Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 5 April 2024

A launch pad to the music industry

to form a band, learn songwriting, stage management, lighting and PA, improve their performing skills or explore career pathways in the music industry.

The Ready Steady Go program has a strong track record, with members of rising Nambucca Valley/Coffs Coast band ‘Blind Pretty’ former participants of the initiative.

The program’s coordinator, Liv Parker, told News Of The Area, “It is wonderful to see some of the young people who’ve been a

part of Ready Set Go now in bands and performing gigs together.”

An introduction to the program will be held at the Macksville Music Station on Monday 8 April, commencing at 5:30 pm.

Parents are welcome to come along too.

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The program itself runs each Monday night of term two at the Macksville Music Station at 8 Princess Street, Macksville.

“The program’s past success has made it very popular so we advise those who are interested to get in touch with us and register for the Open Day early so

In addition to hearing from the mentors, attendees will also see performances from previous Ready Set Go participants.

The Ready Set Go youth music program is proudly sponsored by Arts Mid North Coast, The Alcohol and Drug Foundation and is greatly assisted by the Macksville Music Station.

Numbers for the Open Day are limited and registration is essential.

Consider safety when crossing coastal bars

FOLLOWING a recent spate of bar crossing incidents on the NSW North Coast, boaters are reminded to think twice before heading offshore in dangerous conditions and not to succumb to ‘mackerel madness’.

NSW Maritime’s Principal Manager North Region, Jay Ruming, said that of the 17 bar crossing incidents across the state in the last 18 months, 13 of those happened along the northern NSW coastline.

"Our waterways are overrepresented when it comes to bar crossing incidents, and with five incidents already this year, it’s an important reminder to boaters to monitor conditions and to wear a lifejacket.”

On 14 March, two boaters were taken to hospital after their 5.3m vessel was capsized. Last weekend, a boater was thrown overboard as they attempted to cross the entrance and was forced to swim to the breakwall to exit the water.

Mr Ruming said warm weather and a longer boating season on the North Coast attracts recreational fishers from as far as Victoria and Queensland who may be unfamiliar with local bar conditions and find themselves on the hook.

“With school holidays just around the corner, we’re expecting plenty of keen fishers to flock to popular offshore launching spots.

“Coastal bars pose unique risks and conditions can rapidly change, making them extremely risky for boaters,” Mr Ruming said.

“Bar crossing incidents, including capsizes, can result

in serious injuries to people on board and significant damage to vessels - the risks are real.

“Have a plan B in case conditions aren’t ideal. For example, you could switch up your plans and go to a protected estuary to fish for flathead, inland waterway, or safe enclosed harbour.”

Working with NSW Maritime on bar crossing education, the Bureau of Meteorology warns that one in seven waves will be higher than twice the average wave height. In addition, boaters should be prepared for waves of up to four times the average to occur around three to four times each day.

“What people sometimes refer to as a ‘rogue wave’ or a ‘king wave’ is far from

random. Watching the bar before launching can give boaters a sense of what the waves are doing and give them a chance to learn by watching others," Mr Ruming said.

The advice for boaters is to monitor conditions before and during your time on the water, if in doubt don’t go out, have a plan B in place, use a kill switch when necessary, and always wear a lifejacket.

Coastal bar cameras are available for boaters to check conditions before hitting the water.

Visit www.nsw.gov. au/driving-boatingand-transport/usingwaterways-boating-andtransport-information/ conditions-weather-andtides/webcams

Nambucca Cinema Centre saved by new ownership

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q Regional Cinemas Australia CEO Kieren Dell outside Nambucca Cinema Centre, where the community is relieved to hear the cinema has a bright future. Australia (RCA).

Since Majestic Cinemas appointed Administrators on 1 February, four Majestic Cinemas on the Mid North Coast have been the subject of a seven-week purchase negotiation.

Regional Cinemas Australia has now announced that, as part of a sale agreement with Majestic Cinemas, it has taken ownership of Majestic Port Macquarie, Sawtell Cinema, Nambucca Cinema Centre and Riverside Movies Kempsey.

“We’ve worked tirelessly over the last seven weeks with a variety of stakeholders to create a more sustainable business model as we progress into the new future of cinema as RCA.

“Whilst we’re excited by the outcome, it’s been an incredibly difficult process, where some Majestic locations in other regions have closed in order to secure a future for the business on the Mid North Coast.

“I’d like to specially mention the support of our landlords at our Mid North Coast sites - their passion and desire to see cinema continue in their towns has been critical to us being able to move forward and continue to provide quality entertainment.”

Terry van der Velde, one of the joint administrators of Majestic Cinemas noted, “The sale of the four sites is

RCA CEO Kieren Del, the former CEO of Majestic Cinemas, told News Of The Area, “We are still getting the information out, but the stories that have been posted on social media have had a great response, with a huge sense of relief in our communities that they won’t be losing their cinemas, and an appreciation of how much they value the entertainment that their local cinema offers.

expected to result in a more favourable outcome to the creditors of Majestic Cinemas and a reduction of creditor claims in any potential liquidation scenario.”

The new business will retain all current Mid North Coast employees, saving any potential job losses, which was a concern for RCA Executive Chairman Wayne Wilson.

“The cinema industry has been impacted through a variety of factors across the

last few years, and developing a sustainable model that allows for four cinemas across the coast to continue under the banner of a broader group has allowed us to keep our staff employed,” he said.

“Like any business, our employees are the heart of what we do, and it was always our aim to find a way to keep our staff employed and for our customers to continue to be served by the same friendly faces.”

Mr Dell offered his thanks to the community for their enduring support.

“On behalf of our Board, Senior Management, Site Managers and staff, we want to thank our local communities for the unwavering support that they’ve shown us over the last two months.

“It’s been incredibly humbling in what has been a challenging time for a business we’ve spent 21 years growing.

“It’s been quite remarkable seeing what we mean to our local audiences and reminds us why we love what we do and how it brings people together.”

Now rebranded as Nambucca Cinema Centre, Majestic gift cards, vouchers and movie club cards will continue to be accepted at the cinema, with all their original benefits and conditions applying to their usage going forward.

Free legal advice now available at Macksville Medical Centre

THE Mid North Coast Legal Centre is now providing a free and confidential legal advisory outreach service from Macksville Medical Centre, fortnightly on Tuesdays between 1pm – 3pm.

Mid North Coast Legal

Centre is an independent, not-for-profit organisation operating a community legal centre that provides civil law advice to residents located in the regions between Woolgoolga and Nabiac. They provide legal information and advice, advocacy and education relating to civil law issues like

fines, identification, consumer complaints, credit and debt issues, discrimination, victims support, contracts, employment law and traffic matters.

Mid North Coast Legal Centre Solicitor Zac Keizer will offer the local service.

This legal/health service alliance has been made

possible with the support of Healthy North Coast.

Mid North Coast Legal Centre is the most recent provider to join Macksville Medical Centre's growing list of service providers.

In addition to GPs and immunisation clinics, the Macksville Medical Centre now hosts two psychologists; Amplifon for hearing needs and Young Minds Thrive for early child health and development.

Macksville Medical Centre Practice Manager Casey Shorter said, “We’re very proud of the hub we’ve created for our community’s needs!”

Mixed reactions to Koala Summit

By Andrew VIVIAN

ON Friday March 22 the NSW Government hosted 150 people at Sydney's Taronga Zoo for the 2024 Koala Summit.

A diverse range of stakeholders, including nongovernment organisations, government agencies, private landholders, local councils, Aboriginal representatives, academics, researchers and policy makers were on the guest list.

The new members of the Independent Koala Expert Panel were also in attendance.

Guests heard several keynote speeches from experts and practitioners dedicated to saving koalas and then had the opportunity to provide advice to help update the current NSW Koala Strategy to ensure the future of koalas in the wild.

Minister for Climate Change and the Environment

Penny Sharpe also asked all attendees, as well as any individuals, communities or organisations not in attendance, to make a submission to the State Government’s recent Koala Strategy Discussion Paper.

The paper seeks community input into the review of the NSW Koala Strategy.

“It is a rare opportunity to have this diversity of expertise and experience in one room, and I want to listen and draw on this knowledge for positive change,” Ms Sharpe said.

“Nothing is off the table in the discussions and I welcome everyone’s input.”

Ms Sharpe said the Koala Summit is a key part of the process to review and refocus the NSW Koala Strategy.

“We need to take a good, hard look at the strategy, to take it apart and remake it to ensure it will save koalas in the wild,” she said.

