THE Verandah Post Patchworkers will host their annual Quilt Show in Macksville on the weekend of 22-23 March at the Macksville Senior Citizens’ Centre.
An entry fee of $5 will be collected at the door.
It’s a chance for those interested in the art of quilting to learn about the craft, with an inspiring and interesting array of quilts created by the Patchworkers on display.
Sponsored by local business Hanging By A Thread, the event has been a favourite among craftspeople for more than 30 years.
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q Members of the Nambucca Valley’s Verandah Post Patchworkers group displaying works to be raffled at this month’s quilt show in Macksville.
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Council votes to change meeting times and frequencies
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Until now, Ordinary Council meetings were held twice a month on Thursdays.
Under the new schedule, a monthly public forum will be held on the Tuesday prior to the monthly meeting from 5.30pm.
Previously this opportunity for members of the public to address councillors was held in the first part of fortnightly meetings.
As reported in News Of The Area, Council previously considered a monthly daytime meeting beginning at 2pm but this was amended to a later time after considerable public outcry.
Local resident Grant Salmon spoke against the time and frequency changes at last Thursday’s meeting, concerned that an earlier start time would make the meetings inaccessible to many.
He was also adamant that deliberations and briefings needed to be transparent to the public.
General Manager Bede Spannagle confirmed there was no plan to hold any closed meetings to brief councillors.
“All information-type sessions would be open to the public,” he explained.
Councillor Jane Smith, who supported the change of meeting frequency, said the move would free up time for key council work.
“Moving to a monthly meeting, we will have a lot more time for workshops and for
briefings to really be able to understand these agenda items,” she said.
“By keeping it [once] a fortnight, we’re not really giving the team or ourselves as councillors enough time to really dive into these topics.”
Around 40 people in the public gallery noisily supported those who spoke against the changes.
These included Councillors Susan Jenvey, Ljubov Simson and David Jones, who voted against adopting the proposed schedule.
Cr Jenvey appeared bewildered at the move to monthly meetings, fervently expressing her concerns with a prepared speech delivered from a standing position.
“I keep trying to put myself in the shoes of councillors who want one meeting per month but, seriously, even if (the meeting) starts at 4pm or 5.30pm are you going to make good decisions at
11pm after five-and-a-half hours of meeting time after a long day before you even got to the chamber,” she said.
“Do councillors really think it's okay for the public gallery to leave halfway through a meeting because we need a break for dinner and it's late?”
Cr Jenvey’s frustration with her colleagues was clear as she reminded them that the community had not been consulted on the changes.
“We swore an oath to work in the best interests of the community,” she said.
“Is it really in the best interests of the community to have less transparency, less community participation, a further possible physical distancing from public address in decision making, possible worse outcomes to decisions?
“To me this is less democracy.
“And I also can’t see any explanation as to how this will improve efficiency, accountability and transparency.”
Councillor Martin Ballangarry OAM also spoke and voted against the proposal while calling for calm and “common sense”.
After much heated debate and in what was clearly an unpopular decision with the public gallery, Councillors Troy Vance, James Angel, Tamara McWilliam, Jane Smith and Mayor Gary Lee voted to implement the new schedule. The councillors voted to:
• Meet once per month at 5:30pm on the third Wednesday of each month.
• Host a public forum the day prior to a Council Meeting at 5:30pm.
• Hold a briefing session (if required), at 4.30pm on the day prior to the Council meeting.
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Patchwork group to hold quilt show
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Each year the group donates proceeds to a worthy cause.
This year the group will use the event to support local attraction Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage and Museum on Gumma Road, Macksville. The Verandah Post
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Patchworkers is a not-forprofit group that meets informally as many as three times a week.
The group of mostly older
women create and converse in a back room of Wallace Street’s Hanging By A Thread in what usually turns out more of a lively craft session than a formal meeting.
“We have about 35 members and when we meet, we all make suggestions about what charity to support, then we take a vote and commit,” a group spokesperson said.
Every year, the kindhearted “Patchers” also conduct a charity ‘pay forward’ as a theme for
members’ creations.
“One year we did warmth for Lismore, the next was handmade pouches with toiletries for domestic violence and this year we are making quilts or blankets for premature and stillborn babies.”
q Chairperson Roslyn Cook (right) and Beppie Ginn showing the quilt which will be first prize in the charity raffle.
Church donates funds for carer respite
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Heads Uniting Church has pitched in with funds to facilitate respite for local carers.
Many in the community support a family member, friend or client who has a disability, mental illness, substance dependency, chronic condition, terminal condition or age related frailty.
For many it is a 24 hour, seven days a week role, often with little chance of respite and self care.
“Most carers not only desperately need some respite from their carer role, they need to be able to talk with like minded people in similar situations,” said Bev Reedy, coordinator of a Nambucca Heads-based support group for carers.
During the week, Helen Allen and Glenys Horne of the Uniting Church handed over a donation of $200 to carer Jane Grace, representing the Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers.
“We care very much about the wellbeing of carers in our community
Stuarts Point community talks major local issues
By Jen HETHERINGTON
OXLEY MP Michael Kemp was the guest speaker at the first Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) meeting of the year on Wednesday, 26 February.
Mr Kemp was invited to offer details of what the
National Party is doing at the State level, especially for small regional communities, with an emphasis on reducing youth crime.
SPaDCO’s bi-monthly general meeting followed Mr Kemp’s delivery, with updates provided on a range of key local issues.
One major topic covered was a $45 million grant announced by the Federal Government in January to construct a new pressure sewer system, a wastewater treatment plant and discharge system at Stuarts Point, Grassy Head and Fishermans Reach to enable
40 homes.
The next local sewer project update will take place on 4 and 5 April in the Stuarts Point Hall and via Zoom.
The meeting also covered ongoing work by SPaDCO to trial a bus service to Kempsey and Macksville two days a week, and suggestions to set up activities for teenagers, such as fishing, swimming, tennis, graffiti competitions and a "silent disco".
and want to support them as much as we can so enabling carers to get an occasional break is important to us,” Helen told News Of The Area.
Both Helen and Glenys are carers themselves and know first-hand the importance of respite.
“If you do not have the right support available, caring responsibilities often take over, and can negatively affect the carer’s health and wellbeing, often impacting on their ability to participate in paid work, family life and social and community activities,” Bev Reedy added.
“The Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers offers an opportunity for carers to come and have a break from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on the first Tuesday of each month at Health One, 4 Fred Brain Avenue Newville, Nambucca Heads.
“[Carers] can have a cup of tea with other carers and even be assisted with connecting with support services.”
Coming up, a Council briefing on the design of a new Structural Plan for Stuarts Point will go ahead on 18 March from 3.30-6.30pm in the Stuarts Point Hall.
SPaDCO’s annual Fun Day will go ahead on Sunday 17 August 2025 together with an Art Expo and the announcement of this year's Writing Competition Winners.
Independent candidate for Cowper Caz Heise will address the community on 26 March at Stuarts Point Hall,
and a Red Cross workshop on Emergency Preparedness Plans will be held on 30 April. Volunteers were also requested to help organisers Charelle and Briana on Sunday 2 March to get involved in ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ which started at 8am, marshalling at the Hall.
With the possible threat of cyclonic weather, volunteers were also called upon to fill sandbags on the afternoon of Monday 3 April and the morning of Tuesday 4 April.
q Jane Grace (left), representing the Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers, receives a donation of $200 from Uniting Church of Nambucca Heads representatives Helen Allen and Glenys Horne.
