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By Mick BIRTLES
CONSTRUCTION of the final major piece of infrastructure needed to unlock stage one of the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) has begun, with contractors moving the new sewage pump station site.
In preparation for construction, vegetation at the site has been cleared over recent weeks under the supervision of an ecologist, allowing plant and equipment to be brought onto the site.
planned community. Civil construction works on the western side of the Pacific Motorway are completed and now we start the last, big job on the eastern side of the highway,” he said.
“About 90 per cent of the water and sewer pipelines have been installed on the eastern side, with the final pipes expected to be placed by about September or October this year.
opportunities to go full steam ahead.
During the first weeks of construction, AJ Civil Projects will establish the work site and install environmental controls before removing tree stumps and beginning earthworks.
The initial works will also include constructing the cul-de-sac that will provide a turning circle and parking area for bulk water carriers, along with importing and placing road base material.
Residents can expect to see construction crews, an excavator and tipper trucks operating around the old Boggy Creek Road site from Monday 6 July, weather permitting.
Motorists travelling through the area are being urged to drive with care and follow all traffic management measures and road signage while construction is underway.
Construction hours will be from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.
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Nambucca Valley Council acting general manager David Moloney said reaching this stage marked an important milestone for the project.
“Council is really pleased with the pace and quality of construction of the VUGA master-
“The sewer trunk main has been installed under Red Ash Road and the highway and it will be gravity-fed to the new sewage pump station, located near the old Boggy Creek Road adjacent to Giinagay Way.”
Mr Moloney said construction of the sewage pump station and an adjacent bulk water filling station was expected to be completed by the end of 2026, weather depending, which would enable VUGA stage one and its industrial
Reflections is converting these sites into camping sites, not cabins. This decision was unrelated to the Scotts Head Master Plan process.
The article also incorrectly attributed statements to Simone Rudolph which were actually stated by Claire Forbes.
Nambucca Valley NOTA apologises for these errors.
By Mick BIRTLES
THE service and sacrifice of Australian men and women who served on military operations following the Vietnam War will be honoured at a special commemoration service in Nambucca Heads this Saturday.
Hosted by the Nambucca Heads RSL Sub-Branch, the service will commence at 4pm, Saturday 11 July, at the Nambucca Heads Cenotaph Memorial and will recognise veterans and their families who served across a wide range of operational deployments between the post-Vietnam era and the conclusion of Australia's mission in Afghanistan.
The commemoration follows Australia's involvement in military operations across the Middle East Area of Operations between 2001 and 2021, which began in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks.
On 11 July 2021, Australia's longest war officially came to an end when the final Australian Defence Force personnel departed Afghanistan.
Australia's contribution came at a significant cost.
Forty-one Australian service personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan, while a further two lost their lives during operations in Iraq and Kuwait.
Many more returned home carrying lifelong physical and psychological injuries.
The service will also acknowledge the thousands of Australians who have served on operations in places including Rwanda,
the Solomon Islands, Namibia, Cambodia, the Golan Heights, Timor Leste, Bougainville, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as those who have protected Australia's own borders through maritime security operations.
While each deployment differed in its purpose, all demanded extraordinary courage, professionalism and dedication.
Australian personnel served in peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance, stabilisation operations, reconstruction efforts and combat operations.
They protected vulnerable communities, monitored fragile ceasefires, delivered humanitarian aid, trained local security forces and helped rebuild essential infrastructure in countries emerging from conflict.
For many, that service came at a personal cost.
The Nambucca Heads RSL Sub-Branch also wishes to recognise the families who quietly shared the burden of military service.
Behind every uniform stood partners, parents, children and loved ones who endured long separations, uncertainty and the lasting impacts that service can bring.
President of the Nambucca Heads RSL Sub-Branch, Mr Denis Lane, said the commemorative service would provide an important opportunity for veterans and the wider community to reflect on the contribution of those who served in more contemporary operations.
"We know there are many former service personnel and their families who have links to some of the more contemporary military
q A Service of Commemoration will be held in Nambucca Heads on Saturday 11 July to provide an opportunity for veterans and the wider community to reflect on the contribution of those who served in more recent military operations.
operations living here in the Nambucca Valley and we hope they seize this opportunity to come and remember their mates and join other veterans on Saturday afternoon," he told News Of The Area.
Members of the public are invited to attend the service and pay their respects to those who
have served Australia in the decades since the Vietnam War.
Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to gather at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club for light refreshments and an opportunity to reconnect with fellow veterans, families and members of the community.
In pursuance of the provisions of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Nambucca Valley Council proposes to close the council public road listed in Schedule 1 below.
Schedule 1: Strip of unused Road verge adjacent to Lot 41 DP 854939, Siding Road Newee Creek. All interested persons are hereby invited to make written submissions concerning the proposal to be received up until 4.00pm on 7 August 2026.
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‘There is no crisis, there is no need to panic’: Minister
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Agriculture minister Tara Moriarty called for calm.
"I want to stress it’s the only one time that it has been found, we still have one bird that has tested positive," Ms Moriarty told reporters.
"There is no crisis, there is no need to panic."
Shoppers are also being urged to continue buying poultry and eggs as normal.
The deadly strain was confirmed in a migratory bird in NSW, making it Australia's sixth confirmed case after five others were discovered in WA and SA.
The strain was first detected on the Australian mainland on June 14 in a brown skua found in Esperance, on WA's south coast.
NSW's chief veterinary officer Jo Coombe said thousands of department staff, including 500 specially trained officers, have been deployed to bolster surveillance along the coastline.
"The reality is that we've got one bird, a wild bird, that has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu," she said on Sunday.
"We know that bird is a bird that usually wouldn't land in Australia and it's ... landed in Australia because it's been sick."
Invasive Species Council policy director Carol Booth warned surveillance won't protect Australian wildlife if the disease reaches native species.
She urged the federal government to fund a $200 million resilience package to accelerate feral predator control, restore habitat, and protect breeding sites.
'This killer disease has been wiping out
millions of birds around the world. The impact this could have on Australia's native birds and sea mammals as it continues to spread is frightening," Dr Booth told AAP.
Until June, Australia had been the only continent free of the highly contagious
virus, which has wiped out millions of birds worldwide and also killed mammals.
The public has been urged to avoid contact with sick or dead wildlife and report any finds to an emergency hotline, as well as recording locations and taking photos.
By Andrea FERRARI
WEDNESDAY July 1 was day one of retirement for Coffs Coast real estate identity Peter Auld.
After three decades in property sales, the 71-year-old man, who was born and raised in Bourke, looks back with a warm heart for the regions he served with passion: Nambucca Valley, Coffs Coast, Clarence Valley and Grafton.
“I am forever grateful for the vast experience I’ve enjoyed across blueberries, macadamia, bananas, cattle production, equine interests, tea-tree plantations, fruit tree plantations, to properties with beautiful river and creek frontage, to magnificent panoramic coastal sea and mountain views to clean open pastures and rainforest gullies,” Peter told News Of The Area.
Having considered joining another local real estate agent, incoming regulations in the industry beginning on July 1 made the decision easier for him to hand in the keys and sign off from the job.
Chatting with News Of The Area on day one, he’s beaming.
“I’ve made the right decision,” he said.
“I have been involved in the real estate industry since 1980, when I began working with my father at Bob Auld Real Estate in Nambucca Heads.”
From 1980 to 1984, he worked throughout the Nambucca Valley, developing a strong foundation in listing and selling property, particularly in rural areas.
