Women in Art exhibition opens
FOR the third year running, the Nambucca Valley Women’s Business Network (NVWBN) Women in Art exhibition opened to popular acclaim at Macksville’s Matilda Street Art Gallery.
This year 44 local women artists exhibited a variety of works, ranging from ceramics, textiles, pastels, oils, acrylics, etchings, photography and lino printing.
Libby Foster, President of the NVWBN, observed that the exhibition goes from strength to strength each year.
“An enormous amount of work goes into this exhibition each year, from our dedicated committee members organising everything from artist EOIs, catering, event organisation and promotion, to the artists themselves who have spent tireless hours on their works for exhibition,” Ms Foster said.
“We were thrilled to see the turn out, with more than 120 people through the doors on the day.
“Every person that came along on the day was there to show support
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q NVWBN committee at the exhibition launch: Kim Thomson, Sara Runciman, Diana Wilkinson, Nicole Cisterne, Libby Foster, Lynette Howle and Heather Hinton.
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and celebrate the exhibiting artists, which aligns perfectly with our network’s ethos of
inspiring and empowering local
“Special thanks go to our sponsors, including Diana Does Books, Coastal Wealth Directions, Sarah Jae Photography and Doula, Fortade, Hot Oily Mumma, Heather Hinton Celebrant and end of life doula, and Bold Marketing Services - without their support this event could not go ahead.”
NVWBN meets bi-monthly at different locations across the Nambucca Valley.
The next meeting will be at the Cubana in Nambucca Heads in June.
To stay up to date, follow the network on Facebook or Instagram, visit their website or sign up to their newsletter.
The exhibition will run until the end of the first week in June.
Fishers advised to stay off rock platforms
NSW BEACHES are being hammered by strong surf and wild weather, with volunteer surf lifesavers and lifeguards hoping that rock fishers heed their warnings and take extreme caution if planning to visit the coastline this week.
At the time of writing, a Hazardous Surf Warning is currently in place for the state's northernmost border all the way down to Sydney, and is expected to remain in place for several days.
It comes as areas of the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions are experiencing flash flooding and heavy rainfall.
Surf Life Saving assets including flood rescue equipment and trained volunteers are ready to deploy to support the NSW SES and the community in key locations across NSW.
Widespread coastal erosion as a result of the swells will likely delay the launch of rescue craft if it is required.
As the volunteer lifesaving patrol season finished at the end of April, and only some NSW locations are patrolled by Australian Lifeguard Service lifeguards over winter, the
message is clear - if a beach is closed or the conditions appear treacherous, stay out of the water.
This safety message is also imperative for rock fishers, with rock platforms of particular concern while the swell is large.
Since 1 July 2024 in NSW, there have been 49 coastal drownings.
"What we're seeing across many of our beaches is really quite dangerous surf conditions that have the potential to cause the public harm if they're not cautious," SLSNSW CEO Steve Pearce said.
"Almost exactly a month ago over the Easter long weekend we had a horror few days where six coastal drownings were all a result of people being washed off rock platforms.
"Please, whatever you do, follow the advice of our lifesavers and lifeguards this week if you're planning a trip to the beach.
"Check BeachSafe before you visit the coastline and do not go in the water if the beach is closed. If you're planning to rock fish, do your research prior to leaving and always wear a lifejacket.”
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Tiered fee system proposed for National Park camping
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the camping fee system for national parks and reserves in NSW.
The paper states the changes would deliver “consistent and equitable camping fees for all New South Wales national parks” and support sustainable management of visitation into the future.
According to the NPWS, benefits include a simpler fee per campsite per night; removal of booking and extra-person fees; free camping in basic campgrounds and lower-cost camping options during offpeak periods; more generous refunds of up to 80 percent to encourage cancellations when plans change; improved management of persistent campground issues such as ghost bookings (i.e. no-shows); and more investment in campground services and facilities to enhance the visitor experience.
“Some modest fee increases would support ongoing maintenance and provision of onsite visitor services,” the consultation paper states.
The proposed camping fee system would include six tiers.
Tier 1 campgrounds would be free and have minimal facilities.
Tier 2–5 campgrounds would have fees aligned with the range of services provided, quality of facilities and visitor demand.
Tier 6 campgrounds would attract the highest fee, with facilities such as camp kitchens, shower blocks and hot water.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said increased fees could put camping out of reach for some families.
“Our National Parks on the Coffs Coast and beyond are extremely popular but under Labor’s plan, visitors will have less money to spend in our local towns, cafés, pubs, clubs, and businesses.
“Instead of restricting access to our National Parks, the Government should be supporting tourism by building more campgrounds and making them more accessible so people can enjoy the great outdoors.”
q The proposed tiered fee system for campgrounds in national parks (per site per night). Image: NPWS.
Member for Oxley
Michael Kemp said camping has long been an affordable escape for locals wanting to experience the peace and natural beauty of our coastline and hinterland.
“For families from Kempsey, Nambucca, Macksville or South West Rocks, camping is how we spend time with friends and family without spending a fortune," Mr Kemp said.
“Right now, households
are cutting back on the essentials, and for many, camping is one of the last affordable ways to enjoy a family holiday.
“Hiking these fees is a direct hit on families who just want a simple weekend in the bush.”
During Question Time on 13 May, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson questioned Tourism Minister Steve Kamper on the proposed fee changes.
“A seven-night camping trip at Thredbo Diggings used to cost a family $6 for the week, but the Government is increasing that cost by at least 2,300 percent, moving camping tourism out of reach for many families,” said Mr Anderson, who is the Shadow Minister for Tourism.
“How can the Government justify that extraordinary price hike in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis?”
In response, Mr Kamper
said Mr Anderson had “extracted something from a discussion paper… and made it into a reality”.
“The truth is that is where we are on the matter at the moment. I have nothing more to say.”
Community members can have their say on the proposed changes until 25 May.
For full details, visit haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/ camping.
q It's over, for now. The Nationals have split from the federal coalition with the Liberals. Photo: AAP Image.
Nuclear power blows up coalition's political marriage
By Dominic GIANNINI, AAP
NUCLEAR energy has blown up a political agreement between the Nationals and the Liberals after leaders failed to reach common ground, but left the door open for a reconciliation.
The traditional political marriage couldn't be consecrated following a disastrous result for the coalition at the federal election with the Nationals standing firm on wanting to retain four key policies.
These included remaining committed to nuclear energy, divestiture powers to break up big supermarkets, a $20 billion investment fund that would disperse $1 billion a year on regional infrastructure and universal phone services.
Landlines and payphones must have service no matter where they are in Australia but this doesn't extend to mobile phones, which the Nationals have been fighting to include.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud said the party didn't want to have to re-
prosecute the case to retain the policies it fought for under the previous agreement in opposition.
"It's on a principled position of making sure that those hard-fought wins are maintained and respected and we continue to look forward," Mr Littleproud told reporters in Canberra on Tuesday.
The change in opposition doesn't have a substantial impact on the government's ability to pass legislation with Labor commanding a major majority in the lower house and only needing the Greens in the Senate.
The Liberals still have the numbers to pass legislation in the Senate with Labor without the Nationals.
Without a coalition agreement, Labor has a significant electoral advantage with the Liberals holding fewer than 30 of 150 lower house seats and the Nationals 15.
The Nationals won't sit in shadow cabinet, meaning they won't hold sway over policies and the half-dozen MPs who were around the table will take a pay cut.
The coalition last broke up in 1987 for about four months.
Mr Littleproud left the door open for a future arrangement, saying the two parties would still work together to fight the Labor government.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley faces the task of rebuilding the Liberals after a wipeout at the 3 May election.
The break up would give Ms Ley the time and space she needed to rebuild her party, Mr Littleproud said.
"They are going on a journey of rediscovery and this will provide them the opportunity to do that without the spectre of the National Party imposing their will," he said.
