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Wonder awaits as Artists in Action gear up for exhibition
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Jake Durbin, Edward Barns, Marnie Russell, Paul Gibson, Tim Pearson, and rising talent Andrew Raven.
Unlike past events that featured a traditional one-night auction, Wonder will introduce a silent auction format running for the duration of the exhibition, giving art collectors and fans more time and opportunity to view and bid on the artworks.
“The success of last year’s auction has
inspired me to paint more and more and use more colour and happier themes in my work,” artist Marnie Russell told News Of The Area, reflecting on the group’s growing confidence and creativity.
The group’s facilitators, Susie Peake and Sharyn Brady, have played a pivotal role in expanding the artists’ exposure and skills by taking them on regular excursions
to other exhibitions and galleries.
These outings have sparked new inspiration and experimentation in mediums and technique.
Artist Jake Durbin, who has seven new works featured in Wonder, told NOTA, “I learn a lot on our visits and I like to work along the themes of history, mythology, multicultural ideas and use
acrylics and pastels.”
Members of Artists in Action are gaining recognition beyond local borders.
Artist Edward Barns will have his work exhibited at Sydney’s renowned First Draft Gallery in Woolloomooloo next year, signalling the increasing prominence of the group and the power of inclusive creative spaces.
Wonder opens 25 October at the Phoenix Gallery, Bowraville, running until 21 November.
Timber redundancy payments ‘inadequate’
By Andrew VIVIAN
THE Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union
(TFTU) says the NSW Government is shortchanging its own people and is not being accountable to workers.
It has condemned the state’s handling of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) decision, saying workers are being offered redundancy support packages five times worse than their Victorian counterparts.
TFTU NSW Secretary Alison Rudman, said the contrast shows just how little value the NSW Government places on regional workers.
“Victoria showed how displaced timber workers should be treated: with dignity and proper support,” she said.
“In NSW, workers are being thrown scraps.
“This is Labor abandoning its own people in regional communities who have stood by the party for generations.”
The union said the NSW Government is also
dragging its heels on answers.
“We’ve asked again and again for information about how their scheme for unemployed workers will actually operate.
“Instead, the Government hides behind press releases and spin while workers face unemployment.
“That is not a fair go and it’s not what people voted for when they elected Labor.
“When you kill the timber industry, you kill the towns.
“Schools, health services and small businesses all suffer.
“The so-called replacement jobs in tourism don’t exist.
“That’s the reality this Government is ignoring.”
The TFTU is calling on
the government to reverse its decision and commit to a fair deal for timber workers and the communities they sustain.
However, a spokesperson from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) said the NSW Government has planned carefully and is supporting affected workers, businesses and communities every step of the way.
She said a generous and comprehensive worker support package is currently being rolled out, which includes payments and access to free, confidential and 24/7 mental health, financial and legal counselling services for
affected employees and their families.
The Government is in ongoing discussions with unions and industry to ensure the impacted mills are supported to adjust longterm, and all affected workers and businesses are fairly compensated.
The spokesperson said that because these discussions are ongoing, the government cannot confirm anything more specific.
The TFTU says workers across the Mid North Coast are already reporting deep anxiety and uncertainty, as many are forced to explain to their families that their jobs may be gone.
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Valla Beach site part of statewide plan to deliver 600 new homes
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The announcement follows the latest phase of a statewide government property audit which identified seven surplus land parcels capable of providing more than 600 homes across New South Wales.
The Valla Beach site is one of only four regional locations named in this round and the only one on the Mid North Coast.
Strategically located north of Nambucca Heads and near the Pacific Highway, the Valla Beach site is currently under review by Homes NSW, the state’s housing delivery agency.
The site is expected to support a mix of social, affordable and market dwellings once planning, due diligence, and regulatory approvals are complete.
The proposed land is in the vicinity of Langsford Way and Anderson Park and was previously owned by the Department of Education.
Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said
the land audit is already producing tangible results.
“We are continuing to tackle the state’s housing crisis head-on,” Mr Kamper said.
“This property audit program is delivering a steady pipeline of new housing development opportunities on under utilised surplus government land, to help address our critical shortage in housing supply.”
The NSW Government says the audit has identified around 10,000 potential homes in just over a year, with sites being assessed by either Homes NSW or Landcom, the government’s development arm.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully added that the government was now incorporating faster planning tools, such as the 10-day approval pathway and pre-approved architect designs found in the NSW Housing Pattern Book.
q Land in the vicinity of Langsford Way and Anderson Park, Valla Beach has been identified by the State Government as a site to deliver more than 160 new homes.
“We want to make sure there are homes that are well-designed, sustainable and adaptable to a range of lifestyle choices,” Mr Scully said.
Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said the government was committed to ensuring surplus public land was used to meet housing needs.
“Every one of these sites has the potential to deliver
hundreds of homes where they are needed most,” she said.
“Whether it is social housing, affordable rentals or market homes, we are determined to build every type of housing people in NSW need.”
reaction to the
announcement is likely to emerge once more details about housing types and timelines are made public.
However, with vast pockets of land cleared in the Alexandra Drive/
and environmental
Community
Valla Beach
Marshall Way vicinity and the Valla Urban Growth Area collectively set to yield over a thousand residential dwellings, questions from the public regarding infrastructure capacity
impact are bound to arise.
'Victory for common sense': Labor backdown on super tax
By Zac DE SILVA and Andrew BROWN, AAP
MORE than one million Australians are expected to be about $15,000 better off by the time they retire after Labor caved to pressure to overhaul controversial changes to tax on superannuation.
The federal government has announced a drastic redesign of its super tax policy, which was originally intended to double the tax rate on accounts containing more than $3 million to 30 percent.
Under the new changes, the $3 million threshold will remain, while accounts with more than $10 million will be slugged a 40 percent tax rate.
Both thresholds will now be tied to inflation,
ensuring lower-income Australians aren't captured by the tax changes over the years, as incomes rise.
About 80,000 people have super accounts holding $3 million or more, and currently pay the standard 15 percent concessional rate.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the reforms would make the superannuation system "stronger, fairer and more sustainable."
"We always try to take feedback seriously... we found another way to satisfy the same objectives," he told reporters in Canberra on Monday.
The government will also increase the lowincome superannuation tax offset, a payment given to low-earning workers, by $310 to $810, and eligibility
for the super payment will be expanded to anyone earning above $45,000.
Changes to the tax offset would take effect from July 2027 to coincide with Labor's next round of tax cuts, while the other changes would kick in from July 2026, if they pass parliament.
Peak body the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia said the LISTO change had the potential to add about $15,000 to the retirement savings of lowpaid workers.
"These changes will make a material difference to the retirement prospects of 1.3 million Australians," chief executive Mary Delahunty said in a statement.
Labor's original
plan to overhaul tax on superannuation, now dumped, was roundly criticised by economists because the threshold was locked at $3 million and not indexed in line with inflation.
The federal opposition also raised concerns that "paper profits" or unrealised gains would be taxed.
The government has addressed both criticisms in its new plan by indexing the thresholds and promising more work to ensure unrealised gains are carved out.
But Dr Chalmers now needs to win over either the coalition or the Greens to get the overhaul through parliament.
The treasurer has discussed the super tax
changes with the Greens, but on Monday said he was yet to meet with the opposition.
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young said her party would examine the reforms closely, but called for more detail about how they would work and reiterated the Greens' demand for the threshold to be lowered to $2 million.
