Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 6 April 2023

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Caring locals and the Salvos provide care packs for patients at Macksville Hospital

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not have family nearby, were not always able to readily access basic toiletry supplies.

“I thought it would be a great idea if people could receive a pack of toiletries when they were admitted to hospital at short notice as it would be one less thing to worry about,” Rosemary Porter told News Of The Area.

“I attend church at the Salvos and thought I would ask if they would help me get this going and they got right onboard.”

Any patient that comes to the hospital with little notice, such as an emergency patient or someone transferred to Macksville Hospital, is now able to receive a

pack of basic toiletries thanks to Rosemary and the Salvos.

So far the toiletries are coming from donations by those who attend church at the Salvos, however support for this wonderful concept is growing and now Boomerang Bags have joined forces with Rosemary and the Salvos to produce the bags the toiletries are placed in.

Bev Atkinson, one of the Boomerang Bag team, said, “We have a group that works out of Riverside Gardens that began making bags to replace plastic bags and we use fabric that would otherwise go to landfill.

Macksville Hospital’s Executive Officer and Director of Nursing, Andrew Bailey, added, “Whenever someone comes through an emergency it is not a planned approach and they arrive generally unable to get toiletries until the next day or longer if they have no family.

“Our nursing staff are supportive of the initiative, it is special and not something that every hospital can provide.”

Rosemary started this initiative midway through last year and, although attendees from church at the Salvos have been keeping the toiletries coming in up to this point, some items are in short supply and it is now hoped that members of the public will get behind this wonderful idea and donate toiletries to keep the concept alive.

People who would like to donate items such as small versions of toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo and other toiletries are able to take them to the Salvos Shop in Macksville or Adara Nails, Body and Soul at Shop 3/37 Cooper Street, Macksville.

Bowraville Arts Council win grant for Theatre equipment upgrade

THE Bowraville Arts Council has been the beneficiary of a $10,000 grant to upgrade the Bowraville Theatre.

The funds will be invested in up-to-date equipment and technology, allowing a broader scope of events for the community, and encouraging new arts, performances and productions.

The grant is the result of a partnership between the Australian Government and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

(FRRR), which nationwide will provide $897,755 through 53 grants to support COVID-19 recovery in communities in rural, regional and remote parts of Australia.

This funding is part of FRRR’s largest ever small grants round, which will see 176 community groups share over $2.3 million in grants in total.

The COVID-19 recovery grants will support community projects ranging from $10,000 to

up to $50,000, and are distributed through the Australian Governmentfunded Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC) stream.

The Australian Government has committed $5 million from 2022 to 2024 to FRRR for the RRC stream.

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said the grants invest in rebuilding communities that have taken longer to recover from the COVID-19

pandemic than more populated areas.

“Our investment in this program supports vital community-led initiatives, which will substantially benefit people in the rural, regional and remote areas.”

“When Rosemary found out about us she asked if we could make Boomerang Bags for these care packs and we thought that would be a great idea.”

“Many of these communities are also struggling from the devastation of floods, bushfires and severe storms,” Ms King said.

Hill Street Road Reserve to become community land

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spoke against the recommendation, arguing that the land should be allowed to revert to community land.

“I am truly astounded Council’s business paper states that there would be no environmental impacts with the land becoming operational.

“I’d like to address the elephant in the room, the precarious Shale Street landslide, that continues to worsen every month, as one such environmental impact affecting my home and community, should the ‘thin sliver’ of land be sold,” said Nicola.

“Due to the Shale Street landslide, that is made worse by water runoff from 3 High Street, Council continually defers remediation of a problem that has undermined my own property, making my garage unusable, and I’ve no choice but to park in Hill Street.

“If the ‘thin sliver’ of land is sold, Hill Street becomes narrower, making it awkward, if not near impossible, for vehicles to turn, reverse to exit, or to find any parking outside my home, and then there is the other hazard of avoiding pedestrians, especially at peak hours.”

Ms Lewis went on to describe Hill Street as a category five laneway, and said her driveway is frequented by young children heading to and from school, and the elderly, avoiding the final steep measure of High Street.

“Should the ‘thin sliver’ of land that is Hill Street be sold there would be immense environmental consequences for my property, and surrounding community.”

David Pleasance, who is an occupant of a unit in 1 High Street, spoke of a complete lack of transparency and due process, and the limited information provided to Councillors to allow them to make an informed decision on the matter.

“Council in the business papers asserts that the matter has become contentious with neighbours because of the perceived loss of view, well in some respects that is true, and if you cast your eye over the DA 2023/015 it is easily confirmed, but is not the only issue.

“But what is contentious is the years of neglect.

“The sale of land will not stop the torrents of water cascading down Hill Street in heavy rain, the sale will not prevent further catastrophic landslides, and in my view the subject land could be put to better

use as part of the solution to this problem,” said Mr Pleasance.

Once the speakers had been heard and there were no questions to be asked of those speaking against the motion,

Councillor Wilson called for someone to move the staff recommendation for ‘Hill Street be made commercial land and put on exhibition for 28 days’.

It transpired that no Councillors wished to discuss the recommendation before them, seemingly reluctant to move the motion given the lack of information before them.

Councillor Jones then put a motion to defer the decision until a site inspection was carried out by Councillors. Councillor Vance seconded this motion.

Nambucca Valley Council’s Manager of Environment and Development, Daniel Walsh, informed Councillors that there needed to be a 28-day exhibition period, and if the motion was deferred for a site inspection, and carried over to the next meeting, the regulatory three months would have expired and the said land

would naturally revert to community land.

It then dawned on Councillor Jones that the original motion had lapsed, and he and Councillor Vance both agreed to withdraw their motion for deferral.

Walsh for clarification of the outcome regarding the lapsed motion and its implications for the benefit of those in the gallery.

Mr Walsh explained that the original motion had lapsed, meaning the said land would become Community Land. This was a most unusual Council meeting, highlighting the need for Councillors to be provided detailed, correct and transparent information on matters by staff to allow them to perform their fiduciary duty to the community.

The outcome is that the ‘thin sliver’ of land cannot now be sold, and drainage issues will now have to be dealt with by Council.

Council Jenvey then asked Mr

The community retains a footpath and thoroughfare as well as parking and turning on Hill St.

q David Pleasance, a High Street resident, said the process had “lacked transparency".

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

A public meeting of the NSW Local Government Grants Commission and Nambucca Valley Council will be held on Tuesday, 18 April 2023 at Nambucca Valley Council Chambers, 44 Princess Street, Macksville commencing at 1.00pm.

The purpose of the meeting is for the Grants Commission to explain its operations and the basis of its determination of general purpose grants paid under the provisions of the Commonwealth Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995. The meeting will also provide Council with the opportunity to present to the Commission its particular circumstances. It is anticipated that the meeting will last approximately one and a half hours.

Members of the public may attend this meeting.

With the toing and froing between motions, it became unclear to those in the gallery what final decision was being reached.

q Hill Street resident Nicola Lewis spoke against the original recommendation.

ENQUIRIES TO: Chris Thompson – 0476 789 051, GENERAL MANAGER PO BOX 177 MACKSVILLE NSW 2447

Experts warn of tough winter with triple threat virus

COINED the ‘triple threat virus’, a new mix of illnesses is expected to hit our shores this winter, as the combination of flu, COVID-19 and RSV created some of the worst flu seasons on record in the Northern Hemisphere, conditions which proved especially dangerous for children and at risk adults.

With over a quarter of a million flu cases recorded last year and the virus set to take centre stage earlier this year, health experts worry what this crisis will mean for the season.

This also includes people’s ability to get vaccinated in time, in order to protect themselves and their families against the looming triple virus threat.

In response, one of Australia’s leading medical experts, Dr Nick Coatsworth and Chief Pharmacist at TerryWhite Chemmart, Brenton Hart are joining forces to promote a collaborative approach to care this winter, and encourage people to also consider getting vaccinated in a local pharmacy, particularly for influenza and COVID-19.

Dr Nick Coatsworth said that although healthcare providers are ready for an early flu season, accessibility and convenience to get vaccinated is a major concern.

“There is a triple threat this year with the combination of flu, COVID-19 and RSV, and the urgency for early protection is real, but as

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

(Notice of Application for Integrated Development pursuant to Schedule 1, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a development application has been received by Nambucca Valley Council.

The proposed development is defined as “Integrated Development” under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 “as approval is required from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act”.

Applicant: Nambucca Valley Council

DA/File No: DA 2023/75

Property Description: Lots 9, 17,18 DP 884316, Lot 6 DP 748478 & Lot 1 DP 374127, Albert Drive, Warrell Creek

Proposal: 6 Lot Subdivision

Consent Authority: NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL

The development application may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre, Princess Street, Macksville, during office hours being 8.30 am to 4.00 pm weekdays from 8 April 2023 until 8 May 2023. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au – DAs Online. Please note that when searching for a DA in DAs Online the application number is entered first, then the year, eg DA 2023/75 would be entered as 75/2023.

Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 8 May 2023. Submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or sent by email to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au. It is requested that submissions in support or objection list reasons. The provision of a name, address and contact telephone number will enable Council to inform you about the progress and outcome of the matter. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed.

Note: Your attention is drawn to Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 which requires those making a submission to disclose all “reportable political donations and gifts”.

