Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 28 FEBRUARY 2025

Communities rally against youth crime

CLOSE to 700 Mid North Coast residents attended a National Party-led rally in Kempsey on Sunday, 23 February, calling for urgent action on regional crime.

The event was attended by NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders and a host of the party’s MPs, including Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, Oxley MP Michael Kemp and Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh.

Local Mayors, NSW Police representatives, Indigenous leaders and security experts were also in attendance.

An additional rally was held in Armidale on Saturday, with further plans for an event in Moree on 1 March.

Mr Kemp said the rally sent a “loud and clear” message to the NSW Government.

“Our current laws are failing, and we need real change to keep

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q Oxley MP Michael Kemp and NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders.

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Blackspots and telecommunications discussed at community meeting

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Community members were asked to contribute their experiences with mobile communication difficulties in the region.

According to the meeting chair, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, another 40 some emails were also received, which were added to a list of the most urgent locations for attention from the communication giants.

A new small cell mobile phone tower will be installed at Burrapine, Telstra’s Northern NSW Regional Engagement Manager Joshua Fulwood told the meeting.

Investigations into connectivity issues in areas of Gumma are also to be investigated.

“Small cell towers are designed to provide coverage in smaller [areas] geographically difficult to service, like Burrapine which is quite hilly,” Mr Fulwood told NOTA.

“Work is currently underway on this tower and it should be completed midMarch,” he added.

However, this is being completed with previously allocated bushfire grant money and is unrelated to the $55 million funding opportunities which Mayor Lee and the meeting’s participants were chasing at last Wednesday’s workshop.

Mayor Lee is hopeful that more of the Valley’s communication problems can be solved under the Federal

Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program, which invests in telecommunication coverage and competition across Australia.

“The community asked hardhitting questions and treated everyone with respect,” Mayor Lee told NOTA.

“It was my pleasure to facilitate a discussion which demonstrated the way we can work together to understand and solve problems such as these.

“The submission should be ready in three weeks so that costs can be estimated with a shelf ready project to put forward from the region by the 30 April closing date.

“If the Nambucca Valley misses out on funding in this round, we hope the documents can be resubmitted for the next round as this is vital for our disaster management plan and to assist workers and volunteers who actively combat emergencies,” Mayor Lee added.

Mr Fulwood confirmed that the list of areas contributed by the community will be fed back into the business’ priority register but the selection (for funding) is up to the government.

Also in attendance at the meeting were Nambucca Valley Councillors Tamara McWilliam, Troy Vance and Ljubov Simson.

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and connectivity issues were discussed

Blackspots

at last Wednesday’s Macksville workshop. Photo: supplied by Mayor Gary Lee.

Mid North Coast communities rally against youth crime

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our communities safe,” Mr Kemp said.

The National Party is pushing for “strong and immediate legislative reform”, and announced plans to put forward a bill to “stop repeat serious youth offenders from holding regional communities to ransom”.

The bill will include changes to the bail act to stop courts granting bail to serious repeat offenders, changes to “doli incapax”, and amending the crimes sentencing procedure act to give more consideration to the harm that is caused to the victim.

Doli Incapax is a common law principle that presumes children aged 10-13 are incapable of criminal intent.

The Deputy Leader of the NSW Nationals, Gurmesh Singh, said the bill would offer a stronger solution than the bail laws introduced by Premier Chris Minns in 2024.

“Youth crime has been a massive issue for our community and the Minns Government’s narrow approach clearly isn’t doing anything to stop repeat youth offenders from carrying out crime sprees,” Mr Singh said.

“We are hearing more reports of home invasions, car thefts and assaults.

“Violent crime is becoming alarmingly common, and our residents and families are living in a

constant state of panic and fear.

“People are completely fed up and are turning to these events and rallies as a last resort to try and have their voices heard.”

Not all agree with the Nationals’ approach, with Greens MLC Sue Higginson describing the rally as an example of “shortsighted, reactionary politics driven by fear”.

“The National Party as well as Labor Premier Chris Minns are driving community fear and division in a childish response to a very serious issue,” Ms Higginson said.

“We cannot allow the

criminal laws of NSW to be a plaything for weak politicians who are baiting the electorate with scare tactics.

“Where young people are engaging in crime, it is intellectual dishonesty to ignore the underlying causes of crime in favour of a political campaign of corflutes calling for putting more young people in prison and pushing increased rates of offending by those people throughout their lives.”

Ms Higginson said the Nationals’ approach to crime prevention ignores the data on youth offending.

“If we don’t listen to the actual evidence and we continue to put young people behind bars, we are turning what is a moral panic into a

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genuine crime spike into the future, remembering there is no real crime spike right now, that youth crime is generally trending downwards.

“Any localised variations to this trend can and should be dealt with through local responses, such as police surges and more diversionary support and services.

“We should be emptying our youth prisons.

“If we take a bold and evidence based approach to supporting young people at risk of offending, we can actually reduce the rate of young people offending, and prevent them from reoffending as adults,” Ms Higginson said.

q Community members of all ages made their thoughts known.

q Residents are calling for a tightening of youth crime laws.

q Residents from Kempsey and beyond turned out in numbers.

Homes for health workers

By Leigh WATSON

BELLINGEN advocacy group

Housing Matters is inviting local residents to attend the upcoming launch of “Homes for Health”.

The initiative aims to find a community-driven solution to the urgent housing crisis affecting healthcare workers in Bellingen and Dorrigo and is a collaboration between three local bodies; Bellingen Shire Council, Bellinger Health Action Group (BHAG), and Housing Matters Action Group (HMAG).

At a public housing forum in Bellingen last September, the Housing Matters Action Group highlighted how the housing affordability issue was making it almost impossible to recruit and retain healthcare workers.

At that time, fourteen hospital beds were identified as being closed due to staffing shortages.

Executive Kerry Pearse flagged that this had the potential to seriously impact the long-term viability of hospital services in the region.

Now, there are 16 hospital beds closed across the Bellingen and Dorrigo region and with no solution in sight, staff shortages can only get worse.

Recognising the pressing need for collaborative action, Bellingen Shire Council Mayor Steve Allan facilitated the partnership between HMAG and BHAG.

“Rural and regional communities everywhere are facing threats to their healthcare services, but here

in Bellingen Shire, we believe we can lead the way with a community-driven solution,” Cr Allan said.

“We need homes for our nurses and health workers, and together, we can make it happen.”

HMAG has been a driving force in securing local affordable housing since establishing in 2017.

Through community-led action and collaboration, it recently delivered affordable housing units for older, single women at risk of homelessness.

BHAG has been working to strengthen hospitals in the region since 2009, including advocating around recent bed closures at both Bellingen and Dorrigo hospitals.

It made sense to the three organisations to join forces

q The initiative aims to find a community-driven solution to the urgent housing crisis affecting healthcare workers.

on this issue.

The launch event will outline how residents can play a part and will canvas ideas on short, medium and long-term solutions;

spanning community responses such as homestays, all the way to commercial partnerships with developers and real estate agents.

This free community

event is on Sunday 2 March at Bellingen Memorial Hall, from 10am to 12pm.

To book, email info@ housingmatters.org.au or call 0494 331 821.

Gems and minerals go to auction

THE Nambucca Macleay Gem and Mineral Club Inc (NFP) is holding its annual gem mineral fossil and equipment auction on Saturday 22 March at Macksville Showgrounds.

Viewing is from 9am and the auction starts at 10am.

“After 50 years in the area our membership has grown to around 70 and we are working towards a new clubhouse and workshop,”

said secretary Bev Mortensen.

“We teach lapidary and faceting at our workshop, take groups on field trips, regularly offer a course for U3A and are happy to provide speakers and displays for schools and community groups.”

Report calls for greater protection for labour hire workers

A NEW report from the McKell Institute has called for the Federal Government to expedite protections for labour hire workers in Australia’s horticulture sector.

The McKell Institute report has been commissioned by Woolworths and the Retail Supply Chain Alliance - an alliance of trade unions in the fresh food supply chain.

The report, “Licencing Labour Hire”, highlights the regulatory gaps in the labour hire industry, with a focus on regional and seasonal farm work where workers reported wage theft by labour hire providers, poor working conditions and mistreatment.

It found 50 percent of labour hire workers in the sector earn less than $50,000 annually, with many being seasonal migrant workers with restrictive visa conditions.

“Low quality regulatory frameworks in the labour hire industry have seen rogue operators take advantage of loopholes, exploit workers and undermine the industry,” said Edward Cavanough, CEO of the McKell Institute.

“We have even seen cases of ‘regulatory shopping’ where unscrupulous companies relocate to states with weaker licensing laws, such as Tasmania or New South Wales.