"At first blush, it does look as though the government has gone weak on taxing the wealthy," she told reporters in Canberra on Monday.
"For every rich dude who doesn't have to pay his fair tax on superannuation, someone at a school is not getting the resources they need."
Cowper MP Pat Conaghan, who serves as the Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services, welcomed Labor’s “retreat” on the tax, calling
it “a victory for common sense”.
“Taxing paper profits was always unfair and unworkable,” he said.
“It would have taxed everyday Australians on money that hadn’t even hit their bank account yet –risking forced sales to pay the tax bill for family farms and small businesses with illiquid assets.”
Mr Conaghan said the Coalition will go through the details of Labor’s new proposal.
“This is a fundamental redesign of the tax,” he said.
“There are new thresholds, new rates, new rules.
“We’ll scrutinise the fine print and listen to stakeholders' views on Treasury’s consultation.
“We want to make sure there’s no sneaky return to taxing unrealised gains or other surprises in their new tax.”
‘No evidence’ that blueberries are unsafe to eat
THE NSW Government says there is no evidence that blueberries from Northern NSW are unsafe to eat, following a review of testing data by the NSW Food Authority and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
The EPA has reviewed the results of a 2024 research project led by Professor Kirsten Benkendorff from Southern Cross University, which reported the presence of thiometon, a pesticide not registered for use in Australia, on store bought blueberries in Northern NSW.
The testing also indicated high levels of the commonly
used pesticide known as dimethoate.
According to the State Government, data from industry testing provider FreshTest for the same testing period as the research project – October and November 2024 – showed “no evidence of thiometon residue on any berries tested”.
Additionally, following a review of Professor Benkendorff’s research, the government has claimed the “methodology and analysis used were not accredited for testing fresh fruit such as berries, and therefore the results are unreliable”.
In response, Professor
Benkendorff told News Of The Area that the methodology used has been “validated in the scientific literature for pesticide screening in fruits”.
“I used an analysis that is NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited for environmental samples because it is capable of detecting pesticides at much lower limits of detection than the standard supermarket tests.
“The method I used was also capable of detecting thiometon, an organophosphate that is not registered for use in Australia and therefore is not included in the standard supermarket
tests.
“The FreshTest used by industry and the NSW Food Authority is designed to detect whether or not pesticides used in food production exceed the maximum allowable residue limits and is suitable for this purpose.
“They may not detect what I found if they don’t use a suitable analysis method that is actually capable of detecting pesticides at lower levels.”
Professor Benkendorff clarified that she is not accusing the berry industry of using an illegal pesticide.
“At this stage, we simply don’t know where thiometon has come from, or if it is an
ongoing problem,” she said.
“So I hope this is what the EPA will focus on in their ongoing investigation.”
A spokesperson for Southern Cross University said the university is aware of the EPA’s findings and will take them into account as part of ongoing considerations.
“The University remains committed to engaging constructively and responsibly on matters of public interest,” the spokesperson said.
“Professor Kirsten Benkendorff is a highly respected researcher, and we value the important contribution her work makes to public interest science.
“We support the integrity and rigour of scientific research, which is core to our work as a University and a reflection of our purpose and values.”
The NSW Food Authoritywhich regularly tests foods for purposes including hygiene assessment, foodborne illness investigation, product verification and research - has stated it intends to conduct further tests on retailed berries to confirm that thiometon is not present.
The EPA meanwhile indicated it will focus compliance activities on lawful use of pesticides in the region.
Infrastructure 'key' offers to unlock regional housing
By Kat Wong, AAP
SOME regional Australians may get a reprieve from the housing crisis as councils are offered interest relief to build more drains, roads, and other infrastructure.
Though many parts of regional Australia have ample residential land, it often isn't ready for development due to a lack of funding and planning for critical infrastructure, a 2024 national regional summit found.
From Wednesday, councils outside Sydney - such as Nambucca Valley Council - are now able to apply to have half the interest cost of loans for such infrastructure covered by the NSW government, helping them to deliver roads, parks and other population supports.
"Infrastructure unlocks housing, and this investment is about making sure regional
NSW has the roads, water, sewerage and community facilities it needs to support housing growth," Planning Minister Paul Scully said.
"By backing councils to deliver these projects sooner and at a lower cost, we're helping to deliver more homes for people who want to live, work and stay in the regions."
Up to $20.9 million will be made available by the NSW government.
Previous low-cost loan initiatives have already helped support 60,000 homes and $262 million in local infrastructure projects in regional NSW.
While the federal National Housing Infrastructure Facility is often used to fund this kind of work, small local governments usually seek less than the minimum loan amount offered by the facility, the regional summit found.
The NSW government is also offering up to $3 million in grants to support local planning projects that improve affordability and enable new housing.
These generally range from $20,000 to $250,000 for work such as housing strategies and development control plans.
Though many acknowledge a need for infrastructure, it tends to have a "prohibitively high" per-dwelling cost, which is only worsened by skills and materials shortages, an August report from the Regional Australia Institute found.
Meanwhile, the population of regional Australia has grown even as new housing supply in these areas continues to decline.
The regions are still more affordable than Australia's capitals but the worsening
dwelling price-to-income ratios are driving those from the cities into regional Australia and pushing up prices.
"We know housing supply is one of the biggest challenges facing regional communities," Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty said.
"By supporting councils to deliver enabling infrastructure sooner and at a lower cost, we're helping families, key workers and young people find a place to call home in the regions."
q Planning Minister Paul Scully says the NSW government is supporting housing growth in the regions. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
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Valley Performers seek new talent and home
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Valley Performers, the Nambucca Valley’s longest-running amateur theatre troupe, are calling for new members, more audience support and, hopefully, a home of their own.
Founded in the late 1950s, the group is proud to still have original member Elwin Butler performing on stage in 2025, alongside a diverse cast ranging from longtime regulars to first-time actors.
Members come from all walks of life such as retirees, teachers, dog groomers, pool builders, hairdressers, hospitality workers, and local business owners who are all united by their love of storytelling and a shared belief in keeping live theatre thriving in the Valley.
“We never turn anyone away,” Valley Performers’ Ruth Stuart told News Of The Area.
“If you want to be involved, be it on stage, backstage, front of house or in any creative capacity, there’s a place for you here.”
While the Valley Performers don’t yet have a permanent theatre home, a creative solution arose when Macksville Ex-Services Club offered their venue.
The result has been
a wildly popular theatre restaurant format, combining local performance with dinner and drinks in a relaxed social setting.
“The one-stop-shop experience, dinner, drinks and a show has brought in a much wider audience, including more husbands, partners and young people,” Ruth added.
“It’s become our version of a night at the footy!”
Audience participation,
immersive storytelling, and homegrown productions are all part of the formula that keeps people coming back for more.
The Valley Performers' next production, the 2025 theatre restaurant show “Something Spooky”, promises laughs, gasps, and some ghostly twists.
Set in a rundown guesthouse run by the mysterious Myra Mains, the show is a classic ghost story with a twist as it is filled with secret identities, hidden agendas, and a labyrinth of lies.
Audience members are encouraged to come dressed in their spookiest costumes, with a prize for the best dressed.
The 15-strong cast invites you to help tell the story and maybe uncover the secrets behind the ghostly goings-on.
The performance will take place on the evenings of 24, 25, 31 October and 1 November with a matinee on 26 October, all at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. For timings and more information visit the Valley Performers Facebook page.
