THE Nambucca Valley’s volunteer-operated community radio station, 2NVR, has received a fresh new look, thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership (CBP) grant program.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp recently visited the Tewinga Studios to see firsthand the transformation made possible by the $14,100 grant.
of the station, revitalising the space for presenters, volunteers, and visitors.
Local painter and 2NVR presenter Fitzroy Powell took on the project after submitting the lowest quote, carefully navigating the challenge of painting around live broadcasts.
The station opted for a soothing blue colour, chosen for its calming and productivity-boosting properties, an ideal backdrop for a creative and dynamic broadcasting environment.
Mr Kemp praised the improvements, emphasising the importance of community radio in keeping locals informed, particularly during times of natural disaster such as the district
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q Oxley MP Michael Kemp, 2NVR Committee President Luise Pearson-Bernoth and 2NVR Presenter Phil Veness at the freshly-painted studios last week. Photo: supplied.
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A fresh coat of success for Nambucca Valley Radio
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experienced in the recent flood event.
“Community radio plays a vital role in keeping locals informed and connected, and it’s great to see 2NVR making these improvements with the support of the CBP program.
“This funding allows organisations like 2NVR to continue providing an essential service to our community while enhancing their facilities for volunteers and visitors alike,” Mr Kemp told News Of The Area.
The impact of the facelift was immediately evident, with attendees at the Studio 3 Live concert last Friday night praising the station’s fresh new look.
With the 2025 CBP funding round now closed, Mr Kemp acknowledged the many strong submissions from the Oxley electorate, expressing optimism about the future.
“I was pleased to see so many worthy projects put forward for the 2025 CBP funding,” he said.
“Our region has so much to look forward to, and these projects will help our community grow stronger and more connected.”
Arsenic concerns ongoing over logging in Little Newry State Forest
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Last September, after the concerns were first raised, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) conducted a pre-harvest inspection with Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) to evaluate risks.
It led to FCNSW voluntarily implementing a 30-metre exclusion zone around the former mine sites.
The EPA said forestry work was limited, took place away from known mineshafts, and is unlikely to have affected arsenic levels or mobilised metals into waterways in the area.
A follow-up EPA site inspection on 16 January, “found no compliance issues and confirmed that harvesting activity was unusually small”.
Valla resident Jodie Amytage was not convinced and had water samples tested.
She says they show dangerous levels of arsenic contamination in local water supplies.
In response, the EPA told Ms Armytage, “The National Water Quality Guideline
criteria for aquatic ecosystem protection, refers to the two species of Arsenic, being Arsenic III (Arsenite), and Arsenic V (Arsenate), not Total Arsenic.
“Whilst total arsenic concentrations within the sample data could suggest low guideline exceedances, the EPA cannot accurately assess any risk to aquatic ecosystem health without analysing AIII and AV.”
The EPA was contacted to find out if it had conducted its own water tests.
The response was similar to the one Ms Armytage received.
“Of the 19 samples, 10 were slightly above the national drinking water limit,” it said in part.
“However, arsenic occurs naturally in the area’s rocks, soils, and sediments and the creeks are not used for drinking water supplies.
“Soil test results were all within safe guideline levels.”
Ms Armytage told News Of The Area, “It seems that the EPA is saying that, if the source of arsenic is natural,
Photo: Jodie Amytage.
the thresholds do not apply.”
She said it was already known that there was arsenic present and that the western side of the highway was
extensively mined; and that a 30-metre exclusion zone is not enough when not all the mines have been located.
“If there is natural arsenic
Heise reveals policy for ‘broken’ democracy
CAZ Heise, the Independent candidate for Cowper, revealed a policy on Monday aimed at restoring “integrity and accountability in politics”.
The policy, titled ‘Taking Back Our Democracy’, features five main concepts:
‘Reforming lobbying laws to end undue influence’, ‘Reforming political donations and campaign spending’, ‘Cracking down on misinformation and disinformation in elections’, ‘Protecting charities and advocacy groups’, and ‘Defending the right to peaceful protest’.
Ms Heise, in a statement to media, said the policy was a response to Australia’s “broken” democracy.
“For too long, powerful industries have used donations and lobbying to shape government policy in their own interests, while everyday Australians are left behind.
“We need to ensure our democracy works for people, not just the highest bidders.”
In terms of campaign funding, Ms Heise is advocating for “stronger political finance laws to stop billion-dollar industries from buying influence over
government decisions” and real-time transparency on political donations.
The policy also supports the introduction of penalties for deliberate false political claims, holding social media companies accountable for the spread of disinformation, and strengthening media literacy programs to equip Australians with the tools to assess information critically.
Ms Heise also suggested the National Party was reliant on “corporate donations from industries that profit at the expense of regional communities”, including fossil fuel corporations and
the gambling and tobacco industries.
The incumbent Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan disagrees with Ms Heise’s assertion that democracy in Australia is broken.
“It is convenient to suggest it is broken when it does suit one person or a party’s personal agenda or ideology,” the Nationals MP told NOTA in a statement.
“To suggest that Australia’s democratic systems are broken is intellectually dishonest and an affront to those Australians who value their right to vote and to choose
present, why was logging permitted?
“The EPA is basically saying that it is up to us to prove there is a problem,
what is best for our country.”
Mr Conaghan agreed that transparency around campaign funding was important, but asserted that questions should also be asked of Ms Heise’s donors.
He said questions about Ms Heise’s backers had been met with “obfuscation and claims of ‘local business’ support.”
Ms Heise has publicly stated she has received support from Regional Voices Fund and Climate 200, as well as hundreds of local donors across Cowper.
Mr Conaghan also downplayed the funding received by his campaign from major industry players.
“Much is made of ‘fossil fuel donations’ and ‘gambling and tobacco donations’ when it comes to the National Party, but they fail to truly
which is expensive for a community group.
“Surely it is their job to prove there is not a problem?”
track the totals or indeed which party receives them,” he said.
“When you take the time to trace which party and which state received donations, you begin to see that the funds donated to the NSW Nationals, that fund the local Federal campaigns like mine in Cowper, did not in fact receive significant funds.”
The Cowper MP said his 2025 campaign funding is predominantly accrued from past election returns, supported by direct donations from local National Party Members and businesses.
Ms Heise also received election returns of $85,106.28 from her efforts at the 2022 election, which are to be used towards the 2025 election campaign.
q Water testing sites in and near Little Newry State Forest.
Heise, Lambie talk veterans affairs
By Mick BIRTLES
INDEPENDENT candidate for Cowper Caz Heise welcomed Senator Jacqui Lambie to events in Port Macquarie and Macksville last week for discussions on veterans affairs.
Senator Lambie began her visit to the Nambucca Valley by calling into the
Frank Partridge VC Military Museum at Bowraville.
“Senator Lambie came across as a true powerhouse in support of veterans, it was a pleasure to host her here and she was impressed with our collection and our volunteers," the Museum’s Blew Manning told News Of The Area.
The first event in
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The screening was followed by a Q&A session featuring Lambie, Heise, filmmaker Patrick Lindsay AM, and veteran Glenn Kolomeitz, the Jacqui Lambert Network’s lead senate candidate for NSW.
Senator Lambie, who was instrumental in pushing for the Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide, spoke passionately about the ongoing fight for better services.
At times, particularly when speaking of the treatment of many Special Forces personnel in the wake of the controversial Brereton Report, the Senator was moved to tears.
She and Heise agreed on the need for counselling to be included in the Medicare rebate, highlighting the financial barriers preventing veterans from accessing essential mental health care.
