The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied.
Scotts Head gains grant for highly-anticipated skate and recreation park
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fundraising by the Scotts Head community, a skate and recreation park will be delivered on the Village Green, thanks to a $255,578 grant from the NSW Government.
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee welcomed the grant funding for this community-driven project.
“The skate park has been on the drawing board for a long time and I know the Scotts Head community supports the project, so it is great news for Council to have been successful in securing this grant to deliver a partnership project,” he said.
“In November 2021 to January 2022, Council surveyed the community about a potential skate park and 58 percent of the community told us they ride, skate or scoot and that they would benefit from having a skate park.
“The concept design and feasibility report has been done, so now we can get on with building this highly anticipated piece of new recreational infrastructure.”
The feasibility report for the skate park determined a 400 square metre footprint for the park would best suit the project budget and the community’s preferred location of the western-side of the Village Green.
Scotts Head Community Group Chairperson Tony Crimmins said the skate
park would provide an important community space for skate enthusiasts of all ages.
“It is very rewarding to see our years of advocacy for an additional space for our youth coming to fruition,” he said.
“They rely on parents driving them to facilities all over the valley and beyond.
“I anticipate there will be some relieved parents after today’s announcement.
“The village green is a natural centre of the town and this new skate park will enhance its appeal and use.”
The skate park will be delivered through a 5050 funding partnership with the NSW Government Infrastructure Grant contributing $255,578 and Council and community donations matching this amount.
q Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and skater Nate Ferguson. Photo: supplied.
Rats of Tobruk Walk rededicated in honour of WWII heroes
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attended by Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, members of the public, and family members of veterans who once proudly bore the Rats of Tobruk name.
Their presence added profound meaning to the event, reaffirming the legacy of those who served in one of Australia’s most defining military campaigns.
Guest speaker Mick Birtles DSC provided background details that traced the pathway’s origins and its resurrection.
He recalled being approached by Nambucca Valley Council’s Ben Fuller and Matt La Brandt about the history of the walkway, once named the Rats of Tobruk Walk.
After consulting with
respected members of the veteran community, including John Kent OAM and Bill Shepard, Mr Birtles confirmed that the pathway had been dedicated by the local RSL and veteran community to mark the 50th anniversary of the siege.
A brass plaque and sign once marked the site but had been removed due to repeated acts of vandalism.
When Council sought to upgrade the pathway, Mr Birtles was invited to work with artist Anna Fisher from Fisher Design and Architecture to help develop a concept that honoured military history with appropriate protocol and accuracy.
“My role was to provide military advice and keep things on track from a military protocol perspective,” Mr Birtles told News Of The Area.
The resulting memorial includes a striking park bench and interpretive signage installed midway along the walk.
The signage features a powerful image taken by renowned war photographer Frank Hurley, showing diggers days before the siege with Tobruk in flames behind them, alongside maps and historical context.
The plaque inscription recounts the harrowing eight-month siege of Tobruk, during which some 14,000 Australian soldiers of the 9th Division and 18th Brigade, alongside British and Indian troops, held firm against German-Italian forces under General Erwin Rommel.
Though dubbed the Rats of Tobruk by Nazi propaganda, the soldiers proudly adopted the name as a badge of honour still revered today.
Mr Birtles also liaised with the Rats of Tobruk
Association to ensure historical accuracy and consensus.
“This is a place of reflection, dedicated to the Rats of Tobruk,” he said.
“Many paid the ultimate sacrifice, and all made an
indelible mark on the fabric of this great nation.”
The Rats of Tobruk Association in Melbourne has offered to provide a tree grown from a cutting taken from the entrance to the original Casualty Treatment
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q Guest speaker Mick Birtles DSC and Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane. Photo: supplied.
Point in Tobruk.
This tree, once planted near the memorial bench, will provide shade and continue the living memory of those brave soldiers for generations to come.
VUGA stage one earthworks near completion
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) is quickly taking shape, with bulk earthworks for Stage One now 90 percent complete.
Construction began in May 2025 to transform the site into a new hub for industry, investment and jobs in the Nambucca Valley.
Local contractor AJ Civil Projects has moved a staggering 120,000 cubic metres of earth to prepare the landscape for future infrastructure.
This represents a significant acceleration from the halfway mark reported in October, when 75,000 cubic metres had been moved.
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp visited the site off Red Ash Road on Thursday, 27 November to see the progress firsthand.
Mayor Lee said the pace and professionalism of the work was impressive.
“The Cat 637 scrapers and the D8 dozers are still hard
at work on this placemaking project for our region,” Mayor Lee told News Of The Area.
“At this rate, the civil works contractor estimates bulk earthworks for Stage One will be completed by Christmas, weather depending.”
In addition to the bulk earthworks, construction is now well underway on vital infrastructure including water and sewer lines.
Once the terrain is fully shaped and stabilised, trenching and the new access road construction will begin, bringing the site closer to readiness for industrial development.
Stage One of the project is being made possible through a combined $28.2 million investment, including $11.2 million from the Australian and NSW Governments, and $17 million from Nambucca Valley Council.
The precinct delivers on several key goals of Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Strategy, aiming to attract new businesses and unlock employment potential for the region.
Mayor Lee confirmed that the first industrial lots are on track to be released in 2026,
opening the door to further economic growth for the Nambucca Valley.
“This is more than just earth being moved, this is the foundation for future jobs, business opportunities, and long-term prosperity in our community,” he said.
Ashton Angus wins Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year
By Mick BIRTLES
ASHTON Angus, a Year 11 student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, has been named the winner of the Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year competition.
The competition is designed to foster leadership, community contribution, and public speaking skills in high school students.
Ashton’s success followed a rigorous judging process, beginning with a formal interview conducted by a panel of four experienced community members.
The interview was followed by a public speaking evening at the Lions Club Dinner, where Ashton impressed with articulate and thoughtful responses to two impromptu questions, as well as a compelling five-minute speech on the influence of social media.
Nambucca Lions Youth Chairman Peter O’Neill extended his gratitude to the panel of judges - Bob Carline, Phillip Argue, Adele McCollom and Bernadette Hayes - for their role in supporting youth development and recognising excellence in young Australians.
He also praised Ashton for his outstanding performance
and commitment.
Ashton will now progress to the next stage of the Lions Youth of the Year program in March, where he will represent Nambucca Heads against other winners from surrounding regions.
With a proud history spanning over 50 years, the Lions Youth of the Year program continues to highlight the next generation of leading citizens by
celebrating achievement across academic, sporting, cultural, and community spheres.
Lions Australia recognises the importance of developing interview techniques, personal interaction, and confidence in public speaking as essential tools for future success, and Ashton Angus is an excellent example of the program’s mission in action.
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q State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Nambucca Valley Council Director Engineering Services David Moloney, and AJ Civil Projects Project Manager Jack Gilchrist.
q Ashton Angus receiving his certificates for overall Winner and Public Speaking from judges Phillip Argue and Bernadette Hayes. Photo: supplied.
Mixed response to new environment laws
By Andrew VIVIAN
THEY said it couldn’t happen, but the Federal Labor Government has worked with the Greens to pass reforms to the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after negotiations fell through last November.
The reforms include a new environment watchdog agency; national standards to safeguard nature; federal laws to apply to native forest logging by mid-2027; and a crackdown on illegal land clearing.
Other reforms are fast-tracked approvals for significant projects like housing and renewable energy, and streamlined assessments to cut federal-
state duplication. Reaction to the reforms has been mixed.
The North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) has welcomed the reforms to “remove the absurd exemption under Regional Forest Agreements for native forest logging”.
NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh said, “The Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) are based on out of date information collated 27 years ago and are not a valid basis to exempt logging from national environmental laws.
“There was meant to be a total reassessment in 2018, instead the Government decided to extend the RFA forever.
“Hopefully, when the new environmental standards are applied, the NSW Government will have to stop logging core habitat of nationally endangered species, such as
koala, Greater Glider, Spottedtailed Quoll, Hastings River Mouse, Stuttering Frog, Giant Barred Frog, Rufous Scrub Bird, Regent Honeyeater, and Swift Parrot.”
National Farmers Federation (NFF) President Hamish McIntyre said, “Farmers have been left bitterly disappointed by the deal between the Government and the Greens on environmental reform.
“As stewards of more than half of Australia’s environment, farmers understand the importance of doing the right thing by the land.
“They’ve also historically borne the brunt of complex federal environmental laws, often at odds with state obligations.
“That’s why the NFF has supported genuine reform, but not this deal.”
Bridge glows orange
Macksville Bridge lights up in support of campaign to end gender-based violence
By Mick BIRTLES
THE old Macksville Bridge is glowing orange at night as a bold statement of support for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December.
The campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Human Rights Day.
The initiative has been embraced by Nambucca Valley Council, following a motion from Councillor Ljubov Simson at the 15 October Ordinary
Meeting, calling for greater community awareness and advocacy to state and federal governments for improved support services.
Cr Simson said she was proud to see the Macksville Bridge illuminated and a striking window display featured at Council Chambers.
“Supporting women and children, or any other person who has been the victim of gender-based violence, is a priority of mine,” Cr Simson told News Of The Area.
“While it is not within Council’s jurisdiction to provide support services,
we can, as Councillors and community members, support the 16 Days of Activism and join in community events.”
Council's General Manager, Bede Spannagle, added that this campaign is an essential opportunity for conversation and reflection within the organisation and the wider community.
“I am supporting my Council staff to have practical conversations about calling out a colleague or mate if he or she is being disrespectful or violent to a person due to their gender or for any other reason,” Mr Spannagle said.
Mr McIntyre said farmers’ key concern is the announcement of “closer controls” of "high risk land clearing”.
“The specifics of this remain unclear, and we are urgently calling for clarity.
“The misunderstanding of agricultural practices is bitterly disappointing.”
He said the NFF will continue to try to make these reforms as workable for the farm sector as possible.
Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) CEO, Kelly O’Shanassy said, “This new law means genuine progress for nature protection in Australia.
“This will give our forests, which are home to unique Australian wildlife like the koala and greater glider, a fighting chance.
“ACF welcomes the wider protection for forests, the
introduction of a national EPA and the removal of the possibility that coal and gas projects will be fast tracked.
“Exemptions and loopholes that have facilitated the destruction of forests have been a shameful feature of this law for a quarter of a century.
“Today, those loopholes will be closed.”
Dr Tim Cadman, who has been advocating for stronger definitions of plantations, said “the Devil is in the detail.”
“There is still a lot left to the discretion of the Minister, and there is a lack of clarity over the protection of threatened species in forests.
“Plantations are counted as forests, for example, and are expected to come in under the provisions of the Regional Forest Agreement.
“But they are governed by different legislation - there
are still loopholes that may be exploited by bad actors.”
Tim Nott, convenor of the Coffs Harbour Greens, said, “After waiting decades for something to happen it’s great to see some improvements to celebrate.
“It’s good to see the Greens operating as a mature opposition party should.
“Having,forestry aligned with other activities that affect the environment by closing loopholes is very encouraging."
However, like Dr Cadman, he said there are a number of things that are still unclear.
He also has concerns about ministerial discretion.
“Major polluters are still exempt from climate change assessments, which is very concerning, considering that Coffs Harbour is prone to weather extremes and homes are becoming uninsurable.”
In the lead-up to the campaign, Council invited Clinical Nurse Specialists from Macksville Hospital to host a workplace session on 18 November, training staff to spot early warning signs
of domestic violence and how to respectfully support people impacted by it.
“All of these conversations help to build our team and our community,” Mr Spannagle told NOTA.
“This is about changing the culture through awareness, education and respectful intervention.”
q Nambucca Valley councillors (front left) Ljubov Simson and Deputy Mayor (centre) Susan Jenvey with Council staff dressed up in orange for the first day of the 16 Days of Activism, Tuesday 25 November.
Walk against gender-based violence at the V-Wall
By Jen HETHERINGTON
THE community is invited to participate in a walk against gender-based violence in Nambucca Heads on Wednesday, 10 December.
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A walk against genderbased violence was held recently in Coffs Harbour.
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Commencing at 10am, the walk begins at the Nambucca Heads Information Centre and concludes at the V-Wall, aimed at taking social and visible action against genderbased violence.
The walk falls on the final day of the international “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign.
Promoted worldwide, the United Nations campaign takes place each year from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10 December (International Human Rights Day).
The campaign began in 1991 as a strategy to unite and magnify calls for the elimination of violence against women and girls.
Each year, the 16 Days of Activism campaign galvanises movements and organisations working around the world and draws the attention of governments to the critical issue of gender-based violence.
In recent weeks local shoppers may have noticed the Anglican Parish of Nambucca Valley holding street stalls throughout the district, focused primarily on awareness about domestic violence.
Have your say on accessible parking for Bowraville’s main street
q Business owners in High Street are being offered the opportunity to have their say regarding accessible parking.
BUSINESS owners, residents and visitors to Bowraville can now have their say on proposed accessible parking options for High Street.
Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager Kristian Enevoldson, said disability access to inside the Bowraville Theatre has been improved, however now a connection to accessible street parking was needed.
“In 2021-22 Council was successful in gaining a Bushfire Local Recovery Fund grant for disabled access to the theatre and a disabled lift for those with mobility restrictions to access the stage,” he said.
“These improvements have been great and they have enabled an inclusive events and performance space.
“Now we desire to complete the picture by improving disability access to street car parking.
“There are four accessible options we are consulting on with the Bowraville community and I encourage you to have your say by Friday 19 December 2025.”
Council’s Engineering Services team has proposed four possible options to improve accessible parking on High Street, nearby to the Bowraville Theatre, including:
• Installation of a refuge island between the existing pram ramps in front of the Bowra Hotel (33 High Street) and the Bowraville IGA (76 High Street), from the disabled parking space in front of the Bowraville Pharmacy (31 High Street)
• Marking an accessible parking space in front of 72 High Street which would occupy two traditional vehicle bays, and installation of a ramp
• Marking an accessible parking space in front of 70 High Street which would occupy 1.5 traditional bays, and adjustment of marking to remaining spaces north of the new bay by 300mm each
• Adjustments to the loading zone in front of the IGA supermarket and marking an accessible parking space adjacent to the loading zone, near the theatre.
For more information or to have your say visit Council’s website at www. nambucca.nsw.gov.au/Community/ Get-Involved/Community-ConsultationBowraville-Accessible-Parking or phone 6568 2555 and request a form.
Consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 19 December 2025.
Jenvey elected Deputy Mayor
COUNCILLOR Susan Jenvey was elected Deputy Mayor for a one year term at Nambucca Valley Council’s 26 November Ordinary Meeting.
Next year, she will have served 10 years as a Nambucca Valley Councillor, first elected on 10 September 2016.
“I am looking forward to being an asset for this Council and our community,” she said.
“I’ve got good connections into politics and the community and I look forward to bringing my skills and experience to support leading Council and Mayor Gary Lee.”
