Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 5 May 2023

Karen GRIBBIN

Representing TAFE at the ‘Work Pathways for Young People’ event was Lulu Jarrett, Claire Latham, Angela Bergin and Jenny Frost.

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Buluunggal Festival to celebrate Gumbaynggirr connections with Country

“Everyone is invited to come join us again to celebrate the ongoing signficance of the mullet run for relationships with Country,” said Uncle Bud.

“I want this to be another fun day for people to experience how strong this place is and to connect with Gumbaynggirr culture.

“The day is about connection and respect.

“That is the important thing and the main thing I want to share,” said Uncle Bud.

The Buluunggal Festival aims to be a day where Gumbaynggirr Custodians can share connections with Country and nourish

relationships with buluunggal and the Nambucca River.

The day will include Gumbaynggirr storytelling, dance, music, stalls, and a free mullet BBQ for all to enjoy.

“The day is important for all who live on Gumbaynggirr Country because Country belongs to everyone, we don’t own it.

“We are here protecting it, looking after it and showing everyone else.

“People have got to learn the connection,” Uncle Bud continued.

This year’s festival will feature local musician Manduway Dutton and local bands Gunganbu, Juumbal Dreaming, Hot Mess and Kaya Boom.

An important part of

the festival is learning from Gumbaynggirr Elders and deepening community appreciation of Gumbaynggirr seasons, cycles, and relationships that continue along the Nambucca River.

“My Uncle Benjie would sit up on that wall there, right in the middle.

“He’d watch the mullet come across the river.

“He’d know exactly where the mullet were going and then, bang, he would spear them.

“Our job as boys was to hold

the end of the fishing line. Uncle Benjie would dive right in after the fish.

“He could hold his breath for the longest time.

“Aunty Byne would say, ‘Look out, here they come,’ and the mullet would come,” Uncle Bud explained.

“I want everyone who comes here to know where they are.

“I want them to follow in the footsteps of our ancestors.” Uncle Bud concluded.

q Gumbaynggirr Custodian Uncle Bud Marshall.

q The day will include Gumbaynggirr storytelling, dance, music, stalls, and a free mullet BBQ for all to enjoy.

Pictured is Jaawan Blacklock.

Event explores pathways to Nambucca Valley youth employment

start on their career journey,” said Kerry Grace, CEO of RDAMNC.

“There is a lot of information and support out there for both parents and employers, but it can be hard to find, complex and overlapping between different levels of government.

“We hope that by bringing all the different groups together in one room, we were able to facilitate new connections that will help Nambucca Valley young people find and keep good local jobs.”

A number of service providers, including the Nambucca Valley’s ShoreTrack, were on hand to provide details about their programs.

ShoreTrack co-founder Jill Ashley said they provide “programs which focus on developing young people’s skills and confidence through handson project-based activities while linking them to industry and

community-based mentors”.

Jasper Goldthorpe is one such local who has benefited from ShoreTrack support.

“I left school last year and struggled a bit getting into work,”

Jasper said.

“ShoreTrack has been very supportive in getting me into a Certificate 2 Rural Operations, and work experience with Macksville Motors and Autocare, and I absolutely love working there,” said Jasper.

Laura Peisley, a Career Development Manager from Career Tools, was the event’s keynote speaker.

Informative panels were also offered on preparing young people for work and how to connect with employers.

“One of the issues I have observed in youth employment is the disconnect between schools and industry, both sectors want to connect but speak a different language,” said Ms Peisley.

“A combination of facts and

data about career pathways, like that delivered by schools, in combination with experiential and emotional information such

as that given by parents and employers, is necessary to fully engage young people in their career pathways.”

For more information contact Sara Runciman from RDAMNC on 0409 580 741 or at media@ rdamnc.org.au.

FRIDAY TODAY - MAY 5th

From 8.30 am outside Trisleys Betta Electrical on Wallace Street, our MOTHERS DAY STALL. Apart from excellent cakes and slices, we have handicrafts and gifts that you won’t find anywhere else.

COME ALONG AND SAY HI!

The Board of Directors of The Nambucca River District Agricultural Association Ltd

Thank

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Independent Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Member

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the Nambucca Valley Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. Council is seeking to fill vacant external positions on our Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.

We are looking for talented individuals with a keen interest in financial governance, risk management, internal audit and a genuine desire to support continuous improvement across the Council area.

As part of the new statutory requirements in NSW councils commencing in July 2024 successful individuals will need to meet legislated independence and eligibility requirements, which are detailed as part of the online application process.

Please note Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee independent members must not be undischarged bankrupts or have been charged with or convicted of a serious criminal offence. A criminal record and a financial status (bankruptcy) check will be undertaken prior to appointment.

Members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee are expected to abide by all Council policies, including the Code of Conduct.

The information pack outlining required skills and experience for external Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members is available on Council’s website at https://www. nambucca.nsw.gov.au/Council/News-Community-Feedback/Advertisements-Documentson-Exhibition or by contacting Council’s Director Corporate Services, Mr Matthew Sykes on 02 6568 0205 mobile 0447 887 790.

Questions on the role of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and its membership should be directed to the General Manager, Mr Chris Thompson on Phone: 02 6568 0200 Submissions close on Friday 19 May 2023

q Dane Luffman and Sally Heather from Express Coach Builders.

q Career Tools Career Development Manager Laura Peisley.

q Noelani Wellington, Nadine Wellington, Jill Ashley, Shore Track Co-Founder and Board Member, and Jasper Goldthorpe.

New look Nambucca Heads Library offers so much more than books

By Mick BIRTLES

WITH the long awaited extension project now complete, the new look Nambucca Heads Library is in full swing and, as well as the extensive range of reading material available, the facility has much more to offer.

In addition to the expanded ground floor where most of the library’s collection is held, the library now also boasts a downstairs area where the young adult collection is housed as well as two meeting rooms.

These rooms will soon feature technology to enable community groups and other organisations to hold meetings and have access to Zoom style video conferencing.

A feature of these rooms is the stunning panoramic windows overlooking the rainforest to the rear of the library.

The whole building is fully accessible to people of all levels of ability.

The Nambucca Library is also hosting a range of community activities.

A Junior Art Class, under the guidance of local artist and author Noel Robertson, has recently commenced and will cater for budding artists eleven to fifteen years old, one evening a

Free youth music workshops coming to Stuarts Point

week for a month.

Senior Librarian Wes McQuillan told News Of The Area, “Although these classes are already booked out, if it goes well there is a possibility that Noel will run art classes for other age groups.”

On Tuesday 9 May,

renowned author Karly Lane, who has written 21 books, will be giving an Author's Talk where visitors can hear about Karly’s publishing journey.

“Places are limited so I advise those interested to call the library on 6568 6906 to book,” Wes added.

“There is always something going on at our Libraries in Nambucca Heads and Macksville and I recommend that people keep an eye out by coming in and speaking to us or checking the Nambucca Valley Council Facebook page.”

Library hours are 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday and 9:30 to 12:00 pm on Saturdays.

q Library Assistant Alana Stokes and Senior Librarian Wes McQuillan at the new look Nambucca Heads Library.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

STUARTS Point Community Hall will once again be the venue for free youth workshops during May.

Held by ‘Smart Arts’ and

supported by Regional NSW, the events will be held on Tuesday May 9 and Thursday

May 11 from 3.30 to 5.30, for ages ten to seventeen years.

Creative Director

Denni Scott Davis invites

local youths to come along and learn to make beats, songwriting and the processes of music recording and production. As numbers are limited, Denni advises to book early by calling 0498 880 355.

