Coffs Coast News Of The Area 10 May 2024

By Andrea FERRARI

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CWA talks business in Coffs Harbour

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order, transport and telecommunications - all helping to determine the association’s future policy direction and priorities.

This year’s keynote address was given by Samuel Johnson, founder of Love Your Sister and a Gold Logie-winning actor.

NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Atchison also welcomed members.

Coffs Harbour CWA President Jodie Williams, speaking on the second day of the conference, told News Of The Area, “So far, the conference attendees have had nothing but positive feedback about their welcome to Coffs Harbour and, despite the wet weather, are having a fabulous time.

“From the point of view of the organising committee of local CWA members, everything has fallen into place, and we are very happy with how it is going.”

Beginning business on day one was an urgent motion on measures to help counter rising rates of domestic and family violence, which was unanimously passed by conference delegates.

"This was the first issue we dealt with when the business sessions began on Monday, recognising just how important this motion was to members," Joy Beames, President of the

q CWA of NSW members in the C.ex

on day one

CWA of NSW told NOTA.

"Members want to see immediate and meaningful action around current rates of domestic and family violence and we'll be strongly advocating for the measures we unanimously endorsed."

The motion included a call for amendments to the bail act, a prioritisation of sustainable funding models for frontline support services and for the establishment of

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a real-time system to record, track and share domestic and family violence perpetrators across systems and jurisdictions.

On Tuesday the conference hosted a panel discussion on rural crime, with speakers Cr Jamie Chaffey, Chairman of the Country Mayors Association of NSW and Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Council; Peter Price, CEO, Crime Stoppers NSW; and Adam DeMamiel, co-founder, CEO and Director of Boys to the Bush.

Lisa Millar, the host of ABC News Breakfast and narrator of the hit TV series, Muster Dogs, was guest speaker on Wednesday.

“Our association had its beginnings on the platform of advocacy for better services for remote, rural and regional NSW, and it remains our biggest focus today,” said Joy.

“The annual conference brings us together to highlight the issues that are impacting members’ communities and once again there’s such a diverse range of motions to be discussed.

“It’s a pleasure to be in Coffs Harbour for this year’s conference, a great backdrop for what was another interesting and thoughtprovoking event, paving the way for a new set of priorities for the coming year.”

Public Consultation

The 2024 Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee is examining the existing and future telecommunications needs in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia.

We want to hear your views on, and ideas for, telecommunications in your region, including:

• the availability of suitable phone and internet services

• telecommunications challenges faced during natural disasters

• how emerging technologies could improve connectivity

• ways that telecommunications can support regional development.

Public consultation sessions will be held in Coffs Harbour and Wauchope on Friday 24 May

Go to www.rtirc.gov.au for further details, to register your attendance in advance and to find out more about the Review.

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of the CWA of NSW State Conference.

q Delegates raise their hands in unanimous support for an urgency motion on measures to help address domestic and family violence in NSW.

q Pat Kelly (Kellys Plains/Dangarsleigh branch, Northern Tablelands), CWA of NSW State President Joy Beames, and Naomi O’Hern (Kellys Plains/Dangarsleigh branch).

q Margy Lowe (Virtual branch), Sue Vassie (St George Sutherland branch) and Joss Parker (Sydney City).

MURDER APPEAL

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Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital for treatment, where he later died.

Officers attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District attended and established a crime scene, before the matter was taken over by State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad under Strike Force Kooringaroo.

“As investigations continue, strike force detectives are appealing to identify a man riding a bicycle in the area at the time of the incident,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.

“Detectives are also appealing for witnesses – or anyone who may have dashcam footage – in the vicinity of the Coffs Harbour Surf Club and the Orlando Street area at the time of the incident.”

Investigations under

Strike Force Kooringaroo are continuing.

A gofundme fundraiser has been set up for Kye’s family.

To donate, please visit https://www.gofundme. com/f/kye-schaefer.

q Tributes have flowed for local surfer Kye Schaefer.

New reforms to target knife crime

IN the wake of a series of tragic knife crime incidents across the state, including one last week at Park Beach in Coffs Harbour, the NSW Government has announced a package of reforms to target possession of knives, reduce knife crime and boost community safety.

The Government will develop legislation modelled on Queensland’s ‘Jack’s Law’ which will give Police powers to “wand” or “scan” people for knives without a warrant in designated areas, including transport hubs, shopping centres and other crowded places.

These powers will be made available in circumstances where a relevant weapons

offence/knife crime has occurred within the past six months.

An authority can then be issued by Police, enabling them to “wand” or “scan” people.

The authority will last for twelve hours, with an option to extend as required.

It will also become illegal to sell knives to a child under the age of eighteen, with provisions for exemptions for retailers selling to young people who need a knife for their work or study.

Penalties for people selling knives to young people under the age of eighteen will be increased too.

“In recent weeks and

months, we have all borne witness to the devastating outcomes of knife related violence,” Premier Chris Minns said.

“I know that many in our community have followed the devastating media coverage and heard the stories of victims and families –tragically there have been so many recent examples.

“Our communities are still in mourning, but it’s essential that we step up to take immediate action to send a clear message that NSW will simply not accept these kinds of crimes.”

While commending the NSW Government for attempting reform, Member

for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh

Singh said the new laws “simply don’t go far enough”.

“Police should have the ability to perform these searches anytime, anywhere.

“By placing limits on these powers to specific public areas and at specific times does not create a significant enough deterrent to carrying a knife in public.

“Anyone unlawfully carrying a knife should know that any police officer anywhere can perform a search for knives and that they can face significant penalties for doing so.

“Law abiding citizens want to feel safe on our streets again and we await to see the drafting of Labor's proposed bill before seeing how it can be amended to better reflect community expectations.”

q A knife collected by NSW Police during a statewide operation targeting knife crime during April.

Nationals call for improved domestic violence measures

By Andrew VIVIAN

MEMBER for Cowper Pat Conaghan has called on the Federal Government to ramp up measures to reduce rates of domestic violence in the community.

“I know that our hearts collectively break

each and every time these stories are in the spotlight, but we also know that there are women around the country living with the fear and threat of violence each and every day,” Mr Conaghan said.

“These senseless killings are not numbers that we should see climbing year on year.

“This is not a tally that we as Australians can or should accept, and to change this we must look seriously at the root cause and focus our efforts on preventing these horrific events from occurring not only for Australian women today but for our future generations to come.”

Mr Conaghan has called for improved crisis accommodation and feet-on-the-ground to assist those currently suffering from violence.

Most importantly, he said, programs dedicated to positive men’s behavioural change must be consistently delivered, not only for those men who have been flagged as offenders or potential offenders, but at a grass roots level as well, in sporting clubs, workplaces and in schools and educational institutions.

“We need to attack this issue at every possible angle and every possible stage of the cycle from youth to adulthood.”

National Cabinet met last week to address the crisis, announcing $925.2 million over five years to permanently establish the ‘Leaving Violence Program’.

Those eligible will be able to access up to $5,000 in financial support along with referral services, risk assessments and safety planning.

“The heartbreaking reality is that there is no overnight solution to violence against women and children,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

“Today’s announcement builds on our efforts to ensure fewer women feel trapped in a violent relationship because they don’t know if they can afford to leave.”

Mr Conaghan however believes the announced measures don’t go far enough.

“While I very much appreciate the extension of the current $5000 Escaping Violence Payments trial (to be renamed the Leaving Program), we need to face the fact that this measure is already in place.

“Promising $925 million over five years to extend it is a positive thing, but it’s not a radical change or even a large investment when broken down to annual figures.

“What is desperately required is urgent funding for new staff including those with experience in the DV field.

“I will be keeping a close eye on the Budget information released on May 14, and will continue to work collaboratively with all Members of Parliament to ensure that the necessary steps are being taken to foster meaningful change for today and generations to come.”

At a State level, the Coalition introduced the Bail Amendment (Serious Personal Violence and Electronic Monitoring) Bill 2024 in Parliament this week, however the bill was voted down.

“The Minns Labor Government and the Greens have voted against taking immediate action to strengthen the bail act to improve safety for victims of family and domestic violence,” said the Nationals Members for Clarence, Coffs Harbour and Oxley in a joint statement on Wednesday.

The legislation sought to amend the Bail Act 2013 to implement the Coalition’s proposals to strengthen bail laws by expanding the use of electronic monitoring devices to bail on serious domestic violence charges and making it more difficult for bail to be granted for serious domestic violence charges.

“These changes would have had an immediate impact,” the North Coast Nationals MPs said.

“This legislation would have made it harder for offenders to be released back out into our community, which is a great start in addressing this crisis.

“The Labor Party and the Greens must now explain to the women of NSW why they have voted against taking immediate action.”

Alliance for Nature NSW slam inaction on environmental reform

FRUSTRATED by perceived inaction on environmental protection, the Alliance for Nature NSW has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns and his government to fulfill key election promises.

The Alliance, who represent 220 member groups across NSW, says that “improved controls on habitat destruction” must be a high priority for the state.

“The Minns Labor Government came to power promising to ‘stop runaway land clearing’ and ‘fix the biodiversity offset scheme’,” a statement from the Alliance read last week.

“The government also committed to doubling koala populations in this state.

“These critical reforms have been delayed and ignored, with concerning indications that some members of the Minns Cabinet are seeking to water down or simply not enact these election commitments.”

The Alliance warns the State Government’s environmental reputation will be “seriously harmed” if urgent action is not taken to address the “widespread and unregulated destruction of our habitat”.

“Since coming to Government in 2023, around 95 000 ha of land and 100 million trees will have been lost, stripping wildlife of their homes and releasing over seven million tonnes of

carbon each year - more than every household in Sydney.

“Clearing of native vegetation is fundamentally in conflict with action to achieve a safer climate than the current trajectory predicts.

“The government has the opportunity to continue NSW Labor’s legacy of delivering environmental reforms.

“We call for strong regulatory reform with support for landholders to work together across tenures and communities to restore habitats, corridors and landscapes and take advantage of the burgeoning world of biodiversity stewardship models.”

Greens MLC and

environment spokesperson Sue Higginson said despite election promises, there is no evidence that the “biodiversity crisis” is a priority for the NSW Government.

“The Minns Labor Government was elected on promises that it would respond to the rapid decline of the environment in NSW.

“The Premier promised to fix the biodiversity scheme, stop runaway land clearing and establish the Great Koala National Park.

“Minns and his Labor Government have failed on all counts so far.

“Even the promise to establish the Great Koala National Park has been smashed by delay and undermined by the increased native forest logging that has

been occurring within the proposed area since Labor was elected.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water told NOTA, “The NSW Government is considering the findings and recommendations of statutory reviews of the Biodiversity Conservation Act and the native vegetation provisions of the Local Land Services Act.

“The Government response, to be published in the first half of 2024, will enable the government to deliver three key election commitments – reform biodiversity offsets, strengthen environmental protections and end excess land clearing.”

The Department also

Full houses at Independent candidate events

By Andrew VIVIAN

MORE than 200 people attended events in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour last weekend to hear about the benefits community Independents can bring to regional electorates.

Voices4Indi, and Caz Heise, former independent candidate for Cowper,

addressed full houses at both events.

noted a $172 million funding commitment to saving koalas in the 2023-24 NSW Budget and said work is “well underway” to create a Great Koala National Park.

“An inter-agency steering committee has been established to oversee the Great Koala National Park assessment process and ensure timely action to support delivery of the NSW Government election commitment.

“Industry, community and Aboriginal advisory panels have been established to provide input to the creation of the park, and they are meeting regularly.

“An independent economic and social assessment is underway to consider the impacts on local jobs and communities.”

They discussed how Independent federal representatives bring considered and civil discussion to Parliament, and greater accountability party, and whose first priority is community,” said Mr Haines.

“Having more community Independents in Parliament from rural and regional communities will bring a greater focus on our needs

mobile phone coverage, in preparation for submissions for funding new mobile phone towers.

Ms Heise spoke about the role played by community Independents in scrutinising legislation in Parliament and negotiating for improvements.

Both speakers noted that increasing the number of rural and regional electorates held by community Independents would ensure a stronger focus on issues

faced by communities outside major cities.

Questions from the audience canvassed topics from ensuring independent MPs have sufficient resources, effective tactics for community engagement, the potential for a hung Parliament, and processes for selecting a community Independent.

Anita Tang from Voices4Cowper moderated the conversation at both events and said she was

excited to see so many deeply engaged in rethinking the way politics works.

“We had a strong response to our call to action at both events, with people signing up for local community catch-up sessions and stepping forward to actively volunteer.”

Ms Heise said the turnouts at both events suggest that the “people of Cowper are looking for change”.

q An enthusiastic audience at Sawtell. Photo: Jay Black, And The Trees Photography.

q A packed house in Port Macquarie.

Road safety in the spotlight

CANDID reflections were shared at a solemn morning tea at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden on 6 May to mark National Road Safety Week.

Driven by Council and Transport for NSW, the initiative saw a ceremony led by City Infrastructure Director Andrew Beswick –with about 70 in attendance including police officers and NSW Ambulance paramedics.

Members of the public were there too, some writing the name of a loved one in a yellow-flower garden of remembrance.

“Every year some 1200 people are killed and 40,000 are seriously injured on Australian roads,” said Cr Scott Wolgamot who was representing the City’s Mayor and the Local Traffic Committee.

“Between 2018 and 2023, speeding was the major crash factor in the Coffs Harbour local government area – that's 1.6 times the NSW State average.

“By making a personal commitment to be safer drivers, together, we can make a difference.”

Katie Dokmanovic from the Road Trauma Support Group NSW lost her eighteen-yearold son in a car crash on Christmas Eve in 2020.

Nicholas Hoenselaars was a passenger in a vehicle which had hit speeds as high as 150kph.

The driver survived but was jailed as a result and remains behind bars.

“For me grief steals the person I used to be,” Ms Dokmanovic said.

A partnership made for business

Coffs Mid Coast District Acting Inspector Jarrod Langan has spent most of his police career with the Highway Patrol and said speeding was a major concern locally, with 2451 drivers being caught exceeding the speed limit in Coffs so far this year.

He urged drivers to ensure they were in a “really good space” when they get behind the wheel – not fatigued nor distracted, and not affected by alcohol or illicit drugs.

He said if motorists could eliminate those factors “we won’t have crashes, they just stop”.

NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison was a surprise guest at the morning tea and said

two-thirds of the State’s road toll was on regional roads, “and rising”.

She said the State would roll out camera detection technology to monitor seatbelt use from July 1.

“We must do better,” Ms Aitchison said, “thank you to Council for putting on this event.”

Cr Wolgamot said all drivers had a role to play.

“It starts with me, it starts with you, it starts with us – hopefully it starts today,” he said.

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Director Andrew Beswick, Coffs Mid Coast District Acting Inspector Jarrod Langan, Cr Scott Wolgamot and NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison.

Marine precinct transformation complete

THE transformation of Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct is now complete, with Transport for NSW announcing construction has finished on the Vessel Refuelling Facility.

The 10,000 litre unleaded petrol, vesselaccessible refuelling facility is now operational for public, commercial and government agency use for vessels up to twelve metres in length.

Transport for NSW has been working to upgrade infrastructure at the marine precinct for the past four years.

The completed Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct also includes a new boat maintenance facility, including a 75-tonne travel lift.

Existing agency buildings have been refurbished, and the government agency

marina has been expanded.

NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said the upgrade is a huge boost for the local community.

"The completion of the Vessel Refuelling Facility marks the end of a fouryear upgrade project to deliver modern, safe boating facilities to the people of Coffs

q The 10,000 litre unleaded petrol, vessel-accessible refuelling facility is now operational for public, commercial and government agency use for vessels up to twelve metres in length.

Harbour,” said Mr Hutchings.

"Coffs Harbour now has a state-of-the-art vessel refuelling facility, a fantastic new boat maintenance facility, a world-class boat ramp, and better infrastructure at the marina.

“These improvements to maritime infrastructure are a big upgrade for local boaters,

but they’re also crucial to ensure our staff can provide timely safety and marinerelated services.

“Better maritime infrastructure also benefits the greater Coffs Harbour community by attracting boaters all up and down the coast to this fantastic harbour.”

The completion of the marine precinct follows the opening of the upgraded boat ramp and facilities, which features a more spacious car park, new toilet block, upgraded cleaning tables, and a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.

City of Coffs Harbour Council is now responsible

Telstra delays 3G network switchoff until August 31

FARMERS have welcomed Telstra’s decision to delay its 3G network switchoff until August 31 this year, as thousands of rural Australians remain reliant on 3G services.

NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee Chair Deb Charlton said the announcement made by Telstra came as a relief to many in rural parts of the

state, who faced the prospect of being disconnected come June 30.

“With many farmers often working alone and a long way from help, switching off the 3G network without proper community engagement and support would spell disaster for many in the bush,” Mrs Charlton said.

“A huge range of farm

machinery, as well as mobile phones, could also stop functioning if not upgraded in time for the network shutdown – leaving farmers without the tools they need to grow food and bringing agricultural operations to a grinding halt.”

