Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 7 June 2024

By Mick BIRTLES

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Council to make submission to ‘Zombie development’ inquiry

By Ned COWIE

AT Thursday’s General Meeting, Nambucca Valley Council voted to make a submission to the historical development consent (zombie developments) inquiry currently being called for by the NSW Parliament.

“‘Zombie developments’ refers to historical development consents which were approved years or sometimes decades ago but remain unfinished with minimal work completed,” said Nambucca Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle.

Just last year, a zombie development in South West Rocks, some 30 years old, which was ultimately allowed to proceed by Kempsey Shire Council after a battle in the Land and Environment Court, caused uproar within the community.

“Such developments are raising concerns in circumstances where they do not comply with current planning laws or they have adverse social, environmental or economic impacts which could not be considered when

the development application was assessed and consent was granted,” Mr Spannagle explained in his report to Councillors.

There are a number of these ‘historical consent’ blocks in the Nambucca Valley.

Mr Spannagle has written a letter to the Inquiry asking that changes are made to current legislation such as the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 so that the physical commencement requirements for developments apply to all developments, even those granted before 15 May 2020.

He has also requested the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 include a provision which results in developments lapsing if they are not completed within a specified timeframe, despite work having commenced.

Councillors noted Mr Spannagle’s submission and expressed their commendation for the motion.

“There is a question of equity and there is an argument to treat all developments the same,” said Cr Susan Jenvey.

Mayor Rhonda Hoban expressed her support for the motion.

“I’ve always had issues with what actually constitutes substantial commencement, not so much in our council area but where putting in some star pickets and digging a few holes is considered substantial commencement,” said the Mayor.

“There doesn't seem to have been uniform interpretation across the state,” she said.

“The community understands that these are historical issues that we can’t do anything about,” offered Cr David Jones.

Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a development consent will generally lapse after five years unless ‘building, engineering or construction work’ is ‘physically commenced’.

In 2020 the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 took effect, which meant developers could not simply make a bore hole or remove soil for testing, carry out survey work including placing pegs, land clearing or marking to satisfy the physical-commencement conditions.

This does not currently apply to development consents obtained prior to 15 May 2020.

Council’s Manager of Development and Environment, Daniel Walsh, was not present at the time of this discussion after declaring he had a pecuniary interest as the owner of a socalled ‘zombie development block’ in Nambucca Heads.

“The most worrying aspect for me is that the rules and regulations are ones that were in force when they (developers) made the application,” Cr Jones added.

Stakeholders answer to the public in crime inquiry

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recent victims of crime in the community at Nambucca Heads RSL last Wednesday evening.

The meeting was attended by Nambucca Deputy Mayor John Wilson, Police Chiefs Darren Jameson and Vince Nicholls from the Nambucca and Kempsey branches of NSW Police, members of youth program ShoreTrack, the YOUth Speak project and approximately 35 members of the public.

Crime rates in general for the Nambucca Valley area have fallen over the past two years according to Chief Inspector Jameson, who has held the leading role in policing in the Nambucca Valley for this time-period.

“I just want to share some figures, and these come directly from BOCSAR (Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research),” he said.

"Assaults are down seven percent, sexual assaults are down eleven percent, break and enter of dwellings are down 48 percent, and stolen cars and break-ins are down 35 percent in the Nambucca Valley over the past two

years,” said Inspector Jameson.

Oxley’s state representative in NSW Parliament, Michael Kemp, spoke of the importance of residents feeling safe in their community.

“Even if we are seeing the numbers drop, maybe that’s because we’re not reporting and maybe that’s because [the police] are doing a great job, but we also want to recognise that it’s very important that the community feels safe,” Mr Kemp told the room, pledging to take whatever came out of the evening directly to Parliament.

He told the room that since coming to office in 2023, he has had many communications from people in his electorate who have been impacted by crime and its effects.

Currently the NSW National Party are asking for a Parliamentary Inquiry into regional crime with all state members sending letters to Premier Minns in March of this year.

The Nationals would like to see outcomes of the inquiry used to influence the Bail and Crimes Amendment

Bill 2024, which they believe does not go far enough towards preventing young people from reoffending when already on bail for a previous offence.

This Bill (Bail and Crimes Amendment Bill 2024) would also create a new ‘Performance Crime Offence’, defined as “disseminating material to advertise the involvement by persons in specified offences”.

This could be used to prosecute criminals who use social media to boast about their or other people’s criminal exploits.

Joint organiser Rebecca Stanmore, who was the recent victim of a home invasion which led to the theft of her car, disputes the statistics provided by the police on the night.

“It doesn’t feel like that at all,” she said.

“Just last night another friend had her car broken into and I know of someone else who just recently had her car stolen too,” she told NOTA.

“Maybe people aren’t bothering to report to the police because they know they will get no help,” she suggested.

Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre: The front line in the fight for tourism

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its small team of around twelve volunteers are literally the front line when it comes to welcoming visitors to our district and providing them with the local knowledge that sets them on the right path and ultimately makes them repeat visitors.

“When I moved to the district in 2009 I was amazed by the variety of wonderful things to do and decided to become a volunteer at the VIC so I could share these things with visitors,” volunteer Gail Griffiths told News Of The Area.

“Initially most visitors tend to want to connect with the river and the ocean and we point out to them the other wonderful places in the district like Bowraville, Macksville and Valla.

“If they are here for a longer period of time we also recommend places beyond our valley such as Dorrigo and Kempsey which are so much more accessible since the completion of the highway.”

For the past 45 years the Nambucca Valley has been welcoming visitors with volunteers set up in various locations such as a roadside caravan and the Nambucca Heads Entertainment Centre.

Mrs Edna Stride, who is now in her 90s, recognised the need for a permanent home for a Visitor Information Centre.

As a Nambucca Valley councillor she lobbied other councillors for their support, was able to secure grant monies and the centre seen today was opened in 2003.

The site of the VIC even has links to the traditional inhabitants of the land as Gumbaynggirr elder Billy Robinson and his family lived there for many years.

Known as Ngajii (Grandfather) he made his living by weaving baskets from the canes of the lawyer vine, which he would gather in the bush and carry home on his back, selling them to tourists and locals.

Ultimately the aim of volunteers at

the VIC is to promote local businesses and attractions and provide that local knowledge on what to do with their time and make recommendations on where to eat.

“We have an unwritten rule that if we do not eat there, we will not recommend that they eat there,” one volunteer told NOTA,

The VIC volunteers concede that they love the work however they need a hand and are looking for more volunteers.

“If you like meeting people we would welcome you as a volunteer, including people on JobSearch.

“If we can get enough volunteers we can return to being open seven days a week,” long time VIC volunteer Dorothy Harris told NOTA.

“Your volunteering days can be flexible but generally we work four or five hour shifts either weekly or fortnightly.”

For more information contact Gail Griffiths, the Volunteer Coordinator on 0429631741 or call in at the centre, open most days (except Monday and Tuesday) from 9 am to 2 pm.

Others at the meeting told of their frustrations in getting police out to crime scenes and of going to Nambucca Valley’s police station for help, only to find it unmanned through the night.

Police responded that there is an emergency button at the station which sends an alert through to the much-

larger Kempsey Station where officers are manning the telephones.

Other forum participants, such as councillor Ellie Tree of Bellingen Shire, Andrew Davis of the YOUth speak project, and Paul and Jill from ShoreTrack also spoke on what they are offering towards a solution to the

problems of crime in the Valley.

Currently the NSW Nationals are asking the public to contribute stories about actual experiences with regional crime through an on-line submission.

Visit www.nswnationals. org.au/regional-crime.

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q Andrew Davis from the YOUth Speak Project, Paul Ireland and Jill Ashley from ShoreTrack, Bellingen Shire councillor Ellie Tree, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Rebecca Stanmore and her son Lachlan, Nambucca Valley Police Chief Inspector Darren Jameson and Police Chief Vince Nicholls.

Feedback sought on bridge work

THE community is being invited to have its say on maintenance works for Macksville Bridge, with the Review of Environmental Factors now on display.

Transport for NSW Regional Director North Anna Zycki said this work will help ensure the historic bridge remains an iconic landmark well into the future.

“The Macksville Bridge, located on Giinagay Way at Macksville, is an important link for the Mid North Coast community,” Ms Zycki said.

“This essential maintenance work will ensure it continues to provide a safe and reliable service for motorists for many years to come.

“Initial consultation with the community and stakeholders was carried out in August 2023 and a report summarising the consultation feedback was available at the end of 2023.

“The Review of Environmental Factors is now out on public display and the community will be able to have its say until 30 June.

“The Macksville Bridge is a critical piece of local infrastructure, and its continued safe operation is essential to the town.”

Work is expected to be carried out in four stages including deck repair, pier strengthening, steelwork

repair and bridge painting.

