Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 03 OCTOBER 2025

Federal funding boosts safety and community spaces

By Mick BIRTLES

COMMUNITY groups across the Nambucca Valley are celebrating after securing more than $49,000 in Federal Government Stronger Communities Grant funding, the highest total the region has received under the program.

Among the successful applicants was Marine Rescue Nambucca, which received funding to purchase four cutting-edge radios that connect to the Public Safety Network.

Each unit, valued at $5,000, features intercom connectivity with helmet headsets, dramatically enhancing communication and safety for jet ski-based rescue operations.

“These radios significantly improve our ability to respond to emergencies on the water, just in time for the busy summer season,” Unit Commander Gary Nichols told News Of The

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“They make our waterways safer for everyone.”

Also benefitting from the program is the Nambucca Heads Bowling & Recreation Club (Club Nambucca), which was awarded $20,000 to upgrade its outdoor kids’ playground with new shade sails for year-round, sun-safe play.

“This playground is a drawcard for families, especially during peak tourism periods,” said

Club Director Bill Coughlan.

“This upgrade will help attract visitors and improve comfort for our locals.”

The Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club received $18,000 to install solar panels and battery storage on their golf cart shed, a move expected to significantly reduce electricity costs.

“With energy prices

climbing, these savings help us keep fees affordable for members and visitors,” said Golf Club General Manager Johnathon Zirkler.

Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan praised the strength and diversity of the local applications.

“Every year the competition for the Stronger Communities Grants gets fiercer, with so many worthy projects right across the Cowper electorate being put forward for consideration,"

Mr Conaghan said.

“This year a total of 14 projects were successful, and it was great to see a good proportion of those from the Nambucca Valley.”

The Stronger Communities Programme provides up to $150,000 per electorate annually, with individual grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, funding vital small-scale infrastructure and equipment for community groups across Australia.

Anger over Nambucca Valley Council’s backflip on Great Koala National Park

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the temporary ban affects State Forest land previously available for logging.

In a move that has further angered local timber workers, Nambucca Valley Council has rescinded its public opposition to the GKNP.

Owner of Bowraville Sawmill, Matthew Dyer, was joined by more than 60 supporters to hear Council vote on the rescission motion put forward by Labor Party Councillor Susan Jenvey.

The motion was passed, prompting disgruntled members of the public gallery to call out.

Mayor Gary Lee called a point of order and temporarily suspended the meeting.

The group vacated the chamber, but loud discussions in the foyer led to them being asked to vacate the building.

“How would they feel if the situation was reversed and, as their representative, I didn’t vote in support of their business,” Mr Dyer told News Of The Area in response to Council’s backflip.

“I have a viable business and [through wages, donations and contractors] I believe I contribute around $3.7million (per annum) to the local district.”

He expressed his frustration with proposed redundancies, retraining and relocation packages and his

anxiety for the future of his staff, some who have worked with him for decades.

Few doubt that in a town of barely 1000 people like Bowraville, the loss of the timber mill and its associated finances, would take its toll.

Conservationists, however, have applauded the current logging moratorium and say they look forward to renewed tourism opportunities when the park is established.

In her right of reply before the vote, Cr Jenvey offered her analysis of why the State Government had implemented a moratorium.

“I think that the forest industry or the timber industry might have complicated matters for its own workers,” she said.

“There has been an acceleration of logging within the footprint of the National Park and that’s probably why we are at the stage of a moratorium.

“Last year there was logging in there, at four times the rate of everywhere else.

“We need to look after everyone and move with the change and take what opportunities we can and if Council can support the timber industry but also support the GKNP that’s a good thing.”

Councillors Smith, Jones, Simson and Ballangarry voted for the motion, acknowledging that while this

moratorium on logging was a state government decision and therefore beyond the scope of the Council, it needed to be supported in order to look towards new ventures and ask for appropriate arrangements for misplaced industry workers.

They resolved to:

1) Rescind the resolution of Council to not support the Great Koala National Park.

2) Request the NSW Government provide details of job losses in the timber industry due to the timber harvesting moratorium.

3) Request the NSW Government advise details of the compensation packages available to support businesses and employees affected by the timber harvesting moratorium.

The previous night’s public forum, on Tuesday 16 September, heard a submission from NSW Farmers President Greg Desmond, who urged councillors to vote to keep the 2018 motion in place.

“The new park declaration includes longstanding perpetual grazing leases managed by farmers for over a century, which will negatively impact farm businesses and private native forest operations,” he said.

“They limit farming families and aspiring farmers from buying land to meet the nation’s food and clothing needs.

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“This issue will only worsen with the proposed farm purchases in northern NSW to establish plantations for future timber needs, as recently announced.”

Mr Desmond also expressed his concern that National Parks present as “overgrown tinderboxes” and major breeding grounds for pests and weeds.

Like Matt Dyer and the Bowraville Sawmill, the Adam’s Sawmill at Bonville is facing a grim future.

Federal Nationals Senator for NSW and Shadow Minister

for Fisheries and Forestry Ross Cadell, recently toured the business and heard that workers “have been left with little idea on what their future holds”.

“Locals, industry, and politicians alike are in agreement over the need to protect the Koala, but it must not be an all-or-nothing approach,” Senator Cadell said.

“The Minns Labor Government has made this out to be a win for the koala [but] under the canopy, this decision has cost hundreds

of jobs and will decimate regional communities.

“With appropriate consultation and consideration of alternate proposals on the size of the proposed park boundary, a win-win scenario can still be achieved.”

Senator Cadell also toured a logging site at Orara East State Forest and the Herons Creek Timber Mills, south of Port Macquarie.

“For decades, these businesses have provided the trusses and frames that have built our nation.

“Right now, they need our support, not to be left out to rot by capital city-centric decision makers.”

City orchestra’s maritime music

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Harbour City Orchestra will take its audience on a maritime adventure during its concert at Nambucca Arts and Community Centre on Sunday 19 October.

The program provides a selection of music from various time periods and maritime themes, from a pleasant gondola trip down a Viennese Canal in the Barcarolle; a tragic love story in selections from the movie

Titanic; riding waves of adventures and mischief with selections from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies; and the well-known Water Music that Handel wrote for an orchestra travelling down the Thames on a barge.

Coffs Harbour City Orchestra spokesperson Cathie McIntyre said one of the highlights of the concert will be Edward McKnight’s “Hold Fast”.

The music’s inspiration comes from when sailors were instructed to "hold fast" during a storm, meaning “hold tight, hang on, and secure the ropes and the rigging”.

“We believe our orchestra will be the third group to

perform it.”

The orchestra’s Artistic Director Tim Egan, often provides information on the

music played and the sounds of instruments to educate audiences.

He says that audience members will enjoy the variety presented at this

concert and that Nambucca Heads is the perfect place to present a nautical themed concert.

The orchestra will host afternoon tea after the concert.