With a range of machinery, devices and landlines potentially affected, Mrs Charlton urged all telecommunications providers to engage

q Telstra has made the decision to delay its 3G network switchoff until August 31.

communities on the network switch off to ensure a smooth and safe transition in August this year.

“We welcome Telstra’s efforts to engage and educate the community around the network shutdown, but this needs to be ramped up,

and now, to ensure we can transition over safely to the 4G and 5G networks later this year,” Mrs Charlton said.

“Suppliers of farm machinery applications using remote sensing or telemetry technology – including tractors, water monitors and

for the ongoing management of the landside boat ramp facilities, while Transport for NSW will continue management waterside. The Vessel Refuelling Facility will be operated by the current operator of the adjacent Boat Maintenance Facility, GC Boatyards.

more – also have a role to play in supporting farmers in the transition, so they can ensure their technology can continue to function as it needs to into the future.

“Connectivity is a critical tool, and so we can’t spare any time or expense when it comes to keeping our rural and regional communities connected and safe moving forward.”

Urgent action to save endangered moth

By Andrea FERRARI

THE JALIIGIRR Biodiversity Alliance has launched urgent on-ground actions to prevent the extinction of the Southern Pink Underwing Moth.

Ecological restoration works are taking place on sites around the Bellinger and Orara Valleys.

The rare rainforest moth with a fourteencentimetre wingspan is listed as endangered by the Australian and NSW Governments and is known to occur in subtropical rainforests, with the larvae of the moth feeding on the native Carronia multisepalea vine.

The Jaliigirr Biodiversity Alliance has secured funding over five years through the Saving Our Species co-investment

fund and the City of Coffs Harbour Council Environmental Levy to undertake the work.

Jaliigirr Project Manager Justin Couper told News Of The Area, “Habitat restoration works through weed control are occurring to ensure the survival of this magnificent species, with ecological restoration teams currently working in lowland rainforest remnants in Bongil Bongil and Bindarri National Parks where the Carronia vine grows.

“Weeds such as lantana have the potential to compete with and smother the vine, reducing available breeding habitat for the moths,” he said.

“The NSW Government's Saving Our Species program is providing new knowledge on Southern Pink Underwing

Moth distribution and ecology, which will contribute to guiding future management for the survival of the species.”

The Southern Pink Underwing Moth is named for the brilliant pink patches on its dark hindwing.

Adult moths are nocturnal and feed on damaged or over-ripe fruit as they do not have piercing mouthparts.

The moths breed in spring and summer and lay their eggs on Carronia vine.

The eggs, caterpillars and pupae are usually found on the lower leaves of the vine.

a spectacular warning display to deter predators.

The moth is sparsely distributed in subtropical rainforest from Nambour in southeastern Queensland to Bellingen in northern NSW.

q The Southern Pink Underwing Moth has a fourteencentimetre wingspan.

The caterpillars generally feed on younger leaves and are usually seen from November to March.

When disturbed, the caterpillars produce

Habitat loss and environmental degradation are what has ultimately led to the Southern Pink Underwing moth becoming threatened.

“Unfortunately, if action isn’t taken there may be none left by the time we realise their existence and place in our local ecosystems,” said Justin.

There are no small roles on this vital team. Everyone counts in the NSW SES.

q Larvae of the Endangered Southern Pink Underwing Moth. Photo: Justin Couper.

q The moth’s favoured feeding and breeding ground - Carronia vine. Photo: Justin Couper.

Telcos unite for regional services

By Thomas O’KEEFE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

companies Optus and TPG Telecom have signed a new agreement to share mobile services infrastructure in regional Australia.

The regional MultiOperator Core Network (MOCN) agreement will see Optus provide TPG Telecom with access to the former’s regional radio network, and an arrangement to share spectrum in regional Australia.

What this means, practically, is that TPG Telecom will be able to use Optus’ existing network infrastructure of 2444 transceivers, allowing TPG to dramatically increase its potential coverage of regional Australia, from its current 400,000 square kilometres, to over one million.

Optus gains from the deal by receiving licensing dues from TPG, while TPG can avoid the relatively exorbitant cost of building its own physical regional network.

Once implemented, TPG Telcom's retail and wholesale customers (including Vodafone, TPG, iiNet, Lebara and felix customers) will use Optus' 4G and 5G regional

network on an equivalent basis to Optus customers.

Optus Interim CEO Michael Venter said the agreement was a significant win for regional Australia.

“Optus and TPG Telecom will be positioned to provide consumers with more choice and better services as we accelerate our investment in the regions.

“The agreement will reduce combined 5G network rollout costs in regional Australia, which will enable the rollout of 5G infrastructure to be completed two years earlier than previously planned.”

“This network sharing arrangement will reset the competitive landscape for

mobile services in regional areas and provide Australians with more choice than ever before,” said TPG Telecom CEO Iñaki Berroeta.

Regional mobile users should, however, understand that the MOCN agreement does not mention any specific new infrastructure plans, meaning that only those areas where current Optus towers or Small Cells exist will see any immediate benefit.

A similar MOCN agreement was attempted only one year ago, between TPG and Telstra, however, after complaints from Optus, the deal was quashed by the ACCC as being too anti-competitive for Optus’ own regional expansion potential.

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Have your say on City’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan

More than $56million in capital works, including $9.7m on upgrading roads, has been flagged for delivery by City of Coffs Harbour as part of the draft 2022-26 Delivery Program (Year 3) and draft 2024/25 Operational Plan, which are on public exhibition until 22 May.

Footpaths and cycleways also feature strongly, with $6.2m proposed for work that can help encourage more active transport options for safer and healthier communities.

The significant investment proposed for roads includes a $2.2m resealing program, and $2.75m for the De Havilland Way roundabout in Coffs Harbour (Hogbin Dr). Other projects are spread throughout the region including: renewal of Nana Glen Sportsground amenities ($941,000); a new football field and improvements next to Toormina Velodrome ($1.08m); a new Sandy Beach cycleway ($1.07m); and the West Woolgoolga pedestrian/cycleway bridge ($1m).

The City’s Operational Plan is published every year to show individual projects and activities the City will deliver in the coming financial year and to outline resourcing, fees and charges.

This, and other projects currently available for public feedback, are available online at haveyoursay.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au

Local flavour for Sydney Writers’ Festival

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling is coming to Coffs Harbour in May.

Headline events from the Sydney Writers’ Festival will be live-streamed to Harry Bailey Memorial Library, at Yarrila Place, from 23-26 May as part of the ‘Live & Local’ program.

The Sydney Writers’ Festival is Australia’s largest celebration of books and ideas, with conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers. Local audiences at the Coffs Harbour events will be able to participate in live Q&A sessions, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage. For more details on this and other library events visit libraries.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au

While you’re at Yarrila Place, don’t miss the chance to check out the Sea Monsters exhibition before it closes at Yarrila Arts and Museum on 26 May.

Friday films to get connected and prepared

A big part of being prepared for potential disasters is being connected with community.

The City of Coffs Harbour’s Resilience and Recovery service is hosting a series of Friday film nights across May and June, bringing together people in smaller communities. The free events will feature information from the State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service, along with a meal, two films and disaster preparedness giveaways.

The free events start tonight, 10 May, in Nana Glen, then move on to Ulong (17 May), Coramba (31 May) and Red Rock/Corindi (7 June). No reservations are necessary, and everyone is welcome.

For more information, go to coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au and search for Resilience and Recovery Service.

q TPG Telecom will be able to offer more regional mobile services by using Optus infrastructure, like this short-range Small Cell located on a power pole.

NSW Governor lays ANZAC wreath at Woolgoolga service

By Andrea FERRARI

THE WOOLGOOLGA RSL

sub-Branch hosted NSW

Governor Margaret Beazley and her husband Dennis Wilson at a special pre-Anzac Day service at the Woolgoolga Retirement Village.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh was also in attendance.

This was the first time the Woolgoolga RSL subBranch has been able to conduct a pre-Anzac Day commemorative service at the Retirement Village since COVID-19 restrictions prohibited larger gatherings and ceremonial occasions

several years ago.

Ms Beazley and Mr Wilson, who laid wreaths at the service, both have strong connections with the RSL.

Ms Beazley is a Patron of the RSL NSW Branch, while Mr Wilson is a Patron of the RSL NSW Branch Central Council of Auxiliaries.

Senior Minister Reverend Simon Reeve and the retirement village’s Chaplain, Deacon Pam Stone, both from Northern Beaches Anglicans, conducted the service with Colonel Bob Breen OAM (Retd), President of the Woolgoolga RSL sub-Branch.

““It was the first time Her Excellency and Mr Wilson had

conducted a Vice Regal event in Woolgoolga,” Mr Breen told News Of The Area.

“Everyone greatly appreciated meeting Her Excellency and Mr Wilson and attending their own customised home-based Anzac Day service.

“The congregation at the LifeHouse Church (Northern Beaches Campus) provided a delicious morning tea featuring Brenda’s scones, Jo’s tarts, Jenny’s peach slices and Eva’s heart-shaped sponge cake.

“Retirement Village staff, several of whom volunteered their time to support the event on a Saturday morning,

made a special effort to assemble as many residents as possible from their rooms into the main recreation room for the

“Visitors were impressed

with the kindness and care of staff members for residents,” said Mr Breen. The service was also the first time the Northern Beaches Anglicans and

the

Plantations Village choirs had combined to perform at

Retirement Village, setting the stage for future collaborations.

q Northern Beaches Anglicans Choir and Plantations Village Choir members combined at the service for the first time. Photo: Stephanie Burnip.

service.

q NSW Governor Margaret Beazley and her husband Dennis Wilson lay a wreath. Photo: Stephanie Burnip.

q Woolgoolga RSL sub-Branch President Bob Breen, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, NSW Governor Margaret Beazley, Mr Dennis Wilson and Sasha Andrews. Photo: Stephanie Burnip.

q Retirement village staff Melissa Fitzgerald, Jo Whitby, Sasha Andrews, Lee Geyson, Allison Hopkins and Baljit Kaur at the ceremony. Photo: Stephanie Burnip.

Hopes to establish Karenni festival

By Andrea FERRARI

HOPES are high for the introduction of the Kay Htoe Boe festival in Coffs Harbour in 2025.

It’s a traditional festival held dear to the hearts of the Karenni people who have a community of 99 people living in Coffs Harbour.

Coffs’ Karenni population all came to the city from the same refugee camp on the Thai border.

Many of them, including the recently named 2024 Regional Unity Medal award winner Ayemin Kawkuhtoo, were born in that camp, which was the only home they knew prior to coming to Coffs Harbour.

The Kay Htoe Boe festival

was celebrated annually in the refugee camp.

While they are happy to be living in Coffs Harbour, the adult population in particular is acutely aware of how important it is for them to keep their culture alive and pass this on to their children.

The idea of celebrating the Kay Htoe Boe festival annually in Coffs excites them and, while this festival would be held once a year, the preparation for the festival would allow them to meet as a community on a regular basis.

When Ayemin recently won the Regional Unity Medal at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner the idea to use his exposure to advocate for the Kay Htoe Boe festival was born.

Long time friend and supporter of the local Karenni community, Robin Ashley, along with Ayemin, is

currently working with the Botanic Gardens and City of Coffs Harbour council to have a site allocated.

They would like the first festival to be held in April 2025.

As well as celebrating their traditional festival in their Australian home, another part of the vision for the festival is about educating the broader Coffs Harbour community about the Karenni population.

“The exposure given to the Karenni people when Ayemin received his award has sparked some curiosity from locals,” Robin told News Of The Area.

“Many Coffs Harbour community members are surprised that the Karenni people don’t speak Burmese, that they have their own Karenni language.

“This kind of awareness has been incredibly helpful for

the Karenni community,” she said.

There are other Karenni communities living in Brisbane, Wollongong and Geelong.

Thai Songkran Festival celebrated in Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

IT was cold, wet and windy, but the weather didn’t deter members of Thai communities from Nambucca Heads, Coffs Harbour and Grafton from relishing their New Year’s Day Songkran Festival at Coffs Harbour’s Harbourside Markets at the Jetty on Sunday 21 April.

“As it is also known as the ‘Water Festival’ there was plenty of water in the rain showers throughout the morning and blessings from Buddha,” Robyn Lawrence, a close friend of the Coffs Thai community, told News Of The Area.

The happy groups dressed in their traditional clothing walked through the markets waving the Thai national flag as they greeted the crowd of onlookers and market stall holders.

Dancers then took to the stage from the different regions and performed traditional Thai dances.

The Miss Songkran competitors, dressed traditionally, introduced

themselves and then presented their plans for their future.

They were also put through their dance routines before a winner was eventually selected.

is anticipated that if the Kay Htoe Boe festival were held annually, Karenni communities from outside Coffs Harbour would also attend, thereby boosting

winner is chosen by the audience,” Robyn said.

Before the competition, onlookers buy flower leis to place around the neck of their favourite competitor.

The one who receives the highest number of leis is declared the winner.

“After the declaration of the winners the younger members of the community

danced and sang a few more modern dances and had the crowd cheering and clapping at the catchy tunes,” said Robyn.

“Unfortunately, on the day the peacock dancers were disappointed as the wind was just too strong and would have had them fighting to stay on the ground.

“It is hoped that they will dance this and other traditional dances at the All One Under The Sun Festival to be held at the Botanic Gardens on Sunday 26 May,” said Robyn.

At this festival the local Thai community will also be demonstrating the traditional art of intricate fruit and vegetable carving.

q Member for Coffs Harbour

Gurmesh Singh, Ayemin Kawkuhtoo and Robin Ashley.

It

tourism in Coffs Harbour. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has met with Ayemin and Robin and is supporting plans for an annual festival.

“The

q Thai New Year’s Day was celebrated with the Songkran Festival in Coffs.

q Traditional Thai dress brought colour to the wet and windy Jetty for the Songkran Festival.

Tremendous success for Coffs Harbour’s 110th Show

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Coffs Harbour Show celebrated its 110th birthday from April 26-28, with organisers declaring the event a “tremendous success”.

The Showground Exhibition Hall was stacked with history, displays of divine cookery and tables of needlework, art craft and photography.

School displays were hung proudly around the hall walls.

Coffs Harbour Show President Alice Rehwinkel told News Of The Area the Toy World-sponsored Lego section was a great hit “with the young and young-at-heart”.

“The mystical Fairy Garden Adventure

Walk sculptured by the green thumb landscapers was adored by many and the banana display as impressive as ever.

“The Old McDonald petting zoo, Barru Working Kelpies, show horses, cattle and alpacas saw the agricultural aspect in full swing.”

The Coffs Harbour Show Society members send out huge thanks to those who made it all possible.

“Thanks to the volunteers, sponsors and exhibitors all coming together for a great weekend,” said Alice.

“Without the community and business support the Show would be vastly different.

“We thank everyone for the generous sponsorship and efforts in bringing the show together.”

The rain, a Coffs show tradition, showed up Saturday afternoon however cleared again and the activities went on.

Carnival rides and show bags were a hit, with the sideshow alley alive with atmosphere

and excitement.

“Mower racing, circus tricks, hula hooping, live bands and fire twirling gave the crowds plenty to see and do.

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“Market stalls bustled with activity and trade stalls showed off their products; candle making proved popular and there was a range of foods to tempt all taste buds.

“Machinery and displays and interactive exhibits teemed alongside the iconic woodchop competition,” she said.

The Show’s Young Women contestants arrived in the grand parade in an array of vintage cars before the girls took to the stage during the official opening.

“All this accompanied by beautiful melodies from the Coffs Harbour Pipe Band filling the air,” Alice said.

With a mixture of seasoned and new show committee members, the Coffs Show Society is inspired to improve for next year and thank people for their valued feedback on the event.

“We are encouraging more people to come and join the Show Society and share their ideas and contribute where they can.

“As the saying goes ‘many hands make light work’,” said Alice.

“Congratulations to Coffs Harbour and its community in producing such a range of high-quality exhibits – it’s great to have this Show where people can proudly display their talents.”

The dates for next year were announced as 16, 17, 18 May 2025.

q Cutting the Coffs Harbour Show’s 110th birthday cake: Show Patrons Andrew Fraser and Heather Austin, Show Society Treasurer Lorraine Tibbs, Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos and Show President Alice Rehwinkel.

q Mrs Margrett Becket presenting the Open Girl or Boy Champion Rider Perpetual trophy to Miss Ruby Dykstra riding Grace Kelly. q The delightful and sensory Fair Garden Adventure Walk.

q Lovely bunches of bananas at Coffs Show.

Frankie Valli falsetto found and ready to sing

By Andrea FERRARI

FRANKIE has been found and will be singing his oneoff falsetto in the upcoming production of Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in Coffs Harbour.

Late last year News Of The Area put out a call out to local singers to audition for the role of Frankie, a challenge owing to the uniqueness of his voice.

“Such a unique voice was always going to be hard to find but was essential for the show to stay true to the original Broadway production,” the show’s director, Vanessa Crossley told NOTA.

In fact, finding the three voices to complement the falsetto of Frankie would also prove to be a challenge for

Vanessa and her team.

“After a four-week campaign that involved the NOTA story, a social media hunt and several well-placed phone calls the four leading men were assembled,” she said.

