Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 19 SEPTEMBER 2025
By Mick BIRTLES
LOCAL history tome “Nambucca Stories” was officially launched at the Nambucca Bowls Club on Saturday, 13 September.
The book, compiled by local author Rachel Burns, explores the history, development and character of the region and its pioneering communities.
More than 60 guests gathered for the event, which was officially opened by Councillor Susan Jenvey, who served as Master of Ceremonies for the afternoon.
The launch featured an address by historian and author Trevor Lynch, best known for his work “Nambucca Anzacs”, which documents every individual from the Nambucca Valley who served in the First World War.
“Rachel’s book is of great value to all of us who treasure our history, as stories in a single volume are far more accessible than scattered newspaper
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articles and history recorded is history saved, for us and for future generations,” he said.
Mr Lynch also acknowledged the contribution of Carrolline Rhodes, a well-respected local historian and author who provided editorial guidance for the book.
In her address, Rachel shared that the inspiration behind her work began with quiet walks through the local cemetery and a curiosity about the names carved into headstones.
That curiosity sparked years of research and storytelling, first shared through a history program on Nambucca Valley Radio with host Beverly Gibbs and later as articles in the now-defunct Nambucca Guardian.
Rachel reflected on the Valley's distinctive character, shaped by its geographic isolation from major cities like Sydney and Brisbane.
She noted how this remoteness fostered a culture of self-reliance and close community ties among early settlers.
Touching on stories from shipwrecks and bullock drays to wartime contributions, Rachel encouraged attendees to explore the region with new eyes and to take a walk around the historic areas of the Nambucca Valley and imagine bullock teams, tall ships, and steam trains.
“I am delighted that so many people demonstrated their love for our local history by coming along to the book launch today,” Rachel told News Of The Area.
Following the formalities, guests snapped up signed copies of Nambucca Stories.
Copies are now available for purchase by emailing info@ nambuccaheadlandmuseum.com.au or visiting the Nambucca Headland Museum.
High Tea to celebrate school anniversary
MACKSVILLE High School is celebrating 75 years of offering quality public education to the community in 2025.
“To celebrate this wonderful school and achievement we held an Open Day on Sunday 31
August which was well received by those who attended,” a school spokesperson said.
As a further celebration, a High Tea will be held at the school on Saturday, 4 October.
All previous students, parents
and staff are invited to attend and “reminisce amongst the memorabilia and archives that will be on display”.
The cost is $50 per head and starts at 12pm in the Macksville High School.
“All who attend will receive a
MHS sample bag, some beautiful food, tea and coffee and be able to listen to some lovely music from our students,” the spokesperson said.
If anyone would like to attend, please contact the school on 02 6568 1066.
q Nambucca Stories was officially launched by historian and author Trevor Lynch, best known for his work ‘Nambucca Anzacs’.
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The Mid North Coast scholar and educator is committed to Reconciliation and said she was inspired by her first role model, Uncle Kevin “Porky” Ballangarry of Bowraville.
“[He was] a strong Aboriginal man, proud of who we are and where we come from,” she said.
“As a child, I watched him share our culture with nonIndigenous people to bridge gaps and build understanding.
“He wanted a better, shared future.
“I remember him coming to my school, speaking in my SOSE classes, telling the truth about our history, his experiences with government policies, and what it was like growing up in Australia from 1948 onwards.”
Dr Ballangarry said those moments shaped her.
She is now the Director of First Nations Strategy and Coordination at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie,
with responsibility for working across the institution to drive culturally grounded, high-impact outcomes for staff, students, and communities.
The Churchill Trust was founded 60 years ago to honour British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
CEO Christine Dacey said, “Our Fellows are everyday Australians with extraordinary ideas.
“They have the passion and persistence to learn from the world’s best and bring home solutions that make a real difference in their communities.
“Churchill Fellows have the opportunity to travel the globe in search of solutions to pressing challenges at home.”
Dr Ballangarry’s work is underpinned by advancing Reconciliation through truthtelling, justice, and transformative partnerships.
Her fellowship project is titled, “To examine how Reconciliation is pursued by marginalised peoples despite political barriers”.
It is an investigation of
how Indigenous and other marginalised peoples respond to political resistance or avoidance of Reconciliation, and how governments frame Reconciliation narratives to promote unity, often without addressing systemic injustice.
Dr Ballangarry will spend eight weeks with Bundjalung colleague Erin Lang, examining case studies in Canada, Aotearoa-New Zealand, South Africa, and Northern Ireland.
They will explore how communities reclaim Reconciliation as a process grounded in truth, justice, and genuine accountability.
“Working in the community sector and as a teacher, I saw how the impacts of colonisation were still felt every day,” Dr Ballangarry said.
“I also saw how easy it was for institutions to lean on symbolic gestures while avoiding the hard work of truthtelling or structural reform.
““That’s when I knew Reconciliation had to be more than words, it had to uphold Indigenous rights and change
the systems that harm us.
“For me, Reconciliation means every Australian understands our shared history, and governments lead by example, embedding Indigenous rights at the heart of our nation and its policies.”
Dr Ballangarry said she hoped the Churchill Fellowship would help her learn from other First Nations peoples and that their stories of success and struggle will help shape a movement in Australia that is courageous, communityled, grounded in truth, and full of hope for the future.
to make a difference, to consider Fellowship applications when they open in February 2026.
q Julie Ballangarry is one of this year’s 100 Churchill Fellows.
Photo: Winston Churchill Trust.
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Eco-tourism operators welcome ‘game-changer’
By David WIGLEY
AFTER announcing the proposed boundary for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) on Sunday, 7 September, Premier Chris Minns met business leaders in Sawtell to discuss broader economic and social impacts.
The park includes 176,000 hectares of state forest and connects existing national parks, creating a 476,000-hectare reserve.
The move promises to protect endangered species - headlined by the region’s dwindling koala population - and fast-tracks one of the state’s most significant conservation projects.
Mr Minns sat down with business leaders including Matthew
Sparrius of C-Change Adventures, a local operator providing ecotours involving kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and yabbying.
Mr Sparrius, who operates the business with his daughter Issy, described the GKNP as a gamechanger for eco-tourism along the North Coast.
“C-Change Adventures… and other businesses, were able to meet with the Premier and ministers three times over the past year [to] discuss the economic benefits we saw coming into the community,” he said.
“As an eco-tourism business, we are delighted that GKNP has been formed to its full extent.
“It allows businesses like mine to grow, to market and advertise, and create more tours within the area.
“We will be able to merge a
paddle through the GKNP with bushwalking tours showing off the beautiful environment around us.”
Mr Sparrius likened the potential of the park to the Great Barrier Reef, predicting the North Coast would reap long-term benefits
from international recognition.
“Similar to the Great Barrier Reef, we hope that in the future we will have a sustainable eco-business model.
“With the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, there were many that
thought the fishing industry would be devastated [but] it has been replaced by a huge tourism industry.
“There will be a flow on to our area for accommodation providers and cafés, which have been doing it tough since COVID.”
Indigenous businesses supported by Council
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA Valley councillors
have voted to favour Indigenous businesses from outside of the local area with a weighting of five percent on their competitors when
tendering for business with the council.
The new Procurement of Goods and Services Policy G12, which was adopted by council at last month’s general meeting, also includes a weighting of ten percent for businesses with a Nambucca Valley address.
This policy includes elements of and supersedes one of council’s previous guiding documents, the CS27 Buy
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
(Notice of Application for Advertised Development pursuant to Schedule 1, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following development application has been received by Nambucca Valley Council.
