By Jen HETHERINGTON
EARLY Sunday morning, 24 September, the team of Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) volunteers and supporters were in a fun frenzy preparing for the annual Funday, this year renamed ‘Sunday Funday’, a celebration of spring and combined community unity. The family-oriented day was held down at the Stuarts Point Foreshore
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AGRICULTURE industry bodies and north coast Nationals MPs have been vocal in their criticism of a NSW Government decision to return the state’s Coastal Harvestable Rights to ten percent.
Last week, the NSW Government
overturned a decision by the former government to increase the amount of rainfall run-off that can be harvested to 30 percent.
Harvestable rights allow
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Reserve from 11am - 2pm and boasted numerous stalls/stations/activities featuring; ‘Arts and Crafts’ with celebrated local artist and educator, Elaine Carmady; Pre School songs and dance led by the vibrant Alfira O’Sullivan (alfirasuaradance); the ever popular CWA cake stall; numerous community information services stalls and the SPaDCO team delivered the essential sausage sizzle, complete with homemade coleslaw.
With the theme of spreading ‘Joy’, the deliberately coinciding annual Stuarts Point ‘Sunflower Challenge‘ was launched with provisions of donated sunflower seeds and soil, which were freely distributed to all who attended, with the aim of growing delightful front yard displays in the months to come.
The newly formed Stuarts Point and District Garden Club were also committed to sharing support and floral joy.
Mark Oliver (Marko), from Bellingen, and his muso mates entertained the patrons with cool bluesy tunes, while the central area of the park was dedicated to a multitude of fun and enticing competition games, varying from good old coits, to a very theatrical sack race that included items from a collective dress-up box, with a final race primarily for adult participants.
Designated ‘Fun Minister’ for SPaDCO, Chris Parke was keen to point out, “Though this took a lot of behind the scenes organisation, it’s totally worth it when you see the fun everyone is having.
"That dress-up sack race will go down in history."
By 1pm Marko’s muso’s relinquished the stage and microphones to SPaDCO Chairperson Mary-Lou Lewis and Kempsey
Shire Mayor Leo Hauville (one of the five judges), for the announcement of the winner for the recent writing competition, ‘Getting to the Point’.
The precipitant of the $500 prize award was Mandy
Johnston from Yarrahapinni.
More information regarding the Writing Competition results will be published in NOTA next week.
To get involved in the local community, follow SPaDCO on Facebook and visit www.spadco. com.au.
Friday, 6 October 2023
www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
(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: Oscar Design & Construction Pty Ltd
DA/File No: DA 2023/266
Property Description: Lot: 208 DP: 1270916, Forest Road Nambucca Heads
Proposal: 17 Attached Dwellings
Consent Authority: NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL
The development application may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre, 44 Princess Street, Macksville, during office hours being 8.30 am to 4.00 pm weekdays from 6 October 2023 until 3 November 2023. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au – Development – Development Application –Advertisement – Advertisements & Documents on Exhibition.
Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 3 November 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 Michael Coulter on 6568 0260. PO BOX 177, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447, (02) 6568 2555 www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
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landholders to capture and store a set volume of the rainfall run-off on their properties without a need for a licence or certain approvals.
NSW Minister for Water Rose Jackson said the NSW Government is focused on being led by the science and making decisions that protect communities water security for the long-term.
“We will never play fast and loose with our water resources like the former government did,” Ms Jackson said.
“The former government increased coastal harvestable rights before completing the rigorous assessments needed to properly understand what impact this change could have on town water supplies, the environment, other water users and downstream industries.
“With dry conditions on the way, decisions must be robust and evidence-based to ensure our precious water resources are managed sustainably.
“While increasing onfarm storage may help some landholders with improving water security, a uniform increase across all catchments will not be sustainable for everyone.
“We owe it to water users and local communities along the coast to make sure that any increases in water extractions stack up.”
As part of the change, the Department of Planning
and Environment (DPE) will begin assessments into what level of water extraction is sustainable for coastal communities that stretch from Tweed Heads down to Eden.
Minor adjustments have also been made to the harvestable rights orders that apply to both the coastaldraining and central-inland draining areas.
This makes the harvestable rights rules clearer and easier for Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) to enforce and ensure landholders know what they can and cannot do.
DPE will contact all landholders directly who have increased their harvestable rights dam capacity since the limit was increased to ensure they are clear about how the revised rules will impact them.
Shadow Minister for the North Coast Gurmesh Singh said the move to slash coastal harvestable rights will have an enormous impact, by leaving all farmers less resilient.
“This short-sighted decision by the NSW Government is completely reckless and couldn’t come at a worse time for producers and landholders as we head into another drought,” Mr Singh said.
“The Liberals and Nationals listened to coastal farmers while we were in Government and made the change to increase the limit to account for the higher rainfall
they get compared to other parts of the State, and allow them to use it to prepare for dry periods.
“Overturning this change will leave coastal communities without the adequate water they need to manage their cattle and grow food.
“It will also take away the vital additional water source that property owners rely on to fight fires in the hotter months, which is extremely concerning off the back of El Nino being declared.”
Mr Singh also expressed concern that correct stakeholder consultation had not been followed, with farmers given insufficient notice of the decision.
“Labor has been extremely disingenuous in its approach to this issue and several farmers in my local community say they had no idea this was happening until it was too late,” Mr Singh said.
“When you stop to think about what the ten percent figure actually represents, it means that less than one percent of the rainfall that lands on a farmer’s property can be kept by that farmer, which is next to nothing, so it’s no surprise that they are feeling hard done by.
“I would like to see the ‘science’ that the Water Minister keeps referring to that supposedly says 30 percent is not sustainable, because it actually only amounts to less than two and a half percent of rain that falls on a property.”
Member for Oxley Michael
Kemp said the move was robbing water from local farmers ahead of a looming dry season.
“Our farmers have already battled with bushfires and floods, and just as they start getting back on their feet, the NSW Government deals another blow by taking their water away.
“Our coastal region has higher rainfall patterns and a different topography to farms out west.
“We do not have a major dam and we rely on farm water storage for everything from agriculture to fighting bushfires. This short-sighted change has happened overnight, without consultation and reeks of a lack of understanding of how farms operate on the east coast.
“The Minns Government needs to get out of the city and start talking to regional voices that want to see this decision reversed.”
NSW Farmers Dairy Committee chair Phil Ryan called the decision “a kick in the guts”.
“This has absolutely nothing to do with the
drying conditions we’re seeing and everything to do with appeasing inner-city environmentalists who have no idea where their food comes from,” Mr Ryan said.
“The dairy industry in NSW is already facing price pressure, a dry season ahead and cheap imports from New Zealand, and now the Water Minister is making it harder to be a dairy farmer.
“Short-sighted decisions like this, made without asking farmers what the practical impacts might be, puts enormous pressure on coastal agriculture and erodes trust in government.”
NSW Irrigators’ Council CEO Claire Miller claimed the call was made without correctly consulting landholders and other stakeholders.
“Our understanding is the previous policy to allow 30 percent harvestable rights in coastal catchments would have a negligible, if any, impact on river flows,” Miller said.
“But the Government has blindsided farmers without even waiting for its own catchment-by-catchment modelling to be completed which would have allowed
them to make an informed decision.
“The previous 30 percent harvestable right meant farmers could store more water during wet periods, to help them keep growing food and watering livestock during droughts.
“The Rural Fire Service also supports initiatives to increase water stored across the landscape, and farm dams are an important source of water to fight fires.
“Firefighting in the catastrophic 2019-20 summer was hampered by most farm dams being dry, leaving the RFS helpless in many valleys to fight the flames for lack of water.
“Here we are entering another long, hot, El Nino summer, with our coastal valleys already in drought and cattle already being sold for lack of water in dams – and the Government has decided the best response is to make sure landholders and communities have no buffer to survive future extremes.”
For more information, please visit https://water. dpie.nsw.gov.au/licensingand-trade/basic-landholderrights/harvestable-rights/ coastal-draining-catchments.
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TELLING the incredible stories of the Nambucca Valley is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about.
The NOTA launched in the Valley in May 2021, and is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area.
Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team.
Are you a freelance reporter, current or ex-journalist, or simply a passionate and quality writer?
“If you have a background in writing, and a passion for your local community, I would love to hear from you,” said NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor.
“As the paper continues to grow, we are always looking for enthusiastic wordsmiths to help cover the region’s news, sport, events, music etc.”
Writing for NOTA can be an amazing way to connect with
your local community, to meet some of the awe-inspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life in the Nambucca Valley.
NOTA Reporter Andrea Ferrari said, “I absolutely love my role reporting the news and especially connecting with the people.
“I have met so many kind, generous, interesting, and community-focused individuals in my work, it heartens me to be able to share their voices, good
works and fun events in the paper.”
Writing for NOTA is flexible, with contributor reporters able to submit as many or as few stories per week to fit in with their present lifestyle and commitments.
If you want to be a part of helping the community get its weekly local news hit, then let's start the conversation.
