Physie ladies celebrate reunion
By Andrea FERRARI
THE St John’s Physical Culture (Physie) reunion attracted 50 guests to the Down Under Lounge at the Nambucca Heads RSL for a celebration that was part nostalgia, part cheeky fun, and all heart.
Close to 60 years of Coffs Coast Physical Culture (Physie) history came alive as old friends reunited and new memories were made.
The afternoon was filled with laughter, stories, and reflections, “some touching and some downright hilarious”, an early Physie member Raelene Squires told News Of The Area.
“Friendships from its first opening still remain.”
Guests traveled from near and far, reconnecting with long-lost friends and sharing memories that spanned decades.
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Past long-time members Norma Johnson, Yvonne Graham, and Judy Steele reflected on the club’s rich history with such passion that everyone left with renewed appreciation for its remarkable journey.
Special mention was given to Janette Gough, who laid the foundation for Physie in the Nambucca Valley by starting the initial club for women’s movement in Macksville in 1968.
Adding to the fun, a lively trivia session had everyone debating answers, laughing at memories, and rediscovering shared stories from the past.
“A demonstration of physie moves had the room in stitches, proving that even decades later, the moves still bring joy… and plenty of giggles.”
A highlight was seeing five of the eight team members from the 13–14-year-old team of 1978 come together once again to celebrate their
shared history and friendship. As one guest summed it up, “It was like stepping back in time”.
The reunion perfectly captured the spirit, discipline,
and joy that physical culture has brought to so many lives.
The day wrapped up with promises to keep the spirit alive, share stories with the next generation, and,
most importantly, continue enjoying the friendships that have lasted a lifetime.
“After all, once a physie girl, always a physie girl,” Raelene said.
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q Ann Poynten, Leanne Boatfield, Lisa Daley, Raelene Squires, Maria Miles, Maria Summerville, Donna Cassin and teacher Gloria Gavenlock.
q Guests enjoy the Physical Culture reunion in the Nambucca Valley.
Judge calls out National Party negativity; Singh questions park’s economic benefits
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region at risk by their negativity towards the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).
“The announcement confirming that NSW Labor will proceed with the full implementation of the GKNP was an exciting and very welcome boost for our region,” he said.
“I was proud to stand with Environment Minister Penny Sharpe when that announcement was made.
“Since then, there has been extensive consultation with environmental groups, scientists, industry representatives and Unions representing timber workers.
“The announcement comes with a clear commitment to work with the timber industry on transition, including… job
keeper payments.
“It also includes the creation of more than 100 jobs in the National Park itself.
“I know that local Nationals leaders were fully briefed on the extent of the Government’s plans.”
The Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, disputed Mr Judge's statements.
“The surprise is not the announcement itself, but that people were told on a Friday afternoon that they would not have a job on Monday morning, and that there will be zero hardwood harvesting instead of limiting [access] to the area, as promised to industry over the years.
“The $20,000 redundancy offers to mill workers are insulting, as are the $9000 offers to retrain as ‘tourism operators’.”
He said that in addition to the six mills directly affected, are the other mills “downstream” that have not heard from the government.
“Grazing leases in State Forests will cease as well.”
Mr Singh said all the ecotourism activities mooted can already happen, while others such as fourwheel driving and dirt biking, won’t be allowed.
“People who have built tourism businesses using the State Forests have been left completely in the dark by this announcement and have yet to hear any further details or reassurance from the government,” he said.
“The government has done a terrible job communicating what this park actually is to our community.
“Businesses, mills, forest workers, and recreational
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users including the mountain bike clubs are all very concerned about what their futures look like.”
Mr Singh also questioned the potential economic benefits, saying, “even if the $8m annual tourism benefits all came to Coffs Harbour instead of being split across five electorates, it’s still bringing in less than one single Oz Tag or Touch Football tournament over a single weekend.”
Mr Judge said,
“Environmentally, it provides a lifeline for koalas and over 100 other threatened species, protects the catchment for our precious drinking water and contributes to climate action.
“Economically, it offers up great opportunities for new and expanded business as it capitalises on our ecotourism certification and love for our iconic koalas.
“The Coffs Coast has the opportunity to be known across Australia and the
world as the place where we made a stand to save wild koalas and preserve our beautiful natural environment for future generations.
“The value to our environment, our community and the local economy is huge.”
Information about the GKNP and worker and business support can be found at nsw.gov. au/environment-landand-water/great-koalanational-park.
q Environment Minister Penny Sharpe with Coffs Councillor Tony Judge.
Businesses requested to inspect awning safety
By Ned COWIE
“AN accident waiting to happen” was how the NSW Coroner described the awning collapse which killed a man in Balgowlah in 2007, prompting councils all over the state to remind businesses with awnings overhanging council footpaths to have these certified by a structural engineer.
In a letter dated 2 April of this year, several Bowraville businesses were requested by Nambucca Valley Council to carry out structural inspections of their awnings.
It was recommended that awnings be inspected every five years.
“Awnings more than ten years old are more susceptible to failure and should be inspected by a professional engineer to ensure structural adequacy,” Nambucca Valley Council wrote.
“There have been local examples of holding rods and fixing points of awnings being corroded to the point where failure was likely if not detected,” the letter further said.
According to Council General Manager Bede Spannagle, 150 Nambucca Valley building owners have been notified of their
obligations through this campaign, which is part of a state-wide push.
So far, seven have provided details of completed inspections.
“It is expected all other Councils would be undertaking a similar program,” Mr Spannagle said in a statement.
“Council’s program is an advisory program, (so) it is not mandatory for property owners to provide documentation to Council,” he added.
However, finding a structural engineer to complete an awning inspection may prove a difficult task for some property owners.
Engineers have been reluctant to conduct awning assessments, citing heavy workloads and the complications which would arise from taking on such jobs.
“The Council and the owners want someone to guarantee that the awning will not collapse but they don’t seem to understand that a lot of these cases are just not so simple,” one Nambucca Valley structural engineer explained.
“Nobody wants to pay to do the work that is needed and they think it is just a quick visit and a letter from an engineer.”
Tim Polo from Sawtell-based engineering firm Nambucca Engineering told NOTA, “We have received multiple requests lately.
“Some we have done (but) some we have refused.”
Newer buildings are of less safety concern and can be more readily (and therefore inexpensively)
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES – DRAG-ENS HOT ROD CLUB NAMBUCCA HEADS
The Drag-Ens Hot Rod Club have requested approval for the temporary closure of the following streets for the purpose of the 2025 Hot Rod Display.
The closures are proposed for the locations and times detailed below: Nambucca Heads - Bowra and Mann Streets, from Ridge Street to West Street on Saturday 4 October 2025 from 8.00am to 1.00pm
A sign posted detour will be provided around the closures.
ENQUIRIES TO:
Manager Technical Services PO BOX 177 Phone (02) 6568 2555 MACKSVILLE NSW 2447
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WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY CLOSURE
Council advises that Nambucca Valley Council’s Waste Management Facility will have reduced opening hours on the following day:
Monday 6 October 2025 10:00AM to 2:00PM
The facility will re-open on Tuesday 7 October at normal business hours 8:00AM to 4:00PM. There will be no change to the waste collection days.
WASTE SERVICES COORDINATOR
Nambucca Valley Council PO BOX 177
Phone (02) 6568 0244 MACKSVILLE NSW 2447
q Many cantilevered awnings on buildings in Nambucca are more than ten years old and require costly engineering certification every five years.
inspected, but older buildings, particularly those where an unsupported awning cantilevers out from the structure, present more difficulties.
In such cases, an engineer would need to remove roof sheeting and or cladding to inspect the ties and holding plates which usually fail when the awning collapses.
These cladding sheets would then need to be reattached and waterproofed.
