation situations with extended family for far longer than we'd anticipated (or wanted).
In our 20s, it was fair enough to live with someone who thought the linen cupboard was a bin or who found it acceptable to put iron marks in the carpet or who created mould experiments in the fridge, but that's not okay when you realise your flatmates are now your grown children, living rent free and often having their washing done and their meals cooked as part of a
very uneven deal. Bad habits take time to create, and good habits take time to develop.
In our home, to stop me from curling up in a foetal position and screaming, 'If you don't leave home, I will,' I've started to ease them into the idea of personal responsibility by leaving passive aggressive post-it notes on mirrors and toilets saying 'not self-cleaning' and also implementing the 'two-drawers a day' concept.
This involves every family member cleaning out just two drawers every day, leading to a more organised household without it being too overwhelming. If that doesn't work try the 'bin two drawers a day' concept, where you randomly select two messy drawers and empty their contents or sell the items.
Your family members will soon get the message.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.Roosters and Panthers take it to the wire in thriller
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the committed attack from the visitors kept the Roosters under pressure and defending close to the line, breaking through for more points thirteen minutes from half time.
With the score now at 16-12, the crowd reacted accordingly and both teams knew a win was still up for grabs.
The home side gave up some penalties cheaply, enabling Sawtell to make serious metres and put Nambucca back against their line, eventually getting Tom Sanders over in the left corner.
Unable to convert the try, the game was tied up 16-16 with seven minutes remaining in the first half.
The deadlock was broken on the back of some uncharacteristically sloppy ball handling by the Panthers when receiving a Roosters kick.
Brody Simon burst through for a try, converted by RobertsDavis, taking the score to 22-16 with three minutes left in the half.
One minute before the end of the first half a stunning linebreak by Nambucca’s Dane Saunders resulted in a great individual try, not converted, and the teams headed for the sheds with the Roosters in front, 26 -16.
With only two minutes gone in the second half a disciplined
passage of attacking play by the Roosters saw Dane Saunders cross the line for his second try of the day, not converted.
The game now settled into a rhythm for the next ten minutes, with both sides getting close to their try lines but unable to break through until Sawtell fullback Jake Thornton launched the Panthers fightback with a converted try, the score now 30-22.
The visitors were able to thwart a number of attacks near the line by the Roosters and it appeared the pendulum was swinging their way when their tenacity was rewarded with another try under the post by Robert Brilley, converted, and the Roosters under real pressure with eleven minutes left in the game and the score at 30-28.
For the next five minutes it was anyone's game until Nambucca’s Tyreece Sines evaded Panther's defence and scored, converted by RobertsDavis, and despite both teams still going at it hard, the clock ran down to end in the 36-28 result.
In the minor grades Sawtell had more success, winning the Under 18s clash 12-10 in a top game of spirited footy.
The Women’s Tackle also went Sawtell’s way with the score 36-6 and both teams showing great improvements in all aspects of their game.
The reserve grade game was an absolute thriller however the visitors ran away with it in the end and the full time score was Sawtell Panthers 30, Nambucca Roosters 18.
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Lorraine Dorothy Goode 27th May 2024
Passed away peacefully at St Josephs Aged Care, Coffs Harbour. Born in Macksville, youngest of 7 children and mother of 5. She leaves behind Danny, Dawne, Brian & Tory. Married William James Goode (dec). Lorraine loved her children and looked forward to the new world where “Death will be no more.”
Revelation 21:3,4
Aged 89 Years
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lorraine’s graveside service on Wednesday 5th June 2024 at 11am at Nambucca Heads Cemetery.
You are also welcome to attend a memorial service to be held on Friday 7th June 2024 commencing at 3pm in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 9 Gentle Street, Coffs Harbour.
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Kynan Douglas Sims
Aged 48 Years
Passed away on Sunday, 26th May 2024 at John Hunter Hospital. Kynan’s parents, Val & Marcus of Valla, his brother Justin, wife Colleen, daughter Zoe & son Harrison of Sandy Beach (his beloved family), and Luna & Beth (his loved dog family) are devastated by his loss and wish to invite all who knew him, or worked with Kynan to help celebrate his extraordinary life.
Kynan’s celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, 4th June 2024 at 11am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.
He was someone special and had a big impact on all those people who he came in contact with, whether it was at Games Workshop, EB Games and Officeworks. For his wife Colleen, daughter Zoe and son Harrison words cannot express their grief at this tragic loss.
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FRIDAY
SOCCER
TEN, 7.30pm
Set to roar with the spectacle of a sell-out crowd, the Matildas have well and truly captured the nation’s hearts. Coming off the back of 12 sold-out matches and with the Olympics just around the corner, this highly anticipated friendly against China from the picturesque Adelaide Oval is set to get the adrenaline pumping for soccer fans new and old. The Matildas will be looking to assert their dominance in this warm-up against the reigning AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions as they prepare for their mission to secure their first Olympic gold medal.
