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Rainbow Beach to host Bird Rock Memorial Classic
By Ken LITTLE
THE Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic is on again this weekend, Saturday 17 May, to remember all past surfers.
The competition is to be held at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills.
Among the prizes will be a board shaped by Scott Wylie and glassed by Tony from Spade Surfboards.
There will be two competitions running side by side, with a BBQ available all day.
The competition includes multiple
divisions.
These include Open Men’s, Open Ladies, Long Board, male and female juniors, prone, kneeboard, and an all-abilities division.
There are also events for the over 45’s, 55’s and 65’s, which are finals only.
The day is run as a collaboration between Camden Haven Junior Board Riders, Mid Coast Surf Riders and North Haven Board Riders.
Good luck to all that are competing.
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The service provides the community with space to reflect, share stories, and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.
“Our motto is ‘We surf with you in our memories forever’,” Geoff Branch, Bird Rock co-organiser and keen surfer, told News Of The Area.
Geoff has been “surfing and helping with this event since 1981 when it started” and really aims to shine a light on all surfers who are no longer paddling beside one another.
On Saturday, the action starts at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills, with more than 100 surfers anticipated to compete across several long and short board competitions.
Rounding out the event, following the annual paddle out, all eyes will be on the highly contested Open Men’s Shortboard final as keen locals work to de-crown last year’s winner Kelly Mills from Bonny Hills.
Fellow Bonny Hills surfer and Bird Rock supporter Allan Brown
handmakes the event trophies with the help of his sidekick Super Sal, adding yet another touch of local magic to the event and for those impressive enough on the day to take one home.
A presentation and band night will take place from 6pm at Lake Cathie Tavern in the evening to wrap up a very special 45 years.
The Bird Rock Memorial started out as the Mark Edwards Memorial in 1981 with the very first surfing competition held at Middle Rock in memory of a mate who lost his life in the ‘70s.
From that humble beginning, grew a community that wanted to keep the memories of those passed alive through their mutual love and respect of surfing and the ocean.
This tradition became what the community knows today as the Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic and is the longest running surfing event on the Mid North Coast.
It’s set to be a cracker of a weekend full of community spirit and epic showdowns in the surf.
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q The board donated to this weekend’s Bird Rock Memorial Surf Classic. Photo: supplied.
q Allan Brown and his handiwork on display. Photo: supplied.
Parents beg Council to ‘let
By Rikki WALLER
IT was all smiles on Friday night as the Port Sharks Blue Under 14s girls League Tag team were victorious 1210 over the Camden Haven Eagles at Stuarts Park.
Although the win played a big part, their jubilance was because it was the first time in two weeks the teams have played due to field closures.
“It was so much fun to get wet, get dirty, and just have a run around,” said the team’s 14-year-old winger, Summer.
“The conditions made holding the ball a bit tough, but we don’t mind scrappy.
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more diverse and affordable housing options for the growing regional population.
A Port MacquarieHastings Council spokesperson said, “Council is seeking to partner with a suitably qualified consultant to review planning controls in the Port Macquarie City Heart Precinct.
“The project will focus on a review of principal planning controls and preparation of a planning proposal to amend these controls to facilitate additional housing
"Scrappy’s fun.”
It was proof that kids (and the grounds) can handle a little rain.
Many in the broader community have expressed their frustration as field closures continue to disrupt sporting fixtures.
Patchy weather and heavy downpours have ensured that major sporting fields including Tuffins Lane and Dixie Park remain closed.
After what should have been the sixth round of the competition for various age groups at Port United Football Club, mother of three Danielle Jarvis decided “enough is enough”.
“So far this year, all three of our children have missed five out of six scheduled games due to cancellations in Port,” Danielle told News Of The Area.
“Week after week, families are turning up with hope and commitment, only to be let down again and again.
“As parents, we invest our time, money, and energy into these programs, and our children deserve better.”
Families within the community agree, citing concerns about what the constant disruptions will mean for their children, long-
development of 2000 dwellings.
“This initiative is not only essential for accommodating the rising population in our vibrant regional township but also aims to enhance the community’s overall living conditions by providing more housing options.
“By addressing the urgent housing demand, this project will play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future for Port Macquarie.”
The $4.4 million investment across the state is part of the Minns Government’s broader
NDIS
term.
“Sport is meant to build resilience, but the lack of consistency is doing the opposite,” Danielle said.
“Kids are missing out on more than just sport; they’re missing out on connection, confidence, and crucial life experiences.”
Each missed week brings a sense of disappointment for children.
“They miss out on the camaraderie with their teammates, the joy of competition, and that muchneeded physical outlet.”
The current economy has many families struggling to keep their children in sport due to the necessary fees and equipment requirements.
Some families are asking clubs for their money back or believe Council should reimburse them.
“A reimbursement or subsidy would acknowledge the challenges families are facing and show that the
housing reform agenda, which includes the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy and the Transport Oriented Development program.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said, “by investing in planning today, we’re helping councils deliver the homes, parks, transport connections, and infrastructure communities need, and making sure young people and families can continue to build their futures in the regions.
“Through this fund, we’re giving councils the tools to deliver better-designed, more liveable communities across regional NSW, close to transport, jobs, and essential services.”
Council values community sport and the wellbeing of our kids.”
This latest bout of frustration comes just a month after Port MacquarieHastings Council discussed a proposal to investigate drainage options at Tuffins Lane sports fields.
Drainage has been a hot topic of conversation for many years with some locals referring to the fields as a “swamp”.
One person posted online that, “back in my day, we used to play even if it had been raining for 40 years and the grounds were flooding.”
Councillors are split over whether to commit $500,000 for an environmental assessment and development application to investigate drainage options.
As previously reported in News Of The Area, Mayor Adam Roberts defended the proposal, stating that Council only recently assumed
ownership of Tuffins Lane and as a result is ineligible for state government support.
However, he expressed his commitment to working with fellow Councillors to secure the much-needed funds.
President of Port Macquarie Touch Association
Wayne Gleeson, has spoken previously of his fears that the poor drainage system and lack of Council funding will see Port Macquarie lose another major sporting event. His comments followed the loss of the three-year contract for the Junior State Cup Northern Conference, last year.
Dubbo took Port Macquarie’s place and will benefit from the tourism dollars that come with such a large event.
To have your say on the drainage issues and sporting fields in general, visit the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's “Have Your Say” platform.
In regional NSW, the statewide funding is expected to help fast-track a target of
55,000 new homes. This initiative follows earlier rounds of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund, which allocated $6.88 million to 36 projects across the state.
q Sharks Blue U14s girls victorious in the rain last Friday night. Photo: supplied.
q Young players successfully battle the heavy rain. Photo: supplied.
q The Sanctuary development site west of Port Macquarie.
Tribute for the 73 victims of domestic violence
By Rikki WALLER
A ROSE to honour each of the 73 women who tragically lost their lives to domestic violence in the past year, was laid at Town Beach on National Domestic and Family Violence Remembrance Day.
Accompanying the flower was a card bearing each woman’s name, their age, location, and the circumstances of her death.
It’s during important moments like these, organised locally by Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services, that violence is given a face and a name.
“When we speak their names and share their story, we honour the lives of the women who have been taken by violence,” Liberty’s Fundraising and Communications Officer Marcelle Brown told News Of The Area.
“It reminds us and the wider public that these [women] are not just statistics, they were daughters, mothers, friends [and] co-workers.
“Sharing their names gives dignity to their stories and reinforces
the reality that this could happen to anyone.”
The team at Liberty knows all too well the impact that domestic violence has on our community.
They supported 2260 individuals last year and recorded 74 calls for support from women in the Port MacquarieHastings region - just during the month of March this year.
“We see the effects every day,” Marcelle said.
“Not just in the number of women seeking our help, but in the emotional, physical and economic toll it takes
on families, children, and entire support networks.
“Domestic violence is one of the leading drivers of homelessness for women and deeply affects children who witness abuse, often resulting in trauma symptoms like PTSD and long-term impacts on development and wellbeing.”
During the tribute, Liberty’s team of specialists shared the stories of the 29 women from NSW who were killed, which was followed by a minute of silence in their honour.
“Publicly acknowledging these women
strengthens our resolve to take action, because remembering them demands that we have more to do.
“It helps break the silence and challenges the stigma that often surrounds domestic and family violence."
Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and Liberty CEO Kelly Lamb attended the tribute.
Kelly expressed deep sorrow for the lives lost and emphasised the urgent need to end violence.
She highlighted the growing demand for vital frontline support services, nationwide, noting that in NSW waitlists now extend from weeks to several months.
Marcelle added that this is causing each woman to be “trapped in an unsafe environment, thereby increasing the risk of harm to herself and her children”.
Domestic Violence NSW is the peak body for domestic violence services.
It reports that in Australia, one woman is killed every week and one child every fortnight as
a result of domestic and family violence.
“Change begins with all of us,” Marcelle said.
“As a community, we must speak out against attitudes and behaviours that excuse or minimise violence and abuse.
“We need to promote respectful relationships, support survivors without judgement, and ensure that men and boys are part of the solution in challenging harmful norms.”
Increased funding and sustainable investment in the domestic and family violence sector are essential, as timely support can be the difference between safety and tragedy.
Investing in Early Intervention and prevention through schools, workplaces and the media, in addition to holding perpetrators accountable, is also key in turning the wheel.
“Ending violence against women and children is an ambitious goal, but if we work together, we can achieve it within a generation.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, call Liberty on 65 832 155 or 1800RESPECT.
Wrights Road the focus of Dwyer’s maiden speech
By Sue STEPHENSON
NEWLY elected Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer has used his inaugural speech in Parliament to highlight the growing traffic congestion on the Oxley Highway.
Backed by his new colleagues and party leader Mark Speakman, Mr Dwyer said something needed to be done now to fix the huge volume of traffic, particularly between the Wrights Road roundabout and Lake Road.
He was due to meet Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison following his inaugural address to discuss the issue along with the need for an overpass at Houston Mitchell Drive and the Pacific Highway.
