Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 10 February 2023

By Mick BIRTLES

TO many Australians, 14 February is only notable for being Valentine's Day but to a group of Aussies who go by the title ‘Nashos’ the day has a very different significance.

The day, 14 February, is officially known as National Servicemen’s Day and the Nambucca Valley will mark the occasion with a service of commemoration at the Nambucca Heads Cenotaph commencing at 11:00 am.

National Servicemen were Australians who were required by law to see out a period of time in the armed forces and this commemoration event is held to provide an opportunity for the community to reflect on this service and remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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q These Nambucca Nashos will be joined by other members of the community on National Servicemen’s Day at a service of commemoration in Nambucca Heads. (L-R) Dallas Dent, Ray Bartlett, Richard Greentree, Fred You, Alan Dollin and Don Mc Kenzie.

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Why are we paying more for fuel in Nambucca Heads?

Cr David Jones is seeking answers

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towns, has many locals shaking their heads.

In a radio interview with 2NVR’s Ben Walters last week, Nambucca Valley Councillor David Jones described how he had heard about these price differences and decided to conduct an informal investigation by driving

around and having a look for himself.

Cr Jones compared fuel prices, of the same brand, with service stations in Coffs Harbour, Urunga, Bellingen and the Nambucca Valley.

Pricing of fuel in Coffs Harbour was around 30 cents per litre cheaper than the same product in the Nambucca Valley.

Urunga and Bellingen prices were similar to Coffs Harbour prices.

“I am not making accusations

regarding the full pricing differences however I am concerned about it and I am putting a motion to council that we, the Nambucca Valley Council, write to the ACCC and invite them to investigate the petrol prices in Nambucca Heads over the holiday period 2022/23”,” Cr Jones told News Of The Area.

In this motion Cr Jones will also recommend that Council refer the evidence and the Motion to local members of Parliament and others

as seen fit by Council.

Cr Jones will present photographic evidence of the variation in fuel pricing based on his observations on 23 February 23.

Cr Jones points to how much high fuel prices affect the mobility of so many in the Nambucca Valley thus being detrimental to their quality of life.

“Social relationships are dependent on us being able to join together and losing our mobility prevents that,” 2NVR’s Ben Waters added.

Nambucca Valley to remember the Nashos on National Servicemen’s Day

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The National Service scheme was introduced in 1951 with various changes in the conduct of the scheme over the years including closing it down for a time, however it came and went in various forms until 1972.

The scheme only applied to men and the 1951-59 version required those selected to undergo 179 days of military training in either the Army, Navy or Air

Force.

For the 1964-72 version it was legislated that National Servicemen could be sent overseas.

During this time Australia was involved in tensions with Indonesia, known as Konfontasi, and being drawn into supporting South Vietnam and the US in fighting against communist forces in Vietnam.

Men were selected using what was called the ‘birthday ballot’, in which names were randomly selected for National Service by their date of birth.

Australian Regular Forces were

heavily bolstered by these National Service men during the Vietnam War with over 15,300 of them required to serve in the war zone.

Nearly half of all Australians killed in action in Vietnam were Nashos and well over 1000 Nashos were wounded.

Over the years the Nambucca Branch of the Australian National Servicemen's Association have been an inspirational force for good in the community, raising money in support of many great causes on the Mid North Coast and conducting the Nashos Day Service each year.

However, dwindling numbers have seen the Nashos hand over the conduct of the service to the

Combined RSL sub-Branches of the Nambucca Valley.

News Of The Area spoke to Nasho, Dallas Dent, about the importance of National Servicemen’s Day.

“I think it is particularly important to remember the blokes that were called up for service, did not want to go but went and did their duty, then in many cases it affected them and their families for the rest of their lives,” Dallas said.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Nambucca Heads National Servicemen’s Day service on 11:00 am Tuesday 14 February at the Nambucca Heads Cenotaph at the foot of the RSL Club carpark.

Rural Medicine students embark on clinical placements in Nambucca Valley

THE first student doctors from Charles Sturt University will commence their placements in rural locations from Monday 6 February.

By training future doctors locally, it is hoped many of them will stay as practicing doctors in rural communities experiencing healthcare shortages.

The Doctor of Medicine being delivered jointly between Charles Sturt University and Western Sydney University under the Joint Program in Medicine (JPM) will see third-year students commence the Rural Generalist Placement Program (RGPP) in areas such as the Northern Rivers Clinical Region, bringing their skills and knowledge to local residents in person.

Students will be based in towns such as Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Bellingen full-time from their third year and will remain there during their fourth and fifth year studies until the completion of their degree.

During this time, students will rotate between different hospitals, general practices and community health services, gaining valuable clinical skills while developing relationships and connections with the local community.

Head of Campus at the Northern Rivers Clinical Region, Associate Professor Karly Field, said it was a fantastic milestone for the School, students, and rural healthcare.

q Head of Campus at the Northern Rivers Clinical Region, Associate Professor Karly Field (in black scrubs), with third-year medical student of the Charles Sturt Doctor of Medicine Ms Caitlin del Solar at Macksville Hospital.

“The School of Rural Medicine is still in its early days having the first cohort of students commence their studies just two years ago,” Professor Field said.

“These students have already shown strength, resilience and a high level of clinical knowledge in getting to their third year, particularly having overcome the many hurdles associated with pursuing university education during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Professor Field said the approach of the placements was tailored to the needs and nuances of

rural and regional communities.

“The Rural Generalist Placement Program is an opportunity for students to experience the broad range of health services provided by rural generalists,” Professor Field said.

“The community and patientcentred approach to rural generalist medicine provides local people with access to a broad range of health services to meet the health needs of individual communities.”

Professor Field said the clinical services provided by rural generalists varied depending on the

health needs of the communities they serve and the available health infrastructure, and students would also learn skills that aid common health issues.

“Every placement will reflect the health priorities in each area while also assisting students to gain clinical medical skills to assist a range of conditions that often arise across communities,” she said.

The third-year curriculum covers clinical medicine, including general practice, medicine, surgery, emergency medicine and community health.

Professor Field said a Rural Generalist Placement will provide students with immersive learning at its best.

“Students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of rural generalist medicine and of the roles of rural generalists, including general

practitioners and specialists working collegially with them to benefit rural health outcomes in a community,” she said.

“Students will gain first-hand insights into the patient’s journey through the health system and the role each health provider contributes to patient care.”

Third-year student of the Doctor of Medicine, Ms Caitlin del Solar, said she was looking forward to the experience and clinical insights she anticipated the placement would offer.

“I really enjoyed my second year placement in the Northern Rivers at both Macksville District Hospital and the Darrimba Maarra Aboriginal Health Clinic in Nambucca Heads,” Ms del Solar said.

“It was great to develop some of my practical skills in the emergency department at Macksville Hospital and I felt I was able to learn a lot at the Darrimba Maarra Aboriginal Health Clinic both from the fantastic doctor I shadowed and the patients that attended the clinic.”

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The scope of works includes repair works to the reservoir roof sheeting and fascia steelworks as well as the design and construction of a new access stair tower.

Interested parties are required to register via the Vendor Panel portal www.vendorpanel. com/platform/suppliers, download documents and submit tenders electronically. If you are having difficulties, please contact Vendor Panel on 03 9095 6181 or support@ vendorpanel.com.au

Closing Date and Time: 2.00 pm on Thursday 6 April 2023. Electronic submissions only will be accepted via the Vendor Panel portal. Council will not accept hard copy submissions for this Tender.

ENQUIRIES TO: Richard Spain – Manager Water and Sewerage 02 6568 0234

q Ms Caitlin del Solar and Associate Professor Karly Field.

q Ms Caitlin del Solar and Associate Professor Karly Field at Macksville Hospital.

Sixty charged in Mid North Coast property crime sting

A STRIKE force established to investigate alleged break and enters on the Mid North Coast has resulted in more than 80 people being charged with a total of 145 offences.

Strike Force Kinnereth was established by officers from Mid North Coast Police District in October 2022 in response to break, enter and steal offences.

The strike force was comprised of officers from the Mid North Coast Police District,

supported by the Dog Unit, Highway Patrol and POLAIR focusing their efforts across the entire Mid North Coast Police District.

Investigators commenced inquiries into several alleged offences including seventeen break and enters, nine stolen vehicles, nine drug

possessions, three weapons offences, 28 traffic offences and 16 breach of bail offences.

