A GOVERNMENT-APPOINTED panel is exploring an end to logging in NSW native forests within four years, with warring sides reading very different things into the proposal.
The state government is under mounting pressure over the impact of its own logging business on nature.
The historically divisive issue of taking slow-growing hardwoods from native forests has become even trickier as Labor works to deliver its promised Great Koala National Park.
That's because logging by the state-owned Forestry Corporation is continuing in areas earmarked for inclusion in the new refuge.
Conservationists are incensed, saying endangered koalas and greater gliders can't afford to keep losing what's being taken, while the industry says the timber take has always been sustainable.
In August, the government announced an independent expert panel to lead consultations on what the future of forestry should look like.
One of five options being put to stakeholders is an end to native forest logging within four years, with supply to be met through other sources.
That lines up with the end of existing wood supply contracts from northern forests.
Other options include business as usual, reducing native timber harvesting until other sources are found or putting native forests under indigenous management with extra supply to come from private and public plantations.
WWF-Australia forests expert Stuart Blanch says the inclusion of an exit option is a big deal.
"I think this is the first time a NSW government process has seriously consulted stakeholders on ending native forest logging," he said.
"I think this is showing there's enough
people in government and parliament who think it's safe enough to articulate this as a real issue they need to explore."
Dr Blanch said the genie was out of the bottle regarding completing the transition out of native forest logging and into plantations.
"The experience from the shutdown of logging in Western Australia and Victoria is that once a government starts to canvass a full exit, the private sector stops investing and workers start finding new jobs."
But the industry has an entirely different take, seeing
the exploration of a possible end to native forest logging as a chance to show why it should continue.
"It would be remiss, in the context of this conversation, to not ask that question," said James Jooste, the NSW chief executive of the Australian Forest Products Association.
"We very much saw it on our end as the government saying we need to settle this debate, we want the case for why it would be disastrous to exit out of native forestry.
"The government clearly wants that case put forward. This is a government that has never signalled that it
will transition out of native forestry."
In a statement, the government said the panel had been tasked with consulting widely on the future of forestry.
"We want input on what forests and a sustainable forestry industry will look like in the next 30 years."
It said the consultation would consider the sustainability of forestry operations, the future of all types of forestry, environmental concerns, demand for timber and climate change.
q The NSW government is under pressure over the environmental impact of its own logging business. Photo: WWF.
Twenty year milestone for the Bowraville Theatre Singers
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The journey began in 2004 when Yvonne Tredinnick placed an ad in the local paper, seeking individuals interested in forming a choir.
From these modest beginnings, the Singers quickly made a name for themselves, performing at concerts, eisteddfods, and even alongside the Coffs Harbour Orchestra.
Their venture into operettas started with Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury in 2007, followed by a successful production of Oliver that included talented local children.
In 2008, Lissa Argue joined the group, taking over as Musical Director when Yvonne moved away from the district.
Lissa recruited Judith Herivel as the choir’s accompanist, and together they grew the choir, expanding to over 50 members and embracing a variety of musical styles,
from jazz to classical and musicals to spirituals, all of which have regularly delighted sold out audiences.
“Notable highlights over the past 20 years include renowned concert pianist Simon Tedeschi joining the choir for two concerts, and themed performances such as a ‘60s celebration titled ‘The Five Years That Shook the World’, featuring 2BBB radio announcer and international successful songwriter John Vallins as narrator,” Lissa told News Of The Area.
“Our Tuesday night rehearsals have become more than just practice sessions, they’re a space where magic happens.
“We come together to share our love of music, the day falls away, and the joy of beautiful music and complex harmonies fill the soul.”
The Bowraville Theatre Singers 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert will take place on Saturday, 12 October at 2pm in the Bowraville Theatre.
New penalties for persistent domestic violence breaches
By Jack GRAMENZ, AAP
ABUSERS who persistently and deliberately breach court orders meant to prevent them tormenting others will face increased penalties as part of changes to NSW domestic violence laws.
Using technology to track another person's activities has been explicitly defined as stalking among other changes.
Parents granted sole custody of a child will also be able to apply to change the child's name.
The reforms passed NSW parliament last week and are among a number of changes
Utungun’s Gary Lee officially elected as Nambucca Valley Mayor
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He was followed by Susan Jenvey of Labor with 26 percent, Lubjov Simpson on 20 percent and David Jones of the Greens on 16 percent.
Despite voters going to the polls on September 14, results were only formalised on Monday, 30 September.
“I am really humbled by the community who voted for me and the other councillors,” Mr Lee told News Of The Area at the official count of second preference votes on Monday.
“Over the next four years, we as a council have many tough decisions to make and I put listening to the concerns of the community and community consultation first and foremost in these choices.
“I hope to work with the elected councillors to achieve the best outcomes possible for the people of the Nambucca Valley,” he said.
After first preferences were distributed, the rules
in recent months targeting domestic and family violence.
New categories for breaches of apprehended domestic violence orders (ADVOs) have been introduced, providing for increased penalties in the case of persistent or deliberate breaches.
"Multiple breaches of an ADVO within a short period of time is evidence of a disregard for the law and the orders of the court, and can indicate, and often does, a higher risk of harm to the protected person," AttorneyGeneral Michael Daley said when introducing the reforms to parliament earlier in September.
Persistent breaches carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
A similar penalty applies
of NSW preferential voting system mean that the first candidate to reach 50 percent of votes is declared the winner, however counting of second and third preferences cannot begin for a full two weeks.
This is to allow for any residual mail-in ballots to be included in the count.
According to staff at Macksville’s Returning
for breaching the newly introduced Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Order.
The order allows police to monitor high-risk offenders, and courts to impose any conditions considered appropriate to prevent them engaging in domestic abuse.
It could include tightened reporting requirements, restrictions on using social media and dating apps, and notifying police when commencing a new relationship.
It is already an offence to breach an ADVO, carrying a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment, but people who intentionally breach an order to cause harm or fear to the protected person can now face up to three years.
"This mental element is
Officer’s Office, five full days of data entry saw every valid ballot uploaded to a central computer.
At 9.45 am on Monday just the press of a button produced a result in a few minutes.
Present at the Macksville Senior Citizens Centre to witness the official announcement were candidates Susan Jenvey and
the differentiating factor... when you breach a court order with the intent to harm someone or make them scared, such conduct is extremely serious and potentially dangerous," Mr Daley said.
The definition of stalking has been updated to keep pace with technology and now explicitly includes using GPS trackers or monitoring social media and other online accounts.
Technology is also being used to streamline the issuing of orders, with police able to issue an electronic order if the parties consent.
The changes follow tightened bail laws that came into effect in July, when the criminalisation of coercive control, which passed parliament under the former
Ljubov Simson, who offered their congratulations and support to the newly declared Mayor.
The remainder of the new Nambucca Valley Council was formally announced on Tuesday afternoon and includes James Angel, Tamara Castle/McWilliam, Ljubov Simson, David Jones, Troy Vance, Martin Ballangarry, Jane Smith and Susan Jenvey.
coalition government in 2022, also came into effect.
Domestic Violence Prevention Minister Jodie Harrision said the reforms complement other changes including early intervention and prevention programs and increased support for people fleeing violence.
"Too many lives have been lost to domestic and family violence, and these new laws are a vital step to improve the safety and security of victimsurvivors," Ms Harrison said following the reforms passing parliament.
"We want to ensure that any person fleeing domestic and family violence has a safe pathway to healing and recovery," she said.
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q Incoming Mayor Gary Lee was congratulated by fellow candidates Susan Jenvey and Ljubov Simson.
Library rules get an update
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has revised a number of its library management policies.