On the previous day, Saturday 18 October, the orchestra will play a free concert to the residents of Shoreline in Coffs Harbour.

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Expression of Interest: Community Member

Nambucca Valley Catchments and Coastline Management Committee

The Nambucca Valley Catchments and Coastline Management Committee is seeking a community member

This role is an opportunity to share lived experience and help shape decisions about catchment health, and coastal management across the Valley.

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who are willing to contribute to discussions on river resilience and natural resource management.

How to Apply:

Please submit a short statement (up to 500 words) outlining:

• Why you’d like to be involved;

• Any relevant community or environmental experience;

• The area of the Valley you represent.

Submit your EOI by COB 24 October 2025 to council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au

For more information, contact Keegan Noble on 0417 484 906

Help shape 1965 Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail

COMMUNITIES across

NSW are being asked which towns and specific locations should be commemorated with a blue plaque to create a Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail, honouring a significant chapter in Australia’s civil rights movement.

The 1965 Freedom Ride brought national attention to racial injustice and discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Taking inspiration from the US Civil Rights Freedom Rides, a group of 30 University of Sydney students, the Student Action for Aborigines (SAFA) group, hired a bus and set off on a 15-day journey through regional NSW.

Led by civil rights activist Charles Perkins –who went on to become the first Aboriginal man to graduate from an Australian University – the Freedom

Ride aimed to bring attention to the poor living conditions and discrimination faced by Aboriginal people.

The group travelled through regional NSW, starting in Wellington, Gulargambone and Walgett, and then moving through Moree, Boggabilla, Tenterfield, Grafton, Lismore, Bowraville and Kempsey, exposing racial injustice and building momentum for reconciliation action in Australia.

All personal stories, memories, and documents relating to the Freedom Ride are welcome, and with permission, may be shared to ensure the legacy is widely known.

The Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail will capture the stories and events that took place at the key stops on the Freedom Ride journey and join with the existing

Freedom Ride blue plaques at the Wayside Chapel (Potts Point) and Walgett Freedom Ride Park.

Heritage NSW Director Renae Patterson said, “This is a unique opportunity for the people of NSW to have their say and directly contribute to helping us determine where the plaques will be located and how this important piece of our history is commemorated.

“We want to hear from those who were there, those who remember the events, and those who have personal connections to the towns, people and locations on the route.

“We encourage everyone to share their stories; your input will be vital in shaping this memorial and bringing the history of the Freedom Ride to life for generations to come.”

Earlier this year, the State

q Student Action for Aborigines members standing alongside the bus in February 1965. Photo: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and SEARCH Foundation.

Government marked the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Ride with funding to complete a community pavilion in Walgett, along with unveiling a blue plaque in the town to commemorate the historic event.

To contribute your story or suggest a location, fill

Picnic celebrates GKNP

out the submission form at https://www.haveyoursay. nsw.gov.au/freedom-ridetrail-blue-plaques-nsw

The submission form will be open until Sunday 30 November.

Heritage NSW will also be consulting with stakeholders, including relevant First Nations groups, and visiting towns along the trail to hear directly from communities. Blue plaques are located throughout NSW, recognising the events, groups and people who contributed to the rich history of the state.

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) hosted 100 community and environmental leaders from across the North Coast to celebrate the announcement of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).

Among those gathered in Bongil Bongil National Park south of Coffs Harbour last Saturday, 27 September, were NPA CEO Gary Dunnett, Greens MLC Sue Higginson, councillors from three LGAs

and representatives and members of the North East Forest Alliance, Nambucca Valley Conservation Association and Bellingen Environment Centre.

The 476,000 hectare park, which includes 176,000 hectares of former state forests - now protected - will increase the National Parks estate on the Mid North Coast by 25 percent and provide sanctuary for up to 20 percent of NSW’s remaining wild koalas.

Ms Higginson said, “We celebrated this incredible victory, the culmination of so much work, by so many

people, over such a long time.

“The feeling of joy and relief was palpable.

“Like all of these wins, the work is not over and in many ways it’s just begun.”

She said the GKNP requires lots of work and ongoing management to make it the healthy functional forest ecosystem network that it once was.

Mr Dunnett agreed, “The Great Koala National Park represents a transformative moment for conservation in NSW.

“This deeply collaborative effort brought together community groups, scientists,

businesses, and countless individuals who refused to give up on protecting the best koala habitat in the world.

“This park will be a legacy for generations to come.”

NPA Coffs Coast President Grahame Douglas, said, “We want to thank the Minister for Environment for her support of the GKNP, and indeed thanks to the NSW Government for considering the science and understanding the importance of this decision in such a holistic way.

“The tourism potential this park represents is demonstrated in spades by

the scale of this commitment.

“We acknowledge this has been a tough process for all involved, including logging families whose livelihoods have been deeply connected to this industry.”

Nambucca Valley Councillor Ljubov Simson said, “Celebrating today alongside members of our community dedicated to the preservation of our forests, habitat and biodiversity reinforces the importance of working together as custodians and stewards of the land and its people for our sustainable future.”

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Recovery continues four months on

By Pauline CAIN

FOUR months after the devastating May floods on the Mid North Coast there is still a lot of work to do.

Susie George, Executive Director Regional Delivery with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, was on the ground in Nambucca Heads, Kempsey and Taree last week.

”The focus now is on getting out to people through a series of community events to make sure we don’t leave anyone behind,” she said.

“We have been catching up with local councils and providing support with emergency works where we can.

“More than 14,500 residents have recently visited our recovery centres on the Mid North Coast and in the Hunter.

“Thirty-seven tonnes of waste has been cleared.

”Councils are working hard (in the flood recovery effort) and the Reconstruction Authority have been supporting them with communication, transport and infrastructure.”

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which is facilitating accommodation options for farmers to remain on their properties.

“We are listening to feedback and are keen to help people who may still need help to complete grant applications,” Ms George said.

“Some of these grants are still available until November.

“Recovery is a long and frustrating journey and some are only now coming forward for support.

“We want to make sure that each individual gets the support they require - so please make contact if you need extra help with grants or with mental health support.”

Graffiti art meets education in Stuarts Point

By Jen HETHERINGTON

YARRAHAPINNI Community

House in Stuarts Point hosted a unique graffiti art event for kids on Saturday morning, 27 September.

Around a dozen children attended throughout the morning to participate under the supervision of local artist Elaine Carmody and stalwart volunteer Chris Parke, who ensured participants wore protective masks, gloves and overshirts while being creative with multicoloured spray paints.

Like other Mid North Coast communities, Stuarts Point has recently experienced an ongoing spate of ‘tagging’ at the local sports complex and vandalism at the Foreshore Park amenities block.

Elaine told NOTA that Saturday’s event was about both graffiti education and fun.

“Kids love to be creative and rather than chastising, our aim is to educate the little ones and let them be freely creative,” she said.