Tim Gibbs, hailing from the UK, and holding a BA Hons in Acting and Technical Theatre as well as a Master of Arts from the Royal Academy of Music, stepped into the role of Frankie.

Having enjoyed a brief career on London’s West End as well as roles in British soaps The Bill and EastEnders and big screen blockbusters Gladiator and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Tim then moved to Australia in 2007.

Tim has been involved in local theatre both here and in Port Macquarie and spends

his off-stage time working with local youth producing musicals through Liberty Theatre Company.

Coffs Harbour audiences are in for a treat as Tim returns to stage after five years away.

Ezekiel Weedon, ‘Zeke’ to the cast, brought his amazing talent all the way from Newcastle every weekend during the rehearsal period, before relocating permanently for the run of the show.

Zeke, who brings to life the character of Bob Gaudio, holds an A+ AMEB music examination result for classical music and has sung many times with Gondwana Voices, the premier children’s and young adults’ choir, based in Sydney.

After first seeing Zeke

sing as a seventeen-yearold, Vanessa knew one day a perfect project would come along to showcase his talents.

Rounding out the foursome are two performers new to musical theatre in Coffs Harbour.

Troy Rogers from Thora is

a new arrival to the Coffs Coast in 2023 and during rehearsals for Jersey Boys managed to write and perform his one act show, ‘Upside Down Fantasy Land’, at the Newcastle Fringe Festival.

Baxter Corcoran, the youngest member of the four, is making his stage debut in a huge role which he has embraced fully.

Baxter is studying teaching at Southern Cross University whilst wrangling kids at the St Augustine’s Primary School After School Care program.

104.1 CHY FM tees up for golf day

By Andrea FERRARI

CELEBRATING 50 years of local youth radio station 104.1 CHY FM, the John Townsend Golf Classic is back.

Teeing off on Friday 28 June 2024 at Coffs Harbour Golf Club, the annual fundraiser is a tribute to the radio station’s visionary founder, a man who epitomised the spirit of camaraderie and community engagement.

Golf day participants will compete in an eighteenhole, four-person Ambrose, with their sights set on the

prestigious John Townsend Golf Classic trophy, a symbol of excellence crafted by master artisan Ian Hardcastle of the Woodcraft Gallery in Bellingen.

There’s plenty of prizes for top performers, alongside the fun contests such as the Longest Drive and Nearest The Hole.

“Capping off the day, there's an exciting auction featuring an array of coveted items,” said 104.1 CHY FM Station Manager Angie Vaughan.

There’s a range of ways

to be involved in playing or supporting the event.

“Whether playing as a team, sponsoring a hole, or securing sponsorship ads onair, there's an opportunity for everyone and businesses to contribute to this monumental occasion.”

Celebrating five decades of empowering youth through radio broadcasting, the station has evolved from a humble subscription service to a dynamic digital platform with a strong local following.

Proactive in industrybased radio broadcast

training, mentoring and volunteer opportunities for youngsters aged 13-25, 104.1 CHY FM continues to make an impact within the local youth community.

Angie is understandably proud of the station’s achievements.

"Countless individuals, including notable personalities like Matt DeGroot (NOVA Sydney, now in London, UK), Alison Paul (NBN 9), and Claire Simmonds (Channel 7) have honed their craft here, propelling themselves to success in the

media landscape," she said.

104.1CHY FM operates as a not-for-profit, fullyindependent community radio station, sustained by the loyal commitment of volunteers, staff and the generosity of subscribers, donors, and sponsors.

Proceeds from this event will bolster youth broadcasting training programs, operational endeavours and equipment enhancements, “fortifying the station's mission for the next half-century and beyond”, said Angie.

Major sponsor of the golf classic, Guzman Y Gomez has reaffirmed their commitment to supporting this local initiative.

"The enthusiasm displayed by Mick and Nicole Martin from Guzman Y Gomez is a testament to the enduring legacy of this event," said Golf Day Coordinator Andre Boyer. For details on participating in the John Townsend Golf Classic visit the 104.1 CHYFM website at www.chyfm.org. au, email info@chyfm.org.au, or call 02 6651 1104 during business hours.

q Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: Ezekiel Weedon (Bob Gaudio), Tim Gibbs (Frankie Valli), Troy Rogers (Tommy DeVito) and Baxter Corcoran (Nick Massi).

Pink Ladies make another key donation

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Pink Ladies at Coffs Harbour Health Campus have worked their magic again,

this time donating two clinic chairs to the hospital.

Valued at $8,950 the chairs were purchased by the Pink Ladies United Hospital

Auxiliary, with funds raised largely through the Pink Ladies Coffee Shop and Gift Shop at the hospital.

These specialty chairs

can be adjusted to multiple positions, raised and lowered according to the needs of patients and staff safety.

They were received with gratitude by the staff.

Nurse Unit Manager Rachel Baston said the chairs, while practical and much needed, boosted team spirit.

“The chairs symbolise the Pink Ladies’ recognition of the work performed by community health and our staff feel appreciated for what they do,” said Rachel.

“We are extremely grateful for this wonderfully kind gesture.

“Our services are in high demand and the chairs ensure our patients are more comfortable during treatments such as wound care.”

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Health District Corporate Relations Manager Sharon Fuller also expressed her gratitude for the Pink Ladies’ ongoing support.

"On behalf of Coffs Harbour Health Campus, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible Pink Ladies,” Sharon told News Of The Area.

“Their donations and volunteer efforts make an immense difference in the lives of patients and staff.

“Their selfless dedication to supporting our healthcare community is truly inspirational.

“We thank them not only for their generosity, but their kindness, and unwavering commitment to our mission of providing exceptional care.

“We are profoundly grateful for everything they do."

Pink Ladies Treasurer Linda Friend said being able to donate equipment to benefit healthcare workers and patients was important for the volunteers.

“We often get thank yous for the equipment we have purchased over the years,” said Linda.

“We all work hard and get a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction from being able to make a difference and we hope to continue our work for many years to come.”

Last year the powerhouse Pink Ladies raised more than $274,000 for equipment at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Anyone wanting to join the Coffs Harbour UHA is encouraged to email pinkladiescoffsharbour@ gmail.com.

Nominations open for Mental Health Prize

By Andrea FERRARI

THE call for nominations for the ninth Australian Mental Health Prize comes with a message that urges the need to foster compassionate communities.

“Recent events have underscored the importance of supporting one another during challenging times,” said Co-Chairs of the Australian Mental Health Prize Advisory Group, Lucy Brogden AM and Allan Fels AO.

“It is also imperative that we have responsible conversations that challenge stigma and misinformation surrounding mental health.

“With almost half of Australians facing mental health challenges in their lifetime, it's clear that no community is untouched by these issues,” they said.

The Australian Mental Health Prize was established in 2016 by UNSW Medicine and Health through its School of Psychiatry, Australia’s preeminent psychiatric research department.

It recognises Australians who have made outstanding contributions to either the promotion of mental health, or the prevention and treatment of mental illness.

The prize serves as a reminder of the importance of recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to mental health promotion, advocacy and service provision. Categories include Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, lived experience, professional and community hero. Nominations close on July 8, 2024.

“As the community navigates these challenges, it is crucial to acknowledge the impact on the loved ones of victims and to recognise the tireless efforts of first responders and healthcare teams,” Ms Brogden said.

“Together, we must continue to uphold one another during these trying times.

“Tragic events within our communities often serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of mental health and the profound impact it has on individuals and society as a whole.”

Professor Valsamma Eapen, an expert in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from UNSW Medicine and Health, says our compassion should also be front of mind in our age-appropriate conversations with our children.

"Speak to children about tragic events in a simple, reassuring manner,” she said.

“Let them know it's okay to feel sad or confused.

“Be ready to answer questions calmly, acknowledging that they might hear about it from friends.

“Reassure them you're there to talk and support them.

“It is important to look out for any change in behaviours such as reluctance to go out, being withdrawn, having sleep issues or acting out."

Professor Allan Fels has

family lived experience of complex and enduring mental health.

He says that recent events have heightened concerns, especially among those with mental health issues.

“Notably, 45 percent of Australians will face mental health challenges in their lifetime,” he said.

“We must handle discussions about mental health carefully, ensuring they are responsible, inclusive and free from harmful stereotypes.

“Recognising that those with mental health issues are often victims,

not perpetrators, let's avoid assumptions and stigmatising individuals with severe mental illness and their support networks.”

Professor Kimberlie Dean, Chair of Forensic Psychiatry at UNSW Sydney and member of the Prize’s Advisory Committee, speaks to the intricate nature of mental health challenges.

"In grappling with the complexities of mental health, we must acknowledge the absence of simple solutions.

“Communities are instrumental in fostering environments of

understanding, support, and destigmatisation.

“Yet, we must also confront the reality of service gaps and limitations.

“Mental health funding remains disproportionately low relative to the burden of disease, necessitating increased investment and reform in the mental health system.”

To nominate deserving candidates who have shown outstanding dedication to mental health in their communities visit www. australianmentalhealthprize. org.au.

q Linda Friend and Helen Meares from the Coffs Harbour UHA with Registered Nurse Melinda Fardy and one of the two clinic chairs donated to Coffs Harbour Community Health.

q Winners and presenters of the Australian Mental Health Prize 2023.

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Art hits a wall at Urunga

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Art Space Urunga’s latest installation is no ordinary art exhibition, with an incredible panel of paintings now adorning the exterior wall of the gallery along Bowra Street.

“For some years we’ve been pondering what to do with that wall,” Art Space gallery spokesperson Christine Wilson told News Of The Area of the ‘Brush Strokes’ initiative.

“We rejected another mural, because the town already has two excellent

examples, and we also didn’t want to narrow the opportunity to one or two artists.”

The original idea came from Linda Coomber, the Art Space gallery manager, who during her teaching career used this idea with her students on a school wall.

The objective was an outdoor gallery which can be changed after a time to allow for new works to be installed.

“We had a stunning response from the artists, with 36 submitted works,” said Christine.

With a fresh coat of paint earlier in the week, the 36 works were installed on Saturday 4 May.

The consensus of opinion is that the collective artworks look “absolutely wonderful” and have made a major difference to the look of the building, as well as adding impact to the streetscape.

The project benefited from a $2,400 grant from the Creative Place Making Fund through Bellingen Shire Council.

This stipulated that the project would be something arts related which would

benefit the community.

“The grant paid for the paint, battens and hardware as well as the marine ply boards and a token payment for each artist to help with the cost of paint,” Christine said.

All of the labour and installation was done by gallery volunteers.

“The council has been very supportive and enthusiastic, with an article in the yearly newsletter to all ratepayers, and the reaction on social media has been incredible, with massive

positive feedback.

“There will be an official launch, as soon as we have a plaque made acknowledging the grant.”

Art Space management thank Geoff McSkimming for his long hours of work and total commitment to the project; Chris Wynne, Bruce Gilchrist and Hugh Wade for wielding paintbrushes, screws and power tools; Chris Wilson for curating the panels, ably assisted by Elle Holliday; Rosie Wickert for her expertise in putting together the grant

application and the talented artists who so graciously contributed their artworks to this project.

“Thank you all for being part of our first ‘outdoor gallery’,” said Christine.

“One of the best things about Brush Strokes is that it will be an ongoing project, so if you missed out on a panel this time, there will be other opportunities to contribute to the wall.”

Inside the gallery there’s a key to the artworks’ artists as not all the signatures are clear.

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q Brush Strokes is created along the outside wall of Art Space Urunga in a gallery first.

q Brush Strokes shows the work of 36 artists along the Bowra Street wall of Art Space Urunga gallery.

Volunteering celebrated

By Andrea FERRARI

NATIONAL Volunteer Week, running from 20-26 May 2024, is themed ‘something for everyone’ this year.

In celebration of the people who give their time for the benefit of others, Coffs Coast Volunteering is hosting two special events on Thursday 23 May.

During the day, from 10am – 2pm, a Volunteer Expo will be held in the Norm Jordan Pavilion at the Coffs Harbour Showgrounds.

‘Volunteer involving organisations’ are welcome to have a stall for free to display their work and share what they do with the public and utilise the Expo to recruit more volunteers.

On display at the Expo will be the new volunteering portal that will be hosted on the Coffs Coast Volunteering website.

This portal will connect volunteers and organisations with local support and peak bodies for all things volunteering.

Coffs Coast Volunteering’s Program Manager Lauren Mills told News Of The Area, “Everyone’s welcome to come along and enjoy this year’s Volunteering Expo.”

In the evening, at 6pm, the Norm Johnson Pavilion

will be transformed for a ‘Volunteers Dinner’, with the Friday Rockers band from the Coffs Men’s Shed entertaining volunteers through the night.

“For a small fee of $10, volunteers can come and have dinner, share the night with other volunteers from across the region and be entertained and dance the night away,” said Lauren.

“Everyone is welcome to BYO.

“We have some fantastic guest speakers and some great lucky door prizes to give away.

“Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be celebrated as a volunteer for all the wonderful work you do for the community.

“The Volunteers Dinner is your chance to be looked after and thanked; without you our wonderful region wouldn’t be the same,” said Lauren.

If you are interested in volunteering or the Volunteers Dinner or Expo held on 23 May please phone 6648 3660 or email volunteer. reception@chnc.com.au.

Coffs Coast Volunteering has been supporting volunteers and organisations for over fifteen years, recruiting and matching volunteers with a wide range of organisations from Bowraville to Dorrigo to

Woolgoolga and beyond.

“We estimate that there are over 4,000 volunteers that are active across our vibrant Coffs Coast community,” Lauren said.

“These generous people mean that vital services can open their doors and provide support to the community, with many services stating they would not be able to operate without volunteers.

“Currently Coffs Coast Volunteering has 35 vacant volunteering positions they are recruiting for various organisations.

“These positions range from helping deliver library books, through to serving lunch at soup kitchens, styling mannequins at op shops and being a guide for Coffs Botanic Gardens.

“There really is something for everyone,” she said.

Coffs Coast Volunteering has volunteers aged from sixteen to 84 years giving regular time across the Coffs Coast.

Volunteering hours can range from as little as one hour a fortnight to fifteen hours a week.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our community.

“Volunteering is not only a great way to give back, but a fantastic way to build new skills, make new friends, feel

valued and connect to your community.”

The organisation is pleased to see an increase in youth volunteering this year.

These youngsters are building employability skills

and achieving outcomes in employment.

Through volunteering across a range of jobs they are also taking the opportunity to try out working in different industries.

They are also ticking the box of performing their obligation to placements with volunteering organisations while studying at TAFE or University.

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q Happy Coffs Harbour volunteers Deb Wall and Maureen Linsley with Coffs Coast Volunteering’s Lauren Mills.

Safety concerns around Bypass construction traffic

THE Coffs Harbour bypass team is urging motorists to take care and allow more time when driving near construction areas.

Reports of vehicles speeding through the road work zones to the north and south of Coffs Harbour have prompted an urgent call for motorists and heavy vehicle operators to slow down.

Transport for NSW Regional Director North Anna Zycki said the temporary speed zones and access restrictions were in place to keep motorists and the people working on the new Coffs Harbour bypass safe.

“We want to help road users safely navigate roads near the project’s work zone and effectively plan their

journeys,” Ms Zycki said.

“This is why we are asking people to ‘ACT’ - be aware, be cautious and allow more time to get to their destination.

“Work is generally carried out Monday to Saturday and on some nights, so motorists must be vigilant and patient the whole time.”

Ms Zycki said the Coffs Harbour community could expect more traffic changes over the next few years as work to build the bypass progresses.

“On Monday 15 April the right turn into Solitary Islands Way, Sapphire Beach from the Pacific Highway northbound carriageway closed permanently,” Ms Zycki said.

“This allowed for Pacific

Highway traffic to be shifted slightly east so the team can build the new western lanes for the bypass. Motorists wanting to access Sapphire Beach from the northbound carriageway will need to use the Sapphire Beach Interchange about two kilometres north.”

Ms Zycki said concrete super T girders, which form the base of the new bridge decks, would also be delivered from Macksville to bridge sites from late May.

“Due to their size we will be using over size and over mass trucks and, where required, pilot vehicles,” Ms Zycki said.

“The first bridge girders will be delivered to the new bridge over Newports Creek in North Boambee.

“These super T girders will be delivered via North Boambee Road outside of school pick-up and drop-off times.

“Please be cautious around these large vehicles as they are unable to stop quickly and may require pilots to help them through tight intersections.

Fresh feel for Sawtell Super Fun Day

By Andrea FERRARI

THE SAWTELL Super Fun Day needs the community’s help to build its team to embrace the interests of young people.

The annual New Year’s Day event has a 104-year history and includes the popular Fun Run and opportunities galore for making it a ‘must do’ event in the summer holidays.

“For the Sawtell Fun Day to continue and grow we need to build a larger team to maintain its relevance to the community and the time to start for 2025 is now,” Committee Vice Chair Keith Bensley told News Of The Area.

“It is time to take a fresh look at the Fun Day, involve more of the community with planning and bring new ideas for attractions in

tune with what locals and visitors enjoy.

“We really need to embrace the benefits of modern communications by enhancing our website and social media pages to engage community support and take the Fun Day to the next level,” he said.