Cr Jenvey has lived in the Nambucca Valley for half of her life and grown macadamias, giving her a valuable insight into the region’s agricultural industries.
She currently works in the disability sector.
“My big dreams are to connect people,
care for the land, and find creativity and awe in living in this beautiful place,” she said.
Cr Jenvey has also been actively involved in countless local committees, including as Chair of Arts Mid North Coast and Council’s Clean Energy Committee.
“My goals on council are to debate the issues and to follow good governance practices,” she said.
“I want to see that our community comes together to participate with the critical issues of our day, that being the housing crisis and the energy transition.”
Council resolved in 2024 to elect a Deputy Mayor for a term of one year, as allowed in the Local Government Act 1993. Acting General Manager Kristian Enevoldson thanked Councillor James Angel for being Deputy Mayor from 17 October 2024 to 26 November 2025.
Pulling the plug on pokies in bid to curb gambling harm
By Farid FARID, AAP
TENS of thousands of poker machines will be switched off at dawn to allow problem gamblers to revive and survive.
NSW is second only to Nevada, home to casino-lined Las Vegas, when it comes to the number of gaming machines with nearly 90,000 across the state.
More than 670 clubs will be mandated to shut down all poker machines between 4am and 10am each day of the week.
"The six-hour shutdown is a harm minimisation measure intended to provide players with an important break in play, so patrons go home, get 'out of the zone' and reflect upon their behaviour," the government announced on Monday.
A 2023 report into electronic gaming machines showed 70.5 per cent of gamblers are classified at high or moderate risk between 4am and 10am.
Gaming Minister David Harris said variations to a 2001 law were not fit for purpose for pubs and clubs to keep the lights on slot machines outside of mandated hours.
"We are striking the balance of addressing gambling harm while supporting an industry that contributes billions to the NSW economy and employs more than 150,000 people," he said.
He noted operators would be given until March 31 to implement the changes.
The crucial tweaks come after Greens MP Cate Faehrmann introduced a bill to parliament in October that would remove
the loophole allowing venues to sidestep shutdown hours.
"This is a win for common sense, public health and for the thousands of people harmed every year by predatory gambling," she told AAP.
"Shutting down this loophole should have never taken this long ... this exemption has been exploited for years by venues chasing every last dollar of gambling harm."
She argued there is a "hell of a lot more to do" referring to mandatory cashless gaming.
The cashless card emerged as a key recommendation from a landmark 2022 NSW Crime Commission report that showed some $95 billion were being laundered by criminals.
It became a hotly debated talking point in
the lead-up to the 2023 state elections with Labor hammered for being seen as too close to the gaming lobby.
Last month newly installed Liberals leader Kellie Sloane attacked Labor's inaction on problem gambling, including a failed $3.4 million cashless gaming trial that only had 14 participants.
Profits hit all-time highs of $8.4 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, delivering $2.3 billion in tax revenue, with three in four machines found on the floors of clubs..
The figure is tipped to increase to $2.9 billion by 2027/28.
A Grattan Institute analysis estimated NSW residents lost $1288 per adult on pokies in 2023, double the average of other states.
q Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee congratulating Councillor Susan Jenvey on her appointment as the new Deputy Mayor.
Venue change for Nambucca Christmas Festival
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Christmas Festival will go ahead as planned on Friday, 5 December from 5pm to 8pm, but at a new venue.
Originally scheduled for Coronation Park, the
event has been relocated to the EJ Biffin Playing Fields in Nambucca Heads due to unforeseen issues connected with the nearby demolition site of the Nambucca Leagues and Sports Club.
Organisers have confirmed that all scheduled
events and attractions will proceed unchanged, including live entertainment, school choirs, family fun activities, markets, food stalls, and festive games.
Festival organisers have extended their sincere thanks to the staff of Nambucca
Valley Council, with particular appreciation for Community Development Officer Jocelyn Box, whose tireless efforts ensured that this community event can still go ahead despite the late venue change.
Mark your calendars and bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and festive spirit for a joyful evening of community celebration at the new location.
“Op Shop Ball” that evening.
By Jen HETHERINGTON
Dance time fun at the Op Shop Ball
A DOZEN or so dedicated volunteers gathered at the Stuarts Point Community Hall on the morning of Saturday, 22 November, intent on transforming the space into a dance hall destination for an
The fundraising event was organised by stalwart community volunteer Chris Parke.
“We set up the hall with casual seating around the perimeter and on the verandah, leaving an open dance floor and welcomed about 60 individuals plus kids and helpers who enjoyed the dancing as well as a very yummy BYO shared supper,” Chris said.
in urgent need of funding support.
The evening raised close to $1000 through a modest door entry fee, raffles, lucky door prize, best dressed, dance prizes and an auction with some generouslydonated family adventures up for grabs.
The fundraiser for the Yarrahapinni Community House, which houses the much-loved Op Shop, came at a vital time.
The community hub, which provides information, counselling and referrals to government services, is
“Sadly, we are about to lose our funding from the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, so will need to intensify our own fund-raising efforts just to pay the rent,” management told NOTA.
Though the facility, located at 42 Ocean Avenue, Stuarts Point, is regularly open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2.30pm, the facility will close at noon Friday 19 December and reopen on Wednesday 7 January.
Macksville team crowned state debating champions
By Mick BIRTLES
MACKSVILLE Public School’s
Year 6 Debating Team has been named the Premier’s NSW State Champions for 2025, the highest honour in primary school debating in New South Wales.
The statewide Premier’s Debating Challenge began earlier this year with more than 4,000 students taking part in full-day skill-building workshops held across 48 venues.
These workshops were designed to help students refine
their debating skills, boost confidence, and strengthen teamwork.
From there, over 1,100 school teams entered the competition, making the path to the top an extraordinary challenge.
Macksville Public’s team first conquered their local division before progressing to the regional knockout finals, where they maintained a flawless record.
Their success in every regional match earned them the title of North Coast regional
champions and a coveted place at the NSW State Championships.
The state finals, held from 16 to 19 November at Stanwell Tops south of Sydney, brought together the top 10 regional champion teams from across New South Wales.
Across four preliminary rounds, the Macksville debaters impressed adjudicators with their clarity, logic, and teamwork, finishing the rounds as the highest-ranked team on points.
Entering the semi-finals with momentum and confidence,
the team delivered another outstanding performance, securing their place in the grand final.
In the decisive match, they once again rose to the occasion, debating with precision, maturity, and conviction well beyond their years.
Their grand final victory earned them the prestigious Hunter Challenge Trophy, a symbol of excellence that commemorates the competition’s origins dating back to 1995.
q The 2025 Nambucca Christmas Festival will now be held at EJ Biffin Playing Fields.
q Reverend Leslie Fotakis won best dressed.
q Natalia and Paul knew the steps.
q The Year 6 Debating Team are the 2025 Premier’s NSW State Champions. Photo: supplied.
BUSINESS SHOWCASE
The enduring magic of Camp Creative
A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN
arts and creativity event held every January in Bellingen, Camp Creative offers around 90 courses for all ages, from kids to adults, covering everything from painting and ceramics to circus skills and creative writing.
The event started in 1987 as a way to bring people together through creativity, provide a space for local artists to teach, and give people of all ages a chance to try new skills in a supportive environment.
Over time, it has grown into a highlight of the region’s cultural calendar.
“Camp Creative is unique because of its size, variety, and focus on community,” the
organising team told NOTA.
“We’re not just a course provider; we create a weeklong experience where participants meet tutors, connect with fellow creatives, and enjoy evening social events.”