“Repairing and repainting a steel bridge is an extremely complex process requiring months of planning and preparation,” Ms Zycki said.

“We appreciate the community’s patience while we carry out this important work and look forward to hearing about how we can ensure the best outcome for all.”

The community will be able to comment via the Macksville Bridge web page and in person at drop-in sessions.

For more information, visit nswroads.work/ macksvillebridge

q Maintenance work is being undertaken on the historic bridge.

Forest activists sentenced

By Andrew VIVIAN

AFTER having their cases deferred last year, four ‘forest defenders’ faced court last month to finalise charges after locking on to forestry harvesting equipment in Newry State Forest.

Their actions were part of ongoing protests which included the setting up of ‘Camp Nunguu’ in the forest.

Brendan Scotts, Ishka Targett and Hannah Harlen received no fines, had no convictions recorded, and were placed on good behaviour bonds ranging from three to nine months for their locking on to equipment.

Last year, two other activists received similar sentences for locking on to forestry equipment.

Indigenous man Wilkarr Karikuta, who has previous convictions for direct action to disrupt logging activities, was subject to a previous court order at the time of his action in Newry.

He received an eighteenmonth community corrections order and a $1000 fine with a conviction recorded because of his prior history.

A spokesperson for the Bellingen Activist Network (BAN) told NOTA, “These four people have played a

significant part in halting work in the native forests of Newry.”

The spokesperson said the Network responds to calls from Gumbaynggirr elders and the focus for community protests has currently shifted to Pine Creek State Forest, with the setting up of a camp there.

“There are issues at Clouds Creek, Tuckers Nob, and Sheas Nob but we can’t be everywhere.

“There are trees in Newry that still stand now because of the actions of these four.

“They deserve our thanks.”

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Council advises that the following changes will be in place at the Waste Management Facility during the Kings Birthday public holiday.

The facility will have reduced opening hours between 10am to 2pm on the following day; Monday 10 June 2024

The facility will re-open after the Holiday closures at the usual times 8am – 4pm

There will be no change to waste collection days during the Public Holiday period.

q An artist’s impression of the finished bridge.

q Hannah Harlen, Brendan Scotts, Wilkarr Karikuta and Ishka Targett were sentenced recently. Photo: BAN.

Honouring ADF service in recent conflicts

By Mick BIRTLES

WHEN the government of the day declared, on 11 July 2021, that all Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel had been withdrawn from Afghanistan, it marked the end of our nation's longest commitment in a theatre of war.

The 20 year commitment cost the lives of 41 Australian servicemen and the success and value of our involvement in this conflict is something that will long be debated.

Much like the Vietnam experience, many of our service personnel who served in more recent conflicts still carry physical and mental wounds, and the rate of suicide among veterans is unacceptably higher than in

the general population.

On Thursday 11 July, the Nambucca Heads RSL subBranch will host a Service of Commemoration formally recognising the end of our involvement in the conflict in Afghanistan.

The service will pay respect to the lives lost and wounds received by ADF personnel in Middle East conflicts (Iraq and Afghanistan), and remember the service given in various modern conflicts the ADF has engaged in since the 1990s.

“The ADF has been involved in many military operations and peacekeeping missions in the years following our involvement in the Vietnam conflict and this service may give comfort and perhaps closure to some

ex-service personnel and their families that live in the district,” said Mr Chris Ellicott, Vice President of the Nambucca Heads RSL subBranch.

“The Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch are also reaching out to former ADF personnel who served in locations such as Namibia, Cambodia, Somalia, Rwanda, Bougainville, East Timor and the Solomon Islands as this commemoration event is being conducted with them in mind.”

The inaugural Middle East Area of Operations and Modern Conflicts Commemoration Day Service will take place at the Nambucca Heads War Memorial Cenotaph at 11:00 am on 11 July 2024 and

members of the public are welcome to attend, especially ex-service men and women and their families from the Nambucca Valley and surrounding districts.

Personal floral tributes laid on the day are also welcome.

Following the service, ex-serving persons from the Nambucca Valley and surrounds are invited to share in camaraderie and refreshments in the Nambucca Heads RSL Club, which is at Nelson St, Nambucca Heads.

For any further details, interested persons are asked to please contact Mr Chris Ellicott on 0410 575 640, or email the Nambucca RSL sub-Branch at nambuccaheadsSB@rslnsw.org.au.

EPA decision sends shockwaves through forestry industry

By Ned COWIE

LAST week’s announcement by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), setting 25 metre exclusion zones around trees where greater gliders have been sighted, has sent shockwaves through the Mid North Coast’s timber industry.

Local business owner Tanya Adam of Adam’s Sawmill in Bonville says the results have been immediate and devastating.

“My sawmill has been going for 40 years but yesterday we closed for two weeks as a result of this decision,” she said.

Ms Adam hopes that in two weeks' time, when the mill reopens, the results of this decision will be clarified for the industry but expresses her frustration at a system where such a change can be made

with absolutely no notice.

“People don’t realise how much is tied in with this.

“We employ twelve people but it’s also the nine teams of forestry workers in the

area, the drivers and people who have freight businesses carrying away our products.

“Basically all the businesses and people who we support and interact with are affected by this,” she said.

“Then you have to consider the families of all those people and there is the worry that they might be out of a job.”

Ms Adam’s business is well known in the area and many of her customers are local builders who source their building materials (especially hardwood) from her.

She also freights a large amount of timber up to wholesalers in Brisbane.

Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has spoken out in support of the industry and families like Ms Adam’s.

“It’s regional families that ultimately pay the price,” he said in a press statement on Friday.

“Native forestry plays a key role in our region,

q Australian Army Lieutenant Justin Back on operations in Baghdad, Iraq in 2003.

providing hundreds of jobs and enabling our residents to put food on the table,” Mr Kemp said.

“It is also essential to supplying critical materials like flooring, decking, panelling, and cladding, all of which are crucial as we face a deepening housing crisis.

“If the government is serious about promoting domestic manufacturing, protecting the jobs of skilled workers, and addressing the housing shortage, it needs to conduct the overdue review and resolve this situation immediately.”

Supporters of the industry say NSW boasts some of the world's strongest environmental protections, harvesting only 0.1 percent of public estate, and ensuring every harvested tree is regeneratively replanted.

“I mean, do we invest in the business, what do we do?”

Tanya Adam said.

“There is no certainty!

“This Government has been talking about a koala park for the past eighteen months and there is no direction, no thought behind it and no communication with stakeholders.

“I don’t understand why we can’t find a sustainable solution.

“It’s certainly not the industry’s intention to decimate the forests.

“We have a vested interest in taking care of them for the future of our livelihood,” she said.

The NSW EPA say the recent amendments to the site-specific biodiversity conditions (SSBCs) have been made to “increase protections for other trees known to be used by Greater Gliders, where dens have not necessarily been identified but are likely to be present”.

q Native hardwood from local timber mills sourced by Mid North Coast builders to use in framing, floors, decks and stairs, among other applications.

Table tennis returns as winter serves up cooler weather

By Ned COWIE

AN INDOOR sport suited to the cooler weather, the members of the Nambucca Heads Table Tennis Club are back in action as winter takes hold in the Nambucca Valley.

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Some include, supermarkets, newsagents, convenience stores, shopping centres, chemists, service stations, real estate agents, many general businesses throughout the area.

A list is published towards the back of this newspaper. You can also find the outlets by going to www.newsofthearea.com.au

Based out of the Headland Hall in Nambucca Heads, members believe their Thursday night club meet is an ideal place to have some fun and exercise as temperatures decrease.

The Club has been active at the hall in Liston Street, Nambucca Heads for the past 32 years, and although the hall is on Crown Land, it is managed by Reflections Caravan Parks.

Over summer, the hall becomes too hot for play according to Darrell Hughes, one of the club’s committee members.

“Now that the weather has cooled down, we want everyone to come back,” he told NOTA.

Losing players due

to the hall’s unsuitability in the heat is a long-held gripe for the committee, who would love to see air-conditioning installed so the sport can be enjoyed all year round.

“Apparently the wiring is too old to support the two air conditioners we would need and the quote we were told about was too expensive.”

Darrell said the club enjoys a great atmosphere, with the game

serving up health benefits too.

“It’s such a healthy sport,” he said.

“Table tennis improves your agility and your overall health,” he said.

To test their skills, members occasionally take on opposition from clubs further afield, such as Coffs Harbour and Kempsey.

According to the Cambridge

Encyclopedia, the exact origin of table tennis, also known widely as ‘ping pong’, is unknown but the game is believed to have become more popular around 1880.

Today there are formal rules, and the game is also an Olympic sport.

It is very popular in Korea and China.

q Members of the Nambucca Heads Table Tennis Club work up a sweat at Monday afternoon’s meet-up.