Mr Littleproud denied the Nationals were a drag on the Liberal vote in the inner cities.
Their policies were popular, especially in their regional seats, and others such as the push to scrap public sector working from home entitlements - spearheaded by Liberal senator Jane Hume - were electoral poison, he said.
Info sessions explain CLT housing model
NOT-FOR-PROFIT housing organisation Waterfall Way
Community Land Trust (CLT) will host a series of public information sessions this June to introduce a model of “forever affordable shared homeownership".
afford to buy a home locally.
This includes local workers, young families, and long-term residents who want to remain in their communities.
away but we are now up and running.”
Residents attending the sessions will learn how the CLT works and be invited to register their interest as potential future residents or supporters.
Sessions will take place in Dorrigo, Urunga and Bellingen, providing residents with an opportunity to learn about the Community Land Trust (CLT) model, an approach used internationally to ensure homes remain affordable in perpetuity.
The Waterfall Way CLT says it is focused on supporting the ‘missing middle’ - local income earners who earn too much to qualify for social housing but cannot
“The housing crisis is pricing out the very people who keep our communities running - nurses, early childhood educators, teachers, people in retail, tourism, hospitality - really most people on a local wage,” said Kerry Pearse, Executive Officer of Waterfall Way CLT Ltd.
“The CLT model offers a practical, community-owned solution to deliver housing that remains affordable for generations to come.
“Houses are a few years
Light refreshments will be available and kids are welcome.
Session dates: Dorrigo: Sunday 1 June, 1:00–2:30pm; Urunga: Tuesday 3 June, 5:30–7:00pm; Bellingen: Tuesday 5 June, 5:30–7:00pm.
For more information, visit housingmatters.org.au/ waterfall-way-communityland-trust.
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Have Your Say on the Nambucca Valley Council Economic Development and Tourism Strategy
Nambucca Valley Council currently has on public exhibition it’s draft Economic Development and Tourism Strategy. The Strategy, in conjunction with other existing Council/State/ Regional strategies, will work together to build a thriving and sustainable economy for the Nambucca Valley for the coming five years.
The draft Strategy has been prepared following extensive community engagement, and Council thanks everyone who provided their thoughts and ideas during this process.
The draft document is now available for public comment until 9 June 2025.
In addition to being on our website, hard copies of the Strategy are available at the Macksville Administration Centre and Macksville and Nambucca libraries.
How to Give Feedback:
Email: council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au (subject line “Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Submission”)
OR
Mail: The General Manager Nambucca Valley Council PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447
Submissions must be received by 4:30pm, Monday, 9 June 2025.
New local kidney cancer treatment
By Andrea FERRARI
KIDNEY cancer patients on the Mid North Coast will soon have a new treatment option - Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR).
It is due to the combined generosity of Coffs Harbour’s Shearwater Lodge, Tour de Rocks Limited and the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour.
delivers a high dose of radiotherapy with extreme precision, meaning far fewer treatments for patients and less impact on surrounding healthy organs.
The three groups each provided $50,000 to the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI) to fund a radiotherapy project officer, who is developing the program and will help train staff in kidney SABR.
This ensures the advanced technique becomes a standard treatment option for the
local community.
The first patients are expected to begin treatment at Coffs Harbour Health Campus in September.
Project lead Sarah Edwards said the specialised SABR technique established at MNCCI had been expanded for use in kidney cancer patients who would normally need to travel to metropolitan centres.
“The SABR technique delivers a high dose of radiotherapy to a small target area leading to shorter treatment courses,” Ms Edwards said.
“As well as providing
a benefit for patient wait times, it will also enable our service to have greater capacity to treat other highrisk patients.”
Shearwater Lodge was established as a Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour initiative to provide lowcost accommodation to Coffs Harbour Health Campus patients and their loved ones.
It opened in 2005 with funding support from the Woolgoolga Lions Club and the community.
Income generated from Shearwater Lodge supports local cancer research and medical treatment.
Lodge chairman Dr Paul Moran said it will be exciting to see the project treating its first patients, with full implementation expected from November.
“Regional people deserve the same kind of radiotherapy treatment as their city counterparts,” Dr Moran said.
“Being able to access this specialised treatment means better care for people closer to home, improving outcomes for patients and social benefits for our community.”
q Sarah Edwards showing the group the equipment for the radiotherapy treatment.
q Representatives from Shearwater Lodge, Tour de Rocks and the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour with the project lead of the SABR technique Sarah Edwards (front right) at Mid North Coast Cancer Institute.
The SABR technique
Theatre Singers set to stir hearts
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By Mick BIRTLES
THE Bowraville Theatre Singers (BTS) are set to present two moving and musically rich concerts to the theme of Fire and Rain.
The theme was first proposed by longtime choir member Gary Rumble in 2023, inspired by the tumultuous years of bushfires and floods that left lasting impressions across the region.
Some include, supermarkets, newsagents, convenience stores, shopping centres, chemists, service stations, real estate agents, many general businesses throughout the area.
A list is published towards the back of this newspaper. You can also find the outlets by going to www.newsofthearea.com.au
“We thought there was a chance to bring together not only songs about the destructive power of those forces, but also to recognise fire and rain as sources of life and comfort,” Gary told News Of The Area.
Rehearsals for Fire and Rain began under the direction of former BTS conductor Lissa Argue.
Since then, the production has flourished under the choir’s new director, renowned Australian composer and conductor Paul Jarman, who has brought fresh energy, passion and depth to the ensemble.
A standout moment in the program will be the
performance of “Wuuban Barri”, a traditional Gumbaynggirr song arranged collaboratively by Elder Uncle Micklo Jarrett and Paul Jarman; a deeply meaningful inclusion that pays respect to local culture and Country.
The concert will also include a wide array of songs, from beloved classics like James Taylor’s Fire and Rain and My Country, to more challenging choral pieces such as a work recorded by Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Despite the diversity in the repertoire, what unifies the performance is the exquisite arrangement of each piece and the meticulous musicality that Jarman is known for.
With more than 50 voices, the BTS has been central to the Nambucca Valley performing
arts community for over 20 years, drawing together singers from across the region. They rehearse weekly at the Nambucca Uniting Church Hall and are always eager to welcome new members.
“If you’re moved by what you hear, join us as there is always a place for another voice,” Gary said.
BTS will present Fire and Rain at the Bowraville Theatre on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June at 2:00pm.
Tickets are $20 and available at tickethost. com.au.
Find the Bowraville Theatre Singers on Facebook for more information.
q Renowned Australian composer and conductor Paul Jarman (far right) leads the Bowraville Theatre Singers through a rehearsal for their Fire and Rain concert. Photo: supplied.
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Valley Evening Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) rolled up their sleeves at the iconic CWA Tea Rooms during this year’s Royal Easter Show, helping serve a jaw-dropping 40,670 scones over the 10-day event.
experience was one they won’t forget.
“It was such a wonderful time, fast-paced, fun, and full of community spirit,” the CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch’s June Rossington told News Of The Area.
Known for drawing massive crowds, the CWA Tea Rooms are a beloved tradition at the Easter Show, with all proceeds supporting the CWA’s charitable efforts across New South Wales.
This year’s turnout was no exception, and the local volunteers said the
Affectionately dubbed ‘The Fab 5’ by their CWA colleagues, five dedicated volunteers from the local branch travelled to Sydney and jumped straight into the action, spending two full days dishing out scones topped with generous dollops of jam and cream to thousands of eager showgoers.
“There’s nothing quite like seeing that many smiling faces over a simple scone and cup of tea.
“The Nambucca Valley Evening Branch is proud to have played a part in the Tea Rooms’ success and looks forward to returning for more jam-and-cream action in the years ahead.”
Nexus Art Gallery unveils silk artist
By Andrea FERRARI
MID North Coast silk artist
Robyn Jackson is exhibiting “A Work of H’art” at Bellingen’s Nexus Art Gallery from 25 May to 19 June.