Providing an understanding of the personal dangers of handling toxic paint products, the intention

of the graffiti art event was to instill a respect for communal property, pride in creativity, and a stronger sense of societal responsibility.

A not-for-profit organisation, the objective of the long-running Yarrahapinni Community House is to offer assistance to the local and wider community by providing information, counselling, referrals and access to key services at local, state and federal levels.

Recognised as one of the best little op-shops on the Mid North Coast, the facility also offers space for small groups to host meetings or classes in the central common room adjacent to a fully functional

kitchen and boasts a thriving backyard veggie garden.

The venue has a strong program of upcoming events to appeal to all sectors of the community, including the recent introduction of a Community Playgroup on Tuesdays mornings.

A hotly-anticipated ‘Op Shop Ball’ is scheduled to be held at the Stuarts Point Community Hall on the evening of Saturday 22 November.

Yarrahapinni Community House is regularly open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2.30pm, and is partially funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services.

Clocks forward this Sunday

DAYLIGHT saving for 2025 starts at 2am AEST on Sunday, 5 October.

Clocks are moved forward by one hour to 3am, giving you more daylight in the evening. Changing your clocks can affect your sleep and daily routine.

The NSW Government offers the following tips to adjust easily:

• Gradual bedtime changes: adjust your bedtime by 15 minutes each night before the change to help your body transition smoothly.

• Adjust your clocks before bed: to kickstart your day and avoid any timing issues, set your watch and household clocks that don't automatically update overnight to the new time before you go to bed.

• Maximise morning light: get outside in the morning to help reset your body clock.

• Stay consistent: keep your sleep schedule consistent to avoid disruption.

Back to Bowra Festival set to return

By Ned COWIE

A SMALL but committed group of local volunteers has united to recreate a well-loved and famous event, the Back to Bowra Festival in the main street of Bowraville.

The festival will be held on 15 November 2025.

The history of this event goes back to 1975, when the thriving town of Bowraville and its original school, Bowraville Central School, celebrated their centenary.

The celebrations in October of that year included competitions and activities, the burying of two time-capsules, a parade several kilometres long, markets, a marching band and many other events stretching over more than ten days.

Local Barney Townley remembers the fanfare and excitement he enjoyed at Back to Bowra festivals in the past.

“I won the Mayoral Cup in the billy cart races a couple of times,” he

told NOTA with pride.

According to Barney, the Mullins Mail Ride was another highlight of the original festival.

Riders on horseback, many from the pony club in town, would ride out towards Simpsons Ridge following the historic path of the original postman, Jimmy Mullins, who had a fourteen-kilometre route out of Bowraville.

“Then they would return to the town to participate in the parade,” Barney added.

The festival was run regularly for 34 years before ceasing more than 15 years ago.

It is believed it was stopped due to a lack of interest and committee members.

The 2025 Back to Bowra committee of around eight includes Barney and Nambucca Valley Councillor Jane Smith.

“We have bookings for over 50 market stalls, with whip cracking, tug-o-war, billy cart races and a lunch time parade also on the

schedule so far,” he said.

“Live music will be playing on the main street stage throughout the day, and we are hoping many local businesses will get on board and support us.”

Barney believes the parade could be a great opportunity for local businesses to advertise by creating a float.

“That could be just something small on the back of a ute or whatever, but the main thing is to have fun with it,” he said.

Bowraville’s 150th year celebrations are expected to span two days in 2025 with the actual Back to Bowra festival to be held on Saturday, 15 November.

On 14 November, Bowraville Central School will hold an open day inviting past staff, students and members of the public to join in activities and share nostalgic memories with its present-day attendees.

For more information, head to www.backtobowra.com.au.

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Miimi & Jiinda debuts in Paris

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Nambucca Valley-born and female-led First Nations fashion house, Miimi & Jiinda, makes its European debut at Paris Fashion Week from 1-7 October.

It is a historic milestone.

Founded by artist and designer Melissa Greenwood, a proud Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung, and Dunghutti woman, together with her mother and master weaver Lauren Jarrett, Miimi & Jiinda brings ancestral stories, matriarchal wisdom, and a vision of sustainable luxury to the global fashion stage for the first time.

"This special moment in time belongs to my great grandmothers, grandmothers, mother and aunties, and my daughter - our matriarchal line,” Melissa told News Of The Area.

“What we’ve created is memory woven into garments, now walking proudly on one of the world’s most celebrated stages."

Having taken a step into Europe by establishing their production facility within historic ateliers in Portugal, Melissa feels deeply aligned with the partnership.

“The ateliers we partner with are led by women, carrying the same matriarchal strength and spirit that has always guided Miimi & Jiinda.”

At Paris Fashion Week, Miimi & Jiinda will preview its Spring/ Summer 2026 collection, “Gaagal Wanggaan”.

The collection is presented in a dedicated showroom offering

the international press, buyers, and industry insiders an exclusive preview.

Meaning ‘South Beach’ in Gumbaynggirr, Gaagal Wanggaan reflects resilience, belonging, and connection to Country and Earth.

Its palette of soft coastal blues, deep ocean greens, and sandy neutrals evokes the ever-changing interplay of ocean, sand, and sky.

Fluid, timeless silhouettes mirror the rhythm of waves and the Bindarray River, while natural, sustainably sourced fabrics ground the collection in cultural and ecological integrity.

Each piece is designed as a wearable ceremony, carrying the spirit, memory, and stories of Country wherever it is worn.

Miimi & Jiinda works exclusively

with high-quality, natural, and responsibly sourced fabrics including European Flax-certified linen, organic cotton, silks, and lowimpact denim.

Smaller runs and woven adornments continue to be created in Australia, preserving a living connection to homelands.

Each garment is designed on Gumbaynggirr Country to be timeless, collectible, and ceremonial, affirming that true luxury embodies cultural regeneration, sustainable craft, and deeply connected to Country and Earth.

For Miimi & Jiinda, sustainability is inseparable from culture.

This Paris debut is the beginning of Miimi & Jiinda’s European journey, paving the way for a full launch into the market in 2026.

Council celebrates Small Business Month

NAMBUCCA Valley Council is supporting Small Business Month this October, an annual initiative that celebrates, supports, and connects small businesses across the state.

This year’s theme focuses on strengthening local business skills, creating networking opportunities, and showcasing the vital role small businesses play in building resilient communities and economies.

Council, Nambucca Valley Business Women’s Network, TAFE NSW and nbn co are partnering to deliver the following events to the Nambucca Valley business community:

9 October - Nambucca Valley Business Women’s Network Networking Breakfast

20 October - Valley

Business Leaders Breakfast

22 October - AI for Small Business Workshop

22 October - Tik Tok and Social Video Workshop

28 October - Business Continuity Planning for Small Business Owners Workshop

15 November - Nambucca Valley Business Women’s Network Social Media Workshop

Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee said Council is committed to supporting local businesses through practical initiatives that strengthen economic resilience.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy,” he said.

