Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 23 September 2022

Forest Road development proposal refused

NAMBUCCA Valley Council has refused development consent for the construction of two residential flat buildings on Lot 208 DP 1270916 - Forest Road, Nambucca

Heads.The proposal was for threestorey residential buildings, with the bottom storey being car parking, housing 24 three bedroom units on an area originally approved for six houses.

Notably, the DA sought a significant height variation to the 8.5m permitted.

At Council’s meeting on Thursday, September 15, Councillors voted unanimously to refuse the DA, following a report from Daniel Walsh, Acting Assistant General Manager, Engineering Services, Nambucca Valley Council.

Mr Walsh’s report to Council stated, “Due to the proposed buildings exceeding the maximum building height they result in adverse overshadowing on adjoining properties to the south.

“As such, it is not considered that there are sufficient grounds to vary the maximum building height under clause 4.6 of the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010 which has resulted in the recommendation for the development application to be refused.”Julie Hugo is a member of the Forest Road Action Group (FRAG), a membership of local residents opposed to the DA, and lives in the neighbouring Forest Heights Estate.

“Forest Rd sits above and overlooking the new homes of Forest Heights Estate,” Julie said.

“The original DA shows plans for the vacant blacks to be single homes, entirely compatible with the area.

“The new DA however was asking for a significant height variation - 12.23m at its highest point - and each building is 53m long, twice as long as the maximum.

“Together, the buildings are as long as a football field,” Julie said.

Members of the Forest Road Action Group have celebrated Council’s decision, believing the “buildings aren’t suitable for the steep site, nor compatible with the streetscape and character of the area”.Speaking before the Council’s decision, local resident Brianna

Kennedy said, “Our main concerns are our privacy being affected.

“The units look directly into our “Ouryard. solar which we invested in would be affected by the height of the building and over shadowing, decreasing the value of our property and overpopulating what we know and love as a quiet part of “It’stown.not what we built here for, there’s no way we would have chosen to build here if that was the proposed plan.”

Julie Hugo stressed she was not “anti-development” in general, but said in this case the development did not match the location.

“Nambucca needs housing and apartments are a great way to reduce urban “However,sprawl.thissite is just not

suitable for this design.

“It would be better off in the Nambucca CBD, close to public transport and other amenities, where the building code allows for biggerMollybuildings.”isanother resident of Forest Rd relieved the development was not granted consent.

“I think it’s important for decisions to be made based on long term sustainability for the community rather than short term monetary gain,” she said.

“It would be horrible to set a precedent where these types of developments are allowed to pop up all over Nambucca overshadowing existing homes and putting a strain on already overstretched infrastructure such as our roads.”

q Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban meeting on site with the developer and community members.

Dismay as NSW Government Pushes Ahead With Native Forest Logging

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native animal habitat near the Kalang Activistsheadwaters.saytheforest is Greater Glider/Koala/Glossy Black Cockatoo/Giant Barred Frog/ Wompoo Pigeon/ Rufous Scrub Bird habitat, and will continue to protest until logging in native forests ends.The march comes on the back of the NSW Government being accused of ignoring an Upper House report into the timber industry and a petition signed by 21,000 people.The petition called for an end logging in native forests and the report, titled ‘Long term sustainability and future of the timber and forest products industry’, called for the NSW Government to conduct a cost benefit assessment of the native hardwood forestry sector and for increased investment to expand softwood and hardwood plantations in NSW.

The report was also highly critical of the NSW Government for failing to publicly release and respond to a Natural Resources Commission (NRC) report into post fire logging in NSW, which found badly burnt native forests in NSW were at risk of “serious and irreversible” harm from the

combined impacts of the 2019/20 fires and ongoing logging.

NSW Greens Legislative Council Member, Sue Higginson, said the response from the Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders to petitioners relies on questionable facts and disregards the legitimate social and scientific concerns about the future of the industry and all of the workers and communities that currently rely on it.

“The Government response to this petition has completely failed to address the looming and unavoidable end of public native forestry in NSW,” said Ms Higginson.

“The claims made by the Minister about the sustainability and lifespan for native forest logging are misleading and run completely contrary to community experience and independent science.”

Mr Saunders’ response, sent to each petitioner, outlined in some detail the Government’s position that ‘sustainable’ logging of native forests will continue.

He wrote that Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) operates under legal frameworks that ‘contain

clearrequirements, protocols and guidelines to protect native plants, animals,

important habitat and ecosystems, soils and water, and requirements to achieve ecologically sustainable forest management (ESFM).

This includes protections to manage koalas and their habitat including harvest ‘exclusion zones and the retention of koala feed trees’.

Other reasons for continuing to log native forests given by the Minister included the length of time needed to grow hardwood plantations and the better quality of timber from native forests.

Ten major conservation groups, including the North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) and North Coast Environment Council, have also expressed their dismay at the Minister’s response.NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh said, “The NSW Government’s callous disregard for our threatened species is why Koalas, and hollow-dependent species such as Greater Gliders, Yellow-bellied Gliders, Gang Gang Cockatoos and Glossy Black Cockatoos are becoming increasingly endangered.”

The CEO of the Nature Conservation Council, NSW’s peak conservation body, Jacqui Mumford said, “We fully support the committee’s recommendation to expand timber plantations wherever this can be done without losing native forests or highly

Main Beach to remain closed during School Holidays

COUNCIL has liaised with Nambucca Heads Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC) regarding the continued closure of Main Beach through the September/ October 2022 NSW school holidays.This will allow Council to progress works currently underway at the Seawall Coastal Protection

Upgrade Project, and provide the best opportunity to complete the bleacher wall adjacent to the Surf Club building prior to the Christmas school holidays.

Weather forecasts have predicted above normal rainfall in November, however it is expected that this stage of the project will be completed by the

Scotts Heads Artists Share Their Artistic Journey At Matilda Street Gallery

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work from Scotts Head to the rest of the district.“The exhibition will also introduce talented young Scotts Head artist Lyla Eklund who at just eleven years of age is producing some remarkable work.”

Opening night for the exhibition will begin at 5pm on Saturday 24 September 2022 and will feature performances by popular Scotts Head based musician Georgia Cortes Raynor.

The Matilda Street Gallery is located at 26 Matilda Street, Macksville and will be open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12pm on Saturdays.

Journey can be visited free of charge and works on display are available for purchase.

productive farmland.

“The need to protect native forests from industrial logging has never been greater, with koalas and many other forest species sliding towards extinction, and huge areas of forest decimated by the 2019-20 bushfires,” she said.Ms Higginson said, “The likely cost of the native hardwood industry is much higher as the destruction of native forests has a significant effect on downstream water quality and the agricultural and fisheries industries.

“Although only one percent of state forests are logged each year, this adds

up to 30 percent of the public native forest estate being logged on a recurring basis that permanently degrades the ecology and sustainability of these environments.”

Ms Higginson said that around 1000 people are directly employed by the native forest logging industry in NSW and the petition is calling for a transition plan that allows for these people to remain in work while the industry transitions to a truly sustainable model.

She noted that the Western Australian and Victorian governments have both taken steps to ensure that workers and communities are taken

care of as the industry is phased out.

Independent Legislative Council Member Justin Field, a member of the committee that compiled the report, said, “My strong sense, having heard the evidence before the committee and watching this industry over many years, is that these forests are worth much more standing, either as ecological and recreational reserves or for their carbon storage

“Therevalue.will be ongoing jobs in the timber industry and in forest management but it needs a plan to be sustainable in the future.

“Just relying on logging the guts out of our native forests is no plan at all,” he said.

Macksville CBD Upgrade

Christmas school holidays allowing the Main Beach precinct to open.

Due to the closure of Main Beach the SLSC will instead patrol Swimming Creek with temporary amenities provided and maintained by Council during patrol hours for the duration of the holiday period.

COUNCIL have advised that Kerb and Gutter works to upgrade the Macksville CBD were scheduled to commence (weather permitting) on Wednesday 21 September 2022.

It is anticipated that the works will take one week to ten days to complete, subject to weather conditions.

Traffic management will be in place due to disruptions

to local traffic and some noise is likely to occur.

Street parking in parts of the McKay Street and Princess Street area will be closed from Wednesday 21 September for the duration of construction.Itis advised that alternative parking can be accessed via Matilda Street, Winifred Street and Star Street.

This project is co-funded by Transport for New South Wales (Fixing Local Roads Round 2) and Nambucca ValleyCouncilCouncil.apologises for any inconvenience caused and will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum.

Any enquiries should be directed to Brett Willer on 0417 488 566.

UPCOMING SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS 2022

KAYA BOOM DRUMMING WORKSHOP

Wesite:

Where: Macksville Library 41 Princess Street Time: 10:30AM

Please call Macksville library to make a booking 65681422

THE WILDLIFE TWINS: WILDLIFE

Where: Macksville Library 41 Princess Street Time: 10:30AM

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q Local residents continue to protest against logging in native forests. Photo: Kath Kelly.

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Forest Ministry Challenges

Native Forest Logging

By Andrew VIVIAN

A GROUP of seven committed Christians, mostly from the Uniting Church, are working on developing a ministry to advocate for forests on the NSW North Coast.

A major goal is to increase the involvement of Christians in efforts for forest protection, with the group stressing that they are not concerned with converting forest activists to Christianity.Thegroup, together with other Christians from the Mid North Coast and beyond, spent from September 10-12 in forest ecosystems on Gumbaynggirr land with the aim of standing in solidarity with the forests and all who depend on them.

Uncle Micklo Jarrett welcomed the group to country and they met with members of the Forest Ecology Alliance, Friends of Tuckers Nob, Friends of Pine Creek, Friends of Conglomerate and the Kalang River Forest forestscelebrationincludingrangeparticipatedTheAlliance.groupinaofactivities,atimeofwiththeatGleniffer

Church, verification of a native forest remnant inside Tuckers Nob, and a convergence with community members at the forest protection camp at Kalang Headwaters.JeffKite, chair of the Forest Advocacy Ministry

Implementation Committee of the Uniting Church said, “The weekend was a wonderful opportunity to listen to the concerns of First Nations Elders and forest defenders, and to see firsthand the magnificent native forests and headwater catchment areas of parts of the proposed Great Koala National Park."

Rev. Phil Dokmanovic from Bangalow-Byron Bay Uniting Church said, “Local people are standing up to protect the places that they love and on which we all depend.

“It is important that the churches offer them our support and add our voices to theirs.”

Dr Miriam Pepper, from South Sydney Uniting Church, said, “Forests are critical to maintaining earth’s life support systems but they are in crisis because of climate change and logging.

“For the sake of forests, the communities in the regions, and ultimately all of us, including those living in major cities, industrial native forest logging in NSW needs to end.”

Rev. Dr Jason John, a

resident of Hydes Creek, said, “The Uniting Church affirms that all creatures and ecosystems have rights and that God’s Creation is good in and of itself, as well as in sustaining human life.

“The churches are called to serve the ‘reconciliation and renewal of Creation’ – that is, the healing and wholeness of the earth.

“We are committed to challenging the destruction of the forests.”Thegroup can be contacted at unitingforforests@ gmail.com and further information can be found on its website at forests/.unitingearthweb.org.au/https://www.

www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

PUBLIC PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION 2022

Council will be conducting weed control activities on roads, reserves, laneways, pathways, drains, public and Crown reserves under Council’s management on a quarterly basis commencing January 2022 (inclusive) in the following areas: Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head, Valla Beach, Eungai Rail, Eungai Creek, Allgomera, Warrell Creek, Macksville, Gumma, Congarinni, Talarm, Utungun, Taylors Arm, Bowraville, South Arm, North Arm, Upper and Lower Buckrabendinni, Missabotti, Kennaicle Creek, Valla Rural and North Macksville.

