Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 3 February 2023

New Community Arts Festival Coming To Macksville

Dave Banks named Citizen of the Year

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Macksville Ex-Services Club played host to the 2023 Nambucca Valley Council National Celebration Day Awards Ceremony on the evening of Wednesday 25 January.

A large crowd attended the ceremony where so many wonderful locals were honoured for the volunteer work they do for their community.

Before the awards were presented the gathering heard from a reflective Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, as she approaches the end of her time as a State MP, the Nambucca Valley Mayor, Rhonda Hoban OAM and the Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM.

MS Elelman AM, a high profile media identity, fascinated the audience with her speech that covered her parents' escape from the Nazis during the Second World War and their incredible resilience in building a new life and thriving in Australia despite prejudice and setbacks.

This year the award for the Nambucca Valley

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q Last year’s Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year, Rod Edwards, and Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM congratulate the 2023 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year, Mr Dave Banks.

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organised by the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads and included novelty races for the young and the young at heart, a live broadcast by Nambucca Valley Radio 105.9fm and the famous Lions food van on hand to provide those crowd favourite sausages.

There was a balloon artist on hand making amazing creations for thrilled youngsters and the Nambucca Headland Museum set up a fascinating display about local history.

The main event of the day was a Citizenship Ceremony where, under the official guidance of Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban OAM, seven very happy people were naturalised as Australian citizens.

The Citizenship

q The family of Augustina Roberts were at Gordon Park to celebrate her becoming an Australian Citizen. (L-R) Megan and Blair Walsh, Reed Walsh, Julie Nalback, Mark Hankinson, Balie Walsh, Elijah Roberts, Augustina Roberts, Josh Roberts, Octavios Roberts, Cathie Shorthouse, Billie Hankinson, Janette Hankinson, Paul Hankinson, Ron Roberts, Peggy Roberts, Di Roberts, Kel Roberts.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban OAM conducts the official duties at the Citizenship Ceremony at Gordon Park on Australia Day.

q 2 NVR announcer Clint their first ‘Aussie Aussie Aussie,

Australians

Ceremony opened with a very moving Welcome to Country by Cr Trevor Ballangarry who, at the request of the Mayor, recited a Welcome to Country that was written by his late sister, Raylene Ballangarry.

Mayor Hoban then led the proceedings of the Citizenship Ceremony that was a joyous and moving event for everyone, especially those being naturalised.

A beaming Augustina Roberts, originally from Argentina, told News Of The Area, “This beautiful country has welcomed me and the people in Nambucca Heads are just so caring and helpful, I am so proud to call this place home and to now be an Australian.”

The gathering then heard an address by our Australia Day Ambassador, Susie Elelman AM, who spoke about just how much we have to be grateful for in this country.

Although the Citizenship Ceremony has a rather official meaning, 2NVR announcer Clint Waaka ensured it ended with a true Aussie larrikin flavour by leading the seven newly naturalised Australians in their first ‘Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi’ as citizens.

Clint Waaka leading the seven newly naturalised Australians in Aussie, Oi Oi Oi’ as citizens at Gordon Park on Australia Day.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban OAM with new citizen Cesar Tinivilla at the Citizenship Ceremony at Gordon Park on Australia Day.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban OAM with new citizen Choi Mn Tsang at the Citizenship Ceremony at Gordon Park on Australia Day.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban OAM with new citizen Maxine Devlin at the Citizenship Ceremony at Gordon Park on Australia Day.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban OAM with new citizen Augustina Roberts at the Citizenship Ceremony at Gordon Park on Australia Day.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban OAM with new citizen Dellas Hawkes at the Citizenship Ceremony at Gordon Park on Australia Day.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban OAM with new citizen David Pitcaithley at the Citizenship Ceremony at Gordon Park on Australia Day.

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Cr Rhonda Hoban OAM with new citizen Sherry Leese at the Citizenship Ceremony at Gordon Park on Australia Day.

q Enjoying their balloon creations at Gordon Park on Australia Day were Samual and Lucy Taylor.

q Representing the Nambucca Headland Museum at Gordon Park on Australia Day were Rachel Burns, Lyn Snowden, Terry Snowden and David Day.

Dave Banks named Citizen of the Year at Nambucca

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Citizen of the Year went to Mr Dave Banks.

The list of what Dave Banks does for his community is immense and includes being the Rotary Youth Director, being a founding member and chair of the Nambucca River Users Group and many years as a Scout and Venturer Leader.

Dave has been a chairman of the Nambucca Valley Tourism Association and has been a key figure in the development of the new Bowraville Sports Hub.

There are many other areas of volunteer work Dave Banks does that makes him a fitting recipient of this honour.

The Nambucca Valley Senior Citizen of the Year went to Mr Ken Johnson.

Although Ken's health has slowed him down a little in recent years he can reflect on a life of community involvement that includes years with both the Lions and Rotary Clubs, a firefighter and a distinguished football career

q The Nambucca Valley Senior Citizen of the Year went to Mr Ken Johnson.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM and Nambucca Valley Councillor Rick Buchanan congratulate the Young Indigenous Citizen of the Year, Wurinda Gill (centre).

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates this year’s Young Citizen of the Year, Daniel Williams.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Services to the Community Award recipient Bruce Graham.

q The Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, and Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulate Good Neighbour Award recipients Judy and Frank Wesley.

q The Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, and Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulate Good Neighbour Award recipients Elizabeth and Lloyd Irvine.

Nambucca Valley National Celebration Day Awards

q The Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, and Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulate Good Neighbour Award recipient Reigan Nugent.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Services to the Community Award recipients Sandra Goodby and Narelle Wilson.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Senior Sportsperson of the Year, Declan Sutton.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Services to the Community Award recipients Lyndel Sutton and Dianne Wall.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Junior Sports Team of the year, the Macksville High School 15 Years 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay Team of Leah Pickvane, Millie Edwards, Maya Lamb and Isabella Winslow.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Services to the Community Award recipients Trevor Ledger (Absent) and Harry Morton.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Female, Lexie Brown.

INVITATION TO A MEETING OF NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL AT THE BURRAPINE HALL 5.30 PM THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2023

Council will be holding its next Council meeting at the Burrapine Hall, 3953 Taylors Arm Road, Burrapine.

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

We will be pleased to hear from any resident who would like to address Council. Any person wishing to make an address is asked to contact Lorraine Hemsworth on 6568 0213, by 11.00 am on Thursday, 9 February with their name; telephone number; and issues to be raised so that the details can be accurately recorded in our minutes.

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

Dave Banks named Citizen of the Year at Nambucca Valley National Celebration Day Awards

FROM Pages 4-5 playing over 300 first grade games with the Nambucca Roosters.

This year's Young Citizen of the Year is Daniel Williams and he certainly drew the largest gasp from the audience when it was announced that he is the fastest under sixteenyear-old runner in the world.

Daniel is credited with one of the greatest distance performances in Australian junior athletics history, becoming the first fifteen-year-old to run sub -3:50 in the 1500m and took a truly astonishing four seconds off the previous Australian record set in 1986.

The Young Indigenous Citizen of the Year is Wurinda Gill.

Wurinda has proven to be an outstanding role model in the community for young Indigenous people and inspiring to our community as a whole.

At age 20, Wurinda is active in her community as a member of the Ballangarry, Buchanan and Walker families, as a Wayapa practitioner and as the project officer trainee for the Mujaay Ganma Foundation, where she has been working and promoting the Yuraal Community Garden project as health promotion in her community and as a connection point for the Nambucca Valley to country.

Other award winners on the

night were:

Services to the CommunityBruce Graham, Trevor Ledger, Harry Morton, Veena Tilly, Sandra Goodby, Narelle Wilson, Vicli Wassens, Robin Bohringer, Anne Pade, Lyndel Sutton and Dianne Wall.

Services to the Community as an Organisation - Nambucca Valley Cycle Club, and The Bowraville Uniting Church Op Shop.

Environmental Award - Fay Lawson.