Mr Dwyer told Parliament that he is “humbled by and grateful for the trust placed in me by the people of the Port Macquarie electorate – a beautiful part of NSW that I am lucky to have called home for more than three decades.
“It is an honour and privilege to stand here today as their newly elected member for Port Macquarie.
“Our region has experienced extraordinary growth - a 16 percent increase over the past decade and a further 27 percent anticipated growth to 2046, when it will have 115,000 people.
“Growth brings opportunity, but it also brings challenges to our roads, water and sewer infrastructure, environment, housing, hospitals, emergency services and first responders.
“We must meet these demands head-on with innovative solutions and forward-thinking leadership.
“I believe we have the talent, creativity, and resilience within our community to not only meet these challenges but thrive in spite of them.
“This means investing in the future, planning for population growth, and ensuring we protect what makes our region unique - its environment, its people, and its spirit.”
A full copy of Mr Dwyer’s address can be found on the NSW Parliament website by going to Hansard and searching “Inaugural Speeches.”
q Rose tributes on National Domestic and Family Violence Remembrance Day. Photo: supplied by Liberty.
q Stories were shared to honour and remember victims. Photo: supplied by Liberty.
q A rose is placed to honour the women tragically lost to violence. Photo: supplied by Liberty.
q Rob Dwyer making his maiden speech in the NSW Parliament.
Event and community funding announced
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has allocated almost $75,000 to local organisations through its Major Events and Community Grants programs.
“These grants reflect our commitment to supporting the people and organisations who enrich our communities, promote cultural expression, and contribute to our growing local economy,” Mayor Adam Roberts said.
“By supporting both grassroots initiatives and large-scale events, we’re helping build stronger, more connected communities and showcasing the unique character of our local area to both locals and visitors.”
Designed to boost regional visitation and support long-term event sustainability, the Major Events Grant Program forms part of the 2024–2025 Operational Plan, with a total annual allocation of $40,000.
The successful recipients in Round 2 of its Major Events Grant Program are:
Port Macquarie Rotary Sunrise – Historic Lighthouse Signage – $9,142
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead –Acoustic Vineyard – $4,000
St Agnes Foundation – Bringing History to Life and Light Display (Artwalk) – $2,000
Kendall Community Centre – Kendall Music Exchange – $4,184
St Thomas Anglican Church – Light Display (Artwalk) – $2,000
Werin Aboriginal Association – NAIDOC
q Council has announced 22 recipients of its Major Events and Community Grants program. Photo: PMHC FB.
Week – $4,000
Business Port Macquarie – New Year’s Fireworks – $7,000
Hastings Landcare – Cultural Intelligence Workshops – $3,900
Wauchope Bonny Hills SLS Club – Carols on the Beach – $2,000
Dementia Alliance – Memories in Melodies – $2,000
Rollands Plains Community Group –Rollands Plains Dinner Dance – $2,000
Pappinbarra Progress Association –Pappinbarra Valley Bush Dance – $2,000
Neami Limited – Our Place Shelter – $1,312
Port Macquarie Historical Society – Museum After Dark – $1,571
Parkinson’s Port Macquarie – World Parkinson’s Day – $500
To date, 37 community groups have received a total of $181,469 in the current financial year through the Community Grants Program.
Neil Black, Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise Inc, said the group’s grant will make it possible to create fresh new signs that share the history and importance of the Tacking Point Lighthouse area.
“It’s a great example of how community partnerships can make public spaces better for everyone," Mr Black said.
Vanessa Vella from Rollands Plains Community Group Inc said their grant will help keep costs down for the group’s dinner dance.
"The grant has helped keep tickets affordable so everyone can come together for a meal, a dance, and a good old catch-up at our historic hall,” Ms Vella said.
Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail is delighted to welcome Coast Cardiology to the Hello Koalas Family with the arrival of “Radiant Heart - Beat of the Coast” at their new premises at 87 Lord Street in Port Macquarie.
This Hello Koalas sculpture design by Sydney artist Goya Torres symbolises Port Macquarie’s diverse rays of colour and shapes that speak for each of its attributes: relaxing, happy, passionate and an environmentally friendly lifestyle. These rays irradiate like the sun and come together in the centre of the koala: its vision fuelled by a lively heart and a friendly smile that is the essence of Port Macquarie.
Hello Koalas chose Radiant Heart to be the symbol for Port Macquarie when the Trail was launched in 2014. In 2021, Radiant Heart was again chosen to represent Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail in an exclusive Port Macquarie Monopoly edition, which also includes a Hello Koalas silver token. This Monopoly edition is the only game in the world that has a koala token and Radiant Heart is the central figure on the board!
An all-time favourite, ‘Radiant Heart –Beat of the Coast’ makes the coastal connection with its vitality, vibrant colours and energy, promoting health and wellbeing within our community, which is one of the core aims of Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail and its founder Margret Meagher, a leader in the field of arts and health in Australia.
Melinda Prados, General Manager of Coast Cardiology with Dr Kristian Lee Prados and Dr David Barrett and their team pictured with ‘Radiant Heart – Beat of the Coast’ (photo Lucy Humphries)
A NEW study by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has found a significant decline in the number of children aged 10 to 13 years found guilty of a criminal offence in NSW, following a landmark High Court of Australia decision in 2016.
The decision in the case of RP v R clarified the application of the legal principle of “doli incapax”, which presumes that children under 14 years are incapable of criminal responsibility unless proven otherwise.
The High Court's 2016 decision clarified that to rebut the presumption of doli incapax, the prosecution must prove that the child understood their actions were seriously wrong, not merely naughty.
Local church leaders hail Pope Leo XIV’s election Review launched into ‘doli incapax’
By Sis HIGGINS
THE Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) has welcomed the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the ACBC, extended his congratulations on behalf of the Church in Australia.
“The Catholic Church in Australia assures Pope Leo XIV of our prayers, loyalty, and joyful anticipation of his spiritual leadership.
The judgement requires prosecutors to provide proof beyond merely showing that the child committed the offence, and that the offence was “obviously wrong”.
Following the ruling, the proportion of 10-13 year olds with a proven outcome in the NSW Children’s Court fell dramatically from 76 percent in 2015-16 to 16 percent in 2022-23.
Over the same period, the volume of 10-13 year olds charged by police has been mostly stable.
The decline in proven outcomes was accompanied by an increase in cases where all charges are withdrawn by the prosecution, rising from 12 percent in 2015-16 to 53 percent in 2022-23.
There has also been a notable decline in guilty
“May his pontificate be marked by peace, unity, and a deepening of the Gospel message throughout the world.”
Archbishop Costelloe said the new pontiff brings a rare combination of global understanding and deeprooted spirituality.
“He will be warmly welcomed by the Church in Latin America, as Pope Francis was, by the Church in the United States, from where he comes, from the Englishspeaking world as a native English speaker, and from the whole Church as a man of God steeped in the rich spirituality of his Augustinian Religious Order.”
Bishop Greg Homeming OCD, from the Catholic Diocese of Lismore, which includes the Mid North Coast region, described the
pleas among this age group, falling from 54 percent in 2015-16 to 14 percent in 2022-23.
The findings highlight that, despite the formal age of criminal responsibility remaining at 10 years, it is now very uncommon for a child aged under 14 to be found guilty of a crime in NSW.
Commenting on the findings BOCSAR Executive Director, Jackie Fitzgerald, said that the High Court decision appears to have made it more difficult to convict younger children.
“The trend is most evident in states such as NSW, Victoria and South Australia, which rely on a common law understanding of doli incapax,” she said.
“States which have
defined doli incapax in legislation, such as Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania, have not shown a similar decline.
“The result raises questions about how best to support vulnerable young people who participate in crime at an early age in order to reduce future harm to themself and the community.”
Last week, following the release of BOCSAR’s findings, the NSW Government launched a review into doli incapax.
The review is being undertaken by former Supreme Court Justice, the Honourable Geoffrey Bellew SC, and former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner, Mr Jeffrey Loy.
The pair will consider how the presumption of
election as a profoundly joyful moment for Catholics and people of goodwill across Australia and the world.
"The election of Pope Leo XIV is a time of great joy for Catholics all over Australia, and indeed for well-meaning people throughout the world,” he said.
"We have a new Father who gives us good reason to look to the future with confidence and hope.
“I believe this man, chosen by the Holy Spirit, will be the Pope needed in these difficult times.”
Pope Leo XIV, in his first address from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, offered a message of peace.
“Peace be with all of you,”
doli incapax is applied in criminal proceedings, the impact of its operation on options for intervention, what improvements could be made and a framework for legislation.
They will also consider how doli incapax interacts with the Young Offenders Act 1997 and the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020, and other relevant matters including community safety and the interests of children.
Stakeholders including victims’ groups, local and regional communities, Aboriginal-led organisations and legal and government stakeholders will be consulted as part of the review.
They are due to report back to the Attorney General
in the second half of 2025. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp said residents in his electorate would welcome the review.
“The people of Oxley have been calling for action on youth crime, and a review into doli incapax is a step they’ve been asking for.
“The ancient presumption that kids under 14 can’t understand right from wrong isn’t fit for purpose today.
“When young people are posting videos of their crimes online or running from police, it raises serious questions about their level of understanding.
“The aim isn’t to punish kids, but to protect communities while making sure we’re giving every young person the best chance to make better choices.”
he proclaimed, urging the faithful to “move forward, without fear, united, hand in hand with God and with each other.”
Archbishop Costelloe will travel to Rome for the papal installation, representing the Australian Catholic community.
About Pope Leo XIV
He is the first Americanborn Pope.
Choosing the name
Leo XIV evokes a legacy of strength and renewal in service to the global Church.
- Born: September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois.
- Religious Order: Augustinian Order (OSA). He took his solemn vows in 1981.
- Twice elected Prior General of the Augustinians.
- Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.
- President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
Licentiate
in Canon Law, Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (Rome).
q Pope Leo XIV's first address from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica: Photo: Diocese of Lismore.