“These events are a chance for business owners to come together, gain new knowledge, plan for uncertainty, and explore

innovative tools like AI that can help them thrive into the future.”

Council encourages all

local small business owners, managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs to take part in these events that are being

offered free or at a low cost. Places are limited so registrations are essential. For more information and

to book your place, visit www. nambucca.nsw.gov.au/SmallBusiness-Month.

q Louis Birks presents an AI for Small Business Workshop as part of Small Business Month.

Nambucca Heads Women's Bowls

By Tina RYAN

A BUSY few months for Nambucca Women's Bowls, we have a new Vice President Kim Porter and thanks to Teresa Meehan for all of her hard work while in this position, the new Publicity Officer is myself Tina Ryan.

In May we held the Audrey Abercrombie Triples Carnival with one of our local teams taking out 1st place, Tina Ryan, Margaret Flagg and Margaret Dwart, then came the recent carnival for The Hibiscus Pairs seeing another 2 local teams taking out 1st place: Kim Porter and Leanne Reid (Urunga) and 3rd place Deb Mann and Margaret Duffus a great effort for our club to secure these placings out of 30 teams.

The women's Club inducted 2 life members for 2025 congratulations to Beverly Jones and Pam James, thank you for everything you have accomplished and your tireless work with the club.

Club player of the year 2025, congratulations to Elaine Fleming, a great achievement and thank you for your tireless work.

Our Club Competition and Championships are in full swing:

Minor Singles Competition: Winner: Margaret Duffus Runner Up: Sharon Watts

Minor Pairs Competition: Winners: Mel Legend and Lisa Barry R/up: Sandra Seckold and Gloria Richardson.

The Singles Championship final is bring tightly contested

and the final match will be Tuesday 30th September between Nerida Blackford and Kim Porter

Our Major Minor Pairs is about to close for nominations and matches will commence shortly.

Our Thursday social days are strongly supported by our lady players and our visitors, we have changed our days up a bit introducing ends of skill drills and changing positions to help develop skills for all of our players.

Social Results for the past few months.

25/9

our bowlers took to the green with Pat and Wendy sharing skip duties.

Lucky Winners: Faye, Kim Porter, Tina Ryan and Rosemary Dugdale

Lucky Losers: Janice Cedelland, Arlene Duffus, Alma Reid and Wendy/ Pat Fletcher

Lucky Bowler: Pat Fletcher

11/9

Lucky winners: Arlene Duffus, Ann Marie Johnson, Manor Smith and Nerida Blackford.

Lucky losers: Tina Ryan, Pam James and Margaret Duffus

Lucky bowler: Joan Haig 4/9

Lucky winners: Joan Haigh, Manor Smith and Nerida Blackford

Lucky losers: Colleen, Arlene Duffus and Margaret Duffus

Lucky bowler: Deb Mann 28/8

Lucky winners: Janice

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

By Chris KNIGHT

THE TOUGHEST competitive format in golf is foursomes - where a pairing plays alternate shots - and that was the order of the day over 27 joyful holes at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course.

There were no reports of grown women crying from the test, as the cream rose to the top on Wednesday, 24 September.

Strong players Henny Oldenhove and Denise Paluch are the 2025 Women's Champions, winning the gross with 127 off the stick.

That was seven shots ahead of runners-up Deidre Fletcher and Glenys Thompson.

Nett winners were Heather Gray and Narelle Delaney on 104.25.

Sue Brooks took the nearest the pin on 8, and Fletcher on 18.

Glenys Thompson rolled that good form into the following day as she posted a gobsmacking 46 points to win

the Nambucca RSL Dolphin Day medley stableford.

The 15-marker - who saw three shots carved from her handicap within hours - shot a 75 off the stick including a bird on the 5th.

The Div 1 prize went to the in-form Daniel Wren (10 handicap) on 39 nett from Peter Thompson (16) on 37.

Andrew Johnston (23) had a round for the ages with 41 points to edge Thomas Wattison (17) by one in Div 2.

Matters were also glovesnug in Div 3, with Graham Cass (27) saluting with 39 points, two ahead of Stuart Lister (28).

Peter Farrell scored the Ecomist longest putt on the 1st, while the pins went to Glenys Thompson on 5, Trevor Hopkins on 7, Johnston on 8 and Bayview Golf Club's Craig Dorrington on 15. Peter Thompson sliced the Pizza This Pizza That prize on 13 and Michael was Jolly with the $80 Pro Pin on the last.

Andrew Donovan

recovered from a rocky 14 shots over the first two holes to card six pars and a bird on the 13th to win the Kempsey Toyota medley stableford on Tuesday, 23 September.

Donovan (19) had 38 points, one clear of runner-up Stephen McNeil (15).

Pins went to Donovan on 5, Colin Habgood on 7 and 15, and Jolly on 8. Club Captain Ray Guiana won the gourmet pizza on 13 and Troy Herbert pocketed the $30 Pro Pin on 18.

Scoring was white hot in the Kempsey Toyota fourball best ball on Saturday, 27 September.

Rocco and Rodney Kinnear had 49 points for the W, on countback from First Lady Jan Harris and Rhonda Rowe.

Ashley Ludgate and Stephen McNeil secured third with 48 points.

Greg Jager dunked the putt from afar on 1, and pins were claimed by Tristram Edwards on 5, Trevor Peck on

Cedelland, Michelle Fredericks and Teresa Meehan

Lucky losers: Sandra Seckold, Ann Marie Johnson and Elaine Fleming

Lucky bowler: Janice Cedelland

21/8 Womens bowls washed out 14/8

Lucky Winners: Deb Mann, Bev Jones and Kim Porter

Lucky Losers:Joan Haigh, Ann Marie Johnson, Manor Smith and Sandra Seckold.

Lucky Bowler: Gloria Richardson

7/8: Laverty's Sponsor's Day

:Winners with the largest winning margin: Tina Ryan, Pam James and Michelle Fredericks :Winners with the smallest winning margin: Sharon Watt, Manor Smith and Kim Porter

Lucky bowler: Elaine Fleming

31/7Lucky Winners: Arlene Duffus, Manor Smith and Karen Liddell

Lucky Losers: Joan Haigh, Kerrie Dale and Michelle Fredericks

Lucky bowler: Arlene Duffus 24/7

Lucky winner :Sharon Watts, Alma Reid and Rosemary Dugdale

Lucky losers: Joan Haigh, Manor Smith and Tina Ryan

Lucky bowler: Sharon Watts 10/7

Lucky Winners: Lisa Barry, Kerrie Dale and Rosemary Dugdale

Lucky Losers: Sharon Watts and Teresa Meehan

Lucky Bowler: Chris Davis

7, and Troy Herbert on 8 and 15. Gregory Lucas boxed the frisbee on 13.