Following inquiries, a fourteen-year-old boy was arrested and charged with 38 offences allegedly linked to thirteen different incidents.

He was granted strict conditional bail to appear

Police on the Streets

• ON 27/1/23 Police arrested a 30-year-old man in Valla Beach following a domestic violence incident in which a man and a woman were alleged to have been assaulted and property damaged.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with two counts of common assault, two counts of malicious damage, negligent driving, and predatory driving.

The accused was refused bail by Police and last appeared before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 30/1/23 where he was subsequently granted bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/2/23.

• On 28/1/23 Police arrested a 41-year-old man in Macksville who was wanted for two outstanding warrants related to traffic offences.

During the man’s arrest, Police seized a small quantity of a white crystal substance.

The accused man was charged at

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

(Notice of Application for Integrated Development pursuant to Schedule 1, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a development application has been received by Nambucca Valley Council.

The proposed development is defined as “Integrated Development” under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 “as approval is required from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act”

Applicant: Casa Koala Pty Ltd

DA/File No: DA 2023/015

Property Description: Lot: 2 DP: 390600, 3 High Street, Nambucca Heads

Proposal: 5 Unit Residential Flat Building & Strata Subdivision

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 11 February 2023 until 27 February 2023. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au – DAs Online. Please note that when searching for a DA in DAs Online the application number is entered first, then the year, eg DA 2023/015 would be entered as 015/2023.

Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 27 February 2023. 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. For further information regards this proposal, please contact Michael Coulter on 6568 0260. PO BOX 177, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447, (02) 6568.2555, www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

Macksville Police Station and refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 30/1/23.

The accused man was subsequently granted bail by the Court and is next to appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/3/23.

• On 29/1/23 Police arrested a 34-year-old woman at a Thumb Creek property following a family violence incident in which a man is alleged to have been assaulted.

The accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with the offences of common assault and intimidation and was later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/2/23.

• On 30/1/23 Police were again called to the Thumb Creek property where the accused woman was arrested for a second time following another family violence incident in which both a man and woman were alleged to have been assaulted.

The accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, breach of AVO and breach of bail.

The accused woman is currently refused bail to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/2/23.

• On 29/1/23 Police arrested a 45-year-old man in Nambucca Heads for breaching an AVO.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on 30/1/23.

The accused man was subsequently granted bail by the Court to next appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/2/23.

• On 31/1/23 Police arrested a 52-year-old man in Macksville following a family violence incident in which a nineteen-year-old man is alleged to have been assaulted.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with Common assault and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/2/23.

• On 31/1/23 Police arrested a 29-year-old man in Nambucca Heads following a domestic violence incident in which a woman is alleged to have been assaulted.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and was later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/2/23.

• On 31/1/23 Police arrested a 32-year-old man in Bowraville following the

before a children’s court on Wednesday 8 February 2023.

As a result of inquiries by strike force investigators, a total of 81 people have been dealt with 60 persons charged, of which 31 were in relation to outstanding warrants, as well as fourteen infringement notices issued, three criminal infringement notices, three cannabis cautions, four youth cautions, and three youth conferences.

alleged assault of a child as a result of excessive chastisement.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/2/23.

• On 1/2/23 Police arrested an 18-year-old man in Nambucca Heads following a domestic violence incident in which a woman is alleged to have been assaulted.

The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station with common assault and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 23/2/23.

• On 1/2/23 Police arrested a seventeen-year-old youth in Macksville following a family violence incident.

The accused young person was charged at Macksville Police Station with intimidation and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Children’s Court on 23/3/23.

• On 2/2/23 Police arrested a 37-year-old woman in Bowraville following a family violence incident in which property was damaged.

The accused woman was charged at Macksville Police Station with a malicious damage offence and later released on bail to appear before Macksville Local Court on 9/2/23.

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Fears that dog-nappers are preying on pets

By Susan KONTIC

A SPATE of missing dogs across the region recently has sounded the alarm that dog-nappers may be actively targeting particular breeds in the local area.

In the past week, three pedigreed intact male dogs have disappeared from Bonville, Corindi and Valla, and word has it that several others from Woolgoolga and Glenreagh can be added to the list.

It’s difficult to tell just how prevalent dog theft is in the area and while police are usually notified, there is little they can do unless owners can prove a pet has actually been stolen.

Even then, it is considered a ‘theft of possession’ rather than an abduction, without taking into account the emotional impact on a family of losing a much-loved pet.

Katrina McNeight and her young family were devastated when their two-year-old French Bulldog, Dougie, disappeared from the large backyard of their Bonville

home, even though he was out of sight from the road.

“We were all at home at the time, and Dougie was outside with our two other dogs – a labrador and a lab/ staffie cross, both lovely dogs, and we found it odd that they were still there while Dougie was gone.

“We got Dougie as a pup for our older son who wasn’t well, and both our boys just adored him; he’s always gone with us on holidays, camping and out on the boat.

“We door-knocked the area, asking if anyone had seen Dougie, and I rode a horse around paddocks for three hours in case he might have been hurt somehow and couldn’t get home.”

The family’s appeal for information on Facebook was shared more than 300 times with no helpful news forthcoming.

Dougie had been registered and listed with the council, so Katrina visited and had his microchip locked, which meant they would be alerted if anyone tried to have a new microchip inserted in New South Wales.

Unfortunately, there is no nationwide register of pets, either through councils

or vets, so there is no way to trace pets taken to another state.

After talking with other victims of dog theft as well as vets and the police, the McNeights now believe that Dougie was taken across the border with the intention of selling him online to unsuspecting buyers or on the black market.

Intact male French Bulldogs, Staffies and Cavoodles fit for breeding are particularly in the sights of these unscrupulous operators, who have no concerns for the distress they cause to the dogs’ families.

Katrina McNeight is calling for a nationwide database of dogs that is perhaps linked through vets.

It sounds like a great idea - but where to start?

In the meantime, the family continues their search while Katrina frets that Dougie has missed his injections and is offering a reward for his safe return.

If you know his whereabouts, be a sport: bring Dougie home.

q Dougie, a lovable two-year-old French Bulldog, has been missing for more than a week and his owners fear he has been abducted in a targeted theft.

Tragedy at South Valla Beach

About 5pm on Saturday 4 February 2023, emergency services were called to South Valla Beach, Valla, following reports an unconscious

woman had been pulled from the water.

Officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District attended and were told a 73-year-old woman had been swimming in the water where she appears to have suffered a medical episode.

NSW Ambulance paramedics attempted to revive the woman, however, she died at the scene.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

A WOMAN who was pulled from the water at South Valla Beach on Saturday has tragically died.

Local creatures great and small featured on ABC doco

the atmosphere,” Nick told News Of The Area.

By Andrea FERRARI

THE opening scenes of episode two of Australia’s Wild Odyssey ABC documentary on ABC TV shows Uncle Micklo Jarrett on Valla Beach.

The well-known local elder tells the viewer that Valla Beach is known in Gumbaynggirr language as Janingbirriny, meaning “golden wattle sap, bridge”.

Australia's Wild Odyssey is an extraordinary historical documentary uncovering the incredible connectivity within all of nature, exploring the roles each and every thing has within an ecosystem.

Wild Media’s three-part series has been aired on TV and is now available on ABC iView.

The connection that water has to the earth’s ecosystems is the thread through all three almost-one-hour long episodes.

The episodes play out over thousands of kilometres, starting at the water’s source, then following it as it transforms the lives of animals and connects ecosystems, stopping along the way to meet incredible creatures and find their role in the great web of life.

Director Nick Robinson was recommended to seek out Mark Graham, one of the Coffs Coast’s most passionate ecologists, and similarly to work with Uncle Micklo Jarrett.

“The message of the series is that the more that science and ecology has advanced, we’ve learned about the connectivity and interconnectedness of everything living on earth, from the bacteria in the soil to eagles in the sky and even

“That connectivity is mirrored very well in many traditional cultures and there’s a clear reason for that.

“They depended on nature to survive, and we do too, and it turns out that science points towards respecting nature and looking after it,” said Nick.

The project meaning for Uncle Micklo is also to show the critical importance of living in connection with the land, the way the Gumbaynggirr people lived in this homeland of theirs, the Gumbaynggirr Nation.