Theatre celebrates progress and perseverance
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Bowraville Theatre
marked a year of challenges, triumphs and transformation at its Annual General Meeting held on 12 October 2025, as the Bowraville Arts Council reflected on significant progress made over the past twelve months and set its sights firmly on the future.
constructed, substantial upgrades have brought the much-loved community theatre closer to its goal of full modernisation.
While the long-awaited dressing rooms and back stage area are yet to be
Works began in August 2024 following sustained community advocacy,
including a mass attendance at a Nambucca Valley Council meeting to stress the theatre’s importance.
Thanks to the dedication of the Bowraville Arts Council and support from Council staff, especially project manager Kevin Donnan, the theatre has seen extensive improvements.
These include a full electrical overhaul, roof repairs, new stage lighting and audio systems, improved insulation, and a lift for stage access.
A fresh coat of paint and updated foyer have also refreshed the building’s facade.
Despite some shutdowns during the upgrades, the theatre hosted ten major concerts, multiple community events, and has begun developing a youth theatre program.
The popular café now boasts a bar licence that
supports revenue from shows.
Bowraville Arts Council
Secretary Dale Hawkins praised the theatre’s small but dedicated committee, volunteers, and community partners.
“We’ve all learned new skills and seen many amazing performers and this theatre continues to bring the community together,” Dale told News Of The Area.
The Bowraville Arts Council Executive for 202526 consists of President Maree James, Vice President Helen Leap, Treasurer Geoff Gardner and Secretary Dale Hawkins, supported by a strong team of specialist committee members.
The committee is now calling for volunteers to help ease the load, especially in IT, publicity, stage management and the youth theatre project.
The committee also acknowledged the crucial support of Mikey and Jaqs from Moonrise Productions for their work on sound and lighting, and thanked Sara Jayne Prince of Archive Mid North Coast for her role in promoting theatre productions.
Looking ahead, the theatre's top priority is sourcing funds to complete the new dressing rooms.
The original $705,000 from the Bushfire Relief Fund is now exhausted, but the groundwork that has been done means the final build will require less capital than first anticipated.
The Bowraville Arts Council is urging anyone interested in helping or getting involved to get in touch.
“Without community looking after community,” Dale Hawkins concluded, “what’s left?”
q The Valley Performers are calling out for others to help keep community theatre alive.
q The Bowraville Arts Council Committee set their sights on the Bowraville Theatre continuing as a significant cultural asset.
Mayor marks one year leading Nambucca Valley Council
By Mick BIRTLES
IT has been just over one year since the new Nambucca Valley Council was sworn in on October 8, 2024, and Mayor Gary Lee has described the past 12 months as both intense and deeply rewarding.
Speaking to News Of The Area, Mayor Lee reflected on the journey so far, noting that the first year in office brought with it a number of significant challenges and achievements, from natural disasters to the rollout of long-term community plans.
“I have overwhelmingly enjoyed my first year as Mayor and it’s certainly been non-stop,” he said.
“First-year reflections tend to focus on the big things such as bridges being opened or major construction, but for me some of my most enjoyable moments have been travelling out to Whip
Mountain or into Bowraville to meet with residents.
“I am glad I was able to be of assistance to the valley during ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and flooding in May.
“My police and emergency management experience helped during this time, as I was able to easily support our State Emergency Service workers and police by sharing information with our community.”
Over the past year, the Council has delivered several major projects and policy initiatives.
Among the key highlights was the successful consultation and delivery of the 10-year Community Strategic Plan, which sets out the region’s long-term vision, supported by a four-year Delivery Program.
In Valla, Deputy Mayor James Angel turned the first sod on Stage 1 of the Valla Urban Growth Area
industrial precinct, marking the beginning of enabling infrastructure for 15 serviced industrial lots due for release in mid-2026.
Sporting facilities have also received welcome attention.
Improved drainage was completed at Macksville Park, EJ Biffin Playing Fields in Nambucca Heads, and Hennessey Tape Oval in Bowraville.
These upgrades were made possible with State and Federal Government support, and Council hopes to expand works to more ovals in future, pending funding.
The new Bellwood Park splash pad in Nambucca Heads officially opened in time for the spring school holidays, adding another drawcard for local families and visitors alike.
Council has also worked closely with a wide range of community groups, supported local events, and presided over citizenship ceremonies and the National Celebration Day Awards.
q Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee reflects on the first 12 months of the current Council. Photo: supplied.
Among the more impactful decisions was Council’s advocacy for road safety improvements at the Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way intersection.
A strong push by the Mayor and the traffic committee members contributed to the outcome of
the Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison announcing a new roundabout just last week.
As the second year begins, Mayor Lee and Councillors appear committed to building on the foundations laid during what has been a notably productive and communityfocused first term.
Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre is turning 50
By Jen HETHERINGTON
NESTLED in the sprawling main street of Bowraville, the committee and members at Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre will celebrate a remarkable 50 years of trade on Friday,
31 October, with a special cake cutting event at approximately 11am.
The building which houses the craft centre, affectionately known as the Pioneer Community Centre, was constructed in 1915.
By 1921 it was owned by the Grace family who established an enterprise consisting of a tea room, drapery and dressmaking
service, and a carrier business.
By 1945 Emily and Victor Grace were operating the tea-room, with (Aunt) Emily running the drapery and haberdashery department.
Thirty years later, in 1975,
the estate of the Grace family gifted the building and land to the Bowraville community under the management of the Nambucca Shire council and a Committee of Management.
Notably, the store location was featured in the 1987
film ‘The Umbrella Woman’, starring Bryan Brown, Rachel Ward, Sam Neill and Steven Vidler.
An integral asset to the Community Centre, Aunt Emily’s is open weekdays and Saturday mornings
“I’d like to thank the Nambucca Valley community for placing their trust in me and electing me as Mayor in September 2024,” Mayor Lee said.
“I’m certainly growing into the role.”
depending on the availability of volunteer staff.
Vice President Yvonne Argent said the craft centre is always on the lookout for new members.
“We are really keen to have new member craftspeople who are willing and able to give some part of the day to being present in the shop,” she said.
“Most of us are over 80 and we need a new cohort of craftspeople to bring their wares and help in the shop.”
The co-operative of crafty creators lovingly produces and retails everything from exquisitely hand-knitted socks and shawls, babies’ knitwear, handmade clothing, accessories, jewellery and unique gifts to homemade pickles, jams and condiments (when in season).
To get involved at Aunt Emily’s, contact Yvonne Argent on 0490 926 917.
q Aunt Emily Grace is fondly remembered.
q The well preserved and updated store façade.
q Freya Patton, Judi Swain, Yvonne Argent and Gaye Newman from Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre.
Early detection matters
By Andrea FERRARI
OCTOBER is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month and BreastScreen
NSW is encouraging clients, staff and the community to “tell a friend” about the importance of regular screening and how to book an appointment.
The target audience is women aged 50-74 years, with 43 percent of women in the Mid North Coast region overdue for their two-year breast cancer screening.
Director of BreastScreen NSW North Coast, Patrick Magee, said with more than 250 local women expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, women need to put themselves first and book a screening.
“If you’re aged 50 to 74, make breast screening a priority; it only takes 20 minutes and no doctor’s referral is needed,” Mr Magee said
“Early detection significantly increases a person’s chance of
survival and can greatly reduce the need for invasive treatment like a mastectomy.”
For former Nambucca Valley Radio (2NRV) President Donna Collins, breast cancer has been a big part of her family’s story.
“My younger sister was diagnosed in 2006, and my elder sister was diagnosed in 2012,” she told News Of The Area.
