Nambucca Valley News Of The Area 07 NOVEMBER 2025

Back to Bowra Festival on track

By Ned COWIE

THE Back to Bowra festival scheduled for 15 November is shaping up to be a day of old-fashioned fun with billy cart races, tug-of-wars, whipcracking competitions and a street parade part of its jam-packed program in Bowraville’s High Street.

This year marks 150 years since the establishment of the town and although once considered to be the thriving heart of the Nambucca Valley, in recent years Bowraville has struggled with the challenges many other small regional communities are facing.

Many once-bustling hubs across New South Wales are now little more

than ghost towns with dwindling populations and few businesses to employ those that remain.

Determined to reverse the trend in Bowraville, a 19-member committee has been holding weekly meetings at the Bowra Hotel in preparation to reinstate this traditional festival which was first held 50 years ago to celebrate the town’s centenary.

This year’s event will see more than 40 market stall holders, four major local sponsors and 17 small business supporters pool their efforts to keep Bowraville alive and celebrate its historic past.

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q Gearing up for Back to Bowra are Nambucca Valley Deputy Mayor James Angel and Mayor Gary Lee, with their billy carts freshly scrutineered and deemed safe to race on Saturday 15 November.

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Back to Bowra Festival on track for bumper day

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Returning after a hiatus of sixteen years, Back to Bowra is “back on track” according to committee president Gav McKinnon.

“We hope to offer events to suit all ages and interests,” Mr McKinnon said.

“We have a real variety in the line up from face painting, balloon twisting, line dancing, nostalgic artifacts and exhibitions to popular music performers like locals Alicia Parry and Glen Price as well as welcoming some new talent to the stage.

“Spots are limited for things like the billy carts and even though we have six age groups, they are filling up fast.”

The Nambucca Valley Rotary Club will supply six purpose-built billy carts for those who do not have one of their own.

All billy carts entered in the

competition will be assessed and approved for roadworthiness by event sponsors Bowraville Tyre & Auto.

One well-known local preparing to race is Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee.

“I’ve got a beaut billy cart ready for Back to Bowra, hand-painted in Peter Brock’s racing colours,” he said.

Back to Bowra Committee Vice President Barney Townley, who attended the festival as a young child, remembers it being the highlight of his year.

“We’re hoping this year’s event will be just as memorable, so we are urging local business owners and producers to book in a stall, build a float or just come along with your family and friends and join in the games.”

To register your interest and to see what is on offer, visit the Back to Bowra website.

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CSIRO report reflects improvements in estimating East Coast koala population

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years of alarmism”.

The 2025 report estimates the listed population across NSW, Qld and the ACT is between 398,000 and 569,000, a dramatic rise from the 2024 estimate of just 95,000 to 238,000.

However, the researchers and conservationist groups such as the National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) say the report does not reflect a sudden population boom, but rather improved data collection and broader survey coverage.

“This estimate is substantially greater than previous NKMP estimates, arising from the incorporation of additional data from across a wider area and model improvements,” an update from the NKMP states.

“These changes in the population estimates do

not necessarily indicate a change in actual koala populations, but rather reflect more data being available and a refinement of the modelling approach from previous NKMP estimates.”

However, Mr Kemp believes koala populations have been under-reported for decades.

“From fewer than 240,000 to over half a million in just one year.

"How is that considered extinction?” he said.

“It’s time the Government faced the facts and stopped using fear to justify bad policy.

“This is data from the largest and most sophisticated koala monitoring program in the nation and yet Premier Minns and Minister Sharpe are choosing to let environmental ideology guide their decisions.”

The data indicates koalas inhabit a wider range

than previously recorded, with higher densities east of the Great Dividing Range and new populations toward the western edge.

Mr Kemp said the decision to push ahead with the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) shows blatant disregard for evidence and a lack of understanding of sustainable forest management.

“This decision isn’t about protecting koalas. It’s about politics.

“Labor is trading science for city votes.

“Instead of acknowledging the actual data and halting the world’s most sustainable industry with the strictest forestry regulations anywhere, Labor is destroying hundreds of regional jobs and locking up land under the false guise of conservation.”

In a statement, the NPA said there is no evidence of an actual population increase, and “every key

driver of decline, whether habitat loss, climate change, vehicle strike or disease, continues unabated”.

“The NSW State of the Environment report confirms that loss of forested and woodland habitat is still accelerating across the state.

“The overall picture for koalas in NSW remains deeply concerning, and the establishment of the Great Koala National Park is a vital step toward ensuring the species’ long-term survival.”

In response to the report, a NSW Government spokesperson said, “This is good news for koalas, but they are still listed as endangered in NSW and remain under threat from habitat loss, climate change, disease, car strike and dog attacks.

“The Great Koala National Park will protect one of the state’s most significant and healthy koala populations.

“But, it’s also home to more than 100 threatened species, which are now protected.”

The technical details of the NKMP’s 2025 population estimate will be published in a peerreviewed scientific paper, expected late 2025 or early 2026.

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Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy

By Zac DE SILVA and Poppy JOHNSTON, AAP

THE Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.

The regional party argues Australia is doing more than its fair share to reduce carbon pollution, and emissions reductions should instead be tied to an average of similar countries within the OECD.

Leader David Littleproud said his party wasn't walking away from curbing greenhouse gas emissions or denying the existence of climate change.

"What we're saying is there's a better, cheaper, fairer way to address it," he told reporters in Canberra on Sunday.

The practical effect of the policy move would be to roughly halve Australia's annual emissions reductions.

MPs were briefed on a report from the Page Research Centre which makes dozens of recommendations, including allowing government subsidies for coal power stations and repealing Australia's Climate Change Act.

Mr Littleproud said not all of the policy suggestions had been adopted and his colleagues had more work to do.

On Saturday, Nationals members attending the party's federal council voted to ditch net zero by 2050 from their official platform.

The move could leave Mr Littleproud at odds with his colleagues in the Liberal party, who are still reviewing their climate and energy policies in the wake of their election defeat.

Asked what would happen if the Liberals kept their commitment to net zero, Mr Littleproud said there were still a number of steps to play out.

"We're always keeping our door open but I'm respecting the sovereignty of the Liberal Party as they have respected ours," Mr Littleproud told reporters.

Opposition environment spokeswoman Angie Bell said the Liberals had their own policy processes and wouldn't be beholden to the Nationals.

The regional party's decision to walk away from formal emissions targets

is likely to anger some moderate Liberals who want to remain committed to net zero by 2050.

Asked if the decision to ditch the climate goal could cost the coalition votes in inner-city seats, Mr Littleproud said the move would appeal to all voters because it would reduce energy bills.

"Much of those values and principles of regional Australians are the same as those that live in the leafy suburbs of Sydney and Melbourne, it's just that we don't have as much money in our wallet," he said.

Labor has criticised the move, saying any delay in reaching net zero would impose additional costs on the economy.

Speaking before the Nationals announced their final policy, Environment Minister Murray Watt said the issue was a test for the Liberal party.

"The idea that you would hand over climate and energy policy to the likes of Matt Canavan and the ghost of Barnaby Joyce is like handing Dracula the keys to the blood bank," he told the ABC's Insiders program.

Under the Paris Agreement, signed a decade ago, Australia and other member states must increase their emissions reduction

Council requests to join regional body

By Ned COWIE

COUNCILLORS at Nambucca Valley Council’s 15 October General Meeting voted to seek membership to the Mid North Coast Joint Organisation (MNCJO).