The second event, held in Port Macquarie, brought together 100 local business leaders and community members for discussions on defence, affordable housing, and household power issues.
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Senator Lambie stressed the growing influence of independents in Parliament, while Ms Heise emphasised the importance of events like these in shaping policy that reflects community needs.
“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and participated in these discussions, the overwhelming support shows our community is ready for real change and I reaffirm my commitment to unveiling a comprehensive policy aimed at supporting veterans and their families,” Ms Heise told NOTA.
“I look forward to working
alongside our community and leaders like Senator Lambie to ensure our veterans are never forgotten and their sacrifices are honoured.
“At both forums, I reinforced my strong commitment to working with existing veteran support services in Cowper and strengthening their capacity.
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“The turnout was fantastic and demonstrated our community’s dedication to supporting veterans and their families.”
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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.
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q Veteran and Senate candidate Glenn Kolomeitz, Independent candidate for Cowper Caz Heise, Senator Jacqui Lambie and author and filmmaker Patrick Lindsay AM. Photo: supplied.
q Caz Heise and Senator Jacqui Lambie visited the Frank Partridge VC Military Museum at Bowraville, pictured here with the Museum’s Blew Manning. Photo: supplied.
q Frank Partridge VC Military Museum volunteers Blew Manning and Alan Doolan speak with Senator Jacqui Lambie during her visit to the museum last week. Photo: supplied.
Council’s drainage upgrades keep local sport on track
By Mick BIRTLES
DESPITE the heavy rainfall in the district as a consequence of ExTropical Cyclone Alfred, local sporting fixtures faced far less disruption than expected, thanks to recent drainage upgrades at key sporting fields.
The swift recovery of grounds like Allan Gillett Oval in Macksville has been praised by members of the public, highlighting the success of Council-led improvements.
“These fields would typically be out of action for another week or two but are in pristine condition, not a single wet spot,” Bowraville Junior Rugby League Football Club’s Troy Grace told News Of The Area.
“I think Council should be congratulated for this initiative and promoting a healthy lifestyle by allowing the kids to be out on these grounds.
“While many sports fields in neighbouring districts were out of action due to water coverage, it was back to business as usual for many of our sporting clubs.”
What could have been a weekend of cancellations after ‘Alfred’ instead saw teams back on the field sooner than anticipated.
The positive outcome is the result of extensive drainage works carried out across three major sporting complexes, covering a total of five playing fields: Macksville Park, which includes Willis Street and Allan Gillett Oval in
Macksville; both fields at E J Biffin Sporting Fields in Nambucca Heads; and Hennessy Tape Oval in Bowraville.
At E J Biffin Sporting
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Fields additional work was undertaken to completely reshape the smaller field, ensuring better water runoff and reducing pooling.
Drainage lines were installed, and the field was rehabilitated with fresh grass, making it more resilient to future rain events.
The drainage projects were made possible through collaborative funding efforts, including:
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Infrastructure Program (LRCI) Phase 4, funded by the Australian Government, which supported drainage work at E J Biffin Oval.
• Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program (CLIRP), jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments and administered by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
• Nambucca Valley Council, which contributed additional funds to complete the project.
A Nambucca Valley Council spokesperson advised NOTA that while this particular drainage project was a one-off initiative, council remains open to future opportunities should additional grant funding become available.
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q Macksville’s Willis Street Sports Fields back in use soon after the deluge thanks to upgrades to drainage. Photo: supplied.
businesses & locations throughout the Nambucca Valley.
Some include, supermarkets, newsagents, convenience stores, shopping centres, chemists, service stations, real estate agents, many general businesses throughout the area.
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AT Nambucca Valley Council’s general meeting on Wednesday 19 March, councillors moved to address what management deemed to be an “illegal resolution” made at a previous meeting.
The resolution in question was agenda item 10.2 from Council’s 27 February general meeting and related to changing the time and frequency of Council’s general meetings.
Mayor Gary Lee put forward a hastilyincluded Mayoral Minute to defer item five of this resolution - a ‘review of council’s Code of Meeting Practice’ due to be presented at this meeting - until a later date.
As reported in NOTA, at the February meeting, the Council decided to change from bi-monthly to monthly meetings in a motion which included, in total, five items.
The first three items related to altering the time and frequency of general meetings and public forums, and were implemented immediately.
Items four and five were to be completed by Wednesday’s meeting and related to amending the Council’s “Code of
Meeting Practice” to reflect the changes and a review of the code itself.
According to section 12 of the Local Government Act, newly elected councillors must draft and adopt a new Code of Meeting Practice within twelve months of assuming office.
The act also states that “A council may amend a code adopted under this Part by means only of a code so adopted”, essentially meaning that any changes to the code must go through the process of being available in draft form for public submissions for “not less than 28 days”, before being implemented.
However, item 362 of the same section states that “if the council is of the opinion that the amendments are not substantial, it may adopt the amended draft code without public exhibition as its code of meeting practice”.
Nambucca Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle explained that he and senior management had decided that changing council times and frequency was a “minor” and not a “major” change, therefore a review of the document was not required before bringing in the changes.
He pointed to the fact that a review of the model Code of Meeting Practice was currently being undertaken by the Office of Local Government and he believed it would be cost-effective to wait until this document was available before undertaking the Council’s own review.
Councillor Jane Smith said the decision on how the council should proceed was “a tough one” for her.
At February’s meeting, item five of the
original motion - to ‘Provide a report to review the Code of Meeting Practice to be presented at the next Council meeting’ - was included at Cr Smith’s suggestion.
Although in support of the motion at the time, Cr Smith maintained that she would not have voted for the changes if a review of the code was not to be undertaken before any changes were made.
“Five should have been enacted before points one, two and three were enacted, so I’m not going to vote in support of this and I think that potentially an extraordinary meeting should be called for us to deal with this mess that’s been created,” she told the Council at Wednesday's meeting.
Mayor Gary Lee’s motion was narrowly passed five votes to four.
If unsuccessful, council could have been forced to return to bi-monthly meetings until a new motion could be passed to change meeting times and perhaps more serious consequences of the ‘illegal resolution’ would need to be considered.
Although a staunch supporter of bimonthly meetings, Councillor Susan Jenvey surprised many in the chamber by voting in support of the deferral, explaining that she was concerned about reputational damage to the council.
“This should be a salutary lesson to this council,” she told the room.
“Councillors should not be presented with large foreshadowed motions they haven’t seen – you do need time to go over resolutions, the wording really matters,” she cautioned.
Conaghan outlines Coalition’s supermarket plan
FOLLOWING the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) final report of its supermarket inquiry, Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said the Coalition has a “strong plan to crack down on major supermarkets and deliver fair prices”.
The Coalition’s policy includes: $2 million on-the-spot fines for breaches of the grocery code of conduct; increased powers for the ACCC to conduct random audits of major supermarkets; a “Supermarket Commissioner” to act as a confidential avenue for farmers and suppliers; and sector-specific divestiture powers in the hands of the ACCC and the courts to address the behaviour of supermarkets and put an end to instances of pricegouging.
Mr Conaghan said Mid North Coast families and farmers continue to pay the price of government failure to protect them against “profiteering and anti-competitive behaviour” by major supermarkets.
“Coles and Woolworths have been allowed to play unchecked within the market because they are the market,” Mr Conaghan said.
The Federal Government’s “Food and Grocery Code of Conduct”
comes into effect on 1 April, which Mr Conaghan says is three years too late.
“We needed the Code back in 2022 to curb this, not next month!” he said.