“Having my sons and grandchildren in the episode was a highlight for me, showing them the importance of their homeland and their culture,” Uncle Micklo told NOTA.

“We’ve got the ocean, rivers, rainforests, the mountains and we’ve

got all these beautiful creatures and plants.”

Choosing where to show the filmmakers, Uncle Micklo knew they wanted to take the documentary to a global audience, so he directed them to places he knew well for their astonishing beauty.

“Knowing my homeland, I suggested places where the lushness and beautiful energy of the land is best held - in Bellingen, Valla Beach and Ebor.”

Filmed on Valla Beach at sunrise paying his respects to the land, Micklo welcomes viewers to the episode.

Here Micklo is seen teaching his grandchildren to learn from the land.

“Everything in existence has a story and comes from a long, long way back, and those stories have been passed from generation to generation surviving and knowing the land,” Uncle Micklo said.

q Uncle Micklo Jarrett in the opening scenes of Australia’s Wild Odyssey on Valla Beach at sunrise, known in Gumbaynggirr language as Janingbirriny, meaning “golden wattle sap, bridge”.

An advocate for the sacredness of connectivity in ecosystems, Mark Graham told NOTA, “I feel immensely honoured to have the opportunity to speak about the processes of life and the global significance of our local forests in Australia’s Wild Odyssey.

“I feel truly humbled to be able to give a voice to the voiceless, to speak for the trees.

“I want nothing more than our society to understand and to act upon the critical and urgent need to protect our life support systems, to restore them where broken and to expand them so as to ensure a safer future and the wellbeing of all future generations.”

Mark extends his deepest gratitude to the entire Wild Pacific Media team “for their incredibly powerful and moving work” and to Uncle Micklo Jarrett for “the ongoing chance to work together for the wellbeing of country”.

View Australia’s Wild Odyssey at https://iview.abc.net.au/show/ australia-s-wild-odyssey.

Filming in the Gondwana rainforests between the Coffs Coast and the Great Dividing Range, Micklo talks with awe about the ecosystems in this moist, lush setting.

q On Gondwana land, Micklo Jarrett shows how the ecosystem lives out in connectivity to flourish over millennia.

q Ecologist Mark Graham, who has spent thousands of hours in the Gondwana rainforests, shares his lived experience of how much connectivity between flora and fauna matters to the healthy existence of earth.

q Gondwana as seen on Australia’s Wild Odyssey on ABC TV.

Youth Arts Showcase at Scotts Head

By Jen HETHERINGTON

ON Saturday January 29, locals and holidaymakers were treated to a free ‘Youth Arts Showcase’ at the Scotts Head reserve funded through Office of Regional Youth’s Summer Break Program.

Local resident Denni Scott Davis was the Creative Director of this final event of the holidays and others held throughout the summer season.

From 3.00pm to 6.00pm attendees joined in entertainment with ‘Jesse Jeans’, ‘Hulustic Hoops’, ‘Hemlock’, ‘Solid State Circus’ and the ‘ArtWomb PopUp’ from the North Coast, plus young musicians from the ‘Ready Steady Go’ music program.

Sound equipment and some musical instruments were

q Perfect day for a picnic - Laura Stapleton, Carla Whittaker, Donna Waite and Liz Eid.

provided, though anyone wanting to be involved in impromptu performances were encouraged to bring their own instruments, as young people were invited to perform, jamming with the ‘ArtWomb’ crew.

“Have no fear, you can do no wrong, come along and have some fun!” Nadine Smith from ArtWomb summoned all comers at the event.

Along with the provision of live music and ‘open mics’, the kids and adults participated in juggling, unicycling, hula-hooping and creative artworks including painting and decorating an almost full sized cardboard car.

Laura Stapleton, Carla Whittaker, Donna Waite, Liz Eid and their collective of children, visiting from Lake Cathie, took advantage of the events and the glorious weather to hold a sumptuous picnic.

“A really nice interactive way to get community together through art and music,” Rebecca Jamison said.

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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

of Application for Integrated Development pursuant to Schedule 1, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979)

(Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a development application determined by the Northern Joint Regional Planning Panel is being appealed by the applicant to the NSW Land & Environment Court. The appeal incorporates an amended proposal.

The proposed development is defined as “Designated Development” under section 4.10 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the act) due to works being proposed in a mapped wetland and “Integrated Development” under section 4.46 of the act as approval is required from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act, NSW Fisheries under section 201 of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 and from the Department of Planning & Environment – Water under section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000.

Applicant: Congarinni North Pty Ltd

DA/File No: DA 2021/056

Property Description: Lots: 155 & 188 DP: 755537 - 24 Coronation Road, Congarinni North Proposal: Seniors Housing (260 Self-contained dwellings, recreation facilities & associated civil infrastructure)

Consent Authority: NSW Land & Environment Court

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 10 February 2023 until 12 March 2023. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw. gov.au – DAs Online. Please note that when searching for a DA in DAs Online the application number is entered first, then the year, eg DA 2021/056 would be entered as 56/2021.

Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 12 March 2023. 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. For further information regards this proposal, please contact Daniel Walsh on 6568 0259. PO BOX 177, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447, (02) 6568.2555, www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

q Young and old decorating the cardboard car.

q The grassed area was buzzing with activity.

Miss Vintage Pin Up Australia 2022 Grand Final coming to Bowraville

By Mick BIRTLES

AN event with a difference is heading for the Nambucca Valley when Miss Dale Velvet-Rose, Velvet-Rose’s Pin Up Dressing Room and Miss Vintage Pin Up Australia presents a Vintage Variety Show at the Bowraville Theatre on Saturday 18 February.

The Vintage Variety Show will feature the Miss Vintage Pin Up Australia 2022 Grand Final, consisting of eleven pin-up models with three outfits each, a burlesque performance by Northern Rivers Burlesque, Miss Rosa playing piano, a vintage fashion parade and a number of musical acts.

The last time Miss Dale Velvet Rose brought the Miss Vintage Pin Up event to Bowraville was in 2019.

“If you like retro fashions of the highest standard then this is an event you just can’t miss,” said Dale Hawkins, Secretary of the

Bowraville Arts Council.

Classic pin-up modelling stems from the golden age of the silver screen where tasteful sensuality and beauty influenced ideas of feminine fashion and inspired the type of art the US Air Force would display on their iconic WW2 aircraft.

The event is on Saturday 18 February 2023 from 12.30 – 3.30pm at the Bowraville Theatre

For tickets to what will be far and above the most colourful event in the Nambucca Valley this year go to www. bowravilletheatre.com.au and follow the links.

Tickets are $25.00 and if not sold out will be available at the door.

q One of the stunning pin-up models at the Bowraville Theatre in 2019.

Women invited to support Nambucca Valley CWA Evening Branch

WOMEN of the Nambucca Valley are invited to come along to Macksville ExServices Club on February 21 at 6pm to support the formation of the Nambucca Valley CWA Evening Branch. Attendees are

encouraged to stay on for dinner after the meeting.

The Country Women's Association (CWA) aims to improve conditions for country women and children in Australia. Women living in rural areas have long felt

isolation, and suffered a lack of adequate health and support facilities.

The CWA grew out of the need for country women to have better services and a unified voice in a maledominated rural society.

From humble beginnings in 1922, the CWA of NSW now has over 370 branches, over 8,000 members statewide and is the largest women's organisation in Australia.

Women from the country and the city across NSW/ACT meet to connect with others in their community, fundraise and help set policies which

are lobbied for at a state level.

Members also enjoy cooking, handicraft, art and creative writing competitions as well as teaching skills to others.

From better digital connectivity to native vegetation reforms, CWA is at the forefront of improving conditions for country

women and children and will continue to provide a voice for country families across NSW.

The CWA is a group for women of all ages, it's a group that focuses on kindness to all and on helping others.

Further enquiries to Margaret on 0415204634.

Every singer’s favourite singer is coming to Bowraville

By Mick BIRTLES

ON Thursday 16 February at the Bowraville Theatre, the artist that is often referred to as ‘every singer’s favourite singer’, Emily Lubitz, will deliver a one night only performance that will seal the iconic Bowraville Theatre’s place as a mecca for the greats of Australian performing arts..

Emily Lubitz will be the fifth of six incredible music events at the Bowraville Theatre presented by Archive Mid North Coast over the past six months.