From Nambucca to the Opera House

By Ned COWIE

VIOLETTE Hyland, a year 8 student at Nambucca Heads High School, has been selected to perform a solo in a concert at the Sydney Opera House at the end of this month.

The Mimosa Concert is a Department of Education-run event to be held on 27 June featuring more than 1000 students from NSW public primary and secondary schools.

The concert will show-case a wide variety of instrumental and vocal performances, selecting from some of the highest achieving young musicians in the State.

Violette is singing ‘Zero Gravity’ by Kate Miller-Heidke.

"I'm really excited to have this opportunity and I think it will be a great night,” the committed young performer told News Of The Area.

Fourteen-year-old Violette works extremely hard attending singing, acting and piano lessons every week, followed up by much practice in her private time.

That training paid dividends in the recent Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod.

She performed in eight sections of the Eisteddfod held mid-May, placing first in seven and second in one.

Some of the categories she won were vocal solo, Australian song, classical song, sacred song, folk song and musical theatre.

She also won an intermediate vocal scholarship for overall excellence.

It has been a busy few weeks for Violette.

Last Monday, when NOTA spoke to her, she had just finished performing at the Compass Music Festival in Coffs Harbour, a concert series featuring primary and secondary regional and rural students, organised by the Arts Unit of the NSW Government.

She performed an original song called ‘Out of my control’.

Perhaps it will come as no surprise to many that Violette hopes to one day have a career in musical theatre.

Industry welcomes PALM scheme changes

By Mike HELY

HORTICULTURE industry

representatives have welcomed changes to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme that will provide growers with greater workforce options.

The PALM scheme offers seasonal workers from the Pacific an opportunity to earn higher wages so they can support their families in their home countries.

The changes mean from 1 July 2024, employers of short-term workers will be required to offer them 120 hours of work over four

weeks, rather than a minimum of 30 hours each and every week, as had been planned.

The National Farmers’ Federation’s Horticulture Council represents, among others, local growers in the Australian Banana Growers’ Council, Berries Australia, and Avocados Australia.

Horticulture Council Chair Jolyon Burnett said the changes to the PALM scheme would go a long way to ensuring the scheme remained an accessible and viable workforce option for Australian farmers.

“Business confidence in

horticulture is at a low ebb right now, and a lot of that has got to do with a lack of certainty in our workforce options,” Mr Burnett said.

“The announced improvements will be a real shot in the arm for employers in the sector, and especially for those who have made significant accommodation and other capital investments to meet scheme requirements.

“We congratulate the Government on this improvement to the PALM scheme and ask that we now take a long-term view of building a workforce for the horticulture industry that is secure,

reliable and productive, with a more balanced mix of labour sources.”

He said that while the PALM scheme had an important, if not central part to play in that mix, it was important for growers not to leave themselves overdependent on it.

Berries Australia Executive Director Rachel Mackenzie said the decision meant growers would be able to manage their businesses and workers would still be earning a regular income.

“We’re really pleased there’s been a commonsense solution to this issue,” Ms Mackenzie said.

“We understand it’s important that those workers get sufficient hours to make it worthwhile coming here, but at the same time we can’t really expect our growers to pay people for doing nothing.”

The Federal Opposition's spokesman for international development and the Pacific, Michael McCormack, said the original proposed changes to the PALM scheme “forced employers to guarantee 30 hours per week”.

“Those whose day jobs actually involve growing the world’s freshest produce knew there was a deeprooted lack of comprehension of seasonality and how weather can dictate the hours a PALM employer can provide,” Mr McCormack said.

q Violette Hyland has been selected to perform at the Sydney Opera House.

Garden Club Friendship Day

By Jen HETHERINGTON

STUARTS Point and District Garden

Club members were busy on the morning of Wednesday 29 May preparing the local hall for around 85 guests from a range of local and regional garden clubs.

“This day also signifies our oneyear anniversary since formation as we take advice from ‘Garden Clubs of Australia’, and aim to function as an affiliation with the organisation's support,” President Denise O’Connor said.

With the hall decked out in a riot of colourful blooms and foliage, an

expansive luncheon was provided, as well as entertainment offered by the South West Rocks U3A Ukulele Group.

A virtual tour around the world of gardens was also presented by National Gardening Week Ambassador, George Hoad AM, who had travelled from the Central Coast.

Visiting Zone Coordinator Marion Watts offered congratulations to Denise and her committee for their organisation of the successful event.

“Our motto, ‘Friendship Through Gardens, was certainly adhered to on Wednesday as three clubs from the zone gathered together to enjoy a day of friendship.”

Visiting clubs included South West Rocks, Talarm and Nambucca

Valley.

All enjoyed the day, with many taking home raffle prizes donated by Kempsey Bunnings, and purchasing plants from the ‘trading table’, a feature of each garden club event.

“We look forward to the next friendship day in July when the Bellingen club will host a friendship day for all clubs in the zone and beyond, to be held at Raleigh on 24 July,” Marion said.

For more information about the Stuarts Point Garden Club, contact Denise O’Connor on 0434 372 707.

To support or get involved in Garden Clubs of Australia, contact www.gardenclubs.org.au

Marion Watts can be contacted on 02 6564 8897 and bmwattsy2@ gmail.com.

q The South West Rocks U3A Ukulele Group were a hit.

q Each crowded table featured a unique floral display.

q George Hoad held everyone’s attention with a virtual tour around the world of gardens.

Environment and climate challenges important to Cowper residents

By Andrew VIVIAN

COMMUNITY members

gathered in both Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie on Sunday at events hosted by Voices4Cowper to explore climate solutions within the electorate, and the implications for government policy and political representation.

These events were held in response to themes arising from ‘Kitchen Table Conversations’ and a community survey conducted by Voices4Cowper, which showed the natural environment rated highly as one of the things people loved most about living in the area, and that protecting the environment and more action on climate change were high on the agenda of concerns.

In Coffs Harbour, Lorraine Gordon and Dr Hanabeth Luke were joined by Thomas Stanbrook, a Gumbaynggirr custodian who works in cultural regeneration of country, to speak with an audience of approximately 80 people.

Mr Stanbrook gave examples of work happening locally such as the Yuraal Native Community Garden in Bowraville, which won the Biodiversity Conservation Award in the 2023 NSW Tidy

Town awards.

He described the opportunities for local landholders and consumers to learn about native foods and medicines and to manage land based on the wisdom and knowledge of First Nations custodians.

“Given the changes to our climate that are already happening and what is coming, we are going to have to learn to live differently,” he said.

Ms Gordon, the Founding Director of the National Regenerative Agriculture Alliance, said it was “a

Junior State Championships this weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

SOME of the state’s best junior rugby union players are set to clash in Coffs Harbour over the June long weekend.

The Coffs Harbour Crusaders Junior Rugby Union Club are hosting this year’s NSW Junior Rugby Union Under 16s State Championships.

The big three days of rugby will be held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on 8-10 June.

The event will see 32 boys and girls teams from across NSW competing for NSW Country and State Championships, as well as selection to City and Country teams.

The State Championships will feature four games at once being played simultaneously, side by side over the three days.

Mid North Coast Under 16s Boys coach Paul Butcher said the local players would

privilege to be part of these conversations”.

“It was clear that protecting the environment and acting on climate change matters to the people of Cowper.”

Dr Luke, a senior lecturer in regenerative agriculture at Southern Cross University, stated the importance of the community engaging in discussion of this kind.

“It was so great to see the community coming together to discuss climate adaptation, and what we can do through working together to achieve improved community

resilience at a local and federal level,” she said.

The audiences raised questions and concerns about land management practice, planting advice for land holders, improving the incentives to change farming practices, nuclear energy, and the need to address fossil fuels and the forestry industry.

A packed room in Port Macquarie heard from Worimi/Biripi elder Uncle Wayne Anderson alongside Ms Gordon and Dr Luke.

Kerry Grace, who moderated the Port

Macquarie conversation, said, “The speakers were excellent and the audience raised some great questions.

“It is clear that no matter what side of politics you sit on, we need to drive policy and programs which enable better, community led approaches to prepare for natural disasters.”

Bec Davis, Co-Chair of Voices4Cowper, who moderated the Coffs Harbour discussion, said, “Not only are we blessed with so much natural beauty in the Mid North Coast, but, given the quality of questions and

discussion at tonight’s event, it is clear we are also blessed with many knowledgeable, diverse and motivated people keen to address our climate and biodiversity challenges.” Voices4Cowper will soon be releasing a report on the key themes emerging from listening to the community, and will make this publicly available to anyone interested.

For more information about Voices4Cowper including how to get involved, visit www.voices4cowper. org.

q The Mid North Coast Under 15s Boys team that won last year’s NSW Country Championships.

have another great showing at a state championships.