In a joint statement in December 2024, Assistant Minister for Competition Dr Andrew Leigh MP and Minister for Agriculture
Julie Collins MP said the Code will “protect suppliers and farmers and improve supermarket conduct with heavy penalties for breaches”, and includes “new obligations to protect suppliers from retribution and strengthened dispute resolution mechanisms for suppliers”.
The Government is also creating an anonymous supplier and whistle-blower complaints pathway through the ACCC, and seeking increased penalties for breaches of the code through the Families and Farmers Bill.
Following the passage of the Bill, the maximum penalty for the most harmful breaches of the mandatory code by large grocery retailers or wholesalers will be the greater of $10 million, three times the value of the benefit gained from the contravening conduct, or 10 percent of turnover in the preceding 12 months.
Council discusses introducing tree permits
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA Valley Council voted last week to receive a report into the feasibility of requiring permits for the removal of mature trees in nonrural areas of its jurisdiction.
“Mature trees can contribute significantly to an area's character offering exceptional value visually, culturally, economically and intrinsically,” Councillor David Jones said in his explanation of the motion to Council at the Wednesday 19
March meeting.
“To me this is more like a statement of recognition of the value of trees,” he said.
Bowraville-based agronomist
Marc Percival spoke at Council’s public forum, arguing for the permits to be implemented, citing his experiences as a tree protection officer in North Sydney Council where such permits are required.
“We need to categorise trees so we can see which are the most valuable ones,” Mr Percival told the
Council.
“It (a Tree Preservation Order) funds itself,” he said.
“There (would be) a bill attached,” he said.
In North Sydney, Tree Permits can be obtained at no cost to residents.
A ‘Tree Preservation Officer’ is employed to oversee the process, often visiting properties to investigate the circumstances of individual cases.
NOTA was informed that
q Council is considering whether to implement Tree Preservation Orders to protect mature trees like this one in Bowraville.
obtaining a Tree Permit in the North Sydney Council area generally takes around two weeks.
“Before removing, pruning or proposing a development within five metres of a tree, residents and contractors should contact us to determine whether they need to obtain a Tree Management Permit or Development Consent,” the North Sydney Council website states.
Trees with a crown of five metres and larger, a height of five metres and above as well as trees with a trunk diameter at ground level of 500mm or more are subject to council permission for removal or pruning.
Other than the removal of dead branches, most pruning of mature trees must be carried out by a licenced arborist to Australian Standard (AS) 4373-2007 and owners must apply to carry out development works according to AS4970-2009 in the vicinity of trees subject to preservation orders.
This does not apply to trees within one metre of established infrastructure.
All dead trees, provided they are not deemed habitat trees, can be removed but must be certified by a licensed arborist.
Currently
trees on public property are not able to be removed or pruned without permission from relevant authorities.
Councillors discussed a range of issues regarding the permits and further discussion will be held once a report is prepared by staff and presented to Council at a later date.
Glen Gwilliam from Nambucca Valley Tree Services believes the changes would be a positive step for his industry.
“If a minimum qualification of Certificate 3 was required to do the (tree) work it would help stop the cowboys (ruthless operators),” he told NOTA.
“(Sometimes) unqualified people without insurance can underquote us on jobs,” he explained.
“It’s something that is commonplace on many councils down south and around Sydney.”
q Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and Oxley MP Michael Kemp.
Second novel from Valla Beach writer
By Andrea FERRARI from Manchester,” she told News Of The Area. “I used Lancashire locations and both Bombay and Kolkata (Calcutta) as settings.”
VALLA Beach writer Meryl Dunton-Rose has published her second novel, “The Fuchsia Sari”.
The story is the imagined life of her grandparents, “who I only knew when I was too young to ask the right questions or even to be interested in the answers”.
Sitting at her desk overlooking the Australian bush, Meryl has transported herself to her family’s history in Bombay (Mumbai) India and the county of Lancashire in the north of England.
“My grandfather was from Bombay and my grandmother
Researching old shipping passenger records and accounts of journeys helped paint a picture of life during that time.
India itself was a little easier to write about, she said, as she had visited Kolkata with her mother and been to some of her old homes and haunts.
“Creating fiction from family history is always challenging but, in a way, I found this easier than my first
novel 'A Patient Obsession', where the core of the tale I was partly witness to.
“For the new book, none of the relatives were living so I had free rein and didn’t need to think that someone might say ‘but it didn’t happen like that at all’.”
For her first book, Meryl successfully employed the disciplines recommended by the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) held every November, pledging to write 1500 words a day for 30 days to get down the majority of the narrative.
This international program encourages people to focus on their writing,
without editing, to try to have 50,000 words by the end of the month.
Leaning in to the local writers community, the leader of the Nambucca U3A book club, Anne Norman, recently suggested a new program of monthly author talks.
“I was the first cab off the rank, as it were, and held my talk in February,” Meryl said.
“I shared the challenges of creating fiction from family history, creating a writing habit, support, editing, and sending your creation out into the world.”
She also talked about selfpublishing and its advantages as did the March guest speaker, Nambucca-based author Annie Seaton.
q Valla Beach writer Meryl DuntonRose has published her second novel.
While writing is being replaced by book talks and some overseas travel, Meryl’s mind is meandering.
“I am yet to start writing my third novel but have a few ideas percolating,” she said.
Macksville hosts Lions Youth of the Year district finals
By Ned COWIE
CAMILLA Coupland of The Armidale School won the district final of the Lions Youth of the Year 2024-25 competition in a tight contest held at the Macksville ExServices Club.
She will now go on to compete in the state finals in Tamworth on 5 April, 2025.
Shania McNamee was awarded the Public Speaker prize.
Hosted by the Lions Club of Macksville, Saturday evening’s event featured six young female finalists from nearby regions testing their abilities to deliver to an audience both impromptu
and prepared speeches.
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and Lions Club District Governor Yvie Kearns presented the awards to winners and participants.
Tiana Donoghue from Maclean’s Pacific Valley Christian School, Eva Smith from Toormina High, Breea Minett of Chatham High, Camilla Coupland of The Armidale School, Ella Scott of Tamworth High and Shania McNamee of Quirindi High were each given two impromptu discussion ideas and required to immediately deliver two-minute speeches on the topics.
After this the finalists delivered a five-minute
prepared speech, with chosen subjects varying widely ranging from Christian volunteering, social media and gendered violence to the overall winner’s topic of the importance of freedom of speech.
“Tonight was an outstanding example of the quality of young people in our community,” Judge Chairperson Lissa Argue said in praise of the contestants.
“It has not been an easy decision.
“This was the hardest impromptu competition you can ever face,” she told the girls.
“The skills you practice here will provide a firm
standing for job interviews and public speaking later in life,” she said.
Ms Argue complimented the Lions of Australia for the work they do in encouraging youth excellence through competitions such as this.
Compère of the evening Victor Moore, a member
of the Macksville Lions, acknowledged how difficult many find public speaking.
“It’s confronting to stand in front of an audience but this experience will be of benefit to you (in the future) whether in finding a job or expressing your opinions,” he said.
thing about the competition was “getting to know the other contestants”.
“We didn’t agree on everything but they are all amazing like-minded people,” she said.
q Mayor Gary Lee, Lorraine Hemsworth of Macksville Lions and District Governor Yvie Kearns with contestants Tiana Donoghue, Eva Smith, Breea Minett, Camilla Coupland, Ella Scott and Shania McNamee.
q The Lions Club of Macksville members in attendance on Saturday.