However, according to Dailan Pugh from the North East Forest Alliance (NEFA), “The dismay and frustration of koala advocates with the ALP’s refusal to redress the draconian policies of the National Party was palpable.”

“This Government has been in power for a year and yet logging and clearing of koala habitat continues unabated, while there has been no attempt to rectify the dysfunctional changes to the State Environment

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Planning Policies introduced in response to the National Party declaring war on koalas in 2020.

“The biggest concern is that the summit just represents another excuse to delay taking action to provide koalas with the habitat protection they urgently need if we want to save them from extinction in the wild by 2050.”

Mr Pugh said the National Parks Association and World Wildlife Fund put forward a motion calling for a moratorium on logging in the proposed Great Koala National Park, and the North East Forest Alliance put forward a motion to stop logging of occupied koala habitat on State forests.

He said both motions achieved overwhelming support by a show of hands.

Another local Summit attendee was Grahame Douglas, the Coffs Coast Branch President of the National Parks Association of NSW (NPA), which submitted the proposal for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) to the previous government.

“The NPA believes there should be a greater focus on the assessment of public

lands, and, in particular Forestry Corporation operations in State forests,” Mr Douglas said.

“We welcomed the opportunity to participate and are grateful for the Minister’s invitation.”

Mr Douglas said he came away from the Summit with the clear impression that Ms Sharpe was listening to issues associated with koala conservation, however believes an emphasis on reviewing public lands is essential for NSW.

“We also believe that Minister Sharpe recognised the importance of the GKNP to the Mid North Coast.”

Jacqui Mumford, CEO of the Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), also attended the Summit, welcoming the opportunity to discuss the protection of koala habitat.

“This is a very different approach than the former government, who were unwilling to even talk to the environmental movement about this issue,” Ms Mumford said.

“We know that native forest logging and habitat clearing on freehold land are two major threats to koalas.

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DATES have been confirmed for Coffs Harbour’s free bus trial, designed to showcase public transport options and ease social isolation.

The pilot trial is being driven by City of Coffs Harbour, Busways and Forest Coach Lines.

Stretching from Macksville to Grafton and west to Bellingen, the program will offer free bus travel on existing service runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for three months.

The trial will start on Friday, 19 April and run through to Sunday, 14 July.

“I recommended at the Summit that the best way to protect koalas is to stop native forest logging and rein in habitat clearing across NSW.”

The Koala Strategy Discussion Paper is available online at https://www. environment.nsw.gov.au.

Dates formalised for free bus trial

“This is about connecting the community, and building an awareness of how you can get around the local area by bus,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos said.

. “Some in our community may not have used public transport for many years – let alone realise the places they can get to through our local operators in Forest Coach Lines and Busways.

“The free bus trial may prove especially valuable to older people who no longer or rarely drive, and to teenagers who rely on their parents to help them get around.”

Cr Amos

bus trial initiative which was backed by Council at its 14 March meeting. The three-month trial will be for existing regular services outside of the school runs.

The bus companies will provide daily statistics on the service's use at the end of the trial.

For full details of the eligible services visit https://www.coffsharbour. nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/ Projects-and-initiatives/ Initiatives/JUMP-ON-AFREE-BUS.

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Penny Sharpe chats with attendees at the Koala Summit. Photo: NCC.

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Anzac Day 2024 - The Nambucca Valley will remember them

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Thursday 25 April, ANZAC Day, the nation will remember the sacrifices of our servicemen and women, their families and communities, in times of conflict.

Much more than a day for Australians and New Zealanders to mark the anniversary of the landing of troops at Gallipoli in 1915 during the First World War, we now reflect on the impact of every military commitment in which the Australian Defence Force plays a role.

Across the district the towns of Bowraville, Nambucca Heads, Macksville, Taylors Arm and Stuarts Point will hold commemorative events on ANZAC Day.

Bowraville will hold an ANZAC Dawn Service at 5:30 am and a Main Service at 10:00 am, with both events

taking place at the main cenotaph.

The Bowraville RSL subBranch advises that those wishing to march should assemble at the Bowraville Ex-Services Club by 9:00 am.

At Nambucca Heads the Dawn Service will commence at the War Memorial Cenotaph at 5:30 am followed by a community breakfast at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club.

Those wishing to march in Nambucca Heads are requested to form up in Bowra Street at 8:15 am for the march that will step off at 8:30 am.

The Nambucca Heads Main Service will commence at 9:00 am at the War Memorial Cenotaph.

Macksville will hold a Kapyong Sunset Service at 5:30 pm on 24 April at the Cenotaph, followed by a Dawn Service on 25 April at

5:30 am, again at the Cenotaph.

At 8:30 am on ANZAC Day there will be a Cemetery Service at Macksville Cemetery.

The Macksville ANZAC Day march will take place at 10:45 am, commencing in Princess Street, followed by the Main Service at 11:00 am at the Cenotaph.

Taylors Arm will start the day with a Dawn Service at 5:30 am at the Cenotaph, followed by a march at 1:00 pm from the Pub with no Beer, to be immediately followed by the Main Service.

There will be an ANZAC Day March at Stuarts Point, assembling at the Bowling Club at 10:30 am and stepping off at 10:40 am.

The Stuarts Point ANZAC Service will commence at 11:00 am followed by a 12:00 noon luncheon at the Bowling Club.

The Nambucca Heads RSL subBranch’s Mr John Kent OAM told News Of The Area, “Even if you are unable to get to a service or a march, at some point on ANZAC Day all Australians should pause and reflect on the sacrifices of the nation in times of conflict.”

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q Veteran Mr John Kent OAM considers that, on ANZAC Day, all Australians should reflect on the sacrifices of the nation in times of conflict.

Biosecurity Protection Levy passed in the House of Representatives last week - legislation which the Nationals are describing as a “fresh food tax” and an “attack on families and farmers”.

According to the Department of Agriculture, the Biosecurity Protection Levy will “ensure that those who directly benefit from Australia’s strong biosecurity make a modest and direct contribution to ensure the biosecurity system is sustainably funded into the future”.

The Nationals however say the new levy will force farmers to pay for the biosecurity risks of international importers.

“In what parallel universe would a government charge its own farmers to pay for the risks their competitors are creating?” Nationals leader David Littleproud said.

“This new tax will hurt families at a time they can least afford it and farmers who are already under pressure.

“It doesn’t make sense at all and comes amid a cost-of-living crisis.

"Farmers will be forced to pass on costs, meaning families will feel more pain at the grocery checkout.”

National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said while farmers were disappointed to see the controversial levy progress to the Senate, it was encouraging to see a range of Coalition, Greens and independent MPs validating the industry’s strong concerns.

“This was a very lonely vote for the

Government, and we thank every member who voted against this bad idea.

“It’s an important demonstration to farmers that their concerns are being heard.”

Joining opposition to the levy by the Liberals and Nationals, Greens MP Elizabeth Watson-Brown stated her party had “serious concerns about the lack of transparency and oversight” applied to the allocation of collected industry funds.

“The Greens will be pushing the government to commit to progressing a levy on risk creators in the form of a container levy,” Ms WatsonBrown noted.

Several members of the crossbench also reiterated the industry’s concerns.

Indi MP Dr Helen Haines shared concern that the levy will be going into consolidated revenue, noting that “there is no guarantee that this new charge on farmers will actually go to biosecurity measures”.

“In criticising this bill, farmers are not asking the

government to do all the work, because they already contribute to biosecurity measures via existing levies, on-farm activities and much, much more,” she said.

Allegra Spender MP called out “the failure of the government to follow its own processes and best practices in policy development”.

The Department of Agriculture has recognised that many primary producers already invest in biosecurity through on-farm activities, but argue more needs to be done.

“Producers also support Australia’s biosecurity system through investment

in research and development, membership fees for Animal Health Australia and Plant Health Australia, and contributions to emergency responses under deed arrangements,” the Department stated in a release in February.

“While these investments are important, they do not directly fund biosecurity costs at the border that prevent pest and disease incursions into Australia.

“These investments are not being replaced or duplicated by Commonwealth activities funded through the Biosecurity Protection Levy.”

The Valley Hub vies for tourism contract

By Ned COWIE

REPRESENTING local internet platform ‘The Valley Hub’, Macksville business owner and author Tamara McWilliam addressed assembled councillors and staff at the Nambucca Valley Council’s general meeting last week.

“We (The Valley Hub) have put a lot of time and money into our platform.

“We have a brilliant website that is very interactive and we have a great following on social media.

