THE frustration of Valla Beach residents boiled over last week as more than 70 concerned locals, business owners and emergency service volunteers gathered at the notorious intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way, calling for immediate safety upgrades after yet another serious crash.
The rally, led by Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, highlighted growing community outrage over what many see as a dangerous failure of infrastructure.
“We’re talking about serious collisions every single month, sometimes every week,” Mr Kemp told News Of The Area.
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Pleas to fix Valla Beach intersection fall on ‘deaf ears’
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Yet Tuesday’s State Budget failed to deliver the funds needed to upgrade the one-kilometre stretch between Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road.
“My pleas have fallen on deaf ears,” Mr Kemp told News Of The Area.
“I’m extremely disappointed that there hasn’t been funding prioritised in this budget for that intersection.
“I’ve stated clearly to the Minister and Transport for NSW - on multiple occasions - that it is a known problem and we need to do something about it.”
Mr Kemp echoed criticism of how little was committed to regional communities, with the bulk of road infrastructure spending going to Western and North West Sydney.
“I know that’s a bit of a political statement, but there is very, very little outside of Sydney - virtually nothing outside of Newcastle and Wollongong.”
The Budget included ongoing funding for existing infrastructure projects, including construction of the Coffs Harbour Bypass and safety upgrades to Waterfall Way.
A summary of what the 2025-2026 NSW Budget delivered for the Nambucca Valley, Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Kempsey local government areas can be found at budget.nsw.gov. au/2025-26/budget-papers/ regional-nsw#north-coast
q NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey delivers the 2025/26 NSW State Budget on Tuesday. Photo: AAP Image/ Dean Lewins.
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Locals demand urgent action at Valla Beach intersection after string of crashes
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to Brisbane with critical injuries. The Minister must take this seriously.”
Mr Kemp criticised Transport for NSW for dismissing repeated crashes as “driver error”, despite what he described as consistent concerns raised by locals and frontline responders.
“The intersection was safer before Transport separated the left-turn lane and installed a counterintuitive give way sign in early 2023,” Mr Kemp said.
“The community has exhausted every proper channel, they’ve done everything they can, and it’s fallen on deaf ears.”
Valla Beach resident Teena Pitman was among those who spoke passionately at the event.
“Until the give way sign was installed, it was a comparatively safe intersection but now, it's a hotspot for accidents,” Ms Pitman told NOTA.
“Cost should not be an excuse as the financial, physical, and emotional toll of 14 accidents, and counting, is already enormous.”
Ms Pitman stressed the urgency for action, stating, “If this were a workplace, Transport for NSW would be liable under workplace safety laws. They must be held accountable.”
Shadow Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Dave Layzell lent his support, accusing the government of ignoring well-documented safety concerns.
“The Minister is constantly in the media warning of the dangers of travelling in regional and country areas and this intersection is where the rubber meets the road,” Mr Layzell said.
“The problem is well known, it has a documented
crash history.
“Minister, you have inspected this intersection already, so now is the time for action to improve safety for Valla Beach Road users before there are any more serious injuries at this location.”
In a statement, NSW Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison acknowledged the gravity of the situation.
“The recent crashes are unacceptable,” she said.
“I have directed the Centre for Road Safety to inspect the site immediately and identify stronger, permanent safety solutions.
“This is not another review. Action will be taken.”
q Michael Kemp MP engages with the more than 70 concerned locals at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way last week.
Funds and awareness for MND support
A FUNDRAISING garage sale will be held in Macksville on Saturday, 28 June to raise money and awareness for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) support.
Held at 56 Wallace Street, Macksville the sale will begin from 8:30am.
Each year on 21 June the MND Association marks Global MND Awareness Day.
This year they're shining a light on the hidden realities of living with MND.
“MND is brutal,” the Association states.
“It robs people of their
ability to move, speak, swallow and eventually breathe.
“There is no cure, few effective treatments and little understanding of why it happens.”
Garage sale organiser Gai McKay knows well the insidious nature of the disease.
“I'm amazed at how many people in our local area have had a connection with MND,” she said.
“We traveled the journey with close friends in Sydney, [with] another friend diagnosed recently.”
Thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery
By Stephanie GARDINER, AAP
A BACKPACKER hoping for a memorable working holiday on an Australian farm finds himself crammed into a house with 17 people, eating dry bread and deprived of sunshine and fresh air.
After arriving on a visa from China, the young man had headed to a small town on the NSW coast in 2024 to pick blueberries and was immediately slapped with a rental debt.
Three or more backpackers slept in each room of the residence, where the landlord set up security cameras to watch their every move and protested when they opened the garage to encourage light and ventilation.
"No one's daily life should be constantly monitored by someone with more resources and power," he wrote in a submission to a NSW parliamentary inquiry examining modern rural slavery risks.
The migrant workers harvested up to 30 buckets of berries each day at $4.50 per load but despite sometimes toiling for 17 days straight, were regularly told they weren't doing enough.
"Going to the farm each day felt like descending into a blueberry hell of prolonged suffering," the man wrote.
While many Australians assume the days of slavery are long gone, the NSW inquiry has revealed migrant workers in industries like agriculture, horticulture and meat processing are
highly vulnerable to exploitation.
It's estimated more than 40,000 people are enslaved across the nation, subject to violence, threats, punishing hours, low pay, poor housing and restricted movements.
More than 16,000 are trapped in modern slavery in NSW, one of the few states that does not regulate the hire companies central to recruitment.
Nearly half of all people who approach the office of the NSW anti-slavery commissioner for help are temporary migrants working in rural areas, with four people asking for support each week.
"We might tend to assume slavery means shackles and chains, people physically restrained," commissioner James Cockayne tells AAP.
"But the constraints we see now that lead to a slavery-type outcome are not physical constraints, they are structured as contracts.
"They're employment contracts that tie people to a workplace in unjust ways, marriage contracts that people are forced into or debt contracts that are impossible to escape."
The federal government's Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, which employs people from nine Pacific islands and Timor-Leste, has been heavily scrutinised at the inquiry.
While agriculture industry bodies point to a 2023 survey showing the vast majority of PALM workers are "very satisfied", conditions on the ground sometimes tell another story.
Visits with participants in fruit-growing districts across rural Australia uncovered dire conditions between 2022 and 2024, according to a report by Sydney's Immigration Advice and Rights Centre.
Workers in Bundaberg, Queensland were sleeping on benches and lining up at soup kitchens.
One PALM worker had metal lodged in his eye while using a staple gun, leaving him with significant vision loss.
His employer forced him to continue lifting heavy bags of fruit against medical advice and didn't apply for another visa on his behalf after the injury.
The legal centre successfully sought ministerial
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – MACKSVILLE
The Unkya Local Aboriginal Land Council, have requested approval for the temporary closure of streets in Macksville for their annual NAIDOC week March.
The closures are proposed for Monday 7 July 2025 at the times and locations detailed below:
Wallace Street and Princess Street from Macksville Public School to Council chambers 10.00am to 11.45am
A sign posted detour will be provided around the closures.
ENQUIRIES TO:
Manager Technical Services (02) 6568 0237
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T2025-008 - Cleaning of Council Amenities and Buildings
Submissions are being sought from appropriate contractors for the provision of cleaning for Council amenities and buildings. This includes 6 buildings and 23 amenity blocks. There will be a mandatory site meeting on the 1st July 2025.
To be able to apply for this opportunity, you must register on Council’s e-tendering portal, VendorPanel by following this link VendorPanel - Nambucca Valley Council which is also provided on Council’s website.
