Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 14 October 2022

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By Mick BIRTLES

FOLLOWING on from the highly successful Drumming Workshop, the Macksville Library provided another amazing school holiday event for local families last week when they hosted a live wildlife show presented by the Wildlife Twins.

The Wildlife Twins are the North Coast’s own Sophie and Bridget Thomson, who showcase some of Australia's awesome wildlife, highlighting the amazing

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these animals have developed to enable them to survive in Australia's harsh environments.

During the show this dynamic duo enthralled the large audience with a number of reptiles with an emphasis on looking after our precious wildlife and their environment.

The identical twin sisters delivered their important message to the all-ages gathering with plenty of humour and children were able to get a close up look at the snakes and lizards at the end of the show.

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q Wildlife Twin Sophie Thomson showing one of her reptile friends to Aria Wrobel, Luca Kelly, Casper Ryitt and Theodore Ryitt at the Macksville Library last week.

The Wildlife Twins Educate and Fascinate at the Macksville Library

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spoke to one half of the Wildlife Twins, Bridget Thomson, who said, “Our shows are all about causing a spark in the minds of our audience so they know there are little things they can do to protect our wildlife.”

Manager of the Macksville Library, Mr Wes McQuillan, told News Of The Area, “The Wildlife Twins show has been very popular and we were booked out today.

“Just like last week's Drumming workshop, this show was enabled by a grant under the NSW Government Holiday Break Program and we are looking forward to the Christmas School Holiday break where we will be offering more holiday fun that you might not expect to find at a library.”

q Learning about Australia’s amazing wildlife from Wildlife Twin Bridget Thomson at the Macksville Library are Tansy Coolombe, Allia Denshire Memphis Johnstone Violet Mason and Kai Mason.

John Wilson re-elected unopposed as Deputy Mayor

NAMBUCCA Valley Council, at its Ordinary Meeting of September 2022, held its annual election for the important role of Deputy Mayor.

The current Deputy, Councillor John Wilson, was reelected unopposed.

Mayor of Nambucca Valley Council, Councillor Rhonda

Hoban OAM, thanked Councillor Wilson for his ongoing support and is looking forward to working with Cr Wilson for the next twelve month term.

For enquiries please contact the Mayor, Rhonda Hoban OAM on 0408 661 412 or the Deputy Mayor, Councillor John Wilson on 0437 134 140.

Mid North Coast Legacy looking out for War Widows

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Last week Mid North Coast Legacy held a morning tea for War Widows and partners of deceased veterans at the Macksville Ex-Services Club.

News Of The Area spoke to Mid North Coast Legacy Community Service Officer Janelle McKay who said, “We like to have a morning tea for the ladies every month however this one is special as we are approaching 19 October, which has been designated by the NSW Government as War Widows Day.

“The morning teas are

important as it helps these wonderful ladies keep their friendships alive, relive some great stories and they always have so much to share with each other.”

War widow and well known former school teacher Pat Carruthers said, “As we age we tend not to be able to get out as much so we really love the opportunity to

come and enjoy each other's company.”

War widow Maude Ward echoed Pat's sentiments and

NINGLA-ANA at Majestic Cinemas

SMART St. Films is pleased to announce the October 14 and 15 cinema release of the fully restored legendary documentary feature NINGLAANA at Majestic cinemas Kempsey, Sawtell and Nambucca.

On January 25 1972 Prime Minister William McMahon declared that under his government land rights would never be granted to First Nations people.

The following night, Michael Anderson, Billy Craigie, Bertie Williams and Tony Coorey travelled from Redfern to Canberra and stuck a beach umbrella into the ground outside Old Parliament House and sat under it.

They called it the

Aboriginal Embassy.

They had been made strangers in their own land, and the pointed irony of an embassy in Canberra was unmistakeable.

NINGLA-ANA is the inside story of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, the most radical protest action by First Nations people in their fight for justice. It’s the only film shot inside the Tent Embassy and with the people who created it.

NINGLA-ANA has been described as “the single most important film on the Aboriginal political struggle in the last 50 years” by Prof. Gary Foley of Victoria University.

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Embassy, the film has been remastered

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added, “It is the social side of these outings that are so important as we have so much in common.”

“NINGLA-ANA was on the point of collapse and being lost forever,” he said.

“We decided to give crowd funding a go.

“Within ten days we’d raised all the money needed, including a generous swag from one Russell Crowe.”

NINGLA-ANA was originally screened on tiny screens to audiences on bean bags.

Now the film is going out nationally through Dendy Cinemas, Wallis Cinemas and the Nova.

Director Alessandro Cavadini was the only filmmaker able to get his camera inside the Embassy and close to the people who would create the Aboriginal Medical Service, the Aboriginal Legal Service and the National Black Theatre.

To find out more about the inaugural War Widows Day on 19 October 2022 you can visit ww.warwidowsnsw.com.au.

1972 was a momentous year for Black Australia, with a group of young radicals taking control and demanding action.

Featuring Gary Foley, Paul Coe, Roberta Sykes, Bob Maza, Fred Hollows and Shirley Smith, NINGLA-ANA records a unique period in the struggle for social justice.

It’s 50 years since those four young men took a stand.

What’s improved for First Nations people?

Since its release in 1972, NINGLA-ANA has become a legend itself – an iconic record of a revolutionary time, and a contemporary reminder that the struggle goes on.

NINGLA-ANA is showing at Majestic Cinema Kempsey on Saturday October 15 at 2pm, Sawtell on Friday October 14 at 7pm, and at Nambucca on Saturday October 15 at 7pm.

q Enjoying the Legacy High Tea at the Macksville Ex-Services Club last week were (L-R) Maude Ward, Pat Carruthers, Joy Barnes and Helen Whitfield.

q (L-R) Joan Dawkins, Shirley Graham and Lena Compton.

q (L-R) Barbara Brown, Mid North Coast Legacy Office Manager Shelley Schembri and Hedie Taylor.

q Susan Suttle, Mid North Coast Legacy Community Service Officer Janelle McKay, Jenny Smith and June McNamara.

in beautiful high definition. Restoration of the documentary has been

supervised by filmmaker Haydn Keenan for distributor Smart St. Films.

q The Tent Embassy in 1972. Photo: Noel Hazard.

OUTLETS

Nationals call for continuation of cellar door grants

THE Nationals are calling on the Federal Labor Government to continue Wine Tourism and Cellar Door grants which enabled wine or cider producers around Australia who had met the eligibility criteria in the preceding financial year to access an annual grant of up to $100,000.

The grant was previously aimed at encouraging more Australian wine tourism and creating jobs in the industry, an arena which Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said is expanding on the Mid North Coast.

Total funding under the grant was capped at $10 million each financial year.

Nationals leader David Littleproud regional

wine and cider producers across Australia are relying on the grants.

“I urge the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt to open the program for applications as soon as possible,” Mr Littleproud said.

Mr Congahan said the grant round normally opened on July 1 and closed on September 30 and the delay was causing anxiety among wine and cider producers in Cowper.

“As the program is retrospective and grants would

relate to eligible cellar door sales made in the 2021-2022 financial year, it is important that those businesses are able to access the grants as soon as possible,” Mr Conaghan said.

“Businesses have made monetary decisions during the past financial year based on the knowledge that the program would be available the following financial year.

“Australia’s grape and wine industry faces challenges including the cost of doing business, while still recovering from the impact of COVID-19 and natural disasters in our

region.

“Any further delay in delivery of the grants will continue to cause unnecessary stress and uncertainty for businesses and families.

“Putting a cork in these grants would harm our great wine and cider industry, an arena that the Mid North Coast is beginning to expand,” Mr Conaghan said.

“We want to toast the industry, not destroy it.”

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt has been approached for comment.

Boost To Mobile Reception In Regions

“We all know how frustrating it can be losing mobile coverage as we travel through a black spot.

By Marian SAMPSON

THERE is little more frustrating than living in an area without adequate mobile reception.

However, telcos in some areas still fail to provide sufficient coverage.

The NSW Government has now committed to investing $30 million to help telecommunications providers deliver shared mobile phone infrastructure upgrades to improve regional mobile coverage.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the funding was part of the NSW Government’s Active Sharing Partnership and would provide more choice and better mobile service to regional NSW.

“The NSW Government is leading the way by investing in solutions to ensure our communities get the connectivity they need and deserve,” Mr Toole said.

“Sharing network and mobile infrastructure makes sense, especially in a country of our size, and I’m proud NSW has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to work with the industry to fund collaborative projects that will provide better outcomes for locals.”

Optus, Telstra, TPG Telecom, BAI Communications, Field Solutions Group, Infrastructure Logic, NEC and Pivotel Mobile all successfully completed the design phase of the NSW Government’s Mobile Active Sharing Partnership, announced earlier this year.