Mayor Gary Lee used a Mayoral Minute to propose the Council consider joining the MNCJO, which includes member councils from Kempsey, Bellingen, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Coffs Harbour as well as associate member Clarence Valley Council.

In May of this year, three mayors of these councilsSteve Allan (Bellingen), Adam Roberts (Port MacquarieHastings) and Kinne Ring (Kempsey) - attended the public forum of Nambucca Valley Council to spruik the benefits of membership to the organisation.

Cost sharing impacting project delivery, grant applications and resource sharing were among the advantages for smaller, less well-funded councils offered

by these speakers in May.

“We believe that the Mid North Coast is clearly experiencing a shortfall in funding support to deliver even basic infrastructure needs,” Mayor Allan told the Council in May.

“Working together we are stronger and more effective,” he asserted.

Speaking at the October meeting, Mayor Lee stated, “Joining the MNCJO will enable our Council to leverage joint projects such as the proposed research project into the economic impact of the proposed Great Koala National Park on the Mid North Coast region.”

Shared resources and knowledge, enhanced collaboration between member councils (such as the current memorandum of understanding Nambucca Valley Council has undertaken with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council), collective regional planning, and enhanced emergency preparedness were among other benefits Mr Lee touted.

Councillors Susan Jenvey and Jane Smith were not present at the meeting and Cr David Jones requested the decision on whether to join the MNCJO be deferred for one month until more councillors could be present, but his motion was unsuccessful.

“One of the great difficulties I have with this JO (Joint Organisation) is that it has become a very conservative-aligned JO,” Cr Jones said when explaining why he was voting against the motion to join the MNCJO. He also highlighted the advantages of Council remaining independent and non-politically aligned when seeking funding from governments at all levels.

The successful motion will see the Council formally apply to join the Mid North Coast Joint Organisation.

The Mayor will represent the decisions of Nambucca Valley Council at MNCJO meetings.

Councillors McWilliams, Vance, Angel and Mayor Lee voted for the motion to join, while Ballangarry, Simson and Jones voted against seeking membership.

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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES BACK TO BOWRA

The Back to Bowra group have requested approval for the temporary closure of the following streets for the purpose of the 2025 Back to Bowra Celebration.

The closure is proposed for the location and times detailed below:

Bowraville – High Street, from the Young Street intersection to Bowra Street intersection on Saturday 15 November 2025 from 7.00am to 7.00pm

A sign posted detour will be provided around the closure.

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Indie pop band showcase theatre upgrades

By Mick BIRTLES

THE historic Bowraville Theatre became a concert staging showcase on Saturday night as local and visiting music lovers packed in for a dynamic live music masterclass featuring indie pop band Buttercats.

But the spotlight wasn’t just on the performers, it was also on the venue’s impressive new lighting, staging and cinema system upgrades.

The performance marked the official unveiling of

state-of-the-art technical improvements at the volunteer-run theatre, a major step forward for the region’s live performance capabilities.

“We want to get the word out that with these incredible upgrades and new equipment, the Nambucca Valley now has access to state-of-the-art facilities,” said Bowraville Theatre representative Dale Hawkins.

“We’re standing by to take bookings from local and touring acts alike.”

The concert, presented by

Moonrise Productions, drew an enthusiastic crowd keen to see Buttercats on the final stop of their national tour.

Known for their big grooves and electric live sets, the five-piece band delivered a high-energy performance that had the audience moving from the first note to the last beat.

Warming up the crowd was genre-bending alt-pop artist Jacq Heart, whose emotionally rich vocals and cosmic storytelling set a magical tone for the evening.

Between songs, Jacq

q The combination of the amazing music of Buttercats combined with the epic stage lighting and effects provided the audience with an unforgettable concert experience on Saturday night.

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its role in backing Australian music at a time when the live music industry is doing it tough.

The night closed with Jacquis, who premiered their new audiovisual DJ set, The Drake Equation.

With immersive visual

projections lighting up the cinema screen and surroundsound dance beats filling the room, it was an interstellar finale to a night that was as much a celebration of sound as it was a celebration of community investment in the arts.

With its upgrades now complete, the Bowraville

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Clarifying community access to GKNP

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has addressed all councils in the footprint of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).

Its key message is how access will be maintained and improved for most current users.

City of Coffs Harbour councillor Tony Judge said the most notable aspect of the presentation was “their willingness to be flexible to accommodate and encourage recreational use of the Park”.

“It was totally opposite to the message some local leaders have been giving to our community, about us being locked out.”

Cr Judge said that, for example, mountain bikers will be welcome and the NPWS is looking for opportunities to build new tracks in a variety of locations.

Trail bikes, 4WDs and horses will be permitted as long as regulations are adhered to, while the NPWS is seeking to expand camping opportunities.

Current users, such as archery and pistol clubs, will be accommodated wherever possible.

“The main message I took away from the briefing was that NPWS wants more people to be able to use and enjoy the forests in the GKNP,” Cr Judge said.

“Through the different types of classification of parks that the National Parks Act allows, they may even be able

to accommodate existing activities such as dog walking in some areas.”

Cr Judge said most of the commentary about the GKNP has rightly focused on the environmental benefits, but that it is also useful to consider what it means for the local visitor economy.

He pointed out that there will be a direct investment of $60m from the State Government, on top of the $80m already allocated to the GKNP.

The NPWS will invest heavily in visitor

Mountain biking is one of the many activities in the GKNP.

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infrastructure, which could include campgrounds, walking tracks, mountain bike trails and wildlife and koala care facilities.

There will be 100 additional positions in the NPWS, of which at least 15 percent will be Indigenous staff.

The NSW Government has also set aside $6m to develop business opportunities.

Indirectly, according to Cr Judge, there will be partnerships with local businesses to develop those opportunities.

A strong investment in marketing the GKNP, will bring the economic benefit of visitors wanting authentic experiences in nature.

“Seeing a koala would be the cherry on top, but anyone who has seen the ‘Whispers of Wilderness’ film will know that there’s so much more to experience in our forests.

“The word will spread about the GKNP. It will open up new opportunities for us.

“We just need a change of approach from some local leaders to embrace it and help us achieve the benefits.”

Spotlight on Neuroendocrine Cancer

By Andrea FERRARI

WORLD Neuroendocrine Cancer Day on 10 November will see the Big Banana and Macksville Bridge lit up blue to provide a global voice for patients with neuroendocrine cancer and hereditary neuroendocrine

tumours (NETs).

Held annually, the awareness campaign draws global attention to this little known, often misunderstood cancer.

It is designed to spark conversations among communities, clinicians and governments under the banner #LetsTalkAboutNETs and Every Stripe tells a Story.

Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia (NECA) is a member of the International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance (INCA).

The organisations share campaign resources and stories to highlight the experiences of NET patients, and their caregivers, and to encourage early detection and equitable care.

“Let’s Talk About NETs” invites patients and supporters everywhere to inspire friends, families and communities to become ambassadors for awareness and change.

Over 31,000 Australians are living with neuroendocrine cancer and, this year, the goal is to expand online resources so every NET patient can access NETspecific care.

Neuroendocrine cancer is Australia’s seventh most diagnosed cancer, but its symptoms often mimic more common diseases, leading to frequent misdiagnosis.

By hosting a morning tea, dinner or personal challenge, supporters help raise awareness and vital funds.

“From morning teas to dinner parties to personal challenges, there are many ways to show your support,” Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia CEO Meredith Cummins said.