Key changes include the removal of wording regarding overdue fines which were abolished in July 2023, clarification of age restrictions on virtual reality and gaming systems, and a raising of the loan limit from ten items to fifteen.
According to a report by Council’s Director of Corporate Services Matthew Sykes at last month’s meeting, some of the policies were due for review last year and there were discrepancies between policies and library guidelines for VR and Gaming Systems.
As a result of the changes, users 10-15 years old may use the library game consoles
under the supervision of a parent but users must be aged 13 or older to use the Virtual Reality (VR) systems.
Those aged 16 years and older do not require parental consent to use the game consoles or VR.
According to manufacturer’s advice, the VR headsets are not suitable for use by those under 13 and council’s updated policy statement says this is because this age is a critical period in visual development for children.
Wording changes to the library’s Waiving of Charges Policy were required since Council abolished overdue fines last year.
[This was due to] a shift in the library operating model worldwide not to charge for overdue fines and to suspend
access instead,” Mr Sykes said.
“Charging a fine is a barrier for community members to return to the library and hence return their items.
“The collection of overdue fees often results in a negative interaction between staff and library members and creates an administrative burden with little value in return.
“Raising the loan limit from ten to fifteen items is due to increased demand and aligns our libraries with regional standards,” he said.
All changes were made in line with the Australian Library and Information Association’s stated principle: “Freedom can be protected in a democratic society only if individuals have unrestricted access to information and ideas.”
Koala Park update met with scepticism
By Andrew VIVIAN
AN update on the assessment process for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) from Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has been met with scepticism by conservation groups.
The Community Advisory Panel for the GKNP, which includes representatives from local government, conservation groups and
has previously held two gatherings of Indigenous elders.
tourism organisations, met on Monday 23 September in Coffs Harbour.
The Industry Advisory Panel, featuring representatives from industry groups and unions, met a day later.
The Aboriginal Advisory Panel also recently met and
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Valley libraries do not charge overdue fines and the borrowing limit has been increased to promote free access to information for all.
“The assessment process for the park is considering detailed analysis of environmental, economic, social, ecological and cultural matters,” Ms Sharpe said in a statement to media last Wednesday.
“This week’s meetings included discussions about the draft results of a recent survey for koalas as as well as an update on the assessment of wood fibre supply and industry in the assessment area.”
A draft report estimates the koala population in the 176,000 ha assessment area is 12,111 koalas, with a 95 percent confidence interval of 10,311 to 14,541 koalas.
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“The draft analysis of koala populations will now be peer-reviewed,” Ms Sharpe said.
“The panels are also being asked to consider and
provide input on analyses on the level of wood fibre supply and number of processors in the north-east Regional Forest Agreement area, with a focus on quantifying industry in the assessment area.”
The Minister said the panels will continue to meet over coming months and further work will be done to refine these and other analyses, which will be given to the panels to consider and provide feedback to inform the government’s final decision on the GKNP.
Conservationists, however, are unhappy at the pace of deliberations.
Nature Conservation Council NSW Chief Executive Officer Jacqui Mumford told NOTA, “As we speak, vast swathes of the proposed Great Koala National Park are being logged and destroyed at the exact same time that it is being assessed for protection.
“It doesn’t make sense.
“With this species on the brink of extinction, we can’t afford another year of destruction of this key koala habitat while the slow bureaucratic process of gazetting the park continues.
"We strongly urge the government to protect the full network of 315,000 hectares of state forests and national parks being considered for the new park."
Bellingen Environment Centre President Cath Eaglesham agrees, saying progress is “way too slow”.
“The NSW Environment Minister has not yet delivered the GKNP that Labor first promised nine years ago, in January 2015.”
Ms Eaglesham said there are thirteen logging operations authorised inside the footprint of the GKNP as of the end of September 2024.
“This delay is inexcusable,” she said.
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Youth exhibition a hoot
By Kim SATCHELL
THE Nambucca Valley Phoenix Gallery in Bowraville is set to showcase the talents of local youth in its upcoming exhibition, “Out of This World,” running from 1-18 October.
The exhibition officially opens at 11 am on 5 October.
The Phoenix’s second youth exhibition for the year promises an exploration of adolescence through the lens of surrealism and absurdism, inviting the community
to experience the unique perspectives of its young artists.
“The exhibition features a collection of artworks, including the debut of the first youth-directed film emerging from the Phoenix, a collaborative effort of the Digital Arts and Performing Arts groups,” Jack Hodges from Phoenix Youth Arts said.
A performative work developed during a Tuesday Performing Arts workshop, led by Hannah Date, is the centrepiece of the exhibition.
The inspirational key to the event derives from ‘Dadaism’ - an early 20thcentury art movement known for its embrace of absurdity.
The performance invites viewers to confront the illogical and nonsensical aspects of life, echoing the often bewildering journey of growing up.
Photography also plays a significant role with works produced during sessions led by Kate Atkinson.
They feature light painting images including
q The magicrealism of light images playfully questions reality and perception.
David Hockney-inspired photo collages that challenge traditional perceptions of reality, inviting viewers to experience the world through the divergent lens of youth creativity.
The Thursday Ceramics workshops, guided by Shaelyn Aletha, produced surrealist-inspired works
that further explore the exhibition’s themes.
Among the highlights are a solar system installation and an otherworldly house filled with imaginative furniture.
Out of This World is a celebration of the creativity and resilience of young people in our region.
“These young people capture the essence of their experiences, reflecting the surreal and often absurd constructs and archetypes of their social realities, as they navigate their sense of self amid the tension and play of possibilities available,” Jack told News Of The Area.
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Veterans forum for Coffs Harbour
By Mick BIRTLES
A FORUM focusing on the wellbeing and support of veterans on the Mid North Coast is being held in Coffs Harbour.
Titled “Stay Well Stay Connected”, the forum is for veterans, their families, and community members, and is being held in the Blue Room of C.ex Coffs on Thursday, 10 October, from 6:30pm to 8pm.
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It will feature a panel of special guests, who will discuss critical issues and services available to veterans in the Coffs region.
The panel will lead discussions on several key topics, including the findings of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide, which aims to provide insight into the mental health struggles faced by many who have served.
Additionally, the session will explore employment and housing opportunities for veterans in the local area, a crucial step in helping those transitioning from military to civilian life.
Programs designed to support veterans and their families as they complete active service will also be discussed, alongside an examination of the current Defence recruitment climate and operational challenges faced by those serving today.
“I have lost mates - former soldiers - to suicide and I thought that, in the wake of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide, it would be a good idea to try and bring veterans together and discuss the findings… and other veterans issues,” organiser Adam Fuller said.
“We can discuss what services and support are out there for veterans and their families and how we can access them.”
The discussion panel will include the Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, who is a veteran of Defence operations in the Middle East, and Debbie Locke, the sister of Sergeant Matthew Locke MG who was killed in action in Afghanistan.
Ms Locke now operates a charity in his name.
This in-person event, supported by the Sergeant Matthew Locke MG Charity and the DVA Veterans Health
Week initiative, emphasises fostering a sense of community and wellbeing for veterans.
“It provides a space for veterans to connect, share experiences, and learn about available resources,” Mr Fuller said.
Although booking is not essential, it is recommended by going to eventbrite.com and searching for “Stay Well Stay Connected”.
Surf club funding
MID NORTH COAST Surf Life Saving Clubs are encouraged to apply for their share of $5.4 million in funding for the upgrade, restoration or construction of facilities.
Applications are now open for the State Government’s Surf Club Facility Program, with grants of up to $1 million up for grabs.
“We already know we are in for a hot spring and summer, and it's essential that our Surf Life Saving
Clubs are fully prepared to protect the growing number of beachgoers expected in the coming months,” Member for Oxley Michael Kemp said.