All submissions will be acknowledged following Council’s determination of the application. For further information regards this proposal, please contact Daniel Walsh on 6568 0259.

PO BOX 177, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447, (02) 6568.2555, www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

GPs and hospitals across the country stretch their capacity to record levels, the demand is only going to worsen if we all get sick,” Dr Coatsworth said.

“Many will still rely on their GPs to get vaccinated, but this may become problematic with already overstretched GP clinics and extended waiting times to see a doctor potentially putting people's lives at risk.

“GPs play a critical role in our national healthcare system, and it’s important that we support them during this crisis by considering simple and effective ways to ease their burdens, without compromising patient care.

“One way we can do that is by taking a collaborative approach, working with our pharmacist colleagues to deliver key services, and that is especially true for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.”

These calls follow the release of economic analysis from global accounting firm EY, which found that a more collaborative approach to care by GPs and pharmacists could help reduce GP visits by 6.2 million a year; slash hospital stays by more than 350,000 days a year, and free up 52,000 hours in Emergency Department capacity annually.

Furthermore, TerryWhite Chemmart Chief Pharmacist Brenton Hart said the vaccination service provided by pharmacists forms part of this approach and is a sensible solution, especially after seeing the lifesaving benefits that resulted from pharmacy vaccination during the pandemic.

“GPs and pharmacists alike are all responsible for the health of their communities, and we know that when we work hand-in-hand we can deliver a more holistic approach and make getting the healthcare you need more accessible,” Hart said.

“Community pharmacists have been vaccinating for eight years, steadily growing to the point that at TerryWhite Chemmart we have administered over two million vaccinations in the last two years.”

Brenton Hart also adds that while people might be experiencing vaccine fatigue, we also can’t forget that many carry the influenza virus unknowingly and is an incredibly infectious and serious respiratory disease that may be fatal.

But, with vaccination you can protect yourself from getting sick.

“As we have seen with asymptomatic cases of COVID-19, people can unknowingly have the flu and gravely affect our most vulnerable.

“The more we suppress influenza through vaccination, the less opportunity the virus has to mutate and infect people,” Hart said.

“Lastly, getting a flu vaccination reduces your odds of getting sick from the flu.

"If you do, your illness would likely be less severe.

"A 2018 study found that flu vaccination among adults reduced the risk of being admitted to an intensive care unit with flu by 59 percent and a 2014 study showed that flu vaccination reduced children’s risk of flu-related paediatric intensive care unit admission by 74 percent,” Hart concluded.

TerryWhite Chemmart has pharmacies across the nation and is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the whole family with a click of a button.

To speak to your local GP, head to terrywhitechemmart.com.au, or speak to your local TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist.

Holiday markets at Stuarts

street food, entertainment and a great array of vibrant arts, crafts and goods stalls, as well as a bonus Easter Egg Hunt from 11am.

By Jen HETHERINGTON

FOLLOWING on from the Christmas season success of the local holiday markets, organisers are pleased to welcome all comers to Stuarts Point Foreshore Reserve to enjoy the Easter Sunday Markets on 9 April, from 8am to 2pm, with lots of

The Scotts Head Twilight Markets will return to delight the locals and holiday makers on Wednesday April 12 and the following week, April 19 from 3 till 8pm.

Enquiries can be made at 0429120744.

traded away for cash.”

Nature Repair Market Bill introduced to protect biodiversity

philanthropists and others to invest in repairing nature across Australia.

By Andrew VIVIAN

TANYA Plibersek, the Minister for Environment and Water, recently introduced the Nature Repair Market Bill (2023) into Federal Parliament.

The Minister described the Bill as a “world first scheme’ in which landowners can be paid by a third party for protecting and restoring nature on their land.

Ms Plibersek said the Bill will make it easier for business,

She cited a recent report that found a biodiversity market could unlock $137 billion to repair and protect Australia’s environment by 2050.

Examples of possible projects that could be funded under the scheme include excluding livestock and feral herbivores to restore a natural marsh to create critical habitat for diverse native frog, fish, turtle and wetland bird species, employing Indigenous rangers to undertake feral animal exclusion and restoring a seagrass meadow to provide habitat for sea turtles,

dugongs, marine fish and seahorses.

Under the scheme, the market will be regulated by the Clean Energy Regulator, which will have monitoring and enforcement powers to ensure that projects are conducted in accordance with the rules.

“We’re supporting landholders including farmers and First Nations communities to do things like replanting a vital stretch of koala habitat, repair damaged riverbeds, or remove invasive species,” Ms Plibersek said.

“Creating a nature repair market with proper integrity and transparency, gives businesses and

philanthropists a way to invest in nature with confidence.”

However, as with Labor’s Safeguard Mechanism to lower emissions, conservationists believe it could go further.

Dailan Pugh, spokesperson for the North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) said, “The principal problem with the Commonwealth's Nature Repair Market Bill is that it is intending to create another offsets scheme.

“Last year the Commonwealth's carbon offsets scheme was found to be fundamentally flawed and not providing the required carbon abatement, and the parliamentary inquiry into NSW's biodiversity offsets scheme found it was doing more harm than good, particularly by allowing threatened species to be

Mr Pugh said the concept of biodiversity offsets is fundamentally flawed, because it basically means if someone has two patches of critical habitat for an endangered species they can clear one provided they pay to protect the other, resulting in a net loss for the species.

He said that providing stewardship payments to reward and assist landholders for protecting and restoring habitat of threatened species is needed, though not at the expense of destroying their habitat elsewhere.

“The folly of offsets is demonstrated by the issue of Grandpa’s Scrub, where a unique and irreplaceable stand of rainforest was to be cleared, while a different type of rainforest under no threat was to be protected in exchange,” Mr Pugh said.

Buying seafood for a feast this Easter?

IN the lead up to Good Friday and the peak seafood season over Easter, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is warning consumers that the seafood they’re buying might not be what they anticipate.

An estimated 65 percent of seafood consumed in Australia is imported.

Without any rules or standards for imported fish, consumers shopping for a seafood feast this Easter may be inadvertently buying seafood products that:

• are generally untraceable so consumers are unsure of exactly what they are eating, where it is from and how it was caught;

• contribute to the global decline of fish stocks;

• contribute to the death of threatened species of turtles, seabirds, dolphins and sharks; and/or

• have been obtained using modern slavery or terrible workplace conditions.

When combined with our deficient seafood labelling laws, consumers are left completely in the dark as to what they’re really eating.

AMCS say that when combined with deficient seafood labelling laws, consumers can be left completely in the dark as to what they’re really eating.

“Seafood imports are allowed into Australia and onto our plates without any rules or standards for traceability, sustainability or ethics.

“It creates confusion for consumers and places local jobs and industry at risk of being undercut by cheap imported substitutes that don’t meet the same standards.

“This has got to change.

“We need basic minimum standards for imported

Stuarts Point and Scotts Head

seafood or we risk Australia becoming a dumping ground for seafood from illegal, destructive and exploitative fisheries and farms.

“We need the government to enforce stronger import rules and better labelling for all seafood sold in Australia.

“In the meantime, always check the label or ask before you buy seafood.

“If you can’t find out what species it is, where it’s from, who caught it and how, don’t buy it.

“To help with this, consumers can use the GoodFish Sustainable seafood guide to provide independent information on the vast majority of Australian-

produced seafood.

“When eating out, look out for the GoodFish partner restaurants so you can be confident that the seafood you are being served is sustainable.”

The Australian Marine Conservation Society is part of the Fair Catch Alliance that is committed to change so we end up with the same rules for all seafood sold across the nation.

Minns announces NSW Government Ministry

ON TUESDAY morning, NSW Premier Chris Minns announced his government’s first full Ministry.

The Minns Ministry is a reduced Cabinet of 22 Ministers, but for the first time in New South Wales history, will be 50 percent women (excluding the Premier).

For the first time in New South Wales history, a woman will hold the position of Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council (Penny Sharpe).

For the first time in New South Wales history, a woman will hold the portfolio of Energy (Penny Sharpe), Police (Yasmin Catley), Regional NSW (Tara Moriarty), Finance (Courtney Houssos) and Regional Transport (Jenny Aitchison).

For the first time in New South Wales history, an Australian Minister was sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita (Daniel Mookhey), and a NSW Minister will be sworn

in on the Quran (Dib).

Prue Car will serve as Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Early Learning and Minister for Western Sydney.

Penny Sharpe will take on the responsibility of Energy and Climate Change, Environment and Heritage as well as Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.

Yasmin Catley will take on the responsibility of Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism.

Jihad Dib will take on Customer Service and Digital Government, as well as Emergency Services and Youth Justice.

Tara Moriarty will take on Agriculture, Regional NSW and Western NSW.

David Harris will take on Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, Gaming and Racing, Veterans, Medical Research, and the Central Coast.

Rose Jackson will serve as the Minister for the North

Coast.

NSW Premier Chris Minns said his team have a “lot of hard work in front of us” but are “up to the challenge”.

“We have a clear mandate from the people of NSW to rebuild our essential services, to invest in the people who look after us – our nurses, teachers, paramedics, firefighters and police officers,” Mr Minns said.

“Our priority is to help families and households deal with the increasing cost of living, the energy crisis and to fix our schools and hospitals.”

Farmers NSW, the state’s peak farming body, said on Tuesday incoming Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty will need to hit the ground running to keep food production on track.