Junior

Junior

Senior

Junior Sports Team - The Macksville High School 15 Years 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay Team of Leah Pickvane, Millie Edwards, Maya Lamb and Isabella

Manny Fogarty Wood

q Nambucca Valley Mayor, Rhonda Hoban OAM, welcomes attendees to the 2023 Nambucca Valley National Celebration Day Awards Ceremony.

q The 2023 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year, Mr Dave Banks.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Services to the Community as an Organisation Award winners the Nambucca Valley Cycle Club.

Good Neighbour Award - Elizabeth and Lloyd Irvine, Judy and Frank Wesley and Reigan Nugent.

Sportsperson Female - Lexie Brown.

Sportsperson Male - Aidan Laird.

Sportsperson - Declan Sutton.

Winslow.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Services to the Community as an Organisation Award winners the Bowraville Uniting Church Op Shop.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Services to the Community Award recipient Veena Tilly.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Services to the Community Award recipient Robin Bohringer.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Services to the Community Award recipient Anne Pade.

q Nambucca Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador, MS Susie Elelman AM, congratulates Junior Sportsperson Male - Aidan Laird.

New community arts festival coming to Macksville

THE Macksville Laneway Festival will take place on Saturday 11 March from 2pm to 10pm, with a packed programme of live performances, street art and workshops for the whole family.

Event organiser Phil Nicholas from Events Delivered said, “The choice of site, which spans Wallace Lane and River Street, is inspired by the colourful street art and the community spirit of the old River Festival.”

The festival is proudly funded by the NSW Government via the Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program fund, with support from Nambucca Valley Council in administering the funding.

Valley residents will be treated to live bands, a fire

show, street performers, a street art photo trail, market stalls, food trucks, kids lantern making and parade, kids and young adult circus playspace, giant games, dance performances, laneway cricket comp, artist talks and workshops.

“One of the activities I’m most looking forward to is creating a Community Rock Choir,” said Mr Nicholas.

“This is where the audience is invited to belt out popular songs at the top of their voices, accompanied by a backing band and choir.

“Song lyrics will be published on the website and accessed via a QR code at the event.”

Entry is just $2 per person.

“We’re on the hunt for a few cricket lovers to help

run the Laneway Cricket Competition,” Mr Nicholas said.

“It will be a fun knock out contest played in front of the Phillip Hughes mural

on Wallace Lane. “Local businesses can field a team of three or four players and represent their business at the festival.”

Interested volunteers can

q The Macksville Laneway Festival is coming to Macksville on Saturday 11 March.

contact festival organisers via the festival website, where the full festival program is available in exchange for an email address.

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Locals continue to oppose Forest Road development

By Karen GRIBBIN

NAMBUCCA Valley Council has received an application for a Section 8.33 Review of Determination from Oscar Design and Construction Pty Ltd for DA 105/2022 at Lot 208 DP1270916 in Forest Road, Nambucca Heads.

The proposal aims to develop six residential building blocks into two, two storey (plus basement) residential apartment buildings, each with twelve x three-bedroom apartments, for a total of 24 units.

At a Nambucca Valley Council meeting on Thursday, September 15, Councillors voted unanimously to refuse the original DA for the proposal..

At the time, Mr Daniel Walsh, Acting Assistant General Manager, Engineering Services, Nambucca Valley Council cited ‘exceeding the maximum building height and adverse overshadowing on adjoining properties to the south’ as a major reason for the development application being refused.

The only changes in the revised DA relate to driveway gradients, with the height of the development now 20 percent higher than the original concept, an increase in height to 12.05 metres at its highest point.

News Of The Area spoke with concerned members of the Forest Road Action Group (FRAG) regarding the impacts of the proposed developments on their homes and surrounding community.

FRAG would like to make it clear to the community they are not anti-development; they are against inappropriate development.

“We know development is coming, and we know we can’t stop it, nor do we want to stop it,” said FRAG spokesperson Claire Melton.

“A decade ago, the Productivity Commission predicted a population explosion on the Mid North Coast from 2020 to 2050.

“We can see that that prediction has begun.

“This is an extremely critical time for us all to ensure that increased development is carried out in a way that does not negatively impact either the social fabric or the pristine beauty of the Nambucca Valley.

“We do not want to be another Gold Coast or Central Coast with a badly planned, overbuilt, traffic congested sprawling urban mess," said Claire.

Forest Road is a narrow road on the north eastern side of Nambucca Heads, over a kilometre from the Nambucca CBD.

The six blocks pertinent to this DA are high on a ridge in a subdivision zoned Residential (R1), intended for one storey dwellings only.

Oscar Design and Construction Pty Ltd are asking for rezoning from R1 to R2 with height restrictions to be raised from 8.5m to 12.05 m, nearly 40 percent higher than the current LEP height limits for the original zoning of the sub-division and existing residential blocks in the Nambucca Valley.

Neighbouring residents are concerned the proposed development will severely impact on their properties, while the development would potentially quadruple the number of residents within a small area, putting added pressure on infrastructure such as sewerage, population, stormwater, and fire control on the Forest Road subdivision.

Locals say converting six average building sites into a large multi-unit development has the potential to adversely disadvantage the community as a whole by setting a precedent for similar re-zoned developments to be built in the future.

The proposal also includes extensive excavation down into the escarpment.

FRAG have expressed concerns that the impact of construction, including silt runoff, heavy construction equipment and increased traffic, will impact the environment of the immediate area, and further to the south of the development.

While FRAG initially celebrated Council’s original decision on this development they are concerned that the community will not understand that this is a review of the original DA and that all submissions (for or against) will need to be lodged all over again.

Nambucca Valley Council were contacted for comment but did not respond by the time of publication.

Anyone wishing to make written submission to Council needs to do so before February

10 2023.

For more information about DA105/2022 at Lot 208 DP1270916 in Forest Road, Nambucca Heads, visit

https://sites.google.com/ view/forestnambucca/home.

Submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley

q The proposed development site looking from Forest Road down to adjoining properties on the southern site. The proposal includes a three metre retaining wall running the length of the development, reaching higher than the roofs of those properties.

Council, PO Box 177, Macksville or emailed to council@nambucca.nsw.gov. au or by hand at the Macksville office.

“The men in green will keep you clean”

q An artist’s impression of the proposed Forest Road development in Nambucca Heads.

$4.9 million allocated for Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal Keeping Place project

THE Nambucca Valley Shire’s Gumbaynggirr

Aboriginal Keeping Place project will receive $4.9 million thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund.

Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal Keeping Place has been in the minds of community members for over a decade.

“The idea was triggered with the Pacific Highway upgrades within the Nambucca Valley, which uncovered a large variety of Aboriginal artefacts with no dedicated place to store them.

“Since then, the

Valley Shire’s Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal Keeping Place project last week.

idea has expanded and grown into a place that can be a celebration of Gumbaynggirr culture including art, food, performance, storytelling and cultural tours all under one roof for Gumbaynggirr people to preserve and share with the wider community promoting and educating visitors.

“This project encourages people to travel to regional NSW, where they will experience and enjoy everything on offer.

“More tourists visiting our regional towns means a boost local economies and local jobs as more people spend at cafes, restaurants,

hotels, motels and local shops.”

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Tourism Ben Franklin said this new cultural facility will provide a special experience for the community to hold and share Gumbaynggirr knowledge, stories, and artefacts.

“This funding will strengthen and empower the Nambucca Valley Aboriginal community to create a space that celebrates Aboriginal culture and brings the community together for cultural sharing,” Mr Franklin said.

Major funding boost for Nambucca Valley Phoenix

A TOTAL of $648,000 has been announced for the Nambucca Valley Phoenix across two major projects.

The community operated not-for-profit will receive $347,000 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund for an accessible carpark and entry to the Phoenix School of Arts in Bowraville.

The organisation will also receive $337,000 through the Our Region, Our Voice’ Regional Youth Investment Program for the Bowraville Out of School Hours Education and Training Support Centre program.

“This funding will provide an Out of School Hours Education Support Centre to support youth engagement at school,

support career pathways and assist students to enter into higher education,” Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said.