Youth Excellence Program receives funding
By Sis HIGGINS
PORT Macquarie-Hastings
Council is among 16 organisations awarded grants under the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities program.
The Council’s Youth Excellence Program received a $10,000 funding boost, supporting young people aged 12 to 24 to connect with their community, build new skills, and take on leadership roles.
The Youth Excellence Program delivers a series of five workshops for marginalised youth to support their employment and entrepreneurship journeys, aiming to boost
local youth economic participation.
In partnership with the ASE Group, the project entails a networking event, workshops covering essential skills, and the establishment of an ongoing youth group for continued networking, learning, and providing support.
Minister for Youth Rose Jackson said the program is about empowering young people to lead projects that matter to them.
“The Youth Opportunities program delivers projects by young people for young people,” Ms Jackson said.
“I am thrilled to announce we’ve expanded this year’s program, with 16 additional
grant recipients receiving grants to drive projects in their areas.
"From sport to mural making, these new projects will empower and engage young people, helping them connect with their communities and learn vital new skills to set them on a positive path for the future.”
In Port Macquarie and across the Mid North Coast, projects funded through Youth Opportunities will focus on youth music, arts, leadership, and community engagement.
The program encourages young people to be involved at every stage, from identifying community needs to designing and
Hastings Cancer Trust Events selling out
By Sis HIGGINS
COMMUNITY support for the Hastings Cancer Trust remains strong, with tickets selling fast for two of its annual fundraising events.
The High Tea and Fashion Parade, to be held at the Port City Bowling Club on 25 May,
reached full capacity with 114 guests securing tickets soon after release.
The event is expected to raise more than $5000, which will directly support cancer-related services and equipment for patients across the Camden Haven, Hastings, and Macleay regions.
Likewise, the upcoming Winter Solstice Gala Dinner at Sails Resort also sold out, attracting 220 guests and raising in excess of $40,000 for the Trust’s initiatives.
Chairperson and Medical Oncologist Dr Stephen Begbie said the Trust is “operated entirely by volunteers and without premises.
“Every cent donated goes to support our community.”
All funds raised from these events contribute to the Hastings Cancer Trust’s annual grants program, which supports local healthcare providers with vital equipment, clinical trial assistance, and specialist training for nurses and radiation therapists.
Grant applications are reviewed by the Trust’s directors and must directly benefit cancer patients in the local region.
The Hastings Cancer Trust ensures that all funds raised remain local, providing critical support to cancer patients and healthcare providers in the region.
delivering solutions.
Since its launch in 2012, the program has invested $19.8 million, supporting
434 youth empowerment projects across NSW, including this latest round of $735,000 in funding
Organisers ‘blown away’ by Mother’s Day
Classic ‘blown away’
ORGANISERS of this year’s Mother’s Day Classic in Port Macquarie say they were “blown away” by the number of participants in Sunday’s charity walk and run event.
The fundraising leaderboard is still being tallied, with donations accepted until 30 June.
The extent of participants’ efforts in raising money for breast
and ovarian cancer research could see records broken.
The event also attracted a large number of volunteers who arrived in the dark before 6am, ready to help.
Since 1998, volunteers and participants have been dedicated to walking, running and fundraising on Mother’s Day to save women’s lives.
In the last 27 years, $46.1 million has been donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation as a result of Classics held around Australia.
Since last year, a further $1.2 million has been donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
In 2024, the event was extended to include fundraising for both breast and ovarian cancer.
q Some of the volunteers who helped make this year’s Classic such a success: Carmen, Amy, Indigo, Wayne, Helen, Elsie, Lucy, Taya, Deane, Rikin, Henry, Logan, Jiayi, Kylie, Uyen and Leigh.
announced following NSW Youth Week 2025.
q Vital equipment purchased from funds raised by the Trust. Photo: The Hastings Cancer Trust.
q The best-dressed Team Boughton.
Casting hope amidst the clouds
By Kate SHELTON
ANOTHER week of persistent rain and overcast skies has left many eager anglers longing for a chance to head offshore.
The seemingly endless run of southerly winds and rain continues to make weekend fishing trips an impossibility. However, there's good
news on the horizon!
The Lake Cathie Fishing Club is casting its net wide to support local heroes with their annual Charity Fish Auction.
This free community event will take place on Sunday 15 June, at Club Lake Cathie and is open to everyone.
All proceeds raised will be donated to the invaluable Lake Cathie Rural Fire Service and Marine Rescue Camden Haven.
If you're a fishing enthusiast, you can contribute by wetting a line on 13, 14 and 15 June.
The fish weigh-in will commence at 11:00am, followed by the exciting auction at 1:00pm on the Sunday.
Even if fishing isn't your passion, come along to snag some fresh, locally caught fish and support these vital community services.
For more details, simply search "Lake Cathie Fishing Club" on Facebook.
The Camden Haven has been a hive of luderick fishing activity this week, with anglers reporting fantastic catches, often reaching their bag limits, around the breakwalls.
Green weed, cabbage, and weed flies are proving to be highly effective baits, and encouragingly, both high and low tides are producing fish.
Bream fishing also remains productive, offering
opportunities throughout the day and night.
After dark, strip baits and mullet gut are the preferred choices, while soft plastic vibes continue to be a successful artificial lure option.
Rock fishing enthusiasts targeting drummer can anticipate consistent catches.
Look for rocky ledges with minimal sand disturbance and maintain a steady berley trail.
Both morning and evening sessions are yielding good sized bream, with tailor strips being the top bait.
For those who managed to venture offshore during the midweek break in the weather, snapper catches closer to the coast proved rewarding.
The Hastings River continues to be a prime location for flathead anglers, with reports of catches throughout its length.
Luderick fishing has also improved at the breakwalls, with some impressive catches around the one-kilogram mark reported throughout the week.
Bream are also active near the breakwalls and further upstream, with the evening hours proving most fruitful. While the elusive
large mulloway might still be out of reach, plenty of fish around a metre have been landed near the Coal Wharf and on the breakwalls.
Rock fishing enthusiasts are also enjoying success, with tailor catches reported at almost all headlands.
While most of these fish are on the smaller side, anglers venturing further south have landed some impressive tailor exceeding two kilograms.
Drummer catches remain consistent, with Queens Head boasting excellent numbers, and catches increasing around the various ledges of Port Macquarie.
Unfortunately, rough seas kept offshore anglers ashore last weekend, and the weather forecast isn't looking promising for this weekend either.
Finally, the Macleay River is proving to be another fishing hotspot.
The breakwalls have yielded mangrove jack, bream, and flathead this week, providing exciting action for both local and visiting anglers.
For those heading offshore, snapper and pearl perch remain reliable targets, with the occasional tusk fish offering a delicious surprise.
q Young Oscar with his very first mulloway.
Heartbeat of the Hastings: Dr Kristy Kostalas
By Chan ANSELL
HAVING practiced medicine for more than 15 years, Dr Kristy Kostalas maintains a burning passion for giving back and building community.
A working general practitioner (GP), Kristy is also the founding doctor of Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic.
Kristy told News Of The Area it wasn’t until she moved to Port Macquarie that she discovered the true meaning of community.
“I fell in love with the region’s spirit and warmth,” she said.
“That sense of connection quickly became
a driving force in my personal and professional life.”
As she got to know the area and the people, Kristy started to notice there were some real gaps in healthcare - especially when it came to support for women in regional communities.
Instead of just accepting it, she rolled up her sleeves and got involved.
What began in her clinics soon expanded into something much bigger, with Kristy diving into advocacy work, education, and community fundraising.
One of her proudest
achievements is launching ToxTails, an annual charity gala which has now raised over $180,000 for Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services.
“What began as a small cocktail event has grown into one of the Mid North Coast’s largest private charity platforms,” Kristy said.
“It’s about uniting local businesses, patients, and community members around a shared goal of supporting women and children fleeing violence.”
Kristy also supports local school fundraisers, business groups, and women’s sports.
“Giving back supports individuals, uplifts businesses, and connects people in ways that build a stronger, more resilient community,” she said.
Looking ahead, Kristy hopes to see more collaboration across the region, from local businesses to health services and community organisations.
“Whether through joint initiatives, mentorship, or sponsorship, we all have a role to play,” she said.
“I hope to continue building platforms - like ToxTails - that give people a meaningful way to connect and contribute.”
If you’re keen to be part of the next ToxTails event, you can register at www. toxtails.com.au.
Volunteer drivers connecting communities
And it is, literally, what Linked Community Services is about.
It is a not-for-profit community transport provider committed to keeping clients connected from South West Rocks to Port Stephens.
It offers individual transport, weekly shuttle services and social outings, and matches volunteers with older Australians who may be isolated or living alone.
These regular home visits foster genuine friendships and meaningful companionship.
“I enjoy visiting, listening to stories, and reminiscing with my care recipient,” said Margaret, who began as a volunteer and is now
Port Mac Goss: Reggie D
By Dave ‘Scoop’ LAZARUS
WELCOME to Port Macquarie
Goss, a new regular NOTA feature from Dave “Scoop" Lazarus.
Administration Support Officer for the program.
“It is such a rewarding experience.
“I thought I was going to change someone else’s life, but it is my life that has changed.”
According to Linked, older people with strong social connections experience a sense of belonging, which has positive impacts on health, wellness and quality of life.
Volunteering also brings many rewards.
If you are interested in joining the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme or the transport services as a driver or a bus assistant, visit the website linked.org.au/ volunteering.
This week I chatted to Reggie D, a muso, busker, spruiker, BBQ chef and sometimes even a marriage counsellor.
Reggie, how long have you lived in Port Macquarie?
I arrived on 1 May 1986 and worked my first job at the old Sandcastle at Town Beach, 39 years ago. I have great memories.
Your well-known band around town is Reggie D and the Bloozers. How long have you been together?
Over 30 years with Phil Harmonic who plays the harmonica. Gary on bass is also one of the originals, then followed by Bernie, and I had a whole list of others over the years.
