Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 3 March 2023

Democracy in action as voters meet State Election candidates at Bowraville

By Mick BIRTLES

AT the verandah town of Bowraville on Wednesday 22 February 2023 democracy in action was on display when candidates for the seat of Oxley in the upcoming State Election sat side by side to respond-in-turn to questions from interested voters.

Organised and hosted by Liz Wait, this true grass roots community event gave the five aspiring candidates for the NSW State Legislative Assembly - Lower House and two for the NSW State Legislative CouncilUpper House, an opportunity to respond to questions from their constituents.

The evening was very well attended and the passionate but largely respectful audience

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FOREST RD DENIED

Valley Council makes unanimous decision to deny Forest Road development

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q Organiser Liz Wait introduces the candidates for the seat of Oxley in the upcoming State Election at Bowraville last week during a Meet The Candidates evening. The candidates are (L-R) Josh Fairhall (Independent), Colin Grigg (One Nation), Megan Mathew (Legalise Cannabis NSW), Troy Irwin (Independent), Michael Kemp (Nationals), Dominic King (Greens) and Michael O’Neill (IMOP).

Democracy in action as voters meet State Election candidates at Bowraville

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made it clear to the candidates what issues were on their minds.

NSW State Legislative Assembly - Lower House candidates were Michael Kemp (Nationals), Dominic King (Greens), Troy Irwin (Independent), Megan Mathew (Legalise Cannabis NSW) and Josh Fairhall (Independent).

For the NSW State Legislative Council - Upper House were Michael O’Neill (IMOP) and Colin Grigg (One Nation).

Each candidate had the opportunity to address the gathering for three minutes at

the beginning of the evening in order to provide an introduction on who they are and why they want to be elected.

This was followed by candidates being given two minutes to stand and answer the same questions.

Some questions were emailed to the organiser prior to the event with others being submitted on the night.

The dominant issues on the night were the housing crisis and the cost of living pressures on families, the continuing concerns over pollution such as sewage going into the Nambucca River System and

forest destruction, particularly the Nambucca State Forest.

Questions linked to the Great Koala National Park proposal seemed to be recurring and candidates' responses to this subject differed broadly.

It was questions on the subject of mandates during the COVID pandemic and the loss of jobs due to the mandates that seemed to draw the strongest reactions from the audience.

The candidates who strongly supported the reinstatement of workers who lost their jobs due to mandates drew strong applause from a large proportion of the crowd as did those that supported a full enquiry into Government handling of the COVID pandemic.

From the perspective of the event being an opportunity for voters to gain a strong understanding of where candidates stand on the big issues, the evening was a success.

MC Lizzie Wait and time keeper Faye Aspiotis ran a tight ship and kept both the candidates and audience in check, ensuring an equal opportunity for everyone.

The tone for the Meet The Candidates event was set very early by Liz Wait in her opening comment when she said, “What a privilege it is to live in a free, democratic country where you can vote for the candidate of your choice.”

Art House to fundraise for Turkey and Syria earthquakes

Narayan, a music performance by Valla Voices, face painting, a drum circle and crafts will also be on offer.

the venue for a busy variety of activities and morning tea and lunch will be available.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

CONCERNED locals have organised a morning of events on Saturday 4 March from 9.30am to

1pm as a way to show support and raise funds to aid the people of Turkey (Türkiye) and Syria, who were recently devastated by earthquakes. Stuarts Point Anglican Church, also known as the ‘Art House’, located at 25 Ocean Avenue, Stuarts Point, will be

Available for sale will be Indonesian satay BBQ, cakes and baked goods, Indonesian products, bric-a-brac and clothes and plants.

A weaving workshop will be offered by Elaine Carmady, while dance workshops will be hosted by Suara Dance and Carolina Moretzsohn.

Movement meditation with

Organiser Alfrica encourages everyone to come along and share in the local talent, compassion and generosity.

“All donations and proceeds from this event will be going towards the relief effort supporting families affected by the recent earthquake,” Alfrica said.

For more information on how to donate or volunteer please SMS Alfira on 0415431453.

Unanimous Council decision on Forest Road Development

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Town Planner's recommendation to refuse DA105/2022 for Lot 208 DP1270916 in Forest Road, Nambucca Heads.

There were seven clear reasons given for the review recommendations, including that the development was proposed to be to 12.07 metres, higher than the 8.5 metre height restriction of the zoning for the area.

The DA review presented by Mr Greg Elham, who proposed the development, failed to address changes to the development's negative effect on the amenities of the neighbouring properties by overshadowing, blocking of light and impacting privacy.

As Claire Mellon, a member of the Forest Road Action Group (FRAG), stated in her address to councillors, “With heights of 12.07 metres this development is 40 percent higher than the LEP zoning for the area of 8.5 metres.

“The proposed building is at the top of the subdivision and the six-block width will tower over the existing homes below and beside it, severely affecting their amenities by

blocking out light and free flow of air, negatively impacting on both their solar panels and privacy.”

Claire Mellon also raised the fire management risks to the area if this development was accepted.

“The increase of population this development will create will put undue stress on existing roads resulting in congestion on the streets that border Forest Road, and will put residents in danger in the instance of bushfire, and other emergency evacuation,” she said.

FRAG member Jane Kevan, who has lived in Nambucca for 29 years, said, “The adverse effects on the amenity of the neighbouring properties means this development is not appropriate for this site.

“Within the immediate area, all the current homes have been built, in good faith to the zoning requirements.

“The expectation of those who have built there is that the remaining areas of the subdivision would also be built to the same zoning requirements of R1 residential,” she said.

The brief that Council’s Manager of Development and Environment Daniel Walsh presented to Council covered the community‘s concerns

regarding zoning height restrictions, detrimental impact on amenities of neighbouring properties, increased traffic, constant soil erosion, water runoff, and the risk of creating

precedents for significant height variations to existing planning requirements.

“Good planning is not based on numbers alone,” Mr Walsh said.

“There is the impact a variation will have on the surrounding area, and in this case the height restrictions and overshadowing are hard to justify.”

Street art inspiration for Macksville Laneway Festival

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

“The inspiration for this event came from the street art murals that line Wallace Lane,” said event organiser Phil Nicholas from Events Delivered.

“They feature the work of several local artists and add colour and joy to the riverside precinct.

“As the laneway connects the town the river, the festival is designed to reconnect people through art and performance,” said Mr Nicholas.

A street art photo trail is being created for festival-goers, who are invited to look out for camera outlines sprayed on the ground with an arrow pointing towards each mural.

These locations signify the perfect position from which to snap a photo.

Caught at the right angle, some of the murals pop out in 3D.

Meanwhile, at the top of Wallace Lane, Galeria will host a substantial line up of book launches, artist talks, demonstrations and workshops

scheduled during the festival’s afternoon session from 2pm to 6pm.

Among the presenters are schoolaged Indigenous arts collective Opal Dreaming, a wood carving for beginners’ workshop (requires booking – only three spaces left!), an exposition of digital art production techniques with Alykat Creative, Kingfisher basketry and two book launches: Gamu by Sarah George and Sacred Space Within by Luise Bernoth-Pearson.

Kicking off proceedings is a talk with members of the local Forest Ecology Alliance and a pop-up performance by the Yarrapinni Choir.

“It’s really exciting to bring this precinct alive with local performers and creatives,” said Mr Nicholas.

“There will also be a few boutique retail stalls along Wallace Lane and, around sunset, a reggae sound system courtesy of Fitzroy Lee feat.

“Fluxa providing chilled vibes to accompany the lantern parade.”

Visit www. macksvillelanewayfestival.com.au/ for more information.

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CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

The Nambucca Valley Community has always participated actively in Clean up Australia Day which is a great way to motivate Australians about the importance of cleaning up our country.

Volunteers and community groups wanting to participate in the clean up and be part of the Clean Up Australia team MUST REGISTER DIRECT WITH CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA by contacting 1800282329 or visit www.cleanup.org.au prior to the day.

“The men in green will keep you clean”

q Claire Mellon, a Nambucca resident of over 30 years and Forest River Action Group member.

q Forest Road Action Group member Jane Kevan has been a Nambucca resident for 29 years.

q Inspiration for the festival comes from the street art murals that line Wallace Lane.

Wormo’s Shave Off for Cancer Council on Saturday

q Before: what a looker, clean-shaven Colin.

By Andrea FERRARI

COLIN ‘Wormo’ Wormleaton is having a ‘Shave Off’ of his pink and bushy beard and hair raising money for Cancer Council on Saturday 4 March at 2pm at Nambucca Heads Golf Club.

Having had Stage 4 melanoma in 2015, Wormo told News Of The Area, “Skin cancer, straight off the bat.

“With lots of magic meds, here I am now, and I want to give back.”

Completing the 72-Hole Cancer Council Longest Day gold challenge with his mate Neil Duffus in December 2021, raising $4,000 his

appetite was whetted for another money-raising stunt.