FRIDAY, May 31
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis walks a tranquil nature trail.
8.30 Silent Witness. (Mav) As the police closes in on its lead suspect, Nikki takes matters into her own hands.
9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.40 Blak Ball. (MA15+l, R)
11.10 ABC Late News.
11.25 Grand Designs. (R) 12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.05 We Hunt Together. (Madlv, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
SUNDAY TULSA KING
TEN, 8.55pm
He may be 77 but, in his television debut, Sylvester Stallone is still kicking (and punching) in this wry new series from Yellowstone Sheridan. In this fast-paced, nine-part escapade, the Rocky and exudes unflappable movie-star presence as he embraces the comical side of crime playing New York mafia player Dwight; he’s recently released from a long stint in prison and trying to set up his new life and empire in Oklahoma. In tonight’s second episode, “Centre of the Universe”, Dwight, Tyson (Jay Will) and Bodhi (Silicon Valley’s Martin Starr) take a detour while on a “business” road trip. Also featuring the handsome Garrett Hedlund, it’s like The Sopranos without the dark psychology.
WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady:
The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy!
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
Abandoned Railways From Above.
Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGa)
Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (R)
SBS World News Late.
World On Fire. (Malv)
11.45 Catch And Release. (MA15+l, R)
3.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WEDNESDAY NICOLE KIDMAN, EYES WIDE OPEN
SBS, 8.30pm
Known for her broad
Kidman is a celebrated star around the world, but also Rabbit Hole and Big Little star doesn’t speak openly about her personal life or indeed give many wide-ranging interviews, but this compelling, admiring doco from Patrick Boudet carves out an intimate exploration of the connections between her life and extensive portfolio of unique roles. There’s no new interviews from her, but French film critic Michel Ciment’s extensive 2012 chat, as well as her colleagues’ insights, polish this fascinating celebration of Kidman’s artistic spirit.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Mark Olive, Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous chef. 8.30 Dream Home. (PG, R) Dr Chris Brown welcomes six pairs of everyday Aussies to a competition where homeowners have their ordinary, run-down houses completely transformed by other couples into the home of their dreams.
12.40 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Vintage Twist. (PG, R) Experts try to find Australia’s best homes.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.40 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, Mdlv, R) Paul Walker.
12.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.50 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.45 Explore. (R)
3.00 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)
Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Manifest. 1.00 Raymond. 2.00 Bewitched.
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. Rove McManus, Georgie Tunny, Michael Hing and Monty Dimond to take a look at the day’s news. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Game 1. Australia v China PR. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) Special guests include Dan Connell. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen
SATURDAY, June 1
6.00 Australian Story: Off Menu – Kylie Kwong. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Charleville, Queensland. (PGs, R) Kristy O’Brien visits Charleville, Queensland.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Brown investigates an actor’s murder.
8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Barnaby is less than impressed when Sarah drags him to a family friend’s wedding.
9.45 After The Party. (MA15+l, R) Penny’s efforts to stop Phil backfire.
10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R)
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Jersey And Guernsey.
8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (PGav, R)
9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (Ml, R)
10.15 Becoming Marilyn. (Man, R)
11.15 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R)
2.35 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R)
3.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger makes an alarming claim.
7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: No Way Home. (2021, Mv) Spider-Man must deal with new foes. Tom Holland, Zendaya. 10.40 MOVIE: Bad Boys For Life. (2020, MA15+lv, R) Two cops take on the head of a drug cartel. Will Smith, Martin Lawrence.
1.10 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Inventive Architecture. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Tales Of Aluna. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, Mlv, R) Dwayne Johnson.
The First 48. (Ma, R)
The Garden Gurus. (R)
The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. 6.30 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa) 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Return, PGa) Emergency services respond to two separate reports of unexploded bombs in Greater Manchester. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
6am Morning
Programs. 8.10 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 9.50 Modern Times. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 11.25
SUNDAY, June 2
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma)
8.30 After The Party. (Final, Malsv) Penny tries to make amends.
9.25 The Luminaries. (Final, Ma) Anna is tried for murder.
10.15 Shetland. (Final, Madl, R)
11.15 Savage River. (Final, Mlv, R)
12.15 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Ml, R)
1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Classic Countdown. (R)
4.00 Landline. (R)
4.30 Art Works. (PG, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Bronze Age Apocalypse.
9.10 Royal Autopsy: George IV – The Party King. Part 1 of 4.
10.05 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PGa, R)
11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 1. 1.00 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (PG, R)
3.35 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 10.40 The Orville. 12.10am Monica And Sex. 2.15 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 6am Home Shopping.