“I made sure to have regular breast screens, [and it was] a good thing I did because in 2016, it was my turn.
“I had my screening done at Coffs Harbour and fortunately it was caught early, just a small lump.
“My breast cancer was hormone receptor-positive and HER2negative.
“I had surgery, followed by radiation.
“The treatment was manageable, and I was grateful it had been caught early.”
Ms Collins says that if the BreastScreen NSW bus comes to your area, go get checked.
“And you don’t have to go alone, take a friend, because it’s not just
about you, it’s about the people who love you.
“So please, go with a friend, and book your breast screen checkup.”
A record 36,500 women booked a breast screen in October 2024.
This year, the “Be A Friend, Tell A Friend” promotion will encourage more conversations so more women across NSW book this potentially lifesaving appointment.
NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, Professor Tracey O’Brien AM, said as a community we need to take the threat of breast cancer seriously.
“We all have a role to play in lessening the impact of breast cancer,” Professor O’Brien said.
“Talk to the women in your life and support them to be screened.”
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with age and being female the biggest risk factors – not a family history of breast cancer.
Any woman who has noticed a change in their breasts, like a lump, should see their doctor without delay.
For more information and to
make an appointment at a local BreastScreen NSW clinic or mobile van, call 13 20 50 or book online at www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au
For more information about the Be A Friend Tell A Friend promotion visit https://www.breastscreen.nsw.
Free mental health support across Mid North Coast
By Sis HIGGINS
OCTOBER is Mental Health Month; a timely reminder that Mid North Coast residents can access free support programs through Healthy Hub Connect.
The service, funded by the Healthy North Coast Primary Health
Network, provides a range of free, accessible support options from Kew to Tweed Heads.
Permanent hubs operate in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour with outreach locations bringing care closer to smaller communities.
Aimee White, Manager of Engagement and Experience for
Adult Mental Health Services, said people can reach out however they feel most comfortable.
It can be by phone, email or by referral through their GP.
“Our friendly team understands that asking for help can feel daunting, which is why we’ve created a ‘no wrong door’ approach.
“The important thing is finding what feels right for you and your unique circumstances.
“Everyone’s journey is different.
“What works for one person might not work for another, and that’s completely okay.
Services available include:
• Men’s Wellbeing Matters, suicide prevention support
• Low Intensity Mental Health Service, for those needing gentle support
• Youth Severe and Complex Mental Health Service (YES), specialised youth care
To connect with support, call the Medicare Men595 212 or ask your GP for a referral.
tal Health phone line on 1800
Support Group welcomes new members
and their carers.
By Andrea FERRARI
NAMBUCCA Valley Parkinson’s Support Group is calling on anyone impacted by the neurodegenerative disease to reach out or consider attending a meeting.
That includes people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families or carers.
The group provides a welcoming and supportive environment to share experiences, access information, and connect with others in the local community.
The meetings are at 10:00am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Macksville Ex-Services Club.
As a long-term, progressive
and degenerative disease, people living with Parkinson’s can become socially isolated and detached from the local community, according to Support Group leader Jenny Zirkler.
“Our Parkinson's support group provides a safe space for people living with Parkinson's and their carers, who can also become isolated,” Jenny said.
"Support groups enable connection with people who understand and care about your situation.
“They provide an opportunity to develop friendships in an environment where you can have open and frank conversations about your situation.
"Another benefit is that our local Parkinson's Specialist Nurse attends meetings and there are also other informative guest speakers on the agenda.
“Our meetings are a great place to obtain information on the latest in Parkinson's treatments and research."
The Nambucca Valley group is part of a network of communitybased support groups coordinated by Parkinson’s NSW, the peak body providing advocacy, education, and support services for people living with the disease across the state.
For more information contact Support Group leader Jenny Zirkler on 0460 404 686.
q Nambucca Valley Radio's Donna Collins.
q Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support Group provides a safe space for people living with Parkinson's
Rachel Burns promotes history tome
By Jen HETHERINGTON
THE monthly meeting of the Nambucca Valley Garden Club (NVGC), held on Saturday, 11 October at the Macksville Salvation Army Hall, welcomed guest speaker Rachel Burns, author of the recently released “Nambucca Stories” book.
A stalwart volunteer at the Nambucca Headland Museum, Rachel
spoke to the gathered garden lovers about the 68 stories covering the region’s history which are included in the publication, gathered from newspapers and radio shows and compiled with assistance from a Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) grant.
All proceeds from the book’s sale go to the museum.
“The stories were first inspired
through walking my dog around the Nambucca Heads cemetery,” Rachel told the gardeners.
“It makes a nice stroll; you get a view of the Pacific Ocean, see a few kangaroos, kookaburra nests and the Nambucca State Forest, but the old headstones caught most of my attention.”
Following a delivery of books to the Bowraville Folk Museum, Nambucca Stories is now available to purchase at all of the Nambucca Valley’s major museums.
“Now you can buy the book at all three museums - the Headland, Mary Boulton and Bowraville Folk Museum - and it is still available at
Biennial show delights once again
THE opening night of the Nambucca Art Gallery’s 2025 Biennial Show welcomed approximately 150 guests on Saturday, 27 September.
The show, offering $7,000 prize money, attracted 230 paintings and a collection of craft and 3D items.
“All Gallery members who won a prize or received commendations have their paintings displayed on a
special feature wall in the Gallery until Saturday, 1 December,” said gallery publicity officer Vicki Willing.
Also currently on display is the new Gallery theme “Human Figures in Art” as well as other works.
Gallery hours are 10am3pm daily and 9.30am-12 noon Saturdays.
entertained
the Nambucca Bowling Club.
“If you want a copy by post just message us on Facebook or email info@nambuccaheadlandmuseum. com.au.”
Also celebrated at the Garden Club’s monthly meeting was the birthday of Rueben Wallis and several others with October birth dates.
q A packed house for the opening night.
A tribute to music icons
TRIBUTE act Wild Things Run will bring to life the songs and stories of music legends Carole King and James Taylor at the Nambucca RSL on Saturday 22 November.
The RSL invites guests to a magical night of music celebrating two of the most iconic legends of the ’70s, brought to life by the incredible Wild Things Run, featuring Kellie, Andy and Pat O’Donnell.
“With their breathtaking harmonies and stunning vocal tones, this talented acoustic trio will take you on a heartfelt journey through all the timeless classics you love,” organisers told NOTA.
“A fantastic, unforgettable, and truly entertaining experience –don’t miss it!”
The show kicks off at 8pm, with tickets available at Nambucca RSL reception.
q Rachel Burns
the gardeners with anecdotes from her book.
q Reuben Wallis prepares to attack his birthday cake, supported by Rachael White.
q Exhibition organisers.
q Wild Things Run will pay tribute to James Taylor and Carole King.
Shape how roads and streets are managed in NSW
TRANSPORT for NSW is leading a “once-in-a-generation” review of the Roads Act 1993 and is seeking input from councils, community members, peak bodies and industry experts about how the legislation should be reformed.
“The aim is to create a more modern, flexible and easy-to-use law that can help enable NSW Government initiatives such as housing targets and making the state more liveable and vibrant,” Transport for NSW said in a statement.
“In the past roads were mainly considered simply as routes for vehicles, but now they are recognised for their much wider functions including community spaces for events and outdoor dining, corridors for housing and freight, and routes for public transport, cycling, walking and e-micromobility.”
