THE future of the Nambucca Youthie, a much-loved hub for young people in the Valley, has been secured through a new partnership with Key Community Group.
For more than 20 years, the Youthie has been a lifeline for local young people, but earlier this year rising costs and a lack of ongoing funding put its future in doubt.
Key Community Group has since stepped in to run the centre, funding staff wages and reopening the Youthie five days a week.
“We approached Key because they’ve been part of this community for more than 30 years,” said Deidre Bear, Youthie Board Member.
“They’re locally run; youth-focused and have deep ties to the Valley.
“We knew they understood what the Youthie means and could help us keep it alive for our community.”
As part of the reopening, Key Community Group will employ a parttime youth worker, ensure the centre is staffed by locals, and restart popular programs including Friday Night Feeds.
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Long-time Youth Worker Dean, who is a familiar face at the Youthie, has been hired to run the free Friday meals, restarting at the end of this month.
Jodi Wood, CEO of Key Community Group, said her organisation was proud to back the
Youthie.
“We couldn’t stand by and see the Youthie close,” she said.
“For decades it’s been a vital service for young people and the community.
“Its impact has been immense, and I am deeply proud to honor its legacy by ensuring it not only lives on but continues to grow and support the next generation.”
Chris Hewgill, Treasurer of the Youthie Board, said the move was about “protecting and strengthening” the Youthie, rather than
changing it.
“From our first meeting with Jodi, it was clear her values and commitment to young people aligned perfectly with ours,” he said.
“With Key’s support, the Youthie will continue to be a safe, welcoming place for the Valley’s youth.”
The Youthie will officially reopen later this month, with the community invited to join the first Friday night feed at 4.30pm on 29 August to celebrate the continuation of this muchloved service.
Demolition begins after leagues club destroyed by fire
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Work is expected to take around four weeks, depending on weather conditions.
“The site will be under the control of Ezy Projects and access will be limited due to the nature of the works,” said Club Director Graham Walker.
Earlier this month, the Club’s Board told members that the police case regarding the fire had been closed due to a lack of evidence.
The club also announced that Casa Koala Architecture, based in Coffs Harbour, had been engaged to design a new facility.
“We have had a very productive meeting with our architect where we were presented
with a concept design for our new club,” the club announced via social media in July.
“As you can appreciate, this is still in the planning stages and will obviously be subject to many factors including site evaluation once the block has been cleared and detailed costings have been done.
“Our members will be kept informed as we progress through each phase of the reconstruction process.”
Blitz on drunk and drugged drivers
NSW POLICE have targeted motorists affected by alcohol, drugs and fatigue during a three-day operation.
Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) ran from 21-23 August across all NSW roads.
During this period, police conducted more than 87,000 breath tests and 9166 drug tests.
There were 186 drink driving offences detected and 660 positive drug samples.
Among these was an incident at Eungai Creek.
About 4.15pm on Thursday 21 August, officers from Nambucca Heads Traffic and Highway Patrol were conducting stationary testing on the Pacific Highway at Eungai Creek, where they stopped a Mazda utility.
The driver, a 33-yearold South West Rocks man, returned positive tests for cocaine and alcohol (0.176).
His licence was confiscated and suspended and he was issued a notice to appear in Macksville Court on 18 September for “drive with high range PCA and illicit drug”.
Operation RAID also saw police across the state attend two fatal accidents and 261 major crashes.
There were 5577 traffic infringement notices issued, including 1342 for speed related offences, 217 for mobile phone usage, and 71 seatbelt/helmet related offences.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said that police will continue to target dangerous
drivers but real change starts with the choices people make before they even turn the key.
“These numbers are a sobering reminder that driving is a responsibility not a right.
“People don’t get into a car expecting their lives to change forever but it happens every day.
“A split second of carelessness or recklessness can mean someone never makes it home.”
Assistant Commissioner David Driver, Commander of Traffic and Highway Patrol, said the results of Operation RAID are a reminder that anyone who presents a danger on the road will become a focus.
“If you are contemplating this type of dangerous
behaviour, have a good think about your actions.
“Think about other innocent road users, those in your vehicle and the families
that will be impacted by your actions or inactions, including your own.
“Our commitment to reducing road trauma doesn’t
stop when Operation RAID concludes.
Police will continue to maintain a strong presence on the roads.”
Bush Fire Danger Period delayed
THE NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has delayed the start of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period from Kempsey to the Queensland border, due to ongoing wet weather.
Traditionally the period begins on 1 September, however fire permits will not be required until 1 October.
RFS Superintendent Sandra Huer said recent weather conditions have resulted in reduced fire activity in the region.
“Landholders should take advantage of the milder conditions by conducting hazard reduction activities and ensuring their properties are well prepared for summer,” Supt Huer said.
“Every resident should
also make and discuss their bush fire survival plan and ensure every member of their household knows what to do in the event a fire threatens.”
“If you wish to burn prior to the commencement of the Bush Fire Danger Period, you must still follow all the normal procedures, such as notifying neighbours and your local fire authority a minimum of 24 hours before lighting, and having an adequate water supply on site.
“It is your responsibility to prevent the spread of fire from your property, which means it is important that you do not leave fires unattended.
“If a fire does escape, it is essential that you call Triple Zero (000) immediately so
that emergency services can respond quickly and minimise the damage.”
Landholders can use the online notification tool at rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify to ensure local fire authorities are aware of any burns they intend to undertake.
“If fire authorities are aware of your burn, it helps prevent unnecessary emergency calls and the deployment of firefighting resources.
“The online notification tool also provides notifications about any Total Fire Bans, helping landholders make informed decisions about whether to proceed with their planned burn.”
Photo: NSW Police.
q The NSW Rural Fire Service has been using the cooler weather to conduct hazard reduction burns.
Photo: NSW Rural Fire Service.
Safe staffing in Mid North Coast hospitals
TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments.
On the Mid North Coast, these include the Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Macksville District Hospital, Kempsey District Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital and Manning Base Hospital,
This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating with safe staffing levels as a result of promised healthcare staffing reforms.
“For too long, hospitals across regional and rural NSW have been left behind, but this reform is changing that, with hundreds of additional nurses already recruited and more on the way,” Health Minister Ryan Park said.
At Manning Base Hospital, for instance, an additional 21 nurses will be rostered in ED.
MLC for Myall Lakes Emily Suvaal said the reforms will make a real difference for patients and
nurses.
“The rollout of Safe Staffing Levels at Manning Hospital is about fairness – making sure people in the regions get the same quality of care as those in Sydney,” she said.
“As someone who has worked in the health system, I know how important it is for nurses to have the support they need on every shift.”
The new measures enable a one-to-one nursing care ratio for generally occupied ED resuscitation beds on all shifts; and one nurse to three generally occupied ED treatment spaces and ED short-stay unit beds on all shifts.
The Safe Staffing Levels Taskforce was established to oversee the rollout of the Government’s commitment of 2480 full-time positions over four years.
The taskforce includes key leaders from the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), NSW Health, and local health districts.
New police for Mid North Coast
SIX new probationary constables will soon commence duties across the Mid North Coast following their attestation at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 22 August.
Of the six new officers heading to the region, two will be stationed at Kempsey, one at Macksville, and three at Port Macquarie.
All have come through the Be a Cop in Your Hometown program, which enables locals to join the NSW Police Force while staying connected with family, lifestyle, and community.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp welcomed the new recruits at Kempsey Police Station.
“Having officers who can serve their communities while staying close to their families and support networks means they are more invested, more connected, and able to make a difference where it really counts,” said Mr Kemp.