This opportunity closes 2pm, 17th July 2025
ENQUIRIES TO:
Contracts & Procurement Officer
(02) 6568 2555
PO BOX 177 MACKSVILLE NSW 2447
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intervention and the Samoan man was granted permanent residency in 2023.
Others in the scheme have fled their employers and are living in tents in the NSW Riverina, while support services have noticed a spike in female workers reporting sexual exploitation.
Part of what makes participants so vulnerable is the inability to change employers under their visa conditions, the inquiry has been told.
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations can intervene, though it usually requires documented evidence of exploitation.
The federal government has made several reforms to strengthen PALM, including pay parity, minimum hour rules and extra resourcing for the Fair Work Ombudsman.
The national workplace relations system is in force regardless of a worker's immigration status, an inquiry submission from several federal agencies said.
"Therefore, under workplace laws ... no worker should be subject to any form of labour exploitation, including the more egregious forms that could risk becoming modern slavery practices."
There have been 228 investigations of PALM-approved employers since mid-2019, resulting in $762,625 in recovered wages for 1937 workers, according to the ombudsman.
The changes to PALM are a good start but worker mobility should be the top future priority, Dr Cockayne says.
"We know from experiences overseas that tied visas - where workers are made entirely dependent on the discretion of their employer - are the number one correlate of vulnerability to modern slavery."
Moe Turaga came to Australia from Fiji as a teenager to
work on a farm in Victoria, pruning vines and harvesting crops.
He and nine others had their passports taken, lived in a spartan shack and were told they had to pay off their travel expenses.
"I was often cold and hungry and when I got injured... I did not get medical care," Mr Turaga says.
"Things were really tough but I was focused on helping my family."
It wasn't until two years into the job Mr Turaga was able to call his mother, who asked when he would start sending money home.
None of his earnings had been passed on by his boss, as promised.
After escaping with the help of locals, Mr Turaga made a home in Australia and is now an advocate for others.
Most workers who come from the Pacific have a good experience but rogue employers and labour hire companies have exploited many in the PALM scheme, he says.
"So much of the fruit, vegetables and meat you have in your fridge is (processed) by PALM workers," he adds.
"The Australian economy relies on migrant workers - and the government should be doing more to protect us."
q A parliamentary inquiry has been told imported fruit pickers were subjected to prolonged suffering.
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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
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AP PHOTO/ Robert F. Bukaty.
Council celebrates its volunteers
NAMBUCCA Valley Council was finally able to hold its Volunteer Celebration Lunch, delayed by the recent floods, to thank the many volunteers who help deliver its services to the community.
Council has over 220 volunteers who help keep libraries and tourism services running, who manage halls, sporting fields, museums, and community initiatives such as the Nambucca District Band and the We’re Here veterans’ group.
Volunteers also serve on Advisory Committees to Council, such as the Disability Inclusion and Aboriginal Advisory Committees, and the Community Awards and Beach Access Committees.
Councillor James Angel thanked the volunteers for their valuable contribution on behalf of Council and the wider community. Volunteers were provided with certificates acknowledging their service.
“Nambucca Heads RSL made the event memorable with a wonderful roast dinner and dessert,” a Council spokesperson told NOTA.
“Volunteers who would usually be catering and serving others had a chance to relax and mingle, sharing ideas and meeting new people.”
Residents volunteer at a higher rate in the Nambucca Valley than the state and national average (2021 census).
Finding volunteers, however, is
becoming more and more difficult as society changes and cost of living impacts households. These changes over time have reduced the number of people who can volunteer, especially from younger age groups and those with specific expertise and skills.
Despite this, volunteering remains beneficial, known to improve health and happiness through the strong social connections it creates.
If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with Council or would like to get involved, please contact the Community Development Officer on 02 6568 0226 or at council@nambucca.nsw. gov.au
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Theatre upgrade progress
By Mick BIRTLES
THE performing arts scene in the Nambucca Valley has taken a massive leap forward thanks to Phase One of a significant upgrade to the Bowraville Theatre.
Funded by both state and federal governments through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package, sourced by Nambucca Valley Council, this phase of the upgrade featured a major overhaul of the electrical system in the iconic building, new industry standard audiovisual systems and disabled access to the theatre, including the stage itself.
The audio visual work, or sound and lighting, was completed by the Crescent Headbased Moonrise Productions who, with more than 25 years of experience in the industry, have brought the grand old lady that is
the Bowraville Theatre up to official Australian touring standards.
Moonrise’s Jacq Driscoll told News Of The Area, “The major upgrade of the lighting system used state of the art LED lights that are safe, cost effective, and seldom seen in regional theatres and a highly automated lighting system that features a range of effects.”
Moonrise also conducted full computer modelling of the theatre
to determine where audio was not optimal and has installed the required technology, including centre speakers and floor box patch points, to assist performers and audiences get the best out of the facility.
The project was managed, on behalf of Council, by Kev Donnan of Basec Engineering.
“Upgrades and renovations to old buildings such as the Bowraville
Theatre present unique challenges but these were overcome through great teamwork and collaboration, “ Mr Donnan told NOTA.
The Bowraville Arts Council’s Dale Hawkins added, “The first time audiences will be able to experience the upgraded theatre will be on Friday 4 July when Damian Wright and James Hauptmann, who form the acclaimed flamenco act ‘Bandaluzia’ hit the stage.
“We now look forward to Phase Two of the upgrade, contingent on being able to secure grant funding, which will see the theatre gain first class dressing rooms and backstage areas.”
q Ricardo Gonsalves, Peter Connie, Dale Hawkins, Ron Hawkins and Andres Saez of the Bowraville Arts Council, with Project Manager Kev Donnan of Basec Engineering and Mickey Richardson and Jacq Driscoll of Moonrise Productions.
Category D blow for flood affected farmers and business
By Sue STEPHENSON
MICHAEL Kemp fears as many as 95 percent of flood affected farmers and businesses in the Oxley electorate will struggle to stay in operation if the state doesn’t request a Category D declaration from the Federal Government.
The Member for Oxley, whose family property and business also suffered significant damage last month, has spoken to hundreds of primary producers and small business owners struggling to clean-up, let alone get back on their feet.
“There is stock removal, removal of debris, fixing fences, feeding, transport,” Mr Kemp told News Of The Area.
“Hay is also very, very expensive at the moment.
“Businesses that were inundated include supermarkets and healthcare facilities, and butchers and bakers.
“And there were losses of ovens and fridges and furniture.
“One owner experienced $500,000 damage to his diesel mechanics business.
“Without significant funding, he doesn't even know if he can start operating again - so it's been really hard for him.”
Tuesday’s NSW Budget failed to include a formal request for the Commonwealth to increase flood relief payments from $25,000 to the maximum $75,000, which has dealt communities a further blow.
“No Category D. No new disaster grants. No explanation for why suburbs still can’t access the hardship payment.
“And not a single dollar in the budget to further support our community," Mr Kemp said.
Hastings and Macleay Valley communities will now "take matters into their own hands”.
A rally is being planned for Kempsey Racecourse this Sunday, from midday, at which the community, primary producers and businesses will demand action.
It follows a similar rally in Taree attended by around 3000 people.
“The Macleay and Hastings are standing up because the government won’t,” Mr Kemp said.
“I urge everyone - families, tradies, shop owners, farmers - to come out this Sunday and stand up together.”
Mr Kemp shared feedback from some of those devastated community members, including dairy farmer Michael Jeffrey.
“Our pasture is destroyed, cattle need to be hand fed daily with purchased hay, roads still impassable, and not a single cent of meaningful recovery support has come through,” Mr Jeffrey said.
