Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 9 June 2023

Uniting Partners With Indigenous

Author Trevor Lynch

Burn-offs begin at Gaagal Wanggaan National Park

By Andrea FERRARI

“MOMENTOUS" is how Jennie Rosser, Chairperson, Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management described the first burn of the national park in 20 years.

“On Wednesday 31 May, Aboriginal staff from the Coffs Coast area National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) carried out the first hazard reduction burn in Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park,” Jenni told News Of The Area.

“This is the first hazard reduction burn in the park since the park was established as an Aboriginal owned and managed park in 2010, and the

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VETS FUNDING CUT

Cowper MP calls for reinstatement of funding for Mid North Coast veterans programs

q Tamika, Glenn and Scott from National Parks and Wildlife Service with Jennie Rosser, Chair, Gaagal Wanggaan (second from left) at the burn-off at Gaagal Wanggaan National Park, Scotts Head.

COWPER MP Pat Conaghan has called on the Albanese Government to immediately reinstate funding for critical programs aimed at veteran wellbeing on the Mid North Coast.

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Cowper MP calls for reinstatement of veterans funding

Veteran Wellbeing Network.

Continued funding was also promised for programs like Soldier On Australia’s Pathways program.

Following the election of the Labor government in the 2022 election, funding for the Mid North Coast Veteran Wellbeing Network was reallocated.

Last month, funding for the Soldier On program was discontinued.

Soldier On Programs Officer Jody Geostis called Mr Conaghan to advise him that she had been made redundant and that the local program would be discontinued.

“You may have noticed the activities in the area have reduced recently,” Jody stated to her followers in a Facebook post on May 31.

“This has been due to Soldier On not being able to secure further funding to support the Pathways Program which was previously assisted by DVA.

“The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Matt Keogh, advised that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Enhanced Employment Support for Veterans grant program, which assists the Pathways Program, has not been renewed as part of the new Federal Budget.

“This grant program has been a primary source of funding for the Pathways Program, totalling $6 million over four years ($1.5 million

per year).

“RSL Australia also received funding under the same DVA grant previously.

"They, along with us, have been advised that there is no identified alternative Government funding stream available.”

Mr Conaghan, who has been continuously vocal regarding the reallocation of veteran wellbeing funding, said to describe the situation as “disappointing” would be “an understatement”.

“I appreciate that decisions around funding allocations are nuanced, but this decision to cease funding for the Soldier On program is a blatant disregard for the wellbeing of those men and women who have fought for this country.

“As soon as Jody called me, I wrote to the Minister to call for the funds being reinstated.

“Additionally, the Hub and Spoke model of Wellbeing Centre that was presented by

the Mid North Coast Veterans Wellbeing Network to the Coalition and subsequently approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs represented better value for tax-payer money than the single centralised centres.

FROM Page 1 support the expansion of a specific employment program for four years, ending on 30 June 2023.

“Despite this, the centralised centres, which are conspicuously in Labor seats, received support in the October budget and the recent budget has not awarded any new funding to the Mid North Coast at all,” Mr Conaghan said.

“The Mid North Coast as a region has one of the highest Veteran numbers in the country, yet has not been awarded a single dollar under the updated scheme.

"This just isn’t good enough, and I am continuing to fight to ensure that the funds are returned.”

A spokesperson for the Minister for Veterans Affairs, Matt Keogh, said Soldier On was provided a one-off $6 million grant in 2019 to

“At the 2022 election, Labor committed to a $24 million Veteran Employment Program and this was funded in the October 2022-23 Budget,” the spokesperson said.

“The Veteran Employment Program will build on existing initiatives to raise awareness, highlight the benefits of employing veterans and veteran families, provide support to businesses to attract, recruit and retain veterans, and provide support to translate veterans’ military skills and experience for the civilian workforce.

“The Government acknowledges the experience and expertise that Soldier On has gleaned over more than a decade and will continue to work with Soldier On to support veteran employment.”

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Burn-offs begin at Gaagal Wanggaan National Park

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first time fire has been in the park in over 20 years.

“The aim of the burn was to reduce fuel loads in the park to reduce the risk of a wildfire impacting the Scotts Head township and community and to begin preparing the park for future cultural burning.”

Jennie lit the burn herself.

The whole process was supported by local Gumbaynggirr community members who cleared away vegetation around large trees ahead of the fire to prevent fire from spreading into the forest canopy.

“This is a momentous occasion, the start of bringing good fire back into the landscape as part of our longterm goal of future cultural burning in the park,” she said.

The collaborative burns have been taking place across the region for the past few weeks and will continue over winter as the perfect time to mitigate for bush fire season.

Private and business landowners are urged to prepare for the bushfire season, too, whether it’s a backyard blitz or private acreage burn-off.

NSW RFS Inspector Sandra Huer, District Manager of the Coffs Coast team told News Of The Area, “The cooler clear stable weather

has allowed RFS to conduct Hazard Reduction Burning across the State.

“Now is the time to conduct the general housekeeping.

“Get into the gardenclear overgrown areas, prune back vegetation which is close to your home and clear gutters.”

The RFS also provides guidelines for those conducting a pile burn.

1. Check your area to see if you are allowed to burn; speak to council or RFS if you are not sure - fines can apply if you are in a designated no burn area.

2. You are only allowed to burn dry garden waste, not building and construction materials

which are prohibited.

3. Choose a cleared area away from long grass or trees.

4. Construct your pile wide and low and away from fences, buildings and power lines.

5. 24 hours before burning you must notify the RFS at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ fire-information/BFDP/ burn-notifications

6. 24 hours before burning please notify your neighbours

7. Before you light up, check the weather. If winds over fifteen kms per hour are predicted, don’t light your burn.

8. While burning you need to stay with your pile and have water available.

APOLOGY FROM NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL RE: SALE OF LAND FOR UNPAID RATES 2023

Assessment 11219683 – Property address – Wilson Rd Congarinni North NSW 2447 –

Lots 9-10 DP 250670

Council would like to apologise for the undue publicity and any impact this may have had on the Dawson family when Council advertised Sale of Land for Unpaid Rates 2023.

Council had noted Norman George Dawson & Phyllis Madeline Dawson as the owners. Relatives of the owners contacted Council and advised both owners had passed away some time ago. The owners’ details listed in the advertisement were correct, however, prior to the sale process Council had the owners recorded as Norman G Dawson & Phyliss G Dawson. This was due to an administrative error in the Valuer Generals ownership details at the time of the property’s creation. Due to this discrepancy Council’s previous recovery efforts yielded no results with neither the owners or family members aware of the debt.

ENQUIRIES TO: William Tory, RATES OFFICER (02) 6568 2555

q Just one of the collaborative burn-offs managed by the Aboriginal people of the Nambucca Valley and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, seen at Yarriabini National Park.

q Jennie Rosser, Chair of the Gaagal Wanggaan Board, lighting up the momentous burn at Gaagal Wanggaan park.

q National Parks and Wildlife Service staff at the Valla Nature Reserve burn-offs on 1 May 2023.

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Uniting partners with Indigenous leaders

By Karen GRIBBIN

A NEW partnership was forged between Uniting NSW, ACT and three Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALC) on Tuesday 30 May.

This partnership will see a significant boost in the support already provided for children and families in the Nambucca Valley regions.

In a first for the region, Uniting’s Communities team signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bowraville LALC, Nambucca Heads LALC and Unkya LALC.

Uniting Acting Director of Communities Charlie Chubb said the formal agreement marked an important step forward in strengthening and building cultural connections.

“We’re really excited to partner with the Local Aboriginal Land Councils and working collaboratively will help to achieve the

memorandum of understanding.

best possible outcomes for children and families in the valley,” Charlie said.

“The agreement will see Uniting work with these three LALCs to share knowledge, skills and advice as joint mentors and partners.

“It will also allow us to build on the great work

already being achieved in Nambucca Heads by Uniting through our Aboriginal Families Together program,” said Charlie.

“Without this program, now running for three years, many Aboriginal families wouldn’t have had the support and access to wrap-

around services they need.

“The signing of this ground-breaking MOU will build on that and allow us to explore other opportunities with our partners to deliver new services and even better outcomes for children and families.”

Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation supports the Voice

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC) and Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School (GGFS) have resolved to support a ‘yes’ vote on the upcoming referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

RECLASSIFICATION OF LOTS ADJOINING MISSABOTTI ROAD AND WILSON ROAD AS OPERATIONAL LAND

Nambucca Valley Council has resolved to exhibit a proposed resolution to classify the recently acquired Lot 33 DP 1167479 - Missabotti Road, Missabotti and Lots 9 & 10 DP 250670 - Wilson Road, Congarinni North as operational land in accordance with section 31 of the Local Government Act 1993. Councils intent is to dedicate these lots as road reserves to support the operation of the existing roads under section 10 of the Roads Act 1993.

The proposed resolution is on exhibition from 9 June 2023 until 4:30 pm 10 July 2023. Written submissions are encouraged during this period. Relevant details can be inspected at Councils administration centre at 44 Princess Street, Macksville between 8:30am4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or council@nambucca. nsw.gov.au.