“Over the past four years the committee has compiled a comprehensive database of all the stakeholders for each Fun Day, which provides an excellent base to build on for the future.”

For those committed to the continuation and development of the Fun Day and possess any of the following skills or experience, Keith would love to hear from you: overall planning skills, logistics management, entertainment resourcing,

website maintenance, social media, graphic design, photography or sponsorship sourcing.

“Loads of enthusiasm” is also a must, according to Keith.

The Sawtell Super Fun Day was founded in 1920 when the workers building the North Coast Railway, who camped around what is now the Sawtell Beach Holiday Park, challenged the locals to some competitions to celebrate the New Year.

The challenges and contests continued as an annual event.

Over the next 104 years, the Fun Day evolved with various attractions and entertainment including the awarding of Sawtellians of the Year and the Fun Run organised by Little Athletics.

“Motorists will be given an opportunity to overtake these vehicles when it is safe to do so.”

Ms Zycki said the project team understood traffic changes could be disruptive and thanked the community for their patience.

“The team does its best to reduce impacts, but some disruptions are unavoidable,” Ms Zycki said.

The Fun Run is reported to be the longest continuously held event of this nature in Australia and regularly attracts entrants from all over NSW and interstate from as far afield as Perth.

The Sawtell Fun Day is organised by a small team of Sawtellians and is fully funded by the generosity of local businesses.

It is enjoyed by the whole community, holiday makers at the Sawtell Beach Holiday Park, visitors from all over Australia and from nearby towns on the North Coast. To get involved, email sawtellfunday@gmail.com or call Keith on 0438 269 210.

q Traffic heading north at Korora.

q Committee Vice Chair Keith Bensley in the limelight on Sawtell Super Fun Day.

Cameras to enforce seatbelt law from July 1

WEARING a seatbelt will be enforced by existing mobile phone detection cameras from July 1.

Correctly wearing a seatbelt while in a moving vehicle has been a legal requirement in NSW for more than 50 years, but data shows 150 people died while not wearing one in the five years between 2019 and 2023.

On average, fifteen percent of deaths on NSW roads every year still involve seatbelt non usage, with 36 people tragically lost last year.

From July 1, the state’s world-first mobile phone detection camera network will enforce the seatbelt laws for the first time.

There will be no grace period of warning letters.

Photos released from testing of the cameras show a small but persistent percentage of drivers and some passengers continue to flout the law and wear their seatbelt incorrectly,

including with the sash below the arm.

“Seatbelts save lives, it’s as simple as that,” Minister for Roads John Graham said.

“Wearing a seatbelt doubles a person’s chance of survival in a car crash and the NSW Government is doing everything we can to make sure the simplest safety feature in a car is being used by everyone.

“It has been a legal requirement to wear a seatbelt in NSW since 1971 and it is frankly disturbing that a small minority of people are still not heeding the message.

“If camera enforcement can convince those people to buckle up we can reduce the fifteen percent of deaths that involve a belt not being worn.”

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads

Jenny Aitchison said, "Despite five decades of enforcement and public awareness campaigns, on average more than 10,000 people a year are still fined by the NSW Police for not wearing a seatbelt.

“This has to change and we hope camera

Engineers get hands dirty with Landcare

By Andrea FERRARI

A VOLUNTEER weeding team made up of members of a Toormina-based engineering business has recently been of service to Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL).

The Coffs Harbour Landcare office received a call from Kevin Coleborn, Operations Manager at Vulcanic TEE, suggesting the company would like to make a contribution to the local community and help improve their

environment by carrying out volunteer work on a local Landcare site.

Boambee Headland was the site chosen to benefit.

CHRL President Barry Powells told News Of The Area, “Six volunteers from different departments of the business arrived to help the local volunteers and after a site induction did an amazing job, spending three hours clearing weeds from along the lower walking track, a very busy and popular location.

q From July 1, the state’s world-first mobile phone detection camera network will enforce the seatbelt laws for the first time.

enforcement can be the catalyst.

“In the last five years, about 85 percent of the deaths and 76 percent of the serious

“We were delighted and impressed with their efforts clearing dense infestations of Lantana and Senna.

“Once completed, our volunteers will be able to plant out this area with local native species including Banksia, Wattles and Casuarinas as part of the long-term process of returning the headland to its former very diverse environment,” he said.

Kevin told News Of The Area how the volunteering initiative came into being.

"Our decision to offer a weeding team to our local Landcare was inspired by a commitment to community engagement fostered by Spirax Group, our parent company since September 2022,” he said.

Spirax employees can access Community Engagement Leave, granting them 48 hours of paid leave annually to contribute to community causes.

While they were eager to make a meaningful impact, finding suitable volunteer opportunities proved challenging.

“Despite organising successful cleanup events, such as our recent initiative to remove 420 kg of rubbish from behind the rugby fields, sustaining such efforts independently was difficult,” Kevin said.

“In our quest for impactful community involvement, we turned to Landcare, recognising their expertise in environmental stewardship and their myriad projects in need of support.”

Collaborating with Landcare allowed the business to leverage its administrative resources and environmental knowledge, ensuring that the volunteers’ efforts are not only beneficial but also sustainable.

“By partnering with Landcare, we can confidently contribute to the growth and preservation of our local environment,

someone wasn’t wearing a seatbelt happened in country NSW.”

aligning with our company's ethos of service and responsibility," said Kevin.

“To attract volunteers, we crafted a compelling flyer and distributed it throughout the factory premises.

“Additionally, we promoted the opportunity during our staff meetings and toolbox sessions, ensuring that every team member was informed and encouraged to participate.”

The response exceeded expectations, with enthusiastic sign-ups.

For manageability, each team will be made up of six volunteers, each with balanced representation from various departments, including sales, design, production and management.

This means a mixed skill set while fostering cross-departmental collaboration and camaraderie.

“Despite the typical challenges associated with inaugural events, we were pleasantly surprised by Landcare's impeccable organisation,” said Kevin.

“They provided a comprehensive briefing at the outset, covering safety protocols and offering valuable insights into our work site and its significance.

“Their briefing included essential information about identifying target weeds and preserving native plants, as well as enlightening us about the area's indigenous history and its importance.

“Once we ventured into the work area, although none of us were experienced in weeding, we quickly found our rhythm.

“Within minutes, our collective effort began to make a noticeable impact, evident in the substantial piles of removed weeds.”

Three hours flew by in a blur of focused work, reported Kevin.

“The morning's accomplishments were tangible, with visible transformations in the landscape showcasing the effectiveness of our teamwork.

“Overall, it was a highly rewarding experience, and we left with a sense of fulfilment, knowing that our efforts had made a meaningful difference."

The next phase in Vulcanic Tee’s project involves continuing its partnership with Landcare, with three more events scheduled for 2024 and the potential for ongoing collaboration in the years ahead.

“Our aim is to deepen our involvement with Landcare's projects, further contributing to environmental conservation efforts and fostering a culture of community engagement within our organisation," he said.

CHRL is now hoping that other community minded businesses will consider offering volunteer assistance to help improve the local natural environment.

“They can do so by contacting the local Landcare office from Monday to Thursday on 6651 1308,” said Barry.

injuries that occurred in crashes where

q Landcare’s Helen Minogue with Vulcanic Tee’s volunteer weeding team: Jiri Suchanek, Kynan Sodeau, Glenn Bennett, Kevin Coleborn, Brett Needham, Ben Bergs and Landcare’s Barry Powells.

Woopi Red Cross thanks community

By Andrea FERRARI

TWIDDLING their thumbs isn’t an option for Woolgoolga Red Cross branch members and volunteers.

The busy group has been purposefully on the go since early March.

Members spent the month of March raising money in various ways for the Red Cross Calling Appeal.

Members were out and about activating donation opportunities on the local streets, at the monthly

Friendship Afternoon Tea, in local businesses and in various groups.

Local residents and visitors responded in turn with great generosity.

Along with major donations from Woolgoolga Lions Club and Beachouse Café, and support from many individuals, over $4,000 was collected to be spent on the important everyday work of the Australian Red Cross.

The Red Cross Calling Branch Coordinator Judy Boyle told News Of The Area,

“The Beachouse Coffee Day was very successful, and the staff were so supportive.

“Corindi Post Office has also made a great contribution to the appeal and I would especially like to thank the staff at the BCU for handling all our collections and Wayne at the NRMA office for his generous assistance with our equipment.“

Following that appeal, the Woopi branch conducted the annual Mother’s Day raffle organised by Branch Fundraising Coordinator

Lorraine Mahwinney, who spearheaded the huge job of collecting donations and organising street stalls for selling tickets.

“Lorraine and her team of dedicated helpers did an amazing job with once again meeting their target of raising more than $1000,” President Carol Rowe said.

“We are proud of their commitment.”

During all this activity members and volunteers still found time to show their respect for those who gave their lives to keep our country safe.

A gathering marched proudly behind the returned service group on Anzac Day and a wreath was laid by President Carol Rowe recognising the important role the Australian Red Cross played during the two World Wars.

Finally at the end of April the monthly Friendship Afternoon Tea was held with

q Woolgoolga Red Cross branch members ready for the 2024 Anzac march.

entertainment provided by the Scottish Country Dancing troupe and the Zingapella choir.

This was the final performance of Zingapella as after 20 years of providing entertainment to many in the community, the group is disbanding.

President Carol gave tribute to leader

Varroa Mite control order removed

CONTROL measures relating to Varroa mite have been relaxed following ‘extensive industry consultation’, according to the NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Jenny Holliday and the choir members who have so generously and enthusiastically turned up to the branch’s events. Carol thanked the choir for their welcome donation for the work of the Red Cross, along with all those in attendance on that day who made such a wonderful audience.

The Biosecurity (Varroa Mite) Control Order (No.2) 2024 was removed last week, aiming to take away ‘undue regulatory burdens’ on beekeepers.

The Control Order was implemented following national agreement to move

the Varroa mite emergency response to a transition to management program, with the aim of slowing the spread of the pest whilst control options became available.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)

Chief Plant Protection Officer

Dr Shane Hetherington said there is no longer a need for Varroa-specific regulation over and above existing bee biosecurity responsibilities.

“This type of regulation is only warranted where there remains a significant risk to production or market failure to NSW beekeepers.

“We are confident that is no longer the case,” Dr Hetherington said.

“The Commonwealth advises that maintaining notification requirements for Varroa mite in NSW is sufficient to support trade in live bees, therefore, there is no risk of international market failure.

“NSW will maintain the requirement to notify the presence of Varroa and to control Varroa through the existing provisions of the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 but remove other restrictions.

“This includes the zoning

and subsequent movement restrictions in full, although beekeepers are still required to be compliant with the Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice (the Code) and the General Biosecurity Duty under the Act which requires beekeepers to prevent, eliminate or minimise risks caused by Varroa.

“The continued reporting of results from hive monitoring by beekeepers is key to understanding where the mite is currently active.”

Due to the efforts of DPI, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), Australian Honey Bee Industry Council and Varroa control manufacturers and suppliers, there is now a sufficient commercial supply of conventional and organic control options within Australia, and there are accessible pathways for direct

import of these products. Further options are currently subject to approval by the APVMA.

“NSW considers at this stage continuing to maintain a restricted set of approved treatments, treatment time frames and mite thresholds creates an inflexible and complicated regulatory regime for beekeepers which is counterproductive to the aims of the T2M program, stifles innovation and may lead to ineffective mite control and detrimental outcomes for bee health,” Dr Hetherington said.

“As beekeepers in the state undertake the available free training being offered under the program, there is no risk of production failure within NSW due to a lack of advice on pest management.

“This move is a positive for industry in NSW, as it learns to manage Varroa mite.”

For more information, visit the NSW DPI website.

q Robyn Rooth presents local BCU staff Reece and Kim with a certificate of appreciation for their support during Red Cross Calling month.

q Zingapella’s leader Jenny Holliday with Woolgoolga Red Cross President Carol Rowe.

q Woolgoolga Red Cross members Helen Hunt, Lorraine Mawhinney and Paul Hunt collecting donations for Red Cross Calling.

q The Zingapella choir, which has entertained Woolgoolga Red Cross for over 20 years, is now disbanding.

q The Control Order was implemented following national agreement to move the Varroa mite emergency response to a transition to management program.

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Retirement living construction activity forecast to grow while nation ages

AS THE country faces a rapidly approaching silver tsunami of older Australians and an ongoing housing crisis, retirement living construction activity levels are forecast to continue to lead the way in Australia.

The latest Procore/ Property Council Survey reveals Australia’s retirement living industry is forecasting strong confidence around construction activity over the coming twelve months, while capital value growth sentiment has bounced back in most jurisdictions after a decline in the previous quarter.

Confidence in retirement construction activity is at its highest since December 2021,

outperforming other subsectors, and is forecast to be greater than residential, office, retail and hotels combined.

Retirement Living Council

Executive Director Daniel Gannon said this positive sentiment was another reason for the Australian Government to include retirement communities as a key delivery component of achieving the National Housing Accord target to build 1.2 million new homes by 2029.

“The Master Builders Association (MBA) only this week (April) forecast that the Australian Government will fall short of its target by 112,675 homes, but there’s a silver lining to this scenario,” Mr

Gannon said.

“In order to maintain existing market demand, the retirement living industry requires 67,000 units to be built by 2030.

“This would represent 59 percent of the gap identified by the MBA, meaning age-friendly communities can help the government solve Australia’s housing supply problem.

“With the number of Australians over the age of 75 set to increase from two million to 3.4 million by 2040, more age-friendly housing that keeps people out of hospital and aged care facilities must be supported by all levels of government,” he said.

q Retirement Living Council

Executive Director Daniel Gannon.

Shoes shine in ArtsNational talk

By Andrea FERRARI

STEPPING in with their fanciest feet forward, the audience for Claudia Chan Shaw’s ArtsNational Coffs Coast lecture donned distinctive footwear for the occasion.

Attending a presentation called ‘WellHeeled: Shoes Through Time’, many audience members participated in the

shoes to the event.

Claudia had a difficult time picking a ‘prize winner’ from amongst the attendees.

A media presenter, writer, fashion designer and collector, Claudia Chan Shaw presented a dynamic and sometimes theatrical history of shoes - from high fashion to the humble flip flop.

She spoke of shoes as symbols of power and status; luxury and wealth; shoes as political statements and acts of rebellion against the status quo; and shoes for their utilitarian purpose of comfort and practicality.

Claudia also covered the phenomenon of old becoming new once more.

Doc Martens, Birkenstock or the sneaker, once everyday practical wear, are now seen as desirable and often quite fashionable.

Yet, as Claudia revealed, one of the earliest shoes discovered in a mummified male body is strikingly similar to the ubiquitous sneaker.

members

High heels go back a long way too, worn by both women and men to elevate height and therefore emanate a sense of power.

Humphrey Bogart wore elevated shoes in Casablanca, partly because his co-star, Ingrid Bergman, was so tall.

The thong or flip flop has been worn for centuries too.

Caludia explained how shoes have always been a useful metaphor in myths and stories.

Cinderella’s shoes must be returned before her prince can marry her; ruby slippers play a prominent role in the Wizard of Oz; fairytales like Puss in Boots and Red Shoes attest to the magical storytelling prowess of shoes.

Shoes can also be instruments of oppression, as Claudia skillfully explained when illustrating the history of foot binding in China.

q Audience

put their best foot forward for Claudia’s shoe prize.

q Annie Talve investigates a pair of pink high-heel boots.

q ArtsNational committee member Jeff Swain with guest speaker Claudia Chan Shaw.

q Speaker Claudia Chan Shaw with audience members Libby Davis and Jenny Begg.

Although banned in 1912, so aligned as it was with female notions of perfection and beauty, it persisted until 1949.

Designers Christian Louboutin, Vivienne Westwood and Manolo Blahnik demonstrate that shoes can also be innovative and things of beauty while simultaneously being out of reach and impossibly uncomfortable for many people.

Ultimately, shoes are essential and most of us wear them.

But shoes are not neutral, they are loaded with meaning, Claudia explained.

They make a statement; influencing the way we walk, sometimes synonymous with suffering, inviting us to conform or rebel.

The well attended evening was hailed by audience members as entertaining, informative, surprising and fun.

ArtsNational spokesperson Annie Talve told News Of The Area, “Claudia Chan Shaw’s lecture encapsulates everything we are aiming to do in our ArtsNational Coffs Coast program – eclectic, informative, inclusive and entertaining talks with excellent speakers.

“Our talks also stimulate lively conversations, as demonstrated by the buzz of voices during our post talk supper.”

Arts National Coffs Coast welcomes Antiques Roadshow presenter and author Andy McConnell to their next talk on May 20 at the John Paul College Theatre on Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour.

“His topic: ‘Scandinavian Glass: From Orrefors to IKEA’.

“Scandinavian glass in particular, and design in general, has an enduring presence in our homes and hearts,” Annie said.

For more information visit www. artsnationalcoffscoast.au.

WHAT'SVIBIN'

Fan favourite returns to the Golf Club

ONE of Coffs Harbour’s favourite shows is gearing up for a return visit in the coming weeks as the Faulty Towers International Dining Experience prepares to touch down for two nights at the end of May.