The organisation’s CEO Pete Arkle said while Ms Moriarty did not have an agricultural background, in her first speech to Parliament she had spoken passionately

about “embracing technology and new ideas and rolling out the infrastructure that assists more efficient freight and people movement around the regions”.

“Agriculture is a critical industry for the state – not just in terms of jobs and economics – we grow the food and fibre that feeds and clothes people,” Mr Arkle said.

“The Minister has an understanding of what it’s like to live outside of Sydney, but when you look at regional, rural and remote communities, there’s a big gap in services and opportunities."

Mr Arkle said NSW Labor had shown an interest in working constructively with the farming sector, with Mr Minns promising to deliver an independent Agriculture Commissioner and a fresh focus on domestic biosecurity at the NSW Farmers Annual Conference last year.

“There are some

headwinds facing farmers at the moment, and it’s critical to have support for this important sector from the state government,” Mr Arkle said.

“There are opportunities for partnerships between farmers and government –say in environmental gains through on-farm natural capital enhancement – where management of land and incentives from government work together without impacting production capacity.

“This is why we have been calling for an independent Agriculture Commissioner who can assist whole-of-government decisions to build better planning, environmental and production outcomes, and Mr Minns has promised to deliver that role.”

A number of issues such as regional roads, land use conflict, rural health services and the cost of living emerged a number of times during

Councils congratulate new Government

THE peak body for the state’s councils has congratulated NSW Premier-Elect Chris Minns and his incoming government, and pledged to work with them to deliver for communities right across the state.

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Darriea Turley AM said the 58th Parliament of NSW offered the opportunity for the two spheres of Government to work in true partnership for the people of NSW, via a fresh Intergovernmental

Agreement.

“Councils previously had an agreement with the Coalition Government signed by former Premier Gladys Berejiklian, but this agreement was disappointingly not renewed during the last Parliamentary term,” Cr Turley said.

“We’re delighted that the incoming Minns Labor Government has committed to signing a new Agreement, which will provide the foundations for a more

constructive way of working together.”

Cr Turley said the Agreement was in keeping with the constructive and respectful election campaigns run by both Premier-Elect Minns and former Premier Dominic Perrottet.

“LGNSW looks forward to working in the same vein with all elected MPs: ALP Government MPs, Liberal and National MPs, minor parties, independents and crossbenchers,” she said.

“Above all, we remain firmly focused on the community-focused

objectives that made up our election priorities and we will continue to work constructively towards the achievement of those goals.

“There’s still so much to do, particularly around the financial sustainability of local government.”

Cr Turley said LGNSW would hold the incoming Labor Government to account to ensure delivery of a wide range of election commitments, including promises to:

- Review the broken model which effectively works against the financial sustainability of councils.

election debates hosted by NSW Farmers, and Mr Arkle said the onus was now on the incoming government to provide solutions.

“NSW Farmers is in the business of advocating for our members and our communities, but it is up to the government of the day to deliver,” he said.

“Penny Sharpe will have her hands full with energy and the environment, because we have seen numerous examples of avoidable conflict when it comes to renewables on agricultural land, and Rose Jackson will need to carefully navigate the water portfolio to ensure farmers can access that precious resource to grow our food and fibre.

“Jenny Aitchison will also have a huge task ahead of her in terms of repairing and improving our road and rail network, so we can get food from farm gate to dinner plate efficiently and costeffectively.”

rules that restore ownership of the so-called “red fleet” firefighting equipment to the Rural Fire Service.

- Develop and apply new, fairer grant guidelines require a mandatory 30 percent of all homes built on surplus government land to be social, affordable and diverse housing.

- Implement all 44 recommendations of the parliamentary inquiry into rural and regional health services.

- Introduce fair and transparent accounting rules that restore ownership of the so-called “red fleet” firefighting equipment to the Rural Fire Service.

Introduce fair and transparent accounting

“NSW Labor also promised an Emergency Road Repair Fund for regional roads worth $670m over two years, and this money needs to flow into the system as quickly as possible to assist councils in building back local roads devastated by floods and torrential rains,” she said.

“There is a very big task ahead of the incoming Government, but I am confident that a fresh Intergovernmental Agreement is a strong first step in forging the good faith partnership our communities need and expect.”

Police on the Streets

• ON 23/3/23 Police arrested a man in Nambucca Heads following enquiries for an unrelated matter.

During those enquiries the man was subject to a search and Police located a small amount of cannabis upon him.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station for possessing a prohibited drug and issued with a Court Attendance Notice to appear before Macksville Local Court on 4/5/23.

• On 24/3/23 Police arrested a seventeenyear-old male youth in Nambucca Heads following a domestic violence incident.

The young person

was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offence of Intimidation and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Children’s Court on 6/4/23.

• On 24/3/23 Police arrested a 42-year-old man at Newee Creek following a neighbour dispute incident. The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station for breaching an AVO and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/4/23.

• On 25/3/23 Police issued a 33-year-old woman with a Court Attendance Notice for the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, following investigations related to an assault that occurred

on 11/2/23 at Nambucca Heads.

The accused woman is to appear before Macksville Local Court on 18/5/23.

• On 25/3/23 Police stopped a 36-year-old female driver in Wallace St, Macksville for a traffic offence.

Checks on the driver revealed she was a disqualified driver, having recently committed several similar offences.

The accused woman was arrested and charged at Macksville Police Station with the further offence of refusing to provide an oral fluid sample.

The accused woman was also issued a number of traffic infringement notices.

The accused woman was refused bail and appeared before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 27/3/23 where she was subsequently granted bail to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 6/4/23.

• On 27/3/23 Police arrested a 28-yearold man in Macksville who was wanted for an outstanding warrant.

After his arrest the accused man was searched and Police seized a knife and a key for a stolen vehicle that was located upon him.

Police executed the warrant and charged the accused with the further offences of the knife and goods in custody.

The accused man was refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 28/3/23.

As a result of further

investigations Police arrested a 36-year-old female accomplice on 28/3/23 in Nambucca Heads.

The accused woman was charged at Kempsey Police Station with a number of traffic offences and a vehicle was seized.

The accused woman is expected to be refused bail to appear before the next available Court.

• On 29/3/23 Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Nambucca Heads for breaching his bail conditions related to several matters currently before Court.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and issued with a Court Attendance Notice for the identified breaches and is next to appear before Macksville Local Court on 6/4/23.

• On 29/3/23 Police issued

a 38-year-old woman with a Court Attendance Notice for the offence of shoplifting, following investigations related to a theft incident at a Nambucca Heads business the previous day. The accused woman is to appear before Macksville Local Court on 18/5/23.

• On 29/3/23 Police arrested a 29-yearold man at Macksville following a domestic violence incident.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with breaching an AVO and breaching bail conditions.

The accused man was refused bail and appeared before Port Macquarie Local Court where he was subsequently granted bail to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 13/4/23.

Attitudes on domestic violence still need improvement

AUSTRALIANS have a better understanding of domestic violence, recognising nonphysical forms of violence, but two in five people mistakenly believe that domestic violence is perpetrated by both men and women equally.

The 2021 National Community Attitudes Survey (NCAS), released by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) last week, has revealed that 41 percent of respondents mistakenly believe that domestic violence is equally committed by men and women, a significant increase from 23 percent of respondents in 2009.

The 2021 NCAS, which measures understanding and attitudes of people across Australia, found that only 57 percent of respondents believe males are the primary perpetrators of domestic violence, despite recent ABS Personal Safety Survey evidence, which revealed most victim-survivors name a male perpetrator.

The world’s longest running survey of community attitudes towards violence against women, the 2021 NCAS surveyed 19,100 Australians and found that while understanding and rejection of domestic and sexual violence have generally improved, there is a still long way to go.

Concerningly, the 2021 NCAS also found that even though 91 percent of respondents believe violence against women is a problem in Australia, only 47 percent of respondents believe it is a problem in their own suburb or town.

In addition, Australian’s overall rejection of domestic violence plateaued between 2017 and 2021.

Despite concerning findings, the 2021 NCAS found some significant improvements in understanding and attitudes over the last decade, after the release of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against

Women and their Children 2010-2022, such as a greater understanding of the different forms of violence.

In 2013 only 53 percent of respondents considered controlling a partner by denying them money a form of domestic violence, this rose to 81 percent in 2021.

Pleasingly, the 2021 NCAS also found significant improvements in Australians’ understanding and rejection of sexual violence, with 81 percent of respondents disagreeing that women find it flattering to be persistently pursued, even if they are not interested, which rose from 68 percent in 2017.

Padma Raman PSM, CEO of ANROWS, said the 2021 NCAS findings provide evidence that the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 20222032 is moving in the right direction to eliminate violence in one generation.

“The National Plan, agreed to by all Governments, creates the blueprint for how as a nation we can eliminate violence against women and children and the 2021 NCAS findings provide concrete areas where we need to work as a country to achieve this,” Ms Raman said.

“These findings show us that significant work needs to be done to improve attitudes and understanding regarding family, domestic and sexual violence.

“Whilst these findings show really pleasing shifts in Australians’ attitudes towards sexual violence, we still have a long way to go in correcting victim-blaming attitudes and rape myths.”

“Over the last decade we’ve seen an improvement in understanding of family and domestic violence, including recognising nonphysical forms of violence, but it is extremely worrying that many Australians don’t understand that domestic violence is predominantly perpetrated by men against women.”