ENQUIRIES TO: Daniel Walsh on 02 6568 0259

Their position is premised on a government commitment to implement a truth-telling commission, which leads to treaties.

BMNAC internal conversations with staff, Board of Directors and Elders Advisory Council were extensive with issues such as sovereignty and treaty being critically examined.

Recent government policies that have inflicted deep pain and trauma on First Nations communities such as the dismantling of ATSIC, the abolition of the Community Development Employment Program (CDEP), and in 2007, the suspension of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 in order to implement the Northern Territory Intervention, were also discussed.

“It is our hope that the Voice will protect First Nations communities from such oppressive and devastating legislation in the future,” BMNAC CEO Clark Webb said.

“In supporting the ‘yes’ campaign our

Elders have requested that we highlight the trust we are putting in the government and reiterate that with trust comes great responsibility.

”It is our opinion that the enshrined Voice should be far-reaching.”

Mr Webb said it is imperative that the Voice is heard on issues of country, environment and climate change as these are central to Aboriginal identities and well-being.

He said BMNAC acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are opposed to the Voice, citing concerns for sovereignty and their preference for treaty before voice.

“We respect the deep feeling and validity of such concerns,” he said.

In respect to sovereignty, Mr Webb said it is BMNAC’s staunch and unwavering position that, so long as ways in which to assert it are explored, sovereignty is never ceded.

“At BMNAC we remain committed to asserting our sovereignty and our birth right of connecting to country and the United Nations-declared human right of educating our children in the way we see fit,” Mr Webb said.

“We call on the Voice to support GGFS/ BMNAC in our goal of educating our children our way.”

Mr Webb said that, as the referendum approaches, we should all remember to treat each other with kindness and respect.

“While we may have different backgrounds and views, what matters most is that we show love, understanding and support for each other as we work towards a better future.”

q Uniting Acting Director of Communities Charlie Chubb, Unkya Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Michele Donovan, Bowraville Local Aboriginal Land Council Chairperson Patricia Ann Edwards and Nambucca Heads Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Kelly Marr signing the

Has Labor Government failed to protect regional water assets?

MEMBER for Oxley Michael

Kemp claims the NSW Labor Government has failed to protect regional water assets after passing legislation to only enshrine Sydney Water Corporation and Hunter Water Corporation in the NSW Constitution.

“The Constitution Amendment (Sydney Water and Hunter Water) Bill 2023 ignores one third of our state’s population and does nothing to ensure our regional water assets are afforded the same level of protection as those in Sydney,” Mr Kemp said.

“This includes failing to protect the region’s water supply and sewerage functions as well as local councils’ dams, which deliver raw water to customers, communities and the environment.

“It’s hurried policy, simply designed to suit the political purposes, we are not second class citizens, and the families in Oxley deserve to have the

same rights as the people that live in our cities."

NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders said changing the constitution to recognise Sydney Water and Hunter Water utilities, and not regional water assets, is blatantly unfair.

“Whatever the intent of this legislation started as it has finished by dividing our state based on what post code we live in,” Mr Saunders said.

“People in regional NSW deserve to know that no matter where they live they will be treated equally by this government – unfortunately that is not the case.”

Mr Kemp said during last week’s vote, the NSW Nationals were left on their own when protecting the rights of people that live outside the urban sprawl.

“It was a courageous stance to remind the urban residents that we also deserve the protection of our fresh, clean water,” Mr Kemp

said.

“The NSW Nationals will bring a new Bill into Parliament as soon as possible to level the playing field and protect our regional water utilities.

“This Bill discriminates against the 1.85 million people who obtain their water from water utilities other than Sydney Water and Hunter Water.

“By focusing on Greater Sydney, the Lower Hunter, Illawarra and Blue Mountains and failing to acknowledge the rest of the state, this Bill raises serious questions about the future security of WaterNSW and all the local water utilities across regional, rural and remote NSW.”

The Labor Government said last month the legislation was intended to protect Sydney Water and Hunter Water from privatisation.

As the first piece of legislation for the new Minns Government, NSW

WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY CLOSURE KINGS BIRTHDAY

Council advises that the following changes will be in place at the Waste Management Facility during the holiday period,

The facility will have reduced opening hours between 10am to 2pm on the following days, Monday 12th June 2023

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.

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COORDINATOR WASTE SERVICES

NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL MACKSVILLE NSW 2447

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Premier Chris Minns said the government was delivering on its election commitment to safeguard the public ownership of the state's critical public assets.

The Constitution Amendment (Sydney Water and Hunter Water) Bill 2023 proposed an amendment that will require those two specific corporations, and their main undertakings, to remain in public ownership by ensuring that those entities may not be sold or disposed of.

The new provisions of the Constitution Act will be binding on the current and future governments. Only an Act of Parliament will be able to authorise the sale or disposal of Sydney Water or Hunter Water.

“Before the election I made a commitment to protect Sydney Water in the Constitution,” Premier Chris Minns said.

“We’ve seen what twelve years of privatisation of electricity network, ports and

toll roads has done – it’s led to people having to pay higher prices to pay for services they use to own.

“This ends this week.

“Under Labor there will be no more privatisation of essential assets.”

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the state’s economy has had a shortterm economic reliance on privatisation.

“That will end,” Mr Mookhey said, “the first step is safeguarding the public ownership of Sydney Water and Hunter Water.

“The Bill will act as an effective safeguard on the sale of state-owned assets, limiting the government’s ability to sell off assets.

“Only an Act of Parliament will be able to authorise the sale of essential water assets.

“Sydney Water and Hunter Water are highly valuable state owned corporations.

“It simply does not make sense to privatise or even have the risk of privatisation,

so we are ruling that out with this Bill.”

The County Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) have expressed concern that there was no mention of local government in the proposed amendment.

CMA, on behalf of its members, called for an expansion of the scope of the Bill to include all local government-owned assets.

“Over many years across Australia, state governments have increasingly been taking control of water and sewer utilities from Local Government, causing a significant increase in cost to residents, as well as loss of local autonomy in decision making that guarantees future growth direction,” CMA Chairman Mayor Jamie Chaffey said.

“Regional Councils also rely heavily on our utilities for our future viability.

“That has never been more critical than now.”

Nambucca ANZACS author Trevor Lynch considers World War II volume

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Valley has the distinction of having the most comprehensive published record detailing those from the district who served in the Armed Forces during the First World War.

This record is in the form of a book known as Nambucca ANZACS.

The man responsible for the research, compilation and ultimately the publishing of the book is Mr Trevor Lynch.

Originally from Macksville and now living in Canberra, Trevor Lynch has recently concluded a 43 year career in the Australian Regular Army and is still serving in the Army in a part-time capacity.

Nambucca ANZACS is the

end product of twelve years of detailed research and hard work while still working full time in the Army.

Trevor was able to access letters written by soldiers from this district to their families and utilise the excellent resources from the Macksville library such as newspapers of the day that had been saved to microfiche.

Since the book was published in 2013 it has served as an excellent resource for community members who wanted information on their relatives that had served in the ‘Great War’ and an educational resource for schools.

“It has been very satisfying to be told by a number of people that,

particularly around ANZAC Day, they have been able to hone in on specific details of their family member that served,” Trevor Lynch told News Of The Area.

“When I was writing the book I wanted to give readers a feel for the person they were reading about so I included as much information as I could about their lives and cross referenced if they had a relative serving to give families some detail.”

In exciting news for the district, Trevor Lynch has revealed to News Of The Area that he is strongly considering launching into work on a new book intended to document those from the Nambucca Valley who served in the Second World War.

Trevor admits there are significant challenges in producing this volume as more than double the amount of people were in uniform during World War II as compared with World War I.

Trevor has been in contact with the National Archives of Australia, who advised that they were digitizing the World War II service records of Australian Military personnel as they had done for World War I records, thus making the investigation somewhat more achievable and will form the basis for the research.

“Not only do we have the Militia and the Army of the time to consider but we also have the Navy and the Airforce, noting that the

Macksville and District Poultry Club present Annual Club Show

q Members of the Macksville and District Poultry Club Inc looking forward to their Poultry Show on 18 June. (L-R) Assistant Chief Steward Robert Ward, Secretary Bryan Watts, Patron Max Mackay, Life Member Tom Peterkin, Member Greg Hughs and President Ruben Wallice.

By Mick BIRTLES

THE eyes of the poultry world will be on Macksville on Sunday 18 June when the Macksville and District Poultry Club Inc present their Annual Club Show.

Many of the region's best fowl will be on display at the Macksville Showgrounds, competing for honours across a staggering 440 classes covering 120 breeds.

President of the Macksville and District Poultry Club, Ruben Wallice, told News of The Area, “Our Poultry Club was formed in 1938 and this year we are celebrating the 85th time we have held our Annual Club Show.”

Judges will be looking at the quality of the birds and scrutinising such things as

Airforce did not exist in World War I,” Trevor added.