“This program is about making sure that volunteer clubs have the resources they need, including facilities that are modern, accessible and fit for purpose.
"Every second counts when it comes to saving lives, and having the right facilities can make all the difference in an emergency.”
Applicants can apply for various funding streams, with Category 1 for facility improvements under $100,000, Category 2 for projects up to $500,000 and category 3 for large construction projects above $500,000.
Applications close for Category 1 at 1pm on 14 October 2024 and Categories 2 and 3 close 1pm on 11 November 2024.
For Further Information: Adam Fuller - (042) 698-8226 adam.vswa@gmail.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stay-well-stay-connected-tickets-1022304248527
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Bridge upgrade report
AN environmental report on the upgrade of the Macksville Bridge is now available to be viewed by the public.
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) recently called for public submissions on a review of environmental factors about the plans to carry out repainting, together with extensive repairs and maintenance to the bridge.
The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) Submissions Report can be found at https://nswroads. work/macksvillebridge.
TfNSW received ten submissions during the display of the REF, nine of which were from the general community and one from Nambucca Valley Council.
No submissions received during the display of the REF required the need to amend the proposal, according to TfNSW.
Work on the bridge is expected to start early next year and take about three and a half years to complete.
“Work includes the safe and environmentallyresponsible removal of existing paint and repainting, along with repairing and strengthening bridge supports, piers, deck and steelwork,” a TfNSW
spokesperson said.
“We’ll establish a temporary work compound, which will be rehabilitated at the end of the project, and carry out significant work
from barges and boats.”
The Macksville Bridge is a critical piece of transport infrastructure that has linked the northern and southern areas of the town
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q An artist’s impression of the finished bridge.
for 93 years.
“In that time it has provided a relatively trouble-free connection for millions of vehicles as well as millions of tonnes of goods,”
the spokesperson said.
“It’s now time to give it some TLC so it can continue to provide safe and reliable service for generations to come.”
TfNSW say they will continue to consult with the community and stakeholders prior to and during major work on the bridge.
‘The Koalas’ paints bleak picture
By Lindsay HALL
UNLESS Australia undergoes a drastic shift in attitude towards industry, development and its impact on our environment, it is projected that koalas will become extinct within 25 years.
That is the focus of the newly released documentary “The Koalas” from director Gregory Miller and producer Georgia Wallace-Crabbe.
The film covers the plight of Australia’s iconic marsupial, whose status in
NSW, Queensland and the ACT was officially upgraded to endangered in 2022.
The documentary was filmed over the course of a year and intersperses interviews featuring numerous experts on Australia’s environmental issues, with footage of a number of specific koalas during their veterinary care, recovery and, for some, release back into their dwindling natural habitat.
It is the continuing loss of habitat due to property development and tree-
harvesting for timber industries that is highlighted as the chief cause of the declining population along Australia’s east coast.
Some scenes presented in the film portray the confronting and heartbreaking devastation left after developers clear known koala habitat.
The filmmakers argue that legislative protections do not go far enough, and are not being adequately enforced.
As habitat is reduced, koalas are forced into areas
where they are placed in danger from cars, predators or starvation.
One particularly upsetting sequence recounts an incident that occurred in 2021, when the harvesting of a plantation area at Cape Bridgewater was conducted without relocating the koalas living there.
At least 70 koalas were killed in this event, and while those responsible faced 250 charges of animal cruelty, the end result was a fine that amounted to little more than a slap on the wrist.
Speed limit cuts needed to help fix road toll 'crisis'
By Ethan JAMES, AAP
AUSTRALIA’S road toll is rising and "brave" decisions such as lowering speed limits are needed to help reach the goal of halving fatalities by 2030, a peak safety body says.
There were 1258 deaths on the nation's roads in 2023 - a 6.6 percent jump on the previous year and the third year in a row the figure has gone up.
The road toll for 2024 reached 863 by the end of
August, according to the most recent federal government data.
About 40,000 people are seriously injured in crashes annually.
The federal government, states and territories have signed a pledge aiming to halve the road toll and reduce serious injuries by 30 percent by 2030.
"It is absolutely a crisis," Ingrid Johnston, CEO of the Australasian College of Road Safety, said of the carnage.
"If we don't do something differently, then instead of halving fatalities by 2030 we will have increased them."
Dr Johnston is among 600 road safety professionals and academics attending the multi-day 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference in Hobart.
"(Australia) used to be one of the world's leaders and in recent years we have slipped down the rankings," she said.
"As other countries have been reducing their fatalities, ours have been increasing."
Dr Johnston urged policy and law makers to consider reducing speed limits as well as tightening safety regulations for new and
imported cars.
"In a built up area, if you have vehicles mixing with pedestrians and cyclists then the vehicles need to be doing only 30km/h," she said.
"We have to make the brave decisions and we have to turn this around. For some reason we accept people die on the roads."
In August, more than 100 road safety researchers and academics signed an open letter calling on state and territory governments to lower speed limits.
They said Wales reported a 32 percent reduction in deaths on roads where it cut the speed limit from 48km/h to 32km/h.
q The film focuses on the plight of koalas on Australia’s east coast.
q Ingrid Johnston, CEO of the Australasian College of Road Safety.
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Fiesta’s ‘fantastic vibe’
By Andrea FERRARI
URUNGA Spring Fiesta was a huge success with over 4000 people taking part across the afternoon and evening.
"The day was perfect, with clear skies and just enough breeze to keep you cool in the sun,” organiser Ahva Dub from UMBL Music told News Of The Area.
“People streamed in from all parts of the Mid North Coast as soon as the music kicked off.
“By late afternoon it was shoulder to shoulder down the main street with both
stages packed and the artists and the audiences having a good time."
Urunga’s main street was filled with community stalls and arts workshops as the Street Fiesta Stage pumped out live music.
Within the scenic Morgo Street Reserve area there were jumping castles, kids activities, live art displays, markets and food trucks.
The Riverstage hosted over ten dance schools, which wowed crowds with their
talented showcases.
The laneway proved a popular place with classes by Salsa Town running over seven hours.
Event Coordinator Lauren Mills said it was a fantastic “vibe”.
“Bellingen Shire and Gumbaynggirr Nation and its beautiful environment were on display for visitors, some who had travelled from Grafton and Port Macquarie to attend,” she said.
“We are very grateful to our sponsors the NSW Government, Inspired Audio Visual, Cardow and Partners and Bellingen Shire Council for their support to make this event happen.
“Our small but deadly team ensured that our event ran smoothly and the help from our generous volunteers meant so much to the Fiesta.
“UMBL Music would like to thank the community for coming out… and showing the Mid North Coast what a truly special shire we live in.”
q The street parade led by Samba Soul. Photo: Ahva Dub.
q Youth loved the mural boat activity from Do Wat Feels Good. Photo: Natalia Ramirez.
q The Ninth Chapter finished off the event with some funk. Photo: Lauren Mills.
q Jumbaal Dreamin’ rocked the crowd on the Fiesta Street Stage. Photo: Mark Taylor.
q Tehani’s Open Movement raised the vibes on the Riverstage. Photo: Peter Lister.
q Salsatown dancing up a storm at Urunga Spring Fiesta. Photo: Peter Lister.
Local health staff finalists in state awards
By Andrea FERRARI
TWO programs driven by staff at Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) have been named finalists for the 2024 NSW Health Awards.
Now in their 26th year, the awards acknowledge the personalised, sustainable, and digitally enabled programs that contribute to the wellbeing of patients and the community.
The Daalbirrwirr Gamambigu (Safe Children) model of care is among 42 finalists from across the state competing for the Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare Award for their work in providing culturally safe care to Aboriginal children and their families.