Workplace safety requires that work carried out at a height of more than two metres use scaffolding and the council-owned walkway below could be blocked as the awning is temporarily supported by props.
“These awnings present a high risk to public safety,” Mr Polo said.
“(Although) a simple case might cost around $1200, others present a really big job,” he explained.
“With traffic control, builders and other costs, you might be looking at around $15,000 or more.”
Council has sent letters like these to building owners at least three times since 2001.
There is also no suggestion that the ballooning cost of these requirements to struggling small business owners will be even partially reimbursed by Council.
According to a NSW Government Planning and Infrastructure circular issued in 2013, “Awnings
are part of the buildings to which they are attached and are the responsibility of the owner of the building, even when an awning is located over a public footpath.”
One small business owner who rents a street fronting shop in Macksville explained to NOTA that the awning of the building (which houses hers and four other businesses) regularly leaks in heavy rain.
Her claims were supported by dark stains, visible on the concrete below where water repeatedly cascades through guttering.
She said that despite several times notifying the building owner, to her knowledge nothing had been done to rectify the problem.
“Instead, the entire building is up for sale,” she said.
With the Nambucca Valley containing many shop awnings which were built decades ago, this is an issue which will only become more pressing as time passes.
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PUBLIC PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION 2025
Council will be conducting weed control activities on roads, reserves, laneways, pathways, drains, public and Crown reserves under Council’s management on a quarterly basis scheduled throughout 2025 in the following areas: Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head, Valla Beach, Eungai Rail, Eungai Creek, Allgomera, Warrell Creek, Macksville, Gumma, Congarinni, Talarm, Utungun, Taylors Arm, Bowraville, South Arm, North Arm, Upper and Lower Buckrabendinni, Missabotti, Kennaicle Creek, Valla Rural and North Macksville.
An extensive weed control program will be performed on the Council owned or managed road reserve system, targeting weedy grass species including Giant Rats Tail and Coolatai Grass and woody weeds including Lantana and Privet. Herbicide application may be performed at any time, throughout the day or night, when weather conditions are suitable.
Bindiis and other broadleaf weeds will also be targeted within reserves and sporting fields, throughout all townships of the Nambucca Valley Council.
The herbicides used will be those registered for use on the particular plants being controlled. The program may be altered without notice dependent upon weather and plant conditions. Signs stating “Weed Spraying in Progress” will be displayed when actual spraying is being undertaken.
ENQUIRIES TO: Biosecurity Officer 0439 684 369
Youth crime laws voted down in parliament
THE NSW Labor Government has voted down the Opposition’s Crimes Legislation Amendment (Youth Crime) Bill 2025, which proposed changes to bail and sentencing laws.
The Coalition’s bill sought changes including:
- Expanding the definition of repeat offences beyond break and enter and car theft, to include serious indictable crimes like murder and sexual assault.
- Introducing electronic monitoring and mandatory curfews as bail conditions.
- Automatically revoking bail for breaches, new charges, or interference with monitoring devices.
- Elevating the voice of victims in court through victim impact statements.
“These are reasonable, practical measures to back our police, stand
up for victims, and make sure offenders face real consequences,” Member for Oxley Michael Kemp said.
“Labor’s decision to block them shows they simply don’t care about the safety of regional people.
“Out here, we don’t have the luxury of turning a blind eye.
“We see the crime, we see the fear, and we see the damage it causes to our community.
“Our police are doing everything they can, but they’re being let down by weak laws and a government that doesn’t have the spine to act.”
Speaking against the bill in parliament, Mount Druitt MP Edmond Atalla said the proposed laws were “costly, poorly targeted and fundamentally inconsistent with ordinary principles of justice”.
“The Opposition's bill may appear, at first glance, to offer a
tough response to a difficult issue.
“But, as is often the case, appearances can be deceiving.
“Beyond the rhetoric and examination of the detail is a proposal that will lead to more children languishing on remand, that strips away judicial discretion, and that offers no long-term solution to the problem of reoffending.“
Farmers Market celebrates fifth anniversary
By Jen HETHERINGTON
THE Eungai Creek Farmers Market celebrated its fifth anniversary on Saturday, 13 September.
“What a beautiful celebration we had today,” said market coordinator Linda Craig.
“We were entertained with excellent music by Georgia Cortes Raynor, Jimbo and Stef Edwards, and had a great rollup of both stall holders and visiting patrons.”
A highlight of the morning was an amazing gluten free cake and cupcakes made by Deborah Ord, featuring Ganache icing, made from white chocolate and cream.
The homemade toppings of the cupcakes were fashioned as bananas, apples with stalks and pears, forming a genuine work of edible art.
The regular Friday market was instigated in 2020, operating from 2pm to 5pm inside and outside the Soldiers Memorial Hall at Eungai Creek.
In January 2025 it evolved into a Saturday morning event, with the regular dozen or so colourful stall holders gathering to trade their wares from 9am to 12 noon.
“The markets started up in September 2020 with just a handful of stalls, and we now have over 30 local producers and growers signed up who come regularly or seasonally depending on what they grow and produce,” Linda said.
“We have so many amazing producers and it’s a great way to showcase our growing and producing community.
“Our goal is to transform the food system by encouraging the ethos of buying local and supporting our community with chemical free fresh foods and products.”
q Some of the friendly faces of the Eungai Creek Farmers Market.
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the 2008 import risk analysis for bananas from the Philippines.
Farmers slam government over banana import review
NSW Farmers has slammed a review into banana imports the peak body says could “devastate the industry and put the nation’s biosecurity at risk”.
Last week the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced a review of quarantine arrangements for bananas imported from the Philippines into Australia.
“We are conducting an assessment of alternative measures for the importation of fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines for human consumption,” the DAFF announcement stated.
“This is in response to the Philippines’ formal request for Australia to consider alternative measures to manage the main pathogens of concern identified in
“We remain committed to upholding Australia’s biosecurity status and protecting domestic industries from pest and disease threats.
“We will only agree to alternative measures if our assessment concludes the measures effectively manage the biosecurity risks associated with importing bananas from the Philippines to achieve Australia’s appropriate level of protection.”
NSW Farmers member and Coffs Harbour banana grower Paul Shoker said the news of the assessment was a kick in the guts for Australia’s $1.3 billion banana industry.
“Australia’s banana growers produce enough fresh, tasty fruit for the whole nation, so there’s no need to import bananas from other countries, and risk bringing in a long list of exotic pests and diseases with them,” Mr Shoker said.
“It only takes one slipup, and we’ve got a pest or disease spreading through the landscape, devastating family farms and stripping livelihoods from hardworking Australians.
“More than 90 percent
of the fresh food we eat here in Australia is domestically produced, so if exotic pests and disease enter the nation and decimate our farms, then the reality is we’ll be looking for something to eat.”
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has also strongly opposed the proposal, stating that imports are “unnecessary and pose unacceptable risks to our growers, our industry, and our communities”.
Leader of The Nationals
David Littleproud said Australia remains free of the world’s most devastating banana diseases and our strong biosecurity status is crucial.
“If Australia must assess the import of bananas under international law, it is of great concern that Labor’s import risk assessment process does not include the oversight of a Scientific Advisory Group, as recommended by the InspectorGeneral in March 2025,” Mr Littleproud said.
“In addition, the process does not allow an appeal process, which was the case in the 2008 import risk assessment of bananas from the Philippines.
“If this process must go ahead, we need a full Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis under the Biosecurity Act.
“This will allow for a Scientific Advisory Group and an option for stakeholders to request the Inspector-General of Biosecurity to review a provisional report.”