Minister for Social

Services Amanda Rishworth thanked ANROWS for its important work on the longrunning National Community Attitudes Survey.

“Research like this helps us identify where there may be gaps in our understanding and where we need to focus our efforts on as a society when it comes to the important issues of family, domestic and sexual violence,” Minister Rishworth said.

“Along with states and territories, last year with the release of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 we set a target to end violence against women and children in one generation.

“By all pulling in the same direction we can achieve this, but governments can’t do it on their own. Ending violence against women and children is everybody’s responsibility and everybody’s business.

“A key piece in ending violence against women and children is addressing the attitudes that can support it.

“This includes attitudes that deny gender equality, that seek to limit women’s autonomy in relationships and that objectify women and disregard consent.”

Other significant findings from the NCAS include that, in 2021:

• One in four respondents believed that a woman who does not leave an abusive partner is partly responsible for the abuse continuing.

• Two in five respondents said they would not know how to access domestic violence services.

• 37 percent of respondents thought women going through custody battles often make up or exaggerate claims of domestic violence to gain tactical advantage in their case.

• 41 percent of respondents agreed that many women mistakenly interpret innocent remarks

as sexist.

• One in three respondents thought women exaggerate the unequal treatment of women in Australia.

• 34 percent of respondents believed that it is common for sexual assault accusations to be used as a way of getting back at men.

• 24 percent of respondents believed that a lot of times women who say they were raped had led the man on and later had regrets.

• One in four respondents believed that when a man is very sexually aroused, he may not even realise that the women doesn’t want to have sex.

• Nearly one quarter (23 percent) of respondents agreed that much of what is called domestic violence is a normal reaction to day-today stress and frustration.

• 85 percent of respondents did not believe that domestic violence can be excused if the violent person genuinely regrets

what they have done.

• This rose from 71 percent in 2009 and 74 percent in 2013 but was similar to the percentage in 2017.

• 84 percent of respondents did not believe that domestic violence can be excused if it results from someone getting so angry that they temporarily lose control.

This rose from 76 percent in 2013 but was similar to the percentage in 2017.

& Safe Easter Happy

Don’t rock the boat this Easter

A PRE-EASTER statewide safety blitz by NSW Maritime has highlighted the risks of wash and waves on our waterways, with a raft of incidents including multiple capsizes responded to across the weekend.

NSW Maritime Principal Manager Shane Davey said Operation Don’t Rock the Boat is about encouraging good judgement on the water as Maritime prepares for some of their busiest weeks over the Easter and ANZAC Day public holidays.

“There have been far too many near-misses this year, and as we see a surge in people heading out on the water in the next couple of weeks it’s vital boaters make safe choices to avoid preventable incidents,” Mr Davey said.

“Despite the weather being poor, plenty of people were out on the water over the weekend, and in Sydney we saw two incidents that thankfully, didn’t end in fatalities.

“On Saturday, a paddler was rescued off Cape Banks after his kayak capsized in rough conditions.

“His kayak ended up smashed on the rocks.

“On Sunday, six people ended up in the water in Botany Bay after their outrigger canoe was capsized by the wake of a larger boat.

“Fortunately, in both incidents everyone was wearing lifejackets and no one was injured.

“It’s a timely reminder that excess wash can be dangerous, especially to smaller vessels.

“The Easter school holidays is one of the busiest times on our waterways.

“Don’t let your good day on the water ruin someone else’s.

“The type of wave we want to see is a courtesy wave of the hand, not a massive wave in your wake when passing someone else.

“Watch your wash as it might be having a negative impact on others.

“Slow down, take a look at your surroundings and use common sense.

“Even if you're travelling at the speed limit shown on a sign, you can still create excessive wash.

“We’ve seen a concerning 24 capsizings this boating season, and most could have been avoided.

“There have been seven fatalities and 250 on water

Quilt Show 2023 at Macksville a success

By Mick BIRTLES

LOVERS of the art of quilting flocked to the Senior Citizens Centre in Princes Street, Macksville last weekend to see the work on display at Quilt Show 2023.

The biggest event of its kind in the district, Quilt Show 2023 had over 75 intricate items to view.

None of the quilts on display at Quilt Show 2023 had been on display before so guests were surprised and delighted at every turn over the two day event.

“The display featured cross-stitch, embroidery, patchwork quilts, crochet

blankets and many more handmade items all locally made,” Mrs Roslyn Cook of the Verandah Post Patchworkers told News Of The Area.

“The Quilt Show has been running for over 30 years and is always very popular with so many people, both locally and far afield.”

Run in conjunction with the Remnant Basket Macksville, Quilt Show 2023 also raised much needed funds for the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc through a raffle of some beautiful quilts and a handmade handbag.

incidents.

“I can’t stress enough, simple checks can help keep you and your family safe this Easter holiday break."

Over the two-day campaign NSW Maritime officers carried out almost a thousand vessel safety checks, resulting in more than 110 official cautions and sixteen fines.

A key message of Operation Don’t Rock the Boat was to remind boaters of their responsibilities on the water, and to check vessels and safety gear, keep an eye on weather and have a Plan B in place to head somewhere sheltered if conditions get rough.

For more information on wash rules, visit: https://nsw. gov.au/driving-boating-andtransport/waterways-safetyand-rules/rules/wash

q A capsizing event in South West Rocks this year.

q Maritime Rescue come to the aid of a sinking vessel.

q Mrs Roslyn Cook of the Verandah Post Patchworkers discusses the intricate craft with visitors to Quilt Show 2023 at Macksville on 1-2 April.

Improving balance for fall prevention

By Andrea FERRARI

FALLS are the focus of April Falls Day, the first day of a month-long balance, strength and independence awareness initiative supported by Mid North Coast Local Health District which encourages residents over the age of 65 to get hopping, leaping and standing on one leg.

For people aged in their mid-sixties and beyond, specific types of physical activity help reduce the risk of a fall and can maintain a person’s strength and independence.

Falling over in your more senior years is nothing like when you were a toddler; if bones break they can take longer to mend, we lose the ability to save ourselves as we go down, and confidence can be knocked, meaning we can lose some independence.

Better Balance for Fall Prevention is the theme of this year’s April Falls Month program, supported by the NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network.

April Falls Month is an

annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of falls and to promote the latest best practice fall prevention strategies, with the overall campaign goal to get active and improve balance for fall prevention.

Bellingen residents Thomas Hoffman, Gary Martin and Bill Peel recently participated in Stepping On, a free seven-week fall prevention program aimed at improving balance and movement, promoting hazard awareness and maintaining a healthy and independent lifestyle.

The trio signed up following a stint in hospital for Thomas, where he was confined to a wheelchair and had to undergo intensive physical therapy to get his mobility back.

“During the course we learnt how to walk safely, what obstacles to look out for, exercises to do to increase balance and strength and

even what type of shoes are best to walk in,” said Thomas.

since his involvement in Stepping On.

“None of us were going to wrap ourselves up in cotton wool and sit in a corner; Thomas especially has more motivation to get out of bed, walk the dog and enjoy keeping his body strong and active,” he said.

people benefit from regular tai chi, group exercise programs, gym sessions, community-based falls prevention programs such as Stepping On, or simple exercises at home to improve muscle strength and balance.

The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) has collaborated with the NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network to produce a range of April Falls resources for patients, families, carers and health staff with fall prevention information available on the CEC website at www.cec.health.nsw.gov. au.

Gary Martin participated in the program as a carer and has seen a significant improvement in Thomas

Senior Principal Research Scientist at NeuRA and President of the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society, Professor Kim Delbaere said, “Older

“Research has also shown that regular exercise can reduce falls in older people by 23 percent, but slowly building up highchallenge balance exercises can increase the effects of exercise by up to 40 percent.”

q Bellingen residents Bill Peel, Thomas Hoffman and Gary Martin have benefited from the Stepping On fall prevention program.

To find a local exercise group that includes balance and strength exercises, visit the NSW Active and Healthy website at www. activeandhealthy.nsw.gov. au/.

“It really built up my strength, confidence and motivation to move more.”

Coach Care embraces workplace inclusion

By Andrea FERRARI

COACH Care Nambucca Heads owner David Bishop is giving a big thumbs up to his young trade assistant, Scott Suckling, who is heading towards his half year milestone with the company.

Living with a hearing impairment, Scott wears a cochlear implant to improve his hearing and communication.

This can be a challenge in a busy and noisy workshop environment so when Scott was scouting around for employment it was important to him that he find an employer who could be accommodating.

David, whose business

is bus refurbishment, was seeking a casual trade assistant to help with general tasks around the workshop like labouring, fibreglassing and welding.

Local disability employment service CHESS Connect came into the equation and knowing Scott’s resume, reckoned he’d be the perfect match in mind.

When David first considered recruitment from a disability service, he wasn’t too sure what to expect, but Recruitment Partner Jenna at CHESS Connect had the perfect candidate in mind.

When Jenna suggested Scott as a prospective employee for Coach Care,

David was immediately interested as he has extensive experience communicating with individuals with hearing impairments.

He knew that people with different abilities brought unique perspectives and creative problem-solving skills to the workplace.

“Matching the right jobseeker with the right employer is a key part of what we do as a disability employment service,” said Jenna.

“We take the time to really understand what the employer needs and that those needs can be met by any candidate we put forth.