‘Women in Art’ exhibition launched at Matilda Street Gallery

By Karen GRIBBIN

THE Nambucca Valley

‘Women in Art’ exhibition launched at Macksville’s Matilda Street Gallery on Saturday 29 April.

35 artists feature in the exhibition and more than 70 people attending the opening event.

The event was sponsored by the Nambucca Valley Women’s Business Network (NVWBN) and Diana Does Books, a local bookkeeping

business.

“We were overwhelmed by the response of the community to this event, which featured a range of talented local women artists,” said Libby Foster, NVWBN committee member and exhibition organiser.

“We also had local musician Alicia Parry performing, who was fantastic and provided a great atmosphere, and the event was catered for by the Macksville Ex-Services Club.

q The Women in Art exhibition has 35 artists exhibiting, with 70 people in attendance on opening night.

q Nambucca Valley Women’s Business Network committee members Diana Wilkinson, president Sara Runciman, Lynette Howell, exhibition organiser Libby Foster and Kim Thomson.

“The quality and range of the artworks are impressive.

“The exhibition will remain in place until 20 May, so I urge everyone to check it out when in town.”

An art exhibition may seem like a departure from NVWBN’s typical businessrelated networking breakfasts, but according to Sara Runciman, NVWBN president, these kinds of events are just as relevant.

“Our core purpose as a group is to support, empower and inspire Nambucca Valley

Construction commences on mobile telecommunications tower

NAMBUCCA Valley

Council has engaged Telstra Corporation Ltd to commence construction of a Macro Base mobile telecommunications tower to be located on South Arm Road, South Arm.

It is hoped the tower will improve outdoor coverage across targeted areas and indoor telecommunications coverage across the Nambucca Valley.

Works commenced 2 May 2023, and Council anticipates minor interruptions to local traffic for approximately two months during the course of construction.

Council received joint Australian and NSW Government funding totalling $971,250.00 for the construction of the telecommunications facility under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.

The funded project is a community-led initiative identified during the

recovery of communities, businesses and industries impacted by the devastating Black Summer bushfires.

“Council apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused and requests residents adhere to all traffic control instructions during the construction of the new telecommunications tower,” a Nambucca Valley Council spokesperson told News Of The Area.

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INVITATION TO A MEETING OF NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL AT THE NAMBUCCA HEADS SMALL HALL

Council will be holding its next Council meeting at the Nambucca Heads Small Hall, 23 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, 2447.

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

We will be pleased to hear from any resident who would like to address Council. Any person wishing to make an address is asked to contact Jodie Jeffery on 6568 0287, by 11.00 am on Thursday, 11 May with their name; telephone number; and issues to be raised so that the details can be accurately recorded in our minutes.

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

women, and these creative events represent what we stand for just as much as a breakfast networking meeting with a keynote speaker,” Sara said.

“We were very pleased to see the community come out in support of our local artists, and of course, we are happy to know that more people are now aware of our work in

the valley, with lots of people expressing interest in our group.

“To connect with NVWBN, follow our Facebook or Instagram pages, and if you are interested in becoming a member or would like some more information, email us at nvwomensbusiness network@gmail.com.”

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Medical professionals raise awareness of heart disease

MACKSVILLE Medical Centre and Hibiscus Medical Rooms are raising awareness of heart disease as part of Heart Week (1 – 7 May).

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, with a person dying every half an hour, according to the Heart Foundation.

More worrying is that two thirds of at-risk people ignore

their symptoms. There are many types of heart disease and a lot are often preventable.

So how can you prevent heart disease?

“By eating well, regular exercise, avoiding smoking and going to see a doctor regularly – which is important if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol

issues - you may reduce the risk of heart disease,” advises Doctor Sangita Khobragade from the Hibiscus Medical Rooms in Nambucca Heads.

“A heart health check takes less than thirty minutes and could save your life.

"If you are 45 years, or over, or over 30 years and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, a Health Heart Check is recommended.”

Both the Macksville

q The Macksville Medical Centre and Hibiscus Medical Rooms have been decorated for Heart Week. Anne Thomas (left) and Lesa Hennessey.

Medical Centre and the Hibiscus Medical Rooms have decorated their offices to promote heart disease awareness, entering the annual Heart Foundation creative display competition held in medical facilities

nationwide.

“If our office display encourages just one person to think seriously about their health and book a heart check-up it will be a great week,” said Casey Shorter, Practice Manager.

You can contact the Macksville Medical Centre on 02 6568 1155 or the Hibiscus Medical Rooms in Nambucca on 02 6568 6569 for an appointment or book online at MacksvilleMedicalCentre. com.au.

Irish singer-songwriter Áine Tyrrell locks in Bowraville show

By Mick BIRTLES

OVER the last couple of years

Irish singer-songwriter Áine Tyrrell has been booked to appear at the Bowraville Theatre twice, however Mother Nature had other ideas.

On the first occasion

Aine was turned back to her Mullumbimby home as fire had cut the highway to the north of Grafton.

On the second attempt it was pandemic related restrictions that required the show be cancelled.

Now, with a little luck of the Irish on our side, Áine will be hitting Bowraville on Saturday 27 May on her ‘Irish as F*ck, not Irish Folk’ tour.

On this tour Áine Tyrrell is breaking down the stereotypes surrounding

her music and heritage, traversing three states with twelve shows across major cities and rural centres.

Áine Tyrrell, a multiinstrumentalist, songwriter, activist, and mother, is incredibly proud of her heritage, despite the continuous and ongoing connotations surrounding Irish music as Irish folk and assumed ‘Irish’ behaviour associated with the heritage.

Hailing from a rich Irish lineage of music, Áine’s artistry cannot be confined to a single genre, as she rejects the limitations imposed by the music industry's narrow definition of Irish folk.

Instead, she is redefining her rise through her unique genre, 'Irish as F*ck,’ blending spoken word, hip hop, acoustic guitars, and powerful

vocals.

A reflection of the brave new world we are entering, one that is post-genre, postpandemic, post-colonial, and post-traumatic.

Tyrrell explained to News Of The Area that she got the inspiration for this tour from a close friend.

“The name of this tour came after a discussion where I could see how the industry was placing limitations on the folk genre and because of such assumptions, placing unfair boundaries on my creativity as an artist.

“In discussion with my genre-busting dear friend Jen Cohler, she so eloquently stated that ‘Irish folk’ was damaging me and quite frankly could never contain me, but that I was ‘Irish as F*ck.”

Áine Tyrrell wants the tour to also make the audience reflect on their own heritage and how we treat others.

“What I am really looking forward to on this tour is starting a bigger conversation and connection on how we see and define each other, how much better off we all will be if we can open our hearts to the humans in front of us and not be constricted by expectations of race, gender, cultural background, socioeconomic background.”

Áine Tyrell is appearing at the Bowraville Theatre on Saturday 27 May 2023 with the support act starting at 7:30 pm.

To get tickets go to the www.bowravilletheatre.com. au and follow the links or go directly to www.oztix.com.au and search for Áine Tyrrell.

q Kelly Fitzhenry.

q Áine Tyrrell will be blowing the roof off the Bowraville Theatre on Saturday 27 May 2023. Photo: Renae Saxby.

Have your say on Kempsey Shire Council’s plans for 2023-24

RESIDENTS of Stuarts Point and other Kempsey LGA communities are invited to have their say on the $167 million dollars allocated to drive community and economic growth in the Shire during the 2023-24 financial year.

Kempsey Shire Council’s draft annual budget for the coming year was unveiled at the April Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 18 April.

Big winners included in the budget are the water and sewer network with over $46 million dedicated to maintenance and

upgrades and around $50 million towards improving the road and bridge network.

With Councillors providing their endorsement to place the draft budget on exhibition, it is now time for the community to review the plans and provide feedback.