“Last year the Under 16s boys won the NSW Country Championships, and finished fifth in the state at last year's Under 15s State

Championships in Sydney,” he said.

“They are a good chance of being up the top again and winning the NSW Country Championships, and are aiming for the number one

spot in the state.

“They have played four trials over the last six weeks against Hunter, Ipswich Grammar, Far North Coast and the Gold Coast as preparation.

“The girls, being at home, are a huge chance of being at the top.

“It's great having that home advantage playing on the Mid North Coast in front of your family and supporters.”

q Cowper residents are interested in environment and climate change issues. Photo: Voices4Cowper.

Electric vehicle chargers still in short supply

By Ned COWIE

NAMBUCCA Valley Council

has made a grant application through the Clean Energy Committee for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers at two locations in Nambucca Heads.

Councillors voted at last Thursday’s meeting to install EV chargers at Nambucca Heads Library and at either Bellwood Park or Gordon Park subject to further technical investigations on the power supply and the grant being approved.

Currently in the vicinity of Nambucca Heads, there are two wall-mounted chargers at Nambucca Plaza available for public use, however they are restricted to Tesla vehicles and are slower than what Council is asking to install.

The existing chargers typically add 30-130 km of range per hour.

One additional faster charging station is operated by BP Pulse at the Nambucca Heads BP station on the highway.

A typical charge duration

of between 40 and 60 minutes at this charger will charge an average passenger car from 20 percent to 80 percent.

According to a report delivered at the meeting, an electrician was contracted to complete a report on several locations across the Nambucca Valley and their suitability for installation of more EV chargers for public use.

It is believed greater EV charger accessibility will attract more visitors to the area.

Other locations considered included the privately owned carpark of an Indian restaurant on the corner of Wellington Parade and Bowra Street, the toilet block in Fletcher Street and the Reedy Street car park.

Considerations such as an off-street parking bay, the potential trip hazard of charging cords and mostimportantly, availability of a three-phase high voltage power supply, were examined for each location.

Councillors noted that future investigations will

centre around locations available in Macksville and Scotts Head.

Currently there is a fast charger available for two cars at a time at the Ampol Station in Macksville, operated by the Evie network of charging stations.

No stations are listed on the popular PlugShare app for a publicly available charging station in the tourist hot-spot of Scotts Head.

Councillor James Angel brought up the possibility of installing pole-mounted chargers as a solution to increasing the infrastructure of the fledgling EV market.

“I’ve come across an article about EV stations being directed to power poles and it saved a lot of infrastructure costs.

“Obviously there are power poles everywhere and rather than taking up car parks in tourist hotspots (this may be a solution to consider),” he said.

The acting General Manager agreed to look into this and get back to all councillors with his findings.

According to their website, EVX is one company who provides pole-mounted chargers as an affordable, lower impact solution for councils looking to encourage the uptake of EVs.

In partnership with EVX, Ausgrid announced in December 2022 it would be installing 30,000 polemounted chargers across Australia by 2030, with the first one opening in Merewether, Newcastle.

To date, only 20 such pole-mounted chargers across NSW appear to be up and running, mainly around the Sydney area and one in Byron Bay.

All of these chargers are middle of the range in speed at 22kW (Level 2 chargers).

It is possible that the uncertainty of finding them free and in working order, as well as the time taken to fully charge a car on them (around

four hours), may mean these chargers are less likely to be used by tourists where the fear of being stranded somewhere is ever-present for many drivers.

PlugShare, the mobile phone app mentioned above, is commonly used by travellers with EVs and it seems to confirm this as the Merewether charger has had only a handful of check-ins this year while Macksville, most commonly used by travellers, has had close on 1000 check-ins on the app since February of this year.

EVX management did not respond to NOTA requests for comment in time for publication.

“The uncertainty of finding a fast charger is certainly a factor to consider as more and more people buy electric vehicles,” Ziggi, an EV car owner in the Nambucca Valley told NOTA.

An average passenger EV in Australia travels about 400-450 km on a 100 percent charge.

If charging stations are located close to attractions - natural or commercial (e.g. restaurants, shops)it can take away from the inconvenience of waiting an hour or more to obtain a charge for travellers.

Ziggi says he and other EV drivers avoid such locations as there can be a multiple car line-up at peak times with everybody wanting the convenience of being able to shop or enjoy a location while charging their car.

“PlugShare can be helpful, with drivers able to leave messages for others coming to the charger (charging station) but there is no booking system, so you just have to wait with the vehicle and move up in the queue as it progresses,” Ziggi explained.

q The Nambucca Heads Library was recently renovated with consideration given to locating an EV charging station there.

q Gordon Park is one of the Council’s preferred locations for an EV charging station. Photo: Nambucca Valley Council.

How many stars in the universe?

By Dave RENEKE

HOW many indeed?

This is the number one question I always get asked when giving a lecture. In the vastness of space, there's a place called the Milky Way, and it's not just a chocolate bar!

It's actually a huge collection of stars, like a giant city in the sky.

Imagine looking up at night and seeing not just a few stars, but billions and billions of them, stretching out as far as you can see.

That's the Milky Way - a cosmic wonderland filled with twinkling lights.

But here's the thing: astronomers haven't counted every single star in the Milky Way because, well, there are just so many!

It's like trying to count all the grains of sand on a beachit's practically impossible.

Instead, they use supersmart methods to figure out how many stars there are.

One way they do this is by looking at how much starlight there is in different parts of the sky.

It's kind of like trying to guess how many people are in a crowd by looking at how bright the lights are in different areas.

By studying the brightness of the stars, astronomers can make a pretty good guess about how many there are in total.

Another way they estimate the number of stars is by zooming in on specific areas of the Milky Way and counting the stars there. Then, they use maths to figure out how many stars there might be in the entire galaxy, like our Milky Way.

It's like taking a small grain of sand from a full jar

and then guessing how many more grains of sand are in the whole jar based on that sample.

But space isn't always as clear as a night without clouds.

Sometimes, there are things like dust clouds and gas that get in the way and make it hard to see the stars. But astronomers are like detectives - they use special tools and techniques to see through the cosmic fog and get a clearer picture of the stars hiding behind it.

And what they've found is truly mind-blowing: the Milky Way is home to an absolutely astonishing number of stars - somewhere between 100 billion and 400 billion!

q How many stars are there in the universe?

q Dave Reneke is an astronomer, writer, lecturer and space historian heard on over 50 radio stations each week across Australia. Visit Dave’s website: www.davidreneke.com.

There are more stars in the Universe than heartbeats for every human being who ever lived - it's just too huge to even imagine!

But knowing that there are so many stars out there makes you realise just how vast and incredible our universe really is.

Will we ever reach the stars?

The prospect is tantalising, but the challenges are immense.

Technological advancements may one day make it possible, but currently, it's a distant dream.

If we do manage to journey to other star systems, the likelihood of encountering other intelligent life remains

Hat-tricks and heroics SPORT

By David WIGLEY

THE Nambucca Strikers defeated the Bellingen Bats 10-0 in front of their home crowd at Coronation Park last Saturday in the Women’s 2nd Division South.

The Strikers bounced back from last week’s defeat with a vengeance.

It took Ashleigh White just two minutes to open the scoring, who went on to score a hat-trick.

Brindley White made it 2-0

after five minutes and Sarah Mander made it 3-0 after 13 minutes, with the latter going on to score four.

Lily Woodward and Evie O’Brien chipped in with one goal apiece to the delight of coach Rhys Jones.

“Coming back after losing the last game against Corindi, with five players out due to injury and Bellingen showing some great form in the last few games, the game was going to be a challenge,” he said.

“The inclusion of Jemma Burtonwood and Brianna Kennedy from the over 30s team gave more balance and speed.

“Nambucca started straight away on the front foot, instantly attacking Bellingen with swift ball movement.

“It wasn’t long before the ever reliable Sarah Mander opened her account for the afternoon with a well taken goal after some great work down the left through Ashliegh White and Holly Bennett.

“This was the incentive the team needed, and they took no time at all in dominating the game and putting Bellingen under extreme pressure.”

Mander completed a first half hat-trick as the Strikers went into the break with a commanding 6-0 lead.

After half time some resolute defending maintained the side’s clean sheet while the attack continued to build on the score line.

“Coach Kelly Trisley praised the high work rate, teamwork, working and supporting each other, which was leading to more opportunities in front of the goal,” Jones said.

“The second half was a mirror of the first half: slick passing, high work rate and a lot of movement off the ball.

“At times Bellingen countered, however the defence and keeper handled the situations.

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uncertain.

However, the vastness of the universe suggests the possibility of such encounters, sparking both excitement and speculation among scientists and dreamers alike.

So, when you stargaze again, remember that each one of those stars is a Sun, just like ours in the darkness of space, burning brightly and filling the cosmos with wonder.