Trevor Lynch points out that he would use a more refined process this time, based on what he learned during the production of Nambucca ANZACS.

Trevor has not put a time-line on when he would

start and finish the project, however if Nambucca ANZACS is anything to go by the book will be an invaluable resource for families and students and will a stand-out document of the rich history of the Nambucca Valley and those from the district who served in World War II.

the quality and care of their feathers and the standard of various traits particular to different breeds.

“Judging starts at 8:30 am on 18 June and the public are welcome to come along and see the birds from 9:30 am,” Ruben added.

The Macksville and District Poultry Club boasts one of the most modern sheds on the Mid North Coast and can handle 545 birds at any one time.

Those who are considering entering poultry into the event must have entries in by 6:00 pm Thursday 15 June

2023 at 6 pm and late entries will not be accepted.

There will be several members of the Macksville and District Poultry Club in and around the poultry pavilion on the day to discuss poultry with interested visitors.

For more information you can contact the Secretary of the Macksville and District Poultry Club Inc, Bryan Watts, on 02 6564 8897 or email macksvillepc@gmail.com.

Postal entries to Macksville & District Poultry Club Inc PO Box 99 Macksville 2447.

q Trevor Lynch, the Author of Nambucca ANZACS, considers writing a World War II volume.

Mackay-McKay Family Reunion makes local donations

By Andrea FERRARI

FUNDS discovered in the recent process of reviving the Nambucca Valley MacKayMcKay Family Reunion group, held over from previous events from the sale of memorabilia and other promotional items from bygone eras, have been donated to two worthy local recipient organisations.

The Bowraville Folk Museum and Bowraville Arts Council have both been presented with cheques for $2,000 in a gesture of thanks for “great and much appreciated support”, MacKay-McKay Family Reunion group Chairman Neville Devir told News Of The Area.

Commenting on the

donation, Bowraville Arts Council Secretary Dale Hawkins told NOTA, “The Committee of Bowraville Arts Council greatly appreciates the donation of $2,000 made to Bowraville Theatre by the MacKay-MacKay Reunion organisation.

“These funds will help considerably with the fit out and furnishing of the new

dressing rooms and green room, for which construction is close to commencement.

“This project has been many years in the planning and will be an exciting new addition to the Theatre, allowing larger groups to perform, and providing stateof-the-art facilities to the town,” she said.

“Also included in the project is disabled access to both the front of the auditorium and the stage, making the Theatre more accessible to all.

“This project couldn't

come to fruition without the generous support of our community, and the many volunteers who run and staff events at the Theatre.”

President/Secretary of the Bowraville Folk Museum, Dr Paul Weekley, who is also a presenter at Radio 2NVR 105.9 FM, told NOTA, “The Bowraville Folk Museum appreciates the generous gift from the MacKay-MacKay Reunion organisation.

“It will enable us to complete long-awaited repairs to the museum.

“The museum has a

significant amount of material about the Mackay family in the Nambucca Valley as is fitting given the importance of the family in the social history of the valley.

“You would be hard put to find a family who have lived in the valley for over 50 years that is not in some way linked to the Mackays.

“The Folk Museum continues to value its links to the MacKay-MacKay Reunion organisation and wishes them the best as they prepare for the 2024 family reunion,” he said.

q Mackay-McKay Reunion members Dave Day, Chairman Neville Devir and Bob Mackay handing over a cheque to Bowraville Folk Museum President Dr Paul Weekley (third from left) at Bowraville Folk Museum.

q Secretary of the Bowraville Artist Council, Dale Hawkins, accepts a cheque for $2,000 from Mackay-McKay Reunion members Dave Day, Chairman Neville Devir and Bob Mackay at Bowraville Folk Museum.

Nambucca Valley Youthie wins Post Office grant

By Andrea FERRARI

THROUGH its People of Post grant program, Australia

Post has funded the purchase of a BBQ for Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre, a purchase that will mean more sausage sizzles to bring local youngsters together more often.

The sausage sizzles become a focus to unite the community, build relationships with local youth and inform them of the safe space they can go to for support.

The annual People of Post grant program asks its staff to nominate a not-for-profit organisation they believe is making a difference in their community.

Brooke Lane at Nambucca Heads Post Office suggested Nambucca Valley Youth Services (NVYS) for its relevant and meaningful offering to local young people.

NVYS then had to make a submission for the $1,000 grant, detailing their project.

Deirdre Bear, a board member at NVYS, affectionately known as the Youthie, told News Of The Area, “We named our submission ‘Reaching Youth - one BBQ at a time’.

“Barbeques are a great way to get young people together.

“The idea is to take the BBQ to the local skatepark or footy ground and make an occasion of getting together.

“Getting out to young people in the past, we’ve always had to borrow equipment.

“Having our own is definitely going to increase the number of times we can go out and set up a BBQ.

“When this opportunity came along it seemed like a chance to get a decent transportable BBQ; we’ve ordered a Weber.”

With a limited budget, Deidre says the Nambucca Valley Youthie program is run on “the smell of an oily rag”.

“But we’ve kept it going for 20-plus years.”

While gaining the grant for buying the BBQ is exciting, Deidre said the support of others in the community is also very rewarding.

“To know that there’s people in the community that support us, like Brooke at the Post Office, is really lovely,” she said.

Through its team members’ nominations Australia Post has delivered grants of up to $1,000 to 438 community groups and not-for-profits within their local communities across the country, including 73 in NSW.

Using their local connections and first-hand experiences within the community, local posties, Post Office workers and other Australia Post team members nominated organisations as possible grant recipients they saw having a big impact at grassroots level.

Australia Post’s General Manager Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Nicky Tracey, said, “These grants give our team members the opportunity to recognise and support the meaningful work being done by local community groups they are passionate about, at a time where many need a helping hand.

“We’re delighted to see a 20 percent increase in nominations this year from our team members, who themselves are often volunteers or play a role to support local community organisations.

“Volunteers and nonprofits are the backbone of our communities, making a positive difference to individuals and communities every day.”

q Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre provided a mobile cafe training day; members are seen here working with a volunteer.

q Nambucca Valley Youth members participate in a recent three-day music making workshop with Tasman Keith and friends.

Step back in time to the Roaring 20s

By Mick BIRTLES

THIS year marks the hundredth year of Legacy and to celebrate in style Mid North Coast Legacy is taking us back to the Roaring 20s with a fundraiser night that promises to be the social event of the year.

On Saturday 24 June at the Macksville Ex-Services Club you will be excused for thinking that you have walked onto the set of the Great Gatsby as ladies in flapper dresses and dapper chaps come together to celebrate Legacy’s centenary while raising funds in support of local Legacy beneficiaries.

The gala event is a time to celebrate and reflect on the past 100 years as Legacy’s reach and impact has grown, achieving so much, and making a real change in people's lives over the course of a century.

Legacy is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the dependents of those who served our country and have

given their lives or their health in service.

Mid North Coast Legacy’s Shelley Schembri told News Of The Area, “Legacy is managed by our volunteers, affectionately known as Legatees, and we have 34 Legatees within the Mid North Coast Division, to connect with our beneficiaries and refer to staff when required.

“Together we support 159 beneficiaries which includes eleven beneficiaries with disabilities, eleven children and three partners of veterans that have given their health in service to the country.”

Funds raised on the evening will help Legacy help beneficiaries in a variety of ways through financial support, youth programs such as pocket money, assistance with school fees and their amazing Legacy camps.

Legacy also helps to build connections to information and service providers, crisis accommodation, car repairs, home maintenance and, most

importantly, providing the much-needed cuppa and a chat.

The most substantial support Legacy offers is social inclusion as loneliness is often the biggest obstacle.

A number of Mid North Coast businesses have shown their big hearts by donating fantastic items to be raffled or auctioned on the night.

Mid North Coast Fishing Tours, Bucket Brewery, Wheelsmith Cycles, Majestic Cinemas, Nambucca Mac Nuts and the Nambucca Plaza Pharmacy have all contributed generously to make the night something special.

The fun starts at 6:00 pm on Saturday 24 June, tickets are $45 per person and are available through the Macksville Ex-Services Club or by ringing (02) 6568 1344.

If you would like to help or donate, please contact Mid North Coast Legacy on 6598 8501 or email midnorthcoast@ legacyclubservices.org.au.

Ruby and Jarms -

A special musical event at Nambucca Valley Radio

By Mick BIRTLES

STUDIO 3 Live at Nambucca

Valley Radio’s Tewinga home is presenting another

special event commencing at 6:00 pm on Friday 16 June 2023 when Ruby and Jarms perform live and free for both studio and radio

audiences.

Ruby and Jarms are a father and daughter duo who play jazz, blues, roots and soul music.

Ruby’s silky voice is accompanied by her dad on piano and the father/ daughter chemistry and passion for great songs is infectious.

Ruby has toured to many parts of Australia with choirs; performing in the Opera House, at the Festival of Voices in Hobart and representing our region as a member of Valla Voices in both the Gondwana World Choral Festival 2019 and the ANCA National Choral Festival 2016.