“It will also improve social, emotional wellbeing outcomes by providing youth in Bowraville access to a variety of out of school support programs, including a homework centre, digital technology, arts and music.

“I’d like to congratulate Nambucca Valley Phoenix for their successful applications which will further enhance our local community.”

q Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Tourism Ben Franklin and Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey announced the funding for the Nambucca

q It is hoped the funding will support the Nambucca Valley Indigenous community to create a space that celebrates Aboriginal culture and brings the community together for cultural sharing.

q Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey and Minister for Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin were in Bowraville to announce a major funding boost for Nambucca Valley Phoenix last week.

Save Nambucca River group urges for remediation work

By Andrea FERRARI

The Nambucca River Estuary Management Plan in 2007 identified the reinstatement of tidal flow through the Stuarts Island Causeway as a high priority.

With a plan of 25 priorities listed from high to low, the work began well but has ground to a halt with no meetings planned since 2021.

Beverly Gibbs, a spokesperson for the group, told News Of The Area, “The committee for Estuary Management has not met for over a year and our group is still waiting for an invitation but there has been no reconvening of the committee so far.”

Degradation of the

estuary was listed as a high need for active management over the long term and in the early days remediation works were undertaken such as the 2007 ‘Bring Back the Fish Project’ by the Department of Primary Industries.

“Remediation was to improve tidal flows to one kilometre and 23 hectares of the estuary and to enhance water quality and seagrass health costing over $240,000,” said Beverly.

Today the flow is sluggish,

some remedial work has resulted in more problems and the river’s health is in danger.

“Save Nambucca River group, local Gumbayngirr Elders, Island Golf Club members, dog walkers, fishermen and boating enthusiasts are still concerned about poor water flow, sand build-up, loss of seagrasses and lack of fish habitats.

“Remediation from the culvert installation has impeded tidal flow; the opening size is inadequate, causing sand to bank on both sides of the culvert.”

Beverly said the culvert opening needs remediation work to restore healthy

water flow to the river for sustainable marine life.

“The estuary is a source of income, especially for oyster farmers and tourism.

“Recreational users also benefit from a healthy accessible river with safe access to Stuart Island.”

High tides, wave surges and minor flooding, due to an increasing lack of river depth, make access across the causeway unsafe.

Save the Nambucca River group welcomes community support.

“There’s several ways to help specifically; assist with fundraising and grants to purchase water testing kits for a Citizen Science Program, volunteer to be trained as

a water tester and sign our petition,” said Beverly.

Petitions for action on the causeway are located at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, The Boatshed (fishing/ boat hire next to the Boatshed café) Nambucca Heads, Earthbound Café, Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads and at the next Save Nambucca River Group meeting on Sunday 5 February at 10am at Bellwood Park, Nambucca.

For further information, email savenambuccariver@ gmail.com or telephone/text Beverly on 0422 331 878.

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

$300,000 announced for Stuarts Point flood proofing project

By Jen HETHERINGTON

ON Sunday January 29, Steph Cooke, Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, dropped in to visit Stuarts Point to announce a $300,000 grant in support of a project to protect the village from future flooding.

Ms Cooke addressed a small gathering, which included Kempsey Shire Mayor Leo Hauville.

A monitoring bore will be

installed and new studies will be conducted by Kempsey Shire Council to protect the Stuarts Point community from future flood events.

“The monitoring bore will mitigate existing and future flooding risks in the local area, while the development of a groundwater study, stormwater study and flood risk management plan will help guide future decision-making,” Ms Cooke said.

“I want to thank Kempsey Shire Council for working with us to reduce the risks faced by Stuarts Point residents when

future disasters strike.

“We know that every mitigation project and strategy put in place now will ensure we are better prepared for future floods, storms and other emergencies,” Ms Cooke said.

The project will be funded through the NSW Government’s Disaster Risk Reduction Fund.

$28.8 million of the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund has been targeted at initiatives led by community organisations, councils, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, joint organisations of councils and not-for-profit organisations that make local communities safer in the future.

More information on the funding announcement is available

at www.nsw.gov.au/resilience-nsw/disasterriskreduction-fund.

The Stuarts Point And District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) invites

all local residents to attend a Community Meeting on 22 February 2023 at 6pm at the Stuarts Point Community Hall.

THE SAVE Nambucca River group is urging for remediation work to restore river water health at the Stuart Island Causeway.

q Sand banking on the southern side of the Stuart Island culvert.

q The Causeway at Stuart Island. The causeway changed to a two-celled box culvert in 2007.

q Nationals candidate for Oxley, Michael Kemp, Kempsey Shire Mayor Leo Hauville and Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke at the popular Stuarts Point Foreshore Park.

q Mayor Leo Hauville introduces Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke.

q State election candidate Michael Kemp and Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke speak with locals Cherry and George Bambling

Stuarts Point heroes nominated for Australia Day awards

By JEN HETHERINGTON

AMONG the large crowd attending the 2023 Kempsey Shire Australia Day Awards held on Thursday 26 January at the Slim Dusty Centre in South Kempsey, were Stuarts Point ‘Local Hero’ nominees Chris Robinson, Tulsi Cutgajar, Marlene and James Hankey.

In November 2022, James, Marlene and Tulsi

were travelling along Stuarts Point Beach when they came across Chris who had discovered two dolphins stranded high up on the shoreline.

Chris had erected temporary shade for the animals, a mother and baby dolphin, and with the extra help of Tulsi, James and Marlene, they maintained a vigil of covering them with sea water while they waited for the tide to rise again.

Eventually they were able to maneuver the mother back into the water, and then ensured the baby could join her.

These life saving actions were commended by Peter Chambers, who subsequently proffered the four individuals as nominees for the Awards event, where they were noted as residents that clearly showed and acted on their care for our important marine life.

Drag Queen Bingo raises $6500 for cancer charities

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Heads

RSL Club put the call out to come for a fun night of Drag Queen Bingo to raise much needed funds for Nambucca Valley Cancer Support and Nambucca Valley Breast Cancer Group and a great crowd rolled up raising over $6500 for those organisations.

To make it an unforgettable night the Nambucca Heads RSL Club brought in Melbourne's leading drag queen, Abril LaTrene, who was hilariously funny, visually spectacular, very cheeky and always entertaining.

In line with the charities being supported, the dress for the event was pink, pink, pink and most guests went all out to be as pink as possible.

Many of the wonderful staff members at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club joined in with the spirit of the night and showed up to work pink and fabulous.

Chief Executive Officer of the Club, Wendy Mills, told News Of The Area, “We asked the town to get behind this event because it is such a great cause, they turned up in big numbers and we all had a night of nights.

“Cancer affects everyone and these two charities do so much for cancer patients and their families in this valley and it was so wonderful to see so many locals and visitors get behind them.”

News Of The Area spoke the to President of the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support, Irene Rowsell, who said, “Every cancer patient’s needs are different, such as equipment required in the home or travel support to Coffs for treatment.

“Thanks to beautiful fundraising events like this one we are able to provide support.”

A cancer survivor herself, when asked how she was enjoying Abril LaTrene’s naughty brand of comedy, Irene replied, “I am loving it, you have to have a great sense of humor to enjoy life and you have to have that to survive cancer also.”

q James, Marlene, Chris and Tulsi on the riverbank at Stuarts Point.

q Glamming it up at the Drag Queen Bingo at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club fundraiser for the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support and Nambucca Valley Breast Cancer Group were Kellie Standing, Abril LaTrene, Kelly Lindsey and Joe Lindsey.

q Glamming it up at the Drag Queen Bingo at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club fundraiser for the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support and Nambucca Valley Breast Cancer Group were Stacy Connell, Abril LaTrene and Kelly Jones.

q A big turnout at the Drag Queen Bingo at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club in support of local Cancer charities raised over $6500

q CEO of the Nambucca Heads RSL Club, Wendy Mills, pictured here with Drag Queen Abril LaTrene, described the Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser as “a night of nights”.

Rock and roll, dance and classic vehicles come to Nambucca Heads

A WEEKEND of rock and roll dance, classic cars and lively music comes to Nambucca Heads RSL Club on the weekend of February 10, 11 and 12.