Having built his daughter a house, he decided he wouldn’t have a shave or haircut until she’d moved out of home.

“It was a sort of goal,” he said, laughing.

That was in January 2022 so his beard and hair are big, they’re bushy and they were brown, but now his woolly growth sports a particular shade of pink.

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“Duffs (Neil Duffus) thought it would be a good idea to dye it pink and Nelly, my wife, did the job.

“The girls (Wormo’s daughters) made a Facebook page and then a bunch of money came at me.”

With $1,500 coming in through Facebook, added to the money he had already accumulated, he is now over the $3,000 mark.

“My goal was $2000 so I’m very happy with that, and more will come in for the Shave Off on Saturday,” he said.

On the day Wormo will be joined by his family band.

Called Alan, the musicians are daughters Abby and Leah, nephew Ayrton and wife Nelly who between them play

bass, sax, guitars and an egg shaker.

“It’s lounge, bar music, relaxed and smooth,” said Wormo.

Local barber Nathan Ison, the founder/proprietor of Nambucca Valley Barbershop, will have his snipper charged and ready to go bravely where no sunshine has penetrated for the past fifteen months or

so. “I just want people to have a laugh seeing me have a shave and haircut.

“They can pay for me to have a mullet or whatever.”

For Colin’s Shave Off fundraising page, visit www.doitforcancer. com.au/fundraisers/ colinwormleaton/wormo--sshave.

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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – MACKSVILLE

Events Delivered have requested approval for the temporary closure of the following streets for the purpose of the Macksville Laneway Festival:

River Street (West of Cooper Street) and Wallace Lane

Saturday 11 March 2023 between 7.00AM and Midnight

Portable variable message signs and sign posted detours will be provided around the closures leading up to the event.

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q Wild and woolly Wormo. “He looks like a wild man…I’ve had to live with that,” said Wormo’s wife Nelly, “I can’t wait to see him fresh faced again.”

q After: all in the name of raising money for Cancer Council, the fun starts at 2pm when the whole lot gets shaved off.

Kalang River gets a clean up

By Andrea FERRARI

KALANG River Dragon Boat Club members are joining the Clean Up Australia campaign and doing their bit on Saturday 4 March by picking up rubbish in and around the waterways and the foreshores where they enjoy paddling each week.

“We are very lucky to paddle on such a beautiful, almost pristine river as the Kalang, but we can’t be complacent, we want to keep it that way,” Kalang River Dragon Boat Club member and Clean Up organiser Elizabeth Crane told News Of The Area.

“Rubbish ends up in and around our river too, particularly after the busy holiday period which has just been.”

Rivers are the blue

arteries of our planet yet according to statistics every year, eleven billion kilograms of plastic pollution ends up in the ocean and a big part of this pollution flows into our oceans via rivers.

The Kalang paddling club members hope to at least

make a little difference and stop some of that pollution before it reaches the nearby ocean.

“Plastic bait bags often blow out of boats and end up in the river and eventually kill our sea life.

“Also cigarette butts are

the most littered item in the country and one of the most abundant forms of plastic waste in the world.

“If we can stop some of this getting into our waterways we’ve done our little bit to help the environment,” said Elizabeth.

“Our members are keen to be part of the Clean Up Australia campaign.

“The river is our playground and we want to keep it pollution free.

“It’s our way of giving back to nature and the Urunga community.”

On Saturday 4 March the paddling club members will be scanning the Kalang River, the connecting Back Creek and the surrounding shores where they paddle looking for rubbish to pick.

The river clean-up is timely for the paddling club as it comes just one week before the exciting Kalang River Classic, which will attract both local participants and visitors to the river and the area.

The Classic event is being hosted by the Kalang River Dragon Boat Club and sponsored by the C.ex and a number of local Urunga businesses.

It will be held on Sunday 12 March and is a 14.5 kilometre paddling race around Newry Island open to all non-motorised

paddling craft such as dragon boats, outriggers, surf skis, kayaks and canoes with a one kilometre course for paddle boarders and a special category for juniors.

Entries are open now and right up until the day and entry forms can be found online at www. kalangriverclassic.com.au.

If you like the sound of being on the water and being involved with an active, fun sporting club, you are invited to try your hand at dragon boat paddling as the club will be starting a ‘Learn to Paddle’ course for both men and women on Saturday 18 March.

For more information contact the Kalang River Dragon Boat Club visit their Facebook page.

Clean Up Australia Day 2023 is officially Sunday 5 March.

Participants who register with Clean Up Australia are also asked to report back on the amount and type of rubbish they collect which records statistics and generates data

Alliance of ocean users calls for end to land clearing

Coast-based surfer and diver.

By Andrew VIVIAN

AN alliance of surfers, divers, recreational fishers and conservationists are calling for an end to land clearing in NSW, saying it too heavily impacts our coast and marine environment.

They say land clearing has increased thirteen-fold in NSW since 2016, when land clearing regulations were replaced with self-assessment codes.

The alliance has made a submission into the statutory review of the NSW Native Vegetation Codes currently underway and demands the review takes into account the impact of clearing on the water quality of our coastal waters and marine life.

James Sherwood is an Australian Marine Conservation Society Marine Parks Campaigner and North

“NSW’s self-assessment codes, which give landholders the power to decide whether they are following the rules, has led to mass land clearing, threatening our freshwater and marine ecosystems, vital systems that support both the health of humans and vulnerable marine life,” Mr Sherwood said.

“Land clearing often leads to more intensive farming practices that results in increased sediment and chemical runoff, which has a harmful effect on marine life.

“The proposed scope of the review is too narrow, missing an opportunity to explore the serious issue of poor water quality and the impact on our marine ecosystems.

“The review should be an opportunity to look at the impacts of land clearing on water quality and improve regulation.”

Dane Wilmot, president of the Bateman Bay-based Nature Coast Marine Group

and a recreational fisher, said our waterways are important breeding sites for aquatic animals and flush out into our oceans and marine parks, and special refuges for NSW’s vulnerable marine life and habitats.

“The millions of taxpayer funded dollars being spent on riparian revegetation and on blue carbon is a waste of money as long as the land clearing laws are so lax that land clearing rates are soaring, rather than going down," Mr Wilmot said.

Surfrider Foundation’s national campaign manager and North Coast-based surfer, Drew McPherson, said clean, natural, healthy flowing waterways are important for tourism, water security, and recreation, including for surfers, divers and swimmers.

“United, our alliance makes up the bulk of hundreds of thousands of members who are keen to see the government clean up our waters.

“Our group alone

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Richard Nicholls, president of the Dive Industry Association of Australia and owner of Manly Dive Centre,

said divers are concerned for the health of marine life.

“We also want to see an end to poor water quality, because runoff is bad for business.

“It muddies the water, creating bad visibility, impacting on our bottom line.”

Mr Nicholls said less people dive when the visibility is poor and it’s time to clean up our oceans for the future of human health and wellbeing, and the survival of vulnerable habitats and species, like seagrass and sea turtles.

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q Kalang River Dragon Boat Club members are joining the Clean Up Australia campaign. Clean Up organiser Elizabeth Crane with Kerrie McKenna, Jan Lalor and Thelma Nicks.

ShoreTrack seeks work experience for Certificate II students

people who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from school,” explains Jill Ashley, Business Manager at ShoreTrack.

“We teach them employability and trades-based skills and when they are ready, organise work experience and pathways to

By Susan KONTIC

SHORETRACK’S mission is to “help young people achieve their goals and independence through supported pathways” and they continue to open doors to education and employment for young people.

This year, most of the ShoreTrack crew are studying their Certificate II in Rural Operations through Tocal College, an agricultural college running practical courses in agriculture for school-leavers, adults and primary industries.

Through a mix of theory and practical course work, youngsters will build valuable skills in growing crops, tending animals and handling livestock that will open up job opportunities in rural industries.

As part of their studies and learning, they will be participating in work experience two days a week, and if you or someone you know is keen to offer work experience opportunities, ShoreTrack would love to hear from you.

“ShoreTrack works with young

employment.

“Underpinning all of this is wellness support and cultural connections.”

q A great start to the Certificate II Rural Operations Program with everyone dressed in their new uniforms and ready to embark on their pathways to work.

The Macksville Movers Walking Group turns ten

the occasion of their tenth birthday with cake and bubbles and much laughter and chat at the Boatshed

By Mick BIRTLES

A MOTIVATED group of walkers known as the Macksville Movers reached a significant milestone last week when they celebrated their tenth anniversary.

The Macksville Movers are a Heart Foundation registered walking group who walk twice a week to reap the proven health benefits of walking.

It is known that walking for an average of 30 minutes or more a day can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke by 35 percent percent and Type 2 diabetes by 40 percent.