“Often this means some

accommodations in the workplace and extra support from us, but the result is an employer with a team member who is local, reliable, and supported to work in their business for the long-term.”

Scott is about to celebrate six months of employment at Coach Care.

“Scott is a forward thinker

with a great attitude who takes pride in his work,” said David.

“He’s a huge asset to Coach Care.

“Since he’s been here, he’s increased productivity, always looking for that next task, working independently and becoming a valuable member of our team.

“We look forward to seeing

Scott grow within our business.”

The Nambucca CHESS Connect team will continue to provide David and Scott at Coach Care with local face to face support for as long as they need.

CHESS Connect welcomes enquiries about job placements, phone 1800 899 017.

Shorebirds campaigner spots her first Wandering Tattler

By Andrea FERRARI

FLYING on her microlight towards the Nambucca Valley, on her shorebirds awareness campaign, Amellia ‘Milly’ Formby did not know she was about to get a “lifer”, in other words her first ever sighting of a particular bird.

Working for BirdLIfe Australia, the zoologist, children's book illustrator and pilot is bringing awareness to the precarious life of shorebirds in a quest called ‘Wing Threads: Flight Around Oz’, and is just over halfway through her yearlong circumnavigation of Australia’s coastline.

She drops into communities and schools to educate through sharing her knowledge and experience of the amazing journeys of migratory shorebirds, which are amongst the most endangered birds in the world.

Peter West from Hastings Birdwatchers, who was her ground crew that day, picked Amelia up at South Grafton Aerodrome to drive her back to Port Macquarie Airport.

“He (Peter) said we're gonna stop and twitch a couple of birds on the way back; a Wandering Tattler and a Glossy Ibis,” Milly told

News Of The Area.

“I was pumped because I'd not seen a Wandering Tattler before.

“We checked the tides and decided it would be best to stop at South West Rocks to see the Tattler first because it was high tide.

“Word on the street was that the Tattler was hanging out on the rocks just north of the Surf Life Saving Club.

“We parked and walked around the rocks and it didn't take long to find it.

“I saw it on the rocks and called Peter on his phone to come over and see it,” said Milly.

“As we were watching it without binoculars, we noticed there were not one, but two Wandering Tattlers.”

Milly and Peter both observed and agreed that the white eyebrow stripe didn't extend past the eye of the birds, which is a key identifying feature that distinguished the Wandering Tattler from Grey-tailed Tattlers.

“It's not my favourite bird, but I

was excited because it was a shorebird I'd never seen before.

“When you see a bird for the first time ever, we call it a 'lifer'.

“So, the Wandering Tattler was a lifer for me last week.

“Always a great day when you see a lifer,” she said.

“We then went to Boyters

Lane and found the Glossy Ibis too; what a great day.”

When BirdLife Australia identified a lack of awareness as the number one threat to shorebirds during their time in Australia several years ago, it set Milly thinking.

She honed her attention to the question of how to get everyone’s attention.

“While searching for answers, I came up with a plan,” said Milly, “what if I could inspire people by doing the very thing shorebirds excel at – flying?”

She learned to fly a microlight and is circumnavigating the continent in the little aircraft.

“On the way, I'm sharing the amazing journeys of migratory shorebirds with primary school students and communities right around

Australia.

“We often hear about problems but don’t see the actions being undertaken towards a solution…it’s important to show this to bring balance to the ‘doom and gloom’ narrative we so often hear,” she said.

You can follow Milly’s adventure on Facebook and Instagram @wingthreads, the Wing Threads YouTube channel and her website www.wingthreads.com.

q One of the refurbished Coach Care buses that Scott works on.

q Scott Suckling, is coming up to his six-month milestone working for David Bishop, owner of Coach Care Nambucca Heads, with Jenna from CHESS Connect

q Milly spotting the Wandering Tattler at South West Rocks, a first-ever sighting for the shorebird expert.

q Local Coffs Coast birder and BirdLife Northern NSW contact Sue Siwinski with shorebird educator Milly Formby, displaying her children's book, ‘A Shorebird Flying Adventure’.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

MAYBEE HONEY sponsored the Medal and Spoon stroke event played in great weather with the course looking a picture.

Beau Lavender played his best and most consistent golf for some time to finish with a net 69 and win the medal from runner up Steve Hosking on net 72.

In the gross event Beau's score had him only one shot behind regular Spoon winner Allan Clarke who was only one over par off a scratch handicap.

Straight shooters with nearest the pin were Brad Fortescue (A), and the silver fox Brian King (C grade).

Steve Ellis won the Mid Week Competition on a countback from Neil Cuneen.

The best of the ladies playing the Mid Week was Rhonda McAuliffe who came in second runner up to Neil.

The latest Chook Run winner was Luke Laverty with Don Forrester runner up.

q Max Graham showing his playing partners Darren Pike and Steve Ellis how to get a birdie on the 11th.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

THE Nambucca Valley club will conduct a bridge beginners class commencing on Tuesday 18/7/23, completing 21/8/23.

The course is free of cost and conducted by experienced club members. People interested can get in touch by email: nvbcsect@ gmail.com.

The club was delighted to welcome visitor Ellie Dufresne from Canada this week.

An opportunity for Scott and Barbara to catch up with a fellow Canadian.

Thanks for looking us up Ellie hope you had an enjoyable visit.

Results for week ending: 1 April 2023

Monday: 27 March.

Eighteen players for a 4 ½ table Howell today.

Winners with 66.6 percent, Phil Booth and Rob Marshall.

Runners-up, with 56.9 percent Daphne Priestley and Colleen Robertson.

Tuesday: 28 March. A 3-table Howell tonight.

Winners Daphne Priestley and Paula Guthrie with 58 percent.

Equal runners-up, Ali and Neil Tupper with Carol McKee and Maureen Cowan scoring 55 percent.

Wednesday: 29 March.

Twenty players in Richard’s group today dealing with the logic of covering an honor with an honor, another ancient bridge custom.

Thursday: 30 March.

Sixteen players contested a four-table Howell.

Winners Richard Levy and Scott Parker with 62.5 percent.

Equal runners-up, Merita

Pailthorpe and Barry Butler with Glen Hallett and Phil Booth scoring 53.5 percent.

Saturday: 1 April. 16 players for a four-table Howell today.

Winners with 59.5 percent, Rob Marshall and Phil Booth.

Equal runners-up with 51.7 percent Maureen Cowan and Richard Levy with Helen Rowsell and Noreen Cork.

Urunga: Wednesday 29 March.

Twenty-two players for a 5 ½ -table Mitchell.

North/South winners, Margaret and Don McCombie with 52.2 percent.

Runners-up, Nerellyn Mitchell and Peter Jonutz with 52 percent.

East/West winners, Janet Dyson and Rob Marshall with 69.3 percent.

Runners-up Anne Mouton and Wendy Garland with 67.5

Coffs cricket season review

By Aiden BURGESS

ANOTHER cricket season is in the books with both the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s competitions and North Coast Cricket Council Premier League coming to a close.

Here is how each club fared in the 2022/23 season.

Bellingen: The standout club of the season, winning the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s first grade premiership.

The club also won the under 16s premiership and the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association's T20 Cup.

Sawtell: Produced the most dominant side of any competition, with the Sawtell Stingers going through undefeated to win the under

12s premiership.

Also took out the secondgrade premiership.

Nana Glen: Made four grand finals winning the third-grade premiership, and finished runners up in the first grade, second grade, and under 14s competitions.

Valleys Cricket: Won the North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League title capping off a great season in which they finished as minor premiers.

Also won the Premier League’s T20 competition and the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup.

Macksville: Strong in the junior ranks winning the under 14s premiership, and finishing runners up in the under 12s.

Coffs Colts: Minor

premiers in the firstgrade competition and finished runners up in the under 16s.

Diggers Cricket Club: Combined with Nana Glen with their All Stars team playing their first season in the Premier League.

Northern Districts Rebels: Reached the preliminary final of the Premier League, and finished runners up in third grade and the T20 Cup.

Harwood: Finished runners up in the Premier League competition.

Urunga: Found going tough in the firstgrade competition with the wooden spoon.

percent. Good scoring East/ West.

Results for week ending Saturday 25 March 2023

Monday: 20. A fairly quiet day after all the excitement last Saturday.

A four-table Howell won by Mike Siford and Kent Taylor with 57.4 percent.

Runners-up, Phil Booth and Robert Marshall with 56.5 percent.

Tuesday: 21. Ten players for a 2 ½ table Howell.

Winners Caitlin McRae and Maureen Cowan with 55 percent.

Equal runners-up, Lynne and John Slade with Louise Walton and Scott Parker with 50 percent.

Wednesday: 22. Thirtysix players got up bright and early to contest an Am-Pro event which was a resounding success.

Players were partnered

Bowraville Bowls Results

By Paul O’NEILL

THE Tigers welcomed North Beach to the Den last Saturday for a round 6 clash in grade 5 Pennants action.

Wins are crucial with Sawtell Blue leading the comp undefeated and the team stepped up once again for a 73-36 (10-0) victory.

David Johnson's crew were dominant in their 23-8 win, only losing five ends.

Adam Laird's side once again ran into the pluckiest of the three rival teams, their game tied at 13-13 after fifteen ends.

They took four of the last six ends to take the rink 21-15.