Class 366 is made up of 221 men and 93 women, aged between 19 and 59.
The cohort also includes 18 First Nations officers and recruits born in 18 different countries.
The recruits have completed eight months of foundational training and will now undertake 12 months of on-the-job training and study by distance education at their respective stations.
More than $147m lost to scams in 2025
CONSUMERS are being reminded to stop, check, and protect themselves when transacting or interacting online.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reinforcing the need to be vigilant as part of Scams Awareness Week, which runs until Friday 29 August.
Australians have already lost more than $147 million to a reported 25,000 scams in 2025, with NSW residents losing $48 million.
Phishing scams are still the most common.
These trick people into clicking links or entering details on websites impersonating trusted organisations like banks, governments, or other services.
More than 40 per cent of phishing scams reported to NSW Fair Trading relate to Facebook Marketplace and WhatsApp.
Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading Anoulack Chanthivong encourages buyers to trust their instincts.
“If a deal seems too good to be true, it often is.”
Identity theft, fake fundraising, false billing and
online shopping scams are also common.
Often based overseas, fake or temporary online shops can seemingly pop-up overnight.
They employ “bait” advertising like urgent calls to action which pressure shoppers into making a purchase before authenticity is verified.
“Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics, targeting people through social media, messaging apps and impersonating trusted organisations,” Minister for Customer Service and Digital
Government Jihad Dib said.
While Australian Consumer Law applies to online purchases made in Australia, purchases from overseas-based scammers are difficult to resolve.
Those aged 65 and over continue to be disproportionately affected.
Shoppers are urged to research the seller, use secure payment methods like credit cards or PayPal for buyer protection, and always beware of deals which may look too good to be true.
People who have been
scammed by bogus shops should keep receipts and screenshots of correspondence to assist with lodging a complaint with NSW Fair Trading.
Clear advice on spotting scam messages, managing privacy settings, securing devices, and monitoring financial information, including how to request a temporary credit ban if needed, is available at nsw.gov.au/idsupport-nsw/beprepared. Complaints can also be lodged through NSW Fair Trading either online or by calling 13 32 20.
q Recruitment for more nurses is underway. File photo.
q Member for Oxley Michael Kemp welcomed the new recruits at Kempsey Police Station.
Homeowners to share $50m in flood support
THE State and Federal Governments have announced a $50 million Housing Support Package to assist eligible homeowners, renters and primary producers impacted by recent severe flooding.
Caravans and self-contained pod homes will be deployed for eligible flood-hit residents and primary producers whose homes were uninsured and uninhabitable so they can stay on their property during repairs.
This is an additional support to the Primary Producer Self Contained Pods Program already announced to support farmers to continue farming while undertaking repairs.
Support is also being rolled out to help renters facing financial hardship and uncertainty to relocate their family or set themselves up in a new place - delivered through new rental grants.
Introduced in response to the record-breaking flooding in May, these new grants provide oneoff financial assistance to help households return to home quickly, covering urgent costs such as removalists, rental bonds and other costs related to setting up a new home.
These will be delivered alongside grants to help homeowners with the costs of repairs, which will also be available to landlords to make repairs to private rental stock
where they are willing to commit to returning supply to the private rental market.
Meanwhile a dedicated Housing Recovery Service will operate for residents across impacted areas, providing a one-stop shop for assistance and to assess eligibility and guide them toward the support that best meets their individual recovery needs.
“The Housing Recovery Service will provide a no wrong door approach for households and community organisations, removing the guesswork for residents trying to get back on their feet,” said NSW Minister for Housing Rose Jackson.
“It will allow Homes NSW and the Reconstruction Authority to work collaboratively to match eligible flood-impacted people to the right support, avoiding duplication and added stress.”
The package will be offered to flood-impacted residents whose homes were rendered uninhabitable across the 25 local government areas hardest hit by the May event, where they don’t have insurance cover for the damage.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain told News Of The Area, "The devastation caused by the East Coast floods has left many families and communities facing distress and uncertainty.
“This new $50 million housing
q Homes across the Hunter and Mid North Coast suffered damage due to the flooding event in May.
support package is a vital step in helping people regain stability and rebuild their lives.
"We know from past disasters that timely, targeted assistance makes a real difference.
“That’s why the Australian Government is proud to work alongside the NSW Government to deliver practical support - whether it's helping people stay connected to
their land, repair their homes or find safe accommodation."
Member for Lyne Alison Penfold thanked the governments for delivering this “much-needed” package, but continued her call for greater assistance.
“While this is a positive step, it doesn’t go far enough,” she said.
“Small businesses are still waiting on Category D funding,
and our region needs serious investment in CBD revitalisation, flood mitigation, and long-term community recovery.”
From Monday, 25 August, residents can contact the Housing Recovery Service on 1800 695 043 or visit nsw.gov.au to check their eligibility, apply for assistance, and access tailored housing recovery support.
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Ten years of historical research
Nambucca District Historical Society is preparing to launch ‘Nambucca Stories’ by local historian and researcher Rachel Burns.
The book is a compilation of 68 stories written during Rachel’s ten years as a volunteer at the Nambucca Headland Museum.
The stories, dating from European settlement, include recollections of early red cedar
cutters, sawmills, shipping and agriculture.
There are tales of shipwrecks, of the days the river was the highway, and touching stories of isolation and survival in a hostile environment.
The founding of the Nambucca Valley’s townships is covered with stories like “Bowraville Beginnings” and “A Town Like Macksville”.
Well-known local family names are also a regular feature, like the Argents of Argents Hill, the Welshs, the Ainsworths, the Mackays and the McKays, the Eichmanns, and many more.
The book will be launched by Trevor Lynch, author of “Nambucca Anzacs”.
"This is a worthy
Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2026, with social historian Carrolline Rhodes engaged to write an account of those eight decades.
“Those who can bring the early days of the sub-Branch to life are declining and while there are publications in local libraries that relate to war service, there is very little about the
sub-Branch’s activities and impact,” Carrolline said.
“It is time to change that.”
Initially the plan was to publish a small booklet, but this quickly changed due to the rich nature of the subBranch’s history.
“After discussion with the committee that is planning the commemorations, the project grew from booklet to book and from a book to the addition of an
addition to the historical records of the Nambucca Valley written with a personal touch from painstaking research,” Trevor said.
“From the first days of European settlement, we can imagine the sound of timber and sawmills, of ships crashing through the waves and the poignancy of the losses to the community in World War One.”
The book will be launched at the Nambucca Bowling Club at 2pm on Saturday, 13 September.
Entry to the launch is free.
The cost of the book is $25 and payments may be made by cash or card.
All proceeds of sales go to the Nambucca District Historical Society, for the upkeep of the Headland Museum.
The publication of “Nambucca Stories” is supported by Create NSW’s Cultural Grants Program, a funding program administered by the Royal Australian Historical Society, on behalf of the NSW Government.
oral history collection,” Carrolline said.
Anyone with a connection to the Nambucca RSL subBranch or its Women’s Auxiliary who would like to contribute their oral history, or any records/ photographs they might have, is asked to contact the sub-Branch to arrange a chat with Carrolline.
Email NambuccaHeadsSB@rslnsw.org.au.
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q Rachel Burns. Photo: file.
q Nambucca Stories by Rachel Burns.
Restoration of beloved community artwork
ICONIC local artwork ‘Fish and Chips’ by artist Guy Crosley has been treated to some tender loving care in the past few weeks.
Supported by Nambucca Valley Council, Guy has been busy cleaning and restoring the work which was originally completed in the year 2000 and has become a beloved part of the landscape of Bowra Street, Nambucca
Heads.