Walking is also a proven way to manage weight, blood pressure and blood cholesterol, reduce your risk of developing some cancers and even maintain your bone density, reducing your risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

The science also indicates, particularly as we age, walking can

improve balance and coordination, reducing your risk of falls and other injuries and improve our daily mood which cumulatively leads to better mental health.

“Age, size and fitness levels are not an issue for anyone in the group or thinking of joining the group as we cater for everyone,” Macksville Movers Walk Organiser Heather Edwards told News Of The Area.

“Walkers can team up with others and walk as far as they feel comfortable, up to about five kilometres and we meet for coffee afterwards.”

On Tuesdays the Macksville Movers step off from the Ferry Street boat ramp at Macksville on the northern side of the river at 7:00 am and on Thursdays they meet at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club car park boat ramp at 7:00 am.

"Some of the group do both walks each week and some do one,” said Heather.

The Macksville Movers marked

Cafe, Nambucca Heads last week.

The group has 22 members and newcomers are always welcome.

ShoreTrack is a registered not-for-profit company founded by Jillian Ashley and Paul Ireland, and supported by a Board of experienced business owners, educators, behaviour specialists and executive officers of community services organisations.

Heather pointed out that the group has served as a great way for those who are new to the district to meet people while participating in an activity that has such great health benefits.

q The Macksville Movers celebrated their tenth birthday last week at the Boatshed Cafe in Nambucca Heads. (L-R) Chriss Tape, Heather Edwards, Cherry Tricket, Sheryl Page, Felicity Ferris, Mike Ferris, Gillian Gibbs, Dee Hunter, Ron Neaves, Anne Smith, Myrtle Neaves, Helena Smith and Don Rennie.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE first ‘Funkya at Unkya’ market for 2023 was held on Sunday 26 February, with a good representation of local vendors in attendance.

Though it was a slow start, probably due to previous and threatened rain, by 10am, in brilliant sunshine, dozens of patrons came along to enjoy

the local produce.

A range of local produce was offered at the market, as well as locally grown plants, an interesting display of artworks, baked goodies from the CWA, local honey, and reclaimed hardware and collectibles.

Also represented were woodworkers, flower farmers and a wonderful array of

creative folk.

On stage entertainment was delivered by ‘Thoughts & Prayers’, with the performers sharing their great sounds and gentle songs to the appreciative market folk and patrons.

Local duo Thoughts & Prayers is comprised of talented Stuarts Point musician Brett Barber and Debbie Spillane, a renowned sports journalist from the 1980s and 90s.

q Debbie and Brett on stage

Vendors and patrons return to Funkya at Unkya Market

Festival of singing returns to Grassy Head

By Jen HETHERINGTON

A WEEKEND community music festival, ‘The Power of

Song’, will see the return of local choirs and interested folk to Grassy Head on the weekend of March 17-19,

with the event to be held at the Advent Youth Centre.

“Funding was sought through Resilience Australia for a small grant to keep the

Yarrapinni Community Choir going, offering free sessions for Term 3 and 4, 2022,” event coordinator Ruth Nolan said.

“The project was called

Revival Song and the small grant included performances and the Power of Song Festival, originally planned for October.

“After an article in the News Of The Area last year, we picked up eight new members who enjoyed the sessions they attended.”

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was postponed until March 2023.

“The choir is not really about performance, it’s more about self-care and community,” Ruth told NOTA.

“It provides a safe space to share community and quite literally ‘harmony', where you are welcomed into a group of shower singing enthusiasts who come once or even twice a week for the uplifting experience of group harmony singing.

“We sing world music and ‘folk' songs, sea shanties and prayers, gospel songs and Latin chants, Zulu chants and songs collected by Miriam Makeba.”

To find more information about booking for a day or the weekend visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ power-of-song-festivalregistration-386837690947, or contact Ruth Nolan on 0431 858 149 to learn more about the local choirs.

q The Grassy Head Choir in 2019.

Police on the Streets

• POLICE are investigating a violent robbery committed upon a woman in Nambucca Heads on 20/2/23.

At about 2am the 33-yearold woman was walking in Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads when it is alleged she was assaulted by two unknown offenders who stole her handbag and backpack.

Ambulance attended the scene and conveyed the woman, who had sustained severe head injuries, to Coffs Harbour Hospital.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

• On 17/2/23 Police arrested a 60-year-old man at Talarm following a domestic violence incident.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offence of Use Carriage service to menace/harass/offend.

The accused was later released on bail and appeared before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 21/2/23. The accused man was sentenced and released under Section 19B(1)(d) with conditions.

• On 19/2/23 Police arrested a fifteen-year-old young person following a family violence incident at a Macksville address.

The young person was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offences of Assault occasioning actual

bodily harm and Intimidation.

The young person was later issued a Court Attendance Notice to appear before Macksville Children’s Court on 23/3/23.

• On 20/2/23 Police arrested a 40-year-old man in Macksville who was wanted for an outstanding warrant.

The accused man was conveyed to Macksville Police Station where the warrant was executed.

The accused man was later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 2/3/23.

• On 20/2/23 Police arrested a 41-year-old man at Macksville Police Station who was wanted for an outstanding warrant.

The warrant was executed upon the accused who was later released on bail to appear before Coffs Harbour

Local Court on 15/3/23.

• On 21/2/23 Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Nambucca Heads for breaching his bail conditions related to another matter currently before Court.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and issued with a Court Attendance Notice to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/3/23.

• On 22/3/23 Police arrested an eighteen-year-old woman in Nambucca Heads following a family violence incident.

The accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offences of Drive while licence suspended and Common assault.

The accused woman was later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/3/23.

• On 22/3/23 Police arrested a 32-year-old man who

was wanted on three outstanding warrants related to the Revocation of Parole, Revocation of an ICO order and Breach of Bond.

The warrants were executed at Macksville Police Station and the accused was refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 23/2/23.

• On 22/2/23 Police arrested a 28-year-old man at Macksville Police Station who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence offences.

The warrants were executed and the accused later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/2/23.

The matter was subsequently adjourned and the accused is next to appear before Macksville Local Court on 16/11/23.

• On 23/2/23 Police arrested a 34-year-old woman at

Nominations open for Australia’s Heritage Lists

THE Federal Government is calling for public nominations to preserve sites of cultural and historic significance on the National Heritage List and on the Commonwealth Heritage List. Nominations of a place with outstanding heritage values can be made by anyone.

The independent Australian Heritage Council will assess the values of the nominated place against set criteria and make recommendations to the

Minister for the Environment and Water.

There are currently 119 sites from across Australia included on the National Heritage List and close to 400 on the Commonwealth Heritage list.

These special places all contribute to Australia’s national identity.

The National Heritage List includes natural, historic and Indigenous places that are of outstanding national heritage

value to the nation.

Examples of places already on the National Heritage List range from built icons like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sydney Opera House to less well known but significant sites like the Moree Baths and Swimming Pool in regional NSW.

Natural sites include Bondi Beach in Sydney and Shark Bay in Western Australia, and Indigenous sites include Wurrwurruy stone arrangements in the Northern

Territory.

The Commonwealth Heritage List includes natural, historic and cultural heritage places across Commonwealth land and waters or owned or managed by the Commonwealth Government.

Examples of places on the Commonwealth Heritage List include historic lighthouses, post offices, courts and army barracks and bases.

“Australians know the value of our special places

– natural places, built icons and Indigenous places,” said Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek.

“We visit them, we live near them and they help to shape our national identity.

“I encourage the public and local community groups to nominate the special places in their communities – we want to make sure the Heritage Lists reflect what Australians value.

“Our heritage tells our story – it is a showcase of the unique

Macksville Police Station who was wanted on an outstanding warrant. The warrant was executed and the accused woman was refused bail to appear before Macksville Local Court the same date.

The accused was subsequently granted bail by the Court to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/3/23.

• On 23/2/23 Police arrested a 31-year-old man in Nambucca Heads who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence offences. The warrants were executed at Macksville Police Station and the accused was refused bail to appear before Macksville Local Court the same date. The accused was subsequently granted bail by the Court to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/3/23.

environments, First Nations culture and our development as a nation.

“This is a chance for everyone to have a say in how the country showcases our outstanding heritage values and preserves the places that have helped shape our national identity.”

Nominations for both lists close on 19 April 2023.

To nominate a place visit www.dcceew.gov.au/parksheritage/heritage/about/ national/national-heritagelisting-process

Brace yourself for the best little burlesque show in Bowra

By Mick BIRTLES

IN 2018, the last time the hallowed stage of the Bowraville Theatre was graced with burlesque, it was an absolute sell out.

It is set to happen again as the producers of Uncultured CHAOS, The Burlesque Basement and The Bandit Variety Show, in association with Northern Rivers Burlesque Collective, bring to life ‘The best little Burlesque Show in Bowra’.

“It's a little bit country, it's a little bit rock n roll and it's a whole lot of interactive

fun with drag, cabaret, comedy and burlesque at its finest,” Northern Rivers Burlesque Collective’s Sofonda Blackmen told News Of The Area.