Barry 'Bernie' Dugdale had little cares to give after his tee shot on 18 sailed into the creek in front of the tee.

But it found the moisture only after hitting the power lines, meaning a compulsory replay without penalty. Upshot was a go-again ball which finished a couple of feet from the hole for the $80 Pro Pin.

On Sunday, 28 September, the fun social NIV Golf Event was finally able to complete after some rainpostponements.

Winners of the ambrosestyle format were Peter Scott and the Herberts Troy, Ashton and Maddox.

Catchya on The Island, where dare we say, 20mm of the wet stuff wouldn't go astray while the greens are nearing Masters quality.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

PLAYING the final round of the 2025 Championships for the Trevor Latham memorial trophy, sponsored by Raine McDonald memorial the top four in each grade played together.

After three rounds only 3 shots separated first to fourth in A grade.

In the end Beau Lavender held his nerve to win by two shots, defending his 2024 title with Mick Manning and Mike Simpson tying as runners up.

Beau had an eagle on the ninth giving him a major boost in confidence.

Net winner in A division was Matt Baker.

Starting the day with a comfortable lead John Fortescue maintained his

consistency to win B grade Gross and Net with Mick Trisley runner up in the Gross event.

Graham Everett came from the clouds to finish in a tie with Tony Grebert in C grade necessitating a three hole playoff. Tony ended up winning with Graham runner up.

After two rounds of the ladies Championships Nikki Laird holds a four shot lead over Jo Montague.

Anne Antcliff is ahead in the Net Division.

Graham Everett’s form resulted in him winning the usual Saturday competition with Jordan Welsh finishing runner up.

In the Mid Week competition Steve Riddell was the winner with Carmel Freudenstein runner up.

Nambucca Bowls Report

By Charlie POTTER

CONGRATULATIONS to Nambucca's Umbilical Brothers, Ben Ford and Wayne Dargan on winning the Region Rookies 2025. They were comfortable throughout the final and we wish them the best of fortune in their State Finals, Nov. 2223 at Raymond Terrace. Wed. Sep. 24. A good

entry of 30 saw B Beck, Wayne Bolton and Psycho Carr take out the major money. Second were Doug Cedelland, Danny Curran and Charlie Soa and Bob Sutton, Stuart Thorne and Bubba Ruane third. Stan Flack, Tas Fribbins and Chris Brownlie were the Lucky Losers. Glen Brady was the Lucky Bowler but missed the Jackpot of $270. Fri. Sep. 26. Peter

MacRitchie, Hoggy and Mitch McGill were the winners with Terry Snowden, Tony Stokes and Fred Pope second and Franko (whoever that is), Ken Summerville and Tony Urquhart third. The Lucky Losers were Ron Hill, Glen Brady and Doug Cedelland. Terry Snowden won the Lucky Bowler AND the Jackpot of $120 but there is no record of his opponents,

who shared the proceeds. Sat. Sep. 27 Major Minor Pairs Round 3 was completed. Scores were: Duffo/Hoggy d Brady/Cossie 24-20. Hughes/ Carr d Coughlan/Shearer 2116. McGill/Webber through on forfeit against Curran/ Lawrence. Meehan/Ruane d Steele/A. Rostron 21-18. The Frantic Spasming Sphincters Award goes to Duffo and Hoggy who, having won the first 7 ends to lead 19-0, lost 11 of the next 12 ends to be 20 all before claiming a 1 and

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club

By Barbara MARANIK

RESULTS for Week ending 28th September 2025

Monday 22nd September 2025

North/South

1st Pat Bride & Colleen Robertson 57%, 2nd Susie Keur & Les Sinclair 51%, 3rd Maureen & Libby Knight 48% 1st Margaret Sullivan & Paula Guthrie 68%, 2nd Pamela Rongen & Theda Faulwetter 56%, 3rd Judy Holliday & Robert Baker 48%

Tuesday 23rd September 2025

1st Greg & Jane Wood 60%, 2nd Louise & Gary Walton 52%, 3rd Maureen Cowan & Paula Guthrie 47%

Wednesday 24th September 2025 North /South

a 3 to clinch the match.

Quarter Final. Horne/ D'Elboux d Nancarrow/ Urquhart 22-5. The other Quarter Finals are carded for Sat. Oct 11... Mann/Brownlie v Duffus/Hodge; Blackford/ Hines v Hughes/Carr; McGill/ Webber v Meehan/Ruane.

The Men's Bowling Club AGM was held Sunday and results were Pres. Ray Hunt; Sen. Vice Pres. Mick

1st Robert Baker & Babs O’Keefe 65%, 2nd Colleen Robertson & Sandra Glover 55%, 3rd Susie Keur & Robert Stockton 55% East/West

1st Louise Walton & Pamela Rongen 64%, 2nd Theda Faulwetter & Michael Finucane 63%, 3rd Sandra Ellis & Gaye Beyers 53%

Thursday 25th September 2025

1st Pamela Rongen & Theda Faulwetter 58%, 2nd Sandra Ellis & Vicky Walker 56%, 3rd Margaret Sullivan & Paula Guthrie 55%

Saturday 27th September 2025 1st Lousie Walton & Carol McKee 63%, 2nd Equal Robert Baker & Molly Bence plus Kim Davidson & Jenette Fox 57%

Boyle; Jnr Vice Pres. Ian Poletti; Secretary Danny Curran; Bowls Organiser Mark Blackford; Committee Members Steve Carr, Alan Cosgrave, Dirk Winwood and Bill Mann. Selectors have been deferred to a future date.

And congratulations to Stu Hughes and Deb Mann for their appointment to the Board.

Flags raised at Scotts Head as Surf Life Saving season begins on the Mid North Coast

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acknowledging the efforts of local volunteers over the previous summer and highlighting the significance of continued community involvement in Surf Life Saving.

Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and Kempsey Shire Mayor Kinne Ring were both in attendance.

Mr Lee pointed out the importance of the work Surf Life Saving volunteers do in keeping our beaches safe, thus encouraging visitors to the region.

Member for Oxley Michael Kemp also spoke at the ceremony, imploring beachgoers not to make the job of the surf life savers any harder than it needed to be.

“We’re so lucky to have such a beautiful coastline and amazing surf, but it’s our volunteer lifesavers who make it safe for all of us to enjoy as they generously give up their own time to protect our community,” he said.

“So, this summer, let’s do our bit too and swim between the flags, listen to the lifeguards, wear sunscreen and make the most of our incredible beaches.”

On display at the ceremony was the MacksvilleScotts Head club’s new sideby-side vehicle (SBSV).

The club had applied for funding through the State Government’s Community Building Partnerships Grants to replace what is an essential piece of rescue equipment used for patrols and emergency responses.

Supported by the Member for Oxley, they received $22,902 to purchase a replacement SBSV.

With Mid North Coast Surf Life Saving volunteers performing nearly 3,500

preventative actions last season and spending more than 20,000 hours on patrol, funding to ensure SLSCs are resourced is essential.