Property Description: Lot: 1 DP: 808880, 320 Mitchells Road Valla
Proposal: Staged Application - Stage 1 – Shed, Stage 2 - Change of Use to a Plant Nursery/Community Facilitysupplies premises
Consent Authority: NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL
The development application may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre, Princess Street, Macksville, during office hours being 8.30 am to 4.00 pm weekdays from 19 September 2025 until 7 October 2025. Documents relating to the proposal may also be viewed at www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au – Planning & Development – DA Tracking. Please note that when searching for a DA in DA Tracking the application number is entered first, then the year, eg DA 2025/201 would be entered as 201/2025.
Any person may make written submissions or objections in respect of the proposal which should be lodged with the undersigned no later than 7 October 2025. Submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or sent by email to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au It is requested that submissions in support or objection list reasons. The provision of a name, address and contact telephone number will enable Council to inform you about the progress and outcome of the matter. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed.
Note: Your attention is drawn to Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 which requires those making a submission to disclose all “reportable political donations and gifts”.
All submissions will be acknowledged following Council’s determination of the application.
ENQUIRIES TO: Daniel Walsh 02 6568 0259
PO BOX 177 MACKSVILLE NSW 2447 www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au
Local Procurement policy, which was rescinded at this meeting.
Effectively, the weightings means that if two tendering businesses both fulfil the required criteria, it is not necessarily the lowest priced vendor which will be given the contract after the weightings are applied.
“The objective of local (and Indigenous) preference is to create a framework that ensures Council gives due consideration to the actual and potential benefits to the local economy of sourcing goods and services locally where possible, whilst maintaining a value for money approach at all times,” the draft policy stated.
The change to include a weighting for Indigenous suppliers was proposed by Councillor Susan Jenvey who explained its purpose was to stimulate Indigenous business and employment opportunities.
“As a ‘closing the gap’ measure or reconciliation action plan, (I would like to see) a preference for
Indigenous business suppliers,” she said.
The original draft of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy – G12, presented at the August meeting, also included weightings for businesses from neighbouring local government areas and those from outside the region but who employ local staff.
Councillors voted not to include these weightings of eight and five percent respectively.
The successfully passed motion also stated that “all weightings are subject to a cap of $5,000, 000 contract value”.
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NEW ROAD NAME
The following name has been suggested for a new local road being constructed in association with a new subdivision off Kylie Street, Macksville:
Location: Macksville New Name: Industrial Drive
A period of twenty-one (21) days from the date of publication of this notice is allowed to receive written submissions to the proposed name. Objectors must set out relevant reasons. The closing date being 10 October 2025.
Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447.
ENQUIRIES TO: Development Engineer Ph: (02) 6568 0257.
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q NSW Premier Chris Minns and Matthew Sparrius of C-Change Adventures.
2NVR celebrates another strong year
By Mick BIRTLES
LUISE Pearson-Bernoth was unanimously re-elected as President of the 2NVR Committee of Management at the station’s recent AGM.
In her annual report, Ms PearsonBernoth reflected on the past year, describing it as a significant learning experience and expressing gratitude for the dedication of committee members and volunteers.
She noted that 2NVR continued
to serve as a vital information hub during local weather events, despite facing physical setbacks such as severe roof leaks at the studio.
The SES was called in to assist with temporary repairs during one such event during the year.
“During my first year as President I realised that there are some members who go that extra distance for 2NVR to keep us going and that has been very inspirational,”
Ms Pearson-Bernoth told News Of The Area (NOTA).
A notable initiative this year has been the regular on-air reading of the Nambucca Valley NOTA, broadcast five times weekly to support visually
Celeste Howden, Ron Hawkins, Paul Burns, David Pirani and Beverly Gibbs.
impaired members of the community.
Outgoing Vice President and current Technical and Training Member, Ion Newcombe, reported that several new presenters had completed training during the year and many are now hosting regular programs on 2NVR.
The AGM also included the presentation of two awards.
The Hitching Post Award for Radio Excellence went to Donna Collins, recognising her work on the programs Baby Boomers and That’s a Wrap, as well as her leadership in maintaining the station’s considerable outside broadcast capability.
The Golden Peg Award, which honours exceptional volunteer contributions, was presented to Beverly Gibbs.
Ms Gibbs was acknowledged for her roles in producing the station’s newsletter, writing grant applications, and supporting broadcasting initiatives such as the NOTA readings.
2NVR operates as a volunteer-managed community radio station, offering diverse programming and playing a key role in connecting and informing the Nambucca Valley region
q The 2NVR Committee of Management is (L-R) John Wilson, Luise Pearson-Bernoth,
q The Golden Peg Award, which honours exceptional volunteer contributions, was presented to Beverly Gibbs by 2NVR President Luise Pearson-Bernoth.
q Donna Collins was presented with the Hitching Post Award for Radio Excellence by 2NVR President Luise Pearson-Bernoth.
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Water
Macleay after
By Jen HETHERINGTON
THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) has received a Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize for “inspiring sea change”.
Run by conservation organisation Blue World, the awards aim to “make a direct impact on ocean protection and restoration” and activate communities to protect and care for waterways.
This protection extends to NSW marine and harbour eco-systems, marine species, coastal habitats and seabirds.
SPaDCO’s award relates to ongoing stewardship of the Macleay River, with a focus on water quality.
SPaDCO Chairperson Mary-Lou Lewis told News Of The Area, “Our application was aimed at complementing the existing regular collection of standard samples, testing for pollutants, e-coli, nitrates etc.
“We followed up with a phone interview explaining the reasoning and desire to know the water quality particularly during and after holiday periods.
“We sent a photo collage which we took before, during and after the Easter break together with our water test results thus far.
“Our interests and efforts complement what (Kempsey Shire) Council is doing with introducing the new sewer scheme.”
As part of the prize, SPaDCO received three eDNA water testing kits for use in the lower arm of the Macleay.
After a call out for young participants, four locals were invited to conduct the tests at the east end of the Stuarts Point walking bridge between 3-4pm on Monday, 8 September.
In attendance were budding citizen scientists and surfing prodigies Avalon and Sandon Vowels.
“The eDNA kits can test what animals, fish or crustaceans live in the water
through DNA identification, as well identifying diseases which may be present,” Avalon noted.
The collected samples were swiftly posted to the lab for analysis, and SPaDCO expects a visual report with the results within a few weeks.
q Citizen scientist siblings Avalon and Sandon Vowels with instructor Lex Stewart.
Lions need more help
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Lions Club of Macksville held a recruitment drive last week in the Macksville CBD in response to concerns about declining membership.
The event aimed to attract new members by raising awareness of the group’s ongoing contributions to the community.
A stall selling homemade slices and Lions Christmas Puddings was set up to encourage passers-by to stop and learn more about the club.
Members spoke with locals about the benefits of joining the Lions and highlighted the importance of their work.
“We are concerned that, unless we attract some new members, the services we provide to the community
may disappear,” Macksville Lion Jenny Godfrey told News Of The Area.
The club, which currently has 13 active members, supports a wide range of local initiatives.
These include delivering library books to aged care residents and individuals unable to visit the library, running the Lions Youth of the Year Program, and raising funds for education assistance programs.
In the aftermath of recent flooding, the Macksville Lions also provided blankets, electrical assistance, and food vouchers to affected families.
In addition to local efforts, the club contributes to broader Lions International initiatives.
These include projects supporting people living with diabetes, the Fred Hollows
Foundation, childhood cancer research, and meal services for the homeless.
“It is just so rewarding to give back to the community and help others who need
a hand,” Lion Jenny Godfrey added.