Also available for public comment is the Schedule of Fees and Charges, Revenue Policy, Rates Map and the Long Term Financial Plan.

Kempsey Shire Council Mayor Leo Hauville said the best outcomes are reached when the community engages in the decision-making process.

“I highly recommend that

residents take the time to review the documents and provide feedback on the Council's plans for the upcoming financial year,” said Councillor Hauville.

“The budget includes plans to advance several significant projects, such as the upgrading of Lloyd Park in Crescent Head and Horseshoe Bay, the construction of new water treatment plants for areas like Willawarrin, and the development of the Five Headlands Coastal Experience.”

“The content of each document is a result of careful community consultation and high level diligence by Council staff, led by the General Manager, Craig Milburn.

SPaDCO holds April community meeting

By Jen HETHERINGTON

ON WEDNESDAY 26 April, the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) held their second community meeting of 2023 at the Community Hall in Stuarts Point.

First Aid trainer Wayne Cook was guest speaker on the night, explaining the access and use of a newly installed defibrillator located externally at the Point Café.

Following a light supper,

chairperson Mary-Lou Lewis reported on recent SPaDCO activities and communications which included a submission to Kempsey Council’s Growth Management Study, which is informed by the Scenic Protection Layer, Employment Lands Audit, Local Character Statement Review and Local Housing Strategy.

A short report was then delivered by Allum Property Group, the proposed developers of a large scale residential development in Stuarts Point, which noted delays to the project due to impending council studies.

Other information was

provided regarding Council’s Road Safety report, the results of a development proposal survey, the Stuarts Point Hall committee, Council’s weeds officer response, funds for Stuarts Point School, Council’s commencement of drainage works, Crown Lands’ middle beach car park and fund raising for Turkey’s earthquake.

A media report spoke of activities via local print, radio and social media and the progress of a dedicated website, soon to be launched.

The next community meeting is scheduled to be held on 28 June 2023.

“I would like to acknowledge Council’s leadership team and staff for their dedication to develop each of them.”

Kempsey Shire Council General Manager Craig Milburn said replacing 56 timber bridges in the Kempsey Shire should wrap up within the coming financial year.

“Council's infrastructure delivery team will continue to work on this program, which is expected to be completed in April 2024, ensuring safer and more efficient transportation for the community.”

“Council is also prioritising modern and sustainable waste management, with landfill cell 4 to be operational and the

Waste Management Strategy

implemented.”

“Our financial position continues to be challenging with an operating deficit forecast for the financial year. “Driving this is the impact of inflationary cost pressures, labour costs, and lately, rising interest rates and borrowing costs.

“A detailed body of work will be undertaken over the next six months to consider all available options to address Council’s financial position.”

The draft Integrated Planning and Reporting suite is on exhibition until Sunday 21 May 2023.

Have your say at ksc.pub/ budget2023

q The defibrillator located externally at the Point Café.

Rotary bicycle ride visits Nambucca Valley

q Lunch is served.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

ON Saturday 29 April, participants in the annual ‘Sydney to Surfers’ charity cycling event that raises funds for Father Chris Riley’s ‘Youth Off The Streets’ program departed the NSW capital.

By Tuesday 2 May the riders and extensive support crew had made it to Stuarts Point for a scheduled luncheon stop.

Organised and supported by the Rotary Club of Engadine, since its

q For most of the riders and support crew, this was their first visit to the Point.

Learn about

GET Techy Get Ready is a free interactive workshop that is coming to the Nambucca Heads Library on Thursday May 25 to help participants download, install and explore emergency related apps on their mobile device.

These apps are designed to help you stay safe during weather events and fires.

We all know our mobile phones are important information and

inception in 1999 the ride has raised over $3.5 million for ‘Youth Off The Streets’, a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future.

The ride challenges the 120 participants physically, mentally and emotionally as they embark on a 1,000 km journey up the picturesque east coast of Australia, averaging 130 km a day.

Angela Myers, an active member of the support crew, told NOTA, “After morning tea at Telegraph Point, we set up a picnic style lunch here at the Foreshore Park, with the generous help of local volunteers, and we will be in Nambucca Heads by this evening for dinner at the RSL Club.”

The ride schedule aims for a 3.30pm arrival at Sea World on the Gold Coast on Saturday 5 May.

‘Youth Off The Streets’ offers crisis accommodation and housing services, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement among other services, including early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.

To support Sydney to Surfers contact sydneytosurfers@gmail. com.

For more information about Youth Off The Streets email community@youthoffthestreets. com.au.

emergency apps on your mobile phone

connection tools in an extreme weather event, but often it is the little technical things that stop us using our mobile phone to its full potential.

This workshop is a chance to learn those tips and tricks.

So, whether the weather is flood or fire, now is the time to Get Techy Get Ready.

Bruce Naylor of OzGREEN, who will lead the workshops said, “At a

Get Techy Get Ready workshop, we like to keep it simple, so everyone can follow along.

“Participants will explore the main apps like BOM, Fires Near Me, and Live Traffic and learn how to set up a watch zone.

“We will also look at apps like WhatsApp that can help keep family or neighborhood groups in touch, or apps like Snap Send Solve that you can use to report damage to council

and power and telco services.

“A simple one that everyone should know about is Emergency Plus, which can send your location to police, 000 or the SES should you get into difficulty.”

In partnership with Nambucca Library, OzGREEN will offer this free, two hour workshop at the Nambucca Heads Library on Thursday 25 May from 10:00am12:00pm.

Morning tea is provided. Bookings are essential, call the Nambucca Library on 6568 6906 to secure your spot.

OzGREEN is bringing this program to the Nambucca and Kempsey Shires as part of the Resilient communities program funded by the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund established by the NSW and Federal Governments.

q The first of the riders briefly stopped traffic on arrival at Stuarts Point.

q Hungry riders tuck into a nutritious lunch.

Comedians talk power of humour on World Laughter Day

By Andrea FERRARI

‘LAUGHTER is the best medicine’ is a proverb repeated throughout history, the premise of which has been proven by the medical profession and, since 1998, celebrated on the first Sunday of May as World Laughter Day.

“There’s nothing quite like live comedy,” Coffs Comedy founder Ben Stevenson told NOTA.

“There is something wonderful about being in that moment when a comedian is eliciting laughter from an audience as though they were an orchestra conductor, the entire crowd bonding over someone else’s silly thoughts.

“The only greater feeling

is when you get to be the one on stage.

“As comedians, we have good and bad nights.

“Sometimes we ‘bomb’ and feel like the least funny person in the world, but every so often we ‘crush it’ and the rush you get makes you feel like you could rip a car door off its hinges,” said Ben.

World Laughter Day was established and first celebrated on Sunday 10 May 1998, in Mumbai, India, arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.

Bianca Spears is a ‘Laughter and Wellbeing Facilitator’ and empowerment coach based in Sydney who uses “laughter, play,

psychology and neuroscience” to help people “heal, rewire their minds and reclaim their lives through her NeuroPLAYstic approach”.

“Laughter yoga or laughter wellness sessions are a great way to begin intentionally laughing, as they’re an easy, guided way to accumulate more laughter and stay engaged,” Bianca told NOTA.

Bianca says laughter is much more significant than simply a reaction to something funny.

“I believe laughter is a natural tool for exercising and expressing, for relieving tension and re-establishing calm - think about awkward laughs - and it’s a tool we can use intentionally.

“Hundreds of thousands of people across the world, including scientists and researchers, understand that laughter is a readily available superpower for our health and wellbeing.

“Laughter Yoga is a method of belly laughing on purpose, ‘for the health of it’, and was created by a doctor (Dr. Kataria) after he researched, discovering the truth behind the old adage ‘Laughter is the best medicine’,” she said.