“We need better protections and stronger enforcement mechanisms in place so these workers can go to work every day knowing they will be safe.

“While most providers operate ethically, a small but harmful group continues to exploit vulnerable workers.”

Mr Cavanough said the establishment of an industry regulator is “long overdue”.

“Farmers and horticulture businesses are being let down by a system that allows a handful of bad actors to undermine the sector. This needs to change.”

Australian Workers’ Union Secretary Paul Farrow said the system is failing workers in terms of safety and fair wages.

“Too many dodgy labour

hire outfits are able to easily circumvent our standards and rip off PALM workers who should be respected as guests in our country,” he said.

“The AWU has battled hard against wage theft and worker mistreatment in farms but we still have a long way to go.

“We need a strong national regulator with real enforcement power, and we need it now.”

Key recommendations from the report include.

• A dedicated enforcement team for horticulture within the National Labour Hire Regulator;

• More sustainable funding for rural and regional enforcement, including workplace inspections;

• A national database to prevent rogue labour hire operators from reentering the market;

• Regular audits and public reporting to improve transparency.

Plan to make telcos provide universal mobile services

By Andrew BROWN, AAP

BLACK SPOTS in mobile phone coverage could be a thing of the past under a federal government scheme if Labor is re-elected.

Telcos would be required to provide outdoor mobile coverage across all of Australia under laws to be introduced by Labor if it retains government at the upcoming election.

All outdoor areas of Australia would have mobile coverage by 2027 under the laws, with an extra five million square kilometres to gain service, including 37,000km of roads in regional areas.

natural disasters and provide an extra layer of coverage in areas previously thought too difficult or costly to reach," she said.

"The experience will be different to land mobile networks but the benefits transformative, particularly for a large continent such as ours."

While Australia has previously had a universal service obligation for landlines and payphones, it has not extended to mobile phone coverage.

Coastal plan certified by Minister

THE Bellingen Shire Coastal Management Program (CMP) has been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, allowing Council to push forward with their plan for coastal protection.

Council will now proceed with the formal gazettal of the CMP, ensuring its integration into the statutory planning framework and enabling the implementation of key coastal management initiatives.

the Bellinger and Kalang River systems, and several intermittently closed and open lakes and lagoons (ICOLLS).

The CMP provides a long term strategic approach to managing Bellingen Shire’s 10-kilometre coastline,

The plan addresses critical environmental and cultural concerns, including Crown Land management, the protection of Gumbaynggirr cultural values, and securing funding for large-scale coastal

q The CMP provides a long-term strategic approach to managing the Shire’s 10-kilometre coastline, the Bellinger and Kalang River systems, and several intermittently closed and open lakes and lagoons.

projects.

The Minister’s certification follows an extensive consultation process, with the Draft CMP publicly exhibited between 24 April and 26 May 2024.

“Feedback from community submissions has been incorporated into the final program, ensuring it reflects the values and

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the obligation for telcos would guarantee Australians had access to mobile service anywhere they could see the sky.

"The universal outdoor mobile obligation will improve public safety, increase resilience during

priorities of the Bellingen Shire community,” Council said in a statement.

“Council’s endorsement of the CMP’s gazettal will unlock funding opportunities through the Coastal Program, allowing for the delivery of key actions outlined in the plan.

“This aligns with Council’s commitment to protecting water catchments and ensuring sustainable coastal

Laws setting up the requirement would be introduced to parliament later in 2025, with the mobile obligation to focus at first on SMS and phone calls. The universal service could be expanded to include mobile data in the future as technology improves.

Ms Rowland said universal mobile phone coverage would help to expand emergency call access and improve signal availability during natural disasters.

management for future generations.

“Council acknowledges the support of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW), as well as State Agencies and stakeholders who have contributed to the CMP’s development.

“Their collaboration has been instrumental in achieving this significant milestone.”

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Teacher’s tips for Mid North Coast op shoppers

By Sue STEPHENSON

REGULAR op shoppers will tell you there’s more to thrifting than saving money.

It’s also about sustainability and, for some, the chance to stand out from the fastfashion crowd.

Nambucca’s Natalee Selwood has recycled, reworked, and saved clothing from landfill; creating her label Beilby Beach Handcrafted in the process.

The recent graduate of Macksville TAFE crafted some of her designs under the

guidance of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles teacher Deborah Hatley.

Deborah believes “treasure hunting” at op shops can be both rewarding and fashion-forward, which is advice more Australians are starting to follow.

q Natalee

Selwood’s creations featured in Macksville TAFE’s end of year student fashion parade. Photos: Beilby Beach Handcrafted.

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According to a YouGov poll, eighteen percent of the population resolved last year to make more sustainable purchases, while research by not for profit organisation “Seamless” found a twelve percent reduction in new clothing purchases in 2024 compared to 2018.

Seamless is a clothing stewardship scheme aimed at making brands accountable for the lifecycle of their products.

It is tasked with reducing the 200,000 tonnes of clothing that Australians send to landfill each year and the 100,000 tonnes sent overseas.

For those wanting to make a difference, or wanting to wear or create something different, Deborah has the following five tips.

1. Working Girl

Head to the men’s department. Look for oversized quality blazers with broad shoulders. Double breasted waistcoats. Think shoulder pads and bold collars. Sleeves can be removed to create drama. Personalise with trims such as on-trend fringing. Hand paint or stencil designs onto clothing using fabric paints. Create bling with op shopped diamante brooches. Wear with a bralette or a body suit.

2. Lingerie

Look for corsets. Slips with lots of lace as outerwear, or to wear peeking through sheer tops or underneath garments. Corsets can be layered over a dress or blazer. Add embellishments and add layers of ruffles to a purchased skirt for a unique designer vibe. Op shop white sheets and create a Greek toga style dress by draping and knotting (very on trend for 2025).

3. Flowers

Head over to the fabric remnants section and find lightweight fabrics to cut up and make fabric flowers. There’s lots of inspiration online. Attach to your op shop purchased dresses, skirts or pants to update them. Make a creative, bold statement with this look.

4. Surf

This is one for the sports section. Buy tight-fitting neoprene to wear as bodysuits or

leggings. Cut shapes out, or cut up to make midriff tops with sleeves, shorts, bandeau tops. Neoprene doesn’t need to be hemmed so it’s a quick DIY. Use stencils to spray paint designs or paint stripes for extra drama.

5. Denim

Denim is never out of fashion, and the op shops provide a wealth of material. Look for old jeans to cut up and repurpose into tops, skirts, or dresses. Denim is very versatile and can have edges left raw and fraying, which is great if you have minimal sewing skills. You can also patch, bleach, print or even slash the fabric to create unique on trend looks.

For more information about TAFE NSW Fashion Design courses visit tafensw.edu.au.

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Valley Bridge Club News

By Barbara MARANIK

UPCOMING events: Nola Pearce Teams of three is on Saturday 8th March.

Reminder AGM is on 22nd March @ 12

noon

Results for week ending 22ndFebruary 2025

Monday 17th February 2025

1st Linda & Mike Siford 68%, 2nd Pat Bride & Colleen Robertson 59%, 3rd Carol McKee & Theda 59%

Tuesday 18th February 2025 -second week of the summer shield

1st Jane & Greg Wood 67%, 2nd Amber Fox & Carol McKee 65%, 3rd Geoffrey Gardner & Julianne Cowels 50%, Thursday 20th February 2025

North /South 1st Mike Siford & Colin Tolley 70% 2nd Maureen Cowan & Janet Dyson 56%, 3rd Susie Keur & Peter Plunkett-Cole 50% East West

1st Robert Baker & Theda Faulwetter 60%, 2nd Michael Finucane & Vicki Walker 52%, 3rd Judith Sonter & Lousie Walton 49% Saturday 22nd February 2025

North/South 1st Lynne & John Slade 57%, 2nd Louise & Gary Walton 56%, 3rd Neil & Ali Tupper 52%

East/West

1st Judy Holliday & Vicki Walker 65%, 2nd Amber Fox & Carol McKee 58%, 3rd Robert Baker & Molly Bence 47%

q Macksville TAFE’s end of year student fashion parade.

Sports fund open for nominations

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE Coleman Smith Foundation’s Autumn 2025 funding round is now open, offering emerging sports stars the opportunity to win a cash boost to further their progress.

The Foundation was set up in recognition of two local community icons for whom sport was a big part of their lives.

The late Greg Coleman was a well known sportsperson and coach, while Adrienne Smith was involved in the administration of sporting

organisations and events.

The Foundation aims to provide modest funds to help aspiring young athletes in the Stuarts Point and Eungai areas who have exceptional sporting ability.

Donations from individuals and organisations like Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) have made the Foundation possible.