According to DAFF, the assessment will involve:
• a comprehensive scientific assessment for the three main pathogens of concern (Moko, black Sigatoka and banana freckle) and consideration of risk management measures alternative to those proposed in the 2008 import risk analysis
• a review of the 2008 import risk analysis to ensure the assessments of other pests are still appropriate and determine whether any new biosecurity risks have emerged since 2008
• consideration of the Philippines’ request for access for an additional cultivar ‘GCTCV-218’ (also known as ‘Formosana’), and an additional export province, Davao de Oro in the Davao Region or Region 11, that were not assessed in the 2008 import risk analysis.
Dianne Coombes launches new album
By Mick BIRTLES
NAMBUCCA Valley singersongwriter Dianne Coombes launched her highlyanticipated new album, ‘Ripples’, at the Warrell Creek Hall on Saturday night in front of fans, family and friends.
The charming rural hall was filled to capacity to the delight of Coombes, whose music has been gaining widespread recognition across the country music scene.
Wanting to share and celebrate the journey of this album with the community, the intimate event was free of charge to attendees.
Decorating the stage like her verandah at home, Coombes created a relaxed communal atmosphere, with locals bringing their own snacks and drinks while enjoying a night of heartfelt storytelling and exceptional music.
“I decided to use this hall as I wanted the album release to feel like a family gettogether,” Coombes told News Of The Area.
“I have strong family
connections to Warrell Creek Hall; it is where we hold the Christmas Tree dance where I provide the music as did my father before me.”
The night began with a musical bracket from another popular local musician, Geoff McKay, who warmed up the crowd before the main event, a live performance by Coombes.
Through the evening she shared personal stories behind several tracks from the album.
Highlights included ‘Small Town With a Big Heart’, already a chart-topper on the Australian Country Songs Top
40, and the moving title track ‘Ripples on a Pond’, written in tribute to her late husband.
The crowd responded warmly to each performance, clearly moved by both the music and the stories behind it.
The launch wasn’t just a celebration of the album, but of Coombes' perseverance.
After facing health challenges in the past year, her return to form was met with resounding applause.
The night also served as a chance for fans to pick up signed copies of the CD and connect with the artist personally.
Bowraville photography competition open to entries
TO celebrate the 150th anniversary of the town it calls home, the Bowraville Technology Centre (BTC) is holding an amateur photography competition with the theme ‘To Bowra With Love’.
For the month of October, original photographs which show some aspect of our beautiful region can be entered into the competition.
Members of the public
are invited to cast their votes for the winners who will be announced at the Back to Bowra Festival on 15 November.
Winning pictures will receive up to $250 and be displayed on the Bowraville Community Website –bowraville.nsw.au.
The competition offers two categories, one each for adults and children under 17.
In total, six cash prizes are
on offer for locals with a flair for photography.
All proceeds will go towards the running costs of Bowraville’s not-for-profit community website, which is a free platform for local businesses and attractions.
“This October, get creative and show us a different, moving or interesting side of this gorgeous town,” Ned Cowie from the BTC said.
“Any subject is okay, as long as you took the photograph and it complies with our terms and conditions
and shows us something about Bowraville.
“Winners will be determined by popular choice with voting open to all in the first two weeks of November,” she added.
To enter, pick up an entry form and pay at the Bowraville Technology Centre in Bowraville.
Adults $10 per entry, children $5.
Send your photographs in to photocomp@bctc.com.au before 31 October.
q An elated Dianne Coombes steps through her new album ‘Ripples’ to a full house at the Warrell Creek Hall on Saturday night.
Playgroup fun at Yarrahapinni House
By Jen HETHERINGTON
THE sublime spring morning of Tuesday, 16 September was perfect for outdoor playgroup fun in the verdant backyard of the Yarrahapinni Community House at Stuarts Point.
“This is our eleventh week of Tuesday morning meetups, and today we had about 15 people enjoying the great weather conditions and free play structure,” playgroup coordinator Natalia Etcheberry Castillo told NOTA.
The playgroup, located at
42 Ocean Avenue, Stuarts Point, welcomes all ages to the safe, fenced backyard for outdoor play, where children have access to gardens, toys, books, puzzles and more.
Free refreshments are provided for the grownups, with parents and carers encouraged to bring snacks or lunchbox goodies for the children.
Bronte, a mum from Eungai Creek, has been attending the playgroup for a number of weeks.
“It’s a relaxing morning out for the parents and a great social outlet for the kids, especially when the weather is so agreeable,” she said.
Yarrahapinni Community House, which features an op-shop, opens for trade on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2.30pm, and is trialling Saturday morning trading once a month.
The op-shop will be open for trading on Saturday, 27 September, while a ‘Kids Graffiti Art’ event will be held from 9.30 to 11.30 am.
All are welcome.
Phone 02 6569 0484 during operational hours for more information about the facility, activities and volunteering.
Bingo gets a makeover
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Golden Sands Tavern is once again set to dazzle the Nambucca Valley, with Brisbane’s leading drag queen, Abril Latrine, returning to host a hilarious and highly entertaining evening of Drag Bingo and dance on Saturday, 4 October.
This glittering night of fun and laughter isn’t just about entertainment, it’s about community.
The event is being held to raise funds for ShoreTrack, a local organisation transforming the lives of young people who have become disengaged from the school system.
ShoreTrack offers an alternative pathway to education by helping young people develop essential life and work skills, preparing them for vocational training, further education, or direct entry into the workforce.
Their programs range from
Certificate II in Rural Operations to hands-on social enterprise projects in areas such as fencing, carpentry, metal fabrication, mowing, and firewood supply.
Funds from the event will help purchase essential personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, sunscreen, and earplugs to keep participants safe while building confidence and job readiness.
Golden Sands Tavern has
proudly supported ShoreTrack in the past, drawing a huge crowd when Abril Latrine last graced the stage.
The return of the queen of glitz and glamour promises another unforgettable evening.
“We see pubs as being social hubs that bring the community together, and we like to give back to our community when we can,” the Golden Sands Tavern’s Ash Downe told News Of The Area.
“We love what ShoreTrack is doing for young people here in the Nambucca Valley and can’t think of an organisation more worthy of our support.
“The last time Abril joined us, people said they hadn’t laughed so hard in years so we thought, let’s do
it again.”
For Abril, the return to Nambucca Heads is something she’s been looking forward to.
“I can’t wait to be back in the Nambucca Valley to bring the glitz, glamour, and plenty of laughs while raising funds for the amazing organisation that is ShoreTrack,” Abril told NOTA.
With the Golden Sands Tavern once again rolling out the red carpet, this promises to be a spectacular night where comedy, community spirit, and fabulous drag entertainment come together for a worthy cause.
Visit the Golden Sands on Facebook for more information and tickets
q Spring fun in the sunny backyard setting.
q Brisbane’s leading drag queen, Abril Latrine.
q The Golden Sands’ Kiah Miles-Gavin and Ash Downe are looking forward to welcoming Abril Latrine back to town in support of ShoreTrack.
Time to be EmergencyRedi
By Andrea FERRARI
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is leading a national call-to-action during “EmergencyRedi Week”, which runs until 21 September. It is dedicated to encouraging all people living in Australia to prepare for emergencies and disasters before they strike.
Activities and events are curated to spark conversations and provide practical steps, which communities and individuals can take to stay safe.
There is a free workshop in Urunga on Monday, 29 September, from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the Ocean View Hotel.
Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer Judy Jackson, who will facilitate the workshop, said it “offers a practical introduction to emergency preparedness and helps guide attendees through creating their own EmergencyRedi plan.”
“Participants will receive vital information and tools that empower them to take proactive steps in managing potential emergencies.”
Ms Jackson will be supported by NSW Community Resilience Coordinator Milo Prado, who said, “Australian Red Cross are well aware that Bellingen LGA and the mighty Bellinger River are renowned for
flooding.