Mr Toole said these telecommunications providers were now invited to submit funding applications for network sharing projects.

“Projects that deliver coverage in areas with no or poor coverage, including

small towns, transport corridors and tourism sites will be prioritised for funding to ensure more people can enjoy living, working and travelling in regional NSW,” Mr Toole said.

Full details of the grant funding opportunity are available on the NSW Government’s grants and funding finder website at www.nsw.gov.au/ activesharingpartnership.

Applications close 5.00pm on Monday 14 November 2022.

The Active Sharing Partnership program is a key part of the $300 million Mobile Coverage project, under the Regional Digital Connectivity program.

Let’s Thank Our Carers

By Mick BIRTLES

AUSTRALIA owes a great debt of gratitude to the carers who dedicate much of their lives to looking after the wellbeing of the most vulnerable of us.

To recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution carers make to our country, 16-23 October has been designated as National Carers Week.

The week is intended as a time to recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians who make an outstanding contribution as family and friend carers.

This week News Of The Area spoke with two carers, Rachel White and Rosemary Porter, about being a carer.

Rachel is a carer for

a 66-year-old man who’s medical conditions require that he be under constant care and is dedicated to being his carer for the rest of his life.

Although Rachel cares for this man over very long hours, she does not complain and said, “I consider it to be an honour to care for others and give back to others who have given so much.”

Carer Rosemary Porter told News Of The Area, “I moved up here from Campbelltown, leaving my husband behind, to care full time for my parents in Macksville.”

Rosemary added, “My Dad has now passed away, however I stay here to look after Mum as I made this promise to her many years

ago.”

While both Rosemary and Rachel consider caring to be a role they are proud to do, they concur that Government processes and red tape do not make life any easier for carers.

They pointed out that there is no central information resource or authority when it comes to supporting carers and many of the nation's carers work day in day out without any financial assistance due to the difficulty in compiling documentation and meeting complex criteria requirements.

Coordinator of the Nambucca Heads based Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers, Bev Reedy, told News Of The Area, “Most carers desperately need some

respite and to be able to talk with like minded people in similar situations.

“With the assistance of a grant from Carers NSW, support from Zeny’s Photo Studio in Nambucca Heads and Port Adventure Cruises in Port Macquarie we have been able to arrange some respite care and will take a number of carers on a relaxing cruise at Port Macquarie during Carers Week.”

To mark National Carers Week the Nambucca Plaza will be hosting a special day on Thursday 20 October.

The day will include an official opening by Mayor Rhonda Hoban, dancing by local school children and much more.

Popular local performer Barry Noble will MC the National Carers Week event at the Nambucca Plaza.

Dancin’ shoes required at Eungai Creek

GET on your dancin’ shoes.

On Saturday October 22, the Eungai District Soldiers' Community Hall Committee is hosting a Bush Dance featuring live music from the Macleay’s Lick the Spoon band.

Over the past 40 years, Eungai Hall has held many bush dances and events, however the last bush dance held was pre-Covid. Funds raised on the night will go towards maintenance of the Hall and supporting future events.

“Attendees can expect a great night out and a professional entertaining bush band, with live music and dance calling from Lick the Spoon,” said the Hall Committee.

The hall will be dressed up for the occasion and light supper is included.

BBQ food will be available for purchase from 5pm to 6pm.

The bush dance is a BYO alcohol event.

“The event brings the community together, young and old - for conversations, sharing food and drink, dancing and having fun.

“The bush dance also keeps traditional music and dances alive,” the Hall Committee said.

Tickets for the event have to be pre-purchased, due to a sell out at the previous bush dance.

The Sticky Ticket link is on the Eungai District

Delightful Depictions Art Exhibition and Auction

By Mick BIRTLES

ART lovers are set to flock to the Phoenix Gallery at High Street Bowraville over the period of 14 - 29 October when Artists in Action host the Delightful Depictions Art Exhibition and Auction.

Now in its sixteenth year, this event has become a staple on the region's arts calendar and the standard of work on show and for sale this year will not disappoint.

Artists in Action, formally a part of Life Without Barriers, was established as a visual arts program for people with disabilities and provides participants with a

q The Artists in Action who will feature in the Delightful Depictions Art Exhibition and Auction at the Phoenix Gallery are (L-R) Tim Pearson, Harold Oxenbridge and Marnie Russell. The work in the background is by Edward Barns (not pictured).

strong social group, access to the community and a real sense of purpose.

Artists in Action is facilitated by Nambucca Valley Phoenix and funded under the NDIS.

They meet one day each week at the Phoenix School of Arts in Bowraville and artists work with guidance from art facilitators Susie Peake and Sharyn Brady.

This year the exhibition and auction will feature the work of Edward Barns, Marnie Russell, Tim Pearson and Harold Oxenbridge.

This week News Of The Area spoke to the artists about their time with Artists in Action.

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Marnie Russell said, “I love to paint and draw and the people here are all so supportive.”

Tim Pearson added, “Drawing gives me a lot of pleasure and I can draw what I like without any pressure.”

These comments were echoed by Harold Oxenbridge who said, “As well as being able to do art, I really like the company here.”

Art Facilitator Susie Peake told News Of The Area, “We teach through a step by step process and encourage artists to develop their own style and stick with that style.”

After being exhibited for two weeks the art goes up for auction at 1:00 pm on

Soldiers' Memorial Hall Facebook page.

Tickets are $10, with kids twelve and under free.

The Bush Dance takes place on 22 October 2022 from 5pm to 9pm at Eungai Creek Hall.

Saturday 29 October.

Susie Peake said, “The auctions are always fun and it is amazing how much the bidding heats up as so many people want to take a piece home.”

The team at Artists in Action recommend viewing the works at the Phoenix School of Arts at 88 High Street, Bowraville from 1429 October.

They also advise that the cafe at the School of Arts will be open on the day and recommend having lunch there before the auction.

Susie concluded by saying, “Our artists get great satisfaction from the auctions and a sense of self esteem as they are seen by those that attend the event as real artists.”

q Rachel White and Rosemary Porter are among the wonderful carers making sacrifices in their lives to look after the wellbeing of the most vulnerable in our community.

Random Panda deliver homegrown indie rock live and free at 2NVR

By Mick BIRTLES

THE air waves around the Nambucca Valley will be buzzing with the sounds of fully home-grown indie rock on the night of Friday 21 October when Nambucca Valley Radio 105.9 FM goes live and free with Random Panda.

The freshest new sound on the Mid North Coast, Random Panda formed early this year and a month ago settled into their current line-up.

News Of The Area spoke to the Panda’s front man Sam Russell about what to expect at the Studio 3 Live gig hosted by 2NVR.

Sam said, “We want crowds at

our gigs to just have fun as we have a lot of fun when we play and we want to put that energy out into the crowd.”

The Random Panda set list contains some great originals and they also cover acts such as The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant and The Rolling Stones.

The band has already spent time at La Cueva Recording Studios in Byron Bay laying down their first single ‘Maybe Baby’ which is now available on streaming services.

The rocking and catchy ‘Maybe Baby’ comes across a bit like The Ramones meets Hoodoo

Gurus and is sure to be a favourite at live gigs.

Random Panda have been putting an edge on their live act with great support from the Pub With No Beer at Taylors Arms and other intimate venues in the district.

2NVR invites you to be part of the live audience and you are welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles.

The performance is open to the public free of charge at the Tewinga Studios of 2NVR and will begin at 6:00pm on Friday 21 October 2022 and will go through until 8:00pm.

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

Groundbreaking Theatre comes to the Nambucca Valley

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Valley will play host to groundbreaking theatre across

three venues in late November and early December when the Wyz Wimmin and Friends present the unique theatrical production ‘Yours Sincerely’.

Yours Sincerely deals with a range of mature themes through a collection of letters, some fantasy and some true, that promise to take the audience on a journey across the spectrum of emotions.

News Of The Area spoke to script writer and original member of the Wyz Wimmin team, Caz Rhodes, about Yours Sincerely.

“Yours Sincerely

Getting crafty at Stuarts Point Art House

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE school holiday activities at Stuarts Point Art House drew to a close with their Friday 7 October session based on intuitive art practices, which provided an assembly of crafting paraphernalia for attendees, young and old.

The ‘Nature and Recycling Based on Hand Crafts’ workshop’s fundamental intention was to tap into intuitive creativity and encourage individuality - beyond age restrictions, control and criticism - while also enabling

deals with contemporary issues at a personal level and the audience will be able to relate to each storyline as if it was coming from someone they know.

“Through putting this production on at three different venues in the district we are taking theatre to the people,” Caz added.