Based on the BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers, which was the work of the renowned international actor and comedian John Cleese, the show takes audiences through an immersive experience where the audience become the diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a three-course meal together with a good dollop of humour, slapstick and mayhem.

The action starts with the actors greeting the audience at the door and the chaos starts virtually immediately.

“We just love having the Faultys back,” said Coffs Harbour Golf Club Marketing Zoie Swindells.

“Saturday night is nearly booked out with a few seats available and we have good seats available for the Friday show.”

Book via www.coffsharbourgolfclub. com.au/cms/entertain/whats-on or call on 66 523 244 to be assisted with bookings.

The show hits Coffs Harbour Golf Club on Friday May 24 and 25.

q It will be comedy chaos at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club with the return of the Faulty Towers International Dining Experience. Photos: Jane Hobson.

Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Too young for a will?

DANIEL and Amy, in their twenties, purchased their first home a year ago and recently gave birth to their first child.

Amy tries to talk to Daniel about their estate planning but Daniel is reluctant to discuss the matter.

He says that the subject “gives him the creeps”.

A few months pass and they decide to get away for the weekend. Amy’s mother, Mary babysits their child.

Tragically, they are involved in a road incident and they never return.

Mary seeks legal advice.

Mary’s paramount concern is the guardianship of the child.

She is informed that because there are no wills, there is no clear indication of Daniel and Amy’s wishes.

This means that there is a higher risk of disputes and the potential for contested proceedings under the Family Law Act.

These proceedings can be costly and detrimental to the future relationships between the extended family.

Mary is also advised that due to the nature of the road incident, it is unclear whether Amy survived Daniel.

In these circumstances, the youngest is presumed to have survived the other and in this case, Daniel’s estate is entitled to their home, which was owned as “joint tenants”, but who would administer his estate and who would act as trustee for their child’s inheritance?

Whilst Daniel and Amy had made modest contributions towards their superannuation funds, they both had life insurance policies in place as part of their superannuation, which meant that their respective death benefits were substantial.

However, they had not recorded binding death benefit nominations, so their superannuation funds could decide whether to pay the funds to Daniel and Amy’s estates or whether to pay the funds to another trustee, to hold until their child attained eighteen years of age.

The choice of trustee had the potential to create a dispute and the trustee’s ability to pay funds to the child’s guardian for maintenance and education was limited.

Appropriate estate planning could have addressed these issues and minimised the potential for disputes.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.

OPINION & LETTERS

National Service is a great idea

DEAR News Of The Area,

I MUST agree with Phyllis Taylor, National Service should be seriously considered and would solve many of our current problems.

Not only could it take the place of a ‘boot camp ‘ out in the bush for repeat juvenile offenders, but also give them a sense of purpose!

Unfortunately, due to lack of parental discipline at a young age, many girls and boys live in a Charles Dickens world of the ‘Artful Dodger’ from Oliver Twist, and are happy to follow anyone who leads them in a life of crime at an early age, including home invasions, motor vehicle theft, joy riding, muggings and stabbings, with no consideration at all for their helpless, traumatised victims.

National Service would instil discipline, teach both physical and mental coping skills, remove them from negative peer pressure, but most importantly give them a positive career path for their future development!

The courts are far too lenient with automatic bail, police cannot cope anymore with this ever increasing crime wave, absentee parents abstain from their responsibilities, and our government has obviously run out of solutions.

Illegal alcohol, vaping and drug use is rampant, creating a new generation of unemployable, social service dependent young adults who will only perpetuate this problem by becoming parents at a young age!

Currently our government is having trouble recruiting servicemen and women, hence this would solve multiple problems, as well as train future defence personnel.

Instead of our society enabling unAustralian behaviour, we would train responsible human beings contributing to society, up-skill them, and give them a future worth aspiring to!

Also, it just might reduce our prison population, and help to fill job vacancies in trades that are currently desperate for skilled workers!

Win/win!

Imagining vehicle issues at Jetty Foreshores

Dear News Of The Area,

I HAVE watched and listened to the discussion regarding the ‘development’ of the foreshores area of Coffs Harbour.

There are many reasons why this should not go ahead.

I will address just one here.

Mr Singh this is addressed to you.

There is, across all development world wide, a phrase called ‘planning ahead’.

So let's plan ahead.

Let's say 450 dwellings are planned to be built at the Jetty foreshores.

That is up to an additional 900 additional people living in this area with the attached increased need for public amenities which I won’t address.

Let's just think about vehicles.

How many per household - one, two, and a boat?

Let's say just one for this discussion.

So that is 450 vehicles spaces.

‘They will all have on-site garages’, you say, ‘they will be parked in the garages overnight’ I hear you say, yeah right.

The majority will be parked overnight on the street!

Are you imagining this?

Between 6am and 7:30am let’s say 400 vehicles will be driven to a workplace.

That is about three vehicles per minute driven across the railway line - are you imagining this? What does this look like at the intersection of Harbour Drive and Orlando Street?

How long will it be before a vehicle and a train come together?

It will be gridlock back to the Marina Drive roundabout.

How do we know this?

Regards, Z KOENIGSEDER.

Foreshores fix can offer tourism boost

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE revitalisation of the Jetty Foreshores will provide the much needed boost to what was once the major economic driver of the Coffs Harbour economy, being tourism.

It has been over 30 years since the tourism offering in Coffs Harbour has seen any new accommodation offered.

Many of our residential rental properties have been taken out of the rental pool and turned into Airbnb short term holiday homes, creating a disastrous shortage of places for those trying to find somewhere to live.

Hervey Bay has a new Sheraton Hotel to provide modern tourist accommodation for visitors, with over 200 rooms.

What do we offer tourists?

Not a lot.

The planning required which accompanies the revitalisation of the

Jetty Foreshores will address issues such as traffic movement and parking.

We see the extent of these studies every time Development Applications come before Council.

I remember quite clearly when Port Macquarie was the poor relative of Coffs Harbour, but those positions have now clearly changed.

Our future generations deserve to enjoy even better employment opportunities locally than what has been offered in the past.

Memories can be very short.

How many can recall the industrial sheds, the fuel and cement depots, trucks coming and going, most of the freight arriving by train, all in exactly the same spot as where the revitalisation is planned to occur.

Regards, Rodger PRYCE, Brooklana.

It happens already, on weekends.

You don’t have to imagine this, just drop in one Sunday.

‘Anyway’, you say, ‘vehicles can go via Camperdown street’.

Right past the high school as the students are arriving, on foot mum is dropping them off or arriving by bus - are you imagining this?

It is called dangerous chaos and gridlock. There will generally be increased traffic all day simply because 900 additional people are now living in this area.

At about 3pm it all begins again, with traffic backed up from the Orlando Street and Harbour Drive intersection back up to Camperdown Street, where the students are leaving school and the mums and buses are arriving to pick up the students - are you imagining this?

A little bit after this the 400 vehicles that drove out this morning are about to arrive back.

They will be arriving until about 6pm, hoping to get a good night's sleep and do it all tomorrow.

Fascinating isn’t it?

It’s called planning ahead and deciding not to develop the foreshores.

Regards, Kerry BAYLISS, Coffs Harbour.

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful performance by the Nota Bene String Ensemble on Sunday 5 May 2024.

OPINION & LETTERS

Thank you for the music Greenwashing of logging in NSW public native forests

DEAR News Of The Area,

I REFER to the letter on 1 March by Steve Dobbyns: ‘Don’t put all your conservation eggs in one National Park basket’.

Although some of the author's points seem reasonable at first glance, when you take a closer look, they display an alarming lack of logic, or scientific backing.

The most outrageous assertion is that the creation of extra National Parks over the last twenty years is the reason for our native animals heading closer to extinction.

This is just as ridiculous as saying that since solar and wind generation has increased massively over the last twenty years then they must be the REAL cause of climate change, and not burning fossil fuels.

What else has changed in the last twenty years or so?

How about increased logging intensity to meet wood supply agreements that were far too high and scientists warned would lead to entrenched unsustainable logging practices?

How about climate change and mega fires?

How about logging in key Koala habitat, and taking over 90 percent of potential feed trees in good areas?

The quoted 0.2 percent logging in any given year is not true in our local forests with far higher intensity in the Great Koala National Park area.

Koalas prefer to live in the very forests that are preferred for logging,

Such a delightful afternoon, with talented musicians playing extraordinarily beautiful harmonious melodies.

The impact of this performance extends far beyond the notes played, in that it touches the lives of countless

individuals in need around the world through the kind and generous donations collected at this event for Act For Peace.

assistance to communities affected by conflict, disaster and displacement.

Thank you so very much for your support.

and where clearing occurs for residential development.

Existing National Parks do not cover enough of their habitat and are not adequate to keep them from extinction. Likewise for many other endangered animals.

For example, the powerful owl has only fourteen percent of the area it needs.

The author claims that no one knows how species are faring in the current national park estate as no one is willing to look, (just in case it’s not working).

But then goes on to say that “when someone does look, the results are not very flattering”.

So I am confused; have they looked or have they not looked?

Let’s assume they HAVE looked because he then lists species that have declined “as a direct result of the creation of new national parks.”

E.g. the Hastings river mouse.

However, according to Dr Ingleby, of the Australian Museum, who has a PhD in the ecology of Australian species, the main threats to this animal are land clearing, grazing, LOGGING, frequent fires and predation by foxes and cats. Strangely, no mention of National Parks!

The author states that native forests “have evolved in response to active management over the last 60,000 years”. True, but then are we to assume that management by the Forestry Corporation is like historical Indigenous management.

Quite a stretch!

Modern methods of industrial logging with huge machinery cause erosion and

In a world longing for peace, the spirit of compassion inspired by this performance is exemplified by providing humanitarian damage waterways and aquatic animals.

Scientists have estimated that streams need a buffer zone of 30m, but in 2018 these were reduced from 10m down to 5m.

They also cause weed infestation and Bell Miner associated dieback by opening the tree canopy.

Since climate change is causing an increase in bushfires, let’s listen to what experts from the Griffith and Australian National University have to say.

The Bushfire Recovery Project finds that logging and thinning can make native forests more flammable and lead to greater fire severity for decades.

Also the likelihood of severe burning is seven times higher in logged than in old growth forest.

In the mega-fires of 2019/20 it was mature forests that resisted burning, and provided a safe refuge for wildlife.

Some of these forests, such as Clouds Creek near Dorrigo, are now targeted for logging.

The claim that certification by the PEFC means that native forest logging is sustainable means little when you consider that several Supreme Court judges have found that companies overseen by the PEFC have failed to “maintain and conserve biodiversity” .

The EPA regularly fines Forestry Corporation for breaches of correct practice.

The author states: “All old growth forest in New South Wales have been protected with more than 90% of the old

Foreshores masterplan is in community’s best interest

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS a dedicated member of our community, I firmly believe that the Stateled Jetty masterplan is undeniably in our best interest.

The recent community survey has echoed our collective desire for improvements at the jetty foreshores, including playgrounds, water play areas, boardwalks, enhanced picnic spots, improved accommodation and hospitality offerings.

It's crucial that we listen to the voices of our community, including our younger generation and busy families, who have passionately expressed their preferences through this survey.

I've personally witnessed the challenge of engaging this demographic in past surveys. However, this time, I was heartened to see more people my

age and younger participating, many of whom had never engaged in community consultations before.

Their increased involvement provided a more accurate reflection of our community's desires.

As someone deeply rooted in the Coffs Coast community, I'm passionate about seeing it thrive.

The potential for development at the jetty area has too long been overlooked.

The railway land earmarked for development was once a hub of activity, a freighting depot run by my father Lawrence Williams and his brother Mark, and has now sat fenced off as a wasted opportunity for decades.

We're all aware of the outdated accommodation options in our city, especially within walking distance of our main attractions.

The Jetty Master Plan presents a

timely solution to address this gap and attract much-needed investment.

As a struggling first home buyer myself, I understand the importance of diverse housing options.

The availability of such options will not only benefit people like me but also address the housing shortage across the spectrum.

We see a successful example of this with The Shoreline development, which has seen almost 100 apartments sold so far with the majority of those local residents, who have in turn sold their existing home or put it on the market for rent.

As a business owner deeply invested in our small business community, I witness firsthand the need for a vibrant waterfront precinct to stimulate economic activity.

We've seen successful examples

Regards, Diana Aveley LUCAS, Retired Registered Nurse Sawtell.

growth forests in National parks.”

This sounds nice, sustainable even, but is hardly a win for the animals depending on old growth forests for their homes, since only ten percent of the original old growth forest still exists!

Many endangered species, such as the once common Greater Glider, depend on hollow bearing trees to survive, and these hollows take over a hundred years to form.

There are far fewer of them left.

Due to repeated logging, remaining trees in native forests are getting smaller.

You can see this in State Forests; the size of the old logged stumps have much larger diameter than remaining trees. Koalas and many other species need larger, older trees to feed on.

The author criticises the use of emotive phrases by others, yet makes free with them himself, referring to “the failed lockit-up-and-leave-it or wilderness strategy”.

“Facts: The Great Koala National Park has plans for long bushwalking’s trails and mountain bike tracks, and will need active management for fire, weeds, and feral animals the same as State Forests.

Public native forests do not need to be logged for housing.

Houses are built with pine frames and there are composite material alternatives to hardwood for decking etc. Northeast NSW obtains about a third of hardwood logs from private forestry anyway.

With Australia having the highest rate of mammal extinction in the world, we need to urgently protect the remaining habitats of our unique animals and plants AND allow them to regenerate.

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Surf boat rowers win gold on the national stage

By David WIGLEY

THE 2024 Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships in April was the most successful campaign in the history of Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club (CHSLSC) surf boat rowers.

Rachel Smyth, the Events Coordinator at CHSLSC, shared how the national event unfolded.

“The 200’s Masters crew the ‘Trainwrecks’ kicked

off our campaign with an outstanding performance in some challenging surf conditions,” she said.

“The crew comprising of sweep Scotty Edwards and rowers Matt Heron, Simon O’Rorke, Adam Rees and Martyn Jevric improved across each round to win gold in the final; our first Aussie gold medal in the history of surfboats in our club.”

Strong performances continued across the week for the surf club, with all crews making it to the quarter finals stage.

“Our Open male crew the ‘Swackers’ finished the championships in the top eight, narrowly missing out on the final.

“This crew has much potential with this year being their first season rowing together.

“The boys turned some heads amongst the best crews in Australia, matching speed and surf skills to be true contenders.

“Our Reserve male crew the ‘Devon Sangas’ have been short a rower for the bulk of the season.

“They managed to get a quality substitute to fill in for the championships, having their first row together the day before competition - better late than never!

“The boys gelled quickly and managed a top twelve placing; an unfortunate end as they didn’t have a fair start being put under a wave.

“Despite the disappointment, the result is still incredible considering the lack of time and training together.

“Next season the aim is

and Matt Heron.

to find that elusive bowman to gain some consistency, which should transfer into top eight placing and finals appearances.”

The female crew continued the success with a number

of standout results against national competition.

“The Under 19 female crew, the ‘Fruitloops’, have been in good form, placing third at the state championships in March.

“The girls displayed maturity beyond their years with convincing racing in the rounds.

“They managed a top sixteen finish, a result that doesn’t reflect their rowing or skill.

“Unfortunately, despite leading each race, the alley drawn determined the outcome throughout the day.

“This rang true in the quarter final, leading the entire race with no wave assistance, and being pipped on the finish

line with a disappointing fourth place.

“The girls were in form but some days just don’t go your way.

“That’s surfboats,” Smyth said.

The Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships were the final event of the season but the rowers won’t be resting on their laurels as they strive for continual improvement with an eye already to the future.

“The club now moves forward to next season with much excitement.

“Our aim is to build on the success of this season and grow our boat club by developing some new crews.

Coffs Harbour Breakers women continue winning start to season

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Breakers

women continued their unbeaten start to the AFL North Coast season in a rain affected fourth round matchup with the Port Macquarie Magpies.

The Breakers women won their third straight game, with the defending premiers having a 6.6 (42) to 0.1 (1) victory against the Magpies in Port Macquarie.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints women had a 3.4 (22) to 1.4 (10) win against Northern

Beaches/Nambucca Valley in Woolgoolga.

Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley Under 18s became the first side to beat the Sawtell/Toormina Saints this season, having a 7.15 (57) to 8.4 (52) win at Woolgoolga.

Port Macquarie Magpies

Under 18s had a 13.16 (94) to 1.0 (6) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers in Port Macquarie.

All senior men’s and reserves matches scheduled for Round 4 were postponed until 20 July.

The scheduled women’s

and Under 18s matches between the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints and Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley were moved to the Wiigulga Sports Complex, due to the unavailability of Richardson Park because of wet conditions.

The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 5 matches in Woolgoolga and

Grafton.

Coffs Harbour Breakers will look to make it four wins in a row to start the season, when they take on Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley at the Wiigulga Sports Complex. Grafton Tigers host the Port Macquarie Magpies as both sides look for their second win of the season.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints have the bye.