I am very grateful for Janette Hyde OAM from Port RSL Club (now known as Panthers) who gave us our first gig. From that, many gigs and opportunities followed.
You are considered the Mr Personality of Port Macquarie and have many strings to your bow, is there anything you cannot do?
I don't know if I can't do something until I actually try it. My philosophy is to try everything. I don't think it would feel good to try flying a jumbo, but then again, I am up for it if someone asks. If you set your mind to it, you should try things and multi-skill. Everyone should have this approach as it would make life so much simpler.
Port Macquarie has expanded since you first arrived, and you have witnessed a lot of changes. What's the thing about your hometown that you really like?
There are so many factors. The location… 30 mins to
the west and you are in the mountains, and a couple hours south you are in Newcastle. Sydney is close, Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast are close. The Hinterland is beautiful. What I am trying to say is that we are very central to everything with Port Macquarie being the jewel in the crown!
You celebrated your 74th birthday a couple weeks ago. Do you see yourself slowing down?
I feel fit. Sometimes I think about these things. I am always pretty laid back and the things I do now, I don't have to retire from, and I will continue to do what I am doing for as long as I can at whatever pace is needed.
Where can we find you performing in the next couple of weeks with your band?
back in 1986. I am waiting for a gig in New York or Miami, so I will let you know when I hear from the
By Pauline CAIN
'CONNECTING Communities' is the theme for National Volunteer Week 2025.
Blackduck Brewery on Friday 16 May from 5pm, then at the Tapp Bar at Panthers on Saturday 24 May from 8pm. That is where it all started for me
agent (he said with a smile).
q Dr Kristy Kostalas.
q Linked buses take clients on a variety of social outings
q Reggie D on stage performing.
q Team Leader Operations Romandar Harrison and Team Leader of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme Margaret Craig.
q Reggie D at a local shopping centre BBQ with a young fan.
Taste of what’s on during National Volunteer Week
By Pauline CAIN
THE community’s volunteers are being celebrated during the week starting 19 May, with anyone else leaning towards freely helping others encouraged to join them.
National Volunteer Week highlights the important role of volunteers in our community, with this year’s theme “Connecting Communities”.
Erin Denham, co-founder of Making A Difference (MAD), stresses the importance of volunteers.
“Our 200-plus volunteers do an amazing job in our community.
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give,” she said, quoting the words of former British PM Winston Churchill.
The many celebrations and activities being planned across Port Macquarie include:
Country Women’s Association (CWA), 18th22nd: Members from Port Macquarie, Camden Haven and Wauchope are attending the State Conference in Wagga Wagga during National Volunteer Week.
The Port Macquarie CWA Handicraft Exhibition is also on at the Port Macquarie library.
The Friends of Mrs York’s Garden, 21st: A Biggest Morning Tea to support the Cancer Council will be held from 9.30am, with treats, entertainment and games.
Linked Community Services, 19th: the service is hosting a volunteer thank you breakfast at Mercure Centro Port Macquarie. There is also free local transport during May for eligible clients.
Rural Women’s Network, 23rd: the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll 2024 will be announced by NSW Minister for Women and Volunteering Jodie Harrison at an event to thank local volunteers at the Westport Club. It will
Friends step in for families
By Bill HARROW
FAMILIES weren’t the only ones to gather on Mother’s Day to honour the women in their lives.
Members of the Port Macquarie Seniors Club also celebrated the occasion in the company of others, with lunch at the Hot Wok Chinese Restaurant. Held annually, the gettogether is for members -
both women and men - who are without family nearby.
The lunch is another initiative by the Port Macquarie Seniors Club to bring people together for special occasions.
include a panel discussion on the benefits of volunteering - with drinks, food and entertainment.
Timeless Quilters, 23rd24th: exhibition at Panthers May 23 - 24 is a fundraiser for Endeavour Clubhouse, Liberty House and Lifeline.
Rotary, 27th: Port Macquarie West and Rotary
E-Club of District 9650, will recognise those in the Emergency Services who support their communities, during an event at the Port City Bowling Club.
Make a Difference: this local service provides free food and conversation at multiple locations.
- Monday and Thursday,
- Tuesday,
Westport
- Tuesday, dinner - St Agnes Youth and Community Hub.
- Wednesday and Thursday, breakfast - St Agnes Youth and Community Hub.
Quilters prepare for biannual show
By Pauline CAIN
TIMELESS Quilters are preparing for their biannual show, to be held at Panthers Auditorium on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 May.
Behind the scenes, members have been working quietly to prepare for what promises to be a stunning showcase of local craft.
Displays will include quilts, wall hangings and table centres.
Some will feature Sashiko, a Japanese embroidery technique which uses running stitch.
There will be a member’s challenge, which involves using a given piece of fabric to be used in a construction of their choice.
Local high schools will also feature displays of their work.
Stalls will include Stitched and Framed, Prosew, Robyn’s Needlecraft, Indigo Niche, Everything Country, Hanging by a Thread, and Shop with Kaye (Yazzii Bags).
The highlight will be the
Australian Alpaca stall, which is a great attraction for knitters.
Timeless Quilter Ruth Durrant said members do patchwork because they are obsessed with it.
”You lose yourself in it, especially when we have a workshop with everyone doing the same design, but [the] different fabrics change the outcome,” she said.
“Many of us are also obsessed with the fabric and have enough to start our own shop.”
The Timeless Quilters Show is a fundraiser, this year donating to three local charities; Endeavour Clubhouse (supporting mental health recovery), Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services, and Lifeline.
Timeless Quilters members meet on Wednesday and/or Thursday at the Sailing Club.
For more information contact Lee McGlashan on 0402437604.
dinner - Westport Park.
breakfast
Park.
q MAD activity leader Suzanne Strauh cooking up a feast. Photo: supplied.
q The Friends of Mrs York’s Garden are hosting a Biggest Morning Tea to support the Cancer Council. Photo: Pauline Cain.
q Seniors Club members shared a lunch on Mother's Day.
q Quilters Carol Feehan and Lorraine Clancy doing Sashiko stitching with Jill Pierce supervising. Photo: supplied.
q Quilters Vere Gray and Annette Peterson doing some handwork. Photo: supplied
By Sis HIGGINS
PORT MACQUARIE will
welcome photographers from across regional NSW on Friday 23 May, as the Panthers Photographic Club hosts the 2025 Northern Zone Annual Conference.
Port to host state photography conference Cuppa for a cause
The event, held at
Panthers Port Macquarie, is expected to attract around 350 photographers and their partners from nine regional clubs including Forster, Grafton, Armidale, and Port Macquarie.
Commencing at 2pm, the conference opens with a public exhibition of
photographs entered in the Northern Zone competition. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite image and enter a draw to
By Bill HARROW
MEMBERS of the Port Macquarie Seniors Club will be putting the kettle on for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on 24 May.
Hosted by The Coastal Crafters, the event is to support the national Cancer
win a free family portrait.
The conference program includes a variety of activities across the three days, including expert-
Council in its quest to raise funds for those impacted by cancer.
Starting at 10am at the Senior Citizens Hall at 43 Munster Street, it will run until 2pm.
There will be a wide variety of cakes, slices and sandwiches available along
led workshops, industry presentations, a photographic gear market, and keynote speakers.
Highlights include
with tea and coffee.
“Our craft ladies are great cooks and will tempt everyone with a wide range of morning tea favourites,”
Club secretary Sue Scale told News Of The Area.
There will also be competitions and prizes, and handmade cards for sale.
There is no need to book, just turn up on the day to
talks from renowned photographers, a special guest presentation, and a formal dinner and awards night.
support this great initiative while enjoying a good oldfashioned morning tea.
The $5 cost will go towards cancer research and prevention.
Port Macquarie Senior Citizens Club is always open to new members.
Information about the club and its activities can be found by emailing portseniorsclub@gmail. com, calling 65837149 or by popping into their office in Munster Street.
Abbie and her rainbow beads take the stage
By Rikki WALLER
FOLLOWING the release of her first children’s book in March, the local teenager who founded “The Rainbow Shoelace Project” (RSP) has received state recognition.
Abbie Jane attended the Young Achiever Awards in Sydney where she was a finalist in the category “Create Change”.
Although widely known for her innovative and lovefuelled initiative, being named as a finalist in the awards still came as a shock.
“It honestly still feels
surreal,” Abbie told News Of The Area.
“I was completely shocked when I found out I was a finalist.
“To be recognised alongside so many amazing young people is incredibly humbling.
“I’m so proud of how far the Rainbow Shoelace Project has come, and being nominated just reminds me how important this work is.”
For those who know her, the challenges that Abbie has faced to reach the stage are overwhelming, but also a reminder of how incredible
she is.
“It always comes as a surprise [when Abbie is nominated]," her Mum, Sophie, said.
“Particularly seeing how amazing all of the finalists were.
“But I also have to see the obstacles that Abbie has to overcome.
“I see firsthand what she has been through to get where she is.
“I have seen the effect that significant bullying, harassment and abuse has had on her.
“I see what it was like
for her to feel like she had no choice but to leave her [former] hometown and family behind.
“I really think she is exceptional for doing everything that she does.”
A highly competitive category, the Create Change Award recognises and celebrates the dedication of young people from regional NSW who contribute to or lead positive initiatives that drive change.
Although Abbie didn’t walk away with the crown, she couldn’t be prouder of herself and the change that young people are creating in the world.
“There were so many amazing finalists, it would have been so hard for the judges to select the winners," Abbie said.
The winner was 20-year-old Phoebe Britten from Avoca Beach for her change-making initiative, InspireTomorrow Education.
It is a youth-led nonprofit that offers free tutoring, scholarship support, and AI-powered resources to help disadvantaged students pursue higher education.
It’s something that Abbie says reminds her that young people are the future.
"To see young people stand up, speak out, and support each other - just being part of that makes me feel hopeful for the future.
“It reminds me that change can come from something that starts as a small act of kindness.”
The 15-year-old from St
Columba Anglican School was a shell of herself when she founded RSP with a friend at the tender age of 12.