“A simple idea can ripple out: host a get-together, share your story, ignite conversation and spark change.”

The local Coffs Coast Neuroendocrine Cancer Support Group is facilitated by Andrea Stafford.

“We are committed to encouraging and sustaining one another in living with

NETs, but are equally energised in the quest to raise awareness of this complex cancer in the wider community,” she told News Of The Area.

“We all share stories of delayed diagnosis, lack of understanding (even within the medical profession), and limited treatment options.

“This is why we believe it is vital to grasp any opportunity to ‘spread the word about NETs’.

“We want to raise awareness to quicken diagnosis, and encourage research and further investment.

“Only then can we be supported in living as well as we can now, while also improving outcomes for those who will be affected in the future.”

Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia (NECA) is the only Australian charity solely dedicated to improving awareness, understanding and outcomes for people living with neuroendocrine tumours.

Vacancy crisis drives rental reform

By Sis HIGGINS

The Mid-North Coast sat at 1.6 percent, by comparison

Coffs Harbour is at 1.5 percent, and the Central Coast is at 1.4 percent.

With the deepening crisis, the NSW Government introduced numerous new tenancy laws this year to improve fairness and safety for renters.

More recently, new laws were introduced to strengthen protections for tenants who are victimsurvivors of domestic violence.

NSW Rental Commissioner Trina Jones, said the reforms were designed to make a real difference.

“These reforms give victim-survivors the confidence and clarity they need to leave unsafe homes without fear or financial penalty,” she said.

“We’ve worked closely with frontline services and the community to make sure these changes are practical

Top honours for TCTC

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Community Transport Company (TCTC) has taken out top honours in two recognition award programs.

TCTC was named Outstanding Community Organisation at this year’s Business NSW Awards, and Large Community Transport Provider of the Year at the Community Transport Organisation (CTO) Conference in Orange.

These accolades recognise its vital role across the Coffs Coast and Nambucca Valley.

With more than 5000 residents in the region relying on its services,

the organisation provides essential aged care and disability transport, helping people stay connected, independent, and part of their communities.

Operating locally from Corindi to Scotts Head, the not-for-profit delivers over 400 trips every day, supported by 100 dedicated local volunteers who give more than 50,000 hours each year.

The awards celebrate the organisation’s compassion, innovation, and leadership in inclusive transport.

Chief Executive Officer and Talarm resident, Bethany Langford, said the recognition shines a light on the need to

preserve the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) for transport services during the current aged care reforms.

“Aged care transport is by its nature an asset-heavy service, and without CHSP block funding, thousands of older residents could be left without safe, reliable, and accredited transport options,” Ms Langford said.

“These awards remind us of the importance of community transport: to make sure everyone, no matter where they live or what challenges they face, can get where they need to go.”

and life changing.

“These laws mean victimsurvivors can act quickly to protect themselves and their families without worrying about unfair costs or privacy risks.”

Under the new laws, victim-survivors will not need to notify co-tenants when leaving a property for safety reasons.

Landlords and agents must handle that communication after the tenant has left.

Victim-survivors can now change locks without consent and have improved rights to recover their bond and avoid liability for damage caused by domestic violence.

Additional changes to tenancy reforms earlier this year also improve fairness and safety for renters.

Landlords are now required to provide a lawful reason to end a lease, with “no grounds” evictions being phased out.

Tenants have greater rights to keep pets and must be offered rent payment options, and landlords are required to provide evidence if they ask tenants to leave for major repairs or renovations.

NSW Fair Trading has been collecting data on why tenancies end through Rental Bonds Online. It has created a new Rental Taskforce with dedicated inspectors and compliance officers.

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Bridge Club plays a winning hand for FoodHub

By Mick BIRTLES

THE Nambucca Valley Bridge Club (NVBC) has shown that playing the game its members love can make a meaningful difference, donating $1,040 to the Nambucca Valley Community Church's FoodHub.

Located at 2 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, the FoodHub has been a vital part of the community since 2012, offering discounted, and often free food, to pensioners and healthcare card holders doing it tough.

Each year, the NVBC hosts a charity day where table fees and proceeds from a trading table are donated to a deserving local organisation.

This year, the club’s members unanimously chose to support the FoodHub.

“We wanted them to know how much the community values what they do,” said NVBC representative Carol McKee.

“The FoodHub is making a difference in people’s lives through

the work done by their great volunteers, and we’re proud to help.”

With 90 members, the NVBC punches well above its weight for a regional bridge club, but Carol says there’s always room for more.

“We’d love to see more people come along and get involved in the game.”

Bridge is a centuries-old card game, tracing its roots back to the 16th-century game of whist.

The modern version of contract bridge took shape in the 1920s and remains popular around the world today.

Members of the NVBC told NOTA that the game of bridge has an almost addictive quality and say that the mental health benefits of using your mind to play the game is one aspect that makes it so appealing.

The Nambucca Valley Bridge Club plays six days a week and welcomes newcomers.

For more information, visit www.bridgewebs.com/nambucca/ home.html.

CWA Mid North Coast holds 97th Annual Conference

By Pauline CAIN

THE Mid North Coast Group of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) held its 97th Annual Conference at Stuarts Point Community Hall on Tuesday, 28 October.

This year the conference was hosted by the Yarrahappini CWA.

Diana Oakes, President of Yarrahappini Branch, welcomed 80 CWA members and thanked the Macksville Branch for their assistance with catering and hospitality.

Special guests included CWA State President Tanya Jolly, State Vice President Leonie Fish, and a number of presidents and representatives from other regional groups.

Past presidents of the Mid North Coast Group - Colleen Yates, Gay Cowan (who is also the Group Patron), Barbara Reichert and Rhonda Merchant - were also in attendance.

Group President Lynn Moore addressed the conference at the beginning of the day, highlighting the events and achievements of the past 12 months.

“My sincere thanks to Wauchope, Gladstone Evening and Wingham branches for the work they did in helping members of their community put their lives back together with flood grants, hands on labour and at times a shoulder to lean on,” she said of recent flood recovery efforts.

“CWA made an important impact on people’s lives in such a harrowing time.”

Guest speakers Elizabeth Newman and Beverly Gibbs, citizen scientists and co-founders of Nambucca Riverwatch, then addressed the meeting.

“Rivers around the world are in crisis,” said Elizabeth.

Beverly spoke about the grassroots movement from which Nambucca Riverwatch emerged.

Sue Lennox AM, 2020 NSW Senior Australian of the Year and co-founder of sustainability not-forprofit OzGREEN, initially mentored the group and from 2024 it has been an independent organisation.

“We test the river water on a monthly basis with volunteer teams at Bellwood, Bowraville and Deep

Creek.

“We are involved in Clean Up Australia at Bellwood Park, Nambucca Landcare at Bowralea Dairy, OzGREEN and their Macro Muster, and a special project with

Medlow Public School.”

Outgoing Office Bearers

Elizabeth Watson (Handicraft Officer) and Denise Hawdon (Land Cookery Officer) were presented with a gift for their work over the past three years.

Congratulations was also extended to newly elected office bearers:

President: Lynn Moore. Vice Presidents: Doreen Burns,

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Carmel James, Rhonda Merchant and Barbara Veness.

Secretary: Eunice Roberts. Treasurer: Janella Leotta. Other roles: Chrystine Bouffler (International), Lexie Burton (Land Cookery), Yvette Smith (Social Issues), Donna Kemp (Agriculture and Environment), Kathy Jeanes (Cultural), Mary McEnallay (Handicraft) and Pauline Cain (Publicity).