On 23 March 2000, having achieved full licenses in 1998, he established Auld Property Sales, continuing his commitment as a dedicated rural specialist.
Over the years, he has gained extensive knowledge and experience across these regions.
From a deep understanding of local markets, land use, and rural property values, Peter Auld prided himself on providing a personalised service built on his decades of experience and strong community connections.
A martial arts devotee of 38 years, Peter has rolled up his two karate black belts for the last time following a total hip replacement.
He looks back with satisfaction on memorable matches and thrilling tournaments.
“There was one event that stands above all others.
“The 1983 Australian Kyokushin Open Full Contact Tournament held in the Sydney Opera House and attended by one of the most respected international karate leaders in the world at the time, Kancho Mas Oyama.”
Mr Auld believes karate discipline translates into one’s business and personal life, providing “self-discipline, respect for others, persistence, focus and better health.”
From arriving in the world in Bourke on his parents’ 18,000-acre sheep station, training as a wool classer, working in banking, timber and real estate industries he’s happy to hang up his hat in Coffs Harbour, living with his daughter and grandchildren.
Married for 43 years, sadly, Peter’s wife Helen passed away in 2018.
Dedicated to his family, business and hobbies, by his late 60s he had not given time to overseas travel.
Fascinated by Japanese history and the country’s modern culture, in October 2024 he set off to visit the captivating East Asia island nation.
He travelled hundreds of kilometres across Japan by bullet train observing the valleys, farms, orchards, and “endless mountains covered in natural vegetation, bamboo and timber plantations.”
His eye is now on touring Australia; first stop getting on the Ghan in Adelaide for a three-day trip to Darwin followed by sightseeing in Australia’s Top End multicultural, tropical city.
“You never know who you might meet, or what you might see,” he said.
q Real estate
stalwart Peter Auld says “cheers” to the end of his career.
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Nambucca Roosters at Coronation Park for Round 10 of the Group 2 rugby league competition.
By the time the first-grade players hit the paddock the appreciative crowd had been sufficiently warmed up by three great games of footy in the minor grades on what was the Nambucca Roosters’ Indigenous Round.
The Roosters players were proudly wearing a jersey featuring the stunning indigenous art work of Gumbaynggirr artist Tehnaya West, who is also a player in the Roosters Junior RLFC.
Local businesses got behind the Indigenous Round through sponsorship to enable the production of the special jerseys.
The under-18s sponsor was Ingenia Holiday Parks, reserve grade was Group 1 Distributors, women’s tackle was Coffs Coast Floor and Wall Tilers and first grade was sponsored by the V Wall Tavern.
Following the stirring welcome to country by Uncle Mickle Jarrett, the match began with a fiery intensity that carried on throughout the game, with the first five minutes of play being punctuated by two short stoppages for injuries.
The home team looked certain to score at the five and a half minutes mark when Robbie Inglis, showing the same form he displayed the
previous week, made a break for the line only to be wrapped up by a Grafton try-saver inches away from points.
A number of classy Roosters attacking plays down the right side followed but did not meet with success.
It was Grafton fullback Brandon Williams who was first to light up the scoreboard, putting one down under the posts, converted by Cooper Woods, and the visitors went to a 6-0 lead.
It took the Roosters a full seven minutes to answer that try with one of their own, coming from Zac Johnson in full flight, getting it under the posts and giving Tyreece Sines an unmissable conversion, evening up the score to 6-6.
For the next 10 minutes the game was slogged out, predominantly in the middle of the park, with no team’s line really coming under pressure.
It was Grafton’s Adam Slater who ultimately broke the deadlock with a try, Woods adding the extras and Grafton went to a 12-6 lead.
With 10 minutes left in the half a significant injury, incurred by a Grafton player, required an ambulance to come into the ground and play was halted for nearly 20 minutes.
When play resumed it was the home side who regained the initiative with an accurate Tyreece Sines kick
into the arms of Issac Jones in great field position added more points for the Roosters. Sines converted and the game went back to being neck and neck, the score 12-12.
Five minutes later Sines repeated his pin-point kicking, this time getting Jake Saunders over the line. The try was not converted and Roosters took the lead to halftime,16-12.
It took less than two minutes into the second half for the Roosters to score again with Robbie Inglis getting over the line in the left corner. The conversion was unsuccessful and the home side extended their lead to 20-12.
Eight minutes later an error in the in-goal area by Grafton set up an Anthony Cowan try, which was not converted. The Roosters lead was extended to 24-12.
At this point the Ghosts mounted a spirited fight-back with Rhys Davis picking up a try, converted again by Woods, and the gap was closed to 24-18.
Five minutes later another Grafton try, converted, locked up the game 24-all.
With the game in the balance and 11 minutes left to play, Brody Simon crashed through the Grafton defensive line for a try, not converted, and they were the last points of the afternoon.
The Roosters took the win 28-24 in a cracking game that could have gone either way.
The under 18s game got away from the Roosters, with Grafton getting the win in a close game at
22-18.
The women’s tackle match-up was a very entertaining clash, with the Nambucca ladies running away with it, the score 24-6.
Reserve grade was another riveting game of rugby league with the visitors edged out the Roosters 24-22.
The Roosters now have a group bye next week with another bye the week after. They will not play again until they head to Woolgoolga in Round 12.
By Mick BIRTLES
FOR more than a century, the Nambucca District Band has been entertaining local audiences, and the 106-year-old community institution is now inviting more people to discover the enjoyment of brass band music - whether as listeners or future members.
The band was once again in fine
form on Saturday 27 June, providing live entertainment at the Macksville Arts, Crafts and Car Boot Markets held at the Macksville Showgrounds.
The performance added to the lively atmosphere, with the acoustic sounds carrying throughout the market grounds.
The music encouraged visitors to slow down, browse the stalls and enjoy spending time with family,
friends and the local community.
One market-goer summed up the band's popularity, telling News Of The Area that, "the band is the highlight of the markets".
Audiences were treated to a broad repertoire spanning modern music, soft rock, pop, jazz, country and marching favourites.
The program included music by Neil Diamond, an energetic
rendition of the Raiders March and even Michael Jackson's Thriller, demonstrating the band's versatility and appeal across generations.
As one of the oldest community organisations in the Nambucca Valley, the Nambucca District Band continues to preserve an important musical tradition while embracing contemporary favourites that appeal to today's audiences.
The band is now encouraging new members of all ages to become involved.
Whether someone is a school student wanting to learn a brass instrument or percussion, an adult looking to take up music for the first time, or a former musician who hasn't picked up an instrument since their school days, the band offers a welcoming and supportive environment.
Members say brass bands provide far more than just an opportunity to make music.
Playing in a band builds friendships, encourages teamwork and gives people the chance to perform for their local community.
Research has also shown that
participating in community music can enhance physical wellbeing, reduce stress, increase resilience and support positive mental health.
Residents who are curious about brass band music are also encouraged to simply come along to one of the band's upcoming performances and experience the music for themselves.
The Nambucca District Band will next perform at the Collectors Fair at Coffs Harbour Showgrounds on Saturday 25 July from 10am.
Further performances are scheduled for the Combined Bands performance at Coffs Harbourside Markets on Sunday 16 August from 10am to 2pm, the Macksville Arts and Crafts Markets at Macksville Showgrounds on Saturday 22 August from 10am, and the Lions Markets at Nambucca Heads Plaza on Sunday 6 September from 10am.
Weekly rehearsals are held every Tuesday evening from 6.30pm at the Macksville Senior Citizens Hall.