A team of Aboriginal, paediatric and child protection staff from MNCLHD and Sydney
Children’s Hospitals Network developed the program and ran training workshops for NSW Health clinicians and hospital workers.
The model of care is now used in procedural and mandatory training processes across MNCLHD, contributing to a more positive patient experience as they access healthcare.
MNCLHD also partnered with Justice Health, the
q Members of the Daalbirrwirr Gamambigu (Safe Children) team Joanne Shipp, Joe Bryant, Tara Flemington and Associate Professor Jennifer Fraser.
Forensic Mental Health Network, NSW Health Pathology and NSW Health in the NSW Dried Blood Spot Validation Study that has been named a finalist in the Health Innovation Award.
This first of its kind project aims to make Dried Blood Spot testing a standard diagnostic tool and, if successful, will change how testing is offered for people at risk of hepatitis C.
Acting MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong said she was proud of the achievements of the local finalists who have been recognised for their passion and dedication.
“Our finalists in this year’s awards reflect the incredible innovation and compassion that our teams provide to our patients and the local community, carers and their families,” Ms Wong said.
“We are incredibly proud of these two finalists and it’s wonderful to see them publicly recognised for the work they are doing to improve our healthcare system.”
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q MNCLHD Manager HIV and Related Programs Jenny Heslop was part of the Dried Blood Spot Validation Study
NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM said, "These awards are a chance to recognise our incredible healthcare staff and volunteers, across the public health system.
"I congratulate the finalists, but I also want to acknowledge the work being done across the system every
DELIGHT and educate your children these school holidays with ‘Little Red in the Hood’, a fun-filled fractured fairy tale littered with learning opportunities.
For the uninitiated, ‘fractured’ means ‘retold’, typically to update the fairytale for modern audiences.
The performance is produced by Jally Entertainment and written by A.J. Bailey, and stars Little Red, a young woman who loves her grandmother and her neighbourhood.
“She’s like a superhero in a hoodie, watching her neighbour’s houses while
they’re away and always on the lookout for litterbugs and people who don’t know how to recycle,” a representative from Jally Entertainment said.
Of course, every story has a troublemaker and this one has Walter – the Big Bad Wolf.
“He’s not really that big or bad...more like medium-sized and cheeky, but he does leave rubbish all over the place and has no idea about recycling.
“Walter can smell the awesome chocolate cake Granny’s got cooking and he’s on a mission to get the first bite of the cake… and Granny.”
Will Little Red get there
first and save her Granny and the awesome chocolate cake? You can find out when Little Red in the Hood comes to the stage of the Bellingen Memorial Hall on Monday, 7 October at 10am.
“The show suits children aged four to eleven years and their families and runs for 50 minutes,” a Bellingen Shire Council spokesperson told NOTA.
“There is a chance to see the cast at a ‘meet and greet’ after the performance.”
Head to BellingenMemorialHall.com. au for tickets, with group discounts available.
day, by our teams of doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health and support staff."
The finalists and winners will be celebrated at the NSW Health Awards ceremony, which will be held on Thursday 24 October at the International Convention Centre in Sydney.
named a finalist.
Firies win interim pay rise
By Sam MCKEITH, AAP
AN interim peace deal over pay has been struck between NSW firefighters and state officials, but their union warns it is not backing down on claims for a major wage increase.
A stop-gap agreement for a three percent rise, backdated to February, shifts the industrial dispute to formal arbitration to resolve the parties' outstanding issues.
Some 6800 firefighters would benefit from the deal that followed a 4.5 percent pay rise delivered in 2023, the state government said on Monday.
The Fire Brigade Employees Union is seeking a wage rise of 20 percent
over three years to help members with cost-of-living pressures in a dispute that led to hundreds of firefighters protesting outside state parliament in March.
The interim deal will mean the parties move to the Industrial Relations Commission for arbitration.
Union state secretary Leighton Drury said the provisional deal did not change the broader pay demand for members.
"We hope that the Industrial Relations Commission and the new judges will see the worth of professional firefighters for what they do for NSW," he told AAP.
"We're still aiming for eight, six and six (percent) over three years."
Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis said the agreement was "a good step forward, but we still have work to do".
The NSW government has offered all public-sector workers a blanket 10.5 percent pay rise over three years, including a mandatory superannuation increase, well short of the figure demanded by several key unions.
The pay dispute has led to mass strikes from nurses and midwives in recent weeks as their union pushes for an immediate 15 percent pay increase.
Emergency Services
Minister Jihad Dib said the deal for firefighters showed a commitment by government and the union to get "practical
outcomes" for emergency workers.
"We continue to work towards an outcome that is fair and sustainable for Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters
and the people of NSW," he said.
The state opposition described the deal as a "temporary bandaid" to the ongoing industrial stoush.
said.
Hazard reductions behind schedule ahead of fire season
By Alex MITCHELL, AAP
NSW AUTHORITIES have failed to hit hazard reduction targets ahead of the coming bushfire season.
Vegetation growth fuelled by persistent wet weather has put the NSW Rural Fire Service on the back foot, forcing it to respond to more than 1600 bush and grass fires since July.
Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib confirmed on Monday just 78 percent of the hazard reduction target had been hit, putting extra emphasis on individuals to
make sure their properties were well-set for a predicted hot summer.
RFS commissioner Rob Rogers pointed to a recent hazard reduction burn near Sydney's northern beaches earlier in September that threatened homes as a perfect example of the importance of preventative burning.
"Even some hazard reductions do a little more than we'd like them to do… we certainly over-achieved on a couple of those burns," he said.
"(But) if fires can do that during a hazard reduction, imagine that in the middle of
summer.
"I'd rather be dealing with fires during those circumstances on our terms, rather than waiting for them to occur."
Mr Dib said members of the community needed to do their bit before summer to make sure firefighters had the best chance of success.
"The RFS are doing their bit but we also need members of the community," he said.
"In the first instance, please clean your home of any debris, clear your gutters, trim overhanging branches and please make sure that you've got a sturdy hose."
Armistice: NSW nurses strike interim deal
By Neve BRISSENDEN, AAP
NSW NURSES will get a three percent interim pay hike in return for suspending all industrial action which has been affecting the state's public hospitals.
The government struck a truce with the nurses union after months of wage negotiations and strikes.
Health Minister Ryan Park said the Nurses and Midwives Association accepted the recommendation of the Industrial Relations Commission on Monday to stop all planned strikes while negotiations continued.
"No industrial action affecting patients will take place while the discussions and/or arbitration is progressing," he said.
"We look forward to these discussions and ongoing negotiations with the Association."
Under the agreement the government has committed
to an interim three per cent pay increase, less than a quarter of the 15 percent the union was demanding.
Union acting general secretary, Michael Whaites, said members had voted to accept the IRC recommendation for a four week period.
We are committed to pursuing the best possible pay and conditions outcome for our members, including things like 30 percent night shift penalty, to bring us into line with other states," he said in a statement.
"As a show of our good faith from the government, public sector nurses and midwives will receive an interim three percent wage increase, backdated to 1 July 2024."
The union looked forward to robust and productive discussions with the government, Mr Whaites said.
In the largest rally against the Labor government since coming to power in March 2023, at least 5000 nurses and
took to the streets on Tuesday over wage negotiations.
24-hour stopwork action by nurses
q Almost 7000 firefighters in NSW will benefit from an interim pay deal.
Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP
"This so-called 'mutual gains bargaining' is an absolute flop," industrial relations spokesman Damien Tudehope
q Wet weather fuelling vegetation growth has put the NSW Rural Fire Service on the back foot. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
Raising the flags
AS locals prepare to enjoy another sun-soaked summer, Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast (SLSMNC) has welcomed the season with its annual Raising of the Flags ceremony.
