The irreplaceable Irene Mayon retires from the Red Cross Tea House
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House.
After sixteen years of volunteering four days a week at the Tea House, Irene, now nearly 75, has had to turn her attention to looking after her husband who is in poor health.
With no successor to Irene’s role available and volunteers in short supply, the future of the Red Cross Tea House is also in question.
“I really liked the idea of the Tea House and began volunteering here sixteen years ago as I just love meeting people and talking to people,” Irene told News Of The Area.
“That is what I will miss the most, and I love the work here but at 75 it's getting hard.
“We just can’t get volunteers any more to help us keep the place going.
“We used to get them through New Start, however that seems to have finished up.”
Irene’s welcoming personality has made her very popular with locals who visit the Tea House on a regular basis.
Many tourists call in each time they are in the Nambucca Valley to catch up with Irene over tea, coffee and freshly prepared food.
“The Tea House, this
marvelous woman, and all the volunteers she has taken under her wing and groomed into friendly, eager and talented staff will be hard if not impossible to replace,” regular Tea House customer Monika Schuhmacher told NOTA.
The Red Cross Craft Shop that adjoins the tea house will continue operating and Irene considers it likely that she may try to find time to volunteer there one day a week.
Irene’s years of selfless volunteer service to the Red Cross has been an asset to the Nambucca Heads community and she will be missed by many.
Despite a recent social media comment declaring that the Tea House had closed permanently, Nambucca Valley Red Cross secretary Lesley Smith told NOTA, “The Tea House will reopen.
“We have worked too long and hard setting it up to lose it, so once we work out a way forward with getting it operating again, it will be back in business.”
Tuesday 13 August marks 110 years of the Red Cross.
The Tea House will be open on the day for anyone who would like to drop in and have a cup of tea to mark the occasion.
q The much-loved Irene Mayon has retired from her volunteer role operating Marion’s Red Cross Tea House in Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads.
VW Spectacular celebrates 40 years
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first Volkswagen Spectacular, with the event running every two years rather than annually due to its scale.
The Spectacular launched from humble beginnings in 1984, when around 100 cars attended a half day event at Raleigh Raceway.
Decades later, organisers are justifiably proud of the status and popularity of the event among enthusiasts.
“We have so many people that come back each time we hold the Spectacular,” organiser Donna Pell told News Of The Area.
“It has become
multigenerational, with those who came here as kids years ago returning with kids of their own.
“Many come back due to the wonderful friendships they have made over the years.”
Donna also highlighted benefits to the local economy.
Many hospitality businesses receive a boost, with accommodation providers gladly welcoming the biennial influx of VW enthusiasts.
Over the six days the program includes events held at the Raleigh Raceway, runs to locations such as Bellingen and Dorrigo, swap meets, a gala dinner, show and shines
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and a convoy to Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads where the street is closed and the public get to see these amazing machines up close.
Although the dates for the 25th Volkswagen Spectacular are yet to be determined, the popularity of this event is undeniable and it is highly likely that we will see these machines return in their hundreds in two years time.
q Nambucca family Liz, Charlie, Dane and Georgia Smith visited Bowra Street on Saturday to take in the hundreds of VWs on show.
q Brisbane-based VW owners Ann-Marie and Steve Kindley.
q Jules Parnell and Nathan and Maverick Kerr from the Gold Coast.
q Nambucca Valley residents Amelia Cook, Amy Simpson and Holley Deegmans.
q VW enthusiasts Aaron Vanoosten, Alex Vanoosten and Leon Somerville.
Elderly resident ‘overlooked’ by Village plans
By Ned COWIE
WHEN 89-year-old Dorothy Bunyan awakens each morning she takes a moment to remember where she is.
She looks out the small window of her Faringdon Village home to where two large fire-fighting tanks were installed just weeks ago, altering the familiar view she had across a path and to Nambucca Plaza.
The tanks are quite hard to miss.
Towering over the tiny house beside them, the two emergency fire-fighting water tanks have been placed just three metres from Dorothy’s home of 25 years.
Dorothy is supported at home by daughter and fulltime carer Vicki.
“I hate to think of what
this is doing to Mum,” Vicki told NOTA.
“She misses being able to see people walking around the village and she misses the daylight through the windows.”
According to Vicki, the first she knew of the plan to install them was when workmen began making preparations for the slab and accompanying drainage work on the triangle of common ground beside the house.
She attempted to contact management and eventually managed to catch the Village manager riding by on his bicycle.
He reassured her that the tanks were being set back from the house, certainly not that two tanks, one five metres high, would be butted right up against the footprint of the land her mother leases from Faringdon Village.
What used to be a sunny western side, enough to warrant the installation of
blinds on the windows last year, has been transformed into permanent shade.
Vicki holds little hope for the flowers and garden that her mum had planted along the garden beds on that side.
“I feel frustrated and betrayed, especially for Mum who owns this house,” Vicki said.
“Now I don’t think anyone would dispute that she has lost value on her asset.”
Dorothy told NOTA how she decided to buy the house outright on leased land in the village.
“It’s so convenient,” she said.
“And I thought, it’s great to have that little bit of land beside it, too small for a house.
“It always felt so open to the world,” she said
Vicki said her mother now “feels isolated” as a result of the tank installation.
“She used to sit in her loungeroom and look out the
window to see friends and strangers from the village, making the trip across to the village or out for a walk.
“Now she can’t see anything.”
Village management, in a recent letter to Dorothy and Vicki, claimed the placement of the tank installation was unavoidable.
“The siting of the tanks and pump required an area of sufficient common ground to install them - and there is no other area in the Village where the tanks and pumps can be located so as to meet the requirement that they be located close to the watermain and are easily accessible from the entrance,” Sonia Williams, Chair of Faringdon Village Pty Ltd, wrote in her letter.
Ms Williams also stated in her correspondence that “all residents (had been notified in) a letter on 8 February informing them of planned works”.
Vicki says she and other neighbours in the small culde-sac have no memory of receiving such a letter and the first any of them knew of the works was when the land was being marked out in June.
Faringdon Village Director Paul Stewart told
News Of The Area, “The whole village was informed that the fire hydrant system was being upgraded.
“Residents in newer houses with a fire hydrant on their property were all met with individually and informed before work was carried out on their property,” he said.
“Because this was not on Ms Bunyan’s property it was not necessary to speak with her individually.
“That was the only place which was suitable for these works which were necessary compliance work for the Village,” he said.
A map dated November 2023 shows a slightly different footprint for the infrastructure with the two tanks located along Flooded Gum Close rather than running parallel to the house as they currently are.
“The original planned location of the tanks had to be changed because we couldn’t achieve what we needed in terms of hydraulic pressure,” explained Mr Stewart.
“In the initial plans a diesel pump was to be located alongside the house but that had to be changed around,” he said.
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Vicki’s request for compensation for her mother, in the form of reduced land rent, was refused.
“I don’t believe sunlight (for the Bunyan property) has been affected,” Mr Stewart told NOTA.
As to how far infrastructure, such as tanks, can be located from a resident’s boundary, a spokesperson from Nambucca Valley Council told NOTA this is not covered by local government rules and is the owner’s decision in each case.
Residential communities such as Faringdon Village fall under the jurisdiction of the Residential (land lease) Communities Act 2013 although specifics relating to boundaries, buffers and views etc are not outlined in this document.
A spokesperson for the Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service NSW told NOTA that the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal would need to consider each situation on a case-by-case basis to determine whether a situation was a breach of the Act.
Vicki is investigating avenues of compensation.
q The four-metre-high tanks appear to have been placed just two metres outside of the leased land of Dorothy Bunyan’s residence.
q Two recently-installed
tanks tower over Dorothy Bunyan’s home of 25 years in Faringdon Village, Nambucca Heads.
Council considers intersection
By Ned COWIE
PETE Rundle called for “common sense” to be applied to the T-intersection at the corner of Giinagay Way and Link Road in his presentation at Nambucca Valley Council’s general meeting last Thursday.
According to Mr Rundle, since the Pacific Highway was upgraded in 2017, traffic has reduced along Giinagay Way. This means that the layout of the intersection at Link Road no longer matches the flow of traffic, creating a dangerpoint for motorists.
“There have been near misses at this intersection,” he said.
“Something’s got to be done about it because it’s not really safe and it’s not fit for what the current traffic flows are.
“Visibility to the left (south) is inhibited by the sharp angle of less than 90 degrees and to the right (north) is often impacted by queuing traffic on the southbound slip road, with users treating the recently installed ‘Give Way’ signs as if they were ‘Stop’ signs,” he said.
“The traffic volume on Link Road is actually increased by extra traffic from the south,” he told Council. He qualified this further by explaining that Nambucca Heads traffic must use the Nambucca Interchange as their sole exit and entry point while traffic which previously used Riverside Drive, now uses the Nambucca Interchange too.
“As far as I’m concerned, the best solution there would be a roundabout,” he said, acknowledging that, as Giinagay Way is a State Government-owned road, Council would not be the only decision maker in such a project.