With a Bachelor of Education in Textiles and Design, Robyn now works full-time as an artist.
Her work captures
the beauty of the natural habitat through vibrant and expressive paintings and evokes a sense of place and emotion.
“Like Margaret Olley, I am a colourist. And with this exhibition, I have tried to make the ordinary extraordinary,” she said. “When walking my Kelpie Max daily, I am surrounded
by a wealth of natural beauty both on our bush block, our local beaches and my garden - all inspirations close to my heart.
“I am also hooked on the silk painting process, which is essentially a drawing outlined with a rubber gutta followed by an endless array of beautiful watercolour dyes.
“I am inspired by the
vibrant colours and fluidity of dye on silk. “
Her art consistently elicits an emotional response, leaving viewers feeling happy and uplifted.
Robyn is hosting an opening event on 25 May from noon to 2pm.
As a multi award winning artist, she exhibits regularly at Mid North Coast galleries and opens her home gallery by appointment.
Robyn also holds silk painting classes and enjoys teaching the process to others.
q The CWA’s Rayleen Barnette, and CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch members Jeanette Bailey, June Rossington, Jenny Boys and Tom Boys at the 2025 Royal Easter Show. Photo: supplied.
q Wild Flowers by Robyn Jackson.
q Robyn Jackson’s Follow the Sun.
q Stay a While My Lovelies by Robyn Jackson.
Celebrating the reclaimed wetlands of Yurruun.ga
By Andrea FERRARI
AN exhibition of artworks celebrating the reclaimed wetland at Yuurrun.ga (Urunga) is showing at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) between 17 May and 22 June.
Created by John Bennett and John Laidley, it is described as a story of hope and beauty that captures the reclamation of the endangered wetlands after years of industrial pollution.
John Bennett, a multiaward-winning poet and photographer and John Laidler, a musician and sound engineer who also works as a citizen scientist on the site, are shining the light on the
precarious nature of wetlands today.
“Wetlands are vital habitats, but vanishing faster than rainforests,” Mr Laidler said.
“The area housed a mineral processing plant and that left the site deadpoisoned with arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide.”
The exhibition features 60 videos probing the wetland from a range of perspectives from natural aesthetics to fine art.
“The videos are ‘photographs’ that extend for 60 seconds, they are not edits excised from longer takes.
“In times of environmental chaos what can artists do?”
Mr Laidler posed.
“I undertake regular bird surveys for an ecological restoration journey.
“Citizen science projects are becoming increasingly important for people and science.”
John Bennett has worked for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service then undertook a PhD exploring poetics.
Since moving to regional NSW, he has become heavily involved in the cultural life of the Mid North Coast.
He reads poems live on ABC Regional radio once a week.
He was Artistic Director of the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival for five years and taught ecopoetry at Camp Creative, Bellingen.
He has worked with
Nambucca Valley Council want to acknowledge the valuable contribution of the volunteers that enable us to provide services and help keep our community strong!
Argents Hill Hall Bowraville Sportsground Burrapine Public Hall
Coronation Park EJ Biffin Playing Fields
Eungai District Solders Memorial Hall Macksville Park & Sports
Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage & Museum
Missabotti Community Hall Nambucca Community & Arts Centre
Nambucca District Band Nambucca Headlands Museum
North Macksville Playing Field Scotts Head Sports Field
South Arm Hall Talarm Hall Taylors Arms Hall
Taylors Arm Sports Reserve Unkya Reserve
Utungun Community Hall Valla Beach Community Association
Valla Public Hall Warrell Creek Public Hall We’re Here
Disability Access & Inclusion Committee Duguula Bindarray-Garri (Together Rivers-with) - Aboriginal Advisory Committee
Celebration Day Committee Nambucca Heads Library volunteers Macksville Library volunteers
Vehicular Access to Beach volunteers Nambucca Heads Visitor Information Centre volunteers
q Yurruun.ga’s wetlands.
Aboriginal storytellers for the Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance.
The two Johns have worked together for over 15 years on a wide variety of projects including music documentaries, conceptual works and poetry journals.
q Poet and photographer John Bennett.
q Musician and citizen scientist John Laidler.
q Birdlife on Yurruun.ga’s wetlands.
Opportunity for young musicians
By Andrea FERRARI
OUTSET
Guided by inspirational music industry professionals, up to 10 young people in the region will be selected to work together as a Youth Committee to create their own live music event.
Applications are invited from people aged 15 - 25 years, who are based in Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey or Port Macquarie, and who are passionate about live music
and exploring a career in the music industry.
Youth Committee applications close at 11.59pm on 1 June.
The program provides participants with a chance to gain real-world experience and build valuable music industry connections and skills.
As part of the Youth Committee, participants get to take part in six different skill-building workshops covering everything from live music event planning, lineup curation and promotion.
By the end of the program, they will have gained practical experience working
alongside professionals in audio production, lighting, photography, videography, stage management, and event coordination.
Local young artists and bands can also apply to perform at the all-ages event, presented in partnership with Arts Mid North Coast and MiNi (digital) concerts, which will take place at the end of August.
Applicants need a strong 30-minute live set, including at least four original songs.
For more information and to apply, visit musicnsw.com/ program/outset.
Beat heart disease this year
MACKSVILLE Medical Centre is encouraging the community to take positive steps to reduce heart disease risk.
The centre recommends a Heart Health Check, a 20-minute check up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and a discussion on steps you can take to lower your risk.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, with one person every 18 minutes, equating to, on average, 79 persons dying of heart disease every day, according to the Heart Foundation.
This accounts for nearly one in five (17.1 percent) of all deaths, with more males
dying of heart disease than females, every year. Deaths from heart disease have been decreasing over the last 10 years.
There are many types of heart disease, and a lot are often preventable.
So, how do you prevent it?
“Long-term health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol issues can be prevented with regular exercise, a healthy diet, and avoiding smoking,” advises Doctor Sangita Khobragade from the Macksville Medical Centre.
“Regular visits to your GP can lead to early detection.”
To mark Heart Week (5-11 May) the Macksville Medical Centre decorated their waiting room to promote awareness, and at the same time enter the annual Heart
Foundation creative display competition held in medical facilities nationwide.
“Our waiting room display is intended to raise patient awareness, and to initiate conversation around heart health,” said Casey Shorter, Practice Manager.
“If doing so encourages even one person to book a Heart Health Check with their GP, we have succeeded.”
According to the Heart Foundation, if you are aged 45 and over and do not already have heart disease, it is recommended to see your doctor for a Medicaresubsidised Heart Health Check.
Some people may be eligible earlier, including First Nations people, and those 35 and over, who are living with diabetes.
q The team from the Macksville Medical Centre.
Billboard truck promotes GKNP
By Andrew VIVIAN
A DIFFERENT approach to campaigning for forests has appeared on the streets of Coffs Harbour.
A Streetfight Media truck is touring the region throughout May, promoting the establishment of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).
A spokesperson for Friends of Orara East State Forest said the large mobile billboard is to remind locals and visitors that native forests aren’t just home to endangered koalasthey’re vital to biodiversity, ecotourism economy, and children’s futures.
She said that despite the koala being listed as endangered in 2022, logging continues in key areas such as Mt Coramba and Lower Bucca State Forest.
Roadbuilding and logging operations are continuing
during heavy and ongoing rain, causing severe erosion and siltation of local waterways.
“What’s worse,” the spokesperson said, “is that the public is locked out of large parts of Lower Bucca State Forest until January 1, 2026, while logging continues in governmentrecognised koala habitat.”
“This isn’t just an environmental disaster, it’s an economic one.”
The Forestry Corporation NSW has paid $1.75 million in fines since 2020 for breaching environmental protections, including logging endangered species habitat.
“Even worse, NSW taxpayers are footing the bill - not just for the fines, but for the entire operation.”
Figures by Pyxis Polling show 73 percent of people in the region support the creation of the GKNP.