An extensive weed control program will be performed on the Council owned or managed road reserve system, targeting weedy grass species including Giant Rats Tail and Coolatai Grass and woody weeds including Lantana and Privet. Herbicide application may be performed at any time, throughout the day or night, when weather conditions are suitable.

Bindiis and other broadleaf weeds will also be targeted within reserves and sporting fields, throughout all townships of the Nambucca Valley Council.

The herbicides used will be those registered for use on the particular plants being controlled. The program may be altered without notice dependent upon weather and plant conditions. Signs stating “Weed Spraying in Progress” will be displayed when actual spraying is being undertaken. Green Space Coordinator 0417 271 378

WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY CLOSURE LABOUR DAY 2022

Council advises that the Waste Management Facility at Old Coast Road Nambucca Heads will be closed on the LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2022. The facility will reopen Tuesday 4 October 2022 at the usual times 8.00am – 4.00pm. There will be no change to the kerbside waste collection day.

ENQUIRIES TO: Civic Services Coordinator (02) 6568 0244.

q Forest Ministry members and locals gather at the Kalang headwaters. Photo: Miriam Pepper.

Healthcare System Stressed

activity remained at historically high levels across most parts of the system.

By SAMPSONMarian

THE Bureau of Health Information (BHI) has released its latest Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during April to JuneBHI2022.Acting Chief Executive Hilary Rowell said patients typically waited longer for hospital and ambulance services during the quarter, as

“NSW healthcare services continued to experience pressures in April to June, with sustained COVID-19 case numbers and the arrival of the winter flu season,” said Ms Rowell.There were 375,215 triple zero (000) calls for an ambulance and 333,927 responses, up 21.1 percent and 7.8 percent, respectively, compared with the same quarter in 2019.

“Demand for ambulance responses remained high, particularly for patients requiring an emergency (P1) response, and patients waited longer for an ambulance than in any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010,” said Ms Rowell.

Half of the 175,892 responses to emergency patients took more than 16.3 minutes – the longest since 2010. Additionally, the response time for half of the 12,134 highest priority (P1A) cases was more than 9.1 minutes.

There were 793,987

emergency department (ED) attendances, up 5.2 percent compared with April to June 2019, but short of the record high in April to June 2021.

Around six in ten patients (62.8 percent) were seen on time, the lowest of any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010.The number of patients who left without, or before completing treatment (76,117) was up 67.6 percent when compared with 2019 and the highest on record.

This includes patients who were triaged but left the

Carers Week in the Nambucca Valley

By GRIBBINKaren

NATIONAL Carers Week will be held from Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 October 2022 to acknowledge and celebrate carers in Australia.

During Carers Week various businesses in the Nambucca and Macksville shopping areas are putting together special offers or discounts to benefit carers in our local area.

Bev Reedy and Everlasting Carers Nambucca Heads have been working with local business houses, schools and associations to recognise

Carers Week by decorating shop windows throughout the week, offering discounts to carers, or providing entertainment at Nambucca Plaza.National Carers Week is about recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution unpaid carers make to our nation.

“I just want to celebrate the work carers do in our Valley, and acknowledge the fact there are a lot of carers among us at their wits end trying to access respite care, and mentally doing it tough.

“When there is no break for carers to take a breath, then the system falls down.

"I've come across carers in our Valley that are stretched to

the max,” said Bev Reedy.

On Thursday 20 October, Nambucca Plaza will be holding various stalls and activities for everyone to enjoy.

A Welcome to Country and further entertainment will be presented by the Frank Partridge VC Public School, with dance performances provided by the Yugiir ‘dolphin’ Dancers.Local singer Barry Noble will be MC and performing on the day, as will the Salvation ArmyAnSingers.information stall will be operated by the NSW Police Force Age Crime Prevention Officer, Senior Constable Ruth Hadley, who will be dispensing information and answering questions about home safety.

Carers who wish to be eligible for the special offers/ discounts need to register with Bev Reedy on 02 6569 4337 by Monday 10 October 2022.

Anyone at any time can become a carer.

National Carers Week is an opportunity to educate and raise awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles.

Bev Reedy would like to personally thank all the Macksville and Nambucca business houses, Nambucca Plaza, and other participating schools/organisations for their donations to make Carers Week a success.

‘’I’d also like to thank Cheryl and Richard from Sydney for their monetary donation to be

ED before treatment began, and patients who began treatment but left before it was completed.“Ouradditional analysis shows that one in five patients who leave without, or before completing treatment, tend to re-present to an ED within three days,” Ms Rowell said.

Of those patients who arrived at an ED by ambulance, 72.5 percent had their care transferred to ED staff within 30 minutes.Therewere 53,712 elective surgeries performed in April to June“Fewer2022. elective surgeries were performed than the historically high numbers a

used on the carers for Carers Week,” she said.

To register for carers discounts or special offers, or for more information on Everlasting Carers’ regular meetings call Bev on 02 6569

year earlier, but activity was up 41.1 percent (15,649) compared with January to March 2022, when non-urgent surgery was suspended for a period of time,” Ms Rowell said.

Waiting times for nonurgent surgery continued to increase – half of those patients waited longer than 339 days before receiving their surgery.

There were 98,625 patients on the waiting list at the end of June, down 2.3 percent (2,286) from the end of March.

At the end of the quarter, 18,748 patients had waited longer for elective surgery than clinically recommended, the highest any quarter since BHI began reporting in 2010

4337.To register for the Hastings River Cruise for Carers advertised in last week’s News Of The Area, you need to register with Bev before 26 September.

q Mid North Coast Police District’s Senior Constable Ruth Handley, local carer Rosemary Porter and Everlasting Carers Coordinator Bev Reedy.

Support Majestic Cinema’s Reach for Help

By FERRARIAndrea

MAJESTIC Cinema Nambucca Heads is supporting Suicide Prevention Week by donating $1 for every ticket sold between September 22 and 28 in its Reach for Help campaign.The Majestic Cinema group has promoted the awareness fundraiser since CEO Kieren Dell set it up after experiencing the tragedy of loss through suicide in his family.“After being touched personally by the grief of a suicide, I knew we could do more, especially when we are all feeling the stresses and strains of the last few years,” said Kieren.

“Reach for Help week is an annual event held in honour of my daughter Maddy and every other family that has lost loved ones, in the hope we can help to prevent it happening in future,” he said.

This second year of the event is timed to run into the September school holidays, which the organisers hope will mean more people coming to the movies, and therefore more dollars collected for the charity.

“With great movies

like Ticket to Paradise, DC League of Super Pets and the re-release of Avatar in cinemas these holidays, we are hoping to raise even more this year,” he said.

Last year Reach for Help raised $10,000.

“Whilst our business is a place of entertainment, it can also be a place of education and we can use our voice to inform our local communities of the support

services that are available to them.“The school holidays always bring out extra moviegoers and the fact it is also the anniversary of losing our Maddy, it’s fitting that we can commemorate her life, raise funds and educate others to Reach for Help all at the same time,” said Kieren.

As for the importance of reaching out, there are many services that are

there to listen and talk to people, but it is just the act of reaching out and asking for help, from family, friends or professionals that is key.

“I know in my daughter’s case, we encouraged her all her life to ask for help, but she didn’t feel able to do so when she was in her darkest moments, even to those closest to her who could have helped her and reminded her how much she was loved.

“All it can take to turn things around is one conversation, one person reaffirming that you are loved, even when you are in your darkest place,” he said.

The funds raised will help support Suicide Prevention Australia by ensuring they are adequately resourced to assist in keeping people safe and can meet the needs of people at risk of suicide.

The organisation does this by funding research and improving the standard of suicide prevention programs.

In addition, their work enhances the skills of people providing suicide prevention support and services.

Majestic Cinemas encourages moviegoers to add this week to their calendar and get out to support a great initiative,

whilst enjoying a movie. The following services offer telephone (24 hours a day, seven days a week) and online support.

- Lifeline – 131 114 www. lifeline.org.au

- MensLine 1300 789 978 www.mensline.org.au-SuicideCall Back Service – 1300 659 org.auwww.suicidecallbackservice.467

- Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 www.kidshelp.com.

au

For a complete list of services, visit andsuicidepreventionaust.orgwww.select‘GetHelp’.

Support children’s education during AntiPoverty Week

MEMBERS of Nambucca

River VIEW Club are calling on the community to give generously this Anti-Poverty Week (16-22 October) and sponsor a child through children’s education charity The Smith Family.

Nambucca River VIEW Club currently helps three children through The Smith

Family’s Learning for Life education support program, which provides families with long term educational, financial, and personal assistance so that children have all the essentials needed to fully participate in their learning.

President Marion Watts of the Nambucca River VIEW Club said joining

VIEW or supporting a child has never been more important.

“With the rising cost of petrol, groceries, and housing, we are hearing from the charity that families are being forced to make impossible decisions about where they spend their dollars each week, leaving children at risk of missing out on basic school items such as uniforms, books and devices needed for learning.

“At a time when children are still dealing with the impacts of COVID and catching up on missed learning, the ripple effect of these added financial pressures at home could set them back even further.

“This is why VIEW is so passionate about supporting the work of The Smith Family because its evidence-based approach helps children experiencing disadvantage to overcome the educational inequality

theyTheyface.support children for the duration of their education, and this helps them build the confidence and skills needed to create better futures for themselves,” Marion said.

VIEW Clubs raised more than $1.1 million last year to support The Smith Family’s vital work, and they currently sponsor 1,550 students on the Learning for Life program.

They also collectively

volunteered over 70,000 hours of their time to help young people in their local communities through homework, reading and mentoring programs run by the charity.

To find out more about joining VIEW, visit view. org.au or phone our local president Marion Watts on 6564 8897.

To sponsor a child through The Smith Family, visit thesmithfamily.com.au or call 1800 633 622.

q Reach for Help Week celebrated at Nambucca Heads Majestic Cinema.

q Kieren Dell, CEO,

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Youth Advisory Council hits the road to Canberra

By Simone ATALLAH

NAMBUCCA Heads High School's inaugural Youth Advisory Council (YAC) hit the road – and the skies – for a trip to Canberra from 19-22 September.

While there, these young leaders visited some of Australia's most important policy, law, education, and cultural institutions, and met with members of parliament and other young people facilitating change.

The trip is a wonderful opportunity and a reward for the passionate and dedicated group of diverse Year 11 students who volunteer their time to meet monthly, complete independent research, and take action to make a difference in their school, community, and for all young people.

The Youth Advisory Council is one of the key programs for the Becoming U Project that removes barriers holding young people back and opens doors to new experiences and people.

The Canberra excursion exposes the YAC members to opportunities, pathways, and

connections with like-minded groups.The goal is to support them to grow their aspirations and to think big and bold about their future, how they can create an impact, and the importance of their voice in influencing positive change.

Some places the YAC

Macksville Marlins to host Community Day

AFTER obtainingsuccessfullyagrantthrough

Bushfire Recovery funding to host a community event, the Macksville Marlins Swimming Club, alongside the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre, have organised a day of free activities for everyone to enjoy on Friday 7 October.

“Our aim is to bring enjoyment and bring some fun, healthy living and fitness to our community after the devastating impact of the fires in 2019,” said Lyndel Sutton, President, Macksville Marlins.“Itis also a good opportunity to showcase what’s on offer at

our Nambucca Valley community aquatic centre after their reopening after Covid restrictions and the 2021“Wefloods.arehoping the Community Day is well supported and accessible to everyone!”

The Community Day kicks off at 9am and runs until 4pm, with a free sausage sizzle lunch provided.Aspart of the grant the Marlins are also having a competitive swimmer development day for members on Sunday 9 October.“Many of our swimmers and their families were affected by the fires and

then the floods, not to forget the impact Covid shutdowns had on our training and competition season as well,” Lyndel said.

“This day is designed to reward our swimmers with a day of pool training with top coaches and dryland strength training as well as reconnecting with the sport and their teammates.”