Mayor Rhonda Hoban said since Mr Rundle’s presentation was made in the public forum, her immediate actions were limited and calling for a report would be unnecessary as Mr Rundle had addressed all relevant issues.
She agreed to make the matter of the intersection on Link Road and Giinagay Way
an agenda item for the next Council meeting, seeking comment from staff and perhaps requesting Transport for NSW consider constructing a roundabout at the location. She invited Mr Rundle to attend or make further suggestions by addressing Council again at this time.
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q Pete Rundle addressed Council regarding the intersection of Link Road and Giinagay Way.
Fire season preparation
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By Mick BIRTLES
THE North Macksville Rural Fire Service (RFS) Brigade is urging residents to take proactive measures to safeguard their properties and families.
“We would like to see locals start preparing their properties by mowing long grass, clearing gutters, ensuring that there are no tree limbs that can fall onto your dwelling in a fire, removing flammable materials from around the house and ensuring there is a clear space between the bush and buildings,”
Senior Deputy Chris Humphreys told News Of The Area.
“Smoke alarms are also very important and we should be ensuring that batteries in those alarms are up to date.”
To help the community prepare for the upcoming fire season, which begins 1 September, the brigade is hosting an Information Day on Sunday 18 August to provide crucial advice and information resources.
The Information Day will take place on the corner of Rosella Place and Lakeview Close, North Macksville, beginning at 10:00 am and concluding
at 3:00 pm.
There is no need to register or book.
Specialised RFS Community Information personnel will be on hand with advice on getting families, homes and properties ready for the threat of bushfires.
The Brigade will also
demonstrate the use of a range of fire equipment. Due to significant rainfall in the years since the 2019-20 bushfire event, firefighters say wet conditions have prevented the necessary amount of back burning from occurring, giving landowners and fire fighters something to watch
as the fire season approaches.
“We are hopeful the public will come along in large numbers on 18 August to the Information Day to ensure as much of the district is as prepared as possible for the fire season,” Deputy Captain Steve Harris added.
“We will also provide an opportunity for anyone who is considering joining the RFS as a volunteer to sign up if they wish.”
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q North Macksville RFS members
Chris Humphreys, Maddie Reibel, Tamara Pickvance, Shaun Jones and Steve Harris.
Safety first at V Wall beach
By Ned COWIE
A REPORT on matters concerning the small beach on the river side of the Nambucca Heads V Wall and its access was presented to Council at the 25 July General Meeting.
Nambucca Valley Council’s Manager of Infrastructure Services, Matthew Leibrandt, detailed investigations into the V Wall area’s management, beach access and safety of the beach for swimmers.
Submissions were received from Nambucca Heads SLSC and Marine Rescue Nambucca.
Both stakeholders outlined public safety concerns regarding allowing swimming at the river mouth.
“The majority of our emergency call outs are from around the river mouth and though some of the community might be aware of the risk of swimming at the river mouth, the committee as a whole believe the risk of mishaps too high for the community that are unaware,” said Aaron Honeysett, President of Nambucca Heads SLSC.
Gary Nichols, Unit Commander of Nambucca Marine Rescue, was similarly disparaging of swimming at the V Wall beach.
“The internal river beach is a constant problem with swimmers challenging the outgoing tide,
trying to swim to the sand island or swim from the internal to the external beach, i.e. through the hole in the wall.
“In one holiday period, we had nineteen rescues in the internal river beach including a hectic eleven in a two-hour period,” Mr Nichols said.
As for making access safer and including a ramp or better steps for beach access, Mr Nichols suggested a concrete ramp would need to be positioned parallel to and right against the southern arm of the V Wall at an acceptable gradient, otherwise storm surges and extremely high tides would allow waves and sand to flood onto the nearby road and walkways.
“This barrier, although not totally effective, would assist in all but severe storm surges,” he said.
Mr Leibrandt pointed out that although the East-West section of the pathway at the V Wall is Crown Land managed by Council, the shorter North-South section, including the internal beach, is not managed by Council and any works would require Crown Lands approval.
Further complicating things is the fact that the rock wall itself is the responsibility of Transport for NSW (TfNSW).
“As any new beach access will need to adjoin the existing pathway, and cross the area where TfNSW holds responsibility, any
q The small beach on the river side of the V Wall where steps were removed and community members would like them replaced.
proposed new access structure will therefore be subject to consultation with and the approval of TfNSW,” he said.
A petition signed by 500 in favour of replacing the steps, which have led to the beach for more than 50 years, was delivered to Council in April by Myra Hyland of Nambucca Heads.
“Please do not give us a list of
who is and who isn’t responsible for replacing the stairs,” Ms Hyland told NOTA.
“We have come to our Council pleading for help in this matter.
“Our expectations are you will hear us and do everything to have the steps replaced.”
According to Ms Hyland the beach has been used by local families for swimming for at least
three generations. She said that although there is no designated access to the beach, many still make the trip over boulders and sharp rocks, expressing concern that an elderly or disabled person, or a pregnant woman could fall.
Councillors noted the findings of this report.
Forestry firefighters train for bushfire season
By Mike HELY
FORESTRY Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) firefighters on the North Coast are preparing for bushfire season, refreshing skills and planning for the conditions they will face in spring and summer.
As one of the State’s four fire authorities, Forestry Corporation staff serve in firefighting capacities as part of their job roles to protect the native and plantation forest estate.
North Coast and Far North Coast firefighters attended pre-season fire days near Grafton for training refreshers on equipment, fireground procedure, command,
control, communications and safety.
Forestry Corporation’s Fire Training and Operations Officer Adrien Thompson said firefighters across NSW were currently testing equipment and procedures in preparation for the coming season.
“We get to see all of our firefighting staff across the State for this part of the year and discuss how we can best prepare for the bushfire season and manage our estate when it comes to fire,” Mr Thompson said.
“It’s one of the core parts of our business to protect the forest estate and each year we run preparedness
events including training new recruits, upskilling existing staff and preseason fire day refreshers to get people thinking about the way we communicate, the interactions between the incident ground and the incident management support teams and the collaboration across agencies to effectively and efficiently manage bushfire across all tenures.”
Forestry Corporation also conducts hazard reduction burns as part of the prevention phase of incident management while also meeting sustainable forest management objectives.
“As a firefighting authority
and a land manager we enjoy working in collaboration with the NSW Rural Fire Service, National Parks and Wildlife and NSW DPI across emergency management situations,” Mr Thompson said.
Forestry Corporation trains its firefighters to a world-class standard, with four staff members recently deploying to British Columbia to assist with Canada’s wildfire emergency.
A further two fire specialists are currently preparing to join the international management centre teams controlling the fire emergency in the United States.
In managing two million hectares of native and plantation state forests across NSW, Forestry Corporation uses the latest technology and systems to detect fires early and provide a timely bushfire response.
q Forestry Corporation Fire Training and Operations Officer Adrien Thompson.
q Marc Brown tests systems on Forestry Corporation’s new North Coast category 1 fire tanker.
q Forestry Corporation Fire Training and Operations Coordinator Brody Wickham.
Master Plan on the cards
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA Valley councillors
voted to endorse the preparation of a new Master Plan for the Crown Reserve and surrounding
community lands in Scotts Head at Council’s General Meeting late last month.
“There is significant opportunity for Council and Reflections Holiday Parks to work with the
Reserve,
local community to undertake a master planning process to identify the challenges, constraints and opportunities of the core visitor precinct and surrounding community land at Scotts Head,” a spokesperson for Nambucca Valley Council said.
Scotts Head Reserve’s current management plan (adopted in 2014) and the Adin Street Reserve’s management plan (adopted in 2018) were both jointly commissioned by the then Department of Lands and Nambucca Valley Council through a statutory master plan process in 2008.
“A master plan process (for the region of Scotts Head) will provide the foundation for updating (these) plans to ensure they are contemporary and fit for purpose,” the spokesperson said.
Ray Fowke spoke on behalf of Scotts Head Community Group in support of the plan.
“Most of the issues that concern our group relate to the management of the core visitor precinct, that area from the Surf Club, all the way along the beachfront and the open space behind it right to the end of the caravan park, which is extremely popular, highly visited and many locals would go there every day.”
Shared access, environmental conditions and public amenities are
of great importance to his group, Mr Fowke said, while commending the Council’s proposal for a master planning process to begin.
“It took ten years to develop the (last) master plan and that is now ten years old so hopefully this time with all of the input and the work that has been done by the Community Group, it will be a much quicker process,” said Mayor Rhonda Hoban.
Calls to recognise industry’s ‘environmental contribution’
THE Resources Energy and Environment Foundation (REEF) has urged the Albanese Government to consider the “environmental contribution to the nation” made by the native hardwood timber industry in NSW when considering any changes to legislation.
In a media statement released on Monday, REEF claimed workers in the NSW native timber sector “create managed forests which encourage koalas to live and eat in them and prevent catastrophic bushfires”.