“We (also) do podcasting, newsletters, and a guide to what’s on in the Valley.

“So we are an absolutely perfect platform to push tourism in the Nambucca Valley,” Ms McWilliam said in an effort to convince

councillors to award an online tourism services contract to The Valley Hub.

In August of 2020, Council awarded an indexed $66,000 per annum, five-year contract to provide tourism marketing services and a five-year lease of the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) to the Nambucca Valley Tourism Association (NVTA).

This organisation has recently informed the Council that it will terminate its agreement to supply these services after 2 April, 2024.

According to a report submitted to Council, one of the reasons for this termination is that it has become difficult in recent years to recruit volunteers to man the VIC in Nambucca Heads and there are stringent conditions on the number of hours which the VIC must be in operation for it to qualify for Tourism Information Accreditation (AVIC).

Ms McWilliam made it clear that The Valley Hub group has no interest in managing or manning the VIC but feels they are uniquely placed to market the area on behalf of the Council in ways which their digital platforms can support.

Council resolved to receive a report into tourism marketing and advertising options including for the future of the VIC.

“Is a visitor information centre, in its current location, the best way to promote the Valley?” Mayor Hoban questioned the councillors.

“We’ve got two issues in terms of tourism.

“One is getting people off the highway into the Valley and once they are here many people would like to have that face-to-face contact, particularly with a local, who can tell them more about

what there is to see and do,” she said in calling for the report so that services can continue to be provided after the 30 June ending of the current contract period.

In the meantime, Council will retain a casual volunteer coordinator for the VIC and cover other functions through the 2023/24 budgeted quarterly amount of $17,250 which was to be paid to the licensee.

Council also resolved to find out more details of a proposal to be submitted by The Valley Hub.

Industrial hemp processing options

By Mary KEILY

A MEETING was held recently in Bellingen to gauge interest in the local growing and processing of industrial hemp.

The event was hosted by Marg Hope of Bellingen Riverside Cottages and her builder husband John, from Beyond Hope Construction.

“The fires triggered the interest, but John’s been interested for years in building with industrial hemp,” Marg told NOTA.

“So we feel it could make a really good community enterprise.”

Globally, it is estimated that hemp is used in more than 25,000 products spanning nine sub-markets, including agriculture, building materials and textiles.

However, the high cost

of transporting hemp to be processed is a daunting one, with legislative red tape seen to be thwarting the industry in Australia at present - the latter challenge currently being tackled by the NSW Government Hemp Industry Taskforce, initiated in February.

The Hopes have been researching Australian hemp and have contacted many stakeholders involved in the burgeoning industry such as growers, processors and builders.

“We found that Croatia still builds with hemp in many products,” said Marg.

“We thought: ‘Well, Australia has the climate and the space’.”

The Hopes research brought them in contact with Lonnie and Connie Minus, the owners of a hemp processing plant in Ashford near Glen Innes.

“The Ashford community had been dying, and people had asked the couple to grow

hemp,” said Marg.

“They already had a lot of machinery from Lonnie’s father having been a tobacco farmer, so they adjusted the machinery to processing hemp which is a very harsh material initially, like tobacco.”

Many young families were employed in the local industry, keeping the school and the corner store open.

The Minus’ also came up with a solution to reduce transport costs.

“The transport of hemp for processing is too costly,” said Marg.

“So that’s why the Minus’ developed a portable processing plant and it’s in a shipping container.

“They’ve just shipped one to Adelaide, then one is off to New Zealand for a Maori community.”

The plant’s focus is on processing building materials, such as hemp ‘hurd’.

Also produced is clothing

and pet bedding, hemp ‘fines’ for creams and food (not medicinal hemp).

The Hopes now plan to run a workshop midyear featuring key hemp stakeholders including Andi Lucas from X-Hemp, Tasmania’s only hemp fibre processing facility, and

Hannan Build from Dungog, who build sustainable homes from hemp.

It is also hoped that Klara Marosszeky from The Australian Hemp Masonry Company (Lismore) will appear. “Klara devised the binding unit to keep the hemp

together in the walls,” said Marg.

“We want to get hurd at the meetup and build a shed so people can get their hands dirty.”

An agronomist will also explain how to grow hemp and what sort of soil is needed.

q Tamara McWilliam addressed Council on behalf of The Valley Hub.

q The future of Nambucca Valley’s visitor information centre at Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads is currently being discussed by Nambucca Valley Council. Photo: courtesy of Nambucca Valley Council.

q John Hope (right) from Beyond Hope Constructions discusses the future of hemp at the recent meeting.

Applications open for Housing Support Program

THE Australian Government’s $500 million Housing Support Program is now open for applications from state, territory and local governments for projects that will boost the planning required to increase housing supply.

Stream 1 is for projects that aim to build the planning workforce and capability to improve the efficiency of the planning process so that

housing construction can start sooner.

These could be new pathways for planners and related professions to enter the industry, or tools to streamline planning systems and improve decision-making efficiency.

Projects could also look at sharing resources between local governments or supporting master planning and planning reform.

Projects must demonstrate how they will align with planning, zoning and regulatory reforms agreed through National Cabinet’s National Planning Reform Blueprint, landuse planning for disaster resilience and the aims of the National Housing Accord.

The National Housing Accord with states and territories sets out a shared ambition to build 1.2 million

new well-located homes over five years from 1 July 2024.

Homes would be close to jobs, schools, transport and other amenities to support improved productivity and liveability.

Minister for Housing and Homelessness Julie Collins said, “I urge all councils and state and territory governments to submit their projects so we can work together to get more homes

on the ground, faster.

“Our ambitious housing reform agenda is working across the board – more help for renters, more help for homebuyers and more help for Australians needing a safe place for the night.”

Applications for stream 1 of the $500 million Housing Support Program opened Wednesday 27 March 2024 and will close at 12.00pm on Monday 29 April 2024.

Thousands march for forest protection

By Andrew VIVIAN

ACROSS Australia, the ‘March for Forests’ on Sunday March 24 drew thousands of participants, with almost 900 marchers taking to the streets of Bellingen.

The Bellingen event, supported by Gumbaynggirr elders and representatives, brought hordes of passionate advocates out to voice their plea to government to end native forest logging and protect biodiversity.

Local organisers have proclaimed the event a resounding success.

The national event, organised by the Bob Brown Foundation, was a celebration of community unity and commitment to safeguarding forests and wildlife.

“It was awesome to see so many people wanting to end native forest logging and protect our unique plants and animals,” said local organiser Kaz Selbie.

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q The Bellingen march was part of a national campaign.

“It’s up to each and every one of us to defend our forests.

“The more we talk about it, write to our local and federal government and act where we can, the forest killing laws will change.”

Ms Selbie said anyone would be inspired by the dedicated and passionate ‘forest legends’ who work hard to preserve forests, however those people need

ongoing support to succeed.

Speakers emphasized the urgency of action to preserve forests and protect endangered wildlife, encouraging individuals to step up and take a stand before forests disappear.

Cath Eaglesham from the Bellingen Environment Centre highlighted the issue of active logging in seven local

native forest compartments.

“The Bob Brown Foundation rally is a nationwide call to action to end native forest logging and this couldn’t be more welcomed than here in the Bellingen Shire,” she said.

“There are at least seven forest compartments surrounding Bellingen that are active or about to become active (proposed for logging).

“This has to stop because everyone in our Shire depends on the healthy drinking water that comes from our forests and the impacts logging has on our wildlife is a disaster.”

Louise Cranny from the Kalang River Forest Alliance

highlighted the significance of protecting local forests.

The threat of imminent logging in the Oakes State Forest is a wake-up call, demanding our immediate action.

“As a long-term resident of the Kalang Valley, I am motivated to protect Oakes because it risks permanent and irreversible damage to the Kalang River as well as our clean water supply.

“It is shameful of the Labor party if logging of Oakes is allowed to go ahead, wasting tax-payers money by destroying a pristine forest and river system that is prime koala habitat.”

“We are uniting groups around the country who defend native forests.

“We are urging the public to stand with us and become a part of this critical movement to save our forests.

“Together, we can make a difference.”

More information about the campaign can be found at www.bobbrownfoundation. org.au.

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Jenny Weber, the Bob Brown Foundation’s Campaigns Manager told the crowd, “Our Foundation is building a nationwide movement to end native forest logging.

Photo: Jonathan Cassell.

Nambucca Environment Network continue blueberry opposition

By Ned COWIE

ON Tuesday night, the Nambucca Environment Network (NEN) held their third public meeting at the Macksville Ex-Services Club to discuss community concerns regarding industrial-style blueberry farming in the Valley.