Merv and Elaine Lynch celebrate 70 years
By Mick BIRTLES
MACKSVILLE’S Merv and Elaine Lynch have reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary - by
any measure a remarkable testament to love, dedication, and a lifetime of shared memories.
Born and raised in the Nambucca district, Elaine and Merv grew up in Macksville
and Bowraville respectively.
Elaine, born on October 16, 1931, was one of six siblings and began her working life in Macksville at Searl Bros Butcher and later Reid and Fotheringham.
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
(Notice of Application for Advertised Development pursuant to Schedule 1, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following development application has been received by Nambucca Valley Council.
Applicant: Council of Newington College
DA/File No: DA 2025/041
Property Description: Lots 22,23,24,25,26,41,42,& 43 DP 755559, 387 Tamban Road Eungai Creek and Lot 21 DP 755559 & Lot 11 DP 829280, 327 Tamban Road, Eungai Creek
Proposal: Temporary Camping Ground
Consent Authority: Nambucca Valley Council
The development application may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre, Princess Street, Macksville, during office hours being 8.30 am to 4.00 pm weekdays from 7 March 2025 until 24 March 2025. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au –Planning & Development – DA Tracking. Please note that when searching for a DA in DA Tracking the application number is entered first, then the year, eg DA 2025/041 would be entered as 041/2025.
Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 24 March 2025. Submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or sent by email to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au. It is requested that submissions in support or objection list reasons. The provision of a name, address and contact telephone number will enable Council to inform you about the progress and outcome of the matter. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed.
Note: Your attention is drawn to Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 which requires those making a submission to disclose all “reportable political donations and gifts”.
All submissions will be acknowledged following Council’s determination of the application.
ENQUIRIES TO:
Charles Watts
02 6568 0248
PO BOX 177
MACKSVILLE NSW 2447
Merv, born on 3 March 1931, was the youngest of eight and, among other jobs, learned the butcher’s trade before taking on the role of head stockman at Midco.
Although being born seven months apart, at the same hospital with Sister Watts officiating at both births, the couple did not meet until they were young adults.
Their love story began at the Palais de Dance in Nambucca Heads, where young men and women from across the region gathered every Saturday night.
It was there, in 1951, that Merv, missing his front teeth but full of charm, mustered the courage to ask Elaine for a dance.
That moment sparked a romance that led to a marriage proposal on Elaine’s 24th birthday.
On 22 January 1955, Merv and Elaine were married in the Macksville Methodist Church.
Despite the pouring rain, the newlyweds celebrated with a small gathering, choosing to accept a monetary gift from Elaine’s parents in place of a large wedding.
They honeymooned at Mermaid Beach, navigating flooded roads and making lasting memories along the way.
Their life together
has been filled with hard work, dedication and much happiness.
They built their first home in Macksville, becoming the Commonwealth Bank’s first home loan customers in the area.
They welcomed three sons - Dale, Don and Trevorinto their family and enjoyed a lifetime of adventures, including numerous camping and caravanning trips.
Elaine balanced motherhood with a successful career, retiring in 1992 after 20 years at Macksville High School.
Merv worked 45 years at Midco, retiring in 1994 as the company’s longest-serving employee.
Their shared love of dancing was rekindled in 1972, and they continued to dance well into their later years.
News Of The Area Asked Elaine and Merv what they considered to be the key to a marriage lasting as long as theirs.
“Cooperating with each other, enjoying things in common and not squabbling,” concluded Merv and Elaine.
q Merv and Elaine Lynch on their wedding day in 1955. Photo: supplied.
q Merv and Elaine Lynch at their Macksville home, 70 years since their wedding day.
Koala Park decision ‘soon’, minister says
By Sue STEPHENSON
A DECISION on the boundaries of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) will be made ‘soon’, according to Environment Minister Penny Sharpe.
But when appearing before a Budget Estimates committee at Parliament House on Monday, Ms Sharpe refused to say how soon.
“I'm not providing you with any more information other than soon. That's the best I can do,” she told committee chair Sue Higginson MLC.
“The Government is still considering it. I'm not in a position to give you a time frame.”
There are multi-pronged concerns about the Minns Government’s continued delay in announcing the final boundaries of the promised park, which will stretch from west of Kempsey to west of Woolgoolga.
On the one hand, the National Party and timber workers fear the collapse of the industry on the Mid North Coast if the size of the park is not reduced.
On the other side of the debate are the environmentalists who claim logging within the proposed boundaries is increasing and causing irreparable damage.
The proposal is to add approximately 175,000ha of
State Forest to the already protected National Park to form a single 315,000ha reserve.
The Labor Government first promised a GKNP in 2015 and began forest assessments after it was reelected in 2023.
Ms Sharpe said the delay was the result of the assessments and the stakeholder consultation process being “contested”.
“I know people are impatient to get the park created.
"There has been a lot of different work done.
“There's an industry panel, there's an environment science panel and there's also a First Nations panel.
“They've put in a range of different models and thoughts about the way in which the park should be created, how big it should be, what is the assessment area, what we should be counting and what we shouldn't.
“Some of that remains contested.
"The one thing
that I've learnt through this process is that the facts in relation to these matters are not easily agreed on by people.”
Ms Sharpe confirmed that timber jobs would be lost, which is why the process needs to be “robust”.
“There are a lot of
positives that come with this.
"But let's be very upfront: there will be an impact on timber jobs and we need to work through that.”
NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders has been defending Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) and the timber industry
q The proposed boundaries for the GKNP.
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in the lead-up to the long overdue announcement.
“There’s no raping and pillaging going on, there are no koalas being killed,” he told News Of The Area during a recent visit to Port Macquarie.
Mr Saunders dismissed the discovery that FCNSW had overstated its native timber yields for three years.
“People will always try to find little slip-ups in data.
“There have been slip-ups in data with GPSs, there have been volumetric changes, but I don't think that changes the fact that timber and the timber industry is the most organic regenerative resource we have.
“You cut one tree down selectively, another tree grows."
Members of the North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) and South East Forest Rescue
discovered the errors in the Corporation’s annual biomaterials reports.
FCNSW blamed a “data extraction error from the sales database” and corrected the yields, but by then stakeholder consultation had concluded.
“The plans of management are incredibly tight and this industry is one that supports thousands of people,” Mr Saunders said.
“It also supports koalas and it is also completely regenerative.
“It's something that people in this region in their heart of hearts know is important to continue.
“And, you know, we support the idea that the timber industry has to be at the table, not left off to one side while a Great Koala National Park is forced upon them.”
q Dugald Saunders dismissed flawed Forestry Corporation data when discussing the Great Koala National Park during a visit to Port Macquarie. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
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Communication required over spray drift risks
By Ned COWIE
CATTLE producers need to work closely with neighbouring properties to ensure they understand what products are being sprayed and when before selling cattle.
This is the advice from the Integrity Systems Company (ISC), which manages the vendor declarations for Australia’s red meat industry.
When cattle are consigned (sold), producers are required to complete the ISC’s National Vendor Declaration and Waybill (NVD).
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During this process they are asked whether any of the cattle have grazed in a spray drift risk area in the past 42 days.
The declarations of this legal document must be disclosed to potential buyers and made available to them after the sale.