The annual event attracts over 1000 people, 75 percent of whom come from outside the Bellingen Shire.
“We attract families, local residents, and visitors from across Australia (with the majority coming from NSW and QLD) who are looking for a unique, hands-on arts experience in a friendly and inspiring environment,” the team said.
“We even have a handful of students from overseas
that attend every year!”
Camp Creative’s January event is currently at just over 70 percent capacity, with a rush of ticket sales expected in December.
Early bookings are recommended to secure a spot in popular courses.
Attendees can expect a welcoming, fun, and immersive week of creative learning.
“We offer courses in visual arts, crafts, performance, music, writing, and more, suitable for kids, teens, and adults,” the team said.
“Beyond classes, there are evening concerts and events, social gatherings, and opportunities to connect with tutors and other participants.”
q The range and diversity of courses offered sets the Camp apart. Photo: Michelle Stockton.
q Kids are inspired to explore creativity. Photo: Louise Walpole.
q Musical collaboration at Camp Creative. Photo: Richard Layt.
q Musical exploration at Camp Creative.
Photo: Peter Bliss.
Loggerheads boost local services
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Loggerheads Malibu Club has donated a combined $3,000 to two local organisations thanks to the outstanding support of the public through its annual charity raffles.
Last week, the club presented $1,500 to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and another $1,500 to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc.
The donations were made at the Alofa Sands Surf Club Café on Main Beach, where representatives from both organisations expressed their gratitude for the club’s ongoing commitment to supporting the community.
David Poverello, representing the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, accepted the donation on behalf of the organisation.
He assured the Loggerheads that the funds would directly support the Lismore base, which services the Mid North Coast, including the Nambucca Valley.
The Rescue Helicopter Service operates from three integrated bases, Belmont, Lismore and Tamworth, with maintenance and administration coordinated from Broadmeadow.
Each 24/7 operational base is purpose-designed to ensure
seamless communication, safe and functional hangars, and essential living and working space for crew and engineers.
“Our emergency missions are tasked by NSW Ambulance in response to Triple Zero calls," Mr Poverello told News Of The Area.
“Every life we save and every person we assist is a reminder of how critical this service is in northern NSW.
“Support from community groups like the Loggerheads truly
q Irene Rowsell from the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe.
makes a difference.”
The second donation was accepted by Irene Rowsell from the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group, who said the funds would go a long way to easing the burden for individuals dealing with cancer throughout the Valley.
“Our group often fills the gap when it comes to equipment and services that aren’t covered by other means,” Ms Rowsell said.
“This support helps us continue providing practical assistance for
Nambucca Bowls Report
SPORT
By Charlie POTTER
UNFORTUNATELY, Ty Webber and Andrew Shearer were unsuccessful in their District Semi Final at Kempsey RSL but it was a great effort to get there.
The Women's Senior Pairs final was an all Nambucca affair, with Gloria Richardson (sub for
Sandra Seckold) and Elaine Fleming defeating Kim Porter and Karen Liddell 19-11 and the opportunity to compete for the State title in Dubbo.
Wed Nov 26. 20 bowlers turned out and the winners were J Legend, Marg Duffus and Baxter Ruane. 2nd to L Stevens, Robert Chibnall and Psycho Carr and the Lucky Losers to Doug Cedelland and Ray Zahl. Visitor Nev Cooper was the Lucky Bowler but no Jackpot I'm afraid.
Trisleys Thursday Twilight Topsy-
The intergenerational opportunity of Net Zero
as to why the Coalition/Nationals didn’t initiate a nuclear policy during 11 years in parliament (2013 – 2022)?
Turvey Triples penultimate round resulted in a win and a loss for the Riddell team who still sit in 1st place with 6 wins, 38 margin. 2nd is now the Hoggy team who had two wins for 5 wins, 35 margin. Third place is the Hughes team... a win and a loss for 5 wins 15 margin.
Fri Nov 28. A few details missing in the diary so apologies for any omissions. No numbers recorded but around 60 at a guess. It was a Laverty's day again with double prizes and the two first places went to Bob Sutton/Paddy Byrne/Angry Lawrence and Michael Thomas/
evaporation and generating energy.
The reality is, under a nuclear policy, a significant grid upgrade may still be necessary, as increased electricity demand will put pressure on transmission capacity.
And then there is our precious water security.
DEAR News Of The Area,
ACHIEVING net zero by 2050 is considered necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels, as outlined in the Paris Agreement.
The world is already moving towards net zero with more than 84 percent of global GDP covered by net zero commitments.
“We (Nationals members) just don’t believe that it (limiting greenhouse gas production) is as urgent as the community has been led and is still being led to believe” (Letters, NOTA 28 November).
Whilst progressive nations move from nuclear to renewables are we seriously considering this retrograde decision?
At the 11th hour we are asked to consider a nuclear option for which no policy or costing is in place and would take a 15 year build minimum?
I personally remain confused
This does not sound like a good “business” plan.
We need to think very carefully about who profits from the ongoing distraction from research and investment into the new generation of renewables.
“There seem to be a lot of people who are making a lot of money out of this” (Letters, NOTA 28 November 2025).
Are we to believe that there are no financial interests driving the distraction for a nuclear option?
We often hear that renewables are taking a big carbon footprint (deforestation) through our forests and farmland relating to the installation of transmission lines – a valid point of concern for our natural habitats and agricultural assets.
But as we continue to debate net zero, the Australian-first research project installing floating solar panels on irrigation dams shows the potential to revolutionise irrigated agriculture by mitigating
Nuclear power generation requires a massive volume of water to ensure the reactor does not “meltdown”.
Yes, water can be contaminated by a nuclear power plant. Water inside the reactor becomes contaminated with radionuclides, which are then managed through filtration, treatment, and storage. While some treated water can be released, in case of accidents or leaks, contamination can escape into the environment, impacting water sources and the food chain.
Are we willing to take this risk on behalf of our families and children?
I return back to last week’s letter in NOTA - “The old adage of ‘follow the money’ is probably just as applicable here”. Indeed.
Regards, Dr Ljubov SIMSON, Congarinni (also a Nambucca Valley councillor).
q David Poverello, representing the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe.
people during some of the most challenging times of their lives.”
With their latest donations now delivered, the Loggerheads Malibu Club has wasted no time launching its next charity raffle, and this year’s prizes may be the most sought-after yet.
The raffle offers an extraordinary choice for the first prize winner, either a nine-foot-six Creative Army Josh Constable longboard or
Todd Ryan/Red Dog Ward. Second places to the McRitchie, Hoggy, McGill trio and Harry Rauchenberger/ Peter Hill/Mino Bettanin and third to Dallas Nancarrow/Owen Smith/ Baxter Ruane and Mick Ellison/Drew Stephens and Neil Duffus. The Lucky Losers were Hard ?/John ?/Frank Wesley and Terry Harvey/T Manford/ Terry Snowden. Another visitor - S Runke or Runge - was drawn as the lucky bowler and yet again the $420 Jackpot stays intact... $480 this Friday. A special vote of thanks to Laverty's
The second prize winner will receive the board not chosen by the
Tickets are $2 each or three for $5, with only a limited number available.
Details for ticket sales can be found on the Loggerheads Malibu Club Facebook page
for their continued generous support. Also played Friday AM was Rhys Riddell challenging Headbutt Hines for Cock of the Walk. Headbutt had been at the top for 8 weeks but his loss demotes him to the foot of the table where he will doubtless start his climb back.
This weekend sees the First Round of the Club Triples on Saturday 1pm and the second Round on Sunday morning 9am. Some interesting match-ups and well worth coming to watch.