To top off the weekend, the Macksville Marlins are also holding a qualifying meet at the pool on Saturday 8 October, attracting top level swimmers from across the state.“It promises to be a great meet with fierce competition,” Lyndel said.

visited include Parliament House, the Tent Embassy, Canberra University, the Australian Institute of Sport, the High Court of Australia, andYACQuestacon.members relished the trip after a few tough years and recent exams and welcomed the chance to bond while away.

YAC member Lystan Scott said prior to the trip, "It will be a good getaway and good for the YAC.

“We'll be able to find ourselves and enjoy time after going hard with exams.

“Seeing the university will be great because I may end up going there, and Parliament House - all the places we're going have significant

meaning."Jemma

Wilson loves sport, so the Australian Institute of Sport was top of her list.

"I'm keen to go there, have a tour, and see what it's all about.“It will be really interesting, but I'm looking forward to everything and spending time with everyone.

“We'll have 'family' dinners a few nights of the week and cook, which will be great."

Kiara Smith was excited to "hang out with my friends, do fun things, travel around Canberra, and relax".

"I don't get involved in many things, and when the YAC opportunity came along earlier this year, I thought, why not give it a chance, and it's been really good.

“I'm so glad I gave it a chance.” she said.

The Canberra excursion is fully funded by the Becoming U Project, with all travel, food, accommodation, and activities paid for.The establishment of the Youth Advisory Council

is the first of its kind for the school and was developed in partnership with Becoming U.

However, it is led wholly by youngThepeople.YAC devised and agreed to a Code of Conduct, identified key areas of focus and priorities: health and well-being, career pathways, transport in Nambucca Valley, and developed core values, including respect, kindness, advocacy, and inclusivity.

Lystan shared with News Of The Area why he joined the YAC.

"Growing up, I didn't have it too easy, but I can change what happens in the future.

“By becoming a teacher, I will do everything I can to make everyone feel accepted and let them know they are important.“TheYAC will help me open doors to what I'm able to do, help my voice shine, and give me knowledge and friendships that can go a long way.

“The YAC will help us all blossom. There's a lot of great thingsWithcoming."young leaders like the seven members of the Nambucca Valley Youth Advisory Council driving change, our community is in greatTohands.learn more, go to becomingu.org.au

q Members of the Nambucca Heads High School's inaugural Youth Advisory Council.

Police On The Streets

• POLICE are investigating an aggravated break enter and steal that occurred about 4:20am on 16/9/22 at a residence on Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads in which a male occupant sustained minor injuries.

The female occupant’s handbag, purse and car keys were stolen. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or

Informationcrimestoppers.com.au.https://nswistreatedin

strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

• On 10/9/22 Police charged a 35-yearold man at Macksville Police Station with a number of fraud offences, breaching bail, and aggravated break and enter following investigations related to

two separate incidents that occurred earlier this month.

The accused man is currently refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 26/10/22.

• On 10/9/22 Police arrested a 25-year-old man at Nambucca Heads for breaching an AVO.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 20/10/22.

• On 10/9/22 Police arrested a 49-year-old man at a Nambucca Heads address following a domestic violence incident in which a woman sustained minor Theinjuries.accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station in relation to the assault and also Breaching an AVO.

The accused man was refused bail by Police and appeared before Port Macquarie Local

Court on 11/9/22 in which he was granted bail by the TheCourt.accused is next to appear before Macksville Local Court on 24/11/22.

• On 11/9/22 Police arrested a sixteenyear-old male youth at a Nambucca Heads address following a domestic violence incident in which a female is alleged to have been assaulted.

The young person was charged at Macksville Police Station in relation to the assault and also Breaching an AVO.

The young person was later released on bail and is next to appear before Coffs Harbour Children’s Court on 13/10/22.

• On 11/9/22 Police charged a 36-year-old man at Macksville Police Station after he handed himself in following a domestic violence incident at a Nambucca Heads address.

The accused man was charged with Common assault later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 6/10/22.

• On 12/9/22 Police arrested a 37-year-old woman at a Nambucca Heads address following a domestic violence Theincident.accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station for breaching an AVO and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 6/10/22.

• On 15/9/22 Police arrested a 32-year-old woman at a Bowraville address following investigations related to a domestic violence incident that occurred on The13/9/22.accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with Common assault and intimidation offences and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 6/10/22.

MotorcyclistdiesafterhittingcowatUpperTaylorsArm

A MOTORCYCLE rider has died after hitting a cow in the Nambucca Valley on Sunday.About 2.40pm on Sunday 19 September 2022, emergency services were called to Greenhills Road, Upper Taylors Arm – about 30km southwest of Macksville – after reports a motorcyclist had collided with a herd of cows on the side of the road.

Witnesses rendered

assist with this Inquiry, and I strongly encourage these stories to be shared.

first aid to the rider – a 64-year-old man – before the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died while being taken to Macksville Hospital.

Officers from Mid North Coast Police District established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the informationpreparedsurroundingcircumstancesthecrash.AreportwillbefortheoftheCoroner.

Inquiry launched into online gambling and its community impacts

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE Member for Cowper and Shadow Assistant Minister Social Services and Prevention of Family Violence, Pat Conaghan, has welcomed the launch of an inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on people with gambling problems.

Mr Conaghan is the Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs which announced the inquiry last week.He encourages Cowper residents to enter submissions to assist in the creation of future legislation

to create better consumer protections.

“Problem Gambling is a scourge on our communities, ruining the lives not just of the gambler but also their families and support networks,” Mr Conaghan said.“Fair and reasonable protections must be sought

to reduce the negative impact of gambling on our society.”

As well as the adult population being impacted, Mr Congahan said the levels of exposure of our younger generations to gambling advertising as well as the ‘gamification’ of online content aimed at children is a serious“Thereconcern.aremany stories from within our Mid North Coast Community that could

“They can be done confidentially as we appreciate the sensitivity and the need for privacy.”

The Committee will examine a range of issues, including the effectiveness of existing consumer protections aimed at reducing online problem gambling and how to better target programs to address online problem gambling to reduce the potential exploitation of at-risk people, and protect individuals, families and communities.

Other issues relate to

and support services, gambling advertising (particularly during live sport broadcasts watched by children) and the increasing effects of technology.The Committee is seeking written submissions, ideally of no more than ten pages, from individuals and organisations by 11 NovemberFurther2022 information about the inquiry, including terms of reference, published submissions and hearing transcripts, will be available at onlinegambling.https://www.aph.gov.au/

Double demerits in force over public holiday period

DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care on the roads, with double demerits coming into effect ahead of school holidays commencing on Saturday.

Double demerits, which came into force on Wednesday, will apply until 11:59pm on Sunday 25 September 2022.

Double demerits will be in place for all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences.

Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary for Safety, Environment and Regulation Tara McCarthy reminded drivers not to be complacent throughout the period.

“The last thing we want to see over this period is an increase in road trauma, which is why double-demerits will be in place like they would for any other public holiday to deter people from doing the wrong thing and putting lives at risk.

“Drivers are reminded

that this period includes some school days and it is especially important to slow down and take care in school zones at school times – even if you cannot see children near the road.”Students will be at school on Friday 23 September 2022 and school zones will be in

place.

Drivers are reminded additional penalties can apply for certain offences committed in school

Underzones.theRoad Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2017, double demerit periods automatically apply over a long weekend when a public

holiday falls on a Thursday or Friday, or a Monday or Tuesday.Thedouble demerit period extends to the day before a public holiday to account for an increase in road users, with many people taking the opportunity to enjoy a long

CWA Branch Calls for New Members

By

YarrahapinniHETHERINGTONJen

FORMERLY known as the Eungai/Stuarts Point Branch, the Yarrahapinni CWA are conducting a desperate drive for new members.

Formed in 1956, the branch has traditionally been a very active arm of the organisation, supporting the needs of the immediate community as well as focusing on other CWA of NSW causes of need.

Chairperson Margaret Breust told NOTA, “We need active members to join and share the commitment of the CWA aims, while continuing to form strong friendships and build networks that contribute to our local

communities.”Forthebranch to remain viable new members are required who are prepared to take on executive positions.Secretary Barbara Venese commented, “If we are unable to fill these roles at our AGM this branch will have to close.”

An information morning-tea meeting was held on Thursday 8 September at the Hut, Scotts Head and along with tea, coffee and home baked treats, information packs were handed to interested visitors.

“Our Branch of the CWA focuses on inclusivity, function days featuring invited speakers, morningteas and catering for local events,” said Secretary Barbara Venese.

Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month and the AGM is 13 October.

Contact Barbara for more info on 0402 321 480 or email secretary. yarrahapinnicwa@gmail.com.

$100,000 available to flood affected primary producers

PRIMARY producers affected by the February-March flooding event in New South Wales this year can now access additional funding of up to $100,000 thanks to a jointly funded program developed by the Commonwealth and NSW governments.The$100million Critical Producer Grant Program will provide primary producers hardest hit by floods with support to restore production systems and rebuild essential infrastructure to a standard that will better withstand future disasters.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management Senator the Hon Murray Watt said the Australian and New South Wales Governments remain committed to the recovery of flood-affected primary producers.

“We recognise that the farmers and individual families who put food and fibre on our plates have been significantly impacted by

these immense flood events,” Minister Watt said.

“These grants will help play an important role in supporting those in the sector who are trying to rebuild and continue producing after overwhelming losses.

“We will continue to work with and listen to all levels of government to provide support where and when it’s needed over the time it takes to recover.”

NSW Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the grants will help primary producers in the key agriculture, horticulture, forestry and aquaculture industries get their businesses back on “Thistrack.package is part of more than $3.5 billion committed by both governments to help communities and industries

recover from the devastation of repeated flooding events over the past year,” Mr Saunders said.

“The grants will provide the direct and much-needed assistance many primary producers need to recover, so they can get on with producing the vital products that Australia and the rest of the world relies on.

“Our state’s agriculture, horticulture, forestry and aquaculture industries have played an essential role in building a strong and thriving economy, and we are committed to keeping our farmers and key regional industries in business.”

Funding is available to primary producers for:

· Dairy – up to $100,000;

· Extensive livestock, broadacre cropping, turf production and perennial tree crops – up to $75,000;

· Apiary, poultry and pork –up to $50,000;

· Aquaculture, commercial fishers and other horticulture such as berries, vegetables, vine crops, cut flowers and nurseries – up to $30,000, and

· Private native forests and timber plantations – up to $10,000.

The Department of Regional NSW has comprehensively reviewed the impacts from the floods and consulted with industry

to ensure this funding meets the unique recovery needs of each of the impacted Applicationssectors.forthe Critical Producer Grant program are now open. For more information and to apply, visit: criticalproducergrantnsw.gov.au/

The Critical Producer Grant Program is designed to complement existing floodrecovery measures for individuals and businesses in disasterdeclared regions, many of which are co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

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q Branch President Margaret Breust.

q Members gather at a Branch meeting.

Regional Youth Taskforce Applications Open

By Andrew VIVIAN

APPLICATIONS are open for the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce and young people across regional NSW are encouraged to apply to ensure the voices of youth in their communities are heard.

The Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole, said he is looking forward to the formation of the next eighteen-member taskforce, which includes two members from nine regions, ensuring a wide range of experiences and opinions.

“This is about giving a megaphone to young people from every part of regional NSW and ensuring they have a voice in the decision making process - the next generation have great ideas and they’re ready to put them into action,” said Mr Toole.

“These young people play an important role in representing their communities and I am excited to see what ideas they bring to the table.”

Mikal Tesfamariam and Luke Austin represented the North Coast thisMsyear. Tesfamariam said the Taskforce offers an incredible opportunity for young people to represent their region and feel heard.“As the program continues and

more youth come through, there will be a substantial platform for young people to present solutions for the issues and challenges faced in their region,” she said.

The Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin said the Taskforce plays an important role in advising the State “YoungGovernment.peopleare the future of this State and it’s vital they have direct input into programs developed by the NSW Government and have a voice that speaks to the challenges faced in their regions.

“If you are aged twelve to 24 and are passionate about your region, being on the Taskforce is an opportunity to work with likeminded people and let us know how the NSW Government can help you and your peers work, live and thrive in your community,” Mr Franklin said.“The Taskforce has achieved significant outcomes, including the creation of the Regional School Alumni Events Program, as well as securing an additional $10 million commitment for free or subsidised activities for young people in our regions.”MsTesfamariam agreed, saying, “This is a brilliant introduction to a career in public service and civic engagement.

“We had a very good

relationship with the Minister and we have a genuine voice.”

The Taskforce meets four times throughout the year with each meeting focused on the pillars of the Regional Youth Framework: Wellbeing, Connectivity, Work

Ready and Community.

Travel costs, meals and accommodation will be covered for Regional Youth Taskforce members who travel across NSW for meetings.Forfurther information

on the current and previous taskforce members or to submit an application, visit

ontaskforceau/regional-nsw/regional-youth-www.nsw.gov.ApplicationsareopenandcloseOctober232022.

New sailing courses starting at Urunga

LEARNING to sail on the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers at Urunga is the perfect environment for safely learning to sail small boats.The Urunga Sail Training Club (USTC) has programs for people of all ages and all abilities and has now been teaching sailing on the Mid North Coast since 2010.

“We are an Australian Sailing (AS) 'Discover Sailing' Training Centre teaching 'Start sailing 1 and 2' and 'Better sailing' courses by accredited sailing instructors,” said Kerry Ridgley, Urunga Sail Training Club.“Our instructors have a wide diversity of sailing experience having sailed in many different boatsboth large and small and are able to easily adapt to the needs and abilities of our students.”

kids from grade 3 and up, as it encourages both mental and physical ability, in addition to promoting a healthy, active outdoors lifestyle.

“Our sailing lessons have taught juniors and teenagers many valuable life lessons like decision making, resilience, leadership, teamwork and communication in a fun and healthy environment,” said

Kerry.The

Urunga Sail Training Club has also taught sailing to headspace school students and school groups. At USTC we can provide Australian Sailing pathways and programs to other NSW and Australian wide competition sailing.

“From a recent school activity we have four new students who will be training as assistant instructors.

“One of our local juniors who become a Senior Sailing Instructor with the Urunga Sail Training Club is teaching at Newcastle Yacht Club was nominated for Australia Sailing Instructor of the Year.

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“Our volunteer expert instructors will share their knowledge and passion of sailing to helplearnyou safely and with confidence.”

You will learn how to skipper and crew a sailing dinghy, basic sailing manoeuvers, understand the language of sailing, rigging, safe launch and retrieval, capsize recovery drills, reading tide and weather conditions and so much more.As well as being great for all ages, Sailing is a wonderful sport for

“We believe in making sailing available to everyone so come and meet new people to go sailing with and have lots of fun among the many other things you will learn and do,” said Kerry.

Book a space on the new course and begin your sailing journey today.New courses start on October 15.

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Contact Kerry on 0490349378, email urungasailtraining@ gmail. com or visit the events page at www.sailurunga.org.au for the registration links with all the details.

q 2022 Regional Youth Taskforce North Coast representatives Luke Austin and Mikal Tesfamariam with the Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin.

q Urunga Sail Training Club (USTC) has programs for people of all ages and all abilities.

OzGREEN youth ignite positive social change

By Andrea FERRARI

OzGREEN, the Bellingen based environmental education group, has launched a crowdfunding appeal to raise money to support its global YOUth LEADing the World (YLTW) program.

Multiple YLTW congresses will run during November, coinciding with COP27 which runs from Sunday, 6 November to Friday, 18 November 2022 in Egypt this year.

To reach 24 locations around the world with face-to-face sessions, along with online, multilocation sessions in two different time zones connecting young people around the world, the YLTW program seeks funding for such things as communication devices to assist young people to take part.

“For young people in African nations in particular our fundraising will support them to get computers and internet connections so they can join in the conversation,” Sue Lennox AM, cofounder of OzGREEN, told News Of The Area.

“We are also training local people to run the YLTW in their own“Forregion.many of the young people we are working with, they need this support to get their voice onto the global “Imaginestage.thousands of young people coming together across the planet to tackle global challenges such as energy, food, biodiversity,

water quality and climate change and plan together on how they can lead,” posed Sue.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity.

“We’re going to have people involved in the OzGREEN program speaking each day at the Humanity Rising COP27, something we did at their last conference with a group from Sierra Leone; they had seven million views of the video they did about the program.”

The YLTW initiative provides young people around the world with a framework to step up to global challenges, training local facilitators to support the young people in their communities to be the change needed.

“For me it’s about lighting the fire, opening people to the potential young people have to be changemakers in their own communities, if they are given

support and trust.

“They know what needs to change.”

What OzGREEN does is help them work out how they are going to doAsit.

adults we need to walk beside them rather than trying to lead and tell them what to do, is theirThephilosophy.keyquestions amongst the YLTW community are how do we do the transitions required and how do we regenerate damaged systems?“Everything we do is with that focus,” said Sue.

“We’ve all got to step up now; it’s all about doing what needs to be done to protect and restore what we have and to make a rapid transition to sustainable ways in energy, foods and water systems.”

OzGREEN’s philosophy is to

support community driven change.

“We work by having a fundamental trust in the capacity of local people and local communities to know what is best in their region, and how transition will happen in their region.”

Fairness also flows through the OzGREEN“Fairnessveins. for current generations and fairness for those who are coming after us,” said Sue.

OzGREEN has thriving relationships with young people all over the world through YLTW, from India to Sierra Leone to Central America to Australia and because they are all doing the

same program, they all know each other’s“It’sconcerns.humbling and exciting to see what comes out of those connections,” closed Sue.

Call to action: donate to OzGreen’s YLTW fundraising at whoyltw22.https://chuffed.org/project/Ifyouknowyoungpeoplewouldbeinterestedinthe

YLTW program, invite them to participate.

If you would like to bring YLTW to your own local area, consider training as a facilitator - Visit https://sites.google.com/ ozgreen. org.au/yltw/home

Grassy Head singing festival

By Brooke LEWIS

A LIMITED number of free tickets to a festival of singing and world music workshops at Grassy Head from October 21 to 23 are available for anyone facing financial difficulties, with options to stay for the weekend, a day or a

single class.

The Power of Song Festival, set to be held over three days at the Yarrahapinni Adventist Youth Centre, is open to music lovers of all ages and “There’s“Everyoneexperiences.iswelcome.noneedto read

music or have previous singing

experience, and there will be optional opportunities to perform for those who wish to,” said organiser and local choir leader/ creative arts therapist Ruth Nolan.

“This event is all about fun, music, laughter, and opportunities for people to explore their vocals and play with rhythm.”

www.newsofthearea.com.au

Workshop teachers include Kirsten Mackenzie, formerly of acclaimed Australian vocal quartet Arramaieda, and Byron Bay-based singer/songwriter Parissa Bouas.

Tickets for paying guests range from $25 for single workshops to $330 for the whole weekend,

including accommodation.

Free tickets for people facing financial difficulties are available thanks to joint Australian Government and NSW Government Disaster Recovery Funding.

For more details, find the Power of Song Festival page on eventbrite.com or contact Ruth Nolan on 0431 868 149 or freedomsong@netspace.net.au.

q Mieke Elzer, YLTW Facilitator Tweed Valley with Sam Daykin, OzGREEN Youth Activities Coordinator and YLTW Facilitator, at training in Coraki.

q Ali Rose, Founder of OzGREEN, Sue Lennox and Gullibul Elder Aunty Kali at YOUth LEADing the World Facilitator Training in the NSW Northern Rivers.

q Diptesh Pandey, YLTW Facilitator India and Abdullah Al Kaiyum Kafi, YLTW Facilitator Bangladesh.

q YLTW Facilitators in Sierra Leone mobilised community food relief during the recent crisis; on the left is Alpha Kargbo, YLTW Facilitator, Sierra Leone.

q Envisioning a fairer future, young people at a YLTW Congress in Bellingen.

Possible flash flooding and storms for Mid North Coast

THE Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring a weather system that will likely bring moderate rainfall and thunderstorms across the Northern Zone from Thursday into the weekend.

This unsettled weather brings with it some heavier rainfall in isolated areas increasing the potential for localised flash flooding.

As a result, residents, and visitors to the Mid North Coast, including the Coffs Coast, Kempsey, Nambucca, and the Hastings; along with Coutts Crossing and the Upper Hunter should take extra care to review their flood plans and to prepare for possible flash flood impacts and storm conditions.

NSW SES is advising

residents in low lying areas of the Orara River locations that they need to watch and act due to the potential rising flood water and changed road conditions.

People in these areas need to closely monitor weather and road closures and make informed decisions early based on individual circumstances.

Superintendent Joanna Jones advises that “NSW river catchments remain wet at present, and any storm or weather event can lead to Flash Flooding very quickly”.

“The NSW SES urges all residents and visitors to take the time now to review their properties and prepare them for Storm activity by clearing their gutters, removing dead branches and any loose items around their properties.”

“Flash Flooding can occur

8 billion containers turn from trash to treasure

A MAJOR environment and recycling milestone was reached over the weekend with eight billion bottles, cans and drink cartons returned through the NSW Return and Earn return point network.

Minister for Environment James Griffin said the incredible effort from NSW communities is transforming how we “Returnrecycle.and Earn is a wildly successful NSW Government initiative that has well and truly changed the way we think about recycling and litter by turning trash into treasure,” Mr Griffin said.

“Return and Earn has fundamentally shifted people’s behaviour, turning what was once seen as waste into a now-valuable resource for the recycling industry, and delivering huge refunds to the community.“Sinceit began in 2017, eight billion containers have

now been returned, delivering $800 million in refunds to the people of NSW, and helping us reduce drink container litter by a massive 52 percent.

“This is a huge win for our environment, with all plastic containers and glass bottles returned being given a new life and turned back into new food and drink containers to go back on our supermarket shelves within weeks.

“Heading down to the local Return and Earn point has become a routine part of life, and I’d like to thank the almost 80 per cent of adults in NSW who have got involved.”

Return and Earn has contributed more than $35 million in donations to community groups and charities since the scheme launched in December 2017.

St Vincent de Paul Society of NSW Acting CEO Yolanda Saiz says Return and Earn is a key part of the organisation’s

Beekeepers called on to ramp-up self surveillance

STATE-WIDE surveillance will be strengthened to ensure NSW beekeepers have greater flexibility to continue their operations, through a new Varroa Mite Emergency Order.

Minister for Agriculture

Dugald Saunders said changes to the Emergency Order will increase the surveillance registered beekeepers are required to conduct each year.

“Registered beekeepers across NSW have shown

strong support for the eradication of Varroa mite after it was detected by the NSW Government’s sentinel hives near the Port of Newcastle in June,” Mr Saunders said.

“The latest changes require beekeepers to alcohol wash a portion of their hives at least every 16 weeks, and to report the results to NSW Department of Primary Industries.

“The surveillance undertaken as part of the Varroa response, combined with the surveillance as hives moved to pollination, help provide greater confidence about the extent of the current incursion.“That means we can give beekeepers the flexibility they need to continue essential business operations while still maintaining strong biosecurity protocols to ensure we stay on top of this destructive pest.”

The new Order also allows registered commercial beekeepers in the blue general emergency zone to move or sell queens (and escort bees), or queen cells, to another registered beekeeper, within the blue general zone or the purple surveillance emergency zone.