REEF Forestry Awareness Program chair Noel Atkins said retaining a sustainable and environmentally responsible native hardwood timber industry is essential for Australia’s future, its sovereignty and rural NSW communities.
“Native hardwood timber forest workers are proud environmental custodians, sustaining a precious commodity for future generations,” he said.
“Native hardwood timber is sustainably harvested in accordance with strict regulatory codes to protect the regrowth of forests for the benefit of flora and fauna.
“Harvested trees are replaced with new ones through natural seeding, regrowth or plantation, which provides continual carbon storage.
“They are the ultimate
renewal which can be continually regrown and harvested, reducing the high carbon input where steel, plastic and concrete are used.”
Mr Atkins said the local timber industry helps reduce reliance on overseas products, with Australia importing more than $5 billion of timber and wood products, particularly from Southeast Asia.
Paula Flack, a campaigner for the creation of a Great Koala National Park, described the REEF statement as “misleading”.
“For a research company, REEF appears to have completely overlooked the mountain of scientific and research evidence which clearly demonstrates the economic and environmental unsustainability of the native forest logging sector in NSW, logging undertaken by the government-owned Forestry Corporation (FCNSW),” she said.
Ms Flack said there is “nothing sustainable” about the logging of native forests in NSW.
“Last year Frontier Economics reported that FCNSW received $246.9 million worth of grants since the 2019/20 financial year, while the hardwood division (which is responsible for native forest logging) made a loss of $28.2 million over the same period.
“Meanwhile the plantation sector is profitable and annually subsidises the loss-making hardwood (native forest) division.
“Approximately 85 percent of NSW timber comes from plantations already.
“Plantations can easily meet all our timber needs.”
In NSW, Forestry Corporation manages around two million hectares of native hardwood forest, 35,000 hectares of hardwood plantations, and 225,000 hectares of softwood (pine) plantations.
Of this, around one percent of the forest is subjected to harvesting each year, according to FCNSW.
Last month, FCNSW was fined $360,000 for breaching conditions imposed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to help the recovery of the Yambulla State Forest, near Eden, after the Black Summer fires.
FCNSW plead guilty to two offences in the Land and Environment Court after it failed to identify two environmentally significant areas on its operational map, resulting in 53 eucalypt trees being cut down in one of those areas in 2020.
These illegal harvesting activities were in breach of the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval and the Site-Specific Operating Conditions issued by the EPA.
EPA Executive Director
of Operations Jason Gordon welcomed the Court’s conviction.
“These special conditions were introduced to protect parts of the forest that weren’t as damaged by fire, giving wildlife and biodiversity an opportunity to recover.
“FCNSW contractors cut down a total of 53 eucalypt trees in an ‘unburned’ environmentally significant area that was home to important shelters and food resources for local wildlife or native plants.”
Greens MLC and environment spokesperson Sue Higginson claimed the “crimes committed by the Forestry Corporation on this occasion are not isolated”.
“Their ongoing logging of native forests in NSW is regularly reported by the community as having occurred unlawfully,” she said.
Forestry Corporation
chief executive Anshul Chaudhary told AAP that environmental responsibility is taken seriously and significant investments have been made to improve compliance.
"This was due to human error applying a one-off condition, and we deeply regret the mistake and the environmental damage it has caused," he said in a statement.
An alternative area was protected and the harvested
area is regenerating, he said.
Newly appointed Federal Forestry Minister Julie Collins said the government is supportive of “sustainable forestry jobs”.
“That’s why the Government is making record investments in the forestry sector with funding of over $300 million to expand plantations, drive innovation and modernise our timber manufacturing infrastructure.
“Through the Regional Forest Agreements process, we work with states and territories to support Australia’s forest industries to operate under high standards for environmental management and sustainable harvesting.
“The 2024-25 Budget directed $3.4 million to initiatives that will help Australia’s forestry industry plan for the long term.”
“The Government is committed to providing a framework that supports sustainable native forestry to occur.
q Scotts Head
the area in red, is managed by Reflections Holidays. Photo: Nambucca Valley Council.
q REEF Forestry Awareness Program chair Noel Atkins.
q The Core Visitor Precinct, Scotts Head. Photo: Nambucca Valley Council.
Council moves forward with LEP amendment
By Ned COWIE
OVER the past year, community angst regarding blueberry farming developments in the Nambucca Valley has seen large crowds assembling at council and other meetings, with the focus on several recently established intensive farms.
In November 2023, Nambucca Valley Council first discussed preparing a planning proposal to amend the current Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP) to make intensive horticulture permissible only with consent (i.e. require a DA) in the district’s rural zones.
A subsequent meeting saw Council voting in favour of this action and at the 25 July meeting it was
announced that the planning proposal had been submitted and a gateway determination received from the Minister for Planning.
Council’s Manager of Environment and Development, Daniel Walsh, presented a report, largely in response to questions posed by a spokesperson from the Nambucca EnvironmentNetwork (NEN), a local group actively campaigning on the issue of intensive horticulture in the Valley.
An associate of the group addressed Council in June asking questions about the process of amending the LEP and seeking clarification on the legal opinion which Council had made public in May, regarding whether development approval was required for intensive
horticulture operations.
According to Mr Walsh, the next step in the process to change the LEP is to place the planning proposal on public exhibition, consult with relevant state agencies and report submissions back to Council.
As amendments are also proposed for the Development Control Plan (DCP), a draft of these changes will be placed on public exhibition at the same time as the planning proposal.
This will occur later this year.
These amendments are expected to include controls relating to horticulture such as buffer zones, footprint ratios and the height of structures.
“The intent of this (public exhibition of amendments to the DCP and LEP at the same time) is to ensure the community is properly informed on what requirements are proposed
to be placed on development applications for horticulture,” said Mr Walsh.
“It is anticipated that Council could be in a position to refer the planning proposal back to the Planning Minister for a final decision on the making of the LEP amendment by November 2024,” he said.
“The gateway determination requires the LEP amendment process to be completed by 10 January 2025,” he said.
Mr Walsh also explained that according to external legal advice sought by Council, made public in May this year, greenhouses are not considered to be ancillary structures for horticulture and require development consent.
“If any new greenhouses are erected without development consent, Council will commence compliance action against the relevant land owner,” he said.
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UHA volunteers donate over $100k
By Andrea FERRARI
CUPS of tea and raffle ticket sales over the past financial year have added up to over $100,000 raised by the BowraMacksville United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA), for the purposes of buying hospital equipment.
Over the last year Macksville District Hospital has received a remarkable $102,789.67 in medical equipment and patient comfort items from the local UHA volunteers.
“The BowraMacksville UHA members are, quite honestly, the most amazing people,” Mid North Coast Local Health District Corporate Relations Manager Sharon Fuller told News Of The Area.
“Their commitment to their community, to their fellow Nambucca Valley residents, is remarkable.
“From selling raffle tickets to volunteering in the UHA Café at the hospital, there are not enough words to express how grateful we are for every one of them.
“This is a truly remarkable group and I would encourage anyone who wants to enjoy the company of beautiful people to consider joining the BowraMacksville UHA.
“The friendships are strong, the laughter is constant and the dedication to others is extraordinary.”
The hospital’s Deputy Director of Nursing, Mark Tyler and Patient Services Manager, Toni Winters
q BowraMacksville UHA members and executive committee members.
attended the UHA branch’s annual general meeting on Saturday, ensuring the volunteers knew their hard work, dedication and generosity was appreciated.
“We can’t thank you enough,” Mr Tyler said.
“The UHA Café is the heart of our hospital because the volunteers are the heart of the hospital.
“You genuinely make a difference.
“You brighten everyone’s day because a lot of warmth comes from the café.”
Ms Winters also spoke with warmth and gratitude.
“I don’t have the words to say thank you enough for the time, company, smiles and everything else you do… from the coffee to the funds raised and items you buy that help people in our community,” she said.
The UHA’s fundraising efforts resulted in a range of equipment being donated including a microscope, weigh chair, a perioperative
bed, and a paediatric colonoscope costing $42,000.
During the AGM, Lorraine Edmondson was re-elected as President, Dee Hunter returned as Treasurer, Susan Hedgecoe as Secretary, Heather Edwards as Membership Secretary, and Jan Walters as VicePresident.
Patron Janine Reid and Auditor Geoff Minett also agreed to continue their honorary roles supporting the UHA branch.
“We have incredible members in our auxiliary who work tirelessly in the café and with fundraising
efforts such as our trivia night at Island Golf Club, raffles at plays by the Valley Performers, and donations,”
UHA President Lorraine Edmondson said.
“Many cuppas and plenty of hard work have funded much of the equipment, but we also receive many
comments on the value of the café in the hospital and the excellent service provided.
“Our sincere thanks to Heather for the huge job of working out the roster.
“I also want to thank Jan Tinson who finds all the raffle prizes, as well as organising the roster for ticket sellers at Macksville and Bowraville, plus the trivia night and the Valley Performers evenings.”