“We’re expected to carry the cost and the emotional toll, while the government drags its heels.”
Ian McGoldrick, a beef producer and stock and station agent, says the situation is dire.
“Farmers are losing income hand over fist.
“They’re not selling because they want to, they’re selling because they’ve got no feed and no help," he said.
“We’re not asking for handouts, we’re pleading for the support we desperately need."
Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer told News Of The Area, “Disappointingly, despite the Premier visiting the Mid North Coast to witness the recent devastating floods, more than a month later we still do not have the Category D funding approved which would allow primary producers and small business owners impacted by the floods to get back on their feet with a $75,000 grant.”
A capella group hits the right note
By Mick BIRTLES
A JOYFUL new sound is rising in the Nambucca Valley, and it’s coming from a group of locals who are singing for the pure love of it.
a newly formed gathering of firsttime singers, the group has already written and recorded an original song.
But don’t call it a choir.
“We’re a singing group, not a choir,” Heather told News Of The Area.
“I’ve had a long-held aspiration to create a space for people who’ve never sung in a group before.
Meet the Valla Beach A capella Goodvibes Singing Group, a fresh and uplifting community initiative created by well-known local musician Heather Rose.
“There are no expectations, no auditions, no experience necessary, just the joy of singing together.”
Formed with the aim of promoting happiness through music, the group has grown quickly to include 22 members, all bringing their unique voices and good vibes.
New members are always welcome.
“It’s developed into a beautiful place where we focus on two things; music and happiness,” Heather said.
“Given the state of the world, I think it’s more important than ever to inject happiness into life wherever we can.”
In a remarkable achievement for
Each member contributed two lines describing what makes them happy, resulting in a heartfelt and meaningful collaboration.
The track also features contributions from acclaimed musicians Greg Sheehan and Mick Reid, whose expert rhythms and guitar work brought extra polish to the recording.
While the group hasn’t performed publicly yet, Heather is exploring options to appear at a local market or community event.
“There’s no pressure, no rules, just singing and laughter,” she said.
“It’s a safe space for people to find their voice and enjoy the moment.”
Sessions are filled with smiles, support, and spontaneous harmony.
“I get amazing feedback after each session,” Heather added.
“People tell me how much more confident and happy they feel. I’m very proud of what we’re building together.”
The group meets most Mondays from 11.30am to 12.30pm at the Valla Beach Community Hall, and Heather is currently seeking a grant to help keep the project sustainable and accessible for all.
q The Valla Beach A capella Goodvibes Singing Group with Heather Rose (centre). Photo: supplied.
q Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has spoken to hundreds of local farmers since the floods. Photos: supplied.
Lions celebrate a year of service
By Mick BIRTLES
MEMBERS of the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads, and their partners, converged on the Nambucca Heads RSL club last Tuesday evening for their Annual Changeover Dinner.
Chaired by Lion Bill Shepherd, the event marked the end of one Lions year of service to the community, and the beginning of another.
Lions President Grahame Beatton, who will be remaining at the helm, formally thanked those leaving the leadership team and welcomed new members to the club’s committee.
In his President’s report, Mr Beatton expressed sincere gratitude to the club’s hardworking committee and members, acknowledging the balance many had struck between personal commitments and community service.
“Despite cruising, visiting grandchildren, and travelling, we’ve managed to complete a remarkable number of projects this past year,” Mr Beatton told the gathering.
“That’s thanks to members stepping forward when it mattered most.”
The Lions Club's achievements over the past
year were nothing short of impressive.
From the Christmas Festival in Coronation Park, to donating fridges and freezers to support local food relief efforts.
They helped deliver Christmas hampers, hosted youth programs, supported school excursions, and provided library books to nursing homes.
Their presence was felt at community awareness days, the VW Spectacular BBQ, and markets at the Nambucca Plaza.
q Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee was highly complimentary of what the Lions had done for the community, particularly in times of disaster such as the recent floods.
Through their Return and Earn initiative, they raised significant funds while promoting sustainability.
One of the standout moments of the evening was the acknowledgment of the club’s total fundraising efforts for the year, reaching in excess of $48,000.
The club made donations of over $23,000 throughout the year.
Mr Beatton also highlighted the club’s collaboration with Rotary on a special project: the donation of a trike designed to transport elderly residents along the V Wall for scenic rides.
In an appeal regarding the future of the Lions Club, Mr
Beatton added, “To maintain this level of service, we urgently need to attract new members and recruitment will remain a top priority,”
A special guest at the dinner was Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, who declared himself a ‘Lion at Large’ due to his previous experience as a Lions Club member.
The Mayor delivered a heartfelt address at the dinner, praising the Lions for the role they played, and continue to play, in getting recent flood victims back on their feet.
“I thank this Lions Club for having the belief that giving back is worth it,” the
Mayor said.
The evening culminated with the formal
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Campbell, Tail Twister Peter O’Neil, Membership Chairman John Palmer, and Lion Tamer Alan Mills.
Girralong Defib Project sparks lifesaving change
By Mick BIRTLES
IN the quiet hinterland community of Girralong, about 30 minutes from Bowraville, a grassroots health initiative is making a powerful difference.
The Girralong Defib Project was born out of urgency following two heart attacks suffered by a muchloved local resident.
In both instances, emergency services took up to 90 minutes to reach Girralong; a delay that inspired a group of locals to take matters into their own hands.
Led by Andy Croaker, Denise Deboer, Tom Macindoe, Judy Readman and David Phillips, the Girralong
Defib Project Committee formed with a clear and critical mission, to install three publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the area.
Thanks to overwhelming community support and several generous donors, including one anonymous contribution of $3,650, the Committee quickly reached its funding goal.
Each unit costs approximately $3,500 to purchase and install.
One of the units, donated by the Bowra Sports Hub and refurbished, helped reduce costs further.
Girralong is now home to three AEDs, located strategically at the Girralong
Fireshed, an old bus shelter at Gravelly Creek, and at Argents Hill near the hall and fireshed, all positioned along North Arm Road.
But the work doesn’t stop there as AEDs require regular maintenance, whether used or not.
Pads and batteries have a limited lifespan and must be replaced periodically, costing up to $500 per unit.
To ensure these lifesaving devices remain ready, the Committee continues to raise funds and seek both individual and business support.
Enter the Curry Muster, an annual community gathering hosted by the Argents Hill Hall Committee, who have offered to donate all proceeds
from this year’s event to the cause.
Held on Sunday 29 June, kicking off at midday at the Argents Hill Hall, the Curry Muster is a feast cooked by local culinary talents and at the event boasts a raffle worth over $3,500 in prizes.
The major prizes have been donated by Alf Blakey, Jenny Phillips and BP Macksville.
Entry is $10.00 for adults, and kids are free.
A Defib Demo will be held at the Curry Muster to demonstrate just how user friendly these devices are.
To donate to the cause, visit communitydefibproject.org. au/donations or email info@ communitydefibproject.org. au
q President Grahame Beatton highlighted the extraordinary outcomes of the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads over the past year.
q The Lions Club Committee for 2025/26, officially installed by Nora Brooks of Australian Lionsonoz, is President Grahame Beatton, 3rd Vice President Bernard Campbell, 2nd Vice President John McCollom, 1st Vice President Rod Snart, Secretary Debbie Matthews, Treasurer Susan Campbell, Membership Chairman John Palmer, Lion Tamer Alan Mills, and Tail Twister Peter O’Neil.
installation
the new President and committee by Lion Nora Brooks of Australian Lionsonoz.