Send us an email telling us a bit about yourself to media@ newsofthearea.com.au.
MARKET fairness, environment laws and the state of rural roads have topped the list of concerns in the first National Farmer Priorities Survey conducted by the National Farmers’ Federation in partnership with Seftons.
The survey of more than 1,600 farmers also confirmed falling confidence within the sector, and revealed reservations about the approach of the Albanese Government.
NFF President Fiona Simson said the results should prompt a conversation within government about how it can support the sector’s growth as seasonal and market conditions deteriorate.
“What we’ve heard through this survey is that farmers are feeling frustrated.
“They’re being squeezed by a lack of government support on a wide range of fronts – whether that’s the unchecked market power of supply chain players, crumbling rural roads, unnecessary green tape, workplace laws… the list goes on.
“We’re watching commodity markets fall and seasons dry out.
“We can’t control the weather, it’s part and parcel of farming - but the policy environment is something the government can control."
The survey found that a majority of farmers (54.3 percent) thought the Federal Government’s policies were harming the industry, and only 31.2 percent thought they were doing a good job
for farmers.
“This isn’t a stellar report card for the Albanese Government.
“They need to listen to people on the land and they need to act, because farmers are losing faith.
“Looming policy failures like shutting down the live sheep export trade or shutting down farms in the Murray Darling Basin send a damning message about the government’s priorities. Farmers are getting that message loud and clear,” Ms Simson said.
Managing Director of Seftons, farmer and report co-author Robbie Sefton AM, said she hoped the results of the survey could inform smarter policymaking that recognises the value and contribution of Aussie farmers.
“Australia’s farmers are the best at what they do.
“They produce incredible products under exceptional
circumstances, and they do it with remarkable positivity and resilience,” Ms Sefton explained.
“We need to make sure they’re part of the conversation when decisions that impact their livelihoods are being made.”
The survey found that despite the concerns held by respondents, farmers (70.7 percent) continued to love what they do for a living, and a similar number (67.5 percent) described their local community as a great place to live.
“There is no better and more meaningful lot in life than to produce food and fibre for a living and form part of a farming community,” Ms Sefton AM said.
“What we want to do is ensure government hears the emerging concerns of our food and fibre producers and acts to secure a prosperous future for them and their communities,” Ms Simson concluded.
By Jen HETHERINGTON
SENATOR Tim Ayres, the Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing, visited
Nambucca Heads on the morning of 27 September with warm greetings from dedicated local ‘Yes’ supporters.
The hour-long meet and greet
and walking tour in Bowra Street concluded with shared conversation and coffee at the popular ‘Earthbound Café’, all of which gained interest from locals as well as regional media including NOTA, 2NVR Radio, ABC Coffs Regional Radio and Channel 7 Local News.
‘Yes’ supporter Vanessa Wells, in summing up the group’s collective attitude said, “We already know
what ‘No’ looks like, we all need progress, not negativity and stagnation.”
Though now a Sydney resident, Senator Ayres grew up on his family’s small beef cattle farm on the north coast of NSW and completed high school in Glen Innes, so was keen to declare his ongoing regard for rural and regional issues.
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the many local groups working hard across regional NSW,” Senator Ayres told NOTA.
“Beyond this warm reception today I’m heading to Port Macquarie for meetings on the newly established North Coast Disaster Response Unit.
Pre-poll opened on Tuesday, October 3.
THE Malaami Project is hosting another Malaami Conversation, this time with Dean Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation (YAC).
It takes place on Sunday 8 October in Thora.
Dean Kelly is a proud Gumbaynggirr custodian and will be talking about culture and his aspirations for YAC, based in Urunga and the first of its kind in the Bellinger Valley.
Dean will share stories of growing up at the Kelly family farm at Yellow Rock, where he was raised by Elders Richard Kelly and Lillian Kelly (his Nan and Pop) and great uncles Tom Kelly and Raymond Kelly.
“These were the knowledge holders of our family and are the reason for what I do,” Dean said.
He will share what
custodianship means to him as he steps into this new role and builds on the work and wisdom of those who came before.
Yurruungga is a collective of the traditional Custodians of the Bellinger Valley Gumbaynggirr people.
This collective will provide “creative and technical leadership of complex cultural development, regeneration and environmental projects” across their ancestral homelands.
Dean deeply values unity and collaboration.
Yurruungga aims to represent the whole Bellinger Valley community.
This is an opportunity for the wider community to listen and learn how we can work together to support this important work.
This is the second of a series of Malaami Conversations that centre First Nations voices working towards malaami
(“return to origin”) and creating a life-sustaining, climate-resilient future.
The gathering begins at 9.30am, running until 12.30pm.
The Malaami meeting place is in the gardens behind Thora General Store.
Parking is available next-door at Roses Park Campground or on the opposite side of the road at Thora Hall.
Bring a camping chair and food can be bought at Thora General Store.
This is a not-for-profit event organised by volunteers.
There is no charge for First Nations people.
Ticket sales go towards honorariums for First Nations contributors and towards future Malaami Project events.
Donations are appreciated. For more information follow the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation on Facebook.
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has now closed submissions for or against the controversial development of 3 High Street, Nambucca Heads.
Council, over the last two years, has come under fire for a perceived lack of due process and transparency in its management of the Hill Street road closure.
The road closure was for the purpose of selling a parcel of land to Vista Projex Pty Ltd, who need additional land for their development plan to build a block of apartments, providing a direct benefit to the DA application submitted for 3 High Street by Casa Koala Pty Ltd.
News Of The Area has consistently reported on the lack of transparency associated with the development by Nambucca Valley Council and its
dealings with the impacted residents at High, Hill, and Ridge Streets.
In July 2021, 3 High Street sold for $1.41 million, and in August 2021 Vista Projex Pty Ltd made an application to Nambucca Valley Council requesting a part road closure of Hill Street.
At Council’s 14 October 2021 meeting Councillors were presented with incorrect and misleading information in the business papers.
Councillors then voted to close a portion of Hill Street, sell that portion of land to the applicant (Vista Projex Pty Ltd), and enter into a formal agreement to sell the land.
Nambucca Valley Council are now saddled with an agreement to sell the parcel of land, considered incredibly undervalued, for $52,000 to the applicant for a project by Casa Koala Pty Ltd estimated to cost $3,160,000.00.
This development has since attracted investigation from both the Office of Local Government (OLG) and the
$60,000
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Both the OLG and ICAC accepted that the correct process had not been followed, although indicated they would not investigate further as Council had made amends to adjust any past inadequacies in the process.
Submissions regarding the 3 High Street development were due on 11 September.
However, due to the lack of development documentation on the Council’s front desk and website, the exhibition period was extended to 25 September.
“The exhibition period was extended as the application documents were not available on the Council’s website for part of the advertised exhibition period,” said Council’s Manager, Development and Environment, Daniel Walsh.
“Council staff won’t be undertaking the assessment of the development application and will not know the assessing officers' findings until the assessment report has been finalised.”
A key issue for local residents is the potential loss of views if the development of
an apartment block at 3 High Street proceeds.
“The independent assessing officer will need to determine the extent of view loss resulting from the development,” Mr Walsh said.
At the time of printing, impacted residents say the Council’s independent assessor had not contacted them to look at the view loss of their properties.
David Pleasence, a High Street Residents Group member, said, “To date the Council’s assessor has not assessed my view loss from my property’s balconies, living room, and bedroom, being estimated by our independent town planner as being a 90 percent loss.”
The DA submitted by Casa Koala Pty Ltd states that view loss will be moderate.
“From that towering wall, there are six balconies and 44 windows, which will be directly overlooking my front and rear yards, including the front entrance, side entrance, five windows, including toilet, bathroom, and garage,” said Nicola Lewis, a resident of Hill Street.
During the DA’s exhibition period, the High Street residents’ group made submissions summarising areas of non-compliance, that the present proposal is an over-development of the site, is significantly bulky on the streetscape, and does not meet the recent determination of the Council ‘that it be shown that the building can be built on lot 2 without having a greater impact on views’.
Concerns over the overshadowing of neighbouring properties, increased ground moisture of High Street, and the impacts on future landslips in the area have also been submitted regarding the DA.
overshadowing, and moisture retention regarding the landslip in Hill Street.
At that time, Daniel Walsh answered, “It is also standard practice for basement car-parks such as that proposed (by Casa Koala Pty Ltd) to have a geotechnical report prepared by a qualified engineer to ensure the development does not impact on the stability of surrounding properties.”
This answer has left residents asking, if this is standard practice, why has Council not sought an independent geotechnical report to establish the environmental impacts this development may have on the surrounding landslide and residents' properties?
“Water flow issues have led to a major landslip in Hill Street, which the council has not addressed,” said David Pleasance.
“The landslip is directly above and only metres from the road reserve that the council proposes to sell.
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“In Paul Guy’s assessment of the proposed DA, he outlines the building will tower fifteen metres over my property on Hill Street roadway.
The Nambucca Valley Development Control Plan requires Casa Koala Pty Ltd to submit a geotechnical report on sloping and steep sites, which has not been completed.