The gathering of around 70 people was smaller than previous meetings.

It was attended by State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp and Nambucca Valley Councillor David Jones.

The evening featured several speakers including Wendy Firefly (Robson) of Bellingen, Erik Von Forell and Raewyn Macky from the NEN.

Most discussion centred on the past and present approach to blueberry farming of the Nambucca Valley Council and their

application of policy documents such as the Local Environment Plan (LEP) and the Development Control Plan (DCP).

Many in the group believe that Council has not done enough to protect landholders and the community at large from the introduction of large-scale blueberry farms and the landclearing, chemicals and water use which such intensive

farms require.

“Council continues to ignore the unintended consequences of allowing intensive plant agriculture ie. horticulture, as permissible without consent,” Erik Von Forell told the meeting.

“That might have been OK in 2010 but in 2017, with two years experience in blueberry farming, the information was clear,” Mr Von Forell said, referring to a vote of Nambucca Valley Councillors in 2017 to introduce buffer zones which was rescinded the next day.

Currently the group is awaiting the results of legal advice, applied for by Council several months ago, as to whether netting structures on blueberry farming operations can be considered a farm building and therefore require development approval in rural zones and if not, then what changes are needed to make it so.

According to a Nambucca Valley Council web page, the results of this legal enquiry requested by councillors last year will be presented to the Council meeting on 11 April, 2024.

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Michael Kemp and Nambucca Environment Network Director Raewyn Macky discuss intensive farming practices.

q Jo Foster, Erik Von Forell, Kate Tarrant and Raewyn Macky from the Nambucca Environment Network at last week’s meeting.

Educators and emergency services combine for workshop

THE Department of Education sponsored a ‘Beyond the Emergency Assembly Point’ (BTEAP) workshop at Nambucca Heads on Thursday 7 March.

The aim of this workshop was to help participants learn practical strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of young children during emergencies.

Representatives from the Nambucca Valley Red Cross Emergency Services, Helen Mower and Adele McCollom, were the facilitators of this workshop and were assisted by Michele Gerard and Lesley Smith throughout the day’s events.

This workshop focused on group activities and involved interaction of those from the children’s services sector with representatives from the various emergency service agencies.

Each agency representative worked with staff from children’s services organisations and provided the appropriate response concerning their particular service.

In attendance were representatives from the NSW Government, NSW Reconstruction Authority, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service and Nambucca Valley Council.

Employees from the children’s services sector were represented from various centres including Gumnut Cottage Child Care Centre, Bowraville Community Preschool, Lower Bucca Community Preschool and Nambucca Heads Preschool Playcentre.

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Group activities and participation between early childhood participants, agency members, and Department of Education representatives resulted in understanding how an emergency plan equips staff to make good decisions during a range of different emergency scenarios; how to act during an emergency without relying on emergency services responders; how to support staff to feel confident that they can keep children safe during an emergency; and how to engage staff, parents, and children in the emergency planning process.

This workshop provided employees in the early childhood sector with valuable knowledge and mechanisms to handle and respond to emergency events that may occur at their workplace.

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q Lesley Smith and Adele McCollom, Nambucca Valley Red Cross Emergency Services; Linda Ball, Senior Field Officer, NSW Early Childhood Education and Care Regulatory Authority; Helen Mower, Nambucca Valley Red Cross Emergency Services; and Maria Quintero, Emergency Services, Midcoast/Port MacquarieHastings/Kempsey/Nambucca Valley Australian Red Cross.

Animal Instincts exhibition launches at Stringer Gallery

PET portrait artist Miranda Smart is preparing for her inaugural exhibition at Nambucca Heads’ Stringer Gallery.

Launching on Saturday 6 April and running to Saturday 1 June, the ‘Animal Instincts’ exhibition will take you into Miranda’s world, where graphite and charcoal breathe life into beloved companions.

“As a pet portrait artist, my journey with art has been a winding road of rediscovery and passion,” Miranda said.

“From the earliest moments of my childhood, animals captivated my imagination, becoming the subjects of my sketches and dreams.”

Despite showing promise in high school art classes, Miranda said a “clash of visions” left her discouraged from pursuing her passion for nearly fifteen years.

“It took the nudging of a friend combined with a love for my Great Danes to reignite my creative spark,” she said.

Two years ago, she returned to the drawing board, and was swept up in the world of creating pet portraits for people all over the world.

Due to the increasing demand, the Jasper Arts - Pet Portraits business was formed.

“Under the banner of Jasper Arts, I've found a calling, crafting lifelike renditions that honour the unique bond between owner and animal.

“Each stroke of my pencil is a testament to the trust placed in me to immortalize cherished companions.

“I have grown with each portrait, learning new skills, and refining my art to a place where I have gained the confidence to take this next step.”

Miranda’s journey comes full circle as she prepares for her upcoming Stringer Gallery exhibition.

“Through graphite and charcoal, I seek to explore the passion, trust, and loyalty of our animal companions, inviting viewers to connect with the soulful gaze of our four-legged friends.

“Join me as I unveil Animal Instincts, an exhibition that celebrates the beauty and companionship found in every creature great and small.”

Keene Ballangarry painting passed on to fitting new owner

By Andrea FERRARI

DIVESTING her treasures as she downsizes in home, Sister Yvonne Channells has celebrated the handing over of a specially valued item.

The piece is a painting created by the late Keene Ballangarry, son of Uncle Martin Ballangarry, and is now the proud possession of Martin’s lifelong friend, John Keene, Sister Yvonne’s cousin.

Sister Yvonne has named the painting ‘The Cycle of Life’ as a tribute to Keene.

“I’m now preparing to relocate to Marian Grove so decided, while I’m still able, to give treasured items to treasured family and friends to enjoy the pleasure,” Sister Yvonne told News Of The Area.

Thinking of her cousin John Keene, Sister Yvonne texted him a photo of the painting and asked if he was interested in having it.

He texted back promptly and said he would be honoured to accept and would travel up from Gosford to collect it.

“So, we had a little ‘handing over ceremony’ here at the Sisters of Mercy Place where we acknowledged Keene’s incredible talent not only as an artist but as a musician and singer, as is his father.”

Martin’s partner Sue, brother Steve Morelli and Sister Yvonne shared together a beautiful celebration of life and friendship with Martin and John.

“It’s an endearing and heart-warming story of an

enduring friendship between two young lads from very diverse backgrounds,” said Sister Yvonne.

The story began at St Mary’s, a small Catholic school at Bowraville, in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Two youngsters, Martin Ballangarry and John Keene, went to school together there, beginning a friendship that is still strong after all these years.

“Martin was a lively little Gumbaynggirr kid surrounded by loving parents, many siblings and innumerable other relatives.

“Martin’s dad, Ivon, worked on the railway so was away during the week and home for weekends.

“You can imagine how it

was for his incredible mother Hilda taking care of her brood of lively young children.

“When home, Ivon was fond of playing his beautiful music on the gum leaves.”

In contrast, young John was an only child of equally loving but older parents.

His father, Michael John Keene, was the Shire Clerk and from Bowraville.

His mother, Mamie McGrath, came from Karangi.

Mamie was nursing at the Mater Hospital in Sydney when she met Michael.

“Besides his father’s bachelor brother, John was rather short on kin in Bowraville.

“He did have lots of family around the Orara and Coffs area though.

“So this was a remarkable friendship that developed between John and Martin, a

true friendship that is a pure gift and can’t be explained,” said Sister Yvonne.

The story moves on to Martin’s first-born son, whom he named Keene after his friend.

Sister Yvonne worked in the Nambucca area between 1994-98.

“During this time Keene was having a spate of trouble so I asked if he would be able to do a painting for me if I provided him with whatever equipment was necessary.

“He did, and his marvellous painting has followed me ever since and I treasure it greatly,” she said.

Sadly, this gifted young man died tragically in December 2022 and Martin and the family mourn him greatly.

q Graphite and charcoal are used to breathe life into beloved companions.

q Pet portrait artist Miranda Smart.

q Keene Ballangarry’s painting, ‘The Cycle of Life’.

q John Keene and Uncle Martin Ballangarry with the artwork.

Annual craft weekend at Stuarts Point

By Jen HETHERINGTON

AN annual event, the Nambucca Valley Spinners and Weavers Group hosted a craft weekend at Stuarts Point Community Hall on the weekend of 23 and 24 March.