So what are some of the benefits?

“Physically, laughing tones and relaxes our muscles and helps to move toxins out by acting like a pump for our lymphatic system,” Bianca said.

“It oxygenates our cells and improves circulation.

“When we laugh, we release a cocktail of feelgood chemicals including endorphins; natural opiates

Trauma experiences contribute to young people using violence in the home

SYSTEMS which categorise young people as either perpetrators or victimsurvivors has left services unable to recognise the ongoing impacts of trauma on young people who have experienced adult-perpetrated domestic and family violence or who may have other unmet support needs.

Released this week by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS), the ‘WRAP around families experiencing AVITH: Towards a collaborative service response’ report found that difficulty recognising and

understanding adolescent violence in the home results in young people and their families falling through service gaps.

A major finding of the research was that the impacts of adult perpetrated harm –both previous and current – were the “single greatest contributing factor” to the complex scenario of young people using violence at home.

Importantly, families who had struggled to get support for children’s other needs, including needs related to communication, neurodivergence or wider

experiences of victimisation, required coordinated support to address their child’s responses to feelings of distress.

The new report by Elena Campbell, Associate Director, Centre for Innovative Justice RMIT University, follows the findings of the PIPA project: Positive Interventions for Perpetrators of Adolescent Violence, which identified the necessity of wraparound, collaborative responses to address the risk and need across the family.

One of the primary findings found that mothers

and children who have experienced adult-perpetrated domestic and family violence and the ongoing impacts of trauma, need “opportunities to build attachment and form their collective identity around positive experiences.”

Padma Raman PSM, CEO of ANROWS, stated that this research shows why children must be recognised as victimsurvivors in their own right, which the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 recognises.

“Many young people who are using violence in the home have themselves experienced domestic and family violence.

“This research highlights

the need for greater understanding among services systems about the impacts of DFV, trauma and reasons why young people use violence,” Ms Raman said.

“This research shows the need for additional supports, sufficient resourcing of services, and a suitably skilled workforce to provide traumainformed care and support, rather than just punitive or accountability measures.”

Ms Campbell said many services and individual practitioners have been working hard for a long time to respond to this complex issue.

“It cannot be the remit, however, of just one sector.

“With a wide range

that help to reduce pain.

“Mentally, a good chuckle reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, also lowering stress chemicals in our system including cortisol.

“It sets fertile ground for building new neural pathways, allowing for easy, fun and lasting habit change.

“Laughter, and the playful perspective that tends to come with it, allows us to build a strong, resilient mind and take life more lightly.

“Cognitive function improves as we laugh, and after a laughter wellness session, many people experience a lifting of brain fog and mental clarity that they find refreshing and relieving.”

For those interested to learn more, Laughter Yoga and Laughter Wellness sessions can be found online.

of needs across a family structure – including those resulting from past or current abuse – we need a clear, coherent and coordinated framework through which policymakers, organisations and practitioners alike can respond.

“This AVITH Collaborative Practice Framework aims to be the first step on the road to recognition – and to services being resourced to provide the support they know is required.”

To read the full report and to access the framework visit https://www. anrows.org.au/project/ wrap-around-familiesexperiencing-adolescentviolence-in-the-home-avithtowards-a-collaborativeservice-response/.

q Laughter expert Bianca Spears.

q Coffs Comedy founder Ben Stevenson performing at Bowraville Theatre.

Photo: Mick Birtles Photography

q Laughter and Wellness Facilitator Bianca Spears and effervescent performer Stacy Hacket get down and giggle for the good of it.

q Coffs Comedy founder Ben Stevenson cracking ‘em up at the Big Bonanza. Photo: @andthetreesphotography.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

FICKLE weather, nice days or other commitments seem to be bringing more players out early for the Saturday competition.

The latest was the Tony Hardge Memorial Day sponsored by Brian King and Roy Rudner Four Ball, Best Ball, where you play with a partner and the best score on each hole counts.

Winners were Jordan and Cohen Welsh, two juniors who came in ahead of runners up Allan Clarke and Luke Laverty.

Of all the A graders, none could hit the green for nearest the pin.

B grade winner was Paul Donges and C grade Noel

Austin.

Carmel Frudenstein, Desma Hughes, Jo Montague and Rhonda McAuliffe travelled to Kempsey for a four ladies Ambrose.

Thirty teams played with these ladies finishing second runners up.

The fundraising raffle run by ladies golf for brain cancer research was won by Helen Ferrero.

Mid week competition winner was Luke Laverty with Jeff Gore maintaining his consistency finishing runner up.

With only three in a group the lowest handicapper gets to play with each of the other players.

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association player hits hole in one

By Aiden BURGESS

GRAHAM Haigh has had a day to remember at Nambucca Heads.

The Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association player hit a hole in one while playing at the Nambucca Island Golf Course on Tuesday, 4 April.

The Coffs Harbour Golf

Club member hit the hole in one on the 18th hole, and recalled the moment he achieved the rare feat.

“A guy was waiting there on the 18th, as he had finished his round and had come back to get his pen,” he said.

“When I hit it, I thought it would have gone off the green and I’d have to hit it

back on there from behind the green.

“We didn’t see it go in as it’s a slightly raised green, and the guy who was waiting there said it had gone in, and we said ‘sure it did mate’, and I didn't believe him at first.

“But when I got up there to the green the ball was nowhere to be seen, and sure enough it had gone in

Bowraville Saturday Golf

By Julee TOWNSEND

BOWRAVILLE Saturday

Golf Results 29/4/23

Single Stableford in Conjunction with 4BBB Stableford.

Winner: P Lawry/D Banks:42 R/Up T Simpson/P LeCerf 41, N/P 3 rd shot: 7 th D Wren, 8

th Eliza McNally, L/Putt T Simpson. Ball Comp: 1. E McNally, 2. E Wise, 3. Maz McNally, 4. B Parker. Next Week is the Monthly Medal Stroke Event. Working Bee on the Garden 7 th May 10:45 start –BYO gardening equipment

the hole.”

It had been a long time between drinks since his last hole in one.

“2012 was the last time I hit one, on the 26th hole at Coffs Harbour Golf Club,” he said.

“Hole in ones come out of the blue, so it was good to get another one after ten years. ”

q Steve Ellis having a quiet bet with son Curtis that Matty Lindsay would miss this putt on the 7th - Steve won.

q Graham Haigh (right) being presented with his hole in one trophy by Colin Cutt, Vice-Captain of the Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association.

Grumpy’s

By GRUMPY

THE crowds are back or they will be if there are games like we had in the no 5 pennant match at Nambucca on Saturday.

Nambucca took on Bowra, who are top of the table.

It was a game that had everything - a big lead that was pegged back, a close score on the big board and

Grumble:

bowls played had spectators saying ‘he can't play that!’.

Bonzi, Ello, Owen and Drum jumped out to a handy 19-0 lead after 6 ends and had people asking ‘is that really Drum?’

He was on fire.

It looked as if somebody had glued their 19 as Bowra fought back to 19-12 before off they went again to record a 31 -24 win.

The Grommet, Mark

Nambucca Heads Bowls

Blackford, Oxy and the Wizz went a bit the other way, going down 14-5 in the first half of the game before fighting back and getting 2 on the last end to record a 18-17 win.

Joe Frank, Brent Liddel, Cosi and Goldie Hornealso had a close game with a bit of drama.

Cosi had a fall before a bowl was bowled, and battled on gamely until the

10th end before retiring.

Mr Woolies Dallas Nancarrow filled in and led the side to a 20-19 win, giving the 5s a 69-60 win. Well done boys.