SLSC officials who spoke publicly at the ceremony were highly complimentary of Newcastle Permanent, who reaffirmed their commitment to support Mid North Coast SLSCs over the season ahead.

Of the $1.5 million Newcastle Permanent invests in communities, a

considerable portion each year goes to supporting Surf Life Saving via branches and clubs buying essential safety equipment, volunteer patrols, training, and other programs.

The ceremony also celebrated the region's recent accolades, with Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast named the 2025 Branch of the Year and Port Macquarie SLSC recognised as the 2025 Club of the Year by Surf Life Saving NSW.

By Manny WOOD

From helping hand to property grab

HELENA lived on her rural property for decades with her partner, Lionel.

Together, they worked the land and built their home.

When Lionel’s health declined, Helena took on the role of his full-time carer.

A combination of caring duties, Lionel’s advancing age and her constant worry over finances left Helena exhausted and struggling to keep up with the payment of expenses.

When Lionel passed away, Helena became the sole owner of the property.

With no children and few surviving relatives, Helena was left to face everything on her own.

At that time, two friends and neighbours, Stephen and his wife Mariette, stepped in with what they presented as a solution. They drafted an agreement which said that in exchange for covering some repayments and expenses and assisting with some maintenance on the property, they would gain an immediate one-third interest in the property and the whole property after Helena’s death.

Helena recalled signing the document under financial strain and without proper legal advice.

What was framed as help with debts, in reality, tied up her most valuable asset and threatened to undermine the estate she intended to leave to her relatives.

When Helena later updated her Will, she included the property, intending it to be part of her estate.

Stephen and Mariette sought to enforce the agreement with the effect that the property would never form part of Helena’s estate, effectively contradicting her Will.

The Court found the agreement to be heavily one-sided.

The contributions Stephen and Mariette promised were modest compared to the benefit they were gaining.

The Court held that the agreement was unconscionable, given Helena’s age, financial stress and lack of advice when the agreement was signed.

The Court also pointed to the Contracts Review Act, which gives the Court the right to refuse to enforce agreements that are unjust.

On that basis, the agreement was set aside, the Woolgoolga property was confirmed to form part of Helena’s estate and would be distributed in line with her Will.

Thank you to Ellysha Laklem, for her assistance with this column.

This fictional column is not legal advice.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch

Region has survived change in the past

DEAR News Of The Area,

IF the “Great Koala National Park” is legislated, will it be as devastating as some suggest?

In the late 1950s Macksville had a population of about 2000 and relied on industries such as bananas, dairy, saw milling, Midco abattoir and small goods and was supported by five banks.

A large swathe of banana plantations have disappeared, the late John Beaney advised that 50 dairies have closed with only three left, Midco has gone as has four of the banks and milling has largely disappeared (sleeper cutters in particular).

On top of this the highway bypass was a concern for business.

Considering these losses/ changes the town has moved on and grown to be more than three times the population and having to bring in overseas workers to fill vacancies.

New industries have developed.

No doubt if the “Park” goes ahead some people will be directly affected and should receive support in adjusting.

Either way the district will continue to grow.

Regards, Max TURNER, Macksville.

Let’s not be driven by fear and division

DEAR News Of The Area,

LAST week the Nambucca Valley Council rescinded an original resolution from 2018 to not support the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).

This now gives the Council an avenue to explore the economic and environmental opportunities provided by the State Government announcement of the GKNP, an election promise, for our local community.

As a community representative

I think it’s important for me to emphasise why I support exploring the opportunities presented by the GKNP, whilst also emphasising the role of Council in supporting the transition of businesses and employees from the timber industry.

Change is always challenging, and I for one do not believe in change for the sake of change – rather, I believe in change to achieve a better outcome.

I believe in our sustainable future.

The strong economic proposition to lobby for funding from the NSW Government in boosting agritourism, eco-tourism and Indigenous eco-

tourism from the GKNP project cannot be overstated.

I do not support continued negativity which puts our economic and environmental future at risk.

“This is not a debate about climate or conservation, it’s about fairness and commonsense,” a recent media release from the State MPs of Oxley and Coffs Harbour said.

The recent media releases by several state MPs across the NSW Mid North Coast in response to the Great Koala National Park announcement are a great example of misinformed debate and deflection of criticism.

I guess I do fail to see commonsense when we as a species seem hell bent on destroying our own habitat and ecosystem at a rate which is not sustainable.

Most people would not know that 91 percent of the timber industry in NSW already comes from plantation timber with the remaining nine percent harvested from our native state forests.

And here’s the clincher –

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

I've told my husband he is sometimes insensitive in his responses, but he doesn't seem to be able to change.

Do you have any suggestions?

He's great in every other respect.

Claudia Q.

Dear Claudia,

Firstly, I offer my condolences regarding your husband's occasional insensitivity.

People can be brash or unthinking at times and it can be hard to handle.

Perhaps you could suggest to your husband that he run his responses through AI.

For example, imagine you are about to go out and you've put on some makeup at which point your husband says something like: 'What have you done to your face?'

Now, if he'd run that through AI, it would have given him a few more palatable options, such

native forests in NSW were harvested at a $29 million loss and cost to the public in 2023-24 financial year alone.

The economic argument just doesn’t stack up.

And no, regrowth forest monocultures are not as fire-hardy as older multispecies forest.

And no, the animals who lose their habitat do not reestablish other habitats.

In fact, Australia is the only developed country on the global list of deforestation hotspots, with 40 percent of our forests destroyed since European settlement and with one of the highest species extinction rates in the world (Joint Statement, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework). Independent peer-reviewed scientific research shows that the economic value of water catchment and tourism in native forests are respectively 25 and 20 times greater than the commercial

as, and I quote: 'Oh, you look different. Did you try something new with your makeup?' or … 'You did something with your makeup today, right? It's bold. Tell me about it' or … ‘Oh honey, you did not come to play -- you came to slay. I see it. I fear it. I support it.'

These responses could (potentially) make you feel better, but maybe not.

In fact if my husband replied with any of the above AI responses, I'd probably think he was having an affair.

Not just any affair, but an affair with the lovechild of Liza Minnelli and Liberace. It would also mean toning back on the usual retort, such as, 'At least I didn't brush my hair with the leg of a chair' or 'Mmmm. Shorts and boots. Interesting.'

Without concrete examples from you, it's hard for me to offer a more specific solution, but I've always found a withering stare is particularly effective in many situations.

Sometimes the less said, the better. That may be a good message for your husband too.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

value of woodchips, paper pulp and timber from native forests.

And the value of the plantation products is three times greater than the value of the native forest area products.

The economic proposition of switching away from native forest logging to 100 percent plantation forest appears to be a no-brainer.

Put simply, forests purify our drinking water.

Forests are our best hope to reduce carbon emissions.