All of the Wyz Wimmin and Friends are donating their time and skills to produce Yours Sincerely and all profits will go toward the community with Learning for Life, the Utungan and South Arm Halls and We’re Here in the Nambucca Valley being the groups benefiting from the team’s generosity.

Caz Rhodes concluded by saying, “We guarantee you will laugh, that you will be moved, but most of all, you will be thoroughly entertained by

all twelve letters.”

All tickets are $35 and that includes dinner or lunch plus live music.

Opening night is at Utungun Hall on Saturday 22 October.

There will be a matinee at South Arm Hall on Sunday 30 October.

You can go directly to Sticky Tickets for Utungun Hall or Eventbrite for South Arm Hall bookings.

Closing night will be at Nambucca Heads Bowling and Recreation Club on Saturday 5 November.

Tickets are available in person from the Club (no phone bookings).

Because all performances are catered there will not be any door sales.

For more information go to Facebook, email carrollinerhodes@ gmail.com or phone 0458462751

social interaction for the lively kids and somewhat frazzled parents and carers.

Crafting leader Nicole Perry said, “My concept is about reigniting free thinking, less controlled creativity as I think we all recognise that gets lost in our busy lives.”

Nicole explained to NOTA that she has a vision based on establishing a local art studio dedicated to food foraging, inspiration nurtured by pure play and art therapy aiming to help heal those affected by life traumas.

As an innately creative soul and the coordinator for the production of Scotts Head community newsletter, ‘Scotts Head Wave’, Nicole has a sound grasp on the events, aspirations and needs of local residents.

For more information and upcoming events contact scottsheadwave@gmail.com and visit Stuarts Point Art House on Facebook.

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q Crafting leader Nicole Perry.

q Lualle Cavenagh, a very happy creator.

q The array of supplied arts paraphernalia.

q Random Panda are (L-R) Ethan Frankle on lead and rhythm Guitar, Hayden Cooper on bass, Josh Smuggler on drums, Sam Russell on vocals and rhythm guitar and Tom Burke on lead guitar.

Share our Shores: nesting shorebirds need space

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beachgoers are being reminded of important visitors on our shores this spring as several threatened shorebird species lay their eggs on local beaches.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Ranger Britt Anderson said every single chick that successfully hatches helps the population of these vulnerable birds.

“Shorebirds such as endangered pied oystercatchers and little terns lay their eggs in shallow scraped-out nests in the sand.

“These nests and the eggs they contain can be hard to spot as they are perfectly camouflaged amongst the grasses, rocks and other beach debris found above the high tide mark.

"The breeding population of little terns in New South Wales declined from 2001 to 2020 by 2.6 percent per year, and currently there are only about 463 nesting pairs in New South Wales.

“Likewise, there are only 140 breeding pairs of the pied oystercatchers,” said Ms Anderson.

NPWS works closely

with other organisations to help protect shorebirds from threats such as predators and human disturbance.

There are simple ways beachgoers can do their part to help these little birds:

• Look out for bird nesting signs or fenced-off nesting areas on the beach.

Steer clear of these areas and be mindful of where you step

• Dogs are a real threat to nesting shorebirds.

Dogs are not

permitted in national parks and should be always kept on a lead on dog-friendly beaches during the nesting season

• Where driving on beaches is allowed, stay out of nesting areas and make sure you follow the local beach-driving rules

Almost always seen in pairs, they live in Australia year-round and have already started laying eggs.

Meanwhile, endangered little terns fly thousands of kilometres from eastern Asia before nesting up and down the coast around places like the Coffs Coast.

With their black 'caps', white bodies and pale-grey wings, little terns lay eggs and raise chicks on Australian beaches over summer, usually arriving between September and November.

Pied oystercatchers with their black-and-white feathers, pink legs and red beaks are easily identified.

q Checking local nesting areas. Photo: NPWS.

q A Little Tern on a nest. Photo: John Turbill DPIE.

q NPWS Senior Field Officer Shange Perry with eggs. Photo: NPWS.

NBN Grants To Support Regional Digital Innovation

By Andrew VIVIAN

UP to $125,000 in grants are available to regional Australian businesses who have an innovative idea they need help to bring to life.

The ‘Innovate with nbn Grants’ Program is in its third year and is looking for businesses harnessing the benefits of the nbn network to develop products or solutions that improve digital participation, productivity or social outcomes for people living in regional and remote

Australia.

Businesses can apply across seven categories including Health, Agriculture, Tourism, Arts, Education, Indigenous Business and Women in Regional Business.

The winner of each category will receive a $15,000 grant and each category winner will go into the pool to become the overall winner and receive an additional $20,000.

Gavin Williams, nbn Chief Development Officer, Regional and Remote, says the aim is

to unearth fresh ideas and support businesses that are using the nbn network to develop products or solutions that improve productivity and/or social outcomes.

“This excellent program continues to go from strength to strength and every year we are amazed at the clever solutions and innovative thinking out there in regional and remote Australia,” Mr Williams said.

“Our purpose is to help lift the digital capability of Australia by connecting

homes and businesses across Australia and providing access to the positive social and economic benefits enabled by access to a secure digital backbone.

“We know broadband connectivity can help improve health and lifestyle outcomes through enabling access to remote healthcare providers, online social networks and educational opportunities,” he said.

Winners of the 2021 program have used their winnings to make a real

difference to their businesses and the communities they live and work in.

Among them is Gunnedah farmer, veteran speech pathologist and Health category winner, Kylie Toynton, whose online platform, ‘Growing Words’, is helping equip geographicallyisolated parents with the tools they need to help improve their child’s speech and language skills.

“We continue to work hard to help people across Australia be empowered

Responsible dog ownership in the Valley

By Susan KONTIC

THE attractive reserves and beaches in the Nambucca Valley are a drawcard for dog owners and their pets to enjoy the many health and social benefits that come from regular walks in the fresh air and sunshine.

But keep in mind that it’s also a privilege and dog owners and handlers have a number of responsibilities.

Doing your bit as a responsible pet parent means you are accountable for your dog’s actions and must keep it under control at all times and be mindful of its behaviour around others.

It is always the dog owner or handler’s responsibility to take utmost care around other people, especially children and older people.

Be considerate – children and others may be frightened by, or not understand dogs; and dogs might not like or understand children.

Some dogs can become stressed if an uncontrolled dog approaches them.

In public places, dogs must be secured on a leash,

and you must be capable of restraining your dog as well as stopping it from running up to or annoying strangers.

You’ll also need to make sure your dog doesn’t disturb any wildlife.

Respecting the environment, be mindful of native flora and fauna and know it is illegal for a dog to chase or attack native animals, birds or any other animal.

Always keep dogs under control and on established tracks and don’t make your

own track in bushland or on sand dunes.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re walking your dog on the beach, in the park or in the middle of nowhere, if your pooch does a poop, you need to pick it up so remember to pack a few bags and always dispose of bagged dog poo in public bins, or take the bags home with you.

Be sure to take along your dog’s lead and collar with its name tag, and don’t forget a water bowl – he’ll appreciate

a long cool drink of water as much as you will.

Your walk will be a lot less fun if you end up out of pocket, so be aware that fines apply under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 for the following: Dog not registered – minimum fine $330; Dog not permanently identified – Minimum fine $180; Dog without collar or name tag – Minimum fine $180; Dog not under effective control –Minimum fine $330; Failure to remove dog faeces – Minimum fine $275.

Nambucca Valley Council has published this helpful list to make it easy to find the best place for you and your pooch to enjoy a run.

On-Leash Areas

All times:

Boulton’s Crossing Reserve – Gumma Taylors Arm Reserve –Taylors Arm

Times as stated on signs: North Valla Beach – from the timber walkway on the north side of the headland to the access path

Forsters Beach (Main beach) – Scotts Head from the Southern Main Beach carpark to Banksia Crescent

Little Beach – Scotts Head.

Off-leash Areas

Nambucca Heads – from

Swimming Creek beach access

northwards to the walk bridge access to the beach from the public reserve adjoining Valla Park Resort

North Valla Beach – from the access path off the carpark on the northern end of Cockburn Street (4WD access) to the northern boundary of the Shire

Scotts Head – from the beach access path on Banksia Crescent northwards (dogs are prohibited in National Parks)

The northern end of Stuarts Island as an offleash area on the Crown Land Reserve – dogs are not permitted to chase the wildlife within the inter-tidal zone

Valla Beach Lions Reserve – The off-leash area commences 10m from the southern side of the amenities block and extends to the southern end of the reserve; dogs are not permitted to be off-leash in this area during organised public events.

Prohibited areas

Dogs are prohibited in the following places, even if on a leash.

Shelly Beach – Nambucca Heads

Main Beach – Nambucca Heads

Beilbys Beach – Nambucca

The NOTA needs you!