Queen breeders must complete training, comply with alcohol wash requirements, and keep records of

Anothersales.change will allow beekeepers in red eradication zones to manage swarming

anywhere at anytime in storm or heavy rain events – if the culvert or causeway has water in it – don’t risk it. If it’s flooded, forget it.”

NSW SES volunteers are always well prepared and ready to assist their local communities, however working together leads to better outcomes for the whole community.“Makesure you know your risk, have an up-todate emergency plan and

q Minister for Environment James Griffin.

emergency kit. Preparing early will save you vital time during an emergency.”

All Livestock owners including the Thoroughbred/ Racing Industry should prepare for possible relocation of animals and pump equipment.Formore information on NSW SES visit www.ses. nsw.gov.au . For emergency assistance in floods and storms call NSW SES on 132 500

fundraising strategy, generating millions of dollars as a return point partner.

“St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s involvement with Return and Earn has been a great success,” Ms Saiz said.

“Vinnies has seven Return and Earn depots across NSW where we currently employ over 30 people and last financial year our sites processed 95 million

“Thiscontainers.helpedraise critical funds for the Society that help us provide services to people experiencing poverty and disadvantage.”Returnand Earn is a partnership between the NSW Government, scheme coordinator Exchange for Change and network operator TOMRAThereCleanaway.aremore than 620 return points located across NSW, ranging from self-service machines which use the latest reverse vending technology to staffed automated depots for bulkVisitreturns.the Return and Earn website for more www.returnandearn.org.auinformation:

q Return and Earn has contributed more than $35 million in donations to community groups and charities since the scheme launched in December 2017.

by returning extracted honey supers immediately to the hive from which they were removed after honey extraction.

“We are committed to working with industry and the community to eradicate Varroa mite in NSW, while doing so in a way that allows industry to continue normal operations where it is safe to do so,” Mr Saunders said.

Beekeepers can report results of alcohol washes to NSW DPI by calling 1800 084 881 or via the online form at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/varroa.responseaboutwash,www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/alcohol-andmoreinformationtheVarroamiteisavailablefrom

q Changes to the Varroa Mite Emergency Order will increase the surveillance registered beekeepers are required to conduct each year.

Eungai Creek Farmers Market Marks Two Years in Operation

By HETHERINGTONJen

AS a community venture supporting local growers and producers of food and plant products, Eungai Creek Farmers Market marked two years in operation last week. Held every Friday from 2pm to 5pm, outdoors or

in the hall if the weather is inclement, the 16 September event boasted more than a dozen colourful stalls, all bathed in glorious spring sunshine.

While being entertained by busker Craig from Eungai Village, patrons filled homebrought baskets and shopping bags with delectable seasonal

The Sunflower Challenge is back

By Jen HETHERINGTON

AROUND this time last year, a group of Stuarts Point locals led by Bibi Ahmed, had a simple idea aimed at spreading joy, hope and happiness which resulted in the inaugural 'Sunflower Challenge’.Armed with a bag of seeds, donated potting mix and lots of social media and word of mouth generated enthusiasm, a small team packed seeds in envelopes, complete with growing instructions, to be distributed between the 'Village Pantry' and local business outlets, then on to residents to brighten their frontResultsgardens.were impressive, reflecting the growth of sunshine powered joy and togetherness the village experienced after months of repressive weather conditions and the restrictions of the pandemic crisis.

As the spring season beckons new growth, the 2022 'Sunflower Challenge' team, including Geraldine Lovell, Heather Kind and Chris Robinson, have announced that the challenge is on again, and this year the 100 or so envelopes containing

seeds have been artistically decorated by the children attending the Stuarts Point Preschool, another simple and enjoyable act of community participation.

The official launch will be announced at the community Fun Day on Saturday afternoon 24 September at

the Stuarts Point foreshore, where seeds and planting advice will be available along with lots of fun activities.

The Sunflower seems to have become the unofficial emblem of the village with the fun day organisers, SPaDCO, adopting the bright yellow floral theme.

local produce, from baklava to bananas, sourdough to snow peas and pineapples to pasture grazed chook eggs, all chemical free.

‘Kei Thai Street Foods’ provides a tasty range of freshly prepared and cooked Asian dishes to enjoy on the spot or as take-aways for weekend dinners.

Linda Craig, market coordinator, remarked,

“The markets started up in September 2020 with just a handful of stalls, and we now have over 30 local producers and growers signed up who come regularly or seasonally depending on what they grow.

“We have so many amazing producers and it’s a great way to showcase them and as Covid made shopping locally so much more important, we

q Local produce was on offer from more than a dozen stalls.

have a goal to change the food system to buying local and supporting our community with chemical free fresh foods andMoreproducts.”growers are attracted every month as the success of the market grows. For more information eungaifarmersmarket@contact gmail.com or find them on Facebook

q Locals peruse the offerings at the Eungai Creek Farmers Market.

q Packing seeds in envelopes for distribution.

q Seed envelopes have been artistically decorated by the children of Stuarts Point Preschool.

q The Sunflower Challenge aims to spread joy and colour through Stuarts Point.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey MCCANN

A BUSY week of golf on the Island, great weather, and the Greens are getting back to pristine condition following the Congratulationsrenovation. to Cameron Pollard from Sawtell, the winner of the 2022 Men’s Open, sponsored by Williams Building Group.

This week’s featured sponsor was Andrew Donovan’s 'Ecomist' – thank you.On Tuesday 13 September, Colin Wormleaton (7) scored 40 points to win Division 1 (0 to 18) of the Medley Stableford from Joe Street (16) with 36 points.

Division 2 (19 to 36) was won by Susan WilsonBrown (33) with 40 points on countback from Peter Bush.

Other good scores from Ray Guiana, Cameron Pollard (Sawtell) and Jeffery Vanderwyk with 36 points with the ball rundown to 34 points on countback.

NTP’s to Colin Wormleaton on 7, John Leahy on 8, Stephen Carr got the 'Pizza This' voucher on 13, Troy Herbert on 15 and Henny Oldenhove on 18.The Women played a Mexican Fourball on Wednesday 14 September –somewhat similar to an Irish Fourball, but with a twist.

Winners with 88 points

were Gillian Buganey, Lyn Parkes, Linda Piccin and Jenny Thorne with 88 points.

Runners up were Thea Kimber, Robyn Jones, Dianne O’Leary and Glenys Thompson.

Wendy Avery won the NTP on 5.An Irish Medley Stableford was played on Thursday 15 September.JohnHopkins (19) scored 81 points to win Division 1 (0 to 19) from Geoff Brooks (19) with 73 points.

Division 2 (20 to 45) was won by Paul Maxwell with 83 points from Lee Fewings (30) with 79 points on countback from Russell White.

The Ball rundown went to 65 points on countback.

North Coast Boxing

By Darrell WALLBRIDGE

A FULL house at the Coffs Hotel on Saturday night witnessed what was one of the best boxing nights seen in Coffs Harbour for many years.

With four North Coast title bouts on the line and a great undercard what more could youCoffsexpect.

Harbour boxing coach Matt Watt put in his best performance against a quality opponent in Josh Byrnes from Zion boxing club.

Byrnes had a bus load of local supporters in attendance but it didn’t faze Watt who found power we hadn’t seen before.

The final result was a decision win to Matt Watt who now holds the North Coast

71kg, light middleweight title.

Local Jade Read put in a quality performance to narrowly lose on points to Central Coast boxer Evie Cotterill for the North Coast female 71kg light middleweight title.

Nambucca Heads fighter Luke Smith lost a split decision to Joel Faulkner who took the North Coast Title back to ByronTheBay.Super Heavyweight bout for the North Coast title saw Ricky Sandal from Inverell stop Coraki boxer Tyler White in the second round.

White weighed 134kg while the very tall Sandal weighed in at 104kg.

Sandal improved his record to eight wins and only one loss.

Nambucca Bowls

By Grumpy’s GRUMBLE

AT The Bowlo, Division 2 had a close tussle with bye last Saturday but just got back up again.All players played superbly and should be picked for tomorrow's game against Park Beach.

Last Saturday Division 3 played Stuarts Point at home and won 74- 68 N Duffus, B Redman, ‘Cosi’ and B Mason won 32-19.

The ever young Don Lean, Oxy Cedelland, O Smith and Mick Ellison had a draw while J McCollom Bolto, Goldie Horne and Pete Meehan lost 19 -26

On the undercard Glen Sweeney made a return to the ring with a great bout against Taree footballer Ca’Woan O’Donnell.

Coffs Harbour’s Max Harris came away with a win over experienced Taree pugilist Lachlan ShannonBrown.

Cameron Watt from Zion boxing club lost a narrow decision to Nambucca Heads fighter Mathias Kovendy, while Kempsey middleweight Matt Duncan won a points decision over Srefan Lipski from Kingscliff.

Woopi Boxing Club’s Craig Wirth lost an entertaining heavyweight contest against Justin Wimble from Kyogle.

A great night left patrons asking for more.

against their best side.

Tomorrow they play Macksville at Nambucca and need a win in the local derby to regain top spot after Macksville’s loss last weekend.

Division 4 played Park Beach also at home to win 61 - 53, what player pull outs and a fair bit of rejigging by the selectors, giving some players their first game this episode of Mickey Mouse pennants, it was

Nambucca River Bridge Club

By John BUGANEY

WHAT great weather we are having at this time of the year. Our members have been enjoying various outdoor

activities like walking the dog, bushwalking, golf, lawn bowls, fishing, gardening and tennis, to name but a few.

However they also enjoy playing the great indoor sport

of bridge.Thisweek at our usual Thursday session, the winners were Gayle Keenan, fresh back after a short holiday, and

NTP’s went to Colin Easey for Ecomist’s Longest Putt on 2, Graham Bysouth with a great shot on 5 to 33cms, Ken Marriott on 7, Warren Fuller on 8, Pat Ellis got the 'Pizza This' voucher on 13, Peter Campbell on 15, and Paul Maxwell topped off a great day by winning the Pro Pin on 18.

Saturday’s event was a Medley 4BBB Stableford.

Dale Hanson and Gary Laing won the event with 47 points from Lindsay Beileiter (Wentworth) and Peter Connor (Port Macquarie) with 45 points.Other good scores from John Nebauer and David Wilson, Geoffrey Poole and Edward Penrose, Lee Fewings

and Walter Bortoletto all with 44 points, with the Ball Rundown to 41 points on countback.

NTP’s went to John Starr on 5, Paul Maxwell on 7, Lee Fewings on 8, Ray Guiana got the 'Pizza This' voucher on 13, David Bartos got Stu’s ball on 15 and Rob Reid got the Pro Pin on 18.

The 2022 Men’s Open was sponsored by Williams Building Group.

The Winner of this year’s Open is Cameron Pollard, a scratch marker from Sawtell, withNet70.winner Gregory Jager from Nambucca Heads (15) with 61.

'A' Grade gross winner

Gregory McCoy 73, Net winner Glen Crow (11) with 66.

'B' Grade gross winner Garry Johnstone 79, Net Winner Murray Ingram (18) with 66.

'C' Grade Gross winner Stephen Doherty 90, Net winner Paddy Byrne (25) 68.

The Ball rundown went to 74 net on countback.

NTP’s to Geoff Harvey (SWR) on 5 and 8, Cameron Pollard on 7 and 15, Phillip Mander on 13, Andrew Johnston on 18. Accuracy drives to Glen Crow, Daryl Walker (Cairns) and David Hilton (Massey Park).

Thank you to Glen Crow and Williams Building Group for supporting this event.

Full results will be available shortly on the Club’s Website.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending 17 September 2022.

Monday 12 September.

Phil directed a 5-table North/Mitchell.South winners: Pauly Griffin and Mike RunnersSiford. up: Glen Hallet and Phil booth.