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
ANOTHER good week for golf culminated with good scores in the Shane and Jo O'Neill sponsored Stableford, which was won by Barry Veness with Steve Hunt finishing runner up.
Starting well doesn't always bode well for the rest of the day as Paul Donges will testify after his eagle on the first hole. Tim Zirkler, although not amongst the winners, at least finished on a good note with an eagle on the last.
Ten of the ladies travelled to Dorrigo for their Open Day.
Two of the ladies Cheryl
q Jess Lambert at the Dorrigo presentation.
Fortescue and Jess Lambert were major winners with Desma Hughes and Trish Ziebel each winning a ball for nearest the pins.
Michael Trisley's form is continuing by holding off a challenge from Neill Cunneen to win the Mid Week Competition.
Big hitting Mike Simpson was the top of the board winning the Chook Run with John Poole runner up. Nearest the pins went to the evergreen Roy Rudner and Noel Austin.
Thanks to popular handicapper, Jeff Gore, this has become a challenging competition.
a five-foot-nine Hot Khilli Swallow Tail board signed by musician Pete Murray.
first.
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Chris KNIGHT
FORMER elite cricketer Craig Haworth showed the hand-eye coordination hasn't missed a blip as he squeaked home to win the men's Nambucca Open golf competition at The Island.
The longtime local now calls the majestic Toowoomba club home and he was a 'visitor' along with players from Woolgoolga, Urunga, Coffs Harbour, Bowraville, Bellingen (yes, they're back), Macksville and Dorrigo on Sunday.
Haworth (14 handicap) had 68 nett for the salute on countback from another former longtime Island member, Joe Street (17), who is now on Urunga's books.
Troy Herbert (2) swept the gross with 73 off the bat, five shots clear of the next best.
Greg Jager (9) took out the single division overall gross with 78 on countback from Ashton Herbert (4).
(S)mashton was middling things - hitting an iron onto the green for his second into the par five 11th while his drive on 17 smacked the she-oaks up past the end of the left water hazard on 17. Hit the trees high up otherwise bound for the 10th tee. True story.
He was cruising for a 74 off the
stick until a calamitous quadruple on the last which did not involve a penalty. Be sure to ask him about it.
Nearest the pins (each receiving a sleeve of balls) went to Andrew Bagust on 5, Jager on 7 and 18, Ashton Herbert on 8, Luke Beaumont on 13 and Troy Herbert on 15.
Michael Summerill is one of Santa's helpers and Christmas came early for him as he sleighed the field in the Kempsey Toyota 500 Challenge.
The 30-handicapper was super festive in posting a miraculous 45 points for the win, while Henny Oldenhove (16) won the women's with 37.
Summerill's round on Saturday, 29 November, included a birdie on the par three 7th hole - for five stableford points!
Rod Hardy (13) swept Div 1 with 39 points, one clear of runner-up Ken Klem (9).
William Mann (23) conquered Div 2 with 40 points, two ahead of the resurgent Dave Mattacott (18). Coffs Harbour's Jake Crehaune (24) was too good in Div 3 with 42 points, four clear of Heath McKenna (28).
Craig Riddington slotted the longest putt on the 1st for the Ecomist prize while the pins went to Greg Jager on 5, Adrian Smith on 7,
Zone Pairs Final
By Teresa MEEHAN
TWO teams from the Nambucca Heads Women’s Bowling Club went head-to-head on Saturday, 29 November, in the Ladies Zone Pairs Finals held at the Kempsey Bowlo.
The finalists - Kim Porter and Karen Liddell, and the pairing of Elaine Fleming and Gloria Richardson, who subbed in for Sandra Seckold - found themselves competing not only against each other but also against very hot and
humid conditions that tested focus and stamina throughout the match. Despite the challenging weather and a tightly contested start, Elaine and Gloria gradually gained control of the game. With consistent draw shots and steady teamwork, they pulled away to claim a strong 19–11 victory.
As a result, Elaine Fleming and Sandra Seckold will represent Nambucca Heads in the State Playoffs, to be held in Dubbo in June 2026.
Peter Matten on 8 and Hardy on 15. Chris Brownlie will dine like a king after zeroing in on 13 for the Pizza This Pizza That voucher and Colin Hunter picked up a healthy $105 Pro Pin on 18.
Andrew Mackinnon (19) will have the tailors busy after winning the Nambucca Heads RSL Dolphin Day medley stableford with 40 points on Thursday, 27 November.
His embroidered shirt trophy round saw back-to-back birdies on 6-7, which is becoming quite the saying with youth.
Garry Johnstone (13) carded a beaut 39 points to take out Div 1 ahead of Ken Klem (10) on 38.
Sparrow starter Roy Louis (31) wowed with 40 points to win Div 2 ahead of Les Mohr (29) on 39.
Stuart Garvey sank the putt from afar on 1 and the closest to the sticks were claimed by Troy Herbert on 5, Mackinnon on 7, Dylan Mann on 8 and Michael Jolly on 15. Greg McCoy boxed the pizza on 13 and Dan Wren pocketed the $75 Pro Pin on the last.
Martine Murray (21) stormed home round the back with four pars to post 38 points to win the women's single stableford Div 1 on Wednesday, 26 November.
Hot on her heels (or most likely flats as the shoes would be) was
Denise Paluch (16) on 37. Marilyn McNally (29) swept Div 2 with 44 stonking points - the best score of the day - including a bird on 15. Runner-up was Susan Barnett on 39.
Lillian Lukins (35) had a party with 39 points to win Div 3 from Robyn Dyer (34) on 34. Pins on the 8th were shared by Paluch, Thea Kimber and Faye Hopkins. Coral McCann was closest on 13 and Rhonda Rowe banked the $37 Pro Pin on 18.
Those up for a test got what they wished for in the Toyota Genuine
Service Island Challenge stroke comp on Tuesday, 25 November.
Rodney Kinnear (19) was the only player to better his handicapwith a one-under nett 68 for the 'W'.
Geoff Goesch (21) was very much thereabouts with 69 nett while Denise Paluch (16) had a sweet week with 71 to place third.
Troy Herbert (2) shot 76 to take the gross.
Pins went to Michael Jolly on 5 and 7, Stuart Johnston on 8, Kerrie Eichorn on 13 and Troy Herbert on the last.
Ladies Bowls Championship
By Teresa MEEHAN
THE Nambucca Heads Women’s Bowling Club Ladies Championship Fours was contested on Tuesday 25 November under hot, sunny skies with a challenging breeze adding an extra layer of difficulty for both sides.
The matchup saw Kim Porter’s team – comprising Chris Davis, Michelle Fredericks and Kerrie Dale – take on Karen Liddel’s team, which included Marg Duffus, Deb Mann and Annemarie Johnson.
The game remained tight through the early stages, with boh teams adjusting well to the breezy conditions. However, as the match progressed, Kims side found their rhythm and gradually pulled ahead, maintaining control over the closing ends.
The final score was Kim Porter’s team – 20
Karen Liddel’s team – 12
It was a well-fought contest
from start to finish, with congratulations extended to both teas for their competitive spirit and sportsmanship.
Charity Bowls Day supports Cancer and Parkinson’s Groups
The Nambucca Heads Bowling Club hosted a successful charity bowls day in support of the Nambucca Heads Cancer Support Group and the Parkinson’s Support Group on Thursday 27 November, with 36 players taking to the greens in hot and humid conditions.
Bowlers dressed in pink for cancer awareness and purple for Parkinson’s support creating a vibrant display of community spirit.