TELLING the incredible stories of the Nambucca Valley is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about.

The independentlyowned NOTA launched in the Valley in May 2021, and is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area.

Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team.

Are you a freelance reporter, current or exjournalist, or simply a passionate and quality writer?

“If you have a background in writing, and a passion for your local community, I would love to hear from you,” said NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor.

“As the paper continues to

grow, we are always looking for enthusiastic wordsmiths to help cover the region’s news, sport, events, music etc.

“I would also love to hear from writers in some of the smaller towns and villages of the region, to improve our coverage of places like Valla, Scotts Head, and Stuarts Point, and the Valley’s inland communities.”

Writing for NOTA can be an amazing way to connect with your local community, to meet some of the aweinspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life in the Nambucca Valley.

Local reporter Mick Birtles, who will soon celebrate one year writing for the NOTA said, “I enjoy

writing for NOTA as it gives me the opportunity to engage with so many different members of the community and sometimes help people bring attention to issues that are important to them.”

Andrea Ferrari, who reports for NOTA’s Coffs Coast and Nambucca Valley editions, said, “I absolutely love my role reporting the news and especially connecting with the people.

“I have met so many kind, generous, interesting, and community-focused individuals in my work, it heartens me to be able to share their voices, good works and fun events in the paper.”

Writing for NOTA is flexible, with contributor reporters able to submit as many or as few stories per

week to fit in with their present lifestyle and commitments.

News Of The Area was recently named as a finalist in the Outstanding Stand Up category of the Mid North Coast NSW Business Awards, while

Client Account Manager Gaye Conway and Group Editor Douglas Connor were named as finalists in the Outstanding Employee and Outstanding Young Business Leader categories respectively.

with the opportunities made possible by broadband in their daily lives, health, connectivity, and livelihoods," Mr Williams said.

“It is exactly these kinds of clever ideas enabled by broadband access to make a real difference to people’s lives that the Innovate with nbn Program is designed to help grow, thrive and reach their full potential.”

Interested businesses should visit www.nbnco.com. au/innovatewithnbn to apply

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Swimming Creek Beach access southwards to Main Beach – Nambucca Heads

V-Wall Beach – Nambucca Heads

V-Wall River Beach & Park – Nambucca Heads

Wellington Beach –Nambucca Heads

North Valla Beach – Valla Beach (except at times stated)

South Valla Beach & Deep Creek Inlet

Fosters Beach (Main Beach) – Scotts Head (except at times stated)

Little Beach – Scotts Head (except at times stated)

School grounds

Shopping centres, except premises whose owners allow dogs

Childcare centres

Public swimming areas

Patrolled beaches, year round. Dogs are prohibited from patrolled beach areas, at all times, including the nonpatrolled period of the year

Dining areas, except premises whose owners allow dogs

Playgrounds, dogs must be kept at least 10m from children’s play equipment

Some nature reserves and other parks – Check the requirements for individual recreation areas, state conservation areas and nature reserves before taking your dog.

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Red tape slashed for farm tourism

MORE farmers across the Mid North Coast may soon be swinging their gates open to visitors, thanks to a new policy that makes it easier to set up agritourism opportunities.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole released the Government’s final agritourism policy aimed at helping diversified farm businesses thrive.

“We’re making it cheaper and easier for our farmers to diversify their income by starting, running and growing agritourism experiences, such as farm stays, cafes, cellar doors, retreats, roadside stalls, fruit picking and small wedding venues,” Mr Toole said.

“Farmers who want to innovate and share a taste of their region with visitors shouldn’t be held back by red tape.

“That’s why we’ve introduced clear definitions and new planning pathways to allow activities that meet the policy to

happen with either faster or no planning approval.”

Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts said the finalised policy will support the growing agritourism industry and encourage the next generation to farm the land.

“Agritourism is a growing sector for both the Australian and NSW economies and is expected to be worth $18.6 billion nationally by 2030. It’s important we provide a clear and simple pathway through the planning system,” Mr Roberts said.

“Our farmers have shown resilience time and time again over the last few years, battling through floods, fires, drought and the COVID-19 pandemic, and we want to support them however we can.”

Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the policy encourages locals to boost their revenue and future-proof their farms.

“The last few years have been really tough on farmers as they recover from the drought, bushfires, floods and the pandemic.

"Reforms like these will help landholders build resilience by providing another source of income,” Mr Saunders said.

“Whether they’re building a small shopfront, hosting events, taking in campers or starting roadside stalls, farmers can choose from a range of opportunities made simpler by this policy change.”

NSW Farmers Conservation and Resource Management Committee chair Louise Burge welcomed the move to enable farmers to establish small scale agritourism activities without the need for a development application process.

“This is more red tape that has been cut, and makes it easier for farmers to start an agritourism operation,” Mrs Burge said.

“We’ve been able to

work constructively with the Department of Planning and Environment and Minister Roberts’ office, and Agriculture Minister Saunders' office as well, to raise our concerns about the proposed changes, including caps on visitors per day and days per year for pick your own operations, and make some sensible changes to support more realistic number caps.”

Mrs Burge said the changes mean farmers who wanted to set up a simple complying operation such as a roadside stall can do so without additional permission or approvals from their local council, while larger operations can still be progressed through a development application pathway.

“We believe it’s important to reconnect people with where their food and fibre comes from, and agritourism is a great way to do this,” Mrs Burge said.

“As well as providing easier opportunities to establish small scale agritourism activities,

q The new policy will enable farmers to establish small scale agritourism activities without the need for a development application process.

these changes help to protect and retain agricultural land by keeping primary production as the main business for the property.

“These changes are a positive opportunity to make it easier for farmers to diversify without the need to go through

Skills shortages hitting agricultural industries

THE recent release of the National Skills Commission’s Skills Priority List showed a “significant tightening in the Australian labour market”, with the lowest unemployment rate in decades, and shortages facing most parts of the agriculture industry.

NSW Farmers workplace relations chair Chris Stillard said a growing population –both in Australia and abroad –meant a growing need for food, and therefore a growing need for agricultural workers.

But he said there was also a need for government to better understand the important role agriculture plays.

“Everyone you talk to in agriculture either needs workers or knows someone who does, and that’s not going to get better unless we take direct action,” Mr Stillard said.

“The immediate solution is

to make Australia a destination of choice for overseas workers who can fill those roles now, either short-term backpackers or medium term visa holders.

“Long-term, we need to

look at designing suitable programs to develop the skills of Australians to fill these roles, because there are great jobs with great wages just waiting to be done.”

Bowraville Golf

By Julee TOWNSEND

Nambucca Valley Croquet Club

THE Nambucca Valley Croquet Club is having a fun day at their courts (EJ Biffin fields, Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads) 22 October commencing at 9am followed by a barbecue lunch.

Golf croquet will be played,

with players earning points to win some great prizes, some of them being donated from local businesses.

Cost will be $5 per player, which will also include barbecue.

All equipment will be

supplied.

All you need to bring is a hat, sunscreen and water.

For more information, please contact Wendy Biden 0427620999 or Gary Biden 0436288821.

Everyone is welcome.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By John SLADE

RESULTS for week ending 8 October 2022.

Monday 3 October: Phil directed a 4-table Howell.

Winners: Mike Siford and Kent Taylor.

Runners up: Phil Booth and Rob Marshall.

Tuesday 4 October:

In the morning session: Mike had seven students for his fifth training session.

Tuesday evening: Rob had eight players for an individual event.

Equal winners: Jane and Greg Wood.

Runner up: Rob Marshall.

Wednesday: Thirteen participants for

the “Improve Your Bridge” session.

In Richard’s absence this popular event was managed by Margaret Sullivan and Leonie Harrison. An enjoyable and useful morning was had by all.

Thursday 6 October: John directed a 5-table Mitchell.

While some still think of agriculture as farmers driving around in tractors and milking cows by hand, Mr Stillard said the reality of modern primary production meant there were

job opportunities from IT to engineering, applied sciences and working with animals.

“Modern agriculture is a really diverse industry and we don’t just have tractor drivers and stockhands any more, we’ve got mechanics and drone pilots and network engineers as well.

“People need to eat and agriculture is where that food comes from, so for future generations of Aussie workers they can be outstanding in any field while they’re out standing in a field!”

Regional Job Vacancies

According to this week’s National Skills Commission (NSC) data, almost one third of advertised job vacancies are in regional Australia.

Regional Australia Institute (RAI) CEO Liz Ritchie said August data shows 309,000 job advertisements nationally,

Bowraville Bowls

By Paul O’NEILL

PLAY in the major singles has been sporadic over the past three weeks with the rain coming down in regular bursts. Craig Doolan held a slender lead over Paul O'Neill for most of a classic 29 end encounter a couple of weeks ago.