“A true community project, pieces gathered by community members and made by local artists were woven into a beautiful tapestry that depicts a symbolic geographical map of the area which follows the river, stretching from the great divide through the rural townships and farmlands to meet the sea,” Council said in
a statement.
“Spanning around 30 metres the work features many treasures including dolphins, fish, octopus and parrots along with several other whimsical delights hidden and waiting to be discovered.”
Weather pending, the restoration work should be completed in the next few weeks.
Students explore construction careers
MACKSVILLE High School and Bowraville Central School students have stepped into the world of building and construction as part of TAFE NSW Start Your Future, a taster program providing skills for students interested in vocational careers.
Jobs and Skills Australia’s latest Jobs and Skills Report estimates that more than 90 percent of jobs over the next 10 years will require postsecondary qualifications.
Taking place at TAFE NSW Nambucca Heads Connected Learning Centre (CLC), the four-week program has enabled Year 9
and 10 students to explore what it’s like to work in the construction sector, learn a range of practical skills, and gain confidence with handling tools and materials.
“We’re pleased to bring TAFE NSW Start Your Future to TAFE NSW Nambucca Heads CLC for the first time, and help the next generation find their calling in the trades,” said Michael Moore, TAFE NSW Construction Head Teacher.
“The program is a unique
opportunity for schoolaged students to learn new skills, such as woodwork and problem solving, and receive professional insights to help them take the next step to becoming a qualified tradesperson.
“The construction industry in the Mid North Coast is booming and businesses are crying out for local young talent.
“This presents an exciting opportunity for anyone thinking about learning a trade - no matter
your age or gender.”
Helen Black, Transition Adviser at Macksville High School, said the program has given students a new perspective on their abilities and career prospects.
“The program has supported student skill development locally in a practical learning environment and has demonstrated the range of career pathways available that can lead our students to their dream job,” said Ms Black.
q Guy Crosley with his artwork ‘Fish and Chips’, which he is currently restoring.
q Koby Guy, a 15-year-old Macksville High School student, with Michael Moore, TAFE NSW Construction Head Teacher at TAFE NSW Nambucca Heads CLC.
Community gathers for circus-themed fun
By Jen HETHERINGTON
DEFYING imminent weather
threats, the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) was blessed with sunshine for its annual Fun Day event on Sunday, 17 August.
Designed to build community connections and increase the district’s resilience, a dedicated crew of volunteers gathered in the early morning to set up the circusthemed event at the Stuarts Point Foreshore Reserve.
“We had such success with the circus theme last year, so we ramped that up for Fun Day 2025,” said coorganiser Chris Parke.
The SPaDCO motto, “A Stronger Future Together”, rang true as the communities of Eungai, Grassy Head, Yarrahapinni, Fishermans Reach and Stuarts Point came together to share in the festivities.
Features of the day included magic demonstrations, hula hooping, face and nail painting, reptiles, a kids art competition, live music and more.
A range of community organisations and services were also showcased to visitors.
In attendance were Kempsey Shire Mayor Kinne Ring and Councillor Adam Matchett, who announced the winners of a variety of prizes and competitions alongside SPaDCO Chairperson Mary-Lou Lewis.
“A huge thank you to all the organisers and volunteers for
arriving at dawn and locals who ran stalls for helping create an amazing atmosphere for the Fun Day weekend,” SPaDCO Secretary Jane Ford said.
“Thank you to Kempsey Shire councillors [Noel] Selby and [Julie] Coburn for attending and Mayor Kinne Ring and Councillor [Adam] Matchett for announcing the many awards for the Writing Competition and Arts Exhibition.”
Tooheys flood relief initiative raises $60k
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Tooheys NSW Flood Relief Initiative has donated $60k to the recovery effort being carried out across flood-affected areas of the state, including the Mid North Coast.
In partnership with North Coast Hotel Group (NCHG), C.ex Group and the Australian Hotels Association of New South Wales (AHA NSW), the initiative ran from 12 June to 9 July 2025.
To support the initiative, residents were encouraged to purchase a Tooheys schooner at NCHG and C.ex Group venues.
AHA NSW donated $25,000 to the Initiative, which Tooheys matched with a further $25,000.
“Massive thanks to all the people in the local community who visited our venues and purchased a schooner of Tooheys New,” said Charlie Nalder, Director at North Coast Hotel Group.
“With your support we have been able to contribute to the fundraiser and help the affected communities south of us.
“The generosity of our patrons and staff was inspiring, and together we’ve made a real difference.”
Participating venues
For every schooner sold, participating venues donated $50c each to GIVIT, the national not-for-profit donation platform providing essential goods and services to flood-impacted communities.
included the Hoey Moey, Seaview Tavern, Coramba Hotel, Corindi Beach Hotel, Crown Hotel, Good Intent Hotel and Village Green Hotel.
GIVIT CEO Chris Staines said the donated funds will be used to provide “essential goods and services to affected communities”.
“This includes providing grocery and fuel vouchers for residents who are experiencing financial hardship as well as furniture, whitegoods and household essentials to families and community members moving back into repaired homes and businesses,” he said.
“These donations have a huge impact on people doing it tough following a disaster.”
q NSW Fire and Rescue staff at the Fun Day at the Stuarts Point Foreshore Reserve.
q Clowns Fizzy and Fuzzy.
q Charlie Nalder, Director at North Coast Hotel Group, at the bar of the Corindi Beach Hotel.
Art show returns to Stuarts Point
By Jen HETHERINGTON
AN EXHIBITION showcasing talented local art and craft practitioners brought life and colour to the Stuarts Point Community Hall from 16-17 August.
The artistic showcase coincided with the running of the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation’s (SPaDCO) annual Fun Day.
The Stuarts Point community last hosted an arts and craft show back in 2018.
“This exhibition broke the curse inflicted by floods, fires and a global pandemic,” a SPaDCO spokesperson told NOTA.
A total of 94 exhibits were registered, 16 of which were sold.
“Huge kudos goes to an army of helpers… and our precious curator Barbara Huntington's studio eye,”
q SPaDCO Committee member Lex Stewart enjoying the exhibits.
the spokesperson said.
“[Thanks] also to Kathleen Chalmers for her frenetic upkeep of incoming records.”
Planning for the exhibition began in February 2025, with a SPaDCO sub-committee formed to manage it.
The SPaDCO team reports almost being overwhelmed with the extent and variety of entries, but under the expertise of curator Barbara Huntington, the display was resplendent in the pop-up gallery, open to the public by 2pm on the Saturday.
To open the exhibition, local artist Elaine Carmody delivered an acknowledgement of country, before the Yarrabinni Choir entertained with their delightful harmonies.
The afternoon soiree concluded with complementary finger food and beverages, before the exhibition continued on Sunday morning.
Go-ahead for Urunga CBD reference group
BELLINGEN Shire Council has voted to endorse the formation of the Urunga CBD Community Reference Group (CRG).
The CRG will play an important role in the design phase of the $6.5 million Urunga CBD Redevelopment.
It will ensure community voices are heard and reflected as the project moves from the vision outlined on the Urunga CBD Master Plan, to detailed designs.
The CRG will include:
- Councillor representatives: Crs Jo Brotherton and Andrew O’Keeffe.
- Business representatives: Jennifer Sewell and Gavin Hickey.
- Indigenous Community representatives: Dean Kelly and Francis Witt.
- Community representatives: Heather Bernstein and Shane Fernie.
A yet to be announced Crown Lands representative will chair the CRG.
Deputy Mayor Graeme Shephard, said the CRG is an important link between Council, project consultants, and the Urunga community.