Three of the country’s big names in burlesque - Raine Ingmenn, Mama la Roux and Bettie Bandit - will travel to the Nambucca Valley to perform and the evening will also feature some local stars and emerging artists.

“We are taking inspiration from the famous musical ‘The Best Little Whore House In Texas’ but

with our own twist,” Sofonda added.

One of the locals to feature at this event is Missibotti’s Sheila Bea Rite who was recently a runnerup in the Australian Amateur Performer Competition.

Other local burlesque performers such as Jesse Spice and Sera Pax will feature on the night as well as a much anticipated comeback performance from Sheneda Blackman.

“Burlesque is best described as a pantomime for grown ups, a little bit bawdy, a bit cheeky and a bit

of skin to be seen but nothing vulgar,” said Safonda.

It all happens on Saturday 18 March 2023 at the Bowraville Theatre with the show beginning at 7:00 pm and is a strictly an adults only 18-plus event. Tickets are $30 either by going to www. bowravilletheatre.com. au or by going directly to stickytickets.

Some tickets may be available at the door on the night however organisers advise that tickets are likely to sell out online prior to the date of the performance.

Casting Call from the Bowraville Theatre Players

By Mick BIRTLES

IF you have ever thought about being involved in theatre production, either on the stage or behind the scenes, now might be the time to make the leap as the Bowraville Theatre Players need you.

After a couple of years of COVID induced closure, and an extended ‘playing it safe’ pause, the Bowraville Theatre Players are holding an information and expressions of interest ‘Get Together’ at the Bowraville Theatre on Saturday 11 March from 10am to 11:30am.

“I view the Bowraville Theatre Players as a valuable asset for performing arts in the Nambucca Valley,” Elizabeth Newman, President of the Bowraville Theatre Players, told News Of The Area.

“We are a platform for performers of all ages and

abilities and we are looking for directors, set dressers and shoppers.”

The Players are also looking for organised types who might like to try their hand at stage management, artistic people for set design and even have positions for those interested in IT, media and promotional work.

“We are about more than just getting up on stage and offer a learning experience on

the many and varied aspects of putting on a staged production, covering stagecraft, lighting, sound and so much more,” Elizabeth added.

The Bowraville Theatre Players have been involved in a number of fabulous

productions over the years, from the ‘Wizard of OZ’ in 2012 to the ‘Laugh Out Loud’ comedy gala in 2020.

In 2019 the ‘Love Notes’ production showcased some of the Valley’s best young musical talent - Heath Lancaster, Clementine, Mae, Dylan Mann and more.

The Theatre Players are planning on at least two productions in 2023 culminating in a Gala Christmas event for the end of the year.

“If you have ideas, a passion to perform, or would like to help someone else realise their dreams of being on stage, come along to Bowraville Theatre, 74 High Street, Bowraville on 11th March at 10am, we’d love to see you,” Elizabeth concluded.

“You can email the at bowravilletheatreplayers@ gmail.com.”

q Missibotti’s Sheila Bea Rite will be sure to draw a local crowd on Saturday 18 March 2023 at the Bowraville Theatre in ‘The best little Burlesque Show in Bowra’.

q The Bowraville Theatre Players in pre-pandemic times preparing the stage for their production of Love Notes.

q The iconic Bowraville Theatre is home to the Bowraville Theatre Players.

Experience OzGREEN’s inaugural Thrive Festival

By Andrea FERRARI

EXCITEMENT is mounting for OzGREEN’s inaugural Thrive Festival on Saturday 4 March at Bellingen Showground.

Thrive Festival is a free event that aims to bring people together to rebuild a sense of belonging and connectedness following the many challenges we've all faced over the last few years.

Countless members of the community are contributing to the incredible line-up of activities and their passion and enthusiasm is inspiring, said the organisers.

Festival-goers are encouraged to arrive early to make the most of the wonderful opportunities on offer.

The first set of workshops

will kick off at 9am with a preserving and pickling workshop in the commercial kitchen with Ziggy’s Wild Foods, there will also be a repair and replace 3D printing workshop for people who love to fix broken household items and a mindfulness and compassion workshop for those who appreciate a gentle and relaxing start to the day.

Festival-goers are encouraged to choose their own adventure, based on their personal interests and to immerse themselves in the abundance of opportunities available.

A myriad of fabulous activities will roll out across the whole day, including local musicians, kids activities, delicious food, artisan stalls, trade vendors, food growers,

plus a treasure trove of further workshops, presentations and demonstrations.

“Ideally, we’d love people to bring some chairs and a picnic rug and set up for the entire day,” Thrive Festival Coordinator Kathleen Hannah told News Of The Area.

“We have an amazing variety of food vendors to delight the taste buds and local food businesses have committed to using tableware instead of disposable packaging to reduce festival waste and support environmental sustainability.

“Bellingen Shire is teeming with people who care deeply about their community.

“The purpose of Thrive is to recognise, acknowledge and enjoy the amazing breadth of good work being

done in the area and to provide an opportunity for people to connect, network and collaborate, so that we are ready for future challenges we may face.”

OzGREEN's Partnerships Manager Anna Juodvalkis told News of the Area, “I’m really excited about Thrive and am hoping that it will act as a catalyst to heal and rebuild our beautiful community following the challenges we've faced over the last few years.

“Bellingen Shire is renowned for being a connected, creative and sustainable community and it feels like a very good time for people to come together to celebrate these worthwhile and meaningful values.”

Thrive Festival is funded via the NSW Government's

Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program via Bellingen Shire Council.

As a local not-for-profit charitable organisation,

q A Preserving and Pickling workshop with Gabriel Gutnik from Ziggy Wild Foods.

OzGREEN is grateful for this support.

To view the full Thrive Festival program please visit www.ozgreen.org/thrive.

q Nourishing the community workshop with Mitch Grady from Bowl Of Plenty.

q Amy Graham from Hidden River hosts a workshop on Ayurvedic Cooking for the Seasons.

q Learn Nose-to-Tail Nutrient Dense Cooking with speakers from Bello Beef at Levendale Farm.

Grumpy’s GrumbleNambucca Bowling Club

By GRUMPY

PENNANTS started last Saturday and we came away with mixed results.

No 2 went to Park Beach and played a side that should be playing No 1 Pennants, without their usual manager due to Covid.

Thank you Sharon for filling in, the boys were beaten 97 to 45.

Chin up boys we have to play them at home yet.

In the 2's are the Machine Curran, Dougy Cedo, Darcy, Angry, The Good Brother, Ronnie Hunt, Ty Webber, Gracie Porter, and Never Drives Urky, Rowdy Reynolds, Hoggy, Red Dog and the Riddler.

Our No 5's traveled to Urunga and came away with a win 55-53.

They played some pretty

hot sides, so well done.

Owen Smith, Ello, Physco and the Wiz won 25-12.

Bonzi Barista, Billy Coughlan, Goldie Horne, Brent Liddell and The Drum won 18 -10 with Grommet Mcgill, Cosi, Oxy Cedo and Pete Meehan going down 1231.

Both sides are at home tomorrow, so get down to your club and support the boys.

On Wednesday 1 March an exciting new format starts for Wednesday Triples, open to all clubs in the valley and up and down the coast.

You get points for turning up, winning, drawing and other novel ways.

In November there is a weekend away with a car and petrol for use over the weekend.

Be there or be square.

Bowraville Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

BOWRAVILLE Golf Results

February 25/02/23

If you have been to your club lately you would have seen scaffolding around the club.

Yes it's true there is a new roof going on, so no more water features when it pours.

The kitchen has been brought up to proper health standards and should have opened on Friday. I hope you tried the tucker.

A big thank you to Bobby Suton,The Machine Curran and Matt Webb who put a forest through the chipper on Monday.

You can actually see the house now.

Renovations have started inside and soon will be rented out at market rates.

Don't forget to get a table together for St Pat's Day on 17 March.

Well that's all folks.

Grumpy.

Bowra Bowls Results

By Paul O’NEILL

FINALLY, blue ribbon bowls returned to the bowls scene with the open gender Pennants beginning last week.

The Tigers, with the one team in Grade 5, travelled

to North Beach looking to kick off the campaign with a confidence boosting win.

Adam Laird's side, with new recruit Jim Harter leading brillianty, started like a house on fire taking a 12-0 lead through seven ends. Their opponents fought

back but never really threatened, Lairdy winning 21-13.

Craig Doolan's crew took on North Beach's strongest side and fought hard for a one shot lead after seven ends.

Seven ends later, the Tigers were down 11-18, needing to

Noel McKay Memorial Cup – 2 Person Ambrose. It was a great turn out for Noel’s Day with a busy course.

The Winners were (drawn out of a hat because a number of people had no handicap) T Noble and R Graham. Runners upLeanne Porter & P McNally.

N/P: 6th & 15th A Donovan, 5th/14th Maz McNally 9th/18th T Donovan.