The scores were tied at 13, 15 and 19 before CD proved too strong to move into the semi-finals

North/South winners: Joanna Halioris and Kevin Madgwick.

Runners up: Glen Hallet and Phil Booth.

East/ West joint winners: Sandra Ellis and Leonie Harrison with Barbara Lott and Linda Siford.

Runners up Susie Keur and Peter Plunkett-Cole.

Saturday: Robert directed a 6 ½ table Mitchell.

A warm welcome to Selina

with a 25-20 win. Adam Laird cruised into the final by defeating Daniel Wren 26-8 through 15 ends in the first semi.

Then last week on a rare dry Tuesday, Steve Wellington and Greg Lamberth locked horns in an epic 30 end tussle. Lambo led 15-2 after 10 ends, 20-10 through 20 before Wello countered with some great draw bowls to be down 21-24 on the penultimate end.

Greg then booked a

and Chris visiting from Wollstonecraft in Sydney.

North/ South winners: Mike Siford and Kent Taylor. Runners up Rob Marshall and Phil Booth.

East/ West winners: Barbara Lott and Linda Siford.

Runners up our visitors Selina and Chris Gibson.

Urunga:

Wednesday 5 October: Phil directed a

a costly, time-consuming development application process, and we thank the Minister for working with us.”

The new policy will commence on 1 December.

For more information visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ agritourism

of which 91,000 are in the regions.

“When accounting for unadvertised jobs, which are often low-skilled, temporary positions, we know this number could be doubled or even tripled,” Liz Ritchie said.

The NSC’s Skills Priority List identifies national shortages across 286 occupations, up from 153 in 2021.

The most pronounced national shortages are in the areas of health care, trades, machinery operators and personal services such as aged care and childcare workers.

The shortages in these skills are biting hard in regional Australia and if left unaddressed threaten to widen the gap between city and country and see the regions miss out on valuable opportunities.

Two thirds of the regional vacancies are for managerial, professional, and qualified trades positions.

meeting with David Johnson in the quarters, winning 26-21.

Thanks to all the markers.

The annual Classic Triples tournament is set down for Sunday 6 November.

At time of writing there are still plenty of spots available, so call the club on 6564 7349 to book a slot in what is always a great day. Go Bowra (and Stavros).

5 ½ table Mitchell.

North/ South winners: Glen Hallett and Phil Booth. Runners up Susie Keur and Paul Coe.

East/ West winners: Nerellyn Mitchell and Peter Jonutz. Runners up Janet Dyson and Rob Marshall.

If you have an interest in bridge or have any questions contact Secretary Carol 65689833.

q The National Skills Commission’s Skills Priority List shows a significant tightening in the Australian labour market.

Strikers Hit Seven to Secure Grand Final Spot

By David WIGLEY

THE Nambucca Strikers under 13s hit a magnificent seven goals against the Northern Storm to secure a place in the grand final to be played on Saturday 22 October at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Club coaching coordinator Rhys Jones provided insights into how the match unfolded.

“An early long range shot by Noah Walsh saw the Strikers take early advantage; pushing the ball around into space and creating some great chances,” he said.

“However Northern Storm

rose to the occasion and competed for the rest of the first half.

“A one nil score line to the home team was a fair indication how the game was going.

“The second half however was a different story, as Nambucca came out hard and full of running.

"The youngsters frankly played brilliantly, Northern storm had no response to the free running strikers.

“Noah Walsh scored two more and set up another with an inch-perfect cross met by a wonderful header from Noah

Gray.

“Zanda Worth came out of goals for the second half and bagged a brace while Archie Urquhart rounded out a 7-1 win with a solo effort.

“It was truly a team performance that booked them a grand final spot,” said Rhys.

The Nambucca Strikers’ Annual General Meeting is next month and the committee is hoping for a good turnout.

“Please save the date of 15 November at 6:30pm at Nambucca Heads Leagues and Sports Club for our AGM,“ said club secretary Jenna Welsh.

Strikers' second chance for finals glory

By David WIGLEY

NAMBUCCA Strikers held out the Northern Storm until halftime in the men’s division 3

major semi-final - but that’s when the floodgates opened.

Four second half goals for Northern Storm deprived the Strikers of a direct route to the

grand final, however they now have a second bite of the cherry on Saturday 15 October in the elimination semi-final.

Club coach Rhys Jones

reflected on the change of momentum after half-time.

“Half-time saw a 0-0 score with the Strikers slightly having the better of the play, however

Northern Storm were warming to their task and finished the half strongly,” he said.

That momentum continued for the Storm who, pushing more players forward, started to win the arm wrestle.

“An early goal in the second-

half for the Storm finally broke their shackles and they seemed to go up a gear,” Jones said.

“From this point on Strikers were on the back foot, but in true Strikers’ spirit they kept going all the way to the end.”

Despite the loss, Strikers captain Grant Martin was upbeat after the game.

“We started well in the first half and as the game went on the bounce of the ball started to go against us,” he said.

“We didn’t take our chances in the first half and the better team won on the day.

“We regroup and go again next week,” Grant said.

q Nambucca Strikers went down 4-0 to the Northern Storm in their Men’s Division 3 major semi-final.

Nambucca Heads Bowling Club

By Nerida BLACKFORD

IT has been a very hectic and productive couple of weeks at our club with the AGM completed and new members being welcomed onto the Board.

We would like to thank outgoing members for their service to the club, and hope they enjoy some spare time now those duties are over.

New to the Board are Ray Hunt, Bill Coughlan, Graeme Porter and myself.

Ken Rostron takes on the

role of Chairperson, Dave Ogilvy is Vice Chairperson, and Graeme Porter is Treasurer.

Margaret Flagg continues on the board as well.

The Board has had to hire extra staff.

We are very grateful that our usual staff are being supported by staff from the Nambucca Island Golf Club.

We would like to thank those who are supporting our club and ensuring the doors can be open, and we can operate with business as usual.

To quell some rumours, there has been no amalgamation or take-over by the Golf Club.

This is a temporary measure until some staffing issues are resolved.

We are having some technological difficulties and cannot get messages out to members by the usual means, so please drop into the club and see what is happening.

The Bistro is operating Wednesday-Sunday, and we hope to see many members and visitors at the club for

Melbourne Cup Day and other shows.

Wednesday has Bingo, raffles and Trivia continuing, and raffles and members’ draws are on as usual on Friday evenings.

There may be some changes to how these are run, but you are assured of a fun time and a good chance of winning a prize.

Monday saw over 30 volunteers join together for a working bee, and the place is looking tidied.

Some work was done around the greens and the clubhouse, and a huge thank you goes to all those who came

Narrow Loss Ends Nambucca’s Season

By David WIGLEY

A NARROW 1-0 loss against the Orara Valley Dingoes has ended hopes of a grand final appearance at C.ex Coffs International Stadium for the Nambucca Strikers Men’s Division 2 team.

The Strikers and Dingoes have been closely matched through a hard-fought season and it was no surprise it went down to the wire.

From the opening whistle the game was played at a semifinal intensity, both teams exhibiting a physical brand of football.

Club coach Rhys Jones applauded the valiant effort.

“Both teams threw themselves at each other, this game was played at a frantic

pace. “0-0 was the score line at half time.

“Every Strikers player gave their all, nothing was being left in reserve, it was all or nothing,” he said.

“There was no way both teams could keep up that

intensity for another 45 minutes but that’s what happened with players giving 150 percent effort.

“The tension on the sideline was indescribable, it was truly end to end stuff,” Jones said.

Just as Strikers coach Ricky Welsh was gearing up for extra time, an 85th minute penalty

was awarded to Orara, who slammed it into the roof of the net to the relief of the Orara side and their supporters.

Coach Ricky Welsh was shattered by the cruel blow but walked away with his head held high.

“It was an end to end, edge of

to the club to help out.

It was a terrific team effort, from young and old(er) and some new volunteers joined the group of the usuals.

The BBQ afterwards was a lovely way to finish off the morning.

And, in between everything else happening, we managed to play some bowls as well.

There were a few moans and groans and aching backs after a weekend of bowls at Urunga, and the working bee, but we managed to last and actually played some really good bowls!

The Ladies’ Pairs

your seat game, where each and every player played out of their skins,” he said.

“Multiple scoring opportunities for our lads from some great plays.

“Our boys looked dangerous while on the hunt for a semi-final win, but just fell short in the 85th minute.

“I couldn’t be prouder of every single player - they gave it

Corindi beat Macksville 1-0 in the other sudden death semifinal, meaning the Strikers take on Corindi on Saturday for a spot in the grand final.