Overall winner Camilla Coupland told NOTA the best
q Public Speaker award winner Shania McNamee receives her award from Lions District Governor Yvie Kearns.
q Winner Camilla Coupland receives her award from Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee.
Macksville High hosts Expo celebrating 75th year
By Ned COWIE
MACKSVILLE High School
hosted its yearly Expo last Wednesday, showcasing 75 years of its efforts in the field of education and fostering community spirit.
Principal Sheree Burnham said the Expo was a chance to invite the community into the school and highlight some of the achievements of students.
She explained that the school’s success derives from its commitment to providing a nurturing environment which fosters well-rounded individuals.
“The school continues to achieve remarkable academic success, impressive sporting achievements and is committed to encouraging students to engage and contribute positively to society,” Ms Burnham told NOTA.
First opening its doors in 1950 the NSW Governmentrun school currently has close to 400 students.
It boasts several wellknown alumni including cricketer Phillip Hughes, past MasterChef winner Billie McKay and footballer Greg Inglis.
Others, like former Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban and Australia’s current Ambassador to Palau, Richelle Turner, may not be as well-known on the national stage, but have held influential positions and contributed much to society.
The pivotal role the school has played in the Nambucca Valley over the past three quarters of a century is also demonstrated in the number of past students who return
“Additionally, the arts program provides students with opportunities to express their creativity and talent,” she said.
to the school as teachers, parents or both.
“I went to this school, now I teach here and I can see several of my past teachers in the room at the moment,” said Ms Amanda Hill, one of the school’s English teachers, as she introduced the school’s debate team.
The main venue of the Expo was the school’s original asphalt quadrangle, but visitors were invited to wander freely around the site.
What began in 1950 as a small cluster of classrooms and a long verandah, grouped around the centrally located quad, now includes several two and three storey blocks, many more classrooms, science laboratories and a stadium.
The original school hall is no longer there but was once a place where the wider community gathered to recite plays and hear musical performances.
“Our school has a lot of traditions, but we’ve had to move with the times too,” Ms Burnham said in a short address made in the school’s library, before inviting 2025 School Captain Elijah Blair to deliver a welcoming speech in the local Gumbaynggirr language.
Current students recited a selection of poetry written by the school’s past students before inviting visitors to
peruse an exhibition of the many literary works created by the school and its students over the years.
Other attractions on offer were performances by the school’s bands, a
science lesson in one of the laboratories, and karaoke set up in the Japanese classroom. There was a free sausage sizzle and visitors were invited to meet the new calves on show in the school’s farm.
The day was an opportunity to relive past memories and achievements while celebrating the great work of current students and teachers.
q Roving performers Molli, Tiahn, Claudia, Logan and Cruze.
q Macksville High Rock Band’s Amy, Emily (vocals) Claudia, Elijah (guitar), Lola (drums), Catelin and Delighla.
q The Mainly Hues trio - Amy, Elijah (front) and Lola (drums).
Bowraville charity receives funding boost
By Ned COWIE
NAMBUCCA VALLEY Phoenix has received a $25,000 funding grant through the Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) Community Support Fund.
ETC is a not-for-profit provider of employment and training services.
The funds were announced at an event on-site at the charity’s Bowraville facilities last Tuesday.
Nambucca Valley Phoenix is a communityowned social enterprise, dedicated to providing supported employment opportunities for local people with disabilities as well as operating a venue for use by the wider community.
The Bowraville facility includes several yurt-style studios, a workshed, gardens,
a café and art gallery.
According to Phoenix general manager (GM) Fiona Welsh, the funding boost will enable the reopening of a community workshed containing woodworking facilities, as well as development of a plant nursery and horticulture project.
“We are also starting a ‘box divvy’ (membershipbased food hub with weekly distribution) that will further provide employment opportunities,” Ms Welsh told NOTA last Tuesday.
A statement from ETC said the grant would enable Phoenix to “enhance their services and expand
their impact within the community”.
“The re-opening of the Community Shed will provide a space for skill-building and social interaction, while the development of a plant nursery will offer new opportunities and foster a sense of purpose and accomplishment among
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
SPORTS
By Chris KNIGHT
RUGBY league's State of Origin is billed as mate against mate, but it had nothing on the rivalry when two Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club teams were pitched against one another in the first round of the Mid North Coast pennant competition.
Teams from Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, South West Rocks and
Macleay Valley also did battle on Monday 17 March at The Island but the keenest interest centred on the hometown ding-dong between the host club's Dolphins and Stingrays sides.
No quarter was given as the Stingrays took a nail-biter 3 matches to 2.
"With six rounds remaining we look forward to one of our teams taking out the honours," Dolphin Henny Oldenhove said.
In the Home Instead medley par event on Saturday 22 March, Daryl Wall hit his surname on the first hole, shuffling off with a seven and an easy minus.
But regather he did, with 11 pars and two birdies on the remaining 17 holes for a 74 off the stick to finish plus-4.
That gave the 10-marker the chocolates in Div 1, ahead of Ashton Herbert (6 handicap) who found beast mode to finish on plus-3.
Geoff McCann (16) had a so-so today with minus-1 but it was enough for the win in Div 2 from Patrick Handsaker (17) on minus-2.
McCann had further reason to party as he hit it to 84cm on 13 to win the Pizza
This Pizza That and secure a straightforward par on the hole.
Bernie Dugdale (27) found the par event very much to his liking with plus-4 to belt Div 3 with the next best being David Dickings (42) on square.
Greg Smith scored the Ecomist longest putt on the 1st while the pins went to Nathan Beverley on 5, Greg Jager on 7, Nev Newman on 8, and Stephen Kimber on 15 while dual member (Sawtell and Nambucca) Joey Franck won the $90 Pro Pin on the last.
Warren Fuller's (23) white hot form continued on Thursday 20 March when he posted 40 points to take Div 2 of the Home Instead medley stableford.
Toronto Country Club's Glenn Trubody (21) was runner-up on 38.
In Div 1, Daniel Wassens (15) saluted with 37 points
Clarity on Independent's funding
DEAR News Of The Area,
I APPRECIATE Janet Olney’s letter (‘Honesty in funding’, 21 March) for prompting this opportunity to update the community on the nature and scale of my campaign. It’s important that voters feel informed about who is running to represent them.
Firstly, I understand that the advertising we have been able to secure is different from what our community is used to.
The major parties direct their taxpayer, and corporatefunded, campaign spending to marginal seats.
Cowper has been seen as ‘safe’ for so long that we’ve been ignored and are not used to the level of political advertising that happens in other parts of the country.
For an independent campaign, the challenge is introducing ourselves to the entire electorate.
The major parties have the advantage of incumbency.
They have easy access
to traditional media along with a taxpayer-funded communications budget, which they are already using extensively, even though the election is yet to be called.
As a community-backed independent, we don’t have that advantage.
That’s why I’m proud to share that over 400 locals have chipped in to help fund these ads.
Unlike the major parties, we don’t have corporate donors bankrolling us.
Our ads are funded by
small contributions from local people who want change, and we’re focused on delivering a positive message to people across the electorate.
I'm also proud to have received support from the Regional Voices Fund and Climate 200.
Both are crowdfunded initiatives supported by tens of thousands of Australians who want fairer, more accountable politics, and an evidence-based response to climate change.
What makes my campaign
participants,” it said.
Through the Community Support Fund, ETC provides funding support to organisations addressing the greatest needs in communities related to employment, skills development, and overcoming major barriers to employment.
to edge Greg Smith (11) on a countback.