“Council is committed to ensuring that all voices are heard during the design of the Urunga CBD Redevelopment.
Help sought at visitor information centre
APPLICATIONS are now open for community members interested in joining the team of volunteers at the Visitor Information Centre in Nambucca Heads.
It is a time of change in the region’s tourism sector, with the recent adoption of Nambucca Valley Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Strategy. Council has also welcomed a new Manager of Economic Development and
Tourism, Jan Rooney, and Tourism Coordinator Nicola Bodle to its ranks.
New volunteers are now being sought to expand the team at the Visitor Information Centre.
“Volunteers play a vital role in connecting visitors with local businesses and experiences,” Council said in a statement.
“Using their local knowledge, they encourage visitors to maximise their time in the area by exploring
“The Community Reference Group gives us a direct connection to representatives from across the community, and it’s a great opportunity for residents to help shape the future heart of Urunga.
“Through this collaborative approach, we can make sure the community understands the scope and aims of the current project, while also looking ahead to what’s possible in future stages.”
The CRG will meet regularly throughout the design phase to review proposals, provide feedback, and act as a communication bridge between Council and the broader community.
the unique offerings found in cultural, culinary, recreational and naturebased experiences from the valley to the sea.”
Volunteers generally work one shift of between two and five hours per week.
If you are interested in learning more, drop in to the Visitor Information Centre on the corner of Giinagay Way and Riverside Drive, Nambucca Heads, or email nambucca.vic@nambucca. nsw.gov.au.
Their role is to ensure designs align with the Master Plan, reflect local priorities, and remain within budget and funding constraints.
Alongside the CRG’s work, the broader community will take part in two structured feedback rounds during the design phase.
These will be approximately two weeks each and designed to capture practical, informed feedback that builds on the Master Plan and previous community engagement.
All residents and stakeholders are encouraged to join the Urunga CBD email distribution list to receive
updates, design previews, and opportunities to provide feedback.
The $6.5m redevelopment, funded through the Stronger Country Communities Fund and the Growing Regions Program – Round 2, will prioritise key elements of the CBD Master Plan.
Designs will cover more than can be delivered in the current stage, ensuring Council has a clear roadmap for seeking future funding.
For more information or to join the distribution list, visit the Bellingen Shire Council website and search for “Urunga CBD Upgrade”.
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q SPaDCO’s Kathleen Chalmers with the People’s Choice winner, ‘The Trout Exerciser’ by Chris Robinson.
q Artist Zane Michalis studying the submitted works.
The current crop of Visitor Information Centre volunteers
Junior premierships to be decided
By Aiden BURGESS
AFL North Coast’s best junior teams will play off for the ultimate prize this weekend.
Premiership winners will be crowned during the junior grand finals on Sunday, 31 August at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
undefeated season with a grand final victory, when they take on the Northern Beaches Blues.
The Bellingen Bulldogs Youth Girls 17s will look to cap off a tremendous
The Bulldogs girls will also be going for their fourth straight premiership win.
The Port Macquarie Magpies Under 16s Boys will also look to cap off an undefeated season with a premiership when they take on the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.
The Nambucca Valley Lions Youth Girls 15s will try to have a perfect season when they face the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints for the ultimate prize.
The Port Macquarie Flyers and Port Macquarie Swoopers face off in the Under 14s Mixed grand final.
The Northern Beaches Blues and North Coffs Kangaroos play for the Youth Girls 13s premiership. Northern Beaches Blues (White) and the Port Macquarie Magpies meet for the Under 12s Mixed premiership.
A dream realised as Bowra Sports Hub officially opens
BOWRAVILLE’S longawaited Sports Hub was officially opened on Saturday, 23 August, marking a major milestone in the community's sporting history.
Acknowledged on the day was the Hub’s Governance Group, comprising Mary Dal Santo, Craig Doolan, Paul Le Cerf, Perry McNally and David Taylor, which played a pivotal role in bringing this ambitious project to life over many years.
Guided by the aspirations of the original patrons who pioneered the town's sporting teams, the Governance Group worked tirelessly to provide a venue with a single clubhouse and facilities for multiple sports.
On Saturday, their
dedication and determination paid off after a journey that began with an application process in 2017.
A significant milestone was reached in 2019 when then Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey made the project an election promise by the Coalition Government.
Stage one funding was secured in 2021, thanks to the combined efforts of Nambucca Valley Shire Council and the State Government, which provided the majority of the funding.
The project's momentum continued with further funds from the incoming Labor Government in 2023, with Oxley MP Michael Kemp supporting the stage two funding application
which enabled the project's completion in 2024.
Also acknowledged on Saturday was the significant contributions of the board, committee, local sporting clubs, volunteer community members, as well as local trades and businesses who donated resources in kind and at reduced rates.
Their collective efforts have created a state-ofthe-art facility including an undercover bowling green; a nine-hole golf course and golf simulator; fields for rugby league, union, soccer, AFL and cricket; courts for basketball, netball and pickle ball; and a gym area, storage, changerooms and seating.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp told News Of
Nambucca Bowls Report
By Charlie POTTER
RIP Maurie Roberts 19302025. With enormous sadness we have lost our Patron and Club Member of over 50 years. Maurie was a terrific bloke and great supporter of the Club. Our thoughts and sympathies go to Pam, Bob and the rest of the family.
No bowls Wed Aug 20 due to rain, and plenty of it!
Fri Aug 22. The Nominated Triples attracted 62 bowlers, and Darren Jones, Nick Kirby and Joe Franck won the day. Stan Flack, Mark Blackford and Danny Curran were second and
Harry Rauchenberger, Peter Hill and Mino Bettanin third. Lucky Losers went to Roger McGuigan, Wayne Dargan and Ben Ford and Roger drew Lucky Bowler too, but failed to get his rink for the Jackpot of $120.
Sat Aug 23. Club Minor Pairs Championship Rnd 1. Owen Smith/Mitch McGill 21 d Wayne Dargan/Ben Ford 18. Terry Steele/Adam Rostron 28 def Neil Duffus/ Bruce Mason 11. Danny Curran/Dallas Nancarrow 22 d Ron Hill.Todd Ryan 13. Bill Coughlan/Mark Blackford 22 d Terry Snowden/Fred Pope 17. Stu Hughes/Brendon Ruane 21 d Harry Boston/Joe
Francks 20.
Sun Aug 24 Minor Pairs Quarter Finals: Terry Steele/Adam Rostron 22 d Owen Smith/Mitch McGill 14. Danny Curran/ Dallas Nancarrow 20 d Bill Coughlan/Mark Blackford 18. Stu Hughes/Brendon Ruane 24 d Gary Tierney/Andrew Power 10. Jai MacAuliffe/ Peter Fredericks 33 d Matt and Terry Harvey 12.
This Saturday 1pm... Club Pairs Semi Finals. Steel/ Rostron v Curran/Nancarrow and Hughes/Ruane v MacAuliffe/Fredericks, with the Final on Sunday morning 10am.
Fernmount athlete wins gold
By Aiden BURGESS
PETER Allison has returned home with a swag of medals from the Surf Life Saving Australian Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide.
The Fernmount resident won five gold medals, and broke two Australian records and one world record in an outstanding meet.
The 78-year-old proved once again to be one of the best of his age in the world, after previous medal winning performances on the world and national stage.
Held at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre in August, the National Championships attracted over 400 competitors whose ages ranged from 75yrs-plus to under 12s.
These life savers represented over 60 clubs
from across the nation and overseas.
Peter began the meet by winning the gold medal in the 75yrs+ 100m obstacle race, and shortly afterwards combined with Kurrawa SLSC team mate Phil Dutton to contest the 70yrs+ line throw relay.