“Some chemicals do not have any withholding periods, but most do, so practically, if livestock or livestock feed (grazing land or fodder/hay/grain etc.) is nearby to activities where spraying is occurring then communication with neighbours is critical to understand what product is being sprayed, the withholding periods (if applicable) and under what wind conditions to mitigate the chemical residue risk,” the ISC spokesperson told NOTA last week.
Explanatory notes of the NVD define a spray (drift) risk area as “all grazing land, fodder and forage crops that at the time of the application (of a spray) were within 750 metres downwind of a site treated by aerial application and 200 metres downwind of ground rig treated sites”.
Concerns have been raised that the ever-growing number of blueberry growers in the region will mean spray risk
implications for an increasing number of farmers across the Nambucca Valley.
Potential impacts to farming operations was one reason why Nambucca Valley Council recently sought to amend its LEP (Local Environmental Plan) 2010 to require development applications (DA) for intensive horticulture.
Council sought to introduce mandatory separation and buffer zones between new intensive horticulture farms and other land uses, however that amendment was last month knocked back by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
With the recent influx of intensive horticulture to the Valley, an increasing number of cattle producers have found their paddocks are less than the required 200 metres from ground sprayed rows of plants.
“Basically, if spray drift is a known risk or if the producer is aware or unsure of a spray
drift incident or status and are consigning livestock in that 42-day period that is when they answer ‘yes’ (on the NVD) to mitigate risk,” the ISC spokesperson explained.
The NSW Farmers Association told NOTA that they had no specific examples of cattle producers ticking ‘yes’ to the declaration regarding spray drift on the NVD.
“Cattle producers are required under the Livestock Production Assurance Program (LPA) to ensure cattle moving off their Property Identification Code (PIC) do not have unacceptable levels of chemical residue,” a spokesperson from NSW Farmers said.
To date however, chemical residues detected in Australian beef have been a relatively rare occurrence.
According to the Department of Agriculture, over the past five years (July 2019 to 30 June 2024) the National Residue Survey (NRS) monitoring scheme has screened 27,371 beef samples for a range of pesticides, medicines and environmental contaminants.
“There have been a total of 12 noncompliant beef results found against Australian standards during that time,” a spokesperson for the Department said.
q Spray drift concerns are building as intensive horticulture operations flock to the region.
Call to postpone GKNP decision
By Andrew VIVIAN
FOREST and Wood Communities
Australia (FWCA) is calling on the State Government to postpone its decision on the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP) until data on koala populations can be verified.
Executive Officer Steve Dobbyns, a veteran forest scientist, says the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has let down both the Premier and communities across the State by grossly exaggerating the number of koalas within some “koala hubs” by using a count of scats (koala poo) instead of actual koalas.
“A look under the hood at the data shows that numerous koala sightings within the koala hubs have impossibly high numbers,” he said.
“[There are] literally hundreds of koalas recorded at a single site, because the Department has not
vetted the data.
“That is the quality of maths and science being used by the Department to provide advice to the Government.”
While the NSW Government describes koala hubs as “areas where there is strong evidence of multi-generational, high-density populations”, FWCA notes there is no published, peer-reviewed research to support these claims.
FWCA has also identified multiple data entries of the same koala sighting and questioned how the Department could determine if some of the koala hubs had “strong evidence of multi-generational” koala populations.
“Despite koala sightings across the landscape dating back almost a century, the only records of koalas in some of the hubs were from the same point in time.
“There is no evidence of multigenerational use.
“With more than 8900 jobs and $2.9 billion injected into our economy each year from our sustainable native forest industry in NSW, it is critical for our State’s future prosperity that the Government makes its decision on the Great Koala National Park based on credible, up to date information.”
The North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) says that the industry lobby is spreading “false information” in its attempts to stop the GKNP.
NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh, said the forestry industry is well aware that the identification of koalas was based upon comprehensive drone surveys.
Repeated night time surveys were undertaken using infrared, at 169 sites, each around 59ha in size.
The data from the surveys, involving 4000 kms of drone flight by a team of 26 drone pilots, was extrapolated to map the density of koalas across the GKNP.
It identified a total population of 12,000 koalas, according to Mr Pugh. This is supported by a recently released report by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
“Loggers had their own GKNP Industry Advisory Panel that oversaw this project from beginning to end, including the final report, without raising any concerns.
“For Forest and Wood Communities Australia to claim that the koala assessment was based upon scat searches in koala hubs is outrageous," Mr Pugh said.
Splash pad for Bellwood Park
By Ned COWIE
Valley Council voted at last Thursday’s meeting to build a new splash pad water park at Bellwood Park, Nambucca Heads.
The park will be aimed at children ten and under.
Council now has just six months to complete the project, to be built with a grant of $183,865 received from the Federal Government.
Additional costs of just under $80,000 for plumbing, drainage, electrical works, earthworks raising the site, seating and footpaths around the park will be met by Council while other funding options are investigated.
In his report to council, General Manager Bede Spannagle described the feature as “a recreation area, designed for water play but with little to no standing water”.
The proposed location of Bellwood Park usually floods several times per year, although a plan to raise the site by one metre is expected to alleviate some of this risk.
Previously, the project was to be located at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads and at the 28 November 2024 meeting, several councillors proposed locating the park at Bowraville as well as looking into other appropriate locations.
q The fluoro colours and garish designs of Council’s splash pad are not favoured by the mums of the Nambucca Valley, according to a speaker at last Thursday’s meeting.
Following on from the November meeting, a site assessment of Gordon and Bellwood parks was undertaken by Council staff, who found Bellwood Park to be a suitable alternate location.
Local resident Holly Quin addressed last week’s meeting in support of building the pad at Bellwood Park, telling the Council she had surveyed around 80 mums in the area for their opinions on the
project.
The consensus was that the previous proposal of Gordon Park was not suitable, mainly due to its proximity to the busy Wellington Road.
She also explained that because most of the mums frequent the Thursday markets at Gordon Park, they “would be sad to see them go”.
Ms Quin also offered Council some tips on the preferred design of
the splash pad.
“The garish fluoro colours of the proposed illustration are not appealing,” she said.
“Nature based playgrounds can utilise sustainable materials such as locally sourced wood to foster a deeper sense of appreciation for nature among children,” Ms Quin said, demonstrating the concept to Council through images of naturebased splash parks across Australia.
In November, councillors resolved to investigate opportunities for constructing a similar park in Bowraville once this project is completed.
General Manager Bede Spannagle reassured councillors at last Thursday’s meeting that the project is still in the pipeline and funding opportunities are being investigated.
q The forestry lobby is questioning koala numbers in the proposed Great Koala National Park. Photo: Martin Smith.
He also pointed out that NEFA estimates there are only 118 to 218 direct jobs that can be considered at risk within north-east NSW.
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Nambucca Seniors building back on the market
By Ned COWIE
IVY Pacey House, the Kent Street home of the Nambucca Senior Citizens Club, has once again been listed for sale.
The re-listing comes after the Nambucca Headsbased charity agreed to pause advertising the sale last year at the request of concerned community members.
NOTA previously reported that the building would not be listed for sale over the endof-year break, until the extent of community support for the organisation could be gauged by executive committee members.
In December a spokesperson for Nambucca Seniors told NOTA the sale was initiated as the club could not afford the building’s running costs due to declining membership.
The decision to sell the organisation’s sole asset rests solely in the hands of the charity’s committee members, at least two of whom are husband and wife team Gary and Vera Nichols.
The group purchased its clubhouse at 11 Kent Street, Nambucca Heads in 1994, with the assistance of Nambucca Valley Council.