Rock and roll returns to Nambucca Heads in February, with a bustling program of things to see and opportunities to hear outstanding musicians and dance your heart out.

Let’s Dance Rock and Roll Nambucca, in conjunction with Nambucca Heads RSL Club, presents a weekend of rock and roll dance in the auditorium of the RSL club.

This year will see the return of the classic cars, muscle cars, hotrods and motorbike Show and Shine, proudly sponsored by Shannons Insurance.

“Come and see the pride and joys of motoring enthusiasts from local and surrounding areas on Saturday

morning (February 11) in the RSL Club carpark,” said organiser Brian Dwyer.

“Expectations are that there will be plenty of variety in vehicles on display for your viewing.

“For anyone interested in participating, there is no need to be a member of a car or bike club, just bring your classic or muscle vehicle to the carpark around 10.00am and join other likeminded enthusiasts.”

Rock and roll weekend schedule

Kicking off on Friday night, there are five events to attend over the weekend.

Friday, February 10: The Drive-Ins are a very popular local 50s and 60s rock and roll band who will take the stage from 7.30pm until late.

Tables for this night can only be reserved through the Nambucca RSL Club on (02) 6568 6288.

Saturday, February 11:

10.30am: The classic, muscle car, hotrod and bike show will be held in the carpark of Nambucca RSL Club from 10.30am until 1.00pm.

7.00pm-11.00pm: Saturday night features Sydney’s 50s and 60s rock and roll band, Rave On.

This night is very popular and bookings are essential, they can be done by contacting Helen on 0417646424.

Sunday, February 12:

11am: On Sunday morning those who are enthusiastic about dance can participate in a rock and roll/partner dance workshop.

Let’s Dance Rock and Roll will treat you to one hour of their expertise to help you learn a medium level rock and roll move and a new partner dance.

Just rock up to this event, no need to book.

1pm: Sunday afternoon

q Classic cars will be on display.

from 1pm until 4pm will complete the 50s and 60s weekend with John Curtin, a favourite talented local oneman entertainer.

No need to book for this one. Entry to all activities, with the exception of Saturday night, is free.

wish to thank everyone for their support of this event.

Shorebirds and Seabirds explored at Stringer Gallery

THE first feature artist of the year at the Stringer Gallery, Nambucca Heads is Celia Ramsay, whose exhibition focuses on Shorebirds and Seabirds.

Celia takes inspiration for her painting from watching birds on the beach or along the river shallows.

“They are not only beautiful but can be very entertaining,” Celia said.

“Egrets and herons stealthily hunt for fish and crustaceans in shallow water, their reflections imitating their every move.

“Oyster catchers stab their beaks between the rocks for molluscs or walk along the beach, their bandy legs giving them the appearance of old men.

“Cormorants can fish in

great numbers following a pelican which they trust will find some fish or can be seen on a rock or post, wings held out to dry.

“Majestic pelicans glide effortlessly along the water, take off like an old DC3 aeroplane, slowly gaining height and land skimming along the water with their legs outstretched in front of them.

“Even squawking seagulls can be entertaining as they

squabble and fight over chips thrown to them by humans.

“It would be a sad world without birds and we humans should be mindful to leave the places where birds nest and feed well alone.”

q Plumed Egret.

the Gallery’s ‘Bees, Butterflies and other Bugs’ themed exhibition, will launch on Tuesday 7 February with a morning tea from 10:00am. Both exhibitions will run until Saturday 1 April.

The Nambucca RSL Club and the Nambucca Let’s Dance Rock and Roll Social Club

q Squabbling seagulls.

q Cormorant.

Funding allocated for Surf Club repair

THE Macksville Scotts

Head Surf Lifesaving Club will receive $52,904 to repair damaged sections of the clubhouse interior.

The project involves the removal of softwood

wall cladding from inside the surf club hall which has been eaten by termites and its replacement with gyprock, painting and electrical work, and repairs to worn and water-damaged timber

work.

The funding will be provided through the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program.

Surf Life Saving NSW President George Shales

said ensuring surf clubs across NSW are maintained and upgraded is vitally important.

“Our volunteers deserve safe, accessible and secure facilities in order to train

new lifesavers and support the community,” Mr Shales said.

“Many surf clubs have been on the frontline in the last year, responding to incidents and emergencies

Learning to sail, the Urunga way

By Andrea FERRARI

SAILING starts back at Urunga Sail Training Club on Saturday 11 February 2023.

The Club meets at 9 Bellingen Street, Urunga and newcomers are welcome.

This sailing season sees the club stocked up with new lifejackets, waterproof radios, and rescue boat training bought through a Government Department of Social Services volunteers grant received last year.

Beginning in February

there will be five weeks of Saturday sailing on the water having fun with hands-on learning, completing the Australian Sailing National Small Boat Start courses 1 and 2, on the beautiful waters of the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers.

“It’s a great way to get into sailing and you will learn new skills, a love of the wind and water and you will be in great hands with our experienced nationally accredited sailing instructors,” Ross Bennetts, the Principal of the Discover

Sailing Centre told News Of The Area.

“The course teaches how to confidently skipper and crew a sailing dinghy, basic sailing manoeuvers, boat parts and rigging, safe boat launching and retrieval, capsize recovery drills, reading the tides and weather conditions, understanding the 'Rules of the Road' and who has right of way on the water and more.”

The courses are for beginners and anyone wanting to brush up on their

sailing skills, so no experience is necessary.

The skills learnt can be transferred to crewing and sailing on larger boats.

The Urunga Sail Training Club is a volunteer organisation with a background of ten years of sailing on the Mid North Coast, running programs for people of all ages and all abilities.

The courses are run three times per year in February, May and October.

As a training school, through grants, they have conducted Assistant and Full Instructor training, Powerboat and Rescue boat training, Women on Water courses, schools programs

including the recent flood disaster, and they need to be able to safely store and access vital rescue equipment at short notice.”

and discover sailing experiences.

“Sailing is a wonderful sport for kids from age seven years and adults, as it encourages both mental and physical ability, in addition to promoting a healthy, active outdoors lifestyle.

“The sailing lessons have taught juniors and teenagers many valuable life lessons like decision-making, resilience, leadership, teamwork and communication in a fun, healthy environment and a wonderful way to explore and enjoy our waterways,” said Ross.

For more details, phone Ross on 0412421478 or Kerry on 0490349378.

q Urunga Sail Training Club students sailing in light breeze.

q Plenty of wind makes a good day’s sailing.

q Heading back to shore after a training session.

q Urunga Sail Training Club welcomes new members to learn a range of transferable skills.

Join the Kalang River Classic

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Nambucca Valley paddle boat community is invited to join in the Kalang River Classic, which returns to Urunga on Sunday 12 March.

After a very successful inaugural event in 2021 which saw over 180 entries, followed by a Covid enforced hiatus in 2022, the Kalang River Classic is back on again for 2023.

According to the organisers, the Kalang River Dragon Boat Club, this year’s event will be bigger, better and even more fun.

The Kalang River Classic is a paddling race for nonmotorised watercraft of various types and will take place on Sunday March 12 over a 14.5-kilometre set course around Newry Island on the picturesque Kalang River at Urunga.

Entries are invited from dragon boat clubs and paddlers of outriggers, kayaks and canoes and there will be a shorter one kilometre course for stand up paddleboards (SUPs).

“The race will start from Atherton Drive at Urunga at 8am with registration and safety briefing from 7am,” Beth Spriggs from the Kalang Dragon Boat Club told News Of The Area.

“The full 14.5-kilometre course will take about two hours to complete and there will be refreshments, coffee vans and BBQ available for participants and spectators.

“We are very pleased to announce that the C.ex Group has come on board as the major sponsor this year along with many other local

sponsors.

“The Marine Rescue boats will be overseeing the safety of paddlers on the day and all profits from the event will go to the Nambucca Marine Rescue.

“There will be a rich cache of prizes, trophies, cash and goods, to be won on the day.