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Time to glam-up for the Op Shop Ball

By Jen HETHERINGTON

THE disco ball will be swirling and glinting as the Yarrahapinni Community House Op Shop Ball returns to the Stuarts Point Hall on Saturday, 22 November.

A fundraiser for the local op shop and community hub, the ball will run from 6pm to 10:30pm.

Planned as a fun family night out, organisers are encouraging people to ‘glam-up’ in their best op shop clothes for the occasion.

There'll be a raffle, lucky door

prizes, awards for best dressed and dancing, and a charity auction “with some really great donated family adventures on offer”.

“Come along and support our local op shop which in turn supports our local community in many ways,” said organiser Chris Parke.

“We ask everyone to bring their own nibbles for the share table.

“A supper of tea, coffee and cake will be provided.

“Musical entertainment will be by Neil who has been in the music business for many years at dances and functions.”

A not-for-profit organisation, Yarrahapinni Community House offers assistance to the community

Nambucca Golf Report

By Chris KNIGHT

TWO golfers, separate holes, different strokes (not the '80s TV sitcom) and a pair of holes-in-one on the same day marked hectic times at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.

Drew Glasson (11 handicap) aced the 5th and once-waschampion Troy Herbert (3) rattled a 9-iron which found nothing but cup on the last on Thursday, 30 October.

Both were one-shot wonders after otherwise middling, muddling rounds, but Don Wills (34) found nothing but sunbeams in the

Nambucca RSL Dolphin Day medley stableford.

The Don rattled up 40 points including pars on 5 and 7 - to finish three clear or more of the other triers, and won an embroidered shirt to note the conquest.

Kempsey's Colin Habgood (11) is a Nambucca midweek mainstay and he had 39 points to salute in Div 1 from local Junior Champion Ashton Herbert (4) on 38. Peter Klem-Goode (26) lived up to his name post-hyphen with 39 points to edge Paddy Byrne (22) on countback.

Wills drained the longest putt on

q Perfect in pink as nearly 60 players supported a charity fundraising day at The Nambucca Island course.

by providing information, counselling, referrals and access to 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 groups to host meetings or classes.

The facility, located at 42 Ocean Avenue, Stuarts Point, is regularly open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2.30pm. It is partially funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, with the remainder sourced via fundraising efforts.

Bookings for the Ball can be made by calling 0429 002 506.

1 for the Ecomist stubby and holder, Andrew Mackinnon was nearest on 7, Peter Thompson on 8, and Ken Marriott on 15 for Stu's ball. Bryce McCarroll boxed the gourmet Pizza This Pizza That dinner voucher on 13 and Glasson and Herbert of course took the 5th and 18th respectively.

The women played a two-person ambrose raising money for breast cancer research on Wednesday, 29 October.

This giggles event for a serious cause was generously sponsored by Sue and Geoff Brooks - two of the club's legends who put in hours of work for The Island every week at no charge.

Dubbed Pink Day, a strong field

q Organiser Chris Parke with a display of formal wear at Yarrahapinni Community House Op Shop.

of 57 fronted the starter, raising $1200 for charity.

Winners were Christine Clarke and Karen Woodwell, from runners-up Kerrie Eichorn, Carmel Freudenstein and Henny Oldenhove (who played as a 3-ball), from Coral McCann, Jenny Tierney and Lyn Bastick (also a 3-ball).

Book-ending four rounds of strokeplay that was the men's Championships was another stroke round in the Nambucca Liquor Monthly Medal on Saturday, 1 November.

Stroke is the purest and most painstaking format where golf you must and every shot counts.

Daniel Wassens (14) had no whines to give after carding 64 nett

Boardriders make waves at URBNSURF

THE Scotts Head Boardriders (SHB) made the journey to the URBNSURF wave park in Sydney last month for their second consecutive annual club trip.

This year saw around 40 members and parents travel down for the Sunday surf sessions, with perfect conditions greeting the Scotts Head crew.

The weekend kicked off with an unexpected bonus, with the Stab High finals taking place on the Saturday.

The world-class aerial surf event showcased some of the best surfers on the planet taking flight.

Nearly 30 Boardriders members secured tickets to witness the spectacular display, rubbing

shoulders and snapping photos with current World Champions Molly Picklum and Yago Dora.

Sunday brought bright sunshine, light offshore winds, and consistent three-foot waves which was a dream setup for the club’s sessions.

Members surfed through progressive and expert-level waves, both lefts and rights, pushing their performance and enjoying the thrill of the pool’s perfect conditions.

“These club days are so special,” Boardriders President Trent Munro told News Of The Area.

“It was such a bonus for some of us to experience the Stab High event and see the incredible airs and backflips happening in surfing today.

“Days at the pool are so

rewarding, not just for performance progression, but for the smiles, laughter, and banter we share in and out of the water and none of this would be possible without the amazing community support, sponsorship, and voluntary help from our committee.”

As the Scotts Head Boardriders 2025 season wraps up, the club looks ahead to its end-of-year celebration on Saturday, 22 November, featuring a full day of activities including a Club Tag Team Event, AGM, presentations, awards, and raffles.

For event information or 2026 membership enquiries, visit SHB’s social channels or contact info. shbr2447@gmail.com.

to romp to the A Grade 'W', five clear of Graham Weary (10).

Port Macquarie's Lyndsay Neilson (3) had 74 off the bat to take the gross.

Celebrated Peter Bush (17) won the event which he sponsors and B Grade with an excellent 68 nett, one ahead of Peter Thompson while glass-polisher and entertainment machine Dylan Mann (16) took the gross with 87.

Andrew Cuthbertson (28) was unstoppable in C Grade with 65 nett, two ahead of the resurgent William Mann (23).

Geoff Goesch (22) had 95 off the stick and that was the ticket to collect the gross.

Scott Burley sank the putt from afar on 1 and sorted the pizza on 13. Thomas Wattison was closest on 5, Daryl Wall on 7 and Trevor Peter on 8. No results available at time of writing, despite my keen interest, for 15 and especially the Pro Pin on 18.

Henny Oldenhove and Urpo Ylinen combined magnificently for 44 points to win the Island Sunday fourball medley stableford sponsored by Trevor Peck and Glenys Thompson on 2 November. Done only on countback were the McCanns, Coral and Geoffrey. Catchya on The Island, where after more than 70mm of rain drops the couch fairways are springing back and the fabled bent greens are approaching Masters-status.

NHWBC Social Bowls

By Teresa MEEHAN

THURSDAY 30/11/26

A cool start to the morning, but we soon warmed up once the bowls got rolling! The greens were lively with two games of triples and one game of pairs, and plenty of fun and laughter all round.

Game Winners:

• Marg Duffus, Marg Dwarte/ Arlene and Kerrie over Nerida, Teresa and Joy

• Rosie, Anne Marie and Faye over Fletch, Joan and Faye

• Gloria and Deb over Sandra and Michelle

Lucky Winners: Marg Duffus, Marg Dwarte/Arlene and Kerrie

Lucky Runners-Up: Sandra and Michelle

Lucky Bowler: Marg Dwarte

Raffle Winners: Teresa and Arlene

A good morning’s bowls with lots of

fun and laughter.