Growing up in the remote town of Broken Hill NSW, Abbie made the move to Port Macquarie last year after suffering relentless bullying at school.
A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Abbie was feeling isolated and alone, removing the pridecoloured beads she threaded onto the laces of her school shoes for fear of harassment.
“I was already trying to figure out who I was, and hearing people casually throw around homophobic slurs made me feel like I didn’t belong. It was scary," she said.
“That moment really affected me. I felt invisible and worthless, like I had to hide who I was to be safe.”
Abbie could have withdrawn from the community, but instead, her experience was the catalyst for creating incredible change.
“I realised how powerful visibility can be, and why it’s so important to show up for others.
“That’s what led me to create the Rainbow Shoelace Project.
“I didn’t want anyone else to feel that kind of isolation.
“It is also why it’s so important that allies wear the beads on their shoes as well – to show their support.”
What began in 2022 with Abbie and a friend giving away free rainbow beads
to wear on shoelaces as a symbol of support for the LGBTQIA+ community, has now turned into a global movement.
In 2023, Abbie gave away 10,000 packs of beads at Sydney World Pride and now they are a regular feature at Pride festivals all over Australia.
Since inception, RSP has distributed more than 320,000 free beads worldwide, has featured on ABC’s Miriam Margolyes: Impossibly Australian, and has received support from Dannii Minogue, Christian Hull, and Joel Creasy to name a few.
Abbie has won multiple awards, including Regional Entrepreneur of the Year at the Teens in Business Awards, “One to Watch” at the NSW Women of the Year Awards, and the 2024 Young Achiever Award at the ACON Honour Awards.
She was also named the Young Ambassador for Qtopia Sydney earlier this year.
Most recently, Abbie coauthored her first children’s book, “Abbie’s True Colours”, which shares the true story of the Rainbow Shoelace Project; an inspiring story about inclusion, courage, and kindness.
The book is available for purchase at Book Face in Port Macquarie where there is also a glass bowl full of rainbow shoe beads just waiting to continue spreading love and acceptance throughout the community.
q iPhone photography by Sis Higgins.
q Some of the handmade cards that will be on sale. Photo: Bill Harrow.
q Club secretary Sue Scale outside the Munster Street hall. Photo: Bill Harrow.
q ‘Abbie’s True Colours’ is available at Book Face Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
Reflecting on election results
DEAR News Of The Area,
WHILE we may congratulate Pat [Conaghan] and his Nationals team on their election win, and thank the other candidates - especially Independent Caz Heise and her hard working team, for putting their hands up and at least giving us a choice - it might be worth reflecting on how our voting behaviour in Cowper compared to the rest of the nation.
While political commentary on the results varies, it’s pretty obvious that unlike the majority of voters in Cowper, the nation’s citizens overwhelmingly voted to ensure an increasingly dysfunctional looking Coalition government did not eventuate.
You could argue that many also voted to make sure the rise and power of the cross bench, particularly the Greens and Teals, was kept in check.
Alternatively, you could argue that in our haste to achieve the former, we have inadvertently achieved the latter; something we may come to regret.
Cowper does not host ‘Big Mining’, ‘Big Ag’ or a significant manufacturing base, with our official description as a ‘retirement and tourism destination’.
Given that Port is world famous for its Koala Hospital and the Coffs LGA is the owner of the prestigious ‘Eco
tourism’ moniker, you could be excused for thinking our voting preferences might at least acknowledge the years of tireless work done by the Greens, both Federally and locally, in highlighting environmental issues and helping to protect our rich biodiversity. Yet in Cowper we ranked the Greens
behind One Nation and Legalising Cannabis. As history has shown, election results can be highly contradictory.
In that regard nothing has changed.
Regards, Dave WOOD.
Federal election remorse
DEAR News Of The Area,
NOW that the Federal Election is finally over (thank God) it seems a few are grieving the result, and as a consequence their current thinking, as well as their memories, lack clarity.
Mr Williamson in his letter of 9 May 2025 laments the fact that we have elected a lying Labor Prime Minister.
I share his sentiments about sincerity and integrity, traits which unfortunately are hard to find in any politician, however I remind Mr Williamson that these characteristics are not confined to Labor politicians.
Remember John Howard and the “Children overboard” disgrace in 2001?
This unconscionable lie was instrumental in winning him an election.
In 1998 Howard pledged the Liberal Party would “never ever” adopt a GST.
However in 2000 this commitment “was not a core promise” and a GST was introduced. Tony Abbott’s assurance in 2013 that there will be no cuts to education, health, the ABC and SBS and no changes to pensions. He lied. All got “the chop” in that year’s budget.
Scott Morrison in his 2019 campaign maintained that Labor would introduce an Electricity tax, a Housing tax, a Car Tax, a Retiree Tax, an Investment Tax and a
Superannuation Tax.
As a result of such spurious lies, none of which were proposed by Labor, they lost that election.
“Misinformation” during the Voice campaign torpedoed that excellent initiative.
Now we hear how Mr Dutton was demonised during the election campaign by Labor.
How quickly some people forget the way Julia Gillard was treated in her entire term in office by the Coalition party. Remember the pictures of Tony Abbott, Bronwyn Bishop and Sophie Mirabella standing in front of posters calling Gillard a witch, a liar and “Bob Brown’s bitch”?
The massive swing to Labor was partly due to the rejection of the Coalition’s nuclear power policy.
Mr Dingle obviously does not agree with the majority of Australians as he still strongly advocates (NOTA 09/05/2025) for the introduction of nuclear power.
Nuclear power is totally unfeasible and impractical in Australia and the Coalition’s projection of 2035 for the first reactor is overly optimistic.
According to expert opinion this will not occur before 2040, which is probably optimistic based on overseas experiences and our own experience on major projects (Snowy 2 was planned for completion in 2022 at $2B and now is expected to come into service in 2029
at $12B and this is technology that we have experience in.
In the meantime AEMO project that 95 percent of coal fired power stations will reach their life by 2035 and that they will all close by 1939.
The Coalition proposal avoided discussing the environmental impacts of this project in that the continuation of coal and increased gas generation would inject at least a billion tonnes of gas pollutants into the atmosphere. Nor was the disposal and HUGE cost of nuclear waste thoroughly addressed, not to mention the adverse impact on our water sources, as France discovered during their drought.
Little was discussed on the Regulatory organization needed to support a nuclear industry and the unique skills that we would need to develop to implement such an industry (if Mr Dutton was going to cut the public service there is a whole new Department that he would have to create which would offset his head count) and let us not forget the state government bans on nuclear power. Therefore, we may have some that bemoan the election result but as John Howard once said “the people get it right”.
Regards, Pieter DE VISSER.
On theCouch
DEAR Jasminda,
WE are organising a large birthday function and there are relatives that don't get along with each other.
How do we ensure no one feels left out while still making it an enjoyable experience for everyone?
Harriet P.
Dear Harriet,
If your large family events traditionally look like an episode of Dr Phil, it can be challenging to navigate the day to ensure it's enjoyable for everyone.
The most important person on the day is not Aunt Phyllis, who, half-tanked, always brings up a misunderstanding from 2003, or Cousin Jarrad, who has done time for arson and wants to commandeer the fire pit.
No. The most important person is the birthday guest of honour and, frankly, everyone else needs to get over it and on with it.
To ensure the day goes well, preempt any issues by calling the warring factions and explaining that both parties will be there.
If they can't bring themselves to be civil, one will most likely opt out. You can then catch up on another occasion. Problem solved.
If, however, they are all adamant that they will attend, explain that it's a special day, so they can either be civil, or at least keep their distance.
If you're inviting a lot of people, there will always be a peacekeeper (usually the person employed as a life coach and/or masseur).
Potential hostilities can often be sidestepped with diversionary tactics.
A casual announcement like, "Oh, wow, is that Aunt Julie's Mars Bar and Nut slice?" works well.
Food is a brilliant appeaser, particularly since it is quite hard to argue when there's a Macadamia nut lodged in one's esophagus.
Limiting the amount of alcohol and/or having a strict finish time is also a good idea, as is having the event in a public location.
If it all starts to go pear-shaped, you can at least leave them to it.
If the function is at your place, you're stuck with whatever eventuates (including Cousin Jarrad's impromptu firestick demonstration and Aunt Phyllis's tabletop dance of the seven veils).
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Unique country living in Logans Crossing
44 Lee Place, Logans Crossing is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton
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LOCALSPORT
Port Macquarie Sailing Club
By Jeff WALSH
10-5-25
THE Port Macquarie Sailing Club held their annual presentation night at the Clubhouse on Saturday evening.
The night started with drinks and nibbles in the Clubhouse followed by the presentation of trophies and awards, then a lovely dinner next door at Banks Café and a chance to continue swapping yarns.
The spring series point score for the catamarans was won on yardstick by Frank O’Rourke on ‘Turbo’ followed by Dave Winter on ‘Spica’ and Tony Kuhn on ‘Stella’.
Scott Witchard on ‘Hummer’ won on handicap.
and Simon Gandy and Ezra Mert in ‘Voyager’.
score for the monohulls was won by Simon Gandy and Ezra Mert in ‘Voyager’ ahead of Jeff Walsh in ‘Serenity’ and Rob Barwick in ‘Drift’.
The summer series point score for the catamarans was won on yardstick by Frank O’Rourke on ‘Turbo’ followed by Jack Corthals on ‘Crackerjack’ and Tony Kuhn on ‘Stella’. Dave Winter on ‘Spica’ won on handicap.
The summer series point score for the monohulls was won on yardstick by Jeff Walsh in ‘Serenity’ ahead of Terry Howard in ‘Flying Dragon II’ and Simon Gandy and Ezra Mert in ‘Voyager’. Rob Barwick in ‘Impulsive’ won on handicap followed by Stuart Symons and Gary Herbert in ‘Elmo’ and Steve Couch in ‘Lazybuoy’.