They play their last game away at Sawtell tomorrow and will be trying to upset the apple cart again with a win there.

The Twilight challenge between Nambucca and Urunga was washed out last

Group 2 Referees Association puts the call out for referees

By Aiden BURGESS

HAVE you ever thought about refereeing?

With the latest Group 2 Rugby League season recently kicking off, that’s the question the Group 2 Referees Association are asking as they look for more people to officiate games.

More rugby league referees are needed this season to make sure the numerous games in each competition can go ahead.

Group 2 Referees Association’s Blake Smoothy said there were ideal candidates in the local rugby

league community who would make good referees.

“There are ex-players out there who would make really good referees,” he said.

“They understand the game, and as an ex-player myself, I just really love the game, and when you take yourself out of the team or club aspect and take control of the game by officiating, I find it’s rewarding.

“Ex-players who referee are using a skill-set they otherwise wouldn’t use, as they have a good footy brain and know the rules which helps them with the responsibility of controlling

the game.”

Smoothy also encouraged others in the rugby league community to give refereeing a try.

“People like parents who have kids who play, there is a pathway for people to step up and have a go,” he said.

“People who have been around the game and enjoy the game, if coaching or being a committee person is not for you, refereeing is another way of giving back to the game.”

The Group 2 referee highlighted the benefits of officiating rugby league.

“It’s massive self-

satisfaction giving back to rugby league, and being an integral part of the game,” he said.

“It helps develop your communication skills and how you work with others, and there are a lot of problemsolving skills as well.

“You make connections from across all clubs and meet a lot of different people.

“It keeps you fit, and if you can do two or three games, you can walk away with $300 for the day.”

Anyone interested in giving refereeing a try can contact the Group 2 Referees Association by visiting their Facebook page, or by email at gp2referees@gmail.com.

Nambucca Strikers women go top

By David WIGLEY

THE Nambucca Strikers defeated Corindi 2-0 last Saturday to go top of women’s division two after round two.

Nambucca Strikers women’s coach Rhys Jones provided insights from the sidelines.

“After a hard-fought win last weekend, the team was primed for another tough encounter,” he said.

“Right from the whistle the Strikers began to take control, pushing the ball around and running into space.

“After sustained pressure, the Strikers earned a corner which they quickly converted

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course

By Geoff MCCANN

THE great Autumn weather has come to an end, cooler mornings and rain for most of Thursday impacting “Dolphin Day” field, but very welcome by our Greenkeeper to kick along seed germination on the newly refurbished first fairway – you can almost see the grass growing!

Our featured sponsor this week is Macksville Mitre 10 –thank you!

Tuesday’s “Island Challenge” Medley Stroke sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service is growing in popularity, attracting a good field of nearly 50 players, and some excellent golf scores. David McBaron (3) and Colin

Habgood (8) both scored 66 net, with David winning on countback. Jaydan Taylor (1) from Sawtell had 68 off the stick. Thea Kimber (27) was the best Lady player net 68.

The only other player to play to his handicap and rewarded with a sleeve of quality golf balls was Scott Burley 68.

NTP’s to Jaydan Taylor on 5, Jan Harris on 7, Scott Burley on 8, Tony O’Rourke (Bonville) won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Stephen Kimber on 15 and Stuart Johnston won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Wednesday was the Women’s Monthly Medal.

Amanda Carr (11) from Armidale won Division 1 (0

to 21) on countback from Angela Paton (20) both net 74.

Another countback in Division 2 (22 to 28), with Liz O’Hara (28) winning from Heather Gray (26), both 73 net.

Runaway winner in Division 3 (29 to 45) was Fiona Chaffey (45) with net 61 from Wendy Ritchie (31) with net 73.

The Ball Rundown to net 77 on countback.

Gross winners were Chris Clarke (Bonville), Judith Boyle and Robyn Jones.

NTP’s to Dianne O’Leary and Robyn Dyer on 5, Susan McWilliam (Darwin) won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Chris Clarke won the

week and was played on Thursday.

I don't know the result at the time of writing but I'm confident the Gnome will stay in its home - the trophy cabinet - at Nambucca.

There's not many days left to get your teams in for Major Minor Pairs, so check the board, ask a mate and get into it.

Social Bowls are moving along, but we can always

accommodate a few more players.

So, when you see somebody who hasn't played for a while, ask them ‘why?’.

Tell them about what is happening at your club and let's get them back.

The Ken Howard Carnival is not far away and it looks like a big weekend is in store with 32 sides entered.

So put that date 10-12 June in the calendar, come meet your old mates and watch some great bowls.

Pro Pin Jackpot on 18, and Amanda Carr won the Putting competition.

The field for Thursday’s “Dolphin Day” Medley Stableford sponsored by Nambucca Heads RSL was pretty well halved due to the continuing light rain most of the day – many ventured out, only to return wet and sorry that they didn’t opt to enjoy the hospitality of the Clubhouse.

My wet hat off to those that completed the 18 Holes!

Overall Winner, and recipient of the Dolphin Day golf shirt was Stephen McNeil (12) with 37 points.

Division winner was Jeramy Ashman (13) with 34 points from Peter Drysdale

into their first goal through their skipper Sarah Mander.

“Corindi being a goal down started to push forward, however the Strikers’ defence led by Hope Leslie was clinically shutting down attack after attack.

“Fast ball movement on the counter-attack led to a great team goal in which Sarah Mander again caused havoc in the opposition’s penalty area.

“However, not all things went the Strikers’ way, on 35 minutes while competing for a 50-50 ball, she fractured her tibia and had to leave the

(21) 32 points.

The Ball Rundown to 29 points on countback.

The Longest Putt went to to Peter on “Ecomist” sponsored 2nd Hole, Anthony Smith on 5, Nathan Ison on 7, Geoff Brooks on 8, Gary Laing won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, and Bruce Berry collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Saturday’s Medley Par was also a qualifying round 3 for our Skins Knockout, sponsored by Christian Knight.

Excellent rounds from Glen Crow (10) and Troy Herbert (6) both scoring +4 in Division 1 (0 to 18), Glen winning on countback.

In Division 2 (19 to 45), Brad Southan (20) from Macksville and Hans Jansen

field.

“Our pace at the back was the hallmark of this win, Virginia Arkell playing a great game on the left covering acres of ground and causing no end of trouble for the home team.

“The whole team performed very well, they gave everything, nothing is left on the pitch, the spirit of this team is their secret,” said Rhys.

The Strikers play Boambee on their home turf at Coronation Park at 2pm on Saturday 6 May in women’s division two.

(21) both scored +1, Brad winning on countback.

Other good scores from Edward Penrose +2, Peter Bush, Jeramy Ashman & David Mattacott all +1. The ball rundown went to -2 on countback.

The longest Putt sponsored by “Ecomist” was clained by Bryan Ussher, NTP’s going to Jeramy Ashman on 5, Dale Bunton (Macksville) on 7, Nathaniel Beverley on 8, Geoff McCann got the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 very close with 41cms, Edward Penrose got Stu’s ball on 15 and Jeramy Ashman finished off a good day winning the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Updated placings for the knockout will be published shortly.

q Group 2 Referees Association are looking for people to become referees.

q Sally Bells’ first half corner led to the first goal.

Sea Eagles take on Grafton Ghosts at Macksville

By Bruce AULSEBROOK

THE Macksville Sea Eagles took on the Grafton Ghosts across four grades in their round two Group 2 fixture on Sunday 30 April.

A warm sunny day greeted a good crowd at Alan Gillett Oval, where Macksville came away with wins in three out of the four games.

FIRST GRADE

The First Grade game was a tough encounter, with the Grafton Ghosts emerging 22 to 10 victors.