And who knows what other secrets are waiting to be discovered among the billions of stars that make up our galactic home?

It's a mystery that's just waiting to be explored.

Hey, I just ducked outside to check on an event winding up right now.

A rare planetary alignment on display in our pre-dawn skies.

Just imagine six planets all in a row in one part of the sky, and you can spot them from your backyard this week! Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune, and Saturn are in a rare celestial parade for your enjoyment.

To catch this spectacle, rise early, at least an hour before sunrise, preferably in an area free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon.

Binoculars will enhance the experience.

Don't miss this magical event!

“Three goals resulted in Mander scoring her fourth, White completing her hattrick plus a debut seniors goal for hard running Evie O’Brian.”

The result solidified Nambucca’s position in second position on the table, one point behind the Corindi Breakers with a game in hand.

“Notable performances

be everywhere, the speed and footwork of

and caused no end of trouble for Bellingen, and Brindley

“All in all a very satisfying result for the

q Hat-trick hero Ashleigh White (left) and sharp shooter Sarah Mander, who scored four.

from Holly Bennett who seemed to

Brianna Kennedy who supported

White, who controlled the game from midfield,” Jones reflected.

Nambucca girls who maintain second place.”

Expo sets young people on career pathways

By Mike HELY

MORE than 1200 senior students from seventeen local high schools attended the annual Coffs Coast Career Connections expo.

They were able to tap into information, knowledge and activities provided by 64 ‘career champions’ and learn about job and higher education options.

The expo is an initiative of not-for-profit Mid Coast Connect.

Volunteers at the event included local Rotary and Business and Professional Women’s Association members.

Mid Coast Connect CEO

Jenny Fraser said the day

was all about young people gaining an awareness of local opportunities.

“A lot of them don’t know some of these things exist or they don’t understand the career journey they could have – where they can start and finish,” Ms Fraser said.

“The expo began fifteen years ago with local community organisations and businesses realising there’s a need to get the word out. It’s a really good opportunity to show what’s available in the

region.”

Toormina High School careers adviser Kerstin Woodward said students appreciated being able to get firsthand information from people working in an industry.

“It’s a great annual event that we always have huge interest from students to attend,” Ms Woodward said.

“Even though we have work experience twice a year for Year 10 students, without this sort of event they’re

q Many young people attending the Coffs Coast Career Connections expo wanted to find out about working with the NSW Rural Fire Service.

pretty much left to their own devices to find out about jobs and career information.

“This is a one-stop shop and I’ve never had a student say that coming here wasn’t beneficial.”

Rachel Agostino from Welcome Hospitality, which operates the Moonee Beach Hotel, Sawtell Hotel and Toormina Hotel, said she and her colleagues at the expo were receiving widespread interest from young people thinking about working in

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

IN CAMELOT it only rains at night. Not so in Macksville where Saturday's golf was washed out.

Lorraine King and Carmel Freudenstein organised a Bowel Cancer fundraising day on Friday sponsored by BMW Flooring Nambucca and it was played

in ideal conditions. 42 players from Nambucca Heads to Taree supported this Stableford event.

Winner overall and in the ladies section was Jo Stinson, with Graham Everett having his second win for the week, the best of the men.

On Wednesday the 5 person ladies pennant team played Nambucca Heads. This resulted in a drawtwo wins each and a tied game.

Tuesday's ladies Stableford

competition was won by the consistently improving Jessica Lambert with Kerrie Jackson runner up.

The Mid Week Competition was won by Graham Everett with Tony Grebert runner up and ball winners Steve Ellis, Neil Cunneen and Phil Bambury not far behind.

q Carla Ross, Jessica Lambert, Cheryl Fortescue and supporter Judy Davy from Taree.

hospitality.

“There are lots of transferable skills within the hospitality industry,” Ms Agostino said.

“We do a lot of leadership development, it’s good for boosting your confidence, time management, and conflict resolution.

“We’ve got some awesome career stories.

“We’ve had lots of staff who started with us at sixteen and are now supervisors.”

The Office for Regional Youth also had a stall at the expo, which was part of a ‘life skills’ hub of government agencies.

Representatives provided information about services and support available, including getting a driver’s licence, buying a car, renting a property, being aware of scams and protecting your identity, anti-discrimination, Medicare, and youth allowance and benefits.

Department of Regional NSW Acting Director Charlotte Frew said, “We were proud to be involved in this event, which we hope was valuable for young people in the greater Coffs Coast region in finding their future pathways to employment.”

q Toormina High School career’s adviser Kerstin Woodward (left), BCU business development manager Shane McKimm, and Alex Hill from BCU retail operations.

q Amber Bullivant (left), Kayla Bridges and Bevan Gendle representing Welcome Hotels.

q Mid Coast Connect CEO Jenny Fraser welcomed more than 1200 students and 64 'career champions' to the Coffs Coast Career Connections expo.

Mother Nature halts rugby league action

By Mick BIRTLES

MOTHER Nature's fury put an end to what had started off as a great afternoon of rugby league action at Geoff King Motors Oval on Sunday.

The Nambucca Roosters had gone north to take on the Coffs Harbour Comets and, although the clouds looked ominous, the U18s game got underway as scheduled.

Despite conditions being a little greasy underfoot, the weather appeared to make no impact early in the day, with a light drizzle only occurring just before full time.

The U18s match was a fast paced game with the visitors taking an early lead, up 18-6 at half time.

The Comets launched a determined comeback in the second half, however the Roosters were able to respond with enough points to maintain a safe lead.

The stats for both sides were fairly even with completions favouring the Nambucca Roosters, a difference reflected on the scoreboard.

player

crosses the line for a try.

Spectators enjoyed what was an exciting game of rugby league, without spite, and impressive skills displayed in both attack and defensive play from both sides.

The final score in the U/18s was Nambucca Roosters 28, Coffs Harbour 16.

The Reserve Grade fixture

q Nambucca Roosters Reserve Grade player Joe Margetts on the attack in the rain affected Round 7 clash.

was only a few minutes old when the heavens opened up, dumping rain so rapidly that it sat on the field rather than drain away, making ball handling and running difficult and eventually hazardous.

The game progressed until half time and officials made the call to end the game due to player safety concerns.

At the time of printing the 16-6 half time scoreline, with the Coffs Harbour Comets in the lead, constitutes the full time score and the home side takes away the competition points for that game.

With the first grade game at risk of being postponed, ground officials made the determination to see if the rain was going to stop or ease within a reasonable timeframe to allow play to commence.

When it became apparent that this would not be the case, the game was postponed to a date yet to be confirmed. This weekend the Roosters travel north to Grafton to take on the Ghosts.

Panthers and Seahorses win in Round 7

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL Panthers and the Woolgoolga Seahorses have both triumphed during the latest round of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.

The Sawtell Panthers showed exactly why they have been the big improvers this season, smashing the Macksville Sea Eagles 52-10 in front of their home faithful at Rex Hardaker Oval.

The Panthers moved into second spot on the ladder,

their only loss coming against the undefeated Nambucca Roosters.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses were also victorious in Round 7, having a 30-14 win at home against the Grafton Ghosts. The win was their second in succession and saw the defending premiers move into third spot on the ladder.

The scheduled match between the Coffs Harbour Comets and Nambucca Roosters was washed out.

Group 2 teams are in action this long weekend, as

they play catch up games from Round 4.

Sawtell Panthers host the South Grafton Rebels at Rex Hardaker Oval on Sunday afternoon.

Woolgoolga Seahorses will look to make it three wins in a row when they play host to the Macksville Sea Eagles.

The ladder leading Nambucca Roosters will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they travel to take on the Grafton Ghosts.

Coffs Harbour Comets

reserves continued their unbeaten run to start the season, with the defending premiers having a 16-6 win against the Nambucca Roosters at Geoff King Motors Oval.

Woolgoolga Seahorses had a 22-10 win against the Grafton Ghosts, and Macksville Sea Eagles were 46-0 winners against the Sawtell Panthers.

Sawtell Panthers women’s tackle side remained unbeaten with a 16-6 win against the Macksville Sea Eagles.

The Grafton Ghosts beat

the Woolgoolga Seahorses 1210.

Macksville Sea Eagles

Under 18s won their fifth straight game to start the season, beating the Sawtell Panthers 30-12.

Nambucca Heads Roosters moved to second spot on the ladder with a 28-16 win against the Coffs Harbour Comets.

Grafton Ghosts were also winners in Round 7, having a 42-4 victory against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

Group 2 first grade ladder.