Consultation is currently
underway on an Options Paper which outlines three possible models for reforming the law and Transport for NSW is asking for anyone who interacts with the Act directly, to provide their detailed feedback.
The broader community is also being asked to contribute to an online survey and have a say about what they want roads and streets to look and feel like and what could be done to help make them safer, easier, or more enjoyable.
“There are frustrations that the Act does not provide clarity over which authority manages what, definitions can be vague, and this leads to too much red tape, duplication and decisions not being made locally,” said Transport for NSW Executive Director of Transport Policy Ruth Graham.
“Ultimately the aim of this review is to create an Act that underpins a well-functioning road network.
q Road users are being invited to contribute to a survey.
“From highways to laneways, we need our state’s roads to help create and connect vibrant, liveable towns and cities.
“We know that successful reform cannot be designed in isolation which is why we want to draw upon the knowledge, experience
and insight of councils, industry, government agencies, community groups and individuals during this review.”
The Options Paper and other
Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream
By Stephanie GARDINER, AAP
A QUIET life in the countryside
appeals to nearly half of Australia's city residents, but concerns about access to health care, housing and
jobs are stopping them making the move.
Country Australia is on track to become home to 11 million people by 2032, or 40 percent of the population, while 40 percent of people living in the cities are
the country lifestyle and lower cost-of-living was appealing, access to housing, health care, connectivity and public transport were seen as key barriers.
Lifeline celebrates World Op Shop Day
By Andrea FERRARI
LIFELINE North Coast has made this week about fun, bargains, and community spirit - leading up to World Op Shop Day on Saturday, 18 October.
The charity’s op shops have been featuring special deals all week.
“Our amazing op shops are rolling out daily specials and unique deals at each location,” Lifeline North Coast General Manager Angela Martin said.
“They’ve been sharing incredible bargains, one-of-a-kind treasures,
and a shopping experience that’s about more than just great finds.”
Every purchase at Lifeline North Coast op shops helps fund crisis support lines, reduces environmental waste, and supports essential community programs.
It is also an opportunity to donate your pre-loved items such as homewares, toys, books and clothing, or even sign up as a volunteer.
Lifeline’s resident DJ has been visiting stores throughout the week.
Shoppers have been requesting their favourite tunes and watching as the DJ creates a remix on the spot.
“World Op Shop Day is about more than second-hand bargains; it’s about community impact,” Ms Martin said.
“From reducing waste and creating supportive spaces for volunteers to helping those doing it tough, these shops make a difference every day.”
Events finish on Saturday at the Toormina and Nambucca stores and on Friday at all other stores.
For enquiries, email volunteers@ lifelinenc.org.au and follow their social pages for daily updates and specials.
considering a move to the bush, research from the Regional Australia Institute shows.
While the country lifestyle and lower cost-of-living was appealing, access to housing, health care, connectivity and public transport were seen as key barriers.
Those findings - along with a lack of progress on skilled workforce and education targetshas prompted the think tank to call for "40 for the regions".
Regional Australia should get 40 percent of the seats at policy-makers' tables, with the same percentage of new migrant settlements and the homes to be built under the National Housing Accord, it said.
"Australia has been caught on the hop by a regional renaissance with critical services, infrastructure and skills playing catch-up to population growth," institute chief executive Liz Ritchie said on Tuesday.
resources are available to review and provide feedback on at www. haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/roadsact-1993 until 31 October.
"An urgent intervention, like this commitment, would at least ensure that regional Australians are getting the proportionate focus they deserve."
The institute released a threeyear progress report on its vision to ensure 11 million people could live prosperously in the regions by 2032, finding the proportion of skilled workers has dropped slightly in 2025.
The school attainment rate also fell to 74 percent, while the regional rental vacancy rate remained "tight" at 1.9 percent in June.
Separate research from the National Rural Health Alliance in August showed an $8.35 billion annual shortfall on health care in the bush, or roughly $1090 per person.
"40 for the regions is recognition that regional Australia has a different set of challenges to our cities and one-size-fits-all decision-making doesn't always deliver equal outcomes," Ms Ritchie said.
Photo: TfNSW.
q While
q Volunteers and staff at Lifeline North Coast on Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour.
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
IN AN impressive display of draw and drive bowls, Mitch McGill and Ty Webber defeated Stu Hughes and Steve Carr 28-11 in a game where Stu and Steve found their opposition too strong on the day. Mitch and Ty have now won the Major Minor Pairs two years in a row.
Wed Oct 8. A good turnout of 30 players with Jinx, Elaine Fleming and Peter Meehan taking the honours.
M Gill, S Garvey and Stu Hughes were second and Deb Mann, Peter Fredericks and Doug Cedelland were third. The Lucky Losers were A Stephens, Tony Stokes and Glen Brady.
Peter Meehan was Lucky Bowler
but missed drawing his rink for the jackpot of $180.
Sorry about the lack of Christian names in some cases but no-one bothers in the diary and if I don't recognise the name, that's it!
Fri Oct 10. Jinx, Robert (?) and Graham Horne were the winners.
Greg Hodge, Mitch McGill and Peter McRitchie second and Dallas Nancarrow, Owen Smith and Butch Ruane third. The Lucky Losers were Mick Target, Gary Tierney and Andrew Power. Stu Hughes didn't consider the Jackpot of $60 was worthy of winning.
Sat Oct 11. Major Minor Pairs Quarter Finals: Duffus/Hodge d Mann/Brownlie; Hughes/Carr d Blackford/Hines; McGill/Webber d
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Chris KNIGHT
THE ALWAYS stylishly-clad Trevor Peck was on the bus gus as he scattered the pretenders when he wound back the odometer at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course.
The 24-marker ensured none had a fare go as he yelled tickets, please, in carding 49 points and 85 off the stick in the Nambucca Newsagency medley stableford on Saturday. That was way too slick for all in Div 2, though Philip Woodgate (20 handicap) gave it a red hot run with 41 points to don the runner-up guernsey.
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
RESULTS for Week ending 12th October 2025
Monday 6th October 2025
1st Mike & Linda Siford 62%, 2nd Equal Geoffrey Gardner & Julianne Cowles plus Doris Peters & Paula Guthrie 57%
Sun Oct 12. Major Minor Pairs Final. McGill/Webber def Hughes/ Carr 28-11. Sunday Social drew 20 starters. Winners were Teresa Meehan and Rosie Dugdale with Peter Woolsey and Michelle Fredericks the Lucky Losers. Diary says "Jackpot - Chris Davis". No idea if she won or not.
The Club Singles draw is up and there are two 1st Round games to be played this Saturday 9am. Round 2 is at 1pm. With 16 games to be played, markers will be needed!
In Div 1, Tim Kinnear (15) birdied the last and it was required to win with 40 points on countback from Karl Hobday (9) who was feeling rather par-ish with 15 of the critters.
Ted Beaton (26) had 42 points to seal the deal in Div 3 from Rocco Kinnear (38) on 39.
Sneaky Keno ticket gatherer Dave Mattacott dunked the Ecomist longest putt on the 1st , while the nearest the pins went to Russell Vale's David Cooper on 5, Garnet O'Brien on 7, Bellingen's Rodney Watt on 8 and Woodgate has dinner sorted with a gourmet toppedflatbread courtesy of Pizza This Pizza That after striping it close on 13.
The senior stagers had a day in the sun in the Nambucca Newsagency medley stableford on Thursday, 9 October.