Peter Bush got the putt from afar on 1, while Nathon Ison won the pin on 5, Hans Jensen on 7, Graham Watson on 8, John Crosby the pizza on 13, Andrew MacKinnon on 15 and Garry Johnstone the $70 Pro Pin on 18.
The women played an American foursomes stroke on Wednesday 19 March with Lyn Grose and Thea Kimber combining magnificently like cheese and Vegemite to post 67.87 nett for the W.
Henny Oldenhove and Denise Paluch were runnersup on 71.75, squeaking home ahead of Martine Murray and Glenys Thompson on 72.62.
Gillian Anderson won the pin on 5, Thompson on 13 and Lyn Parkes the $44 Pro Pin on the last.
Michael Jolly (7) had a red-letter day with 70 off the bat and a whopping 42 points to win the Home Instead medley stableford on Tuesday 18 March.
The closest in his rear mirror was Ben Honeybrook (12) on 39 commendable points.
Jolly also collected the pin on 15, while the others went to Ashton Herbert on 5, Hans Jansen on 7, Nev Newman on
OPINION
different is that I am not bound by party factions or corporate donors.
I stepped down from my role managing hospitals in this region because I’ve seen first-hand what happens when politics gets in the way of delivering what communities need.
I want to be part of the solution.
Being an independent means I am accountable to the community, without the constraints of a party line, factions, or corporate donors
Since its inception in 2012, the fund has provided over $2.5 million to community organisations, including $1.5 million over the past three years.
Based in Coffs Harbour, ETC has offices and teams across many areas of NSW and south-east Queensland.
8 and Colin Habgood pocketed the $40 Pro Pin on 18. Rhonda Rowe snaffled the pizza voucher on 13.
The Mid North Coast men's pennants competition also got underway this week, and Nambucca's top side was overwhelmed away to Sawtell in Div 2.
On dewy greens, four of the matches ended brutally quickly, leaving the visitors to ponder 'who killed Kenny?' in the remaining game. Thankfully Ken Klem saved blushes for The Island as he took his Sawtell opponent to the last, prevailing 2-up. Sawtell 4, Nambucca 1.
The club's Div 3 side was also away, heading south to Kempsey where they secured what could prove a very valuable halved match.
Joe Street and pennant debutant Garry Johnstone secured fabled victories while team captain Steve Doherty squared his contest. Kempsey 2.5, Nambucca 2.5.
The Island's Div 4 side had an easy win over the bye, and the young and not-so-green lads are champing at the bit for selection, and action, this weekend.
Catchya on The Island if the river doesn’t grab you first.
influencing my decisions. If elected, my focus will be on the needs of our community: delivering better healthcare, strengthening our schools, ensuring affordable housing, and providing reliable mobile and internet services. I wholeheartedly embrace this public discussion, as it is vital for the health of our democracy.
Regards, Caz HEISE, Independent Candidate for Cowper.
q Nambucca Stingrays Deidre Fletcher, Martine Murray, Di O’Leary, Sue McWilliams and Jenny Johnston and Nambucca Dolphins Liz Hobday, Jenny Thorne, Henny Oldenhove, Angela Paton and Lyn Parkes.
q Phoenix GM Fiona Welsh leads a tour for stakeholders. This garden area of the High Street facility is used as a theatre space for outdoor performances.
Roosters Reserves meet Lower Macleay
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Roosters Reserve Grade team were able to knock some preseason cobwebs from their form last Saturday when they met Lower Macleay at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads.
The game was played over four 15 minute quarters in hot and humid conditions with very little breeze, testing the match fitness of everyone on the paddock.
Co-Coach of the Roosters Reserve Grade team, Dean Buchanan told News Of The Area, “Our objective for this trial match is to look at our structure, get a gauge of where we are at with match fitness and have a look at our new signings to better understand what positions they are suited to.”
The first quarter played out as a scoreless term with both sides botching opportunities to get points on the board due to handling errors and penalties.
With only 30 seconds gone in the second quarter the visitors were able to cross the line, unconverted, to be answered five minutes later by the Roosters’ Dom Robertson, converted by Jake Saunders.
Despite the early action, the Roosters took the 6-4 lead through to half time.
The opening stages of the third quarter was punctuated by drop balls and strips from both sides until Lower Macleay found space on their right edge and took back the lead 8-6.
The visitors scored again at the end of an inspired passage of play that saw them
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
WEDNESDAY Mar 19 22
bowlers, Wednesday and the winners were Paul Michel and John Kay. Runners up were Jenny and Bob Foster and Chris D'Elboux with S Flack, Stuart Thorne and Peter Meehan the Lucky Losers. Bruce Mason was the lucky Bowler but missed the Jackpot of $180.
Fri Mar 21 Dave Ogilvey, Angry Lawrence and Paddy Byrne were the day's winners, helped by the fact that Angry, following Grumpy's achievement last Friday, was in charge of the draw.
Second to Headbutt Hines, Col Crawford and Andrew Shearer with Graeme Power, Peter Shrupp and Peter Fredericks third. Perry McNally, Bill Mann and Mick Boyle were the Lucky Losers. Terry Harvey was the Lucky Bowler but not for the $480 Jackpot.
Sat Mar 22 Pennants week 8. The 3's played ladder-leaders Park Beach Blue at Sawtell and had a good win 9-1 (60-57). The undefeated 5's suddenly lost all form, going down at home to Urunga 1-9 (4872). The 6's lost at home to North Beach 1-9 (54-63) and our 7's had a bye (no points).
Sun Mar 23 PennantsRain deferred Round 6. Our
3's continued their winning away form, defeating Park Beach Red 10-0 (70-49) and sit 2nd to PB Blue, trailing by 13½ but, with only one round to play, their chance to top the section has gone. Our 5's hastened back to their winning ways, accounting for Sawtell 10-0 (80-45 and top the table with 20½ pts lead to clinch the section with two rounds still to play. The 6's won 8-2 (60-56) over Urunga and sit third 19½ behind runaway leaders North Beach. The 7's had a good win over Park Beach away, 8½-1½ (63-55) and now lead Park Beach by 9 and Woopi and Urunga by 9½ and, as they play each other in Round 9 whilst we play bottom placed North Beach at home, we could clinch the section before Round 10.
Round 9 Pennants is not until Sat, April 12.
This Sunday am is the Final of the Mixed Pairs... Gloria Richardson and Paul Ward v Teresa and Peter Meehan. Sure to be a good contest.
And, as an afterthought, Paul Red Dog Ward, Steve Psycho Carr and Bill The Welder Coughlan are reported to be writing a travel book for bowlers... "All You Need to Know About Diesel, and other ULP Stories".
spin the ball from right edge to left edge at speed, the score 12-6 at three quarter time.
With the heat taking a toll on both teams and Lower Macleay suffering from a dwindling bench, a converted try under the posts in the first two minutes of the final quarter sealed the deal for the visitors.
With no one left on the visitors' bench and player safety becoming a concern, the game was called five
minutes early, the Roosters going down to a Lower Macleay outfit that featured some very experienced players; the final score 18-6. Next week the Nambucca Roosters will host the Port Macquarie Sharks for trial matches for the Under 18s, Women’s Tackle and the Senior Men's.
The action kicks off at 1:00pm on Saturday 29 March at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads.
Sea Eagles ready to thrive in 2025
By Nigel WILBOW
THE Macksville Sea Eagles kicked off their 2025 campaign with a strong showing in pre-season trials last Saturday at Allan Gillett Oval.