1.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 10 points. 4 wins. 0 losses. 1 bye. 110 (points differential). 2.Sawtell Panthers. 9 points. 3 wins. 1 draw. 1 loss. 1 bye. 66 p.d. 3.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 8 points. 3 wins. 2 losses. 1 bye. -12 p.d. 4.Macksville Sea Eagles. 8 points. 3 wins. 2 losses. 1 bye. -46 p.d. 5.Grafton Ghosts. 7 points. 2 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. 1 bye. -2 p.d. 6.South Grafton Rebels. 4 points. 1 win. 4 losses. 1 bye. -44 p.d. 7.Coffs Harbour Comets. 2 points. 0 wins. 5 losses. 1 bye. -72.

q Nambucca Roosters U18s player Toby Batten smashes through the Comets defence for a try in the Round 7 clash at Geoff King Motors Oval on Sunday.

q Nambucca Roosters U18s

Rave Brazier

q Coffs Comets Reserve Grade player Hayden Dowdy faces Joe Margetts from the Nambucca Roosters.

By Manny WOOD

Nigel gets caught out

GARY died leaving his estate to his four children.

He appointed his best mate, Nigel, as the executor of his will.

Gary’s children anticipated the value of the estate, including his house, was valued at around $2 million.

However, Nigel’s handling of the estate led to significant frustration and suspicion among the beneficiaries.

Nigel, who has a mate in the real estate business, obtained an appraisal of Gary's house.

He then proceeded to sell the house to his son-in-law, for the value set-out in the appraisal.

The sale raised eyebrows among the beneficiaries, who felt that the appraisal might not have been objectively and independently prepared, potentially leading to an undervaluation of the property.

When the time came for the distribution of the estate, Gary's four children were dismayed by the reduced size of the estate and the ambiguity surrounding the asset sales.

They were also concerned about the lack of any apparent sale of the household contents, which they suspected were taken by Nigel without proper accounting.

The beneficiaries decided to take legal action.

Nigel's actions, if proven to be negligent or self-serving, could potentially constitute a breach of fiduciary duty, and he may then be held liable for the financial loss suffered by the beneficiaries.

The Court emphasised the need for transparency and diligence in estate administration and ultimately found that Nigel had breached his duties and was liable for the loss suffered by the beneficiaries.

This case highlights the critical importance of executors fulfilling their fiduciary duties with transparency and fairness and ensuring beneficiaries' interests are protected.

It serves as a stark reminder that executors are best advised to obtain independent valuations regarding sales of real estate and other substantial estate when they are not realised at “arm’s length” and to avoid conflicts of interest to maintain the integrity of the estate administration process.

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.

Small modular nuclear reactors are like unicorns

DEAR News Of The Area,

THERE is a lot of discussion at the moment, particularly from the Opposition leader, Peter Dutton, that Australia should pursue nuclear reactors for our energy future.

For a party that likes to credential itself as “good economic managers” this line of argument seriously discredits their claims.

Having started their argument with a push for Small Modular Reactors they have backtracked from this as it became apparent that SMRs are like unicorns – they do not exist.

Apart from one in China and one in Russia.

Like all nuclear power plants they have proved to be too expensive, too slow to commission, and too risky.

Also, the only current source for the fuel for SMRs is from Russia.

Perhaps not a good play.

Dutton now talks about conventional large nuclear power plants to replace existing coal plants

but the issues of cost, speed, and risk persist.

As with any coal plant a nuclear plant would require a ready and reliable access to cooling water, meaning a coastal river location.

The fact is that we have plenty of solar and wind resources and the technologies are the cheapest options for our energy needs and then some.

A solar farm or a wind farm can be constructed and operational in 12 to 18 months as opposed to 15 to 25 years for nuclear.

Nuclear power is between three and seven times more expensive.

One reason that coal generators are shutting down is that it is cheaper to build a solar farm, with battery storage and transmission lines, than it is to keep an existing, amortised coal plant running.

So why would the Coalition persist in pushing a nuclear solution that makes no economic sense?

I mean, the only other reason for having a nuclear power industry

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

Do you ever worry if you'll be replaced by Artificial Intelligence?

Bob D.

Dear Bob,

I doubt artificial intelligence could provide an appropriate response, but why ask me, let's ask Chat GPT.

Q: I am being replaced as a columnist by Chat GPT. What should I do?

A: It can be tough to accept being replaced, but it's important to try to stay positive and move forward in a constructive way.

Consider reaching out to your editor to discuss the reasons for the change and see if there are any other opportunities within the company.

You could also explore opportunities with other publications or platforms to continue writing and sharing your voice.

Remember that being replaced doesn't diminish your talent or value as a writer, and it's important to keep that in mind as you navigate this transition.

would be to produce nuclear weapons. Is that not the reason that we have sanctions against Iran and North Korea, to prevent nuclear weapons

Nambucca Bowlo Report

By Charles POTTER

THE saga of Bronson Ruane's correct spelling continues.

Last Friday, he gave me a XXXX coaster with the correct spelling in pencil on a yellow background.

Foresight being my strong suit, I took a photo of it but unfortunately the name didn't come out as clearly as I would have liked and I am none the wiser.

Better news next week, we trust, but if you find a wet XXXX coaster with his name on it, give me a heads up.

Wednesday's May 30 Nissan/ Breakaway Consistency Bowls attracted 30 players and the winners were Tony Stokes, Trevor Hannaford and Alan Cosgrove. Runners up T. Wattison, Bill Coughlan and Doug Cedelland with Ray Platt, Chris D'Elboux and Ian Poletti third. The Lucky Losers went to P Crane, Margaret Flagg and Bruce Mason.

Lucky Bowler shared by Ken Brown and Maurie Roberts but they missed the maximum jackpot of $300 and the consolation $150 was gratefully accepted by Messrs. Dargan, Mann, Kay, Davis, Whitton and McGuigan. Mick Boyle has jumped to the lead for the Gold Coast Breakaway with 18 pts, 4 clear of a group of 7 including Trevor Hannaford, Ron Hill, Fred Pope, Maurie Roberts. An updated scores list is on the notice board.

Friday Triples May 31 Laverty's sponsored day and 58 turned up but no results were recorded in the diary. The least we can do is express our thanks for Laverty's continued sponsorship.

Maurie Roberts' Sunday Bowls. 26 bowlers and the winners were Warren, Maurie and Kerrie with Kim, Annie, Maurie and Jock the lucky losers. The jackpot was not won and is $120 next Sunday week - no play this week due to the Ken Howard 4's.

Oh, that was good. And alarming. But it didn't sound anything like this column. Let's try again.

Q: I'm being replaced as a columnist by AI. Give me a funny response.

A: Well I guess I'll have to start my own newspaper with blackjack and hookers.

Oh dear. Okay. Closer. Q: I am being replaced as a columnist by AI. Give me a sarcastic response.

A: Oh great, because clearly a robot has much more insight and wit than I do. I guess I'll just go polish my typewriter and cry into my ancient newspaper collection.

Bob, I wasn't worried about being replaced by AI, but now I'm not so sure. Thank you for ruining my day, and possibly my year.

I'm off to find some typewriter cleaner. Maybe a tear-soaked newspaper would do the trick.

Carpe diem, Jasminda (with assistance, just this once, from ChatGPT).

proliferation?

SPORTS

The Major/Minor Pairs has been drawn and one game comprises Round 1 at 1pm June 15... Ken Summerville/ Tony Urquart v Gary Tierney/ Paul Michel. Winners to play Round 2, Sunday morning 9am June 16.

A sheet has been put up for the Charity Footy Bowls Day on Sunday 30th June. Teams of 4 at $40 a head which includes both breakfast and lunch from our sensational new kitchen, green fees, guest speakers and prizes. Teams are encouraged to represent a club by wearing the club's footy jumper. Not sure what the Cedellands are going to do, seeing their jerseys have all gone out in the red waste bin. All proceeds are split between Dementia and the Family of League.

Regards,

The Ken Howard Tournament is on over this weekend. Come down, enjoy a drink or two and watch some great bowls in even better company. And good luck to our local players.

Nambucca Bowls 75th Anniversary Week has Entry Sheets for Tue, July 30 through to the Open Celebration Day 4's, Sat, Aug 4 with a Roast Lunch. $500 prize money and $15 a player each day ($25 a player on Saturday).

The Versatility 5's sheet is on the board, to be played in October. Prize money of $2550! Each team of 5 must have an aggregate of 22+ based on Pennants gradings and must include a 7. Teams play singles/4's then pairs/ triples with all games 90 minutes - the bell says time is up. If you haven't a grading one will be provided!

Peter SOBEY, Valla.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

GREAT winter conditions for Golf early in the week, before mother nature got her revenge on Saturday afternoon with another deluge. Thank you to this week’s featured sponsor -Valla Tavern.