Neil Pollard and co bounded out of the gates again to lead 14-1 after seven, never being threatened in their 29-

to even out the contest and create valuable experience for everyone.

Congratulations and thanks to organiser Richard Levy.

North South winners with 57.8 percent were Lynne Slade and Libby Knight.

Runners-up Colleen Robertson and Peter Whyte.

East/West winners Gus Gorissen and Warwick Knight with 57.6 percent.

Runners-up Louise Walton and Charles Aspden with 56.2 percent.

A great day out for the Knights.

Thursday: 23. A Seventable Mitchell today.

North/South winners Ali and Neil Tupper with 64.2 percent.

Runners-up Barbara Lott and Linda Siford with 58.9 percent.

Equal East/West winners, Daphne Priestley and Paula Guthrie with Mike Siford and Scott Parker scoring 59.5

13 win.

Thanks again to Janine and GD for putting on a nosh, Janet Poletti for umpiring and to everyone who came down and supported the squad on a beautiful Autumn day.

Round 7 is the big clash with Sawty Blue on April 15 at home, the Tigers will be all out to exact some revenge for their drubbing in round 2.

With no Pennants over Easter, the club will be holding the annual Fish Triples day on Good Friday.

$15 will get you a game of bowls and a feed on what is always a top day at the Den.

Another reminder the pairs draw is on the board and there are still a few games of consistency singles to play.

Go Bowra!

percent.

Runners-up Susie Keur and Peter Plunkett-Cole with 55.3 percent.

Saturday: 25. Twenty-two players today for 5 ½ table Mitchell.

North/South winners Maureen Cowan and Caitlin McRae with 56.7 percent.

Runners-up, Glen Hallett and Phil Booth.

East/West winners Ali and Neil Tupper with 61.8 percent.

Runners-up Molly Bence & Robert Baker with 58.7 percent.

Urunga: Wednesday 22.

Eighteen players for a four table Howell today. Winners with 66.7 percent, Glen Hallett and Phil Booth.

Runners-up with 58.3 Judy Bartley and Bev Oldfield.

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

q Bellingen Cricket Club won the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association's first grade premiership for the first time in the club’s history.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoff MCCANN

HEAVY rain on Tuesday evening resulted in course closure on Wednesday, and restricted rules on Golf Cart usage for the rest of the week to proctect our soaked fairways.

Our featured sponsor for the week was Midcoast Trucks – thank you!

Tuesday’s event was round 3 of the “Island Challenge” Series Medley Stroke – where

your best 5 rounds for the year could win you a Drive, Golf Play and Stay package, sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service – thank you Michael Briscoe.

Stephen McNeil (12) and Paul Ryan (14) both had great rounds of net 68, with Stephen winning the event on countback.

Stephen Carr was best gross 75 and best Lady golfer was Heather Gray net 75. Golfers playing to their

handicap or better to win a sleeve of balls were Stephen McNeil, Paul Ryan, Joe Street and Dean Riordan from Frederickton.

NTP’s went to Stephen Kimber on 5, Hans Jansen on 7, Peter Moxon on 8, Daryl Wall on 18, and Stephen McNeil won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13. The Challenge Leaderboard will be updated shortly.

Thursday’s “Dolphin Day” Medley Stableford was

sponsored by Nambucca RSL, and Kai Burkinshaw (3) had a great round scoring 38 points was overall winner and recipient of the “Dolphin Day” golf shirt as part of his trophy package.

Steve Frost (16) was the Net winner with 37 points from Martin Jones (14) with 36 points on countback from Ashton Herbert.

Other good scores in the heavy conditions were Gary Scott and John Morgan 35.

countback from Joe Street (15) with net 71.

Stephen Truelove was best Gross 84.

Best round of the week from Dennis Ashton (was 21!) finally getting his game together for a net 59 to easily win “C” Grade (19 to 36) from Mark Blake (30) net 70.

Bryan Ussher won Gross with 92.

The Ball rundown to net 75 on countback.

and Susan and Trevor WilsonBrown had 5 pairs coming in with 40 points.

Winners were Susan Barnett and Kel McGoldrick, runners up Jennifer and Andrew Johnston, and second runners up Glenys Thompson and Glenys Thompson.

The Ball rundown to 38 points with NTP’s going to Glenys Thompson on 5, Don Kennedy (Bonville) on 13 and Malcolm Smith (Bonville) on 18.

Bowraville Saturday Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

BOWRAVILLE Saturday

Golf Results 1/4/23

Stroke Event Monthly

Medal sponsored by Paul

LeCerf.

Winner: B Parker C/B 72, R/Up: D Wren, F9: T Behan, B9: R Graham, N/P 2 nd B Parker, N/P J Gonsalves.

L/Putt: Julee Townsend. Ball Comp: 1. P LeCerf 2. T Noble 3. K Wilson, 4. Bruce Spear.

Next Week: Easter8/4/23 The Late Isabelle Hooper and Dan Hooper and Family invite you to a single stableford. Contact Club on 6564 7349 to book a cart.

The Ball Rundown to 32 points on countback.

Saturday’s Men’s Monthly Medal was sponsored by Nambucca Local Liquor.

“A” Grade (0 to 12) winner was Troy Herbert (7) with net 65, runner up was Kai Burkinshaw (3) with net 68.

Bruce Berry won the gross with 78.

In “B” Grade (13 to 18), Trent Baade (14) won on

Ben Venner won the Longest Putt on 2, NTP’s going to Rick Heywood on 5, Troy Herbert on 7, Philip Mander on 8 (112 cms), Garnet O’Brien on 13 (93 cms) to win the “Pizza This” voucher, Graeme Croad (Kempsey) got Stu’s ball on 15 and Mark Blake topped off his day with 43cms on 18 to win the Pro Pin Jackpot.

The Open “Island Sunday”

Mixed 4BBB Stableford sponsored by Denise Paluch

Denise donated a tub of her best YellowBox Honey to tailenders Bryony and Stephen Bownlie.

As always for this event, players enjoyed an excellent complementary Grazing Platter prior to Presentation.

Don’t miss our Open 36 Hole “Easter Bowl” Medley Stableford event over Easter Saturday and Sunday –bookings are now open –Trophies for overall and daily events for Men and Women! See you on the Island.

Nambucca Roosters impressive in trial match against Port Macquarie

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quality football, getting over Port 24 points to 12.

Of the six tries scored by the Roosters, none were converted, giving Jones something to ponder ahead of the round one fixture against Woolgoolga on 7 May.

Unlike the appalling weather that affected last week's trial match against Inverell, this game was played in dry sunny conditions, although the heat of the afternoon tested the fitness of both sides.

The first half opened with the Roosters demonstrating an intensity and speed that seemed to put their opposition temporarily off balance.

The home side were

strong in both the defensive and attack aspects of their game and although Port were able to find holes and make some breaks, there was enough speed in the Roosters back-line to chase them down or be cut off by fullback Robbie Smith, who’s game stepped up another notch from the first trial match.

“We wanted to improve from the good performance of last week, we ironed out a few things at training this week and our attitude in defence in the first 30 minutes set up the win which allowed us to play a bit of footy for the rest of the game,” Roosters coach Warwick Jones told News Of The Area.

“It was only a trial, but we can come away with a lot of positives in all aspects of our

game as we scored six tries and hopefully we’ve learnt that’s the standard that we need to consistently bring when the competition starts.”

Those who came to watch the action on Saturday were treated to a great U/14s game where two very evenly matched sides gave it everything they had to come up with a 10-10 draw at fulltime.

Second on the card was the U/18s and although the skills seemed to be there, much like last week, inconsistency and an apparent lack of cohesion cost the Roosters dearly and Port walked away with a 34-0 victory.

Disappointingly, the Women’s game was cancelled, leaving a hole in the program and causing the main match to be brought forward by 30 minutes.

q Nambucca Roosters’ Chris Thornton is brought to the ground by a solid Sharks defensive line at Coronation Park on Saturday.

q Nambucca Rooster Nelson Langley offloads to Dean Goodwin during a great attacking game.

q Try time for Nambucca Roosters’ Jack WalshMcKiernan, who crossed the line twice in the trial match against the Port Macquarie Sharks.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Planning for Blended Families

JACK and Jill each have two children to previous relationships. They have been married for 10 years and are concerned about their estate planning.

Their primary concern is that they want to make proper provision for each other but they also wish to ensure that their respective childrens’ inheritance is protected.

They seek specialist advice.

The solicitor explains that if they make “simple” wills, leaving their whole estate to each other, with all four children receiving a share of the survivor’s estate, that there is a risk that the survivor could change their will or enter into another relationship, which could lead to some of the children missing-out.

On the basis that Jack and Jill’s primary asset is their jointly owned matrimonial home, the solicitor recommends that they consider “severing the joint tenancy” so that each of them hold a 50% share of their home as “tenants in common” and that their wills create “flexible life interests” allowing their surviving spouse to be provided with appropriate accommodation.

The solicitor explains that under this type of will, the surviving spouse would be responsible for the payment of rates, insurance and the maintenance of the home.

If the surviving spouse wishes to relocate, the proposed will also creates options which include purchasing another property, acquiring a right to reside in a retirement village or nursing home, or renting out the matrimonial home and paying the surviving spouse the rental income.