Bogged: Bello Show cancelled
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Bellingen Show, scheduled for 24-25 May, has been cancelled due to the condition of the showground.
Bellinger River Agricultural Society made the announcement on Thursday 15 May, after prolonged rainfall caused the showground, which is situated in the floodplain of
the Bellinger River, to become extremely waterlogged.
"This was an incredibly difficult decision that was made with heavy hearts at our last committee meeting," Show President Susan Lumsdaine said.
"The safety and wellbeing of our volunteers, trade partners, competitors, show patrons, exhibitors and their animals, must always be our highest priority."
The conditions are a significant hazard for all the vehicles and infrastructure needed for setup.
With many areas inaccessible due to the risk of vehicles becoming bogged, the committee determined it would be impossible to safely prepare the venue for the event.
The society is disappointed for the many community members who
q The waterlogged showgrounds would not have coped with the preparation let alone the footfall of thousands of Bellingen Show visitors.
q The Show has been a cornerstone of the community for 144 years.
look forward to an event that has been a cornerstone of the community for 144 years.
"We understand how much the show means to our community, and we share in your disappointment," Susan said.
"All the excitement we had around our new initiatives for 2025 makes this cancellation even more heartbreaking.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors who have shown unwavering support.
“Their commitment to our community event has
been outstanding, and we deeply value their continued partnership.”
The society will be reaching out to sponsors, trade vendors, competitors, and pre-purchased ticket holders, regarding refunds or options to convert purchases into donations.
The EJ Mantova Art Prize, the exhibition currently hosted at the Bellingen Gallery and Framing Studio, will continue as planned through its scheduled run.
For more information visit.bellingenshow.com.au.
q The truck, with Knitting Nannas and friends, in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Friends of Orara East State Forest.
Art show never disappoints
By Bruce REDMAN
THE Art Exhibition at the Macksville Show was once again of a high standard, with visitors commenting on the colour, varied subject matter, quality and presentation of submitted works.
Much of the organising of the exhibition was undertaken by the Bowraville Racecourse Art Group (BRAG), and in particular Elwin Butler who donated many hours before, during and after the show.
The exhibition was
supported by sponsors Trimble's Furniture One, Tursa, Fortade and BRAG.
The People’s Choice award proved highly popular with hundreds of votes lodged.
It was a close finish with the work of three artists neck and neck right up to the last minute.
The Grand Champion with a painting titled "Possum in Tree" was Faye Mathew, an artist known for her special ability with watercolours.
The official list of
winners as determined by an independent judge are as follows:
Grand Champion "Possum in Tree" by Faye Mathew
Open
1st - "First Nation Member" by Willy BerkhofOber
2nd - "The Blue Blue Choo Choo" by Steve Sheppard
Flora/Fauna
1st - "Boho Labradoodle" by Willy Berkhof-Ober
2nd - "Cockatoos in the Bright Sun" by Edward
Barnes Landscape/Seascape
1st - "Local Tranquillity" by Cathy Slater
2nd - "Tree Trunk" by BRAG
Small Painting
1st - "Southern Rockhopper" by Julie McAlpine
2nd - "Feathered and Furry Friends" by Kristine Reynolds
People's Choice "Daybreak at Shelly Beach" by Lynne Greentree.
Working with water bugs
By Andrea FERRARI
BELLINGEN-based environmental charity OzGREEN is back with its eighth Macro Muster, a free citizen science event based at the Bellingen Showground on Friday 30 May.
Young people on the Mid North Coast are invited to participate in this invertebrate monitoring program, the largest of its kind in Australia.
Program Manager Amy Denshire said anyone with a passion for local rivers and
biodiversity is welcome to come along and explore the world of water bugs while learning about the crucial role they play in local rivers.
Guided by a scientist and volunteer Macro teachers, participants will conduct an
accurate count of the water bugs at eight sites across the Bellingen and Kalang catchments.
“I love this event - it’s such an eye-opening experience,” Amy said, “and it’s been found to spark tangible, behavioural
q Volunteers can collect a sample from the river during the day of the Macro Muster.
q ‘Possum in Tree’ by Faye Mathew was the Champion Exhibit.
change in the community.”
Two new sites from the Nambucca region have been added for Macro Muster 8.
“I have watched the Muster evolve massively over my time with OzGREEN,” CoCEO Kathleen Hannah said.
“The Bellingen Riverwatch partners have grown this program over the past four years [into] a deeply impactful community collaboration.
“It’s really quite inspiring to see so many passionate people come together, young and old, to proactively care for the local waterways.”
No prior experience is needed to attend the Macro
Muster; all training will be delivered on the day. The event is being held from 4pm in the Main Pavilion of Bellingen Showground with a community dinner to follow the waterbug count. To register as a participant, go to ozgreen. org/macromuster.
OzGREEN Macro Muster partners are Bellingen Shire Council, Nambucca Valley Council, the Science Division at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and its Saving our Species Program, Arborgreen, The Belfry Guesthouse and Warren Weick Real Estate.
GJ KENNEY& CO PTY LTD
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q Macro Muster volunteers look for waterbugs in a sample.
q Volunteers work in teams with scientist partners to count and identify water bugs.
By Andrea FERRARI
THIS National Volunteer Week, May 19-25, Lifeline North Coast is recognising the individual and collective contributions of all the volunteers who ensure that every
has access to hope and connection all day, every day.
Lifeline North Coast General Manager Angela Martin, said that demand for services continues to be high, underlining the importance of every volunteer who donates their time, skills, and passion to support the community.
“Every call, every message, every person helped - it all begins with our amazing volunteers,” Angela said.
“Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering presence power every conversation, every moment of support, and every life changed.
“Lifeline wouldn’t be Lifeline without them.”
Backed by Lifeline’s training, every volunteer provides genuine connection for people looking for help, hope or just someone to listen without judgement.
q Lifeline North Coast volunteers.
Ms Martin attributes their profound dedication and expertise in delivering specialist support which keeps so many people safe.
“Our beloved (OpShop) stores in Coffs Harbour, Toormina, Nambucca and Grafton and our community and fundraising events rely on the generosity of volunteers.
“Every dollar these raise goes directly back into local programs and services, helping us create safer, healthier communities for everyone.”
everything possible’
Ms Martin believes National Volunteer Week is a timely reminder to reflect on every volunteer’s individual and collective impact.
“At the heart of Lifeline is a simple truth, it is the volunteers who make everything possible.
“Lifeline volunteers show up - with empathy, strength, and hope, day after day, making sure we can be
there for anyone who needs support.”
You can speak to a Lifeline Crisis Supporter over the phone on 13 11 14, via text on 0477 131 114, chat online at lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat or self-manage what you’re going through with Lifeline’s Support Toolkit at toolkit. lifeline.org.au.
All services are available 24/7.
Nambucca Golf Report
By Chris KNIGHT
STEVE Doherty brushed and rolled the opposition in a barnstorming performance at
the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course.
Playing off a sweet 16-handicap, which is no more, the Div 3 pennants
captain knocked up a brilliant 44 points to win the medley stableford competition on Saturday, 17 May. His round included eight
q Boilermaker Heath Blain is running into form and is seen here on the testing par three 7th tee under the watchful gaze of Ashton Herbert at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course.
Group 2 Junior Rugby League ladder leaders
By Aiden BURGESS
FOUR rounds into the season, and the early frontrunners have emerged to lead the way in their Group 2 Junior Rugby League competitions.
Nambucca Valley Tigers sit undefeated at the top of the Under 16s ladder.
Sawtell Panthers lead the way in the Under 16s Girls Tackle competition.
Coffs Harbour Comets
remain undefeated as the Under 15s ladder leaders, and also remain undefeated to sit at the top of the Under 14s ladder.
Bowraville Tigers are the ladder leaders of the Under 14s Girls Tackle competition.
Coffs Harbour Comets Under 13s remain undefeated to lead their competition, as they look to defend their premiership.