East/ West winners: Rosemary Bateman and Peter RunnersPlunkett-Cole.up:Lyndall Edsall and Richard Levy.

Well done Lyndall and TuesdayRichard. 13 September.

The sick-list was the winner here; insufficient players for an event.

Wednesday: Richard’s ‘improve your

a fine effort by all concerned.

Tommy ‘Toucher’ Reynolds, Tas Fribbens, Bended D'elboux and Pete Fredricks won 22 -19, ‘Penguin’ Stewart, Brent Liddell, Tony Stokes and Joe Frank won 20 -18 and the red hot side Terry ‘The Eel’, Harvey ‘Dynamite’ Dallas Nancarrow Terry (one half of the two Terrys- not to be mixed up with the two Ronnies Snowdon and ‘Blessed Pope’) won 19-16.

Daphne Priestley with 60.00 per cent and being rewarded with 0.18 masterpoints.

Second place went to Cynthia Gill and Jenette Fox with 50.00 per cent and getting 0.13 masterpoints.

Next week will see us play

bridge’ event is proving to be ideal for novice players transitioning to club events, sharpening-up your skills or establishing a partnership.

This week featured the many uses of doubles. Seventeen players attended this popular JohnThursdaysession.25September.hada4-table,Howell 16 players.

Winners: Glen Hallet and Phil Booth.

Runners up: Joanna Halioris and Richard Levy.

Saturday 17 September.

The highly anticipated club championship saw 12 pairs compete in the final round.

Phil directed a 6-table Congratulationsshare-relay. to the Club champions for 2022 who were, for the 8th occasion,

They are off to Sawtell tomorrow and play their Blue side.

Programme at the Bowlo: Next week's working bee is on Monday so come down and see what you can do for your Club.

Women's Champ Pairs are on Tuesday, Mixed Triples on Wednesday, Women's Social on Thursday, Men’s Triples on Friday and the Maurie Roberts

Mike Siford and Colin Tolley. Runners up Maureen Cowan and Richard Levy. Winners in the novice category (less than 50 masterpoints): Louise and Gary RunnersWalton.up:Lynne and John SomethingSlade. to be said for these husband and wife Urunga:partnerships.Eighteen players enjoyed a 4 ½ table Howell with Phil at the helm.

Winners: Judy Bartley and Bev EqualOldfield.Runners up Sue Paff and Rosemary Bateman with Phil Booth and Glen

IfHallet.youhave an interest in bridge or have any questions contact Secretary Carol 65689833.

Mixed Bowls abley run by Pete Fredricks, on Sunday.

Finally, a strange thing happened at the Men’s AGM last Sunday, President Grump asked if there were any suggestions for the Committee and it was deadly quiet.

Very strange, bowlers having nothing to say.

See you at your Club over the next week.

not only on Thursday but also we are holding our monthly bash on Saturday, to celebrate the birthday of Jenny Thorne.

Send Us Your Sports Results

For information regarding playing sessions or for free bridge lessons, please contact Gillian on 0412 654 225 or email – nambuccabridge@ gmail.com

Because it is Jenny’s birthday, Amber Fox is going to be making the birthday cake this time and given her past performances, we all have great expectations.

Nambucca Heads Ladies Bowling Club

By Nerida BLACKFORD

THIS last week has seen many visiting bowlers enjoying the greens at Nambucca Bowling Club.Bev, who bowls out of Club Moama, enjoyed her Thursday with the ladies so much, she came back Sunday morning with her hubby for a friendly social morning with the locals.

Nambucca also hosted a large contingent of travelling bowlers from North Haven on Monday.

Everyone enjoyed the friendly rivalry and lunch together.Results for last week’s ladies’ social games were: K. Dale and M. Flagg defeated A-M. Johnson and C. Davis 27-14; A. Duffus and B. Brownlee (who bowled like a demon after time away with golf) def J. Haigh and N. Blackford 31-23; T. Meehan, R. Dugdale and visiting bowler Bev def J. Cedelland, T. Ryan and G. Richardson; and H. Frank, M. Duffus and P.

Bowraville Bowls

By Paul O’NEILL

LOTS more singles action over the weekend, with five games in the major and one minor championship fixture. Saturday saw Daniel Wren book a semifinal spot in leading all the way to beat Brian Howard 2512 over 21 ends. John Cowie tested his stamina by playing two games Saturday.

The first was against Len Grace in the minor singles where he was gallant in defeat, Len winning 25-18 after 27 ends. John then backed up to play David Johnson in the major, David proving too strong to winSunday25-9. saw three more clashes on a beautifully prepared 'little' green.

Paul O'Neill set up a clash with Craig Doolan in defeating Lyn McKay 27-10. Adam Laird was again impressive in winning 25-10 over Greg Doolan, setting up a stoush with Daniel Wren in the semi-finals.Steve Wellington, who skipped his team to victory in the fours and triples this year, kicked off his campaign with a 25-17 win over Geoff McKay after 23 ends.

Well done to all involved in making the Walker family day a memorable occasion on Sunday.Great to see lots of smiles on dials after it had been postponed due to inclement weather several times. Go Bowra!

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

CONDITIONS were ideal for the Patrick Ward Pharmacy Single Stableford played on Saturday with Darren Pike winning by one shot from Ross Donnelly.

Straight shooters getting nearest the pins on the day were Jake Clarke in A grade, Brad Southan (B) and Big Bob (Lindsay )in C grade.

In the Chook Run three club event sponsored by Sue

and Tony Adams Bob Lindsay won from Tony Adams with John Summerville second runner up.

In this event players are only allowed a choice of any three clubs in their golf bag.

Desma Hughes advised that for the fourth week in a row she has finished runner up in the ladies competition - this time behind Lorraine King.

Dave Poole returned to the winners list in the Mid WeekGrahamcompetition.Everett was first runner up ahead of Steve Ellis.

q Popular clubman Roy Rudner preparing to putt with his mate Brian King looking on.

Fletcher (back bowling with her injured hand) def D. Mann, S, Seckold and E. Fleming 1712.

Every Sunday morning many who cannot bowl through the week join usual players for relaxed (but still competitive) games.

Results last Sunday were: T. Meehan, Maureen (from Gladstone) and N. Blackford def C. Davis, G. Diatali and R. Dugdale 17-12; John G, S. Thorne and S. Campion went down to M. Roberts, Ken B and

Mitch 17-7; and A-M. Johnson, J. Thorne and P. Fredericks def Jock, M. Fredericks and B. Blair

Please18-15.feel free to call or drop into our club and add your names to a day you’d like to bowl.Time and information are on the sheets inside the club.

It’s a great way to make new friends, get some gentle exercise and either learn a new sport or return to the game.See you on the greens.

Bowraville Golf

By Julee TOWNSEND

BOWRAVILLE Golf Results Saturday 17 September.

Single Stableford:

Winner: J Gonsalves 43, runner up: G Gillon 37, F9: P LeCerf, B9: M Parker, NTP 2nd/11th G Gillon, 7th/16th M Parker, NTP Ladies 9th/18th M Rowley.

Balls: 1 P LeCerf. 2 E Wise 3 M Parker 4 P Lawry News: On 8 October, the

Rec Club will be holding a Reunion to bid farewell to the old Clubhouse and prepare to relocate to the new premises.

We will be hosting a number of fun events around the clubhouse and food on 8 October.Come along and help celebrate the end of an era, reminisce and have a few laughs.Starting at 1:30ish with 9 holes of Bowlsgolf.will start at 4pmish (Bowra time).

Macksville Country Club Bowls

By Mark COLEMAN

WITH an inclement start to the day and with some members away, we had a smaller exclusive group on Thursday with our winners being Joe Welsh (looks as if we may need to handicap him) and Keith Hickey with the biggest winning margin, well doneThereboys.is a list on the board for the visitation from Iluka on 22 October, the list is filling so get your names in for a fun day.

Our RSL Bowlers are off to Sawtell on 26 September for a social day, always fun and good Bowls

MajorClubplayed.Championships:andMinorsingles are Thereunderway.were 4 games of Major Singles played on Sunday Phil Rose def Brian Nunn, Phil Brennan def Michael McMahon, Col Crawford def Kevin Garner and Andrew Shearer def Russ Wallace congratulations to the winners.

WhatPennants.can I say?

After hosting SWR on Saturday afternoon, we had our 8 point lead diminished to a lead of 1.5 points by going down 54pts to 52.

8-2 to SWR congratulations and well done the Macksville boys.

Next Saturday we travel to Nambucca for a tussle with the second placed team, good game both sides (Go Macksville) though.

The selection list will be up by the time this is published, good luck to those players selected to play for yourUntilclub. next time good health and good bowling.

Coffs cricket umpires attend Tamworth convention

By Aiden BURGESS

WITH the Coffs Harbour cricket season just around the corner, five members of the Coffs Harbour Umpires Association travelled to Tamworth to attend the annual NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association convention.

The convention precedes the start of the summer season and gives an opportunity for members to brush up on their techniques and to become familiar with changes to rules and interpretations.Italsoprovides a great opportunity to share the experiences of colleagues as well as learning from senior umpires who have officiated at first class level.

Coffs Harbour Umpires Association members Ted Bailey, Gary Campbell, John Pearce, Graham Doust and Kevin Walker participated in a program which included keynote speakers, workshops and

field practice in small groups.

The convention featured great learning activities with a focus on promoting the spirit of the game, communicating withplayers and getting judgements right.

Coffs Harbour Umpires Association member Graham Doust said they were always looking for new members.

“Training and support of people wanting to take up this very rewarding activity is part of Coffs Harbour Umpires Association’s brief,” he

said.“As with any sport there is an amount of work to be done to become proficient but one is well rewarded by having ‘the best seat in the house’ to enjoy the game and take an active part in the Coffs Harbour cricket community.

“With the emergence of women’s cricket as a force we encourage females to take up the umpiring challenge.

“Claire Polosak, an executive member of the NSW Umpires and Scorers Association, has taken up the

challenge and officiated at the recent Commonwealth Games and the last Women's Ashes“Thereseries. are great opportunities for those who pursue their umpiring dreams and starting locally can be a foundation for the future, young and older enthusiasts are very welcome to participate in umpiring.”

If you are interested in umpiring, please contact Gary Campbell (0414694003) or Graham Doust (0414711951).

q Brian Nunn in action against Phil Rose.

q Ted Bailey, Gary Campbell, John Pearce, Graham Doust and Kevin Walker attend the NSW Umpires and Scorers Association Convention in Tamworth

Dorin’s Draws

By Manny WOOD

By Paul DORIN

On the Couch

TAG sells home gifted to charity

ELIZABETH makes a will, leaving her “principal place of residence” to a particular charity.

She leaves the rest of her estate to her nieces and nephews and appoints her friend, David as her executor.

Ten years later, the NSW Trustee and Guardian are appointed as financial manager of Elizabeth’s affairs.

Elizabeth moves into a care facility and the NSW Trustee and Guardian sell her principal place of residence for $700,000.Theproceeds of sale are placed into a trust account for Elizabeth. Elizabeth had no other assets.

The NSW Trustee and Guardian pay Elizabeth’s ongoing accommodation fees from the trust account.

When Elizabeth passes-away, David obtains a grant of probate and the NSW Trustee and Guardian release the trust funds to DavidDavid.advises the charity that because Elizabeth’s home was sold prior to her death, there is a question as to whether the gift “fails” and whether the trust funds should be distributed to the nieces and nephews.

The charity applies to the Supreme Court for a ruling regarding the interpretation of the will.

The Court finds that the clause in the Will is a “specific gift” that clearly identified Elizabeth’s home, at the time she made her will.

The Court also finds that although Elizabeth’s principal place of residence had changed by the time the property was sold, her “clearly expressed intention” in her will cannot be ignored simply because she was admitted into an aged care facility.