Coffs Harbour Netball experiencing growth

GREATER Bank is back on board for another season at Coffs Harbour Netball Association (CHNA), with a 2024 sponsorship supporting the association off the back of continued growth.

The Greater Bank support will help keep fees as low as possible for participants, with over 720 registered members and volunteers signing up for the 2024 season.

In just three years the ladies and junior competitions have grown by more than 100 people, with a recent court upgrade now facilitating year-round and all-weather competition.

2024 will also be a big year for representative netball, with several CHNA teams being promoted to Division 2 at this year’s NSW State Titles, while male teams will make their debut.

“We have always been very competitive in our region and have had several teams over the years secure top ten placing at State titles,” CHNA President Tanya Slaviero said.

“With the Division 2 promotion we’ll now be facing more metro and Sydney teams which will be great experience for our players, while we’ll also be making association history

by entering a male Opens and an under 14 boys team.”

Greater Bank Regional Sales Manager Scott McCluskey said that the growth in opportunity at CHNA was wonderful to see.

“Coffs Harbour Netball Association has done a great job of creating new opportunities for both social and representative netball, and this increase in participation is testament to those efforts,” Mr McCluskey said.

“We’re very proud at Greater Bank to be part of this community and are looking forward to another great year of netball!”

q The Australian Championship gold medal team of Marty Jervic, Adam Rees, Scott Edwards, Simon O’Rorke

q The Open Male Crew: The ‘Swackers’.

q The Reserve Male crew: The ‘Devon Sangas’.

q Coffs Harbour Netball Association’s season is underway.

Coffs Coast’s young sporting champions recognised

By Aiden BURGESS

THREE of the Coffs Coast’s best young athletes have been recognised for their sporting achievements.

Charlotte Cougle, Lyla Freudenstein and Benjamin Warden were each presented with a certificate in recognition of their achievements by Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan at a Local Sporting Champions Award event.

Mr Hogan is making sure that the three young Coffs sporting champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams, as he confirmed their grants from the Local Sporting Champions program.

Charlotte Cougle from Sapphire Beach was recognised for her achievements in basketball, Lyla Freudenstein from Arrawarra Headland for her achievements in surfing, and Benjamin Warden from Emerald Beach for his achievements in ice hockey.

Mr Hogan highlighted the importance of the Local Sporting Champions program.

“Those who received the Awards have excelled themselves representing the Northern Rivers on the national and state stage,” he said.

“The Local Sporting

Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged between twelve and eighteen years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport.

“Coffs and the Clarence Valley have produced some outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is important that we support the next crop of our local sporting talent.

“Unfortunately succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination – parents also often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions.

“I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial support

through these grants.

“Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them life-long skills like teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them to excel in something they love and enjoy.”

Mr Hogan encouraged other young budding sporting talent to apply for grants.

“I encourage any budding champions out there who have the opportunity of competing at a state, national or international event to apply for a grant by contacting my office or checking out the website ausport.gov.au,” he said.

The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged twelve to eighteen participating in state, national or international championships.

Wave of success: Coffs Harbour athletes shine on Sunshine Coast

By David WIGLEY

FOURTEEN athletes from Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club (CHSLSC) journeyed to Queensland's Sunshine Coast to compete in the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships from April 13 to 21, notching up impressive performances across various disciplines.

Throughout the championship, the Coffs Harbour touring team made their presence felt, featuring in seven finals, fifteen semifinals, and twelve quarterfinals.

Grant Lawler, the Youth Development Officer at CHSLSC, provided insights into the team's journey.

“On Saturday 13 April Oki Clifford represented the Coffs club with some

commendable races in the board and beach events.

“It was Oki's first Australian Championships and the surf was challenging at Maroochydore.

“On the sand Quinn Evans made the trip to defend his Bronze medal from 2023.

“Quinn finished with a 21st place and is keen to make amends in 2025,” Lawler said.

At Mooloolaba the next day, Xavier Hulbert, Elliot Hulbert, Anthony Hulbert, Grant Lawler and Melina Lawler completed the 2km Ocean Swim event.

“We all finished with reasonable times and are already looking forward to next year,” Grant Lawler said.

On Monday 14 and 15 April, the Masters Championships and

Magnificent seven for North Coast Under 16s

By David WIGLEY

Coast clinched three victories and secured two draws against Lake Macquarie City FC last Sunday at the Coffs Coast Synthetics.

The under 16s scored a magnificent spate of unanswered goals, romping to a 7-0 victory.

In an intense first 20 minutes, Anderson Haldon seized an opportunity in the penalty area, breaking the deadlock with a precise strike into the top corner.

Five minutes later, Kenny Munyanzea doubled the lead, showcasing the team's relentless attack.

On the stroke of halftime, Logan Sambrook weaved

through the Lakes defence and threaded the ball past the goalkeeper on the near post.

Sambrook's stellar performance was capped off with a hat-trick, scoring two more goals in the second half, with William Eames adding two more goals to the tally.

North Coast Football Technical Director Greg Brown expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, emphasising their potential.

“We spoke about improving our performances because some of the results have not been a reflection of their ability.

“We spoke about working for each other, moving the ball around, being patient and

being clinical in front of goal.

“If you keep possession and look for the opportunities when they arise, you will score goals.

“I’m delighted for the lads.

“It was a great result, but having said that, all of the teams played well on Sunday, Lakes are a very strong club,” Brown said.

Two goals from Kai Veneziano and a goal from Ben Dove sealed a 3-0 win for the under 18s.

The under 14s came back from going a goal down to winning 3-2 and the under 13s and 15s both drew 2-2.

Next up, the North Coast travels to Newcastle to face Cooks Hill on Saturday 11 May.

Board Riding were held at Maroochydore and Coolum beaches with Aaron Beavis, Richard Gunther, Melina Lawler and Grant Lawler representing the club in masters.

Aaron and Grant placed third in the male 30 - 34 yrs Board Rescue.

Xavier Hulbert and Elliot Hulbert competed in the U17 Board Riding.

Xavier, who finished in fifth overall, was unlucky not to contest the four man final.

“The Open competition commenced on Wednesday 17 April and the club was represented by Ethan Dawson, Xavier Hulbert, Elliot Hulbert, Holly Becker, Abbey Lawler and Maddison O'Leary.

“The highlight being Maddison's U17 surf race final, where she finished 23rd.

“The surf at the

championships was difficult to negotiate and often caused some mayhem in ski and board events.”

The final days of competition saw the adaptive events take place at Mooloolaba.

“Sara Bergen had much success competing in these events, finishing first in her board, swim and beach runs,” Lawler said. Looking ahead, the Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club now sets its sights on international competition.

“The club shifts its focus now to the upcoming world titles in August on the Gold Coast.

“Our competitors will gather on 18 May to celebrate the club's achievements and present major surf sports awards from 5pm.

“Free tickets are available via the club Team App.”

q Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan with Lyla Freudenstein and Benjamin Warden.

NORTH

q Logan Sambrook scored a hat-trick for North Coast under 16s.

q Xavier Hulbert and Ethan Dawson in the Under 17 Board Rescue quarter final. Photo: Surf Life Saving NSW.

Local surfers shine at Sawtell

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 48

“For our region's junior surfers (under 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s Boys and Girls) aspiring to become a State or National Champion, the journey commences with these regional events.

“There are eleven regional events scheduled

to take place between March and May of 2024.

“The NSW Junior Regional Titles are supported by Surfing NSW and Ocean and Earth, and are conducted within each region,” Heather said.

Below is a summary of the regional athletes that progressed to the next round.

Under 12 boys - Sage Lewis, River Griggs

Under 12 Girls – Sage White

Under 14 boys - Jarrah White, Sandon Vowels

Under 14 Girls - Mali

Adam Under 16 boys - Rio Luther Barr, Joey Silk, Carter Crowley, Fletcher O’Sullivan

Under 16 Girls - Avalon Vowels, Gracie Kennedy

Under 18 boys - CJ Carter, Jack Morrison, Sam Hudson

Under 18 Girls - Teal Haigh, Sasha Lewis.

Coffs Basketball winter season tips off

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour’s basketballers returned to the court for their second season of the year, as Coffs Harbour Basketball Association's winter competitions tipped off last week at Sportz Central.

Defending Men’s A Grade champions Run It Back started their season with a 49-34 win against

The Chihuahuas. Last season’s Men’s B Grade runners up Thunderbirds had a 51-35 win against Can’t Catch A Breath.

Last season’s semifinalists White Chocolate had a 92-42 win against Sixteens, with Thomas Murtha scoring 34 points and Joe Greer 32 points.

Unstoppaballs had a 69-39 win against

Classy Courts, with Jonah McNellee top scoring with 32 points.

Chiroraptors had a 4431 win against Mantas in their grand final rematch, during the opening round of the Men’s C Grade season.

Clips beat Mantastic 4032, and Pineapple Express beat The Bears 48-40.

Waratah Women had a 71-34 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under

16s Women 2 team, in the opening round of the Women's A Grade season.

Laura Foster top scored for the winners with 20 points.

Coffs Suns Under 18s Women had a 81-45 win against the Coffs Suns Under 16s Women 1 team.

Tully Jarvis and Alexis Plater both scored 19 points for the winners.

The opening round

Woolgoolga Wildcats shine in Female Football Week

By David WIGLEY

THE Woolgoolga Wildcats secured their second victory of the season in style, with a 3-0 win over Sawtell last Saturday in the HIT105.5 North Coast Premier League clash at the Coffs Coast Synthetics.

Kicking off Female Football Week with gusto, Chloe Webb broke the deadlock just six minutes into the game, dribbling through the defence to slot the ball past the goalkeeper.

Lady Luck smiled upon

the Wildcats as they doubled their lead in the twelfth minute courtesy of an own goal.

With their confidence soaring, the Wildcats sealed their triumph with a goal in the 86th minute, leaving no doubt about their welldeserved victory.

With this win, the Wildcats remain within striking distance of the Urunga Raiders and Coffs City United, both undefeated this season.

In other league action, the Urunga Raiders showcased

their dominance with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Orara Valley Dingoes, while Coffs City United enjoyed a bye week.

Meanwhile, in the Men’s Premier League, Northern Storm unleashed a torrent of goals against Westlawn Tigers, securing a convincing 6-1 win.

Sixteen-year-old Mark McCarthy scored a brace, supported by strikes from Campbell Brear, Bradey Megarry, Emil Wlkland, and Tom Hassall, making it a memorable outing for the

of the Women’s Social competition was also decided.

Last season’s runners up Sky Hookers had a 4830 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s Women 2 side.

Rebecca Goodenough top scored for the winners with 25 points.

Block It Like It’s Hot beat Jetty Jumpers 34-15, and The Ring Ins were 41-

21 winners against Coffs Reo.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association holds weekly competitions at Sportz Central.

Men’s competitions are held on Monday nights, with women’s competitions and men’s Over 30s held on Tuesday nights. Junior competitions are held on Wednesday and Friday nights.

q Woolgoolga Wildcats (blue) chalked up their second victory of the season with a 3-0 win over Sawtell.

visiting side in Grafton. The Woolgoolga Wolves continued their reign at the

top of the table, with James Gorrie netting twice and James Palmer adding another

goal in their commanding 3-0 victory over Coffs City United on the synthetic turf.

q The finalists in the Under 16 Girls.

q Joey Silks from Crescent Head finding cover in a nice barrel.

q Harper Mcintosh from Sawtell Boardriders taking to the air.

Park Beach Mens Bowling Club

By Bruce WORBOYS

NOEL CONDON Memorial Day Tuesday Open Triples 23/04/2024

P Woodsell, E Crestani, L Morris d S Crawford, R Host, C Jones 16 – 13

E Hinsley, J Thorn, D Condon d Wilson, B Nicholson, S McAviney 20 –16

C McLeod, A Dorrington, D Hull d K Johnson, J Long, R Shephard 18 – 17

D Catling, R Wisely, M Star d J Dunn, S Jones, P North 19 – 10

L Frail, T Monck, M Flint d M Lee, N McVicar, I Trengove 25 – 8

G Williams, R Beaumont, G Hinsley d J Robinson, W Grimshaw, M Berube 27 – 14

D Fulcher, R Douglas, R Lane d K Williams, S Bloomfield, S Kindred 27 – 7

W Moore, R Finch, R Oakley d S Meyer, G Meyer, K Morrison 31 – 11

B Smith, M Miller d C Brian, S Campbell 26 – 19

M Cutts, J Murtas, G Stanford d

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

NEW BOWLERS - Interested in Playing Lawn Bowls @Sawtell Bowls Club (Contact the Club 6653-1287 for Free Coaching and times to suit)

Over 60s- Coffs Harbour District Social Bowling Club- Next Game on 13/5/24 at Sawtell 9am for 9.30am Card Call – All Members and Visitors most welcome

SUNDAY 28/4/24 –Ladies Fours Finals

MNC Cross Country By

Peter BERRINGTON

5 MAY 2024 at Diggers Beach RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Ned Griffin 8:11, 1; Craig Parsons 8:16, 2; Eric Greenwood 8:42, 3; Alex Greenwood 8:59, 4; Lachlan Herbert 9:16, 5; Taylor Lay 9:28, 6; Mitchell Ensbey 9:36, 7; Jackson Hood 9:42, 8; Ben Ewart 9:49, 9; Oliver Gordon 9:53, 10; Emmanuel Chandran 9:54, 11; Matthew McAleer 10:02, 12; Toby Fidge 10:03, 13; Nathan Quinn 10:21, 14; Max Herbert 10:32, 15; Jaxon Blanco 10:32, 16; Lucas Perez 10:41, 17; Christian Petersen 10:42, 18; Enzo Perez 10:52, 19; Daniel Perez 10:54, 20; Jesse MunnWoolgoolga Bowling Club

Results

By Glenn LANE

TUESDAY Social Bowls 30 - 4 - 24

G Lane and K Costelloe defeated C Davis and G McInerney 19 - 17

S Barnard and G Pallister defeated M Hopes and J Wilcox 28 - 10 Laurie Walsh and R Ryan defeated J Taylor and H Schutz 21 - 9

A Wroe and R Shaw defeated H Pallister and J Hurrell 23 - 21

By Vicki SILVER

MONDAY Vets Results 6th May 2024.

42 members and visitors played a single stableford 9 hole event resulting as follows:

Gents:

David Turnbull 21

Ken Barber 20

Robert Standing 18

Jeff Howlett 16 c/b

Ball Comp:

Stuart Malouf 16 c/b

Chris Oddy 16

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

MAY 01 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 50m Rimfire Precision match was conducted with 15 participants. Master Grade: Ben R 377.18, Jake Buckley 357.16, Daniel Finlay 300.11, A Grade:

Powell, L Goodacre, P Rambow 15 – 14

M Ross, A McKee, R Alford d K Olgivie, A Taylor, P Lilly 27 – 6

ANZAC Day Mens Triples

25/04/2024

G Williams, R Beaumont, M Flint d

M Miller, S Campbell, P Lilly 24 – 14

M Moppett, R Host, J Bishop d Powell, S Bailey, P Rambow 20 – 16

A Dorrington, D Hull, D Catling d L Frail, R Alford, G Hinsley 19 – 16

P North, R Felton, B Trotman d J Kindred, G Kindred, S Kindred 21 – 18

W Moore, R Kelly, R Oakley d J Lowndes, S McCudden, K Morrison 19 – 15

P Woodsell, P Toy, L Morris d C Lloyd, D Wilson, G Stamford 29 – 11

C Weatherall, D Valentine, T Erskine d A Taylor, K Johnson, R Aitken 32 – 10

M Star, S Jones, J Wills d J McLeod, P Newman, J Long 20 – 19

W Grimshaw, D Condon d J Robinson, R Lane 26 – 21

Round 3 Pennants Results

Grade 2 – Park Beach d Kempsey Macleay RSL 59 – 53 (8.5 – 1.5)

Grade 3 – Park Beach Red d Nambucca Heads 69 - 59 (9- 1)

R Lucas, T Thomas, A Day, N Harvey DEF T Rhoads, F Sharpe, J Partridge N Foy Minor Singles – B Fitzpatrick DEF R Booth Mixed Fours

Jan Townsend, T Karam, Jon Townsend, R Southam DEF H Dodd, G Burns, E Tindall, B Sorrenson

MONDAY Afternoon Bowls

29/4/24

S Wheeler, B Connors, P Roach DEF R Hampson, K Taylor, A Wheeler

K Taylor, H Slater DEF L Read, L

Power 11:34, 21; Oliver Laybutt 11:50, 22; Drew Herbert 12:01, 23; Matt Herbert 12:02, 24; Astin Nuttall 12:13, 25; Ned Dobner 12:20, 26; James Barry 12:25, 27; Max Kelly 12:30, 28; Bryson Kelly 12:32, 29; Caden Dobner 12:34, 30; August Hamilton 12:37, 31; Chris Hamilton 12:42, 32; Jamahl Laybutt 13:21, 33; Oaklei Nuttall 13:33, 34; Iggi Nuttall 13:38, 35; Harvey Griffin 13:45, 36; Jack Brennan 14:00, 37; Patrick Brennan 14:01, 38; Darcy Kelly 15:11, 39; Peter Hood 16:46, 40; Fletcher Blanco 18:16, 41.