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Dating The Enemy. (1996, M) 1.25pm Man Up. (2015, M) 3.00 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 4.40 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 6.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 8.30 Side Effects. (2013) 10.30 Ah! The Libido. (2009, M, French) Midnight Late Programs. 6am Modern Times. Continued. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 7.25 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 9.35 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 11.05 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 1.05pm The Longest Week. (2014, M) 2.40 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 4.20 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 6.00 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Good Time. (2017) 10.25 To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 12.40am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: Death In The Tunnel. (Ma, R) 11.15 Quantum Leap. (Mav)
Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGls) 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 The Missing Millionairess. (PGal) Part 1 of 2. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The First 48. (MA15+av)
3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (PG)
8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGav, R)
9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 The Artist’s View: Fleetwood Mac. (PG, R) 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 2. 1.10 Sisi. (Mansv, R) 3.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R)
4.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
9.15 9-1-1. (M) After a victim of the apartment fire that changed Bobby’s life resurfaces, he searches to make amends. 10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.45 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 7.40 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 9.20 Ex Files 3. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 11.30 Enigma. (2001, M) 1.40pm What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 3.50 Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 5.55 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7.30 No Kids. (2015, M, Spanish) 9.25 It Snows In Benidorm. (2020, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs. 5.55am Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.00 The Fade. (Ma, R) 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 3. 1.10 A Class Apart. (Madlsv, R) 3.40 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7MATE (64)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Park tackles a tricky brain tumour. 10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Real Manhunter. (Madv, R) 12.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.
Paramedics. (Mlm)
La Brea.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Viajeros. Continued. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Race. (2016, PG) 10.00 To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 12.15pm A Bump Along The Way. (2019, M) 2.00 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 3.45 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 5.35 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 7.30 Language Lessons. (2021, M) 9.20 Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 11.10 Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY, June 5
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 David Attenborough And The Giant Elephant. (PG, R)
8.30 Nicole Kidman, Eyes Wide Open. (Malns)
9.30 This Town. (MA15+l) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 4. 1.10 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+a, R)
3.45 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R)
4.35 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. (PGs)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) A climber’s fall is captured on bodycam.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. New South Wales v Queensland. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash. 11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) McCall’s vigilantism complicates her life. 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Ex Files
THURSDAY, June 6
(MA15+adhlnsv)
Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)
Landline. (R)
Art Works. (PGns, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R)
8.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma)
9.45 The Responder.
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Son Of. (Premiere, Madlv)
1.00 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R)
2.50 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG, R)
3.40 Billion Pound Bond Street. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
3. Continued. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 7.10 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 9.00 Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 11.10 No Kids. (2015, M, Spanish) 1.05pm Sollers Point. (2017, M) 2.55 The Kid. (1921, PG) 4.00 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 5.35 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 7.30 Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 9.05 The Road Dance. (2021, M) 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Good Night, And Good Luck. Continued. (2005, PG) 6.40 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 8.30 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 10.20 Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 12.10pm Language Lessons. (2021, M) 2.00 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 3.55 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 5.50 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.30 And So It Goes. (2014, M) 9.10 Emily. (2022, M) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa)
8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: On Borrowed Time – The Michael McGurk Assassination. (Malv, R)
9.45 Border Security: International. (PG)
10.45 HMP: Behind Bars. (MA15+a, R) 12.15 Boy To Man. (PG, R) 1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. Women’s State of Origin. Game 2. New South Wales v Queensland. 9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. 9.50
Top shelf football
By Mick BIRTLESCORONATION Park at Nambucca Heads played host to a large crowd of very vocal rugby league fans on Sunday to witness one of the most exciting games of First Grade football you are ever likely to see.
The home side came up with a win 36 to 28, however the visiting Sawtell Panthers were never out of the contest, with both sides putting in a solid 80 minutes of top shelf football.
Being able to complete sets to put themselves into good
field position early saw the Roosters open their account first, with Willy Baker scoring in the corner off a Tyronne Roberts-Davis grubber kick, the try not converted.
It was nearly ten more minutes of rapid attacking play and try-saving defence from both sides before pressure on the Panthers backs close to the line saw the home side cross again.
The Logan Jones try was converted this time by RobertsDavis, taking the lead to 10-0.
The score board deceptively gave the impression of a one-
sided contest after a blistering 50 metre run along the sideline by Nambucca’s Jay Melrose got him over in the corner.
Roberts-Davis’ conversion meant the Roosters now led 16-0 with 25 minutes still left to play in the first half.
It only took the Panthers five minutes to answer when quick hands in attack put Jake Thornton over and, with Cory Willis’ conversion, they began to chase the Roosters down.
The confidence gained from the converted try and penalties now going their way,
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