She has sung with Australia’s leading choir, Gondwana Voices, since the age of ten, and in 2018 toured with them to England and Germany performing with the Berlin Philharmonic.

Paul is a much-loved

Australian composer, conductor and multiinstrumentalist who has toured to over 40 countries as a cultural ambassador since 1996.

He has written music for many of Australia’s biggest events and performed as a featured soloist in film and television.

He toured worldwide for fifteen years in Australia’s pioneering world music ensemble, ‘Sirocco’, and is in demand as a conductor in events all over Australia and Asia.

He has been a commissioned composer in residence with most of Australia’s leading choirs and his music is published worldwide.

He has written over 200 commissioned works and

another 100 school and town anthems.

Paul and Ruby first discovered the thrill of working together in 2017 when Ruby joined Paul on a tour of China, South Korea, Myanmar and Singapore. Their musical connection is obvious as is their joy of making music together.

2NVR invites you to be part of the live audience and you are welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles. The performance is open to the public free of charge at the Tewinga Studios of 2NVR and will begin at 6:00 pm on Friday 16 June 2023 and will go through until 8:00 pm.

Should you be unable to come along, the performance will be broadcast live on 105.9FM and streamed via www.2nvr.org.au

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q Mid North Coast Legacy’s Community Service Worker Janelle McKay and Office Manager Shelley Schembri checking out Roaring 20s frocks at Mickey’s Clothing Alterations and Star Struck Vintage in River Street, Macksville.

q Father and daughter duo Ruby and Jarms will be performing live and free at the Tewinga Studios of Nambucca Valley Radio on Friday 16 June 2023.

Western-style melodrama from Valley Performers

By Andrea FERRARI

VILLAINY in The Valley, a new show by the Valley Performers, is set in the year of 1885 in Macksville, Kansas, a US city in Stafford County.

The historic Western-style melodrama is in rehearsals and comes to the stage in July.

“Why a melodrama?” posed Valley Performers President/Director Ruth Stuart.

“In 2020 we performed a one act melodrama and our audiences really enjoyed the genre, asking when we might do another,” she told News Of The Area.

“Why a Western?

“Well, we’d performed an English-style melodrama the last time, so we thought an American Western would be fun and give our audiences some great costume ideas for themselves to wear to the performances,” she said.

The Nambucca based Valley Performers group is adamant about keeping live theatre thriving in the region.

“There is nothing more satisfying than bringing a smile to the face of our audiences.

“Last year our audiences really enjoyed the theatre restaurant style plays we

performed with Spy Club and Gangster’s Ball.

“The Macksville Ex-Services Club is a great venue and so we looked for another theatre restaurant play.”

The play they’ve chosen allows them to offer a night of fun and comedy.

“People love to laugh and escape the

world for a few hours.

“That’s also why we encourage our audiences to dress up, to really get them in the zone and have a bit of fun.

“Pure entertainment with some audience interaction with a great mouth-watering meal makes it a complete package.

There’s one matinee on July 16, and four night performances on July 14,

15, 21 and 22.

“If a person loves an entertaining, engaging show, and dressing up for the occasion which can be shared with friends, then they would love to be involved as an audience member for our theatre restaurant shows,” said Ruth.

Valley Performers have members who have been involved in entertainment for over 30 years, along with

talented newer members.

“Live theatre started in the Valley in 1956 and is still running strong.

“For our group entertainment is the ‘name of the game’ and Valley Performers sure do deliver; we have a great following from repeat audiences from near and far.”

For more information visit the Valley Performers Facebook page.

“This next production still allows audiences to “boo” the villain and “yee-haw” our hero.

q ‘Love is in the air’: (Back row) Peter Williams, Sally Heather, Jacinta Siracusa, Terry West. (Front row) Jucas Searle, Annika King. Photo: Kirsty Bush.

q ‘Boots are made for walking’: Sandi Butler, Sally Heather, Lisa Yeo, Ruth Stuart, Jacinta Siracusa, Karen Forbes and Peter Connie as the Villain (seated). Photo: Kirsty Bush.

q Valley Performers cast and crew of Villain in The Valley. (Back row) Lucas Searle, Terry West, Clint Waaka. (Third row) Peter Connie, Jacinta Siracusa, Sally Heather, Peter Williams, Jono Granek. (Second row) Kirsty Bush, Sandi Butler, Karl Dunkel, Annika King, Amy Blunden-Wattison. (Front row) Ruth Stuart, Lisa Yeo, Karen Forbes and Carolyn Blackadder. Photo: Kirsty Bush.

Salvos’ Kids In The Kitchen program cooks up confidence in meal making

By Andrea FERRARI

SALVOS Kids In The Kitchen, a hands-on cooking program run by The Salvation Army, is now up and running at the Bowraville Youth Hub.

Twelve kids across years 3 to 6 began the five-week course on Monday 29 May and will complete the program by each cooking a special dinner party for two of their own invited guests on Monday 26 June.

The Salvos are running the program, with the support of the Bowra Youth Hub, Jaanymili Bawrrungga Inc and Galambila Aboriginal Health Services.

The Youth Hub nominates children they feel will get the most out of the program.

Kids in the Kitchen is a hands-on cooking class for kids where they learn to cook five meals from scratch using fresh ingredients as well as learning how to budget out each meal so they can work out how much it would cost to feed a certain number of people in their family.

In the era of Master Chef and celebrity chefs, the course encourages kids to be confident in the kitchen.

“We are teaching them how to cook good basic meals using super fresh ingredients,” a program facilitators and Salvos volunteer told News Of The Area.

“Week by week the kids will learn how to cook five different meals: bacon eggs and toast, macaroni cheese, hamburgers, fried rice and spaghetti bolognaise.

“At the end of cooking the meal we all sit down together and eat, and if there’s any leftovers the kids get to package up the meal to take home.

“The kids then wash up, clean up and put everything away.”

For the budgeting component, the group works out the cost of the ingredients and energy costs to cook a meal for a family of four.

“Say bacon, eggs and toast works out to be $10 for the family, we then get the kids to

think about the cost of getting takeaway, where you don’t know the quality of the ingredients and you pay maybe $6 or $7 per person,” said the Salvos volunteer.

This can be a great reality check for the children.

The program is funded by the Nambucca River Salvation Army and will also draw on funds from the Red Shield Appeal.

“We buy any equipment we need along with the fresh ingredients which allows the kids to attend for free,” said the Salvos volunteer.

The response has been positive from all involved.

From the first session, the kids loved it and the volunteers had a great time teaching, interacting and eating with the kids.

Parents have come back with great feedback, where kids have come home wanting to show off their newly learned skills and even helping with the washing up.

When the course is completed, on the afternoon of the special dinner party on 26 June, the Bowra Youth Hub, Jaanymili Bawrrungga Inc and Galambila Aboriginal Health Services will present the children with a cooking pack, apron and a certificate of completion from the Salvos.

The Salvation Army would like to also run Salvos Kids In The Kitchen in Macksville as well as Nambucca Heads in the near future.

Proud participants include: Lleyton Jarrett-Biles, Djaali Donovan, Shyliqua Chapman, Tayven King, Ariana Jarrett, Alexis Jarrett, Kobi Lawson, Troy Edwards, Mawaa Greenup, Mathew Taylor, Jahliriha Buchanan and Jhett Stadhams. Salvos Volunteers: Grant Sandercock-Brown, Shannon Scott, Beppie Ginn, Eric Wise and Stefo Kay.

The Youth Hub and Jaanymili Bawrrungga Team: Olivia Rokodakunivosa, Thomas Stanbrook, Laura Graham and Penny Stadhams.

q Some of the Kids In The Kitchen participants, volunteers and helpers after the clean-up and presentation of their macaroni cheese badge.

q Kids In The Kitchen volunteers start off with a cooking demonstration led by Stefo Kay.

q Salvo volunteer Shannon Scott with participants Shyliqua Chapman and Mawaa Greenup setting up ready to cook.

q Olivia Rokodakunivosa from Jaanymili Bawrrungga working with participants Ariana Jarrett and Alexis Jarrett.

q Clean up time with participants Kobi Lawson, Troy Edwards and Tayven King - a handy Kids In The Kitchen lesson.

Treasure hunting on the Scotts Head Garage Sale Trail

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THOUGH it was a wet and windy day on Sunday 4 June 2023, the team spirits of the participating Scotts Head Garage Sale Trail households were not dampened, nor the punters seeking thrifty deals on all manner of goods, from surfing/ fishing gear, to textiles, furniture, tools/hardware and a great array of giveaways.

As an initiative of the Scotts Head Community Group, the Garage Sale Trail attracted over 20 registered households, spread throughout Scotts Head and Way Way as a way to encourage recycling and upcycling, reduce waste going to landfill and make some extra pocket money.

An online link to an interactive Google map made navigating the numerous sites an easy activity.

A spokesperson for the Scotts Head Community Group commented, "While the weather conditions weren't kind to us, it was great to see locals and visitors traveling around Scotts Head to see what treasures could be found, all the while having a chat and a bit of

fun.