Lions Committee for 2025/26 is President Grahame Beatton, 1st Vice President Rod Snart, 2nd Vice President John McCollom, 3rd Vice President Bernard Campbell, Secretary Debbie Matthews, Administrator Jane Pattinson, Treasurer Susan
q A previous Curry Muster event.
Photo: Argents Hill Hall.
Op shop fashion in the fight against cancer
By Mick BIRTLES
FASHION with flair meets fashion with heart on Wednesday 10 July when the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group invites the community to come together for their Annual Op Shop Fashion Parade and Fundraiser at the Macksville Ex-Services Club from 10:00am.
Guests will enjoy morning tea and a morning full of style and inspiration, as local cancer survivors take to the catwalk.
This year’s models, both men and women, have walked their own cancer journeys and are bravely stepping forward in support of others facing a battle with the insidious disease.
“Come along, be inspired, and make a difference, one outfit and one story at a time,” said support group president Irene Rowsell.
The fashion parade is now a staple on the Nambucca Valley events calendar and is truly a celebration of resilience, community, and giving back.
Every dollar raised stays in the Nambucca Valley to directly support local cancer patients and their families.
“With what we raise we will be able to purchase things like walking sticks, electric beds, and even cover pharmacy bills when needed,” said Irene.
“All the support we provide remains confidential, and is guided by compassion.”
Last year the success of the support group was formally recognised when Irene was awarded the
Electorate of Oxley Local Achievement Award, which she humbly accepted on behalf of her fellow volunteers.
The event is growing in popularity each year, and bookings are essential for catering purposes.
To reserve your spot, please contact the Macksville Ex-Services Club on 02 6568 1344.
Entry is $10.
If you feel inspired to model (no experience needed), please contact Irene on 02 6568 9090.
Applications open in Sustainability Awards
By Andrew VIVIAN
THE Banksia Foundation is calling for applications for the 2025 NSW Sustainability Awards, delivered in partnership with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
Graz van Egmond, CEO of the Banksia Foundation
said, “Regional NSW is the beating heart of our state’s sustainability movement.
“These communities are not only the backbone of our economy, but they are also leading the way in creating solutions that are grassrootsdriven, practical, and deeply impactful.”
She said that regional communities, industries and individuals are not only
weathering adversity, from bushfires and droughts to floods and pandemics, but are driving bold, lasting change.
This year’s awards are a call to action to celebrate and elevate the extraordinary sustainability efforts across regional and rural NSW.
There are awards in the categories of Biodiversity, Circular Economy, Climate
Technology Impact, Large Business Sustainability Leadership, Marketing and Communications for Impact, Net Zero Action, Placemaking, Sustainable Tourism, and the Minister’s Young Climate Champion.
Ms Van Egmond said the foundation wants to share the stories of innovators such as local councils pioneering net zero strategies, farming
families harnessing climatesmart agriculture, schools turning sustainability into student leadership, tourism operators creating lowimpact experiences, or community groups restoring country and culture.
Online information sessions will be held on 9 July. Applications close on 8 August, with finalists announced on 9 October and winners announced on 13 November.
More information can be found at banksiafdn.com.
q Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group president Irene Rowsell invites the community to get behind this fun and worthwhile event.
Probus club celebrates 20 years
THE Nambucca River
Combined Probus Club celebrated its 20th anniversary on 19 June at Nambucca Heads RSL Club, with new and existing members.
“The club's function room was decorated in Probus colours by both the club and Mrs Maureen Shepherd,” said the Probus Club’s Sharon Allison.
“A very enjoyable lunch was served and the stunning cake ended a wonderful celebration.”
Probus clubs provide retirees with the opportunity to connect socially, with membership open to anyone who is retired or semi-retired.
“Probus helps retirees stay engaged and connected,” Sharon said.
“Probus values of Fun,
Friendship and Fellowship are evident at our monthly meetings and outings.”
Lifelong learning on the menu
By Mick BIRTLES
THE diverse and dynamic world of the University of the Third Age (U3A) was on display at the Nambucca Valley RSL Club on Tuesday, 24 June.
Hosted by U3A Nambucca Valley, the free morning tea event welcomed current members and curious newcomers alike, serving up a generous spread alongside insights into one of the region’s most vibrant
learning communities.
U3A is an international organisation built on the simple but powerful idea that older adults can share their skills, knowledge, and passions to provide stimulating, peer-led learning experiences.
There are no entry requirements, no exams, and no formal qualifications, just people coming together to explore, create, and stay active in mind and body.
“The word University
in our name doesn’t mean lectures and degrees,” U3A Nambucca Valley’s Committee Secretary Lyn Haynes told News Of The Area.
“It means a community of learners, people with something to share, and others keen to learn.”
Since its local inception in 1998, U3A Nambucca Valley has gone from strength to strength, offering a rich and ever-expanding selection of courses.
Damian Wright & James Hauptmann (Bandaluzia)
Friday, 4th July 2025
Doors open 7pm | Music starts 7:30pm
Tickets online $33 + Bkg fee online @ trybooking or at the door if available
Chopin’s Last Tour – Live Show with Piano
Sunday, 13th July 2025
Doors open 1:30PM | show starts 2PM
Tickets $25 +bkg fees online @ trybooking or at the door if available
De Ziah & Date take the cello and guitar on a new journey! Movie and live show combo
Sunday, 20th July 2025
Doors open 1PM | Starts 2PM
Tickets $40 | Concession $35 +bkg fees online @ trybooking or at the door if available
The line-up for Semester 2 2025 includes community favourites like Let’s Do
By Charles POTTER
WEDNESDAY Jun 18 Selected Triples attracted 22 bowlers and the winners
Lunch, The Garden Group,
and Ukulele, as well as new offerings such as Tennis, Astrology, Yoga, Scrabble, Craft, and Health Talks.
U3A membership costs just $10 for the entire semester.
However, as U3A continues to grow, so too does the need for extra hands behind the scenes.
With a hardworking committee of just six, the local organisation is urgently calling for volunteers with skills in marketing, event planning, advertising, and web design.
“You don’t have to join the executive, just be willing to lend your time and skills,” Lyn added.
“We need more passionate people to help bring it to life.”
To get involved or express interest, email contact@u3a.com.au.
were Ken Brown, Teri (?) and Danny Curran with Tony Stokes, Teresa Meehan and John Kay the Lucky Losers. Stu Thorne was the Lucky Bowler but missed the $240 Jackpot.
Fri Jun 20 We had 60 turn out for the Triples. The day's major money went to Dale Scrivener, C... Heinze and Col Crawford. Syd Campton, Chris D'Elboux and Harry Boston were second and Pat Howard, visitor from Colac, Charlie Potter and The Welder Coughlan were third. Lucky Losers to Mike James, Mick Ellison and Neil Duffus. The Lucky Bowler's $15 was claimed by Owen Smith. The unlucky bowler to the same bloke for missing the $480 Jackpot.
No Sunday Bowls... most at Park Beach.
Minor Singles entries close today (Fri 27th) with the first two rounds to be played July 5 and 6. Minor pairs entries close Aug 15.
The Charity Footy Day July 13 Entry Sheet is up. Players are recommended to enter as their favourite team at a cost of $40 a player, which includes breakfast, bowls, lunch and a guest speaker. Entries close July 11.
members enjoyed a free morning tea last week, hosted by the Nambucca Heads RSL Club.
Photo: supplied.
q Cutting the cake for the club's 20th anniversary were new members Toni and Molly and original members Jennifer and Morrie.
q Club members enjoy the festivities at Nambucca Heads RSL Club.