Other highlights from the year included Nambucca Valley Council awarding a five-star rating to the UHA Café, Dee Hunter’s inclusion on the 2023 NSW Honour Roll as a Hidden Treasure, and Heather Edwards being named Mid North Coast Local Health District Volunteer of the Year.
Membership secretary Heather Edwards encouraged anyone interested to find out more about volunteering by emailing Sharon.fuller1@ health.nsw.gov.au.
q President Lorraine Edmondson cuts the cake, celebrating $102,789.67 in donations to Macksville District Hospital in the past year.
Valley.
Men’s Shed lends a hand
By Mick BIRTLES
IN April this year News
Of The Area reported that vandals and thieves had desecrated the Nambucca Heads War Memorial Cenotaph by tearing a large bronze rising sun badge off the wall.
The rising sun is the symbol of the nation’s military forces during World War One.
A brass badge signifying the Royal Australian Air Force was also stolen.
We can now report that, thanks to the efforts of the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed and an anonymous donor, the stolen and damaged items have been remanufactured and replaced.
The cost to replace the items was $1,200.
This was met by an anonymous donor who passed the cash to the Nambucca Heads RSL subBranch with a note saying that they did not wish to be named.
This amazing act of community-minded generosity enabled the subBranch to enlist the support
Heads RSL sub-Branch
of the Phoenix Foundry at Uralla to manufacture replacement items.
The next hurdle was to find a method of affixing the badges to the brick wall in a manner that would make it much harder for vandals to strike again.
“We knew that we had members with the appropriate skill sets and we saw this as one community
organisation helping another, so we offered our services to the RSL sub-Branch to help them rectify the damage done by the vandals,” Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed President John Kent OAM told NOTA.
Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch Vice President
Mr Chris Ellicott added, “As you can imagine, members of the veterans community, and the broader community, were
outraged by the damage done by these thoughtless people.
“What the Men’s Shed had done here, and also the anonymous donor of the money, shows that we do live in a community where we roll up our sleeves and help our mates.
“That means a lot, especially to the veterans community.”
Thousands of children homeless in 'national shame'
By Kat WONG and Luke COSTIN, AAP
TENS of thousands of Australian children are finding it hard to find a place to call home even after seeking professional help.
A lack of funding for affordable homes and frontline support services is exacerbating an already dire housing landscape, according to a report from Homelessness Australia.
Of the 76,000 children who sought housing help between 2022 and 2023, 60,000 did so with their families, while 16,000 arrived at homelessness support centres unaccompanied, the report found.
Meanwhile, an inquiry revealed hundreds of children as young as six are living in hotels and caravan parks after being taken into state care.
The number of children
who were still homeless at their last contact with support services had increased to more than 25,000, while nearly 20,000 were turned away without receiving help between 2022 and 2023.
Homelessness Australia chief executive Kate Colvin said the figures should ring alarm bells for politicians.
"Family and child homelessness is a blight on Australia," she said.
"It's a national shame that in a wealthy, developed country like Australia, we have tens of thousands of families and young peoplemany of whom are grappling with domestic violencewithout a safe place to call home."
Children can become homeless for a variety of reasons such as family dysfunction or abuse, or rejection as a result of LGTBQI discrimination.
Many young people were failed by child protection and justice systems first, Homelessness Australia
found.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were particularly overrepresented, making up almost a third of homeless children despite comprising 6.8 per cent of the population under 18.
Even when children receive help, they can be provided with adult-focused support that can worsen their situations.
Homelessness Australia has urged the federal government to develop an action plan that caters specifically to young people by uniting a variety of child-focused services such as youth mental health programs, schools and family support systems.
It is also calling for a focus on prevention and early intervention, which would stop people from falling into homelessness.
The call for action comes as an expose on NSW's childprotection system revealed hundreds of children felt unsafe in "last resort"
Bowls green honours John Hunt
By Mick BIRTLES
DURING a fitting culmination to their 75th anniversary celebrations the Nambucca Bowls Club has dedicated one of its greens to long-time member and local lawn bowls stalwart John Hunt.
The dedication ceremony, held on August 4, celebrated Hunt's significant contributions to the club and the bowls community.
A new sign at the club’s number one green bearing John's name was unveiled by his sons Graeme and Ray.
John, a beloved figure at the club, has been an active member for decades.
Known for his skill on the green and his unwavering commitment to the sport, John has served in various key roles, including President of the Board of Directors, and was
well known as a mentor to new players.
His efforts have been central in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment at the club.
"John has been a cornerstone of our club for many years and his dedication to the game and his kindness towards fellow members have left an indelible mark, so naming this green in his honour is a small way for us to show our appreciation,” a spokesperson for the Nambucca Bowls Club said.
The newly named John Hunt Green was unveiled in the presence of club members, family, and friends.
The event concluded with a match on the green, symbolising the community spirit and camaraderie that John has helped cultivate.
The dedication serves as a lasting tribute to a man who has given so much to the Nambucca Bowls Club and its members.
arrangements.
The system cycled children through hotels and motels, usually for months, while failing to provide proper access to education, health and other supports, the report found.
In a recent case, a sixyear-old already cycled through 26 households was placed in a serviced apartment for five months with a roster of rotating workers.
"Children and young people do not ask for much, in circumstances where they
could legitimately ask much more of the system that is designed to care for them," Advocate for Children and Young People Zoe Robinson said.
"But they do seek safety, stability, and love."
NSW Families Minister Kate Washington said she had not fully appreciated the day-to-day problems until a girl in care told her she was taking her belongings to school some days as she was unsure where she would end up that night.
q Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed members Bruce Anderson, Mick Rushworth and John Kent OAM at the Nambucca Heads Memorial Cenotaph with Nambucca
Vice President Chris Ellicott.
q Graeme, John and Ray Hunt.
q Homelessness Australia chief Kate Colvin says it's a national shame so many are without a home. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
By Manny WOOD
‘Binding’ agreement assessed in light of hardship
LOVE blossomed between Jenny and Dave, a 30-something couple and before long they were talking about marriage.
They made the pragmatic decision to enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA), sometimes referred to as a “Prenup”, before tying the knot.
Jenny and Dave, meticulously drafted the agreement, reflecting their mutual respect and understanding of each other's financial independence.
They both wanted to ensure that their own hard-earned assets were protected and that any future disputes could be resolved amicably.
They each obtained separate legal advice before the agreement was finalised and executed.
Shortly after their marriage, Jenny became pregnant with twins.
The couple purchased a family home and for several more years things were good, albeit that Jenny was busy with twins most of the time.
Sadly, their marriage encountered fundamental difficulties, leading to an unpleasant separation.
They both sought legal advice, as Dave intended to keep all “his” property and move interstate with his new partner.
He expected that Jenny would take-on the fulltime care of the kids and only retain “her” property, as per the terms of the prenup.
In Court, Jenny argued that the prenup should be set aside as it did not account for the financial needs of their children nor her reduced earning capacity.
Dave sought to enforce the terms of the prenup.
The Court scrutinised the parties’ circumstances and in particular, the care, welfare and development of the children given the new family dynamics.
The Court determined that although the BFA may have been equitable at the time of signing, it was no longer just and equitable on the basis that Jenny was likely to suffer hardship if the agreement was not set aside.
Ultimately, the prenup was set aside, allowing Jenny to seek a fair division of assets and appropriate child support.
The outcome demonstrates the importance of ensuring that BFAs are flexible and adaptable to significant life events, to withstand legal scrutiny.
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 fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.
Benefits of legalisation
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE NSW Premier, Chris Minns, stated last week that he has no plans to decriminalise cannabis, despite legal organisations, researchers and peak industry groups telling a parliamentary inquiry doing so for personal use would save money and reduce disproportionate punishments.
I can understand that many people do not want more drugs to be available to young people but that is to overlook the fact that cannabis, and many other more harmful drugs, are already available and in the control of, for want of a better word, outlaws.
The drug that has the most severe societal impact, and causes the most harm, is alcohol but there is no call to make it illegal for two main reasons.
Firstly, such a ban would be impractical to enforce as humans have been consuming fermented drinks for thousands of years.
Secondly, as we know from the prohibition years in the USA, it then falls to the criminal class to produce and distribute an unregulated and often dangerous product at great profit to themselves.
So, I propose that cannabis should be not just decriminalised, but legalised and, importantly, regulated to ensure a safe and reliable product is available to people without having
to interact with criminals.
Further, I would like to see the regulation include strict measures to ensure that the cannabis drug industry, as opposed to a cannabis fibre industry, does not become a big business but instead is limited to small cottage industry concerns.
This could be done, perhaps, by restricting the number of employees per company to, say, five, and applying a taxation rate of 100 percent for profits over $200,000pa.
We know that the mid-north coast has an ideal climate to grow cannabis and already has a number of people who are skilled at growing it.