Taking on the Macleay Valley Mustangs from Group 3, the club fielded teams across Women’s Tackle, Reserve Grade and First Grade divisions, in a valuable hit-out ahead of the upcoming season.
A solid crowd turned out to witness an entertaining day of football, with all teams showing promise.
The Women’s Tackle side impressed with their new combinations, gaining crucial match experience that will serve them well as the season progresses.
The Reserve Grade squad put in a strong performance, while First Grade welcomed some new faces and returning players, displaying resilience in the forward pack despite a few key absences due to North Coast Bulldogs commitments and cricket
grand finals.
With round one fast approaching, Macksville will travel to Coffs Harbour on Sunday 27 April before hosting their first home games against Sawtell on Sunday 5 May.
Before the season officially kicks off, supporters and sponsors are invited to get involved in a couple of exciting club events.
A Sea Eagles Golf Day will be held on Sunday 6 April at
Macksville Country Club, one of the club’s major sponsors.
• Format: Four-person Ambrose
• Sign-on: 8:30am for a 9:00am shotgun start
• Cost: $50 per player (includes green fees and burger and chips)
• Competitions: Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin, and a 3rd Hole Challenge
• Contact for Team Nominations: Dave
Lindsay on 0408 809 869 or Todd Bartlett on 0419 631 835
• Presentation at 12:00pm, followed by the inaugural Eagles Crab Races at 1:00pm.
• The Sea Eagles season launch is set to take place on Friday 11 April. Fans and supporters are invited to officially welcome in the 2025 season at the Macksville Country Club from 6:00pm.
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
DESPITE Friday night's storm, Lav's Turf Solutions sponsored Stableford attracted a good roll up.
A few took fright thinking there would be no play.
Division one was won by Jordan Welsh with,
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
considering the lack of roll, a net five under par 41. Runner up was his uncle Brad Fortescue on 37.
Eddie Booth matched Jordan with a net 41 to win Division two with runner up Paul Donges squaring the
q Graham Everett, Phil Bambury and Jo Montague all smiles with 17 holes to go.
course with a net 36. Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Matt Baker (div1) and Lance Hore (div2).
On Tuesday the ladies played a 4 BBB (pairs game where the best score on each hole is counted).
Big hitters Jo Montague and Rhonda McAuliffe came in ahead of Carmel Freudenstein and Sally Roberts.
Cheryl Fortescue and Ann Antcliff were the straight shooters.
In the Mid Week Competition Phil Evans made his presence felt coming in ahead of runner up Gary Clarke.
q Mitch Morrison heads for the try line during Saturday’s trial match against Lower Macleay at Coronation Park.
q Nambucca Roosters player Jake Saunders evades a defender during Saturday’s trial match against Lower Macleay.
q Macksville defenders give chase. Photo: Michael Geddes.
By Manny WOOD
Investigation of Strata Scheme proves problematic
CHRISTINE has a relatively small budget, but as a first home buyer, she is looking to enter the real estate market.
She finds a unit for sale in a strata scheme and negotiates a purchase price with the real estate agent, which is within her budget in light of her pre-approved finance.
The real estate agent forwards a “sales advice” to Christine’s solicitor, who advises her to obtain a strata report before signing the contract for the purchase of the property.
The strata report is prepared by an independent inspector who, with the vendor’s consent, accesses the strata scheme’s records held by the strata manager.
The strata records are inspected and a report is provided to Christine shortly thereafter.
Unfortunately, the report reveals a number of problems.
Firstly, the financial affairs of the strata scheme are concerning.
The “administration fund”, which holds strata levies, paid by the unit owners, is alarmingly low.
This means that some owners of the units have not paid their strata levies.
There are therefore insufficient funds available to pay the upcoming home insurance premiums for the unit complex.
Secondly, the strata records indicate that there have been no recent pest treatments and there are also quotes for repairs to the roof and guttering that have not been actioned. An examination of the “sinking fund”, which holds a portion of the strata levies to pay for the maintenance of the units, indicates that there are also insufficient funds available.
Given the financial state of the “owners corporation”, Christine is concerned that these issues regarding insurance and the maintenance of the units may continue to be problematic in the future.
Christine decides to “keep shopping” for the right investment for her.
When considering whether to buy in to a strata scheme it is also important to investigate whether the “10 year capital works plan” has been implemented and whether there are any specific “by-laws” which may affect your use of the property, as well as to obtain legal advice generally regarding the terms of the proposed sale contract.
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.
SPORT
Bowra Bowls Report
By BUNCHA
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
Independents dare advertise their candidacy?
DEAR News Of The Area,
YOUR correspondent, Janet Olney, seems concerned that one of the Independents in this electorate dares advertise her candidacy with the support of anonymous donors.
Obviously you don't recall that at about the time of Cyclone Alfred Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese attended functions and raised campaign funds of $500,000 and $100,000 respectively, no donors mentioned.
To quote an article by Jason Koutsoukis: "unfortunately, as voters head to the polls they will not only be choosing between two leaders but also weighing up whose financial backing and whose vision for the country aligns more closely with their own interests".
In brief, Independent Senator Kate Chaney sought legislation
in December 2024 for disclosure of donation origins and value above $1000.
Although the Coalition indicated they would support the bill they and Labor voted against it. This Bill is now presumably in limbo.
Donations up to $16900 can still remain anonymous.
A similar bill was passed in the NSW Parliament where $1000 is the limit for anonymous donors.
According to The Australia Institute, expenditure in each electorate in the 2022 election averaged:
Coalition: $822,691
Labor: $767,517
Independent: $655,000.
It seems if any electorate did not receive the average it was either complacency or smugness.
Regards, Max TURNER, Macksville.
Industry needs to transition
DEAR News Of The Area,
OVER the past few years, I’ve read the various articles and letters to the Editor from timber industry advocates regarding the Great Koala National Park (GKNP), Forestry Corporation and logging.
It seems to me that an obvious point is being missed.
The NSW Labor government was elected on a policy platform that included the creation of the GKNP alongside the end of logging at least in that area.
As such, the people of NSW have spoken and made their wishes clear – end of story.
So why are various supporters
back playing as well as Mike Oldham returning after spending many months in a ‘moon boot’ after several operations. The lucky bowler prize went to club stalwart Pat Clough.
The Tigers grade 5 pennant team travelled to Crescent Head on Saturday 22nd for round 6 of their section. They came away with a comfortable 10-0 (61-42) win and had to travel again on Sunday to Stuarts Point to play the washed out game from the previous week.
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
MY 13-year-old son wants an E-bike for his birthday. He has offered to pay half.
All his friends have E-bikes and he can't keep up with them.. Should I relent even though I think he's better off riding a normal bike for his health.
I'm also worried about the safety aspects.
Lisa C
Dear Lisa
I can feel that annoying 'when I was a kid' sentence coming out of my mouth with a barrage of reasons to avoid buying your son an E-bike at all costs, but I'm going to refrain .. no, no, I'm not.
I can't help it. When I was a kid, just one year younger than your son, I was given my first bike.
I can't begin to tell you the excitement I felt learning to ride with trainer wheels, going 'round and 'round the backyard, pedalling furiously to get over the grass and then enjoying the increasing speed down the steady slope of the driveway.
Later, when I'd mastered the skill, I rode as far away from the family home as I could.
and elements of the logging industry continuing to insult our democracy and NSW voters.
The decision to establish the GKNP (noting that it’s much more than koalas which just happen to be the poster species that people understand and love) is not about politics and not about environmental activists, it is about the will of the people and the desire to see precious and fragile nature in NSW protected into the future.