Honing her craft

while touring with indie-folk powerhouse Tinpan Orange for more than ten years, Emily has collaborated with such master musos as Paul Kelly, Martha

Wainwright, Clare Bowditch in the past with stunning results. However, it is her solo work that is most in demand.

In November last year Emily

Lubitz released her debut EP ‘Begin Again’, a cleverly produced collection of tracks, all but one, ‘Foolish Kids’, written by her, that carries listeners across a range of vibes, from the sad and sweet of ‘Sinking Ship’ to the pure lush pop feel of ‘Like I Do’.

Given the length and breadth of her career it is almost deceptive to refer to Begin Again as a debut record as it implies she is just starting out when in reality Emily Lubitz already has a revered status in the industry.

The rave reviews her live performances have been getting have made this gig the most heavily anticipated of Archive Mid North Coast’s six concert series at the Bowraville Theatre.

Opening for Emily Lubitz at the Bowraville Theatre will be contemporary folk duo, Saije.

Already familiar in the Nambucca Valley, Saije toured relentlessly in the later half of last year and it will be interesting to see the impact of such an intense tour schedule on the stagecraft of this uber talented pair.

The doors at the Bowraville Theatre will open at 6:30 pm on Thursday 16 February for a 7:00 pm showtime and thanks to Archive Mid North Coast and the NSW Government’s Reconnecting Regional NSWCommunity Events Program, tickets are only $5.

This concert is expected to sell out so secure your ticket by going to www. bowravilletheatre.com.au and follow the links to the Trybooking website.

q Emily Lubitz will play the Bowraville Theatre on 16 February.

Valla artist Kathy Edwards shines at South West Rocks

By Jen HETHERINGTON

AS an artist, gardener, beach roamer and grandmother, Kathy Edwards was pleased to welcome patrons to the opening of her latest

exhibition titled ‘Dawn’ at South West Rocks Community Art Gallery (SWRCAG) on Saturday February 4.

From her new home studio in Valla, Kathy meticulously creates sublime

art, working primarily in watercolour, though she has lately been exploring mixed media techniques with delightful results.

“When I’m not in my garden art studio (She Shed) you will find me in overalls, fingernails full of dirt from digging in the garden as my

art studio is surrounded by my vegetable garden, I love growing our food,” Kathy remarked.

After working as a naturopath for 40 years, Kathy admits that she could no longer ignore her longsupressed urge to create artworks and discovered that

her art practice is a form of therapy for both herself and her students.

Nathan Edward, Kathy’s son, told NOTA, “Mum has always enjoyed painting and, as you can see, the Flannel Flower theme came about because of memories of market gardens that used to be in the Stuarts Point district.”

Her latest works display a talent for depicting the beauty of native florals.

“When I’m creating, it is an all-consuming process, that can take days of planning before I even begin to add

paint,” Kathy said.

“Once the painting has begun, it can take days of layers of transparent washes before I consider the work complete.”

Beyond this current exhibition, which runs from 30 January to 13 February 2023, Kathy plans to resume conducting workshops, sharing her enthusiasm and talent throughout the district.

More details can be found at https://mysproutstudio. com/2023/01/dawnexhibition-south-west-rockscommunity-gallery/.

green

keep

q Visitors enjoy pondering Kathy’s exhibition.

q Kathy Edwards with granddaughters Laleuka and Kyoka, and fur baby Tully.

q Original artwork and prints on display at SWRCAG.

q Flannel flower art.

Bellingen Memorial Hall reopens with a show

By Andrea FERRARI

RAISING the roof metaphorically on the newly renovated Bellingen Memorial Hall, an event series of free shows has been announced for mid-March, following an extensive period of renovation of the old hall.

The multi-arts performance programme spans five nights from Monday 13 to Saturday 18 March (note, no performance on Tuesday 14) showcasing theatre, film, classical music, comedy and contemporary music.

Event organiser Phil Nicholas from Events Delivered said, “I was inspired to propose a five-night program by my experience working as an event producer across diverse artforms at London’s Southbank Centre in the mid-2000s.

“The refurbished hall will be capable of hosting a wide range of performances and community activities.

“I thought it was important that, following a ceremony by Gumbaynggirr Elders, we showcase several different artforms in a line-up comprising predominantly local performers and organisations,” said Mr Nicholas.

The grand reopening event series is proudly funded by the NSW Government via the Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program fund, with support from Bellingen Shire Council.

“Shire residents are invited to book free tickets to enjoy a suite of top calibre performances”, he said.

Shows include: Monday 13 March – Theatre (M 15+) – Minefields and Miniskirts, adapted by Terence O'Connell from a book by Siobhan McHugh, performed by Dorrigo Dramatic Club.

Based on the real-life testimonies of Australian women, Minefields and Miniskirts shines a light on five women's experiences during the Vietnam war,

evoking the era through word and song.

Wednesday 15 March – Film (M 15+) – The Velvet Queen, presented in partnership with Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF).

The film shows a mesmerising journey across the rocky Tibetan plateau looking for the elusive, majestic snow leopard, accompanied by a honeyed, atmospheric soundtrack by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.

Thursday 16 March –Classical Music (all ages) – Andrea Lam comes to the stage through a partnership with Music Aviva.

Award winning pianist Andrea Lam blends modern technology and classical training and invites the audience to choose its own musical adventure and

determine the music playlist, selecting from options spanning J. S. Bach to Bill Evans.

The concert also features performances by the Coffs Coast String Quartet and the Valla Voices choir.

Friday 17 March –Comedy (18+) – Mel Buttle and Harley Breen, presented in partnership with Coffs Comedy, with MC Ben Stevenson and guests.

The two livewire Australia comics deliver observations on the absurd quirks of everyday life with confidence

and delight.

This evening is anticipated as a raucous double headline for an evening of sidesplitting stand-up routines showcasing the best local comedians.

Saturday 18 March –

Contemporary Music (18+)

– First Beige, Funkatu, Pablo Blitzer Trio.

The six-piece band First Beige, from Meanjin/ Brisbane, conjure various flavours of sparkling jazzy house, cosmic funk and slinky, extended synth jams.

The night kicks off with

life.

q Award-winning pianist Andrea Lam comes to the stage through a partnership with Music Aviva.

q First Beige conjures various flavours of sparkling jazzy house, cosmic funk and slinky, extended synth jams.

original jazz from Pablo Blitzer and folk funk from local favourites Funkatu.

Bookings are essential for each event in the series.

Tickets are free of charge, with a $2 per person gold coin

donation requested on entry.

“The Memorial Hall has a rich history as a cultural hub, occupying a precious place in many a local’s heart,” Mr Nicholas said.

inviting one and all to celebrate this cultural milestone for the community.” Visit www. eventsdelivered.com.au/ memorial-hall for more information. (02) 4981 8882 ads@newsofthearea.com.au

q Comedienne Mel Buttle quips about the quirks of

q Comedian Harley Breen sees the funny side of life.

North Coast Bulldogs under 16s kick off Andrew Johns Cup season

By Aiden BURGESS

THE North Coast Bulldogs under 16s have made a competitive start to their Andrew Johns Cup representative season going down 14-10 to the Great Northern Tigers at Geoff King Motors Oval.

The Bulldogs took a 10-4 lead into halftime, with the game played predominantly in their attacking half as they dominated the first half.

The Tigers came out a different side in the second half and had the Bulldogs defending valiantly on their own goal line.

The attacking pressure finally broke through the Bulldogs resistance, as the Tigers levelled the scores at 10-10 with fifteen minutes to go, setting up a grandstand finish.

It would be the visitors who would start their season with a win, scoring with seven minutes left and holding out last gasp attempts from the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs coach Peter Wood took some positives away from the first-round

defeat.

“Even though we went behind, we didn’t drop our heads and we stuck to the task,” he said.

“Defensively we scrambled really well and there were no soft tries

scored.”

Wood reflected on missed opportunities in the match.

“We dominated the first half but we didn’t turn it into points, we had a number of chances and we didn’t convert,” he said.

“We put ourselves under pressure making mistakes, and we let them back into the match.”

The Bulldogs coach said the local Group 2 players were influential against the Tigers.

“We had seven Group 2 players in the team, and our two halves are from the Bowraville Tigers,” he said.