“And people should know it’s not always hard work as we also have fun social activities.”
Community members
interested in learning more or joining the Lions Club of Macksville can email macksville@lions201n1.au or call Brian on 0407 130 393.
Nature celebrated over three days at Valla
Mary Forbes’ painting, ‘Rhadamanthus’. Photo: FEA.
Alice Ember to play free gig
By Andrea FERRARI
returns to live performances with her Out of the Embers free gig on stage at the Jetty Beach House in Coffs Harbour on Sunday 21 September.
Known for her emotive voice, raw lyricism, and multi-instrumental looped compositions, Ember weaves
By Andrew VIVIAN
INSTEAD of surveying forests for threatened species, environmental group Forest Ecology Alliance (FEA) is looking forward to relaxing with like-minded others by hosting three days of art, music and events to celebrate the beauty of nature at Valla Beach Community Hall.
The event, “Art of Nature”, will feature paintings by Mary Forbes, poetry and audiovisual show by poet/ photographer John Bennett, a special presentation by painter Greg Coates, ceramics by Lyn Walsh,
together layers of percussion, electric guitar and vocal harmony to craft rich, fullbodied soundscapes in a solo performance.
Emerging from a reflective pause from the live music scene, Ember returns with a richer sound and a deeper
ocean photography by Chris Hewgill, and works by local nature-loving artists.
Ms Forbes’ oil paintings are characterised by evocative imagery and metaphysical suggestions.
“In my art I wish to celebrate the preciousness of the natural world and our fellow creatures,” she said.
“Through concentrated imagery and metaphysical suggestions, I hope to honour the sublime in nature.”
Mr Bennett, who recently exhibited at Yarrila Place in Coffs Harbour, presents an audiovisual story about the Yurruun.ga (Urunga)
artistic vision.
Having taken time away from performing to focus on her craft, she has spent the past few months immersed in both songwriting and formal music study, shaping the next evolution of her unique sound.
Audiences can expect a
wetlands, previously a polluted mine site.
“The arts help to show and remind us that we are immersed in the natural world,” he said.
“I get so much joy from exploring its beauty and variety.
“From there, it’s a small step to wanting to care for nature, the wildlife, its diverse habitats, and its future.”
The event opens at 5.30pm on Friday, 26 September with artists, canapes, nibbles, wine and music by the Valla Beach Acapella group, and the Wild Women of Anywhere Beach.
performance that’s both raw and refined.
“[It’s] a sonic blend shaped by emotional honesty and musical growth, offering a space where music becomes a shared moment of connection,”
Ember told News Of The Area.
“The perfect sonic
On Saturday, 27 September the exhibition is open from 9am until 5pm with a guided meditation at 3.30pm and demonstration by Greg Coates at 5.30pm. John Bennett will lead a ‘Poet’s walk’ at 8:30am on Sunday, 28 September, leaving from the south carpark at the end of Valla Beach Road. There are limited places for this opportunity to enjoy poetry and learn about shorebirds.
Reservations can be made by emailing forestecologyallaince@ gmail.com.
atmosphere for you to dip in and out of during your Sunday afternoon.”
Alice Ember performs original songs that explore love, loss, and identity as well as her own take on familiar favourites.
Visit @alice.ember.music
q Lions Club of Macksville members Ben Nabaro, Jenny Godfrey, Brian Hemsworth, Maureen Shepherd and Ray Godfrey on a recruitment drive last week in Wallace Street.
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NAMBUCCA based singersongwriter Alice Ember
q Rising indie artist Alice Ember will take the mic at Jetty Beach House in Coffs Harbour.
Nationals slam GKNP
By Andrew VIVIAN
NSW NATIONALS MPs are claiming that the recent Great Koala National Park (GKNP) announcement has “obliterated” the North Coast timber industry, will cost thousands of regional jobs and has no guarantee of being funded or established.
The proposed boundaries of the GKNP were announced by Premier Chris Minns and Labor ministers in Coffs Harbour on 7 September.
If passed into legislation, more than 176,000 hectares of state forest will be added to existing national parks to create a 476,000-hectare reserve in coastal and hinterland areas between Kempsey and Woolgoolga.
The Government has imposed a temporary moratorium on timber harvesting within the proposed park boundary.
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders described the GKNP proposal as a “phantom project that is destroying the lives of up to 5,500 workers and their families”.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, who serves as Shadow Minister for the North Coast, said the government has offered no clarity on the proposal.
“Even the moratorium is extremely misleading, because it
indicates the Government is leaving things open ended in case its koala park doesn’t come to fruition,” he said.
“Labor has put the cart before the horse here, with no solid detail around how any of this will work, yet our communities are the ones being forced to pay the price.”
The Nationals say that only ten weeks worth of support will be given to the 300 workers directly impacted, with no consideration given to any related industries.
Member for Clarence Richie Williamson claims his region will be “gutted”.
He said the decision will further exacerbate the housing crisis, by wiping out 40 percent of the state’s future hardwood supply and forcing the price of construction materials through the roof.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, a staunch supporter of native forest logging since his election in 2023, said the decision ignores the “sustainable and tightly regulated” nature of industry in NSW.
“Unlike the myths by activists, it is the gold standard – renewable, recyclable, and essential in so many ways,” he said.
In response, a spokesperson for Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said information has already been provided about support for affected workers and businesses.
q Bostobrick-based logging company M&M Timbers said the GKNP announcement marked the ‘end of an era’.
Assistance for affected workers includes JobKeeperstyle payments to cover salaries, while financial assistance is available towards business operating costs.
As well as payments, workers and their families will have immediate free access to mental health, financial and legal counselling services and training support.
The Government says it has contacted every impacted mill and has now commenced discussions about their long-term options to ensure appropriate support for workers.
In terms of timber supply, the spokesperson said that the 176,000ha being added to the GKNP equates to 21 percent of North Coast state forest, and that the 176,000ha supplies 16 percent of hardwood in NSW and 1.2 percent of hardwood in Australia.
Through the North East Regional Forestry Agreement, the 176,000ha supplies 43 percent of highquality wood and 29 percent of overall wood in the North East region.
Premier Chris Minns, when announcing the GKNP boundaries, pointed out that plantation pine was now the predominant wood used in housing construction.
The Government has also stated that the GKNP will not end forestry on the North Coast and has committed to working with local communities throughout the industry’s transition.
The Government has acknowledged that the final creation of the park is dependent on the successful registration of a carbon project under the Improved Native Forest Management Method, which is currently moving through the Federal Government assessment processes.
Announcement marks ‘end of an era’
Taking to social media on 11 September, Bostobrick-based logging company M&M Timbers said the GKNP announcement and moratorium meant major and immediate changes for the business, which has been owned by the Parker family for generations.
“Today was the end of an era for the Parkers as we loaded out the remaining logs felled last week from the announced GKNP area,” the business posted.
“There were tears shed as we said goodbye for now to State Forest native harvesting.
“We will continue to fight for and support our fellow timber families throughout this process of uncertainty in the coming weeks.
“But tonight we will take some deep breaths and be thankful for the opportunity and people we have met along the way.”
The business also paid tribute to Graham Parker, described as the “father and grandfather of the crew”.
Mr Parker passed away 26 years ago, also on 11 September.
Drag-ens Hot Rod Club to receive sponsorship deal
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA Valley Council will sponsor this year’s Drag-ens Hot Rod event in the Valley to the tune of $7000, under a ‘Gold Sponsorship Package’ after councillors voted to allow the funding arrangement.