The solicitor explains the importance of choosing the right executors to give effect to their wishes, which includes providing appropriate accommodation for the surviving spouse whilst also preserving the capital of the residence for the respective sides of the family.

The solicitor also addresses Jack and Jill’s superannuation and life insurance and the importance of executing powers of attorney that also address the spouse’s ability to occupy the matrimonial home.

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.

Adrenalin sauce with that pork?

DEAR News Of The Area, BRAVO to the courageous activist who captured footage of pigs writhing

Dorin’s Draws

By

Paul DORIN

On the Couch

with Jasminda

Christianity is evidence based

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT’S Easter time – a time of autumn weather, Easter eggs and holidays.

Our word ‘holiday’ comes from ‘holy day’.

And for Christians, Easter is a holy time.

Even if you have no interest in Christianity, spare a moment to consider this: if Jesus Christ did not die on the cross and on the third day rise from the dead, then Christianity would have no basis.

Christians’ faith would therefore fall in a heap.

The reason for Jesus’ death on the Cross was to atone for mankind’s sins – he promised that whoever believes in him has their sins forgiven.

Jesus’ resurrection demonstrates that he really is the son of God – and his promise of a new transformed life for believers is true.

Most Australians do not believe these things.

But Christian faith is not blind faith – it is evidence based.

Ancient historians writing in the first century, record Jesus’ death on the cross.

The facts attesting to Jesus’ resurrection are strong enough to stand up in a court of law.

Over the centuries, many have tried to pick holes in the evidence.

Some have said that Jesus did not actually die, but only appeared dead, and later revived.

But the Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus knew how to ensure that a man was dead!

Others say that Jesus’ disciples stole his body to make it seem that he had risen – but his disciples were not expecting Jesus to rise from death, plus they were afraid and the tomb where his body lay was sealed and guarded by soldiers.

And the Jewish authorities would not have hidden Jesus’ body – they wanted to quash any evidence of his resurrection.

After his resurrection, for 40 days Jesus appeared to his disciples, both individually and in groups, and even ate with them.

His disciples, filled with the Holy Spirit, spent the rest of their lives spreading the good news that Jesus saves us from our sins. Most died martyr’s deaths for what they believed.

Notably, the apostle Paul, who hated and persecuted the early Christians, encountered Jesus, was transformed, and spread the good news far and wide until being put to death by the Romans.

Since then, billions of people have had their lives transformed by God’s grace through faith in Christ.

It is happening in Asia, South America and Africa, and even in the Middle East.

But sadly, Western countries, including us, have turned away from God, and the

DEAR

Jasminda,

MY husband has a very irritating ringtone on his phone.

It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie. Is it wrong of me to ask him to change it?

Olive K

Dear

Olive,

A personalised ringtone can tell you a lot about a person.

You should therefore be aware that others may judge you based on this marker of your personality.

I was quite taken aback, for example, when my GP paused our consultation because his mobile rang.

As Steppenwolf's 'Born to be Wild' filled the room, I wondered if this was the right man to be taking my blood pressure reading and performing a routine biopsy.

Email addresses are also fraught.

When I worked in recruitment, it was very hard to suggest a client to a future employer when the client's email was drunk&stumbling95@gmail.com.

My own husband had to change his piercing ringtone because it was upsetting the dogs.

Maybe you can come to a compromise and change your ringtones regularly to keep things interesting.

Carpe diem, Jasminda

consequences are becoming evident. But there is still hope for everyone who hears the good news and turns to God through faith in Christ.

Regards, Ross FERRIER.

Reminder: Easter treats are not for pets

By Dr. Kathryn STALDER BVSc

WITHOUT a doubt, Easter is a time that we all enjoy indulging in the sweeter things –chocolate and hot cross buns! It’s important to remember that these seasonal delights are potentially deadly for our pets.

Cocoa contains several compounds that are harmful to pets.

When ingested in adequate doses, these substances affect pets’ hearts and nervous systems, resulting in serious harm.

The concentration of these compounds varies in chocolate and is directly related to the amount of cocoa that it contains.

This means that a pet would need to ingest more milk chocolate to cause toxic effects than dark or cooking chocolate.

Smaller pets are especially susceptible as

manner in which pigs are rendered unconscious.

the amount they need to eat to affect them is less.

Hot cross buns are another potential danger to dogs at Easter time, as they contain raisins and sultanas which when ingested can result in potentially fatal kidney disease.

Some dogs are more susceptible than others.

To prevent harm to your pet this Easter:

• Keep all chocolate and hot cross buns out of reach for pets.

• Bear in mind that wrappers are no deterrent for dogs with their excellent

sense of smell, and they will gladly ingest chocolate wrappers and all.

• Act fast: If your pet accidentally ingests chocolate or hot cross buns, seek help as soon as possible.

• If veterinary attention is sought within the first few hours, the outcome is likely to be far better than if a ‘wait and see’ approach is taken.

• Bear in mind your regular vet may have altered hours over the Easter Long weekend.

• If your dog does

ingest chocolate, make sure you advise the veterinary team when, what type and how much your dog has eaten, as this can influence their recommendations for management.

• A single raisin, sultana or grape is enough to cause potentially fatal kidney failure.

• Seek help immediately.

For further advice contact the Australian Animal Poisons Helpline on 1300 TOX PET or visit animalpoisons.com.au.

and gasping for oxygen in gas chambers in Australian slaughterhouses (ABC TV 7:30, 27 March).

Gassing is the common

These sensitive, intelligent, playful creatures make the ultimate sacrifice just to give us a moment's pleasure.

Yet they live lives of misery and only see the sunlight on their way to their cruel and agonising slaughter.

It is legal to torture pigs in this way but illegal to

expose the horror.

This is a travesty of a just society.

We must change our laws and find a way to kill these sentient beings humanely.

Pork, ham, bacon,

pancetta: acid of terror in every mouthful.

Yours faithfully, Mary FORBES, Eungai Creek.

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DOC23/151790

Dear Aboriginal Owner, The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Board of Management commenced its third term of office on the 20th of October 2020. To ensure the ongoing operations of the Board of Management, the Board hosted an Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting on the 2nd of November 2019 to call for nominations for Aboriginal Owner Board members for the 2020 to 2024 term.

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A second Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting is now being held to seek nominations for the Ballangarry Family Deputy and the Marshall/Edwards Deputy.

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EASTER 2021

Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park:

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners that have an association with the Ballangarry family and the Marshall/Edwards family to attend a nomination meeting on the 18th of April 2023 commencing at 5pm, at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Consistent with established nominations processes, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

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Aboriginal Owner Board of Management nomination meeting – Deputy roles: Ballangarry Family and the Marshall/Edwards – 18 April 2023, 5.00pm

Dear Aboriginal Owner, The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Board of Management commenced its third term of office on the 20th of October 2020. To ensure the ongoing operations of the Board of Management, the Board hosted an Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting on the 2nd of November 2019 to call for nominations for Aboriginal Owner Board members for the 2020 to 2024 term.

It is vital that we have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

A second Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting is now being held to seek nominations for the Ballangarry Family Deputy and the Marshall/Edwards Deputy.

All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@environment.nsw.gov.au

Dear Aboriginal Owner, The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Board of Management commenced its third term of office on the 20th of October 2020. To ensure the ongoing operations of the Board of Management, the Board hosted an Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting on the 2nd of November 2019 to call for nominations for Aboriginal Owner Board members for the 2020 to 2024 term.

The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Board of Management is seeking to fill two vacant Deputy Board member positions, for the Ballangarry Family and the Marshall/Edwards Family groups.

A second Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting is now being held to seek nominations for the Ballangarry Family Deputy and the Marshall/Edwards Deputy.

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18 th of April.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners that have an association with the Ballangarry family and the Marshall/Edwards family to attend a nomination meeting on the 18th of April 2023 commencing at 5pm, at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Consistent with established nominations processes, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

Sincerely

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners that have an association with the Ballangarry family and the Marshall/Edwards family to attend a nomination meeting on the 18th of April 2023 commencing at 5pm, at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Consistent with established nominations processes, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy, you must be present at the nominations meeting.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners that have an association with the Ballangarry family and the Marshall/Edwards family to attend a nomination meeting on the 18th of April 2023 commencing at 5pm, at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Consistent with established nominations processes, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

It is vital that we have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

It is vital that we have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

It is vital that we have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

Jennie Rosser Chair

All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@environment.nsw.gov.au

Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management

All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@environment.nsw.gov.au

All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@ environment.nsw.gov.au

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18 th of April.

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18 th of April.

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18th of April.

Sincerely

Sincerely

Sincerely

Jennie Rosser Chair Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management

Jennie Rosser Chair Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Chair: Jennie Rosser PO Box 4200, Coffs Harbour Jetty NSW 2450 Tel (02) 6652 0900 Fax (02) 6651 9525 npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au ABN

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TUESDAY GREAT AUSTRALIAN STUFF

ABC, 8pm

FRIDAY GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC, 7.30pm

Rather than a haul of chocolate eggs, settle in for the sweet yolk of gardening wisdom in this seasonal special. There’s Easter cheer and abundance of autumnal inspiration, with host Costa Georgiadis (above) the consummate plant and communityminded reveller – there is surely no one who can match his enthusiasm. Costa visits an inspiring bowls club, complete with a community garden and tool library, which has become a hub for gatherings. Hannah explores the garden of a down-sized couple who have created an edible, blooming oasis in their small patch.