"We encourage other local community groups in the Nambucca Valley and beyond to consider organising their own local mass garage sale events as they are a fun way to help do our bit to reduce the waste we all produce, and to get people out and about in their local areas.”

The Scotts Head Community Group are also focusing on an update of their Community Strategy, positing the question, ‘What actions can we take together to build a strong community?’.

Survey submissions are welcome via tinyurl.com/SHCG23.

Bello Memorial Hall back in business

By Mary KEILY

THE Bellingen Memorial Hall officially reopened last week, providing five nights of free entertainment which included theatre, comedy, music and film, showcasing talent from around the Bellingen Shire and further field.

On the final night, a jazz trio led by local pianist Pablo Blitzer got people dancing with their original tunes, before Funkatu

ramped up the vibe playing funky tunes with Louey Howell on vibrant didgeridoo.

First Beige from Brisbane amped up the dance floor to close the night with their textural synth layers and groovy bass.

Event producer

Phil Nicholas of Events

Delivered promoted the Hall’s grand re-opening events series.

“It’s been busy but

sparkling, full of wonderful moments where members of this community have come in and seen the Hall which means so much to them,” Phil told News Of The Area.

“There’s also people who have been trepidacious about coming in because they don’t know what to expect and when things change, it can be challenging.

“(Then) there’s been people who come in with

great expectations and are very pleased with what they’ve seen and heard,” Phil said.

Some obvious features of the Hall have been retained, such as the marble steps reused as bench seating in the foyer and the pressed metal ceilings.

Even the colour of the white paint was carefully considered due to heritage guidelines.

Raked seating provides people at the back a better view, in particular for the film screenings which happen with a drop down

screen midway between the stage and the front row.

The wheelchair access is impressive; as is the size of the car park.

All of the tickets were allocated, however Phil said, “Audiences need to realise that free doesn’t mean no value.

“Free means you've been given a space/seat for free, but if you don’t turn up, someone misses out.

“It’s important to cancel as a sign of respect to the performers and as a means for someone else to use the ticket.”

q Fabulous fashion options.

q Sold! This classic ‘Pacman’ gaming console was very popular, now residing in a new home.

q Rugged up and ready to barter.

q First Beige. Photo: @andthetreesphotography.

q Pablo Blitzer. Photo: @ andthetreesphotography.

q Event producer Phil Nicholas from Events Delivered. Photo: @andthetreesphotography.

Will Labor’s PALM scheme changes increase the price of groceries?

NATIONALS leader David Littleproud is warning Labor’s changes to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme will push up the cost of groceries even further.

The PALM scheme allows eligible Australian businesses to hire workers from nine Pacific islands and Timor-Leste when there are not enough local workers available.

Through the PALM scheme, eligible businesses can recruit workers for seasonal jobs for up to nine months or for longer-term

roles for between one and four years in unskilled, low-skilled and semiskilled positions.

The scheme currently provides jobs to more than 37,700 Pacific and Timor-Leste workers (as at 31 March 2023).

Under recent changes to the scheme, all seasonal workers must be provided with a minimum average of 30 hours of work a week for the duration of their employment in Australia.

Mr Littleproud said families would be forced to pay more for

their food at the check-out, after Australian farmers inevitably passed on their increased costs to make ends meet.

“Labor’s cost-of-living crisis is only going to get worse as families struggle to pay for their food,” Mr Littleproud said.

“Common sense tells you nearimpossible new rules and increased costs on our farmers created by Labor will result in increased costs on food for families.”

Mr Littleproud said the unionbacked reforms could see many

farmers now exit the PALM scheme, with farmers also struggling to find workers.

“The National Farmers’ Federation and the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia previously warned at Labor’s Jobs and Skills Summit that agriculture requires an additional 172,000 workers to get food from paddock to port or plate.

“The PALM scheme has the potential of just 42,000 workers.

“It is now becoming even more unattractive for farmers to sign up

Local op shops call for volunteers

By Jen HETHERINGTON

WITH winter temperatures falling and the cost of living escalating, our local charity op shops are once again calling for volunteers to help out in their retail stores.

Margaret, a dedicated volunteer at the Macksville Salvos Store, told NOTA, “Our volunteers find companionship, with lots of fun and laughter amongst our staff and the customers, everyone wins, though we had to close some days recently due to lack of volunteers.”

Lynn, from Yarrahapinni Community House, in Stuarts Point, said, “Many people find

volunteering a very satisfying and rewarding way to keep in touch with people, learn new skills and we always welcome new volunteers.”

Yarrahapinni House, as a notfor-profit organisation, aims to assist the local community by providing information, referrals and access to Government, Health and Service Departments at Local, State and Federal levels, and groups are able to take advantage of the House to host meetings and classes.

Kim Boyd, Regional Manager, Vinnies - Retail North East, said, “There is a role for everyone at Vinnies, whether it is at the front managing the till and shop

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending: 3rd June 2023.

Monday: 29th May. A 3

½-table Howell today won by Carol McKee & Amber Fox with a nice score of 64.5 percent.

Runners-up Leonie Harrison & Richard Levy with 63.5 percent.

Wednesday: 31st May.

The long-awaited and keenly contested AWB under 100 mps event was supported by 28 players with a Bye-Relay movement. North/South winners Susie Keur & Les Sinclair with 53.7 percent. Runners-up Vicky Walker & Lyndal Edsall with 53.7 percent. East/West winners with a very good score, Paula Guthrie & Margaret Sullivan. Paula &

Margaret should get a badge for this in the final analysis. Runnersup Molly Bence & Robert Baker with 54.8 percent.

Thursday: 1st June. A five table Mitchell today won at North/ South by Mike Siford & Colin Tolley with 69.5 percent. Runnersup Glen Hallett & Phil Booth with 49.5 percent. East/West winners Louise & Gary Walton with 62.5

to the PALM scheme.

“At the same time, Labor is refusing to reinstate the Agriculture Visa, which was designed by the former Coalition Government to supplement the PALM scheme.

“When supply goes down, prices go up, which is why farmers are currently planting less and Australians continue to pay more for food.”

Federal Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt has been approached for comment.

percent. Runners-up with 60.5 percent Janet Dyson & Maureen Cowan with 60.5 percent

Saturday: 3rd June. Four and a half tables and a Howell event today. Winners with 59 percent Rob Marshall & Phil Booth. Runners-up Molly Bence & Robert Baker with 57.5 percent.

Urunga: 31st May. A six-table

displays or out the back sorting donations to ensure all items are sold in quality condition.”

Di Hopkins, representing local Anglican Op Shops, told NOTA, “We are thankful for the time each one of our volunteers gives as it enables us to respond to community needs as they emerge, though we are currently especially short of able bodied folk to pick up and deliver furniture items.”

To help as a volunteer call in store or contact the stores below.

Salvos: 0265682353

Vinnies: 0417446430

Anglican Op Shop: 0400240686

Yarrahapinni House: 0265690484.

Mitchell event today. North/ South winners Phil Booth & Glen Hallett with 73.7 percent; awesome. Runners-up with 55 percent Nerellyn Mitchell & Peter Jonutz. East/West winners Janet Dyson & Rob Marshall with 68.3 percent. Runners-up Margaret & Don McCombie with 56 percent.

q Yarrahapinni House.

q The Vinnies storefront notice.

Macksville Country Golf Club

By Max TURNER

THE Fortade sponsored Stroke event was played in ideal conditions and drew a good field.

As is usual no one was able to pressure Allan Clarke out of the Spoon ( gross score).

Tannah Bradshaw maintained his recent form to win the Medal ahead of early starter Don Forrester with Brad Southan second runner up. It seems there was a hiccup with no markers out to find the best of the straight shooters.

In a reverse of last week

Carmel Frudenstein beat Nikki Laird in the ladies Stableford competition.

Carmel followed up with a “don't ask" day when she and Desma Hughes represented the Club at Bulahdelah two days later.

Don Forrester came in ahead of the field to win the Chook Run Stableford making up for his second in the Stroke event.

Noel Austin had an "on" day to finish runner up.

Beau Lavender was winner of the Mid Week event, pipping the ever consistent Ross Donnelly to the silver medal position.

Bowra Bowls

By Paul O’NEILL

FOLLOWING hot on the heels of the fours, the club pairs championship was decided last week. Adam Laird/Neil Pollard squared off against Trevor Ryan/Greg Lamberth last Thursday in

the second semi final when after seven ends, Adam & Neil held a 7-5 lead. After fourteen, they led 17-7 and would eventually book their shot at the title with a 25-7 win. Two days later they were back into it, taking on Dean Roe/Paul O'Neill who

were looking to go back to back. It looked a close game on paper and the gallery weren't disappointed as the two teams traded blows on a unusually balmy Winter arvo. With seven ends down the score was 5-4 to Adam & Neil. A four on the tenth end got Dean & Paul back on top 8-7 but this only fired their opponents up as they

turned the screws for a 13-9 advantage through fifteen ends, Pollard in particular drawing magnificently. It would be the eighteenth end that decided the championship when O'Neill missed a draw to drop four shots and go behind 10-18. Final score in a top game of bowls, 23-11 to Lairdy and Neil. Congratulations to both

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

GOLF Report for week ending Sunday 4th June 2023.