Art Trails, Mahjong, Canasta, Learn Italian, Fishing,
Nambucca Heads Women's Bowling Club
By Nerida BLACKFORD
MANY of the ladies helped out with the men’s Ken Howard Carnivalumpiring, talking on the live broadcast, and running the empty glasses to the staff inside. It was a great team effort by staff, members and volunteers yet again at Club Nambucca. Congratulations to the men for another fantastic carnivalthe 50th will be next year.
Social bowls numbers for the ladies have been strong again, with some who don’t like the summer heat enjoying cooler conditions to play.
Recent results: June 5- Tina Ryan, Michelle Fredericks & Nerida Blackford defeated Collen, Deb
Mann & Karen Liddell 22-11; Mel Legend, Alma Reid & Elaine Fleming def Lisa barry, Feltch & Kim Porter 22-16; ?, Pam James, Sandra Seckold & Marilyn Montgomery def Arlene Duffus, Rose Dugdale, Manor Smith & Marg Duffus 21-16. June 12- Nerida, Fletch, Janice & Colleen def Elaine, Chris D, Arlene & Joan H 27-8; Manor, Deb, Alma, Lisa def Marg D, Bev, Kerrie & Ann Maree 28-16 and Karen, Rosie, Tina & Mel def Sandra Pam, Teresa & Mel 23-16.
The Restricted Singles Competition has been held, for those who have played less than seven years. There were only 4 entries this year. Lisa Barry defeated Marg Duffus Rd 1, and Nerida Blackford defeated Deb Mann. The final was
Seahorses undefeated
By Aiden BURGESS
WOOLGOOLGA Seahorses have remained undefeated after having a 34-18 win at home against the South Grafton Rebels, in Round 8 of the Group 2 Rugby League first grade season.
The win was their fifth from as many games this season, and sees them sit three points clear at the top of the ladder.
Sawtell Panthers maintained second spot with a 40-22 win against the Grafton Ghosts in Grafton.
Macksville Sea Eagles moved into fourth spot with a 40-10 win at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets.
Reserves
Woolgoolga Seahorses continued their undefeated start to the season thrashing the South Grafton Rebels 66-4.
Coffs Harbour Comets had a 3222 win away from home against the Macksville Sea Eagles.
Grafton Ghosts defeated the Sawtell Panthers 28-20.
Women’s
Woolgoolga Seahorses kept their undefeated record intact with a 26-8 win at home against the South Grafton Rebels.
Grafton Ghosts consolidated second spot on the ladder with a 38-0 win at home against the Sawtell Panthers.
Under 18s
Macksville Sea Eagles remain undefeated this season, after having a 30-22 win at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets.
Grafton Ghosts maintained second spot on the ladder with
a 24-0 win at home against the Sawtell Panthers.
Woolgoolga Seahorses had a 24-4 win at home against the South Grafton Rebels.
Round 9
The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 9 matches.
Sawtell Panthers welcome the Macksville Sea Eagles to Rex Hardaker Oval on Saturday afternoon.
The Panthers had a 46-14 win against the Sea Eagles when the two sides last met in Round 2.
Coffs Harbour Comets and the Woolgoolga Seahorses clash in their second local derby of the season, on Sunday afternoon at Geoff King Motors Oval.
The Seahorses were 20-10 winners when they last met in Round 2.
The Nambucca Roosters host the Grafton Ghosts on Sunday afternoon.
The Roosters had a 24-10 win when they last played in Round 2.
q Cameron Biles, Murray Smith, Matt Smith and Barry Veness.
won by Nerida, 25-11. There was some very good shot making in the match but winning many ends by 2 or 3 helped Nerida get ahead. It was a match played with great spirit, and Lisa is bound to win this title soon I think.
One of the great things about our sport is that elite players are so approachable and happy to chat with anyone else who loves bowls. Mark and I recently ventured to the Gold Coast for the Australian Open and were lucky to see some of the best bowlers in the world display their skillsit was a fantastic experience. On the last finals day, we met Dawn Hayman, who had won the Australian Women’s Singles Title the day before and she graced us with a chat and a photo- that’s another to add to my groupie collection!
Our Club Ladies’ Triples Championships will begin next week- come on down to the Club Tuesday mornings to cheer on the ladies. Games start by 9am.
A Charity Bowls day is also coming up on Sunday 13 July. This is a fun day of bowls for all levels and ages so make up a team of 4, dress in your favourite footy team colours and join in. Entries close 11 July, $40 per player includes breakfast, green fees and lunch. Funds raised on the day go to Dementia Australia and Family of League. q Lisa Barry, runner up and Nerida Blackford winner of Restricted Singles event.
Breakers go top of the ladder
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Breakers have gone to the top of the ladder with a big win against the Port Macquarie Magpies, during the latest round of the AFL North Coast season.
The Breakers smashed the Magpies 14.15 (99) to 3.9 (27) at Fitzroy Oval, as they overtook them at the top of the seniors ladder.
The Breakers have won both games against the Magpies this season.
Elsewhere, the Grafton Tigers won by forfeit against the Macleay Valley Eagles.
Reserves
Northern Beaches Blues maintained their perfect start to the season, after having a 12.10 (82) to 5.5 (35) win against the Nambucca
Valley Lions at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Coffs Harbour Breakers had a 9.9 (63) to 3.8 (26) win at home against the Port Macquarie Magpies.
Women’s
Coffs Harbour Breakers maintained top spot on the ladder with an 8.13 (61) to 1.0 (6) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies at Fitzroy Oval.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints consolidated second spot on the ladder after having a 3.5 (23) to 3.2 (20) win against the Northern Beaches Blues in Woolgoolga.
Under 18s
Port Macquarie Magpies had their sixth win from as many games this season, keeping their unbeaten record intact with a 13.16 (94) to 3.4 (22) result against the Coffs
Harbour Breakers.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints consolidated second spot on the ladder with a 10.12 (72) to 7.5 (47) win against the Northern Beaches Blues.
The AFL North Coast season takes this weekend off for representative games in Gunnedah. Seniors ladder. 1. Coffs Harbour Breakers. 16 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. Match ratio: 66.66. 213.86%. 2. Port Macquarie Magpies. 12 points. 3 wins. 2 losses. Match ratio: 60. 156.06%. 3. Sawtell/ Toormina Saints. 8 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. Match ratio: 50. 96.48%. 4. Macleay Valley Eagles. 8 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. Match ratio: 50. 54.99%. 5. Grafton Tigers. 4 points. 1 win. 4 losses. Match ratio: 20. 56.30%.
North Coast Force off to Gunnedah
By Aiden BURGESS
AFL North Coast’s best senior players are ready to represent their region this weekend.
North Coast Force men’s and women’s teams head to Gunnedah for a big day of representative games.
The Force men’s team play their first representative game since 2018, when they take on the North West Blue Heelers.
The Force will look to win back the Challenge Shield that the two leagues play for, after the North West won the past two meetings in 2017 and 2018.
The North Coast vs North West representative game has been played 13 times in the past between 1998 and 2018.
North Coast Force coach Ben Watson was looking forward to regaining the Challenge Shield.
q Action from last year’s women’s representative game between the North Coast Force and AFL North West Blue Heelers.
“The squad boasts a good mixture of experience and youth,” he said.
By Max TURNER
A FULL week of fine winter weather culminated with the Wishbone Ceremonies sponsored monthly Medal and Spoon stroke event.