Most activities and demonstrations took place on Saturday from 9am until 4pm, with extra impromptu sessions introducing, and expanding on, the woolly art of ‘Felting', on the following Sunday morning.

“The spinners and weavers circuit is very active, and we easily reach our maximum of 40 participants,” busy organiser Jenny Booth informed NOTA.

The hall was a hive of creative

activity, with all manner of intricate equipment set out to exhibit and offer advice on respected ‘tried and true’ traditional techniques, as well as more innovative iterations of the craft that appeal to new generations of craftspeople who will carry the knowledge legacy and attitudes of community into the future.

As well as the 40 participants, an array of trade tables were set up to one side of the general activities, offering all manner of state-of-theart raw materials and equipment to compliment the crafters' needs.

Jenny told NOTA that members of associated groups had travelled for the weekend event from as far and wide as Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Grafton, Guyra, Armidale, Morriset, Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo and Taree.

“Our aim is to encourage people to become members of their local groups,” Jenny said.

q Practical demonstrations and mentorship were a feature of the weekend.

q Trade tables

NSW taskforce takes action to destroy tropical soda apple

THE NSW Tropical Soda Apple Taskforce has launched a new best practice manual to assist farmers and landowners better manage the weed.

North Coast Regional Weeds Coordinator Ashley Donges said the new manual, which was launched in Coffs Harbour this week, supports the NSW Tropical Soda Apple Strategic Plan.

“The plan is to suppress, destroy and contain existing tropical soda apple infestations and rapidly eradicate all new incursions of this insidious weed,” Ashley said.

"It’s important we all work

together to control and contain tropical soda apple as it has the potential to spread in coastal regions of NSW and Queensland and inland through cattle movements.

“This new manual shows you how to identify the weed and what to do if you find it, how to control and dispose of the weed and how to stop its spread when selling, buying and transporting livestock or moving vehicles, fodder and machinery.”

The manual is a collaborative initiative delivered by the NSW Government, including NSW DPI, Local Land Services, National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Forestry

Corporation of NSW, with NSW Farmers, Queensland Government, Rous County, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen Shire, Nambucca Valley, Kempsey Shire, Port Macquarie Hastings, Tenterfield Shire and MidCoast councils and the New England Weeds Authority.

Tropical soda apple is subject to a state-wide Biosecurity (Tropical Soda Apple) Control Order 2022 under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015.

The best practice manual gives landowners information they can use to meet the requirements of the control order.

Landowners and occupiers must keep their land free from the weed and prevent further germination.

They need to ensure no part of a tropical soda apple plant which could produce a new plant, including stems, leaves, fruit, and seeds, is moved off their land, which includes movement by machinery, fodder and livestock.

Tropical soda apple, Solanum viarum, is an aggressive, prickly, perennial shrub which has invaded areas from the Hunter to Northern NSW.

It invades open to semishaded areas, pastures and

riparian zones, forests, roadsides, recreational areas, and horticultural and cropping areas. It reduces biodiversity by displacing native plants and disrupting ecological processes.

The weed grows in thorny thickets, creating physical barriers to prevent animals from accessing shade and water, hosts diseases and pests of cultivated crops and contains solasodine, which is poisonous to people.

More information is available at https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/ Weeds/TropicalSodaApple

offered a showcase of raw materials.

q Maureen King from Newcastle took to the verandah to sort out some tricky tangles.

Countdown to CWA NSW’s biggest annual

By Andrea FERRARI

THE COUNTRY Women’s Association (CWA) North Coast Group gathered at the Big Banana for a celebratory countdown to Coffs Harbour hosting the highly anticipated 102nd CWA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference in 2024.

The CWA of NSW State Conference and AGM are being held in Coffs Harbour between 5-9 May 2024, meaning an influx of over 600 CWA members and their partners to the city.

“To welcome our visitors we have been busy out in the community talking to businesses about sponsorships, discounts and offers from their businesses for the CWA ladies whilst they are here,” CWA Coffs Harbour Branch President Jodie Williams told News Of The Area.

“Throughout Coffs’ CBD we have been met with fabulous enthusiasm.”

The CWA's AGM and Conference is a cornerstone event in the organisation's calendar, bringing together dedicated women from rural and regional communities to

discuss key issues, share ideas and celebrate their achievements.

The Coffs Harbour State Conference will feature a diverse program of business sessions, presentations and networking opportunities, covering a range of topics relevant to rural and regional communities.

“From discussions on sustainable agriculture to a Q & A on rural

crime, the conference aims to equip attendees with valuable insights and tools to address the unique challenges they face,” said Jodie.

All displays are free and open to the public.

Members of the community are welcome to sit in on the business sessions as observers.

In addition to its substantive agenda, the conference will also

showcase the rich culture and hospitality of Coffs Harbour.

“Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the city's stunning coastline, sample its renowned local cuisine, and experience its warm and welcoming community spirit.”

The Big Banana Fun Park is supporting CWA's efforts as a great driver of tourism to the region with

special deals, homemade banana muffins, locally roasted coffee and more.

“As preparations for the 2024 State Conference continue, the CWA of NSW looks forward to welcoming members, partners, and supporters to Coffs Harbour for what promises to be an unforgettable gathering of rural women united in purpose and passion,” said Jodie.

By Manny WOOD

Executor

faces contempt of court charges

BETTY passed-away 20 years ago.

She appointed her son, Daniel, as her executor and left half of her estate to her granddaughter. The granddaughter’s inheritance was approximately $150,000.

Betty’s will stated that her executor was to hold her granddaughter’s inheritance on trust, until she turned 21.

She recently attained that age.

Due to an estrangement, the granddaughter seeks legal advice regarding the funds held on trust by her father.

Her solicitor writes to Daniel but does not receive a response. Proceedings are commenced in the Supreme Court.

Daniel does not appear at the hearing.

The Court notes the granddaughter’s dire financial circumstances and makes orders to the effect that Daniel must distribute the funds, provide accounts regarding the management of the funds and that he must pay the Court costs.

Daniel is served with the Court orders but does not comply.

Fearing that the funds have been misappropriated, further orders are sought, seeking Daniel’s arrest for contempt of Court.

Daniel is arrested and brought before the Court. He acknowledges the seriousness of the charges and proceedings are adjourned for sentencing.

In the meantime, the granddaughter’s inheritance is located as “unclaimed monies” held by the Commonwealth Consolidated Revenue Fund.

The funds are released to her and Daniel pays her legal costs.

At sentencing, the Court considers the circumstances of the contempt, the consequences of the contempt, Daniel’s personal circumstances and the need to deter others from repeating the contempt.

The Court finds, beyond reasonable doubt, that Daniel’s actions constituted such wilful breaches of the orders of the Court that they were criminal in character.

On the basis of a guilty plea, and an assessment of “mitigating” and “aggravating” factors, Daniel is sentenced to four months imprisonment and again is ordered to provide accounts relating to the funds that he once held on trust.

After providing the requisite accounts, Daniel is “afforded clemency” and is discharged from custody.

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

Standing up for our profession

DEAR News Of The Area,

HAVING a high profile should not provide anyone a free pass to speak disrespectfully and unfairly about others.

Forestry Australia is appalled by the misinformation about forest scientists and professionals that has been perpetuated by lobbyists and anti-forestry campaigners in recent media articles.

It is hard not to think that such narratives have been constructed to suit certain agendas. Statements made are not universally supported by forest scientists, and do not recognise the knowledge, expertise and credibility of Australia’s worldleading forest scientists.

It is also disappointing that recent coverage has not included these other voices.

Forestry Australia is a not-forprofit, independent professional association with 1,200 members.

Our members are individuals who have high levels of scientific expertise and extensive operational experience.

They operate across all aspects of forest, fire and land management, farm forestry and tree growing throughout Australia.

Some of our members are current or past employees of State forest agencies responsible for timber harvesting.

These forest scientists and

professionals are among the most dedicated and passionate individuals, who make significant and underacknowledged contributions to forest management, forest conservation and provision of renewable, sustainable and responsibly-sourced timber for the Australian public.

This contribution furthers our understanding of forest ecology and forest fire management. It also includes operational expertise in active and adaptive management options that are crucial for building climate resilience and mitigating wildfires.

These forest scientists make significant contributions to managing and conserving our forests for the benefit of society.

They provide elite and specialized fire fighting capacity to all major wildfire events, collect and apply seed to revegetate forests severely degraded by bushfires, and are at the forefront of technological advancement such as drones and sophisticated apps to record and monitor forest values. In addition, they conduct the most comprehensive threatened species monitoring programs that exist in this country, and oversee comprehensive management plans that provide high quality, sustainable local hardwood timbers.