The pair have held the 60yrs+ Australian record of 16.94 seconds since 2019, and didn’t disappoint by smashing the national 70yrs+ record by 7.13 seconds, recording a winning time of 18.45 seconds.
Whilst the pair won gold in this event at last year's World Life Saving Championships in a time of 18.93 seconds, they bettered that world record time by 0.48 seconds to record a new Australian and World record time, which is to be ratified
in September by the world governing body.
Day two of the Championships saw Peter win the 75yrs+ 100m manikin tow with fins, followed by his Australian record-breaking time of 1.07.32 in winning the 75yrs+ 50m manikin carry.
Peter won gold again on day three, this time in the 75yrs+ 100m manikin carry with fins.
In three four-person 200 yrs+ relay events, he was part of a team with three other club mates who recorded 7th, 5th, and 5th placings in the finals of the 4x50m obstacle race, the 4x25m manikin carry, and the 4x50m medley.
Peter Allison is set to return to Adelaide for next year’s Surf Life Saving Australian Pool Rescue Championships.
q Peter Allison (centre) flanked by Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club team mates James Callaghan and Joe Alaimo at the National Surf Life Saving Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide.
The Area, “I congratulate all of the volunteers and committee who have brought this excellent facility to be.
“It is a great venue, promoting sport and healthy pursuits as well as bringing the community together, and I’m proud to be a part of the Coalition which funded this venue in its last term of government.”
q Michael Kemp MP (third from right) with Paul, Perry, Mary, Craig and Anthony from the Bowra Sports Hub.
Legends
By Shayne HOPE, AAP
BELINDA Clark first dreamed of winning Wimbledon but it's her trailblazing feats in cricket that have led to her elevation to legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Clark and basketball icon Andrew Gaze have received the prestigious honour as the 52nd and 53rd legends to be announced since the category's inception in 1993.
The pair join the inaugural trio of Sir Donald Bradman, Dawn Fraser and Sir Hubert Opperman, alongside more recent legends including Cathy Freeman, Shane Warne and Ian Thorpe.
Clark was a hero with the bat long before women's cricket took off in Australia, a true pioneer of the sport, though her first sporting love came with a racquet in hand.
"I never got there," Clark said of her tennis dream.
"I'm a big tennis fan and that's what I spent my youth doing, playing tennis.
"But cricket took over at about the age of 13-14 and I've never looked back."
“It's a good thing it did.
Clark represented her country from 1991 to 2005 and was the first Australian cricketer, male or female, to score a one-day international double-century.
She was appointed captain at just 23 years of age and held the role for a record 11 years.
Australia won 84 of 101 matches and two World Cup titles under Clark's leadership, which defines her legacy.
Clark also had a significant impact off the field as an administrator.
Her efforts to grow women's cricket off the field, including serving as a Cricket Australia administrator, have helped drive it into the
mainstream.
"The sport's come such a long way," the 54-year-old said.
"When I started out, we were amateurs. We did it for the love it, we juggled careers and we shaped our lives around these moments.
"To now have a whole generation that are able to play professionally is something I'm really proud of.
"I wish I was playing now, but I also love watching them play and I love having people tell me how much they enjoy watching women play."
Clark is the first female among only a handful of cricketers elevated to legend status, while Gaze is the first basketball figure to receive the honour.
A five-time Olympian, Gaze was Australia's flag-bearer at the Sydney 2000 Games in the crowning moment of a remarkable playing career.
Gaze won a record seven
Bowra Bowls Report
By Greg DOOLAN
FIRST may I say that on behalf of all the Tigers Bowlers, Management, Staff and Members we convey
our deepest sympathy and condolences to the direct Family of Maurie Roberts who recently passed away.
A true gentleman who loved his bowls and was highly
regarded by all. His love for everyone he associated with and his kindnest and generosity was without peer. Maurie will be sadly missed and forever remembered.
U3A Fishing for Fun
By Bruce REDMAN
IT IS always enjoyable to fish at Mylestom and 20 members of the U3A fishing group thought so as well. Included in the participants
were 8 new members as a result of the recent Open Day.
This kept our coordinator Greg Artlett busy for a while. Greg loves passing of his knowledge
in his role as a Volunteer Instructor with NSW Fisheries,
This time of the year is good for catching Bream and a few good size specimens were landed.
Panthers earn grand final berth as finals continue
By Aiden BURGESS
SAWTELL Panthers have earned a long-awaited grand final berth after having an 18-8 victory against minor premiers the Woolgoolga Seahorses in their Major Semi Final in Woolgoolga.
It’s the first time the Panthers have made the first-grade grand final since 2011, which was their last premiership win.
The Panthers remain the only team to have beaten the Seahorses this season, having won their past two encounters.
The Nambucca Roosters kept their season alive with a 42-16 win at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets in their Minor Semi Final at Nambucca Heads.
Major Semi Finals Teams played off for grand final spots during
NBL MVP awards and two championships with the Melbourne Tigers, and was an NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs in 1999.
The 60-year-old's promotion of basketball at all levels has been a significant factor in the popularity of the NBL and identity of the Boomers men's national team.
Gaze, who made 297 appearances in green and gold and led Australia as captain for eight years, said representing his country was the highlight of his career.
"In basketball these days priorities have changed, times change, but my boyhood dreams were all about playing for Australia," Gaze said.
"To do that and have the rare opportunity to compete at five Olympics is something that is really special to me.
"And although it's not actually competing, in 2000 when I was given the honour of being the captain of the
Rest in peace mate.
Twenty eight bowlers gathered at the Hub on Thursday 21st for social bowls with visitors from surrounding clubs making up the good numbers. Winners were Genevieve StauntonLatimer and Jimmy Harter
Australian Olympic team and the flag-bearer, that moment was incredibly special."
Sport Australia is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame
winning their pairs match with the runners up money going to Wayne Brown, Andy Dal Santo and skip Bruce Mason. The lucky bowlers cheque was won by visitor Neil Duffus. Well done.
One minor pairs game played on WednesdaY 2Oth
wherePaul O’Neill and Tracey Armes proved too strong for Andy Dal Santo and Mike Oldham winningt 25-15.
Round 2 draw is on the notice board, so players are urged to get their games organized.
Nambucca Heads Island
Golf Club
FROM Page 20
Steve Doherty won the pin on 5, Brad Garrett took 15 and the Pizza This Pizza That voucher on 13 and Philip Woodgate walked off the last with the $60 Pro Pin.
Watson (3) capped a mighty week by winning the Toyota Genuine Service Island Challenge medley stroke on Tuesday, 19 August. His impeccable round of 73 off the stick included birds on 7, 12 and 17 for a nett 70.
Troy Herbert (+1) won the gross with 75.
Di O'Leary, Maclean's Mark Williams and Scott Burley won balls in the nett rundown, with Ashton Herbert, Michael Jolly and Maclean's Paul Bamback scoring pills in the gross.
O'Leary won the pins on 7 and 8, Watson on 15 and Burley the Pro Pin on 18.
Williams will face a bit of a hike back down the M1 to
the Major Semi Finals in Woolgoolga.
The Woolgoolga Seahorses reserve grade side progressed to the grand final after a 29-22 win against the Macksville Sea Eagles.
The Woolgoolga Seahorses women booked their place in the grand final with a 20-18 win against the Nambucca Roosters.
Macksville Sea Eagles Under 18s earned a grand
final spot with a 40-24 win against the Nambucca Roosters.
Minor Semi Finals Teams lived to fight another day by winning their Minor Semi Finals in Nambucca Heads.