2025 Ladies Major/Minor Pairs

final

The final of the NHWBC Major/ Minor Pairs was played in fine conditions on Saturday, with both teams displaying great consistency and teamwork throughout the match.

After a tightly contested start, Rosemary and Manor gained the upper hand in the later ends to record a solid 22–16 victory over Gloria and Tina.

It was an excellent standard of play from all four bowlers, with several ends decided by millimetres and plenty of applause from the spectators.

Congratulations to Rosemary and Manor, the 2025 Major/Minor Pairs Champions, and well played Gloria and Tina on a strong performance in the final

Nambucca Bowls Report

By Charlie POTTER

FIRST up an abject apology for reporting that the Club Singles had been won by Greg Hines. My attention was drawn to this by the man himself. Sorry Graham but I thought it would help keep the police off your trail.

Wed Oct 29: Only 18 players and Stuart Thorne, Robert Chibnall and Duffo were successful with Leon Stevens, Teresa Meehan and Cosi the Lucky Losers. Margaret Duffus was the Lucky Bowler but failed to draw rink 4 for the $270 Jackpot.

Thurs Oct 30: Trisleys Twilight Turnaround Triples results; (This week, Pairs and Singles). Hoggy team leads with 20 win pts/13 margin and 20/15. 2nd Horne team 20/2 and 20/8. Equal 3rd, Porter team with 20/2 and 20/8 and Ruane team 20/-2 and 20/11. Scores after that are mis-recorded it seems with several winners with minus margins! It will be all sorted out after this week's results.

Fri Oct 31: No numbers recorded but the day's Laverty's winners were Welder Coughlin, Charlie Potter, Bruce Mason and Roger McGuigan, Hagop Aladjadjian and Graham Hines. Second places to a pairs game, Wayne Bolton and

Ken Summo and Red Dog Ward, Todd Ryan and Michael Thomas. Third to Stoi, Robert Chibnall, Fred Pope and Dallas Nancarrow, Owen Smith and Bradykinasia. Only one Lucky Loser team recorded -Drew Stevens, Danny Curran and Mark Blackford. Col Crawford was Lucky Bowler but missed the $240 Jackpot.

Sat. Nov 1: Men's Major Pairs Championship; Rnd 1: Byrne/ Hynes 21 def Hughes/Hodge 11. Laird/Davies 22 def Carr/Urquhart 9. Tierney/Steele 18 def Smith/ Brownlie 12.

Sun. Nov 1: Men's Major Pairs Championship; Rnd 2: K Rostron/A Rostron 18 def Byrne/Hines 12. Laird/Davies 14 def Ross/Chibnall 13. Ruane/Lawrence 24 def Curran/Blackford 8. Ward/Riddell 19 def Nancarrow/Horne 16. Cosgrave/Mason 32 def Tierney/ Steele 13. Ford/G Hunt 22 def Dargan/McAuliffe 13. Stephens/ D'Elboux 18 def Duffus/McRitchie 9. McGill/Webber 14 def Crawford/ Shearer 13.

Sunday Social attracted 16 bowlers and the winners were Chris Davis and Deb Mann with Jonny and AnnMarie the Lucky Losers. The Jackpot was not won by someone not recorded and is $125 this Sunday.

Macksville Country Club Golf

By Max TURNER

WITH the greens out through the week, for annual maintenance, greenkeeper Rick and his helpers did a great job having them back for Mingo's day, Binalong Promotional Clothing sponsored three person Ambrose.

The team of Dale Brunsdon, Allan and son Jake Clarke with a great round including an eagle on the last hole came in ahead of Ron McDonald, Peter O"Neill and Brian McPherson.

Straight shooters with nearest the pins were Geoff O'Grady and Roy Rudner.

as a finalist in the Jack Newton club of the year award.

U3A Fishing For Fun

By Bruce REDMAN

GUMMA Reserve was our destination this month. This location may not be familiar for many Nambucca Valley residents, but it certainly is for travellers looking for a change from town-based caravan parks. It is also a

great reserve where you can take your "tinnie" and leave it on the riverbank ready for action. The reserve had about 30 occupied sites, mostly caravans.

The tide wasn't quite right for us at first but gradually turned towards the end of the morning. The crew

his bream

settled in with various fishing styles such as sitting, standing and wading. Greg was the first to call out, but to everyone's disappointment including himself it was just a small bream who put up a good fight. Dan kept his reputation intact as a consistent fisherman of bream each outing. Catch of the day went to Mike for a flathead. Mike gets extra points for catching it on a fly rig.

It was not a highly successful day for catching fish but once again a long morning tea made up for that problem.

The November outing will be at Valla Beach, and it will also be the last for the year and therefore our Christmas Party as well. Each outing Greg Arlett is our mentor. Greg is a conscientious course leader not only for U3A but also in his role as a Volunteer NSW Fisheries tutor.

Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News

By Barbara MARANIK

RESULTS for Week ending 2nd November 2025

Monday 27th October 2025

North /South

1st Susie Keur & Les Sinclair 58%, 2nd Barbara Lott & Paul Petrusma 54%, 3rd Scott Parker & Geoffrey Gardner 52% East/West

1st Linda &Mike Siford 57%, 2nd John & Lynne Slade 53%,

3rd Theda Faulwetter Gaye Beyers 50%

Tuesday 28th October 2025 1st triple pairs Jane & Greg Wood, plus Michael Finucane & Margaret Sullivan, plus Gary & Louise Walton 55%

Thursday 29th October 2025

North /South 1st Rob Marshall & Sue Bateman 70%, 2nd Linda Siford & Barbara Lott 58%, 3rd Peter Plunkett-Cole &

Susie Keur 56% East/West

1st Colin Tolley & Mike Siford 67%, 2nd Neil & Ali Tupper 67%, 3rd Paula Guthrie & Margaret Sullivan 56%

Saturday 1st November 2025

North/South

1st Maureen Cowan & Barb Maranik 66%, 2nd Geoffrey Gardner 55%, 3rd Scott Parker & Barbara Lott

East/West

1st Ali & Nei Tupper 64%, 2nd

Equal Robert Baker & Molly Bence plus Libby Knight & Vicki Walker

Nambucca Roosters premiership stars step into junior coaching roles

growing our Roosters family.”

looking forward to a strong 2026 season.

Buchanan, and Kade Welsh to our coaching ranks.

young players feel part of something bigger, part of the Roosters family and I can’t thank the senior club enough for their ongoing support.” Registrations for the 2026 season open 1 December. FROM Page 20

taught me to follow what I love and give it everything.

“That’s the message I want to pass on.”

The response from the Roosters community has been overwhelmingly positive.

“Everyone is so excited to see Nambucca fielding teams in the girls’ competition,” said Field.

“I’ve received so many supportive messages, it’s made us even more excited to get started.”

Hand described the feedback as “extremely supportive”, and said it’s energising to feel the whole community behind the program.

While on-field success is always a goal, the coaches have their eyes on something bigger.

“I want to build confidence in the basics of footy,” said Field.

“It’s about connection and

Friday, 7 November 2025

With the women's game gaining momentum, the new coaches have a clear message for anyone thinking about getting involved.

“If you’ve ever thought about it, go for it,” said Hand.

“The friendships you build in this sport will last a lifetime.”

The Junior Roosters are also optimistic about the broader future for the club.

“Like many regional clubs, we’ve faced our share of challenges with player registrations in recent years and last season being one of the toughest, with only our Under 6s fielding a stand-alone side,” Juniors president Jeff Cork told NOTA.