The deal will see Council logos used on event promotional material and memorabilia including social media, flyers, posters and event T-shirts, and other acknowledgements of their support over the course of the event.
“This year will see the staging of the 47th annual (Drag-ens Hot Rod) event, and the Valley will play host to over 2,000 visitors and over 350 specialist cars,” Council General Manager Bede Spannagle said.
“The economic boost to the Nambucca Valley is extensive and the boost to tourism and supporting businesses is well-known,” he added.
Councillors approved the
package, acknowledging that the $7000 sum exceeds the $5000 donation amount available to businesses under council’s new Community Grants program.
Under the Community Grants program, organisations can apply for grants of up to $5000 for assistance with projects which align with the council's Community Strategic Plan (CSP 2025 – 2035).
The 47th annual “Valla Rod Run” will be held from 28 September to 4 October 2025.
“These (long term activities happening in the Valley) bring a tremendous amount of economic stimuli (and) I’d be fascinated to know how many people have moved here in their retirement after having come here on a rally – I think it would be significant,” Councillor David Jones said.
According to council estimates, the yearly economic benefit generated for the area is in excess of $2 million.
28 September to 4 October 2025.
Marine Rescue urges boaters to prepare
Nationals call for firefighting scheme to be made permanent
NSW NATIONALS MPs are calling on the NSW Government to immediately deliver its promised Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle scheme, months after the second of two trial periods ended.
In January 2024 Labor committed to provide conditional registrations that would enable farmers to drive unregistered vehicles on public roads in an emergency, but is yet to make the program permanent.
An initial trial was run between December 2023 and March 2024, with participants nominating a vehicle used for firefighting purposes, to respond to emergency bush fire incidents on public roads within 100km of their home.
FFFVs might be utility vehicles fitted out with hoses and other firefighting equipment.
A second trial was run from 13 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Gurmesh Singh said the scheme is a crucial measure that would boost firefighting capacity, with the bushfire season just weeks away.
“When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond, and they can play a key role in limiting damage to property and protecting lives, particularly before emergency crews arrive,” Mr Singh said.
“There’s been multiple successful trials now and the scheme has received widespread support, so the Minns Government needs to finally make this commonsense change that could make all the difference when disaster strikes.”
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell said regional communities are being put at risk.
“Farm Fire Fighting Vehicles tend to be used around the farm and not on public roads, which is why the conditional registration will be a good way to allow them to attend nearby fires, without the high cost of a full registration,” Mr Layzell said.
“We don’t want a situation where landholders are deterred from helping their neighbours in a fire situation because the Government was too slow to act on something it promised.”
NSW Nationals Upper House member Scott Barrett sought an update on the scheme in the Legislative Council in June.
“Given the second trial concluded three months ago, on 31 March 2025, when will a permanent scheme be announced so that farm firefighting vehicles can be registered in a timely manner ahead of the official commencement of the 2025-26 bushfire season on 1 October 2025?” he asked.
By Mick BIRTLES
WITH boating season just around the corner, Marine Rescue Nambucca is urging all skippers to ensure their vessels, equipment, and safety protocols are in order before hitting the water.
A pre-season check-up is essential.
Boat owners are advised to inspect their vessel’s engine, battery, fuel system, and all electrical components.
All safety equipment must be present, in good working condition, and compliant with current regulations.
Lifejackets should be easily accessible and properly fitted for all passengers.
Flares and fire extinguishers must be within their service and expiry dates, and marine radios should be tested and fully operational.
Trip planning is equally important.
Boaters should always check the weather and sea conditions before departure and make sure to Log On and Off with Marine Rescue NSW, regardless of whether the trip is offshore or inland.
“Many people think Logging On is only necessary for offshore trips,”
In response, Minister for Roads John Graham said the review of the second trial had been completed and
Nambucca Unit Commander Gary Nichols told News Of The Area.
“But emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time and Logging On every time you go boating ensures someone knows your plan and can respond if you don’t return on time.”
Logging On involves providing basic trip details such as your destination, route, and estimated return time.
This information helps rescue crews respond faster in the event of an emergency.
Radio Club Members can Log On using their call sign on VHF Channel 16, or by using the free Marine Rescue NSW app.
The app also allows automatic location updates every 30 minutes and boaters just need to set location sharing to “Always On”.
“We’re here to help you get home safely,” added Mr Nichols.
“Please make Logging On part of your routine.”
Marine Rescue Nambucca is also seeking new members to join its team of volunteers.
Anyone interested in supporting the organisation is encouraged to get in touch.
To learn more or express your interest, contact Nambucca@ marinerescuensw.com.au.
submitted to the Minister for Roads. He said he was unable to provide further information at the time.
q When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond. Photo: DPIE.
q The 47th annual Valla Rod Run will be held from
q Marine Rescue Nambucca assisting in the clean up of waterways following floods earlier this year. Photo: supplied.
Roosters celebrate 2025 season
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Roosters
RLFC officially closed out their 2025 season on the evening of Saturday 13 September with a presentation night at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club.
Players and their families, coaching staff, management, support staff and sponsors all turned out for the event resplendent in black and gold, the colour scheme for the night.
The Roosters had much to celebrate with their Women’s Tackle Team winning the 2025 Group 2 Premiership and their First Grade squad winning their second consecutive premiership.
As well as the usual individual awards and perpetual trophies, the Roosters announced and awarded the inaugural Toby Batten Achievement Award, with a surprised and humble Toby Batten being the first recipient.
The Nambucca Roosters Committee decided to name
an annual award after Batten due to his achievements throughout his career so far, in particular in 2025. On top of a host of other representative selections, Batten is the first Nambucca Rooster to be selected for the Australian Schoolboys side and has been contracted by the NRL’s Redcliffe Dolphins.
Reflecting on the season that was, Roosters President Peter Bellden told News Of The Area, “It has been a tough season and many things went against us on the road to the finals however this playing group are the types who get it done.”
First Grade coach
Warwick Jones said the club’s back-to-back premierships will create a bond among players for the rest of their lives.
The Nambucca Roosters award winners for 2025 were:
Under 18s Coaches award - Tarran
Jarrett-Marks
Best forward - Cale Ogilvy
Best back - Dwayne Roberts-Jarrett
Players player - Dominic
Robertson
Best and Fairest - Declan
Rooney
Women’s Tackle
Coaches award - Margie
Lasserre
Best forward - Taylor
Jarrett
Best back - Xanthe Hand Players player - Taylor
Jarrett
Best and fairest - Charlize
Jones
Reserve grade
Coaches award - Mitchell
Morrison
Best forward - Campbell
Burgess
Best back - Isaac Jones
Players player - Robbie
Inglis
Best and fairest - Robbie
Inglis
First grade
Coaches award - Jay
Melrose
Best forward - Brody
Simon
Best back - Jack Margetts
Players player - Zac
Johnson
Best and fairest - Zac
Johnson
Perpetual trophies
Caleb Jarrett memorialJonah Cohen
Most points - Dwayne
Wilbow wins triple gold at the ICN Coffs Harbour Bodybuilding Classic
By Mick BIRTLES
NAMBUCCA Valley-based bodybuilder Jo Wilbow has taken out three gold medals at the ICN (I Compete Natural)
Coffs Harbour Classic held at Opal Cove Resort, continuing her impressive track record in the sport.
Competing in three categories - Ms Figure 40+, Ms Classic Figure, and Ms Figure Open/Overall - Jo placed first in all three, securing the top podium spots in a major milestone in her bodybuilding career.