Great golfing weather for the first week of Winter, finishing off with a good dumping of rain on Sunday which will do wonders for the First Fairway refurbishment. This week’s featured sponsor was Nambucca Glass – thank you!

Tuesday’s “Island Challenge” Medley Stroke sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service continues to grow in popularity – great Trophies on offer to reward those golfers that rise to the challenge of playing the Island at it’s best. Excellent scoring from Stephen Carr (4), Nev Newman (11) and Christopher Lucas (25) who all scored net 66, with Stephen winning the 3 way countback.

David Gourlay (3) from Coffs Harbour won the gross with 70 off the stick. Best Lady golfer was Heather Gray (26) with net 70. Others to play to their handicaps or better

were Jeffrey Vanderwyk and Colin Habgood net 69. David Gourlay got the “Ecomist” sponsored Longest Putt on 2 and the NTP on 8, other NTP’s winning a sleeve of Premium Golf Balls going to Scott Burley on 5, Geoff Brooks on 7, Michael Tarleton won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Philip Mander on 15 and Peter Bush on 18.

The Women played a Single Stableford on Wednesday with Ann Antcliff (23) winning Division 1 (0 to 28) with 39 points from Kerry Naylor (21) with 34 points. Wendy Ritchie (31) top scored for the day with 41 points to win Division 2 (29 to 45) from Robyn Jones (29) with 40 points. Good scores also from Shayne Scott & Dianne Hopkins with 36 points – the Ball Rundown to 31 points on countback. NTP’s went to Fiona Chaffey on 5, Wendy Ritchie on 13 and Narelle Delaney won the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

Congratulations to Susan Barnett who scored her first

Hole-in-One on the Par 3 5th Hole during the Women’s competition on 3rd May and was recently presented with her HIO Trophy. Susan has only been playing golf for 6 years, has a 27 Handicap, and used her trusty Driver to make sure that she carried the large pond in from of the Tee - no worries there! It seems that HIO’s run in the family – her brother “Robbo” has also holed out on the same hole some years back.

Nev Newman continued his good form from Tuesday with a win in Division 1 (0 to 15) of Thursdays Medley Stableford scoring 38 points to win from Stuart Johnston (8) with 37 points. Hans Jansen (21) scored 40 points to win Division 2 (16 to 21) from Bryan Ussher (20) with 36 points. And in Division 3 (22 to 45), Scott Brown (34) scored 40 points to win from Edward Beaton (23) on 37 points. Other good scores from Mark Blake, Paul McElhinney & Greg McCoy 36 points, the Ball

Rundown to 33 points on countback. Paul Maxwell had the putter working on 2 to get “Ecomist’s” Longest Putt, with NTP’s going to Drew Glasson on 5, New Newman to 88cms on 7, Edward Beaton to 40 cms on 8, Stephen McNeil to 96 cms on the “Pizza This” sponsored 13th, Ken Marriott on 15 and Philip Mander pocketed the Pro Pin Jackpot with 174cms to the 18th.

Saturday’s Monthly Medal was sponsored by Nambucca Local Liquor, some members chose to try their luck at the Bellingen Cup instead. The winner of “A” Grade (0 to 12) was Nigel Black (11) from Muirfield with a great score of Net 62 from Troy Herbert (5) net 69. Gross winner Stephen Carr 75. In “B” Grade (13 to 18), Phillip Frost (14) scored net 67 to win from Peter Miller (14) net 68. Gross winner was Ashton Herbert 83. In “C” Grade, Urpo Ylinen (19) scored net 69 to win from Hans Jansen (20) net 70. Gross winner was Kevin Mulhall 90. The ball rundown

Group 2 Rugby League wrap up

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies have broken through for their first win of the season with a 34-18 win against the Sawtell Panthers, during the latest round of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.

The Magpies snapped a five-match losing streak with their Round 6 win in front of their home fans at Bellingen Park.

The Coffs Harbour Comets and Woolgoolga Seahorses both had losses in Round 6,

with the top placed Comets going down 39-6 at home to the Macksville Sea Eagles, and the Seahorses losing 14-12 to the South Grafton Rebels.

The Coffs Harbour Comets used their Round 6 match against the Macksville Sea Eagles to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.

The matchday centred around the annual suicide prevention round called The Phoenix Shield - "Let’s Talk It Saves Lives", as the day aimed to promote mental health awareness in an informal

manner.

The day’s theme was ‘wear it blue for suicide prevention’, which saw players of all grades wearing blue socks.

The latest round also saw the Nambucca Heads Roosters win their second straight game with a 12-6 win at home against the Grafton Ghosts.

The Group 2 season takes a break this long weekend, with the Nambucca Heads Roosters hosting the Sawtell Panthers in a catch-up game.

Group 2 ladder. 1.South

bowlers who showed some real class in snaring their first title since joining the Den. Mixed social last week saw a modest turnout with Trish Walker, Andy DalSanto and Dean Roe jagging the winning card. Roey also bashed the cake most times for a free drink and in a welcome return to

the bowling green, Shirley McKay proved to be the luckiest bowler. A reminder to all social bowlers - names MUST be in by 12.30pm for a 1 o'clock start. Singles draws for both A & B grade are on the board inside - please organise your opponent and a marker asap. First round closes 18/6. Go Bowra!

Grafton Rebels. 8 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. +20 (differential). 2.Coffs Harbour Comets. 8 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. 1.

3.Grafton Ghosts. 7 points. 3 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. -4.

4.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 6 points. 3 wins. 2 losses. 32.

5.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 6 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 32.

6.Macksville Sea Eagles. 6 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 1.

7.Sawtell Panthers. 3 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 3 losses. -50.

8.Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies. 2 points. 1 win. 5 losses. -32

went to net 75 on countback.

Daryl Wall got the “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2, other NTP’s going to Colin Wormleaton on 5, Joe Street to 120cms on 7, Ashton Herbert on 8, Greg McCoy a very close 38 cms on the “Pizza This” 13th Hole, Andrew Johnston got Stu’s ball on 15, and Hans Jansen got to 92cms on 18 to win the Pro Pin Jackpot.

The Eclectic progressive results have been posted showing Christian Knight & Troy Herbert leading the charge in both Gross & Net,

but a few Birdies from any of those following could easily put a cat amongst the pidgeons – don’t give up yet, boys!

Unfortunately, the welcome rain was too much on the Course on Sunday, and this month’s Island Sunday Mixed 4BBB Stableford had to be cancelled.

The Skins Knockout Semi Final Draw has been posted –if unable to play on 24th June at 10.00am, please let your Committee know so that the next qualifier can get a start.

q Two groups who caught up on the tenth in the Carmel Frudenstein organised Mark Hughes Brain Cancer research fundraiser.

q Susan Barnett after recently receiving her very special HIO trophy.

Dorin’s Draws

By Manny WOOD

Tragic end to de facto relationship

DAVID and Helen live in the same apartment complex.

A relationship develops and they begin dating.

They start sleeping over at each other’s unit and they exchange keys.

After a couple of years, they begin going on holidays together.

They attend social and business functions together, regularly dine-out and exchange gifts.

David asks Helen to marry him and they have discussions regarding having children.

However, Helen does not wish to be married and does not wish to have children.

Their relationship deteriorates and Helen makes statements regarding the ending of their relationship.

Tragically, David unexpectedly passes-away shortly thereafter.

David does not have a will.

He leaves an estate worth $3 million.

Litigation between Helen and David’s siblings is commenced and the question arises as to whether David and Helen were in the de facto relationship at the date of David’s death.

Many witnesses are called and a lengthy judgement concludes that in relation to the deterioration of their relationship, it was not merely a “bump in the road”, but rather appeared to be “the end of one road and the beginning of another”.

Despite a finding that there was no de facto relationship at the date of death and that Helen therefore had no standing to administer his estate, Helen pursues a family provision claim against David’s estate.

Helen says that her 12 year relationship with David gave rise to a moral obligation for her to receive provision from his estate on the basis that she is able to demonstrate that she has substantial financial needs.

The Court accepts that Helen was at one stage, a dependent member of the same household as David and the fact that they maintained separate residences, was not fatal to her claim.

The Court ultimately awards Helen $500,000 and her legal costs are also paid from David’s estate.

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

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

By Paul DORIN

On theCouch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

When washing my 18-yearold and 20-year-old's clothes, I frequently come across other items that neither own. These items have been left at our place by their friends.

Last week I did eight loads of washing, which seems ridiculous.

How can I encourage these kids to take their clothes with them?

Hope for universal health care?