Tuesday’s round of the “Island Challenge” Open Stroke event continues to gow in popularity, with very generous sponsorship from Toyota Genuine Service. Gary Laing (24) won the day with 66 net from Joey Franck (5) from Sawtell 69 net. Scratch winner was Kai Burkinshaw with 76. Best lady player was Denise Paluch (14) 72 net. NTP’s winning a sleeve of balls to Kai Burkinshaw on 5, Paul McGilvray (Emerald Downs) on 7, Stephen McNeil on 8, New Newman on 13, Rodney Kinnear (Kempsey) on 15 and Dennis Ashton

pocketed the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. The Leaderboard showing everyone’s best 5 scores for the year in the race to the Hunter Valley “Drive, stay & Play” package will be updated shortly.

The Ladies played a Single Stableford on Wednesday. Deidre Fletcher (15) scored 39 points to win Division 1 (0 to 24) from Angela Paton (22) 37 points and Glenys Thompson (18) 36 points.

Marilyn McNally (27) won Division 2 (25 to 32) with 36 points on c/b from Narelle Delaney (30). Division 3 (33 to 45) winner was Faye Hopkins (33) with 35 points on c/b from Kay McGoldrick. The ball rundown to 31 points on c/b. NTP’s to Linne Street, Rhonda Rowe & Kay McGoldrick on 5, Elizabeth Hobday, Jennifer Ainsworth & Shayne Scott on 7, Heather Gray won the “Pizza This”

voucher on 13, and Coral McCann got the Pro Pin Jackpot on18.

Thursday’s “Dolphin Day” Open Medley Stableford was sponsored by Nambucca RSL Club. Overall winner was Robert Battaglini (29) from Barnwell Park with 40 points who receives a specially embroidered Golf Shirt as part of his trophy package. In Division 1 (0 to 14), Glen Crow (10) won with 37 points from Craig Haworth (13) on 36 points. Urpo Ylinen (21) won Division 2 (15 to 22) with 38 points from Bruce Mason (21) 37 points. Trevor Peck (25) won Division 3 (23 to 45) with 39 points from Bernard Dugdale (27) on 36 points. The Ball Rundown to 33 points on c/b. The “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2 was won by John Rowland (Nelson Bay), other NTP’s to Geoff McCann on 5, Roy Louis

U3A Fishing For Fun

By Bruce REDMAN

THE last few weeks of beautiful autumn weather chose to fade on our fishing day.

on 7, Glen Crow on 8, Daniel Wassens won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Gregory Lucas got Stu’s ball on 15 and Stephen McNeil won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Our Monthly Medal morning players certainy enjoyed the best conditions before the rain event arrived around midday. Thank you Nambucca Local Liquor for your sponsorship! Winning “A” Grade (0 to 12) was Peter Scott (11) net 70 from Peter Farrell (6) net 72. Scratch winner Graham Watson 79. Joe Street was “B” Grade (13 to 18) winner 72 Net from Paul Ryan (15) net 74. Scratch winner John Morgan 92. Dennis Ashton (21) was winner of “C” Grade (19 to 45) net 66 from Paul McElhinney (22) net 68. Gary Laing won scretach 93. The Ball Rundown to net 78 on c/b. NTP’s to Brad

Fortesque (Macksville) on 5, Peter Farrell on 7, Colin Wormleatoin on 8, Bryce McCarroll won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 and Peter Farrell doubled up wiining the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. The Eclectic leaderboard shows Troy Herbert & Graham Watson currently tied on 69 for the Gross, Trevor Hopkins, Joe Street & Graham Watson tied on 66 for the net – full details on Golf Notice Board.

Sunday’s “Island Sunday” Medley 4BBB Stableford sponsored by The McCanns was difficult going in the very wet conditions – many pairs chose to keep their feet dry! Annette & Karl Hobday scored 41 points to win from Rod Hardy & Graham Cass 40. Other good scores from Thea & Stephen Kimber 39, Deidre Fletcher & Raymond Guiana and Cindy & Daryl Wall 37. NTP’s to Karl Hobday on 5, Thea Kimber on 13 and Glenys Thompson & Andrew Donovan on 18.

Congratulations to our Division 4 Mens Pennants team winning their Semi Final Match 4/1 against Safety Beach at Coffs Harbour –final details to be announced shortly. Our Division 2 team played well, but were defeated 3 ½ to 1 ½ by Coffs Harbour at Sawtell. The Men’s Foursomes Championships will be held on Saturday 8th June, and registration for this years “Handiskins” Tournament will be on Saturday 15th June. The 12th Green is scheduled for a complete rebuild, commencing 24th June, the hole will be completely out of play. The 11th Hole will be converted to a Par 4 to a temporary Green and a Par 3 to the exinsing 11th Green. PAR for all courses is reduced by 2, and temporary Scratch & Slope rating details are on display on Golf Notice Board. See you on the Island.

However, when you are fishing on the banks of the Nambucca River watching a pod of pelicans performing synchronised swimming while Osprey roam the sky, you can ignore the sun hiding behind grey menacing clouds.

Some 16 members of the

U3A Fishing for Fun group showed up this month.

We were confronted with a fast flowing tide requiring heavy sinkers to sit on the riverbed with the bait flipping around like a dog wagging its tail.

That resulted in a number of lines catching other lines

resulting in tangles.

Luckily, we had Daniel.

He was the man of the moment, de-snagging and untangling just about everyone.

A range of baits were tried including mullet, squid and chicken to attract as many fish species as possible.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By Paula GUTHRIE

RESULTS for the week ending Saturday June 1, 2024.

Monday: 27th May

an eight-team event was played, directed by Susie Keur. Won by Helen Rowsell & Noreen Cork with 56.55%, second Judy Holliday & Vicky Walker with 55.36%, third place

Carol McKee & Daphne Priestley with 54.17%.

Tuesday: 28th May a eight-team event was played, directed by Louise Walton. Winners Maureen Cowan & Barbara Maranik with 64.88%, second Jane & Greg Wood 58.93%, third Amber Fox & Carol McKee 52.38%.

Wednesday 29th May

Australia Wide Novice

Pairs with a seven-team Howell event was played. Won by Les Sinclair & Susie Keur

Thursday: 30th May a seven-team event was played, directed by Susie Keur. Winners Merita Pailthorpe & Barry Butler with 58.33%, second Daphne Priestley & Paula Guthrie with 55.21%, third Linda & Mike Siford

As it turned out only the Bream were interested.

Even then, only three were caught over the threehour period.

Luckily catching fish is only part of the attraction of our group.

Good companionship and delicious morning teas are just as important. Any U3A members who would like to add Fishing for Fun to their list of courses can do that by ringing Greg Artlett on 0427689400. We meet on the last Friday of the month at different spots around the valley.

51.04%.

Saturday: 1st June, Swiss Pairs Congress is being played all weekend the results will be published next week.

Thank you to everyone for participating!

Most bridge players prefer consistency in their partners rather than brilliance.

Macksville Sea Eagles win two from four at Sawtell

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The highlight of the match was a great play by replacement Rodrick Darcy.

With four defenders on him close to the try line, Rodrick managed to free one arm to get an offload away on the last tackle which led to a try moments later.

side scoreless 46-0.

The Women’s Tackle game was always going to be a great contest with both teams coming in undefeated to start the season.

The Macksville squad knew they were going to be up against it with several players unavailable and coming up against last season's Women's

The strength and game awareness that Rodrick showed was only matched by his enthusiasm.

Group 3 premiers. It was a tight contest that was closer than the score line suggested with Sawtell getting a 16-6 win.

Chiara Blair was the only try scorer for Macksville, with one goal to Jill Lihou.

In the Reserve Grade the visitors had a huge win over the Panthers, taking out the game and keeping the home

Two tries went to Daniel Donovan, with one each to Andrew Welsh, Tyler Heke, Tommy Martin, Kurt Stennett, David Lindsay and Jai Whaddy. Cameron Cohen kicked seven goals.

It was a strong performance from the Reserve grade side who remain undefeated with a

plus-97 point difference in for and against.

In First Grade the Sea Eagles started well, scoring off their first set, but it was an uphill battle from then on.

The Panthers’ big forwards made plenty of metres for the halves and backs to find space out wide.

Macksville trailed 30-6 at halftime and went down 52-

10 against an in-form Sawtell side.

Try scorers for Macksville were Brodie Bartlett and Ryan Atkins, with Stephen Blair kicking one goal.

This Sunday the Sea Eagles travel to Woolgoolga to play a catch up game that was washed out in Round Four.

q Morelle is proving to be a consistent angler.

q Not to be outdone Pam catches a bream as well.

q Bev sets the standard with her Bream.

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SUNDAY

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ABC, 8pm

Filmed in Canberra and starring Love on the Spectrum’s Michael Theo (pictured) in his first acting gig, this warm tale of acceptance was created and written by British comedy stalwart Ben Miller (Death in Paradise) with a crew of top-notch writers including Aussie Adam Zwar (Wilfred). In this zany, awkward tale about family, Miller plays a beloved children’s author married to an illustrator (Sally Phillips) when two incidents torpedo his idyllic life: a social media storm and the discovery of a grown-up son (Theo).