The first half was dominated by the Ghosts, who defended very well and controlled the game with good ball handling.

Macksville's poor ball control had them on the back foot for most of the first half, with repeated turnovers giving the Ghosts good field position and a half time lead of 16 nil.

With Macksville Captain/ Coach Matt Hyland unable to continue due to injury, the second half started the same as the first, with the Ghosts controlling the rucks and backing that up with good defence.

Macksville got their score rolling with tries to Finnian Walsh and Jacob Simpson, and a conversion to Shane DavisCaldwell.

Billy Cockbain and Sam Miles put in strong performances and Andrew Blair had a solid game at fullback.

RESERVE GRADE

The Reserve Grade game was a high scoring affair with Macksville running out 50 to 12 winners over the Grafton Ghosts.

Macksville led 30 nil at half time.

Some poor discipline from both teams saw a number of players in the sin bin.

Try scorers for Macksville were Josh Bartlett (two tries), Wyatt Rouse (two tries), Jake Simpson (one try) and Ryan Gleeson (one try).

Cam Cohen got two tries and kicked five goals with Rhiley Maxwell kicking a goal as well.

Best for the Sea Eagles were Josh Bartlett, Cam Cohen and Jake Simpson.

UNDER 18'S

q Action from the Macksville Sea Eagles first grade match up with the Grafton Ghosts.

The under 18's game was an entertaining affair with the Macksville Sea Eagles winning

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending:

Saturday 29 April 2023

Monday: 24 April.

Twenty players for a five-

table Mitchell today.

North/South winners with 65.5 percent Rob Marshall and Phil Booth.

Runners-up Maureen Cowan and Joanna Halioris

with 58 percent.

East/West winners Astrid and Gus Gorissen with 61 percent.

Runners-up Daphne Priestley and Carol McKee

the game 18 to 8 after leading 8 nil at half time.

The young Sea Eagles

opened the scoring in the eight minute with a try to fullback Rielly Laverty.

Both conversions were unsuccessful.

In the second half, the Ghosts hit back with two tries to Mitchell Martin and Wezley Brown.

There was one successful conversion to Macksville by Kurt Stennett.

Best for Macksville were Rielly Laverty, Finnian Walsh and Joshua Stuart.

LADIES LEAGUE TAG

The ladies took on the Grafton Ladies and ran out 18 to 0 winners after leading 6 nil at half time.

Tries to Kirsty Shields, Layla Smith and Jill Lihou. Kirsty Shields kicked three conversions.

Best for the Macksville Ladies were Dakota Hillery, Kirsty Shields and Georgia Dent.

with 59.5 percent.

Tuesday: 25 April.

Twelve players contested a three-table Howell tonight. Winners with 56 percent Maureen Cowan and Carol McKee.

Runners-up Pete Rundell

AFL North Coast’s junior season begins

By Aiden BURGESS

AFTER waiting eight long months for their weekly dose of playing footy, the region’s Aussie Rules juniors returned to the field for the opening round of the AFL North Coast junior season.

Junior players from clubs spanning north to Yamba

and south to Port Macquarie returned for another season to play the game they love.

Competition Coordinator Brad Greenshields said the AFL North Coast’s junior competitions were thriving as the 2023 season got underway.

“Teams wise we’ve had a big increase as we’ve gone

from having 31 last year, to 45 this year,” he said.

“A lot of that has to do with the Youth Girls, which has increased by 33 percent from last year.

“Every Sunday between Yamba and Port Macquarie we have 20 games on, which is impressive.”

He said AFL North Coast

was aiming for even more teams and competitions in the near future.

“Having 45 teams is a good start, but next year we want more and more,” he said.

“With the Youth Girls, clubs have committed to move the age groups from the current 14s and 17s, to 13s, 15s and 17s.”

and Colin Denny

Wednesday: 26 April.

The monthly under 100 mps event attracted ten pairs for a five-table Mitchell.

North/South winners with 62 percent Sandra Ellis and Leonie Harrison.

Runners-up with 54 percent Vicky Walker and Lyndall Edsall with 54 percent.

East/West winners Libby and Warwick Knight with 55.5 percent.

Runners-up Merita Pailthorpe and Barry Butler with 55 percent.

Thursday: 27 April.

Fourteen players today for a 3 ½ table Howell event.

Winners with a great score of 72.9 percent Glen Hallett and Phil Booth.

Runners-up Susie Keur and Peter Plunkett-Cole with 57.2 percent.

Saturday: 29 April.

A five-table Mitchell today.

North/South winners

This season sees the North Coffs Kangaroos and Lower Clarence Suns entering teams in the new non-competitive Under 10 age group, which has been introduced to provide a transition from Auskick to competitive football.

Greenshields shared the special moment the Lower Clarence team was able to wear special Suns jerseys, thanks to the help of an AFL

Linda and Mike Siford with 57 percent.

Runners-up Rob Marshall and Phil Booth with 55 percent.

East West winners Carol McKee and Amber Fox with 61 percent.

Runners-up Noreen Cork and Helen Rowsell with 57 percent

Urunga: 26 April.

A fantastic roll-up today; 34 players contesting an 8 ½ -table Mitchell movement.

North/South winners Susie Keur and Peter PlunkettCole scoring 60.5 percent. Runners-up with 59.7 percent Dot and Don Learmonth.

East/West winners Fern Hinchcliffe and Helen Rowsell with 59.7percent.

Runners-up Narelle Mutton and Beverly Edwards.

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club.

“Lower Clarence didn’t think they were going to get their jerseys until next week,” he said.

“So they approached the Gold Coast Suns, and the club said we would love to help you.

“So they ran out wearing Gold Coast Suns jerseys given to them by the club, which was a great gesture.”

q The First Grade game was a tough encounter, with the Grafton Ghosts emerging 22 to 10 victors.

q Carol, National Master receiving her promotion award from Rob Marshall.

q Lynne, Regional Master receiving her promotion award from Rob Marshall.

Nambucca Roosters defeated in close Round 2 clash with South Grafton Rebels

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chase by the Rebel backs caught Jai before he could get to the line.

From there a series of handling errors from the visitors gave the home side plenty of the ball but they were unable to turn this possession into points.

When South Grafton were able to complete sets the Roosters experienced an extended period under pressure defending their line and eventually South Grafton’s Nick McGrady crossed the line.

Nambucca soon responded when a Tyronne Roberts-Davis grubber kick resulted in a Zac Johnson try that was converted by Tyronne to bring the score to 12-4.

With just three minutes left in the first half a 40 metre run by Roosters Fullback

Robbie Smith resulted in a try and again, was converted by

Tyronne Roberts-Davis.

The home side were up 18-4 at the break.

The second half saw South Grafton lift in all aspects of their play.

The visitors were able to pile on the points and the healthy half-time lead evaporated to 18-16 with thirteen minutes on the clock.

Rebels defence held the Roosters scoreless in the second half and South Grafton’s Nick McGrady was able to cross again, costing Roosters the game.

The warm dry afternoon at Coronation Park was enjoyed by the large crowd that turned up to watch four games of quality rugby league.

The Nambucca Roosters U/18s took on a very evenly matched South Grafton squad with both teams making minimal errors and being able to complete sets.

At the fifteen minute mark the young Roosters identified weakness on the South

Grafton right edge and were able to exploit this for points, going to the break 14-6 in front.

Both teams played great rugby league and the U/18 Roosters appear to be fine tuning all aspects of their football with each game.

The Reserve Grade clash provided spectators with a very entertaining game of footy.

The Roosters outfit were hungry for a win after going down to Woopie last week and, despite Grafton drawing first blood early in the game the Roosters attack was on point and line-breaks by Jason Jarrett, and Leroy Buchanan turned into points.