Big Marn Andrew Donovan (19) had birds on 8 and 18 on his way to 43 rollicking points to head home Steve Doherty (17) on 39 in Div 1.
Bernie Dugdale (26) continued his smokin' hot Ford-run with 43 points to be first to the flag chequered from Trevor Peck, 40, in Div 2.
Stu Johnston banged the putt from afar on 1, and the pins
went to Hans Jansen on 5, Peter Thompson on 7, Andrew Bagust on 8, and Sawtell's Max Neal on 15 (the youngster returning to The Island because he left his putter there after the excitement of the Good Time Charlie's Cup).
Paul Ryan pocketed an untaxed $70 in the Pro Pin on 18 and Stuart Garvey will dine on pizza as he likes it after hitting it closest on 13.
Henny Oldenhove (18 - but doing some damage) continues to mine her golden run Lassiter-like with a blistering plus-6 to win the women's par event on Wednesday, 8 October.
Her round included a bird on the troublesome 6th and a homewardrun of plus-3 - to stay clear of runner-up Robyn Jones (30) who had an excellent plus-4.
Par is the fastest and best competition format as a player knows exactly what they have to do on a hole, otherwise it's ball-inpocket. Higher handicappers argue they can't get a four-pointer, but neither can they run up a score that Steve Waugh would be pleased with
in a stroke round.
Coral McCann and Mavis Davis swept the pins on the 8th and Oldenhove capped a great day at the office, filing $20 into the cabinet on the last with the Pro Pin.
Players with hopes, dreams and wisdom in the bank descended on The Island for the Nambucca Newsagency Mid North Coast Veterans medley stableford on Tuesday, 7 October.
Nambucca's Peter Shepherd (18) birdied the 10th on his merry way to 43 points, edging Urunga's Alan Guthrie (28) on a countback.
Shadley Fataar (27) also had 43 points for 3rd, as did Bellingen's Ruth Hall (19) who was equal first, and finished in fourth place.
John De Rouffignac took the pin on 5, Colin Hoskins on 8, Bruce Fleming on 13 and Neil Thomas on the last.
Catchya on The Island, where bunkers have been replenished and are in play in time for the war of attrition and the test between the ears that is the men's Club Championships.
1st Louise Walton 55%, 2nd Linda & Mike Siford 54%, 3rd Maureen Cown & barb Maranik 51% East/West
1st Paula Guthrie & Barry Butler 57%, 2nd Vicki Walker & Judy Holliday 55%,
3rd Molly Bence & Robert Baker 53%
Macksville Country Club Ladies Golf
By Carmel FREUDENSTEIN
OUR annual golf Open Day was held on Friday 10th with 68 starters.
The winners on the day were Di O'Leary from Nambucca and Di Hickson from Frederickton winning on a countback from runners up Christine
Clarke and Denise Paluch from Nambucca. We would like to thank our fantastic major sponsor BMW Flooring. Also Trimble's Furniture One, Macksville
Ex Services Club, Foodworks and Macksville Pharmacy. The winners of our major raffle was Di Richardson.
q Ty Webber, Mitch McGill, Stu Hughes, Steve Carr McGill/Webber retain the Major Minor Pairs Title.
q Nambucca club champion Troy Herbert will look to defend his title as the men's championships start on Saturday. Among the challengers will be his eldest son, Ashton the longer.
q Denise Paluch on the left and Christine Clarke on the right.
q Di O'Leary on the left hand side, Carmel Freudenstein centre and Di Hickson on the right.
By Manny WOOD
Estranged wife gets house?
WENDY passes away, leaving four adult children.
One of her children, Larry has been through an acrimonious and expensive family law property settlement and as a consequence no longer owns a home.
Wendy’s other children are relatively well-off, so she makes a Will, giving her home to Larry and the rest of her estate to her other three children.
When Wendy passes-away, Larry is surprised by his mother’s generosity.
His siblings are pleased that Larry no longer needs to worry about a place to live and do not look to disturb their mother’s wishes.
However, shortly after moving into his mother’s home, Larry suffers a fatal heart attack.
This occurs just six months after his mother’s death.
Although Larry had been separated from his wife for several years, he never formalised a divorce and because he did not have a Will, his wife is now entitled to receive the house, under the laws of intestacy.
When Larry’s siblings find out that his estranged wife will now inherit the family home, they are furious and obtain immediate legal advice.
They are advised that they have no standing to make a claim against their brother’s estate, because they were never dependent upon him.
Nonetheless, they are advised that they can make a claim against their mother’s estate provided the claim is initiated within 12 months of her date of death.
They are further advised that the claim will only have reasonable prospects of success if they can demonstrate that the applicant has financial needs.
Their solicitor discovers that one of them now suffers from a health condition which will affect his ability to work fulltime, delaying his planned retirement.
The condition will also mean that he has substantial future medical expenses and the need for a fund to meet “contingencies”.
An application is made in the Supreme Court and Larry’s wife is appointed as defendant to oppose the claim.
The Court ultimately rules that the family home is to be sold and from the proceeds, the applicant is to receive $450,000.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net. au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Our wonderful hospital
DEAR News Of The Area,
IF YOU have been lucky or unlucky to have visited our wonderful hospital for help, you will know what I mean.
I have just recently needed their help with
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
Workers are an afterthought
DEAR News Of The Area,
I HAVE been disappointed to see workers like me who may well lose our jobs because of the Great Koala National Park be treated like an afterthought.
No questions have been asked to check the government’s claim they have a fair package for workers. No research seems to have been done by journalists to see if this package is comparable to what has been paid in
other forestry changes.
It is sad to see government lines repeated with no checking.
I think most people would want workers losing their jobs to have a real future.
The tiny government pay offer does not do that.
Regards, Bodhi MOY, Laurieton.
Climate change ‘does not cause bushfires’
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN RECENT media, climate change has been blamed for the rising frequency and intensity of bushfires.
However, climate change does not cause bushfires and hiding behind climate change does not provide a practical strategy to combat the increasing number and severity of bushfires..
Fire requires three elements – an ignition source, oxygen, and fuel.
Once a fire starts, the meteorological conditions of temperature, wind, slope etc and the fuel quantity will determine how it burns.
The only factor we can influence is the amount of fuel available when a fire starts.
While our climate is becoming warmer and drier, it’s not this that’s making fires more intense or harder to control.
Instead, it’s the unprecedented accumulation of fuel in our forests, a result of poor land management practices over recent decades.
Scientific facts support this reality: without fuel, fires cannot burn.
The less fuel present, the less intense and destructive a fire becomes.
Even with a complete global halt to fossil fuel burning tomorrow, the warming effects of climate change will not reverse overnight. In the meantime, the urgent need is to adapt our land management methods to the conditions we face today and reduce the fuel.
Reducing fuel loads across large forested areas must be our focus.
Technologies and techniques for fuel reduction have been developed and are well understood by land managers.
What’s needed now is a policy
Soundless gardens
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WRITE with deep concern and desire to draw attention to the lack of insects, especially bees, in our local gardens.
This year, despite the presence of citrus blossoms, mango flowers, jasmine, wisteria, clover, nasturtiums, orange jasamine and many more blooms, usually vibrating with sound,
a back issue and the doctors and nurses made my stay as comfortable as possible.
I arrived with a dim outlook but have left the hospital with a better back and a happier outlook.
Regards, Ray BRADLEY, Nambucca Heads.
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
OUR home was adorned with beautifully framed photographic memories of our travels and adventures.
Over the past few visits from in-laws, these memories have all been replaced with watercolours.