“But it’s not just about winning it’s more about being part of such a fun, exciting event and enjoying the pristine Kalang River,” said Beth.

“Just having fun on the water.

“So, dust off those boards and boats and save the date.

“Entry forms will be online soon,” said Beth.

For more information check out the Facebook page or contact the organisers on 0414 475 085.

Visit www.facebook.com/ KalangRiverClassic to follow updates on Facebook.

Annual Valley Church Service for CWA

By Mick BIRTLES

ON Sunday 22 January 2023

the Annual Valley Church Service for CWA in this area was held at the Uniting Church in Nambucca Heads.

The theme was ‘God is Love’.

Indeed love was in the air

as attendees were treated to a lovely display of dancing to the music of John Paul Young’s ‘Love is in the air’.

Sharing in the Annual Valley Church Service for CWA were members from Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Gladstone, with Nambucca Valley Mayor

Rhonda Hoban OAM also in attendance.

Each year this service rotates around the Nambucca Valley area.

This year Nambucca Heads CWA shared the church service with the parishioners who joined CWA members in a superbly prepared morning tea.

Next year the service will be hosted by the Macksville Branch of CWA.

q The Kalang River Classic is a paddling race for non-motorised watercraft of various types.

q A great turnout for the Kalang River Classic in 2021.

q The Kalang River Classic in 2021 saw a lot of people paddling hard.

q Back row: (L to R) Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM, Tammy Truscott and Lesley Carlson (Macksville), Joan Bagnell (Nambucca Heads), Jenny Standfield (Macksville), Dianne McNeil (Nambucca Heads). Front row: (L to R) Anne Sutton (Macksville), Kathleen Miller (Nambucca Heads), Rhonda Godwin (Macksville) and Elizabeth Willis (Nambucca Heads).

Harwood, Valleys and All Stars all win in latest round of Premier League

By Aiden BURGESS

THE top three teams on the ladder all won their respective matches during the latest round of the North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League season.

Harwood, Valleys Cricket, and the Diggers/ Nana Glen All Stars were all winners in their one day matches in Round 10 last

weekend.

Harwood maintained top spot on the ladder with a 78-run win against Sawtell at Harwood Oval.

The home side opened the batting and posted 9/219, with Dan McColl top scoring with 45.

Mitchell Westley was the best of the Sawtell bowlers taking 3/55 from his 8 overs.

Harwood bowled out

Sawtell for 141, with Dean Carroll doing the bulk of the damage taking 4/21 from 8 overs.

Valleys Cricket kept in touch with Harwood at the top of the ladder with a 6 wicket win against the Coffs Colts at Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

Valleys bowled out the Colts for 103, with Benjamin Pierce dismissing both openers with a top spell of 2/19 from 8 overs, while Taylor Gilbert took 3/13 from 2.5 overs.

Benjamin Pierce led

home the successful chase finishing on 32 not out in his man of the match performance.

The Diggers/Nana Glen

All Stars consolidated third spot on the ladder with a five wicket win against the Northern Districts Rebels at Fitzroy Oval.

The All Stars dismissed the Rebels for 102, with Jonathon Paff producing a sensational spell taking 6/29 from his 8 overs.

Jesse Ferrett was the best of the All Stars batsmen with a knock of 47.

The Premier League season continues this weekend with teams playing twice.

Saturday sees matches played in Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, and Macksville.

Valleys Cricket play host to Harwood in their top of the table clash at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars host the Coffs Colts at Fitzroy Oval, while Sawtell host the Northern Districts Rebels at Richardson Park.

Sunday sees matches played in Sawtell,

Woolgoolga, and Harwood. Sawtell host Valleys Cricket, while the Northern Districts Rebels host the Coffs Colts.

Diggers/Nana Glen

All Stars travel to take on Harwood at Harwood Oval. Premier League standings. 1. Harwood. 47 points. 7 wins. 2. Valleys Cricket. 45 points. 7 wins.

3. Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars. 32 points. 5 wins. 4. Sawtell. 26 points. 3 wins. 5. Northern Districts Rebels. 25 points. 4 wins. 6. Coffs Colts. 18 points. 2 wins.

Swimming North Coast members achieve top results at NSW Country Regionals

By Aiden BURGESS

SWIMMING North Coast swimmers have achieved impressive results during the Swimming NSW Country Regional Meets.

The meets were held at Alstonville, Dubbo and Goulburn simultaneously.

These meets were brought into being when the NSW Country Championships were shifted out of the country towns and swam at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Homebush some years ago.

Swimming North Coast publicity officer Faye Rowles said a massive amount of swimmers entered the regional meets.

“Swimming North Coast swimmers entered in mass at Alstonville with 237 swimmers from 20 clubs,” she said.

“Seven swimmers did enter the Goulburn venue.

“There are a further seventeen clubs from country NSW, one from Metropolitan Sydney and three from Queensland also entered.

“This brings the total

number of swimmers to 308 and entries to 2026.

“Swimming North Coast swimmers won a massive 373 medals at Alstonville and sixteen at Goulburn.

“Alstonville club with 86 plus seven at Goulburn, Coffs Harbour 61 and Kingscliff and Macksville tied with 44 each.”

Macksville Marlins

Ethan Blockey 16 100 free, 50 fly, 50 free and 50 breast. Matthew Healy 12 50 fly and 100 fly.

Keira Hetherington 16 100 back, 50 back and 200 back. Leah Pickvance 15 50 free, 200 free and 100 fly.

Bailey Whitton 16 200 free, 200 fly, 50 breast, 100 fly and 100 breast.

Benjamin Barlow 24 200 back. Lily Barlow 15 400 free

Nambucca Rekkii Byrne 20 50 breast and 100 breast.

Amos Colburn 25 50 free and 50 fly. Kolby Wood 15 100 free.

Forster. Ryan Brown 14 200 breast and 50 breast.

Further placings for Macksville Marlins

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q Macksville Marlins members.

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2nd.

2nd and 2 3rd. Kiera 2nd and 2 3rd. Leah 2nd. Bailey 2nd. Matilda Buchholz 8 3rd.

Hazfi Gadsden 9 2nd and 3rd. Izaac Lines 10 3rd. Chelsea Maynard 9 2 2nd and 3rd. Ashley Mitcham

11 2nd and 3rd. Makaylah Schatzman 13 2 3rd. Sohie White 3rd. Further placings for

Nambucca Rekkii 3rd. Amos 3rd. Kolby 2nd and 3rd. Caleb Daykin 16 3 2nd.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoff MCCANN

WE have been blessed with great summer weather and good competition fields of over 100 on Thursday and Saturday, with some excellent personal golfing results - read on!.

The good weather saw a good field of 47 players in Tuesday’s Medley Stableford with Denise Paluch (17) and David Mattacott (14) both scoring 37 points, Denise winning on countback.

Graham Watson, Kerrie Eichorn and Paddy Byrne all had good rounds with 35 points, and the Ball Rundown to 33 points on countback.

Thea Kimber won the “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2, and NTP’s went to Jennifer Johnston on 5, Kai Burkenshaw on 7, Alvin Rapley got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Paul Mulvenna got Stu’s ball on 15 and Kai Burkenshaw claimed the Pro Pin Jackpot

on 18.

Ann Antcliff (26) scored 20 points to win the Women’s 9 Hole Stableford Summer Comp on Wednesday from Lyn Grose (19) with 19 points.

Balls to Lyn Vidler 18, Donna Easey, Kerrie Jackson and Heather Gray all 17 points.

Nambucca RSL sponsored the “Dolphin Day” Open Medley Stableford on Thursday which was won by Talia Donovan (24) from Bowraville with 40 points –her playing partners were impressed with a sizzling back nine with 28 points!

Talia wins a specially embroidered Golf Shirt as part of her Trophy package. In Division 1 (0 to 15), Daryl Wall (12) scored 39 points to win from Henny Oldenhove (14) on 3 way countback from Richard Gallichan (+1 from Sawtell) and Philip Mander with 36 points.