The Roosters were convincing winners in this game with a score of 36-12.

The Nambucca Roosters Women’s Rugby League played at home this week and what a difference a week makes, as the team’s improvement from Round 1

was remarkable.

The Wauchope Women’s Team came north to take on the Roosters and both teams were playing to win, locking the game up 10-10 by halftime.

Although the Nambucca

girls grew more confident as the game went on the visitors were able to stack on two unanswered tries to win 1814.

The Nambucca Roosters Women’s Rugby League left the field with their heads

held high in the knowledge of their significant improvement since Round 1.

The Nambucca Roosters Men's teams are away against Coffs Harbour this weekend and the Roosters Women are playing at Sawtell.

q U/18s player J Margetts on the attack.

q Reserve Grade player Leroy Buchanan proved to be a problem for South Grafton.

q Women’s player Georgette Morgan runs the ball up in the Round 2 clash against Wauchope on Saturday.

q Greg Davis with Robbie Smith in support.

q Khan Jarrett is slowed by the Rebels defence at Coronation Park.

q Kirilee Cutmore taking on Wauchope defenders at Coronation Park on Saturday.

q Reserve Grade Player Mal Noble was a regular visitor to the try line in their successful clash with South Grafton on Saturday.

q U/18s player Lystan Scott had a great attacking game.

q Nambucca Roosters U/18s player Euan Hill making plenty of metres in a successful outing against South Grafton.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Agonising Court ruling in estate claim

MARY passes away after a three-year bout with cancer.

She leaves two adult children, David and Julie.

Julie lived with Mary for fifteen years prior to her death.

Mary’s will gifts her four-bedroom home to Julie and only makes nominal provision for David.

There is a mortgage on Mary’s home, with $300,000 owing.

Mary also made a binding death benefit nomination in relation to her superannuation, with the effect that Julie receives 90 percent and David receives ten percent of the death benefit.

Julie uses her share of the super to pay $200,000 off the mortgage.

David makes a claim against Mary’s estate, seeking further provision.

David says that Julie does not need a four-bedroom home and asks for it to be sold so that he can receive a share of the proceeds of sale.

He says he needs funds to meet his living expenses due to various health problems preventing him from obtaining employment.

David discloses his financial circumstances, indicating he has no savings.

David also asks for the Court to order the redistribution of Mary’s superannuation, so that he receives a greater share.

Julie says that she cared for her mother during her illness and that she should not be ordered to vacate the home. Julie also provides the Court with a letter, hand-written by Mary, stating that Julie had been “a blessing during times of need”.

Julie adduces subpoenaed records from David’s previous employer and Facebook posts as evidence that David’s alleged health issues do not render him incapable of working.

Julie also produces bank statements indicating that David has not disclosed a bank account with a balance of $10,000.

Nonetheless, the Court accepts that both parties have demonstrated that they have financial needs but ultimately, having “agonised” in assessing the matter, rules against awarding David with additional provision and orders the parties to pay their own legal costs.

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

This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

On the Couch with

Jasminda

Do you want to write for the NOTA?

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

The NOTA launched in the Valley in May 2021, and is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area.

Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team.

Are you a freelance reporter, current or ex-journalist, or simply a passionate and quality writer?

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

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

Writing for NOTA can be an

amazing way to connect with your local community, to meet some of the awe-inspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life in the Nambucca Valley.

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

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

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

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

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

ANZAC Day dawn service misses the point

DEAR News Of The Area, ANZAC Day is a day of commemoration of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on Gallipoli.

It also commemorates all who served and died in all the other conflicts in which Australians and New Zealanders represented their country.

The dawn service is a vigil to recall the wartime practice of the dawn “stand to” and the comradeship the soldiers felt in the quiet, peaceful moments before dawn.

Unfortunately, the dawn service at Bowraville concentrated on the 100 year anniversary of Legacy.

Legacy is an excellent organisation and has provided immeasurable benefits and support to veteran

DEAR Jasminda,

MY husband Roger has offered to be the model for a local life art class so he'll have to strip off and have his dad bod on display for members of the local community.

What if someone we know is in the class?

Why would he do this?

Genevieve F.

Dear Genevieve,

Being a life model is an important role where artists create representations of the human form in all its glory - in this case the glory of Roger, his belly as ripe and malleable as a persimmon.

Herein lies the beauty of life drawing.

The life drawing scene embraces diversity.

Scars and birthmarks and voluptuous bodies are revered; they add interest and variety to an artist's repertoire.

As long as your husband has stamina, patience and confidence (and it appears he does since he has signed up to be a life model), he will no doubt make a great muse for the local community.

I wouldn't worry about someone recognising him.

People who take life drawing classes are interested in art, not the cheap thrill of seeing your Roger reclining on a bifold trestle.

How much do protestors know about native forestry?

DEAR News Of The Area,

HOW many of the Knitting Nannas really understand how forests grow?

Looking at a forest is a snapshot of the life cycle of that forest stand just as a snapshot of your family shows what the family looked like at a point in time.

left undisturbed they will continue to come back even if harvesting has occurred in the surrounding area.

How many Nannas have native hardwood timber in their homes such as frames, mouldings or furniture?

and ex-service personnel and their families.

It is not part of the Anzac tradition.

Legacy has a week in August/ September for its fundraising and celebrations.

It is of note that 2023 is the 50 year anniversary of the peace agreement ending the Vietnam War which is of great significance to approximately 60,000 Australians who served in this war. It would have been more appropriate to reflect on this anniversary.

As a veteran I was embarrassed by the focus on Legacy and I trust future dawn services at Bowraville follow the standard and long practiced ceremony.

Regards, Blew MANING, Vietnam Veteran.

Forests change over time, some trees get bigger, others die.

Fire can kill the whole stand but regeneration starts the cycle again.

Animal numbers also change as the forest changes.

Some animal numbers reach a maximum at certain stages of the stand's life and then can decrease to almost zero.

Animals like the koala prefer fresh growth and are common in areas logged some months earlier thriving on the new shoots.

Glossy black cockatoos are very specific on individual feed trees and if those trees are

If they were so antinative species harvesting, they should get rid of all this material as a real protest instead of trying to stop the next generation from appreciating the beauty of this timber.

If native species harvesting is stopped we will just import more hardwood timbers from countries where harvesting controls are non-existent or not effectively enforced.

All it will do is move the issue off-shore.

Nannas go and talk to your local foresters and ask to be shown different areas that have been harvested over time and the impact of that harvesting on animal populations.

Regards, Peter PAUNOVIC, Boambee East.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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With Perth’s fearless Voyager (above) representing Australia in Eurovision’s second semi-final, this is the chance for Aussie viewers to get their votes in. Voyager will perform their track Promise on the Eurovision stage – where anything is possible. SBS’s exclusive coverage will once again be in the capable hands of Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey who will bring witty banter and insights as they guide Australia through the glitz and madness direct from Liverpool.

FRIDAY, May 5

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Traces. (MA15+a) Two suspects derail the investigation.

9.15 Mayfair Witches. (Premiere, Mals) A neurosurgeon makes a shocking discovery.

10.10 Interview With The Vampire. (Premiere, MA15+s)

11.15 ABC Late News.

11.30 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (MA15+l, R)

12.00 Close To Me. (Final, Mals, R)

12.50 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

In this series, charming journalist and documentarian Louis Theroux (pictured) turns his unique probing style to the UK’s biggest celebrities. With exclusive access to poke about their lives, he gets up close and personal in the way only he can. In this penultimate episode of the series, Theroux spends time with Canadian comedian, actor and writer Katherine Ryan, whose career has taken off since arriving in the UK 15 years ago. Theroux is invited to Ryan’s home for a frank, no-holds-barred conversation about her life, family and comedy. He sees her perform in London and spends a day off with Katherine, her teenage daughter and husband, Bobby.