Next Week: Monthly Medal a Stoke Event sponsored by Paul LeCerf.

dig in with Bowra down on the big board.

They took four of the last seven ends to only go down 16-22.

The drama of the day was provided by David Johnson's team, going down 2-16 after the first nine ends.

Fortunes changed with a shortening in rink length and nine shots in three ends brought the score back to 11-16.

At the final end, the scores were locked 22-22 and with the home side holding shot, David put down the bowl of the day to remove said bowl and give

his team a 26-22 victory.

The Tigers took a 9-1 win with a 63-57 result on the big board.

Next week they venture a little further up the highway to take on one of Sawtell's two grade 5 sides.

Another game of consistency at home with Craig Doolan taking on Laurie Summers during the week.

Spotting Laurie forty, CD would need to start well, which proved to be the case as he drew level after ten ends.

The lead only increased at that point, the match ending after 27 ends with CD winning 182-128.

The first semi in the club fours took place last Sunday with Mary DalSanto, Jim Harter, Neil Pollard and Adam Laird up against John Cowie, Pat Clough, Beau McKay and Greg Lamberth.

Armed with club legends, Lambo's side were able to take a commanding lead early, particularly with super sub Cowie leading the way.

Adam's team fought valiantly, but couldn't reel their opponents in, going down 25-16.

Well done to Greg's side on reaching yet another final at the Den.

Go Bowra!

q T Noble and R Graham, winners of the Noel McKay Memorial Cup.

Challenge Cup 2023 is just around the corner

By David WIGLEY

NAMBUCCA’S iconic Challenge Cup will take place on 17-19 March for the 43rd year running.

Women’s first grade coach Rhys Jones said the competition has been etched into the pre-season calendar.

“It's that time of the year again when teams travel from far and wide to compete in the 43rd Challenge cup hosted by Nambucca Strikers FC,” said Rhys.

“The Challenge Cup has been the traditional preseason event for many teams and has become a must-do on many clubs' yearly agenda.

“Clubs enjoy the standard of competition in a carnival atmosphere, with the Saturday night being one of

the highlights with a night of entertainment at Nambucca Leagues and Sports Club.

“This year’s event will kick-off on Friday 17 March with the finals and last matches on Sunday 19 March, with teams battling it out in the over 35 men’s, Men’s Open and Women’s Open.

“The football club is hoping to build on the success of last year's cup, where 27 teams and over 400 hundred players participated, enjoying everything Nambucca Heads has to offer,” concluded Rhys.

To register or for more information, email the Nambucca Strikers club at admin@nambuccastrikersfc. com.

AFLW player to attend girls development clinic in Nambucca Heads

By Aiden BURGESS

AFLW PLAYER Cambridge

McCormick will be sharing her passion and knowledge of Aussie Rules at an upcoming

girls development clinic at Nambucca Heads.

The GWS Giants player will attend the AFL North Coast’s Force Girls Development Clinic, to be held between

q Cambridge McCormick has played ten AFLW matches for the GWS Giants.

10am and 12pm on Saturday, 11 March, at the E.J Biffin Playing Fields in Nambucca Heads

The former Port Macquarie Magpies premiership player will coach and mentor the girls in the session.

McCormick was keen to be involved in the development of female footy on the North Coast.

“I’m really keen to return to the area and be involved in this fantastic initiative,” she said.

“The development of female footy in the North Coast area is phenomenal and I’m excited to be a part of that.

“I heard that the girls had a great time at the first session and I’m eager to join in the fun.”

AFL NSW/ACT Development Lead Matt Crawley is excited to have McCormick in attendance.

“I am thrilled that we’ll

Hallett and Phil Booth.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club Results

By John SLADE

NOMINATIONS are closed for the 2023 Committee; a lot of interest in Committee member positions six nominations!

Great to see members taking an interest in running the Club.

With a big year coming up there will be plenty of activity for everyone and no empty chairs.

Results for week ending: 25

February 2023

Monday: 20th February. Twenty players for a 5-table Mitchell. Several of the regulars

returning after the silly season. North/South winners

Maureen Cowan and Scott Parker with 58 percent. Nice to see our President greeting the judge.

Runners-up Phil Booth and Rob Marshall with 56 percent.

East/West winners Noreen Cork and Helen Rowsell with 66.8 percent. Runners-up

Daphne Priestley and Carol McKee with 51 percent.

Tuesday: 21 February.

As expected, there was a good turn-out for the second round of the Summer Shield; twenty players lined up and

the competition was fierce. Winners on the night with 63.4 percent were Caitlin McRae and Rob Marshall.

Runners-up Jane and Greg Wood with 56.9 percent.

Carol and Amber are hanging in there with 53.7 percent.

The showdown next week promises to be exciting.

Good luck to all those in contention.

Wednesday: 22 February.

The first of our less than 100 mps games for the year attracted 16 players all of whom had an enjoyable day out.

These important events are a vital transition to serious competition play and will continue on a monthly basis.

Winners today with a very credible 66.7 percent were Molly Bence and Robert Baker.

Runners-up with 53.3 percent were Lynne and John Slade.

Thursday: 23 February.

A pleasing turn-out today with 24 players taking part including some very welcome visitors from Coffs Harbour.

In a 6-table bye-Relay North/South winners, with a stunning 71 percent were Glen

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoff MCCANN

SO, who spotted the mistake in last week’s golf report?

Don’t worry folks, we are not moving to “couch” greens!

Unfortunately, the welcome rain on Wednesday evening resulted in cancellation of our popular Open “Dolphin Day” on Thursday.

The Ladies Opening Day on Friday turned out to be a lovely day, after a shaky start weatherwise earlier in the morning, and great weather for the Golf NSW sponsored Mid North Coast Men’s Championship on Sunday.

Tuesday’s Medley Stableford had 45 players, and was won by Trevor Hopkins (20) with 40 points from Stephen Kimber (15) with 36 points.

A good round from Alvin Rapley with 35 points, and the Ball Rundown to 32 points on countback.

NTP’s to Troy Stonestreet (Newcastle GC) on 7, Geoff Harris on 8, Trevor Hopkins got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 and Stephen Kimber on 18.

The Women played a Single Stableford on Wednesday and Marilyn McNally (24) from Bowraville scored 35 points

to win Division 1 (0 to 25) from Kerrie Eichorn (11) with 34 points on countback from Jennifer Johnston.

In Division 2 (26 to 45), the winner was Robyn Jones (30) with 32 points from Dianne Hopkins (43) with 31 points.

The Ball Rundown to 31 points on countback. NTP’s to Denise Paluch and Kerry Shearer on 5, Lisa Guest got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 and Ann Antcliff collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

The Women’s Opening Day on Friday was well attended with over 110 players with half the field being visiting golfers.

Winners of the Team of 2 Best Ball were Suzanne McOrist and Gabby Bowles with 43 points on 3 way countback from Helen Rhodes and Estelle Becker, Deborah Lindsay and Jennifer Tierney, then Hermine McGuire and Brenda Connors 42 points.

The Ball Rundown to 39 points on countback.

NTP’s to Robyn Jones and Talia Donovan on 5, Lyn Vidler and Christine Crowley on 7, Henny Oldenhove and Denise Paluch on 8, Joy Green and Lillian Lukins on 13, and Meredith Bowles and Anne

Roche on 18.

Saturday’s event was a Medley Par event, and an eligible qualifying round of the Skins Knockout event.

Peter Miller (15) scored +3 to win Division 1 (0 to 18) from Trevor Peter (17) on +2.

Alvin Rapley top scored for the Day with +4 to win Division 2 (19 to 45) from Graeme Bassam (29) +3.

Those scoring +1 include Paul McElhinney, Lee Fewings, Stephen Truelove, and Joe Street.

The longest putt on 2 went to Christian Knight, with NTP’s going to Andrew Kirkman on 5, Michael Ticli on 7, William Mann on 8, Uri Ylinen won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Colin Wormleaton got Stu’s ball on 15 and Graeme Bassam won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

A progress report for the Skins Knockout is on the Golf NoticeBoard.

The Golf NSW Mid North Coast Men’s Championship was held on Sunday with a good field of 113 players.

Congratulations to Rob Parfett from South West Rocks, the GNSW MNC Champion for 2023.

Full details will be

displayed on GNSW MNC and NHIGC websites, and Nambucca members can view

Runners-up with 58.7 percent were Barbara Lott and Linda Siford. East/West winners our visitors, Neah Williams and Ian Campbell with 63.3 percent.

Runners-up Merita Pailthorpe and Barry Butler with 51 Percent.

Saturday: 25 February.

Six tables today for ByeRelay, and a big day out for Mike Siford and Kent Taylor North/South winners with 77.9 percent.

A great score guys congratulations.

Runners-up, with 57 percent Rob Marshall and Phil Booth.

East/West winners Noreen

in-house, or on their Portal.