Anyone interested in joining or learning more about the band can contact Ian Flarrety on 0413 714 253 or email threevalve@hotmail.com.
By Sharon JANE
LOCALS and tourists are loving the roadside options shaping weekend social gatherings in Nambucca Valley.
Travellers are enjoying the rural experience at roadside stalls and locals are buying farm produce directly, connecting with other locals away from technology.
Coffee vans are popping up in parks and along main roads attracting regulars.
Stall numbers may increase further as awareness grows of relaxed regulations.
Nambucca Valley Council's director of development and environmental services, Daniel Walsh, told News Of The Area that in recent years statewide exemptions removed the need for a Development Application (DA) for roadside stalls and mobile food and drink outlets if they meet code exemptions.
"Stalls can include farm produce and handicrafts," he explained.
"But if food or drinks are served, stallholders must complete health and safety certificate registration.
"Coffee vans may move around and operate from any land zoning as long as they meet code exemptions for a DA," he said.
Mr Walsh said Council encouraged enterprises such as these to flourish as they enhanced tourism and community cohesion.
Some stallholders have combined both produce and coffee. One such stall is Bowra Creek Farm, which has operated since March 2025, one kilometre from Bowraville on Rodeo Drive.
Owners Allan and Trudie McKibbin care about their local community as Trudie was born and raised in Bowraville.
They began with a vision to sell their farm produce, then found a coffee van and added baked goods, honey and flowers.
"The chairs and gazebo were added over time to make everyone comfortable," Allan told News Of The Area.
The farm animals nearby are a bonus for customers who decide to linger for a chat.
Bowraville local Rita Ballangarry and her daughter look forward to Saturday mornings at Bowra Creek Farm.
"We like to support local business and it's good for the locals to gather here too, especially for those isolated and alone," Rita told News Of The Area.
"Thank God it's here every weekend. Bowraville needs this," her daughter said.
Budding stallholders should contact Nambucca Valley Council to check if they qualify for exemptions from the development code before proceeding.
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By Kate PYE
THE Sawtell Chilli Festival has celebrated one of its most successful events in years, with almost 6,000 people enjoying the spice of life: food, culture, music, and community.
Attendees on Saturday, 4 July enjoyed a packed program of live music, cultural performances, chilli competitions and culinary experiences.
Festival organisers said stallholders reported strong support from the public, with visitors embracing the variety of flavours and market stalls throughout the day.
The event opened at 9.30am with host and comedian Ben Stevenson welcoming festival-goers before activities got under way.
The morning program featured live music from Hometown Revival, followed by a performance from Chasing Winter Sun, who were runners-up in the Sawtell Hotel Talent Quest.
The heat was turned up with the popular Chilli Chicken Wing Eating Competitions, while the Aussie Chilli Eating Championship Final at 11am saw state finalists battle it out in one of the festival’s hottest challenges.
The official welcome at 12.30pm
included addresses from Gurmesh Singh MP, George Ceccato from Coffs Council, Amanda Harvey from RAB, and Dale Sagar from Sawtell Chamber of Commerce.
Festival organiser Michael Bryers hailed the event as a huge success for the Sawtell community.
“Almost 6,000 people attended the Chilli Festival,” Michael said.
“It was our most successful event in many years, with large crowds enjoying a beautiful winter’s day in Sawtell. Stallholders reported great support from the public.”
Michael said the entertainment program was particularly wellreceived by visitors.
“The entertainment program was extremely popular and focused on a strong cultural angle, with the Carnivale Silk Fan Dancers, Latin Dance demonstrations and lessons, New Orleans Horn Band and internationally renowned DJ Moosey spinning Latin and Mexicaninspired sets.”
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) was also proud to again be involved in the event, with Lesley Berry saying members loved being part of the festival each year.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together with the community,
meet visitors, and be part of an event that celebrates local food, culture and connection,” Ms Berry said.
“The CWA is always proud to support events like this and we love seeing the festival continue to grow.”
The celebrations continued into the evening at Sawtell Hotel,
with live performances from Who’s Charlie and Ultimate Peppers - The Red Hot Chilli Peppers Ultimate Tribute Experience.
The festival will return on Saturday, 3 July 2027.
Michael said next year’s event would continue to expand its cultural focus.
“Next year we will continue to expand the cultural inclusion of the origins of chilli – South America, Mexico, Italy and Asia,” Michael said.
“We will continue to look for ways to improve our event, providing an all-inclusive cultural and cuisine experience for the community.”
By Mick BIRTLES
THE Nambucca Heads Lions Club has ushered in a new leadership team for the 2026/2027 Lions year while recognising the outstanding contributions of two dedicated members during its annual board changeover evening.
Representatives from the Urunga, Bellingen, Macksville and Nambucca Lions Clubs gathered at the Nambucca RSL Club on Tuesday 23 June for the official installation of the club's new Board.
District Governor-Elect Joe Pope conducted the installation ceremony, welcoming the incoming Board as they begin the new Lions year.
During the evening, incoming President Grahame Beatton presented a James D Richardson Service Award to Lion Rod Snart in recognition of his ongoing service and commitment to the Nambucca community.
“The highlight of the night was a surprise presentation from the club's nominations committee,” Lion Bill Shepherd told News Of The Area.
“President Grahame Beatton was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship membership in recognition of his continued dedication to the Lions organisation and his service to the
wider Nambucca Valley community.”
Both honours are named after the founders of Lions Clubs International and Lions in Australia, recognising exceptional service and commitment.
The club also reflected on another successful year of supporting the local community.
Over the past 12 months, the Nambucca Heads Lions Club reported donations exceeding $27,000 while undertaking numerous service projects throughout the Nambucca Valley.
These efforts were complemented by a range of joint community service activities carried out in partnership with the Macksville and Valla Lions Clubs.
Looking ahead, President Grahame Beatton said he was enthusiastic about the year ahead and hoped to see more volunteers and new members join the club to help support its many community projects.
q The new board of the Nambucca Heads Lions Club, from left: Debbie Mathews, Paul Orman, Bill Shepherd, James Bowkett, Margaret Orman, John Palmer, Rod Snart, June Reimer, Grahame Beatton, Joe Pope, John McCollom, Peter O'Neill and Alan Mills. Photo: Supplied.
By Mick BIRTLES
FOR more than 35 years, the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group has quietly made a remarkable difference to the lives of local cancer patients, providing practical support when needed most.
The group's latest contribution will now make recovery easier for local breast cancer patients by funding a specialised Bio Compression Systems SC2008-DL device, allowing treatment to be provided locally rather than requiring patients to travel to Coffs Harbour.
Linked with the renowned Mid North Coast cancer trust, CanDo, the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group has built a reputation for identifying local needs and raising funds to help ease the physical, emotional and financial burden faced by people living with cancer.
The new compression system was purchased through the group's fundraising efforts, with its
dedicated volunteers raising the $2400 cost through raffles, donations and community events.
The Bio Compression Systems SC-2008-DL is a medical device that uses inflatable sleeves to gently massage the arms using controlled air pressure.
The compression works in stages, beginning at the hands or feet and moving upwards to encourage healthy blood flow while helping excess lymph fluid to move back through the body.
The system is primarily used to assist people living with lymphoedema or lipoedema; conditions that can cause painful swelling following breast cancer surgery and other medical treatments.
It can also assist with swelling caused by poor circulation, support the treatment of venous leg ulcers and, in some circumstances, help reduce the risk of blood clots.
Suitable for use in both hospitals and at home under
medical guidance, the device mimics the body's natural pumping action, helping to reduce swelling, improve comfort and enhance mobility.