“Connor Corbett is also from Bowraville and he scored a try and set up another before he went off

injured, so that hurt us.”

The Andrew Johns Cup is NSW's regional representative competition for under 16s.

The Bulldogs now play the Macarthur Wests Tigers this weekend in Wauchope.

North Coast Bulldogs under 18s kick off Laurie Daley Cup season

By Aiden BURGESS

THE North Coast Bulldogs under 18s have suffered a heartbreaking loss in the opening game of their Laurie Daley Cup representative season at Geoff King Motors Oval.

Up 26-0 with 26 minutes to go, the Bulldogs were the victims of a magnificent comeback from the Great Northern Tigers who came back from the dead to win 30-26.

The Bulldogs showed the form which saw them finish as runners up in last year's competition, their attack a well-oiled machine as they took a 14-0 lead into halftime.

They continued their dominance with two early tries in the second half to take a seemingly match winning lead.

But the visiting Tigers team had other ideas, scoring five tries in the final 23 minutes in a blistering display of all-out attack,

snatching an improbable win as they took the lead with just two minutes to go.

Bulldogs coach Matt Freebairn said the tough loss was a learning experience for his side.

“We probably needed to be more patient, and

we became complacent in defence,” he said.

“We needed to read the situation better and not switch off, and we will learn from our mistakes and then move on to next week.

“You learn more from your losses, and we’ll assess

our mistakes during training and move on to our next game against Macarthur.

“Credit to the Tigers, we knew it would be a tough game and it came down to the wire and now they have bragging rights for the next twelve months.”

Coach Freebairn outlined the makeup of this year's squad.

“We have six players coming back from the under 18s squad which finished runners up last year, and six from the under 16s team from last year who have been

promoted,” he said.

The Laurie Daley Cup is NSW's regional representative competition for under 18s.

The Bulldogs now play the Macarthur Wests Tigers this weekend in Wauchope

q The North Coast Bulldogs under 16s representative squad.

q The North Coast Bulldogs under 18s representative side.

Northern Heat players put in the hard yards over the offseason

By Aiden BURGESS

AFL North Coast’s best juniors have been putting in the hard years over the Christmas and New Year’s period as part of a representative program.

Northern Heat players had excellent fitness testing results during a training session at Armidale.

Having been provided with a strength and conditioning program by Heat coach and former Sydney Swans staffer Matt Pine, the players knuckled down during the break and ground out the sessions.

Last weekend’s testing provided tangible results for the players to see the improvements made and to renew their focus ahead of the 2023 season.

In addition to the fitness testing, the squad worked hard in contested sessions with an emphasis on fast ball movement and second efforts to support the player with the ball.

These drills reflect modern AFL game play and are the way that the two squads will be asked to play in matches on the Gold Coast on Saturday 18 March.

Prior to the Gold Coast matches, a training session will be held at the Wiigulga Sports Complex at Woolgoolga on Saturday, 25 February.

This session will see the two squads continue to build on the game play principles that they have been introduced to throughout the program.

The Northern Heat representative AFL program comprises the best players from the North Coast and North West regions in Under 15 and Under 17 squads.

Players are selected into

q Northern Heat players take part in a time trial at Armidale.

the program based on their performance at the Northern NSW Challenge.

This off-season program

exists to extend the representative pathway for the players of the regions and provide them with a

further avenue to build their game ahead of transitioning towards senior footy.

overs.

of the weekend's matches played, with Valleys Cricket, Northern Districts Rebels and Harwood all winners.

By Aiden BURGESS

IT was a busy weekend for North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League teams playing two matches in two days.

Saturday saw Valleys Cricket go to the top of the ladder with a 5 wicket win against Harwood in their top of the table clash at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Harwood opened the batting and posted 7/188, with Hayden McMahon top scoring with 68.

Brodie Bartlett top scored in the successful run chase with a knock of 78.

Coffs Colts and Sawtell both bounced back from last round losses.

The Colts beat the Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars by 37 runs at Fitzroy Oval, after setting an opening total of 146.

The Colts bowlers got the job done dismissing the All Stars for 109 as Blake McNeil took 3/18 from his 6 overs, and Ryan Gilkinson took 3/26 from his 8 overs.

Sawtell beat the Northern Districts Rebels by 68 runs at Richardson Park.

The home side posted 7/177, with Tyh Murphy top scoring with 45 and Trent Mitchell scoring 43, with Angus Rissel the best of the Rebels bowlers taking 3/23 from 7 overs.

Sawtell then defended their total in fine style, bowling out the Rebels for 109 with David Schutt bowling a sensational spell of 5/32 from his 8 overs.

Sunday saw the second

Valleys Cricket maintained top spot on the ladder with a 6 wicket win against Sawtell at Richardson Park.

The home side opened the batting and posted 6/197 from their 40 overs, with Will Bailey top scoring with 67.

Brodie Bartlett led home the successful run chase finishing on 96 not out.

The win was Valleys Cricket fourth in succession.

The Northern Districts Rebels had an 81-run win at home against the Coffs Colts

Macksville Country Golf Club

By Max TURNER

SATURDAY’S Stroke event sponsored by Sables Metaland produced some "hot" scores. Although he didn't win, special mention should be made that Ross Donnelly had a Don Bradman like dayRoss had a one over par gross 73 which is some 4 or 5 shots less than his age - great golf.

Winner of the Medal was Darren Pike with Andrew Black winning the Spoon on a countback from Ross Donnelly.

Nearest the pins were Allan Clarke (A) and Jim Wilkes (B) with no C grade winner.

David Hosking up for the weekend won the Mid Week Competition with Steve Hunt runner up.

David's brother Steve was the winner of the Chook Run with Don Forrester runner up.

The ladies surrendered their Tuesday event to allow local and visiting Veteran Golfers to have the course for their competition.

The "Vets" will support Macksville for two weeks.

in Woolgoolga.

Two matches in two days for Premier League cricket sides

The Rebels had an 8/195 opening total with Luke Cox top scoring on 65.

The Rebels bowlers then duly delivered, bowling out the Colts for 114 with Humraj Singh taking 2/16 from his 8 overs and dismissing the two openers.

Harwood had a dominant 8 wicket win against the Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars in their match at Harwood Oval.

Harwood bowled out the All Stars for 73, with Dean Carroll and Ben McMahon both having the same figures taking 3/14 from their 8

The Premier League season continues this weekend with the opening day of two-day matches played in Sawtell, Macksville, and Harwood.

Sawtell play host to the Coffs Colts at Richardson Park, Valleys Cricket host the Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars at Phillip Hughes Oval, and Harwood host the Northern Districts Rebels.

Premier League standings.

1.Valleys Cricket. 55 points. 9 wins. 2.Harwood. 52 points. 8 wins. 3.Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars. 32 points. 5 wins.

4.Sawtell. 31 points. 4 wins.

5.Northern Districts Rebels. 30 points. 5 wins. 6.Coffs Colts. 23 points. 3 wins.

q Phil Bambury, who argues he was just playing in the shade to avoid sunburn.

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Gumbaynggirr Coffs Coast Raiders have made a winning return to the field after more than fifteen years.

Gumbaynggirr Coffs Coast Raiders make winning return to the field

q The Gumbaynggirr Coffs Coast Raiders

The Raiders have won their first two games of the new East Coast Tribal League season.

The Raiders won their opening game of the season 38-10 against the Garruka Gimbisi Valley at Kempsey.

The Coffs Coast side backed it up with a 24-12 win in the second round against the Dunghutti Nulla side at Smithtown.

The Raiders two wins came as they returned to the field more than 15 years after the club disbanded.

The Raiders sit at the top of the East Coast Tribal League ladder after two rounds, with the competition resuming after many players participated in various teams at the Newcastle All Blacks 9s Knockout.

The East Coast

Tribal League caters for Aboriginal teams on the NSW Mid North Coast, and made its debut last season.

The Raiders will look to make it three wins in a row to start the season when they take on Dunghutti

Bingayi Macleay River this weekend in Kempsey.

The Raiders women also play this weekend against

The

home game of the season will be on Saturday,

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey MCCANN

THE week started under cloudy skies and threatening rain, reducing the numbers competing in Tuesday’s Round 1 of this year’s “Island Challenge” Medley Stroke series, sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service – thanks to Michael Briscoe.