Jo has been competing in natural bodybuilding for around eight years and previously won gold in the 2023 NSW State Championships across several divisions.
However, she had yet to secure a win in the Ms Figure Open/Overall category at the Coffs Classic, where she had
Roberts-Jarrett 138 points
Most consistent - Taylor
Jarrett
Club person - Jackson
Elphick
Best forward - Jacob
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
BRAD Fortescue won the Spoon (best gross score) with Craig Trowbridge winning the Medal for net results.
Matt Baker was runner up to Brad in Div1 with John Fortescue runner up in Div2.
Nearest the pins were Ross Donnelly (A), Craig Trowbridge (B) and Greg Hogan (C grade).
On Sunday Brad and John Fortescue sponsored the second round of the Championships.
Current leaders after two
previously taken home silver.
“I am very thankful to my husband, Anytime Fitness Nambucca Heads, and Sportfirst Nambucca Plaza for their support,” Jo told News Of The Area.
“Not just for this event but for the past few years of training and struggles to get back to my best condition.”
Following a period of health challenges after last year’s competition, Jo wasn’t sure if she would return to the stage.
Sticking to a regime of discipline, commitment to her training and a targeted nutrition program, she has returned stronger than ever and is now preparing to compete again.
Her next appearance will be at the ICN 2025 NSW State Championships, to be held on October 4 at Rooty Hill in Western Sydney.
rounds are Mike Simpson in A grade with a two shot buffer over Mick Manning. B grade sees John Fortescue leading Michael Trisley by seven with Steve Ash holding Tony Grebert at bay by one shot in C grade.
The ladies played a Stableford event on Tuesday with results echoing the previous week - Cheryl Fortescue winning with Desma Hughes runner up. Nearest the pins were Cathy Cresswell and Karree Jackson.
Consistently near the top Jim Wilkes won the Mid Week Competition with Mick O’Brien runner up.
q Tony Grebert, Greg Hogan and Mick O’Brien.
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
13-9-25
A BEAUTIFUL day to be playing golf on Saturday. A Single Stableford was held. C Cuthbertson 40, R/up B Brabrant 38. N/P 9th Leanne Porter, 6th G Gillon. L/Putt 2nd T Noble.
q Recipient of the Caleb Jarrett Memorial Award for 2025 was Jonah Cohen.
q Nambucca Roosters Club Person of the Year for 2025 was Jackson Elphick.
q Best and Fairest for the Nambucca Roosters U/18s was Declan Rooney.
Welsh Best back - Logan Jones
Coaches award - Mitchell Morrison
Best and fairest - Zac Johnson
q Jo Wilbow with the gold medal, tiara and sash after winning MS Figure Open Overall at the ICN Coffs Harbour Bodybuilding Classic. Photo: supplied.
q The inaugural recipient of the perpetual trophy named in his honour, the Toby Batten Achievement Award, was Toby Batten.
q Best and Fairest Player for the Nambucca Roosters First Grade for 2025 was Zac Johnson.
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
By Ashton HERBERT
IT was another action-packed week of golf at the club, with competitions played across Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The course has been in excellent condition, and players were treated to a mix of challenges depending on the day’s weather and pin placements.
Wednesday’s monthly stroke competition saw a healthy field take to the course in overcast but warm weather. The scoring was tight all day, with plenty of stories being shared back in the clubhouse afterwards. After a consistent round, Kerrie Eichorn (11) emerged as the division 1
winner, Susan Barnett (25) as the division 2 winner and Jennifer Ainsworth (33) as the division 3 winner. NTPs went to Henny Oldenhove on 8 and 13 and Kerrie Eichorn on 18.
On Thursday, the Ecomist medley competition once again attracted a solid group of golfers. The course played long on some holes, and extremely short on others, as golfers once again battled the wind.. In the end, (burglar) Darrell Flanders (12) emerged victorious in division 1, with 37 points on a countback from Peter Bush (19). Division 2 was claimed by Bryan Usher (29) with 38 points, from Bernard
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club
By Barbara MARANIK
RESULTS for Week ending
7th September 2025
Monday 8th September
2025
1st Scott Parker & Peter
Plunkett-Cole 57%, 2nd Susie
Keur & Les Sinclair 56%, 3rd Lynne & John Slade 54%
Tuesday 2nd September
2025
1st Amber Fox & Carol McKee 62%, 2nd Maureen Cowan & Barb Maranik 60%,
3rd Louise & Gary Walton 55%
Thursday 4th September
2025
1st Mike Siford & Colin Tolley 72%, 2nd Ali & Neil Tupper 61%, 3rd Michael Finucane & Linda Siford 57%
Saturday 6th September 2025
1st Ali & Neil Tupper 63%, 2nd Maureen Cowan & Barb Maranik 59%, 3rd Mike & Linda Siford 54%
U3A Fishing For Fun
By Bruce REDMAN
MOST anglers landed fish at the outing at Stuarts Point, the location for another U3A Fishing For Fun morning.
Special acknowledgement goes to Felicity who kept reeling in bream and a
little whiting. I must also mention Michael, Morelle, Julie and Kerry . All of whom have consistently proven to be great at catching fish which is after the aim of the game. Heather has started specialising in catching branches which looks spectacular until she realises it's not a fish. The rest of the crew
Dugdale (27) with 36 points. NTPs snaffled by Bernie on 1, Flanders on 5, Mccann on 7, Wall on 8, Lavender on 13 and 15, and Donovan on 18 with the pro pin. The week concluded with the always-popular Handiskins competition on Saturday, which drew the largest field of the week. With plenty of members turning out to enjoy the weekend golf, the course atmosphere was lively and competitive. Conditions were beautiful as for the first time in a while, we saw golfers have exceptional scores and plenty of banter and laughter in the clubhouse. Division 1 was secured by Wheturangi Uerata (13) with
an exceptional 41 points that consisted of a 2 over back nine, runner up was claimed by Sue Brooks (13) with 40 points. Division 2 was snatched by Dave Mattacott (20) with 40 points from Geoff Brooks (21) with 38 points. Division 3 was claimed by Kylie Blay (35) with 42 points, followed closely behind Peter KlemGoode (30) with 41 points. NTPs went to Elphick on 1, Whitbread on 5, Ryan on 7, Blay on 8, Riodoran on 13, Hobday on 15 and the $100 pro pin was claimed by Kel McGoldrick.
The Island moves its focus to the NIV final round on the 28th of September (bookings are open), and the Good Time
Charlie’s Cup on the October long weekend, which is now a Vardon event for the low markers. Entry is $100 and comes with a bacon and egg roll and a coffee on both days.
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
WEDNESDAY Sep 10. The Selected Triples attracted another good field, for a Wednesday, of 28 and a pairs game of Cossie and Peter Fredericks won the major money. Stu Thorne, Nerida Blackford and Steve Carr were second and J? Legend, Dallas Nancarrow and Kim Porter ran third. Teresa Meehan, Danny Curran and Peter Meehan were the Lucky Losers. Lucky Bowler went to Stan Flack but he missed drawing his rink for the $210 Jackpot.
just enjoyed the sunny day. Watched stingrays wriggle past, even a turtle waddled past. One clever pelican swooped on a bream being returned to the water and scored an early lunch.
As is usual the U3A team were looked after by Greg Artlett our resident volunteer trainer. Greg continues his role as support to NSW Fisheries.