RESULTS: 2km (Female) - Aaliyah

Parsons 8:13, 1; Lacey Van Hoeck 9:08, 2; Lily-Mei Wong 9:46, 3; Poppy Ensbey 9:50, 4; Skyla Petersen 9:56, 5; Maya Hill 10:04, 6; Penny Harrigan 10:10, 7;

S Dodd and K Stirling defeated Dee Chandler and Lorna Walsh 25 - 11

J Prosser and T Allen defeated M Brookes and N Wood 21 - 19

F Cacciattolo and B Merchant defeated M Lampert and C Latham 26 - 11

J Weston and T McKenzie defeated Phil Hemming and Scott Wall 21 - 14

1st Rink S Barnard and G Pallister

2nd Rink J Weston and T McKenzie 3rd Rink F Cacciattolo and B Merchant No Jackpot

Alan Garlin 15 c/b

Ladies: Jane Day 18

Susan Maione 17

Marilyn Waterhouse 15 c/b

Vicki Silver 15 c/b

Ball Comp:

Jenny Malouf 15

Mark Quirk 14 c/b

Margaret Webb 14 c/b

Nearest the Pins: 12th Hole Jane Day & Stuart Malouf 15th Hole Mary Quirk & Carry Quirk.

Next week single stableford.

Andrew Ryan 331.9, Jon Brown 317.12, Johan Greyling 290.10, B Grade: Dustin

Kohlhagen 359.18, Cherelle Steinhardt

321.16, Mal Pfeiffer 136.3, C Grade: Phil Hartmann 362.8, Philip Grace 306.7, Michael Walker 279.8, Kathryn Matten

168.2, Mitch Upton 162.5, Visitors: Brian Brock 67.0

Grade 3 – Urunga d Park Beach Blue 79 - 40 (10 - 0)

Grade 5 – Sawtell d Park Beach 62 - 56 (9 – 1)

Grade 7 – Park Beach d Nambucca

Heads 60 - 52 (9 - 1)

Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels welcome. Please put your name down at Club reception by 3.00pm Friday to make sure you don’t miss out.

Tuesday Open Triples 30/04/2024

K Johnson, P Wirth, R Host d C Williamson, M Berube, K Morrison 21 – 20

S Jones, R Douglas, P North d A Stone, C Brian, R Lane 23 – 22

J Long, B White, J Long d P Grantham, M Grantham, G Power 27 – 10

J Robinson, W Grimshaw, M Flynt d J McLeod, S Campbell, D Hull 18 - 10

G Williams, R Beaumont, G Hinsley d K Williams, J Clarke, S McAviney 27 – 10

A Taylor, J Alford, R Alford d M Ross, M Proud, K Kaaden 20 – 19

Kratz

I Connors, N Elford, D Wheeler DEF E Korchma, P Day, D Ide

K Mason, B Kennedy, M Flint DEF J Landry, B Kennedy, N Foy

S Kennedy, B Webster DEF J Chapman, L Mitchell

TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls

30/4/24

T Rhoades, A Day, D Tree DEF C Veerhuis, M McDonald, L Mitchell

R Lucas, J Poletti, D Grebert DEF B Bracken, T Goninan, N Foy

S Kennedy, J Wheeler, J Townsend DEF H Dodd, J Cox, L North

Valla Parsons 10:11, 8; Amelia Harrigan 10:12, 9; Stella Dobson 10:17, 10; Katarina Neal 10:55, 11; Victoria Jones 11:00, 12; Rebecca Otto 11:01, 13; Alex Greenhalgh 11:06, 14; Kylie Davis 11:08, 15; Eliette Munn-Power 11:52, 16; Sophie Van Hoeck 12:14, 17; Fiona McPherson 12:40, 18; Trisha Barry 12:46, 19; Florence Van Hoeck 12:54, 20; Iris Greenwood 13:04, 21; Lisa Jenyns 13:07, 22; Joanne Munn 13:20, 23; Sara Bergen 13:27, 24; Willow Nuttall 13:31, 25; Violet Wong 13:40, 26; Megan Harrigan 13:50, 27; Barbara Ewart 14:10, 28; Vicky McClure 14:44, 29; Isla Kelly 15:12, 30; Stella Hood 16:35, 31; Alexandra Jones 16:36, 32; Bridgette Jones 16:38, 33; Lucy Hood 16:45, 34; Kiralee Gordon 19:23, 35;

Wednesday Wanderers 1 - 5 - 24

Punkin, I Brien and S Oliver defeated Bear, R Pilon and D Mason 28 - 22

J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman defeated P Diamond, K Costelloe and P Devine 24 - 14

M Lampert, B Pendred and P Jones defeated G Woolley, S Ferro and A Wicken 25 - 9

J Simpson and J Hampstead defeated J Whalen and I Gentle 20 - 8

J Lynn, S Wall and N Lynn defeated R Holliday, J Martin and P Hatton 21

Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf

By Ross HARDAKER

MAY 6

First Round Veterans Championships

Winner, with a nett 69, Dale Tierney, 2nd Kim Michelsen, 73, 3rd Tony Shields, 74 c/b. Run-down, Glenn Anthony, John Davis, John Anselmi 74, Garry Matthews, Arthur Hassett 75, Bruce Moore 76, John Leahy 77 c/b. Bradmans Woz Botfield 95 c/b. NTPs 3rd Wozz Rawlings, 9th Tony Shields. Longest Putt Gary Teale. ( 24 metres, apparently ?)

Slab Winner Woz Botfield. Count ‘em all again next week boys, for the 2nd round.

J Meyer, J Thorn, D Condon d S Crawford, C Jones, J Phillips 33 – 8

B Worboys, M Miller, A Worboys d N Spies, J Kennedy, D Wilson 22 – 17

C Weatherall, V Valentine, D Valentine d R Aitken, C Hansen, B Johns 22 - 17

R Finch, W Moore, R Oakley d D Catling, R Wisely, D Orchard 32 – 9

M Cutts, J Murtas, G Stanford d P Elliott, K Elliott, C Treharne 29 – 10

P Woodsell, E Crestani, L Morris d G Staunton, T Monck, M Monck 22 - 14

Thursday Mens Triples 2/05/2024

J McLeod, B Worboys, P Newman d C Lloyd, K Olgivie, D Wilson 26 – 10

C Brian, R Aitken, J Dunn d J Loundes, M Miller, R Kelly 19 – 17

A Dorrington, D Hull, R Shephard d P North, R Felton, B Trotman 22 – 8

C Hansen, R Wisely, K Kaaden d P Barrett, P Evans, J Swan 28 – 23

G Williams, R Beaumont, M Flint d S Campbell, S Jones, R Douglas 21 – 12

A Taylor, D Holland d K Johnson, R Harris 20 – 15

S Crawford, G Power, D Hall d J Thorn, D Condon, D Miles 17 – 12

P Woodsell, K Morrison, L Morris

N Elford, N Feltrin, N Harvey DEF G Packard, J Brown, D Ide

M Friend, C Weir, J Partridge DEF L Kratz, H Muir, L Wheeler/ K Lewis

WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls

1/5/24

W Hall, P Bartholomew, B Newling DEF N McClelland, J Urge, J Richardson

D Wheeler, C Attard, L Zecchinati DEF I Maderic, B Kennedy, M Jenkins

T Lavell, A Baker, B Blight DEF A Vivian, H Slater, A Wagstaff

W Castro, N Sillar, S Sillar DEF D Frost, P Covington, G Fisher

N Thomas, L Preston, N Lamond

Rhea Nuttall 19:51, 36; Rebecca Gordon 24:45, 37.

RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle McIntosh 17:50, 1; Craig Parsons 18:42, 2; Thomas Burridge 18:57, 3; Lucas Burridge 19:37, 4; Sam Ewart 19:50, 5; James Karrasch 20:45, 6; Emmanuel Chandran 22:00, 7; Nathan Quinn 23:23, 8; James Counter 23:25, 9; Nigel Cotsell 24:53, 10; Matthew McAleer 26:23, 11; Matt Herbert 27:10, 12; Hayden Counter 27:18, 13; Greg Ewart 27:38, 14; Astin Nuttall 27:57, 15; Tom Kramer 28:09, 16; Steve Thompson 49:56, 17.

RESULTS: 5km (Female) - Aaliyah Parsons 21:52, 1; Amelia Harrigan 21:54, 2; Valla Parsons 23:11, 3; Willow Nuttall 24:16, 4; Amy Hannaford - 12

1st Rink J Lynn, S Wall and N Lynn

2nd Rink M Lampert, B Pendred and P Jones

Lucky Loser Bear, R Pilon and D Mason

Jackpot Winners J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman & P Diamond, K Costelloe and P Devine Friday Social Bowls 3 -5 -24

F Cacciattolo and J Brooks defeated Dee Chandler and Kaylene Cutmore 28 - 14

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 30th April 2024

Main Draw Winners: - Larry Hodgson - R/U John Lucas

Consolation Winners: - Zac Cowled - R/U Laurie Preston Woopi Monday Vets Golf Results

By Shirley STRAUCH

MONDAY 29th. April

Winner Max Clarke32

R/u c/b Pat Connors 2nd. R/U Gary Richards 34 NTP 11 M Clarke S Kempnich NTP 12 F Garth D Richards NTP 15 D Cooper

Putting Pat Connors 14 24 dedicated players sloshed it out

On a very wet track.

d J Robinson, W Grimshaw, P Rambow 25 – 12

C Weatherall, D Valentine, JT Erskine d S Bailey, M Berube, G Hinsley 20 – 14

R Lane, R Host, J Bishop d P Ryan, G Pausked, M Hodge 20 – 15

D Burridge, T Cooper, M McCabe d L Frail, L Goodacre, M Moppett 15 – 10

W Moore, R Oakley, D Orchard d D Catling, M Star, B Garner 23 – 19

Round 3 Pennants Results

Grade 2 – Park Beach d Port City 73 - 54 (10 - 0)

Grade 3 – Park Beach Blue d Sawtell 70 - 46 (9 - 1)

Grade 5 – Woolgoolga d Park Beach Blue 52 - 51 (8 - 2)

Grade 6 – Woolgoolga d Park Beach 64 - 60 (8 - 2)

Grade 7 – Sawtell d Park Beach 59 - 47 (9 - 1)

Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels welcome. Please put your name down at Club reception by 3.00pm Friday to make sure you don’t miss out.

DEF R Williams, B Clugston, B Fitzpatrick P Roach, D Bond, W Meadows DEF R Smithers, S Shaw, R Petterson S Lamb, G Hitchen, S Wilkinson DEF L Woods, A Amos, W Vaughn R Stock, P Collins, B Martin DEF N Kotrozos, J Tainsh, R Morris N Stahlhut, P Eiberger, A Sorbello DEF P Paunovic, K Sharman, M Flint M Cutts, J Chapman, J Murtas DEF R Rolinson, D Anderson, M Aujard

FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls 3/5/24 Cancelled due to Weather Condition

24:38, 5; Lara Karrasch 26:41, 6; Helen Nevell 27:21, 7; Rene Lazzaro 27:31, 8; Maya Hill 28:06, 9; Penny Harrigan 28:07, 10; Lisa Jenyns 28:51, 11; Alison Fidge 29:20, 12; Theresa Nevell 34:56, 13; Zoe Counter 35:42, 14; Melinda Counter 35:47, 15.

RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Patrick Brennan 40:07, 1; Chris Giffin 40:41, 2; Chris Hamilton 42:07, 3; Adam Johnson 44:39, 4; Andrew Wong 45:03, 5; Bruce Meder 47:07, 6; Leon Petrohelos 51:06, 7.

RESULTS: 10km (Female) - Nicole Feain 38:59, 1.

Next week the runs start at the Bongil Bongil National Park picnic area, Williams Road.

J Hurrell and T Allen defeated J Hinchley and S Bailey 30 - 11 N Wood and M Brookes defeated J Lynn and Scott Wall 34 - 18

G Lane and G Cunningham defeated K Coombes and P Coombes 32 - 10 R Bennell and G McInerney defeated R Shaw and A Wroe 34 - 12 J Taylor and R Ryan defeated P Devine and K Costelloe 22 - 18 1st Rink G Lane and G Cunningham 2nd Rink R Bennell and G McInerney No Jackpot

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

Urunga

Lindsay’s Oysters

Kombu Wholefoods

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Dale ALLEN

FRIDAY, 3 May, 2024 Division 1 Arpit Pathak d Gerard Martin 3/1, Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Arpit

Pathak d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Reece

Baker d Gerard Martin 3/0, Gerard Martin d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Reece

Baker d Arpit Pathak 3/0. WINNER:

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marylin ELY

TUESDAY 30 April.

There was a good field of ladies to contest the Inter-Club Challenge between Safety Beach ladies and Grafton ladies on Tuesday 30 April. The Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies

By Vicky HUNTER

TUESDAY 30 April-9 Hole Single

Stableford 30 starters Phillipa Burrows (35) 20, Robyn Schomberg ( 47) 16 CB NTP’s- 12th hole- Pro

Park Beach Ladies Bowling Club

By Mandy TRENGOVE

GOOD luck to all Park Beach ladies playing in the State Carnival in Forster this week!

Social bowls Wednesday 1st May

J Farrell, P Poulton, V Valentine def E Blanton, M England, C Jones 21/14 Years ago

When C Keogh, D Walsh, L McLeod, L Loadsman def R Jupp, R DeMeio, J

Sawtell Golf Results

By Janet O’DOWD

28/4 MEDLEY Stableford Hudson

Summerfield 37, Paul Waller 35c/b, Balls to 28c/b

30/4 Stableford Lachlan Sambrook

44, David Knudsen 42c/b, Aiden Malloy 42, Ethan Thornborough 39c/b, John Veness 39, Cameron Pollard 38. Balls to 32c/b. NTP 7 A: Cameron Pollard, B: Brian McKellar, C: Ian Reynolds. NTP 11

A: Matthew Sparrius, B: Martin Linehan, C: Garry Klaus, Pro pin Aiden Malloy

Coffs Harbour Bridge Results

By Nerellyn MITCHELL

APRIL 8th - A NS R Roark, D O’Meara; EW L Edsall, R Levy - B A Brentnall, L Collins April 9th - T Levett, M Angus April 10th - NS N Williams, D Hickie; EW A Anderson, D Anderson

Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association

By Collin CUTT

TUESDAY, 30th April, 99 MNC veteran golfers competed in a single stableford at Nambucca Island Golf Course. A grade (0-15): Winner – Nick Jenkins 37 c/b, 1st runner-up Dennis Hardgrove 37 c/b, 2nd runner-up Robert Peel 37.

Coffs Harbour District Darts

By Ray BEASLEY

SAWTELL RSL Club

Summer Comp Monday 29 April

Bad Habbits def Surgical Steel 7-2

DILLIGAF def Warriors 8-1

TeeBeeAye def Thunderstruck 6-3

Fluke Shots - Bye

180s Brad (1) Paul (1)

100s Anna (2)

Reece Baker from Arpit Pathak.

Division 2

Yash Tyagi d George Ruaporo 3/1, Bo Zhang d Terry Baker 3/1, Paul Hendriks d Yash Tyagi 3/0, Terry Baker d George Ruaporo 3/2, Paul Hendriks d Terry Baker 3/0, Bo Zhang d George Ruaporo 3/1, Paul Hendriks d Bo Zhang 3/1, Yash Tyagi d Terry Baker 3/2, Paul Hendriks d George Ruaporo 3/2, Bo Zhang d Yash Tyagi 3/2. WINNER: Paul Hendriks from Bo Zhang.

course alone created its own challenge however, Safety Beach ladies prevailed and won the day 26.4 to Grafton’s 25.9. The Challenge is always very close and results swing each year. Well done to all who competed and made it such a good day.

Individual winner was Carole Stone (SB) 32pts on c/b from Kaye Murdock (G) on c/b from Julie Castle (SB) on c/b

Pin –Div 1- Jenny Malouf 15th hole Pro Pin- Div 2 –Barb Withers 22nd hole- Div 1 –Jo Foggiato 26th holeDiv 2-Robyn Schomberg Wednesday 1st May- Ladies Stroke- 68 starters A Grade- Wendy Johnstone(14) 68, Tracey Kean(18) 70 A Grade MedalWendy Johnstone B Grade-Dee Anderson(26) 71, Yvonne Avery(35)

Brown, M Monck 15/13

K Dunn, T Rhodes, K Blow, M Watt

def J Stirton, J Slater, J Woodford, B Fane 23/16

T Thorn, J Clarke, Y Hinsley def H Illingworth, C Venturi, K Frail 22/15

K Elliott, L Clancy, K Cutmore def J Kennedy, A M Taylor, Y Schmidt 18/13

S Betts, C Treharne, R Crestani def S Meyer, M Long, C Dodds 21/9

K Wilson, P Garner, S Wilis def J Boulton, B Bodel, C Garrett 27/17

L McLean, M Gudgeon def M Trengove, J Pearce-Kennedy 17/15

1/5 Stroke & Putting A: Gaye Hardcastle 79, Georgina Spinaze 80. B: Margaret Gill 75, Rosi Hrncir 77. Balls to 82. Pro pin Trish Bailey. Straightest Drive A: Rebecca Goldsmith, B: Debbie Telford

2/5 Play 9 Ian Reynolds 19, Keith Hutchinson 18, Balls to 15c/b 4/5 Stableford Front x 2 Ethan Thornborough 36, Clint Samuels 35, Mark Geary 34c/b, Tom Neal 34. Balls to 30c/b. NTP 7 A: John Veness (Pro pin), C: Mark Andrews. Lochie Smith Eagle on 2nd. Ladies Stableford Jenny

April 12th - NS C Hocking, P Hocking; EW B Butler, M Pailthorpe

April 13th - NS L Essex-Clark, A Fisher; EW V Gayford, P Haigh

April 15th - A NS R Roark, D O’Meara; EW B Butler, M Pailthorpe - B J Isaacs, M Jil Hosie

April 16th - S Kreplins, J Isaacs

April 17th - NS S Dilosa, D O’Meara; EW G Buganey, G Keenan

April 19th - NS I Doland, S Dilosa;

B grade (16-22): Winner – Terry Noble 39, 1st runner-up Peter O’Grady (Merewether) 38 c/b, 2nd runner-up Mick O’Brien 38.