Providing a legal pathway for people to earn a modest living doing what is being done anyway is an effective way to reduce crime and reduce the unnecessary criminalisation of (mostly) young people.
Legalisation, and regulation, of recreational drugs also provides a way to educate people with health advice.
Smoking anything is extremely harmful to one's lungs and is best avoided.
Alcohol is a neurotoxin and causes cancer.
And adults should make informed decisions about drug use without the advertising industry encouraging the use of harmful products.
Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.
The Big Screen with Lindsay Hall
By Lindsay HALL
WITH only a handful of titles left for release in the US Summer Blockbuster season, they are being carefully portioned out until the end of September.
A homegrown animated feature makes its debut this week with 200% Wolf coming to the big screen.
A sequel to the 2020 film 100% Wolf, this obscure little series follows the adventures and misadventures of a young werewolf who is burdened by the fact that he transforms into a poodle rather than a fierce beast
like the rest of his family.
Full of life-lessons for kids like learning to embrace one’s unique qualities, the original was well enough regarded by those who bothered to see it.
The sequel sees the title character inadvertently put the world at risk when he discovers the means to become a wolf.
The film doesn’t boast the same star-power as its predecessor, but may be a good diversion for the kids.
Proving that romance is as evergreen a genre in film as it is in paperback, It Ends With Us is released this week.
Starring this generation's perennial queen of steamy screen fare, Blake Lively, this is an adaptation of a quasi-autobiographical novel in which the author wove a tale of
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
My son is having a birthday party and he wants to invite the whole class - that's about 30 kids.
I don't think I can afford a party for that many children.
Any advice?
Marissa
L.
two-hour maximum time limit (which always felt like seven hours) and parties every second year?
Has the world gone completely mad? (don't answer that).
I mean how does one pin 30 tails on a donkey?
What about having to make 30 lolly bags?
Dear Marissa,
I was just trying to envisage a pass-the-parcel for thirty children and the preparation beforehand - 29 frogs - one for each layer -- before the grand unravelling of the final prize.
And then, on the day, finding out that only 28 children were attending, meaning one child would get two chocolate frogs.
This wouldn't have been an issue years ago, but today, with the every-childgets-the-same mentality, all hell would break loose.
It would be further heightened by the mass sugar high from kids who are used to drinking water and eating spinach and ricotta muffins, but who are now off their heads on chocolate crackles and red cordial.
Every child in the class?
What happened to the same number of children as the birthday child's age, a
romance through the lens of working through the trauma of abuse.
That may be the dealbreaker for this film, as movies that want to ramp up the intensity of love scenes (again, with very pretty people) to sell the show tend to be rather shallow in the depiction of any real issues, such as the cycle of abuse and domestic violence.
If you’re of a mind to make these kinds of flicks a date night event, go in forewarned that the central conflict is one that should make people uncomfortable.
Finally an actual competitor to Deadpool and Wolverine, the Borderlands movie drops into cinemas.
Based on the series of video games, this movie sits comfortably alongside some of the Marvel franchise films, being a “Space Western, Action-Adventure, Comedy Heist” replete with colourful characters, bizarre creatures, well choreographed (but bloodless) violence and some truly surprising star power.
Top billing goes to Cate Blanchett, who continues to demonstrate an absolutely phenomenal range as a comic performer.
Don't get me started on the sheer logistical nightmare of dividing a cake into 30 equal slices.
And, as you rightly point out, the cost would be enormous.
I reckon you'd have to hire security with that many loose cannons taking over your home.
Even worse, what if the parents decide to hang around?
No, Marissa, you need to set the rules and the numbers.
If little Frederick is turning eight, he can have eight friends over for a party.
Soften the blow by making patty cakes for the whole class.
It is very altruistic of your son to want to invite everyone, but your sanity (and bank balance) overrides his magnanimity on this occasion.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Surrounding it is a cast of comic heavyweights including Kevin Hart and Jack Black, with Jamie Lee Curtis hamming it up in the antagonist role.
The films director is reformed shock-horror ‘auteur’ Eli Roth, who made a name for himself during the period of extreme “torture porn” with his Hostel films.
Roth has always had a sense of humour, and a wide appreciation for genre films, but this marks a real step up for him in terms of budget and franchise potential.
The plot involves the recruitment of a team of rogues to claim a buried treasure on an alien planet.
There has been surprisingly little fanfare about this film’s release, though it is one that began filming in 2021, meaning this has had a difficult production period.
It’s unlikely that this will offer anything new to the ‘gonzo-sci-fi’ canon, but the talent on hand could well make this one worth checking out.
Lasting love story
By Jen HETHERINGTON
ROS O’Keeffe and Kel Sussems returned from a long planned and Covid-delayed three-week holiday in Bali on 10 July with broad smiles.
What may have seemed a simple tropical holiday was in fact a well-kept secret elopement.
The fiancés confided in a small cohort of family, including a relative from Argentina, and friends, who accompanied them on their longanticipated marriage mission.
Ros and Kel’s enduring romance was sparked as teenagers in Manly on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
The couple relocated to the Mid North Coast about 40 years ago and now are contentedly ensconced in the hills beyond Bowraville.
The fantasy of an intimate tropical wedding was presented by Kel as an ‘itinerary’ delivered on their 50th anniversary. Ros was delighted to have Marcia Hillery from Bowraville, accompanied to Bali by her granddaughter, as her Matron of Honour, witnessing their exchange of matching Celtic wedding rings, signifying their Irish heritage.
“It’s like living in a fairy tale… a dream come true!” Ros said, beaming.
A dream that the couple firmly believe everyone can achieve with true love and shared commitment.
“You can’t rush these things,” Kel offered cheekily.
Though still reluctant to identify as ‘locals’ to the Nambucca Valley, the couple enjoy a strong community of friendships made over the decades.
They fondly recall their time as the ‘The Cackleberries’, along with Dallas Walker on the 2NVR Wednesday Brekky Show, which went to air for the last time in February 2015.
Upgraded fire trucks to be linked via Musk satellites
By Luke COSTIN, AAP
LIVE footage of active bushfires will be beamed from remote areas into command centres via Elon Musk's Starlink satellites through cutting-edge upgrades to NSW's fleet of fire trucks.
Some 5000 trucks will be equipped within three years with vehicle-as-a-node technology, showing real-time locations and reducing the reliance on landbased communications that
can themselves be impacted by bushfires.
Knowing exactly where crews were and the conditions they were experiencing was critical for safety, the chief of the NSW Rural Fire Service said.
"[The rollout] will progressively make our firefighters so much safer and also so much more effective,"
Rob Rogers told reporters on Monday.
"We'll be able to get the closest vehicle to help community members when they're in need, in times of major fires."
The Starlink satellite technology will allow radios,
q Rob Rogers says the technology will make firefighting safer and more effective. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
mobile phones and other handheld devices to be used at any time.
The upgrade will provide an important backup to communication systems and location-finding technology already in use, the government says.
The communications improvements coincide with the recent rollout of about 210 new and refurbished firefighting tankers, featuring halo sprinklers, heat curtains and on-board chargers.
"They may seem like small things, but these are really practical
and crucial things particularly when it comes to protecting our firefighters," Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib said.
The trucks are being assembled locally at facilities in Kirrawee, Minto, Tomago and South Windsor.
It comes after a separate, yearslong program to upgrade and unite communication systems across NSW emergency services was plagued by major delays.
The Critical Communications Enhancement Program's initial completion date of 2020 has blown out to 2027, albeit under a wider remit.
Once complete, the program will allow police, fire, ambulance and State Emergency Service personnel to connect to each other and use shared talk groups, improving their control of communications and duress options.
Essential services, government agencies and councils can also connect to the network.
The move to a single network is also expected to reduce maintenance costs, delivering savings over the long-term.
Alarming seatbelt stats
IN the first 21 days of camera enforcement of seatbelt usage, more than 11,400 penalties have been issued across New South Wales – about three-quarters of which were for incorrect use of a seatbelt, which attracts a $410 fine and three demerit points.
The rate of non-compliance is about two-and-a-half times more than was expected before the mobile phone detection camera network began enforcing seatbelt offences on July 1.
In three weeks, more seatbelt
offences have been detected by the cameras than the total number of seatbelt fines issued by NSW Police in 2023.
In the five years up to the end of 2023, 149 people died on NSW roads not wearing a seatbelt –about fifteen percent of all vehicle occupant deaths.
Pictures taken by the camera network have revealed some very unsafe incidents, including babies being held and fed in the front seat completely unrestrained, and multiple children unrestrained
sharing the front seat with adults. At the current rate, more than 100,000 fines will be issued by seatbelt cameras in the first twelve months.
Minister for Roads John Graham said he was surprised by the numbers.
“We knew there was a problem with seatbelt compliance among a small section of motorists and passengers, but the reality is it is worse than expected and we need this to serve as a wake up call.”
q Ros and Kel enjoying tropical wedding bliss.
q Ros and Kel as teenagers.
q The Starlink satellite network will help crews fight fires in remote locations. Photo: Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS.
q Pictures taken by the camera network have revealed some very unsafe incidents, including babies being held and fed in the front seat completely unrestrained.