The flag raising took place on Saturday, 28 September, at Tacking
Point Surf Life Saving Club, signalling the start of what promises to be a bustling summer on our beautiful beaches.
SLSMNC President Rod McDonagh ESM highlighted that safety will be the highest priority this season, given how busy last summer was for volunteers.
“Over the course of the summer, our volunteers took
q The various flags of the eight Surf Life Saving clubs from Camden Haven to Macksville-Scotts Head.
nearly 3,500 preventative measures, together clocking up over 25,000 patrol hours, which is no easy feat,” Mr McDonagh said.
“With over 130,000 visitors last summer – and more expected this season – our lifesavers are essential to ensuring safety.”
With eight Surf Life Saving clubs stretching from Camden Haven to Macksville-Scotts Head the region is well-prepared for the busy months ahead and looking forward to another safe surf season.
Surf life saving on the Mid North Coast has been supported by Newcastle Permanent for 20 years.
Sculpture prize open for entries
By Jen HETHERINGTON
THE South West Rocks Community Art Gallery (SWRCAG), in collaboration with Rotary South West Rocks and Macleay Valley Coast, will present the first annual ‘Sculptures Rock’ sculpture prize in December and January.
Nambucca Valley artists are invited to make submissions, with substantial rewards on offer.
“With a generous prize pool of $16,000, this is set to become a highlight of the regional arts calendar, and be an unmissable sight for visitors as they head into town,” organisers said.
q Sculpture work by local
“There’s no greater pride than seeing the flags raised for another year, knowing Newcastle Permanent has been part of this incredible journey for SLSMNC for 20 strong years,” Ms Cullen said.
“Our partnership reflects a deep and lasting dedication to the safety and wellbeing of our coastal communities.”
Newcastle Permanent Branch Manager Samantha Cullen expressed pride in the continued partnership as the flags were raised once again.
q Previous works exhibited at Trial Bay Gaol.
The exhibition will run during the height of the summer holiday season, from Monday, 16 December 2024 to Sunday, 5 January 2025.
All entries are non-acquisitive, and prize categories include:
• Large Outdoor prize (must be larger than 80cm in any
direction and be for outdoor display) - $6,500
• Large Outdoor Highly Commended - $500
• Small Prize (no larger than 80cm in any direction)$6,500
• Small Highly Commended$500
• People's Choice - $2,000 Registrations must be received by 5pm on Tuesday, December 2024.
For more information visit swrcag.com.au/event-5817098.
q Surf life saving representatives (L-R) Evan Beeby, David Trotter, Steve Pellen, Mick Lang, Mick Adams, Paula Stone, Kate Dwyer and Heidi Fisher.
talent John Wilby.
1. Which club did current Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy play for from 1982–1992?
2. In what year was the NRL Grand Final first held at Accor Stadium?
3. Which player has scored the most points in NRL Grand Finals?
4. Which was the first nonSydney club to win a Grand Final?
5. And in which year did this occur?
6. In which two seasons did the South Sydney Rabbitohs not compete in the NRL?
7. Brad Fittler was coach of which nation’s rugby league team from 2017 to 2020?
8. Which team beat the Melbourne Storm 40-0 in the 2008 NRL Grand Final?
9. Which NRL Women’s club won three consecutive premierships from 2018 to 2020?
10. Which Souths skipper famously kept playing on in the 1970 Grand Final despite a broken jaw?
11. Which club lost four Grand Finals between 1911 and 1922?
12. What is the name of the medal awarded to the player of the match in NRL Women’s Grand Finals?
13. In which recent year did the NRL Grand Final have to be decided in Golden Point extra time?
14. And which team prevailed to win the trophy, its only NRL premiership so far?
15. Which referee officiated his first NRL Grand Final in 2023?
16. True or false: 2024 was the first time the State of Origin Women’s was decided by a threematch series?
17. In which year was the first State of Origin Women’s match played?
18. And for how many consecutive years did Queensland win the Women’s series from its inaugural game?
19. In which two years in the 1970s were there drawn Grand Finals?
20. Which current judge on reality TV program The Voice provided pre-match entertainment and sung the national anthem at the 2021 Grand Final?
21. What are the only four countries to have teams play at a professional level?
22. Brothers Luke, Sam, George and Tom all played for the Rabbitohs in 2013: what is their surname?
23. Which New Zealand-born player has scored the most career NRL points?
24. How many players have won the Clive Churchill Medal twice?
25. Which Knights player scored two tries in the 2001 Grand Final?
2024 NRL GRAND F NAL
26. Which award is named in honour of Herbert Messenger?
27. What is the only country to have rugby league as its national sport?
28. With what club did Ivan Cleary end his playing career and begin his coaching career with?
29. Which NRL player was known by the nickname ‘The Brick With Eyes’
30. Who has won more State of Origin series: New South Wales or Queensland?
By Manny WOOD
Tailoring Powers of Attorney
AFTER a recent health scare, Peter decides to talk to a specialist solicitor about putting a Power of Attorney (POA) in place.
Peter is advised that a POA allows him to appoint someone (an attorney) to manage his financial affairs.
In Australia, a reference to an attorney is not a reference to a lawyer or a solicitor.
In fact, an attorney is normally not a lawyer, but a member of one’s family or a friend who is entrusted to manage financial matters.
An appropriate attorney may not be the same person who is appointed as one’s executor under a will and it may not be the same person who is appointed to manage health related decisions under an Appointment of Enduring Guardian.
It is important to understand the distinction between these three documents and to consider who is best suited for each specific role.
Peter’s adult son resides with him in Peter’s home.
His son suffers from a number of health problems which prevent him from obtaining full time employment.
Peter is advised by his solicitor that it is important to draft specific provisions in the POA document to make it clear that his attorney can “confer benefits” on Peter’s son to meet his reasonable living and medical expenses.
Peter also wishes for his son to be able to continue to reside in his home, should Peter lose the capacity to consent to him doing so.
The solicitor advises that his POA document needs to contain tailored provisions to achieve this goal.
With a view to maintaining Peter’s autonomy whilst he is able to manage his own affairs, the POA is restricted to only be “activated” if Peter loses capacity and a medical practitioner evidences this in writing. In this respect it is a “just in case” document.
POAs that continue to operate if one loses capacity are referred to as “Enduring” POAs because they “endure” a loss of capacity.
For more information regarding appropriately tailoring POAs, email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
Power of the preferential voting system
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE results for the Mayoral election in Nambucca Valley have been finalised and the results are worth examining.
At the end of the distribution of preferences Gary Lee was elected with 54.12 percent of the valid votes.
The first thing to note is that 18.3 percent of the registered electors did not vote.
Of 81.7 percent that did vote 5.0 percent voted informally.
But the most interesting part is the distribution of preferences.
The Australian preferential voting system is the envy of many other countries and allows your vote to carry a full weight to your preferenced candidates if your first preference does not obtain enough votes to win.
But it only carries that power if you use the preference system by numbering enough of the candidates.
David Jones received the lowest vote for Mayor so his votes were distributed to the other three candidates.
However, 51.3 percent of these votes did not include preferences and were exhausted.
They were no longer influential and so were effectively wasted.
29.3 percent of David's votes preferenced Susan Jenvey and so passed to her with full value.
Similarly, 12.7 percent were passed to Luby Simson and 6.7 percent to Gary Lee.
The remaining lowest vote was Luby Simson.
Fully 59.5 percent of Luby's votes did not indicate preferences and were effectively wasted.
22.6 percent passed on to Susan and 17.9 percent passed to Gary Lee.
By not including preferences 21.8 percent of the people that
On theCouch
Email Jasminda:
DEAR Jasminda,
I OWN a company where the work takes place in an online environment.
For this reason, I let my staff work from home.