“This year, however, there’s a real sense of optimism and momentum building.

“Our close alignment with the senior Nambucca Roosters has been a massive boost, and we’re all

“In addition to the three coaches from the women’s team, we are also thrilled to welcome Peter Bellden (Senior Club President), Dean

“Each of them brings enormous experience, passion, and leadership to our club.

“It’s really important that our

q Xanthi Hand will cocoach the U14s girls.

SUDOKU

By Manny WOOD

Alleged financial elder abuse

SAM makes an enduring power of attorney (POA), appointing his two children as his attorneys.

The appointment is drafted and witnessed by a solicitor.

Sam’s children later sign their acceptances of the role and in doing so, declare that they will act in Sam’s best interests.

The POA allows either of Sam’s children to immediately manage his financial affairs.

Sam also executes an appointment of enduring guardian (AEG), allowing either of his children to make health related decisions for him, if he lacks the capacity to make the decisions himself.

Sam is later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia and his children take an active role in managing his affairs.

Sam’s daughter later alleges that her brother has used $100,000 of Sam’s money to pay for renovations to his own home and has missed mortgage repayments on a mortgage on Sam’s home.

The daughter makes an application to the Guardianship Division of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), to review the management of Sam’s affairs and seeks the removal of the son as attorney and guardian.

Sam’s son says that the $100,000 was a gift.

NCAT decides that it would not be appropriate to remove just one of Sam’s children from the role of attorney and appoints the NSW Trustee and Guardian (TAG) to manage Sam’s financial affairs.

This order gives TAG the power to further investigate the alleged misappropriation of funds.

NCAT also rules that the “poor communication” between the guardians, does not warrant the revocation of the AEG and in the absence of evidence that Sam’s welfare has been adversely affected, confirms that AEG appointing both children.

Unfortunately, TAG is very slow to take any action in relation to Sam’s affairs and his mortgage repayments remain unpaid for several months, while investigations into the $100,000 “gift” are yet to commence.

Sam’s daughter wonders whether the review process was worthwhile and whether the result will ultimately benefit Sam’s wellbeing.

POAs and AEGs are important aspects of estate planning, but careful thought should be given to the specific terms of the appointments.

This fictional column is not legal advice.

DEAR News Of The Area,

Tuesday, 11 November is Remembrance Day.

It is also the 50th anniversary of the sacking of the Whitlam government but I digress.

I remember my father who joined the air force, learnt to fly Spitfires, and got shot down over Italy.

Two weeks later, in a Bologna hospital, after having shards of perspex removed from his face and eyes, he celebrated his 21st birthday.

Everyone in the hospital, the Italians, Germans, and fellow prisoners, gave him something.

An orange, a crust of bread, a cigarette.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch

Can’t trust the Nationals on energy policy

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE Nationals have rejected ‘Net Zero’, the policy they signed up to when Barnaby Joyce was their leader.

Net Zero has become a totemic symbol, a two-word slogan the Nationals hate. But Net Zero is much more than a slogan – it’s an ambitious investment, energy, jobs, industry and environment package.

Net Zero is not primarily about reducing Australia’s emissions.

It’s mostly about transitioning an ageing energy system to renewable energy from hydro, solar and wind.

The fuel for these methods of generating electricity comes free of charge.

Who in their right minds would not support that?

The cost of building solar and wind farms is borne by the private sector and linking them with new transmission lines is a public sector cost.

It cost a lot to build an energy system on coal, oil and gas, paid for out of our taxes.

Having a clear Net Zero by 2050 policy is giving business the signal it needs to invest.

The last time the Nationals were in government Australia lost 5GW of power generation and only one gigawatt (GW) was built.

The current Net Zero energy plan is building 40GW of power generation right now and power prices will come down faster than any Coalition plan to delay the transition we must have.

We simply cannot trust the National party with our energy needs, or the existential need to keep us safe from increasing extreme weather disasters made worse by human-induced climate change.

Just walking away from Net Zero is not a solution to high electricity prices. Unless they can explain how they will create 60GW of new generation by 2050, Net Zero will become ‘Nat Zero’!

Regards, Harry CREAMER, Mid North Coast.

The Nationals have given up – but we don’t have to

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE recent decision by the National Party to abandon its commitment to net zero by 2050 has left many in regional Australia questioning what this means for our future.

Net zero simply means balancing the greenhouse gases we produce with those we remove from the atmosphere, ensuring the world we pass on to our kids is liveable and secure.

Here in Cowper, we have already seen what inaction looks like.

Fires, floods and coastal erosion are becoming more frequent and severe.

These repeated disasters are putting direct pressure on families, our physical and mental health, local businesses and our sense of security.

It is hard to ignore that the Nationals’ new stance on energy comes backed by their affiliated Page Research Centre, supported by corporate donors who stand to gain

We must work for peace and justice

He was left thinking, “What the hell are we fighting each other for?”.

He spent a very cold, hungry winter in a German POW camp.

When Germany was liberated in 1945 people were appalled when they saw the pictures from the death camps in Poland and Germany.

We came to realise that the ideology of the Nazis had led to a situation in which the majority of German citizens basically consented to the systematic persecution and murder of Jews, gays, trade unionists and Roma people.

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

LAST night (when I was sound asleep) my husband woke me about the mosquitoes in the room.

He then searched (unsuccessfully) for the flyspray before trying other tactics.

By the time he'd killed them, I was wide awake and stayed that way.

What do I do to avoid this in the future,

Katie C.

I can also see him as he progresses to the “they must be behind the bedhead” stage of the bombardment, armed now with the local library's copy of Han Kang's The Vegetarian, shaking the timber frame ready to swat the enemy.

By this stage, you will be fully awake, taking in the blood smears on your Hog Bristle Quarter-Strength walls and making a mental note to update your shopping list (and possibly your will).

Australia played a prominent role in the establishment of the United Nations.

The world took up the slogan “Never Again!”.

For all its faults, and there are many shortcomings, the UN bodies have tried to educate, cajole, help, and sometimes shame member states into acting in a collaborative manner without descending into armed conflict.

The UN has no army and has no way to enforce any decisions apart from the force of moral argument.

Dear Katie,

There are few things more annoying than the highpitched buzz of a mosquito hovering around your head as you wildly slap the air.

One thing that's up there in the annoying stakes, though, is a husband waking you from your blissful dreams shouting “the mozzies are attacking me”.

Hearing about any form of attack is an unpleasant way to be roused from your sleep, but when someone can't find the flyspray, the annoyance reaches new heights.

I can picture you, Katie, bleary-eyed, trying to get your head around whether there was an intruder in the house, only to be met with the vision and sound of your husband leaping around the bed in his undies and tossing pillows, including the one he's ripped from under your head.

from delaying meaningful climate action.

Not the families, farmers and small business owners who live with its consequences. Cowper can lead a better conversation.

We can focus on solutions that build climate resilience, protect livelihoods and prepare us for the challenges ahead.

Climate action done well is a community effort with responsibility, collaboration and hope.

As a former UN Weapons Inspector, Hans Blix, once noted, “The UN is not there to take us to Heaven, but to stop us descending into Hell”.

The ability of Australia to influence acts of genocide in places like Gaza, Sudan, the Congo, or Myanmar may be limited but our moral voice is diminished when we conduct human rights abuses in our own country.