Since then, decades
organisation to its current position as owner of the fitfor-purpose building.
A public meeting regarding the sale of the building in December 2024, chaired by Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, attracted more than 80 attendees.
This meeting is believed to have led to approximately 70 new applications for membership to the group.
Repeated requests by NOTA to Nambucca Seniors to verify this figure have not been answered.
NOTA has been informed that around 20 of these applications may have been successful, ten have been asked to complete more paperwork and others have received no reply in more than six weeks.
Mayor Gary Lee applied for membership when the group opened their doors in early January, but like many others he had not, as of Tuesday 5 March 2025, received a reply.
“I had a discussion with Vera (Nambucca Seniors Secretary) and was asked to withdraw my application for membership, which I refused because at 71 years of age, I
Nambucca Valley Writers, which currently holds monthly meetings in Ivy Pacey House, said she had received digital correspondence requesting she complete more forms for her membership application.
She told NOTA she believed the committee was stalling for time in rejecting memberships and adding hoops to jump through.
“I got a message (after many weeks) from a strange email address entitled ‘Uss Norway’ which thanked me for my interest in joining the Seniors but said that I needed to fill in another questionnaire for my application to be processed,” she said.
“My concern is that they will continue to reject or delay new members, which contravenes the charities act of the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission).
“They must have a charitable purpose that is for the public’s benefit.
“Some of us will try again, but we are not sure if they (Nambucca Seniors) actually want a solution,” she said.
In February a new governing document for the Nambucca Senior Citizens
the previous document.
Some of these are: deletion of any reference to the group operating a venue; the committee does not need to give a reason for declining new members; members must have been active and financial for 12 months before voting at a general meeting or being elected to the committee; regarding winding up the organisation, the phrase ‘transferred to another (notfor-profit) organisation with similar objectives’ now reads ‘transferred (may be more than one association)
to another incorporated and not-for-profit organisation’.
NOTA contacted several executive committee members of Nambucca Seniors but the organisation was unavailable for comment.
Currently the Nambucca Senior Citizens Club is up to date with its reporting and documentation to the ACNC.
“As a charity evolves, its activities can change,” a spokesperson from the ACNC said.
“A charity’s leaders must ensure its activities stay true to its stated purpose or amend its governing
document to ensure any new activities are in line with its purpose.
“Governing documents are reviewed when a charity is registered, when eligibility to be registered is reviewed, or when certain changes are made, such as a change to legal structure.
““Winding up a charity is one option if an organisation no longer wants to, or cannot, keep operating the way it is.” This is a permanent action and according to the ACNC must be done following its governing document and all legal requirements.
q Select few memberships have been approved to Nambucca Seniors since a recent recruitment drive. The club offers a Tuesday coffee and tea morning for members. Photo: Jacqui Larsen.
Volunteers descend to clean up Bellwood Park
By Ned COWIE NAMBUCCA Nambucca
Riverwatch volunteers held
‘Australia’s Biggest Ever Clean Up’ along with Radio 2NVR and community members on Sunday, 2 March.
The event marked 35 years of Clean Up Australia Days, the nationwide project which has seen thousands of tonnes of rubbish removed from waterways, parks and other public sites.
Nambucca Valley Councillors Dr Ljubov Simson and David Jones braved the end-of-summer heat to remove rubbish from the region’s landmark, the Nambucca River.
“Bellwood is a great family location but the types of rubbish we picked up today included cigarette butts and party residue,” Councillor Simson commented to 2NVR host Donna Collins.
“When we come out into nature, I believe we don’t always think about the impact we are making on the environment,” she said.
Councillor Simson said she would like the community to engage in an active discussion about managing waste.
Some rubbish uncovered by the volunteers was particularly surprising.
“Well done to Sofia, Mateo and David for retrieving
an enormous tractor tyre,” said Elizabeth Newman, Project Officer for Nambucca Riverwatch.
“How did this enter our Nambucca River?"
2NVR’s Donna Collins broadcast a radio segment from the clean-up event.
Numerous local guests were interviewed including Nambucca Nippers president Darren Adler and Georgette Allen of the Nambucca Valley
Conservation Association, who spoke about the dangers of commercial waste entering waterways through activities such as mining.
Ms Newman commended the hard work of volunteers and family groups who traversed Stuart Island, Island Golf Club car park, Bellwood Park and along the river foreshore to fill large sacks for disposal.
q One of the families who took part on Sunday.
q Sofia, Mateo and David with the large tractor tyre they pulled from the river as part of the Clean Up Australia Day event.
q Ljubov Simson and Mateo at work.
q Elizabeth Newman and the Nambucca Riverwatch volunteers hosted a Clean Up Australia Day event at Bellwood Park.
q 2NVR host Donna Collins interviewed surf lifesaver Darren Adler as part of her radio broadcast.
Junior cricket on the cusp of finals
By Aiden BURGESS
WITH semi-finals getting underway next week, the penultimate round of Sixers Cricket Leagues Under 16s and Under 14s seasons was decided last week.
Under 16s
Sawtell Sloggers maintained second spot on the ladder last Friday afternoon with a four wicket win against Bellingen/Dorrigo at Toormina Oval.
Bellingen/Dorrigo won the toss and elected to bat, and scored 8/95 from 18.3 overs.
Beau Glyde top scored with 39 from 21 balls, Hunter Sawaya took 2-8 from two overs for Sawtell.
Sawtell chased down the target with five balls to spare, Hunter Sawaya top scored with 27 and Oakley Baylis scored 26.
Harrison Kelly took 2-15 from three overs for Bellingen/Dorrigo, and Anthony Dyson took 2-21 from four overs.
Macksville Bulls beat ladder leaders Nana Glen Lizards by nine wickets in Macksville.
The Lizards finished at 3/114 from 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat.
Max Morgan retired on 50 not out, and Charlie Cameron finished on 18 not out.
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, Stuart Island, Nambucca Heads
The home side chased down the target in the 16th over, Riley Symonds retired on 52 not out, Beau Harper finished on 28 not out, and Noah Lockyer scored 28.
Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels were also winners in Round 13, beating Coffs Colts Cricket Club by six wickets at Forsyth Park.
The Rebels won the toss and elected to bowl, with the Colts finishing at 3/93 from 20 overs.
Heath Ball retired on 51 not out.
The Rebels chased down the target in the ninth over, Jacka Britton blasting 52 not out off 33 balls.
Raphael Wirth smashed 29 off 12 balls, and Heath Ball took 2-15 from two overs for the Colts.
The fourth round of the second Under 12s season of the summer was played last Saturday morning.
Bellingen Green won their fourth straight match to start the season, having a 59run win against Macksville Bulls Blue at Macksville.
The visitors won the toss and elected to bat, finishing
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
SAD news. John Hunt passed away last week and his funeral is to be held at Laverty's, 2pm Mon March 10 with a few drinks after at the Bowlo to celebrate his life. Our thoughts to Ray, Graham and family.
Wed Feb 26 No mention in the diary of how many played but we had three visitors... Merv and Carmen Allen from Lowlands, Newcastle and Pam Hobbs from Towradgi, Wollongong. The winners were Merv Allen, Buckie Ruane and Owen Smith. Tommy Reynolds, Peter Dawe and Doug Cedelland second and Lisa Barry, Stu Thorne and Chris D'Elboux third. The Lucky Losers were Deb Mann, Trevor Hannaford and Peter Fredericks and Ty Webber was drawn Lucky Bowler but that's as far as it went and the $150 Jackpot increases again.