“Applications are called for in Autumn and Spring and are assessed by members of the Foundation’s Board,” said Foundation Chairperson Nicky Smith.

“Since the Foundation’s inception we have awarded funds to a great bunch of local kids including Jessica Donovan (Gymnastics), Quinn Cooper

(Cricket), Wolfe Hudson (Soccer) Angus McFarlane (AFL), Zaylia Page (Cricket) and Kash Taylor (Soccer).”

Applicants must be school age, live in the Stuarts Point/Eungai area and be able to demonstrate outstanding sporting performance.

“If you are a parent or carer or know of any kids from the Eungai, Yarrahapinni, Stuarts Point and Grassy Head area who are excelling at their sport, please encourage them to apply for this next round,” Nicky said.

For an application or further information email colemansmithfoundation@gmail. com.

Applications close on 30 March 2025.

New targets for NSW schools

UPDATED academic, HSC attainment and school attendance targets will be introduced to public schools in NSW from term 1 2025.

“New system-wide measures will provide clear guidance for school leaders, and are designed to lift outcomes for all students, including at comprehensive primary and high schools, selective schools, regional and rural schools, and Schools for Specific Purposes,” the State Government said in a statement.

Schools will be required to strive for ambitious new goals, including:

• Increasing the average NAPLAN

reading and numeracy scores in 2027 by:

- 10.2 points for Year 5 Reading

- 5.8 points for Year 9 Reading

- 11.5 points for Year 5

- 5.7 points for Year 9 Numeracy

• Increasing the proportion of NSW students attaining Year 12 from 70.5 percent in 2022 to 74 percent in 2027.

• Growing the number of students taking up university, training or work for school leavers from 88.1 percent to 92 percent in 2027.

• Increasing the average student attendance rate from 87.8

percent in 2023 to 88.8 percent in 2027.

“This is about setting high expectations of our public education system and every one of our students,” Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said.

"No longer will targets be focused simply on the topachieving students – these ambitious measures will help lift outcomes for all students across the state.”

Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar said, "We have high expectations for achievement for our

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public education system, with ambitious reading and numeracy improvement measures being put in place by every school during term 1 this year.

"All public schools aim to ensure all students show growth in their literacy and numeracy skills.

“We recognise that this is the cornerstone for a successful schooling experience for every student.

"Our new measures will account for the achievements of all students, not just those in the highest bands.

“The pathways improvement measure will capture the transitions of all students into meaningful post-school pathways, whether that is tertiary education, technical and further education or paid employment."

q Foundation Chairperson Nicky Smith presenting previous awards to Jessica Donovan, Avalon Vowels and Sandon Vowels.

Readers and writers waitlist

By Andrea FERRARI

BOOKED out in three days, the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival (BRWF) Schools Program is now running a waitlist.

In the week leading up to the June long weekend, the hugely popular schools program brings six acclaimed authors and playwrights into classrooms across four LGAs - Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Kempsey and Nambuccareaching more than 2500 primary and high school students.

This year, demand was stronger than in past years.

Bookings opened on 12 February and within just three days, 30 schools had booked every session.

well as a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be an author.

“Presentation topics such as creative writing, how to find story ideas and bring them to life and the art of developing characters and writing dialogue, will engage and delight young people and inspire them to try their hand at writing.

“Each captivating presentation is highly interactive and designed to make the creative process less intimidating and overwhelming.”

The festival organisers are now seeking an ongoing sponsor to help expand the program to reach even more eager students.

“While small government grants help, it’s still hard to cover the full costs,” Ms Young said.

“If any generous business can step in, we’d love to hear from them through our website.

Probus hold membership drive

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE Nambucca River Combined Probus Club held a membership drive at their Thursday, 20 February meeting.

Gathering in the ‘Down Under Bar’ at the Nambucca Heads RSL, current members were asked to bring along a friend to enjoy morning tea, in the hope of attracting new members.

Thirty-three members were in attendance, along with 10 visitors as prospective members.

Probus Clubs provide members with the opportunity to connect socially, and are open to anyone who is retired or semi-retired.

The Nambucca Valley’s retired population is abundant, with many who have moved to the region to be nearer to children and grandchildren.

Others have relocated for more reasonably priced housing, the pristine beaches, or possibly a desire to be selfsufficient on small holdings.

The Nambucca River Combined Probus Club is celebrating 20 years in 2025, with some of the original members still within the club’s ranks.

“Social activities are held each month and include BBQs, morning teas, evening dinners, Christmas in July lunch, visits to museums and

galleries, visits to Botanical Gardens and attending plays or movies,” Publicity Officer Helen Kirkpatrick said.

“Our club prides itself on being very friendly and is particularly welcoming to anyone wishing to join, applications are open to retired men and women looking to expand their interests in retirement.”

Nambucca River Combined Probus Club meetings feature guest speakers and are held each month on the third Thursday in the Down Under Bar at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club at 10.30am.

To join or for more details contact Helen Kirkpatrick on 0413 912 303.

“The Schools Program is an incredible opportunity for students to meet and engage with renowned Australian authors in their own classrooms, sparking a love for reading and writing that can last a lifetime.”

The Festival’s 2025 main program launches on 10 April, with “early bird” discounts available until the end of April.

The Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival is an annual literary event held on the June long weekend in Bellingen NSW. Its mission is to spark a love for storytelling, reading and writing among locals and visitors alike.

“You’ll find an eclectic mix of old-world charm and fresh, innovative voices, all wrapped up in the vibrant energy for which we’re famous."

The event includes free activities across the main festival and fringe, as well as the schools program.

New location for Pickleball at Scotts Head

By Jen HETHERINGTON

PICKLEBALL players of Scotts Head have a new location to enjoy their sport.

Until recently games had been held at the Scotts Head Tennis Club, however a more permanent location has been sought for some time.

“We are aiming for a more dedicated space in the future,” player George Driussi said in February 2023.

Two years later, on Sunday 23 February, the basketball courts at Buz Brazel Oval, Scotts Head were transformed for the first rounds of Pickleball action, featuring 12 local players.

“We feel that the Basketball Courts offer a better surface, and we are trialling improved line-marking

systems,” eager player Kerry said.

Fellow player Kenneth said the new facility was top notch.

"It's great! The ball bounces really well,” he said.

“There’s more grip on the surface.

“The rallies last longer, it's fast, friendly and lots of fun. I love it."

Games are scheduled for 3.30pm on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings from 8.30am.

As interest in the sport grows, the local group is in the process of developing a Facebook site to provide prospective players with

information.

Pickleball Australia Association describes the low-impact, social sport as “easy to learn and play at almost any age”.

“This sport for life is regularly described as one of the fastest growing sports worldwide,” its website states.

Pickleball had a gradual introduction into Australia in 2015, before a small group of enthusiasts started the first incorporated association in 2017.

The enduring growth of the sport saw the establishment of the Pickleball Australia Association in 2020.

For anyone interested in getting involved, contact George on 0258 662 603.

q Nambucca River Combined Probus Club members and guests at the meeting.

Schools Program Coordinator Rachel Young said, “We’re absolutely stunned by how fast it sold out.

“We’ve created a waitlist for any sessions that become available due to cancellation.”

Highly acclaimed and award-winning authors Felice

q Six authors will visit local schools for the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival Schools Program.

Arena, Jacqueline Harvey, Jaclyn Moriarty, Favel Parrett, Solli Raphael and R. A. Spratt, will treat the students to book and poetry readings as

q Pickleball action at Buz Brazel Oval, Scotts Head.

Youth programs inspiring creativity

By Kim SATCHELL

YOUNG people are being invited to explore innovative programs for their creative and social development at Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville.

The community organisation offers a comprehensive program of workshops and classes for young people facilitated by professional staff.

“Thanks to support from the Office for Regional Youth NSW, Nambucca Valley Phoenix Ltd provides free creative, social, and employment opportunities for young people aged 1224,” said Phoenix youth coordinator Jack Hodges.

At the heart of the youth initiatives is ‘After Hours Arts’, a term-based program where young people explore artistic disciplines under the guidance of local artists.

The program offers a suite of opportunities ranging across filmmaking, ceramics, printmaking, or digital arts, allowing participants to gain

hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

The sessions run Tuesday to Thursday from 3:305:30pm, free of charge with snacks provided.

Each term culminates in an exhibition where participants showcase their work.

“Our programs help young people discover their passions, build life skills,

and prepare for future careers while fostering social inclusion and community connection,” Jack said.

The highlights of the first term calendar include the ‘Young Stars Performance Troupe’ directed by Hannah Date, collaborating with Kyle Connolly from Digital Arts to delve into film-making.