Mick Manning won the Spoon (gross) with a two over par 74 one shot ahead of Mike Simpson.
Tony Grebert won the Medal (best net score).
“We want to bring that Challenge Shield back to the North Coast for the first time since 2016,” he said.
North Coast Force women last played a representative game against AFL North West in Newcastle last year.
The AFL North West Blue Heelers had a 4.2 (26) to 1.1 (7) win against the Force.
The North Coast Force women will also be playing in Gunnedah this weekend, as they play against AFL North West and AFL Central West sides in a tri-series, with the winner of the most matches to receive the Regional Australia Bank Cup.
In Saturday's handicap event Darren Pike returned to the winners circle winning Division 1 with Curtis Ellis runner up. Tony Grebert won Div2 (15+ handicaps) with Brad Southan runner up. Nearest the pins went to Mike Simpson and Harry Andrews.
Jo Montague has maintained her good form to win the ladies Stroke event with Desma Hughes runner up.
Jo's day included a nearest the pin.
Phil Bambury was there again, winning the Mid Week Competition, Harry Andrews chasing.
Ronnie McDonald was successful in the Chook run with Jeff Gore runner up.
Kids Boot Camp 043
By Manny WOOD
How much is just enough?
BETTY has two sons, Matthew and Daniel.
She makes a will and sadly passesaway just a few days’ later.
The will appoints Matthew as the executor.
Daniel receives a lump sum legacy of $300,000 and Matthew receives the rest of the estate.
When Daniel discovers that the estate is worth $3.5 million, he obtains legal advice.
Within the limitation period of 12 months after the date of Betty’s death, Daniel files a Summons in the Supreme Court, seeking an order that he receive additional provision from Betty’s estate.
The parties attempt to resolve the matter at a Court ordered mediation, which is attended by the parties’ solicitors and their barristers.
Unfortunately, the mediation is unsuccessful and the matter proceeds to a hearing, 12 months’ later.
At the hearing, Daniel’s legal team argue that he should be awarded sufficient funds to pay his debts, a lump sum to pay for medical expenses, a substantial contribution towards his superannuation and sufficient funds to purchase a home, all totalling approximately $1.7 million.
It comes to light that Betty made a statutory declaration at the time of making her will.
It states that she witnessed her sons engaged in a physical altercation in which Matthew was injured and the police called. She states that the incident left her “stressed” and “embarrassed”.
The Stat Dec also states that Daniel had frequently assisted Betty financially over the years and cites examples such as paying for food and electricity.
It also states that Betty thought that she needed to leave Daniel “something” to stop him challenging the will.
In the final submissions to the Court, made on Daniel’s behalf, his Counsel seek a lump sum of $1 million, stating that his relationship with his brother was not relevant.
On the other hand, Matthew’s legal team argue that Betty was “coherent and capable” when she made the will and that she properly assessed her moral obligations, as evidenced by the Stat Dec.
Ultimately, the Court dismisses Daniel’s claim and orders him to pay Matthew’s legal costs.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Nambucca
Valley Bridge
Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
Meaningless platitudes from the Treasurer
DEAR News Of The Area,
JIM Chalmers’ address to the National Press Club yesterday was filled with meaningless platitudes and uncomfortable contradictions that saw him continue his self-appointed role as a sideline commentator rather than the nation’s Treasurer.
That may have passed during the first year of his first term, but as we look down the barrel of another three years under Labor, it’s surely time to get off the bench and into the economy’s captaincy jersey which was bestowed upon him by the Australian people.
While he stopped short of blatantly admitting that the budget presented only three months ago was not fit for purpose, the message was loud and clear.
Labor’s 2025/26 budget was an unsustainable election sweetener only, designed purely to provide enough of a sugar hit to attract votes while ignoring the real needs and challenges in our economy and its workforce.
Why else would this Government decide to hold Round Tables now, rather than before presenting the most recent budget?
Surely, after three years of successive declines in growth and productivity, to the point that we now have a GDP growth rate so low that it rivals the early-90s, the writing was already on the wall, looming large in bold and red.
Perhaps if these Round Tables had occurred in year one rather than year four, we wouldn’t be dangling so close
to the recession precipice.
The fact is, Jim’s budget can’t be padded by commodities pricing this time, or ‘those things we sell overseas’ as he put it in his first budget speech, rather than saying ‘our mining and agricultural industries’, as though those were dirty words.
So now, to pay for those election promises and sugar hits, the Treasurer is looking to raid the SelfManaged Super Funds of primary producers and small businesses.
The proposed Super Tax is not the ‘tax the rich’ strategy that it purports to be.
It’s the death of generational farming and a punishment for those small businesses that were working within the rules to safeguard their assets and income in retirement.
Taxing unrealised capital gains is simply not realistic and shows a complete lack of understanding for regional people in particular. But why would we be surprised by that from a Government focussed only on inner city vote grabs.
Chalmers address yesterday served only to state that Labor ‘is planning to make a plan’.
How many more businesses need to shut their doors before this Government stops naval gazing and starts getting real on policy that will shift the dial.
Continuing the ‘death by a thousand cuts’ tactics that we have seen over the past three years is a cruel joke.
I urge the Treasurer to stop focussing on ‘Big Government’ and
Spectacular fail
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE greatest strategy employed by weak leaders is the art of distraction.
While this week’s MAGA focus has been on the US’s “spectacular” bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, Israel’s genocidal annihilation of Palestine continues.
While our PM’s support for the highly questionable US action was sadly predictable, any justification must seem pretty ridiculous from the
North/South 1st Mike Siford & Collin Tolley
DEAR
Jasminda,
I WAS scrolling through the local community page on the weekend and came across a cheeky post.
The post didn't raise an eyebrow, but what did was the pile-on from adults hating on this young person.
It seems strange that people over a certain age would stoop this low.
Why are people so cruel on social media, and where are the checks and balances?
Gina T.
Dear Gina,
The vision that came to mind reading your post was of Taylor Swift in an outfit reminiscent of Jayne Torvill (from Torvill and Dean fame), skating over the hate (metaphorically) and shaking it off (literally).
Community pages, despite their mission to be fun, friendly places for people to share stories and pictures with each other, are sometimes (unfortunately) a breeding ground for behaviour that wouldn't be anticipated (or tolerated) elsewhere.
For every genuine post about a missing cat or a person needing a handyman to fix a sink, there's an unnecessarily cruel laughing emoji or a completely unrelated rant.
These attacks ensue with a level of unconnectedness akin to Bob Katter sideswiping a conversation about same sex marriage
start focussing on the needs of everyday Australians.
and replacing it with a focus on limbs being torn off bodies by north Queensland's crocodiles (sans Bob's adroit conversational dexterity).
This is despite very clear group rules with more good behaviour cues than a school anthem.
Are the group admins overworked? Complicit?
Trying to moderate posts but really working for ASIO and taking notes on potential security breaches?
Nigel from the ATO crossreferencing cashie requests?
Retired sportsmasters (feeling dispensable, sportsrelated bunions, socks and sandals, more self-loathing than Sue
Sylvester from Glee)?
These are questions I cannot answer, Gina.
I do know, however, that the behaviour people display in person is very different from the behaviour some people display from their keyboard.
The psychological effects of trolling are also very real, so the role of a moderator is an important one.
As is the role of an editor (if mine thinks I've been unnecessarily cruel to retired sportsmasters, I apologise for my own - until now subconscious - residual hostility over a poorly-timed balance beam transition and a lunchtime detention).
All I can suggest is to lead from the front, Gina.