On 31 May, News Of
The Area asked Council for answers regarding stormwater management,
“I recommend the council engage a hydrologist to assess the water issues in Hill Street and a geotechnical report in relation to the negative and structural impacts that a development of this type will have on surrounding properties,” said Mr Pleasance.
FOUR youths have been charged with multiple offences - including attempted armed robbery and robbery in company - over alleged incidents from Newcastle to north of Kempsey at the weekend.
On Sunday 1 October 2023, police from the Newcastle, Manning-Great Lakes, Mid North Coast, and Coffs/Clarence police districts began investigating several incidents they believed were linked.
Earlier that day, a group of four boys – aged between 12 and 17 – obtained a sedan police believe was stolen from a Broadmeadow home.
About 7pm the same day, the vehicle was involved in an alleged attempted armed robbery at a rest stop on the Pacific Highway at Ferodale near Raymond Terrace.
Police have been told an 18-year-old man stopped his car at the rest stop before
he was approached by four people who allegedly tried to enter the man's car, threatening him with a screwdriver; however, the man was able to drive from the scene.
About 9.15pm, an SUV was allegedly stolen by the boys when a home on Crawford Street, Buladelah, was broken into.
Police will allege in court the group then attempted to break into a motel in Taree, before breaking into a home on Pitt Street, Taree, but left empty-handed.
About 10pm, police were called to Macquarie Street, Coopernook, following reports of an attempted break and enter.
Police were told that a group had tried to gain access to the home before being challenged by a resident.
Police will allege the resident was threatened before another vehicle was
rammed.
About 10.50pm, the SUV was damaged after allegedly ramming another vehicle near Kempsey, and the group moved to the sedan and drove away.
The driver of the rammed vehicle, a 35-yearold woman, was shaken but not injured; she attended a service station nearby where she contacted police.
Police will also allege that the sedan travelled to Briggenshaw Road, Valery, where the group broke into a house.
A short time later, with the assistance of POLAIR and the Dog Unit, four boys were arrested in nearby bushland and taken to Kempsey Police Station.
All four teens have been issued with multiple charges and have been bail refused to appear at children’s court this week.
The Residents Group’s town planner, Paul Guy and Associates, estimates the view loss to be severe to devastating.
MARINE Rescue NSW held its first Expo on Saturday 30 September in Coffs Harbour and the team from Nambucca shared the limelight.
The event was held on the site of the Sunday Harbourside Market adjacent to Coffs Harbour Jetty.
Marine Rescue Nambucca was invited to participate to help promote Marine Rescue NSW and to highlight the organisation’s mission of ‘Saving Lives on the Water’.
Marine Rescue Nambucca Acting Unit Commander Col Cracknell told News Of The Area, “The expo was an opportunity to showcase our various assets which differ from Unit to Unit.”
Marine Rescue Units have a range of vessel sizes and types to suit the needs of a particular unit.
“Depending on the operational environment that each unit has to deal with will dictate what size and type of vessel is the best fit,” Col said.
The Nambucca Unit transported its Primary Rescue Vessel ‘Nambucca 20’, the oldest vessel in the Marine Rescue NSW Fleet, a 6.8m Naiad Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), to be a part of the display.
They also arranged for two Rescue Water Craft (Jet Skis) to be present on the day from the Port Macquarie Unit.
The three vessels represent the full fleet from Nambucca, which are ideally suited to use in the local river
systems and also with an ability to operate in the open waters outside the Nambucca bar.
The Marine Rescue Nambucca Unit is responsible for the tidal waters from Scotts Head in the south to Urunga in the north.
This includes both the Nambucca River systems and the Bellinger/Kalang River systems.
“Having vessels that can be launched directly from our base in Wellington Drive, Nambucca Heads and also being able to be put on trailers and deployed elsewhere in the state places the Nambucca Unit in the unique position of being one of the few units that are truly mobile and able to respond to situations outside our normal
operating area in support other Emergency Services,” Col said.
“In the past we have supported other Marine Rescue Units as well as NSW Police, RFS and SES,” he said.
The Expo was well attended by the community who heard about water safety and boating rules, including demonstrations.
Primarily styled as a day to showcase what Marine Rescue does, it also served well as a fun, family day out.
Over the course of the day the public flowed through to see the high impact display of marine equipment.
The Water Police presented the interactive display of Jet Skis, Transport for NSW – Maritime promoted boating safety and
the State Emergency Service (SES) showcased major rescue vehicles.
In addition to the equipment on display, there was a distress flares demonstration on the water nearby, and an opportunity to look over Coffs rescue vessel, Shearwater, at the public mooring.
People could also go up to Beacon Hill where the Marine Rescue Base is and see what goes on in this important look out and operations facility.
There were demonstrations of CPR resuscitation and use of defibrillators.
The Marine Expo was
q The Marine Rescue Expo was well attended by community members who wanted to learn about water safety and boating rules.
opened by Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services.
Jane Leach, the local Unit Commander, gave a
brief speech of introduction followed by Zone Duty Operations Manager for Mid North Coast, Rodney Page, who presented an overview of Marine Rescue NSW.
A Welcome to Country by the Robinson family of Gumbaynggirr Rangers, in the form of song, dance and a smoking ceremony, added drama and colour to the opening.
In keeping with the promise of family interests, there was an abundance of barbecue foods and drinks, plus a Latin dance exhibition and a wonderful children’s piñata created much excitement.
A successful multiple prize raffle assisted Coffs Harbour unit with much needed funds to operate this awesome service.
THE Standing Council of Attorneys-General recently endorsed the National Principles to Address Coercive Control in Family and Domestic Violence and agreed to their public release.
These National Principles are seen as a significant step in addressing gender-based violence in Australia.
Attorney-General Mark
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP said the Albanese Government recognises that understanding and identifying coercive control is fundamental to an effective response to family and domestic violence.
The National Principles set out a shared understanding of common features and impacts of coercive control, and establish guiding considerations to inform effective responses.
“Coercive control is when someone uses patterns of abusive behaviour against another person,” Mr Dreyfus said.
“Over time, this creates fear and takes away the person's freedom and independence.
“This dynamic almost
always underpins family and domestic violence.
“Coercive control can involve physical and nonphysical abuse and has traumatic and pervasive impacts on victim-survivors, their families and communities.
“The National Principles illustrate why coercive control must be stopped.
“I sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to the development of the National Principles, particularly the victim-survivors and their families who shared their experiences, and the many organisations who tirelessly advocate for them,” Mr Dreyfus said.
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, who serves as the Assistant Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, welcomed the announcement.
“Coercive control is regularly identified as an area of key concern due to its pervasive and often subtle nature when it comes to detection,” Mr Conaghan said.
“Implementing a shared
understanding of the common features of Coercive control, improving societal understanding, co-ordinating and designing approaches across prevention and early intervention and embedding the National Principles in legal responses are all crucial first steps to eradicating this scourge from our communities.
“It should be acknowledged that the previous NSW Coalition Government passed laws in October of last year in line with this, and these should be consistent throughout all States and Territories.
“We need to work as a collective towards new generational policies to enact meaningful change.”
Mr Conaghan encourages community members to read the new resources provided by the Department as part of the National Principles and share them across their networks.
“The better educated individuals and communities are about the warning signs of Family and Domestic abuse, the more likely we are to recognise them and
provide appropriate early interventions and early support.
"This is a critical step on the path to generational change,” Mr Conaghan said.
A new study by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) that looked at the prevalence of coercive control behaviours in police domestic violence (DV) reports has found that in 57 percent of domestic violence (DV) events at least one coercive control behaviour was recorded by police.
The most common coercive control behaviours were property damage and theft (present in 26 percent of DV events), intimidation and threats (24 percent) and verbal abuse (23 percent).
Ten percent of recorded DV offences included a reference to threats of harm and six percent included a threat to kill.
Executive Director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Jackie Fitzgerald, said the study used text mining to analyse the narrative description of police DV reports looking for
mention of coercive control behaviours.
“Coercive control relates to abusive behaviours which can exert domination and control over another person.
“These behaviours, which can include threats, financial control, social-isolation and surveillance, represent a growing awareness of the breadth of domestic violence behaviours,” Ms Fitzgerald said.
Emotional abuse and stalking by a current or previous partner affects a large proportion of Australian women.
It is estimated that in 2021-22, 23 percent of Australian women have experienced emotional abuse since the age of fifteen (including controlling or threatening behaviours, incessant insults and intimidation by a current or previous partner), while 20 percent have experienced stalking (including following/ watching the person, maintaining unwanted contact and using social media or electronic devices to follow or track the person).
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LAST week, GPs, medical specialists across radiology, obstetrics, cardiology, palliative care, anaesthetics, and emergency medicine, and nurses from mental health, midwifery and intensive care gathered to form ‘Coffs Health Professionals for ‘Yes’.
They joined more than 125 health organisations which signed an ‘Open Letter to the Australian Public’ about the Voice to Parliament.