The Government continues to deport, sometimes stateless, people to Nauru in violation of our

Remarkably, despite hubby's energetic leaps, bounds, pillow tosses and book slaps, your bedroom now resembling a circuit class in a homeware shop, he will somehow manage to be asleep within 60 seconds of conquering all in this latest (but by no means last) mozzie-man warfare experience.

You, however, will not sleep for the next two hours.

Instead you will catastrophise about current world events including magnitude 6.3 earthquakes, microplastics found in urinary tracts, the first home buyer scheme's impact on property prices, and other 3am issues, all to the tune of Fleetwood Mac's Silver Springs, which is firmly lodged in your brain and refuses to budge.

And this is the stage, Katie, that you need to look across at your husband's peaceful face, and yell, “Wake up. Wake up. There's a mosquito on your nose. I'll whack it with the Palermo Olive Linen cushion your mother gave us last Christmas. Hold still, my love.”

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

So, when the Nationals say their plan is ‘cheaper, better and fairer’, we should ask: cheaper for whom? Better for which communities? Fairer how?

They may have given up on net zero, but we shouldn’t give up on our future.

This is our region and our environment, and it is worth working together to protect it.

Regards, Jake LITTLE, Mid North Coast.

responsibilities to the UN Refugee Convention, to which we are a signatory.

I will remember my father this Remembrance Day. I will also remember the lessons learned from the conflagration of WWII and the development of a framework of human rights.

There is no glory in war, and nor is war inevitable.

But if we want peace and justice we have to collaborate and work for it.

Peter SOBEY, Valla

Bush Poetry & Nambucca Entertainers Variety Show at Utungun Hall.

15 Nov, Saturday evening from 6pm, 2 course meal & free drink $30 pp (BYO drinks).

16 Nov, Sunday matinee from 1pm with afternoon tea $20 pp. Great show, raffles & fun. Bookings - 0428 452 602 (Gail)

WILD DOG BAITING NOTIFICATION

To residents within 1km of “Greenacers” 112 Graces Rd, Bowraville 1080 Wild Dog Baits to be laid from 14.11.25 / ongoing program.

AGM Notice

Coronation Park Committee of Management AGM is to be held on Tuesday 18th November 2025

5.30pm at Coronation Park Oval 2. All welcome.

is $230 and 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.

FRIDAY

MAIGRET

ABC TV, 8.35pm

Whether your memories of fictional French detective Jules Maigret feature Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Gérard Depardieu or even Rowan Atkinson, this modern British adaptation offers an enticing update for Georges Simenon’s iconic character. This time, Benjamin Wainwright (above, Belgravia: The Next Chapter) brings a deadpan sense of humour to his Maigret, a relatively young chief inspector who prefers not to play by the rules of the Parisian police. In Friday’s premiere, he’s tasked with investigating a series of bank robberies, but instead is drawn to the murder that his colleague Foulon (Jack Deam) is working on.

FRIDAY, November 7

6.00

SATURDAY SOCCER

10 DRAMA, 4.30pm

For reigning A-League Men champions Melbourne City and premiers Auckland FC, the first three rounds of this season have almost been a warm-up for Saturday’s dynamite derbies. Each faces their fiercest rivals (Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix respectively) in an unmissable double-header. Auckland managed to top the table in their first season, coming out ahead of their neighbours in all three of their matches. While the Kiwi rivalry is just getting started, the Melbourne clash has a long and storied history. The action is live from Sky Stadium at 5pm (AEDT), before the 50th Melbourne Derby kicks off at AAMI Park from 7.35pm (AEDT). Andy Harper (right) provides expert commentary.

MONDAY

ANNABEL CRABB’S CIVIC DUTY

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Every three years, Australians make their way to the local primary school, church or community centre to line up, number a couple of slips of paper and scoff down a sausage in bread – civic duty done. But there’s a lot more to our democracy than what goes down on election day. In this informative threepart series, Annabel Crabb (above, Kitchen Cabinet) explores the more unique aspects of our electoral system, with help from politicians, experts, journalists and even some former PMs. In Monday’s premiere, “Fairness”, Crabb examines the preferential voting system and the distinctly Australian invention of an independent, permanent election authority.

6.00 QI. (PGals, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis supercharges veggie soil.

8.35 Maigret. (Premiere, M) Maigret must choose between his sense of justice and his career when a burglar is found murdered.

9.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

10.00 Crime Night! (PG, R)

10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Silent Witness. (Mad, R)

12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 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. 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGaw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Why Cities Flood. (PGa)

8.30 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R)

9.25 Ancient Builders Of The Amazon. (PG, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Sisi. (Mansv, R)

11.55 Rogue Heroes. (Mlv, R)

2.05 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)

3.00 Curious Traveller. (R)

4.30 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.

8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012, Mav, R) A top-secret government project, involving the creation of super soldiers, is threatened with exposure. Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton.

11.15 GetOn Extra.

11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGadl, R)

12.15 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R)

1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Crowded Continent. (PG)

8.40 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv, R)

A federal agent returns to his home town. Eric Bana, Matt Nable. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Hot Wheels. 9.00 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30

Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.35 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 10.25 Brother’s Keeper. (2021, M, Kurdish) Noon Blue Jean. (2022, M) 1.50 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 4.35 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 6.35 Enigma. (1982) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 Rendition. (2007, MA15+) 1.55am

Bowra Bowls Report

By BUNCHA

JIMMY Harter & Neil Pollard are the Major Pairs Champions after a resounding 22-1 (after 14 ends) win over Dean Roe and Steve Wellington last Week-end. From the get go, after jumping out to a 10-0 lead after only four ends, it was apparent how focused the victors were. A very despondent Wello summed up the result after the match when he noted: “We left our worst performance of the championship till last and played well below our best. Good luck to the winners, they were just too good on the day and

congratulations to them”.

Social bowls winners on Thursday 30th were Julie Townsend, GD and Brian Fitz (Sawtell), with Wayne Brown and Trev Ryan taking home the runners up cash. Lucky Bowler was Mary Dal Santo.

Last Saturday 1st November winners were Wayne Brown (again), Mike Oldham and Warren

Gallop. Lucky Bowler was Lloyd Laird.

The Valley over 50’s will be held at Bowra next Tuesday 11th and a good turnout is expected. The Hub will also be hosting the Christmas Party on Tuesday December 2nd and remember wives, partners and friends are all invited.

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.30 The Dog House UK. (Premiere, PGa) Breeze the American bulldog meets Charlotte.

8.30 House Hunters Australia. (R) Newlyweds must decide between inner-city Sydney and suburban North Shore for their first home. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Bruce Springsteen. 10.30 10’s Late News.

SATURDAY, November 8

6.25 I Was Actually There: Cronulla Riots. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Final, PG) Chaos ensues at Humphrey and Martha’s wedding.

8.30 Return To Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) Mackenzie investigates when a mine owner is found dead in his locked bedsit.

9.25 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, MA15+l, R) Cheryl and Alice discover that in order to really challenge Rob, they will have to stop playing by the rules.

10.30 Neighbours Does Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.10 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. (Final) 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Royal Homes. (PG)

8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey.

9.25 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train. (PG, R)

10.20 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R)

11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R)

2.50 Curious Traveller. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

VICELAND (31)

6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Enigma. (1982) 8.10 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 10.05 Only The Brave. (2017, M) 12.35pm The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, M) 2.25 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 4.15 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 5.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020, M) 10.20 Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story) (2015, MA15+, French) 12.10am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, November 9

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. Nine artists compete to create celebrity portraits.