Championships have begun, and results are:

Round one- M. Flagg and M. Smith defeated A. Reid and M. Duffus 24-16; R. Dugdale and E. Fleming def A.M. Johnson and P. James 19-10.

Round two – S. Seckold and G. Richardson def R. Dugdale and E. Fleming 29-11; N. Blackford and P. Fletcher def J. Haigh and H. Frank 26-7; T. Meehan and K. Porter def T. Ryan and M. Dwarte 27-12.

Round three continues next Tuesday morning at 9am so if you’d like to see some good bowls or cheer on family and friends please come down to the club.

their all.

“Stand out performances from Staines, Johnny and Travis created a wall that Orara struggled to break down.

“So with that result the Strikers have completed their season, but they can hold their heads high with the commitment and effort they displayed throughout the year,” concluded Welsh.

q Goalmouth action as the Nambucca Strikers hit seven goals to secure a place in the grand final.

q Nambucca Strikers created many chances at Orara.

q Nambucca Strikers went down 1-0 to the Orara Valley Dingoes in their Men’s Division 2 minor semi-final.

q Nambucca Strikers play in the elimination semi-final against Corindi on Saturday 15 October.

Dorin’s Draws

By Manny WOOD

Unlucky Tenant in Common Loses Sale

GLEN and Luke inherit a property from their mother June when she passes away.

They instruct their solicitor to transfer the property to them as Tenants in Common.

As Glen was living in the property and taking care of June when she passed, Luke is content to let Glen continue to live in the property, provided he pays all rates, keeps it insured and well maintained.

Decades later, Glen is diagnosed with a rather aggressive form of cancer and his ability to care for himself diminishes quickly.

The property must be sold to cover the cost of Glen's care.

A buyer is found and contracts are exchanged relatively quickly.

A settlement date is set for 28 days after the date of the contract.

Unfortunately, Glen dies a week before the sale settles.

Glen left a simple will stating “I give the whole of my estate to my brother Luke”.

As the property was owned as Tenants in Common, Luke must apply for a Grant of Probate before the sale can settle, which he instructs his solicitor to do.

Luke's solicitor, who does not specialise in Estate administration, is unaware that he is able to apply for an urgent Grant of Probate.

In the meantime, the purchasers see that interest rates are rising and get cold feet.

They decide to issue a Notice to Complete to Luke, giving them the right to pull out of the purchase if the sale does not settle within fourteen days of the notice.

As Luke does not obtain a Grant of Probate in time, the sale is unable to settle and the purchasers pull-out.

After a delay in finding a new purchaser, the property eventually sells for a significantly reduced price.

Thank you to Jamie Visco 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 column cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Can Nambucca Council commit to environmental protection?

DEAR News Of The Area,

CONGRATULATIONS to your paper on the coverage of environmental issues facing our community.

Bellingen council has voted to protect forests, soil and water so come on Nambucca councillors, please commit to the same action in our shire.

Logging has to stop, and to quote Bellingen Councillor Dominic King 'we can't continue to do what we did 50, 20 or even ten years ago'.

We need a just transition of workers from logging to more sustainable jobs and this is not only possible but essential.

Our environment needs protection so we can leave a world that is better for our children and grandchildren.

Regards, Lil GANLY, Nambucca Heads.

By Paul DORIN

Can Neighbourhood Centre reduce loneliness in the Valley?

DEAR News Of The Area,

LONELINESS is the theme for Mental Health Week (7-14 October).

This issue was identified within the Nambucca Valley, at a meeting to organise the reinstatement of a Neighbourhood Centre for the area.

Audience participants talked about loneliness particularly affecting seniors following the death of a lifelong partner.

Others talked about blokes and emotional suffering following relationship breakdown.

A carer told the audience about elderly people she visited, who only wanted a 'cuppa and a chat' to break social isolation.

Loneliness can simply be not having anyone to share with, and readers may remember the expression ‘a problem shared is a problem halved'.

Neighbourhood Centres typically can refer people to appropriate services, are user friendly and a place where everyone is welcomed.

They do not judge or label people and are inclusive.

This is why we need to reinstate the previous Neighbourhood Centre, which functioned well and ran very progressive outreach services, as well as its classic core functions that all neighbourhood centres provide eg. financial counselling, work development

order provisions, access to outreach legal services, no interest loans (NILS).

Chris Hewgill, a current youth worker, and prior 'Blokes' worker, ran a very popular and well attended support group exclusively for men which we would like to see reinstated in the returned Nambucca Neighbourhood Centre.

Although there are smatterings of services here and there around the Valley, they are largely invisible, inaccessible, and randomly dispersed.

People in one area may not come across a service that is promoted in Nambucca for example. People at the meeting agreed that these services need to be coordinated and connected in a purpose based Neighbourhood Centre to be effective and comprehensive, rather than the current 'hit and miss' situation.

The word 'Connection' is the buzzword that all Neighbourhood Centres currently flag outside their Centres.

The reinstatement of the Nambucca Neighbourhood Centre, has Federal Gov support, support from local Councillor Susan Jenvey, and we will be brokering for State Gov support as we approach the March 2022 state election.

Regards, Karin MATTHEWS, Nambucca Heads.

We already had a ‘Cultural Hub’

DEAR News Of The Area,

RHONDA Davies in the NOTA on 7 October points out that a significant sum of public funding will have been spent on the Library Extension Project.

The latest estimated figure is $5 million.

News is that the project will be delivering an exciting new ‘Cultural Hub’ for the Nambucca Heads community.

Sadly there has been no recognition by Nambucca Valley Council or our councillors that over the last 30 years many organisers of cultural events had built up a very vibrant cultural hub on this very site which due to the project has been curtailed and which may well be difficult to resurrect.

On average there were 70 bookings per month for the NCAC halls and gallery by community groups before the project was launched.

We had a successful concert programme, music mornings and live theatre on the site. It is impossible to guess how many of these events will resume.

Many groups have found venues elsewhere.

It’s a sad fact that some local cultural events organisers have now turned to the Bellingen Shire to find suitable venues for their music concerts.

There are good reasons for this.

Due to the planned landscaping of the courtyard and lack of vehicular access, future concerts and music mornings on the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre site will be difficult to organise.

There will be no off road parking space for musicians to offload their equipment and park their touring vehicles and nowhere for minibuses for the disabled to organise their passengers.

Ridge Street gets busier year on year and some organisers feel that the proposed on-street loading zone is not a safe option for access by crowds of concert goers or groups of musicians.

In all it will be a renovation that no doubt will look very attractive and will give the library more space but in practical terms will present problems for stage events in the Main Hall.

A successful performance venue requires safe access and parking and sadly this is not possible with this particular developmental design.

It will be very interesting to see what this new ‘cultural hub’ delivers for our community. We have lost much and Rhonda Davies is correct in saying that this renovation plan is not what most members of our community supported and hoped for when they made their written

Hi Jasminda.

On the Couch

I'VE been going to a local cafe regularly for a long time now and the staff are all lovely but they get my name wrong every time.

I feel like it's too late to correct them.

How do I address this?

I already have my name printed on my shirt!

Signed, Unnamed.

Dear Unnamed,

DO you have one of those challenging names that are almost impossible to pronounce -- like Siobhan or Joaquin or Roisin -- names that even with the accompaniment of a nametag are still challenging so the staff just give you a nickname, 'Hey So' or 'Hey Jo' or Hey 'Ro', for example, despite you wanting everyone in the cafe to state your unusual name in full, so everyone can know how exotic you are?

Or, are you one of those people who order something like a double Frappuccino with whipped cream and extra chocolate with lots of ice but not so much that you get brain freeze with no straw thanks because you've brought your own metal one in the interests of saving the planet from further single-use plastic pollution and a croissant on the side, but hold the butter and keep the strawberry jam separate, and by the time the staff have written down the shorthand for your order that goes something like:

D FRAP C X CHOC D ICE CROISS

NO BUTTER SEP JAM NO STRAW (GREENIE), they have neither the time nor the energy to look you up and down so they can notice your nametag because they are too busy wondering why they ended up as a barista for difficult customers instead of being a psychologist, which is what they feel like trying to navigate the peculiarities of their customers.

If it makes you feel any better, my husband has been going to the same restaurant since he was 10 (he's now middle-aged) and they still don't call him by name and he also needs to ask for chopsticks every single time. That's over 35 years of forgetting his name and his preferred utensils -- and yet he continues to go there (mainly to see if one day they'll remember, which they don't).

Perhaps getting your name wrong is a small price to pay for getting your order right.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

submissions to council and attended public meetings in the months before the project commenced.

It seems that public consultation counts for little when final decisions are made.

Regards, Marlene GRIFFIN, Valla Beach.

Local democracy in action?

DEAR News Of The Area,

I BELIEVE Democracy is failing local residents of the Nambucca Valley.