Carolyn Cross, McGrath breast care nurse for the Nambucca Valley, said the equipment would have an immediate impact for local patients.
“This equipment means that patients can come to Macksville Hospital, or the equipment can come to them, and they will no longer have to spend the time travelling, which can be very uncomfortable while they are recovering from surgery,” she told News Of The Area.
The donation is another example of the Cancer Support Group's ongoing commitment to improving cancer care throughout the Nambucca Valley.
Through years of fundraising and community support, the organisation has continued to provide equipment and assistance that directly benefits local
By Kim SATCHELL
A BEAUTIFUL mild Sunday afternoon in June greeted the punters who attended the Coastal Claymaker’s 6th Empty Bowls event, in collaboration with Matt and
Megan Begg and hosted at their Valla property. The relaxing atmosphere and dulcet tones provided by Macksville musician Steve Zirkler throughout the evening blended with the fire into the night.
“Let’s do this again next year,” said Matt Begg. “It brings the community together.”
About 75 handmade ceramic bowls were on display, waiting for their prospective buyers.
By ‘BUNCHA’
PETER ‘Nobby’ Carlow played his way into the Major Singles Final for his new Club, with a nail-biting win in his semifinal against Brendon Howard last Sunday.
Playing wonderful draw bowls, Nobby skipped away to a 7-0 lead after only 3 ends and had a comfortable 20-13 lead before Brendon finally found his rhythm and length and reduced the lead to 20-17, and trailed by only 2 shots when
By Charlie POTTER
WEDNESDAY. Jul 1. A good field of 34 bowlers for the Selected Triples. The day went to Roger McGuigan, Wayne Bolton and Psycho Carr. Visitors from Leongatha, Vic., Jim and Anne Lye and Chris Brownlie were second and Buster Ruane, Chris Cairncross (Avoca) and Cosi were third. The Lucky Losers went to Paul Stoi, M Gill and Chris D'Elboux.Roger McGuigan was Lucky Bowler but unsuccessful in his attempt at the $210 Jackpot.
patients and their families. Residents will soon have another opportunity to support the group's work when it hosts its annual Op Shop Fashion Parade.
The popular fundraising event will be held on Tuesday 21 July from 10am at the Macksville Ex-Services Club.
Entry is $10 and includes morning tea, while attendees can also enjoy raffles, a lucky door prize and plenty of entertainment.
The stunning line up of delicious homemade soups included pumpkin, Asian chicken and noodle, beef and vegetable, Bavarian lentil and last but not least, the Happy Frog’s delicious coconut curry, begging to fill empty bowls and newly found owners.
A steady stream of people supporting the event milled around in order to get first choice on their favourite bowl.
An illustrious cadre of
Wayne Edwards from CanDo will once again take on the role of MC and guest speaker, promising plenty of laughs throughout the morning.
Mrs Cross encouraged women to make the most of breast screening opportunities available locally.
“We are fortunate in this district where we have opportunities to carry out preventative breast screening
potters provided the wares including TAFE College Coffs Harbour students under the guidance of ceramics teacher extraordinaire, Cath Fogarty.
The professional expertise of many Bellingen potters, including bowls made of locally dug up clay by Jane Northway, were collected and delivered by Jane.
Numerous other local ceramicists also made sure the event was well supported, with 60 bowls finding new homes as a result.
the match became interesting.
The scores were picked at 22 all, 24 all and 24 all before Nobby drew a beautiful shot and with Brendo just missing on two occasions saw the game go to Nobby 25-24.
Well played to both, a great match.
Nobby will meet John
Fri. Jul 3. Andrew Shearer, Adam Laird and David Davies were the day's winners. Paul Michel, Hoggy and Peter McRitchie ran second and Pat Howard, John Morgan and Chris D'Elboux third. Trevor Hannaford, Terry and Matt Harvey were the Lucky Losers. Lucky Bowler went to Terry Harvey but he missed
Cochrane in the final this Sunday at 1pm after he advanced to the final with a win over ‘Buncha’ 25-21 the week before.
Cocho played beautiful draw bowls to claim his win and will contest his first Major Singles Final.
The Minor Singles Final
the $360 Jackpot.
Sun. Jul 5. Sunday Social Bowls drew 28 entries. Winners were Linley and Andrew Fanning and Rosie Dugdale. Tony Pattinson, Don Wills and Deb Mann were the Lucky Losers. AnneMarie Johnson won the Jackpot of $50.
Mixed Pairs and Mixed
and I implore women not to hesitate when these opportunities arise,” she said. By supporting events such as the Op Shop Fashion Parade, the community is not only helping to raise vital funds but also ensuring organisations like the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group can continue making a real difference to the lives of local people facing cancer.
Deanne and Col Reynolds run the outreach and soup kitchen at the Nambucca 7th Day Adventist Church every Wednesday from 12.30pm till 5pm.
Col told News Of The Area: “I am blown away by the generosity of the potters, those who made soup and the people who purchased bowls on the night.”
Col gave a short speech on the night informing the gathering about their program and their future goals.
is set down for 11am this Sunday and should be a beauty between Tracey Armes and relatively new bowler Mike Oldham.
This game should also be close with both players, especially Tracey, playing great bowls in her lead-up matches to make the Final.
Fours Championships Entry Sheets are on the board. Pairs closes 4.30PM Fri. July 24 and Fours on Fri. Aug 21.
For horse-racing enthusiasts, Dave Ogilvy's Everest Club has been resurrected. Restricted to 24 members which gives each a half-share in a horse in the Everest field of 12, Oct. 17 and
Best of luck to both players. Thursday Bowls are always popular with good prize money on offer, and ever increasing player numbers. Saturday Social Bowls are also seeing good numbers turn up and a great afternoon is had by all.
See you at The Hub.
a horse in the Melbourne Cup. Cost is $300 which includes a magnificent Everest dinner in the function room 6pm Thurs. Oct. 15 and a Melbourne Cup lunch. Horses drawn at the Everest dinner and a sheet is on the board for those interested. Close to half the members already entered so be quick.
By Chris KNIGHT
MELANOMA survivor and Cancer Council fundraiser
Colin 'Wormo' Wormleaton should hang his head in shame.
The talented golfer's handicap had drifted out to 10, making him a contestant for sandbagger of the year for 2026.
But he shot himself in the foot - which was once constantly exposed on the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course due to a medical condition - as he crushed the field to win the Nambucca Liquor men's Monthly Medal on Saturday.
Wormo birdied the 3rd and 15th and had 77 off the stick for the best nett of the
day with 67 to collect in A Grade, three clear of Bryce McCarroll (5 handicap). Greg McCoy (6) picked up the gross prize with 77.
Matt Dyer (14) was travelling so well after only 46 shots through the first 10 holes before an atrocious Moose of 10 on the 11th.
Please explain. He somehow recovered from that ramming to run home with two pars, four bogeys and a bird on the last for 84 off the bat and the B Grade Medal win with 70 nett.
Steve Frost (14) was runner-up three back and Midlands Golf Club's Sean Parnell (the third of the 14-markers on the podium) won the gross on 88.
David Bartos (21) parred
7, 15 and 16 on his merry way to 71 nett for the dance in C Grade, two clear of Peter Klem-Goode. Club President Geoff Harris (21 - you can't be serious) carded 97 honest ones for the gross prize.
Club Champion Graham Watson hogged the nearest the pins on 5 and 7, Dyer also a brace on 8 and 18 ($60 Pro Pin), and Peter Farrell on 15 as well as the longest putt on the 1st for the Ecomist prize pack. Greens team champion Dan Wren will eat well courtesy of the Pizza This Pizza That voucher on 13.