By Dr Kelly HAMILL, Bellingen Family Medical Centre

ABOUT a month ago, I was contacted by ABC radio and then the commercial TV stations as, apparently, I am the last bulkbilling GP in the electorate of Cowper on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

I run my own clinic in Bellingen and have been struggling to continue to offer bulk billing to our patients.

We continue to offer bulk billing to concession card holders.

The recent budget showed a glimmer of hope as the government announced it would triple the bulk billing incentive.

This will mean that GPs who bulk bill concession card holders will get around $30 on top of the Medicare rebate rather than the current $10.

However, this does not address the inadequate Medicare rebates and the increase to bulk billing doesn’t start until November.

So it is still going to be tough to get affordable healthcare and for GPs to cover the high costs of their practices.

But perhaps this is the start and may embolden the government to continue with the measures necessary to save universal healthcare.

We have to keep pressure on the government to do this, especially in the country where our access to healthcare and health outcomes are worse than those in the city.

If we do not invest in ensuring everyone has access to these basic needs, the cost to society will be far greater in terms of missed or late diagnoses, the inability to intervene to prevent health conditions or adverse outcomes, increased emergency presentations, increased mental health problems, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic abuse, increased family stress and

Celebrating differences

DEAR News Of The Area,

A QUESTION for Peter Weyling (NOTA 26/5/23).

Peter, do you honestly think that all Australians, regardless of culture, colour or whatever, are the same?

I am a white (perhaps more sort of pinkish), blue-eyed Aussie who speaks only two languages (good and bad English).

My thought processes work the same as my friends and associates, but my conclusions are frequently quite

different.

I neither want nor need to have everyone looking, thinking or acting like me.

What a total bore that would be.

Lighten up Peter, be brave, celebrate differences.

Don’t fear them, embrace them.

The Uluru Statement

From the Heart, is a beautiful, generous document, an invitation to join together on a

Emotion or dog whistle?

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT was disappointing to read our federal member's comments on The Voice (NOTA 2/06).

While dismissing high court justice Ian Harrison's email as emotional, in the next breath he pinpointed Aboriginal violence as the major problem in Darwin.

Dog whistle?

Violence has its roots in poverty and disadvantage.

Does our MP really believe that the status quo should be preserved?

While I doubt that we will see significant change in the short term if the referendum succeeds, it will open the

Dear Katherine,

Katherine W.

Okay, there are a couple of problems here so let's deal with the most glaring one first. Why are you still washing your adult children's clothes?

In this privileged country, washing clothes is as simple as adding them to a machine, taking them out when it beeps at you, and hanging them on the line.

It's not as though we have to handwash our clothes in a

poorer outcomes for children.

We are one of the richest countries in the world and can afford to provide free healthcare.

Our society has become increasingly unequal and GPs have for too long hidden the crisis in healthcare by taking a personal cut in our incomes by continuing to bulk bill due to empathy and guilt.

We need to adequately fund all

journey into the future.

There is no threat in it, Peter.

It is a beautiful invitation to create a new, more generous, kinder, less fearful, more equal Australia together.

As to all this Constitution vs legislation jazz, all it really means is that Canberra pollies of any persuasion can’t just erase it in a fit of pique, or a sudden cerebral blood rush, and as we all know, no pollie likes wingclipping unless they are wielding the clippers.

They might have to hire yet

tub with a cake of soap and then wring them out before hanging them on tree limbs.

Clothes washing is a very simple task for your children, and one they will need to know when they leave home (which yours will never do because you've made life too easy for them).

The second problem relates to the first.

I have a strong suspicion that your children's friends have to wash their own clothes and so they are simply leaving items at your home, knowing that when they next visit, their jackets and jumpers and socks will be lovingly folded and smelling like jasmine because you've assumed ownership of a job that isn't your responsibility.

In future, wash your own clothes and put everyone else's in a basket and place it back in their room for them to deal with.

They'll soon get the message and the washing will be reduced down to something more manageable, along with your blood pressure.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

healthcare under Medicare, including dental, mental health, allied health and specialist services. We need the government to recognise the incredible value that GPs provide in our healthcare system.

It’s time for patients to demand this from their politicians and not believe the lies that we cannot afford this.

another “whatever shall we do now” consultant.

Come to think of it, there may be a business opening for a WMJP (Warren Mundine Jacinta Price) consultancy.

There’s got to be a quid in that, surely, and the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) is sure to approve. Come on Peter, lighten up, be brave, give it a go.

Regards, Gwyn AUSTEN.

door to future possibilities to be worked out with appropriate care and legislation.

It is not so long ago that allowing women the vote, let alone any sort of advisory voice would have been unthinkable, but equally unthinkable now is the idea that women would not advise the government on issues which concern us.

Appealing to our meanest instincts is distasteful in a politician.I like to think we are better than that.

Regards, Margaret ENGLAND.

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Nambucca Strikers share the points with Northern Storm Chasers

By Carolyn BLACKADDER

THE Nambucca Strikers took to the field against the Northern Storm Chasers on Thursday night, 1 June at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park in the Women’s over 30’s competition.

It seemed nothing was going to be easy for Nambucca Strikers, only able to field a team of ten players due to a spate of injuries.

What eventuated was an awesome display of courage and heart from all players from both teams.

Northern Storm Chasers tried relentlessly to crack the Nambucca Strikers defence but the persistence of the

Nambucca backline held them out. Although it was difficult for Nambucca Strikers to get

into the opposition half their forwards did break away on quite a few occasions, only to have no real backup available

due to the extremely tired legs of the midfield players. The result was a scoreless draw which put a smile on

Triumphant Strikers extend lead to five points

By David WIGLEY

TWO first half goals from Jayde Melville and one from Wulaaren Walker secured an impressive 3-0 victory for the Nambucca Strikers over the Coffs Coast Tigers last

Saturday at Polwarth Drive.

The result extends the Strikers’ lead to five points at the top of the table in Women’s Division Two after seven matches.

“Right from the kick off Nambucca took the initiative

and pushed forward, it wasn’t long until Jayde Melville opened her account with a well taken goal after a great team build up,” Strikers coach Rhys Jones told News Of The Area.

“Numerous opportunities went by the wayside as Nambucca consistently pushed their opponents.

“Defence was sound,

midfield in control and forwards causing concerns to the Tigers’ back four.

“After relentless pressure, Melville struck again, with a well placed volley that crept in at the far post.”

The Strikers went into halftime with a 2-0 lead and defended resolutely in the second half.

“Nambucca dominance

everyone’s face.

A group photo at the end of the game summed it all up with everyone wishing that

continued into the second half with some slick passing, running off the ball and relentless pressure.

“Speedster Wulaaren Walker constantly caused problems up front for the Tigers and after numerous close calls and hitting the woodwork, Wualaaren opened her Nambucca goal scoring account with a well taken goal making the score 3-0 to the visitors.”

Jones was pleased with the result and welcomed a week off for recovery.

“With such an inexperienced team we are still developing and we have

all our remaining games were just as close and as full of camaraderie.

identified some areas we need to work on.

“We needed players to play in new roles which showed the players’ commitment to the team.

“Our forwards led by Jayde Melville and Wualaaren Walker were a highlight.”

Nambucca now enjoys a rare mid-season week off.

“This is a blessing in disguise for the team with players carrying injuries being able to rest and recuperate.”

The team’s next game is against the Orara Valley Dingoes on 17 June.

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Nambucca Roosters dominate Grafton in clean sweep at Coronation Park

FROM Page 24

who came onto the paddock with their game in order, making it to half time with 30 points on the board while keeping Grafton scoreless.

In the second stanza Grafton lifted, particularly in defence, and with the exception of some impressive Roosters line-breaks, the home side was held in their own half for a long period.

At 59 minutes into the game Grafton were able to cross the line and, with four minutes left on the clock, the Roosters were able to cross the line once more.

Kaji Buchanan’s ability to

bust through the Grafton left edge gave the fans something to crow about and the game

wrapped up at 36-4 in favour of the Roosters.

The most entertaining game of the day was the U/18 clash where the young

B Hoare.

Next Week: Stableford.

Roosters finished up victors, beating Grafton 16-10.

It was hard to find fault in Nambucca’s defence, never being drawn into an overlap, however the penalty count took the gloss of this effort somewhat.

In the second half the quality of the Roosters attacking game caught up with their defensive play, seeing less penalties and a better completion rate.

U/18s Coach Geoff Batten told News Of The Area, “Their effort during this game was unbelievable however our discipline needs work.”

The other game on the day was the ladies tackle with the Roosters hosting Sawtell.

Unfortunately Nambucca were unable to pick up a win, going down to Sawtell; however the girls continue to improve with each game.

q Nambucca Strikers and Northern Storm players after the match.

q U/18s player Lystan Scott is wrapped up by Grafton defence.

q U/18s player Jack Margetts is interviewed by 2NVR’s Nigel Wilbow after their Round 6 victory against Grafton Ghosts at Coronation Park on Saturday.

q Nambucca Strikers on the charge, watched on by coach Rhys Jones.