The Nambucca Bowls Club's 75th Anniversary.
By Charlie POTTER
LAST week was the Club's 75th Anniversary week running from Tuesday to Sunday.
The Wednesday Men's Open Pairs, with $500 prize money, was over two games of 10 ends and won by Terry Steele and Adam Rostron, 2 wins, 15 ends, with Graham Hunt and Graham Horne 2 wins, 12 ends and 13 margin beating Wayne Dargan and Peter Fredericks 2/12 and 9 on a countback for second and third.
The Lucky Bowlers were Rhonda and Geoff Kerr from Merimbula. Unfortunately, they got no prize for the longest drive.
Friday 3 Bowl Triples, again had $500 prizemoney and drew a field of 64 players.
Winners were Trevor Hannaford, Bertie Ruane and Owen Smith. Runners up Alan Foote, Alan Cosgrave and Bruce Mason with Peri McNally, Dirk Winwood and Mick Boyle third.
The Lucky team was Michael Thomas, Jeff Thorne and Paul Ward and the Lucky Bowler was Chris Brownlie.
Sat Aug 3 was a Family Day which saw a big attendance both inside with the live music and outside's jumping castles, etc., proving very popular with the younger folk.
Sunday's Presidents Fours attracted 80 bowlers who
q Club's 75th Anniversary.
played two games of 10 ends where there were no losers, and then in for Rita's Bistro Smorgasbord which was just sensational.
Various presentations
were awarded and culminated with the official unveiling of the John Hunt Green, recognising John's long service to the Club.
The Club Pairs Entry Sheet
is on the board and closes Aug 18 for a Sept 7 start.
The Nissan Breakaway Consistency scores have been updated and Maurie Roberts leads with 40 pts. Ken Brown
Nambucca Heads Womens Bowling Club
By Nerida BLACKFORD
LAST Thursday was Ladies Day for the week of anniversary events.
The day was sponsored by NHBC and Valley Blue Fashions.
We had a great number of ladies turn up for the triples competition.
Winners on the day were Kim Porter, Sandra Seckold and Pat Fletcher; runners up
were Elaine Fleming, Karen Liddel and Gloria Richardson.
Third place went to a very excited team of Kerrie Dale, Michelle Fredericks and Joan Haigh.
Many of our women also played in the mixed pairs and open triples events through the week, with Janice Cedelland and Deb Mann joining Doug to get third in the triples.
Margaret Flagg and Bev Jones joined Bill Coughlan and Wayne Bennet as lucky winners on the Sunday.
A huge number of local families enjoyed the entertainment and club facilities on Saturday, and we hope those who came to the club for the first time will be regular visitors and let the family enjoy what our club has to offer.
q Tony Ballard and John Hunt, two legends of our Club, rolled
event.
Saturday night also saw a special event for two of our wonderful members.
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
SPONSORED by Macksville
Wreckers, the last Medal and Spoon event before Club Championships saw Jake Clarke burn the course to win both the Medal and Spoon with the best net and gross scores respectively.
Other winners were Jim Wilkes (B) and Tony Grebert (C grade).
Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Allan Clarke (A), Mick O'Brien (B) and Tony Grebert (C grade).
In the ladies Stableford Cathy Cresswell came out in front with Jessica Lambert runner up.
In the Mid Week Competition Neil Cunneen
finished ahead of a good field with Jim Wilkes best of the rest.
Despite Jeff Gore's 6 under par in the first round of the Chook Run Lance Hore came out in the second round of the nine hole event to relegate Jeff to runner up.
As a minor consolation Jeff won a nearest the pin.
Finals time for juniors
By Aiden BURGESS
GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League’s best teams have finished as minor premiers of their competitions, as this season's finals series gets underway this Friday and Saturday.
Sawtell Panthers finished as minor premiers of the Under 16s competition, while the Sawtell Panthers Under 16s League Tag side went through their season undefeated.
Nambucca Valley Tigers finished on top of the ladder in the Under 15s competition, and Smithtown Tigers finished top of the Under 14s competition.
Coffs Harbour Comets Red were the standout team of the Under 13s competition, going through the home and away season undefeated.
Smithtown Tigers finished as minor premiers of
the Under 12s competition.
Bowraville Tigers (Under 16s), Grafton Ghosts (Under 16s League Tag), Sawtell Panthers (Under 15s), Coffs Harbour Comets (Under 14s), and the Kempsey Dragons (Under 13s) finished second on the ladder in their respective competitions.
The Group 2 Junior Rugby League finals series kicks off tonight with the Minor Semi Finals in Bellingen.
Janice & Doug Cedelland were married 48 years ago and held their wedding reception at the Bowlo.
Family and friends joined together to see them renew their wedding vows and there were tears and laughs allround.
Our last event of anniversary week was the Presidents’ Fours - a wonderful day celebrating the history of our club. Current and past members, bowlers, Presidents and Board members enjoyed bowling, a sensational smorgasbord by Rita’s Bistro and a cake from Elk on 38. Awards were given out to recognise and thank numerous members - past and present - for over 20 years of service to the game of bowls and our club and a huge amount of work done voluntarily.
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
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has 38 and Bonsai Coughlin and Tony Stokes are on 36. Plenty of time for those even further back to catch up and win the Breakaway Gold Coast holiday.
q Friends and family joined Janice and Doug Cedelland when they renewed their wedding vows.
the bowls to begin the Presidents’ Fours
q Luke Laverty, Allan Clarke and Geoff O'Grady having just finished the 6th.
Macksville go down in close finish
By Nigel WILBOW
THE Macksville Sea Eagles hosted Sawtell in four grades on Old Boys Day in front of a big crowd at Allan Gillett Oval on Saturday evening.
The under 18s started off proceedings, in what proved a good hit out for the home side before finals.
Macksville claimed the minor premiership and a week off with a 40-10 win.
Brothers Liam and Brennan Cuffe stole the show, claiming three of the team’s eight tries between them.
Mitch Martin grabbed a double, while Brayden Luffman, Brayth Ledger and Koby Toomey all got one each.
Aston Ramunno kicked four goals.
In the women’s tackle, second placed Macksville took on the undefeated Sawtell.
While effort levels were high, Macksville were unable to stop the Sawtell onslaught, going down 24-0.
The Macksville women
now turn their attention to preparing for finals footy.
Macksville’s reserve grade side finished six points clear on the table to claim the minor premiership, ending the regular season with a solid 40-8 win over Sawtell.
The Macksville reserves now enjoy a week off, before donning the boots in week two of finals at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads.
In first grade Macksville took on a Sawtell side in prime form.
Sawtell got on the scoreboard first with a try after fifteen minutes and then extended the lead four minutes later to 10-0.
The home team then took control of the ball and possession, putting pressure on the Sawtell defence and forcing a line dropout.
With just three minutes left in the first half Jai Whaddy threw a short ball to Sam Shields, who carried defenders over the line to score.
The conversion was
unsuccessful and the score was 10-4 in favour of the visitors.
A penalty right on halftime gave Sawtell a penalty goal and an eight point lead going into the break.
When play resumed, Sawtell extended their lead with a try after four minutes down the western side.
The conversion from out wide made the score 18-4 in favour of the away side.
In front of a packed house with the club’s old boys and 2004 premiership team cheering them on, Macksville’s ball control improved in the second half.
Completed sets saw them march downfield and into Sawtell’s attacking zone, before a sin bin for a professional foul saw the visitors reduced to twelve players.
Frustratingly for the home side, a lost ball close to the try line cost them a chance of points on that set.
Not long after however, Sawtell made an error and
Macksville made them pay.
Andrew Welsh at dummy half threw a long pass to the right, which was picked up on the bounce by Whaddy.
He sent a long cutout pass to Jacob Simpson, who’s quick catch and pass to Daneil Donovan saw him score a much needed try with 26 minutes to go.
The conversion from Andrew Blair saw the margin reduced to eight points.
Sawtelll then crossed the line again to make it 22-10.
Just when Sawtell might have thought they had done enough to get the win, Macksville showed the never say die spirit the club is known for.
Only making three errors in the entire second half, Macksville kept the pressure on.
A converted try from Andrew Blair reduced the gap to just six points with less than fifteen minutes to play (22-16).
A kick chase forced an error, giving Macksville six
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Geoffrey McCANN
WITH the weather warming up, it’s great to see so many people getting out to enjoy our Golf Course, despite Mother Nature’s efforts creating huge swells that impacted river levels and causing access problems over the Causeway – but that’s part of the challenges we face as an Island Golf Course! Our featured sponsor for the week was “Home Instead” – thank you for your support!