Forests and water are life. And we have the opportunity to walk the talk on our commitment to build a thriving economy which is sensitive to our environment and lifestyle.

Let’s not be driven by fear and division but work together for our sustainable future.

Regards, Dr Ljubov SIMSON, Councillor, Nambucca Valley Council. Our choice to buy

stated that imports of bananas are unnecessary and risky, so what is the real agenda of the Federal Government?

Is it to placate foreign business and political stakeholders, to undermine the power of local farmers to be beholden to those who only care about profit, potentially ruining livelihoods and communities?

To local growers, you have my support if imports are ever permitted.

I will exercise my right not to purchase any foreign bananas and encourage other consumers and businesses to also act in the interests of local farmers and the people who rely on the industry for their livelihood.

Regards, Zoe DEFTEROS, Coffs Harbour.

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News Of The Area newspapers is looking for an Advertising Sales Representative to work for the Coffs Coast and Nambucca Valley News Of The Area publications.

The fantastic local role is available full-time or part-time, to ensure we appoint the right person for the position.

Whilst you are part of a great team bringing out the local newspaper each week, you would be working from home, so a suitable home-office setup is required.

The right person would be a proven sales professional. You might not have newspaper or media experience, however a track record within a sales environment is essential.

Your daily role is focused on finding and presenting to businesses who may use our newspapers to reach their customers.

You would require a driver’s licence, car and computer with reliable internet service.

An attractive base remuneration is offered, along with car allowance, internet allowance and great bonus structure. You will be provided with a business smartphone.

Applications can be made by emailing your resume, together with a Letter of Application, outlining why you would be the best person for this role.

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Applications close: 5pm, 19th September 2025.

Nambucca Roosters RLFC AGM Come along and support your Premiership winning club 12 midday on Sunday 12 October at the Nambucca RSL Club.

(02) 4981 8882

Say hello to Blue – a sweet, affectionate boy with a heart as big as his smile. At around 8 years old, Blue is a golden oldie who still has plenty of love and life left to share. He’s loyal, gentle, and ready to find a family who’ll give him the second chance he deserves.

Blue is the kind of dog who just wants to be by your side. He’s good with other dogs (with a proper introduction) and has a calm, easy going nature. Though untested with cats and children, a meet and greet will help ensure the right fit.

Adoption fee for 2024/2025 is $230 this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing and Lifetime registration. Please visit Councils website to view the full list of animals available for adoption or lost. For any adoption enquiries please complete the Adoption Enquiry Form on Council’s Website.

BEST ON THE BOX

SATURDAY

BEYOND PARADISE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

Having left the sun-soaked shenanigans of Saint Marie behind, this Death in Paradise spin-off delves deeper into the lives of DI Humphrey Goodman and his fiancée Martha (Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton, both pictured) as they settle into her coastal Devonshire hometown. There’s still silly crime capers (case in point: this week, Goodman joins the local players to act out a murder mystery that turns out to involve a very real knife in the victim’s back), but the focus is on the characters’ personal narratives.

FRIDAY, October 3

6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa lends Millie a hand to build a mini deck.

8.35 Professor T. (Mav) A prominent barrister and his second wife are found shot dead in their home.

9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

9.55 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)

10.20 ABC Late News.

10.40 The Assembly. (PG, R)

11.25 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)

12.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

SUNDAY

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE BASED ON A PACK OF LIES

ABC TV, 9.05pm

Fifteen years after her husband, Rob (Sex Education pictured), vanished without a trace – along with her life savings and her parents’ retirement fund – Alice (Rebekah Staton) walks past him on the street. Alice soon discovers she’s not the only one Rob has fleeced… in fact, the conman has been operating all over the UK. While her charming cad of an exhusband sets about wooing his latest victim, widowed author Cheryl (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), Alice uses the tricks she learnt from him expose his scam. Marrying whimsy with dark humour, this revenge drama will have you falling for both sides of the story.

MONDAY

THE AMAZING RACE AUSTRALIA: CELEBRITY

Energetic host Beau Ryan (pictured) always appears larger than life, but in Monday’s episode of the Race, the former NRL player takes it to another level, literally – appearing on a digital billboard above the streets of Taipei to direct the five remaining teams to their next challenge. From embracing local cuisine at the bustling markets to testing their gaming skills at an arcade and tracking down “techno dancing gods”, the teams’ Taiwanese adventure is a smorgasbord of traditional and nextgeneration cultural experiences in the crowded city. Exhaustion is beginning to set in, but there’s one final push for the pit stop.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGa, R)

8.25 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R)

9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PG)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Malsv)

11.45 Rogue Heroes. (Malv, R)

2.00 Qatar: A Dynasty With Global Ambitions. (PGav, R)

3.00 Curious Traveller. (R)

4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (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. 8.30 MOVIE: Ticket To Paradise. (2022, Ml) A divorced couple team up and travel to Bali to stop their daughter from getting married. George Clooney, Julia Roberts. 10.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGl, R) 11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.45 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 12.45 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) Georgina joins forces with an unlikely ally.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Find My Country House Australia.

8.30 MOVIE: Expend4bles. (2023, MA15+alsv) A team of mercenaries tries to prevent World War III. Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone. 10.30 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017, MA15+alv, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.30 The Dog House. (Return, PGa) A five-year-old girl considers a poodle-cross. 8.30 The Brighter Side. Looks at a loaded fries business that proves big dreams can start small. Matty J and Laura talk life and money. The team provides smart scam tips. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.00 10’s Late News. 10.25 10 News+. (R) 11.25 The Late

6am

6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40

Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. (Final) 7.55 Teen Titans Go! 8.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.35 Addams Family. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 The West Wing. 12.05pm MOVIE: How To Find Forever. (2022, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched.

SATURDAY, October 4

6.00 Australian Story: Striking A Chord – Astrid Jorgensen. (R) Looks at Astrid Jorgensen.

6.30 Back Roads: Lucindale, South Australia. (PG, R)

Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Jay’s brother Sputty is implicated in a murder.

I, Jack Wright. (Final, Mal, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Bing. 6.05 Bananas In Pyjamas. 6.20 Peppa Pig. 6.25 Wiggle. 6.40 Shaun The Sheep. 6.45 Paddington. 7.00 Bluey. 6.40pm Bluey’s Big Play. 7.25 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (Return) 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 11.05 Late Programs. 5.55am Numberblocks.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PGav)

8.25 75 Years At Longleat.

9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. (PGa, R)

10.20 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)

11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)

12.55 Murder On The Dancefloor.

1.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGl, R)

4.00 Life In Bloom. (PG, R)

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl) A deserving mum gets a makeover.

8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard 2. (1990, Mlv, R) A cop becomes involved in a hostage situation at an airport while waiting for his wife’s plane to arrive. Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton.

10.30 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A jailed Irish sniper is hired by the FBI. Bruce Willis, Richard Gere.