Division 2 (16 to 21), was won by Ken Marriott (18)

with 37 points from Scott Burley (19) with 36 points.

Lucas Gregory (28) won Division 3 (22 to 45) with 37 points from Garry Thurlow 36 points.

The Ball Rundown to 32 points on countback.

Peter Bush had the Longest Putt on 2 collecting the “Ecomist” voucher, with NTP’s going to Wayne Purcell on 5, Denise Paluch on 7, Edward Penrose on 8, Phillip Frost got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Neill Smith (Parkwood) got Stu’s ball on 15, and Philip Mander claimed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Shot of the day on the 477 metre Par 5 Second Hole from Colin Wormleaton holing out in 3 for an Eagle!

Saturday’s Medley Stableford saw many good scores, with 42 points winning all 3 Divisions.

A special milestone for Greg Smith (12) who played to his age, scoring 75 off the stick for 42 points to win

Division 1 (0 to 15) from Henny Oldenhove (14) with 40 points.

In Division 2 (16 to 21), Steve Frost (17) scored 42 points to win from Robert Coneybeare (18) on 41 points.

Robert Reid (22) had 42 points to win Division 3 (22 to 45) from Mark Blake with 37 points on countback from Gary Thurlow and Ben Venner.

Other good scores from Daryl Wall and Stephen Carr 39, Christian Knight, Norm Devereaux and John Starr 38.

The Ball Rundown to 35 on countback. Glen Crowe got the Longest Putt for the “Ecomist” voucher on 2, other NTP’s went to “Physco” on 5 and 8, Henny Oldenhove on 7, Mark Stuckey got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Norm Devereaux on 15 and Steve Frost claimed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 (78cms!).

Great golfing again from Wormo, claiming his second

Macksville Men’s Bowls

By Mark COLEMAN

AUSTRALIA Day saw a great turnout on the greens with 24 bowlers and many spectators watching on, lots of laughs and some cracking bowls followed by the Aussie sausage sizzle.

The final of the club Fours was played on Sunday with two great sides matching up.

Ben Lane, Ken Ainsworth, Bullant and skip Pom Howard against Nick Kirby, Gary Towner, Brendo Howard and skip Andrew Shearer.

Andrew’s side led from start to finish winning 26-8.

Pom suffering from swollen ankles tried valiantly but had no answers on the day.

Well done to both teams.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

A BIT humid but a great day for the Don Forrester/ Harry Andrews sponsored

Nambucca River Bridge Club

By John BUGANEY

THIS week we played our usual Thursday session, but as the RSL was not available, we played at the home of John and Gillian Buganey.

This resulted in a very informal afternoon, with many members sitting around after the game for several hours, discussing many different subjects, including some of the difficult hands of the afternoon's play.

The winners of the session were Gayle Keenan and Gillian Buganey with

Eagle in a week, this time getting down in 2 on the 14th Hole, 331 metre par 4 –“slam dunked it from 130m out” - well done Wormo!

Now, that’s gotta be some sort of record?

65 percent and getting a massive 0.18 masterpoints.

Second place was another tie between Jenette Fox and John Buganey and Neil and Alison Tupper all having 55 percent and getting a small 0.07 masterpoints.

If you would like to come and have a game at our friendly club or may be interested in learning to play the game of bridge, please contact Gillian on 0412 654 225.

You may find that playing bridge and having the social interaction is good for the spirit

Members are reminded that registration for the various optional knockout and special events commence this coming Saturday 4 February.

See you on the Island.

Stableford. A good field turned out to enjoy the day, for some spoilt by golf scores.

With the course playing

the best it has for months, Noel Austin took full advantage after an average front nine came home with a wet sail to finish with 39 points.

Nearest of the chasers were runner up Karl

Cooper and Brad Fortescue second runner up.

Straight shooters with nearest the pin were Mike Simpson (A), Neil Cuneen (B) and John Dowzard (C

grade).

The continuing good numbers in the Mid Week Competition saw Max Graham ahead of the field with junior Luke Laverty the

best of the rest.

Lorraine King has had another win in the ladies competition with Desma Hughes runner up again.

q Fours winners Andrew, Nick, Brendo and Gary.

q Big hitter and straight shooter Mike Simpson showing Jim Wilkes and Steve Hosking some of his golfing skills. Must be putting that brings him back to the field.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club Results

By Scott PARKER

TUESDAY 26 January: Australia Day was a designated teams event directed by our Principal Director Rob Marshall.

A fun competition where four players compete as a team against other teams.

Thanks to our Club members who brought plates of sweets and

savories with a toast of champagne at the end of play.

Winners on the day were the team of Carol McKee, Daphne Priestley, and Libby and Warwick Knight followed closely by Mike Siford, Colin Tolley, Barbara Lott and Linda Siford.

Wednesday mornings are dedicated to our new players improving their bridge although all are

Bowraville Bowls

By Paul O’NEILL

welcome.

Twenty players turned up to tune up their play.

Richard continues to supervise and help players with their bidding and strategies of play.

Thursday 28 January: Rob and Phil won N/S with Daphne and Vicky a close second.

Ali and Neil Tupper won E/W with Colleen and Scott in second place.

TWO top games of consistency singles last weekend saw Daniel Wren taking on Graham Keys and Trevor Ryan against Neil Pollard.

With both bowlers starting off twenty, it was always going to be a close affair between Dan and Graham.

With Dan up 176-174, the next end was sure to be the decider and it was Keysey who prevailed by taking a shot and a couple more in another classic encounter.

Neil spotted Trevor thirty in their clash and after end 21, that gap remained intact.

The next end saw the best bowls of the game with all eight bowls within two feet of jack.

Unfortunately for Trev, Neil had the three closest, inspiring him to lift a gear and reel the lead in six ends later, eventually taking the match 183-167.

Mixed social saw two games of triples and one pairs and the welcome return of Steve Johnson and Norm Riddell to the green, In

particularly hot conditions, the winning card was held by the trio of Steve, Laurie Summers and Dean Roe who bested Shandy, Beau and Keysey.

Toucher prizes were taken by Paul and Norm and Trev, who hadn't won the lucky bowler cash since last year, made amends to jag the thirty bucks.

The draw for the club fours is on the board so get your teams organised and ready as Pennants is closing in fast.

Go Bowra!

Bowraville Recreation Club Golf

By Julee TOWNSEND

SATURDAY Golf Results

28/01/23.

The course is looking lush and well mowed and the greens are coming along.

Saturday was a 2 person

Ambrose and the results were so close.

Winners: J Townsend and T Noble pip the Runner’s Up B Wilson and J Wilson by .50 of a point!

H Suridge and A McDonald were just .25 of

a point behind them on a count back.

N/P: 2nd and 9th B Lavander, L/Putt 6th J Gonsalves.

Balls: 1. H Suridge and A McDonald, 2. J McKay and C Southan.

Next week will be a stoke event the monthly medal.

Elly Stig Golf Day raises $13,000 for Children’s Cancer Institute

FROM Page 24 pair of his football boots that he wore when playing in England.

Another special item on the day was ‘Thor's Hammer’ signed by Chris Hemsworth.

Balancing their best golf performance with lots of laughs, the players achieved great scores and satisfaction of a day well spent.

The presentation saw the following players receive their prizes.

The winning team comprised Heath Blain, Ryan Unwin, James Weimer and Ryan McKay.

Men’s Long Drive front 9 was won by Adrian Pierce.

Men’s Long Drive Back 9 winner was Jono Wilko.

Women’s Long Drive Front 9 winner was Talia Donovan.

Women’s Long Drive Back 9 was won by Di O’Leary.

Winner of Nearest to the Pin Front 9 was Neil Duffus.

Winner of Nearest to the Pin Back 9 was Daryl Black.

Surprising no-one with

winning Best Dressed was the Never Been Kissed team, kitted out in all black, from wigs to toes.

Ray and his daughter Raelene would like to thank the whole community who back up every year to

q Neil Duffus, winner of nearest to the pin for the front nine at the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day 2023.

q Winners of the Best Dressed, the Never Been Kissed team.

support the day, whether as a sponsor, a volunteer, golfer or to have fun bidding in the auction.