The craft activities are Ceramics with Shae Aletha,

and Printmaking with Marc Renshaw.

These programs foster creativity, confidence, and social connection, particularly benefiting neurodivergent youth and those who may not engage in traditional extracurricular activities.

The ‘Youth Drop-In & Computer Café’ provides a welcoming space for young people to access digital

Eisteddfod scholarships open

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod has opened applications for Round One of its prestigious Performing Arts Scholarships 2025.

The scholarships aim to support and encourage talented young performers in their artistic journey, offering financial assistance to help further their studies, develop their craft, and provide performance opportunities.

Each scholarship is open to dedicated students across

all areas of the performing arts, including music, dance, drama, and speech performance.

Applicants must demonstrate passion, dedication to their craft and a high level of skill in their chosen field.

“The Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod has long been a platform for nurturing young talent, providing performers with valuable opportunities to showcase their abilities and gain industry experience,”

President of Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod

Debbie Waters told News Of The Area.

“This scholarship is another step in our commitment to fostering excellence in the performing arts community.

“It can provide invaluable support as they pursue their artistic dreams, and we encourage all passionate young performers to apply.”

RJK Optometry continues to support the performing arts community as “a very valued major sponsor of scholarships”.

The closing date for

Nambucca Bowls Report

By Charlie POTTER

WEDNESDAY Feb 19 30

bowlers this week and Marg Duffus, Deb Mann and Neil Duffus were successful.

Tony Stokes, Wayne Bolton and Mick Boyle were second

and Tommy Reynolds, Aaron Cedelland and Bruce Mason third. Lucky Losers were Theresa Meehan, Peter Dawe and Posty (John Kay). Terry Merritt missed the Jackpot of $110.

Fri Feb 21 A smaller field this week of 54. Ron Hill, Doug and Aaron Cedelland took home the major money.

Peter Fredericks, Mino Bettanin and Charlie Potter were second and the two Winchesters and Urky were third. The lucky losers... Trevor Hannaford, Ray Hunt and Terry Harvey. Lucky bowler Fred Pope missed the $600 Jackpot but grabbed the consolation $300 at his next attempt and shared

resources, study support, and life skills workshops covering topics like cooking, cyber safety, and mindfulness.

This offering operates alongside ‘After Hours Arts’ aims to ensure that young people develop essential skills for independence.

applications is 31 March. Go to coffseisteddfod.org. au for more information and submission guidelines.

The 2025 Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod event takes place this year from 17 May with the final performances taking place towards the end of June.

Entries for all disciplines also close on 31 March.

The eisteddfod is the longest continuous performance event in this region, each year attracting over 3000 competitors and their families to the Coffs

For older youth, Phoenix provides ‘Work Experience Opportunities’ in arts administration, hospitality, and disability support, equipping participants with valuable workplace experience in an inclusive setting.

with Tony Stokes, Terry Snowden, John McCollom, Peter Dawe and Peter Meehan. Sat Feb 22 Pennants Round 4. Our 3's and 6's both played home against Sawtell and had convincing 9-1 wins, moving the 3's into second place and the 6's into equal second, The 5's scored nothing for their bye but still lead the table by 10 points,

The 7's played at North Beach, also winning 9-1 and lead the table by 9 points. This Saturday, the 3's are away to Park Beach Blues, the 5's home to Woopi, the 6's home to Park Beach and the 7's away at Woopi. Sun. Feb 23 Mixed Pairs Round 2. C Davis/T Urquhart 20 def K Barry/A Shearer 17; N & M Blackford 30 def D Curran/E Flemming

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Meehan 21 def B Ford(A Power)/S Seckold 16; P Fletcher/W Dargan 21 def Brown/A Cedelland 14; M & P Fredericks 21 def S & M Watts 6; N & O Smith 27 def K Liddell/B Ruane 13. Quarter Finals are this Sunday, 9am.

q Costume design meets performance and digital story-telling.

q Creative spaces at Phoenix allow young people to thrive.

Coast.

“Anyone considering entering our vocal, drama, instrumental, choirs or dance

q Junior Ballet scholarship finalists.

q Coffs Eisteddfod Under 10s Musical Theatre entrants Everly Baker, Lilly Worthy, Daniel Hellier, Phillipa Roth, Saoirse McGarry and Ayana Hughes, with adjudicator Ben Oxley.

disciplines [should] do so as soon as possible,” Ms Waters said.

q Senior Champion, cello, Mercedes Hohenlohe.

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Potters throw a show

By Andrea FERRARI

COASTAL Claymakers

will present their annual exhibition from 2-28 March at Nexus Community Gallery in Bellingen.

A wide range of functional ware and sculptural pieces will be on display.

“The exhibition is open for all of our 70 members to enter, no theme is used so that artists can showcase whatever they are currently exploring,”

Coastal Claymakers President Rachael Naylor told News Of The Area.

“An open exhibition helps our community of clay enthusiasts see how we all evolve over time and what directions are being explored.

“Sculpture, weaving and clay combinations, beautiful tableware and functional pieces, as well as wall art, will be on show.”

The official opening is on Sunday 2 March from noon-

2pm with an open invitation for all to attend.

Coastal Claymakers was founded 22 years ago as the brainchild of a group of TAFE students keen to continue learning about clay post-

diploma studies.

“We proudly continue to collaborate with TAFE NSW through workshops and demonstration days and are very grateful for the support they continue to show us,”

ideas, learn from each other and exhibit work annually,” she said. Workshops are run throughout the year with either local or visiting artists.

Other get-togethers include visiting local studios or galleries.

Rachael said.

“Over time we have grown into a large group of ceramic artists of all abilities from all over the Mid North Coast. Our aims are to bring together artists to share

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Chris KNIGHT

KEN Klem was showing so many pearly whites in the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club it looked like he'd swallowed a piano after a brilliant round in the Golf NSW Mid North Coast Men's Championship.

The eight-marker had four birdies on the home run for a mighty 73 to win the Div 2 gross from Kempsey's Dan Jones (8) on 78.

Nev Newman (9) won the Div 2 nett with 68 from Drew Glasson (9) on 71.

South West Rocks' Andrew Kirkman (+4) won the battle of the big guns with 71 to take the Div 1 gross from Sawtell's Max Neal (+1) on 72.

Troy Herbert (4) claimed the nett with 72 on a countback from Macksville's Bea Lavender (4).

In Div 3, Kempsey's Stuart Phillips (11) won the gross with 84, edging Nambucca's Chris Knight (11) by a shot. Geoffrey McCann (16) took the nett with 71 ahead of John Morgan (15) on 73.

Stephen Doherty (17) enjoyed a rails run in Div 4 only to come a cropper with a 7 on the last with a ball which didn't get wet. His 85 gross was enough to be runner-up to Joe Street (16), a single shot ahead.

Darren De Joux (19) from Lakeside Golf Club

Camden nabbed the nett with a sizzling Route 66 ahead

of rising Nambucca star Harrison Lee (21) on 72.

Island Club Captain Ray Guiana (25) had 98 off the bat to win the Div 5 gross from Kempsey's Harry Mainey (23) on 102. Bryce Pike (31) claimed the nett with 67 ahead of Heath McKenna (29) on 75.

Pike also scored the pin 5, Chris Knight on 7, Cooper Patricks on 8, Matt Baker on 13, Craig Rogan on 15 and John O'Shea on the last.

Keen to escape the noise of a looming Federal Election in the Bush Capital, Carlo Sciacca (18) from the Belconnen Magpies club in the ACT had an outstanding plus 5 to win the Macksville Mitre 10 sponsored par event on Saturday, 22 February.

It was the best score of the day and just enough to head David Bartos (19) on plus 3 in Div 2, while the dangerous Trent Baade (15) saluted in Div 1 with plus 3 ahead of Deidre Fletcher (14) on plus 2.

Phillip Smith scorched round the back in 40 off the stick to finish plus 4 and take Div 3 from Dale Hanson (23) who birdied the 5th on his way to plus 1.

Par competitions are said to favour A Graders, but grinning under his trademark bucket hat was the club's youngest regular golf member 13-year-old Maddox Herbert (38) who has family bragging rights after carding minus 1 to best his sibling

Bowra Golf Results

By Julee TOWNSEND

Ashton and dad Troy.

The comp was the first chance of five rounds to qualify for the Nambucca Skins finals, and the ball run went down to pennant player-in-waiting Jai Wassens on plus 1.

Late-starter Stephen Kimber scored the putt from afar on 1, while Graham Long won the pin on 5, Roy Louis on 7, John Morgan on 8 and Geoffrey McCann with a fringe-gripper on 15. Hans Jansen helped himself to the Pizza This Pizza That voucher on 13 and Chris Knight took the $100 Pro Pin on the last.