Recently, while spending time in a small town where one of my staff members lives, I spotted her in a cafe, at the beach, in the car, in the supermarket and riding a bike.
Despite this, she still achieved all the key performance indicators I'd set for the week.
Do I speak to her about needing to work from her home office?
Holly H.
Dear Holly,
Firstly, may I request a job interview?
I'm not quite sure what your online environment is, but you sound like an ideal boss.
While she may be achieving her workload at the moment, it doesn't sound sustainable. The other issue is safety.
I suggest you look at the fine print of your workers compensation coverage.
I'm confident it will not cover your staff member stacking her bike into a bus-stop when she is supposed to be completing a workplace report.
Ultimately there needs to be an arrangement of mutual trust and support between yourself and your staff members.
While it's admirable that this particular woman seems to be embracing all that life has to offer and looking after her physical and mental health, a workplace injury seems far more likely in the various scenarios you've painted above.
Carpe diem, Jasminda
I think, though, that there is a big difference between putting on the occasional load of washing and doing a few stretches, and what your staff member is doing which is squeezing some work in between a varied and Insta-worthy social life.
voted formally wasted their vote. Gary Lee has won the Mayoral role, fair and square according to our enviable preferential voting system, with 42.3 percent of the formal votes.
It is instructive to speculate if a different result would have been achieved if
The future of the Kalang Valley
DEAR News Of The Area,
AS children growing up in the Kalang Valley in the ‘70s my siblings and I witnessed first hand the devastating impact of excessive logging upon the river.
Following the intensive bulldozer logging of the ‘60s and early ‘70s we had huge floods in 1975 and 1976 which carried huge quantities of gravel and silt as well as numerous large logs and branches.
When the floodwaters receded, the results were plain to see: big log jams and huge deposits of sediment blocking the river channel in many places. Then, for years and years, during dry
spells, the river dried out and went underground at these deposits and the remaining pools turned stagnant and discoloured from orange & brown algae blooms, rendering the water unfit for drinking or bathing and starving much of the aquatic life of oxygen.
Furthermore, the logs acted as battering rams, breaking and tearing at the soft alluvial banks, setting off an erosive process that washed away much productive river flat, to be replaced by gravel beds. This erosion is still occurring in many spots.
On our property we have managed to get it largely under
Have Your Say
control through years of remedial work, most of it by hand, with spade and wheelbarrow, but most people have done nothing as it is a large and daunting task.
We lost at least three acres of our best land while some others lost closer to ten. And of course no compensation or assistance was ever offered; we just had to wear it.
And now the timber industry and Forestry Corporation want to inflict the same on us again, only worse.
those 21.8 percent of formal votes had not been wasted. I hope that this analysis enlightens people to the importance, and power, of the preferential voting system.
Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.
To us in Kalang it is our future well-being at stake and once again I plead with the powers-that-be to pull the plug on this inane, illadvised plan to destroy our headwaters and associated tributaries.
We are not protesting for the fun of it or to be deliberately difficult, as some might think, but because it is vital and necessary to stop such a stupid activity before it becomes too late.
Regards, P MEITHKE, Kalang.
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Final chances to catch busking action
THE 2024 Coffs Harbour Buskers & Comedy Festival wraps up this weekend, however it’s not too late to catch some incredible performance art and top shelf humour.
On Friday, 4 September Ed Sheeran impersonator Jo Boshell will make a previously unscheduled appearance in the Coffs Harbour city centre at 11am.
An British expat now
living in Perth, Boshell has made a living with his impressively accurate tribute act to the English superstar.
“He will be followed by ventriloquist Natalie May and the irrepressible Mulletman and partner Mim at 1pm,” said event promoter John Logan.
On Friday and Saturday night, the fun moves to the Coffs Harbour Golf Club for the Unreal Comedy Gala with
Lindsay Webb and friends.
Busking action returns on Saturday in the city centre, followed by two shows at Moonee Beach Hotel at 1.30pm and 6.30pm.
The festival finale will take place at the Harbourside Markets from 9.45am Sunday.
For more information visit www.coffsharbourbuskers. com or the festival Facebook page.
Music to lift you up
By Andrea FERRARI
TOE tapping tunes and sing-alongs will be the order of the day at Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s
q
upcoming concerts.
Presented at Coffs Harbour Racing Club on Saturday evening, 12 October, with a matinée the following day, the concerts
are free to children and students.
The program is the combination of the musicians suggesting their favourite uplifting
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
HOPING to recapture highly volatile lightning in a bottle this week, Warner Bros is releasing “Joker: Foile à Deux”, the sequel to the surprise 2019 hit that launched their “DC Black” label.
The first Joker filmfocusing entirely on the genesis of Batman’s chief antagonist - turned out to be an homage to the cinematic style of Martin Scorsese.
It was a remarkably
restrained drama and character study that took some time to explore social themes such as mental health and poverty.
Whether filmmaker Todd Phillips did that well is a subjective question, but it’s clear that he has no interest in simply retreading old ground.
This sequel is set to be less of a gritty, urban crime drama, and is instead being advertised as a musical.
Joaquin Phoenix returns as Arthur Fleck (AKA
The Joker) who has been imprisoned in Arkham Asylum following his multiple murders.
In Arkham he connects with Lee Quinzel, played by Lady Gaga, whose obsessive fixation on the Joker will entangle her in his web of influence, as those inspired by his apparent stance on social justice form plans to secure his freedom.
Those who complain that comic book films are all the same may find this to be the surprise twist on the format that they have been looking for.
“Noah’s Ark”
If you’re looking for an alternative for the kids however, “Noah’s Ark” is an animated feature coming to cinemas.
A feature developed largely in Brazil, the film is a family comedy telling the Sunday School and scripture class favourite from the perspective of an extra two stowaway mice.
In an effort to maintain peace and tranquillity among animals that would ordinarily prey upon one another, the mice (Tom and Vini) organise a singing contest.
This kind of film is
tunes and ideas from the orchestra’s social media audience.
“From these lists we have put together a concert that we hope will be inspiring and elevating, bringing joy and energy to our audience,” spokesperson for the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra Cathie McIntyre told the News Of The Area.
The orchestra’s members are talented amateur musicians whose love for their craft is reflected in their joyful performances.
Among them is Joy Griffin on violin, who is an original member from 1979.
Over the 45 years since its launch, the orchestra has amassed a broad and
critic-proof, as the primary motivation seems to be to keep children engaged for an hour and a half, in which case it will undoubtedly succeed.
“The Critic”
For something with a little more edge this week, “The Critic” finally has its Australian release.
Not quite intense enough to be called a thriller, and without an actual mystery for the audience to follow, this film is a melodrama set in London of 1934.
Ian McKellen plays the titular critic who writes for a distinguished British publication, but whose
extensive library.
“At the moment we have about twelve filing cabinets of paper music,” Ms McIntyre said.
“We have decided to digitise it as a more efficient way to store it all and safeguard against damage or destruction.
“Our dedicated librarian, Louise, has relied on many volunteer hours to perform this role.”
New members are welcome to join and attend the weekly rehearsals.
“Our Artistic Director Tim Egan studied at the Sydney Conservatorium and has a wealth of professional musical experience.
"He provides expertise for all of us to improve our musicianship.”
acerbic and arrogant style are at odds with the paper's conservative owner, played by Mark Strong.
When the critic is fired following the revelation that he is homosexual, he plots complicated and manipulative revenge, drawing everyone in his orbit into a web of bitterness and death.
This film is beautifully shot and the actors are all putting in some strong performances, but without any real sense of humour to the script, the experience is little more than watching people being increasingly terrible to one another.
q Ventriloquist Natalie May.
The Coffs Harbour City Orchestra percussion section can always tap out a good rhythm.