Fri Feb 28 54 bowlers again so it is apparent that Pennants are taking effect on our numbers even though it was a Laverty's Day, with all places doubled. The two teams of winners were Buckie Ruane, Mick Boyle and Owen Smith and John McCollom, Peter Dawe, Peter Meehan. Second places to G Squires, Dave Ogilvie, Paddy Byrne and Nick Kirby, Greg Hines and Andrew Shearer. Third to Mike James, Mick Ellison, Duffo and Terry Harvey, Trevor Hannaford, Grumpy Hunt. Lucky Losers... Wayne Dargan, Graham Hunt, Adam Rostron
at 3/95 from 20 overs.
Harrison Kelly retired on 28 not out, and Kai Hartley retired on 18 not out.
Bellingen Green restricted the Bulls to 8/36 from 13 overs, Emile Simmonds took 2-1 from two overs.
Nana Glen Lizards won their third match in a row, beating the Sawtell Sloggers by three wickets at Nana Glen.
Sawtell scored 6/93 from 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat.
Lincoln Sawaya top scored with 22, Edison Hay took 2-7 from two overs for the Lizards, and Louis Harrigan took 2-12 from two overs.
Nana Glen reached the total with one ball to spare, Louis Harrigan led his side home on 24 not out, and Jack O'Connor scored 22 not out.
Diggers Cricket Club Red won their third match from four games, accounting for Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels Blue by 15 runs at Jetty Oval.
Diggers scored 5/58 after winning the toss and electing
to bat, Jennifer Martin top scored with 20 off 11 balls.
The Rebels finished at 7/43, Havannah O'Shaughnessy took 2-4 from two overs, and Zayden Parry took 2-3 from 1.5 overs.
Sawtell Sixers had an eight wicket win against Dorrigo in Dorrigo. The home side scored 5/74 from 20 overs after winning the toss.
Nate Maguire took 2-3 from two overs for Sawtell.
Sawtell chased it down in the 18th over, Hunter Lynch retired on 21 not out.
Macksville Bulls White won their first game of the season, having a four wicket win against Diggers Cricket Club Blue at Macksville.
Diggers won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 6/130 from 18.4 overs.
Sehaj singh Mahal smashed 56 from 29 balls, and Arbie Britton finished on 23 not out.
The Bulls chased down the target after 18 overs, Nate Brownhill top scored with 33, and Geordie Drayton finished on 30 not out.
Bowra Bowls Report
By BUNCHA
SOCIAL Bowls Thursday
27th. Winners were Wayne Brown, Jye McAuliffe and Graham Hines with the runners up cash going to Reg Barbat, Andy Dalsanto and Lloyd Laird. The Lucky Bowler was Warren Gallop.
The Tigers had the bye in the Grade 5 Pennants last week-end but still lead their section, after Hat Head defeated Crescent Head 10-0 and Stuarts Point were too good for South West Rocks also winning 10-0.
and Jye McAuliffe, Bill Mann and Cosi - who broke his right thumb playing handyman at home so played with his left. Mino Bettanin was the Lucky Bowler but failed to draw his rink so the jackpot is $360 this week.
Pennants Round 5 Our 3's lost (53) 9 to (44) 1 to leaders away to Park Beach Blue but remain in second place, trailing by 13½ pts. The 5's continued their undefeated streak with a (69) 10 to (50) 0 home defeat of second placed Woolgoolga and lead by a massive 19 pts. Likewise the 6's at home accounted for Park Beach, (66) 9 to (51) 1 and trail North Beach in second place by 9½ pts. The
We travel to Stuarts Point tomorrow, Saturday 8th for the start of round two. The Bowraville RSL Sub-Branch will be holding a Bowls Day on Sunday 9th. Play starts at 1pm with names in by 12.30pm. It will be barefoot bowls with everyone very welcome to come along (beginners included with bowls supplied by the club). So come along and enjoy a fun afternoon on the synthetic under the roof.
Nominations for the Club Fours close on Sunday 9th, So enter your team now. The draw will be conducted on Monday 10th.
7's lost at Woolgoolga (69) 9 to (46) 1 but still top the table, 8 clear of Woopi. This Saturday the 3's are away to Park Beach Red, the 5's and 6's are at home to Sawtell and Urunga and the 7's away at Park Beach.
Sun Mar 2. Mixed Pairs Q/Finals. Neridah/Mark Blackford 26 def Chris Davis/ Tony Urquhart 10; Gloria Richardson/Paul Ward 19 def Arlene Duffus/Alan Cosgrave 6; Teresa/Peter Meehan 27 def Pat Fletcher/Wayne Dargan 6 and Manor/Owen Smith 25 def Michelle/ Peter Fredericks 5. The semi Finals... Blackford v Ward and Meehan v Smith are played this Sunday 9am.
Golfers flock to Nambucca for four-ball challenge
By David WIGLEY
GOLFERS at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club embraced the spirit of competition and camaraderie in their monthly four-ball, best-ball event last Sunday.
Dylan Mann, who has only been playing for less than a year, highlighted the unique appeal of the format, blending social fun with a competitive edge.
“Four-ball, best-ball is a fantastic way to enjoy golf with mates, and there’s even a $100 prize up for grabs,” Mann said.
“It’s a sport that hooks you - whether you’re good or bad.
“You can have 100 terrible shots, but one pure strike is enough to bring you back for more.”
Mann, who only picked up the game in July 2024, has quickly become a huge advocate for the sport.
“I’ve been playing for seven months now, and I’ve
day.
q Prizes and presentations at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
well and truly caught the bug,” he said.
“I started with a handicap of 36, and I’m already down to 16 - that’s 20 shots shaved off.
“I’ve played cricket all my life, so the hand-eye coordination helps.
“I can really crack the ball, but keeping it straight is the challenge,” he laughed.
Mann insists that experience isn’t a prerequisite
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
THE HLV Partners Accounting sponsored the monthly Medal and Spoon event played in ideal autumn weather.
While Allan Clarke was runner up to Brock Klar whose net score was a winner in Division one, Allan's gross score was the best of the day to win the Spoon - again .
In Division two Todd Bartlett and Jessica Lambert had a shot for shot tussle to finish equal with Jessica winning the monthly Medal on a count back.
Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Allan Clarke (Div 1) and Glen Taylor (Div 2).
The ladies teamed up for a two person Ambrose.
Ever consistent Jo Montague, and partner Lisa
Urquhart proved too good with Jessica Lambert and Ali Cunneen, both of whom have their handicaps on the way down, finishing runners up.
Max Graham collected the prize in the Mid Week Competition with visitor from Tamworth Rob Wilkinson runner-up.
for success however.
“The handicap system levels the playing field, so even beginners with a high handicap have a shot at winning,” he said.
“And the social side of golf is massive - it’s a brilliant way to get out, have fun, and meet new people.”
Adding to the atmosphere, young musician Dylan Wigley provided live entertainment, rounding out a perfect day on
the fairways.
at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
While there’s a hive of activity each week, the team at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club is delving into the past, compiling a definitive history of the island.
General Manager Jonathan Zirkler says the ambitious project is steadily taking shape.