Post sunsets and sunrises, help search for lost dogs, never post a picture of someone's poor parking skills, call out racism (and all the other 'isms) and don't stoop to the pettiness of mocking spelling errors in a futile game of oneupmanship.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Stop the ideology and face the reality that we are drowning in a sea of deficits with no lifeboat on the horizon.
secret of his personal 40 year agenda to bomb Iran.
stupidity?
perspective of surrounding countries in the Middle East.
The real long term existential threat in the region has arguably been the extremist Netanyahu government, an obvious US proxy, with its ongoing unhindered military annihilation of not only Gaza but forays into neighboring Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and now Iran.
Remember Netanyahu was pivotal in the US (and Australia’s) invasion of Iraq and has made no
The world also seems to have forgotten about Israel’s ‘illegal’ nuclear arsenal estimated to be between 100 to 200 warheads.
While our opposition leader Ley seems to have lost her tongue, spokesperson Andrew Hastie made the extraordinary claim that adherence to the rules based order is just ‘nostalgia’!
Really? So we are to embrace chaos and
We wouldn’t allow that on the sporting field, so why in real life.
At least Greens leader Larissa Waters and Independent Jacqui Lambie have made clear and concise statements which appear to have an honest grasp of the situation.
East.
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By Julee TOWNSEND
Regards, Pat Conaghan, Member for Cowper.
Regards, Dave WOOD, Boambee
Aboriginal Land Council (NHLALC) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated people interested in undertaking the role of CEO.
Applicants must obtain a copy of the recruitment package containing the Position Description and selection criteria. Applicants are required to meet and address the selection criteria. This position will be 5 days a week (35hours). Remuneration ranges up to $104,379.00. To obtain a recruitment package contact the Contact Officer via email only Aboriginal Identified; "An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification" and authorised by Section 14d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 Applications will need to be marked “Confidential" and emailed to: The Contact Officer accounts@nambuccaheads.com.au Applications Close 11 July 2025
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ABC TV, 7.30pm
Take one 1950s Cambridgeshire village, add a jaded cop and a local vicar with a talent for solving crimes and you have the winning formula for this cosy murder-mystery series. After a somewhat rocky start, new vicar Alphy Kotteram (Rishi Nair) has found a home in Grantchester, and a good friend in DI Geordie Keating (Robson Green, pictured, with Nair). Season 10 begins with a double episode tonight, which sees the Easter fete upended by a suspicious death, while there might be romance on the horizon for Alphy. Then, a murder at the university uncovers some deadly academic rivalries.
FRIDAY, June 27
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.00 Little Disasters. (Mdls, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.00 House Of Games. (PG, R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 The One That Got Away. (Final, Mal) Helen is missing as the countdown to day seven nears and there are fears she may be the next victim.
9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
10.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
11.20 ABC Late News.
11.35 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)
12.35 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SATURDAY MOVIE:
BARBIE
NBN, 7.30pm, PG (2023)
Margot Robbie (pictured) stars in Greta Gerwig’s brilliantly feminist live-action take on the life of the world’s most famous plastic doll. Barbie is enjoying an idyllic life in Barbieland, a matriarchal utopia populated by impressive versions of Barbie (notably played by Issa Rae, Emma Mackey and Kate McKinnon) and equally unimpressive versions of Ken (including an unforgettable Ryan Gosling’s blonde bombshell as their de facto leader). Then one day, Barbie finds herself contemplating her own mortality and soon some very unusual things start happening to her. It seems the answers to her problems lie in the Real World, where Barbie will not only have to find a way to save herself, but also prevent a Ken uprising. It’s pink-hued perfection.
MONDAY PARENTAL GUIDANCE
NBN, 7.30pm
Often thoughtprovoking, sometimes controversial, this parenting panel program returns for a third season with eight new families keen to get to the bottom of their child-rearing quandaries. Over four episodes, they’ll tackle screen time, peer pressure, body image and mental health – working through real-world challenges designed to test their at-times polarising parenting philosophies and discussing with the group other ways the situation could have been handled. Gold Logie nominee Allison Langdon and Dr Justin Coulson (both pictured) return to lead the conversations and take a closer look at the issues on the table. With a focus on technology and online safety, Monday’s premiere is a must-see.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Shetland: Scotland’s Wondrous Isles.
8.25 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter. (PGa, R)
9.20 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Atlantic Crossing. (MA15+a, R)
12.05 Exterior Night. (MA15+v, R)
3.15 Colosseum. (Mav, R)
4.05 Growing A Greener World. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets an inner-city dweller.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Sydney v Western Bulldogs.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R) The team uncovers tips for better sleep.
12.45 Nurses. (Ma, R) A patient undergoes deep brain stimulation.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Newcastle Knights v Canberra Raiders.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Newcastle Knights versus Canberra Raiders match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A jailed Irish sniper is hired by the FBI. Bruce Willis.
1.00 Next Stop. (PGa, 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. (Final) A look at the day’s news.
7.30 House Hunters Australia. A couple need a larger home in Western Sydney. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Dominic West. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.30 Australian Story: Break It Down – The Raygun Phenomenon. (R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Return, Mv) A suspicious death interrupts the Easter Fete.
9.05 Bay Of Fires. (Mlv, R) Tensions rise to boiling as Stella scrambles to adapt to her new way of life.
10.00 Little Disasters. (Mdls, R) Police and Social Services investigate jointly.
10.50 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef: Visitors. (R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 Dance Life. 9.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet.
8.25 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses. (Final, PG)
9.35 Irish Road Trip With Miriam Margolyes. (PGa, R)
10.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (R)
11.35 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
3.10 Colosseum. (Mav, R)
4.00 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) There’s a huge threat to biosecurity.
7.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019, Ml, R) American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles try to build a race car for Ford so they can defeat Ferrari. Matt Damon, Christian Bale.
10.40 MOVIE: Baby Driver. (2017, MA15+v, R) A getaway driver gets involved in a doomed heist. Ansel Elgort.
1.00 Nurses. (Ma, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Barbie. (2023, PGlv) Barbie leaves Barbieland for the first time. Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling.
9.50 MOVIE: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011, Mls, R) A middle-aged man’s wife asks for a divorce. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling.
12.00 MOVIE: Love Road. (2023, Mls, R)
1.35 Great Australian Detour. (PGl, 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) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A woman is suffering buyer’s remorse. 8.40 House Hunters Australia. (R) Clare and her best friend Brid are on a mission to find Clare’s family a home in Western Sydney. 9.40 Airport 24/7. (PGdl, R) A revolutionary airport trial 10 years in the making faces cancellation. Australian Border Force new recruit Nelson makes a find. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mas, R) 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6am Petite
Maman. Continued. (2021, PG, French) 7.05 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 9.50 The Movie Show. 10.25 Quake. (2021, M, Icelandic) 12.20pm On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, M) 2.30 8 1/2. (1963, PG, Italian) 5.00 The Glassworker. (2024, PG, Urdu) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 8.30 Only The Brave. (2017) 11.05 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, June 29
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) Stella forms an unlikely alliance.
8.55 Little Disasters. (Mals) The investigation continues.
9.45 MOVIE: The Tracker. (2002, Mav, R) Four people search for an accused murderer. David Gulpilil.
11.20 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 Secret Life Of The Tasmanian Devils. (Premiere) 10.25 Abbott Elementary. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Paris: Mystery Of The Lost Palace. (PGav, R)
8.30 Arc De Triomphe: The Passion Of A Nation. (PG, R) 9.30 The Zelensky Story. (Malv, R) 10.30 New Zealand From A Train. (PGa, R)
11.25 Jerusalem: Builders Of The Holy City. (PGav, R)
12.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
3.15 Colosseum. (MA15+v, R)
4.05 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGa) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.45 24 Hours In Police Custody: Murder On Prescription Pt 2. (MA15+dlv) The original murder suspect is found dead.