SPORTS
pars and two birdies on the white tee composite course as The Island kept the golf going when most clubs couldn't in the continual wet.
Doherty was one clear of Andrew MacKinnon (18 handicap) who carded 43 points including a bird on 12.
Next best were Club Captain Ray Guiana (26) and the young tower of terror Dom Lambie (29) on 42 points, followed by Steve Frost (16) and Chris Knight (10) on 41.
Mud-pig Knight will be hoping the track stays super heavy after returning a 63 off the stick, including 10 pars and two birds for a course record thanks only to the fact
this course may never have been played before.
The field of 29 was one shy of triggering two divisions and a trial of recriminations will be duly scheduled.
That was the sole day of competition at Nambucca and it's a credit to head greenkeeper Greg Jager and his team that play was possible on what is arguably the best - and certainly the prettiest - course on the Mid North Coast.
Weather permitting, the Nambucca Newsagency medley par will be held on Saturday, 25 May. This doubles as a qualification round for the Chris Knight sponsored Nambucca Skins.
With cash and some great trophies up for grabs, just pay $5 to Pro Paul Habgood (if
you haven't already) before you tee-off (this is a one-time fee which covers you for the year for the Nambucca Skins).
The Skins are open to the club's male and female golf members and you don't need to play in every qualifying round - just one score from any of the qualifiers which puts you into the Top 16 overall is enough.
Other major events on the horizon are the Toyota Genuine Service Island Challenge on 27 May, the women's eclectic and Top 10 qualifier on 28 May, Dolphin Day on 28 May and round 1 of the Handiskins on 31 May. Catchya on The Island where the smiles and tall tales are worth the price of admission and if it's too moist for golf there's always squash.
Concerning election stats
DEAR News Of The Area,
The Group 2 Junior Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 5 games.
Kempsey Dragons (Under 16s), Macleay Valley (Under 16s Girls Tackle), Smithtown Tigers (Under 15s), Kempsey Dragons (Under 14s), Macleay Valley Red (Under 14s Girls Tackle), and Woolgoolga Seahorses (Under 13s) all sit in second spot in their respective competitions.
OF concern in the recent federal election was a "swing" towards informal voting, with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) reporting a national average of 5.55 percent ballot papers that could not be counted.
Within the electorates of Cowper and Page, the AEC's
corresponding local figures were 9.03 percent and 9.15 percent respectively, close to double the national average.
While it would be regarded as churlish not to congratulate the winning candidates in these electorates, it is nonetheless worth noting that in the closely run race for Cowper in particular, the
DEAR BUSINESS OWNERS
result was likely to have been determined by the failure of a large number of electors to make their voting intentions sufficiently clear.
Exponents of hubris should take note
Regards, Simon AUNGLE, Lowanna.
Players shine in ‘Female Football Week’
By David WIGLEY
PLAYERS from the Talented Female Program brought enthusiasm and excitement to Female Football Week on the North Coast.
Despite a weatherimpacted start to the season, the mood has been upbeat whenever boots have met turf, with smiles all around as female football continues its rise in the region.
North Coast Football Competition Administrator Becky Wilson provided
insights into the growth of female football.
“Almost 2000 females signed up to play football on the North Coast this year, which is one third of all registrations,” she said, “and the numbers back it up”.
“That’s from Under-6s right through to Masters for players over 31.”
It's a seismic shift from when Wilson first laced-up the boots.
“When I played as a junior, girls had to join boys’ teams.
“Now there’s a girls’ competition in almost every age group - that’s been a real game changer.”
In addition to being the
q The Talented Female Program Under 13s squad celebrating Female Football Week.
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
RESULTS for 18th May
2025
Monday 12th May 2025
North/South
1st Les Sinclair & Susie
Keur 55%, 2nd Michael
Finucane & Linda Siford 54%, 3rd Paul Coe & Maureen Cowan East/West
1st Julie & Maurie
McMillan 57%, 2nd Carol
McKee & Theda Faulwetter 56%, 3rd Vicki Walker & Judi Holliday 52%
Tuesday 13th May 2025
1st Greg & Jane Wood 71%, 2nd Carol McKee & Amber Fox 58%, 3rd Geoffrey Gardner & Theda Faulwetter 48%
Thursday 15th May 2025
1st Theda Faulwetter & Gaye Beyers 56%, 2nd Merita
Pailthorpe & Barry Butler 54%, 3rd Lousie & Gary Walton 52%
Saturday 17th May 2025
1st Barbara Lott & Linda Siford 60%, 2nd Equal
Robert Baker & Peter Whyte. Lynne & John Slade 54%,
competition administrator and coaching the Premier Youth League Under 14s, Wilson pulls on the jersey herself for the Orara Valley Dingoes in the HIT105.5 Women’s Premier League.
“The Dingoes are a great example of a club embracing female football.
“Almost half our players48 percent - are women and girls, and they’re not alone.
“Dorrigo has a staggering 67 percent female participation rate, while Urunga, Sawtell, Northern Storm, Nambucca, Coutts Crossing and Bellingen all top 40 percent.
“It’s fantastic for the future of the game.
“We’ve got really strong numbers in the junior ranks, the challenge now is helping players transition smoothly into the senior and representative competition, which, to be fair, are growing every year.”
NCF General Manager Duncan Marchant emphasised the focus on female football in the region and said the results speak for themselves.
“The next challenge for us all is to enhance the coaching and player development, to a point where we can provide new and exciting opportunities for our girls.”
AFL North Coast round postponed
By Aiden BURGESS
THE latest round of the AFL North Coast has fallen victim to the recent wet weather, with all last weekend’s seniors games called off.
Eagles play a midweek catchup game on Wednesday night in Port Macquarie.
The scheduled games between the Grafton Tigers and Port Macquarie Magpies in Grafton, and the Macleay Valley Eagles and Sawtell/ Toormina Saints in South Kempsey were postponed.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers vs Northern Beaches Blues games at Fitzroy Oval were also postponed.
The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 6 games in Port Macquarie, Sawtell, and South Kempsey - weather pending.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints host the Grafton Tigers at Richardson Park, and Macleay
Valley Eagles host the Coffs Harbour Breakers as part of the Indigenous Round.
It is set to be the Eagles first home game since 2015, after re-entering the competition this season.
The Port Macquarie Magpies and Macleay Valley
Northern Beaches Blues and Port Macquarie Magpies reserves, women's, and Under 18s sides play off in Port Macquarie.
Coffs Harbour Breakers and Nambucca Valley Lions reserves play off in South Kempsey.
2.Port
3.Sawtell/Toormina
4 points. 1 win. 0 losses. 2 byes. 148.48%. 4.Macleay Valley Eagles. 4 points. 1 win. 0 losses. 2 byes. 107.14%.
5.Grafton Tigers. 0 points. 0 wins. 3 losses. 1 bye. 35.58%.
q The TFP’s Under 15s.
q The TFP’s Under 17s squad.
Seniors ladder. 1.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 8 points. 2 wins. 1 loss. 1 bye. 211.96%.
Macquarie Magpies. 4 points. 1 win. 1 loss. 257.69%.
Saints.
By Aiden BURGESS
AUSTRALIA’s finest touch footballers are set to play off for national titles in Coffs Harbour next week.
Touch Football Australia’s ‘The Championships’ will be held over three huge days of representative touch football from Friday, 30 May to Sunday, 1 June, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields.
Originally scheduled for early March, The
Championships were postponed due to the effects of Cyclone Alfred.
The Championships will involve Coffs Coast players competing in Northern Eagles representative teams.
The Northern Eagles are representative teams which encompass a large part of Northern NSW.
The Northern Eagles teams will be amongst the 23 divisions at The Championships, which this year includes a new All
Abilities competition, now consisting of three tiers.
Last year saw a record 165 teams in action from across the country.
It will be the second year in a row Coffs Harbour will host the National Championships.