The sprint series point score for the catamarans was won by Frank O’Rourke on ‘Turbo’, then came Tony Kuhn on ‘Stella’ and Jack Corthals on ‘Crackerjack’.
The sprint series point
The spring series point score for the monohulls was won on yardstick by Jeff Walsh in ‘Serenity’ ahead of Rob Barwick in ‘Impulsive’ and Steve Couch in ‘Lazybuoy’. Terry Howard in ‘Flying Dragon II’ won on handicap followed by Simon Gandy and Ezra Mert in ‘Voyager’.
The handicap start series point score for the catamarans was won by Scott Witchard on ‘Hummer’ followed by Dave Winter on ‘Spica’ and Tony Kuhn on ‘Stella’.
The handicap start series point score for the monohulls was won by Jeff Walsh in ‘Serenity’ ahead of Terry Howard in ‘Flying Dragon II’ and Rob Barwick in ‘Impulsive’.
The club championship point score for the catamarans was won by Frank O’Rourke on ‘Turbo’ ahead of Jack Corthals on ‘Crackerjack’ and Tony Kuhn on ‘Stella’.
The club championship point score for the monohulls was won by Jeff Walsh in ‘Serenity’, then came Terry Howard in ‘Flying Dragon II’
The Ted Kuhn Cup saw Scott Witchard on ‘Hummer’ take the win in the cat division, Jeff Walsh in ‘Serenity’ won the single handed monohulls division, and Paul Robertson and Warren Sykes in ‘Flembouyant’ won the crewed monohull non spinnaker division.
The spring ‘Cock of the River’ marathon in October has a single yardstick over the whole fleet was won by Frank O’Rourke on his Arrow cat ‘Turbo’ followed by Simon Gandy and Ezra Mert in their Tasar ‘Voyager’ and Rob Barwick in his Impulse ‘Impulsive’.
The ‘Harold Dick memorial’ marathon in February is also run with all boats in the one fleet adjusted by yardstick was won by Rob Barwick in his new Impulse ‘Drift’ ahead of Jeff Walsh in another Impulse ‘Serenity’ and Steve Couch in his Laser Radial ‘Lazybuoy’.
The mixed fleet racing for
Breakers win grand final rematch against Magpies
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Breakers have won a grand final rematch against the Port Macquarie Magpies, during Round 4 of the AFL North Coast season.
The Breakers beat the defending premiers 6.5 (41) to 4.3 (27) in Port Macquarie, their second win in a row.
Macleay Valley Eagles made a triumphant return to the seniors
competition, prevailing 13.12 (90) to 13.6 (84) against the Grafton Tigers in Grafton.
The victory came in the club's first seniors game since 2015, after they returned to the competition this season and their first two scheduled games were washed out.
Reserves
Northern Beaches Blues won their second straight game to start the season, having a 6.12 (48) to 3.5 (23) win against the Sawtell/
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to create a highlights reel to showcase herself and what she could bring to the club.
During the combine candidates completed a series of fitness tests and played an in-house trial.
“A week after the combine I was at a trial game for the North Coast Bulldogs against the Northern Rivers Tigers,” said Averillo.
“After this match the coach of the Seagulls BMD squad approached me for a conversation, which ended in me receiving a contract to play for them.
“I was both shocked and thrilled.
“I felt as though all of my hard work and dedication had finally paid off.
“As scary as starting something new and as big as this is, I know I am exactly where I need to be.”
Averillo, a versatile athlete with a diverse sporting background, excels across multiple codes.
She has competed at state and national Oztag
Toormina Saints at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Port Macquarie Magpies had an 8.12 (60) to 1.4 (10) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.
Women’s
Northern Beaches Blues won their second straight game to start the season, edging out the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints 1.3 (9) to 1.1 (7) in Woolgoolga.
Coffs Harbour Breakers had their first win of the season with a
carnivals, represented the region with the North Coast Bulldogs, and undertaken international tours with the Pacific Nomads rugby union and Wanderers Australia rugby league sides.
Her impressive resume also includes top level horse
the Easter Cup in light winds was won on yardstick by Terry Howard in his Impulse ‘Flying Dragon II’ ahead of Simon Gandy and Ezra Mert in their NS14 ‘Upbeat’.
There were then a number of other awards presented. The most improved monohull sailor was Dave McNeil, the senior encouragement award went to Reid Lucas, the best woman sailor was Ezra Mert, the best junior female
sailor was Lucy Bohlsen, the best junior male sailor was Tyler Lucas, and the Club supporter award went to Norman Broomhall.
Everyone now has a chance to catch up on all the things they put off during the sailing season, with the only things happening until then being the AGM next on 8th July and a working bee at the club the week before the next season starts on the 7 of September.
5.7 (37) to 2.1 (13) victory against the Port Macquarie Magpies.
Under 18s
Port Macquarie Magpies maintained their unbeaten start to the season, defeating the Coffs Harbour Breakers 11.10 (76) to 1.1 (7).
Northern Beaches Blues had a 6.5 (41) to 3.9 (27) win against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.
The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 5 matches in Coffs Harbour, Grafton, and South Kempsey.
The Macleay Valley Eagles seniors play their first home game in 10 years, when they welcome the Sawtell/Toormina Saints to South Kempsey.
The Grafton Tigers host the Port
riding championships. .
“I have always played a lot of different sports growing up,” said Averillo.
“However, my first experience with playing footy (rugby league) started through my participation in a school gala day.
Macquarie Magpies, while the Coffs Harbour Breakers have the bye. Coffs Harbour Breakers and Northern Beaches Blues reserves, women’s, and Under 18s sides play off at Fitzroy Oval.
The Nambucca Valley Lions and Sawtell/Toormina Saints reserves play off in South Kempsey. Seniors ladder. 1.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 8 points. 2 wins. 1 loss. 1 bye. 211.96%. 2.Port Macquarie Magpies. 4 points. 1 win. 1 loss. 257.69%. 3.Sawtell/Toormina Saints. 4 points. 1 win. 0 losses. 2 byes. 148.48%. 4.Macleay Valley Eagles. 4 points. 1 win. 0 losses. 2 byes. 107.14%. 5.Grafton Tigers. 0 points. 0 wins. 3 losses. 1 bye. 35.58%.
“From this experience and through playing representative Oztag my love for football grew.
“I had an amazing rep
Oztag coach, Cathy Tiberi.
had a massive impact on shaping me into the player I am today.”
“She
q Port Macquarie Sailing Club.
q Jayme Averillo has signed with the Tweed Seagulls.
q Jayme Averillo crossing the tryline on grand final day for the Stingrays. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Rugby returns after washouts
By Aiden BURGESS
AFTER having two weeks off due to washouts, the majority of the competition’s players returned to action for Round 5 of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.
Port Macquarie Pirates became the first team to beat the Coffs Harbour Snappers this season, winning 24-15 at home against the ladder leaders.
SCU Marlins went down
17-10 to the Hastings Valley Vikings at Coffs Rugby Park, which was the Marlins’ first game in a month after the Easter break and two washouts.
Kempsey Cannonballs recorded their first win of the
season, edging out the Grafton Redmen 15-12 in Grafton.
Port Macquarie Pirates reserves edged out the Coffs Harbour Snappers 18-15, and the Hastings Valley Vikings reserves had a 29-7 win against the SCU Marlins.
Coffs Harbour Snappers women smashed the Port Macquarie Pirates 47-0.
Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division teams have this weekend off, before resuming with Round 6 games on Saturday, 24 May.
First grade ladder. 1.Coffs Harbour Snappers. 15 points. 3 wins. 1 loss. 45 (for and
The event provides teenage girls, regardless of their rugby league playing experience, the chance to take part in a nine-a-side school competition, in either U14 or U16 age divisions.
Since its conception the Holli Wheeler Cup has grown rapidly in popularity, corresponding with the increasing number of females now playing rugby league in NSW, with the competition attracting teams from across the Port Macquarie-Hastings and Manning regions.
Many schools now view the event not only as a taster for the start of the school rugby league season, but as a platform for aspiring players to be exposed to representative pathways.
“It is great to see the
“This is a feeder into our Schoolgirls Cup, which is a 13-a-side state-wide competition that will be played at the start of June.”
Competing last Friday were students from Camden Haven High School, who highlighted the competitive nature of the tournament.
“The competition is a lot of fun and a great opportunity,” said Taela from the school's U16 girls team. "The girls who we are up
Students tread the boards in Shakespeare carnivals Female league stars go head-to-head
By Pauline CAIN
MID North Coast students are being offered a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Shakespeare.
The Surry Hills-based Sport for Jove Theatre Company has been encouraging students across NSW and the ACT to create work inspired by William Shakespeare for the past nine years.
Students are supported to direct short films, compose music, choreograph movement and dance, and act in short scenes.
Both St Columba Anglican School in Port Macquarie and St Paul’s College in Kempsey
Building live music careers
APPLICATIONS are now open for Outset, a new opportunity for the Mid North Coast’s live music producers of tomorrow.
Guided by inspirational music industry professionals, up to 10 local young people will be selected to work together and create their own allages live music event.
Presented by MusicNSW, Outset is a free program that offers participants a chance to gain real-world experience and build valuable music industry connections and skills.
People aged 15 - 25 years who are based in Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey, or Port Macquarie, and who are
passionate about live music and exploring a career in the music industry, should submit an application for the Youth Committee by 1 June 2025.
Local young artists and bands can also apply to perform at the allages event, presented in partnership with Arts Mid North Coast and MiNi
(digital) Concerts, which will take place at the end of August.
Applicants need a strong 30-minute live set, including at least four original songs, and to submit an Artist Application by 11 June 2025.
For more information and to apply, go to the MusicNSW website.
recently held their own Shakespeare-inspired school carnivals, with students bringing the Bard's stories to life in a variety of creative formats.
The best performers from the school events are competing at a Regional Shakespeare Carnival at Presbyterian Ladies’ College in Armidale this week.
Once students progress past the regional festival, they have the opportunity to work with professional artists and perform their pieces at the Seymour Centre in Sydney.