10.45 Crime Investigation Australia: On Borrowed Time – The Michael McGurk Assassination. (Malv, R) 12.00 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am 8 1/2. Continued. (1963, PG, Italian) 8.05 The Glassworker. (2024, PG, Urdu) 9.55 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 11.35 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.30pm Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 3.05 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 5.15 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 6.40 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Body Of Lies. (2008, MA15+) 10.50 If Life Gives You Lemons. (2018, M, Italian) 12.30am Late Programs.
Nambucca Golf Report
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Pin on 5. McCoy saluted on 7, Ken Marriott took the 8th and Peter Miller snaked the putt from afar on the 1st.
Long-marker Wendy Avery (45) headed home a pleasing 31-strong field with 35 points
to win the women's stableford competition on countback on Wednesday, 18 June.
Deidre Fletcher had to make do with the runner's-up sash after a round which included eight pars (unlike the tv sitcom from the late '70s, it wasn't enough).
Club Captain Sue Brooks was
in a mood as she took the $33 Pro Pin on 5 and was also nearest on 7 while Kerrie Eichorn wrote her name on the card on 8.
Catchya on The Island, where the clock is ticking for those who become alarmed and agitated on crossing the bridge at the turn as head greenkeeper Greg and his team can now access the back nine with all things motorised.
9.30 The Wrong Man: 17 Years Behind Bars. (Mal) Profiles the wrongfully convicted Andrew Malkinson. 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 The First 48. (Mal, R) 12.10 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Business Drive. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
Amelia Earhart: The Lost Evidence. 12.40pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix At Road America. Replay. 1.45 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Jakarta ePrix. H’lights. 2.50 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.50 MOVIE: Over The Hedge. (2006) 5.30 MOVIE: The LEGO Ninjago Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, M) 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.10 Blackadder II. 9.50 Innovation Nation. 10.00 Reunited. 11.00 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 24 Hours of Le Mans. Replay. 12.10pm Rise Of The Superbombs. 2.00 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983, PG) 5.25 MOVIE: Three Men And A Baby. (1987, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Emily and her son meet a chilled-out
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5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) Kirby puts on the performance of her life.
7.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mal) The first Couples Cove arrives. 8.50 9-1-1. (Mav) Athena begins to question her abilities when she is assigned a rookie to mentor.
10.50 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.00 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Mals)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Parental Guidance. (Return, PGa) Eight sets of parents with very different parenting styles put their methods to the test.
9.00 100% Footy. (M) Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, Cam Smith and James Bracey look at the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel of some of the sports’ most influential figures.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Final)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.00 The Point. (R)
12.00 Headhunters. (MA15+av, R)
1.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R)
4.15 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
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6am Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 8.10 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 10.00 Only The Brave. (2017) 12.35pm All The King’s Men. (2006, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 5.05 The Movie Show. 5.40 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 7.30 The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, M) 9.20 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 11.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.40 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 9.30 The Movie Show. 10.05 If Life Gives You Lemons. (2018, M, Italian) 11.45 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 2.15pm Malcolm. (1986, PG) 3.50 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 5.55 The Snow Foxes. (2023) 7.30 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 9.15 But I’m A Cheerleader. (1999, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) 7.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mals) The couples look at an intimacy crate. 9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Return, MA15+) Gordon Ramsay helps struggling New Orleans restaurants get reinvigorated before Super Bowl LIX.
10.00 First Dates UK. (PG) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
11.00 The Agenda Setters.
12.00 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.40 Tipping Point: Wimbledon Special. A trio of Australian tennis royalty, including John Millman, Sam Stosur and Dylan Alcott, trade their racquets for buzzers in a special tennis legends edition in the name of charity. 9.10 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
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WEDNESDAY, July 2
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.00 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 Little Lunch. 8.05
The Veil. (MA15+v)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals) 12.20 L’Opera. (Mls, R) 4.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Hum Do
Hamare Do. Continued. (2021, PG, Hindi) 7.50 Goal! (2005, PG) 10.00 The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, M) 11.45 But I’m A Cheerleader. (1999, M) 1.20pm Mad Max. (1979, M) 3.00 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 5.55 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 7.30 Risky Business. (1983, M) 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. (1994, MA15+) 11.35 L.A. Story. (1991, M) 1.20am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, July 3
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Treasures With Bettany Hughes: Turkey.
8.25 7/7: The London Bombings: Bombers Strike Again. (Mal)
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 The Silence. (MA15+av)
1.15 Pagan Peak. (MA15+av, R)
3.00 The Best Of The HAVASI Symphonic. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.40 The Snow Foxes. (2023) 8.20 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 10.00 Risky Business. (1983, M) 11.50 L.A. Story. (1991, M) 1.35pm Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 3.55 Goal! (2005, PG) 6.05 Oink. (2022, Dutch) 7.30 Mars Attacks! (1996, M) 9.30 Kill Bill: Vol. 1. (2003, MA15+) 11.35 Romper Stomper. (1992, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, 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 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Premiere, MA15+a)
11.20 Stags. (MA15+adlv)
12.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)
1.20 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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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at all the news from Australia and around the world, as well as the latest sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (Return, PG) Contestants compete for a top prize of £1 million. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.
9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Pacific Ditching. (Return, PG) Looks at a cargo jet crash.
10.30 Million Pound Pawn. (Return, PG)
11.30 Evil By Design. (Malv, R)
12.30 Life. (Madv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Cronulla Sharks v Parramatta Eels. From Sharks Stadium, Sydney. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00
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Back in action
By Chris KNIGHT
IT WAS back to full throttle competition on the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course and the pluck of the Irish was in full swing.
Yes, we're assuming heritage, as 23-marker Paddy Byrne soared with 38 points to win the Macksville Mitre 10 medley stableford on Saturday, 21 June.
Play is still limited to the front nine after the F-word (flood) put The Island under, but golfers are just enjoying getting back out there and the bunkers have been replenished with sand.
Byrne had five pars, including twice on the revamped and tough 375-metre fourth.
Runner-up was Deidre Fletcher (12 handicap) who carded 36 points in a purple patch that shows no signs of stopping.
First in the ball run was
Club President Geoff Harris (18) who revealed his score including a birdie on the third was much to do with sinking putts from places beyond the
bent grass greens. Ross Morpuss snagged the Ecomist longest putt on the 1st, and the pins went to Graham Watson on 5, Peter Thompson on 7 and Stuart Johnson on 8.
Club Champion Troy Herbert (2) absolutely dialed it with 14 pars and a bird to win the Macksville Mitre 10 medley stableford Div 1 with 36 points on Thursday, 19 June.
Herbert squeaked home on a countback from Daniel Wassens (14) who scorched home in 40 off the stick around the back, which was actually the front.
Paddy Byrne made it back-to-back, sweeping Div 2 with 36 points to lead Leeds United tragic Trevor Hopkins (24) on 32.
It was a day out for the A-Graders as Nambucca guns Kai Burkinshaw (2) and Greg McCoy (3) each returned 35 points.
Burkinshaw - who had three birds in his round - also pocketed $50 for the Pro
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WHAT’S ON GOLDEN SANDS TAVERN
q Club Champion Troy Herbert was squeaky-clean in carding 14 pars and a birdie at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course.