TEN, 8.40pm

Filmed in Sydney last year, this six-part drama sees Australian team up with their British counterparts to solve the murder of a UK politician’s daughter. Along the way, they uncover an international conspiracy. Driven by complex characters, North Shore explores themes of greed and ambition. The series builds to a shocking reveal as the unmasking of the killer brings to light a complex web of lies and deceit which threaten to bring the elite North Shore crashing down. Stars familiar faces such as John Bradley, Joanne Froggatt (above), Kirsty Sturgess, Dan Spielman (above), Rob Carlton and Matt Passmore.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

7.35 Supertunnels.

9.25 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGl, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av)

11.45 Reunions. (PGal, R)

1.40 Romulus. (Masv)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs visits an eco village, where the homes are energy efficient.

8.30 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016, Malv, R) After a professor awakens in an Italian hospital with no memory of the past few days, he joins forces with one of his doctors to uncover the truth about what happened to him and why someone wants him dead.

Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan.

11.05 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl, R) The farmers’ families come to lunch and discover they must choose one lady to send on a crucial 24-hour date.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Manly Sea Eagles versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017, MA15+lv, R) A man investigates terrorist attacks. Dylan O’Brien.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Jason Derulo.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) New Year’s Day arrives.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations.

9.30 Territory Cops. (Mv, R) Detectives are at the scene of a serious crash that has one woman critically injured.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, May 6

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Traces.

(Mal, R) 1.15 Miniseries: Capital. (Ml, R) 2.05 Grand Designs. (R) 2.50 Great Australian Stuff.

(PG, R) 3.50 Bluey. (R)

4.00 To Be Advised.

5.00 The Coronation Of King Charles III: Preview.

of the Coronation of King Charles III.

10.00 The Coronation Of King

Charles III: Procession From Westminster Abbey. King Charles III travels back to Buckingham Palace.

10.30 The Coronation Of King Charles III: Buckingham Palace Balcony.

11.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mav, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (PG, R) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS

News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup series. Round 2. 4.00 The Lost Season.

(PG, R) 5.05 Going Places. (R) 5.35 Walking Wartime England.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Outlander. (Final, MA15+) Claire is arrested for murder.

12.40 Germinal. (Final, Masv) Most of the miners agree to return to work.

1.45 The Pact. (Ma, R) The Simpkins family are rocked by a health scare.

4.45 Bamay: Larrakia And Wulwulam Country. (R) Showcase of Larrakia and Wulwulam Country.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, May 7

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30

Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall.

(R) 3.25 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Chess Valley. (PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Ma) Part 4 of 4.

9.50 Midsomer Murders: 25 Years Of Mayhem. (Mv, R)

A 25th anniversary special.

10.35 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+s, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mals, R)

12.35 MotherFatherSon. (Mlv, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00

Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 4. 4.00 Cycling. National Road Series.

Grafton to Inverell. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. H’lights. 5.30

Walking Wartime England. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Deadly T-Rex. (PG)

8.30 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana.

9.30 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R)

10.30 No Body Recovered. (Ma, R)

11.25 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service. (Ml, R)

2.10 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Sangster Day, Coast to Coast Raceday, The Coast Race Day and Ladbrokes Park Race Day.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Coronation Of King Charles III. Coverage of Charles III and Camilla being crowned King and Queen from Westminster Abbey, London.

11.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Game show featuring contestants facing an increasingly obscure quiz, hoping to make it to the end and answer a question only 1% of the country would get right to win $100,000. Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

12.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 Coronation Of King Charles III. From Westminster Abbey, London. 6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.35 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.05 MOVIE: The Infiltrator. (2016, MA15+adlv, R)

12.30 The Countess And The Russian Billionaire. (Mv, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (PG)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Coronation. Coverage of His Majesty King Charles III being crowned alongside The Queen Consort in a historic Coronation at Westminster Abbey, London, the first to take place in nearly 70-years.

11.30 Fire Country. (PGav, R) An internal investigator suspects Jake of being the serial arsonist who has been setting recent fires, an accusation that threatens to end his career, so Bode and the crew take it upon themselves to investigate.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Born To Kill? BTK – Dennis Rader. (MA15+av) Takes a look at the case of Dennis Rader, an American serial killer known as BTK – “blind, torture, kill”.

11.00 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

12.00 The Rookie. (Mav, R) John’s trust is tested.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PGl)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

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

10.10 Australian Crime Stories. (Mav, R)

11.20 The First 48. (Mal)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

7.30 To Be Advised.

9.15 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav) When NCIS Special Agent Jane Tennant interrogates a suspect during his helicopter transfer and the chopper crashes, she must utilise her skills to save herself and the other passengers.

10.05 FBI. (M, R) When a morning show host is murdered, the team realises a killer is targeting powerful women.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, May 8

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

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 The China Century. (Ma, R)

3.00 Escape From The City. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Final, PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch.

10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 11.00

Britain’s Biggest Dig. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Secrets To Civilisation. (PGav, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. H’lights.

TUESDAY, May 9

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final, R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 10.50 Britain’s Biggest Dig. (PGa,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Coronation Concert. (PG) From Windsor Castle, England.

9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) As Buck’s life hangs in the balance, he dreams of a world where he never became a firefighter, for better and worse.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Owen is questioned by the FBI.

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

7.30 To Be Advised.

9.00 Ghosts. (PGs) Sam, Jay and the ghosts go into detective mode when Sam is given one last podcast episode to wrap up Alberta’s murder. Trevor, Flower and Pete discover an email from a Nigerian prince asking for help.

9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) After a star triathlete is murdered, Remy teams up with an old flame who wants to film the case.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

5.00

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

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Return, Mal)

From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv) Agent Knight goes viral for saving a mother and child from a potentially fatal car accident.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, May 10

House Of Arts And Crafts. (PGl, R)

WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30

(R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05

Australia. (PG)

8.35 Zelenskyy: Citizens At War. A look at Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (Final, Malv) Stirling attends a cocktail party.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Furia. (MA15+av)

11.55 Unit One. (Mlv, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

THURSDAY, May 11

House Of Arts And Crafts. (PGl, R)

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. H’lights.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence: Hack Job. (M)

8.30 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. A woman makes a terrible mistake in her new job at a family violence legal service.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

11.45 Black Sands. (Malnv, R)

2.50 Unsaid.

3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

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

12.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash gets perspective on Eden’s decision.

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 Accused. (Masv) When drag performer falls for a closeted guy, their whirlwind affair leads to devastating consequences.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Killing Fields Of Truro. (MA15+av, R) A look at the Truro murders.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7.30

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

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.40 North Shore. (Premiere, Madl) Detectives investigate when the UK Trade Minister’s daughter is found dead in Sydney Harbour.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mad) A tycoon interferes with an investigation.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mv)

11.30 Bull. (Masv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose plays cat and mouse to avoid Mali. Hurricane Mackenzie returns to Salt. Justin and Leah uncover horrific truths.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

9.55 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) Velasco becomes embroiled in what appears to be a plot to take down the creator of a dating app.

11.30 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

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By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Rooster’s hopes of backing up their Round 1 success were dashed on Sunday when a second half comeback by the South Grafton Rebels saw the visitors take home a 20-18 win.

Early in the first half it looked like it would be the home side all the way when Dane Saunders scored for the Roosters three minutes after kick-off.

South Grafton’s defence immediately tightened up and it took another fourteen minutes until the Rooster’s Jai Whaddy broke through to make some serious solo metres, however a strong

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