Kids Boot Camp 021
Rainforests inspire new exhibition
By Andrea FERRARI
MOUNTAINS and Forests
is a new exhibition opening at Bellingen’s Nexus Community Gallery in The Studio.
The works by Macksville artist Chris Campbell come from her passion for painting outside in forests.
The exhibition runs from 6 October until 1 November.
Chris will be hosting an opening event at the gallery from noon to 2pm on Sunday, 6 October, and is keen to chat with visitors about her work.
“My paintings are works done using acrylic and oil paint on canvas,” she told the News Of The Area.
While living in the bush behind Bowraville for three decades, Chris walked as she drew the scenery around her.
She then brought those drawings home to work on paintings in her studio.
After her home was burnt down in the 2019 bushfires and she and her partner John relocated to Macksville, she continued to paint outside.
“I still paint en plein air (outside) in the hills near my old home and rejoice in the recovery and regeneration of the vegetation, although many
burnt trees are still a stark reminder of events four years ago.
“Much of the inspiration for my paintings now comes from visits to nearby rainforests like Way Way
National Park near Scotts Head, the Dorrigo rainforest and visits further north to Lamington in Queensland and south of Nambucca Valley to Barrington Tops near the Manning Valley.”
Chris takes photos and
sketches in these places to help her depict the richness and diversity of life.
Streams flowing from distant mountains arrive in the foreground of her pictures as lakes and creeks, while waterfalls flow through rainforests, and bark, branches and roots of trees support other forms of life.
Recently, a feeling of unease about the fragility of the environment has
appeared in her work.
“[What is happening] around me and in a broader context in the wider world, has instigated ideas for paintings depicting the degradation of the environment,” Chris said.
“Such as my painting titled 'Fragmented Landscape' and another named ‘Antarctic Beech’.” q Rainforest by Chris Campbell.
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Geoffrey McCANN
WEEK ENDING SATURDAY
28TH SEPTEMBER 2024.
The week’s golfing was cut short with the deluge that started on Thursday afternoon – by Saturday morning, the course received 110mm of rain, and was unplayable. We did need a little shower to rejuvenate the course, but Tuesday’s “Island Challenge” Stroke event
sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service was well patronised, including 8 players from Sawtell who excelled in the great playing conditions. Overall winner from Sawtell was Jacob McArdle (13) with a great score of 63 net from Ross Morpuss (23) 65 net. Gross winner was Luke Fry from Sawtell with 70. Other players to play to their handicap or better were Aiden Molloy (Sawtell) 67, Greg Lucas 67, Josh Siebert (Sawtell) & Andrew Donovan 68, Drew Glasson, Gregory Wyper
(Kurri), Stuart Johnston, Ken Klem & Deidre Fletcher 69. NTP’s to Jan Harris on 5, Troy Herbert on 7, Gregory Lucas on 8, Lachlan Sambrook (Sawtell) on 13, Jacob McArdle (Sawtell) on 15 and Stuart Johnston on 18. Congratulations to Kai Burkinshaw who Eagled the 489 meter Par 5 11th Hole!
The Ladies played a 4 Person Irish Stableford on Wednesday. Winning Team were Judith Boyle, Lyn Grose, Kay McGoldrick & Jenny Thorne. Runners up were Henny Oldenhove, Kerrie Eichorn, Denise
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Carol MCKEE
RESULTS for the week ending Saturday 28th September
2024
Monday 23rd September:
3 table Howell. Winners Carol McKee and Daphne Priestley with 59%; second Linda and Mike Siford with 57%; third Maureen Cowan and Libby Knight with 54%.
Wednesday 25th
September: Great to see 8
tables for the special Am-Pro event. North/South winners Paul Coe and Warwick Knight with 59.52%; second Mike Siford and Judith Sonter with 55.36%; third Julianne Cowles and Leonie Harrison with 53.57%. East/West winners Paula Guthrie & Libby Knight with 63.10%; second Peter Plunkett-Cole and Michael Finucane with 56.55%; third Barry Butler and Kevin Madgwick with 56.25%.
Thursday 26th
September: 4 ½ table Howell. Winners Susie Keur and Peter Plunkett-Cole with 64.58%; second Mike Siford and Colin Tolley with 58.33%; third Barry Butler and Merita Pailthorpe with 51.39%.
Saturday 28th September:
3 table Howell. Equal winners Barbara Lott and Mike Siford with Amber Fox and Carol McKee on 56%; third Maureen Cowan and Barbara Maranik with 53%
Paluch & Sue Brooks. NTP’s to Sue Brooks, Susan Barnett & Fiona Chaffey on 5, Denise Paluch, Kerry Naylor & Gwen Maxwell on 7, and Jenny Thorn won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 and the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
The field was down a bit – expecting rain?for Thursday’s “Dolphin Day” Medley Stableford sponsored by Nambucca RSL Club. Overall winner was Jacob Drobny (8) from Yeppoon with a great score of 43 points – he receives a Dolphin Day embroidered Golf Shirt as part of his
Trophy Package. Graham Watson (6) won Division 1 (0 to 20) with 39 points on c/b from Thomas Wattison (17). Graham Cass (27) scored 39 points to win Division 2 (21 o 45) from Christine Crowley (24) on 38 points. Other good scores from Geoffrey Brooks, Ray Guiana & Edward Penrose 38, Stephen Doherty, Sue Stuckey & David Pleasance 37, the Ball Rundown to 34 points on c/b. Edward Beaton canned the “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Greg Smith on 5, David Pleasance on 7, Colin Wormleaton on 8 & 13, Edward Beaton on 15 and Drew Glasson won the
Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Saturday’s scheduled Medley 4BBB had to be cancelled due to the amount of rain making the course unplayable and unsafe. Book now for the Good Time Charlie’s Cup medley event over the October Long Weekend, with a very generous Prize Pool of over $5,000. This is an event for both Men & Women, with Division 1 (GA +6 to 11.9) playing Stroke, remaining divisions playing Stableford. Bookings via Member’s Portal or through the Pro Shop.
See you on the Island.
Coffs Coast juniors play in National Championships
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junior sides in Australia.
Northern Eagles are representative teams which encompass a large part of Northern NSW.
Eliza Kelly and Tillie Reibelt were teammates in the Under 12s Northern Eagles team.
Tillie said it was great to play such a big event at home.
“It’s really good to play at home, as I know the ground
is really good, and I love how my family can just come and watch because they all live here,” she said.
Eliza said it had been a good start for her team at the National Championships.
“We beat Victoria 7-0, and our defence and scooping were good,” she said.
“It’s been pretty hard, and all the other teams' defence is good and they are quick.”
Hannah Burton and Adelaide Keating were
teammates in the Under 14s Northern Eagles team.
Hannah said it was an advantage playing a national championship at home.
“It’s close and we can go home every night, and all our friends and family can come and watch us,” she said.
“I guess it can be a bit of an advantage, as we’re used to the surroundings.
“We beat ACT 6-0 in our first game, so that was really good.”
q Artist Chris Campbell brings her new exhibition to The Studio at Nexus Community Gallery.
q Fragmented Landscape by Chris Campbell.
Funeral Notice
ITINERARY
Mackay-McKay Family Reunion
October 4th - 11:00am BOWRAVILLE Museum-Informal Gathering then group visit Bowraville and Macksville Cemetries
October 5th - 5:00pm - Macksville RSL Club - Reunion Dinner; Bring personal family Black Book
October 6th - Midday - Nambucca Heads
Island Golf Club; informal lunch. RSVP for catering purposes 2 weeks prior.
Facebook: Mackay-McKay Family Reunion.