Congratulations to the following Nambucca members who featured in the Winners circle: Stuart Johnston, Wade McBaron, Geoffrey McCann,

have Cambridge in and amongst the girls,” he said.

“It’s a rare experience to have elite players involved so closely in the development of players.

“This is a great opportunity for players to learn and expand their knowledge of the game with Cambridge’s guidance.”

McCormick was selected by the GWS Giants in the 2022 NAB AFLW Draft, after two seasons in the local AFL Canberra competition.

She has played ten AFLW games for the Giants in the ruck and as an extra midfielder.

Force Girls Development Clinics are a brand new initiative within the region, designed to support girls aged twelve to seventeen in their growth as footy players from both a skills and game sense perspective.

All sessions in the series are free to participants, and players can take part even if they didn’t participate in the first program.

Cork and Helen Rowsell with 59 percent. Runners-up Coleen Robertson and Scott Parker with 55 percent.

Urunga: 22 February.

Phil had a 5 ½ table Mitchell and with partner Glen Hallett were North/South winners with 56 percent.

Runners-up with 52 percent were Judie Bartley and Bev Oldfield. East/West winners with 53 Percent were Richard Levy and Peter Plunkett-Cole. Runners-up Janet Dyson and Robert Marshall with a similar percentage.

If you have an interest in bridge or have any questions contact Secretary Carol 65689833.

Philip Mander, Nathan Ison, Andrew Donovan, Peter Bush, Leslie Mohr, Gary Laing, Walter Bortoletto, Paul Maxwell, and Bruce Berry. See you on the Island.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

THE Star Hotel sponsored Single Stableford saw four players finish at the top of the board equal on net 36.

On a count back (most points on the last three holes) Jo Montague won from Allan Clarke, Brad Southan and Rod Curtis.

Jo, whose handicap is down to 14, and with her consistency, is very close to A grade (under 13 handicap).

Nearest the pins were Brad Fortescue (A) John Dowzard (B) and Roy Rudner (C grade).

Roy whinged that it was his only good shot on the day, but it won him a ball, something more than half the field didn't get.

Cheryl Fortescue won the ladies competition for the second time in three weeks with Jo Montague runner up.

Dave Poole came in to win the 111th Mid Week Competition with Neil Cuneen runner up.

q Graham Vincent and John Poole watching Don Forrester putting for par on the eleventh. These are amongst the early starters hitting off at daylight.

Gumbaynggirr Coffs Coast Raiders host first home games of the season

By Aiden BURGESS

NORTH Coast’s best Indigenous rugby league sides were in action during the latest round of the East Coast Tribal League in Toormina.

The Gumbaynggirr Coffs Coast Raiders hosted their first home games of the season, with Round 5 matches played during a big day of rugby league at Rex Hardaker Oval.

It was a special day for the Raiders as the club played their first games in Coffs Harbour in over fifteen years.

The Coffs Coast Raidettes women’s side got the job done at home with a 24-16 win against the Dunghutti Connexions.

The Coffs Coast side dominated for much of the match with a clinical and dynamic attack up the middle of the park, leading to line breaks and the inevitable tries.

A try to Heather Duncan at the start of the second half gave the Raidettes a 20-4

lead, before they held off a spirited fightback from a tough Dunghutti Connexions side who won last year's Koori Knockout.

Raidettes captain Larissa Bates praised her side's no-

nonsense attack.

“We were strong up the middle, and we took it up the guts, and that’s where our best performance was,” she said.

“Everyone worked well as

a team, and our forwards got us going up the middle which opened it up for the backs.”

The Raidettes forward said it was a special day for the club to host the latest round of the East Coast Tribal

League.

“My dad, brothers and uncles played in the first Raiders teams over 30 years ago,” she said.

“They all played together in the 90s, and we had a lot

of elders who played for the Raiders here at the game today.

“It was a really special day, all the community came together, as rugby league is a big part of Aboriginal culture.”

Surf Life Saving Clubs compete at Mid North Coast Branch Championships

FROM Page 24 Beach Sprint and Flag events going ahead.”

morning, with a very good roll up of junior competitors, with strong competition in great conditions on the water,” Rod said.

''The afternoon programme has the open and masters events, which has plenty of keen competition, with the conditions on the water getting a bit tricky with the strong nor'easter blowing in.

“The Beach events are run on Sunday morning with the traditional March Past and

Slyvia Hudson from the Macksville/Scotts Head S.L.S.C. was in attendance, supporting the junior club representatives in their events.

''The club has three competitors today,” Sylvia said.

“Matilda Bucholz in the U/8s, Zali Meichan in the U/12s and Steve Hudson in the Masters division, over 60s.”

Matilda Bucholz took first place in the U/8s Wade

race, while Zali Meichen was second in the Iron Person event and second in the Board race.

Steve Hudson placed second in the Swim race and second in the Board race.

Sylvia said attendance at the Club’s Nippers events has been strong, with the youngsters “really enjoying their time on the beach”.

''The numbers are up on previous years with a lot more younger children participating in the Nippers.''

The Macksville/Scotts Head Club currently has

seven patrols, and are always looking for new members to join up and do their Bronze Medallion certification.

For the full results of the carnival go to the Mid North Coast Branch Facebook page or the Surf Life Saving NSW website.

Candidates for Oxley OPINION

DEAR News of the Area,

ON Wednesday 22 February

I attended the ‘Meet the Candidates’ event at Bowraville to gain an early insight into those running for office in the upcoming NSW state election for the Oxley

electorate.

Listening to all six candidates speak about their reasons and qualifications for politically representing our beautiful area including Wauchope, Kempsey, Nambucca, Dorrigo, Bellingen, and all else in

between, I was very pleased to know that at least one of those candidates has the ability and sensible qualities to steer us forward during difficult times.

That candidate is Michael Kemp.

It gave me much hope

and confidence to know that Michael has stepped up to commit himself to the challenges of politics bringing with him a wide range of experience and knowledge such as being an active RFS volunteer, a dedicated practitioner in physiotherapy, and a veteran who has served with the Royal Australian Air Force both domestically and

overseas.

Offering a balanced approach in his views towards the complex nature of the job ahead, including housing, roads, education, crime and the environment, and not overlooking his connection to land and country being a valued farmer and family man, I have no doubt that Michael has what is needed to

be our next representative in the NSW Parliament.

I look forward to seeing Michael again along the campaign trail and hearing more about his positive ideas in building a strong and prosperous community.

Sincerely, Adam FULLER, Oxley electorate voter.

q Zali Meichen.

q Steve Hudson.

q Sylvia and Steve Hudson.

q The Gumbaynggirr Coffs Coast Raidettes celebrate after their win against the Dunghutti Connexions.

By Manny WOOD

$100 inheritance leads to litigation

DAVID, 70 years of age, has three daughters.

He makes a will, leaving one of his daughters, Penny, just $100 and leaves the rest of his estate to his other two daughters equally.

David’s will sets-out the reasons why Penny receives only nominal provision.

It states that David had assisted Penny in renovating her house, funded an overseas trip and that she had recently engaged in threatening behaviour, which led to an AVO being made against her.

When David passes-away ten years later, leaving an estate worth $500,000, Penny commences action against his estate, seeking further provision.

She says that David was an alcoholic and that the statements made in his will are false.

Penny’s affidavit demonstrates that she has substantial financial needs and she seeks an order that she should receive 25 percent of David’s estate.

During the course of a three-day hearing, a number of witnesses are called.

The Court ultimately rules that Penny had engaged in “disentitling conduct” and dismisses her claim on the basis that she is also liable for payment of the legal costs involved in the proceedings.

Whilst this particular matter involved a relatively small estate, it is not common for a plaintiff, such as Penny, to make a claim that is entirely unsuccessful.

Although it is not recommended that a will should make only nominal provision for a beneficiary, as opposed to just leaving them out entirely and it may not be appropriate to record your reasoning in your will, this case demonstrates that it is important to preserve evidence regarding the will maker’s intentions.

A separate letter setting-out your reasoning or a statutory declaration can be useful in documenting your reasons for disinheriting a child.

Evidence from other witnesses can also provide effective ammunition to defend the claim and it is recommended that documentary evidence is preserved and retained, ideally in safe custody with your will.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul

DORIN

On the Couch

with Jasminda

Nambucca Valley Emergency ServicesAustralian Red Cross

By Adele MCCOLLOM, Nambucca Valley, Red Cross Emergency Services

FUNDRAISING

Event: 25 March 2023

THIS year the Nambucca Red Cross Branch are holding a High-Tea on Saturday 25 March between 2 and 4 pm.

Tickets are $15.00 per head and can be purchased at the Red Cross Gift Shop in Bowra Street, next to the Teahouse.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to Red Cross Calling this year.

RSVP to Lesley Smith on 0421 593 323 by 21 March 2023.

Probus Club: 16 February 2023

The Nambucca Branch were invited by Nambucca Valley Probus Club to present a talk on ‘Preparedness’.