Local government must facilitate public participation.

However, this is difficult with our local Nambucca Valley Council.

While the council does supply Councilor contact information at www.nambucca.nsw. gov.au/cp_themes/default/page.asp?p=DOCDGA-00-84-65, emails sent to these addresses

are not responded to in my experience.

The only responses I have received sometimes arrive from the Mayor.

It’s important to recognise in a democracy that the role of Councilors (clearly outlined on Council’s Business page) includes ‘to represent the collective interests of residents, ratepayers and the local community’.

Regards, Beverly GIBBS, Nambucca Heads.

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5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Lost In Paradise. (2015, Madv, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs heads to Gippsland to meet Luana and the people involved with All Abilities Netball.

8.30 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018, PGl, R) A young woman learns about life and love while working at a department store in ’50s Sydney. Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond, Rachael Taylor. 10.45 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Chef Colin Fassnidge sets out to help restaurants that are in distress in just five days. 12.00 Kiss Bang Love. (PG, R) 1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Dating List. (2019, PGa, R) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Gorilla. (PGm) Two gorillas are brought to the hospital.

8.30 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PGl, R)

Three NASA astronauts find their lives in danger after a potentially catastrophic explosion. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton.

11.20 MOVIE: The Beguiled. (2017, Mas, R) 1.05 Cross Court. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 Ent.

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

7.30 The Living Room. Baz and Amanda take a mini road trip.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R) Stand-up comedy featuring Demi Lardner, Guy Montgomery and Dave Thornton.

10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne. 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

R)

Midsomer

(PG, R)

Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)

Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

Landline.

Armadillo: Narrated By

Attenborough. (PG, R)

6.10 Extraordinary Escapes: Philippa Perry. (PG) Presented by Sandi Toksvig.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) The police are stunned by another murder.

8.30 The Capture. (Mlv) In the wake of a shocking broadcast hack, Carey must work out who is responsible and whom she can trust.

9.30 Summer Love. (Ml, R) Two sisters spend a night at a holiday house.

10.00 Savage River. (Final, Mlv, R) Miki makes a discovery.

11.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) A surgeon is murdered in hospital.

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 10.00 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PG) 11.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Superbike World C’ship. Round 9. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 6. 4.40 KGB: The Sword And The Shield. (PGav, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (PG)

Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG)

Mysteries Of The Sphinx. (PGa, R)

10.20 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M, R)

11.15 MOVIE: Bleed For This. (2016, Malnv, R)

1.15 MOVIE: Destroyer. (2018, MA15+lsv, R)

Food Safari. (R)

Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Everest Day and Caulfield Cup Day.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A box reveals something frightening.

7.30 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, Mlv, R)

A man tries to protect his family when a cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. His plan centres on the ravings of a conspiracy theorist, who claims the government is prepared to protect a select group of people. John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor. 10.40 MOVIE: The Wolverine. (2013, Mlv, R) Wolverine is summoned to Japan. Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee. 1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Rivals.

1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Cross Court. 2.00 My Way. (R) 2.30 Animal Embassy. (R) 3.00 Heart

Of The Nation. (PGam) 4.30 Garden Gurus.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Homecoming. (2017, Mv, R) Peter Parker tries to balance his life. Tom Holland, Michael Keaton.

10.10 MOVIE: Assassin’s Creed. (2016, Malv, R) A condemned man relives his ancestors’ memories. Michael Fassbender.

12.05 MOVIE: A Friend’s Obsession. (2018, Mav, R)

1.40 Cross Court. (R)

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 18. Australian Grand Prix. Qualifying. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (Final) 5.00 News.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) The lifeguards push each other to their limits.

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

8.00 My Life Is Murder. (Ma, R)

Alexa’s investigation into the death of a surfing champion finds her back at an old childhood haunt.

9.00 Ambulance. (Ma) A call involving a man threatening to take his life takes priority for the North West Ambulance Service.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY, October

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. (PG, R) 3.30 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (R) 4.30 Question Everything. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Frankly. (R)

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.30 Significant Others. (Premiere, Mdl) Estranged siblings are reunited after one of them disappears, leaving behind two teenage children.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Ma) Nikki calls on Adam’s expertise.

10.25 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml, R)

11.15 Shetland. (Mal, R)

12.15 The Heights. (PG, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 10.00 The World From Above. (Return) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 3.30 Sportswoman. (R) 4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Battle On The Border. 5.10 Going Places. (R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

Curse Of The Ancients: Roman Empire. (PG)

Ancient Egypt’s Darkest Hour. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 2.

Dolly: The Sheep That Changed The World. (PGa, R)

Murder Case. (MA15+l, R)

2.45 The Man Putin Couldn’t Kill. (Malv, R)

Food Safari. (R)

Bamay. (R)

NHK World English News Morning.

France 24 Feature.

Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Border Security. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 6. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee.

8.45 Murder In The Goldfields. (M) Caroline Overington investigates three murders in the sparse desert of the Western Australian Goldfields, and despite rising evidence, the killings have continued to defy homicide detectives.

10.45 Born To Kill? Patrick Mackay “The Devil’s Disciple”. (MA15+av)

A look at the case of Patrick David Mackay. 11.45 Police: Hour Of Duty. (Malv, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG) 11.30 Fishing Aust. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.00 Drive Electric. 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

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

10.00 The First 48: Bad Romance/Out Of Control. (Malv) Takes a look at two deaths.

11.00 Killer Couples. (Masv)

11.50 First Responders. (Malm) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. (PGa) 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 Living Room. (R) 10.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 18. Australian Grand Prix. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

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

7.30 The Traitors. (Premiere, PGl) Four Traitors infiltrate a group of 24 players and use their skills to eradicate “loyal” contestants.

9.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Final, Mav) Captain Milius continues to work with the team in the aftermath of the prisoner exchange.

10.20 FBI. (Mv, R) The team investigates a shooting.

11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY,

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.10 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.10 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Lost Temple Of The Inca. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R)

3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Stranger At The Door. (2004, Mv, R)

2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Mav, R)

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG)

9.35 Planet America.

10.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.45 Q+A. (R)

12.45 Annika. (Ma, R)

1.35 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)

2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M)

8.30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. (PG)

9.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The Promise. (Mal)

11.50 Outlander. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Fargo. (MA15+dv, R)

3.15 Miss S. (Mav, R)

4.15 Going Places. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Ballon D’Or Ceremony.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Kirby wants closure from her ex.

7.30 Australia’s Got Talent. (PGa) Hosted by Ricki-Lee. 9.10 9-1-1. (Mav) Athena and Bobby investigate the decades-old disap pearance of her childhood friend. 10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team searches for a group of extremists.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Heartbreak Island Australia. (Mls)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.45 Under Investigation. (Ma)

9.45 Suburban Gangsters. (MA15+l, R)

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 Fortunate Son. (Mdv)

12.05 Emergence. (Mhv, R)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.50 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Traitors. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Ghosts. (Return, PG) Sam enlists the help of the ghosts.

10.10 Geraldine Hickey: What A Surprise. (Mls) 11.20 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

TUESDAY, October

News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Planet America.

11.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Sanditon.

R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

Think Tank. (PG, R)

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG)

8.30 Tom Gleeson’s Secrets Of The Australian Museum.

9.30 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. (Mals, R)

10.20 People’s Republic Of Mallacoota. (Ml, R)

News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (R) 12.10 Media Watch. (PG, R)

Les Misérables. (Mav, R) 1.30 Sanditon. (PG, R) 2.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Ballon D’Or Ceremony. 7.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rise Of Empires. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.00 Wisting. (Malv) 11.50 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+v, R) 3.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

4.25 Food Safari. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Trust. (2009, Msv, R) 2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Presented by Graeme Hall.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (M) On their first day as surgical attendings, Dr Murphy and Dr Park meet the residents they will be overseeing.

9.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa) Presented by Cherry Healey. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mav) 12.00 MOVIE: Reaper. (2000, Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)

Tipping Point. (PG)

Afternoon News.

Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.50 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

9.50 Botched. (Mamn, R) A helicopter crew chief needs Terry’s help.

10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 Skin A&E. (Mm) 12.10 See No Evil. (Mav)

1.05 Rivals. (R)

1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 10 News First.

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

7.30 The Traitors. (PGl) Hosted by Rodger Corser. 8.45 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.45 NCIS. (Return, Mv) With Parker still on the run, the team enlists the help of Special Agent Jane Tennant from the Hawai’i office.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

The Drum.

News.

7.30.

Hard Quiz. (PG)

Question Everything.

Summer Love. (Final, Mls)

Would I Lie To You? (R)

The Witchfinder. (Mal, R)

ABC Late News.