It is time to move on from these tiresome, divisive and outmoded forest wars. Australia needs forest management decisions to be informed by pragmatic, open minded, evidence-based and credible

On theCouch

Dear Jasminda

My brother came over the other night and asked for a beer. My wife, the previous night, had finished off the last one, meaning we had none left. He basically turned around and walked out of the door. How should I approach this topic with him?

Roger M

Dear Roger,

There is more to unpack in this problem than a hitchhiker's backpack, and, like that backpack, some tucked-away elements that shouldn't see the light of day.

It starts off simply enough, with your brother coming over for a beer. Then I feel your message takes on an accusatory tone when you reveal that your wife downed the last one. Not content to leave it at that, you add, with Sherlock-esque observational skills, 'meaning we had none left'.

I'm suspicious that your real problem is with your wife polishing off the last beer, exposing you to the judgement that comes with a poorly-stocked beer fridge. One beer? I mean, what's going to happen when we have a zombie

apocalypse, Roger? My understanding (I don't drink beer, but I'm surrounded by beer drinkers) is that there should be at least six beers in the door of the main fridge, a case of Coopers (or similar) in the shed beer fridge, another case in the pantry, beer plumbed into the water dispenser, and at least 12 boutique beers on hand for more discerning guests. How you let your stocks get so low that your wife managed to drink the last one is beyond me. It's definitely outside the realms of Australian etiquette. You should be ashamed of yourself.

I think this is the real reason your brother walked out. I present exhibit A, sung by Slim Dusty: There is nothing so morbid, lonesome or drear / Than to stand at the bar in a pub with no beer. Your brother just couldn't make sense of the no-beer situation and didn't have it in him, on a weeknight, to get you some help. I reckon he was muttering to himself when he walked down your drive, 'What's become of Roger? Where did it all go so wrong?'.

Perhaps consider a subscription or a home brew kit to avoid this in the future.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

voices who engage in positive dialogue regarding future forest management. In doing so, it is only right that we recognise the immense positive contributions of the forest scientists and forestry professionals who have dedicated their careers to evidence-based care for our forests.

market - enter Covid 19.

Cashless society a scary scenario

DEAR News Of The Area,

TAKE two families A and B, and a little shop in a country town.

The little shop embraces diversity.

The shop has a backup generator and accepts both card and cash.

There has been a large bush fire that has destroyed all the poles and wires, hence no power. Power will be restored in about two weeks.

No power means no fridge, no freezer, no cooking, no lighting.

Feeding your family becomes a

problem.

Both families have their cars locked in their garage, a power source is required to access their cars.

Family A has had grandparents that survived WW2 and know to keep a little cash on hand as well as embracing technology to pay their bills etc.

Family B considers cash old fashioned and embraces technology for all their needs.

The little shop switches on their generator and places a sign on the counter: ‘Cash Only’.

Both families walk to the little store to buy food?

Which family gets to eat?

Which family goes hungry?

Which family will you be a part of?

Other examples where there is no diversity.

The honeybee industry and pollination of food crops - enter the Varroa Mite, many businesses go to the wall.

The wine industry, which relied on one huge Asian

The political fallout as to the origins of Covid 19 saw tariffs go up on Australian exports and a huge loss of trade worth billions to the Australian economy.

We need diversity in our payment systems, without it, we have many vulnerabilities.

Make no mistake, going cashless completely is a disaster in the making.

Yours sincerely, Mrs Margaret JOHANSON, Coffs Harbour.

Regards, Dr Michelle FREEMAN, President, Forestry Australia.

The Scotts Head Art Prize is back

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Valley is gearing up for the muchanticipated Scotts Head Art Prize, set to take place at the Macksville and Scotts Head Surf Club from Friday 19 April to Sunday 21 April.

This inclusive art event aims to encourage artists of all levels to showcase their creativity and talent.

The Scotts Head Art Prize not only celebrates the rich

artistic heritage of the region but also provides a platform for local artists to gain recognition and exposure within the community.

This year's Scotts Head Art Prize is a rejuvenation of the event, once conducted annually, that has not been held for a number of years.

Kristin Hardiman and fellow artists Kerrie Swan and Tracey Bowden are the driving force behind reestablishing the event.

“We are getting this event up and running again, hoping to unite the community, especially the creative community that we have in and around Scotts Head.

“There are so many artists in the district who have not connected with other artists and we would love to bring these creatives together and we think the Art Prize event is a step toward achieving that.”

Farmers fear for 3G shutdown

By Thomas O’KEEFE

CONCERNS are rife about the imminent shutdown of 3G mobile phone services at the end of June this year.

NSW Farmers, selfdeclared as Australia’s largest and only state-based farming organisation that represents farmers across all agricultural commodities, have called for the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure phone companies do not leave thousands of farmers without

q Check your ‘Settings’ for an option like ‘Mobile networks’, then make sure you have one of the options including ‘4G’ available and enabled.

Macksville Country Club Golf

SPORTS

By Max TURNER

WITH a big field and good weather for the "Big" Bob and Pam Lindsay sponsored Stableford and mystery fours event it was left to the juniors to show the way.

Cohen Welsh won the singles event on 40 points

with cousin Jordan one point behind runner up. Jeff Gore, not quite a junior, was lucky enough to be paired with Cohen to win the mystery pairs.

Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Jordan Welsh (A), Neil Cunneen (B) and Bob Lindsay (C) grade.

Brodie Bartlett came in ahead of Neil Cunneen to win the Mid Week Competition

q Gus Single putting out on the 16th green and eventual runner up Jordan and winner Cohen watching on.

ahead of a good field.

In the ladies Stableford Kerrie Jackson won with Nikki Laird finishing runner up.

Nikki and Carmel Freudenstein travelled to Woolgoolga and finished runners up in their Open Day on Wednesday.

Regularly amongst the leaders Noel Austin won the Chook Run with Jim Wilkes runner up.

mobile coverage in the wake of the 3G shutdown.

NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee Chair Deb Charlton said, “As providers push ahead with this 3G network shutdown, there’s no doubt there will be farmers who often work alone and a long way from help, who run into trouble or have an accident, and will be unable to call for help.

“Even with the 3G network in place, there are hundreds of horror stories of accidents occurring on farms or on isolated country roads, where people have not had

the mobile coverage they need to contact emergency services and get lifesaving help.

“We have absolutely no confidence that 4G coverage will be available when the 3G network is switched off, and we will only see more of these tragic situations as a result.”

When 3G emerged around 2003, most mobile phones were used for voice calls or SMS.

Ten years later, 4G technology allowed data speeds ten times faster than 3G, but many models may still use 3G for voice calls, including to 000, especially when the less-widespread 4G transceivers are unavailable.

A more recent iteration

North Coast Force look for players

By Aiden BURGESS

NORTH Coast Force is looking for junior AFL players wanting to be involved in the representative program this year.

Trials for the Force junior representative teams will be held on the first two Sundays of April at Richardson Park.

Age groups for this year will be Under 13s, Under 15s, and Under 17s, for both boys and girls.

The Force teams will compete at the Northern NSW Championships in Coffs Harbour in July.

of 4G is ‘VoLTE’, which allows newer smartphones to make voice calls using internet data, however, most smartphone owners may be unaware of whether their current smartphone can use it.

Telstra’s official information confirms that they are switching off 3G on 30 June 2024.

“If your device doesn’t support VoLTE emergency calling, you will not be able to make an emergency call to 000 on the Telstra Mobile Network,” is Telstra’s advice.

“If you have a device that can only use 3G, you won’t be able to connect to Telstra’s network after 30 June 2024.”

Community Football and Competition Manager Brad Greenshields said the Force program was a pathway to the Sydney Swans Academy program.

“Last year’s teams recorded their best overall performances yet and over summer the AFL North Coast had the largest contingent ever of players selected for the Sydney Swans Academy program,” he said.

“The Force continues to be included as a key element of Sydney Swans Academy’s local pathway and it’s also the stepping stone to the highly successful Northern Heat program.”

q Kristin Hardiman, Kerrie Swan and Tracey Bowden, the artists behind the rejuvenation of the Scotts Head Art Prize. Photo: supplied.

ANSWERS: Spot the difference

Picture B – Hill is a different colour, horse’s eyes, bark missing from right tree, Ned’s beard bushier and rivet missing from armour.

Buzz Words - Beer, beef, bees, been, beet, beep.