So I say to those recalcitrant timber industry advocates, show respect for your fellow NSW citizens and stop with the grizzling and tantrums, it’s boring, tedious and gains you no respect especially given the government (i.e. NSW taxpayers) will handsomely bail you out.
Accept that knowledge and societal
My parents would have been worried sick if they'd known that my friends and I had progressed from training wheels to Cirque du Soleil wannabe performers.
We'd ride down hills with no hands on the handlebars, double each other, and even hold on for grim life while standing on the seat.
This was in the days before bike helmets and it was sheer luck that we weren't severely injured. It
values change and direct your attention into transitioning to alternative sustainable logging or bush rehabilitation or whatever else provides a viable future that is aligned
Heavy rain halted play after 60 ends and with the continual downpour lasting for quite a while the controlling body decided to call the remaining 3 ends off. Tigers won the match 9 ½ - ½ with the master board a 6150 lead and a win to the Tigers.
The Tigers remain 2 points behind Hat Head with only 1 game for both clubs remaining. They will host South West Rocks on Saturday April 12th and Hat Head will travel to Crescent Head on Saturday May 3rd. Round 1 of the Club Fours will be played tomorrow 29th March. Teams and draw are on the notice board.
gave me a love of bike riding that I still have, along with some pretty decent calf muscles, but it's incredible that one of us didn't end up with lifethreatening injuries.
E-bikes, with the speed factor, multiply that risk.
I think there's a place for them, for commuters, for example, or more mature-aged riders who may not have the same pedal-power they had when they were young, but at 13, I just can't see that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The faster your son goes, the harder he's going to fall if he comes off.
It goes without saying that young people like pushing boundaries and their awareness of potential dangers is still developing, as my childhood riding days demonstrates.
The cost, even if he's willing to contribute, is thousands of dollars, and with such an expensive item, there is more likelihood of the bike getting stolen.
There are also the ongoing servicing costs, which will be a lot higher and general repairs like changing a tyre can be trickier too.
E-bikes are heavier, as your son will discover the hard way when he has to cart the bike up a flight of stairs or push it home if the battery runs out.
Lisa, I reckon the E-bike could be a good long-term dream for your son to save up for, and he will if he really wants one that desperately, but your misgivings are reasonable given his age.
There has been a concerning increase in young people with injuries relating to E-bikes and E-scooters, and while it's impossible to prevent young people doing the stupid things we did at the same age, we can try to minimise the harm as much as possible.
with the wishes of the people of NSW.
Bowra Golf Results
By Julee TOWNSEND
22-3-25
CONGRATULATION to Daniel Wren who broke the new layout course record!
On Saturday a Single Stableford was held with Winner D Wren with 40! L/Putt: J Summerville N/P 9th Leanne Porter 2nd D Wren. Bowra Golf Course where family groups are welcome. Ph 65647349 for cart bookings.
Carpe diem, Jasminda
Regards, Sue STRODL, Coffs Harbour.
SOCIAL winners on Thursday 20th were Mike Oldham and Lloyd Laird with the runners up payments going to another pairs team of Julie Townsend and Tim Gardner. Great to see Tim
3 - 90 LTR Water Tanks Picnic Table
2 - 160W Solar Panels
External Entertainment Unit 2 - 9KG Gas bottles
Privacy Screens Fiamma Bike Rack 20 LTR Jerry Can Holder Slide out Kitchen New Awning with LED lighting. INTERNAL
Double Bed with Reading Lights both
Caravans
BEST ON THE BOX
FRIDAY
BETTANY HUGHES’ LOST WORLDS: NABATAEANS
SBS, 8.30pm
For centuries, travellers have been fascinated by the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, and this eyeopening documentary sees historian Bettany Hughes (pictured) investigate the ancient civilisation that created it. Hughes delves into the people of the enigmatic kingdom of Nabataea, following their incense trade routes from the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean and accessing new research across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Greece, Italy and Oman. She finds Petra, their iconic capital built in the 1st century BC, was part of a vast empire only now revealing its secrets.
FRIDAY, March 28
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney health checks her worm farm.
8.30 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy bonds with her future daughter-in-law.
9.15 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R)
9.45 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.15 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala. (Mls, R) Hosted by Mel Buttle.
12.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
1.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SATURDAY
FATHER BROWN
ABC TV, 6.10pm
The fictional Cotswolds village of Kembleford sees its fair share of devilish activity. Luckily, Father Brown (Mark Williams, pictured) is on hand to help the police solve the multitude of murder cases on his patch. Set during the early 1950s, the affable and astute Father and his band of helpers are a favourite of cosy mystery fans. Season 11 begins with this episode that sees rivalries escalate to murderous heights during the 1955 “Olimpicks” – an event held by Kembleford and neighbouring village Hambleston, though not since 1952. When a Hambleston contestant is poisoned during the spinacheating contest, Father Brown has to find someone with a grudge against the victim and is not short of candidates.
SUNDAY NOTRE
DAME: THE RENAISSANCE CONCERT
SBS, 8.40pm
Almost six years have passed since the world watched on in horror as France’s renowned Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral was damaged by a devastating fire in April, 2019. Though the painstaking reconstruction and restoration work goes on, the historic heart of the city reopened to visitors at the end of 2024, marking the occasion with this glamorous concert. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and featuring the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, this moving spectacle also includes breathtaking light shows and performances from Yo-Yo Ma, Pharrell Williams, Marion Cotillard and Angélique Kidjo.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (PGal)
8.30 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (Premiere, PG)
9.30 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 A Body That Works. (Ml)
12.00 Romulus. (MA15+av, R)
1.55 Elizabeth. (PGa, R)
3.40 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.
8.30 MOVIE: Green Book. (2018, Ml, R) Based on a true story. In the ’60s, a distinguished African-American pianist hires a tough-talking Italian-American bouncer as his chauffeur for a concert tour through America’s Midwest and Deep South. Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini.
11.15 The Americas. (PG, R)
12.15 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGlv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
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 4. Dolphins v Brisbane Broncos.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, MA15+lv, R) A cop battles rogue colleagues. Ethan Hawke.
12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) Presented by Sam Pang. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Guests include Jodie Foster, Olivia Colman, Austin Butler, Wanda Sykes and Lorraine Kelly.
10.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, March 29
6.10 Father Brown. (Return, PGav) Rivalries escalate at a local athletics event.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma) The team investigates a family with secrets.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates after a young man is found dead following a collision with a car. On closer inspection, it becomes clear that this is not an accident and is more than a hit and run.
10.05 Unforgotten. (Mals, R) The team investigates Gerry Cooper. 10.50 Boat Story. (MA15+av, R) Janet and Samuel try to find a buyer for the drugs. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ship. Round 2. Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. H’lights. 3.00 Athletics. World Indoor C’ships. Day 1. H’lights. 4.00 Heroines. 4.30
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. (Return)
8.30 Blenheim: The People Behind The Palace.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (R) 10.15 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 11.15 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ma, R)
3.30 Icons. (PGav, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
NAMBUCCA VALLEY
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Athletics. Maurie Plant Meet.
9.00 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PGal, R)
Three NASA astronauts find their lives in danger after a potentially catastrophic explosion. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon.
11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGadl)
12.20 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGalv, R) Sketch comedy series.
1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) A woman’s collecting has filled her small home.
8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, Mlv, R) A rescue helicopter pilot searches for his daughter. Dwayne Johnson.
10.45 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997, Mv, R)
12.40 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)
1.30 Hybrid Horizons. (Final, 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. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life. 10.30 Elsbeth. (PGlsv, R) 11.30 FBI. (Mav, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (Premiere) 8.10 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Late Programs.