It was warm and sticky and the scoring was hot in the Macksville Mitre 10 medley stableford on Thursday, 20 February.

Glen Crow's (11) purple patch bloomed on after he stormed Div 1 with 41 points from Garry Johnstone (14) on 38. Crow's 75 off the bat included 11 pars and a birdie on the 6th.

Nathan Ison (15)

“Our ‘Members Make Days’ are a casual way to simply come together to chat and enjoy getting our hands dirty together.”

Later this year, Coastal Claymakers will welcome renowned Australian potter Trisha Dean as a visiting artist for a members’ workshop run

SPORTS

shattered the glass ceiling of bettering 80, with 41 points and 79 off the stick to take Div 2 from Stephen Doherty (17) on 37. In Div 3 Keith Elphick had a day out to win with 42 points from Craig Riddington (29) on 37.

Peter Bush nabbed the Ecomist longest putt on 1, while the pins were collected by Max Neal on 5 and 18 (the latter a tidy $85 Pro Pin earner), Andrew Donovan on 7, Garry Thurlow on 8, Peter Thompson on 15 and Peter Moxon gulped the pizza on 13.

Club Director of Golf Henny Oldenhove's rich run also surged on as the 17-marker carded 34 points to pip Elizabeth Hobday on a countback in the women's single stableford on Wednesday, 19 February.

Nambucca's Linda Piccin (32) has also been in irresistible form, winning Div 2 with 39 points, also on a countback, from Debra Gersbach.

over two weekends; Sunday 27 July and Sunday 3 August.

The workshop will focus on learning about the results that can be achieved using mid-fire glazes.

“We are also in the process of planning a variety of other gatherings, and studio visits all around the Mid North Coast.”

New members of all abilities are welcome to join the group.

Email

coastalclaymakers2450@ gmail.com or reach out via social media.

Dianne Hopkins (36) cruised to victory in Div 3 with 36 points from Shayne Scott (42) on 29. The pins on the 8th went to Elizabeth Hobday and Robyn Dyer while Kerri Jackson nailed it to 20cm and we shan't mention the first putt. Angela Paton took the pin on 13 and Jackson was in the headlines again, picking up the $45 Pro Pin on the last.

Starting the week on

an

q Ken Klem streeted home to win the Div 2 gross in the Golf NSW Mid North Coast Men's Championship at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course on Sunday.

q Sawtell lefty Max Neal teeing-off on the 5th at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course during the Golf NSW Mid North Coast Men's Championship.

q Pieces by Diane Judge.

q Rachael Naylor’s claywork.

q Sculpture work by Wendy Phillips.

The Island with a bang was Kempsey's Rodney Kinnear (19) with 43 points to win the Macksville Mitre 10 medley stableford on Tuesday, 18 February. Runner-up was the always thereabouts Denise Paluch (14) on 42 points with

excellent 78 off the stick including birds on 8 and 10. Catchya on The Island if the river doesn’t grab you first.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

DESPITE the threat of rain, that didn't eventuate, the Macksville Auto Electrics sponsored Stableford attracted a good field.

Division one resulted in Rama Gennat finishing on 41 points two ahead of runner up Brock Klar with Division two winner Rod Curtis on 39 also two ahead of runner up Rod Edwards.

Although Allan Clarke had a hole in one on the third it was on the wrong hole for the Division one nearest the pin which was won by Mick Manning. Greg Hogan scored the Division two ball.

Coffs junior cricket wrap

By Aiden BURGESS

WITH finals beginning next month, the latest round of Sixers Cricket League’s junior season was decided across the region last week.

Under 16s

Round 12 of the Under 16s season was decided last Friday afternoon and saw Nana Glen Lizards consolidate top spot on the ladder with a seven wicket win against Bellingen/ Dorrigo in Dorrigo.

Zane Guthrie top scored for the Lizards on 33 (retired), and Max Morgan took 2-2 from two overs.

Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels moved into fourth spot on the ladder with a ninerun win against the Sawtell Sloggers in Woolgoolga.

Sawtell won the toss and elected to bowl, as the Rebels finished at 9/97 in the 20th over.

Balkaran Singh Johal top scored with 34, and Jack Howe finished on 20 not out.

Busby Hibberd took 2-5

from two overs, and Oakley Baylis and Cooper Meadows both took 2-10 from two overs.

Chasing 98 for victory, the Sloggers finished at 8/88 from 19 overs.

Luke Blackman top scored with 27, and Sehajdeep Singh took 2-2 from two overs for the Rebels.

Macksville Bulls had a ten wicket win against the Coffs Colts Cricket Club at Forsyth Park.

The Colts finished at 6/63 from 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat.

Bulls captain Riley Symonds took 2-1 from two overs, and Jundamir SultanGeorges took 2-5 from two overs.

Macksville chased down the target in the 8th over, Riley Symonds leading his side home on 37 not out from 20 balls, and Beau Harper finishing on 27 not out.

Under 14s Round 12 of the Under 14s season was decided last Wednesday afternoon.

Nambucca Valley Lions to enter reserve grade comp

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leading onto being involved in the League’s senior representative program.

“Both clubs see this as an exciting development and look forward to reestablishing themselves as forces in the senior North Coast League.”

The Lions are working towards combining with another club to enter an Under 18 team in the local competition.

Nambucca Valley seniors train at E J Biffin Playing Fields on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm.

All seniors and Under 18 players, new or old, are invited to train.

Under 16 players are also invited to train with the seniors.

AUSKICK, Under 10, 12 and 14 mixed teams and Under 16 boys team will train before the seniors from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Their first training session was on Wednesday 26 February.

The girls’ teams, Under 13, 15 and 17, will train at E J Biffin on Thursdays from 6 March.

Female players are invited to also train on Wednesdays.

The ladies reversed the previous week results with Nikki Laird winning from Jo Montague. Jo won both nearest the pins.

Gerard Presland won the Mid Week Competition ahead of runner up Jeff Gore with Gary Clarke best of the rest.

Carla Ross had a great round in the Chook Run finishing a net 10 under par for the nine holes, with Bob Lindsay runner up three shots beyond . With handicaps reduced by points over 20 + 1 for winning Carla and Bob" were hammered".

Like Allan Clarke, Lance Hore had a hole in one on the wrong hole and missed out on nearest the pin.

Sawtell Storm consolidated top spot on the ladder with a seven wicket win against the Nana Glen Lizards at Reg Ryan Oval.

Nana Glen scored 7/54 from 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat.

Lachlan Purnell had a super spell for Sawtell taking 2-0 from two overs, and Joshua de Groot took 1-1 from two overs.

Sawtell chased down the target in the 11th over, Lachlan Purnell top scoring and finishing on 21 not out.

Diggers Cricket Club became the first team to beat the Macksville Bulls this season, having a seven wicket win in their match at Urunga.

The Bulls won the toss and elected to bat, and scored 8/88.

Ark Gillett top scored with 28, and Quinn Ledger was next best with 26.

Darcy Franks took 2-3 from 2.3 overs for Diggers, and Dustin Parry took 2-4 from two overs.

Diggers chased down the target with four balls to spare, Darcy Franks top scored with 26 and Sehaj singh Mahal retired on 23 not out.

Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels maintained their place in the top four, having a nine wicket win against the Coffs Colts Cricket Club at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

The home side won the toss and elected to bowl, as the Colts finished at 6/67 from 20 overs.

Thomas Bird took 3-4 from two overs for the Rebels.

The Rebels chased down the target in the ninth over, Thomas Bird led his side home on 39 not out off 22 balls.

Bellingen/Dorrigo Green were also winners in Round 12, beating Bellingen/ Dorrigo Blue by 28 runs at Valla Beach.

Bellingen/Dorrigo Green won the toss and elected to bat, and scored 3/107 from 20 overs.

Tate Bailey finished on 36 not out, and Bianca Dyson retired on 34 not out.

Bellingen/Dorrigo Blue finished at 5/79, Indigo Wilkinson top scored with 25 not out.

Tate Bailey took 3-4 from 3.1 overs for Bellingen/ Dorrigo Green.

Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels moved into third spot on the ladder after beating the Macksville Bulls by six wickets in Macksville, as Round 13 began last weekend.

The home side won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 5/106 from 20 overs.

Dominic Cooper top scored with 30, and Darcy Gleeson retired on 27 not out.

The Rebels chased down their target with one over to spare, Sahibjit Singh retired on 40 not out off 25 balls.

Oliver Maddox took 2-8 from three overs for the Bulls.

Under 12s

The third round of the second Under 12s season of the summer was decided last Saturday morning.