Together everyone

helped raise $13,000 to the Children’s Cancer Institute which amounts to $446,000 through the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day since its

inception 30 years ago. The golfing fundraiser will be on again next year on Sunday 7 January, for its 30th year.

q Winners of the day: Riley Unwin, Heath Blain, Ryan Mckay and James Weimer.

Dorin’s Draws

By Manny WOOD

By

Paul DORIN

On the Couch

with Jasminda

WILLIAM disappeared 50 years ago, when he was in his mid-20s.

He was not married and had no children.

William’s sister, Jane discovers that William had superannuation and life insurance.

However, Jane is unable to have the funds released because there was no will and no death certificate.

Jane sees a solicitor and is advised that she will need to obtain a grant of “letters of administration” to have the authority to claim William’s super and life insurance.

This grant is similar to a grant of probate but is made in circumstances where there is no will.

Jane is advised that because there is no death certificate or will, extensive searches will need to be made before the Court will approve her application.

Searches are made with Births, Deaths and Marriages, Centrelink, the Department of Corrective Services, ASIC, the Department of Immigration, the Salvation Army and the four big banks.

Affidavits are sworn, detailing the searches that were made and confirming that none of William’s family members have had any contact with him since his disappearance.

William’s five siblings sign consents, confirming that they agree to Jane obtaining a grant.

An application is made to the Supreme Court.

A barrister is retained to make written submissions and the matter is dealt with “in chambers”.

The Judge asks for further searches to be made through the New South Wales Police and Facebook but these searches also prove unsuccessful.

The Court states that the “presumption of death” can be applied if there is no knowledge of the person being alive after seven years.

The Court ultimately rules that on the balance of probabilities, William is presumed to have died and that Jane is the appropriate person to administer his estate.

The Court orders that Jane be granted letters of administration on the basis that she distribute William’s estate equally amongst herself and his other surviving siblings.

Email Manny Wood TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487. This column cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

The NOTA needs you!

TELLING the incredible stories of the Nambucca Valley is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about.

The independently-owned NOTA launched in the region in 2021 and is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area.

Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the Nambucca team, with a Council reporter sought in particular and a general reporter based in Macksville.

“If you have a background in writing, and a passion for your local community, I would love to hear from you,” said NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor.

“As the paper continues to grow, we are always looking for enthusiastic wordsmiths to help cover the region’s news, sport, events, music etc.”

Writing for NOTA can be an amazing way to connect with your local community,

to meet some of the awe-inspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life in our region.

Writing for NOTA is flexible, with contributor reporters able to submit as many or as few stories per week to fit in with their present lifestyle and commitments.

NOTA Reporter Andrea Ferrari said, “I absolutely love my role reporting the news and especially connecting with the people.

“I have met so many kind, generous, interesting, and community-focused individuals in my work, it heartens me to be able to share their voices, good works and fun events in the paper.”

If you want to be a part of helping the community get its weekly local news hit, then let's start the conversation.

Send us an email telling us a bit about yourself to media@newsofthearea.com.au.

DEAR Jasminda,

I was recently told I look good for my age.

On reflection, I don't think this is a compliment, but an insult.

How should I have responded?

Helen G.

Ah, the old backhanded compliment.

A bit like the backhand return in table tennis, it can put you off guard and it is only later, on reflection, that you have the time to think of the perfect way to deal with it.

It is hard to know whether people who give backhanded compliments are being genuine and are actually unaware of their faux pas, or if they are just plain cruel.

A bit like real estate ads, there's usually always a hidden meaning.

So, if someone says 'You look great for your age' at the very least it's ageism, but it also seems to say, 'I can't believe someone as old as you looks so good' and that's not a great thing to hear.

If you hear: 'Wow, you're so confident. I'd never be game to wear that,' they probably mean, 'Do you really think you can get away with that outfit?'.

How about: 'I almost didn't recognise you'.

Which suggests; 'You normally look terrible.'

Or: 'You look like I feel,' which translates to 'I feel really dodgy.'

Or: 'Every time you wear that dress it looks amazing.'

Which probably means: 'You're wearing that again!'

Maybe you could just reply with the oft-used but still punchy 'Wisdom has been chasing you, but I see you are faster' and you will probably never receive another compliment from this person, backhanded or otherwise.

NEWS

New Year, new you, join VIEW!

THE NAMBUCCA Macksville Evening VIEW Club is on the lookout for new members who want to give back to their community and make new connections with women in the area.

VIEW, which stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women, is a network of close to 300 clubs and over 14,000 women throughout Australia.

It provides a place for women to connect in the community, enjoy social activities, and develop lasting friendships – all while supporting the work of children’s education charity, The Smith Family.

Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club supports the education of six students through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, ensuring they have what they need for the school year.

Through Learning for Life, children are provided with financial assistance for essential school supplies, access to out of school tutoring and mentoring programs, and a Smith Family team member connected to the family who is on hand to support the child’s specific needs and interests.

“We have all been hit by the rising cost of living, be it power prices, food or petrol,” said a VIEW Club spokesperson.

“But these rises have had an even greater impact on those already doing it tough.

“Parents shouldn’t have to choose between putting dinner on the table or buying their child a uniform for school.

“This is why it is so important that we can help children experiencing disadvantage with their education, so they can fit in and belong and by completing their education, create better futures for themselves.”

This year is the perfect time to join VIEW as social events are back on the calendar after going into hiatus due to the pandemic.

“We have had so much fun organising upcoming events for our club this year, starting with our birthday celebrations at our March meeting!,” the spokesperson said.

In addition to their ongoing support of The Smith Family, the Nambucca Macksville evening VIEW Club hosts social events including outings, local community speakers, fun activities, themed meetings, luncheons and activities with other local clubs.

“We are always looking for women of all backgrounds and ages to join us and look forward to welcoming new faces at our next monthly meeting.”

Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Macksville Ex-Services

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Club Cooper Street Macksville at 5pm for a 5.30 start.

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Curl up on the couch for a master class in witty jibes and sarcasm with Tom Gleeson. After nabbing the coveted Gold Logie for his deadpan humour in this comedic quiz show, and now hosting the local version of the British game show Taskmaster, Gleeson (right)is riding a career high –and this is where it all started.

THURSDAY LAW & ORDER: SVU

TEN, 8.30pm

MONDAY HERITAGE RESCUE

SBS, 8.30pm

If the idea of renovating makes you shudder you need a bit of Nick Knowles’ enthusiasm in your life. The British actor and presenter has overseen everything, from small home makeovers (DIY SOS) to the colossal refurbishments, on this comprehensive and craftloving series. He describes himself as a “bit of a history nerd” which might give rose-coloured glasses when overseeing the painstaking process of refurbishing a heritage site. In tonight’s final, he follows the £40 million (that’s around $A70 million) restoration of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.

FRIDAY, February 3

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG)

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3. Piet Van der Valk investigates the deaths of two innocents with no connection to each other.

10.05 The Larkins. (PG, R) The lives of a working-class family.

10.50 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.05 The Larkins. (Ms, R) 11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 12.35 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

In tonight’s season eight premiere, Gleeson enters the fray with a process engineer who adores The Lion King nanny who knows smallpox; a software engineer who plays Legend of Zelda and a dill-pickle maker who likes antique purses. Tune in to find out who will thwart Gleeson’s own specialist subject to score the Big Brass Mug.

After 24 seasons, we all know dedicated detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is every sex offender’s worst nightmare. “You know, men like you become so good at lying they even begin to believe the ones they tell themselves,” snarls Benson in tonight’s disturbing instalment titled “Breakwater”. It’s glaringly obvious who the bad guy is, but the problem lies with whether the SVU team can pin this conniving predator for his crimes. The story has some distressing developments, making for hard-to-watch TV, but Carisi’s (Peter Scanavino) surprising and gratifying turn against the predator makes for a welcome thrill.