The Coffs Harbour Comets reserves kept their premiership defence alive with a 24-20 win against the Sawtell Panthers.
Grafton Ghosts women progressed to next weekend’s
claim the pizza voucher on 13, but anyone who's tasted Steve Ward's fare will vouch that it's well worth it.
With clear skies forecast,
a bumper field is in place for the 36-hole Island Classic tournament this coming weekend.
the surveillance of Club Champion
Preliminary Final after a 26-12 win against the South Grafton Rebels.
The Grafton Ghosts Under 18s kept their season alive with a 46-10 win against the Sawtell Panthers.
Preliminary finals
Teams will play off for the final grand final spots during the Preliminary Finals in Woolgoolga on Sunday.
The Woolgoolga Seahorses and Nambucca Roosters play off for a spot in
the first-grade decider.
The Coffs Harbour Comets reserves will look to make their third straight grand final when they take on the Macksville Sea Eagles.
The Nambucca Roosters and Grafton Ghosts women face off for a place in the grand final.
The Nambucca Roosters and Grafton Ghosts Under 18s clash for a grand final spot.
at the annual induction and awards event in November.
Gaze was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, with Clark inducted in 2011.
q Andrew Gaze and Belinda Clarke have received more recognition for contributions to their sports. Photo: Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS
q Greg was quick off the mark catching a bream.
q The other Greg also caught a bream.
q Peter Scott winds up on the 11th tee at Nambucca under
Troy Herbert.
By Manny WOOD
STEVE and his extended family go on a holiday to North Queensland. Following a heated debate regarding the sleeping arrangements and the activities itinerary, he takes a walk along the beach at dusk in an area known to be populated by crocodiles.
He never returns.
Steve owned real estate jointly with his wife, Linda.
He left two daughters, aged in their 20s.
When Linda passes away 25 years later, the administration of their estates presents problems.
In terms of Steve’s estate, the court states that it has the power to make orders based on a “presumption of death” in circumstances where at least seven years have elapsed since a person was last seen or heard.
Unsuccessful searches for Steve include revenue authorities, police, social security, and public registers, but there is no evidence that Steve is alive, including the operating of a bank account or registration on the electoral roll.
Ultimately, the court rules that Steve is no longer alive.
However, because Steve and Linda owned real estate jointly, the property passes, at law, to the survivor.
Although the court rules that Steve is no longer alive, it has no evidence to decide whether he survived Linda, as unlikely as it may appear.
Fortunately, because Linda had a will, leaving her whole estate to their two daughters, the court was able to make orders to the effect that the daughters receive the real estate, regardless of which of their parents survived the other.
The court states that the case illustrates the need for law reform, to ensure that the legislation covers uncertainty in the order of deaths when the presumption of death is applied.
If Linda had entered into another relationship, a claim could have been made on her estate and if her will made provision for other persons, such as grandchildren, the court would have been faced with a difficult question of “drawing an inference” regarding the order of death, based on little to no available evidence.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
RESULTS for Week ending 24th August 2025 Monday 4th August 2025
North/South
1st Linda & Mike Siford 60%, 2nd Paul Petrusma & Barbara Lott 59%, 3rd Susie Keur & Les Sinclair 53% East West
1st Ali & Neil Tupper 58%, 2nd Theda Faulwetter & Jo Smyth 55%, 3rd Vicki Walker & Carol McKee 54%McKee 54%
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
Tragic end to family holiday Getting media attention
By Sis HIGGINS
AS someone who wears two hatsnewspaper reporter and marketing agency owner - I see first-hand the difference between stories that get picked up quickly and those that stall in the inbox.
The good news? Most community organisations already have great stories to tell.
The challenge is in how that information is shared with the media.
Here are some practical tips to help your story cut through:
1. Send your release in the body of the email
Journalists don’t always have time to wrestle with file formats.
Don’t send your press release as a PDF – they’re clunky and difficult to copy from. A Word document is fine, but pasting the release straight into the email body is even better. Make it easy for the journalist to access and use your words.
2. Always include a comment
If you’re writing on behalf of an organisation, include a quote from a leader or spokesperson. Add their full name, title, and a short, insightful comment that reflects the story’s importance.
For example: Jane Smith, CEO of Hastings Community Services, said the project would “create new opportunities for families to connect, learn and thrive in our region.”
This isn’t just a courtesy, it provides the human voice that makes a story publishable.
3. Provide a high quality photo (with details)
Every story is stronger with an image. Send a photo that clearly shows people, not just logos, posters, or landscapes, and is 1MB or larger. And always include who is in the photo (full name, title, and what the image represents).
For example: Photo: Jane Smith,
Tuesday 19th August 2025
1st Equal Maureen Cowan & Scott Parker plus Amber Fox & Carol McKee 51%, 3rd Equal Jane & Greg Wood plus Gary & Louise Walton 48% Wednesday 20th August 2025 -AmPro North/South 1st Colleen Robertson & Heather Madgwick 62%, 2nd Susie Keur & Sheila Bargon 55%, 3rd Maureen Cowan & Pieter Berkhof 49% East/West 1st Julianne Cowles & Louise Walton 52.6%, 2nd Molly Bence & Jo Smyth 52%, 3rdWarwick Knight & Scott
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
Dear Jasminda,
“On the weekend, my partner and I went to a Murder Mystery Lunch. We have since decided that we would actually prefer to remain in character. Is it okay to do this indefinitely?
Cardinal Matteo Rossi.
Dear Cardinal,
CEO of Hastings Community Services, with volunteers at the community garden launch.
This gives context and saves the journalist chasing you for details.
4. If you don’t have a media rep – just send the basics
You don’t need a communications department to get coverage. A simple email with your story, a comment from the right person, and a good quality photo (with the name, title of who is in the photo and what the photo is about) is often enough to land in the paper.
5. Think the same way about social media
Too many organisations post images of posters or graphics without people. Social media is about connection – and people connect with faces and stories. Include photos of people in action, add detail in your captions, and where possible, quote someone. This not only makes your post more engaging but also increases the likelihood of it being shared and noticed. Remember, journalists want to tell your story, but they need the right ingredients.
A well-crafted email with a quote, a photo with details, and a clear message can be the difference between getting published and being overlooked.
Community and sporting groups are always encouraged to let the newspaper know their latest updates.
To contact a specific reporter, check the contact list on page 2 of this newspaper, or email the news desk at media@ newsofthearea.com.au.
Parker 51%
I'm assuming that is your Murder Mystery name and not your current moniker and occupation.
Since I have no idea, from your conundrum, the role your partner-incrime played, I will use a bit of artistic licence and call her Isabella Conti (a respected art dealer who may know the whereabouts of Caravaggio's Nativity Scene).
Cardinal (may I call you Cardinal?), there is nothing wrong with a bit of role play to spice up a relationship, but I will preempt several issues moving forward, particularly if you share not only a marital home, but a marital bed.
Isabella would have very good reason to feel uncomfortable during a mutual defrocking, particularly given several real-life cardinals' checkered pasts (not terribly arousing, Cardinal).
Then there is the matter
of daily life.
I'm not sure Isabella Conti will cope with your excuse for refusing to mow the lawn: "I would ask that you show respect when I am in the midst of giving a homily"; getting home late, "in the grand scheme of things, the importance of mingling with laypeople at The Tavern cannot be overemphasised”; or packing the dishwasher, "Not now, Isabella, I have a diocesan plan to review."
Equally, Isabella may find that her role as a fine arts dealer interferes with the quotidian side of life.