Coffs Harbour is also hosting the National Youth Championships in October; also for the second straight year.
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
WEDNESDAY May 14 Again not enough bowlers to warrant prizes or jackpot.
Fri May 16 Perry McNally, Bill Mann and Mick Boyle took out the major money.
Mick Targett, Dirk Winwood and Andrew Power were second and Bill Coughlin,
Coffs Stingrays want more players to take up all abilities wheelchair basketball National Touch Championships to be held in Coffs
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regular basis. That's pretty good,” he told News Of The Area.
“A lot of us on the team have been playing together for years as well.”
The team travels to several other competitions and is keen to encourage new players to join them.
“Obviously we play hard, but when new people come in we like to give them a crack; give them plenty of shots and plenty of ball.
“Just encourage them to get out of their comfort zone and realise that no matter what ability you have, there's always some enjoyment to be had.
“Nothing beats it when you see a young person get their first shot in. It just boosts their spirits so much.”
Basketball is the most popular of all wheelchair sports with players willing to screech down the court, lock wheels, or take a tumble in pursuit of a basket.
The standard ranges from grassroots participation through to elite competition.
Four-time Paralympian turned coach Gerry Hewson has been travelling throughout regional NSW to promote the five-a-side game and to provide expert advice to local talent.
“My passion is to try and develop wheelchair basketball programs
John Morgan and Bruce Mason were third. Lucky Losers ... Wayne Bolton, Ken Summerville and Tony Urquhart. Bill the Welder was the Lucky Bowler but not enough to draw his rink for the Jackpot which this week is $300.
Consistency Singles. The first stage was in 6 sections
of 4, 3 games of 8 ends played Saturday. Sunday saw it revert to 150pts up for the 16 qualifiers and results were: M Blackford 152 d D Stephens 78; A Shearer 152
d O Smith 58; C D'Elboux 151
d M Duffus 119; K Porter 150
d S Carr 101; T Urquhart 150
d D Mann 94; N Duffus 151
d J Franck 149; T Steele 151
d D Cedelland 159; D Curran 150 d G Hodge 130. Quarter Finals this Saturday PM with Semis Sunday morning.
Twilight Barefoot Bowls is on every Thursday and Saturday night... Registration 5.30pm, Bowls 6pm. $10 a
player and prizes, music and fun included!
Bowlers are reminded that fees are due by May 31.
$90 includes Bowls NSW fees if you wish to play Pennants, Club Championships etc.
Bowlers just happy to play
Social Bowls Wed, Fri, etc., have an adjusted fee of $20. Plus $5 Club Membership if it is due, or $10 for those confident of being around for 3 years!
throughout the regions,” he told News Of The Area.
“What we’re trying to do is to build our clubs so that we have both able bodied people play and also people with disabilities - like reverse integration.”
The region has plenty of role models to inspire future players.
Coffs Coast Paralympian Bill Latham was a standout member of the Australian Rollers at the 2024 Games in Paris, while Port Macquarie’s Ryley Batt has been described by Paralympics Australia as one of the best wheelchair rugby players in the world.
“The opportunity is there,” Gerry said.
“Firstly, for people to play and have fun; secondly, if they want to represent the region then NSW and Australia, then we're trying to provide that pathway for them.”
Hub leader Meredith Evans says the wet weather makes it a perfect time to try an indoor sport like wheelchair basketball, although for many the key issue is transport.
“There are players on the court at the moment who cannot get here because they can't drive, so they’re relying on support workers,” she said.
Some of those carers also play, as do family members.
The Stingrays encourage wheelchair users - and support workers - to come along to Sportz Central between 2pm and 4pm on Fridays to watch a training session.
Game chairs are supplied by Wheelchair Sport NSW/ACT and the State Government.
Volunteer bike mechanics are especially welcome.
q Port Macquarie Hub leader Meredith Evans with four-time Paralympian Gerry Hewson.
q The Coffs Stingrays won their game against the Port Macquarie Rollers. Photos: Sue Stephenson.
q Coffs Coast players at last year’s National Championships.
By Manny WOOD
Mutual Wills challenged in Supreme Court
PETER and Penny have a daughter, Diane and a son, Daniel.
Peter and Penny purchase a home in which to live with Daniel.
The property is registered in Daniel’s name.
Later, Daniel moves-out and Peter and Penny continue to reside in the property.
Peter and Penny enter into a Deed with Daniel to the effect that the property shall be “deemed” to be theirs, provided that they are responsible for the mortgage and the outgoings and that they leave the property to Daniel in their wills. It is also agreed that Peter and Penny will not change their wills without Daniel’s consent, under a “mutual wills testamentary contract”.
Decades later, Peter passes-away and Diane moves into the property to care for Penny.
Penny changes her will, without Daniel’s consent and grants Diane the right to reside in the property for life, but if it is sold, Diane is to receive three-quarters of the proceeds of sale and Daniel, the remaining quarter.
When Penny passes-away years later and Daniel discovers that she had changed her will, a dispute arises with Diane. At this point, the property is valued at $2 million. Daniel commences proceedings in the Supreme Court, to enforce the testamentary contract.
Diane says that even if the testamentary contract is upheld, she should receive sufficient funds to purchase another home, by way of a “family provision claim”.
Her claim is based on her demonstrating financial need and is bolstered by the fact that she lived with Penny and provided her with care for many years.
The Court examines the circumstances surrounding the execution of the testamentary contract and rules that its terms are binding and as a result, Daniel is entitled to enforce the agreement against Penny’s estate.
However, the Court accepts that Diane’s family provision claim allows it to award her with additional provision in spite of the terms of the contract and orders her to receive $1.5 million to purchase a property on the basis that upon her death, the property passes to Daniel.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
DEAR News Of The Area,
RAIN, rain, go away, come back another day!
While I never suggest that all weather is linked to global warming, weather events that set new records are made worse by humaninduced climate change.
The science can explain why, but the National Party, Sky News and News Corp papers never will, because it plays to their gullible base.
The fact is, climate change is influencing our weather.
Take the recent high intensity and persistent rainfall.
If there are just two things everyone needs to know about the link between climate change and rainfall, it is that the planet is warming, and a warmer atmosphere holds more water (10
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
The economic management myth
DEAR News Of The Area,
I HOPE that the total inability of the coalition to provide a coherent economic narrative during the election campaign finally dispels the complete myth that they are always better at managing the Australian economy than Labor.
Despite constant repetition of the rhetoric, this claim lacks any substance.
Surely being able to tell the Australian people a simple story and defend it is easy once you clearly understand what you want to do –provided that what you want to do makes sense.
The story the shadow treasurer told us during the election campaign came from an economic sleep-walker, dreaming that the rhetoric about superior economic management was true.
So much of Australia’s short-term prosperity is determined by global factors.
Lucky governments are in power at the top of the cycle and unlucky ones just happen to be there at the bottom.
Good economic management is about how you steer the country through the bad times and how you prepare for the bad times when things are good.
Hawke and Keating modernised the economy.
That Howard managed to leave the budget in surplus was commendable.
However, with windfall gains from global growth and a booming economy, his selling off 167 tonnes of our gold reserves at the bottom of what is a cyclical market and baking middle-class welfare into future budgets to get votes in the short-term
Rains and climate change
percent more now than when Robert Menzies became prime minister in 1949).
So when conditions favour rain, sometimes it’s going to be much heavier than we are used to, more than we have ever seen.
And this is only the beginning.
The rate the world is warming, we have lifetimes of record-breaking extreme weather ahead of us.
To paraphrase Winston Churchill, “The era of delays is coming to a close - we are entering a period of consequences”.
Regards, Harry CREAMER.
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
THE other night, my brother-in-law invited himself over for dinner.
However, I had not prepared enough for him (as he was unannounced), and he got annoyed and left. Now he won’t reply to either my husband's or my messages.
How do you suggest I go about this?
Normine B
Dear Normine,
was irresponsible.