“Add to this the vast areas of natural bushland of the World Heritage area of Dorrigo National Park, Bellinger River National Park and at Urunga, the Bongil Bongil National Park.
“By being aware of your surroundings and learning simple, yet effective emergency planning strategies, people can reduce stress during a crisis and protect those they care about.”
Ms Jackson said the workshop covers more than just strategies and planning, “it’s getting back to basics, like knowing your neighbours; as more often than not, they may be your first point of contact in an emergency”.
Spaces for the workshop are limited, and registrations are essential.
To secure a place call Milo Prado on 0417 979 378.
Carole Sampson, Bellingen Council’s Emergency Management Officer, said the Council supports the initiative to help build stronger, more prepared and connected communities.
“Emergencies can happen at any time and being prepared is essential to keeping yourself and your loved
q Collaborative performance in action.
SmartArts calls for interest in Amplify project
By Jen HETHERINGTON
SMARTARTS is collaborating with young people in the Nambucca Valley and Kempsey Shire on Amplify, a creative youth project that will provide an interactive program of singing, songwriting, music production and event management workshops.
Young people of the region will also be supported to co-design and co-produce ongoing youth music and performance events.
ones safe.”
During the month, Ms Jackson has been going into schools and giving Pillowcase presentations where she speaks to the children about how to prepare for emergencies and what to pack in their own emergency kit.
The Pillowcase initiative was originally inspired by events during Hurricane Katrina in the US.
While evacuating campus, students of a local University used pillowcases to carry their cherished and basic possessions.
After hearing this, American Red Cross staff developed the concept of using a pillowcase as an emergency kit.
The program quickly grew into a global preparedness education program.
Delivered by Red Cross volunteers and staff, the workshop encourages children to be active participants in their own emergency preparedness.
The content is useful for all kinds of emergencies and includes activities to highlight the importance of being prepared.
Pillowcase helps to reduce real and imagined fears and has successfully built children’s stress management skills.
Eileen and Charles married for 50 years
By Andrea FERRARI
EILEEN and Charles Petrov celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, 20 September with a big family dinner party at Anchor’s Wharf, Urunga.
They were married in 1975 at St Luke’s Church Liverpool in South Western Sydney, where the couple raised their family of three daughters.
Moving north in 2013, they discovered Newee Creek in the Nambucca Valley and settled in.
Daughter Kelly joined them in Newee Creek, with her younger sister living in Grafton and oldest sister still living in South Western Sydney.
The couple have five grandchildren.
Their half century of marriage has included love, support, challenges, children, and enjoying what is special about their union.
“Marriage is a lifelong commitment, sharing decisions, confiding with your partner and
facing challenges with your partner,” Eileen said.
“Marriage is about love and lifelong commitments,” Charles agreed.
The pair said their marriage is built and sustained on honesty.
“Just be honest to each other and just keep talking,” they said.
Their special times are around bringing their children into the world, watching their family grow and exploring travel destinations.
The anniversary party was all about family reminiscences.
“It was a perfect celebration,” said daughter Kelly.
The project is funded by the NSW Government Youth Opportunities Initiative.
SmartArts manager Denni Scott Davis said young people from across the Nambucca Valley and Kempsey Shire are invited to register their interest in participating.
“This will enable us to plan a comprehensive program of free events,” she said.
The young people will present and perform at events during Youth Week in April 2026.
If any local young people are interested in the project, please contact 0498 880 355 or admin@ smartarts.au.
q Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer Judith Jackson hosted a children’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation at Corindi RFS/SES Community Day.
q Eileen and Charles Petrov’s wedding day in 1975.
q Eileen and Charles surrounded by family at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration.
Swimmers excel at State Champs
By Aiden BURGESS
SWIMMING North Coast members have achieved top results at the recent NSW Youth State Age Short Course Championships in Sydney.
Seven of the club’s swimmers competed at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre and had top meets against the state’s best juniors.
Macksville’s Matilda Buchholz had a fantastic meet, winning ten gold medals and one silver.
The ten-year-old won gold medals in the 200m medley, 100m freestyle, 100m medley, 200m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 50m breaststroke, 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke, 50m butterfly, and 50m backstroke.
She won her silver medal in the 50m freestyle.
Ted Petherbridge (12 Years), a multi-class swimmer from Kingscliff, won four bronze medals in the 200m medley, 50m butterfly, 100m butterfly, and 100m breaststroke.
He also had four top ten placings, finishing 6th in the 100m freestyle, 4th in the 100m backstroke, 6th in the 50m backstroke, and 6th in the 50m freestyle.
Also to swim their way into top ten placings were Coffs Harbour’s Harrison May (10), who finished 4th in the 50m backstroke and 8th in the 100m backstroke.
Chloe Higgins (13) from Port Macquarie placed 7th in the 100m medley, and 8th in the 100m backstroke.
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
CONGRATULATIONS
to Colin Tolley & Mike Siford in winning the Club Championship over the last three weeks.
Congrats to 2nd Libby Knight & Pete Rundle, 3rd Katharina Goyer & Charles Aspden for
Results for Week ending 21st September 2025
Monday 15th September 2025
North/South
1st Mike & Linds Siford 63%, 2nd Maureen Libby Knight 56%, 3rd Pat Bride & Colleen Robertson 54% East/West
1st Doris Peters & Paula Guthrie 54%, 2nd Judy Holliday & Robert Baker
Ben Budge Memorial Triples draws crowds to Scotts Head
By Mick BIRTLES
AFTER months of preparation and the recent hire of a parttime greenskeeper, Scotts Head Bowls Club successfully hosted its premier annual event, the Ben Budge Memorial Triples, on the weekend of 14–15 September.
The competition, named in honour of one of the club’s most successful bowlers, attracted more than 20 teams from across the region.
Competitors travelled from as far as Guyra and Coffs Harbour, joining local teams from across the Nambucca Valley to vie for over $4,000
in prize money.
Two days of fine weather meant ideal playing conditions, with the greens running fast, just as the players prefer.
The team of J Urge, R Flynn and N Flynn from Sawtell took home the top prize of $1800.
52%, 3rd Equal Lynne & John Slade plus Vicky Walker & Carol McKee 52%
Tuesday 16th September 2025 – Individual play
1st Carol McKee 66%, 2nd Equal Paula Guthrie, Margaret Sullivan & Barb Maranik 51%
Thursday 18th
September 2025
1st Mike Siford & Colin Tolley 64%, 2nd Susie Keur & Peter Plunkett-Cole 57%, 3rd Libby Knight & Pete Rundle 55%
Saturday 20th September
2025
1st Maureen Cowan & Barb Maranik 59.7%, 2nd Colleen Robertson & Carol McKee 59%, 3rd Robert Baker & Molly Bence 54%
By Max TURNER
THE third round of the 2025 Club Championships, sponsored by the Brunsdon family, has sorted each grade into the "likelies and maybes".
The leading players in each group will play together with most interest in the A grade four of Mick Manning, Mike Simpson, (2024 winner) Beau Lavender and Brad Fortescue.
They will be the last to tee off.
There are only three shots between first and fourth with Mick Manning holding a one shot lead.
B grade has John Fortescue with a seven
q J Urge, R Flynn and N Flynn from Sawtell receive the prize money of $1800 from Scotts Head Bowls Club Secretary Manager Mark Singh. Photo: supplied.
shot buffer which has him odds on favourite while in C grade Peter O'Neill and Tony Grebert are leading contenders with Peter only one shot ahead.
In the Saturday Stableford played in conjunction Lance Hore was the winner with Karl Cooper runner up in Div 1. Murray Smith won Div 2 with Paul Donges runner up . Nearest the pins were Darrin Pike and Graham Everett.