Is this something to embrace or something to mourn?
Brett P.
Dear Brett,
What an unusual conundrum.
Are you suggesting your in-laws are perhaps moving in by stealth?
Were you in the house as your father-in-law took down an image of you and your wife immersed in the Holy Springs of Tirta Empul in Bali and replaced it with two pink magnolias on an aqua background?
Does he ask you to hold the spirit level as he double-checks the vertical and horizontal alignment of 'Cows at Dusk' where (due to your photographic ingenuity) a photo that looked as though you were holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa with your big toe
shift at the government level and dedicated funding to achieve at least five percent of the forest area fuel reduced annually - aligned with recommendations from the Royal Commission after the 2009 fires.
A comprehensive, wellfunded fuel mitigation campaign is the most effective step that can be taken now to lower fire frequency, severity, and protect lives, property, and
of bees.
I am yet to see even one bee.
Despite experiencing a smorgasbord of fragrance that excites the senses, bees are still not drawn into the garden.
The position of our property is now, after 50 years, situated between blueberries and macadamias, both heavily sprayed?
A contribution surely to the loss
previously hung?
Has the maternity series of your wife wearing nothing more than a strategicallyplaced pashmina been superseded with 'Copper Mine in Industrial Arizona - a triptych'.
Art is a very subjective thing, Brett, as you have made clear.
And though I'm sure the watercolours have been gifted through an abundance of love (and perhaps pride if your mother- or father-in-law is the artist) a boundary has been crossed.
There are a couple of options here.
You can return your artworks to your walls and (prior to their next visit) you can replace some (but not all) of the watercolours.
Alternatively, you can apply the 'Let Them' theory coined by Mel Robbins, and slow-boil like a frog steeped in passiveaggressive broth. Or you could always try behavioural mirroring.
Next time you visit your in-laws, go armed with some gifts (preprepared with doublesided adhesive). A limitededition print of MONA's famed vulva wall or Joseph Beuys's 'How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare' (1965) would no doubt complement your motherin-law's pastel-hued sitting room.
Carpe diem,
our ecosystems in an era marked by increasing warmth and dryness.
It’s time to prioritise proactive land management and policy action to reduce wildfire risks before more lives, property and landscapes are lost.
Regards, Peter FLINN, President, The Howitt Society.
Can farmers and councils not consider the impact of toxic spraying on local areas?
It drifts into our water tanks, on fruit trees, in dams, on vegetable gardens as well as on the grasses on which our native fauna feed.
Not to mention our health and that of our children also affected. Consider, also, with
all the rain we experienced during winter, how very few frog sounds from our dams were heard. This is seriously a huge concern for our future.
Regards, Jenny FALZON, Eungai
Have Your Say
News Of The Area would love to hear your OPINION and VIEWS on issues and topics affecting our area. Keep Letters to the Editor under 250 words for its best chance of publication. Please be aware that there is no guarantee of publication from your submission to us. Publication will be determined by the Editor around available space, relevance and appropriateness. Email us media@newsofthearea.com.au
Jasminda.
Barry Frederick
Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Valla, Sydney, Armidale and Sydney. Dearly beloved husband of Judy (dec’d). Father of Ian. Aged 91 Years
A private family Funeral Service will be held for Barry, followed by private cremation.
A celebration of Barry’s life will be held at a later date.
SCHOOL
Tenders are called for the licence of the Uniform Logo for Nambucca Heads High School for the school term (Term2) commencing 20 April 2026 for a term of FIVE (5) years.
Annual school enrolments will be approximately 307.
General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be referred to Ms Dot Panaretos, Principal, dot.panaretos@det.nsw.edu.au 6568 6777.
Tenders must be sent electronically and noted in the subject line "Confidential - School Uniform Tender" and sent to The Principal nambuccahd-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Tenders close at 3pm on 7 November 2025
Mandatory Criteria: All employees must hold a current working with children check.
Tender Caravans
BEST ON THE BOX
As The Block marks its 1000th episode tonight, a remarkable achievement for all involved, another potential milestone is on the horizon. So far, every team who’s completed the ultimate renovation challenge has also won at least one weekly room judging. But as 2025’s final reveal – the front garden – looms, Sonny and Alicia (both pictured) are still without a win. While their fellow teams wrestled with what’s left of their budget, creativity and energy, the Queensland parents have thrown everything at their landscaping.
FRIDAY, October 17
Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis explores a lush rainforest garden.
8.30 Professor T. (Mav) An artisan baker is found dead after receiving death threats.
9.15 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) Arthur attempts to become a different person.
10.15 The Assembly: Julia Morris. (M, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)
12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
MONDAY
THE GOLDEN BACHELOR
NBN, 7.30pm
You’ll either fall head over heels in love with this fresh take on the reality TV dating show or get “the ick” immediately and start scouting for more suitable options. After tempting the popular franchise away from Network 10’s warm embrace, Nine gives it a much-needed glow-up by following older singletons on their determined quest to find an authentic romance in their later years.
Wants a Wife host Samantha Armytage is on hand to guide 61-year-old Barry “Bear” Myrden (pictured) as he gets to know 20 glamorous women between the ages of 51 and 66. Can the charming widower and father of three adult sons find his soulmate among this group of accomplished ladies?
THURSDAY
EVA LONGORIA: SEARCHING FOR SPAIN
The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Black West. (Mav, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (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) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGn, R)
8.30 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R)
9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+av)
11.45 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+al, R)
2.00 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PGv, R)
3.05 Tough Trains. (Maw, R)
4.05 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002, Mlv, R) A man sets out to discover his identity after being hauled from the ocean with amnesia. Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper.
11.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.30 Motorway Patrol. (Ma, R)
12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl, R)
1.00 In Plain Sight. (Premiere, Madv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
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9.05 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PG) 11.05 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, M) 2.20pm Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.35 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 6.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.30 Unforgiven. (1992, M) 10.55 No Country For Old Men. (2007, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs.
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
SATURDAY Nambucca Pro, Paul Hapgood sponsored the Stableford which saw division two players Pete Peterson on net 42 winning the day with Tony Grebert runner up on 38 points.
Best of the division one was Brad Fortescue squaring the card and Ross Donnelly a shot further back on 35 points. On Friday the ladies had an Open day, sponsored by BMW carpets, with 68 players competing in a two person Ambrose. Visitors featured with the pair of Dianne O’Leary and Dianne Hickson winning from
runners up Christine Clarke and Denise Paluch. Best of the locals were Ann Antcliff and Jennifer Ainsworth. The Mid Week Stableford saw another six players beat par with Robert Bossley scoring 42 points to win from the consistent Jeff Gore on 39 being runner up on a countback from Greg Hogan.
Following in the wellheeled footsteps of actor Stanley Tucci, who embarked on his own gastronomic pilgrimage to explore the vibrant culture and diverse cuisine of his homeland Italy, fellow thespian Eva Longoria (pictured) travels to Spain to further explore her own heritage. The Texas native has already delved into her Mexican ancestry in a separate docuseries and brings the same sense of curiosity and wonder to this new eight-part instalment. In Thursday’s premiere, the Desperate Housewives favourite visits Barcelona and the region of Catalonia, where she samples local vermouth and meets Ferran Adrià, one of the world’s most influential chefs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Above The Clouds. (PG)
8.40 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015, Mal, R)
A widower is hired as a senior intern. Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway.