Tuesday’s “Island Challenge” Monthly Medley Stroke event, sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service
was won by Tiffany Paul (17) with net 65 from Stephen McNeil (15) net 67. Nev Newman won Gross with 80 off the stick. Next best Lady was Jan Harris (31) net 70. NTP’s winning a sleeve of Balls to Stephen Kimber on 7, Kai Burkinsahw on 8, Anthony Smith on 13, Andrew Donovan on 15 and Graham Watson on 18. The race to win the year end “Drive, Play & Stay package” is hotting up, the latest leaderboard showing the best 5 rounds to date is being updated for the Notice Board.
The Women played a Par event on Wednesday.
Angela Paton won Division 1 (0 to 24) with +2 from Sue Brooks, square. Kay McGoldrick (30) scored +2 to win Division 2 (25 to 30) from Heather Gray (27) on +1. Gillian Anderson (31) won Division 3 ( 31 to 45) with +4 from Gwen Maxwell (36) with -1. The Ball Rundown to -3 on c/b. NTP’s to Linne Street, Heather Gray & Jan Harris on 5, Linda Piccin won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, and Donna Easey won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18. Chris Thorndike (18) was the winner in Division 1 (0 to 21) of Thursday’s Medley Stableford with 41 points from Gary Laing
(21) with 40 points. Peter Drysdale (23) from Urunga won Division 2 (22 to 45) with 37 points from Nick Rayment (27) from GenYgolf with 35 points. Other good scores from Henry Lysaght (Townsville) 39 and Ken Klem 37 – the Ball Rundown to 32 points on c/b. Peter Moxon won the “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Chris Brownlie on 5, Glen Crow on 7, Kay McGoldrick on 7, Deidre Fletcher won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Nev Newman got Stu’s ball on 15 and Troy Herbert won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
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more tackles on the Sawtell goal line.
An inside pass from Matt Hyland to replacement David Lindsayn saw him crash over under the post with defenders left in his wake.
The conversion from Blair had the score locked up at 22-22 with eleven minutes to play.
Unfortunately for the gathered Macksville faithful, the dream comeback wasn’t to be, with Sawtell kicking
a late penalty goal to hang on win 24-22 and secure themselves second place on the ladder.
Week one of finals will see Macksville first grade head to Grafton on Saturday in an Elimination Semi Final. The women’s side head to Sawtell to take on South Grafton on Sunday in the Major Semi Final. Both the U18’s and reserves get the week off and play in week two.
Saturday for the Men’s Monthly Medal, sponsored by Nambucca Local Liquor -thank you Bushy! Stephen Carr (5) won “A” Grade (0 to 12) with net 65 from Peter Farrell (6) net 67 on c/b from Craig Haworth. Troy Herbert won Gross with 73. Andrew Mackinnon (17) won “B” Grade (13 to 18) with net 64 from Edward Penrose (14) net 66. Trevor Peter won gross with 84. Paul Maxwell (29) scored net 63 to win “C” Grade (19 to 36) from Walter Bortoletto (29) net 65. Bruce Mason gross winner 88. The Ball Rundown to net 71 on c/b. Craig Haworth sunk the “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s to Keith Elphick on 5, Joe Street on
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Paula GUTHRIE
RESULTS for the week ending Saturday August 3, 2024. Monday: 29th July eight-team event was played, directed by Susie Keur. Winners Linda & Mike Siford with 64.29%, second Peter
Plunkett-Cole & Rosemary Bateman with 54.76%, third Pate Bride & Colleen Robertson with 54.17%.
Tuesday: 30th July a six-team event was played, directed by Louise Walton. Tied winners Amber Fox & Carol McKee and Julianne Cowles & Geoffrey Gardner
with 66.00%, second Alison Savage & Colin Denney 45.00%.
Wednesday: 31st July Under 100mps competition. An eight-team event was played, directed by Louise Walton. Winners Lyndall Edsall & Vicky Walker with 60.12%, tied second Jo Smyth
& Peter Whyte and Leonie Harrison & Sandra Ellis with 59.52%, third Julianne Cowles & Geoffrey Gardner with 50.60%.
Thursday: 1st August five and a half-table event was played, directed by Scott Parker. North/South winners Merita Pailthorpe & Barry
Butler with 54.69%, second Maureen Cowan & Janet Dyson with 54.35%, third Peter Plunkett-Cole & Susie Keur with 51.04%. East/ West winners Vicky Walker & Carol McKee with 6.88%, second Leonie Harrison & Libby Knight with 49.38%, third Pamela Rongen & Lyndall Edsall with 48.68%.
Saturday: 2nd August five-table event was played.
7, Ron Taylor on 8, Jamie Lucas won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, and Greg McCoy won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.
A Medley 4BBB Stableford for the “Island Sunday” sponsored by Kay & Kel McGoldrick and won by Estelle & Gert Becker from Coffs Harbour with 47 points on c/b from Susan & Russell Barnett. The Ball rundown to 41 points on c/b. Graham Long won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, and Kylie Blay & Trevor Peck won the NTP on 18.
A reminder to check your Member’s Portal every week for the latest information in the Golfing Update. See you on the Island.
North/South Winners Amber Fox and Carol McKee with 60.00%, second Maureen Cowan & Barbara Maranik 58.50%. East/West winners tied Judie Bartley & Judy Holliday and Molly Bence & Robert Baker with 57.50%. Thank you to everyone for participating The sum of all technical knowledge cannot make a master contract player.
q Womens Tackle player Poppy Johnston runs the ball up.
q Reserve Grade player Simione Rauku heads for the try line.
q Womens Tackle player Charlee Woods makes one of many strong runs.
q Reserve Grade player Brodie Moore hits the ball up.
Kids Boot Camp 017
Roosters finish season in style
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Roosters hosted the Coffs Comets on Sunday at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads in the last game of the regular Group 2 season.
The Roosters were also celebrating their ‘Women in League’ round.
Although there was no women’s tackle game on the program, the women’s team ran onto the paddock with the first grade team to signify the importance the Nambucca Roosters place on the role of women in the sport.
The Comets under 18s team forfeited, so it was a two game program, firsts and reserves, that drew a respectably large crowd to Coronation Park.
Although both first grade teams sit at opposite ends of the ladder and the home side was assured a finals berth, the Roosters had lost their last two games, their only losses this season, and were determined to get back into winning form before playing finals football.
The Comets had gone down hard to the Roosters in their last meeting and were determined to finish their season on a positive note.
The game opened with all the expected fire and, with weather conditions perfect for footy, both sides were able to keep handling errors under control and quick movement of the ball became a feature of the game.
Nambucca’s Jay Melrose crossed the line with just five minutes on the clock for the first of what would be a swag of tries for him.
The conversion by Toby Batten took the score to 6-0.
Ten minutes after his first points, Melrose scored again.
With frustration seeming to creep into the Comets game, penalties got the Roosters into prime field position.
With a little over 20 minutes played in the half, Dane Saunders added to the points tally for his team.
At his point it was hard to find a negative in the Roosters
game.
Tyronne Roberts-Davis was reading the defence and able to get the ball past them with an ability that improved as the game went on.
Zac Johnson, Greg Davis and Tyreece Sines were able to take the ball up with strong runs that sucked up defenders, getting the ball into a position where Logan Jones, Dane Saunders and Jay Melrose could capitalise on the top field position and out step their opponents.
With ten minutes left in the first half and Coffs yet to find points, Melrose went over for his third try.
With five minutes left before the break the Comets tried their most adventurous play yet, switching the direction of attack with a long pass that hit its mark before the home side could get their defence back in place.
The Comet’s Marty Ferguson scored to open his side’s account at last.
The half finished with both teams having players sent to the bin.
In the dying seconds of play, Nambucca’s Beau Langford scored a try off the back of Logan Jones slipping out of three tackles before offloading impressively.
The half time score was 22-6.
The home side began the second half in style, with Tyreece Sines recovering the
ball from a botched Comets intercept and scoring under the posts with just two minutes gone.
Batten dispatched the conversion to take the score to 28-6.
Three minutes later Coffs answered with a try of their own from Patrick Carey, with Jett McCarthy kicking the conversion.
The home side responded within six minutes when Roberts-Davis chip kicked over the head of the Coffs defence, outpaced them to the ball and scored under the posts.
Batten’s conversion furthered the Roosters’ lead to 34-12.
The Comets just kept coming however, and Lewis Hall crossed the line with 26 minutes to play.
The Roosters kick-chase proved to be exceptional, and Dwayne Roberts Jarrett, brought up from the under 18s on debut, produced incredible speed to put pressure on the Comets backs, forcing an error.
The resulting field position set up a Rave Brazier try, also making his first grade debut.
The visitors' woes continued when, with just under ten minutes left on the clock, Roberts-Davis outran his opponents to get the ball to Jack Margetts for a try.
Another Batten
conversion extended Nambucca’s lead to 44-18.
The real nail in the coffin came just five minutes later.
Khan Jarrett received the ball at the end of a classy attacking team play to score, converted by Batten.
In the closing minutes of the game Brazier crossed for his second try to close out the game.