The ladies have started their Championships and after one round favourite Jo Montague has a good lead. In their Tuesday Stableford Anne Antcliff was the winner with Carmel Freudenstein
The winning trio were congratulated by Secretary Manager Mark Singh during the presentation.
The event is a highlight on the club’s calendar and plays an important role in bringing together players and supporters from across the region.
“It was great to be a part of this tournament with its history and link to so many bowlers not just here but across the broader bowling community,” Mr Singh told News Of The Area.
“We had great support from our suppliers, Fourex and Hahn, which enabled us to really get the club set up well for the competition and host the competitors in style.”
Macksville Country Club Golf
runner up. Peter O'Neill
his good form to win the Mid Week Competition with a net 6 under par 42 five ahead of
Bowra Bowls Report
By Greg DOOLAN
SOCIAL Bowls results for Thursday 18th where 18 bowlers turned up to experience the very warm sunshine and a wonderful afternoon of fun. Winners prizemoney went to Wayne Brown, Nobby Carlaw and
Owen Smith. The lucky bowler was “Storky” Mitchell who was going to shout everone but changed his mind at the last minute.
Three Major Pairs games were played last Saturday with the winners progressing and the losers sent packing. Dean Roe and
Steve Wellington proved too consistent for Trev Ryan and Graham Keys winning 19-15.
Tracey Arms and Paul O’Neill had a 23-12 win over Tim Gardner and Geoff McKay and Jimmy Harper and Neil Pollard outplayed Mary and Andy Dal Danto winning 2411.
Games continue this week-end with teams on the notice board. Social Bowls are also set down for 1pm start tomorrow, Saturday and next Thursday with names having to be in by 12.30pm for 1pm start. Pone the club on 65647349. New players are welcome with bowls supplied if needed.
Scott Mieni wins Volunteer of the Year awards
By Aiden BURGESS
SCOTT Mieni has been recognised for his outstanding and invaluable contribution to rugby league.
The Urunga resident was awarded Volunteer of the Year in the NRL National Community Awards - First Nations.
He was also named the NSW Rugby League First Nations Volunteer of the Year.
Mieni has been a committee member, coach, and mentor for more than 30 years, and has played a defining role in assisting the First Nations community.
For the past three years, he has led the development
of culturally appropriate judiciary panels, which has strengthened trust between the First Nations community and local rugby league governance.
He also played an important role in developing the women’s game in the region, as a mentor and advisor, as well as a former coach of the North Coast Bulldogs.
Mieni said it was an honour to be recognised for his contributions to the game he truly loves.
“I’ve never been into accolades, it’s just the things you do, and I never thought it would happen to me,” he said.
“Dean Widders presented
the national award to me, and he said this is out of all of Australia, you should be proud.
“It means a lot to me, for all the time you put in you do it for the love of the game, but it’s an honour to be recognised.”
The First Nations Volunteer of the Year will be re-presented with his national award on NRL grand final day in Sydney.
Mieni played 42 games for the Gold Coast-Tweed Giants and Gold Coast Seagulls from 1988 to 1990.
q Matilda Buchholz at the NSW Youth State Age Short Course Championships.
continued
runner up
Max Graham. Terry Johnson returned from for a win in the Chook with Ron Mc Donald runner up.
q Tony Grebert, Greg Hogan and Mick O'Brien on the third green.
q Scott Mieni proudly displays his Volunteer of the Year award.
Nambucca Golf Report
By Chris KNIGHT
FROM the deck of the Nambucca Heads Island Golf club, the course looks a peach.
Mint green fairways and bent grass greens which are the envy of the NSW North Coast. The scorecard reveals it's shortish and to the eyes, it's an easy walking flat layout.
Central Coast chippie Marley Williams was keen as mustard as he fronted the starter on Saturday for his first game of comp golf.
The 30-marker might have been anticipating a cat-purring round - only to find the feline was a gnarly mountain lion.
Hopes and dreams quickly made way for nopes and screams as the visitor discovered there was water on 17 of the holes, 18 if you count the channel out the back of the 3rd green ready to swallow a knifed approach.
Williams kept his resolve though and a booming drive down the long 16th saw him walk off with a par on the
No.1 rated toughest hole.
Some of the hardened locals found the going smoother in the Good Time Charlie's medley stableford which doubled as the fourth round of the Handiskins.
Daniel Wren (11 handicap, no more, sunshine) had a stonking 42 points to whip Div 1 with a round that included 15 pars on his way to 74 off the stick.
That was a bridge too far for the cagey Paul Ryan (15) who carded an excellent tally of 40 points.
Hans Jansen (22) also enjoyed a big day out with 42 points to pip Malcolm McGoldrick (26) by a point in Div 2.
Sue Brooks is always tidy around the championship course and she was closest on the 5th and boxed the Pizza This Pizza That voucher on 13. Other pins went to Peter Bush on 7, Stu Johnston on 8, Wren on 15 and Peter 'Boom' Scott had $70 to invest in the Bowra races after winning the Pro Pin on the last.
Bruce Mason had the
flat stick humming from the get-go, nailing the Ecomist longest putt on the 1st.
Head greenkeeper Greg Jager (11) found berserker mode with 43 points on Thursday, 18 September - so the bunkers may remain out of play for a while yet.
Jager's round of 73 off the bat included birds on 4 and 18, and it was just enough to see off Geoff McCann (18) in Div 1 of the Goodtime Charlie's medley stableford.
McCann recovered from a so-so start to scorch home in a round with seven pars, 81
off the stick, and 42 points.
Bruce Mason (21) whaled with 41 points to sweep Div 2 from the ever cheerful Rob Coneybeare (19) on 40.
Chris Whalan dunked the putt from afar on 1 and the pins went to Coneybeare on 5, Jager on 7 and 18 ($90 Pro Pin), Bryan Ussher on 8, Maxine Townsend on 15 and Trevor Hopkins has dinner sussed after being closest on 13.
Henny Oldenhove works as hard as any for the golf club so it was sweet to see a smidge of take to soften all the give. The 17-marker carded 39 points to win Div 1 of the women's stableford
on Wednesday, 17 September, on countback from Denise Paluch (17). Must be something in the stars for two 17 handicappers to shine on the 17th of the month.
Oldenhove's round included five pars and a bird on the 15th which is back to its full length.
In Div 2, Faye Hopkins (36) had the biggest round of the day with 40 points to head home Lillian Lukins (32) on 39.
The pins on 8 went to Hopkins and Kay McGoldrick, Robyn Jones on 13 and Oldenhove pocketed the $27 Pro Pin on the last.
Kevin Mulhall (21) was
simply the best in the Good Time Charlie's medley stableford on Tuesday, 16 September, with 40 points. The ball run went down to 36 points with Thomas Wattison the last to collect. Graeme Bassam penned his name on the NTP card on 7, Ross Morpuss on 8, Troy Herbert on 13, Peter Bush on 15 and Daryl Wall on 18 ($25 Pro Pin).
Catchya on The Island, where the locals are friendly and an investigation is underway about the pin placement on 13 on Saturday (straight to the Principal's Office).
50 years since racing returned at Bowraville
By Mick BIRTLES
IT was a day of dual celebration as the Bowraville Cup was run on Saturday, 20 September.
Hosted by Nambucca River Jockey Club, the race day celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Bowraville racecourse’s reopening in 1975, along with what is believed to have been the 150th anniversary of its original establishment.
Despite morning showers threatening to disrupt proceedings, weather had cleared up by race time and the
meet went ahead as planned.
Racegoers arrived in their hundreds to enjoy a six race program, the first three races running over 1000 metres and the last three races running over 1370 metres.
Jockey Club Committee members had worked tirelessly in the lead up to the day to get the track and amenities into pristine condition for the event.