The letter said the Voice will improve health outcomes for Indigenous Australians.
“We confidently believe that the proposed Voice will enhance government decision
making about matters that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ultimately improving health outcomes,” the letter said.
“We encourage all Australians to actively consider the possible health and wellbeing benefits that the Voice to Parliament would have for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”
Health professionals from across the region came together on September 29 to declare their support for the Voice to Parliament, and share their assessment that having input into government decisions would improve outcomes for Aboriginal people.
At an event outside the Specialist Medical Centre, around 30 nurses and doctors heard from local Aboriginal
figures about the importance of achieving recognition and a Voice to Parliament.
Uncle Alex Webb conducted the Welcome to Country and shared his hopes for a positive outcome on October 15.
Dr Marilyn Clarke, a proud Worimi woman and Australia’s first Aboriginal obstetrician and gynaecologist specialist, and a member of the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association, shared her passion to ensure there is a Voice to Parliament.
“We are passionate about this because it is personal,” Dr Clarke said.
“It’s not just statistics to me: it's my mother, my sisters, my uncles and aunties.
“The status quo is not working.
“A voice will facilitate
meaningful change that will help close the gap.”
One of the organisers of the event, Dr Jay Ruthnam noted that, "As health care workers, we are all bound together by the fact that we care.
“We care about health, we care about education, we care about housing and employment - all of which are key to good health,” Dr Ruthnam said.
“We have left First Nations people behind and must close the gap - this is why as health care professionals, we say ‘Yes’ to a Voice to Parliament.
“As health care workers, we are all about trust.
“From the beginning, Australia broke trust with First Nations people and the referendum is a step towards regaining trust.”
The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association has also pledged support for a Voice to Parliament.
“When communities have a voice, greater progress is achieved,” an Association spokesperson said.
“Without one, it is easy to be exploited, ignored and divided.
“A formal Voice will ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities can take forward their interests and needs in key areas, including health care.”
Health care professionals left the event with posters, badges, and flyers, to help show others that they are in favour of recognising First Nations people in the Constitution and a Voice to Parliament.
Not all are convinced however, with key opponents continuing to argue that not enough detail has been provided to the public about what the Voice will entail.
“It would make more sense to have designed the Voice so that people can understand what it is they're being asked to vote for,” Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton said last week.
“I think the fact that the Prime Minister has made a deliberate decision to stop Australians from having the information that they need when they vote on 14 October.
“I hope that Australians vote against the proposed change because it will be the most significant change to our nation's rulebook in our country's history, and there's
offence trends in NSW to June 2023 show that police recorded incidents of DV assault continue to increase significantly.
“Over the five years to June 2023 the number of recorded DV Assault incidents in NSW increased by 13.5 percent.
“Domestic assault and sexual assault are the only major offences to show sustained increases over this time,” Ms Fitzgerald said.
The National Principles and supporting resources are available on the AttorneyGeneral's Department website at https://www. ag.gov.au/families-andmarriage/families/familyviolence/coercive-control.
The resources include videos, a factsheet, Easy Read materials and a guide for healthcare workers.
Additional material, including resources for First Nations peoples and language translations, will be released later this year.
If you or someone you know is affected by family, domestic or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au
no detail about how it will work, how it will operate.
“It's open to interpretation – very broad interpretation – by the High Court, and it wouldn't deliver the practical outcomes that we all want for people living in particularly remote Indigenous communities.
“I think the Prime Minister's lack of respect for the Australian public in not giving the details has really switched a lot of people who otherwise would have voted 'yes' into 'no' voters.”
With early votes now being cast, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has not given up hope of a late swing in the Yes camp’s favour, and is calling for Australia to come together in “national unity” over the “modest request” that is the Voice to Parliament proposal.
“It is a request to be recognised,” Mr Albanese said last week on NOVA Perth.
“Our history, the reality of this great continent we share with the oldest continuous culture on earth.
“And we should recognise First Nations people in our founding document.
“Pretty straightforward.
“And the second thing is the form of recognition that Indigenous Australians have asked for is just a non-binding Advisory Committee to give advice, to give a Voice, so that they can be consulted on matters that affect them.
“Because we know that when you ask people who are directly affected, you get better outcomes.
“But I'm still very hopeful going forward.”
is the Show and Shine, this year taking place in Bowra St, Nambucca Heads on Saturday 30 September.
By Mick BIRTLESTHE Valla Rod Run, now an annual event celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship of hot rod enthusiasts, took place in the Nambucca Valley from 24 to 30 September 2023.
Paul Godfrey, President of the Drag-ens Hot Rod Club, told News Of The Area, “This year's event, the 45th, was marked by an overwhelming welcome from the residents of the Nambucca Valley.”
For the public the pinnacle event during the Valla Rod Run
355 of the nation's most impressive hot rods filled the street that was then closed to traffic.
Aaran and Deb Booth from Sydney who were visiting Nambucca Heads over the weekend said, “The great atmosphere and huge attendance at the Show and Shine was incredible and seeing so many people out on such a beautiful day enjoying the colour and spectacle of the hod rods made for a perfect visit to the Nambucca Valley.”
One standout fan favourite of this year's Valla Rod Run
was the army green T Bucket Ford belonging to dedicated hot rod enthusiast Natalie McClelland.
Natalie, with the assistance of her father Andrew and dedicated members of the Drag-ens Hot Rod Club, built this remarkable car in just eleven weeks.
She then embarked on a road trip from Sydney to Valla,
arriving after just two days on the road.
The organisers expressed their deep gratitude to the many sponsors whose support enabled them to celebrate the 45th year of this iconic run.
As the engines roared, and the polished chrome gleamed under the Nambucca Valley sun, the 45th Valla Rod Run proved once again that it's
more than just a gathering of these special cars and their owners, it's a testament to dedication and craftsmanship.
In Bowra Street on Saturday hundreds of locals and visitors turned out to see what has become a unique spectacle and real family event that certainly has won a place in the hearts of the Nambucca Valley community.
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A THRONG of colourful folk were pleased to attend the award ceremony for the current Adelaide Swift Memorial Art Awards (ASMAA) held on the evening of Tuesday 26 September at South West Rocks.
Adelaide Swift was a feisty lady, and a great supporter of local artists, especially young and emerging talent.
First time host, South West Rocks Community Art Gallery (SWRCAG), were pleased to enlist local accomplished artists Simon Mark and Carly Marchmant as judges for the various categories, with the main prize valued at $3000 being awarded to 86-year-old Merryl Neylon, from Coramba, with a sublime work entitled 'Form'.
“The standard of entries is out of this world, and the exhibition has attracted artists from all over the mid north coast, Queensland, Sydney, and further afield,” Gallery volunteer Jenny Yule said.
Though this is the first Adelaide Swift Memorial Art Awards organised by SWRCAG, there have been eleven previous exhibitions run by various entities with the last being managed by South West
Rocks Rotary, who were present as valuable added support.
The event is generally held every second year and this year attracted 178 entries, which exceeds previous years.
Gallery President Norma Flint, a very capable MC for the event and following celebration, said, “I am delighted that these Awards have found a home here at our gallery.
“It is an honour to be able to continue the legacy that Adelaide Swift so generously left to encourage and promote art and artists in this community and beyond.
“We feel that Adelaide would be thrilled to bits that it is now taking place in our gallery.
“The creativity of the artists who have entered this year and the quality of their work is outstanding.”
To date, eleven works have been sold via the Gallery, with the exhibition open to the public until 15 October.
To view selected works visit www.facebook.com/swrcag or www.swrcag.com.au for more information.
Other prize results:
Oil/Acrylic Painting
$500 - The Arts & Crafts Association Award, best in category
- Merryl Neylon
$100 - Highly Commended, Maritime Precinct Award - Gregory Coates
$50 - Commended, Rocks Marine
Bait & Tackle Award - Dell AdamsNuhoglu
Water Based Medium
$500 - The NRMA Parks & Resorts Award, best in categoryKristin Hardiman
$100 - Highly Commended, Maritime Precinct Award - Robyn Jackson
$50 - Commended, Rocks Marine
Bait & Tackle Award - Bernice Daher
Pastel & Drawing
$500 - The Coastline Credit Union Award, best in categoryJacomiene Betlem
$100 - Highly Commended, Maritime Precinct Award - Jill Cairns
$50 - Commended, Rocks Marine
Bait & Tackle Award - Narelle Wain
Traditional Mixed Media
$500 - The Macleay Valley Arts
Council Award, best in categoryGregory Coates
$100 - Highly Commended, Maritime Precinct Award - Jan Von Schoenberg
$50 - Commended, Rocks
Marine Bait & Tackle Award - Jean McGurren
AUDREY Williams’ love of the Australian landscape will be on display as she exhibits her body of work, ‘Memories’, as the Nambucca Valley Art Council’s Feature Artist for October and November.
In 2003 Audrey bought herself a campervan and took off into the wide blue yonder; most of her paintings are inspired by her travels around Australia.
Her paintings are of the bush, massive eucalypts, sunrises, sunsets and pounding seas.