Best score of the day from Graham Watson (9) with net 66 to win from Bruce Berry (5) net 67. Gross winner Stephen Carr 74.

Best Lady golfer Denise Paluch (16) net 70.

The only other player to play to handicap or better was Christian Knight net 67 – a shame about the penalty area on 17th mate, a great round nevertheless, especially the last 3 holes in the rain!

NTP’s to Christian Knight on 5, Denise Paluch on 7, Neil Duffus collected the “Pizza

This” voucher on 13, Bruce Berry a great shot to only 16cms on 15 for Stu’s ball, and Keith Elphick on 18.

Back to hot and humid weather, with Wednesday’s Women’s Single stableford field of 29 significantly down from usual as many attended Sawtell’s opening day – tough going up there, I hear!

Kerrie Eichorn (12) won Division 1 (0 to 26) with 36 points from Marilyn McNally (24) from Bowraville 33 points.

In Division 2 (27 to 45), Jennifer Ainsworth (32) won with 33 points from Robyn Dyer (33) with 32 points.

The ball rundown to 30 points. NTP’s to Kerry Shearer on 5, Lisa Urquhart on 13 and Marilyn McNally on 18.

95 players for Thursday’s Medley Stableford – Winner in Division 1 (0 -16) was

Stephen McNeil (14) with 35 points from Glen Crow (9) 34 points.

In Division 2 (17-22) Trevor Hopkins (22) scored 41 points to win from Andrew Donovan (20) with 36 points. Division 3 (23-45) was won by Rodney Ford (26) with 42 points from Heather Gray (25) with 39 points. Other good scores from Graeme Pauley and Leslie Mohr 38, Shayne Scott 37 and Clyde Johnston 36.

The ball rundown to 31 on countback.

Good to see the Stuarts Point boys Gary Beggs and Russel White back on course again.

The Longest Putt on 2 for the “Ecomist” voucher was won by Robert Coneybeare, NTP’s going to Philip Mander on 5, Steve Frost on 7, Steve Magann (Charlestown) on 8, Bryan Ussher collects the

“Pizza This” voucher on 13, Joe Street got Stu’s ball on 15 and Ray Guiana collected the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 with 190 cms.

Saturday 4 February was the Men’s Monthly Medal Stroke sponsored by Nambucca Local Liquor (thanks to Bushy!), and first round of the year’s Eclectic.

“A” Grade (0-12) winner was Anthony Smith (9) with net 60 from Christian Knight (10) net 70.

Drew Glasson won Gross with 78.

“B” Grade (13-18) was won by Garry Johnstone (15) with net 65 from Norman Devereaux (14) net 67. Stephen Truelove won Gross with 85.

In “C” Grade (19-36) Ray Guiana (26) won with net 68 from Trevor Hopkins (21) net 70.

Bruce Mason was Gross

winner with 90.

Other good rounds from Andrew Mackinnon 69, David Bartos & Keith Elphick 71, with the Ball Rundown to 76 on countback.

Andrew Bagust won the “Ecomist”, voucher for the longest putt on 2, NTP’s to David McBaron on 5, Geoff McCann on 7, Paul Ryan on 8, Warren Fuller collects the “Pizza This” voucher on 13 with a very close shot to 83 cms, Anthony Smith gets Stu’s ball on 15, and Peter Shepherd collects the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18 with 142 cms.

Sunday was the monthly “Island Sunday” Open Mixed 4BBB Stableford sponsored by Jennifer & Andrew Johnston.

Thea and Stephen Kimber combined very well to total 44 points to win from Coral & Geoff McCann 43 points.

Other good scores to win

a ball each were Christine and Garnet O’Brien, Kay and Kel McGoldrick, Annette Gordon and Karl Hobday, all with 40 points.

NTP’s to Julie Taylor and Chris Brownlie on 5, Thea Kimber and Urpo Ylinen on 18, and Garnet O’Brien won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13.

A fantastic grazing platter was enjoyed by all following presentation.

Entries are open for the Golf NSW Mid North Coast Men’s Championships on Sunday 26th February – the event is generously sponsored by Golf NSW with over $2,500 in prizes for Individual and Team events, plus NTPs, Long Drives etc.

To book your Tee Time, call the Pro Shop 6569 4111 (Extn 2) with your Golflink number.

Flyer and conditions of play on our website at www. namgolf.com.

See you on the Island.

the Dunghutti Connexions.

Coffs Coast Raiders first

25 February, when they also host the other Round 6 matches in Coramba.

Nambucca Bowls Club

By Nerida BLACKFORD

THE year is off to a flying start at Nambucca Bowls Club with social bowls, regular Club competitions and Championships and a new event to be launched on February 9.

January saw our Royal Tar Competition played in the evenings.

It is always a hotly

contested event but played in very friendly terms.

A number of teams stood out from the others and it wasn’t until the end of the final game the ultimate winners were determined.

The 2023 Champs were Ken Somerville, and Aaron and Doug Cedelland.

Thanks to Greg ‘Hoggy’ Hodge for sponsoring the event.

Our 2023 Mixed Fours Champs are Teresa and Peter Meehan and Kim and Graeme Porter.

Again, this was a tight series of games which showed just how strong our club is at the moment.

New bowlers and more experienced players all showed some of their best bowls.

The team of Janice Cedelland, Eliza Brown,

Bowraville Bowls

By Paul O’NEILL

THE quest for the fours title began last Sunday with John Cochrane, Chris Wills, Graham Keys and Craig Doolan taking on Dean Roe, Tracey Armes, Paul O'Neill and David Johnson.

On paper it looked like a close contest and it most certainly panned out that way as the gallery were treated to a veritable classic at the Den.

CD's side were on fire early, with everyone contributing to establishing an eight shot advantage through twelve ends.

David's crew needed to lift and slowly clawed their

play.

Cocko, who led brilliantly all day, held shot but CD needed another to tie the game and didn't shirk his task as he drew a second with his first bowl. His second bowl fell just short of securing the win so both teams steeled themselves for an extra end where once again John dropped a bomb on jack and Keysey drew another to hold two.

O'Neill, who was fairly useless for much of the game, put down an on shot with his second that managed to split the two shot bowls and sit for the deciding score, David's team securing an 18-

turnout in very warm conditions and it was Ron Gleeson and Adam Laird who snagged the winning card after a big comeback against Tracey Armes and Greg Lamberth.

Neil Pollard grabbed the most touchers and Mary DalSanto was the week's lucky bowler.

Sunday 19 February sees Red Rock making their way to the Den to try and reclaim the coveted trophy which funnily enough is a large red rock.

At this stage there are around 35 bowlers coming so we need all hands on deck to make sure they go home empty handed.

(and again) Aaron and Doug Cedelland nearly pulled three awesome games in a row but just fell short to gain the Runners Up title.

Social bowls for our ladies has resumed, starting a bit earlier at 8.30am to avoid a bit of the heat on the hot mornings.

Our latest round was a day sponsored by Bernard Laverty’s, and we thank

them for their continued sponsorship of our Women’s Bowls Club.

The results were A. Duffus, M. Duffus, M. Smith and M. Montgomery defeated T. Meehan, J. Cedelland, S. Seckold and M. Flagg 24-9; D. Mann, T. Ryan, B. Jones and E. Flemming def A-M Johnson, E. Brown, M. Dwarte and P. Fletcher 18-16.

A number of our women and men bowlers will

undertake their National Umpires Course this week and become qualified umpiresanother great asset for our club.

And finally, our new Jack Attack Program will be launched Thursday February 9.

We hope to build on this event and host more competitions throughout the year

Bowraville Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

BOWRAVILLE Golf Results

Saturday 4/2/23

Stoke Monthly Medal

Event Sponsored by P

LeCerf: Winner: Braith Wilson 68 C/B from his

grandfather Runner Up: K Wilson. F/9 J Gonsalves, B/9 L Porter, N/P 2nd E McNally,9th

Phill Cotton, L/P D Franks, Balls: E Wise, 2. D Wren, 3. B Brabant, 4. P Lawry

Next Week: Stableford

News: Noel MacKay

Remembrance Celebration 25/2/23. 2 Person Ambrose 8:30 for 9 am start, 3pm Memorial Service, presentation of the Inaugural Noel MacKay Remembrance Trophy to follow the service

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

MNCVGA RESULTS

ON Tuesday, 31st January, 18 golfers competed at Safety Beach Golf Course in a single stableford event.