First timers to the Bowraville track, Andrew and Glenys Perri from Nambucca Heads, told News Of The Area, “The stunning backdrop,
cheerful atmosphere and terrific organisation out here have made for a perfect day.”
The main event of the day was Race 7, the Bowra Hotel Bowraville Cup, run over 1370 metres with $15,000 in prize money for the winner and a trophy valued at $300.
The six-year-old gelding ‘Scotland’ was able to pull clear of the other horses to pass the post first in convincing fashion, ridden by Taree-based jockey Karen Owen.
“We are delighted with the way the day's racing has gone, the large turnout
of visitors and the support we have received from local businesses,” Nambucca River Jockey Club Secretary Trevor Wood told NOTA.
Wet weather over the past 24 months has impacted on the ability of the Jockey Club to deliver all of their scheduled race meetings and it was a relieved committee by day’s end last Saturday.
The next race meeting at Bowraville is scheduled for Saturday 22 November.
q Marley Williams teeing off on the 6th at Nambucca in his first round of competition golf.
q Faye Hopkins had the best round of the day at The Island course with 40 stableford points on 17 September.
q The winner of the Bowra Hotel Bowraville Cup was six-year-old gelding ‘Scotland’ ridden by Taree-based jockey Karen Owen, pictured here with Nambucca River Jockey Club Secretary Trevor Wood.
q Andrew and Glenys Perri.
q 'Scotland’ passes the post well clear of the pack.
q Women’s Fashion's on the Field winner Carmel Wood with event judge Bill Taylor.
q Men’s Fashion's on the Field winner Glenn Mitcham with event judge Margie O’Brien.
q Local sporting identities Kade Scarth, Dom Lambie, Dylan Mann and Kye Garzoli discuss the form.
q Mariah-Jo Donavan, Joanne Donnelly, Natalie Mills, Tayla Donavan and Sarah Orriss.
HYPOTHETICAL
By Manny WOOD
The last note
MATTHEW is married and runs his own business.
He obtains income protection insurance.
Unfortunately, Matthew’s marriage breaks down.
A few years later he is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Matthew finds it difficult to work consistently and claims income protection payments on his policy.
When his mother passes away, after developing dementia, Matthew’s mental state suffers a further decline when he witnesses his mother’s suffering and indignity in the final stages of her life.
Matthew’s friend, Mary visits him regularly and spends nights with him on the houseboat, Matthew calls home.
Matthew has difficulties accepting medical treatment from his psychiatrist, recording his desire not to be exposed to “chemical restraints” in his handwritten journal.
The same journal contains entries where Matthew describes himself as “anxious, agitated, memory problems and lack of feeling” as well as “confusion, insomnia and nightmares”.
The last note in Matthew’s journal is recorded on the anniversary of his mother’s birthday.
Three weeks later, two police officers conduct a welfare check on Matthew and discover his body on the floor of the sleeping quarters. They later describe the death as “premeditated and deliberately self-inflicted”.
Matthew’s estate includes superannuation, a life insurance policy, a bank account, a motorcycle and his houseboat.
When Matthew’s journal is discovered, the contents of his last note are revealed.
It states; “I leave $100,000 to Mary, I leave $10,000 to Beyond Blue and the rest to my dad. I wish to be buried alongside my mum”.
The note finally states; “This unwitnessed Will makes all others invalid”.
A dispute arises as to whether the “last note” constitutes a valid Will.
The Court hears evidence from friends, family and medical professionals.
The Court ultimately finds that Matthew was of sound mind, memory and understanding when he wrote the “last note” and that he intended it to form his last Will.
Matthew’s father is appointed as the administrator of the estate, to carry out the directions contained in the note.
This content may be difficult to read.
Please take care of yourself and know that support is available.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487. This fictional column is not legal advice.
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OPINION & LETTERS
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
Legacy thanks community
DEAR News Of The Area readers,
MID North Coast Legacy would like to extend our deepest appreciation for all in the community who donated so generously to Legacy Week 2025.
Legacy Week 2025, Sunday 31 August to Saturday 6 September, brought the Australian community together in a powerful demonstration of support of veterans' families.
Since its beginning in 1942, the annual campaign has called on the nation to honour the families of our fallen and injured veterans.
This year, many volunteers took to the streets, selling Legacy’s iconic badges, bears and pens to raise funds.
The funds raised will help provide
personalised, financial, social and emotional support to the children, widowers and dependants with disabilities that Legacy cares for.
Mid North Coast Legacy extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who donated, volunteered or spread the word during Legacy Week.
Mid North Coast Legacy would also like to thank local businesses in the Nambucca Valley Shire and the Kempsey Shire for cooperating with us, granting permission for volunteers to fundraise.
If you would like to volunteer with Legacy or fundraise for our veterans’ families in the future, please contact bsmith@legacyclubservices.org.au at Mid North Coast Legacy.
Regards, Mid North Coast Legacy.
The moral culpability of ignoring climate change
By Julie LYFORD OAM, Social Impacts Alliance NSW
SHOCKED and grieving, she laid her ruined wedding dress on the muddied, mangled pile of treasured belongings.
Emergency volunteers bore witness, absorbing her heartbreak while valiantly hosing stinking mud and river slime from her waterlogged home.
Unforgiving torrents of floodwaters, fuelled by ‘atmospheric rivers’, left mountains of precious possessions disintegrating in landfill.
Tragically, lives and livelihoods were lost, creating enormous distress and devastation.
Fragile environments, farmland and livestock were annihilated.
In June 2025, Climate Change Authority Chair Matt Kean said, “Our homes are our sanctuaries - and the biggest financial investment most Australians will ever make.
“Millions of Australian homes now face escalating risks from climate change.
“Devastating flooding on the NSW Mid-North Coast is the latest example, but won’t be the last.
“Back to back disasters have cost the Australian economy $2.2 billion in the first half of 2025 alone.
“Disasters like Cyclone Alfred and record flooding on the NSW MidNorth Coast have recently seen tens of thousands of Australians forced from their homes and burdened with major clean-up costs.”
Rural and regional communities, exposed to natural disasters increasing in severity and number, struggle to afford appropriate insurance.
The Insurance Council of Australia stated, “In the past five years alone,
DEAR Jasminda,
On my rostered day off last week I went for a day trip to the beach.
After getting a bit too much sun, I rolled over and noticed Amy, who is a junior work colleague, swimming in the ocean with her kids. She was on a work from home day (approved by me).
She gave me a halfwave and left the beach soon after.
I'm now wondering if this is a regular event.
I often let her work from home so she can manage her childcare commitments, though my understanding was they were in daycare during school hours.
She also meets all her KPIs. How do I manage this?
Dear Pete,
insured costs from extreme weather reached a record $22.5 billion, up 67 percent from the previous five years.”
A recent State Government $50m flood support package pales in comparison to massive taxpayer subsidies gifted to fossil fuel corporations, spotlighting the egregious power the Minerals Council and mining lobbyists enjoy in our Parliament.
Even worse, the government still refuses to include climate change and public health in their Social Impacts Assessment (SIA) process for coal and gas projects.
The Social Impacts Alliance (SIA NSW) formed in 2019 after the Rocky Hill coal mine refusal.
Social Impacts experts, community members Bev Smiles (Wollar), Sally Hunter (Narrabri), Special Council Belinda Rayment (EDO) and others produced a harrowing human rights document that was launched at University of Newcastle and in NSW Parliament in November 2024.
Titled “Social Impacts AllianceCommunities Sacrificed for Coal and Gas” (author Dr Hedda Askland, Assoc Professor in Anthropology, UoN), it can be downloaded at lockthegate. org.au.