Group 2 Rugby League season review
By Aiden BURGESS
Fri Sep 12. Another strong entry of 66 players and winners were Mick Boyle, Bill Mann and Chris Brownlie. Danny Curran, The Welder Coughlan, Dallas Nancarrow and Graham Horne were second and Wayne Bolton, Frank Wesley and Peter Meehan third. Lucky Losers were Harry Rauchenberger, Peter Hill and Mino Bettanin. The #300 Jackpot was won by Danny Curran who shared with his fours team and the opposition... whoever they were. (I hope all this information is correct because the diary is a mess
and difficult to understand what is going on.
A Major Minor Pairs Round 2 game was played with Mark Blackford/ Headbutt Hines defeating Stu Garvey and Adam Davies 2117.
Sat Sep 13. Major Minor Pairs Rnd 1: Bill Mann/ Chris Brownlie 28 d Dirk Winwood/Col Crawford 12.
Sun Sep 14. Major Minor Pairs Rnd 2: Only the one game played... Graham Horne/Chris D'Elboux d Ben Ford/Graham Hunt 29-11.
Sunday Social had 18 bowlers and the winners
THE 2025 Group 2 Rugby League season saw two Nambucca Valley teams split winning the senior premierships, while two Coffs Coast teams also challenged for premierships on grand final day.
Here is how each club fared this season.
Nambucca Roosters: The club successfully defended their first grade premiership, going back-to-back for the first time since 1993.
The Roosters also won the women’s premiership for the first time, and were preliminary finalists in the Under 18s.
Sawtell Panthers: Made the first grade grand final for the first time since 2011, finishing runners up.
Were one of two clubs along with the Seahorses to have all four seniors teams make the finals.
A reminder to all golfers to try and support the club after your round by having a drink or two, every little bit helps as we continue to recover and amend our course.
were Marie Johnson, Teresa Meehan and Peter Fredericks. Lucky Losers apparently don't deserve a surname... Patto, Hans and Elaine. Stu Thorne was the Lucky Loser but the diary has just his name against "Jackpot". No value to the Jackpot nor any clue as to whether he won it or not.
Some attention to detail in the diary each bowls day would be appreciated. Full names, teams entered in playing order, etc. End of rant.
As this weekend sees a lot of our bowlers away at Iluka, there will be no activity in the Major Minors, with the next round to be played by the following Saturday, 27th.
Won the most junior premierships, taking out the Under 16s, Under 16s Girls Tackle, and Under 14s Girls Tackle competitions.
Woolgoolga Seahorses: Won the Club Championship for having the most premiership points between the four seniors teams, after finishing as minor premiers in the first grade, reserve grade, and women’s competitions.
Their first grade side were knocked out at the Preliminary Final stage, and the club finished runners up in the reserve grade and women’s.
Macksville Sea Eagles: Up and down year for the first grade side as they struggled for consistency, and were knocked out in the first week of the finals.
Won both the reserve grade and Under 18s premierships.
Harbour Comets:
The big improvers this season with their first grade side making the second week of the finals, after having a slow start to the season.
Their reserve grade side made the Preliminary Final in their quest for three premierships in a row. Were strong in the juniors winning the Under 14s and League Tag premierships, and were runners up in the Under 13s.
South Grafton Rebels: Struggled for most of the year as they missed playing finals for the second straight season.
Grafton Ghosts: A tough year for the Ghosts as they uncharacteristically finished on the bottom of the ladder.
Finished runners up in the Under 18s, and their women’s side made the Preliminary Final.
q Wayne Davies, a Toukley local, lets rip from the 13th tee on the picturesque Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
q Felicity with one of her many bream.
q Morelle tried hard not to be outdone with her bream.
Coffs
q The Nambucca Roosters won the first grade and women’s premiership, while the Woolgoolga Seahorses won the Club Championship.
Kids Boot Camp
By Manny WOOD
Ammunition in the face of a claim
BOB has been estranged from his eldest son, following a physical altercation which occurred on Christmas Day, 20 years ago.
When Bob decides to make a new Will, he consults a solicitor regarding his son’s rights to claim inheritance.
He is informed that despite the lengthy estrangement, his son can still make a claim against Bob’s estate.
This is known as a Family Provision Claim.
Bob asks whether giving his son a nominal amount of money under his Will, can prevent a claim.
He is advised that doing this may in fact have the opposite effect.
The son would need to be informed of Bob’s passing and ultimately, Bob’s executor would need to obtain the son’s bank details and transfer the small amount into his account.
This could provoke a claim.
If, however, the son receives nothing under the Will, he does not need to be contacted and he has 12 months to make a claim.
If he does not make a claim, he would need to seek leave to apply “out of time” and demonstrate sufficient reasons to the Court.
Bob is advised to appoint an appropriate executor to defend or compromise a claim, if it is made and to leave appropriate ammunition for his executor to use if necessary.
Commonly referred to as a s100 statement, such ammunition can take the form of a Statutory Declaration or alternatively, a hand-written letter, which in some instances can be more persuasive if the matter proceeds to determination by a Judge.
The statement need not be overly lengthy and should detail “disentitling conduct” with reference to factual observations.
It is not possible to stop a biological child making a claim against your estate unless a “release” is approved by the Court during your lifetime.
This would normally require the payment of a sum of money to the child and the payment of their legal costs.
The process is expensive and the Court can refuse the application if it is not satisfied that it is “just and equitable”.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
I’ll celebrate once the park is legislated
DEAR News Of The Area,
CONGRATULATIONS to the many groups and individuals who fought for so many years to secure the Great Koala National Park. Congratulations to the Minns government ministers who finally decided to make good on their election promise.
They have chosen to protect more than 170,000 hectares as habitat for koalas and other native species, as well as old growth forests, into the future.
The City of Coffs Harbour council and its mayor must be pleased by the announcement, given that the park will add to Council's
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
GKNP is an ‘uplifting, hopeful outcome’
DEAR News Of The Area,
THANK you for publishing the long letter from the Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, recently.
We all now know that he represents the consistent traditions of the Nationals approach to politics.
Mr Kemp maintains the practice of using division and negative hyperbole about serious issues, clinging on to discredited traditional industrial practices and selective use of scientific evidence.
He is not alone unfortunately as demonstrated by the equally histrionic outbursts by his Nationals colleagues, the Members for Coffs Harbour and Clarence.
Issues relating to species extinction, forest conservation and biodiversity, let alone climate change, require sensible, measured, informed and collaborative approaches to identify solutions that represent an investment in a sustainable and peaceful future.
The latter approach is disappointingly absent from Mr Kemp’s at times vitriolic rant.
To be clear, the Labor Party has taken the policy of establishment of a Great Koala National Park to the past three elections with details of inclusions (maps) and clear commitments to a supported transition for the impacted timber industry.
There have been ongoing negotiations with industry since the election of the Minns Government in the lead up to the announcement of the Park on 7 September.
There was the notable inclusion of an $80 mil allocation in the last State budget so there can be no basis to the claim that the declaration came as a surprise to the industry or to the community.
Mr Kemp’s claim that “Labor Government that is being bulldozed by Penny Sharpe and activists…” is baseless at best given the much publicised support of successive Coalition governments for koala conservation, as ineffective as it may have been, and the obvious fact that the Hon Penny Sharpe MLC is the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.
credentials as an official ECO Destination.
I read that the timber industry is upset because its "compromise" offer of protecting 37,000 hectares wasn't accepted.
An offer of roughly 20 percent of a proposal is hardly a "compromise".
But the GKNP hasn't been legislated yet.
I won't be really celebrating until it is.
Regards, Lorraine DAVIES, North Boambee Valley
Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
Email
DEAR Jasminda,
Every time I look at the news there is a new tragedy unfolding or a new source of conflict.
It's actually getting to me. I feel that I'm in a constant state of worry wondering what will happen next.