Despite the challenging weather, participants produced some excellent bowls – along with a few lighter moments of less-than-perfect deliveries.
The winning tea for the day came from Hat Head, with Anne Turbull, Sharon Dart and Glenn Clarke securing the overall victory.
Lucky prize winners included Joe from Sawtell (Lead), Manor Smith (2nd) and Danhy Curran (Skip).
Additional lucky bowler prizes went to Rosemary Dugdale, Wayne
and
All prizes, along with a beautiful crystal trophy, were donated by Annemarie Johnson and Michelle Fredericks in memory of their mother Pat Smith, a Life Member of the Nambucca Heads Women’s Bowling Club.
Raffles were conducted throughout the day, contributing to what is expected to be a substantial fundraising total for both groups.
The event was warmly received, highlighting the strong community commitment to supporting local health and wellbeing initiatives.
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q Ashton Herbert rips down the 16th at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course.
Barnett, Kerrie Dale, Neil Duffus
Sandra Seckold.
q Deb Mann, Marg Duffus, Karen Liddell and Annemarie Johnson.
q Chris Davis, Kim Porter, Michelle Fredericks and Kerrie Dale.
SUDOKU
By Manny WOOD
A Claus for concern
SANTA Claus, a citizen of Scandinavia, applied for a temporary partner visa to the North Pole after marrying Mrs Claus, a citizen of the North Pole and a local gift-wrapping virtuosa.
Between them, they had five elfchildren under twelve.
The youngest had just learned to waddle in curled shoes; the eldest could turn any mention of festive chores into a full-blown performance worthy of the Christmas theatre company.
In the days leading up to Christmas, Santa worked as a mall Santa and volunteered delivering parcels for children’s charities.
He wore a fleecy velvet suit appropriate for Arctic blizzards and he was widely recognised as a devoted father and firm believer that fruitcake was an entire food group.
While his permanent residency application was pending, disaster struck and Santa was arrested for involvement in an illegal underground reindeerracing league and an unauthorised toydistribution network featuring shapeshifting stuffed animals.
The Department of Polar Affairs refused his visa on character grounds and ordered his return to Scandinavia, landing him on the Naughty List.
Santa applied for review, arguing deportation would cause hardship to Mrs Claus and their five elfchildren. Statements of support poured in, describing the elfchildren as merry but anxious and Dr. Peppermint warned of emotional harm.
Mrs Claus insisted Santa was essential to family wellbeing and bringing Christmas cheer.
The North Pole Tribunal accepted that the family’s future would be bleak without him, but his conviction weighed heavily and removal was upheld. Santa appealed to the High North Court, claiming the Tribunal overlooked the elfchildren’s best interests under the Arctic Treaty on Elf-Child Welfare.
The Court agreed that the Treaty entitled the elfchildren’s interests to be properly considered.
On reconsideration, the Tribunal balanced Santa’s offences against the harm his removal would cause.
Santa was allowed to remain, subject to completing community service at children’s Christmas workshops and attending a “Responsible Toy Distribution” rehabilitation program.
The family stayed together, Mrs Claus continued arranging holiday festivities, the elfchildren attended the Arctic School of Christmas Arts and Santa resumed his path toward permanent residency, wiser, law-abiding and undefeated champion of the annual sleigh races.
Thank you to Ellysha Laklem for her assistance with this column.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
MP removed from parliament
DEAR News Of The Area,
STATE Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, has been promoted to the leadership of the NSW National Party.
Meanwhile, our National Party Federal MP for Cowper, Mr Conaghan, is getting attention for another reason - being removed from parliament due to interjections.
Hansard reports that during question time on 27 November, he was the subject of this commentary and ruling by the Speaker of the House.
“The member for Cowper was warned within three minutes of the start of question time today,” the
DEAR Jasminda,
MANY years ago, my husband and I bought a vertical burial plot with space for three people.
My husband died years ago, we didn't have any children, and I recently met another man.
Do you think it would be okay if my new soul mate and I used the two remaining plot spaces when the time comes?
Elissa D.
It does bring up an important subject though. Two, in fact. The exorbitant price of burial plots, and the need to have funeral plans in place, so others don't have to second guess your wishes. In your husband's case, for example, he could have put in a clause that he didn't want to be buried near a tree (since the roots can cause havoc with the coffin), and he also didn't want to be buried under Jim – Evergreen Haven's resident Lothario (which will most certainly cause havoc with his ego if there's an afterlife).
Elissa, please rethink your plans.
Speaker said.
“The warning continues right through; it doesn't wear out.
“If you are on a warning - I don't know why this is so hard - do not interject.
“It's pretty simple.
“So, I'm asking... you to leave, because you've shown disregard to the chamber.”
According to the Hansard record, the Member for Cowper then left the chamber.
Regards, J FLEMING, Sawtell.
Unregulated labour hire: A magnet for modern slavery
Dr James COCKAYNE, NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner
A RECENT Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) blitz in Queensland’s Gatton region should serve as a wake-up call for New South Wales.
Operation Topaz uncovered systemic labour rights breaches among labour hire firms, with every single provider investigated demonstrating some non-compliance.
Contraventions included failure to pay minimum and overtime rates, withholding pay slips, and poor record-keeping.
The FWO recovered wages for 67 workers and the Australian Taxation Office raised $25 million in liabilities for unpaid taxes and superannuation.
These results expose the fragility of labour rights protection in Australia’s horticulture workforce.
NSW’s lack of labour hire regulation makes workers even more vulnerable.
Nowhere is this vulnerability at greater risk of exploitation than in Coffs Harbour and the Nambucca Valley, today the epicentre of Australia’s booming blueberry industry.
The glossy marketing of a ‘superfood’ obscures inconvenient
truths: migrant workers crammed into overcrowded housing, passports confiscated, and wages gutted through deductions for transport and equipment.
Reports to my hotline, 1800 FREEDOM, and public reporting detail workers sleeping in pantries or converted toilets, paying $150 a week for squalid accommodation, and being overcharged for access to laundry, kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Many employers do the right thing.
But a NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard that dodgy labour hire firms are at the heart of issues in the blueberry workforce, sometimes issuing fake payslips, demanding upfront fees, and disappearing without paying workers.
An earlier study by the Fair Work Ombudsman found 61 percent of horticulture employers it examined in the Coffs Harbour and Grafton region breached workplace laws, with labour hire firms accounting for 91 percent of infringement notices nationwide.
All of this leads some workers to fall into modern slavery.
We receive calls for help from them through 1800 FREEDOM.
Dear Elissa,
While I don't know a great deal about Feng shui, I suspect a graveyard threesome where one party cannot give consent (i.e. your long-departed husband) would be seriously bad karma.
Good karma would be placing grass (not Jim, the sinewy groundsman at Evergreen Haven) on top of your husband's tomb.
Many victims end up on the federal government’s Support for Trafficked People Program. It’s clear that the failure to have any labour hire licensing in place in NSW is making Coffs Harbour and the Nambucca Valley a magnet for modern slavery.
It creates a regulatory vacuum that attracts exploitative operators, some of whom are moving to the region from adjacent states where licensing schemes are in place.
Migrant workers, particularly those on temporary work visas, are especially vulnerable to being trapped in modern slavery.
My latest annual report underscores the urgency: calls to the 1800 FREEDOM hotline surged 116 percent in the last financial year, with nearly half of all reports coming from temporary migrant workers.
This/next week the NSW Parliament’s Modern Slavery Committee will visit Coffs Harbour to consider these concerns.