Phone: Neville 0448 296 837
Next Meeting September 28th - 2:00pm
Bowraville RSL: Neville 0448 296 837
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Travel tales, trips and tips never lose their lustre. After an extended, years-long break, this long-running series comes up for air with a fresh new bunch of enthusiastic presenters and an exciting itinerary for its 19th season. Sunrise presenter James Tobin (pictured), Human Nature’s Phil Burton, former Saturday Disney host Teigan Nash, Creek to Coast’s Chris Parsons, retired cricketer Lee Carseldine and Miss Universe Australia 2007 Kimberley Busteed are the lucky globetrotters. Tonight, USA’s iconic Route 66, the Sunshine Coast and Switzerland’s largest glacier are explored.
FRIDAY, October 4
WEDNESDAY
QUESTION EVERYTHING
ABC TV, 8.30pm
Tired of the news? You’re not alone, but you can count on comedian Wil Anderson (pictured) to entertain as he spears the headlines and the endless cycle of news stories in a hilarious, thought-provoking fashion.
Along with co-host Jan Fran, the Gruen veteran strings along a panel of clever, emerging comedians to break down the week’s news headlines, dig beneath them and polish up a fresh and witty perspective. How was the story covered, what went wrong, what was left out and how could it have been covered in a better way? In this everchanging and volatile media landscape, the news is generally not designed to make us giggle, but this panel show does stellar job of it.
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ABC TV, 8pm
There’s a playful mood and an excitable sense of anticipation as season 11 of this much-loved homebuilding series kicks off a new era.
Original host Peter Madison has flown the coop, making way for Anthony Burke (pictured), who is a warm and familiar face after hosting Restoration Australia. In tonight’s premiere, Burke is not alone: legendary series creator Kevin McCloud joins him on a road trip to explore some of Australia’s most gorgeous and inspired designs. With a mint-green Kombi as their chariot, the duo ham it up visiting inspiring abodes: it’s a lively kick-off for this invigorated season, which is rich with creative, luxurious and swoon-worthy builds.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Morning Programs. 1pm Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 1.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. (R) 3.55 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 10.55 Being Beethoven. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Pompeii: The Origins. (Mv, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Treasures Of Arabia. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia.
8.35 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Madagascar. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4.
9.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R)
10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
11.55 The Larkins. (PG, R)
12.40 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Concerts: Cold Chisel.
8.30 You Can Call Me Bill. (Mav)
A portrait of the life of William Shatner.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Soldiers. (Malv)
11.40 The Allegation. (Premiere, Mav)
12.20 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Ronni Kahn the founder of OzHarvest, who are fighting food waste through food rescue.
8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore.
11.30 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, Mhl, R) A priest searches for his missing niece. Paul Bettany.
1.15 GetOn Extra.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
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The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.
8.30 MOVIE: Joker. (2019, MA15+alv, R)
A mentally ill aspiring comedian struggles to find his way in Gotham City’s fractured society. Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro.
11.00 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.
(31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.15am Good Game Spawn Point. 1.00 Rage. 2.05 Jade Armor. 2.25 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, M) 10.00
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Panellists include Urzila Carlson, Ray O’Leary, Bron Lewis, Tommy Little and Ed Kavalee. 9.45 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Catherine Tate. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
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6.00 Australian Story: Leading Man – Michael Theo. (R)
6.30
(Madl, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (Premiere, PG)
8.25 Frogmore House: Royal Retreat. (PGa, R)
9.40 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG, R)
10.35 Spain’s Atlantic Train. (PGa, R)
11.30 Something Undone. (Mal)
12.25 Rex In Rome. (PG, R)
1.20 Djaambi. (Ml) 1.30 Going Places. (PGa, R)
4.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (Return, PG) The team travels USA’s iconic Route 66 and takes to the skies of the Sunshine Coast.
7.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, Mv, R) Two childhood friends grow up to be US Army Air Force pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. 11.10 MOVIE: Death Wish. (1974, MA15+alv, R) Charles Bronson. 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
3.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) Follows a terrier called Larry. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock. 9.50 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, Mv, R) A computer genius disables a cruise ship. Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric.
Cross Court. (R)
Innovation Nation.
The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.25 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 11.50 Then Came You. (2020, M) 1.35pm Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 3.55 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 10.25 Everyone Else. (2009, MA15+, German) 12.45am Coming Through The Rye. (2015, M) 3.30 Late Programs.
11.25 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler. (R) 1.15 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.10
8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Mals, R) 3.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 4.45 Specially For Me. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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Titans Of Tech. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. (Return) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 12.15am Cycling. ParisTours. 2.20 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Sabrina. Continued. (1995, PG) 7.45 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 10.00 Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 12.25pm The Wife. (2017, M) 2.20 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 4.45 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 6.25 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.30 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 10.25 The Dorm. (2021, MA15+, Russian) 12.40am Do Me Love. (2009, MA15+, French) 2.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Night Caller – Eric Edgar Cooke. (MA15+av, R) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
Lipstick Jungle. (Final, Mds, R)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping.
Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News.
6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Grand Final Night. 7.30 Rugby
MA15+) 12.30am Gotham. 1.30 Love After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.50 Late Programs.
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5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. (Mls) 9.15 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls)
9.55 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Suspect. (Malv) 11.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l) 1.55 Between Two Worlds. (Mal, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.35 Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 10.55 Coming Through The Rye. (2015, M) 12.45pm My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 5.30 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 9.30 Black ’47. (2018, MA15+) 11.25 Jiu Jitsu. (2020, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition returns to Perth. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team uncovers the truth about the disappearance of two teenagers.
10.00 S.W.A.T. SWAT teams up with Major Crimes.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez.
12.30 Miniseries: The Victim. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 9.00 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+lv)
To Be Advised.
9News Late.
La Brea. (Final, Mav)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Cybershack. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v)
1.20 Illegals. (MA15+al, R)
3.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 7.05 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 8.50 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.30 Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 12.10pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 1.45 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 3.50 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 5.45 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 7.30 Benediction. (2021, M) 10.00 The Ballad Of Lefty Brown. (2017, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree is impossible to get through.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hannah and Lawrence seek redemption.
9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A Benjamin Franklin aficionado mysteriously disappears during one of his city tours.
10.10 Made In Bondi. The group heads to the Whitsundays.
11.15 Chicago Fire.
12.15 Holey Moley Australia. (PGas, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. (PGal)
8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal)
9.20 Four Years Later. (Ml)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Premiere, Masv)
1.05 Wisting. (Madlv, R)
2.50 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv, R)
3.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Assignment. (1997, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: Nekrotronic. (2018, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am White
Lion. (2010, PG) 7.40 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 9.25 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 11.05 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 1.05pm Nordic By Nature. (2021, M, Faroese) 2.20 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 4.15 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 6.25 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 9.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 11.25 Black Box. (2021, M, French) 1.50am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa)
8.30 Jimeoin: Result. (Ml) Stand-up performance by comedian Jimeoin discussing the absurdities of everyday life.
9.50 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4.
10.50 The Latest: Seven News.
11.20 Chicago Fire. (MA15+a)
12.20 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) 1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Wales. (PG) A look at Snowdonia National Park in Wales.
9.20 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv)
12.25 Wolf. (Malsv, R)
3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hustle. 1.25 The Story Of. 1.55 Unknown Amazon. 2.50 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles:
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Leah and Justin are caught red-handed.
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk.
10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R)
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.10 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. (Premiere) 10.20 Obsessed With My Muscles. 10.50 Dark Side Of Comedy. 11.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Topkapi. Continued. (1964, PG) 7.45 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 10.10 Benediction. (2021, M) 12.40pm Supernova. (2020, M) 2.25 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 4.10 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 5.50 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.30 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 9.35 For A Few Dollars More. (1965, M) Midnight Tracker. (2010, M) 1.55 Late Programs.
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