The Rudd government steered the country through the global financial crisis thereby avoiding a recession.
Morrison’s giving away billions of JobKeeper dollars to ineligible businesses without a mechanism to get overpayments back was economic incompetence.
This JobKeeper free-pass is hard to reconcile with the ideological zeal his government used to unlawfully pursue poor people for fake Robodebts - which ended up costing more than it recovered.
Following on from their irresponsible petrol excise give-away proposal, the latest piece of economic garbage from the coalition is to argue against removing the concessional tax rate of 15 percent for superannuation fund earnings on balances over $3m.
The coalition has never understood that superannuation is about workers funding their own retirement to avoid reliance on a taxpayer funded pension.
Superannuation is not about providing tax concessions for wealth creation nor is it intended to be a mechanism for transferring that wealth to future generations.
If the coalition were responsible economic managers, they would recognise that wealthy people should not be entitled to unlimited tax concessions and that there is a need to rein in the exponentially increasing cost of superannuation concessions to the budget.
I'm picking up some pretty serious psycho vibes from your conundrum.
Normine B? Is there a Norman in the family? Is your surname Bates?
Does he have a penchant for taxidermy and/or a mother in the attic?
I am not here to judge, though, Normine. So let's turn to your question and address the facts. Your brother-in-law arrived unannounced.
This in itself could be normal or aggravating depending on whether you are a social creature or an introvert who likes to get mentally (and in this case gustatorily) prepared for visitors.
When you are not expecting drop-in guests, dinner plans can range from Weetbix (with hot or cold milk as desired) to a toasted sandwich, to a menopausal breakdown where you tell your family you are retiring to the bedroom with a box of Ferrero Rochers and (after devoting the past 30 years to meals on the table) they can eat bread and pullet under the
They would also realise that it is the younger generation and ordinary pay-as-you-earn tax payers who are subsidising this largesse for a small number of wealthy people who will never need to rely on the pension for their retirement anyway.
I see that Sussan Ley said the Liberals now stand for fairer taxes.
The question is, fairer for who?
table for all you care. But I digress. Arriving unannounced for dinner is not acceptable behaviour for anyone, even a relative.
People need to give a bit of notice.
Let's turn to the next piece of information. You have not indicated how your brother-in-law showed his annoyance.
Did he storm out, his solitary Jatz cracker left untouched?
Did he reverse aggressively down the driveway (narrowly avoiding Maestro, the family dog)?
The evidence is very light on here, Normine.
May I suggest you are drawing connections when they may not exist. What concerns me most, is that he is not replying to either of you.
I have a vision of your brother-in-law (aka the unnamed protagonist) driving off (in his 1957 Ford Custom) in the pelting rain. Feeling faint (now is not the time for regret, Normine), and too tired and dejected to continue (Bernard Herrmann's musical score in the background), he pulls into a shady-looking motel (coincidentally owned by your brother) who suggests a simple cheese and ham sandwich in the parlor.
Normine, I suggest you hire a private investigator (perhaps one named Arbogast) to see what on earth is going on here.
Let me know how it all goes.
I will await (eating popcorn) with (NormanBated) breath.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
While ever the coalition remains this out of touch, they deserve to stay in opposition.
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
THERE is only one notable release in Australian cinemas this week, though it’s likely to be on a fair few “Top 10” lists come the end of 2025. Lilo & Stitch gets the live-action adaptation treatment from Disney. It follows the adventures of the alien “Experiment 626” after he crashes in Hawaii and is adopted by an orphaned child and her older sister.
The original animated film had been developed as a sort of “second-run” feature to the film that Disney had expected to be
a major success in 2002, Treasure Planet.
As it turned out, that film was viewed as a disappointment while Lilo & Stitch became a phenomenal hit - a scenario that looks set to be repeated following the recent relative box-office failure of Snow White.
The director of the original film, Chris Sanders, lends his voice once again to Stitch, the impossibly strong, indestructible, ridiculously cute yet mischievous metaphor for neuro-diverse children.
While newcomer Maia Kealoha plays Lilo, an imaginative, occasionally rebellious child who delights in the natural world while coming to terms with the loss of her parents.
This film is a surefire family night out, with hilarity, tenderness, adventure and heart that will appeal to even the cynical teens.
Plus Stitch is basically a blue Koala; as Aussies we’re obligated to support this one.
Regards, Stephen OTTAWAY.
Death Notices
Gail Mayze (nee Clark)
Died aged 79 years on 9th May 2025.
Gail was a highly respected member of the Nambucca Valley community who held many roles including NSC Deputy Mayor (ex), GP Medical practice manager, Nurse, Entrepreneur, Mother, Grandmother, and wife to Graham.
She was much loved and respected by all her family and friends.
Gail continued to demonstrate her strength, determination and courage throughout her tenacious fight against cancer.
Privately cremated, with a celebration of life TBA.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer Research: http://www.pancreaticcancer.net.au/donate or ph.1300 736 677.
Bernard Laverty Funerals Tel: 6568 1555
PAUL EDWIN VICTOR SPOONER
90 years old
Late of Valla, formerly of Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Bathurst.
Emigrated from England in 1959 with wife Eva to build power stations with Aitons; metallurgist and visionary motorcycle dealer who had shops at Chatswood, Balgowlah, Brookvale and Bathurst.
Competed in most forms of motorcycle racing and was the first person in Australia to secure the national importation licence for Hagon frames, revolutionising short-circuit racing.
Former husband to Eva (dec), cherished father of Helen and Wendy, beloved grandfather to Madeleine and Lachlan, loved brother of Bryan.
“I’ve had an amazing, interesting, fantastic life.”
As per Paul’s wishes (absolutely no funeral), he was privately farewelled by family.
Reached the chequered flag on April 28, 2025, with no protest lodged!
Death Notice
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FRIDAY
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY
ABC TV, 8.30pm
A will-they/won’t-they romance hidden beneath layers of criminal intrigue and forensic examination, this psychological thriller based on the Welsh series Cleddau is not your average crime series. It follows the hunt for a killer whose modus operandi echoes that of the fictional Heart Knot murders, a crime which detectives (and former lovers) Ffion Lloyd (Elen Rhys) and Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington, pictured, with Rhys) thought they solved 12 years ago. Amid locals’ fears of a copycat killer, Lloyd is called back to Pembroke Dock, the seaside town she left behind to solve the case.
FRIDAY,
May 23
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Mal, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 The One That Got Away. (Premiere, Mal) Two detectives hunt a killer.
9.25 Gruen. (R) The team solves the mystery of the new KFC logo.
10.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)
10.30 Big Boys. (MA15+l, R)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R)
12.00 Mayfair Witches. (Mal, R)
12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
THE FLOOR
NBN, 7.30pm
If you’ve found yourself calling out the answers to this competitive quiz show so loudly that you can’t hear the actual contestants, you’re not alone. What started as 81 Aussies standing on a grid of trivia topics is now just nine clever contenders hoping to defend their territory, conquer their neighbours’ tiles and claim the entire board for themselves. Can one of the (unfortunately titled) ‘whales’ hold onto their majority stake? Or will an underdog seize their chance to take over? Host Rodger Corser (right) oversees as the final nine battle it out for the last time. Only one can wipe the floor with their competition and claim the $200,000 grand prize. Let’s duel!
TUESDAY
3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 12. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: Call Me Kate. (2023, PGa, R)
9.05 Snowdon & Margaret: A Scandalous Affair. (PGa, R)
10.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R)
12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R)
2.00 The Head. (Malsv, R)
3.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
(31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm 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 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)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.
8.30 House Of Wellness. (PGas) A team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates share insights and experiences to highlight living well.
9.30 MOVIE: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003, Ml, R) A divorcée heads to Tuscany. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh.
11.50 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa, R) Farmer Tom meets families in home town visits.