1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. The Rugby Championship. Australia v New Zealand. 9.40 Test Rugby: Australia v New Zealand Post-Match.

10.30 MOVIE: Sharko: The Mark Graham Story. (2024, Mav)

12.00 Next Stop. (R)

12.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

SUNDAY, October 5

6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly. (PG)

8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal) 9.05 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Premiere, M)

10.05 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)

10.35 MOVIE: Love And Other Catastrophes. (1996, Md, R)

11.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

12.25 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)

3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Bing. 6.05 Bananas In Pyjamas. 6.20 Peppa Pig. 6.25 Wiggle. 6.40 Shaun The Sheep. 6.45 Paddington. 7.00 Bluey. 7.15 Bluey’s Big Play. 8.05 Bluey. 7.30pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 MOVIE: My Freaky Family. (2024, PG)

6am The Movie

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Nefertiti: To Whom Belongs This Beauty? (R)

8.30 Destination Ancient Rome. (PGa, R) An exploration of ancient Rome.

10.15 Kiss The Future. (Malv, R) The story of the Siege of Sarajevo.

12.05 Humanity In Danger. (Premiere)

2.00 Auschwitz: The Hidden Traces. (Mavw, R)

3.00 Curious Traveller. (R)

4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 APAC Weekly.

(32) SBS MOVIES (32)

Show. 6.35 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 8.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 10.20 After Hours. (1985, M) 12.10pm Goodbye Lenin! (2003, M, German) 2.25 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 4.25 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 6.30 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 8.30 Free State Of Jones. (2016, MA15+) 11.05 Adoration. (2013, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs. 6am The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.40 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 10.35 The Assistant. (2019, M) 12.15pm The Promise. (2016, M) 2.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 4.30 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 6.35 Casablanca. (1942, PG) 8.30 Michael Clayton. (2007, MA15+) 10.40 Sing Street. (2016, M) 12.40am Free State Of Jones. (2016, MA15+) 3.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGl, R)

8.00 Andrew And Fergie: Duke And Duchess Of Excess. (Premiere) Examines the duke and duchess’s journey.

9.30 MOVIE: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart. (2020, Ml, R) An exploration of the Bee Gees. Barry Gibb.

12.00 Miniseries: The Victim. (Mav, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

Sunrise Early News.

Sunrise.

Helping Hands. (PG, R) 6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Grand Final Night. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. Melbourne

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) After a drunk reveller falls 20 metres off a cliff, lifeguards cannot believe the state he is in. 7.00 Soccer. Australia Cup. Final. Heidelberg United FC v Newcastle Jets. 10.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 11.30 The Gilded Age. (Man, R) Bertha, Marian, Aurora and Peggy take an overnight trip to see Clara Barton speak. 12.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) Barnes and Remy butt heads. 3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Gladiators. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)

8.40 Railway Revolution: How Trains Shaped Our World. (Premiere)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Mayflies. (Mal, R)

11.55 The Allegation. (Mav, R)

2.30 Curious Traveller. (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.

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

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 The Rookie. (Madv) The team mobilises to locate a suspect.

10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav)

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)

12.00 The Great Diamond Heist. (PGa, R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 9.10 Murder Down Under: The Toolbox Murders Pt 1. (MA15+adv)

9News Late.

The Equalizer. (Return, MA15+v)

Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato.

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6am Casablanca.

Continued. (1942, PG) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.10

Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 10.00 The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 1pm The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 3.05 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 5.05 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 6.55 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 8.30 Bad Company. (1972) 10.15 November. (2022, M, French) 12.15am Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGv)

8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point. (R)

11.30 Spies Of Terror. (Malv)

1.25 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (R)

2.30 Curious Traveller. (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.

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SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 7.50 The Movie Show. 8.25 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 10.00 Sing Street. (2016, M) Noon 20th Century Women. (2016, M) 2.10 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 3.55 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 6.15 First Cow. (2019, PG) 8.30 Unforgiven. (2013, MA15+, Japanese) 11.05 Iceman. (2017, MA15+, Rhaetic) 12.50am Late Programs.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) The team investigates when a body is found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families. 10.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Brett’s new bond stirs buzz. 11.10 The Agenda Setters. 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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WEDNESDAY, October 8

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. (Final, Mal)

8.40 Great British Train Journeys From Above. (Premiere, PG)

9.35 Code Of Silence. (Malv)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 COBRA. (Mal)

11.50 Freezing Embrace. (Mals, R)

1.35 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGav, R)

2.40 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.45 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 9.40 Merlin. 10.25 Late Programs.

THURSDAY,

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Morning

Programs. 6.55 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 8.45 First Cow. (2019, PG) 11.05 Bad Company. (1972) 12.50pm November. (2022, M, French) 2.50 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 4.50 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 6.25 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 8.30 The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 10.30 Heathers. (1988, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Eliza second guesses herself.

8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.

10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mas)

11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGal)

12.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Pointless. (PG, R)

Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)

ABC Late News.

The Business. (R)

Grand Designs. (PG, R)

Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

Children’s

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. (R)

8.30 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (Premiere)

9.40 Blue Lights. (Return)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Davos 1917. (Mlv)

12.05 The Head. (MA15+a, R)

2.00 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGalv, R)

3.05 Curious Traveller. (R)

4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)

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

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SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Murder Party. Continued. (2022, PG, French) 6.40 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 8.40 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 11.05 The Te$t. (2022, M, Spanish) 1.05pm Long Story Short. (2021, M) 2.50 First Cow. (2019, PG) 5.05 Mosley. (2019, PG) 6.55 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 8.30 The Thicket. (2024, M) 10.30 Master Gardener. (2022, M) 12.35am The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) David struggles to contain his anger.

8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+s) Jim Jefferies tells the story of the time he met and nearly killed his comedy idol John Cleese.

9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams head to Prague, but their train plans are soon thrown into chaos.

11.00 Gatecrashers.

12.00 Life. (Malsv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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Flags raised Flags raised

q Surf life savers from the SLSCs of South West Rocks, Kempsey-Crescent Head, Hat Head, Port Macquarie, Tacking Point, Wauchope-Bonny Hills, Camden Haven and Macksville-Scotts Head raise their flags to herald the beginning of the season.

BIRTLES

THE start of another Surf Life Saving season was officially marked on Saturday, 27 September with the annual Raising of the Flags ceremony on the beach near the Macksville-Scotts Head Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC). The event, attended by surf lifesavers, community members and guest dignitaries, featured representatives from the SLSCs of South West Rocks, Kempsey-Crescent Head, Hat Head, Port Macquarie, Tacking Point, WauchopeBonny Hills, Camden Haven and Macksville-Scotts Head. With temperatures climbing and summer just around the corner, the launch highlighted the vital role volunteer surf lifesavers play in keeping local beaches safe. Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast Director, Doug Menzies, addressed the gathering By Mick

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