On 7 August 2025, the Alliance, accompanied by Sydney Knitting Nannas, Nic Clyde (LTG) and Manjot Kaur (Nature Conservation Council), met with MPs in Parliament, insisting that climate change and public health be included in the Government’s Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Guidelines.
At lunchtime, the Department of Planning held a webinar on their ‘updated’ SIA Guidelines.
from HR), then going to the tearoom for a caffeine pick-me-up to find half a teaspoon left in the Nescafe Blend 43 tin. That was before work had even started.
Invariably, two hours in, there'd be a call from the childcare centre because the Panadol had worn off and Aurelia was complaining of a headache and runny nose (that she'd obviously picked up from one of the other 20 kids whose parents didn't have work-from-home benefits) so she had to be collected (but not before you filled out a form for HR-Lucas so he could dock your pay).
Now, there is far more work-life balance with previously unheard of leave entitlements such as mental health leave (traditionally resolved or made far worse at the annual staff Christmas party), maternity leave (which would have saved a few marriages in the 90s) and even pet bereavement leave.
Pete D.
With that work-life balance comes a shift as people navigate expectations including the confusing optics of seeing a work colleague at the beach in the middle of the day.
Those of us in a certain age bracket find the whole work-from-home concept a bit hard to comprehend.
Before work-from-home possibilities, work meant getting ready in the dark, making lunches, dropping toddlers off to long day care and/or negotiating with relatives to drop off the school-aged ones, de-latching them from your legs (the kids, not the relatives) wiping their tears from your polyester work jacket (ditto), driving to work in peak-hour traffic (one eye on the road, the other on your watch, since the tantrum meant you were running late), managing to arrive on time after running a red light (ignoring the eyeroll from child-free Lucas
Astoundingly, social and health impacts of climate change caused by fossil fuel developments are again not mentioned in the guideline.
This is seriously relevant to all local communities facing escalating climate risks.
Disturbingly, the department’s invited Social Impacts expert on their webinar panel was previously an expert witness for a coal company.
A just, liveable future for our planet, without the reliance on fossil fuels, is worth fighting for.
In Dr Richard Parsons’ independent peer review of the SIA for Maules Creek Continuation Project, he states, “Furthermore, prolonging an industry in decline is inconsistent with the notion of a just transition, because delaying transitional planning and action places a disproportionate burden on future generations to act and adapt more quickly at a later
Pete, if this is a oneoff, and if, as you say, your colleague is meeting her KPIs and is a productive staff member, I'd suggest you ignore the beach frolic.
Maybe Amy started her workday at 4am so she could take an extended lunch break.
Or maybe she looked up from splashing around with her kids and saw Project Manager Pete dressed in nothing but a pair of watermelon-coloured Speedos, and wondered, 'What's Pervy Pete doing down here when he should be at work? Doesn't he live inland on a hobby farm?'
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
date.”
The good news!
Organised communities continue to take on multi national giants and win.
A recent NSW Supreme Court landmark ruling, overturning approval for Mt Pleasant, NSW’s largest coal mine expansion, confirms climate impacts and harms on local communities must be fully considered when assessing impacts of coal mines.
This win has huge implications for other coal mine expansion applications. They should not be approved.
Climate action is gaining urgent momentum, building on deep legacies gifted from First Nations communities and environmental change-makers. Politicians are wilfully and culpably ignoring our major human rights issues, unfolding in real time. The ‘tide is rising’. You are needed.
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Coast & Nambucca Valley
News Of The Area newspapers is looking for an Advertising Sales Representative to work for the Coffs Coast and Nambucca Valley News Of The Area publications.
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, 19th September 2025.
Say hello to Blue – a sweet, affectionate boy with a heart as big as his smile. At around 8 years old, Blue is a golden oldie who still has plenty of love and life left to share. He’s loyal, gentle, and ready to find a family who’ll give him the second chance he deserves.
Blue is the kind of dog who just wants to be by your side. He’s good with other dogs (with a proper introduction) and has a calm, easy going nature. Though untested with cats and children, a meet and greet will help ensure the right fit. Adoption fee for 2024/2025 is $230 this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing and Lifetime registration. Please visit Councils website to view the full list of animals available for adoption or lost. For any adoption enquiries please complete the Adoption Enquiry Form on Council’s Website.
BEST ON THE BOX
SATURDAY
HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE
SEVEN, 7pm
New host Chrissie Swan (pictured) could not be more excited to be bringing this lifestyle staple back to viewers after almost three decades off-air, gushing: “When I got the call, it took me all of five seconds to say yes!” An avid fan of the series that launched the TV careers of Iain Hewitson, Tonia Todman and Ross Greenwood in the ’90s, Swan is leading a fresh team of presenters who will share their expertise in style, food, home, money, health and travel. It’s a happy homecoming for this beloved format.
FRIDAY, September 26
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Ma) Professor T helps the police find out who left a woman badly burned and in a coma.
9.15 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) Maggie falls for an activities director on a holiday.
10.35 The Assembly. (PG, R)
11.20 Silent Witness. (Mal, R)
12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SUNDAY
I, JACK WRIGHT
ABC TV, 9.10pm
When this greed-driven family melodrama premiered six weeks ago, we mentioned that making a chart to keep track of the extended Wright clan would be wise. At the time, it was tonguein-cheek advice, but as events have unfolded, it’s become almost necessary. Now it’s time to get your notebooks out for tonight’s finale, as the challenge of patriarch Jack’s (Trevor Eve) will reaches the courts and everyone’s darkest secrets are dragged into the open. Nikki Amuka-Bird (pictured) delivers a powerhouse performance as Sally, Jack’s third wife and widow, who’s fighting on multiple fronts at once.
TUESDAY
MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN
Exactly what it says on the tin, this Canadian series is set in a seemingly idyllic town that has more than its fair share of mysteries to solve. Yes, it’s familiar territory, but you get a sense that this version is slightly self-aware. Detective Karl Alberg (played by Rossif Sutherland, son of late acting great Donald) moved to Gibsons, British Columbia, for a quiet life, but that’s further away than ever. Season two saddles the sleuth with an increased caseload, and new complications in his relationship with Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk, above, with Sutherland) as she runs for local council.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGal, R)
8.25 Living Black. (R)
9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PG)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Catch Me A Killer. (Malv)
11.50 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R)
1.30 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Mav, R)
3.45 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.30 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996, Mls, R) A sports agent has a moral epiphany which costs him his job and his fiancée. He resolves to rebuild his career with the one athlete who stayed loyal to him and a colleague who believed in him. Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr, Renée Zellweger.
11.30 GetOn Extra.
12.00 The Front Bar. (Ml, R)
2.00 The Agenda Setters. (R)
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First preliminary final. Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks.
9.45 NRL Finals Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up of the first preliminary final, with expert analysis and player interviews.
10.45 Craig Bellamy: Inside The Storm. (Ml) Profiles NRL coach Craig Bellamy.
12.40 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)
Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.55 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. 9.00 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon My Way. 12.15 MOVIE: Infamously In Love. (2022, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30
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6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A Greek couple look
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and ball player Sarah Mander kept the Coffs defence on their heels all match.
Coffs United battled back however, equalising midway through the second half to send the game to extra time. Despite being “down and out” and “totally exhausted”, Jones said his side was able to find another gear. A slick move soon carved open the Coffs defence, and a telling pass by Kelly Trisley found Walker, who
coolly buried the winner to send the Nambucca faithful into raptures.
Coach Jones praised his team's character, highlighting their resilience and unity.
“We don’t have the resources or depth that teams from other areas have, and for us to stand tall again
today shows the character of this group and this club,” he said.
"We had a set plan to counter Coffs today and it worked."
Goalkeeper Rhiannon Cook Jones also showed her class with consistent saves, bravely defending against the on-rushing Coffs forwards.