8.50 The Forsytes. (Premiere, PG) Looks at the lives of a wealthy late Victorian family.

9.45 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, Mals, R) Guy Pearce.

11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.55 Rage Closer. (R)

3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R)

3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.05 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 JFK: One Day In America. (M)

8.25 The Castle: Rebuilding History.

9.45 Watergate High Crimes In The White House. (Mas, R)

11.25 Ancient Superstructures. (R)

12.25 MOVIE: The Endangered Generation? (2022, PGal, R)

2.00 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. (PGadlv, R)

4.15 Curious Traveller. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

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6am Under The Cover Of Cloud. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.30 The Movie Show. 7.00 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 11.30 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020, M) 1.20pm The Assistant. (2019, M) 2.55 Enigma. (1982) 4.45 It All Began When I Met You. (2013, PG, Japanese) 6.40 Loophole. (1981) 8.30 Ka Whawhai Tonu. (2024, M, Maori) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan.

8.00 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996, Mv, R) The US president and his motley group of allies battle to save Earth from an armada of attacking aliens. Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum.

11.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mv, R)

An astronaut crash lands on prehistoric Earth. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt.

1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

7TWO

6am Morning Programs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, Mv, R) A computer genius disables a cruise ship. Sandra Bullock.

9.55 MOVIE: Exit Wounds. (2001, MA15+lv, R) Steven Seagal.

11.50 Next Stop. (R)

12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGal, R)

1.30 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. Third Test. England v Australia.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) A woman with too many items wants to sell her house. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) Multiple crews, including police and fire, are dispatched after a suicidal patient phones in a bomb threat. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (Final, PGals, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

11.15 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) 12.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

2pm

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl)

8.30 The Girl Who Caught A Killer. (Premiere, MA15+av) Looks at the tale of Rachel Watts, who at seven-years-old, miraculously survived being abducted, assaulted and left for dead.

11.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 MOVIE: Secrets By The Shore. (2022, Mav, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

v West Coast. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Finals Series. 9.15 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Far From Home. (2019, M) 11.55 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGas) 8.20 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.20 9News Late.

9.50 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Bianca Devins. (MA15+al) 10.50 Mobsters. (Madv)

World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mlv, R)

World’s Greatest Journeys. (PG, R)

TV Shop:

Premier League. Nottingham Forest v Manchester United. Replay. 4.00 Hot Wheels. (Final) 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.25 MOVIE: DC League Of Super-Pets. (2022, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. (2013, M) 11.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs.12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Adelaide v Sydney. 2.30 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Milwaukee Mile. H’lights. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman. (1989, PG) 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (Return, PGals) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) Kate’s renovation plans are derailed by a treasure hunt for Joon’s lost gold. 9.00 NCIS: Tony & Ziva. (Premiere, Mlv) With their family in danger, a couple must find out who is behind

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (Premiere)

8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr. (Premiere)

9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (Premiere)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (MA15+al, R) 11.40 The Man Who Died. (Mals, R)

2.25 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R) 3.30 Curious Traveller. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)

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

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

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl)

9.00 The Rookie. (Ma) Documentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing person’s case connected to Nolan.

10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav)

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

12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

A Current Affair.

The Golden Bachelor. (PGa) 9.00 To Be Advised.

9News Late.

The Equalizer. (Mav) 11.20 Transplant. (MA15+am, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 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)

Today.

Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

(31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Knee High Spies. (Premiere) 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05

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6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Loophole. (1981, PG) 8.30 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 10.10 The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, M) Noon A Walk In The Woods. (2015, M) 1.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.30 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.20 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 8.30 Before It Ends. (2023, MA15+) 10.25 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.35am Traffic. (2000, MA15+) 3.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Premiere)

9.35 The Cancer Killers. (PG)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 The Point. (R)

12.10 Carmen Curlers. (Masv, R)

2.15 Looking For Rembrandt. (Ms, R)

3.25 Curious Traveller. (R)

4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am It All Began When I Met You. Continued. (2013, PG, Japanese) 7.25 The Movie Show. 8.00 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 10.15 Moving. (1993, M, Japanese) 12.30pm Ka Whawhai Tonu. (2024, M, Maori) 2.40 Loophole. (1981) 4.35 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 6.40 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

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

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R)

8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (M) Karl and the team investigate a bear attack.

9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi. (Mav, R)

10.30 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv)

11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGa)

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets Of A Marine’s Wife. (2021, Mav, R)

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

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NBN News.

A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm)

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WEDNESDAY, November 12

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In Venezuela. (Premiere)

8.30 Reckless. (Premiere, Mdls)

9.35 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (R)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Ma)

11.55 Headhunters. (MA15+av, R)

2.30 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R)

3.35 Curious Traveller. (PGa, R)

4.05 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago:

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Whisky

Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.15 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 10.20 Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 12.05pm The Road Dance. (2021, M) 2.15 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 4.25 RBG. (2018, PG) 6.15 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.30 Tigerland. (2000, MA15+) 10.25 Infinite Summer. (2024, PG) Midnight Late Programs.

THURSDAY, November 13

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (PGa)

8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: New Worlds – The First Irish Diaspora. (PG)

9.25 Blue Lights.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Ridley Road. (Premiere, Mav)

1.15 Exterior Night. (MA15+v, R)

4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (Return) 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Kabul. 1am Homicide. 1.55 Conversations. 2.30 Somewhere Boy. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am RBG. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.10 The Movie Show. 7.45 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 10.00 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 12.10pm The Sitting Duck. (2022, M, Hungarian) 2.25 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 4.30 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 6.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 8.30 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) 10.55 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, M) 1.20am Late Programs.

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

7.30 RFDS. (Mad) A mediation attempt takes a turn for the worse.

9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Ahmed Kazmi where no topic is off limits.

10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav) The team responds to a crisis at a community centre.

11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

1.00 Life. (Malsv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG, R) A show of military precision, entertainment, massed pipes and drum performances from Scotland. 10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) Explores life behind bars. 11.30 Gatecrashers.

12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.

Sunrise.

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6.00 NBN News.

A Current Affair.

Budget Battlers. (PGl)

Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Madv) 9.40 Parole. 11.00 9News Late.

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Friday, 7 November 2025

By Mick BIRTLES

Home vigils and support

Gentle and Meaningful Deathcare Earth friendly coffins

THREE stars of the premiershipwinning Nambucca Roosters women’s team have stepped into new roles for 2026.

Sam Field, Lacey Wilson and Xanthi Hand have all put their hands up to join the Nambucca Roosters Junior Rugby League Club as coaches.

Field will guide the Under 16s girls team, while Wilson and Hand take the reins for the Under 14s girls.

The move comes at a critical time, as the club works to combat a worrying decline in junior registrations.

For Sam Field, coaching is about passion and progression.

“My passion for both the club and (opportunities for) women in league drives me and I want to show

young girls that we can do more than just play,” Field told News Of The Area.

“We can coach, support, and lead in every way.”

Xanthi Hand echoed that sentiment, saying her motivation comes from a desire to give back.

“I wanted to help out the football club and pass down the knowledge I’ve gained,” she said.

“It’s really about creating something fun and supportive for these younger girls.”

Both coaches draw on their experiences as women in a maledominated sport to shape their approach.

“I teach the girls to back themselves,” Field added.

“It’s easy to sit on the sidelines in this sport, but I encourage them to be passionate, lead, and be confident.”

Hand told News Of The Area, “Being female in this space has

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