Campbelltown's Richard Senkowski (9) thrived on The Island with 36 points to nail Div 1 of the Soulitude Health stableford on Thursday 2 July.
Local Garry Johnstone (14)
showed he is building, one point back, for runner-up.
Donald Lavery (33) returned 36 points for the Div 2 salute on a countback from Craig Riddington (24).
John Fortescue found nothing but cup from a distance for the prize on 1 and pin botherers were Wayne Roberts on 5, Ken Klem on 7, Tristram Edwards on 8 and Ken Marriott on 15. Johnstone will hope the pizza is still hot by the time he gets back to Bowraville, or dine in, after hitting it handy on 13 and Daniel Phelps banked a tidy $70 courtesy of the Pro Pin on the last.
Gun golfer Kerrie Eichorn (9) had 34 points to take Div 1 of the stableford competition on Wednesday 1 July on countback from Dianne O'Leary (17).
Eichorn scorched home with 39 round the back, including five pars.
Linda Piccin (once was 36) had the best round of the day with 38 points to sweep Div 2, four better than Jennifer Johnston (30).
Pins on the 5th went to Sue Brooks and Narelle Delaney, Piccin on 13 and Judith Boyle is $37 the richer after scoring the Pro Pin on 18. A small field of 15 contested the Nambucca
Island where the championship 18hole layout is in great shape, or you can chillax in the warm clubhouse where the welcomes are as big as the schnitties and steaks.
By Max TURNER
GREAT weather for the Monthly Medal and Spoon Stroke event sponsored by Kinnear and Cartwright electrical resulted in a big field out to enjoy the day. Overall fields in the week’s competitions were the biggest in recent months.
On Saturday Scotts Head’s Paul Donges was the only player to beat par with a net 69 winning Division 2 and the Medal. Bec Spear was runner up to Paul. The Spoon (Div1)was won again by Allan Clarke with the young big hitter Jordan Welsh finishing runner up.
In a big field the Mid Week competition, which can be played on any day to cater for workers, was won by Adam Ross who came in ahead of runner up Quinn Cooper .
Tuesday’s ladies Stableford was won by Kerrie Jackson with low handicapped Jo Montague finishing runner up. Both ladies were also the nearest the pin winners, Kerrie on the 17th and Jo on the 3rd.
In the second round of the Chook run Ron McDonald who had a great round came to beat first round leader Graham Vincent. Brock Klar and returning Don Forrester were the straight shooters with nearest the pins.
Competition begins with the under-14 cadets and extends through to the over75 men's and over-50 ladies divisions.
to the prestigious Family Achievement Honour Board while competing across the event's 15 divisions.
Scotts Head's renowned sand-bottom point break is expected to once again provide the perfect stage for the event.
Well protected from the prevailing winter southerly winds, the break is renowned for producing long, flowing rides that allow competitors to showcase the smooth, stylish surfing synonymous with traditional longboarding.
All competitors will ride longboards measuring at least nine feet in length.
The popular Old Malibu division will feature original pre-1965 longboards, which are considerably heavier than modern boards and require a distinctive surfing style.
The modern equivalent is the Log division, where competitors ride singlefin boards with traditional 50/50 rails and are judged on classic, old-school smooth and stylish surfing.
The continued popularity of longboarding has also seen strong growth in female participation.
Following increased
By Gladys GREEN
THE final of the Ladies Championship Pairs was contested last Sunday 5/7.
A close game was played between Heather Edwards(lead), Ruth Flarrety(skip) against Karen Perry(lead), Kaye Wood(skip).
Both teams bowled some quality shots throughout the game, keeping the spectators (peanut gallery) entertained.
A big congratulations to Karen and Kaye taking out the game 16-11.
This is also Karens' first Championship win.
Round game results were played on 27/5 with Karen& Kaye 15 d Lorraine Edmondson & Judy Walker 13.
entries in recent years, the Logger Heads Malibu Club expanded the women's divisions last year.
Club Scotts will sponsor the open ladies division, Coastal Curves Surf Shop the over-35 ladies and Tradition Surfboards the over-50 ladies.
Among those returning will be last year's over-35 ladies winner Lynn Adlawan from Woolgoolga, who is expected to face strong competition from Laura Piggott of Freshwater and Bee Solomon.
Several former champions will also return to defend their titles.
These include Sarah Buls from Crescent Head, Josh Dunn from Shelly Beach Malibu Club in the Golden Sands Tavern old Malibu division, Logger Heads life member Alan Sheldon in the Scotts Head Local Liquor over-70s, Paul Scholton in the Burford Blanks Open 9 Foot division and Ricky Forsyth in the Reflections Holiday Parks over 50s.
Local surfers will also be looking to impress on their home break.
Grant Ferguson will contest both the Burford
Blanks Open 9 Foot division and the Golden Sands Old Malibu event.
Ross Davis will compete in the Galeria CC/Ember & Tide Open Log division, while Garry Farrell lines up in the Bennett Surfboards over-65s.
Joel Parkhouse will contest the Adrenalin Surf over-40s, while Lilly Lawson will compete in the Club Scotts open ladies.
Troy Martin will compete in the Reflections over50s, Nicole Morrison in the Coastal Curves over-35 ladies and Robyn Wren in the Valla Beach Tavern over-50 ladies, where she will challenge returning winner Manda Godfrey and Kat Dingle.
Spectators are encouraged to head to Scotts Head Beach, where excellent viewing locations provide the perfect vantage point to enjoy the action throughout the competition.
Visitors are also invited to join competitors and supporters at Club Scotts during the event, particularly on Saturday evening when the band Raven will provide live entertainment.
Beyond surfing, the Logger Heads Malibu Classic continues its proud tradition of giving back to the community.
The event raises funds for a number of local charities, including the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service, the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group and, more recently, the Support Group for Everyday Carers.
Last year's event raised a total of $7,000 for these worthy organisations.
For more information about the event, email loggerheadsmc@bigpond. com or call 0403 640 572.
By Manny WOOD
HANS dies at 82, leaving behind his wife of 22 years, Greta, his daughter from a previous marriage, Anna, and a Will that, at first glance, seemed perfectly sensible.
Hans appointed Greta and Anna as executors and, aside from a gift to a local charity, directed the family home and the balance of his estate be sold, with the proceeds divided equally between them.
The house was also home to Hans’ pride and joy, a century-old grand piano occupying almost half the living room. According to Hans, it had survived two world wars, two moves, and one enthusiastic removalist armed with a crowbar. One thing was beyond dispute; nobody was moving the piano. Not in theory, not in practice, not under any interpretation of the Will.
For Greta, complying with the Will meant more than selling a house. She had lived in the property for over a decade and expected to remain there.
Now 73 and retired, she faced leaving the property she had been in for more than 15 years.
“Half the estate” sounded generous on paper, but provided limited security in a property market where suitable replacement housing was increasingly difficult to secure.
Anna understood her father’s wishes but recognised Greta’s predicament. An equal division of the estate would give Greta half its value, but not the security of a roof over her head.
Greta commenced proceedings seeking further provision from Hans’ estate.
Before the hearing, the parties agreed Greta would receive a 75 per cent interest in the home together with a 10-year right to reside, and Anna the remaining 25 per cent interest and balance of the estate.
The Court approved the compromise, allowing Greta to remain in the home for the next 10 years.