Director of Performing Arts at St Columba Anglican School, Isabella Mistry said, “Twenty-six students from our Peak Performing Arts Academy competed this year.
“They will all travel to Armidale to support the winning students.”
The following St Columba students were winners in the school carnival: Dance: Violet Murnain and Angelina McRae; Physical Theatre: Marlie Lawrence and Imogen Newstead; Duologue: Bronte Hollins and Summer Hodgkin; Group Devised Scene: Zayna Chauhan, Eva Hammond, Madi Hopley, Finn Russell-Cargill and Sam Moore;
against have some incredible talent so this is a good chance for our team to see where our strengths are and what areas we need to work on.”
Music Composition: Minnie Yonge (composer) with Zaza Semchyshyn, Kira Mistry, Angelina McRae and Charlie Finnecy.
Smart Film: Charlie Finnecy and Xavier Yates.
St Columba student Kira Mistry said she was looking forward to the regional carnival.
“I have made friends from other schools and we get to see each other again!” she said.
“Minnie’s composition called ‘Dead and Gone’ is layered with rich harmonies and lyrics.”
Drama teacher at St Paul’s College, Amanda Jordan said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for students, who love the competition and the chance to extend their skills with industry professionals.
“I couldn’t be more proud.
“We certainly have some incredible talent on the Mid North Coast.”
The following St Paul’s students were winners in the school carnival:
Duologue: Eva Lemanski and Eli Baywood; Ensemble: Jessica Preston, Ruby Sproule and OIivia Rafton; Group Devised: Gracie Campbell, Kaitlyn Chadwick and Sam Farrell.
THE Holli Wheeler Cup kicked into action at Stuart Park, Port Macquarie on Friday, 9 May.
girls out here playing today,” National Rugby League (NRL) Game Development Officer Garry Stevenson told News Of The Area.
q Taela from Camden Haven High School bursting down the sideline. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
q Camden Haven High School students stopping the opposition in their tracks. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
q Students from St Columba’s Peak Performing Arts Academy.
Digital concerts celebrate local artists
ARTS Mid North Coast has announced the launch of a series of MiNi (digital) Concerts, as a celebration of the incredible musical talent emerging from the region.
Delivered in partnership
with MusicNSW, MiNi (digital) Concerts is an online music series that offers local artists both a platform to reach wider audiences and a professional development opportunity to support their
career growth.
This year’s lineup features a standout selection of Mid North Coast artists: Apocalypse Joe and the Coyote, Bahi, EMIR, Hannah Harlen, Jason Lowe, Jumbaal
Dreamin’, Katie & Memo, Pam Hata, and Santa Taranta Trio.
From electric blues to jazz, folk to contemporary Indigenous sounds, each performance highlights the rich mix of styles and the
creative energy shaping the
Mid North Coast’s vibrant music scene.
Filmed at the Bowraville Theatre and the Never Never Mind in Dorrigo, each act performed a live set of
original songs and took part in interviews offering a deeper insight into their practice.
Artists received professional photography and filmed content to enhance their press kits and boost their digital presence and took part in an exclusive professional development program delivered by MusicNSW.
“As a home-grown project, we’re especially proud to have worked with an alllocal production team: Brad Collins and Josh Matheson on production, Kate Atkinson on photography, Mikk on interviews, and project coordination by Sara Jayne Prince,” said Arts Mid North Coast Executive Director Olivia Parker.
“Thank you also to our partners and friends at MusicNSW and Arts Northern Rivers.
“This team brought the series to life with creative direction, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to spotlighting the artistic voices of our region.” All videos went live on 4 May on the Arts Mid North Coast website.
MP represents region at Anzac Cove
OXLEY MP Michael Kemp joined thousands of others at Anzac Cove in Turkey to mark the solemn anniversary of Anzac Day.
Mr Kemp described attending the 110th Anniversary Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli as a "bucket list experience" and one of the greatest honours of his life.
"Standing at Gallipoli as the sun rose over the water is something I will never forget," Mr Kemp said.
"To pay my respects there and to walk the ground where so many young Australians fought and fell.
“It’s a bucket list experience for me.
“To be able to do it while representing the people of
Oxley was a true honour and privilege."
While in Turkey, Mr Kemp joined NSW Parliamentary colleagues in visiting the French and British memorials at Gallipoli, paying tribute to the soldiers of all nations who endured the hardships of the campaign.
He also met with Turkish Members of Parliament to
VALE Kevin Baker
PROMINENT former local pharmacist Kevin Baker was laid to rest by family last month.
Kevin was born on 6 January 1935 at Abbotsford, Sydney to John and Edna Baker.
He was the youngest of seven children.
Educated at the Sydney Technical High School, at age 14 he won the Under 15, 220 yards title at the All Schools level.
After school he attended Sydney University and graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1955.
Kevin undertook pharmacy locums in rural
areas and became a junior partner in a pharmacy at Wingham.
He met Judy Henry at Taree Hospital and they were married in September 1959.
Daughter Kerry was born in 1960 and son Mark in 1962.
At Wingham Kevin was the President of the Chamber of Commerce, a state swimming timekeeper, a member of Apex and the Controller of the local Civil Defence.
In 1969 Kevin moved to Port Macquarie and opened a pharmacy in Horton Street and a second at Lighthouse Beach in 1974.
When Settlement City opened, he opened a third pharmacy there in 1984.
reflect on the shared history between Australia and Turkey and took part in a wreath laying ceremony at Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey and a revered figure in Australia's remembrance of Gallipoli.
“The respect shown by the Turks during this war is
Judy worked alongside Kevin and was a wonderful support, but she always went home at 3pm to greet the children after school.
In 1988, Kevin was chosen to play the part of Captain Cook in the local celebrations of Australia’s bi-centenary.
The Patron of the Tacking Point Surf Club, he was named a life-member when he retired.
Kevin was also the President of the Westport Rotary Club and served the
organisation for many years.
In addition he was on the board of the hospital and became Chairman of the Mid North Coast Health District Board.
Kevin’s other great interest was in breeding racehorses.
He was fascinated by genetics and bred one Group 1 winner and many other quality racehorses.
He is survived by wife Judy, daughter Kerry, son Mark and grandsons Matthew and Andrew.
part of the legend,” Mr Kemp said.
"The tour of the memorials in Gallipoli was an emotional experience for me.
“It gives you time to reflect on the immense sacrifices every soldier gave, from all sides.”
Mr Kemp also made a brief stop in Singapore, where he visited the Kranji War Cemetery, a resting place for thousands of Allied servicemen who died in Southeast Asia during World War II.
"It was a humbling experience to walk among the graves of so many who gave their lives far from home," he said.
Mr Kemp said the
experience has deepened his connection and appreciation for the legacy of the ANZACs and the enduring importance of remembrance.
"Our rights, our way of life, and our democracy were paid for dearly by the sacrifices of our ANZACs," he said.
"I am incredibly grateful to have stood on that historic and sacred ground, representing the people of Oxley and paying tribute to those who gave so much."
Mr Kemp took part in both the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove and the Lone Pine Service, alongside thousands of Australians, New Zealanders, and international visitors.
q Apocalypse Joe and the Coyote.
q Mr Kemp (second from left) said the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli was on his "bucket list”. Photo: Michael Kemp FB.
q Kevin and Judy Baker with Mark Vaille.
q Kevin Baker playing Captain Cook in the bicentenary celebrations.
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Kelis’ “Milkshake” might bring all the boys to her yard, but there’s a new dairy delight on the block this year, with Australia’s infectious Eurovision Song Contest entry “Milkshake Man” already shimmying its way up charts all around the world. Manjimup-raised popstar Go-Jo is set to burst onto the stage in Switzerland, opening the show for semi-final 2, live at 5am (AEST). The party continues at 7.30pm, when commentators Courtney Act and Tony Armstrong (both pictured) showcase Wednesday’s first semi-final at a reasonable hour for those of us who prefer a sleep-in.
FRIDAY, May 16
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ABC TV, 7.30pm
This popular period drama follows a group of midwives and nuns working in the East End of London – initially set in the late 1950s, the series has now stretched into the 1960s and 1970s. Delving into the happenings of the neighbourhood of Poplar, it weaves historical events into the narrative while focusing on the personal lives of the sisters and the social and medical advancements of the time. Series 13 is set in 1969. Tonight’s double episode sees Reggie (Daniel Laurie) back home and helping Fred (Cliff Parisi, pictured) in the garden, while Violet (Annabelle Apsion) runs for mayor. Then, everyone is excited about the moon landing and the Nonnatus House television set is in high demand.
SUNDAY MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA
TEN, 7pm
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (Final, R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Madl, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: Streets. (Final, PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 10.55 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Military Strongholds. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (al) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGl, R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Sherwood. (Final, Mlv) The Sparrows are on the warpath.
9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program.
10.35 Big Boys. (Mls, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Father Brown. (PGa, R) 12.05 Mayfair Witches. (Mal, R) 12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
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Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. (M) Catch all the behind-the-scenes action.
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 10. Sydney v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 House Of Wellness. (PGl, R) Looks at baby names and body language.
12.45 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) Joey is stabbed while in protective custody.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
elimination challenge, it’s the name of the game. Judges Jean-Christophe Novelli, Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow (pictured) and Sofia Levin want to see the bottom two teams from the French service challenge showcase their very best tableside theatre tricks. Novelli gets things started with a fiery crêpes suzette demonstration, Allen reveals his saltbaked mud crab and Yeow presents her intricate and elegant thousand-cut tofu lily. With 75 minutes and an open pantry, the contestants race to create their own showstoppers – or risk going home.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. Canterbury Bulldogs v Sydney Roosters.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, Mdlv, R) A group of divers finds illegal cargo. Paul Walker.