Evidence presented will likely highlight systemic risks in rural and regional NSW, including deceptive recruitment, wage theft, and overcrowded housing.
Committee Chair Joe McGirr has previously described similar allegations as “disturbing,” noting that
If money is the issue (and it may be since burial plots cost thousands of dollars), you could (and should) consider an inexpensive alternative. Perhaps sell the plot and with the money opt for a simple cremation. You could ask for your ashes to be scattered in the direction of your moral compass i.e. completely off the map.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
many migrant workers are subjected to conditions “akin to modern slavery.”
The inquiry is examining labour hire reform, visa settings, housing, and the resourcing of local support services - issues that remain critical as exploitation risks rise in regional communities.
One key element of the solution is clear: NSW must urgently legislate labour hire licensing and enforce compliance through regular inspections and meaningful penalties.
Without this, the state risks becoming a magnet for exploitative labour hire practices, undermining ethical businesses and setting back progress under the groundbreaking Modern Slavery Act passed in 2018.
Supermarkets, unions, industry associations, investors and consumers also have roles to play - encouraging effective regulation, demanding transparency in supply chains, and rejecting anticompetitive practices that rely on exploitation to falsely suppress the price of berries.
Every punnet of blueberries picked under these conditions carries a hidden cost: damaged human dignity.
Until NSW acts decisively, the sweet taste of blueberries will remain bitter for those who harvest them.
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ABC TV, 8.30pm
The star of 75 novels that have sold more than 500 million copies, Inspector Jules Maigret is second only to Sherlock Holmes in the bestselling literary detective stakes. This adaptation features Benjamin Wainwright (pictured) as a thoroughly modern Maigret – gone are the character’s iconic pipe, bowler hat and imposing long overcoat, in favour of a five-o’clock shadow and a chic Parisian wardrobe. Maigret and wife Louise (Stefanie Martini) are first on the scene when a student is stabbed in Friday’s penultimate chapter.
FRIDAY, December 5 6.00 News
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. (Final) Sophie Thomson strolls through a garden symphony.
8.30 Maigret. (Mv) Maigret is hunting the killer of an innocent student when Countess Sophie begs him for help.
9.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.55 Crime Night! (PG, R)
10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.10 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
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TEN, 7.30pm
Just long enough to prove that the reality format still works, but fleeting enough to leave viewers wanting more, 10’s short-and-sweet reboot of the ultimate social experiment arrives at its conclusion on Monday. This nostalgic treat combined almost all the things fans missed most – a house at Dreamworld, Mike Goldman’s narration and live streaming – with new and exciting elements: chiefly, host Mel Tracina (pictured). Taking the unpredictable nature of live TV (that is, torrential rain) in her stride, the Cheap Seats favourite has proven herself one of the most capable presenters around. The public has more say than ever when it comes to choosing tonight’s winner, but it’s Tracina who’s come out on top.
WorldWatch. 2.00 MOVIE: Rewards For The Tribe. (2023) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Unwheel Adventures. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: Strange Journey: Story Of Rocky Horror. (2025)
9.05 Discovering Film: Diane Keaton.
10.00 Rock Legends. (PGa)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Sisi. (MA15+s, R)
12.00 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+s, R)
2.15 Soldiers. (MA15+av, R)
3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)
4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw.
5.40 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
THURSDAY
NEIGHBOURS
TEN, 8.40pm
The last time viewers said goodbye to in 2022, a stellar line-up of former residents (Kylie, Jason et al) returned to Ramsay Street to pay their respects to the beloved soap’s legacy.
As this encore comes to an end, the somewhat subdued send-off is a love letter to the fans who have stuck by the show in its twilight years. In a prime-time double episode farewell, with the iconic cul-de-sac under threat from a freeway expansion, Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) and Shane Ramsay (Peter O’Brien) present their competing plans for the future. But Susan (Jackie Woodburne, pictured) isn’t sold on either offer, and still hopes she can convince the community to fight for their homes.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers. 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session.
7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late evening session.
10.30 Unfiltered: Cricket. (PG)
11.00 Why Ships Crash. (PGa, R)
12.10 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Premiere, Malns)
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Beach House Australia.
8.30 MOVIE: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. (2023, Mav) Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman. Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
11.50 MOVIE: Sons Of Summer. (2023, MA15+alv, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG, R)
6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00
6am Paris Can Wait. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.25 Delfin. (2019, Spanish) 9.10 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 11.05 Begin Again. (2013, M) 1pm Best Sellers. (2021, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 4.05 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 5.55 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.40 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 9.30 Gremlins. (1984, M) 11.30 All The Old Knives. (2022, MA15+) 1.25am Late Programs.
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club
By Barbara MARANIK
RESULTS for Week ending 30th
November 2025
Monday 24th November 2025
1st Pamela Rongen & Judy
Holliday 64%, 2nd Vicki Walker & Carol McKee 61%, 3rd Amber Fox & Maureen Cowan 58%
Tuesday 25th November 2025
1st Maureen Cowan & Barb Maranik 59%, 2nd Carol McKee & Amber Fox 55%, 3rd 51% Jane & Greg Wood
1st Carol McKee & Amber Fox 60%, 2nd Sandra Ellis & Leonie Harrison 53%, 3rd Paul Petrusma & Scott Parker 46% East/West
1st Collin Tolley & Mike Siford 62%, 2nd Merita Pailthorpe & Barry Butler 56%, Julianne Cowles & Geoffrey Gardner 50%
Saturday 29th November 2025
1st Lynne & John Slade 59%, 2nd Maureen Cowan & Pamela Rongen 58%, 3rd Linda & Mike Siford 56%
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R) Celebrity guests include Timothée Chalamet. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, December 6
6.30 When The War Is Over: Vietnam. (PGa, R) Rachel Griffiths heads to Vietnam. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (Mdv) A stranger’s body is found in a motel room.
8.30 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates the mysterious death of a fisherman. The case takes an unexpected twist when it is revealed the victim had been missing for weeks, but only dead for a day.
10.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) Jolyon recommits to his family.
10.55 Bergerac. (Ml, R) The battle intensifies between Bergerac and Arthur. 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (Final) 8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. (Final) 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alpine Train At Christmas. (PGa)
8.25 Christmas At Graceland. (PG, R)
9.15 Rock Legends. (PGa)
9.45 Living Black. (R)
10.15 Reckless. (Final, MA15+l, R)
11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
2.40 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R)
3.45 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)
4.55 Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session.
7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far.
8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late evening session.
10.30 Heroes And Legends: Hall Of Fame.
12.30 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Malns)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993, PGal, R) A man poses as a female housekeeper. Robin Williams, Sally Field.
10.00 MOVIE: Bad Moms. (2016, MA15+lns, R) Three exhausted mothers decide to have fun. Mila Kunis.
11.55 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016, Ml, R) Michael Keaton.
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) The team helps a man sell his house in Terrigal. 8.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie attempt to help two couples find their forever homes. 9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) Hana puts out an SOS to the team when she is among those taken hostage by an enraged veteran. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
SUNDAY, December 7
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Heat six features an array of unique talent.
8.50 The Forsytes. Soames ends Irene’s Parisian dreams.
9.45 Return To Paradise. (Mdv, R)
10.45 When The War Is Over. (PGa, R)
11.15 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
11.45 Simply Nigella. (R)
12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.30 Dream Gardens. (R)
3.00 The Art Of. (Mns, R)
3.30 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (Final, R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.25 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Shaun The Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas. 8.10 Crongton. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Abbott Elementary. 10.20 Speechless. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. (Premiere)
7.20am Bring It
FROM Page 20
“The bulk of the side from 2025 is back with a few additions to come.