FRIDAY, June 7

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne plants unusual alliums.

8.35 Silent Witness. (Mal) Activists clash in a small town.

9.35 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson. 10.15 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 10.45 QI. (PG, R) 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R)

12.20 Love Your Garden. (R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Supernatural Academy. 10.15 The PM’s Daughter. 10.40 Phoenix Rise. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.30am Rage. 1.30 Late Programs.

TUESDAY

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

SBS, 7.30pm

This dig into genealogy and the pivotal, surprising and stirring little nuggets that are dug up offers a compelling trip into the past. With Castle’s Stephen Curry and Back Roads’ Heather Ewart’s unique family trees still waiting to be (metaphorically) climbed – tonight it’s Melissa Doyle’s (pictured) luck to examine her family’s past. The journalist and former Sunrise co-host delves into both sides of her family in an oceanic voyage that lands in New Zealand and Australia.

THURSDAY

GRAND DESIGNS

Lost Railways. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Am I

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Abandoned Railways From Above.

8.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGa)

9.15 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R) 10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Wonders Of Scotland. (PG) 11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 6. 1.25 Shadow Lines. (Malv, R) 4.00 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs, Dr Harry Cooper and Charlie Albone explore the Hawkesbury Show. 8.30 MOVIE: As Good As It Gets. (1997, Mal, R) A misanthropic writer reluctantly becomes involved in the lives of a neighbour and a waitress. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear. 11.20 Dream Home. (PG, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 1.05 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

ABC, 9pm If this latest episode of this 24-season home-building affair, fronted by the affable but quietly critical and ever-patient Kevin McCloud (pictured), proves anything, it’s that often life and building has no regard for meticulously organised plans. In this case, it’s a roller-coaster experience for Graeme and Melanie in a scenario likely to give anyone who’s renovating or building full-blown shudders. With plans for a strikingly bold, red-coloured abode on a tiny carpark-sized Hackney plot, there’s optimism from the couple who are excited to create a home for their blended family.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers.

9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.40 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+l, R) John Travolta. 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.45 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.35 Great Australian Detour. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Manifest. 2.00

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mdl, R) Guests include Sir Patrick Stewart, Ralph Fiennes, Layton Williams, Bella Ramsay and Dame Joan Collins. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, June 8

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 4.

6.30 SBS World News.

6.30 Back Roads: Longford, Tasmania. (R) Presented by Heather Ewart.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) A dislikable heir is murdered.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mals, R) Things take a troubling turn when the circus comes to town, bringing with it a chain of clown sightings.

9.50 After The Party. (Final, MA15+av, R) Penny tries to make amends.

10.40 Shetland. (Final, Madl, R) Perez closes in on the killer.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. 8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (R)

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R)

10.15 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (R)

11.10 Paris Paris. (Ms)

12.10 Jimmy Carter: Rock And Roll President. (PGad, R)

1.55 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 2.45 Youth On Strike! (Ml, R) 3.40 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man’s dark history is revealed.

7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PGv, R) Dinosaurs run amok in a theme park. Sam Neill, Laura Dern. 10.00 MOVIE: Monster Hunter. (2020, Mav, R) An army officer is transported to a new world. Milla Jovovich. 12.05 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R)

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Tales Of Aluna.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Inside Out. (2015, PGa, R) Amy Poehler. 9.30 MOVIE: Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994, Mls, R) A bachelor meets his ideal partner at a wedding. Hugh Grant.

11.45 MOVIE: Life, Itself. (2018, MA15+alv)

1.35 Business Drive. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips. 6.30 Ready Steady Cook. Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal) Multiple resources are dispatched to a patient who has fallen from a tree and has an open wrist fracture. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

6am The Lunchbox. Continued. (2013, PG, Hindi) 7.15 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 8.55 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 10.50 Emily. (2022, M) 1.15pm And So It Goes. (2014, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.25 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 5.05 FairyTale: A True Story. (1997, PG) 6.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 8.30 The Secrets We Keep. (2020, MA15+) 10.20 Shame. (2011, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, June 9

The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (Final, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Return, PG)

8.00 Austin. (Premiere, PG) A man is approached by a 20-something claiming to be his son.

8.30 ABBA: Against The Odds. (Mal) The inside story of ABBA’s struggle.

10.05 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018, Madl, R)

12.00 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R)

12.50 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.55 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

3.55 Landline. (R)

4.25 Art Works. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Lost City Of Melbourne. (Md, R)

9.05 Royal Autopsy. (Man) 10.05 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PGasw, R) 10.55 Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us. (Ml) 12.25 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (MA15+av, R)

2.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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6am FairyTale: A True Story. Continued. (1997, PG) 7.45 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 9.20 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 11.10 While We’re Young. (2014, M) 1pm Next Door. (2021, M, German) 2.50 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 4.30 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 6.30 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 8.30 Maigret. (2022, M, French) 10.10 The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 12.25am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Kerang Train Crash. (Mav, R) A look at the 2007 Kerang train crash. 11.15 Quantum Leap. (Final, Mav)

Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)

Travel Oz. (PG, R)

Home Shopping.

Million Dollar Minute. (R)

NBC Today.

Sunrise 5am News.

Sunrise.

MOVIE: Finding Dory. (2016) 7.30 MOVIE: Ready Player One. (2018, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Conan The Destroyer. (1984, M) 12.15am Love Island USA. 1.10 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Top Fuel Championship. Round 5. Highlights. 4.00 Hustle & Tow. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Other Guys. (2010, M)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Beyond The Dream. 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 The Missing Millionairess. (Ma) Part 2 of 2. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The First 48. (Mav) 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mmv, R)

The Lap. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (R)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R)

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Of Money And Blood. (Premiere, MA15+dl)

12.45 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)

2.45 9/11 Kids. (Ma, R)

4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.10 9-1-1. (M) The 118 and Tommy are presented with the Medal of Valor for their work on the cruise ship rescue.

10.10 AFL: Big Freeze. (PG) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.40 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.40 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

Home Shopping.

NBC Today.

Sunrise 5am News.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 7.55 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 10.00 The Godmother. (2020, M, French) Noon Jasper Jones. (2017, M) 1.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 3.30 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 5.30 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 7.30 The Young Lovers. (2021, M, French) 9.35 Sleeping Beauty. (2011, MA15+) 11.30 No Filter. (2018, M, Spanish) 1.05am Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Canada’s Fentanyl Warning. (R)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 Unbroken. (Premiere, Malv)

12.40 A Class Apart. (MA15+l, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. Continued. (2005, PG, Japanese) 7.10 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 10.00 The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 12.15pm Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 2.05 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 4.05 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 5.50 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.30 Indivisible. (2016, M, Italian) 9.25 Lonesome. (2022) 11.15 Late Programs.

Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by

(Madv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30

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WEDNESDAY, June 12

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

This Town. (Madlv)

SBS World News Late.

Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a)

UFOs. (PGa, R)

Peer To Peer. (R)

Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

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

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Ipcress

File. Continued. (1965, PG) 7.00 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.40 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 10.40 The Young Lovers. (2021, M, French) 12.45pm No Filter. (2018, M, Spanish) 2.20 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 4.05 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 5.40 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 7.30 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 9.30 Adoration. (2013, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, June 13

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R) 8.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma)

9.50 The Responder. (MA15+dl) 10.55 SBS World News Late. 11.25 Son Of. (MA15+av) 1.05 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R)

2.55 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 3. Finals. 9.45 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl) 10.45 9News Late.

11.15 See No Evil. (Mv)

12.10 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 1.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Getaway. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Magnetic Fields. Continued. (2021, PG, Greek) 7.00 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 8.50 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 10.35 Indivisible. (2016, M, Italian) 12.30pm Fair Play. (2014, M, Czech) 2.20 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 4.00 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 5.50 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 10.00 Son Of A Gun. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mackenzie battles trust issues.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

11.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Frankland. (MA15+a, R)

12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Cronulla Sharks v Dolphins. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized

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q Macksville’s Sam Shields runs on to start the first grade at Rex

last weekend.

Macksville march on

By Mick BIRTLES and Nigel WILBOW

the

The Macksville Under 18s remain undefeated this season after a convincing win on a damp and slippery pitch. The final score was 30-12 with two tries to Cohen Welsh, one each to Riley Hancock, Beau

Rielly Laverty kicked three goals.

CONTINUED

Hardaker Oval Sawtell

THE Macksville Sea Eagles left the Nambucca Valley for

first time in season 2024 last weekend, travelling north to Rex Hardaker Oval to take on the Sawtell Panthers in all four grades.

Harper, Ben Ennis and Alfie Walsh.