Audrey has been painting for many years.
Having tried watercolour and finding it was not for her, she settled on pastel and found inspiration from her classes with Betty Colbran.
Audrey finds pastels give her good colour, and colour is what she is interested in.
She finds different colours bring out different moods.
“In more recent years Audrey has been attending the Nambucca Valley Arts Council classes with David Southgate.
“It's not that Audrey needs classes any more, as she has become a very accomplished artist, but she enjoys the company of other artists, their friendliness, acceptance and support of each other and, of course David, her teacher, is always there to give inspiration,” said Celia Ramsay, Nambucca Valley Arts Council.
Audrey’s work will be on display until Saturday December 2.
The Gallery is located between the post office and library on Ridge Street, Nambucca and is open Mondays to Fridays from 10.00am to 3.00 pm and 9.30 am to midday on Saturdays.
Youth Award (11 – 15 years)
$250 - The Seabreeze Hotel Award, best in age group - Lyla
Eklund
$100 - Highly Commended, SWR Estuary charters Award - Chloe
Smith
$50 - Commended, Jenny Millsteed & Wal Collins AwardPeyton Hardesty
Youth Award (16 – 18 Years)
$250 - The Seabreeze Hotel Award, best in age group - Trinity
Kerry
$100 - Highly Commended, SWR Estuary charters Award - Samantha
Douglas
$50 - Commended, Jenny Millsteed & Wal Collins AwardTrinity Kerry
People's Choice Award
$300 - The SWR Newsagency Award - TBA
Packing Room Prize
$50 - SWRCAG Gift VoucherGail Cardow
q Most of Audrey’s paintings are inspired by her travels around Australia.
OVER 100 attended an event in Coffs Harbour for people with disability, their family and carers to meet local emergency services, talk about the upcoming fire and storm season and learn about personal emergency planning.
There were short presentations from the State Emergency Service (SES), NSW Ambulance and Fire and Rescue NSW Coffs Harbour Fire Station, with support from the NSW Reconstruction Authority, Key Employment Group, HooRai Balloons, Sprinkle and Play, the Mid-North Coast Community Legal Centre and Disability Advocacy NSW.
Attendees received a 'grab and go' bag with information on how to prepare themselves and their homes for an evacuation.
There was also a simulated person centred emergency preparedness (P-CEP) conversation with Mr Luke Page, a client at Key Employment, discussing what an emergency evacuation may entail for him.
When it comes to preparing
for events like storms, fires and floods, people with disabilities can often have additional needs that are crucial to consider, but can often be overlooked by emergency services and recovery agencies. Everyone needs to feel safe and that is particularly challenging if you are hearing impaired, can’t use the mobile phone or can’t read very well.
“The access is focused on mobile phones for data and the capacity to read,” Auslan interpreter Terri Anne Richardson, a key connector in the Coffs deaf community, told News Of The Area.
“The information is not compatible with an Ipad, and I spoke to a deaf and blind man who relies on that solely.”
Terri Anne discussed with emergency services the need to set up a QR Code, which once scanned, an interpreter could bring up on their device to explain details of the emergency.
Terri Anne will now take booklets to individual homes to discuss people’s own personal plans.
“I heard of one man in the Lismore district, who had to relocate
to Coffs because he was not safe, having lost his home and not having any access nor support,” said Terri Anne.
NSW MARITIME held its first statewide compliance and safety blitz of the boating season over the Labour Day long weekend, spotlighting the need to check vessels and safety equipment, and double-check children’s life jackets before hitting the water.
NSW Maritime Campaign Coordinator Shane Davey said warm weather kept officers busy during ‘Operation Stay Afloat - Prepare to Launch’, the maiden campaign of NSW Maritime’s new season-long safety initiative.
“The recent jump in temperatures has seen waterways busier than usual for this time of year, and with a long, hot summer predicted it’s a trend we expect to continue.
“While it’s great to see people enjoying the water, the high volume of vessels makes it even more
important boaters put safety first,” Mr Davey said.
Over the weekend NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers conducted around 2750 vessel safety checks. The campaign resulted in 159 fines and 252 official warnings.
“The top three offences across the state were lifejacket noncompliance, representing 26 percent of fines, driving or riding unlicenced or on an unregistered vessel at 24 percent, and failing to carry or maintain safety equipment accounted for sixteen percent.
“We’ve seen a concerning number of child-related lifejacket offences with almost 750 over the last year.
“It’s an offence to be on your boat without a lifejacket if you are alone or with a child under twelve.
“As people head out for family fun on the water, remember if you
have kids on board make their safety a priority.
“Check they have a lifejacket, that it’s on, it fits, and you’re wearing one yourself.
“A lifejacket can only save your life if you’re wearing it.
“Even if you’re taking a short trip or the conditions are calm, put it on.
“We’ve seen too many accidents that end in tragedy.”
NSW Maritime data shows there have been 124 boating-related fatalities on NSW waterways in the
last 10 years, and 70 of those could have been avoided if they were wearing a lifejacket.
For the latest safety information please go to https://www. lifejacketwearit.com.au/
q Over the weekend NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers conducted around 2750 vessel safety checks.
LANDCARE, the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) and the Grassy Head Bushcare Group have issued a call to action for community members to assist in the control of Bitou Bush currently smothering native species on the Grassy Head foredunes.
On Sunday 15 October
from 9-11am, the groups and interested locals will meet at the Grassy Head Beach car park to cut back the Bitou Bush where it is covering native plants.
Gloves, loppers, secateurs and bags for Bitou seeds will be provided, as will a safety talk and plant identification information.
Entertainment and prizes for the kids will also be on offer, with
A WELCOME shower on
Wednesday night gave our very dry course a little drink of 7mm, you can certainly see the colour returning to the grass already! Still plenty of run on the fairways, and the Greens are starting to quicken up again in time for the Championships. A big welcome to all our visiting golfers during the School Holidays, you are most welcome to join us for any Competitions or just enjoy a casual Social round – please contact the Pro Shop to arrange your game.
Tuesday’s Medley Stroke was Round 9 of the Toyota Genuine Service sponsored “Island Challenge” series. Ross Morpuss (24) had a great round of 64 Net to win from Stephen Hayes (9) from Coffs Harbour 68 Net. Best Lady score from Rhonda Rowe (24) 69 net. Stephen Carr was best Gross 80. NTP’s to win a sleeve of Balls are Philip Mander on 5 and 7, Gary Rumble on 8, Frank Taylor on 13, Warwick Lean on 15 and Gary
Barker from Mt.Martha won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. The “Road to the Hunter Valley” Leaderboard is closing fast with Colin Habgood 346 and Stephen Carr biting at his heels only 2 shots away on 348. With only 3 round left to go, there is still a chance for some other players to catch up.
The Women played a Single Stableford on Wednesday. Glenys Thompson (15) won Division 1 (0 to 23) with 38 points from Denise Paluch (17) with 36. Thea Kimber (29) won Division 2 (24 to 30) with 38 points from Lynette Bastick (29) with 36 points. In Division 3 (31 to 45), Fiona Chaffey (36) won with 41 points from Jennifer Ainsworth (34) with 38 points.
The Ball Rundown to 33 points on c/b. NTP’s to Denise Paluch, Faye Hopkins & Linda Piccin on 5, Lyndee Thomas won the “Pizza This voucher” on 13, and Judy Boyle won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
Thursday’s event was the Monthly “Dolphin Day” Medley
Stableford sponsored by Nambucca RSL Club. The overall winner was Craig Haworth (14) to receive the special “Dolphin Day” golf shirt with 41 points on c/b. In Division 1 (0 to 16) Andrew Maggs (12) from Safety Beach won with 41 points on c/b from Troy Herbert (7). Division 2 (17 to 21) winner was Josh Donohue (17) from Grafton with 40 points from John Hopkins (21) with 37 points. Barrie Nicholson (28) won Division 3 (22 to 45) with 41 points from Garry Thurlow (22) on 37 points. Other good scores from Colin Habgood & Stephen Doherty 37, and the Ball Rundown to 34 points on c/b. Andrew Maggs canned the Longest Putt on 2 to win the “Ecomist” sponsored loaded Stubby Holder, other NTP’s to Bruce Mason on 5, Troy Herbert on 7, Colin Habgood on 8, Glen Crow receives the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Mark Stuckey got Stu’s ball on 15 and Robert Coneybeare claimed the Pro Pin Jackpoot on 18.
Over 100 golfers played
in Saturday’s Medley Single Stableford, which was also the 4th qualifying round of this year’s “Handiskins” Competition. Troy Herbert (6) scored 39 points to win Division 1 (0 to 15) from Kai Burkinshaw (5) with 38 points on c/b from Matt Dyer, Edward Penrose & Bryan Phillips from Bonnie Doon. Robert Reid (21) top scored for the day with 41 points to win Division 2 (16 to 21) from Neil Duffus (18) with 39 points. In Division 3 (22 to 45), Bernard Dugdale (24) scored 38 points to win from Paddy Byrne (22) on 37 points. Other good scores from Warren Fuller, John Buganey, Sue & Mark Stuckey all on 37 points. The Ball Rundown to 34 points on c/b.