How will the extended family cope when Isabella is unable to babysit because she is immersed in Il Giornale dell'Arte?
How much longer will it take to do the gardening when she is gathering rocks, grass clippings and mulch, not to be useful, but to engage in the philosophy and practice of Arte Povera. There is also the matter of the murder, Cardinal. Will you ever be beyond suspicion? Will Isabella?
Once your secrets are revealed, will you be able to look at each other in the same way?
And finally, at the necessary conclusion of your extended characterisation (the family's annual trip to Happy Campers Caravan Park), will Isabella be preconditioned (much like Pavlov's Dog) to only find you attractive when you're dressed in a scarlet cassock?
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Thursday 21st August 2025
1st Janet Dyson & Maureen Cowan 62%, 2nd Paula Guthrie & Margaret Sullivan 54%, 3rd Vicki Walker & Libby Knight 54% Saturday 23rd August 2025
1st Equal Ali & Neil Tupper plus Linda & Mike Siford 65%, 3rd Carol Mc Kee & Amber Fox 61%
q NOTA reporter Sis Higgins, who also runs a marketing agency, gives her top tips for submitting press releases.
Position Vacant
Advertising Sales Rep
News Of The Area
Coffs Coast & Nambucca Valley
Full time
News Of The Area newspapers is looking for an Advertising Sales Representative to work for the Coffs Coast and Nambucca Valley News Of The Area publications.
The fantastic local role is available full-time or part-time, to ensure we appoint the right person for the position.
Whilst you are part of a great team bringing out the local newspaper each week, you would be working from home, so a suitable home-office setup is required.
The right person would be a proven sales professional. You might not have newspaper or media experience, however a track record within a sales environment is essential.
Your daily role is focused on finding and presenting to businesses who may use our newspapers to reach their customers.
You would require a driver’s licence, car and computer with reliable internet service.
An attractive base remuneration is offered, along with car allowance, internet allowance and great bonus structure. You will be provided with a business smartphone.
Applications can be made by emailing your resume, together with a Letter of Application, outlining why you would be the best person for this role.
Email: office@newsofthearea.com.au
Applications close: 5pm, 19th September 2025.
Garage Sale
SAT 30th 8am2pm 5 The Grove, Newry Island Urunga. Camping equipment, early holden memorabilia, kegerator, golden books matchbox collectables and much more. Everything must go!
Garage Sale
SAT 30/08 8am - 2pm
Variety of household goods, tools, garden ornaments, pot plants furniture & electrical women’s clothing. 58 Yellow Rock Road Urunga.
CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS
Nominations are invited for one (1) position as a Director of The Nambucca River Co-operative Society Ltd.
At the next Annual General Meeting of the Society, Sandra Gaddes will retire in accordance with the rules of the Society Rotation of Retirement.
The retiring Director is eligible for re-election and offers herself accordingly. Nomination forms are available by:
• Emailing info@namcoop.com.au or
• Phoning our Registered Office on (02) 6568 1411
Completed nomination forms must be lodged at the Registered Office by: 4.00pm on Friday, 5 September 2024
The Secretary The Nambucca River Co-operative Society Ltd 16 Wallace Street MACKSVILLE NSW 2447
For Sale
PET OF THE MONTH
Toffee is a loving affectionate girl who adores attention and playtime. At 6 months old, she’s still a pup with lots of energy and curiosity. Toffee is intelligent, loyal and full of personality. She’ll thrive in an active home with plenty of love and attention. A meet and greet will be required if you own other dogs or children. Secure fencing must also be provided. Adoption fee for 2024/2025 is $230 this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing and Lifetime registration.
Please visit Councils website to view the full list of animals available for adoption or lost. For any adoption enquiries please complete the Adoption Enquiry Form on Council’s Website.
NAMBUCCA VALLEY
BEST ON THE BOX
MONDAY
MY KITCHEN RULES
SEVEN, 7.30pm
A brand-new search for the best home cooks in the country begins tonight in the beachside Sydney suburb of Cronulla. Here, highly competitive but perpetually smiley best mates Justin and Will (both pictured) hope to set the bar high and impress judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge with their instant restaurant, “Tropic Like it’s Hot”. The fellas are planning a pretty tasty looking menu inspired by their heritage, with dishes including Tongan-style ceviche, a red duck curry and South African fried doughnuts.
FRIDAY,
August 29
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet
TUESDAY
GROSSE
POINTE GARDEN SOCIETY
SEVEN, 9.05pm
Though it wasn’t intended as such, it’s a good idea to consider this twisted suburban drama as a limited series, given that US TV network NBC has already nipped it in the bud. The intriguing premise surrounds Alice (AnnaSophia Robb), Brett (Ben Rappaport), Catherine (Aja Naomi King) and Birdie (Melissa Fumero, pictured), members of a Detroit garden club whose lives are entangled by scandal. Ripe with botanical language, the saucy saga takes a leaf out of Desperate Housewives book, as the green thumbs take turns to narrate their schemes. Tuesday’s premiere sows the seeds of a murder cover-up, but who killed whom, and why? That’s a mystery that will take 13 episodes to bloom.
WEDNESDAY JAMES MAY: OUR MAN IN
After travelling the length of Italy and Japan in the first two seasons, James May (pictured) is mixing things up a bit for season three –travelling across India, coast to coast, from west to east. His journey begins in Mumbai where he rides a rickshaw, subjects himself to being the punch line (repeatedly) at a comedy club and finds himself really rather impressed with Dharavi, one of the world’s largest Slumdog Millionaire fame). After visiting a Bollywood legend and a fortune teller, May hits the road to Udaipur, which is rather less hectic than Mumbai. Here, he enjoys a spot of kite fighting, and celebrates the Hindu festival of Holi.
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Ma) Professor T is embroiled in a hostage situation, and tries unconventional negotiating tactics.
9.15 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.45 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)
10.20 ABC Late News.
10.40 Austin. (PG, R)
11.10 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)
12.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv)
8.25 24 Hours That Changed The World.
9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (Premiere)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Catch Me A Killer. (Malsv) 11.35 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 1.30 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Mav, R) 3.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa, R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs explores Wynnum and Manly. 8.30 MOVIE: Downton Abbey. (2019, PGa, R) The Crawley family deals with all the drama of a visit by King George V and Queen Mary. Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville. 11.00 The Voice. (PG, R) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
12.25 Touching Evil. (MA15+av) 1.25 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 26. Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Sydney Roosters match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Rush Hour 2. (2001, Mlsv, R) Two detectives investigate a double murder. Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
(82) 7TWO (62) VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. Continued. (2009, PG) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05
(2019,
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Golden Girls. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon My Way. 12.15 MOVIE: UnCancelled. (2024, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30
The Movie Show. 5.45 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 7.30 Chino. (1973, M) 9.20 The Sweeney. (2012, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple disagree on whether to leave Coburg North.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Hosted by Claudia Winkleman. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
9GO! (83)
2.30 Desert Collectors. 3.30 Timbersports. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 3. Richmond v Essendon. 9.15 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.
Group 2 juniors earn grand final spots
By Aiden BURGESS
GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League teams have earned grand final spots with victories in their Major Semi Finals at Bowraville.
The Nambucca Valley Tigers earned a spot in the Under 16s grand final after beating the Kempsey Dragons 24-20. The Sawtell Panthers Under 16s Girls Tackle team made it through to their grand final, accounting for Macleay Valley 28-10.
premiers the Coffs Harbour Comets booked their place in the premiership decider with a 36-16 win against the Kempsey Dragons.
premiers the Coffs Harbour Comets made sure of their place in this season's grand final by defeating the Bowraville Tigers 28-6.