Presenters from the Emergency Services Team provided the audience with a range of resources to assist individuals in the event of an emergency which included: a Redi Plan, Get Packing, Mobile Apps, How to Prepare your Mind and your Companion Animal.

The audience were very interactive and participated during the presentation, raising relevant questions directed towards ‘preparedness’ for the individual and their particular circumstances.

If your organisation is interested in such a presentation, please contact Lesley Smith who can provide further details.

Valla Beach Community-led Resilience Team (CRT): Defibrillator Project

Red Cross have been active in supporting the formation of Valla Beach CRT in the early stages of this community-led team.

It has been a pleasure to work with this strong group of community members whose heart and direction focus on improving

Voting for the future

DEAR News Of The Area,

I COMMEND Lesley Carroll (NOTA Opinion, 24 February) for her actions in recycling and solar to address climate change: every little bit helps.

However, I invite her to take a look at the bigger picture.

We need to elect parliamentarians who

will take action on climate change on our behalf and on behalf of the whole planet.

We face a dire crisis and measuring our standard by the lowest common denominator is not going to prompt measures to help save us from catastrophic bushfires and mega-floods.

Those who do survive the climate Armageddon that will engulf us if states fail

facilities for residents and ensuring a clear flow of information regarding how to respond to any emergency event.

Congratulations must be extended to the original steering committee, Pat Greenwood, Wendy Bagust, Sue Collins and to Julie Collins, the Project Launch Manager.

The launch on Sunday 12 February showcased the strength this community has within itself to achieve their outcomes and it is a clear testimony to the resilience and networking within a small community.

Türkiye and Syria

A recent series of earthquakes that have occurred in Türkiye and Syria have left thousands dead and injured and has caused significant damage across the region.

Australian Red Cross has now launched the Türkiye-Syria Earthquakes Appeal and donations can be made at www.redcross.org. au/earthquakes/#donate.

Your donation will help deliver immediate and long-term humanitarian support including search and rescue services, first aid, shelter, food, and non-food items, family relocation and the deployment of specialist aid workers.

Pillowcase Program

Since Covid restrictions, delivery of this popular program to primary school students has been hindered. However, this year we are delighted to deliver our first Pillowcase program to Medlow Primary school next month.

Principal Sarah Landers has been supportive of Pillowcase and we hope this is the start of many more presentations to primary schools in our valley CRN – Community Resilience Network

Our first meeting for 2023 occurred at the RSL Nambucca Heads on Wednesday 15 February.

This group was developed as a result of the fires/floods in our area and the need for a larger community network to be formed that would share information/knowledge and be

DEAR Jasminda,

I recently made a delicious tuna slice for our church group and everyone loved it, but I later discovered I'd used the cat's tuna instead of tuna for human consumption.

Should I tell them?

Penny G.

Oh, Penny. If you hadn't mentioned that you'd made it for your church group, I would have said, let bygones be bygones, which is the sort of vague, encouraging advice you will find in the bible interspersed with the somewhat less encouraging descriptions of war, human sacrifice, and murder.

In the scheme of things, I'd say tuna slice made with pet food is relatively harmless. Interestingly, upmarket pet food often costs more than food for human consumption and looks so delectable, that it's no wonder you made this error.

I'd only start worrying if, next time you go to church, your friends greet you by coughing up a hair ball before rubbing themselves against your leg then biting your ankle, or, alternatively, they bring dead mice to the parish door and use the pews as scratching posts.

To safeguard against this error in the future, store your cat's tinned food in a separate location. Maybe make something less fraught next time - scones, for example.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

a united force.

The aim of the network is to involve Nambucca Community Members in emergency community preparedness and awareness.

Our second meeting will be held next month at the CWA Rooms at Macksville on Wednesday 29 March starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a light supper.

For further details please email NC.region@ resilience.nsw.gov.au.

The Anniversary

February/March 2022 was a time of floods for many parts of our area including the Northern Rivers.

Even now many people haven’t returned to their homes or their normal life, as they once knew it.

Around anniversary time people may compare their situation or feel the weight of the expectations of others.

They may also have their own expectations of how recovery may feel and may become frustrated about their situation.

Milestones such as anniversaries can be challenging and everyone recovers differently and there is no one thing or time that marks the end.

As we move forward in 2023 it is important to understand that each person will move on in their own way and in their own time.

to act will not be ordinary people like you and me.

We also face an extinction crisis as Australia has a shameful record in allowing species to disappear - the worst mammalian record in the world!

Pull at one thread of the vast, complex, interconnected web of life and it begins to unravel.

Ecosystems are

collapsing.

Many people don't see the harm that is being done.

People don't see the annihilation of our forests that sequester carbon and harbour our unique wildlife wrought by Forestry Corporation - at taxpayers' expense!

Forestry Corp always leaves a screen of trees on

the edge of the devastation so one may drive by without noticing the carnage.

With regard to the bypass, I refer you to Ashley Love's informative letter (NOTA Opinion, 24 February).

The solution is to vote for the candidates who will champion our land and community, who will fulfill

our moral responsibility to our children and grandchildren to leave a world in which they can live.

Vote Greens and Animal Justice Party in the lower and upper houses on 25 March.

Regards, Mary FORBES, Eungai Creek

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How do you fix a cracked pumpkin? A pumpkin patch.

When is it bad luck to be followed by a black cat? When you’re a mouse.

What do you call two witches living together? Broommates.

What happens when a vampire goes in the snow? Frost bite.

Why did the zombie skip school?

He was feeling rotten.

What is a vampire’s favorite fruit? A blood orange.

What instrument does a skeleton play? The trom-bone.

Where do baby ghosts go during the day? Day-scare centers.

Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance?

1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 9 11 10 12

Because he had no body to go with.

What candy do you eat on the playground? Recess pieces.

How do ghosts wash their hair? With sham-boo.

What’s a witch’s favorite subject in school? Spelling.

ANSWERS: 1. They are frescoes. 2. Superman is weakened by kryptonite. 3. They are species of butterflies.

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WEDNESDAY THE SWAP

SBS, 8.30pm

SUNDAY VERA

ABC, 8.30pm

Devoted fans of this long-running drama can breathe a sigh of relief – no-nonsense sleuth DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) will return for at least one more instalment after this latest four-episode run wraps up next week. Rest assured, Vera isn’t hanging up her iconic green mac and fisherman hat just yet. In tonight’s penultimate episode of season 12, simply titled “Blue”, Vera gets her teeth stuck into another baffling mystery when a second-generation police officer is found dead floating in a park lake. The unorthodox but perceptive crime-solver treads carefully on both sides of the thin blue line as she bids to uncover the truth.

FRIDAY, March 3

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Edmanson cultivates autumn colour.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 1 of 3. A grisly discovery in a College garden raises suspicion among a celebrated Oxford orchestra, but when a second tragedy hits, this time within their ranks, Endeavour discovers a story the would sooner forget.

10.00 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.35 ABC Late News.

11.50 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal, R)

12.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

This first-of-its-kind social experiment is set to shake up the country’s cultural divide, break down social barriers and boost acceptancea – all by giving 12 very different Brisbane students and their families the chance to swap schools for a term. Ali Kadri, CEO of the Islamic College of Brisbane, is behind the exchange, which sees six Muslim families, four Catholic families and two atheist families take a leap of faith that will test their preconceptions of each others’ lives. The results are eye-opening, and at times challenging, but there’s no doubt the students, their families – and viewers – will be changed for the better.

THURSDAY THE PIANO

NITV, 9.30pm

A 19th-century Scottish woman

resolutely mute, immigrant (Sam Neill). Her beloved piano is abandoned on the beach, only to be adopted by her leering neighbour (Harvey Keitel). Not a frame is wasted by director Jane Campion and each performance is note-perfect, with Hunter and Paquin both earning Oscars. One of the greats.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Danger Ahead.

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Devon. (PG, R) Presented by Rob Bell.

9.25 Royal Autopsy. Part 1 of 2.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.25 Romulus. (MA15+sv, R)

3.25 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 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun check out LiveWorkShare House. Adam Dovile meets Bega artist Jen Mallinson.

8.30 MOVIE: Hacksaw Ridge. (2016, MA15+v, R) Based on a true story. A conscientious objector, who worked as a medic on the frontlines of World War II without ever firing a shot or even carrying a gun, wins the US Medal of Honor. Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn.

11.15 MOVIE: Point Of No Return. (1993, Mlsv, R) Bridget Fonda.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos.

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

10.40 All The Way: Panthers Title Defence. (PG) Narrated by Mick Fanning.

12.10 The First 48: Bad Love. (Mav, R)

1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (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. Michael Hing, Georgie Tunny, Susie Youssef and Liz Ellis take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Hosted by comedian Graham Norton.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R)

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, March 4

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event

1. Final. H’lights. 3.00 Figure Skating. Four Continents C’ships. H’lights. 4.35 Secret Scotland. (PG, R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.25 NSW Election Announcements. (R)

6.30 Better Date Than Never. (Final, PG, R)

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, PG) Nonnatus House faces its darkest day.