William Mann sank the Longest Putt on 2 to collect the “Ecomist” sponsored loaded Stubby Holder, other NTP’s to Geoff Brooks on 5, Michael Simpson (Macksville) on 7, Trevor Hopkins on 8, James Wilkes won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Rick Heywood on 15 and Graham Watson hit to 170cms to
sand castles and Mandala making with flotsam.
A morning tea of cakes and cool drinks will be provided.
SPaDCO has applied for funding for contractors to follow up volunteer efforts. All community members are invited to attend.
win the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Congratulations to Neil Duffus, the winner of this round of the “Handiskins” with his 39 points on c/b from Troy Herbert – the full leaderboard results have been emailed to all contestants, and is displayed at Scorer’s area. The Top 4 qualifiers after Round 4 are Murray Ingram & Sue Brooks 111, and Troy Herbert & Jamie Lucas 108 – the final Round Saturday 28th October – watch this space!
The O’Briens & the Taylors sponsored the “Island Sunday” Mixed 4BBB Stableford which was won by Glenys Thompson & Trevor Peck with 46 points from Henny Oldenhove & Urpo Ylinen with 44 points on c/b from Jan & Geoffrey Harris. The Ball Rundown to 41 points on c/b. NTP’s went to Wedny Johnstone on 5, Stephen Carr & Kerrie Eichorn on 18, and Geoffrey Brooks takes home the “Pizza This” voucher from 13th.
Our Men’s Championships sponsored by HLV Partners will commence on Saturday 7th October, the Women on Wednesday 11th October – good luck to everyone!
See you on the Island.
By Aiden BURGESS
THE winter footy season may be over, but AFL North Coast’s best juniors are preparing for a big summer of intense training to help take their game to the next level.
The Northern Heat representative AFL program comprises the best male and female players from the AFL North Coast and AFL North West regions born in 2007 and 2008, with this summer set to see a Girls squad for the first time.
This off-season program exists to extend the representative pathway for the players of the regions and provide them with a further avenue to build their game ahead of transitioning towards senior footy.
Northern Heat selection trials will be held on Friday, 6 October at the Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
Those selected will commit to a gruelling series of training sessions that will be conducted between November and March, where the focus is on individual development of skills, fitness, and footy IQ.
The training sessions focus on AFL specific skills and game sense development, and strength and conditioning training.
To be eligible for consideration
within the program, players must have trialled to have been a member of the North Coast Force representative program in the 2023 season.
The Northern Heat program runs from November to December initially, before selected players follow a specific training program at home during the school holidays,
with training resuming in February and culminating in March.
The Heat program concludes with the representative teams playing a match on the Gold Coast.
AFL North Coast Community Football and Competition Manager Brad Greenshields highlighted the importance of the Northern Heat program.
“It creates a stepping stone for fifteen-and sixteen-year-olds to improve their game, and make it easier for them to take the step up into senior footy,” he said.
“A lot of footballers that are running around now in seniors, they have played a season or two in the Heat program.
“And the exciting thing is we have
a girls team for the first time.”
Greenshields outlined what Heat coaches would be looking for at the trial.
“Players who are self-motivated and who are willing to compete and put in a really big effort,” he said.
“When the chips are down, players who can find that extra effort and motivation.”
BETH and Sarah met through a mutual friend.
As their friendship developed, Sarah asks Beth to help with clerical work to assist her prepare documents in relation to a property settlement in the Family Court.
Sarah said to Beth: “If things go well and I get what I want from the property settlement, I’ll buy you a seaside unit.” Beth was currently renting a small place in the suburbs.
As it happened, Sarah was successful in her property settlement proceedings.
Beth then began her search for a unit.
However, this is where the friendship soured.
Sarah reneged.
Beth, now furious, sought legal action to enforce the promise (contract).
To be legally binding, a contract must have an offer, acceptance, and an intention to create legal relations, accompanied by consideration (a price given in exchange for a promise).
The Court affirmed that not every promise is contractually enforceable, and that a 'rebuttable presumption' applies, that no binding legal contract exists between family members or in social relationships unless proven otherwise.
The Court acknowledged there was a promise, which was oral and also backed by email exchanges, but found insufficient evidence that Beth had provided consideration for the promise.
The Court determined that the work done by Beth was disproportionate to the value of a unit in Sydney, estimated to be around $1.2 million.
More importantly, the Court found that there was no intention to create legal relations between the parties. Beth and Sarah were friends, not business partners.
The promise to buy a house, the Court concluded, was intended to be a generous gift, contingent on the successful outcome of the defendant's Family Court proceedings, rather than a contractual obligation.
Beth lost the case.
This case serves as a stark reminder that the Courts take a nuanced view of social and familial relationships when it comes to contract law, and not all promises may be legally binding.
Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.
Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor 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.
DEAR News Of The Area,
INDIGENOUS Australians have advocated for a long time for constitutional recognition, after over two centuries of dispossession, harm and serious inequities.
Following extensive regional dialogues, the Uluru statement from the heart was created by Indigenous people from first nations across the country.
This gifts Australians the way for establishing a right and just relationship with Indigenous people for protection of their culture and connection to country.
For many Indigenous people and communities, government policies on health, education, employment, housing and social wellbeing have not been effective in meeting their needs on a par with other Australians.
This is evidenced by the July 2023 ’closing the gap’ progress report, where only four out of fifteen of these measures have made some progress and the rest are not on track with four going backwards, particularly the disproportionate high incarceration rates for adults, children and young people.
These policies are not working.
Evidence has demonstrated in numerous research reports and program studies in Australia and globally that people’s lives improve when they have a say.
The proposed voice to parliament gives first nations people a say on policies and laws that impact on them, utilising Indigenous wisdom, experience and expertise, for parliament to consider.
The voice can benefit all Australians with a journey to more meaningful reconciliation, listening and dialogue, better outcomes for Indigenous people and an increasing respect and celebration of Indigenous culture and traditions. Australia can also stand taller in the global community.
It’s a big call for everyone on referendum day.
A no vote means that first nations people are not listened to, and will have more of the same.
For me a yes vote is the right thing to do.
Regards, Phil CONNORDear Jasminda,
MY son is 14 and wants a Smartphone. Apparently all his mates have one.
I just don’t feel it is necessary at that age. What do you think? Mrs PK
Dear Mrs PK, KIDS love a bit of independence don’t they. They like to have all the gadgets so they can Snapchat and TikTok and whatever else they have to do.
I can assure you it is not so they can keep in contact with you, and it definitely isn’t so you can reach them.
I’m thinking back to when I was 14 and we had two absolutely brilliant options.
The first was the phone plugged into the wall with a cord that only stretched about a metre.
I’m pretty sure it was designed by helicopter parents so they could eavesdrop whenever you called your friends.
Our phone was in the kitchen (yep, just one phone for the entire family) so when my parents wanted the conversation to end, they just started unpacking the dish rack (note, no dishwasher) until I gave up and went and
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE penny has finally dropped!
I have wondered why the word ‘racist’ has been used in this referendum, particularly towards the No camp.
If we all believe in constitutional recognition for Indigenous people and we all want to see better outcomes for disadvantaged Indigenous communities, then what is racist about that?
It is simply the Voice that is dividing us.
It all comes back to that flawed referendum question asking us to lump what are really two questions, into one.
It’s a two for one package deal that can’t be separated.
By voting No, to reject the concept of the Voice, you are also perceived as saying you reject the opening part of the question, which is the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Australia.
It’s diabolical!
It is the one and only reason I can think of why No voters are being called racists!
The No camp isn’t trying to insert a race-based Voice into the Constitution.
There should have been two questions: one on recognition and one on the Voice.
The Yes camp would vote Yes, Yes and the No camp would vote Yes, No… a moot point now!
All Australians want to see constitutional recognition of Indigenous people but not all Australians think that a constitutional Voice is the only way forward!
Unfortunately, we are stuck with this one flawed question that is designed to divide rather than unite us.
Does Margaret have a crystal ball to see into the future when she writes ‘There is nothing to fear from this referendum.’? (‘Nothing to fear from the Voice’, Margaret England, NOTA 22/09/2023)
Some of us still have ongoing and well-founded concerns about the Voice.
It is an unknown and unproven entity, and we are being asked to permanently enshrine it in our Constitution.
If it is simply an advisory body, then why not put it into legislation and find out if it works.
The problems in disadvantaged Indigenous communities should have been addressed years ago by establishing more accountable, ‘boots on the ground’ organisations that spend money more wisely and focus on outcomes.
All this can happen right now without the need for a costly
wrote a letter to them instead.
‘What on earth happened when you went out?’ my kids often ask me. Well then you had the pleasure of a pay phone (there are still some of these relics standing).
If you wanted to be picked up or chat to a friend you had to stand in the phone booth and if someone else wanted to use the phone, you had to speak quickly.