Do you have any ideas on how I can address this?
Leonie B.
Dear Leonie,
Mr Kemp’s selective and misleading use of data and references flies in the face of numerous reports from the NSW Chief Scientist and others, with the statement in report of the NSW Koala Strategy, “The 2020 Legislative Council inquiry into NSW koala populations and habitat concluded that, without action, koalas in New South Wales could be extinct by 2050.” Much of this work occurred under a NSW Coalition Government.
The most disappointing aspect of Mr Kemp’s letter is the ignorance of the potential opportunities that will come from a GKNP.
The ability to expand the ecotourism industry based on the promotion of the internationally iconic image of koalas, that can rival that of pandas, is enormous.
These will be sustainable jobs into the future.
There are also credible reports that “GKNP could generate more than $300m through Australia’s carbon credit scheme over the next 15 years if a moratorium on timber logging remains.”
Finally, there are the missing references to the Government announced assistance measures for impacted workers and businesses, including JobKeeper-style payments to cover salaries and financial assistance towards business operating costs.
Workers and their families will also have immediate free access to mental health and legal counselling services and training support.
There may also be assistance with relocation costs if needed.
I also support a timber industry, a sustainable one producing high value added products, not one based on subsidised habitat destruction for low value applications of our precious natural resources.
The creation of a Great Koala National Park is an uplifting, hopeful outcome, sensible and forward focused.
Regards, Paul SEKFY JP, Yarranbella.
This is a common problem but that certainly doesn't diminish how you are feeling.
There was a time when news was confined to a newspaper or perhaps the six 'o'clock news, but now, with a 24-hour news cycle, it can feel overwhelming.
We are constantly bombarded by stories that are deliberately written in a way that seeks attention.
Just like a child throwing a tantrum, it often doesn't matter if that attention is positive or negative, as long as people take notice.
Conflict is one of the main news values journalists are taught will make a successful news story.
Humans are also drawn to conflict as a form of engagement and entertainment.
This isn't something new (read any Shakespearian text, or, if you're so inclined, The Bible for any number of examples). Today, we revel in conflict in many areas such as sporting activities, movies and books, reality TV shows, and politics.
Conflict has reached a high point (or perhaps 'low point' is a better description) on social media.
Any situation becomes a heightened form of antagonism, with trolling by armchair warriors or people using fake accounts to create toxic and unsafe environments for people who may not have the emotional capacity or life experience to deal with them.
Leonie, I'm possibly not telling you anything you don't know, but it's important to offer some context,
because if you know why something draws you in, you can counter it.
Here are some ways to do that:
1. Give yourself a time limit. You can still stay informed without doom scrolling for hours.
2. If you go to your favourite media app to read about emissions targets and instead become consumed by public comments around a violent protest, then you're being controlled by your media, not the other way around.
Social media is designed to keep people distracted and constantly scrolling.
If you're veering away from your intended content, make a conscious decision to put your phone down or block/mute content that is causing distress.
3. What do you really want to give attention to in your spare time? If your interests are pets or photography or hiking, there are hundreds of sources of information and entertainment that focus on those interests.
Again, put yourself in control.
4. Social media is an addiction. Developers and content creators who make money from it know exactly what they are doing and they do it very well. If you are using social media as a distraction (perhaps while waiting for a bus, a weekend with no plans, having a work break, or while eating lunch), replace it with something healthier (a good book, a new hobby, taking your pet for a walk, going for a swim, having coffee with a friend).
If you're reading for information, a headline summary from a reputable news source may be more useful than content from influencers with no training, no ethical guidelines, and no fact checkers.
5. Read a local paper or publication. Community news often provides a balance with good news stories involving people or places that are important to you.
These ideas don't mean you have to be ignorant; instead, they may help to create a better environment for you while you're navigating your state of constant worry.
Carpe
diem, Jasminda.
Environmental vandalism
DEAR News Of The Area,
HERE is a question for the experts. All state forests were developed to be logged.
They are all mostly single species plantations, as unnatural as any forest can be for wildlife and the environment, particularly if left to grow unlogged forever.
If they were serious about this they would log them first then replant them with a natural mix of tree and plant species.
Otherwise it is nothing more than environmental vandalism.
If you want an example, go to the pine plantations near Cascade outside Dorrigo.
They were planted decades ago then once mature deemed to be unviable to log so have been left untouched since.
The land under them is barren of wildlife, birds or animals.
These state forests will be worse as the mostly flooded gum plantations are a massive fire risk due to the amount of bark they drop.
Celebrate now but brace yourself when the next bushfires start, there will be little left.
Regards, Chris LAAN, Urunga.
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The fantastic local role is available full-time or part-time, to ensure we appoint the right person for the position.
Whilst you are part of a great team bringing out the local newspaper each week, you would be working from home, so a suitable home-office setup is required.
The right person would be a proven sales professional. You might not have newspaper or media experience, however a track record within a sales environment is essential.
Your daily role is focused on finding and presenting to businesses who may use our newspapers to reach their customers.
You would require a driver’s licence, car and computer with reliable internet service.
An attractive base remuneration is offered, along with car allowance, internet allowance and great bonus structure. You will be provided with a business smartphone.
Applications can be made by emailing your resume, together with a Letter of Application, outlining why you would be the best person for this role.
Email: office@newsofthearea.com.au
Applications close: 5pm, 30th September 2025.
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BEST ON THE BOX
SUNDAY
THE ASSEMBLY
ABC TV, 7.30pm
After drawing fresh and fascinating insights from figures such as actor Sam Neill, presenter Amanda Keller and even Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in its debut season, The Assembly reconvenes for its second instalment. Guided by renowned journalist Leigh Sales, a fresh batch of neurodivergent student journalists grill some of Australia’s biggest names in an unfiltered group interview. First cab off the rank is Rake star Richard Roxburgh (above, with Sales), who is probed about his most epic film stunts, as well as how he met his celebrity chef wife, Silvia Colloca.
FRIDAY, September 19
(2)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Final, Mav) An attempt is made on a billionaire’s life.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presenter Tom Gleeson grills four self-declared experts in a comedic quiz show.
9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PGl, R)
10.30 ABC Late News.
10.45 Austin. (Final, PG, R)
11.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
TUESDAY PARAMEDICS
NBN, 8.40pm
First responders such as the brave paramedics featured in this gripping docuseries play a vital role in our community, effortlessly navigating life-or-death situations with their expert knowledge and calm demeanour. These dedicated medical professionals often work in dangerous and demanding environments to provide critical pre-hospital care for those in desperate need. In tonight’s instalment, after a heroic bystander uses CPR to bring a grandmother back from the dead, intensive care specialist Bill arrives to stabilise the distressed woman before she slips back into fatal cardiac arrest. Elsewhere, his colleagues Sally (pictured) and Olivia carefully examine a churchgoer who has whacked her head on a pew.
THURSDAY
THE OFFICE AUSTRALIA
You’re probably most familiar with the UK or US editions of , but the global hit franchise in fact has 13 international offshoots. Each production makes the most of their setting, with local writing teams adding a distinct sense of humour and cultural knowledge to the adaptation. Tonight’s instalment of this Aussie incarnation is perhaps the best example of that approach, as Flinley Craddick’s Sydney office celebrates Melbourne Cup Day. Or rather, managing director Hannah (comedian Felicity Ward, pictured, in fine form) and visiting Brisbane colleague Danny (Rick Donald) cause chaos as they go against corporate policy to throw a raucous, boozy party in the workplace.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (Ml, R)
8.25 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews. (M)
9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGav)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Athletics. World C’ships. Day 7. Evening session. 11.20 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+a)
12.15 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.05 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 3.10 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 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. Johanna Griggs meets Ahmed Mahil, who is 3D printing his whole house.