The Court then relies on legislation, to the effect that if the NSW Trustee and Guardian, or an attorney pursuant to a Power of Attorney sells a property, a beneficiary under a will has the same interests in the proceeds of sale as the beneficiary would have in the property had it not been sold.

The Court ultimately orders that the charity is entitled to the whole of the funds that were held by the NSW Trustee and Guardian and also orders that David’s legal costs and the charity’s costs are to be paid out of the funds.

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

International Day of Peace

By Marlene GRIFFIN

THIS week on Wednesday 21 September we acknowledged and celebrated the International Day of Peace (IDP).

It is particularly poignant at the present time as we see tragic images most nights on our screens of the war-torn Ukraine.

The United Nations General Assembly declared this day as a day of devotion to peace and promotion of non-violence between nations.This year’s theme for the International Day of Peace was ‘End racism. Build peace’.

On this day there are calls for a global ceasefire and non-violence in active combat zones, while simultaneous discussions occur on how to promote peaceful solutions to conflicts across the world.

Why is this year’s theme for IDP centred on ending racism and building peace?

There is a strong belief that racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday life.

It is a driver of inequality and continues to

deny people their fundamental human rights.

It destabilizes societies, undermines democracies and erodes the legitimacy of governments.

As conflicts continue to erupt across the globe, causing people to flee their homelands in fear for their lives, we observe race-based discrimination at borders and inhumane treatment of asylum seekers.

We all have a role to play in fostering peace and tackling racism is a crucial way to contribute.

We should support movements for equality and human rights everywhere.

We can speak out against hate speech in our own social circles or in the media.

The United Nations is working towards a world where compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred - a world that we can all truly be proud of.

The International Day of Peace is a great day to focus on acceptance of others, regardless of their race or beliefs , and the promotion of harmony in our So,communities.let’sremember the theme for this year… End Racism. Build Peace.

Not long to go on Nambucca Heads Library Project

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE latest estimate for the date of completion of the Nambucca Heads Library Project is the end of TheOctober.librarians

then will need a couple of weeks to move into the new building and so we are expecting the new centre to be up and running by November.

The project is set to deliver an exciting new ‘Cultural Centre’.

So what cultural events are we to expect and who will plan and manage these events?

The management of a cultural centre is a complex task.

Australia’s Media Concentration Conundrum

DEAR News Of The Area,

CALLS for a Royal Commission into media diversity are long overdue.

Zoe Daniel's promised introduction of a bill seconded by fellow independent MP Monique Ryan echoes the unease felt by increasing numbers, prompting former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to make a similar proposal in 2021, putting out a petition attracting more than half a million signatures, and beginning a steadily growing movement.

That one news service should have the power to influence governments and

filter the news going to the public while simultaneously strangling independent news services is indeed a worrying trend.

That one unelected person should, through his ownership of that news service, hold that level of power is unthinkable, and yet we have allowed this to happen under our Anoses.freeand independent press is one of our greatest strengths.

Bring on the Royal Commission.Regards,

Margaret ENGLAND, Coffs Coast.

It will require planning, oversight and day to day administration to deal with bookings, collect booking fees, demonstrate technological equipment and oversee insurance for hirers.

Presumably the library staff will have a part to play.

Will there be additional hours allocated to them for this additional work?

What part will the halls committee play in this new cultural venture?

The project is nearing completion but these fundamental aspects of the plan are still unclear to many of us.

One thing is for certain - this $5 million building project will require some degree of administrative management if it is to achieve its potential and develop a programme of cultural activity in Nambucca Heads.

Many cultural activities that were once a feature of the Main Hall have been put on hold for so long that they will not be easy to resurrect.

It would be helpful to have an update from the Project Manager to explain how this new ‘Cultural Centre’ will be managed and what types of cultural activities are being planned.

Clearly it will require organization, finance and expertise if it is to be successful.

There is not long to go so there must by this stage be a plan of action.

It would be helpful to know what this is.

Regards, MarleneVallaGRIFFIN,Beach.

DEAR Jasminda,

It has come to my attention that the government is planning to take away yet another one of my constitutional rights –the plastic straw.

They have already banned the plastic bag, taken away the right to have a smoke at the pub but this….it's the last straw.How am I supposed to put my rubbish out and enjoy a drink anymore?

Yours in great frustration,

Dear Ms N.F-P

Ms N.F-P

Let me start by making a clarification about my response.Thereis an exemption in place for people who need to use plastic straws due to disability or for other medical reasons, and this response does not in any way apply to them.

We know that isn't the case here, though, don't we, Ms N.F-P.

We know that, because you've mentioned 'constitutional rights' in your first sentence. People who mention constitutional rights in their topic sentence are a select group of individuals - arrogant and demanding beyond the scope of what is normal.Yourthree

gripes (banned plastic bags, banned smoking in pubs and the November 1 NSW ban on plastic straws) have one thing in common - YOU.

What you are really saying is:

Why can't I be given free single-use plastic bags even though they eventually break up and make their way into the environment so wildlife can ingest and then choke on the remnants of my convenience?

Why can't I blow smoke (from the cigarette I'll end up flicking into a drain) so it can be passively inhaled by others (after which the butt will start its journey, merrily leaching toxic chemicals until it is eventually swallowed by Nemo)?

And, finally, why can't I sip my Bacardi Breezer through a plastic straw as I wheel my recycle bin (no doubt contaminated by greasy pizza boxes, the entire contents of a beanbag, used tissues, and dog poo) to the Doverge?you want me to have to deal with a mouth full of paper mache?

Do you want me to trip over a rock and end up with a metal straw lodged in my trachea?And though that is a tempting vision, Ms N.F-P, it would be wise for you to refrain from drinking while wheeling your bin.

When you are in a safe location, simply sip through a high-quality reusable straw (you could perhaps consider a bamboo straw, or even one made of pasta).

Or you could drink straight from the bottle, as I plan to do as soon as I've signed off from your self-entitled conundrum.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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ABC, 8.30pm

This gripping six-part mystery comes to a nail-biting climax tonight as detective Julien Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo) strives to wrap up his swansong case. In the penultimate episode, Baptiste realised that Andras Juszt (Miklós Béres) was the far-right terrorist known as Gomorrah and had been hiding in plain sight all along.

With British ambassador-turned-sleuthing partner Emma Chambers (Killing Eve’s Fiona Shaw, pictured) by his side, the philosophical Frenchman will do whatever it takes to make sure justice is done.

SUNDAY FARMER WANTS A WIFE

SEVEN, 7pm

Of all the farmers in this fresh season of the hit realityTV series, Will (pictured below) has stood out from the pack. Why? Well, he won the genetic lottery. But will the Brad Pitt look-alike triumph in his search for love? In this syrupy look at farm life through rose-tinted glasses, it’s obvious that not everyone has signed off cameras to follow their every move for the pursuit of romance. But Will seems like the real deal: “I didn’t come here to kiss everyone. I came here to find my wife,” he declares. Unfortunately, it seems everyone forgot to mention to him the show’s one certainty: melodrama.

Tonight, prepare to involuntarily shudder (and snicker) as the farmers’ families suss out their potential in-law.

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Despite the next US theandpublicofare(picturedandChastwoelectionpresidentialbeingyearsaway,LicciardelloJohnBarronright)nevershortjuicytidbits,misstepsnewsfromAmericanpolitical

scene to discuss and dissect each week. In this series return, the wry duo will preview the run-up to November’s mid-term elections –historically, they see whatever party is in power at the time lose seats in Congress. The events and how they affect what might happen in 2024 will no doubt provoke some fascinating insights from the pair. Even if you don’t have the slightest interest in US politics, Licciardello and Barron make even the driest of political topics fun and interesting.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile builds a coff--ee table.

8.30 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998, Mlv, R) A lawyer becomes the target of a corrupt government agent and his team after he gains possession of a valuable videotape. It appears the only chance he has to regain his life lies with an ex-intelligence operative. Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

12.15 Football. AFL. 2005 Grand Final. Sydney v West Coast. Replay. 3.30 Football. AFL. Second preliminary final. Sydney v Collingwood. Replay.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals Series. First preliminary final. North Queensland Cowboys v Parramatta Eels.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap up of the first preliminary final between the North Queensland Cowboys and Parramatta Eels.

10.30 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) David Oyelowo.

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Joel Madden.

7.30 The Living Room. Miguel Maestre helps throw a surprise 60th anniversary seafood lunch.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R) Stand-up comedy performances from Tommy Little, Ivan Aristeguieta and Nina Conti.

10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

10.30 The Project. (R) Special guest is Joel Madden.

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.10 Extraordinary Escapes: Sanetra Sarker. (PG) Presented by Sandi Toksvig.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top Death In Paradise. (PG, R) presenter is murdered. Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml) Emma attends a legal conference her boss while Ian waits at home. Summer Love. (MA15+l, R) are forced to share a holiday house after they accidentally double book it. Savage River. (Mal, R) Rachel investigates the new homicide. Silent Witness. (Mav, R) Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 World Greatest Train Journeys Above. (PG) Then And Now: Heathrow Airport. (PG, R) Elizabeth I And II: The Golden Queens. (PGa, R)

10.10 Russia: 1000 Years History. (PGa, R)

11.55 MOVIE: Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017, Malv, R)

2.10 MOVIE: Chef. (2014, Ml, R) 4.15 Food Safari. (R) 4.45 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 AFL Grand Final Brunch. 10.30 AFL Grand Final Countdown. 12.00 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game. 2.00 Football. AFL. Grand Final. Geelong v Sydney. 5.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match Presentation.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Puppy School. (Premiere, PG)

Follows a pint-sized police dog litter.

7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: The Next Level. (2019, PGlv, R) A group of friends re-enters a dangerous adventure-based video game to rescue one of their own. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart.

10.00 MOVIE: X-Men. (2000, Mhv, R)

Two groups of mutants struggle for supremacy, one trying to save humanity, the other trying to change it. Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart.

12.05 MOVIE: Hibiscus And Ruthless. (2018, PGa, R) Suivai Autagavaia.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Rivals. (PGl) 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGm, R) 2.30 Garden Gurus. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Road World C’ships. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals Series. Second preliminary final. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap up.

10.30 MOVIE: Once Upon A Time In Mexico. (2003, MA15+lv, R) Antonio Banderas.

12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)

1.30 Drive TV. (R)

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Creative Generation. 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Buy To Build. 2.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Ultimate Classroom. (R) 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News.

6.00 Luxury Escapes. Cameron Daddo visits Spain and France.

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

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Follows a team of devoted matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions.

8.00 Ambulance. (Mal) Crews come to the aid of a 100-year-old woman who lives alone and has fallen down the stairs.

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 NCIS. (Mav, R) A technician’s death is investigated.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.30 Compass. (R)

7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.30 Savage River. (Mal) A tip off leads to the meat works.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Manv)

A swimming instructor is murdered. 10.25 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 11.20 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)

12.10 Top Of The Lake: China Girl. (Mals, R)

1.10 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sydney 2019. (R) Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) The Recording Studio. (R) Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. Pelosi’s Power. (M) Great Wall Of China: Making Of China. (PGa, R)

10.20 Moulin Rouge: Behind The Magic. (Mn, R)

11.20 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (Mal, R)

12.20 The Last Journey Of The Vikings. (PGv, R)

2.20 The Back Side Of Television. (MA15+lnv, R)

4.00 The Last Year Of Television 2021 Special. (MA15+ls, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6am Morning Programs.

Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 MOVIE: All Creatures Great And Small. (1975) 2.30 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte-Cristo. (1975, PG) 4.30 Rugby Union. Rugby Championship. Bledisloe Cup. Game 2. New Zealand v Australia. 7.00 Wallabies V New Zealand Post-Match. 7.30 MOVIE: The Negotiator. (1998, M) 10.15 MOVIE: The Thomas Crown Affair. (1999, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Healthy Homes Australia. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Roads Less Travelled. 4.30 iFish. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 Blood And Treasure. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Blue Bloods. 2.05 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Raymond. 2.00 MOVIE: The Indian In The Cupboard. (1995, PG) 4.00 Fraud: How They Steal Your Bank Account. 5.00 Cycling. UCI Road World C’ships. 5.30 MOVIE: Grumpy Old Men. (1993, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Now You See Me. (2013, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Sicario. (2015, MA15+) 12.10am Fraud: How They Steal Your Bank Account. 1.05 Stunt Science. 2.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Arctic Secrets. 12.30pm Sing About This Country. 2.30 Covid Nations. 2.50 Hockey. WA Men’s Field Hockey. Premier Division 1. 4.20 Hockey. WA Women’s Field Hockey. Premier Division 1. 5.50 Songs From The Inside. 6.20 Kriol Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 True North Calling. 7.30 First Australians. 8.30 The Wrestlers. 9.25 MOVIE: Love & Basketball. (2000) 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. (PGahv, R) 1.30 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal)

The partners pitch blind dates, with the winning idea securing one-on-one time. 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. Takes a look at an investigation.

9.40 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi. (Mav, R) Ron Iddles takes a look at the 2011 disappearance and murder of Mandy Ahmadi.

6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Three Wide No Cover. 10.00 Creek To Coast. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 Weekender. Noon Horse Racing. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 6.30 Mighty 7.30 The 8.30 The The 11.30 The Yorkshire The 3.30 Odyssey. 4.30 To Be Advised. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Steam Train Journeys. 9.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (Premiere) 10.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Boating. Austn V8 Superboats C’ship. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Last Stop Garage. 6.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Battle Los Angeles. (2011, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Alexander. (2004, MA15+) 2am Late Programs. Morning Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. First semi-final. Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons. 3.50 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Second semi-final. Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels. 5.30 RBT. (PGl, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Nine News Late.

10.00 The First 48: Taken For A Ride. (Mav)

11.00 Killer Couples. (MA15+av)

11.50 First Responders. (Malm)

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. (PGa) 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 Living Room. (R) 9.00 Ultimate Classroom. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 12.30 Soccer. International Friendly. New Zealand v Australia. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 4.00 10 Travlr Northern Territory. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News.

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl) In Belize, the teams face multiple challenges as they head into a tough Eat or Beat Detour.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) After ransomware is used to attack a dam, Ernie and a team of hackers are tasked with finding the culprit.

10.45 Undercurrent: Real Murder Investigation. (Madv, R) A look into the disappearance of Bob Chappell. 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Explore. 12.40 Getaway. 1.10 MOVIE: The Gentle Gunman. (1952) 3.00 Cycling. UCI Road World Championships. 5.30 Rugby League. Women’s International Friendly. Prime Minister’s XIII v Papua New Guinea. 7.20 Rugby League. International Friendly. Prime Minister’s XIII v Papua New Guinea. 9.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Motor Racing. TCR Aust Series. Replay. 4.00 Say Yes To The Dress: UK. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Hulk. (2003, M) 10.15 MOVIE: American Ultra. (2015, MA15+) 12.15am Stunt Science. 1.10 I Am Cait. (Premiere) 2.00 Say Yes To The Dress: UK. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Drive. 4.00 Late

10.00 FBI. (Masv, R) Jubal doubts a past conviction he made.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 11.30 Buy To Build. Noon Scorpion. 2.00 Athletics. Sydney Running Festival. Highlights. 3.00 Stories Of Bikes. 3.30 Snap Happy. 4.00 Roads Less Travelled. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.50 Feeding The Scrum. 12.20pm Boxing Night To Remember V. 1.20 The Rising. 1.50 Froth. 2.20 VICE Sports. 2.50 Rugby League. NRL NT. 4.20 Rugby League. NRL. WA Womens First Grade Premiership League. 5.50 Amplify. 6.20 News. 6.30 Wild Mexico. 7.30 Occupation: Native. 8.30 The Kings. 9.30 MOVIE: Superfly. (2018, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (M) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 First Ladies. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal)

Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Final, Mav) Strand and the 126 come together when one of their own is trapped after a building explosion.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team searches for a lone bomber.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Heartbreak Island Australia. (Mls) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.45 Under Investigation. (Return, Mav) 9.45 100% Footy. (M) 10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 Fortunate Son. (Mdv)

12.05 Emergence. (Mhv, R)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The Great Migration. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Truth About Women. (1957, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Dalgliesh. (Premiere) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R)

1.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl, R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R)

3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

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

10.10 2018 Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R)

11.10 The Project. (R)

12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 Athletics. Sydney Running Festival. Highlights. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon The FBI Declassified. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 L.A.’s Finest. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4.05 MacGyver.

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Bushfire Wars. 12.30 Wild Transport. 1.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 2.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 4.30 Truck Night In America. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. (2016, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. The Morning Show. The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Tane has big plans for Felicity. 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 9.10 Extreme Weddings: Australia. (PGal) A couple plan a wild wedding with their camels in the scorching heat of the NSW outback.

10.10 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa) Presented by Cherry Healey. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Chicago Fire. (Mav) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Inside Legoland. 1.00 Inside British Airways. 2.00 Rivals. 2.30 Full House. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Arrival. (2016, M) 10.50 Young Sheldon. 11.15 Up All Night. 11.40 Raymond. 12.10am Smash. 1.10 Say Yes To The Dress: UK. 2.10 Inside British Airways. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ms) Comedy panel show. 9.40 Botched. (Malmn, R) Nine News Late. Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv) See No Evil. (Mav) Tipping Point. (PG, R) TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) A Current Affair. (R) News Early Edition. 5.30

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Amplify. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Going Native. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Extreme Africa. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Cold Justice. 9.30 Death In Thunder Bay. 10.10 Superstition. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast.

8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 1.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl, R) 2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

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

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team investigates the death of a US Navy commander whose body exploded before Jimmy could examine it.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Judge John Deed. 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Bushfire Wars. 12.30 Wild Transport. 1.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars UK. 4.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 4.30 Truck Night In America. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 The Channel: The World’s Busiest Waterway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Not Now, Comrade. (1976, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

12.10pm Race Across The World. 1.30 Say Yes To The Dress: UK. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Firewall. (2006, M) 9.40 To Be Advised. 11.35 Young Sheldon. Midnight Smash. 1.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Australia. 2.00 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Elementary. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4.05 MacGyver.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 Going Native. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Extreme Africa. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Karla Grant Presents Characters Of Broome. 8.30 Over The Black Dot. 9.00 Feeding The Scrum. 9.30 Letterkenny. 10.00 Man In Room 301. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Ziggy refuses to accept her limits.

8.00 ABBA: The Missing 40 Years. (PG) Takes a look at the secrets of ABBA’s missing 40 years.

9.00 The Amazing Race. (Return, PGl) Twelve teams of two embark on a race around the world for a $1 million prize.

10.00 The Chernobyl Disaster: Fallout. (Ma) Part 3 of 3.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.50 My Life As A Rolling Stone: Keith Richards. (Madl) Part 2 of 4.

10.10 To Be Advised.

11.10 Nine News Late.

11.40 Family Law. (Mas)

12.35 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 1.55 The Channel: The World’s Busiest Waterway. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: Private’s Progress. (1956) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R)

1.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

9.00 Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings. Explores the lives of those affected by the October 2002 Bali bombings, 20 years after they occurred.

10.00 Bull. (PGlv, R) Chunk does his daughter a favour and convinces Bull to represent a teenager on trial for robbery.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Blood And Treasure. 11.15 Evil. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Hawaii Five-O. 3.10 ST: Next Gen. 4.05 MacGyver.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Bushfire Wars. 12.30 Wild Transport. 1.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars UK. 4.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 4.30 Truck Night In America. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: X-Men: Days Of Future Past. (2014, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 12.10pm Race Across The World. 1.30 Say Yes To The Dress: UK. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Contagion. (2011, M) 9.40 To Be Advised. 11.35 Young Sheldon. Midnight Smash. 1.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Australia. 2.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Going Native. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Raven’s Quest. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Extreme Africa. 7.30 The Australian Wars. 8.35 MOVIE: Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 10.10 The Kings. 11.10 Late Programs.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Felicity follows a trail of suspicion. Leah may have pushed Heather away.

8.30 Kath & Kim. (PG, R) Kath is enjoying life as an empty-nester, until her married daughter Kim moves back in. Adding to the pressure on their relationship is the fact that Kath appears to have caught the eye of butcher Kel Knight.

10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Autopsy USA: David Bowie. (Mad, R) A look at the death of David Bowie. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am The

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Storage Wars: TX. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Bushfire Wars. 12.30 Wild Transport. 1.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 2.00 Heavy Lifting. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars UK. 4.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 4.30 Scrap Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl)

8.30 Paramedics. (Return, Mm)

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm)

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam)

11.50 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 The Channel:

The World’s Busiest Waterway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Iron Maiden. (1963)

5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.30 Poirot. 10.30 The Case Of Caylee Anthony. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 12.10pm Race Across The World. 1.30 Say Yes To The Dress: UK. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Survivor. 9.00 MOVIE: The Legend Of Tarzan. (2016, M) 11.10 Young Sheldon. 11.35 Up All Night. Midnight Smash. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)

A powerful judge railroads Carisi.

11.30 The Project. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 1.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl, R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. It Up. (Premiere) Guillaume’s Paris. (PG) World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PG) The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) World News Late. Gomorrah. (MA15+v) Luther. (MA15+av, R) Safari Earth. (R) & Co. Bitesize. (R) NHK World English News Morning.

4.30 CBS Mornings. Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 To The Country. 6.30 Bargain 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Home Shopping. 8.00

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Doing Urunga Proud

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Urunga Raiders have capped off a magnificent season with victory in an epic Coastal League One Women grand final.

The Raiders prevailed in a penalty shootout against the Boambee Eagles in their grand final at the Ce.x Coffs International Stadium, as the two sides couldn’t be separated after 110 minutes with the scores locked at 3-3.

The grand final victory was their seventeenth win

in as many matches in the first season of the new competition, as the Raiders won the inaugural Coastal League One Women’s grand final.

It was a back-and-forth affair with the Eagles taking the lead on three occasions, with the Raiders finding the equaliser each time, including unbelievably in the first minute after both of the Eagles first two goals.

The Eagles opened the scoring in the 16th minute

courtesy of a cracking longrange volley from Kylie McDonald, with the Raiders hitting straight back from the kick off to equalise through KateTheFry.Eagles took the lead again just minutes later when a swinging corner kick led to an own goal, with the Raiders responding again straight after the kick off with a Kate Fry double locking it up at 2-2.

McDonald got her double in the 35th minute to give the Eagles a 3-2 lead going into halftime.

The Raiders began the second half probing for an equaliser, with their weight of possession eventually taking its toll.Just as they had twice in the match, the Raiders found an equaliser, as a nice run down the wing and ball into the box lead to an own goal and a 3-3 score line in the 68th minute, setting up a grandstand finish.

It would be the Raiders who would hold their nerve better after a scoreless extra

time, winning the penalty shootout to become the first winners of the Coastal League One Women competition.

Raiders coach Trevor Martin said he was proud of his side's ability to respond after going behind, and also their ability to deal with the pressure.“I’mreally proud of them as every time they scored, we responded,” he said.

“We’ve had all the expectations on us having won all our games this season, and that was part of the pressure

that people thought we were going to win.

“And they definitely dealt with the pressure, and the fact they had us down all game, we never thought we were going to lose.

“We were only down once all season previously (1-0 to Boambee), and that was also part of the pressure, how we would handle it going behind.

“I said at the start of the season our goal was to go through undefeated, and it’s good to look back and say that we did.”

q The Urunga Raiders celebrate their grand final victory.