As a result, the family never discovered whether Hans’ century-old grand piano could have survived another move, or whether the removalist ever actually needed the crowbar.
Thank you to Ellysha Laklem for her assistance with this column.
If you have a request for a Hypothetical, call Manny Wood on (02) 66 487 487 or email manny@ tblaw.net.au. Note: This fictional column is not legal advice.
By Paul DORIN
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WRITE in response to the published letter from Peter Williams (NOTA, 03/07/2026). There are a number of factual errors in Mr Williams' letter which I believe should not go uncorrected.
1. There is NO Teals, Greens, Labor, socialist alliance in Federal parliament. The Labor government governs in the House of representatives solely on its numbers - 94 to 56. The senate has 29 Labor members as against 27 LNP, 10 Green, 6 independent and 4 One Nation. Greens and independents vote according to the merits of proposed legislation, but there is no agreement on what they will do.
2.a. Housing crisis - courtesy of Howard and Costello's introduction of halving the former capital gains tax and the introduction and furthering of negative gearing b. Inflation crisis - the RBA does not see a crisis, and the current increase is accepted
to be the result of Trump's war against Iran. Every nation in the world suffers from it. Australia's inflation rate in 2022 was 0.7 per cent, the highest since 1990. A parting gift from the Morrison government.
c. Rental crisis - decades in the making, due mainly to Howard and Costellos' wealthfare policies (see point b.)
d. Electricity - affordability governments of both stripes sold off power plants because they were rapidly becoming obsolete through aging In the case of the Victorian brown coal plants - too polluting as well.
e. Fuel crisis. There never was a supply crisis, but prices due to Trump's war shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.
f. Productivity crisis - Increased productivity benefits went straight into the pockets of the corporations and the big bosses.
d. Cost of living - see points b. and e.
3. "At just below 60 per cent, the Australian Government gross debt to GDP ratio is less than half that of the US, and less than a quarter that of Japan.
By JASMINDA
DEAR Jasminda,
A friend's son has asked me to write a personal reference for him as he is going to court.
I hardly know the kid and what I do know isn't very positive.
I think I have only been asked because I have a good standing in the community.
How do I tactfully get out of this situation?
Rhiannon G.
out in the future and using them in ongoing discussions.
In contemporary times, you can add text messages, online comments, and even photos or videos to the mix.
In your own case, if you provide a reference saying little Johnny is a fine, upstanding member of the community who volunteers his time, works at the local rescue animal shelter, waters the gardens of the elderly and infirmed, and participates in clean up Australia events, when in actual fact little Johnny graffitis his tag on every available bus stop, hoons around on his e-bike, shoplifts from the local markets, and is, in reality, a little ratbag, you are doing him a grave disservice.
He will learn nothing, and will continue to go about his merry way while others make excuses for his poor behaviour.
The idea of a reference letter is losing traction, because no one writes the brutal truth.
Dear Rhiannon,
You most certainly shouldn't write a reference for a person you don't know very well.
My advice to you is that what is said in person is hearsay, but anything you put down on paper could one day be held against you.
This is a hard but important lesson for everyone to learn.
In the past, these 'putting down on paper' experiences, often written in the heat of the moment, or the dead of night, and resulting in pages of self pity and recriminations have given rise to the receiver dragging those letters
Australian Government gross debt increased from $534.4 billion in March 2019 to $885.5 billion in April 2022.
"The Australian federal government debt is currently around $767 billion, which is about 43.8 per cent of the country’s GDP of $2.7 trillion, according to live debt trackers and government statistics."
I suspect that I have close to
PEOPLE are asking themselves: why work in an economy that’s not working for me?
The cost of basic services - food, housing, electricity, healthcare, childcare, education - has all gone up.
Yet our pay packet remains the same!
All after the era of privatisation when we were promised efficiency and lower prices because the market does it better. But does it?
Think about the fact that young people, on average, will spend a
decade saving for a deposit on a house that will cost ten times their salary and require a two-income household to pay off over 30 years.
A generation ago, you could go to university for free and an average house cost you three times your wages. You were also probably paying it off on one person’s salary.
This generation will be the first in history to be worse off than their parents. Some folks still have it good.
Our mate Gina Rinehart has it so good, she owns the media, politicians and now wants to give our land away to foreign governments.
I don’t think someone so wealthy
should be able to influence politics in this way.
Most people don’t think they can change outcomes, regardless of who they vote for, in any meaningful way.
We all want a slice of the good life.
I invite everyone, no matter how you align politically, to take part in The Good Life Survey.
Have your say at - greeninstitute. org.au/goodlife/. Together, we can make life better for everyone!
Regards, Renee Gerlach.
DEAR News Of The Area, MORE rubbish rhetoric! Well, Albo and the current Labor Government are apparently “redistributing wealth” and “anti-opportunity”, and their recent mild tax tweaks are “Communist, Socialist and/or Marxist” depending on who you listen to; or, in the case of Pauline, all three - presumably because she doesn’t know the difference.
I don’t recall anyone accusing PM Howard of “re-distributing wealth” when he and his sidekick Costello first introduced the tax
changes to negative gearing and capital gains back in the early 2000s.
As predicted by those with any sense, these changes would come to turbo-charge the property speculation industry and saw a frenzy of Howard’s ‘Ordinary Australians’ get on board the passive wealth creation train.
I do recall attending an investment symposium where we listened to investors who were working to build property portfolios which totally negated their annual tax bill.
Apparently, there was a caller on
a Brisbane talkback radio segment who challenged the PM at the time of the announcement on the grounds that the changes would lead to future generations being unable to afford their own property.
Howard, of course, dismissed it on the grounds that no-one had ever complained to him that their property value had increased. Perhaps we should have.
Regards, Dave Wood.
Reference letters are a bit like Resumes - they should be taken with a grain of salt.
If you must write one, say it as it is, and then let your friend decide whether they will use your letter.
Something like: 'To Whom it May Concern, I write this reference for John Doe, a kid I hardly know, and what I do know may prejudice his court outcome, and not in a good way for John.
Yours sincerely, Rhiannon G.' That should suffice.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
exceeded my potential publishing space, but I can, given the space, refute ALL of the untrue assertions made in Mr Williams letter, and would encourage him to take on board the journalists' dictumopinions are free, but facts are sacred.
Regards, Bill Robinson, Nambucca Valley.
DEAR News Of The Area
FISHING! The heading says it all. We catch fish. Well, sometimes we do.
This week we fished the northern side of the Nambucca River at Macksville.
Straight away, edible size bream was regularly caught. Veronica, Heather, Jai, Morelle, Greg and Bruce all shared the honours for the day.
Somehow the ladies in the group make fishing effortless as they regularly catch fish no matter what the tides or weather might dish up. This week was the same as the ladies caught six out of the 10 fish landed. Bruce caught two good-size bream early in the morning, which resulted in a comment from Greg that "Bruce is going for a personal best today".
It goes without saying that our coordinator, Greg Artlett, will help get newcomers started in the fun of fishing.
Greg not only supports U3A but also NSW Fisheries as a volunteer trainer.
Contact Greg on 0427 689 400 if you wish to join our group.
Bruce Redman, U3A.
U3A Nambucca Valley is looking for an experienced and willing volunteer to assist with secretarial duties e.g.