7.30 Football. AFL. First preliminary final. Geelong v Hawthorn. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
1.15 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Country House Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.
8.30 RBT. (Md, R) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia.
9.00 Athletics. World Championships. Day 7.
11.30 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (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)
Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Golden Girls. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Explore. 12.10 MOVIE: Sweet Rhythm. (2023, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple must bring their house up to date. 8.30 The Brighter Side. Takes a look at investing tips, $10 feasts, how to spot AI scams, and learn how Miguel Maestre built a business. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.00 10’s Late News. 10.25 10 News+. (R)
SATURDAY, September 20
6.00 Australian Story: All Consuming – Kate Reid. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. (R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R)
An arsonist targets three businesses.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mav, R)
DCI John Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Final, Ml, R) Isabelle unravels the truth.
10.55 I, Jack Wright. (MA15+l, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 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 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys.
8.30 A Royal Residence: Glamis Castle. (Premiere, PG) Looks at Glamis Castle.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Puglia. (R)
10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
2.30 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)
4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am The Final Countdown. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.45 The Movie Show. 7.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 9.30 The Movie Show. 10.05 A Serious Man. (2009, M) 12.10pm Into The Darkness. (2020, M, Danish) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 RBG. (2018, PG) 5.20 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 8.30 Arsenal. (2017, MA15+) 10.15 Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. (2013, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, September 21
6.10 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly: Richard Roxburgh. (Return, PG)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Return, Mal) Jay’s hopes of a new beginning are shattered.
9.10 I, Jack Wright. (Mal) A dramatic revelation worries Sally.
7.30 Princes In The Tower: A Damning Discovery. (PG) Looks at the mystery of two princes.
8.50 Queens Of Combat. (Premiere, PG) Looks at the female gladiators of ancient Rome.
9.55 Black Gold. (Ml, R)
11.30 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves. (Ma, R)
2.50 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 APAC Weekly.
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6am The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 9.10 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 11.05 Brother And Sister. (2022, M, French) 1.05pm Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian) 3.00 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 5.10 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 6.35 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 8.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.
8.00 Seven News.
8.30 MOVIE: Free Guy. (2021, Mlv, R) After a bank teller discovers that he is actually a non-playable character inside a brutal, open world video game, he begins to display an unexpected level of self-awareness. Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi.
10.50 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990, PGlv, R) Marty McFly travels to the Old West. Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd.
1.30 Travel Oz. (R) A look at the Whitsunday Islands.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First semi-final. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks. 9.45 NRL Finals Post-Match. 10.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. From Tokyo, Japan.
11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, 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. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.40 Selling Houses Australia. A couple look for a new start. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Maln, R) A crash results in a broken leg, but paramedics fear the patient may also have spinal cord injuries. 9.40 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.40 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl)
8.40 7NEWS Spotlight.
24 Hours In Police Custody: The Kane Line. (MA15+ad, R) Follows a police surveillance operation. 10.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Predator –Leonard John Fraser. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Miniseries: The Victim. (Malv, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (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) 8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
Athletics. World Championships. Day 9. From Tokyo, Japan.
9News Late.
Mobsters: Murder Inc. (Madv)
The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.
Urunga Raiders crowned champions after 4-3 epic
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McDonald’s second in the 87th minute set up a frantic finale. With the clock ticking down, the
Eagles broke through one last time, only for Urunga goalkeeper Savanna Harris to dive full-stretch and parry away the danger.
Moments later, the whistle blew and the Raiders were champions. Urunga coach Trevor Martin was elated to win the grand final after
winning the league and crowned premiers.
“I was happy with the game we put together on Saturday,” he said.
“We always aim to control the matches we play and for the most part I think we did that.
“Boambee clearly had some
good moments and the threat from them was never out of mind but I felt confident we could get the job done.
“We, myself, the club, the squad and the team were elated with the win that capped off a great season for us.
“Boambee set a high standard for women's football a few years ago and I believe that is part of why we are where we are now.
“To consolidate our place at the top of the premier league with a grand final win against them meant a lot to the club and players.”
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
8.35 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (PGav, R)
9.30 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGa, R)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Classified. (Mlv)
11.40 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R)
3.05 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R)
4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Contraption Masters. (Final) 9.20 The Crystal Maze. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Petite
Maman. (2021, PG, French) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 10.00 Boccaccio ’70. (1962, M, German) 1.45pm Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 3.50 The Movie Show. 4.25 Finding You. (2020, PG) 6.40 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 8.30 The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, MA15+) 10.40 Purple Rain. (1984, M) 12.45am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A man seeks revenge after his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal. 11.00 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. (Malv, R)
12.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav)
1.00 Travel Oz. (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 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point. (R)
11.30 Screw. (Malv)
1.20 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R)
3.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
3.50 Music Of The Brain. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 8.35 The Movie Show. 9.10 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 11.00 With Or Without You. (2021, M, Italian) 12.55pm Purple Rain. (1984, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 4.55 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 6.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 8.30 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 10.35 The Nest. (2020, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) Nune makes a new friend. Chen places her faith in Ridley for an undercover assignment. 10.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Alice hopes to fix her relationship with Doug. 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.15 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Premiere, Ml) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel embark on a New Zealand road trip.
10.15 House Of Wellness. (Return, PG)
11.15 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
12.15 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.45 The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Patient. (Premiere) 9.30 MOVIE: The Departed. (2006, MA15+) 12.15am The Bloody Decade. 1.15 Bloodlands. 3.25 Late
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 6.50 The Movie Show. 7.25 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 9.00 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 11.05 The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, MA15+) 1.10pm India Sweets And Spices. (2021, M) 3.00 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 5.00 Oink. (2022, PG, Dutch) 6.25 The Company. (2003, PG) 8.30 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003) 10.25 Finding Your Feet. (2017, M) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 9/11: One Day In America: The Cloud. (M)
9.35 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v) The rebel forces are on the ropes.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Dopesick. (MA15+ad, R)
12.05 Blue Lights. (Mal, R)
2.20 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Mav, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide. 1.45am Conversations. 2.25 Late
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Company. (2003, PG) 8.10 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 10.15 The Good Lie. (2014, M) 12.15pm Unruly. (2022, M, Danish) 2.40 Sunflower. (1970, PG, Italian) 4.40 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 6.45 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 8.30 The Big Lebowski. (1998, MA15+) 10.40 A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+) 1am Intolerable Cruelty. (2003) 2.50 Late Programs.
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Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) In the lead-up to the 2025 AFL Grand Final, Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher share a laugh about the world of AFL. 10.00 Unfiltered. (PGa)
Kick Ons. 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
Life. (Malsv, R)
Travel Oz. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
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Champions crowned
By David WIGLEY
THE
capped their dream season with a nerve-shredding 4-3 victory over Boambee in the Women’s Premier League grand final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The premiers looked unstoppable, storming to a 3-0 lead shortly after halftime.
But the Eagles refused to fold.
Golden Boot winner Kylie McDonald sparked life into Boambee with a 62nd-minute strike.
Three minutes later, Hannah Clift-Wilson stunned the Raiders by scoring directly from a corner, the deficit cut to one and the crowd roaring. Urunga steadied through Eibhlin Kealy-Banks, who restored a two-goal cushion. Still, Boambee came again.
q Urunga Raiders celebrating their Grand Final victory.