6am Cheerful
Weather For The Wedding. Continued. (2012, PG) 7.00 Goddess. (2013, PG) 8.55 Every Day. (2018, PG) 10.45 Shiva Baby. (2020, M) 12.10pm Stand By Me. (1986, M) 1.45 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 3.55 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 The Peacemaker. (1997, MA15+) 10.45 Body Double. (1984, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, March 30
Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: 25 Years And Counting.
6.30 Compass. (Return, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Darby And Joan. (PGa) Joan and Jack are invited to an island resort.
8.15 Unforgotten. (Ml) The team discovers Gerry’s nationalist views.
9.05 Boat Story. (MA15+l) Janet and Samuel celebrate their newfound riches. 10.05 MOVIE: Two Hands. (1999, MA15+lv, R) Heath Ledger.
11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
12.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Tiddler. 5.35 Children’s Programs. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 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. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral Pt 2. (R) 8.40 Notre Dame: The Renaissance Concert. Coverage of an event to celebrate the Notre-Dame Cathedral. 10.40 Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story. (PGa, R) 11.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Men’s race. 1.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Women’s race.
3.40 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
4.10 Bamay. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.00 My Greek Odyssey. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30
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committee member.
With more than 250 games behind him, Jeremy told News Of The Area, “This club has been a part of me for more than half of my life
8.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Volta a Catalunya. Stage 7. 10.15 Abandoned Americana. 11.10 Late Programs.
6am Capricorn One. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 9.10 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 11.05 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 1pm The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. (2012, M) 2.55 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 4.45 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 6.55 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 8.30 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 10.35 My Own Good. (2018, M, Italian) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.
8.40 The Hunters: Bondi Hate Murders. (Mav) A look at attacks on the gay community.
10.10 Tabloids On Trial. (Premiere, Mal) 11.40 Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching The Gameshow Killer. (Mav, R)
12.40 The Bay. (Malv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Children’s Programs.
The Nanny. 2.00 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix. H’lights. 3.10 Surfing Australia. 4.10 Young Sheldon. 5.40 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: 10 Things I Hate About You. (1999, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Coyote Ugly. (2000, PG) 11.30 Mr Mayor. Midnight The Originals. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 3.00 Late Programs.
and I have met my best mates here.
“It has been an honour to be a part of it and the Roosters will continue to be a big part of my life.”
The other Life Member inductee was Zoltan Acai, better known as Zolt. The man who many locals say
bleeds the red, white and blue of the Roosters colours was known as a very talented utility player until a dangerous tackle in a 1995 first grade game resulted in career ending injuries to his neck.
Zolt’s love for his football
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
See No Evil: She’s Fake. (Ma)
The First 48. (Mav)
Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)
Destination WA.
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R)
6am
club remained and he went onto fill committee positions from 1996 up until 2021 with the exception of a few years away working in Sydney.
Over the years the Nambucca Roosters stalwart has consistently led the charge for working bees and fund raising, and has always been relied on for any task the club needed doing.
“The only bad times were the years
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00
when the Roosters had to shut down; it broke my heart,” Zolt told NOTA.
“I have countless fond memories and cannot single out any one moment; this is a wonderful town that is fortunate enough to have a wonderful football club and I have loved every moment of my time with the Roosters and will continue to do so.
“Go the Roosters!”
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lisbon With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.25 Pompeii: The New Dig. (PGa, R)
9.30 24 Hours In Emergency.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Syndrome E. (MA15+av)
12.05 The Night Manager. (MA15+v, R)
2.20 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R)
3.20 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
4.25 Bamay. (R)
4.55 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. (PGl)
8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) The 126 races to contain a toxic chlorine cloud.
9.30 Suits L.A. (M)
10.30 The Agenda Setters. 11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGals) 12.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGals, R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (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) 9.00 100% Footy. (M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. (Mad) 11.30 Police After Dark. (Mlv, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30
6.00
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6am Fantastic
Mr. Fox. Continued. (2009, PG) 6.35 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.55 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 11.10 My Own Good. (2018, M, Italian) 1pm Man Who Didn’t Want To See The Titanic. (2021, M, Finnish) 2.35 Tourism. (2017) 4.00 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 5.55 Selkie. (2000, PG) 7.30 Within Sand. (2022, M, Arabic) 9.40 Hajjan. (2023, M, Arabic) Midnight Late Programs.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Little Nicholas’ Treasure. Continued. (2021, PG, French) 7.50 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 10.00 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 12.05pm Within Sand. (2022, M, Arabic) 2.15 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 3.50 Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 5.35 Belle. (2013, PG) 7.30 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 9.35 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The Americas: Mexico. (PG) 8.30 The Hunting Party. (M)
9.30 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec helps Rose when an attorney general is threatened by a scandalous deep fake video that puts lives in danger. 10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGal)
12.00 MOVIE: House Of Chains. (2022, MA15+av, R) Mena Suvari.
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)
8.40 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. Looks at the Eurostar.
Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v)
SBS World News Late.
Blackwater. (Malsv)
My Brilliant Friend. (Malv, R)
3.50 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Tourism.
Continued. (2017) 6.25 Belle. (2013, PG) 8.20 Selkie. (2000, PG) 9.55 Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 11.40 Hajjan. (2023, M, Arabic) 2pm The Movie Show. 2.35 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 4.15 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 5.50 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 7.30 Made In America. (1993, M) 9.35 Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, April 3
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PGa)
8.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (Return) 9.30 Virdee. (M) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Breaking Point. (Mlsv) 11.55 Blinded. (Madl, R)
1.40 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.15 Over The Black Dot. 6.45 Travel Man. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 11.55 Late
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Dafne. Continued. (2019, PG, Italian) 6.45 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 8.20 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 10.00 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022) 11.50 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 1.55pm Belle. (2013, PG) 3.50 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PG) 5.55 Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 7.30 Gambit. (2012) 9.10 The Duke. (2020, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGal) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Lawrence Mooney: Embracing Your Limitations. (MA15+s, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mad)
12.30 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return, PGs)
8.30 The Grand Tour. (Return, MA15+l) 9.50 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
10.50 9News Late.
11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) An Australian labradoodle won’t stop licking.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
9.45 The Amazing Race. (PG)
11.15 The Chernobyl Disaster. (Ma, R) 12.15 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Life Members
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By Mick BIRTLES
LAST weekend the Nambucca Roosters RLFC held their official Season Launch at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club, where they introduced team coaches, captains and inducted two individuals as Life Members.
The honour of inducting the new Life Members went to Gary Johnson, himself a much celebrated Life Member of the Roosters.
The first Life Member announced on the evening was Jeremy Burrows, a local man who has played all of his football with the club.
Working his way up from the Under 18s in 2002, Jeremy made his First Grade debut in 2005.
From that time he became a regular starting front row player.
Always featuring in the Roosters line-up, with the exception of 2013 when he missed a season due to injury, he has also served on a number of committee positions with the club.
In 2022 when the Nambucca Roosters reformed after a few years hiatus, Jeremy stepped up to captain the new look
first grade side.
Over the past two years Jeremy has been playing reserve grade and backing up for first grade.
He has won every award and accolade the Roosters have and is still active on the coaching staff, as a player and as a
Jeremy Burrows is congratulated by Gary Johnson on achieving Life Member status with the Nambucca Roosters RLFC.
q Zoltan Acai responds to Gary Johnson on achieving Life Member status with the Nambucca Roosters RLFC.