The field was reduced due to the inclement weather conditions.

Winner: Mark Feeney 34, 1 st runner-up Nick Jenkins 33, 2 nd runner-up Michael Bleakley 32 c/b, 3 rd runner-up John Plummer 32 c/b.

NTP: 11 th - Michael Bleakley. Ball run to 32 pts. Also, on Tuesday 31/01/2023, 31 golfers competed at Macksville Golf Course in a

single stableford event, the field also being reduced because of the weather.

Winner: John Clancy 36 c/b, 1 st runner-up Roy Rudner 36, 2 nd runner-up Mary Ann Perry 35.

NTP: 11 th - John Clancy. Ball run to 32 pts.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Strata nuisance and hazard claim

PETER has been residing in a strata unit for six years.

Barry moves into a unit five meters directly below him.

Peter soon notices that Barry smokes cigarettes on his balcony and that the smoke drifts up to Peter’s unit.

The by-laws of the strata plan do not prohibit smoking cigarettes.

Peter proposes a special resolution to adopt a by-law prohibiting smoke drift/ penetration but his motion is defeated.

Peter writes to Barry, stating that the cigarette smoke is preventing him from using his balcony and that it is causing health problems, including migraines, coughing and sleeplessness.

He states that he has to keep his windows and doors closed for 95 percent of the day due to the smoke drift.

Peter invites Barry to participate in mediation but Barry declines.

Peter commences action, seeking an order that Barry cease permitting cigarette smoke to drift into Peter’s unit on the basis that it causes a “nuisance or hazard” under strata legislation.

Peter files an affidavit, containing diary entries regarding the smoke drifts and a spreadsheet matrix recording more than 400 smoke drifts over two months, plotted hourly over 24-hour periods.

The matrix also records wind direction.

Peter’s affidavit also includes medical certificates, detailing his health conditions.

He references material from the Cancer Council, the World Health Organisation and an Oxford Academic publication stating that tobacco smoke can be detected up to nine meters away.

Barry’s affidavit provides evidence that he was not present in the unit on some of the occasions when smoke was identified.

He describes Peter’s behaviour as being aggressive, unreasonable and controlling. Barry also files affidavits from several other residents, stating that they do not experience the smoke drifts that Peter describes.

The tribunal states that smoking is not illegal and that there is a general rule preventing smoking within four meters of a neighbouring unit.

However, the Tribunal accepts that Barry is a frequent daily smoker and that cigarette smoke is capable of rising up to Peter’s balcony.

The Tribunal states that secondhand tobacco smoke is a serious health risk and ultimately orders Barry to cease smoking on his balcony.

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

This column cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

By Paul DORIN

Bike riders asked to make

presence known

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM new to the area and not a young woman anymore. I am loving the many opportunities to enjoy the ocean and the river on foot with and without my dog.

I particularly love it that people get to enjoy being out and about on their bikes, a skill I never learned.

But, may I request that when approaching us from behind that riders use their bells please.

I, and others like me, could so easily lose their balance or the dog could pull us into your path and the results would be catastrophic. It would make such a difference to our mutual enjoyment.

It’s a tiny thing with enormous ramifications.

Thank you for your help in this matter.

Regards, Joanna WALKER Nambucca Heads.

Thank you Macksville!

DEAR News Of The Area,

I have always felt that living in Macksville was being part of an extended family.

This was brought home to me when my husband, Ernie, died suddenly recently.

I would like to thank all those who attended the service, sent us cards, calls, flowers and messages and gave us a lot of support.

Also my sister Ruth who supplied the violin

music.

Gratitude and thanks to the staff at Macksville hospital who made everything so much easier, the staff and carers at Autumn Lodge, Lifetime Connect carers, and Dr Aye.

I will not be leaving our wonderful district.

Regards, Joye THORNE, Macksville.

Bring on the cashless gaming card

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE debate about the cashless gaming card is very revealing as well as utterly predictable. Labor wants a “trial” (kick the can down the road) while the Nationals want different treatment in regional areas.

Let us be clear why the cashless gaming card is being proposed.

The Crime Commission report listed, number one, that a cashless gaming card is needed to combat criminals using clubs and pubs to launder money.

If the revenue from these socially parasitic machines is to fall because they are not being used to support drug dealers and other

criminal enterprises then that is a good thing.

I find it extraordinary the lengths that the pubs and clubs will go to justify their failure to prevent themselves being guilty of benefiting from the proceeds of crime.

The Crime Commission has pointed out the elephant in the room.

The pubs and clubs are incapable of selfregulation in this regard.

Anything less than a mandatory cashless gaming card across the whole of NSW is to be complicit in the crime of money laundering.

Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.

DEAR Jasminda,

Jasminda

I RECENTLY had my oven professionally cleaned and when I showed it off to my husband he said he might get a lawn maintenance man since we can clearly splash around money for hired help.

I’ve never done it before and it looks amazing.

I don’t see the issue.

Dear Roxanne,

I’m with you on this one.

Roxanne D

There are some jobs that are worth contracting out and the oven clean is right up there.

Nothing compares to the combination of caustic fumes, baked on grease, grimy sludge dripping onto the floor and the sheer time it takes to get the oven looking remotely clean.

I’m sure there are many other jobs you do that you don’t want or need to farm out so your husband’s dig is childish bordering on sexist.

Does he get his car serviced?

His mower repaired?

His suit professionally cleaned?

I personally find cleaning the oven so tedious that I’ve made a rule that any messy meals, like a roast, must be cooked on the outdoor barbecue.

The oven is for reheating or cake baking.

Maybe suggest to your husband that if he doesn’t want you to get an oven cleaner, you just won’t cook anymore. Problem solved.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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ABC, 7.30pm

FRIDAY PENGUIN BLOOM

NBN, 8.30pm

Award-winning actress Naomi Watts gives a predictably moving and poignant performance in this tear-jerker, but a mischievous magpie almost steals her thunder. Surf-lover Samantha Bloom (Watts) is holidaying in Thailand with her husband (Andrew Lincoln, The Walking Dead) and their three sons when she falls from a balcony, becoming paraplegic. Returning home, she is consumed by grief for a year, until her sons bring an injured bird home. The scenes involving the inquisitive magpie are utterly charming and beautifully shot.

FRIDAY, February 10

6.00 The Drum. Presented by Ellen Fanning.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return)

Sophie Thomson visits a designer’s home.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mdsv, R)

Part 2 of 3. Van der Valk investigates the death of a young woman.

10.00 The Larkins. (PG, R) Ma books a weekend in Margate.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Larkins. (Ms, R)

11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

You don’t need to be a green thumb to adore this long-running gardening series. Featuring a tribe of passionate and interesting presenters, they are the secret to its success. Returning with its 24th season (or 34th year of episodes) tonight, effervescent host Costa Georgiadis (right) a and his crew – including new team members Tammy Huynh and Hannah Moloney – are in Melbourne’s lush Royal Botanic Gardens. The episode is flush with many varied segments, but highlights include Hannah chatting with a First Nations educator at the Botanic Gardens about the gardens’ history and Sophie visiting the plot of an acclaimed landscaper.

SUNDAY MATERNAL

SEVEN, 8.45pm

It’s generally the hard truths that make for the most gripping TV and this incisive new British medical drama shoots for the heart – and the head. The second episode fires up tonight: it’s not too late to become absorbed in the lives of doctors Maryam Afridi (Parminder Nagra), Catherine MacDiarmid (Lara Pulver, Sherlock, above) and Helen Cavendish (Lisa McGrillis). Set postpandemic, the three women are returning to work after maternity leave at the troubled NHS. Pulling no punches, and with a snappy script, it’s filled with relatable situations, with the drama turned up a few notches. Tonight, Maryam struggles to control her anxiety and keep working as a surgeon.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG)

8.30 Megabridges: Spanning The Void. An insight into three bridges.

9.30 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible: The Smalls. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (Malv, R)

1.30 Das Boot. (Malv, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs checks out a business that recycles plastic milk bottles into cutting boards.

8.30 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015, Mal, R) An astronaut believed to be dead after his crew were forced to abandon their expedition to Mars prematurely, has to rely on his ingenuity to survive in the planet’s hostile conditions while awaiting rescue. Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels.