11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hot Wheels. 9.00 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Garden Gurus Moments. 12.15 MOVIE: The Wrong Roommate. (2016,
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A staffy cross has a chance at adoption. 8.30 House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) A couple search for a house, but she wants a Hamptons-style cottage with a pool and he seeks a home with character and a toolshed. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Demi Moore. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, October 18
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Conquest Of The Skies. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs NZ. (Final, R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00
The Beaten Path. (PGalw, R) 10.55
Quest. (R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 2. Marconi Stallions FC v South Hobart. 3.00 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 2. Wollongong Wolves v Heidelberg United FC. 5.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 Flying Knights. (Premiere)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PGa)
9.35 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. (PGa, R)
10.35 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.30 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Masv, R)
3.00 Qatar: A Dynasty With Global Ambitions. (PGav, R)
4.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R)
4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R)
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.25 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 10.20 Unforgiven. (1992, M) 12.45pm O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, M) 2.45 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 4.45 Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PG, French) 6.35 The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 8.30 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 10.55 Vera And The Pleasure Of Others. (2023, MA15+, Spanish) 12.50am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, October 19
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGl, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Mountain Biking. Enduro Mountain Bike National C’ships 2025. H’lights. 4.00 1986 FIFA World Cup: Hero. (Premiere) 5.30 Flying Knights.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (PG)
8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv)
9.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (PG, R)
10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R)
Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)
Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.10 Crongton.
11.20 JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass. (Mav, R)
1.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R)
3.20 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R)
4.20 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Suranne Jones Investigating Witch Trials. 9.30 Uncanny. (Return) 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 11.30 Forbidden History. 12.25am Late Programs.
6am The Chaperone. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.00 The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 8.55 Anton Chekhov 1890. (2015, PG, French) 10.45 Maria Into Life. (2022, M, French) 12.30pm La Jauria. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.05 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 4.05 The Movie Show. 4.40 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 6.35 Living. (2022, PG) 8.30 Zodiac. (2007) 11.30 Late Programs.
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role played by the surf club in ensuring the event’s success.
The donation was made possible thanks to the support of Club Scotts,
6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show:
8.00 MOVIE: Live Free Or Die Hard. (2007, Mlv, R) Detective John McClane is assigned to capture a computer hacker but instead matches wits with a terrorist. Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant. 10.40 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit. (2019, MA15+av, R) A man seeks revenge for his son’s murder. Liam Neeson, Laura Dern.
1.05 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Getaway. (PG)
8.00 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PGals, R) An old man reads a love story. Rachel McAdams.
10.30 MOVIE: The Vow. (2012, PGalns, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (Final) The team transform a single mother’s property.
8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a 19-year-old homeless female with leg pain.
9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) 12.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) An international beauty queen is killed. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The 4WD Adventure Show.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) 8.10 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. (M) A continued look at Sydney’s Kings Cross. 9.45 24 Hours In Police Custody: A Second Chance. (MA15+av, R) 10.45 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Madv, R)
12.00 The Long Song. (Premiere, Masv)
1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.45 9News Late.
10.15 A Killer Makes A Call: Killer Pilot. (Mav) 11.15 Mobsters: Carlos Marcello. (Madv)
The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
Drive: Driving Value. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
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Programs. 9.45 Blackadder II. 10.25 Explore. 10.30 Seinfeld.
make waves with $1,500 donation to Surf
whose contribution enabled the LoggerHeads to fund professional water safety services.
Meeting at Alofa Sands Café on Main Beach, Nambucca Heads, Mr Morrison accepted the cheque on behalf of the surf club.
“It was a pleasure to support a long-running and iconic sporting
event such as the LoggerHeads Malibu Classic,” Mr Morrison told News Of The Area.
Now a staple on the local sporting calendar, the LoggerHeads Malibu Classic not only celebrates the longboard surfing tradition of the region but also showcases community collaboration between
sporting groups and essential service organisations like Nambucca Heads SLSC and community organisations such as Lions Clubs.
Both organisations have expressed hopes to continue working together for future events, promoting both beach safety and a love for the ocean across the Nambucca Valley.
“Next year will be the 40th LoggerHeads Malibu Classic and we expect even bigger numbers of competitors for this milestone event so ‘best practice’ water safety will, once again, be vital to be able to deliver a safe competition,” LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe told NOTA.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Rivals.
8.30 King And Conqueror. (MA15+v)
9.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (R)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)
11.35 Four Years Later. (Mls, R)
4.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R)
4.30 Growing A Greener World. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.
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6am The Movie
Show. 6.15 Living. (2022, PG) 8.10 The Movie Show. 8.45 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 11.05 Ignorance Is Bliss. (2017, M, Italian) 12.55pm Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 5.00 Gulmohar. (2023, PG, Hindi) 7.30 UnIndian. (2015, M) 9.30 Ghoomer. (2023, Hindi) Midnight Maja Ma. (2022, M, Hindi) 2.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez are caught in a hostage situation. 10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A whistleblower lieutenant goes missing.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)
10.35 SBS News. 11.05 The Point. (R) 12.05 Safe Home. (Mal, R) 1.00 Unusual Suspects. (Mals, R) 2.00 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PGv, R) 3.05 Making Sense Of Cancer With Hannah Fry. (Mal, R) 4.10 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 8.25 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 10.20 UnIndian. (2015, M) 12.20pm Maja Ma. (2022, M, Hindi) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 5.35 Another Country. (2015, PG) 7.00 Made In England: The Films Of Powell And Pressburger. (2024) 9.30 I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) A retreat takes a fatal turn.
10.10 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Maria James. (MA15+av, R)
11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv)
12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
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Transplant. (MA15+m, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
SBS World News.
7.30 The Idea Of Australia. (PG)
8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above.
9.30 After The Sky Fell On Lockerbie. (PGa, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Madlns)
11.45 This Town. (Malv, R)
1.55 Heritage Rescue. (R)
3.35 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R)
4.05 Charles: The New King. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 To Be Advised. 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.45 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes.
and Nicky Campbell.
Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R)
(PG, R)
7.30. (R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 RFDS. (Mad)
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel continue down the west coast to Hari Hari.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGa) 12.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Budget Battlers. (Return, PGl)
8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mv)
The Grand Tour. (Ml)
9News Late.
Resident Alien. (MA15+asv)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6am Morning
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (Premiere)
8.20 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (PG)
9.30 Blue Lights.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Davos 1917. (Masv)
12.00 The Head. (Malsv, R)
1.50 Heritage Rescue. (PG, R)
3.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R)
4.00 Charles: The New King. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide. 1.35am Conversations. 2.10 Late Programs.
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Programs. 6.55 I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) 8.35 The Movie Show. 9.10 Another Country. (2015, PG) 10.35 Ghoomer. (2023, Hindi) 1.05pm Belli Ciao. (2022, M, Italian) 2.40 A Canterbury Tale. (1944) 4.55 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 7.55 Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 9.30 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 11.25 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 10.35 My Father’s Mexican Wedding. (2023, M, Spanish) 12.40pm Eiffel. (2021, M, French) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 Another Country. (2015, PG) 4.40 Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 6.15 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 7.50 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 9.35 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 12.05am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies. 9.30 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating, including a nanny and pony groom.
10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R)
11.30 Gatecrashers.
12.30 Life. (Malsv, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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By Mick BIRTLES
q Kevin ‘Pest’ Morrison from the Nambucca Heads SLSC receives a donation from LoggerHeads Malibu Club President Barry Jagoe and Alofa Sands Cafe Treasurer Geoff Gardner.