FRIDAY, April 7

6.00 Meet The Penguins. (R) Dr Ann Jones takes a look at penguins.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee traces a green web of gardens.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav) Part 3 of 3. Piet and his team investigate the stabbing of a psychiatrist during a demon summoning.

10.05 Jack Irish. (Malsv, R) Part 3 of 4.

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

11.15 Close To Me. (Mals, R)

12.05 Traces. (Madls, R)

12.50 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

In this new four-part documentary series, get set for an entertainingly playful celebration of iconic Aussie regalia. Footballer-turned-sports-presenter Tony Armstrong (below) takes viewers on a humorous and insightful excursion, examining why some things became national icons and others failed to become a belter. From the iconic meat pie to budgie smugglers, the dual-flush toilet, Speedos and the milk bar, it’s a fascinating exploration into our country’s psyche and what makes us tick. Featuring a panel of talking heads, including comedians Benjamin Law, Jean Kittson and Kevin Kropinyeri, it kicks off with a love letter to food –Chiko Rolls included.

THURSDAY DOGS BEHAVING (VERY) BADLY

SEVEN, 7.30pm

Animal owners – and perhaps

disobedient and troublesome man’s best friend can be. Featuring Britain’s most dastardly dogs, it’s a playful look at bad behaviour that’ll make you gasp and giggle (and cheer, if you haven’t given in to a pet just yet).

Bespectacled dog trainer Graeme Hall (above) has the patience of a saint, along with the wit and know-how to placate even the most troublesome mutt. But tonight, has he met his match in pooches Maddie and Bisley? They’ve been known to pull so hard on their leash that their owner’s arm once came out of its socket… No wonder they’re up in arms.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R)

9.25 Philip: Prince, Husband, Father. (PG, R)

10.20 The Day The Rock Star

Died: Elvis Presley.

10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 11.45 Cheyenne & Lola. (Mlsv, R) 2.00 Romulus. (MA15+asv, R) 3.55 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.55

Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 France 24 English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Nagi Maehashi.

8.30 MOVIE: Dream Horse. (2020, PGal)

After a Welsh bartender decides to breed a racehorse despite lacking the necessary experience and money, she convinces people from her community to contribute a small amount to raise the foal. Toni Collette, Damian Lewis, Owen Teale.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Headless Body –The Kim Barry Murder. (MA15+v, R) Takes a look at the murder of Kim Barry.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. North Queensland Cowboys v Dolphins.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the North Queensland Cowboys versus Dolphins match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: 48 Hrs. (1982, MA15+lv, R)

A cop reluctantly teams up with a criminal. Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30

Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Graham Norton is joined by Bruce Springsteen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anna Maxwell Martin and Mo Gilligan.

9.40 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Scotland. From Cherry Red Records Stadium, London.

12.45 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R)

1.45 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R)

2.45 The Project. (R)

3.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

4.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, April 8

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Life In Bloom. 10.05 Love Your Home And Garden. 11.00

Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. 2.30 Figure Skating. ISU Figure World C’ships. 4.00 Cycling. Road National C’ships. Men’s Race. 4.35 Mesopotamia 3D.

5.45 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGal, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News At Easter.

7.30 The Larkins. (PG) The Larkins try to get justice for Pop.

8.20 Under The Vines. (PG) Gus and Tippy struggle with their dilemmas.

9.05 Grantchester. (Mv, R) There is a murder at a local old folks’ home and two of its elderly residents have also gone missing.

9.55 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals, R) Part 3 of 4.

10.45 Traces. (Final, Malv, R)

11.30 Rage Synth Special. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe.

8.30 Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family.

9.30 Wuthering Harlots: Pride And Prostitution. (MA15+as, R)

10.25 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Final, PGal)

11.15 Outlander. (MA15+)

12.15 MOVIE: The Father. (2020, Malv, R)

2.00 Germinal. (Mas)

3.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.00 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 France 24 English News.

SUNDAY, April 9

5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (PGa)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (Ml, R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mal) Part 4 of 4.

9.15 Close To Me. (Mals) Sasha comforts Jo with some exciting news.

10.00 Finding Alice. (Final, Mls, R)

10.50 MotherFatherSon. (Madls, R)

11.50 Smother. (Mal, R)

12.45 Road To Now. (PG, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.20 The Heights. (PG, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (R)

5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ray Martin: Mysteries Of The Outback. (PG)

9.00 Jerusalem: Builders Of The Holy City. (PG)

10.05 Muhammad Ali. (Ml, R)

12.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.05 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. Sydney v Port Adelaide. From the SCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 MOVIE: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996, MA15+v, R)

A suburban housewife suffering amnesia begins to suspect she may have been a secret agent. Setting out to discover the truth, she discovers a tenuous lead in the form of a note found inside a suitcase. Geena Davis, Samuel L Jackson, Brian Cox.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) The team takes on their biggest job ever.

8.30 MOVIE: Noah. (2014, Mav, R) After experiencing visions of an apocalyptic flood, a man builds an ark in order to protect his family. Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly.

11.10 MOVIE: Son Of God. (2014, Mv, R)

1.40 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) The beach can be dangerous for tourists.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R)

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav) Danny races to catch a serial killer targeting young women. A clash occurs when Eddie intervenes in Erin’s murder case. Frank must discipline Joe when he breaks protocol while working with the FBI.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv)

An archaeologist is murdered.

10.30 NCIS. (PGv, R)

11.30 Fire Country. (PGa, R) The crew works to contain a forest fire.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 This Is Your Life: Ray Meagher. (PGav, R) Ray Meagher’s life is celebrated.

8.35 Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life. (PGlns, R) A catch up with Kath and Kim, their husbands Kel and Brett, and Kim’s second best friend Sharon.

9.45 Born To Kill? Richard Cottingham – The Times Square Ripper. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Richard Cottingham.

10.45 Quantum Leap. (Mv)

11.45 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 MOVIE: Tina. (2021, Malv) A chronicle of the career of Tina Turner. Tina Turner, Oprah Winfrey.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The First 48: Rearview Killer And Point Blank. (MA15+av)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities celebrate Easter in camp with three rounds of hilarious egg-based trials.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When an anti-capitalist protestor is found murdered, Jane and the team investigate.

10.00 FBI. (Mav, R) An agent is killed at a hockey game.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

MONDAY, April 10

6.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 7.00 News. 9.00 News. 9.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 1.45 Grantchester. (Mv, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PGa, R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

7.00

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Paddington Station 24/7. 10.05 Rick Steves’ Europe. 11.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (Final, PG) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, April 11

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Weird: Oceans. (PG, R) 11.10 Countdown To War. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 1.45 Gruen. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R)

3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.05 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.30 The Italians. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Elizabeth. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R)

5.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Return, PGl) Farmers search for love.

8.30 Miniseries: The Claremont Murders. (Mals) Part 1 of 2. Based on a true story. When three young women go missing in the affluent Perth suburb of Claremont in the late ’90s, it sets off the biggest unsolved murder case in West Australian history.

10.25 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 How To Look Good Naked. (Malns, R) Presented by Gok Wan.

12.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Final, Mls) Two teams, including Lloyd Langford, Julie Goodwin, Tanya Hennessy and Broden Kelly, go head-to-head.

10.00 Ghosts. (PGls)

10.30 Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash and Remi fight over Eden.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Two farmers meet their love matches.

9.15 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGalv) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows.

10.15 The Good Doctor. (Mam) Shaun must work with Jared again.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 NCIS. (Mav) The team works to solve the murder of a marine private who was helping an Afghan refugee.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.00 CBS Mornings.

4.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. England v Australia.

WEDNESDAY, April 12

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Legacy List. (PGv, R)

10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R)

2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Italians. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Elizabeth. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (M) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+) David Stirling ruminates on Jock Lewes’ idea.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Furia. (Malv)

12.00 Miniseries: The Sister. (Mal, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, April 13

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List. (PG, R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.05 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. (Mal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 3.30 The Italians. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree cannot handle the heat with Remi.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) The farmstays are underway.

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

10.05 To Be Advised.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Michael Kanaan – Shoot To Kill. (MA15+v, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+a) A recently released convict goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola.

10.00 Fire Country. (Mv) Sharon receives life-changing news.

11.00 Bull. (Ma, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

(PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Premiere, M)

8.30 The Elon Musk Show. (M) Part 3 of 3.

9.35 Vigil. (MA15+av) Amy is running out of time.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Exit. (Mals)

12.05 Paris Police 1900. (MA15+asv, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Justin learns his fate.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Inside Dubai. (PGa) Part 3 of 3. A behind the scenes exploration of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

9.45 Air Crash Investigations: Cutting Corners. (PGa, R) A look at the crash of Air Alaska Flight 261.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

10.00 Luke Heggie: I Already Told You. (MA15+l) A performance from Luke Heggie.

11.10 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls, R)

12.10 The Project. (R)

1.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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By Mick BIRTLES

TWO trial matches in two weeks has turned out to be just what coach Warwick Jones needed to get his Nambucca Roosters outfit primed for the 2023 season, coming up with a convincing win against the much fancied Port Macquarie Sharks on Saturday.

The Sharks arrived at Coronation Park Nambucca Heads with a strong squad and, based on experience and playing history, expectation was that the visitors would emerge victorious.

However, the Roosters came up with a game of

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