Kids Boot Camp 008

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Geoffrey McCANN

THE Easter Weekend brought us a lot of visitors, and the usual inclement weather for the Easter Bowl - once again, Greg’s Greens Team had worked extremely hard to have our course and bunkers manicured to perfection, only to be thwarted by 20mm of rain over night on Friday, flooding most bunkers and softening the fairways. Never the less, our fields for the Easter Bowl remained largely intact with over 20 visitors from far and wide competing. This week’s featured sponsor was Toyota Genuine Service.

Tuesday’s “Island Challenge” Medley Stroke sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service was won by Tiffany Paul (16) from Crescent Head with net 67 on c/b from Raymond Guiana (26). Gross winner Stephen Carr (3) 74.

Best lady Nett winner Narelle Delaney (31) with 71. The only other player to play to his handicap or better was Peter Bush (15) net 68. NTP’s winning a sleeve of Balls were Peter Bush on 5, Tiffany Paul on 7, Peter Drinkwater (Toronto) on 8, Keith Elphick on 13, Stephen Kimber on 15 and Colin Habgood on 18. Captain Ray will update the “Race to the Hunter Valley” progress report shortly.

The Women played an American Foursomes Vs Par event on Wednesday, won by Kerrie Eichorn & Sue Brooks (9) with -1, from Christine Clarke & Cheryl Gilmour (13.5) +2 and Heather Gray & Leanne Welsh (22.13) +5.

The Ball Rundown to +9. NTP’s to Christine Clarke, Cheryl Gilmour on 5, Henny Oldenhove & Rhonda Rowe on 7, Coral McCann & Donna Easey on 13 and Glenys Thompson won the Pro Pin

Jackpot on 18.

Thursday’s “Dolphin Day” Medley Stableford, sponsored by Nambucca RSL Club was won by Andrew Johnston (20) with 40 points, and he receives a specially embroidered Golf Shirt as part of his Trophy Package.

Division 1 (0 to 20) winner was Bryce McCarroll (6) with 37 points from Martin Jones (16) 36 points. Marie Lorenceau (36) from Bonnie Doon won Division 2 (21 to 45) with 36 points from Trevor Peck (24) 35 points.

The Ball Rundown to 32 points on c/b. The “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2 was won by Steve Frost, other NTP’s to Drew Glasson on 5, Greg Smith on 7, Bryan Ussher on 8, Scott Burley won the “Pizza This” voucher on 13, Graham Watson got Stu’s ball on 15 and Stuart Johnaston was very happy to pocket the Pro Pin Jackpot on 18.

The Annual Easter Bowl 36 Hole Stableford Tournament, sponsored by Toyota Genuine Service, took place over Saturday & Sunday. Congratulations to the Ladies Bowl Winner, Kerrie Eichorn (10) with 74 points, Kylie Blay (42) was runner-up with 72 points from Henny Oldenhove (16) 70 points. Scratch winner Denise Paluch 37. In the Daily events, Thea Kimber (26) was Saturday’s winner with 34 points from Dianne O’Leary (17) on 33points. Sunday’s winner was Lizz Norvill (37) from Tamworth with 38 points from Jo Evans (23) from Brighton Lakes with 37 points.The Ball Rundown to 31 points on c/b both days.The “Ecomist” Longest Putt went to Kerrie Jackson & Kylie Blay, other NTP’s to Henny Oldenhove & Louise Ainsworth on 5, Henny Oldenhove & Kerrie

Eichorn on 7, Sue Brooks & Denise Paluch on 8, Martine Murray & Kerrie Eichorn on 13, Deidre Fletcher & Lizz Norvill on 18.

Congratulations to Peter Farrell (6), recently returned to golf after a long injury absence, the Winner of the Men’s Easter Bowl for 2024 with 75 points in a close finish from Ashton Herbert (13) with 74 and Scott Van Der Vlag (19) from Wolston Park (Qld) on 72 points. Troy Herbert won scratch with 62. In the Daily Events, Samuel Jugovac (13) from ForsterTuncurry won Divsions 1 (0 to 13) on Saturday with 39 points from Allan O’Brien (13) with 38 points. Gregory McCoy (3) won Sunday with 37 points from Peter Johnson (10) from Bellingen 35 points. In Division 2 (14 to 20), Andrew Donovan (19) won Saturday with 39 points from Joe Street (17) with

37 points. Sunday’s winner was Clay Van Haren (15) from Muswellbrook with 37 points from Geoff McCann (18) 34 points. In Division 3 (21 to 36) Saturday’s winner was Daniel Phelps (36) with 42 points from Trevor Peck (24) 38 points. Colin Easey (27) won Sunday’s round with 37 points from Keith Elphick (22) 34 points. The Ball Rundown on c/b’s to 34 points on Saturday and 31 points on Sunday. The “Ecomist” Longest Putt on 2 was won by Stephen Kimber & Geoff McCann, other NTP’s to Philip Mander & Ben Venner on 5, Stephen Kimber & Mitchell O’Dwyer on 7, Peter Scott & Simon Norvill on 8, Ben Venner & Troy Herbert on 13, Andrew Mackinnon on 15, and Peter Farrell & Greg McCoy on 18. Uncollected Trophy Vouchers and Golf Balls are available from the Pro Shop as usual. See you on the Island.

DOC23/151790

Dear Aboriginal Owner,

Dear Aboriginal Owner,

The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Board of Management commenced its third term of office on the 20th of October 2020. To ensure the ongoing operations of the Board of Management, the Board hosted an Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting on the 2nd of November 2019 to call for nominations for Aboriginal Owner Board members for the 2020 to 2024 term.

The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Board of Management will complete its third term of office on the 19th of October 2024. To ensure the ongoing operations of the Board of Management, the Board will host an Aboriginal Owner nominations meeting on the 9th of March 2024 to call for nominations for Aboriginal Owner Board Members for the 2024 to 2028 term .

A second Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting is now being held to seek nominations for the Ballangarry Family Deputy and the Marshall/Edwards Deputy.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners to attend the nominations meeting which will be held at the Macksville Ex-Services Club on the 20th of April commencing at 10:00am. Consistent with the previous Aboriginal Owner nominations meetings, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners that have an association with the Ballangarry family and the Marshall/Edwards family to attend a nomination meeting on the 18th of April 2023 commencing at 5pm, at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Consistent with established nominations processes, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

The nominations meeting will be independently facilitated , and a representative of the Office of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 will also be present to discuss matters that the Minister considers in appointing Board members.

It is vital that we have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

If any Aboriginal Owner positions are unable to be filled on the 20th of April 2024, subsequent meetings will be scheduled as required to fill Board vacancies.

All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@environment.nsw.gov.au

All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@environment.nsw.gov.au

All enquiries regarding Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to me. I can be contacted on 0419 895 170.

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18 th of April.

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18 th of April.

I look forward to seeing you at the Aboriginal Owners’ nominations meeting on the 20th of April 2024.

Sincerely

Sincerely

Yours sincerely,

Jennifer Rosser Chair

Jennie Rosser Chair Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management

Jennie Rosser Chair Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management

Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management

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SATURDAY MURDER IN PROVENCE

ABC, 7.30pm

Like a mimosa among a shout of whiskeys, this amiable crime comedy is light and airy with a nose for fun. It’s the antithesis to crime shows that concentrate on the dark and disturbing side of murder – if you’re fond of distractions such as Death in Paradise, this beautifully polished crime caper will tickle your fancy. The sublime French terrain and buildings set the tone, with sun and whimsy the overarching focus as chief magistrate Antoine Verlaque (Endeavour’s Roger Allam) and his glamorous criminal psychologist lover Marine Bonnet (Father Brown’s Nancy Carroll, pictured with Allam) play detective in the small town of Aix-en-Provence.

FRIDAY, April 5

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 QI. (PG, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00

(Final, Ml, R) 2.55

Olds. (R) 3.55 Long

SUNDAY VERA

ABC, 8.30pm

The beauty of this long-running detective series –returning for its 13th season tonight – lies not just in the high-end, gorgeous Northumberland scenery cultivated with medieval churches and windswept cliffs overlooking the moody coastline. It’s the titular detective (Brenda Blethyn, pictured), grumbling and bluntly speaking her mind, who is categorically enchanting. These three new episodes feature an admirably unguessable whodunnit involving a hit and run in a serene country lane. The return of Joe Ashworth (David Leon), who worked with Vera over a decade ago, unsettles the power dynamic and irks our otherwise unflappable, lovably unkempt lawwoman.

Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months. (R) 11.20 Mountain Vets. (M) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

For 4

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Presented by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.35 Gardening Australia. 8.35 Happy Valley. (Malv) Tommy’s big day approaches. 9.35 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Presented by Tom Gleeson 10.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program. 10.35 QI. (PGa, R) 11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 Western Stars. (PG, R)

12.45 Belgravia. (Final, PG, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Ancient Egypt By Train. (R)

8.30 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (PG, R)

9.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGa, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 A French Case. (Malv)

11.45 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Malv, R)

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

TUESDAY CREATIVE TYPES WITH VIRGINIA TRIOLI

ABC, 9pm

Feed into the artistic spirit with this inspired new series fronted by the warm and inquisitive Virginia Trioli. The two-time Walkley Awardwinning journo explores the seed of artists’ creative force in this six-part series that traverses acting, performing, writing and visual arts. The exciting line-up of visionaries includes Samson & Delilah director Warwick Thornton, stage and screen star Marta Dusseldorp, comedian and Hard Quiz host Tom Gleeson, and boundary-pushing artist Patricia Piccinini. In tonight’s enchanting premiere, celebrated writer Trent Dalton (pictured with Trioli), whose book Boy Swallows Universe is now a hit miniseries on Netflix, shares how creativity saved his life.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Mommy Group Murder. (2018, Masv, R)

2.00 Beat The Chasers UK.

3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: The Bone Collector. (1999, Mlv, R) After a murder leaves detectives baffled, they call on the aid of a paralysed forensic expert to help solve the case. He then enlists a quick-thinking policewoman to be his eyes and ears on the ground. Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah.

11.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)

Hosted by Lee Mack.

12.00 The Arrangement. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

North Coast triumph in three Knockout Cup matches

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Scented With Love. (2022, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 5. Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons.

9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.45 MOVIE:

“We’ve had a disrupted preseason with some extreme weather conditions but we are finding our combinations and getting better every week.

However, the under 16s narrowly missed out, going down by a solitary goal in a tightly contested match. With the scoreline tied at two matches each, all eyes turned to the North Coast under 18s, who sealed the deal with an impressive 3-0 victory in the day's final match.

expressed anticipation for the challenge ahead.

"While our aim is to secure victories in all matches, player growth remains paramount.

The representative squads are now set to travel to Newcastle to take on Broadmeadow Magic. Head Coach Greg Brown

"It will be a significant test against the Magic," Brown commented.

"They consistently rank among the top clubs across all age groups in the competition.

"Many of the players have adapted to new coaching styles and roles, which will contribute to their long-term progression."

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SATURDAY, April 6

Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.25

In

(Mv, R) 1.25 Miniseries: Life

6.00 Australian Story: Patient Zero – Richard Scolyer. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Braidwood, NSW. (PG, R) Presented by Heather Ewart.

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

7.30 Murder In Provence.

(Mav) Part 1 of 3.

9.00 Miniseries: The Suspect. (Mal) Part 1 of 5. A clinical psychologist is asked to assist in the investigation of the murder of a young woman.

9.50 House Of Gods. (Ma, R) Sheikh Mohammad departs for Mecca.

10.50 Happy Valley. (Malv, R)

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Life. (Final, Mal, R) 2.20 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.50 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.40 Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time. (R) 4.30 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) 5.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

SUNDAY, April 7

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.50 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 2. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Men’s race. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Women’s race. H’lights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R) 5.35 A Cold War Of Spies.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ireland’s Wild Islands. (PGa)

8.30 New Zealand From A Train. (R)

9.25 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes. (PGaln, R)

10.20 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R)

11.10 Between Two Worlds. (MA15+asv)

12.05 Miniseries: True Colours. (Malv, R)

1.59 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

3.00 Looking For Life On Mars. (R)

4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. The Star Championships Day 1 and Caulfield Race Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Biosecurity stop a woman entering the country.

7.30 MOVIE: Raising Helen. (2004, PGal, R) A woman cares for her late sister’s children. Kate Hudson, Abigail Breslin.

10.00 MOVIE: Anna. (2019, MA15+av, R) A woman becomes a feared government assassin. Sasha Luss.

12.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Mystic. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 To Be Advised.

7.00 The Dog House. (PGa) Two brothers are wowed by a pure husky.

8.00 Ambulance UK. (Return, Ma)

In the first of two strike days, North West Ambulance Service loses over a third of its workforce.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGv, R)

Todd stumbles into a case Margaret agreed to co-counsel with Gus.

11.30 FBI: International. (Mv, R)

A lawyer is killed in a car bombing.

1.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R)

The team investigates a murder spree.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.30 Compass: Goodbye My Dog. (PG) Follows families’ final days with their dogs.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, PG) A calypso singer’s husband is murdered.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 1 of 3. DCI Vera Stanhope investigates after a young man is found dead following a collision with a car.

10.05 Happy Valley. (Malv, R) Tommy’s big day approaches.

11.05 Miniseries: The Suspect. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 5.

3.10 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Doctor At The Door. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 7.40 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 10.00 The Internship. (2013, M) 12.15pm I Am Michael. (2015, M) 2.05 Dan In Real Life. (2007, PG) 3.55 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.30 Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+) 10.25 The Chambermaid Lynn. (2014, MA15+, German) 12.05am Sweeney Todd. (2007, MA15+) 2.20

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Vintage Voltage. (PG) 10.50 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Trampolining. (R)

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Australian C’ship. Round 2. 4.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 5.35 A Cold War Of Spies. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Hunt For Cleopatra’s Missing Tomb. (PGa)

8.20 Treasures Of The Mediterranean Islands. (PGs, R)

9.15 Incas: The New Story. (Mad, R)

10.55 Underwater Stonehenge. (PG, R)

11.50 Ancient Metropolis. (Mav, R)

2.45 Vaccine: The Inside Story. (Ma, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The 4WD Adventure Show.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 12.30 Football. AFL. Round 4. Gold Coast Suns v GWS Giants.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The 1% Club. (PGl)

8.05 Carl Barron: Skating Rink For Flies. (Ml) Comedy performance by Carl Barron.

10.05

9GO! (83)

3.30 MOVIE: Are We Done

Yet? (2007, PG) 5.25 MOVIE: Stick It. (2006, PG)

7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (2018, M) 9.40 Aussie

Lobster Men. 10.40 MOVIE: American Ultra. (2015, MA15+) 12.40am Life After Lockup. 3.30 Beyblade

Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30

Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.50 Late Programs.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities share the personal stories that connect them to the charities they are playing for.

9.00 FBI. (Return, Mv) When a bus explosion kills several innocent people, the FBI team jumps into action to take down the terrorist organisation responsible. Scola tries to balance fatherhood with the job.

12.00 The Sunday Project.

(R) A look at the day’s news.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC Late

The Business. (R) 10.55 The Weekly. (R) 11.30 You Can’t Ask That. (Madl, R) 12.00 Miniseries: The Suspect.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PGa, R) 11.30 Mountain Vets. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Ancient Egypt’s Darkest Hour. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl) A group of tradies goes ballistic.

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A man seeks revenge after his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal.

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

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

Or No

Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team searches for a murderer who is recreating the killings of a

R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PGa, R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Three Colours: Blue. (1993, M, French)

Three Colours: White. (1994, M, Polish) 1.30pm Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 3.10 The World’s

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PG, R) 11.25 Mountain Vets. (PG)

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Ancient Egypt’s Darkest Hour. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (PG, R)

11.20 Faking Hitler. (Mlns)

12.15 Good People. (MA15+v, R) 3.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.00 Going Places. (R)

Robert Irwin.

9.00 NCIS. (Mad) As NCIS mourns the loss of Ducky, the agents find comfort in working on one of his unfinished cases. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping.

WEDNESDAY, April 10

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PGa, R) 11.25 Mountain Vets. (PGa)

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30

Insight. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10

Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

(Mad)

9.25 Miniseries: Litvinenko. (Mal)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Blinded. (MA15+d)

11.40 COBRA. (Madl, R)

3.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.10 Going Places. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, April 11

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Mls, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 QI. (PG, R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 9.30 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.25 Outta Town Adventures. 11.25

Mountain Vets. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind

Aust. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 IKEA: How Do They Really Do It? (Ml, R)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PGa)

9.20 The Vanishing Triangle. (Final, MA15+a)

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Illegals. (Malv)

11.35 Miniseries: DI Ray. (Malv, R)

3.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.15 Going Places. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Parenthood. (Ma, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.