“Numbers look a lot stronger for 2026 already.
“The girls have been training with plenty of enthusiasm already, even in the warm conditions.
Friday, 5 December 2025
8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (Premiere)
10.35 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (PGav, R)
11.30 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (R)
12.45 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. (PGadlv, R)
2.55 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R)
5.30 APAC Weekly.
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On. (2000, PG) 9.10 Delfin. (2019, Spanish) 10.50 Everybody’s Fine. (2009) 12.45pm Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 3.00 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 4.45 Selkie. (2000, PG) 6.25 Local Hero. (1983) 8.30 Mystic River. (2003, MA15+) 11.00 Erotic Stories. 1.20am Gremlins. (1984, M) 3.10 All The Old Knives. (2022, MA15+) 6am All The Old Knives. Continued. (2022, MA15+) 6.50 Local Hero. (1983, PG) 8.55 Selkie. (2000, PG) 10.35 Haute Couture. (2021, M, French) 12.30pm A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 2.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 4.30 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 11.05 The Hateful Eight. (2015, MA15+) 2.10am Late Programs.
Morning Programs.
4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.
7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.
8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late evening.
10.30 7NEWS Spotlight.
11.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+adv, R)
12.45 MOVIE: My Husband, The Narcissist. (2023, Mav, R)
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Evening session. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000, M) 10.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Fishing Addiction. 2.00
Crystal Palace v Manchester Utd. Replay. 3.50 World Endurance Championship: Season Review. 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. (2003,
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 2025: The Year That Was. 8.30 Events That Changed Australia. (Premiere, MA15+alv) 9.40 Revealed: Death Cap Murders. (Mal) 10.55 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mv, R) 11.45 Wild Cards. (Mv, R)
12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Msv, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t
Seinfeld. 11.20 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series.
Club IndyCar Grand
WNBL.
H’lights.
Venom v University
Capitals. 2.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Chelsea v Arsenal. Replay. 4.30 Dinner With The Parents. 5.00 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight. (2008, M) 10.35 Late Programs.
Macksville Sea Eagles prepare for 2026 season
“Things look bright moving forward for this squad.”
David Lindsay continues as captain/coach of the reserve grade side, following a breakthrough Grand Final win in 2025 after getting beaten in golden point the previous year.
“The reserves will look to be up near the table of the ladder again and
fight for the premiership,” Wilbow said.
“Most of last season’s side will be back again to try and defend the title.”
Billy Cockbain will mentor the under 18s boys in 2026.
“Billy has plenty of playing experience and wants to pass that knowledge onto the young boys
coming through,” Wilbow said.
“The under 18s are coming off the back of a premiership and plenty of those players continue next season including Group 2 u18s Player of the Year and last year’s captain Koby Toomey.
“Coming back with him is Tom Masters, Aidan Carey, Beau Harper, Ben Ennis and Tynan Forsyth along with a few others.”
Pre-season training gets underway at Allan Gillett Oval on Tuesday, 9 December at 6pm, with prospective players invited to “have a run around” and meet the coaches.
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6.00
(PG)
8.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas. (Mals, R)
9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 The Man Who Died. (Ma)
11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mal, R) 1.15 Pagan Peak. (Mas, R) 3.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG, R) 4.10 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Gladiators UK. (Final) 9.30 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
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6am Finding
Altamira. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.20 One Night In Miami… (2020, M) 12.30pm The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Local Hero. (1983, PG) 5.40 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 7.55 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 9.30 A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021, M, French) 11.15 Emily. (2022, M) 1.35am The Hateful Eight. (2015, MA15+) 4.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session.
7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Late evening session. 10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mal, R)
12.30 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R)
8.40 MOVIE: The Dish. (2000, Ml, R) Australians help with Apollo 11. Sam Neill.
10.45 The Equalizer. (Mav)
11.35 Transplant. (MA15+am, R)
12.25 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.20 Talking Honey. (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)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)
9.35 Australia In Colour. (PGa, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Families Like Ours. (Ma)
12.05 De Gaulle. (Ma, R)
2.00 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (R)
3.05 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)
4.50 Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Animals Up Close
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.00 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 9.10 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 10.55 Coalesce. (2020, M) 12.30pm Emily. (2022, M) 2.50 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 4.30 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 6.00 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 7.35 Down With Love. (2003, M) 9.30 Caravaggio’s Shadow. (2022, MA15+) 11.40 Force Of Destiny. (2015, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGal, R) A tradie crashes into a parked car.
8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav)
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gary Adams. (Mav, R) Former detective Ron Iddles helps a mother. 10.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav, R)
12.00 Miniseries: London Spy. (Premiere, MA15+ds) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm)
WEDNESDAY, December 10
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Dragons: Gift Of The
(Return) 10.25 SBS World News Late.
Elvira. (Malv, R) 2.05 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGav, R) 3.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.15 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012, Mls, R)
A university freshman is coaxed into joining an all-girl a cappella group. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow.
10.50 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGa, R)
12.20 MOVIE: Secrets Exposed. (2022, Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Ml, R)
8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A flight paramedic responds to a crash.
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (PGaw)
8.25 Niagara Falls. (R)
9.25 Vigil. (MA15+v)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Vienna Blood. (Mav, R)
12.50 House Of Promises. (Ma, R)
3.30 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGalv, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide. 12.45am Normal People. 2.25 Late Programs.
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6am The Movie Show. 7.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 8.50 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 10.25 Song To Song. (2017, M) 12.45pm A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021, M, French) 2.30 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 4.15 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 6.05 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 7.30 Breath. (2017, M) 9.40 The Eight Mountains. (2022, M) 12.25am Vampire’s Kiss. (1988, MA15+) 2.20 Late Programs. 6am Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 6.45 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 8.35 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 10.00 The Movie Show. 10.35 The Shadow Of The Day. (2022, M, French) 1pm Down With Love. (2003, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 5.30 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 7.35 Living. (2022, PG) 9.30 There’s Still Tomorrow. (2023, Italian) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 7NEWS Special: Roger Climpson. A special honouring Roger Climpson.
7.30 7NEWS: 2025 Year In Review.
A look back at the stories that shaped 2025.
8.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2010, Msv, R)
An archer returns home to England, only to find the country suffering under the yoke of devious noblemen. Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Matthew Macfadyen.
11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)
1.00 Life. (Malsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Affair.
Friday, 5 December 2025
THE Macksville Sea Eagles have named their coaches for the 2026 season, with first grade coach Matt Hyland stepping down after five years in the top job.
Taking over first grade responsibilities will be former Macksville player and coach Aaron Woods.
“Matt will continue in a playing role as Aaron, who has been in France playing and coaching the past few years, comes back to his hometown to take on the role,” said committee member Nigel Wilbow.
“Woodsy takes charge of a good roster that he is looking at strengthening further.
“Add those to local players who have recommitted in Sam Shields, Zane Doolan, Ulysess Roberts, Billy Cockbain, Wezley Brown and others, and the club has a very competitive looking side for 2026.”
In the women’s tackle competition, Lavinia Blair-Inglis steps into the head coach role after a season as assistant.
“The side struggled for numbers at times in 2025, but Lavinia has been working hard to recruit and started training early with good numbers turning up to each session,” Wilbow said.
“He brings with him a couple of players from France in 21-year-old Mathieu Garrigues who plays back row or centre and middle forward PaulJoseph Fournie.
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q Matt Hyland will step down from his role as first grade coach after five seasons at the helm, however will stay on as a player. Photo: supplied.