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SUNDAY THE KINGDOM

SBS, 7.30pm

Marc Fennell gets personal in this eye-opening feature-length documentary. After Framed and Stuff the British Stole, the award-winning journalist, who possesses a knack for capturing both the dark and light side of difficult matters, delves into the controversial, far-reaching church of Hillsong. Fennell was a member of the mega church as a child; he shares his complicated and emotional story as he homes in on the organisation’s misdeeds and fall from grace. He chats to current and former believers, investigating what the future holds for Pentecostal religion and who will take Hillsong’s place, in the shadow of bullying, abuse and financial mismanagement.

FRIDAY, June 9

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney grafts plums.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) With Elaine in hospital, Anna and Jenny search her home for a phone that might link her to Grace’s death.

9.25 Utopia. (PG, R) A freeway project is delayed.

9.55 Mayfair Witches. (Mav)

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

MONDAY HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

TEN, 8.40pm

For the past decade, this lighthearted homegrown quiz show has been instrumental in shooing away those pesky Monday blues. A loose look at the events and news of the past week, it’s a reliable vehicle for panellists Ed Kavalee’s juvenile quips and Sam Pang’s caustic wit. Along with host Tom Gleisner (right) playing their good-natured punching bag, the giggles are effortless and free flowing. Tonight, the team is joined by veteran funnyman Tony Martin ( D-Generation) and two rising stars of stand-up, the deadpan Emma Holland and nonchalant Alex Ward, to see who can press that buzzer with the right – or hilariously wrong – answer.

WEDNESDAY SO HELP ME TODD

TEN, 9.40pm

Starring a playful Mystic

dramedy errs on the side of eclectic. The fun premise sees Gay Harden play fastidious lawyer Margaret, who invites comical capers and eye-opening situations into her law firm when she hires her free-wheeling, laid-back son Todd (Skylar Astin, Pitch Perfect, above) as an in-house investigator. The mother-and-son dynamic is mined for laughs and the pair bounce pleasingly off each other. Blending murder mystery, legal drama and comedy and pathos, you can expect the unexpected. In tonight’s premiere, Margaret and Todd are estranged, but are forced to put their differences aside when a loved one goes missing.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

Australia. (PG)

12.45 The Investigation. (Mal, R)

2.35 The Hunt For A Killer. (Malv, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 ICC World Test Championship: Pre-Game.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test C’ship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 3.00 Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Manly Sea Eagles v Dolphins.

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

10.40 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015, MA15+alv, R) A family is caught in a coup. Owen Wilson, Lake Bell.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) In a frenzied mass rescue, lifeguards search for a student who did not make it back to the beach.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch for a chat by actors Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler and Jack Lowden, and dancer Ashley Banjo. Mimi Webb performs her single RedFlags

11.30 The Project. (R)

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, June 10

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bingo and Lila play on a new waterslide.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) A government minister’s secretary is murdered.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Almost a decade after a killer was convicted, locals are shocked to learn new evidence has surfaced.

9.50 Miniseries: The North Water. (Final, MA15+alv) Part 5 of 5.

10.45 Ragdoll. (MA15+av)

11.35 The Messenger. (Malsv, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Smother. (Mal, R) 1.20 Miniseries: The North Water. (MA15+lv, R) 2.15 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.05 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe. (R) 3.55 Landline. (R) 4.25 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG, R) 5.25 Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep? (PG, R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

SUNDAY, June 11

Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Malv) When a woman confesses to murdering her husband, the team tries to determine if all is as it seems.

9.35 The Messenger. (Mal)

10.25 In Limbo. (Mals, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Growing A Greener World. 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (Premiere, PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 11.30 Travel Quest. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 1. H’lights. 4.30 Journey Through Albania. (R) 5.40 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG)

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG)

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R)

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (Mav, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

12.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 ICC World Test Championship: Pre-Game.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session.

12.10 Tea Break. 12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test C’ship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 3.00 Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, Mhv, R) Daniel Radcliffe.

10.30 MOVIE: Mortal Engines. (2018, Mav, R)

12.50 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGds, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Lifeguards search for a student.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A dog goes on a charm offensive.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie and Danny investigate a series of carjackings. Eddie helps a woman being stalked.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The body of a young girl who was killed more than 40 years ago is discovered at the bottom of Lake Mead.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Children’s Programs. 8.00

MOVIE: Barbie Skipper And The Big Babysitting Adventure. (2023) 9.20 Children’s Programs. 2pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You! (2017, PG) 4.00 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Detroit Grand Prix. H’lights. 5.05 Go On. 5.35 MOVIE: The Croods. (2013, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Central Intelligence. (2016, M) Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 10.05 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 2.30 AusMoto Show. 3.05 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 5. H’lights. 4.10 The SitIn: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show. (PGa, R) 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Kingdom. (Ma)

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

9.55 Patagonia. (PGa)

10.40 A Shot In A Starry Night: Van Gogh Case. (Ma, R)

11.40 Secrets Of Playboy. (Mans, R)

3.00 The World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg. (Mavw, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 News. 7.00 Pre-Game.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session.

12.10 Tea Break. 12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test C’ship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 3.00 Shopping. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018, Ml, R) Charts the life of Freddie Mercury. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton.

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 The First 48: End Of The Road. (Mal)

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants wade into treacherous waters as English celebrity chef Rick Stein brings his best squid game.

9.10 FBI. (Return, Mav) The FBI stages a sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal arms dealer.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Lucy goes undercover at a poker tournament to find out which of the players stole some crucial evidence.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Galavant. 2.00 The Profit UK. 3.00

MONDAY, June 12

WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand

The

TUESDAY, June 13

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Million Dollar Island. (Premiere, PGal)

8.30 9-1-1. (Ma) The 118 races to rescue two roommates and help a woman whose nightmare became a reality.

9.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Paul is hesitant to go on a date with Asha.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Cooks tackle a mystery box challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Emma Holland, Tony Martin and Alex Ward.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mals) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Masv) A news anchor is shot dead.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants face elimination.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station.

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, June 14

Peer To Peer. (R)

Me A Dealer. (R) 10.20 Confucius

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Andrew struggles to adjust to his new life.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

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

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Mornington Monster. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

THURSDAY, June 15

Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs.

Sue Perkins Along The US-

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Kirby lashes out at Rose.

8.00 Highway Patrol Special. (PGl, R) Takes a look at the top 10 battlers and boofheads, from those who stretch the truth to aggressive drivers.

9.00 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The semifinals commence as the acts compete again in front of the celebrity judges.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma) A music star wants to be anonymous.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Curtis Stone visits the MasterChef kitchen.

8.40 North Shore. (Final, Mlv) What happened the night Sophie died is revealed, as Max and Meg must decide how best to serve justice.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (Premiere, PGa) A private eye goes to work for his mother.

10.30 Fire Country. (Final, PGadv)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The remaining contestants compete in Curtis Stone’s condiment cook-off.

8.40 The First Inventors. Part 1 of 4. Rob Collins looks at the unique survival inventions that let Australia’s First Nations people thrive.

9.50 Soccer. International Friendly. Australia v Argentina.

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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Thrilling Clash

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Roosters hosted the Grafton Ghosts on Saturday for what was the most evenly matched fight for a win seen at Coronation Park for many years.

With Tyronne Roberts-Davis out with a shoulder injury, there was much interest to see how the Roosters would perform without him for the first time since the pre-season trials.

Both teams showed strong form in attack and defence from the start and, despite Roosters having the lion share of possession early, the visitors held their line.

Fullback Robbie Smith injected himself superbly into every facet of the game and when he was sent off for a high tackle at the 17 minute mark, with the game still scoreless, it seemed that the scales would now tip in Grafton’s favour.

The tug-o-war to get points on the board continued for the rest of the half and the Roosters' discipline in defence with a man down was first-rate.

The even tussle continued into the second half however Grafton’s defence finally cavedin during a lengthy period being held close to the line and Beau Langford crossed for a try 50 minutes into the game, converted by Jai Waddy.

It only took Grafton four minutes to answer the Nambucca try and the game was tied-up six points each 15 minutes into the half.

The deadlock continued with both teams playing great footy until a perfectly placed chip-kick by Robbie Smith put Dane Saunders across the line and, once again, Jai Waddy was successful with the boot.

It was a grandstand finish to the game with the Ghosts getting themselves in a good position to score in the closing minutes.

A collective sigh of relief echoed over Coronation Park at the sound of the full-time bell and the large crowd applauded an absolutely cracking game of rugby league, Roosters winning 12-6.

The Reserve Grade match was not as even and the visitors had no reply to the Roosters

CONTINUED Page 16

q Nambucca Rooster Khan Jarrett is taken down by Grafton Ghost’s defence in the thrilling First Grade clash at Coronation Park on Saturday.

q Leroy Buchanan was impressive in attack.

q Nambucca Roosters Reserve Grade player Kaji Buchanan broke through Grafton’s defence repeatedly.

q Tahn Smith makes serious metres during a great game of league.

q Tahn Smith takes on a rigid Grafton defensive line.

The even tussle continued into the second half however...