“We’ve essentially wrapped up the golf side of things, along with some of the
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
UPCOMING events: Congratulations to Amber & Carol wining the Summer Shield competition. Reminder AGM is on 22nd March @ 12 noon
Results for week ending 1st March 2025
Monday 24th February 2025
1st Jo Smyth & Peter Whyte & Maureen Cowan & Libby Knight 57%, 3rd Carol McKee & Theda Faulwetter 51%
Tuesday 25th February 2025 -second week of the summer shield 1st Amber Fox & Carol McKee 60%, 2nd Maureen
1st Mike Siford & Colin Tolley 70%, 2nd Scott Parker & Colleen Robertson 59%, 3rd Maureen Cowan & Janet Dyson 50%
East West
1st Robert Baker & Theda Faulwetter 62%, 2nd Paul Guthrie & Barry Butler 54%, 3rd Sandra Ellis & Vicky Walker 47%
Saturday 1st March 2025
1st Alison Savage & Carol McKee 62%, 2nd Robert Baker & Peter Whyte 55%, 3rd Lynne & John Slade 49%
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
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Club President Geoff Harris found his woe state much earlier, moving gradually from one bunker to the next and then after a short missed putt turned into a pinball wizard as he hit the still moving ball back and forth past the cup on repeat.
Day done.
A few managed to keep their heads.
Phillip Woodgate (19 handicap) had the best round of the day with a nett 64 to win C Grade nett by a shot from Warren Fuller (23).
The enthusiastic Dylan Mann (19) won the gross with 86.
In A Grade and like a
good bottle of Grange which just gets better, Greg McCoy (4) took the gross with 76, while Daniel Wren (10) won the nett with 67, a shot ahead of Twin Creeks visitor Gregory Murray (11).
Peter Miller (15) had a smart 66 to win the B grade nett from the in-form Graham Weary (13) on 67, while Daniel Wassens claimed the gross with 85.
Norman Devereaux would have long forgotten starting the day with a triple bogey on the 1st and a 12 on the 2nd, as he banged it to 40cm on the last for a birdie and the $80 Pro Pin.
Other flags went to Lyall Gregory on 5, Weary on 7, Jacob Newbury on 8 and Dennis Ashton on 15.
Peter Bush won the Ecomist long putt on the 1st and Ken Klem dined out on 13 with the Pizza This Pizza That prize.
The Island Sunday at the weekend was a medley fourball best ball sponsored by Bryony and Chris Brownlie.
Philip Woodgate and Louise Ainsworth won with an excellent 46 to edge Liz Hobday and Chris Knight on 45. Knight (11) was flying at two-under off the stick through 13, and even par after 15, before a Normanesque-like collapse over the final three.
Pins went to Golf Director Henny Oldenhove on 5 and Glenys Thompson on 18 while the Geoffs saluted on 5
(Harris), 13 (Goesch) and 18 (Brooks).
Texan tyro Houston Baker (28) slow-cooked with 41 points to win the Nambucca RSL Dolphin Day shirt on Thursday, 27 February.
Garry Johnstone (13) nailed Div 1 with 36 points for the 'W' on a countback from Peter Scott (9).
Martin Turner (22) scorched with 40 points to claim Div 2 from Daniel Wassens (15) on 39.
Heather Gray (25) came home the stronger with 38 points to salute on a countback in Div 3 from Don Lavery (25).
Club Captain Ray Guiana sank the putt from afar on 1, while Lavery took the pin on
5, Geoff Brooks on 7, Turner on 8, Scott on 15 and Gregory Smith the $100 Pro Pin on 18. Alvin Rapley zeroed in on 13 for the pizza.
The women played a fourball on Wednesday, 26 February, with Lisa Guest and Robyn Dyer combining for an excellent 45 points and the dance of triumph.
Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Johnston were just a point back and runnersup, with Jenny Thorne and Sue Seymour third on 43 in a super tight leaderboard.
Kerrie Eichorn, Jennifer Ainsworth and Dianne Pedlow grabbed the graded pins on 8, while Deidre Fletcher pounced on 13 and Henny Oldenhove won the $43 Pro Pin on the last.
early settler history,” Zirkler said.
“Now, we’re working through the Gumbaynggirr history and how best to structure it.
“We believe it will tell a compelling story - not just for golfers, but for the entire community.
“We’ll keep everyone updated as the book comes together.”
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
1-3-25
THE Monthly Medal and The Hooper Memorial Day a Single Stableford was held on Saturday. The early golfers had to deal with fog and the rest with very warm conditions. That is the autumn weather for you. The course was great and work had been done on the greens.
Winner T Edwards R/Up J Summerville Bradman P Lawry F/9 P Cotton B/9 T Noble N/P 1st Gillo, 9th Gillo L/Putt R Graham Ball Comp 1. Gillo 2. P Le Cerf Next Week S Stableford.
Setting the tone for honest hard yakka in the final week of summer was the Toyota Genuine Service Island Challenge medley stroke on Tuesday, 25 February.
Kempsey's Colin Habgood (11) birdied 13, 16 and 18 for a slick 77, nett 66, to win the $70 first prize.
Ray Guiana - warning, "I'm retired, now" - capped a mighty seven days to be runner-up on 68 nett, ahead of Heather Gray in third on 70.
Master-blaster Kai Burkinshaw (1) zipped the gross with a tidy four over par 73.
Bonville's Tony O'Rourke claimed the pin on 5, Tiffany Paul on 7, Scott Burley on 8, Habgood on 13, Adam Heslop on 15 and Stephen McNeil on the last. Each receives a sleeve of pills.
q Dylan Wigley provided musical performances from the 1960s to modern
q Dylan Mann has ‘caught the bug’ to play golf
q Tony Grebert, Ted Single and Mick O'Brien looking confident on the first tee.
Kids Boot Camp 032
HYPOTHETICAL
By Manny WOOD
Finally… a sunset cruise
NATALIE purchased a vehicle, sight unseen from a dealership in Sydney, trusting the dealership's word that the car is in "immaculate condition," and “there is nothing wrong with it”.
When the car turned up, Natalie was so excited and thought it looked great.
However, on closer inspection, Natalie realised the car had travelled 300 kilometres more than advertised, lacked promised features such as Bluetooth compatibility and was missing essential equipment like the run-flat tire inflator.
To add to her woes, the vehicle displayed a sensor warning light once it was travelling above 100km/hr.
When Natalie talked to the dealership, they stated that as the car was over 10 years-old the protection of the usual threemonth statutory warranty did not apply.
However, Natalie did not accept this response and sought legal help.
Her lawyer, Tony, explained that under Australian Consumer Law (ACL), consumers are entitled to rely on representations made by sellers and the goods must be fit for purpose.
He further advised that the facts as described by Natalie, highlight that the car did not match the description and was not fit for its intended purpose.
Tony talked through Natalie’s options and the likely outcome if the matter progressed to Court.
The Court would need to assess whether the dealership's representations were misleading and whether they failed to meet consumer guarantees.
An additional critical factor is whether a statutory required inspection report was provided by the dealer, which Natalie stated was notably absent when the car was delivered.
Further, the Court would assess the consequences of the misrepresentation, and in this case may find that the car warning fault codes and the missing runflat inflator could affect the car's usability.
Thankfully, a settlement was negotiated prior to any Court action, allowing Natalie to rectify the vehicle and safely drive-off into the sunset.
Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.
Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
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Trees worth far more than stored carbon
DEAR News Of The Area,
I RESPOND to the letter by Steve Dobbyns: ‘The potential carbon storage of trees’.