Bellingen Green won their third straight match to start the season, beating the Sawtell Sixers by ten wickets

Bowra Bowls Report

By Greg DOOLAN

THE winners prize at last Thursday social bowls went to Mary Dal Santo and Warren (the wiz) Gallop. It’s great to see new bowlers turning up each week trying their hand at bowls. This was evident with Andrew (Roo) McKay, son of club legend Bo) winning the lucky bowler prize. Any new bowlers are always welcome to come along and the club will supply the bowls.

Every Thursday social bowls are held under the roof at the new Sports Hub, so heat or rain is not a problem. Remember names are to be in by 12pm or phone the HUB on 65647349.

The Grade 5 pennants side remain the leaders of their section after coming

at Toormina Oval.

The Sixers won the toss and elected to bat, and finished at 8/33 from 17.1 overs.

Kai Hartley took 2-3 from two overs for Bellingen.

The visitors chased down the target in the seventh over.

Diggers Cricket Club Blue won their second match in a row, beating the Sawtell Sloggers by ten wickets at Reg Ryan Oval.

Sawtell scored 9/102 from 20 overs after electing to bat, Jai Levy top scoring with 19.

Sehaj singh Mahal took 2-9 from four overs for Diggers, and Wisam Omer took 2-25 from four overs.

Diggers reached the target in the 19th over, Sehaj singh Mahal leading his side home on 58 not out off 36 balls.

Diggers Cricket Club Red had their second win from three matches, beating Macksville Bulls Blue by 30 runs in Macksville.

The home side won the toss and elected to bowl, with Diggers setting a total of 4/108 from 20 overs.

Zayden Parry (33) and Jennifer Martin (30) both finished not out.

Cooper Heinz had a super spell for Macksville taking 3-1 from three overs.

The Bulls finished at 3/78 from 20 overs.

away with a comfortable 9-1 win over South West Rocks last Saturday. The 7145 master board score line is a good result. They have the bye this week-end and travel to Stuarts Point on Saturday 8th March for the start of the second round. There is a big afternoon of social bowls tomorrow at the HUB with good prizes on offer. All available pennant players should be in attendance, so come along for a fun time. Play starts at 1pm, so ring the HUB to book.

The Nomination sheet for the Club Fours is on the board in the bowls room, so enter your team now. Nominations close Thursday 6th March and play hopefully to start on March 8th and 9th.

The Bulls finished at 9/40 from 12.1 overs after Urunga won the toss and elected to bowl.

Dominic Gee took 3-2 from two overs, and Brenan Mackenzie took 2-4 from two overs.

Urunga chased down the target in the seventh over.

Nana Glen Lizards recorded their second win in a row, beating Diggers Cricket Club White by 16 runs in Nana Glen.

The home side finished at 8/51 from 20 overs, after Diggers won the toss and elected to bowl.

Cillian Kearney took 2-6 from three overs, and Benjamin Walsh took 2-9 from three overs.

Nana Glen defended their total restricting Diggers to 7/35 from 15 overs, Vivan Bhandari took 2-5 from two overs.

Woolgoolga Cricket Rebels Blue had their first win of the season, a five wicket win against Dorrigo in Woolgoolga.

Dorrigo posted 3/90 from 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat.

Mia Gilbert top scored for Dorrigo with 27 retired not out, and Huon Jurd took 2-4 from two overs for the Rebels. The Rebels reached the target in the 16th over.

Urunga Cricket Club won their second game from three matches, accounting for Macksville Bulls White by ten wickets at Urunga.

Macleay Valley to rejoin AFL comp

By Aiden BURGESS

AFL North Coast will have a new addition to its senior competition in 2025.

The Macleay Valley Eagles will play in first grade for the first time since 2015 with South Kempsey’s Jim Stirling

Oval to host senior matches. Eagles president Justyn Hope said the club hopes to get the whole community involved.

“We’re pretty excited to be back in the competition, but the main thing is we want to make everybody feel like they belong and get the local community involved in the club,” he said.

AFL North Coast

Community Football and Competition Manager Brad Greenshields said other senior clubs were excited about the return of the Eagles.

“When I spoke to the other clubs about the possibility of the Eagles returning to senior football the unanimous response was the more teams the better,” he said.

Greenshields said the return to seniors would help

provide a pathway for local juniors.

“The real positive point for me is the people in a town like Kempsey with a population of 15,000 people, will be able to see that if they start playing football at the Auskick and junior levels, there’s a pathway for them to stick with the game and be able to play in their home town as an adult.”

q Shane O'Neill, Roy Rudner and Brian King.

By Manny WOOD

HYPOTHETICAL Buy cheap, pay dear

WENDY makes a new will with the assistance of a solicitor.

The “simple” will leaves the whole of her estate to six of her favourite nieces and nephews. The will is properly executed in the presence of two independent witnesses.

Years later, Wendy’s relationship with another one of her nieces improves and Wendy decides to include her as a beneficiary under her will.

To save money, Wendy attends her solicitor’s office and asks for the release of her original will.

After its release from safe custody, Wendy returns home and she makes a hand amendment to the original will by adding her niece’s name.

She initials the amendment but no one is present as witnesses.

Wendy also writes a letter, stating a “non-binding” wish that her nieces and nephews share their inheritance with their children.

She staples the letter to the original will and puts it in her desk drawer.

When Wendy passes away, her executor attends the solicitor’s office and asks for the will.

It comes to light that the will had been removed, although a copy of the duly executed will was able to be produced.

Wendy has $100,000 in a fixed term deposit and no other assets.

Her bank will not release the funds without a grant of probate.

When Wendy’s original will is eventually located amongst her personal belongings, a number of issues arise.

Firstly, Wendy is advised that the Court will ask for evidence of the circumstances surrounding the hand amendment to the will.

In the absence of any witnesses, this creates difficulties and delays.

Secondly, the Court considers that the letter accompanying the will may constitute an “informal will” and asks all of the beneficiaries and their children to be made aware of the probate application by either being personally served or signing “consents”.

Some now reside overseas and some are minors, who need independent “tutors” appointed.

This case demonstrates how even small amendments to a simple will can lead to increased legal costs and cause significant difficulties and delays if they are not made under legal supervision.

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.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch

The potential carbon storage of trees

DEAR News Of The Area,

I’D just like to offer a correction to Louise Cranny’s recent letter on the growth rates of trees and their potential carbon storage.

As approximately half of the dry weight of a tree is carbon, its capacity to draw in carbon via photosynthesis is indeed important in combating climate change. However, a tree’s carbon absorption does NOT accelerate as it ages, in fact, quite the opposite is true.

Eucalypts, which make up the majority of the Australian bush, are extremely shade intolerant and their strategy is to grow as rapidly as they can to outcompete their neighbours in their search for sunlight.

Those that get left behind are soon suppressed by the dominant trees, their growth rates slow down and they become suppressed and even die.

Have a look at any of the eucalypts around where you live and you will see their branches trying to grow away from each other or other shading obstacles. However, the growth rates of even the dominant trees slows as it gets older.

In a study of 87,000 individual trees from 280 plots over seven decades, scientists showed that “stand growth rates of even-aged forests tend to increase during the early life of the forest, but, after a few decades or so, reach a maximum

and decline progressively thereafter. Various reviews and texts describe this phenomenon. These trends are evident in whatever measures of tree size are used, measures such as biomass or stem wood volume or characteristics correlated with these, such as stem basal area” (West, 2023).

Louise is also incorrect when she states that when forests are harvested, “their immense stores of carbon are quickly released”.

The trees that are harvested from the forest are either those thinned to allow the younger, faster growing trees to continue to grow rapidly into larger trees or those that have reached maturity and their growth rate is slowing down.

The latter are removed to make way for new vigorous regeneration to absorb carbon once again at the maximum rate that the site will allow.

The timber and wood products produced from each tree is permanently fixed in any number of solid wood products, like telegraph poles, bridge timbers, decking, flooring, fencing, structural timbers and even pallets. Research has shown that even wood fibre converted to paper and cardboard products can store carbon in landfill for decades.

Unlike the rest of the world, we don’t take full advantage of the potential biomass left behind or produced in the conversion of round logs to dimensional timber by converting it into biofuels, biochar,

Ideas for road safety

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS a Valla Beach resident for 20-plus years I have noticed the increase in the residential population from a seaside village to many new housing developments.

Many thousands of people now call Valla Beach home.

Accidents will continue to happen at the intersection of Valla

DEAR Jasminda,

EVERY time I go to the beach there is a sea of bums.

Everyone under the age of about 20 (and some well over) are jiggling around in g-strings.

Is this acceptable?

Francis P.

Dear Francis,

Acceptable is a strange word in these times.

It also depends on who you are talking to.