These phone booths were often vandalised and you couldn’t put your coin in the slot because it was full of chewing gum.
Now I’m not saying there were no advantages to this system; the main one was our parents could never reach us. Until we got home, there was absolutely no way of knowing where we were or if we were okay.
This system also didn’t have that annoying little tracker app that parents have now, so you could feasibly say you were in one place, when you were actually in another and they’d be none the wiser.
That was until they said they’d be there in 10 minutes to pick you up and you had to do some quick thinking, which is why our generation is so quick thinking and devious.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
about ‘paying the rent, reparations and compensation’? (Referendum Booklet p19).
referendum.
I am concerned that Indigenous activists aren’t going to be satisfied with just an advisory role. Their political agenda goes far beyond this, but as a first step, they need the power that a Constitutional Voice gives them.
A simple advisory body doesn’t have this power.
Thomas Mayo, an Indigenous activist, has said that the Voice is ‘a black political force to be reckoned with’ (quote from Daily Telegraph 22/9/230).
Similar sentiments are expressed in the longer version of the Uluru Statement.
If ‘this was never meant to be political’, as Margaret has said, then why is our Prime Minister the ‘front man’ and one of the chief proponents of the Yes campaign?
It has been a political issue from the get-go.
If ‘The suggestion that white people will have to pay rent is a lie’, then why did Thomas Mayo talk
This was referring to all nonIndigenous people, not just ‘white people’.
Talking about ‘vitriol and hideous racist behaviour’, it was all there on show at the No campaign launch in Adelaide with the words ’racist pig’, ‘racist dog’ and other expletives aimed towards people entering.
The leaders of the No campaign, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Warren Mundine have also been subjected to ongoing racial abuse and vilification, but they continue to speak from the heart and cite lived experiences.
Margaret, I am not criticising you personally.
I respect your right to say what you think.
I am simply presenting the other side to a few of your comments.
This is why freedom of speech is such a wonderful thing!
The Referendum booklet mentions many times how a Yes vote for the Voice would unite our country.
How can the Voice unite our country, when it is the very thing that is dividing it!
Kind regards, Ann THOMPSON.
By Max TURNER
WHILE there were no fires Phil Bambury "burnt" the course with 41 points to win Saturday's Stableford, sponsored by Mid Coast Storage.
With course
improvements in progress , and modified 3x6 hole competitions being played, there will be no change to current handicaps - lucky Phil. Runner up on the day was Greg Hogan with Cameron Knox also breaking par.
The ladies Stableford
event mirrored the previous competition with Nikki Laird finishing runner up to Anne Arncliffe.
Continually amongst the leaders Greg Hogan was the Mid Week Competition winner with Jeff Gore runner up.
RESULTS for week ending: Saturday 30th. September.
Monday: 25th. A five table Mitchell event today won at North/South by Rosemary Bateman & Peter PlunkettCole with 68.5 percent. Runners-up with 56 percent Rob Marshall & Phil Booth. East/West winners with 61.5 percent Daphne Priestley & Carol McKee. Runners-up with 57.5 percent Jo Smyth & Peter Whyte.
Tuesday: 26th.Just Eight players to-night winners with 68.5 percent Carol McKee & Amber Fox. Runners-up with 57.4 percent Maureen Cowan & Greg Wood. Expecting a few more players now that daylight has arrived.
Wednesday: 27th. The popular Ampro event was well supported with twentyeight players contesting a Mitchell event. North/South winners with 54 percent Lynne Slade & Rita Foley. Runners-up, with 53.5 percent, Maureen/Cowan & Michael Finucane. East/West winners with 57.7 percent Margaret Sullivan & Lyndall Edsall. Runners-up, with 55.6 percent Robert Baker & Kevin Madgwick.
Thursday: 28th. Three and a half tables today won by Merita Pailthorpe & Barry Butler with 64.5 percent. Runners-up with 56.2 percent, Lynne Slade & Maureen Cowan.
Saturday: 30th. Twentytwo players contested a Bye-
relay event. North South winners Noreen Cork & Helen Rowsell with 61.4 percent. Runners-up with 57.2 that included a Notrumps grand Slam, Rob Marshall & Phil Booth. East/West winners with 60 percent Sandra Ellis & Caitlin McRae. Runnersup with 53 percent Vicky Walker & Daphne Priestley.
Urunga: Wednesday 27th. Twenty players for a five table Mitchell won by Laurel & Ron Hall with 57.5 percent. Runners-up with 53 percent Glen Hallett & Phil Booth. East/West winners with 63 percent Narelle Mutton & Bev Edwards. Runners-up with 61 percent, Fern Hinchcliffe & Wendy Garland.
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sweeter considering their loss to Maitland FC in the Grand Final just a week earlier.
Wrapping up the season with a significant trophy was the perfect tonic for coach Phil McMullen, following the disappointment of the previous week.
“After the disappointment of last week the Under 15s had to travel back to Newcastle for the Youth League Cup Final,” he said.
“On a very hot Sunday the kick off was moved to 10 am, making it a very early start.
“Valentine scored first after a defensive lapse in the NCF defence, but NCF struck back before halftime to level the scores.
“The second half was a very tight battle and the score remained 1-1 at full time.
“No extra time was played and the game went into a penalty shootout.
“Today was NCF’s day thanks to the heroics of Henri Creaser, the NCF goalkeeper who saved three of Valentine’s penalties.
“NCF 3-2 winners, the end to an amazing season,” McMullen said.
In a double celebration for NCF, the Under 13s wrapped up their season on a high note by defeating Charlestown Azzurri 5-2 in the Plate Cup Final.
Raman Dalaf contributed two goals, while Taj Gray added another two, and Jasper Hein sealed the victory with a goal.
This win was a fine way to end the season for the team in their first year of representative football.
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Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.
Passed away 30th September, 2023. Aged 94 years.
Late of Nambucca Heads. Loving mother of Brian and Neville and mother in law of Marnie and Sylvie. Adored Nan of Peter & Jane, Amy and Tomas, and Nan Nan of Piper and Jack. Family and friends are invited to attend Betty’s funeral service on Tuesday 10th October, 2023 at 2:00pm at The Uniting Church, Nambucca Heads, followed by private cremation.
Bernard Laverty Funerals Tel: 6568 1555
All Members of NVC Group Limited are hereby advised that, per the provisions of Clause 16.11.2 of the Constitution, nominations are now invited for two positions on the Board of Directors.
Members who, under the Constitution of the Company are eligible to do so and who wish to nominate for these positions, are invited to submit their nominations on the prescribed form to the undersigned at the address below no later than 5pm on 20 October, 2023.
Nomination forms are available from Administration Officer Karina Johnson on 6598 5000 or admin@nvcl.org.au
Completed nominations to be returned to: Company Secretary
NVC Group Limited 23 Princess Street Macksville, NSW, 2447
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THE NAMBUCCA RIVER DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
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NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS & AGM
Nominations of candidates to fill 12 vacancies on the Board of Directors of the above company are invited. Nominations must be in writing and signed by two ordinary members of the company and by the nominee, who should also signify his or her consent to the nominations.
Nominations must be received by the Company Secretary, P.O Box 58, Macksville or macksvilleshow@outlook.com not later than 5.00pm 13 October 2023.
AGM MACKSVILLE SHOWGROUND
7.00pm October 30, 2023.
FARINGDON COMMUNITY CENTRE MARKET DAY/GARAGE SALE
Saturday, 14th October from 9am until 2pm. Lots of stalls including cakes, plants, craft, bric a brac. Sausage Sizzle plus a morning tea booth. To book a stall please contact Barbara on 6568 9810 or 0422 218 201 . Stalls $15 and must have own insurance. Villagers see Barbara 49 or Lyn 52. If good weather plenty of parking, if inclement weather please park at top of village or Plaza carpark.
Items
Old Bullock Yoke $800 ono Antique fire grate $350 Solid limewashed coffee table 1.5m x 850cm $200 York running machine, commercial grade, exc cond $1,200 Oak Drop Leaf Table, barley legs, extends to seat 6. $350.
Ph: 6568 5026 or 0456 630 421 Located Nambucca Heads
Zac Zirkler Pro: guitar, uke, bass banjo, harmonica mandolin, keyboard vocals. Macksville Ph: 0422 056 671
Items
Crafty Recyclers
House
2 br manufactured home in o55's village. Located in Bonville. $365,000 ono. 0431 267 653
6 year old bangalow palms from $25, also cycads. 6564 2114
MARKWELL 3 phase 18cfm air compressor $99. Ph 0474 378 447
RUSTIC oblong 6 seat 1930's white mahogany farm table $60. Ph 0474 378 447
Sprocket:
Sprocket is a 3 year old male Bull Arab x Staffy. He was surrendered to Council 8 August 2023. Sprocket is microchipped, vaccinated and lifetime registered but not desexed. He has basic training and associates well with other dogs and children.