The Smithtown Tigers edged out the Coffs Harbour Comets 19-18 to progress to the Under 15s grand final. Undefeated Under 14s minor
The Bowraville Tigers Under 14s Girls Tackle team made their season decider, after defeating Macleay Valley Red 18-8.
Undefeated Under 13s minor
Group 2 Junior Rugby League teams will now try to earn a grand final spot with victory in their Preliminary Finals in Smithtown this weekend.
SATURDAY, August 30
6.00 Australian Story: Small Wonders
– Eden Tiny House Project. (R) Takes a look at an offer made for a tiny home.
6.30 Back Roads: Harvey, WA. (R) Lisa Millar visits the town of Harvey, WA.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R) Humphrey investigates a strange case.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate when a killer strikes during a murder mystery weekend.
The Family Next Door. (Mls, R) Isabelle’s investigation zones in on Lulu.
I, Jack Wright. (Mlv, R) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys. (Premiere)
8.30 Leonardo Da Vinci. (PGadn)
9.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (R)
10.20 Great Australian Walks. (PGa, R)
11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
2.35 SBS50. (PG, R)
2.40 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R)
3.40 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R)
4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team enjoys the Pacific Island of Palau.
7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017, PGlsv, R) Four teenagers become trapped in a jungle-based video game as the playable characters. Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson.
10.00 MOVIE: Jumanji: The Next Level. (2019, PGlv, R) A group of friends re-enters a video game. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. 12.30 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. North Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane Broncos.
9.35 Soccer. English Premier League. Matchweek 3. Chelsea v Fulham. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) Stabler testifies against the brotherhood.
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Rugby Union. Women’s Rugby World Cup. Pool A. USA v Australia.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R)
7.30 Selling Houses Australia. Sisters are desperate to sell their childhood home. 8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) The low blood sugar levels of a 23-year-old type-1 diabetic have led to a dangerous seizure.
9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGl, R)
11.30 FBI: International. (Masv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Morning
Programs. 7.55 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 9.35 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 11.15 Chino. (1973, M) 1pm American Pastoral. (2016, M) 3.00 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 4.45 Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 6.25 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.30 Looking Glass. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 Grand Ecole. (2004, MA15+, French) 12.30am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, August 31
6.00 First Communion. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG)
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Ml)
8.50 I, Jack Wright. (Mlv) The Wrights recover from Jack’s bombshell will.
9.35 MOVIE: BMX Bandits. (1983, PG, R) BMX riders become mixed up with bank robbers. Nicole Kidman.
11.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, Ml, R)
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 The Art Of... (Malns)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Titanic: Our Secret History. (PGa)
8.25 Titanic In Colour. (R)
9.20 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness. (R)
10.20 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Mav, R)
12.50 Surviving An American Concentration Camp. (Ma, R)
1.55 Miscarriage And Me. (Mal, R)
2.45 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (PG, R) 3.45 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 3. Geelong v Sydney. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Air Crash Inv. 11.30
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am
Manganinnie. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.50 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 9.00 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 10.45 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 12.40pm Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 2.30 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 4.30 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Phantom Thread. (2017) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (PGal)
8.25 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: Left For Dead. (Madl, R) Follows a police investigation.
10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)
11.30 HMP Styal: Women Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R)
12.45 Jamestown. (MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.
10.10
Our State On A Plate. (Return)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Fishing Australia. (R)
Today Early News.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa.
8.30 Watson. (Ma) The team helps a woman whose memory resets every three minutes as Watson struggles with auditory hallucinations and questions whether someone is behind his current decline. 9.30 FBI. (Mv, R) When a bombing at a local restaurant leaves several injured
11.50
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Return)
8.35 Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG, R)
9.30 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (Mn, R)
10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Classified. (Malsv)
11.50 Tokyo Vice. (Malsv, R) 1.50 Blackport. (Mls, R) 2.45 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PGa, R) 3.20 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 4.15 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 4.45 China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Contraption Masters. 9.25 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Anton
Chekhov’s The Duel. Continued. (2010, PG) 7.25
The Movie Show. 7.55 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.15 Kompromat. (2022, M, French) 12.35pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 2.10 Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 3.50 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 5.40 Finding You. (2020, PG) 7.55 The Unknown Country. (2022, PG) 9.30 Parallel Mothers. (2021, M, Spanish) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Theo stands his ground.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.20 The Rookie. (Mav) Ahead of Nune’s return home, Nolan looks for clues to locate Jason Wyler. 10.20 S.W.A.T. (Mv)
11.20 The Agenda Setters.
12.20 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Parliament. 2.50 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
11.25 The Cranes Call. (Premiere, Malv) 1.05 New York Super Airport. (R) 3.55 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (R) 4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
NBN News.
A Current Affair.
The Block. (PGl)
Footy. (M)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 8.40 The Unknown Country. (2022, PG) 10.20 Phantom Thread. (2017) 12.55pm Today We Fix The World. (2022, M, Spanish) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Anton Chekhov’s The Duel. (2010, PG) 5.25 Mr Blake At Your Service! (2023, PG, French) 7.30 The Big Short. (2015, M) 9.55 Official Competition. (2021, M, Spanish) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Premiere, M) Follows members of a suburban garden club.
10.05 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Mother And Daughter Killers. (Mav, R) 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In India. (Return) 8.30 DNA Journey. (Ml) 9.35 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 COBRA. (Return, Mal)
12.00 Vigil. (Mav, R)
2.15 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PGaw, R)
2.50 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R)
3.45 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Sonny and Eden manage cyclone Remi. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.10 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hamish McLachlan chats with Sam Docherty. 10.55 Why Ships Crash. (PGa, R) 12.15 Imposters. (Madlv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.50
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (Final, PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland.
9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+s) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Dopesick. (MA15+ad, R) 11.55 Blue Lights. (MA15+a, R) 1.55 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.45 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (R) 3.20 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour 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. (PGa) Remi hits rock bottom.
7.30 Football. AFL. First qualifying final.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 What The Killer Did Next: Nadine Aburas. (Mav, R)
12.30 Life. (Madv, R)
Travel Oz. (PG, R)
Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.
A Current Affair.
The Block. (PGl)
Friday, 29 August 2025
q Dianne O'Leary had a top week at The Island, winning two nearest the pins.
By Chris KNIGHT
DEIDRE Fletcher has enjoyed sustained success across winter at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course and very few work harder on their game.
The 10-marker pretty much channels the late legend Ben Hogan who is in the conversation with Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones and Tiger Woods as the all-time goats of the game.
Hogan, a nine-time major winner, once observed: "Golf is a game of luck, the more I practice, the luckier I get."
Fletcher is also a thoughtful student of the sport, and on Saturday, 23 August, she posted 38 points to win Div 1 of the Good Time Charlie's medley stableford.
Her round of 78 off the stick included birds on 5, 15
and 10 (the latter albeit of parthree length but on the card as a four).
Early starter Daniel Wren (6 handicap) was runner-up on 36 points and had a day out, penning his name on so many nearest the pin cards he must have had RSI.
Wren couldn't convert any of the flag-botherers to a birdie, but held on to take the pins on 7 and 8.
In Div 2, Noisy Miner Dave Rosser (14) was breathing fire with 38 points for the W, and
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81 off the bat.
That was enough to edge Dennis Ashton (18) by a point. The ball run went down to 31 points with the well-named Peter Thompson (14) the last to collect.
The comp doubled as the second round of the Handiskins, with Fletcher gathering the Leuk the Duck prize pack and Graham Watson qualifying for the national Yamaha chipping shootout on the Goldie.