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SUNDAY
SEVEN, 7pm
The time has come to leave behind the akubras, Blundstones and spurs, as the farmers and their potential partners are off to Sydney for a glamorous black-tie dinner. The blokes do their best James Bond impressions in tuxedos and the ladies are dressed to the nines, offering everyone the chance to see each other in a new light. However, for some, that fresh perspective will cause them to question their own connections. As a life-changing decision looms, emotions run high for Jarrad, Zac, Dylan and Jason (above, from left) as they consider whether to follow their heart or their head.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Race Around The World. (Ml, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 1.45 Ground Up. (Ml, R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. Monty Don explores London’s most beautiful gardens.
8.30 Saint-Pierre. (Mv) Fitz and Arch engage in a game of cat and mouse as they race to determine an assassin’s target.
9.15 Gruen. (PG, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
9.55 Would I Lie To You?
10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R)
12.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
NBN, 7.30pm
From the Seven Wonders of the World to the wackiest travel experiences on offer, this unfiltered reality series has seen and done it all, complete with buying the cheesy souvenirs to take home. But let’s be honest, some of the best destinations on Earth are in our own backyard. To prove it, the Guides are heading on a scenic road trip along the New South Wales south coast – bringing Love Island Australia Hibberd and Callum Hole (right) along for the ride. It’s good clean fun as they depart Sydney in electric vehicles and set their GPS for the laidback towns of Jamberoo, Kiama, Nowra, Bateman’s Bay and Narooma.
WEDNESDAY
SBS, 7.30pm
Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. FRA v MAR. Cont. 8.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. USA v BEL. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. ARG v EGY. Replay. 2.30 WorldWatch. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 4.30 The Cook Up. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 1.30 The Great Outdoors. (PG, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. The weekly winners return.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 MOVIE: Journey Home, David Gulpilil. (2025, Ml, R)
The late David Gulpilil is laid to rest. Danzal Baker, Hugh Jackman.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Hagetmau to Bordeaux. 175.1km flat stage. From France.
1.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)
2.30 Mirusia: Live In Concert. (R)
4.00 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)
4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final.
(31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 MOVIE: Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. (2004, PG) 9.20 Caper Crew. 10.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
The Tracker. (2002, M) 2.10 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 4.15 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 5.55 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 7.50 We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 9.30 Charlie’s Country. (2013, M) 11.30 Late Programs.
By Teresa MEEHAN
CLUB Nambucca ladies Elaine
Fleming and Sandra Seckold, with substitute Pat Fletcher, represented the club at the State Senior Women’s Pairs Championships in Dubbo this week. Despite not being able to secure a win, the trio can be proud of their achievement in qualifying for the prestigious event.
Challenging weather conditions and strong opposition made for a difficult competition, but they represented the club with distinction.
Back at Club Nambucca, 10 ladies enjoyed Thursday social bowls in ideal spirits, with one game of triples and one game of pairs contested.
The triples match saw Kim
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.00 MOVIE: Where The Crawdads Sing. (2022, Masv, R) A girl who raised herself in dangerous marshlands finds herself the prime suspect in a murder. Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, David Strathairn.
10.35 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGals, R) Alex seeks his parents’ advice.
12.15 MOVIE: Out Of Line. (2001, Mlsv, R) Jennifer Beals.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
Porter, Colleen and Eliza record a comfortable win over Alma, Annmarie and Karen. In the pairs, Rosie and Marg defeated Pam and Teresa in a closely fought contest, securing victory over the final few ends.
Lucky winners for the day were Eliza, Colleen and Kim, while Pam and Teresa were the lucky losers. Teresa was named Lucky Bowler and also shared raffle honours with Karen.
No one could accuse this extreme survival series of going easy on its contestants, but just in case, the producers of this latest instalment have upped the stakes significantly. While earlier seasons have dropped survival experts into the wilderness of Tasmania and New Zealand, this fourth Aussie edition takes 10 participants (including Lillian, above) to Sápmi, Finland, and leaves them to their own devices in an unfamiliar Arctic environment where hunting is forbidden and temperatures are subzero. In Wednesday’s doubleepisode premiere, the participants are dropped off and start to make camp.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. Wests Tigers v New Zealand Warriors.
9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage and analysis of the NRL game between the Wests Tigers and New Zealand Warriors.
10.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12. Semi-finals.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12 Late. Semi-finals.
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+.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney.
7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa, R) Mary and Tom finally purchased a dream home. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Snackmasters. 3.00 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.20 MOVIE: Dumb Money. (2023, MA15+) 12.25am Arrow. 3.45 My Way. 4.00 Barbie It
By Barbara MARANIK
RESULTS for week ending 5th July 2026
Monday 29th June 2026
1st Mike & Linda Siford 69%, 2nd Pamela Rongen & Theda Faulwetter 64%, 3rd Judy Holliday & Robert Baker 59%
Tuesday 30th June 2026 –Individual play 1st Maureen Cowan 66%,
2nd Carol McKee 62%, 3rd Barb Maranik 58%
Thursday 2nd July 2025
1st Scott Parker & Paul Coe 62%, 3rd Lyndall Edsall & Pamela Rongen 58%, 3rd Maureen Cowan & Carol McKee 57%
Saturday 4th July 2026
1st Mike & Linda Siford 65%, 2nd Judy Holliday & Vicky Walker 60%, 3rd Maureen Cowan & Barb Maranik
6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Sharon is anxious to be a godmother.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Cooper & Fry. (M) Cooper wrestles with his past as he and Fry investigate the death of a teenage girl.
9.05 Doc Martin. (PGa, R) The surgery is chaotic with both Martin and Louisa now practising from it.
9.50 The Capture. (MA15+v, R) As the scale of the conspiracy reveals itself, Carey makes a surprising decision.
10.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 11.45 Andy And The Band. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Octonauts. 4.10 Dino Dex. 5.10 Isadora Moon. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Chopped Junior. 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Abbott Elementary. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean. (PGa)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland. (R)
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. 2.00 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R)
3.45 Bamay. (R)
4.20 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)
4.50 Primitive Medium. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 Euronews.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. Continued. (2019, PG) 7.15 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 9.10 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 11.00 We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 12.40pm The Lady Vanishes. (1938, PG) 2.35 Bedevil. (1993, PG) 4.15 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 6.35 The NeverEnding Story. (1984) 8.30 Bridge Of Spies. (2015) 11.10 My Summer Of Love. (2004, M) 12.45am Late Programs. 5.50 Philadelphia. (1993, PG)
6.30 Compass: Reviving The Mullet Run.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Race Around The World. The racers fly off to destinations separately.
8.30 Ground Up. (Final, Ml) Hugh’s dog is kidnapped and the football department’s database is hacked.
9.05 The Capture. (Final, MA15+v) Carey is drawn deeper into Simon’s plan.
10.20 Cooper & Fry. (Ma, R)
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.45 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)
3.15 Doc Martin. (PGa, R)
4.05 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.15 Tabby McTat. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. (Premiere) 8.10 Epic Adventures With Bertie Gregory. (Premiere) 8.50 Animal Park. 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eiffel Tower: Life Behind The Scenes. (PG)
8.30 Mont-Saint-Michel: Rising Again. (R) Looks at Mont-Saint-Michel, a triumph of technical prowess, spiritual ambition and architectural audacity.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9.
2.30 Putin’s Crisis. (Mav, R)
3.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 Euronews.
5.30 PBS News Horizons.
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8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Expanse. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Switzerland v Colombia. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
6am Philadelphia. Continued. (1993, PG) 8.10 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 10.15 Bridge Of Spies. (2015) 12.55pm My Summer Of Love. (2004, M) 2.30 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 4.25 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 6.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 8.30 Butcher’s Crossing. (2022) 10.30 Unfaithful. (2002, MA15+) 12.45am Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985, MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs.