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
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ANIMALS UP CLOSE
BERTIE
GREGORY
ABC FAMILY, 8.40pm
A cinematographer on David Attenborough’s Planet Earth documentaries as well as a National Geographic explorer, adventurer and wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory has fit an incredible amount of experience into his 32 years. For his second standalone series, Gregory braves sub-zero seas, climbs snow-capped mountains and sleeps suspended in mid-air to bring the daily lives of extraordinary animals and the challenges they face to your living room. Tonight’s episode finds Gregory and his team in the Galápagos Islands, where they spend time with marine iguanas, sunbathe with sea lions and swim with eagle rays and sharks. You won’t believe your eyes.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Parramatta Eels v Manly Sea Eagles.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Parramatta Eels versus Manly Sea Eagles match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Sleepless. (2017, MA15+dlv, R) A cop searches for his kidnapped son. Jamie Foxx.
12.35 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)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. 7.30 House Hunters Australia. A couple search for a retreat in the Blue Mountains. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mhs, R) Celebrity guests include Sigourney Weaver. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Indianapolis 500. Qualifying. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 Young Sheldon. 12.05pm MOVIE: Fighting With My Family. (2019, M) 2.20 Innovation Nation. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls.
SATURDAY, May 24
6.10 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Brown investigates a death at a dance school.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) Dr Turner and Shelagh are blindsided when May’s future with them is called into question.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a cycling competition comes to the village of Burwood Mantle, the race leader is murdered.
10.00 Bergerac. (Mal, R) Bergerac goes rogue with a new lead.
10.45 Reunion. (MA15+l, R) A deaf ex-prisoner seeks revenge.
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Peter Rabbit. 5.50 Hey Duggee: Songs. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.50 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal, R)
8.25 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses. (Return, PG)
9.30 Alone Australia. (M)
10.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (PG, R)
11.05 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
11.40 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, 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.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas: The Caribbean. (PG) Takes a look at sailfish hunt.
8.00 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PGv, R) A research team is sent to investigate an island populated by dinosaurs. Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite.
10.35 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A parolee is caught up in a hijacking. Nicolas Cage, John Cusack.
12.55 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGas, R)
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, Mlv, R) M’s past comes back to haunt her. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench. 11.30 MOVIE: Double Impact. (1991, MA15+slv, R) 1.35 Destination WA. (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 Love It Or List It Australia. A family is feeling cramped in their current home. 8.40 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. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mms, R) Paramedics respond to a child’s call about a five-year-old stuck in mud, but all is not as it seems. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.40 FBI. (MA15+v, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am After Yang.
Continued. (2021, PG) 7.00 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 8.55 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 10.35 Arctic. (2018, M) 12.25pm Rob The Mob. (2014, M) 2.25 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.40 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 6.40 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 8.30 Ben Is Back. (2018, M) 10.25 Stars At Noon. (2022, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, May 25
6.00
6.30 Compass: The Conclave. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano. (PG) Hosted by Amanda Keller.
8.30 Bergerac. (Ml) Bergerac’s enemies are gaining momentum and there’s a shocking revelation about the ransom.
9.20 Reunion. (Mlv) Brennan and Carly head to his school reunion, where Brennan meets some old friends.
10.15 MOVIE: Strangerland. (2015, MA15+an, R) Nicole Kidman.
12.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)
12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.00 The Split. (Ml, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)
9.15 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PG, R) 10.05 Hindenburg: The Cover Up. (PGa, R) 11.00 Face Down: Killing Of Thomas Niedermayer. (Mal) 12.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Malm, R)
3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Unusual Suspects. (Mad) Looks at some unusual suspects. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Baby In The Suitcase. (MA15+adv, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.30 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGls)
(Ma)
(Mav)
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6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.30 Fake. (Premiere, Mls) A writer goes on a date with
6am Finding Graceland. Continued. (1998, PG) 6.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 8.30 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 10.30 Bandit. (2022, M) 12.50pm The Daughter. (2015, M) 2.40 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 4.30 Belle. (2013, PG) 6.30 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.30 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 10.55 Alcarràs. (2022, M, Spanish) 1.05am Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Stockholm With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Estonia. (PGa, R)
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (R) 10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Mlv)
11.35 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R)
2.30 Along Ireland’s Shores. (PG, R)
3.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal)
8.50 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) The 126 deals with the aftermath of the asteroid crash.
9.50 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Cronulla Riots. (Malv, R)
10.50 The Agenda Setters. 11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGa)
12.20 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Premiere, Mal)
1.20 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.
The Floor. (Final, PG)
100% Footy. (M)
Aussie Road Train Truckers. (Ml)
Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. (Mal)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. (Premiere) 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Hamlet.
Continued. (1948, PG) 8.35 Belle. (2013, PG) 10.30
Ordinary Happiness. (2019, M, Italian) 12.10pm Ben Is Back. (2018, M) 2.05 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 3.55 Summerland. (2020, PG) 5.50 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.50 We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 9.30 November. (2022, M, French) 11.30 Clean. (2021, MA15+) 1.10am The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 3.30 Late Programs. 5.40 The Movie Show.
News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Four Corners. (R) 12.00 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.15 Books That Made Us. (Malv, R) 1.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 2.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Mlv)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Final, MA15+)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Living Black. (R)
11.30 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R)
2.50 Along Ireland’s Shores. (PGa, R)
3.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 8.15 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 10.20 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 12.40pm November. (2022, M, French) 2.40 Hamlet. (1948, PG) 5.40 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 7.30 The Furnace. (2020, M) 9.40 No Man Of God. (2021, MA15+) 11.35 The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 1.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Farmer Jack’s remaining ladies arrive.
8.50 Doc. (Ma) Amy and Jake try to uncover the cause of a unique patient’s worsening condition.
9.50 Accused. (Mad) A wrestling coach goes on trial.
10.50 The Agenda Setters.
11.50 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 12.50 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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WEDNESDAY, May 28
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2024. (Malns, R)
9.10 The Day The Rock Star Died: Michael Hutchence. (Ma, R)
9.40 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Final, MA15+, R)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals)
12.15 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R)
3.35 Along Ireland’s Shores. (R) 4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGal, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
11.00 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv)
1.00 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 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. Queensland v New South Wales. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 1. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30
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6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 8.05 Summerland. (2020, PG) 10.00 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 12.20pm We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 2.00 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 4.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 5.55 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 7.55 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu) 9.30 Sin City. (2005, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, May 29
9.35 The Kimberley. (Final, R) 10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.30 Rage. (PG) 1.25 Vera. (Mv, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Our Medicine. (Premiere, PG)
8.40 Killing Sherlock With Lucy Worsley. (Premiere, PGad)
9.40 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R)
1.20 Pagan Peak. (MA15+as, R)
3.05 Along Ireland’s Shores. (R)
4.05 Life In Bloom. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 7.55 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 10.00 The Furnace. (2020, M) 12.10pm The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 2.00 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 3.50 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 5.40 December Boys. (2007, PG) 7.40 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 9.30 Crossing Over. (2009, MA15+) 11.35 Rush. (2013, MA15+) 1.55am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash is offered a clean slate.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) A family’s dog proves a disruptive influence.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The fourth set of semi-finalists sets out to impress the judges and viewers at home.
10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)
12.00 Raines. (Mahv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Players wanted
By Sue STEPHENSON
THE Coffs Harbour Stingrays have wrapped up the formal part of their season in the Wheelchair Basketball Club League, winning both Round 11 games played in Port Macquarie on 17 May.
The team of disabled and able-bodied players, of all ages, beat both the hosts the Port Macquarie Rollers, and fellow visitors the Newcastle
Falcons.
Casey Hale of Port Macquarie and Allen Wilmen of the Stingrays were named the most valuable players.
Allen travels from Macksville to Coffs Harbour each week to train, and highly recommends the game.
“We usually have anywhere from eight to a dozen people turn up on a
q Allen Wilmen was one of the day’s MVPs.