“They had the loud and proud
The coach also credited superb contributions from the bench, including Kelly Trisley, Evie O’Brian, Liz Smith, Naomi Williams and Sarah Mander, who came on to do the hard work and lift the team in extra time.
SATURDAY,
September 27
6.00 Australian Story: Only Fifteen – Sarah Kopp. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Tambo, Queensland. (PG, R) Guest presenter Tom Forrest heads to Tambo.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) Humphrey investigates an inexplicable crime.
8.30 Beyond Paradise Christmas Special. (PG) A burglar breaks into four homes.
9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Ml, R) Jay’s hopes of a new beginning are shattered.
10.30 I, Jack Wright. (Mal, R) 11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (Premiere, PGa)
8.25 75 Years At Longleat. (Premiere) Looks at Longleat house and safari park.
9.20 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Liguria. (PGas, R)
10.10 Great Australian Walks. (R) 11.05 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
2.25 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG, R) 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988, Mlv, R)
A New York police officer takes on terrorists who have taken over his wife’s Los Angeles office building. Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Alan Rickman. 10.45 MOVIE: Contraband. (2012, Mdlv, R)
A former smuggler returns to a life of crime. Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster. 1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) Irina reveals a family secret to Negrescu. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGal, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. First semi-final. Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks.
9.45 MOVIE: Swordfish. (2001, MA15+lsv, R)
11.45 Next Stop. (PGaw, R)
12.15 My Way. (R)
12.30 Rugby Union. Women’s Rugby World Cup. Final. 3.15 Innovation Nation. (R)
3.30 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) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. Michelle and Garry wanted to invest in a property.
8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A call comes in for a woman who has fallen off her balcony while trying to retrieve her friend’s cat. 9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
6am Morning
Programs. 7.15 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 8.50 Sunflower. (1970, PG, Italian) 10.50 White Tiger. (2012, M, Russian) 12.50pm Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 2.55 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 4.40 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 6.40 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 8.30 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 10.25 The Book Of Delights. (2020, MA15+, Portuguese) 12.20am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, September 28
6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (Return, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly. (PG)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal) Jay’s brother Sputty is implicated in a murder.
9.10 I, Jack Wright. (Final, Mal) Charges are laid for the murder of Jack Wright.
10.00 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.25 MOVIE: Embrace. (2016, Mn, R)
11.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (M, R)
12.25 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 The Art Of... (PG)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 10.10 Tiddler. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20pm 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. (Final) 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Naachtun: The Forgotten Mayan City.
8.35 The Lost Empire Of Palmyra. 10.20 Bombing Brighton: The Plot To Kill Thatcher. (Malv, R) 11.45 Yellow House Afghanistan. (MA15+aw)
1.35 Women Who Rock. (Ml, R)
2.35 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.50 Soccer. FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Group Stage. Match 7. Italy v Australia.
Decoding The Antikythera Mechanism. 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big American Road Trip. 9.25 Uncanny. (Premiere) 10.35
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 8.35 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 10.25 True Grit. (2010, M) 12.30pm The Code Of Silence. (2022, M, Italian) 2.45 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 4.25 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 6.20 Becoming Jane. (2007, PG) 8.30 Shakespeare In Love. (1998, M) 10.50 Best Sellers. (2021, M) 12.45am Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 2.55 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00
support of their entire club, including fans who had just watched the men's team lose in a penalty shootout earlier in the day,” Jones said.
“The club's leadership, from the president and committee, has clearly fostered a strong, unified environment.
“Against a powerhouse opponent and with everything on the line, the Nambucca Strikers didn't just win - they proved they can rise when it matters most, securing their place in club history,” concluded Jones.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.40 7NEWS: The Balibo Five – 50 Years On. Looks back at the killing of five journalists.
10.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Body In The Grass. (Malv, R)
11.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R)
12.55 Miniseries: The Victim. (Mav, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 A Killer Makes A Call: Kung Fu Killer. (Ma)
10.30 The Gilded Age. (Mav, R) 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Watson. (PGav) Watson is unsure whether the patient he is treating for alien hand syndrome, one of the most rare ailments in the world, is guilty of killing his brother by pushing him in front of a bus. 9.30 FBI. (Mav, R) The assassination of a Brooklyn plumber
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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 Gladiators. (Premiere) 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)
8.35 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (PGa, R)
9.30 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGa, R)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Classified. (Final, MA15+v)
11.40 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R)
3.00 Curious Traveller. (R)
3.30 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.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) Harper remains suspicious of Liam Glasser as a wildfire erupts, causing chaos in the city. 10.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Return, M)
11.05 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
12.05 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav) 1.05 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
In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.00 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.20 Bluey. 7.35 Ninjago:
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6am A Hard
Day’s Night. Continued. (1964, PG) 6.25 The Movie Show. 7.00 Becoming Jane. (2007, PG) 9.10 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 11.10 Best Sellers. (2021, M) 1.05pm An Almost Perfect Town. (2016, M, Italian) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.25 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 5.45 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 7.40 The Tracker. (2002, M) 9.30 Open The Wall. (2014, German) 11.15 Late Programs.
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 Spies Of Terror. (Premiere, Mals)
1.40 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Mas, R)
2.30 Curious Traveller. (R)
3.30 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.
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6am The World’s Fastest Indian. Continued. (2005, PG) 8.05 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 10.00 Shakespeare In Love. (1998, M) 12.20pm The Tracker. (2002, M) 2.10 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 4.00 Grandpas. (2019, PG, Spanish) 5.50 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 7.30 An Angel At My Table. (1990, M) 10.25 The Tunnel (Part 1) (2001) 12.05am The Tunnel (Part 2) (2001) 1.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden walks down the aisle.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Return, Mav)
10.00 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Birdie’s friendship with Joel is tested. 11.00 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 12.00 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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WEDNESDAY, October 1
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 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Wallace And Gromit: A Close Shave. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. (Mal)
8.30 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman.
9.30 Code Of Silence. (Mls)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 COBRA. (MA15+av) 11.45 Freezing Embrace. (MA15+av, R)
1.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Man, R)
2.25 Curious Traveller. (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.
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6am Morning
Programs. 8.20 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 10.00 Open The Wall. (2014, German) 11.40 An Angel At My Table. (1990, M) 2.30pm Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 4.25 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 6.00 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 7.50 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 9.30 Someday We’ll Tell Each Other Everything. (2023, MA15+, German) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 RFDS. (Return, Ma)
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG)
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (Return, PG)
12.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (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 Block. (PGl) 8.45 Clarkson’s Farm. (Ml) 10.05 The Grand Tour. (Ml) 11.30 9News Late. 12.00 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R) 12.50 Hello SA. (PG) 1.20 Talking Honey. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 9/11: One Day In America. (Final, Ma)
8.30 Heston Blumenthal: Life With Bipolar. (Ma)
9.40 Snowpiercer. (Mv)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Davos 1917. (Premiere) 11.55 Blue Lights. (Malv, R)
2.10 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Ma, R)
3.00 Curious Traveller. (R)
4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Morning Programs. 7.05 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 8.55 Grandpas. (2019, PG, Spanish) 10.45 The Tunnel (Part 1) (2001) 12.30pm The Tunnel (Part 2) (2001) 2.20 The Movie Show. 2.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 5.30 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 7.30 Amadeus. (1984, M) 10.25 The Lives Of Others. (2006, MA15+, German) 1am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (Premiere, MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies reminds Australians of their duty to uphold a certain nationwide practical joke.
9.30 The Amazing Race. (Return, PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 11.00 Gatecrashers. (Premiere) 12.00 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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q The Nambucca Strikers have been crowned Women’s Division One Champions.