IF there was a better place to spend a winter’s Saturday than the Bowraville Golf Club, we’d be hard pressed to find it.
On Saturday, 4 July, glorious sunshine, crisp country air and a course in great condition combined to produce a ripper day for the July Monthly Medal.
Leading the way was Glen Gillon, who played a terrific round to take
Friday, 10 July 2026
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team wanders with wolfhounds through Ireland. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PGv, R)
A team visits an island of dinosaurs. Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore. 11.05 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, R) 12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying. Highlights. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
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6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PGals, R) An old man reads a love story. Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling.
10.00 MOVIE: The Blind Side. (2009, PGdlv, R) A homeless teenager becomes a gridiron player. Sandra Bullock.
12.30 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show.
1.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 13 Late. Women’s final.
4.00 Great Australian Detour Snow. (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) Charlotte is looking for a dog to give her best friend, Zeke the pug, some love. Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) Jacquie and John have owned a main street pub for 14 years but are looking for someone to take over. 9.40 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Multiple resources are dispatched to a patient who has fallen from a tree and has an open wrist fracture. 12.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team works to find a killer. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. STIHL Series. Replay. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The Car Club. 2.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Round 1. Spring Nationals. Highlights. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. High Limits World Tour. Night 1. Replay. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. GWS Giants v Geelong. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: Black Sea. (2014,
6am Morning Programs. 4.30pm Rugby Union. Nations C’ship. AUS v FRA. 7.30 Nations Championship: Australia v France PostMatch. 8.00 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. (2013, M) 11.40 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. 12.55am Prodigal Son. 2.35 MOVIE: Christmess. (2023, M) 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Wild Manes.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) 8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations.
9.30 7NEWS: Disappearance Of William Tyrrell. (R) 10.50 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 11.50 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying. Highlights. 12.50 Angelyne. (Ml) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 LEGO Masters Bricktacular. (PG)
8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.30 9News Late.
10.00 The First 48: Thick As Thieves. (Malv) Two people are killed in a home invasion. 11.00 Love Cheats. (Mal) 12.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 12.30 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show. 1.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 14 Late. Men’s final. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30
out the Monthly Medal honours.
Wendy Welch wasn’t far behind, earning the runner-up spot with another fine performance.
The Nearest the Pin prizes were shared by the ever-accurate John Summerville and Glen Gillon, while Leanne Porter proved a steady hand on the greens, claiming the day’s longest putt.
Congratulations to all our
winners, and a big thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy a great day of golf, good company and plenty of laughs.
Days like these remind us why we’re lucky to call Bowraville Golf Club home.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on the fairways next Saturday - where the stories always seem to get a little better after the final putt!
6am Morning Programs. 9.10 Australian Ninja Warrior. 1.10pm Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance Championship. 24 Hours of Le Mans. Highlights. 2.20 Surfing Australia TV. 2.50 The Summit. 5.30 MOVIE: Dennis The Menace. (1993, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Inception. (2010, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019, MA15+) 12.25am Arrow. 3.45 The Summit. 5.10 Hop. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.
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6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Junior. 10.20 Kids Baking Championship. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.55 Pharaohs Of The Two Lands. (R) 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. (R) 4.30 The Cook Up. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (Ms, R)
8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Brave New World. (Mal)
9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R)
2.35 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Born To Dance.
Continued. (2015, PG) 6.50 The NeverEnding Story. (1984) 8.40 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 10.45 Butcher’s Crossing. (2022) 12.50pm Aftersun. (2022, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 The Monk And The Gun. (2023, PG, Dzongkha) 5.20 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 7.30 Sense And Sensibility. (1995) 10.00 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG,
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
9.20 The Rookie. (Mav) Juarez thinks Penn’s recent string of bad luck is the result of a curse.
10.20 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R)
11.20 The Agenda Setters.
12.20 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)
1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PGa, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Ice Age. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 BattleBots. 10.45 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (R) Michael Portillo’s journey in Portugal continues in Braga, its oldest city, and Ponte de Lima, its oldest town.
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks into DNA testing.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Aurillac to Le Lioran. 166.6km mountain stage. From France.
2.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (Mas, R)
2.55 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. (R)
3.55 Beautiful Game Changers. (R)
4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.
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6am The Orator. Continued. (2011, PG, Samoan) 7.35 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 9.35 Sense And Sensibility. (1995) 12.05pm The Idol. (2015, M, Arabic) 2.00 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 3.40 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 5.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.30 The Outsiders. (1983, M) 9.10 High Fidelity. (2000) 11.20 Begin Again. (2013, M) 1.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 First Dates Australia. (Ma) 8.40 Doc. (Ma) Joan arrives at the hospital as a patient. 9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) 10.40 The Agenda Setters.
Happy’s Place. (PGal)
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (Return, l) Ten survivalists are taken to Sapmi, Finland, where they face a gruelling survival experiment.
9.45 Coldwater. (Malv) Keen to expose the truth about Tommy, John and Fiona invite him and Rebecca to lunch.
10.40 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11.
2.10 Journey Of The Pelicans: An Outback Mystery. (R)
3.00 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. (R)
4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.
6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Steven Universe. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Ninjago. 10.50 Late Programs.
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6am Clockwatchers.
Continued. (1997, PG) 6.50 The Monk And The Gun. (2023, PG, Dzongkha) 8.55 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 11.05 The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. (2012, M) 1pm Begin Again. (2013, M) 2.55 Sense And Sensibility. (1995) 5.25 Local Hero. (1983, PG) 7.30 The Client. (1994, M) 9.50 The Fly. (1986, MA15+) 11.35 Dark Age. (1987, MA15+) 1.20am Seeking Justice. (2011, MA15+) 3.20 Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
Poh’s Kitchen. (R)
Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Ultimate Vets. 9.10
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Spain With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For France. (PGa) Eva heads to the port city of Marseille.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12.
2.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG, R)
4.05 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Quarter-final. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
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6am Local Hero. (1983, PG) 8.10 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 10.10 The Outsiders. (1983, M) 11.50 High Fidelity. (2000) 2pm Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 3.50 The Company. (2003, PG) 5.55 Viva Las Vegas. (1964, PG) 7.30 Gremlins. (1984, M) 9.30 Escape From New York. (1981, M) 11.25 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 1am Rosenthal. (2025, M, Yiddish) 2.50 House Of The Seasons. (2023, M, Japanese) 5.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (PGas) 11.30 Stumble. (PGals) 12.00 Everything I Know About Love. (Premiere, MA15+dls)
1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
Tipping Point: Travel Guides. (PG) 8.45 NRL Origin Story. (M) 10.00 9News Late.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Moments From Touchdown. (PGa) Looks at the crash of Yeti Airlines Flight 691. 9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PGa, R) A look at the case of Terry Floyd. 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.00 Brave New World. (MA15+asv) 1.00 ICU. (PGa, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
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By Mick BIRTLES
ONE of the Nambucca Valley's longest-running and most iconic sporting events is about to celebrate a major milestone, with the 40th Logger Heads Malibu Classic set to bring three days of surfing and community to Scotts Head over the period Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July.
Now in its 40th year, the event continues to attract longboard surfers from across Australia and overseas, cementing its reputation as one of the country's premier traditional longboarding competitions.
This year's milestone event has already attracted more than 195 competitors, with both male and female surfers ranging in age from just nine years old through to 80. Competitors will travel from as far north as Noosa, as far south as Merimbula and even from New Zealand to compete in the anniversary event.
Many families have also entered, all hoping to earn the honour of having their family name added
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