8.35 The Larkins At Christmas. (PG, R) As the Larkins prepare for Christmas, the village faces a rash of burglaries.

9.40 Traces. (Mal, R) A lab assistant pursues a killer.

10.30 Miniseries: Time. (Malv, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R)

9.25 Inside Windsor Castle. (PGa, R)

10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Premiere, MA15+as)

11.10 UFOs. (PGa)

2.30 Some Kind Of Heaven. (Md, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, March 5

5.55 NSW Election Announcements. (R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.55 NSW Election Announcements. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) Florence returns to Saint-Marie.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 3 of 4.

10.05 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Final, Ma)

10.50 Queerstralia. (Malns, R)

11.50 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

12.35 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

1.35 Victoria. (Final, PG, R)

2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Mornign Programs. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 1. 4.00 Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. Strade Bianche Women. H’lights.

5.00 Surf Life Saving. Australian Interstate C’ships. H’lights. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Ancient Egypt By Train. (PG)

8.30 Chernobyl: The New Evidence. (PG, R)

10.20 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (Mav, R)

11.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

12.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Australian Guineas Day and Randwick Guineas Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows the men and women who protect New Zealand’s borders from drugs, weapons, pests and diseases.

8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019, MA15+v, R) Having been declared excommunicado by the High Table, John Wick is pursued by a host of killers. Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne.

11.10 MOVIE: Absolute Power. (1997, Mlv, R) A thief uncovers a deadly conspiracy. Clint Eastwood.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGal)

8.30 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PGals, R) An old man reads a love story. Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling.

11.00 MOVIE: The Choice. (2016, PGals)

1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (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. (PGl, R) Lifeguards investigate a floating object.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv)

The team investigates a shootout.

8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) When an American vintner is shot and killed on his wine estate in France, the Fly Team must determine if the region’s local protest group with a history of violence against foreigners is to blame.

10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Parker is the victim of identity theft.

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

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

9.00 7NEWS Spotlight: Peter Bol. (PG)

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Manhunt: The Porsche Kid. (Malv, R) Takes a look at the “Porsche kid”, Bret Lindsay Capper, whose crime spree ended after a week-long manhunt.

11.00 Born To Kill? Beverley Allitt. (MA15+) A look at the case of Beverly Allitt.

12.00 MOVIE: Doomsday Man. (2000, Mav, R) James Marshall.

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGals)

8.40 60 Minutes.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. With the Vigilantes having taken over, the OG Heroes are hanging on for dear life.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav) When a special forces US Marine captain is murdered, the NCIS team finds a suspect in an unusual place.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) After Rina is critically wounded, the team discovers that a vengeful Vargas orchestrated the shooting.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Today.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, March 6

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R)

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Being Frank: The Frank Gardner Story. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament.

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.00 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 10.55 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PGv, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Ladies. (PGav, R) 2.45 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, March 7

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens.

(R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Father Brown. (PG, R)

2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 11.00 Looking For Rembrandt. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Ladies. (PGa, R) 2.45 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R)

Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Perfect Boss. (2013, Mav, R) 2.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Cash and Eden are wrapped in a love bubble.

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

8.45 Starstruck. (PG) Another batch of superfans compete for a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

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

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml) Hosted by Chrissie Swan.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGals) Trevor receives disturbing news.

10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (R) Stand-up performances from comedians.

11.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGal) Sketch comedy series.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Madms) Shaun invites Aaron to stay with him while he has exterminators at his house.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben leaps into a 16-year-old boy’s body.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Police Custody USA. (Madl)

12.00 MOVIE: The Nightingale. (2018, MA15+alv, R)

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. With numbers dwindling, it is anyone’s game to take out the title of Sole Survivor and claim the $500,000 prize.

9.00 NCIS. (Mav) An old pal of Torres’ comes to him, disheveled and bloodied, for guidance before disappearing.

11.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) A US Marine captain is murdered.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Finals series just around the corner for Premier League cricketers

By Aiden BURGESS

FINALS action is just around the corner for some of the North Coast’s finest cricketers.

The final round of the North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League season got underway last weekend, with

the opening day of two-day matches.

The Northern Districts Rebels are in a good position after the opening day of their match against the Diggers/ Nana Glen All Stars at Woolgoolga.

The Rebels bowled out the

All Stars for 67, with Humraj Singh the chief destroyer taking 5/29 from his 16.5 overs.

Anu Grewal took 3/27 from his 8 overs, and Connor Burgess had a vital spell of 2/7 from his 7 overs.

The Rebels will resume at

7/143 and a lead of 76 runs heading into Day 2. Humraj Singh backed up his great bowling with a knock of 42.

Jake Pollock took 4/45 for the All Stars, while Hayden Cekanauskas took 3/28 from his 12 overs.

The Premier League season continues this weekend with the second day of matches in Sawtell, Woolgoolga, and Macksville.

The Premier League finals series gets underway on Saturday, 11 March. Premier League standings.

1. Valleys Cricket. 62 points. 10 wins. 2. Harwood. 54 points. 8 wins. 3. Sawtell. 43 points. 5 wins. 4. Northern Districts Rebels. 37 points. 6 wins. 5. Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars. 32 points. 5 wins. 6. Coffs Colts. 23 points. 3 wins.

WEDNESDAY, March 8

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 11.00 Looking For Rembrandt. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 I Want To Make A Film About Women. (PG)

4.25 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (MA15+a)

12.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

12.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 4.

2.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Best Of The Russell Gilbert Show. (Ml) Part 1 of 2.

8.45 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear.

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

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

11.25 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News.

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THURSDAY, March 9

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

9.35 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 11.00 Looking For Rembrandt. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Ladies. (PGal, R) 2.45 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS

7.35

8.30

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

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7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Bree’s secret sidelines Remi.

8.30 Code 1: The Martin Place Siege. (Mav) Takes a look at Sydney’s 2014 Martin Place siege of a Lindt Chocolate Café by a domestic terrorist.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations:

SBS MOVIES (32)

Jawaani Hai Deewani. (2013, PG) 10.35 Miss Marx. (2020) 12.35pm The

Storm Boy. (1976, PG)

Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 6.20 Steel Magnolias.

Places. (2015, MA15+) 12.35am If Beale Street

Magnolias. (1989, PG)

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Coffs Harbour under 16s win inter-district grand final

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour District Cricket Association’s under 16s team have brought home a trophy to their region after winning the North Coast Cricket Council’s inter-district grand final.

Friday, 3 March 2023

The Coffs Harbour team won by 74 runs against Valleys Cricket in their grand final at Phillip Hughes Oval.

The Coffs Harbour junior representative side opened the batting in Macksville and finished at 6/158 from their 50 overs.

Patrick Rose top scored for his region with 47 while Josh Greentree was next best with 39.

The young Coffs Harbour bowlers produced a dominant performance to have Valleys Cricket all out for 84.

James Lobb rose to the

occasion taking 5/12 from his 10 overs, while Patrick Rose backed up his top score with a spell of 3/18 from his 6.1 overs.

Coffs Harbour won the inter-district title playing against three other district associations; Valleys Cricket,

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Masv) Benson tries to make Noah’s Christmas wish come true when a case falls in her lap.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mv) An internal investigation is launched after a life was lost following a difficult rescue that went awry.

10.40 Bull. (Ma, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ml) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. Stand-up comedy from James Acaster, Patton Oswalt, Sophie Buddle, Sindhu Vee, Caroline Rhea and Jo Koy.

10.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R) Hosted by Chrissie Swan.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

NITV (34)

Clarence River Junior Cricket Association, and Lower Clarence Cricket Association.

Coffs Harbour defended the title they won last season, which was also a grand final victory against Valleys Cricket.

Lower Clarence Cricket

Association won the under 12s inter-district grand final with a dominant 140 run win against Valleys Cricket at Maclean.

Lower Clarence scored an imposing 4/268, with Fraser McEwen top scoring with 89. Valleys Cricket were bowled out for 128, with Ochre Stanley taking 6/14 from 7 overs.

NAMBUCCA VALLEY

Friday, 3 March 2023

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Branch Championships

By Bruce AULSEBROOK

BEAUTIFUL weather greeted competitors at the Mid North Coast Branch Championships held over the weekend of 18 and 19 February at South West Rocks.

Surf Life Saving Clubs from as far south as Camden Haven and as far north as Macksville/Scotts Head contested the event, with competitors from under 8s to over 60s hitting the water for Surf Ski, Boards, Swimming, Wade Races, Beach Sprints and Flags events.

News Of The Area spoke with Rod McDonagh, President of Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast and the South West Rocks SLSC.

''It's been a good carnival so far with all the junior events held on Saturday

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