11.30 Maternal. (Mals, R) Three doctors return to work.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm)

8.30 MOVIE: Penguin Bloom. (2020, PGal) Based on a true story. A mother’s world is shattered after a near-fatal accident leaves her paralysed.

Naomi Watts, Andrew Lincoln.

10.20 MOVIE: The Glass Castle. (2017, Ma, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Take Two. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma) Chat show with celebrity guests.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Dame Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Salma Hayek, Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama and Tinie Tempah.

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R)

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, February 11

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05

Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (Premiere, PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. European C’ships. H’lights. 3.30 Cycling. The Saudi Tour.

H’lights. 4.40 Secret Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.30

WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R)

Dianne visits one of her biggest supporters.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Mad) Shelagh faces a challenging delivery.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mav, R) After a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols, DCI John Barnaby and DS Winter investigate.

10.00 Unforgotten. (Final, Malv, R)

The team narrows down the suspects.

10.50 Miniseries: Come

Home. (Madlsv, R)

11.50 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (Premiere)

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Physical Challenge. (PG)

9.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PGa, R)

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R)

11.15 Atlanta. (Final, Madls, R)

11.55 Mister 8. (Premiere, Mls)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, February

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05

Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating.

Wild Odyssey. (R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Return, Mv)

A kidnapping ends in murder.

8.30 Vera. (Final, PG, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates after the body of a woman is washed up on the banks of the River Tyne.

10.00 Farewell Doc Martin. (Ma, R)

10.50 Operation Buffalo. (Final, Malv, R)

11.50 Just Between Us. (Malns, R)

12.50 Les Misérables. (Mv, R)

1.50 Victoria. (PG, R)

2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

European C’ships. H’lights. 4.40 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Egypt By Train: Alexandria.

8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Expedition Bermuda Triangle. (PGalv, R) A look at the Bermuda Triangle.

11.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

12.50 Pandemic 2020. (Ma, R)

4.00 The Source. (Mal, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Family Race Day and Inglis Millennium Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) Customs deal with a Lithuanian man who has questionable holiday plans. A risky item lands at the mail centre.

7.30 MOVIE: Black Panther. (2018, Mv, R) The Black Panther, a superhero and newly crowned ruler of the African kingdom of Wakanda, must defend his claim to the throne against a claimant whose plans would threaten his people’s future. Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan.

10.25 Australian Idol. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)

8.30 MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong. (2021, Mav)

10.45 MOVIE: Species. (1995, MA15+hlsv, R)

12.45 Living On The Coast. (R)

1.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGs, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) A husband and wife are washed off rocks.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav) A US Marine falls ill during a training mission after an attack by a genetic weapon.

9.30 FBI: International. (Mav) The Fly Team questions an NYPD officer who is under arrest for assault in the breakaway Moldovan state of Transnistria, amid claims that a sex trafficking ring is being concealed by those in power.

11.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) A US Navy officer is murdered.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Dog Patrol. (PGa, R) 12.30 MOVIE: Storks. (2016, PGa, R) 2.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. H’lights. 3.30 Border Security: America’s

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 Maternal. (Mal) As Maryam fights to control her anxiety, Catherine weighs up what it will take to progress as a female surgeon.

9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Nadine Aburas. (Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

10.45 Born To Kill? Dale Hausner And Samuel Dieteman. (MA15+av)

11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mads, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories. (Mv, R)

11.10 The First 48. (Ma)

12.00 Manhunt: The Wests. (MA15+av, R)

12.50 Explore TV. (R)

1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. A tribe faces what could be one of the most catastrophic Tribal Councils ever witnessed.

9.10 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After Tennant and the team are tasked with finding a globetrotting social media star who has been kidnapped, they find out that she is not the person her husband, or her followers, think she is.

10.10 FBI. (Msv, R) The team tracks down a shooter.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, February 13

WorldWatch. 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG) 10.10 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Man, R) 11.05 The Story Of Sugar. (PG) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Lost Worlds And Hidden Treasures. (PGa, R) 3.00

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TUESDAY, February 14

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Ma, R) 11.05 The Story Of Tea. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Lost Worlds And Hidden Treasures. (PGa, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R)

Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PGa, R) 5.30

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 NFL. Super Bowl LVII. Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles.

3.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) John and Alf dive into the tech world.

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 Starstruck. (PG) The next four teams go head-to-head for a place in the final and a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Busted In Bangkok. (MA15+as, R)

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In Suburbia. (2017, MA15+a, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Return, Ml) Two teams, including Rebecca Gibney, Luke McGregor, Harley Breen and Concetta Caristo, go head-to-head.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGds) Sam gives relationship advice to Freddie.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team goes after the vigilante.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

1.55

3.55

5.00

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 The Good Doctor. (Return, M) Shaun unwittingly creates a competition when he introduces a new performance rating system. 10.15 Quantum Leap. (PGalv) Ben is transported back to 1879.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. A survivor favourite brings a shocking twist that will flip the game on its head.

9.10 NCIS. (M, R) The team is immersed in the world of food trucks after a man is found frozen to death in the back of one.

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

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, February 15

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG) 9.55 Confucius Was A Foodie.

11.00 The Story Of Coffee. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.05 Lost Worlds And Hidden Treasures. (PGavw, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.15 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

THURSDAY, February 16

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 World’s Most Secret Homes. (Final, PG) 9.55 Confucius Was A Foodie. 11.00 The Story Of Cheese. (PG)

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bamay. (R) 2.20 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (PGa, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.15 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (Ma,

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Code 1: The Lismore Floods. (M)

8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Ml) A lighter

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

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

8.40 Fire Country. (Mv) After a hiker trying to take a selfie falls off a cliff, Bode and Jake put aside their differences to make a rescue.

9.40 Bull. (PGa, R) Izzy puts the brakes on her wedding to Bull after he jeopardises Benny’s election campaign.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

(Ml, R) 11.40 World On Fire. (MA15+v, R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (Mls) Ronny Chieng takes to the Just For Laughs Montreal stage for his very own comedy gala.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+adv) The team investigates a sexual assault by a man wearing a crow mask at an underground party.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Snooker Skills

By Mick BIRTLES

THE centuries-old game of snooker is alive and well in the Nambucca Valley thanks to the enthusiastic members of the Nambucca RSL Snooker Club.

In an era where younger members of our community are becoming less physically active and there is concern about the long periods our youth devote to ‘screen time’, the Nambucca RSL Snooker Club is recommending that

younger folk take up playing snooker.

The President of the Nambucca RSL Snooker Club, Mitch Gorrick, told News Of The Area, “Snooker is a compelling and addictive sport that promotes coordination and concentration and also has a competitive aspect that is a lot of fun.

“It is a game that so many have not considered playing and we want to let people know that it is for everyone

and we are particularly keen to see young people take up snooker as it is something they will continue to enjoy for their whole life.”

The Nambucca RSL Snooker Club meets on the second floor of the Nambucca Heads RSL Club and Mitch points out that it is well away from the poker machines and bars of the club and management of the Nambucca Heads RSL Club Ltd advise that juniors are more than

welcome in that part of the club building.

“The snooker tables used by the Nambucca RSL Snooker Club are the best in the region,” Mitch said.

The Nambucca RSL Snooker Club boasts a player that represents at the highest level of the sport.

Terry Jenner is a former State Champion and is still very active on the snooker circuit.

Members of the Nambucca

RSL Snooker Club concur that having Terry serves as motivation and inspiration and is a draw card for those wishing to learn about the game from the best players.

Every Saturday morning at 10:00 am in the Nambucca Heads RSL Club there is a structured competition that is handicapped so whatever level a player is at, they can enjoy the competitive aspects of the game.

In the future the Nambucca

RSL Snooker Club is also hoping to commence junior tournaments.

Each Wednesday morning at 10:00 am there is a more informal gathering of snooker club members where they share tips and techniques and enjoy social interaction with other snooker players.

If you want to know more about the Nambucca RSL Snooker Club email Mitch Gorrick at mitchrg@bigpond. com.

q Members of the Nambucca RSL Snooker Club take tips from Terry Jenner, one of the best in the game. (L-R) Des Filby, David Flack, Mel Williams, Terry Jenner, Gerry Sunderland, Mitch Gorrick, Mick Harmer, and Mick Pilgrim.