There are many who would gleefully flock to the beach to get a glimpse of the bums you refer to, and others who would be sweating bucketloads of moral panic over it.

Swimwear has been through many phases and it always comes with negative comments from the modesty brigade.

In the early 1900s, women had to wear loosefitting frocks and later they were swaddled in conservative woollen swimsuits (can you imagine how uncomfortable that would be?).

In the 1930s, costumes hugged the figure and the material changed, with nylon making it more comfortable to swim and sunbake, but they were still

biogas and even electricity. The leaves and fine branches are naturally left behind and are a source of nutrients for the new regeneration and dominant regrowth.

quite puritanical by today's standards.

Tummies were exposed by the 1950s and by the 60s, tops and bottoms were shrinking with a lot of skin on show. In the 80s it was all about fluoro and it wasn't just the bums that were out.

Topless bathing was as prolific as the smell of coconut oil and hairspray. It's surprising we didn't self-combust with all the additives and chemicals in the air.

I wonder, Francis, if it will come full circle again.

Perhaps, with cabanas offering more sun protection, and a greater awareness of the dangers of sunbaking, more people will embrace the coverup culture and protect themselves from the harsh effects of the Australian sun and the sanctimonious sermonising of those in sensible swimwear.

Let me tell you, though, Francis, if I still had my 19-year-old bum, it would be out there frolicking amongst that sea of bums (between the flags of course) and enjoying every moment.

Why not?

And why not embrace people wearing whatever they feel comfortable in at whatever age while they still can?

In this era of body positivity, a bit of jiggling, if the jiggler feels good about it, is surely not for the rest of us to judge.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Beach Road until the speed limit is reduced. It is ludicrous to maintain the 90km/h speed limit and it must be reduced to 60km/h in both directions on Giinagay Way.

I suggest that the speed limit from the north of 60km/h should start just before the intersection with East West Road and the “60km/h Ahead” sign be placed

How will you fix region’s issues?

DEAR News Of The Area,

MY name is Erik and I am an 11 year old homeschooler from Macksville.

My dad and I have been studying newspaper articles lately and in particular,

election campaign articles.

It seems to me that all the candidates are pretty much focused on the same issues.

The doctor shortage, the cost-ofliving crisis, government wastage in

health and the NDIS, mental health support and youth crime, and I might add, sadly, none have mentioned the environment.

If all the candidates are concerned about the same issues, then surely

That’s why the United Nations’ own science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) declares: “A sustainable forest management strategy aimed at maintaining or increasing forest carbon stocks, while producing an annual sustained yield of timber, fibre or energy from the forest, will generate the largest sustained mitigation benefit (IPCC 4th Assessment).”

where the obsolete average speed limit gantry is positioned.

This gantry with associated signs was part of the original Pacific Highway and is an eyesore which should be removed.

Kind regards, Steve DOBBYNS, Executive Officer, Forest and Wood Communities Australia.

The speed limit of 60km/h from the south should commence at the current 90km/h sign and the “60km/h Ahead” sign placed at an appropriate distance before. I hope my suggestions will be taken up as the most obvious and constructive solution ASAP to this accident-prone area with little cost to Transport for NSW.

the question that should be asked is not what you want to fix but HOW are you going to fix it.

None of the candidates have explained this in detail, as far as I can see.

Come on Pat, Greg, Caz and Chris where are

Yours sincerely, Michael JOYCE, Valla Beach.

the details, or are we just listening to rhetoric?

Regards, Erik LEMKE, Macksville

Mark Peskett

Aged 70 years.

Late of Macksville and Nambucca Heads

Beloved husband of Beryl. Dearly loved father of Kristy, Alex and Mellisa. Proud Pop to Zane, Kayla, Kodie, Asha, Jasper, Aryani, Lillie and Lennox. The family wish to advise a private cremation will be held.

Bernard Laverty Funerals Tel: 6568 1555

Reginald Gordon

25th February 2025, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Late of Valla Beach, formerly of Fernmount. Dearly beloved partner of Narelle. Loving father and father-in-law of Dean & Debbie, Debbie & Tony and Melinda & Aaron. Adored grandfather of his 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colleen & Geoff.

Aged 81 Years Forever In Our Hearts Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Reg’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 5th March 2025 commencing at 10.00 am. Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

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Letter Boxes & Hose Reels

6.00

BEST ON THE BOX

FRIDAY UNDER THE VINES

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Set in idyllic New Zealand in the Peak View wine district, this third season of the sunny dramedy sees newcomer William (Mark Mitchinson) ruffling feathers. Charles Edwards and Rebecca Gibney (pictured) are ripe with feel-good warmth as step-cousins Louis and Daisy, now running their inherited Oakley Wines vineyard together. However, as Daisy readies to marry again, the duo must focus on ousting self-declared heir William to save the winery. While former lawyer Louis believes his legal nous will come in handy, Daisy has some “creative” ideas for getting rid of their co-owner.

FRIDAY, February 28

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return) 8.30 Under The Vines. (Return, PG) Daisy plans her wedding. 9.15 Optics. (Ml, R) Greta and Nicole get a board meeting date. 9.45 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 10.20 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 10.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) 11.35 ABC Late News. 11.50 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

1.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 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)

SUNDAY

THE NEWSREADER

ABC TV, 8.30pm

There’s lights, cameras and plenty of action as Australia’s favourite fictional newsreaders leave it all on the table before we bid farewell to the stellar, cinematic drama next week. Three seasons’ worth of secrets and personal struggles explode tonight after threatened News at Six boss Lindsay (William McInnes) takes to destroying the careers he built in a bid to save his own. Dale (Sam Reid) spirals under the pressure of blackmail about his sexuality, while Helen (Anna Torv, pictured) – riding high after Public Eye won the ratings war – is blindsided by a front-page article revealing her history of mental health issues. No one is safe from Lindsay’s vitriol as The Newsreader sets the scene for an unforgettable finale.

VIII: Britain’s Traitor King. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (M)

8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (R)

9.20 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. (PG)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Bonn. (Msv) 11.45 Sisi. (MA15+s, R)

2.40 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (Final, PG, R)

3.45 Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

10.30 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 12.45pm Dog Day Afternoon. (1975, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 5.50 Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995, PG)

MONDAY

DAN SNOW’S GREATEST DISCOVERIES

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets up with Nicole Maguire.

8.30 MOVIE: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody. (2022, Mdl) An exploration of the life and music of singer Whitney Houston, chronicling her journey from obscurity to superstardom. Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders. 11.30 GetOn Extra.

12.00 Australian Idol. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

SBS, 8.25pm

History buffs are in safe hands tonight with experienced archaeologist Dan Snow (pictured). True to his profession, Snow is passionate about unearthing mysteries and hidden histories. The return of this docuseries follows the intrepid explorer on a journey to China, where he yearns to learn more about an amazing discovery made just a few years before he was born: the Terracotta Army. Made up of thousands of life-size warriors armed with bronze weapons, the collection of sculptures that guards the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang dates back to 210 BCE. Later episodes take Snow in search of the secrets of Stonehenge, Machu Picchu and even Atlantis. If anyone can track down the fictional island, it’s Snow.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals: Water. (PG)

8.40 MOVIE: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. (2021, MA15+lv, R) A bodyguard and a hitman work together. Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek.

11.00 MOVIE: Lions For Lambs. (2007, Mlv, R)

12.45 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune UK. Contestants compete to solve word puzzles in order to win cash and prizes determined by The Wheel. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Malv, R) Guests include Kevin Hart, Jodie Comer, Sofia Vergara and Alan Cumming. 10.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Nambucca Heads Women's Bowling Club

By Nerida BLACKFORD

2025 WOMEN'S Major Pairs

Champions

A competitive match was played on Tuesday 25th February to determine the 2025 Women’s Major Pairs Championship at Nambucca. It was a terrific match with club legend Gloria Richardson and her very competent partner Sandra Seckold against another holder of

many titles in Manor Smith, and Lisa Barry, in her first year of playing.

The game was played in great spirits and we all enjoyed Lisa’s energy and spirit she brings to games at our club.

Many ends continually changed with who was holding shot and who could knock out a shot bowl.

Gloria and Sandra won the first 6 ends and lead 9-0 until Manor and Lisa gained 4 shots over 2 ends. With

the teams over the next 6 ends gaining multiple shots, the score got to 15-10 on 13 ends. Though Team Gloria was ahead the whole match, each end was hard fought and showcased some great bowling by all the ladies.

Eventually it was a victory to Gloria and Sandra 24-14, winning 6 of the 20 ends played. Each lady should be very pleased with how they bowled, and the good number of spectators really enjoyed watching the match. Congratulations ladies. Fins up!!!

q Gloria Richardson and Sandra Seckold, winners.