The Business. (R)

Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R)

Marcella. (Mal, R)

Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

Sanditon. (Ma, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25

(R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG)

10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. 3.30

Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.35

The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

Lost For Words. (M)

Secret Scotland. (R)

Nine Perfect Strangers. (MA15+)

SBS World News Late.

No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R) 11.35 Bad Banks. (Mals, R) 12.40 Departure. (Ma, R)

3.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00

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

12.00 MOVIE: Flower Shop Mystery: Mum’s The Word. (2016, Mav, R)

2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Madv, R)

3.00 The Chase. (R)

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (Ml) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge. 8.40 Extreme Weddings: Australia. (PGl) A couple plan an extreme sports-themed wedding while staying firmly on the ground.

9.40 Air Crash Investigation: Meltdown Over Kathmandu. (PGa) A look at the crash of Flight 211. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 The Amazing Race. (PGl)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30

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

1.20 My Way. (R)

1.50 Explore. (R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.45 Britney And Kevin: Family Feud. (Maln)

9.45 The Rise And Fall Of Janet Jackson. (Maln, R)

11.10 Nine News Late.

11.40 Family Law. (Mas)

12.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R)

7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast.

8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R)

To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30

Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

Bold.

10 News First.

6.30

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

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

8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. (PGl) Follows a group of singles as they set sail across the Mediterranean in search of their match.

10.00 My Life Is Murder. (Ma) Alexa investigates a drag queen’s death.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

THURSDAY, October 20

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R)

10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (R) 2.00 Sanditon. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum.

Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Q+A.

9.35 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 10.05 Spying On The Scammers. (PG, R)

10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Tom Gleeson’s Secrets Of The Australian Museum. (R) 12.10 Doc Martin. (Final, Ma, R)

12.55 Sanditon. (PG, R) 1.45 Les Misérables. (Mav, R) 2.45 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 3.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.20 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG)

10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rise Of Empires. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dishing It Up. (PG) 8.00 Guillaume’s Paris. (PG) 8.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+v) 11.55 The Eagle. (Malv, R) 4.05 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: I Do, Or Die: A Killer Arrangement. (2020, Mav, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R)

3.00 The Chase. (R)

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

Justin doubts he can manage without Ziggy. Bree turns to Remi for help. Xander picks up a hot date.

8.30 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Sharon enlists her boastful boyfriend Mark for her netball team. Kim has doubts about Brett’s manliness. Kath’s attempts to make a fruit hat for her floral design course go awry when she loses phone reception.

10.50 The Latest: Seven News.

11.20 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam)

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm)

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+ms)

11.50 Pure Genius. (Premiere, Ma)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R)

Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast.

Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa,

Be Advised.

Judy. (PG,

Everyday Gourmet.

Farm To Fork. (PG,

The Bold And The Beautiful.

10 News First.

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

7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinion ated viewers discuss TV shows.

8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. Follows a group of singles as they set sail across the Mediterranean on board the cruise liner RegalPrincess in search of their match. Hosted by Darren McMullen, with Hannah Ferrier and Daniel Doody. 10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Summer Football!

By David WIGLEY

IT’S good news for summer football fans with seniors and juniors set to play this coming season in Macksville following disruptions over the past few years.

The competition will run from 8 November for six weeks and then throughout February and March on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For Macksville club secretary David Pirani it’s all systems go to provide a football solution the weather can’t spoil.

“With the ongoing weather difficulties that have plagued this year's outdoor competition and the predictions for it to continue over the following months Macksville Soccer Club has decided to run a fourteen week indoor summer league,” he said.

“We ran a similar competition in 2019 pre-Covid and all the players enjoyed themselves immensely.

“With a five player format the emphasis is on accuracy, touch and teamwork as well as speed.

“Based on how everyone went last time, the improvement in skills and fitness was amazing.”

“Team nominations and player registrations are now open via the link on both the Macksville Soccer and MSC Futsal Facebook pages and Active Kids vouchers will be accepted,” concluded Pirani.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey MCCANN

ONCE again, the weather had a big impact on the condition of the course, local rules changing daily to cope with flooded bunkers and very soggy fairways.

But our Golfers are a dedicated lot (some might say 'bonkers'), and many keen players took to the course for the challenge of the game – or was it for the camaraderie?

On Tuesday, we hosted the MNCVGA Veteran Golfers for a Medley Stableford. Overall winner from Bellingen was Shadley Fataar (29) with 39 points from Steve Ward (27) Nambucca Heads with 38 points on countback from Rod Graham (34) from Bowraville, and Brad Nesbitt (19) from Bellingen.

Other good scores with 37 points from Sue Stuckey (Nambucca Heads), Peter Jackman (Coffs Harbour), Roy Rudner (Macksville) and Rudi Brocker (Urunga).

points.

NTP’s to Col Osland (Bellingen) on 5, Robert Peel (Coffs Harbour) on 8, Ross Donnelly (Macksville) on 13, and Linne Street (Nambucca Heads) on 18.

Wednesday’s event was a Women’s Irish Team Stableford, with the weather playing havoc with the team members, many opting for the pleasures of the Clubhouse.

The winning team was Linda Piccin, Shayne Scott, Heather Gray and Leanne Welsh. Runners up were Jenny Thorne & Jennifer Ainsworth.

Our featured sponsor for Thursday’s Medley Stableford was the Island Pro Shop.

Anthony Smith (10) had a great round of 43 points to easily win Division 1 (0 to 18) from Drew Glasson (10) with 39 points.

Paddy Byrne (24) revelled in the conditions to win Division 2 (19 to 45) with 38 points from Warren Fuller (20) with 37 points.

Other good scores from

Peter Thompson 39, Stephen McNeil & Nate Beverley 37.

The ball rundown to 32 points on countback.

NTP’s to David Brooke (Howlong) for the longest Putt on 2, Philip (one 'L') Mander on 5 and The Pro Pin Jackpot on 18, Greg Smith on 7, Drew Glasson on 8, and Stuart Johnston cleaned up the 'Pizza This' voucher on 13 and his own sponsored ball on 15.

The weather was kind to us for Round one of the Men’s Championships sponsored every year by HLV Partners, in conjunction with the October Monthly Medal.

The course was in great condition, the bunkers finally back in play, lush fairways, (although with some wet spots) and sensational greens with some 'interesting' pin placements.

All of the foregoing leading to some very good scores, with the McBaron family leading the charge.

The 'A' Grade (0 to 12) Medal was won by David

McBaron (4) with 67 net, runner up was Glen Crow (11) 68 net. Scratch winner Gregory McCoy 75.

The 'B' Grade (13 to 18) Medal winner was Wade McBaron (17) with 65 net, with Jacob McBaron (15) runner up on 66 net. Scratch winner was John Barnett with 80.

In 'C' Grade (19 to 36), the Medal winner was Trevor Peter (19) with a fantastic round of 63 net, with Leslie Mohr runner up with 68 net.

Scratch winner was Geoffrey Harris on 90.

Other good scores from Murray Ingram 67, Michael Trigas, Mark McLaren & Nathan Ison 69.

The ball rundown to 72 net on countback.

NTP’s went to Geoff McCann for the longest put on 2, Glen Crowe on 5, Keith Elphick on 7, Andrew Mackinnon on 8, Nathan Ison claimed the 'Pizza This' voucher on 13, Gary Laing got Stu’s ball on 15 and Stephen Carr got the Pro Pin Jackpot $93 on the 18th.

Sunday’s Round two of the Championships was a different story.

Fortunately, the predicted overnight heavy rain did not eventuate, but the southerly winds certainly added another degree of difficulty and reflected in the scores.

'A' Grade winner was Nathaniel Beverley (10) with 69 net, runner up was Graham Watson (8) 72 net.

Scratch winner was David McBaron 73.

In 'B' Grade, Philip Mander (13) won with 68 net from Trevor Peter 72 net.

Scratch winner was Daryl Wall 86. The 'C' Grade winner was Andrew Mackinnon (20) with 68 net from Warren Fuller (20) with 70 net.

Peter Moxon won scratch with 92.

Other good scores from Scott Burley & John Buganey 72.

NTP’s to Daryl

Wall on 5, 'Illegible' on 7, Trevor Peter on 8, Callan Tarrant got the 'Pizza This' voucher on the very difficult and wind-blown 13th, John Barnett on 15, and Rodney Kinnear claimed the Pro Pin Jackpot $56.

Progress Championship scores are available on your Member’s Portal and on display in the Clubhouse.

Good luck everyone for Round 3 next Saturday.

See you on the Island.

q Macksville winter football players will move indoors for summer football.

q A very happy Trevor Hopkins receiving his 'ACE' Trophy from Club Captain Stuart Garvey for his Hole in One on the 120 metre 18th hole on 10 September.