The final score was 56-18 in the Roosters’ favour.
The reserve grade game was played with as much passion and determination from both sides as you will ever see in a game of rugby league.
This crowd-pleaser had everything and finished with one Coffs player and two Roosters in the bin.
The home side came out on top in an epic battle, winning 14-10 and earning a place in the finals.
While the Roosters women's tackle side are out of finals contention after an impressive season, the reserve grade head to Grafton on Saturday 10 August to play Sawtell in an elimination semi final.
The under 18s travel to Sawtell on Sunday 11 August to take on South Grafton.
On Sunday 18 August the Roosters will host a major semi final against either Woolgoolga or Sawtell with the winner gaining a Grand Final berth.
q First grade player Jack Margetts offloads.
q Reserve grade coach/player Dean Buchanan on the attack.
q Reserve grade player Jake Saunders comes at the Comets defenders.
q First grade player Jay Melrose on his way to pick up a hat-trick of tries.
q First grade player Zac Johnson absorbing defenders.
q Reserve grade player Mitchell Whitelaw was a standout.
q It was the Nambucca Roosters Women in League Round on Sunday.
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FRIDAY, August 9
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7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 3.
9.05 Troppo. (Mal) When Brooke is found floating in a river, strangled and barely conscious, Ted and Amanda hunt for her attacker.
10.00 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
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Love Your Garden.
Grand Designs: West Sussex. (R)
We Hunt Together. (Malsv, R)
Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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MONDAY
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NBN, 7.30pm
Scott Cam and The Block crew have washed up again for season 20 of the renovation competition and this time the contestants are taking on a quaint (read: abandoned) holiday resort on Victoria’s windswept Phillip Island to complete five luxury holiday homes. Besides an inordinate amount of sand, another change is somewhat bittersweet: foreman Keith Schleiger has stepped down after 13 years, with the lovable Dan Reilly stepping into his boots. The array of couples includes Cairns’ Kylie and Brad – while she promises a parade of impressive ’dos as a hairdresser, he is double threat as both an electrician and a plumber.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers.
8.30 Ancient Superstructures.
9.30 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 The Shelter. (MA15+av)
12.25 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R)
3.50 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (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 visit’s Summerland Farm.
7.20 Football. AFL. Round 22. Sydney v Collingwood.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 Criminal Confessions: Two Fires, One Victim. (MA15+av, R)
1.00 Boy To Man: The Shark People. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night.
8.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney. 9.55 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Late night.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Post midnight.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Overnight.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Early morning.
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. (Mdlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Dakota Johnson, Sterling K Brown, Domhnall Gleeson and Colman Domingo. 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)
(2000, M) 10.10 Maixabel. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.20am Late Programs.
SATURDAY, August 10
11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. (PGa, R) 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini.
6.30 SBS World News.
6.25 I Was Actually There: Woomera. (PG, R) A look at the Woomera detention centre protest.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mv, R) Part 1 of 3. Van der Valk investigates the murder of a charismatic, young free-running star. 9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Malns, R) Justine’s allegation causes a stir.
10.40 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R) Frances plots her revenge. 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles.
8.25 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean.
9.20 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R)
10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R)
11.05 Ralph And Katie. (Mls)
12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
2.55 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour. (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) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
7.30 MOVIE: The Sapphires. (2012, PGalsv, R) Four singers learn about love, friendship and war. Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman.
9.35 MOVIE: About A Boy. (2002, Mal, R) An immature man befriends a 12-year-old boy who teaches him to act like an adult. Hugh Grant, Toni Collette.
11.40 Dancing With The Stars. (PGal, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Night. 7.35 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury Bulldogs.
9.25 Olympic Games
Paris 2024. Day 15: Night.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Late night.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Post midnight.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Overnight.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Early morning.
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.00 The Dog House. (R) A couple dream of very different dogs.
8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Ambulance UK. (PGa, R) Emergency services respond to two separate reports of unexploded bombs in Greater Manchester, one with a primary school and a nursery nearby. An elderly lady is found on the floor outside the bus station. 11.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Lola.
Continued. (1961, PG, French) 6.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 10.20 The Goya Murders. (2019, M, Spanish) 12.15pm My Old Lady. (2014, M) 2.15 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 3.55 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 5.30 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 8.30 Windtalkers. (2002, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, August 11
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 4.
9.05 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) Mikki gets closer to Glenn.
9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Cassie and Sunny interview the suspects.
6am Morning Programs. 7.20 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 10.20 Thirteen Days. (2000, M) 1pm A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 3.15 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 5.15 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 6.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 8.30 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 10.15 My Little Sister. (2020, MA15+, German) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger. 9.25 Miniseries: Malpractice. (MA15+av) Part 5 of 5. Lucinda’s search for the truth becomes dangerous as she turns to help from unexpected places.
10.30 Born To Kill? Allan Legere. (MA15+v, R) A look at serial killer Allan Legere.
12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Night. Events may include: cycling track; women’s basketball; men’s water polo.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 16: Late night. Events may include: men’s water polo, gold medal match; women’s basketball, gold medal match.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Post midnight.
2.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Overnight.
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6.30 The Sunday Project. A look
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8.40 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PGa)
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10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 House Of Promises. (Premiere, Mans)
12.45 A French Case. (Mas, R)
2.40 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals, R)
4.20 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. (PG)
7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (Final, PGal) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger.
9.55 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) Keith shares his story. 10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+v, R)
12.30 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
9.20 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony. (R) Coverage of the Closing Ceremony.
12.15 The First 48. (Mav, R)
1.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
2.00 Hello SA. (PG, R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am The Mole Agent. Continued. (2020, Spanish) 7.10 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 8.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 10.30 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 12.15pm The Big Chill. (1983, M) 2.10 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 4.00 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 5.50 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.50 Twist. (2021, M) 9.30 Three Kings. (1999, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
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7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Final, PGa) The remaining acts compete in front of the celebrity judges for a cash prize of £250,000.
11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PGa)
Show. 6.05 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 8.05 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.10 The Innocence. (2019, M, Catalan) 11.50 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.40pm Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 3.25 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 5.05 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 7.35 Sex, Lies And Videotape. (1989, M) 9.30 The Peacemaker. (1997, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, August 15
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Foreign Correspondent.
8.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Return) 9.20 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. (Ml, R) 10.20 ABC Late News.
10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 The Art Of... (PG, R) 11.25 Talking Heads. (Final, PG, R) 11.50 Grand Designs. (R) 12.40 Parliament. 1.40 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGn, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PGa)
8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Mal)
9.20 Rebus. (Premiere, MA15+lv)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Pray For Blood. (Premiere, MA15+av)
12.35 Blanca. (MA15+a, R)
3.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) 8.30 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Mother And Daughter Killers. (Mav) Part 1 of 3.
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Gina Rossato.
10.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa) 11.30 Starstruck. (PG) 12.45 Boy To Man. (Ml, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.
A Current Affair.
The Block. (PGl) 8.35 Paramedics. (Mam) 9.35 To Be Advised.
Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Pointless. (PG, R)
Good Chef Hunting. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today. 6.00 NBN News.
From Hyland Park to Lima
By Mick BIRTLES
BEFORE the dust of the Paris Olympic Games has settled, the world's best young athletes will converge on Lima, Peru, for the 2024 World Under 20s Athletics Championships from 27 - 31 August. Representing Australia in the 1500m will be Hyland Park’s Daniel Williams.
Daniel’s tireless training under coach Andrew Rowlings took him all the way to win gold in this event at the National Athletics Champions in Adelaide this year, gaining him a berth on the Australian team.
Daniel, only seventeen-years-old, is aiming to build on his outstanding performance representing Australia at the Oceania Athletic Championships in Fiji, where he won both the 1500m and 800m in the under 18 category.
“When I return to Australia I will have four to six weeks off regular training, enjoying additional freedom and time before I begin building a strong
base for the next athletics season, which for me starts late this year,” Williams told News Of The Area.
“I hope to post some strong times and enter some more prestigious races to gain more experience.
“The 2025 season doesn’t contain any major competitions or extended periods from home, allowing me to shift more attention towards my studies as I will be completing my HSC.”
Daniel hopes to emulate the form of Olympian Peyton Craig, who is also set to compete in Peru.
“I look up to his balance and humble manner towards
life as well as his unmatched grit and determination when it comes to achieving his goals,” Daniel said.
“Early last year he shared his goal of making the Olympic team.
“Throughout the season he kept on achieving smaller goals and running impressive times while maintaining a balanced way of life, always finding time to chat and share his wisdom at such a young age.”
One month ago Craig ran the third fastest 800m time in Australian history with a 1:44.12 in Vienna, qualifying for the Paris Olympics.
q Hyland Park's Daniel Williams, pictured here in competition with New Zealand’s Cooper Wightman, is heading to Lima, Peru for the 2024 World Under 20s Athletics Championships. Photo: supplied.