SATURDAY, March 1

6.00 Australian Story: Second Innings – Bharat Sundaresan. (R) Leigh Sales chats to Bharat Sundaresan.

6.30 Back Roads: Great Keppel, Queensland. (R) Heather Ewart visits Great Keppel Island.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025. Coverage of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

10.30 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) Rob makes a controversial comment on air. 11.25 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Sunny and Jess struggle to focus on the case.

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Tiddler. 3.55 Children’s Programs. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. (Return)

8.35 Queen Camilla: The Wicked Stepmother.

9.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PGal, R)

10.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

11.25 Suspect. (MA15+av, R)

3.20 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R)

4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012, Mav, R) A secret agent is hunted by the government. Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz.

10.15 MOVIE: Green Zone. (2010, Malv, R) A rogue military officer uncovers a conspiracy. Matt Damon.

12.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)

8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde. (2001, PGls, R) A ditzy blonde enrols in law school. Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson.

10.30 MOVIE: Magic Mike’s Last Dance. (2023, Mls)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 Let’s Eat With George. (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. Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (s, R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Matlock. (PGals, R) Matty and Sarah pose as family to gather

SUNDAY, March 2

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG) The mentors evaluate the teams.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Madl) Helen is blindsided by a front-page story revealing her history of mental health struggles.

9.25 Love Me. (MA15+s) Glen and Peter rescue Aaron from a drunken night out.

10.20 MOVIE: Cosi. (1996, Ml, R)

11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)

12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Speechless. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”.

6am Eat

Wheaties! (2020, PG) 7.40 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 10.00 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, M) 12.25pm Silverado. (1985, M) 2.50 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 4.45 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Barry Lyndon. (1975, M) Midnight Secretary. (2002, MA15+) 2.00 Ferocious Wolf. (2023, MA15+, Spanish) 3.55 Falling. (2020, M)

6am Morning

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Greece By Train.

8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (Mav) Looks at Livia, who starts having regrets.

9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ma, R)

10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. (R)

11.15 Elvis’ Women. (Mas, R)

2.40 Love Your Garden. (R)

3.30 Employable Me (UK) (MA15+l, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

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6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 Hoarders. 12.30am The X-Files. 4.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Charade. (1963, PG) 8.05 Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995, PG) 10.40 All The President’s Men. (1976) 1.10pm Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 3.15 Sissi. (1955, German) 5.15 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 6.55 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 8.30 Fame. (1980, M) 11.00 Sira. (2023, French) 1.15am Shiva Baby. (2020, M) 2.40 Barry Lyndon. (1975, M)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG)

8.40 The Hunters: The Car Bomb And The Underworld War. (Madv) Takes a look at the murder of John Furlan in 1998 by a car bomb, a crime which has never been solved.

10.15 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio And Lees Mystery. (Mdlv, R)

12.15 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (R)

2.00 To Be Advised.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGals) 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 See No Evil. (Mav) 11.15 The First 48. (Malv) 12.05 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. (PGa, R) 1.00 Destination WA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Customs. (PG, R)

Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 4.10 Young Sheldon. 5.10 MOVIE: Space Jam: A New Legacy. (2021, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Turner & Hooch. (1989, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Gettin’ Square. (2003, M) 11.40 Young Sheldon. 12.40am The Originals. 2.30 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 1.15pm MOVIE: In The Heights. (2021, PG) 4.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie. (2014, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Sons Of Summer. (2023, MA15+) 11.45 Gotham. 12.40am Arrow. 2.30 Surfing Australia. 3.00 Beyblade X. 4.00 Bakugan. 4.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Children’s Programs.

Sicily With Michael Portillo. (PGaw)

Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (Return)

9.25 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGal, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Wisting. (Malsv)

12.25 A French Case. (Mav, R)

2.20 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (Ml, R)

2.50 Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R)

3.55 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.25 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. (PG)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie, with judges Amy Shark, Kyle Sandilands and Marcia Hines.

9.10 Suits L.A. (Mav) Ted needs Amanda’s help with a new prosecutor in Lester’s murder trial.

10.10 The Oscars. (PGalv, R) From the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

2.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. The latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)

9.00 Rise Of The Dolphins. 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The Life And Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson. (Mav)

12.00 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

SBS MOVIES (32)

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6am Bran Nue

Dae. (2009, PG) 7.35 Sissi. (1955, German) 9.35

Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 11.15 Barry Lyndon. (1975, M) 2.40pm Charade. (1963, PG) 4.40 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 6.40 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 8.30 Raging Bull. (1980, MA15+) 10.55 Iron Sky. (2012, M) 12.35am Falling. (2020, M) 2.40 Black Box. (2021, M, French) 5.00 Sirocco. (1951, PG)

6.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

8.30 Insight. (Return)

9.30 Dateline. (Return)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. (R)

11.30 Prisoner. (MA15+av)

12.40 Fargo. (Malv, R)

2.25 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (R)

3.20 Employable Me (UK) (PGal, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (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 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.10 The Hunting Party. (M) The team races to stop Roy Barber, also known as the Couples Killer, before he strikes again. 10.10 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec and Marisa investigate a museum heist.

12.10 Sun, Sea And Surgery. (MA15+a, R) A look at Turkey’s Comfort Zone clinic.

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

SBS MOVIES (32)

7MATE (64)

6am Sirocco.

Continued. (1951, PG) 6.50 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 8.55 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 10.55 Shiva Baby. (2020, M) 12.20pm Fame. (1980, M) 2.45 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 4.20 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 6.20 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 8.30 Amadeus. (1984, M) 11.30 Iron Sky 2. (2019, M) 1.10am Clean. (2021, MA15+) 2.45 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY,

March 5

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Australia: An Unofficial History. (l)

8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. (Mal)

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Blackwater. (Premiere, MA15+alv)

12.15 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlv, R)

3.20 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (PGal, R)

3.50 Employable Me (UK) (PGal, R)

4.55 China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Return, Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Full Sweat. (Premiere, M) Behindthe-scenes at the Hawthorn Football Club.

11.00 Autopsy USA: John Wayne. (Return, Ma)

12.00 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)

2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.00 Big Miracles. (Mam) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm)

The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Your Next Cruise. (R)

Shopping. (R)

SBS MOVIES (32)

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THURSDAY,

March 6

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG)

8.30 Hidden Volcano Abyss. (Mal, R)

A look at the eruption of Hunga Tonga.

9.30 Boiling Point.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Golden Boy. (MA15+s)

12.05 Blackport. (MA15+s, R)

2.35 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (MA15+l, R)

3.30 Employable Me (UK) (PGa, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am From Here To Eternity. Continued. (1953, PG) 7.10 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 9.10 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 11.10 Iron Sky. (2012, M) 12.50pm Iron Sky 2. (2019, M) 2.30 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 4.20 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 6.30 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 8.30 Platoon. (1986, MA15+) 10.45 Arkansas. (2020, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs. 6am Breaker Morant. Continued. (1980, PG) 7.05 After Yang. (2021, PG) 8.50 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 11.00 Amadeus. (1984, M) 1.50pm From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 4.00 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 6.00 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 8.30 Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 10.45 Nowhere Boy. (2009, M) 12.35am Rush. (2013, MA15+) 2.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) A speeder will not stop.

8.30 MOVIE: The Butler. (2013, Malv, R) A White House butler serves seven American presidents across three decades. Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey.

11.10 Autopsy USA: Anthony Bourdain. (Madl, R)

12.10 Damnation. (MA15+asv)

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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q This year the Lions have entered a stand-alone team in reserve grade.

Kicking On

THE Nambucca Valley Lions will play in the AFL North Coast reserve grade competition this year.

Last year they formed a joint venture with Northern Beaches Blues to form four teams which played in seniors, reserves, women’s and Under 18 boys’ competitions.

This year the Lions have entered a stand-alone team in reserve grade.

The team will follow the Macleay Valley Eagles senior side through the draw.

Each club will wear their own jerseys and train on their own grounds.

“The aim is for each club to form the foundation to become fully fledged senior clubs with each having teams in all four grades,” said the Lions’ Andy Johnston.

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LUNCH

salads

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Cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan anchovy & Caesar dressing topped with poached egg and cripsy prosciutto

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wish to play seniors will be able to declare themselves available for Macleay seniors and Macleay players will have some access to playing reserve grade with the Lions.

“This means that Nambucca Valley, a very strong junior club in the League, will be able to provide players with a pathway to playing seniors football,

“Nambucca players who CONTINUED Page 11

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Pan Seared Salmon GF Confit potatoes, seasonal greens, hollandaise & fresh lemon

Bangers & Mash

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