Inside Central Station. (PGa, R)

Lighthouses: Building The Impossible. (PG, R)

SBS World News Late. 10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+s, R)

1.25 Das Boot. (Mlnv, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (Return) Charlie Albone, Adam Dovile and Melissa King transform a backyard into a stunning space. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit an amazing home that takes indoor/outdoor living to the next level.

8.30 To Be Advised.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (Premiere, PGm) Narrated by Jai Courtney.

8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv)

A Federal Agent returns to his hometown in regional Victoria to attend the funeral of a childhood friend. Eric Bana, Matt Nable.

10.45 MOVIE: Six Degrees Of Separation. (1993, Mlns, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma)

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Tom Holland, Zendaya, Henry Cavill, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Little Mix.

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R) 11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+als, R) 11.30 The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, February 4

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Surf

Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 5. 3.00 Figure Skating. European C’ships. H’lights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.40 Secret Scotland. (R)

5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) Olivia’s first ever date ends with a question mark.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) Trixie is assigned to a complicated case.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After the body of an unknown man is found in a theatre, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate.

10.05 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Two of the suspects are interviewed again.

10.50 Miniseries: Come Home. (Malsv, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.50 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

7.35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: The Lunatic Express. (PGa, R) Chris Tarrant travels across Kenya.

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Quest Of Identity. (PG) Part 1 of 4.

9.30 Britain By Beach. (PG, R) Part 4 of 4.

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R)

11.15 Atlanta. (Ml, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, February 5

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Going Places. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00

Wild Odyssey. (R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3.

8.20 Vera. (PGa, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when the body of a popular local GP is found in the back of a burnt-out car.

9.50 Wreck. (Final, MA15+v, R) Jamie needs to rally his new friends.

10.40 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R)

11.35 Making Child Prodigies. (R)

1.05 Les Misérables. (Mav, R)

2.05 Victoria. (PG, R)

2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Classic Countdown. (Final, PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 6. 3.00 Figure Skating. European C’ships. H’lights. 4.40 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic. (PG, R) A look at the sinking of the Titanic

9.00 Stonehenge: The New Revelations. (PG, R) Takes a look at Stonehenge.

10.35 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. (PG, R)

11.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.30 Murder Case. (MA15+l, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Eskimo Prince Stakes Day and Lamaro’s Hotel Race Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Big Bash League Grand Final Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the Grand Final.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Grand Final. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

11.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups 2. (2013, PGlnsv, R) After moving back to his Connecticut home town of Stanton with his family, a man and his friends learn some surprising lessons from their own kids as they struggle to deal with everyday life. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Living On The Coast. 12.30

Mega Zoo. (PG, R) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGa, R)

2.00 MOVIE: Wedding Daze. (2006, PGals, R) 4.00 Ed Sheeran: Full Circle. (PGl, R)

5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives.

8.30 MOVIE: Shooter. (2007, MA15+lv, R)

A sniper tries to prove his innocence after he is framed by rogue elements within the government. Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña.

11.00 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017, MA15+l)

1.10 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Three new lifeguards join the team.

6.30 Jamie Oliver: Together. Jamie Oliver prepares dishes for a picnic.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted.

8.30 FBI: International. (Mav) Raines gets the chance to prove his field skills when a Bulgarian concert hall filled with multinational student performers and their families is held hostage by a group of Albanian terrorists.

10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Fornell’s crusade comes to a climax.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week.

12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender. Chris gets aboard a Carnival Cruise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 Maternal. (Premiere, Mals) Three women face the challenge of balancing motherhood with being doctors in the NHS.

9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Megan Newton. (Return, Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

10.45 Born To Kill? Paul Bernardo And Karla Homolka – The Schoolgirl Killers. (MA15+)

11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

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

10.10 The First 48: Officer Down. (Mal)

11.05 Manhunt: The Wests. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)

12.50 Explore TV. (R)

1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R)

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After a Japanese sailor is murdered on American soil, the NCIS team must find the killer.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) After a woman is kidnapped, the team looks into trysts on both sides of her seemingly perfect marriage.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, February 6

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Great British Photography Challenge. (PG) 10.20 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 11.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PGs, R) 12.05 WorldWatch.

2.10 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (PGa, R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 Starstruck. (Premiere, PG)

Ordinary members of the public team up in trios to transform into some of the world’s biggest music icons.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Tribes must work quickly and efficiently when facing a mega showdown at the all-important Immunity Challenge.

(MA15+av, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

TUESDAY, February 7

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes. (Premiere) 10.10 Boswell & Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys.

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 The Queen’s Jewels

& Legacy. (PGa, R) 3.05 Portillo’s

10.30 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4.

11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Madv, R) Follows Thailand’s tourist police.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The abductor of a detective is connected to a mass shooter case known as The Summer Camp Massacre.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30

1.40 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+v, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 Quantum Leap. (PGalv) Ben leaps to flashy ’70s Las Vegas and into the body of promising young boxer Danny Hill on the eve of a big title fight. In order to succeed, Ben and Addison must help the man win the fight or lose everything.

11.15 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+v, R) Part 1 of 2. 12.30

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. The Heroes and Villains are presented with a major prize of lasagne and photos from home up for grabs.

9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates the murder of a navy officer who was killed while driving home a recently released inmate and discovers a link to gang activity. Gibbs helps Palmer deal with a personal trauma.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, February 8

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 World’s Most Secret Homes. 10.05 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 11.00 The Story Of Spice. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Secrets Of The Royal… (PGal, R) 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG,

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R)

3.55 Who Do You

7.35 Wildlife ER: Brought Back From The Brink. (Premiere)

8.35 My Grandparents’ War: Keira Knightley. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

9.30 Bloodlands. The search leads to an abandoned house.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (MA15+a)

12.00 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+av, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Cronulla Riots. (Malv)

8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Ml) A lighter look at the world of sport.

9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

10.35 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (MA15+l, R)

11.35 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

THURSDAY, February 9

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Return, PG) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.40 Fire Country. (PGa) A vegetation fire gets tricky for the crew when a panicked horse refuses to leave a burning barn.

9.40 Bull. (PGlv, R) Chunk does his daughter a favour and convinces Bull to represent a teenager on trial for robbery.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 World’s Most Secret Homes. 10.00 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 11.00 The Story Of Beer.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes.

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton.

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 L’Opera. (Mdl, R)

11.35 World On Fire. (MA15+av, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) A lifesaver asks the Special Victims Unit for help when he suspects his boss is preying on his sister. After tragedy strikes, Velasco tries to convince a reluctant witness to testify in court.

10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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RAISING $13,000 for the Children’s Cancer Institute, this year’s Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day was huge fun and full of heart.

“This day only happens once a year and the local community has always shown its support, which I am truly grateful for,” said Ray Stig, who created the day in 1994 after losing his granddaughter Elly to childhood cancer.

“We are only a small community and without them, we could not do what we do for the Children’s Cancer institute.

“I am so proud of the Valley that we live in.”

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The big golf event, Sunday 8 January 2023, brought a beautiful sunny day, with 170 golfers making their way to Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course.

“In its 29th year, the day saw lots of laughs, colourful characters and even ‘Kiss’ turned up in all their grandeur,” said Raelene Squires, Ray’s daughter.

The Nambucca Heads Lions Club cooked up a storm for the hungry golfers who then stayed around for the twelve-item auction.

A special attendance from rugby league legend Greg Inglis topped the day off, with him donating a signed

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WHAT’S ON WEEKLY AT NAMBUCCA BOWLS CLUB

Ladies Social Bowls - Tues & Thurs 9am start Mens Social - Friday 1pm

Mixed social - Wed 1pm; Thursday Twilight 6pm, Sunday 9.30am School / Rookie Rollers Program now operating for young bowlers Wednesday - Bingo / lunch

Raffles and members draw, free Trivia from 5.30pm Friday Raffles, Members Jackpot draw, local community groups’ 100 club from 6pm

Jackpot Members Draw – Fridays Happy Hour Saturdays 1pm to 5pm!

Raffles Wednesday and Fridays

All New DeBortoli Wine List

Extended Trading hours – Wednesday to Saturday nights!!

Live Music

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