His argument in favour of using forests full of young thin trees in order to store more carbon is flawed on many levels.
While these young trees grow rapidly they are like hungry teenagers cleaning out a fridge.
They suck up the moisture, drying the landscape and making it more fire prone.
The last thing we need is more intense fires to endanger communities and release even more carbon to a heating climate.
It is the older mature forests that resist fire as was shown in 2019/20.
There is much scientific evidence that old, intact forests store far more carbon than logged, regenerating forests. Moreover it is the large old trees which continue to grow and accumulate still more carbon (Lindenmayer 2024, pp 179-181).
It can take up to a century for a
regenerating forest to soak up all the carbon emitted from it when it was logged (Sanger 2022).
The argument that wood products fix carbon fails to take into account that less than one fifth a tree’s biomass ends up as long lived timber products, with much of it going to short-lived products such as pallets and left as mill waste.
The replacement of old mature trees by increasingly young ones as we see in our local forest is disastrous for the many endangered species that depend on them for food and shelter.
Loss of biodiversity has become as bad if not worse a threat to our survival than climate change so we need to halt the extinctions!
The most horrendous suggestion is that we should use biomass (left over waste from cut trees) to burn for fuel or electricity.
Most school children could tell you that burning more stuff is not a solution to climate change.
Yours sincerely Judith KIRWOOD, Valla Beach.
From forestry to restoration
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WOULD like to respond to the article in NOTA on 21/2/25 titled “Conservationists dispute job loss claims”.
The article related to the number of people currently employed in the local timber industry and its supply chain and the effects that the creation of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) might have on the livelihood of these people.
The estimates vary wildly.
Regardless of who is correct, the forgotten issue is how best to help replace jobs from a potentially diminishing industry.
The poor state that places are allowed to be left by Forest Corp NSW continuously degrades the assets of our forests.
And it does so at the expense of taxpayers ($29m est. 2024).
DEAR Jasminda,
LAST week my phone rang during the meditation part of a yoga class.
I quickly attended to it and switched it to silent (which I thought I'd already done).
One of the other yoga attendees made a big deal about it, but he falls asleep in every session and snores which I find extremely disruptive to my meditative state.
I want to have it out with him.
Should I?
Wendy M.
either side of your hips then raise your left leg and cross your left ankle over your right, bending your elbows at a right angle, and keeping your chest raised.
It's like Twister for sadomasochists.
Is it not in the interests of the timber Industry itself to take better care of the assets on which they depend?
It wasn’t always like this.
In the past more care was taken.
Forests had a chance to properly recover and wildlife had a chance to adapt and move when intervals were longer, and methods were less industrialised. It cannot continue this way.
Permanent damage is being done to the biodiversity of our natural heritage and future bush fire risk.
It is simply stealing from the future, and it can’t be justified.
I voted for the current NSW government because they made a pre-election promise to support the creation of GKNP.
The other promise was to stop the multi-story residential development proposed for the Jetty Foreshore.
I feel betrayed on both fronts.
The area that has been expected to become the GKNP will continue to need professional restoration efforts
Dear Wendy,
Having it out with a fellow yogi doesn't feel right.
Yoga is all about improving your state of mind (and body), not getting your knickers in a knot (though getting your body in a knot seems to be a crucial part of the process).
The poses are often as tricky to pronounce as they are to perform such as ashtavakrasana where you bend your right knee and pass your right arm underneath, then hook your right knee on your right shoulder while keeping your palms on
for many years to come if it is to ever recover its habitat and aesthetic values on which future eco-tourism depends. There are potentially many ongoing jobs for local people in doing this restoration work.
I am a local business owner employing 15 local people in this currently fledgling industry.
The small number of people currently working in the restoration sector, is barely able to scratch the surface of what actually needs doing to restore local and regional eco systems statewide, especially in the wake of recent fires and the effects of logging in the proposed GKNP.
This restoration industry has the capacity to be upscaled massively to help workers transition from less sustainable industries.
We are lucky to live in a biodiversity hot spot.
The Coffs LGA is where the mountains meet the sea and the southern temperate overlaps with the northern tropical, giving rise to high
After all the physical and mental gymnastics, the final meditation is something to look forward to, so I can understand your fellow yogi's annoyance when he's mentally floating down a forest stream, breathing in fresh air that smells of damp moss and pine needles, alert to the sounds of birds chirping, the stream burbling, and then he's brought back to reality by Maria in da Club belting out from your phone, followed by you stepping across his body, tripping over a yoga bolster, your grippy socks making an annoying sucking noise on the floor boards until you reach your phone that is stored in the cubes at the entrance.
In future, leave your phone in the car.
As for his snoring, those bolsters and cushions have multiple uses.
Perhaps one could be gently placed over his face.
A bit of light pressure is sure to stop the snoring, though you'll probably be banned from the class when your yoga teacher catches you in the mid suffocation-pose.
Namaste, Jasminda.
rates of indemnity with many species found only around here.
There is so much more that could be done to enhance our unique natural assets and build our reputation as a world class ecotourism destination.
Funds could be redirected from subsidising the timber industry.
Once there is an appropriate level of reliable funding the Ecosystems Management Course at TAFE could be offered to any people currently employed in the timber industry and provide opportunities to create new jobs.
We need to find a way to help workers in this transition period, by investing in the Ecological Restoration Industry and developing a world class attraction in the GKNP.
Together in restoration, Lindy DAVIS, Coffs Coast.
ORDINARY
MEETING
Notice is hereby given of an Ordinary Meeting of the NHLALC.
DATE: Friday 28th March 2025
TIME: 11.30am
LOCATION: Muurraby Language Centre Bellwood Rd, Nambucca Heads
AGENDA:
1. Welcomes;
2. Apologies;
3. Minutes of previous meeting;
4. CLBP Workshop;
5. Approval of the NHLALC Community Land and Business Plan (CLBP) 20252028;
6. Other Business placed on the agenda prior to the commencement of the meeting;
7. Time and date of next meeting.
Please Note: All Members and Aboriginal persons who have a cultural association with the land within the LALC’s area are encouraged to attend and participate in the workshop.
Please Note: A copy of the CLBP or a Summary is available for viewing on request at the NHLALC during business hours.
All inquiries about this meeting should be directed to the CEO of the NHLALC during business hours.
AUTHORISED BY: Alana Greenup, Chairperson - Nambucca Heads LALC
Public Notices
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given of the 2023/2024 Annual Meeting of the NHLALC.
DATE: Friday 28th March 2025
TIME: 10am
LOCATION: Muurraby Language Centre Bellwood Rd, Nambucca Heads
AGENDA:
1. Welcomes/Apologies;
2. Receipt of the Annual Report and CLBP Implementation report 2023/2024;
3. Receipt of the Audited financial statements and management letter 2023/2024;
4. Casual Vacancy Election;
5. Other Business.
In relation to the election for Board members:
A voting member of NHLALC is not entitled to vote, nominate, accept a nomination or be elected to office in elections for Board Members if the voting member has not attended at least 2 meetings of the NHLALC in the preceding 12 months as a voting member.
Any queries in relation to this meeting can be directed to the NHLALC CEO during business hours.