The adoption fee for 2023/2024 is $200.00 and this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing & lifetime registration. Please visit Councils website to view the full list of animals which are available for adoption or lost. Please contact Nambucca Valley Council for adoption enquiries on 6568 2555
road
TEN, 9pm
ABC, 8pm
ABC Radio star Zan Rowe struck a chord with her debut season, which affectionately delved into five special songs that made an indelible impact on the lives of her guests. It was a raw and illuminating insight into the inner lives of creatives including American indie singer Tori Amos and beloved Australian actor Guy Pearce. Tonight, Rowe returns with a captivating new season, jump-starting with a guest who arguably outshines them all: Noel Gallagher. Next week, it’s Natalie Imbruglia’s unpredictable soundtrack.
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis does some paving.
8.30 Sherwood. (MA15+l) Ian and Kevin are called to the scene of a second murder. Scott remains at large.
9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) The body of a wealthy landowner goes missing on the night of his death, exposing a web of secrets.
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.20 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)
12.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)
Premiering last week, this four-part character-driven thriller eagerly throws subtlety out the door. From Neighbours producer Jason Herbison and director and former star Kate Kendall, this British and Aussie co-production boasts a great cast and an intense premise. Following two families on their annual holiday catchup in the Victorian countryside, the suffocating tensions inside the stylish holiday home almost overshadow the anxiety of the bushfire surrounding them. Despite the fire growing, Brad (Darren McMullen) isn’t stirred into action as the couples’ dark secrets are revealed. Also stars Pia Miranda, Danny Dyer (EastEnders) and Jane Allsop (House Husbands
SBS, 7.30pm
Host Julia Zemiro is a purveyor of fine conversation, amiably chatting to her diverse guests who have ventured onto this nature-loving travel series. But, as the final episode lands tonight, if there’s anything that viewers can take away from this refreshing amble it’s an appreciation for the natural beauty of our great outdoors and indulging in some fresh air and exercise. Tonight, Zemiro concludes her tour of 10 of Australia’s most idyllic walks at her old stomping ground in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. She meets a local with disarming images from thousands of years ago and catches up with a chess master.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 South America With Simon Reeve. (PGaw)
8.40 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Ma)
9.40 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Unseen. (Malns)
12.05 Furia. (MA15+av, R)
3.40 Italian Food Safari. (R)
4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets wild food forager Diego Bonetto. Karen Martini bakes a breakfast loaf. Dr Harry Cooper gets a tour of The Giving Farm during spring-time.
8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016, MA15+v, R) A maths genius who works as an accountant for high-rolling criminals is pursued by both agents of the Treasury Department and hit men in the employ of one of his paranoid clients who is determined to silence him. Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Beach House Hunters. (Premiere)
8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries battles an arms trader. Sylvester Stallone.
11.00 MOVIE: Creed II. (2018, Mv, R)
1.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
2.15 It’s All Greek To Me. (R)
2.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 3.00
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Guests include Kylie Minogue.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Michelle Williams.
10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.
11.00 The Project. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
11.05 To Be Advised.
1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM
12.30 Home Shopping.
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News.
12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)
2.00 Sherwood. (Mal, R)
3.00 Last Night Of The Proms.
5.00 Landline. (R)
5.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R)
6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (Final, R)
Annabel Crabb meets Anika Wells.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.
7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG)
An American PI is arrested for murder.
8.15 Vera. (Mv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope and her team investigate the mysterious death of a John Doe.
9.50 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R)
As Australia’s 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist.
10.40 Shetland. (Malv, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Curious
Traveller. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00
Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 6. H’lights. 4.00 Ballroom Fit. (R) 4.05 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 4.10 Swan Football. 4.15 Para-Badminton. (PG) 4.20
Gone Fishing. (PG, R) 5.30 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WW2 Orphans.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Norfolk Island With Ray Martin. (PG, R)
8.30 Scotland’s Riverwoods. (PG, R)
9.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R)
10.25 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
11.30 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
1.20 MOVIE: The Front Runner. (2018, Mls, R)
3.20 Italian Food Safari. (R)
3.50 Going Places. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30
Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30
Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.05 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 5.00 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R)
5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Voices Of Australia.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) Neville must solve a mystery from the past.
8.30 The Newsreader. (Mal) The News
At Six team is approached by Geoff and Evelyn’s daughter Kay Walters.
9.30 Mother And Son. (PG, R) Maggie fears she is becoming “invisible”.
10.00 Annika. (Mal, R) A Glasgow businessman is murdered.
10.50 Total Control. (MA15+al, R)
11.40 Talking Heads. (PG, R)
12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.00 Escape From The City. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch.
1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 9. H’lights.
3.55 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 10. H’lights. 4.50 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 4.55 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WW2 Orphans.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (Premiere, PGal)
9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Neville Bonner. (PG)
10.10 Empires Of New York. (Madv)
11.00 Bruce Lee: Be Water. (Mav, R)
12.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
2.35 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)
3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)
4.25 Bamay. (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. 9.50 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PGd, R) Officers patrol the Kimberley coast.
7.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, Mv, R) A half-human, half-Atlantean goes on a quest. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard.
10.15 MOVIE: Underwater. (2020, Mlv) Disaster strikes an underwater facility. Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel.
12.15 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R) Cole gets buried in an air strike.
1.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay.
3.00 Home Shopping.
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Riverdance 25th Anniversary Special.
8.00 MOVIE: Dirty Dancing. (1987, Mas, R)
10.00 MOVIE: Music & Lyrics. (2007, PGls, R)
12.05 Adele: Live In London. (PG, R)
1.20 Great Australian Detour. (R)
1.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00
TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.00 Luxury Escapes. Cameron Daddo and Heather Mitchell experience a luxury getaway to the Maldives.
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) At the height of the pandemic, the state police minister arrives to bar people from the beach.
7.00 Soccer. Australia Cup. Final. Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar.
10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)
Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R) Margaret helps a client whose mother passed.
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program.
5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 30.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Voice Final Pitch.
10.00 Born To Kill? Trevor Hardy. (Mav) Takes an in-depth look at serial killer Trevor Hardy who was convicted of killing three teenage girls.
11.00 Autopsy: USA: Alan Thicke. (Ma) A look at the death of Alan Thicke.
12.00 The InBetween. (Mav, R) Cassie is drawn to a young mother.
1.00 Home Shopping.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the ICC World Cup match between India and Australia.
7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. First innings. From MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India.
11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.
11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. Second innings.
3.30 Cross Court. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project.
A look at the day’s news.
7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Catherine Tate.
8.30 FBI. (Mav) When an off-duty diplomatic security agent is shot while trying to apprehend someone, the team investigates if there is a connection to his time working in Croatia and soon uncovers a global threat.
9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team recruits a familiar face to help lead them to a ruthless international killer.
10.30 To Be Advised.
11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) Fourteen celebrity recruits are dropped into the harsh and unforgiving Jordanian desert.
9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) Tim’s ex-wife returns and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past.
10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The Feds battle a cult.
11.15 The Latest: Seven News.
11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mam) Kylie clashes with some of the firefighters.
1.00 Home Shopping.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 SAS Australia. (Mal) Celebrities undertake SAS training.
9.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a) Part 1 of 4. Takes a look inside the prison that convicts dread being sent to, holding some of Britain’s most brutal men.
10.45 The Latest: Seven News.
11.15
7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.
9.40
6.30 The Project.
7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions.
8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates an attempted murder.
10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A naval officer is murdered.
11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning
8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India. 9.30 Crime. (MA15+adv) 10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Devils. (MA15+av)
11.50 An Ordinary Woman. (Malv, R)
3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) The 10 remaining recruits are tested with tasks requiring pinpoint accuracy and precision.
9.15 The Amazing Race. (PG)
The teams of two continue their race around the world for a $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
10.45 The Latest: Seven News.
11.15 Autopsy: USA: Roger Moore. (Ma) A look at the death of Roger Moore.
12.30 Home Shopping.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGal)
Hosted by Scott Cam.
12.10 The Gulf. (Madls, R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Amazing Race
Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.
9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mls) Part 2 of 4. Despite the bush fire edging closer, Brad fails to take action.
10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGav) The firm is held hostage by a stranger.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R) An officer encounters a strange situation.
8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Based on a true story. Three African American women working as mathematicians for NASA play a big role in one of the world’s greatest achievements by helping send an astronaut into space. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe.
11.05 The Latest: Seven News.
11.35 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)
12.30 Home Shopping.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
A Current Affair. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.
8.40 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
IT is double delight for North Coast Football as their Under 15s claimed victory in the Premier Youth League (PYL) Cup Final, while the Under 13s triumphed in the Plate Cup Final held in Newcastle last Sunday.
In the Under 15s final, Valentine initially took the lead, but North Coast made a comeback with Will Eames equalising the score.
With the game tied at 1-1 after regular time, it was decided by a penalty shootout.
The standout performance came from North Coast's goalkeeper, Henri Creaser from Bowraville, who stood tall, saving three crucial penalties. This heroics secured a 3-2 victory, sending players, coaches, and parents into a euphoric celebration.
The victory was even
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