12.50 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (R)
1.20 Explore: Well Bread. (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)
9GO! (83) 6am The Emperor’s Club. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.50 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 10.00 La La Land. (2016, M) 12.20pm Winter’s Tale. (2014, M) 2.30 Selkie. (2000, PG) 4.10 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 6.00 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.40 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 9.30 Fame. (1980, M) 11.55 Heavier Trip. (2024, MA15+, Finnish) 1.45am The Trust. (2016, MA15+) 3.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 House Hunters Australia. (PG) A couple search for a house. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists Mel Tracina, Lloyd Langford and Emma Holland join the panel. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Celebrities include Keira Knightley. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
Morning Programs. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon American Resto. 12.30 American Pickers. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.00 The Car Club. 2.30 Desert Collectors. 3.30 Timbersports. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: Bridesmaids. (2011, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Out Of The Ashes. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Grace Beside Me. 3.25 Spartakus. 3.55 Cities Of Gold. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Waabiny Time. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.25 NITV Weather.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours of SpaFrancorchamps. H’lights. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 Seinfeld. 12.05pm MOVIE: Nerve. (2016, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 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 MOVIE: The Mask. (1994, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Dumb And Dumber. (1994, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00
SATURDAY, May 17
6.10 Father Brown. (PGa) Lady Felicia asks for Father Brown’s help.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Reggie comes home for a few weeks’ holiday and helps Fred make over the green space outside St Oswald’s church.
9.30 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) Bergerac doesn’t care how many cages he rattles in his quest to find kidnapped baby Lily.
10.20 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.50 The Split: Barcelona. (Final, Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.50pm Play School Science Time. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. (M) Catch all the behind-the-scenes action.
10.00 The Day The Rock Star Died: David Bowie. (PG) Looks at David Bowie, who was the leading figure in popular music for over five decades.
10.30 Alone Australia. (M, R)
11.35 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
2.20 Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain. (PG, R)
2.55 Dirty Bird. (R) Short film.
3.00 Incredible Homes. (R)
4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
5.00 Eurovision. (PG)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas: Andes. (PG) Takes a look at The Andes. 8.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PGv, R) Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok in an isolated theme park after a security breakdown. Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum. 10.25 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers.
12.40 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) Vinny settles his account with Alo. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGl, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: Quantum Of Solace. (2008, Mv, R)
10.40 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019, MA15+adlv, R)
12.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ma, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Kelly meets a fluff ball named Jinglebells. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A Greek couple look for a fresh start. 8.40 House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) A couple search for a spacious, character-filled home with guest accommodation and a workshop. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows paramedics as they respond to a seven-year-old boy who is gasping for air. 10.40 Elsbeth. (PGlv, R) Elsbeth is summoned to jury duty. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Lara.
SUNDAY, May 18
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano. (PG)
8.30 Bergerac. (Mal) Bergerac goes rogue with a new lead that brings him into direct conflict with Arthur Wakefield.
9.15 Reunion. (Premiere, MA15+l)
A deaf ex-prisoner seeks revenge.
10.15 MOVIE: Judy And Punch. (2019, MA15+v, R) Mia Wasikowska.
12.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. (M) Catch all the behind-the-scenes action, exclusive insights and powerhouse performances.
1.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Lead By Example. (Ma, R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
Continued. (2019, PG, German) 6.50 Selkie. (2000, PG) 8.30 The Glassworker. (2024, PG, Urdu) 10.20 Purple Rain. (1984, M) 12.25pm Indecent Proposal. (1993, M) 2.35 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 4.35 Sissi. (1955, German) 6.35 The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond. (2008) 8.30 Finding Your Feet. (2017, M) 10.35 Getaway Of Love. (2015, MA15+, Italian) 12.15am Late Programs. 6am The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond. Continued. (2008) 6.55 Sissi. (1955, German) 8.55 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.35 Fame. (1980, M) 1pm Speed Kills. (2018, M) 2.55 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 4.50 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 6.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 8.30 Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, M) 10.20 Sirley. (2020, M, Italian) 12.10am Zola. (2020, MA15+) 1.45 Saint Maud. (2019, MA15+) 3.20 Late Programs.
9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Norfolk Narco Cartel. (Madl) Looks inside a major police operation. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia. (MA15+av, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mav)
12.30 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise.
Alien Files. 1.35pm Moon Landing: The Lost Tapes. 2.35 MOVIE: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968) 5.35 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Edge Of Tomorrow. (2014, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Nobody. (2021, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30
6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm Motor Racing. Indycar Series. Sonsio Grand Prix. H’lights. 2.20 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. H’lights. 3.30 Jeopardy! UK. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Malv) 10.30 9News Late.
11.00 See No Evil. (Ma) 11.50 Surf Boats. (R) 12.40 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. The latest elimination challenge is held.
8.15 House
6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 Planet Earth III. 10.55 Ancient Aliens. 11.55 UFOs:
MONDAY, May 19
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 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 The Crystal Maze. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
SBS World News.
Stockholm With Michael Portillo. (Premiere)
8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. (PGa, R)
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Mlv)
11.35 Don’t Leave Me. (Malv, R) 1.35 Incredible Homes. (R)
3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch. 6.00 Alone Denmark. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. (Return) 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 Alone Australia. 11.45 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Morning
Programs. 6.55 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 8.45
Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 10.20 Finding Your Feet. (2017, M) 12.25pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 2.00 The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond. (2008) 3.55 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 5.40 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 7.30 The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 9.40 Prison 77. (2022, MA15+, Spanish) Midnight Late Programs.
2.25 Incredible Homes. (R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) The farmers take the new ladies on a solo date. 9.05 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen makes a decision about his future. 10.05 Suits L.A. (M) 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 Treadstone. (MA15+av)
Travel Oz. (PG, R)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Sunrise Early News.
7TWO
Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.15pm WorldWatch. 12.45 Homicide. 2.35 Cryptoland. 3.05 News. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.00 Alone Denmark. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 9.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. 1.35am Shoresy. 1.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.20 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 8.10
Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 10.05 Unique
Brothers. (2014, M, Italian) 11.55 Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, M) 1.45pm Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 3.35
Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 5.30
Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 7.30 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 9.35 Pride And Glory. (2008, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
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Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Farmer Tom meets families in home town visits.
Doc. (Ma) Amy and Sonya endeavour to help a teen in need of a bone marrow transplant.
6.00
WEDNESDAY, May 21
R) 11.00 Dream Of Italy. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (al) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. H’lights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (M)
8.40 Mysteries Of Sink Holes. (PGav, R) 9.35 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) 10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Mal)
12.05 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R)
3.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 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 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Viajeros.
Continued. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 9.25 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 11.15 The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 1.25pm Belli Ciao. (2022, M, Italian) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 5.45 RBG. (2018, PG) 7.35 The Flood. (2019, M) 9.30 A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs. 5.50am The Movie Show.
6.00
THURSDAY,
May 22
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PG, R) 11.00
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
11.00 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls)
8.30 The Grand Tour. (Ml)
10.00 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.15 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 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
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (PG, R)
8.25 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin. (M)
9.15 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R)
12.45 Pagan Peak. (MA15+a, R)
2.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31)
In Fire: Best Of. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Travel Man. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Elon Musk’s Twitter Storm. 9.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.25 RBG. (2018, PG) 8.15 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 10.15 La Jauria. (2022, M, Spanish) 11.50 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 1.55pm After Yang. (2021, The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) Arctic. (2018, 11.35 Rob Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Kirby and Remi are at loggerheads.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) Hosted by Graeme Hall.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The third set of semi-finalists set out to impress the judges and viewers at home.
10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)
12.00 Raines. (Mahv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby
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9GO!
NITV
NITV
Big opportunity
Panthers Port Macquarie
The Westport Club
Frankies Cafe
Four Espresso
El Motel Inn
Glasshouse Port Macquarie
Redcross Blood Donation Centre
Collins Booksellers Port Macquarie
Florence Jones
Port AdVenture Cruises
CWA, Port Macquarie
Ray White Port Macquarie
Lilys Cafe
Majestic Cinema
Port Macquarie Hotel Bottle Shop
Port Macquarie Surfing Museum
The Witchy Nook
Colonial Meats
Rock Salt Marina
Seasalt Cafe & Restaurant
Settlement City Pharmacy
Big W, Settlement City
The Reject Shop, Settlement City
Woolworths, Settlement City
Big Boz Cafe
Ken Little’s Fruit & Veg
Foodworks Munster Street
Seniors Centre
Shelly Beach Store
Flynns Beach Pharmacy
Roam Cafe
Flynns Beach Post Office
House at Roto Place
Mercure Centro
Belle Property
Band Wagon Cafe
For Everything Surf & Skate
Ridges Hotel
Ritchies IGA Port Central
Port Macquarie Library
Bels Bakery
Ritchies IGA Gordon Street
Plunketts Terry White Chemmart
Ned Kelly’s Bait & Tackle
Douglas Hanly Moir
Ryan James Podiatry
PCYC Port Macquarie
Port City Bowling Club
Hill Street Store
Spar Clifton
Twenty24
Mid North Coast Dental Centre
John Oxley Motors
Patrick Auto Group
Belly Bombers
Aldi Port Macquarie
Billabong Zoo
OFF the back of a premiership winning season with the Laurieton Stingrays, Port Macquarie’s Jayme Averillo has signed with the Tweed Seagulls for the 2025 season. The move will see the outside back competing in the BMD Premiership, Queensland’s premier female club rugby league competition. She was invited to trial with the Seagulls after completing an expression of interest to attend a “combine” with the club at the end of last season.
Averillo was then asked
Group Therapy Cafe
Ritchies IGA Sovereign Hills
Douglas Hanly Moir
Taste bakehouse
Coastal Realty & Strata
Wauchope Newsagency
Bennett Steel
Wauchope IGA
Anatolian Breeze
Charlie’s Takeaway
Port Landscape and Nursery
U3A Port Macquarie
Ruins Way Cafe
The Coast Cafe
Port Macquarie Golf Club
Tacking Point Tavern
Your Discount Chemist
Coles Lighthouse Beach
Emerald Downs Golf Course
Lighthouse Beach Post Office
q Port Macquarie's Jayme Averillo on the attack for the Laurieton Stingrays.