AUTHORISED BY: Alana Greenup, Chairperson - Nambucca Heads LALC
Notice of Praecipe
For the record Lena Margareta Engstrom(c) of Bowraville, New South Wales, is permanently domiciled on the Land and Soil of Terra Australis. I am not a voluntary transactor in commerce and am the paramount security interest holder of all estates, property, assets and collateral, both registered and unregistered, and all associated copyright protected trade names. My lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis was recorded with Public Recording Number RPP44 63900 05100 32797 53606 on Proclamation Date 11 December 2024. All usufruct subjugation ties have been severed with the occupying corporate government of Australia. The corporate Australian kakistocracy and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist misaddressing Lena Margareta Engstrom(c) in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA and to cease and desist infringing upon my estate, property, assets, collateral and copyright protected trades names.
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7.35 Gardening Australia. 8.35 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy attempts to evict William from the house.
Optics. (Final, Ml, R) A clown car disaster creates headaches. 9.50 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 10.20 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (M)
8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (R)
9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. (PG)
10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Bonn. (Masv) 11.45 Sisi. (Mav, R)
2.35 Elizabeth. (PG, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs finds out all there is to love about living in the Hunter Valley.
7.30 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Sydney v Hawthorn. From the SCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
12.00 Suits L.A. (Ma, R) A former prosecutor opens an LA law firm.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Dolphins v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with news and analysis.
10.45 Rise Of The Dolphins. (PG) A look at the NRL Dolphins.
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (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. (PG, R)
Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Motor Racing. Race of Champions. Day 1.
10.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather.
10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, March 8
6.30 Back Roads: Hilltops Region, NSW. (PG, R) Lisa Millar heads to the Hilltops region of New South Wales for the Running of the Sheep.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) Catherine finds herself entangled in a case when an old friend becomes a murder suspect.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) After a young police officer is found dead floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.
10.05 The Newsreader. (Madl, R) Helen is blindsided by a front-page story. 11.00 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe.
SUNDAY,
(R) 11.00
8.30 Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors. Explores Queen Camilla’s domestic violence awareness work.
9.50 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (Ml, R)
10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Women.
12.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Men.
3.00 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am What Do
We See When We Look At The Sky? Continued. (2021, Georgian) 8.40 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 10.40 Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 12.50pm Everybody Hates Johan. (2022, M, Norwegian) 2.40 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 5.10 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 6.50 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 8.30 Thelma & Louise. (1991, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
March 9
(PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure. (PGn, R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh. (PGa, R) 10.00 The World From Above. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. H’lights. 4.30 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (PG) 5.00 Big Sky Girls. (R) 5.20 Superbots. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Starblasters Cricket. (R) 1.00 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. Round 4. 4.00 Heroines. 4.30 Australian Superbike C’ship.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (Final, PG) The dogs face their final challenge.
8.30 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml) Dale and Helen turn to each other for support.
9.30 Love Me. (Final, MA15+s)
10.20 MOVIE: Death In Brunswick. (1991, Mlsv, R)
12.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. 8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (M)
9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ma, R) 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. (R) 11.15 The Weedy One. (PGa, R)
11.25 The Fade. (Ma, R)
11.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 1. 1.35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
Rites Of Passage. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. (Return) 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10
6am The Kids Are Alright. Continued. (2021, PG, Spanish) 6.35 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 8.20 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.10 Studs. (2006, M) 11.55 Language Lessons. (2021, M) 1.45pm Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 3.25 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.30 Goodfellas. (1990) 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A couple have a prohibited item.
7.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016, Mav, R) An assassin is forced out of hiding. Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones. 10.10 MOVIE: American Made. (2017, MA15+l, R) A pilot is recruited by the CIA. Tom Cruise.
12.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGal, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)
8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003, PGl, R)
10.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, Ms, R)
12.25 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)
1.20 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)
1.50 Talking Honey. (PG, R)
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)
chi instructor. Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Motor Racing. Race of Champions. Day 2. From Accor Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Ma, R) Elsbeth suspects foul play after a posh
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.
8.40 The Hunters: Murder Highway. (M) Former detective Steve van Aperen and crime journalist Adam Shand drive the Flinders Highway.
10.10 Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the crimes of Ivan Milat.
12.10 The Bay. (Mav, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Children’s Programs. 1pm Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 3.00 Basketball. WNBL Playoffs. Grand Final Series. Townsville Fire v Bendigo Spirit. 5.00 Mr Mayor. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Fast & Furious. (2009, M) 12.15am Gotham. 1.10 Arrow. 3.00 Beyblade X. 4.00 Bakugan. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. Nitro Slam. 4.00 Carnage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo. 8.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Return)
SBS World News Late.
Syndrome E. (Premiere, Malv)
11.55 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.20 My Life In Clay. (R)
12.35 Primitive Medium. (R)
12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 2. 2.45 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.10 Suits L.A. (M) 10.10 The Agenda Setters. (Premiere) An expert panel tackle the biggest AFL topics. 11.10 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGas) Chance puts pressure on Mayan and Quinten. 12.10 Miniseries: Hatton Garden. (Ml, R)
2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
SBS MOVIES (32)
7MATE (64)
6am The World’s
Fastest Indian. Continued. (2005, PG) 7.20 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 9.00 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 10.50 Thelma & Louise. (1991, M) 1.20pm The Orphanage. (2019, M, Dari) 3.00 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 4.40 Clue. (1985, PG) 6.25 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.30 Misery. (1990, MA15+) 10.30 Men. (2022, MA15+) 12.25am Jiu Jitsu. (2020, MA15+) 2.25 Late Programs.
12.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 3. 2.45 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 8.40 The Hunting Party. (M) 9.40 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec and Marisa investigate a mysterious ghost ship that has washed up on the shores of his home town. 10.40 The Agenda Setters.
11.40 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a, R)
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.00 100% Footy. (Return, M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Life And Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson. (Malv) 11.30 First On Scene. (MA15+a, R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
6.00
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Clue. Continued. (1985, PG) 6.50 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.50 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.30 I Was A Dreamer. (2016, M) 12.25pm Spanish Affair. (2014, M, Basque) 2.15 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 4.35 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 6.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 8.30 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 11.10 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.05am Late Programs.
7MATE (64)
9GO! (83) 9GO! (83)
WEDNESDAY, March 12
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Australia: An Unofficial History. (al)
8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. (Ma)
9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Blackwater. (MA15+ansv)
12.15 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 4. 2.45 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R) 3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (Premiere, Ma) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Live At The Chapel: Amy Shark. (Ma) Amy Shark performs her hits.
11.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.00 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
9.00 Big Miracles. (Final, Mam)
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Premiere, Ml)
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 My Way. (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)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Importance Of Being Earnest. Continued. (1952) 7.15 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 9.20 Clue. (1985, PG) 11.10 The Exchange. (2021, M) 12.50pm I Love My Dad. (2022, M) 2.40 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 4.40 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.20 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 8.30 Monster’s Ball. (2001, MA15+) 10.35 All The King’s Men. (2006, M) 1.05am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, March 13
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (PG)
Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Final)
The Role Of A Lifetime. (PGns, R)
ABC Late News.
The Business. (R)
Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Ml, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG)
8.30 Earth: A Year In Orbit. (PGa)
9.30 Boiling Point. (Mal)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Golden Boy. (Mal)
11.55 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.25 Wet By Fire. (R)
12.35 Dirty Bird. (R)
12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 5. 2.45 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (R) 3.50 Bamay. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7MATE (64)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Binti. Continued. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.40 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 8.20 Poms. (2019, PG) 10.00 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 12.35pm The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 2.30 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 4.35 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 6.30 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 1.50am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Hosted by Graeme Hall.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