C Grade (23-54): Winner – Leslie Mohr 38, 1st runner-up Rod Edwards 37, 2nd runner-up Glenn Anthoney 36 c/b.

NTP’s: 5th – Dennis Lyon, 8th Robert Peel, 13th – Stephen Arnold, 15th –Matthew Lark, 18th – Dennis Hardgrove. Ball run to 32 pts.

Debbie (1)

Wendy (1)

Ben (2)

Bob (1)

Brad (6)

Dean (3)

Edward (2)

Garry (3)

Kevin Ca (2)

Kevin Co (1)

Paul (4)

Peter (1)

Ricky (2)

Rob (4)

Rory (2)

High pegs

Brad (84)

Division 3 King McKie d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Lulu Zhang d Char Berglund 3/2, Sharee Templeton d Darren Morgan 3/1, Lulu Zhang d King McKie 3/1, Darren Morgan d Lulu Zhang 3/2, King McKie d Char Berglund 3/0, Darren Morgan d Char Berglund 3/0, Lulu Zhang d Sharee Templeton 3/2, Darren Morgan d King McKie 3/1, Sharee Templeton d Char Berglund 3/0. WINNER: Lulu Zhang from Darren from Cheryl Creighton (G). It doesn’t get any closer than that does it.

NTP’s 4th Vicki Aubusson, 7th Kaye Murdock, 9th Julie Castle, 11th Kim Batty. Thank you Janelle Coleman for donating the raffle won by Linda MacDonald. Home games for May are Canadian Foursomes Tuesday 7th. Third round of Monthly Medal and Vets Ball comp 14th. Stroke and Putts 21st and 18

72 C/B B Grade Medal –Dee Anderson

C Grade Medal- Yvonne Avery Gross

A Grade –Trish Nance(10) 83 Gross

B Grade-Joan Levingston(25) 98

NTP’s- 3 rd Hole- Gail De Groot, Janelle Passlow, Elaine Phillips 6 th Hole-Caroline Campbell, Yvonne Avery 22nd Hole- Trish Mackay, Peaches Booth, Carolyn Hoogervorst,

A Worboys, K Blow, L McLeod def S and D Hancock, T Blow 25/13

C Keogh, R Holloway def D Futcher, R Lane 20/12

A Stone, J Phillips def Y and G Hinsley 20/18

C Treharne, S Jones def K Dunn, L Loadsman 15/13

G S-Latimer, J Brown def E Kidd, P Poulton 26/8

R Oakley, V Slater def G Duffy, D Lindner 16/12

And M and C def M Cutts, J Murtas 23/13

Kelloway 27 Ladies 9 hole Jackie Chapman 19, Narelle Foy 16. NTP Sue Kelly. Saturday Sal Brenda Connors

Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf

By Ross HARDAKER

MAY 6 First Round Veterans Championships Winner, with a nett 69, Dale

EW L Quinn, P Haigh April 20th - NS L Essex-Clark, A Fisher; EW J Stimpson, R Irwin April 22nd - A NS R Roark, D O’Meara; EW L Edsall, R Levy - B J Isaacs, M Jil Hosie

April 23rd - S Kreplins, J Isaacs April 24th - NS J Herring, B Herring; EW S Kreplins, J Isaacs April 26th - L Smith, R Smith; EW S Thorne, J Thorne

SSAA Benchrest Results

By

Rodney MADELEY

DAIRYVILLE range. Event was 50m Rimfire Score: Keiran Grabham 250.13. (on countback) Ian Thompson 250.13. Bill Buchanan 250.11. Rod Madeley 250.7. Bernie Axford 248.6. (on countback) Alistair McMillan 248.6.

Peter (92) Rory (55) Bull pegs Brad (1) Leader Board

DILLIGAF 67 Warriors 54 Bad Habbits 50 Surgical Steel 44 Thunderstruck 38 TeeBeeAye 37 Fluke Shots 34

Coffs CEX Social Golf Results

By Steve ROBINSON

Morgan.

Division 4

Nick Jankovic d Nicole Goh 3/1, David McGrath d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Nicole Goh 3/2, Nick Jankovic d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Jo Ellis 3/0, Nick Jankovic d David McGrath 3/1, Dale Allen d David McGrath 3/0, Nicole Goh d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Nick Jankovic 3/0, Nicole Goh d David McGrath 3/1. WINNER: Dale Allen from Nick Jankovic.

Hole Stableford/Shootout Qualifier 28th with a number of visits to other clubs interspersed.

The 9 Hole Medley comp is playable any week day, competing for a voucher sponsored by The Hub Woolgoolga or a ball prize.

Nominate with a friend, husband or partner for this popular and social game.

June Curry Saturday 4Th May-

Ladies Single Stableford Eastlakes 11 entrants Jane Durler(28) 34, Kerry Farmer(27) 33 C/B NTP’s -3rd Hole- Gayle Jones 6 th Hole- Alex Brett 22nd Hole-Gayle Jones, 26th Hole- Jo Symons Westlakes Course 13 entrants Gloria Hickey(19) 38, Maureen Franklin(23) 33

Sawtell Veterans Golf By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 6th May 202

9 Hole Stableford 12 Starters

Ladies Rosie Hrncir 16

Men Ken Towerton 20, Cliff Hutchings 19 c/b

Ntp’s 3rd Hole, David Knudsen, Lynda Wood 7th Hole, Ian Reynolds

Tierney, 2nd Kim Michelsen, 73, 3rd Tony Shields, 74 c/b. Run-down, Glenn Anthony, John Davis, John Anselmi 74, Garry Matthews, Arthur Hassett 75, Bruce Moore 76, John Leahy 77 c/b. Bradmans Woz Botfield 95 c/b. NTPs 3rd Wozz Rawlings, 9th Tony Shields.

Longest Putt Gary Teale. ( 24 metres, apparently ?) Slab Winner Woz Botfield. Count ‘em all again next week boys, for the 2nd round.

April 27th - NS P Jonutz, N Mitchell; EW C Tolley B Herring

April 29th - A NS L Leach, P Griffin; EW J Archer, B Brebner - B NS J Isaacs, S Kreplins; EW J Burrows, H Lawrence April 30th - P Jonutz, H Eyers May 1st - NS G Stubbington, J Hunt; EW T Cooper, J Burrows May 5th - NS E Colley, D O’Meara; EW J Stimson, J Buganey

Hunting rifle: Robert Wells 244.3. Brett 237.1. 200yds Centrefire Group: Michael Thompson .2904, sg .405.

Alistair McMillan .3085, sg .444. Rob Hamilton .3236, sg .529. Ian Thompson .3272, sg .568. Rob Evans .3413, sg .612. Wayne Munro .3653, sg .454. Keiran Grabham .4153, sg .565.

5 MAY 2024

Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 5 May 2024 at Grafton, 2 Person Aggregate Single Stableford.

The Winner: Mark Heelis & Gavin Gilmore (60)

Runner Up: Mark Heelis (Swinger) & Terry Stephens (60)

Ball Winners: Jose Caravante & Rick Furlan (58), Scott Croft & Peter Hill (53), Warwick Wallace & Mike Watkin (53), Gary Brazel & Casey Pilon (52), Steve & Catherine Robinson (47).

NTP’s: Jose Caravante, Gary Brazel (2) & Mike Watkin

Next Game is on Sunday 19 May 2024 at Dorrigo, Single Stableford.

The Late Ernest William Bake

Thank you!

The Bake Family – Pauline, Traci, Carleen, Sharon, Jason and Nicole and extended families wish to express their heartfelt “thank you” to everyone for their expressions of sympathy, telephone messages and floral tributes.

Please accept our personal thanks! Thank you too to the carers for their devoted attention.

RIP Ernie! You will be missed dearly.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

David John Lamb (Dave)

1st May 2024

Peacefully surrounded by family at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved husband of Dallas. Loving father of Graham & Reilly, Sharon & Damon. Treasured G’Pa of Abby and Zach. Sadly missed by extended family and friends.

Aged 84 Years

Gone Golfing

As per Dave’s wishes a private service was held at the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

HENDERSON Sylvia

27th April 2024, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Late of Mullaway. Soulmate of Keith. Loving mother of Kara and Scott. Adored grandmother of her grandchildren. Beloved daughter, sister, aunty, cousin and friend to many.

Aged 66 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

A private family Funeral Service was held for Sylvia in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

We wish to express a special thanks to Bellinger River District Hospital Palliative Care staff, nurses and doctors for their loving care and support.

Hogbin Drive Crematorium Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour Ph: 6652 2822

GRAHAM

Clarence ‘Clarrie’ 4th May 2024, passed peacefully at Calvary The Brelsford Nursing Home. Much loved husband of June (dec’d). Loving father and father-in-law of Jody & Mick and Renee. Adored pop of Nic, Kurt, Laura, Abbie, Riley and great-pop of ‘princess’ Penelope.

Aged 88 Years

Gone Golfing

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Clarrie’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 10th May 2024 commencing at 11.30 am.

Clarrie’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

NORTHAM

Shirley Mavis

8th May 2024, passed peacefully at Fresh Hope Nursing Home. Dearly beloved wife of Barry (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Ian & Lyn. Adored nanny of Scott and Katie. Cherished great-grandmother of Abby, Archer, Matilda and Marley. Loved sister of Sylvia

Aged 95 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

A private family Funeral Service will be held for Shirley followed by a private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

HOAD

Irene Mae

5th May 2024, peacefully at Grange Community Care. Beloved wife of Max (dec’d). Loving mother and respected mother-in-law of Wendy, Maxine, Karel & Mark, Jennifer & Ian (dec’d), Michelle & Mauro, Kenneth (dec’d), Wayne & Felicity, Shane & Kylie and Colleen & Colin. Adored grandmother of 20, great-grandmother of 17 and great-great-grandmother of 6. Cherished sister of Don. Special mother-in-law of Maria. Irene will be sadly missed by the one’s who surrounded her with love and care.

Aged 89 Years

Reunited With Her Darling Max

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Irene’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 15th May 2024 commencing at 11.30 am.

The family would like to thank Richard and the team at Grange Community Care for the 9 years of support, care and love shown to Irene. Very special thanks to beautiful Lori, Jane and Pam. Irene’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc.

GILLIES

Edward Maxwell ‘Ted’

4th May 2024, at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Much loved uncle of Amanda, Ben, Amber, Brendon, Ali, Georgia and Ari. Ted will be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends.

Aged 80 Years

‘You’ll Hear It On ABC Radio’

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Ted’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 10th May 2024 commencing at 2.30 pm. Ex Service Personnel are invited to attend.

Ted’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Shane Bird 6th May 2024

Public Notices

Seeking Aboriginal knowledge holders to assist NSW NPWS to prepare a Cultural Heritage Assessment Report for Coffs Coast Regional Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are proposing the preparation of long-term management plans for Aboriginal Heritage in the Coffs Coast Regional Park.

The preparation of long-term management plans for Aboriginal Heritage in the Coffs Coast Regional Park will require an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (ACHAR) to support the Review of Environmental Factors (REF). As such, NPWS assisted by lantern Heritage, is implementing the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents (DECCW 2010). The purpose of community consultation is to assist NPWS in the identification, assessment and management of Aboriginal objects or places.

Lantern Heritage, on behalf of NPWS, invite registrations of interest from Aboriginal people, Aboriginal organisations or their representatives who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal objects or places within the Coffs Coast Regional Park.

The purpose of community consultation with Aboriginal people is to inform NPWS of relevant cultural knowledge if an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) application is required and to assist the Secretary of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) in their consideration and determination of the application. Please be aware that unless advised otherwise, details of registered parties will be provided to Heritage NSW and Coffs Harbour LALC.

Please forward the details of relevant Aboriginal people/organisations to consultation@lanternheritage.com.au before 28th May 2024.

For project related enquiries only please contact:

Dean Egan, Ranger, Coffs Coast Area North Coast Branch NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service PO Box 4200, Coffs Harbour NSW 2540 Dean.Egan@environment.nsw.gov.au

Public Notices

Passed away peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Sandy Beach. Beloved husband of Donna, loving father and father-in-law of Brad, Justin & Jade, Emma & Dale, and Cale & Sarah. Loved Pop to many. Beloved brother of Sharon.

Aged 63 Years

Forever in our hearts

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Shane’s funeral service to be held on Monday, 13th May 2024 at 11am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

Irrigation Licence 50 Megalitres (less neg.) Orara Clarence catchment 0428 790 652

NOMINATIONS

Notice to all members of Bellingen Golf Club Nominations are hereby invited for the Bellingen Golf Club Board of Directors 2024-25. The nomination period is from 1st May to 29th May 2024. Forms are available from the Club Office 6655 1312.

LOCALCLASSIFIEDS

DEADLINE: 12noon WEDNESDAYS

Garage Sale

SAT May 11 & Sun May 12. Deceased Estate Everything must go. Sat 8 to 4 & Sun 9 to 12. 43 Finch Cres Coffs Hbr (Credit cards accepted).

SAT 11 May - 9am

70 Albany St, Coffs Harbour.

Wanted to Buy

CAMPER Trailer. Wind up Penguin Camper, Dbl bed or Aliner Fold up camper Trailer, Dbl Bed, good condition - around $10,000 0415 196 766

2 fridges plus wine fridge corner cupboard unit and gas heater. Prices neg. 0407580436

2 after market guards (right and left) for a Toyota 4Runner or HiLux, model 1990-1995 $200. Ph 0438 644 442

80 DVDs, a few movies but majority war documentaries. $50. Ph 0411 352 198

A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791 F070722

ADJUST height shower stool in GC. $35. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

ASSORTED right hand golf clubs, 6 drivers, 12 irons, in Wilson Staff golf bag, suit beginner. $65 fold up buggy inc. Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119

BBQ, GC, 4 burner captain cook, older style $15. 0419 166 688

BILLARD table 8ft x 4ft plus accessories - equal to new. Slate top, Drop pockets, turn legs and sides. Full price $5,000 Ph: 6653 7595

CAMPING Rooftop ladder. Extendable. Alum James Baroud. Never used. $70. 0437 543 943

CD Rack stand, Solid timber holds 60 CD’s in excel cond $40 Ph 0422 440 802 Woopi

CHILDRENS play table and 2 chairs, painted wood, 1 metre plus. $90. 66523791

COFFEE tables, plant stands, large table wooden stools. Ph 0448 695 458 or 6569 5458

COLLECTORS

treasurers (2 volumes)

Singer of the Bush AB Banjo Patersons complete works from 1885 to 1941. $100 6656 2373 F030524

COMPUTER desk vgc $65. 6650 0380 F120123

CORNINGWARE

Platter on stand, Blue Corn Flower, 1960's. $85 0407 654 879

CUFF Links, mesh gold tone, wrap around with red stone. $25 0407 654 879

DOG Alsatian Pottery Large Jemma No. 462 from 1960's - no clock $90. 0407 654 879

DINING room table with turned red cedar legs and frame and coachwood top $200 Restored antique bed $3,500. 0400 976 080 F011223

DOG cage, metal collapsable, GC, 90cm L x 60 cm W x 65cm H $40. 0418 795 449

DOG trampoline/bed used once, large. $28 0415 981 605

DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen

$50ono 0488 763 132

FAN (floor or desk) new, $65. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

FEED bin, solid metal with lid, used for animal feed, capacity equivalent to a 44 gal drum. $75 6653 8337

FEEDER bin, metal galvanised, hooks onto fence or post. $55. 6653 8337

FENCING Star Pickets new, 10 x 5' 6" (165cm) $5 each, 10 x 2' $2 each 0437 543 943

FENCING - wooden attractive blocks x 7

900cm H x 1800cm W New. Dark wood. $25 each. 0415 981 605

FISH / ICE BOX fibre glass 50mm foam with double lid. 80cm W x 80cm H x 150cm L

Pro-made. $500 ono 0427 022 303

FRIDGE Fisher & Paykel.142cm high x 63cm wide x 70cm deep Fridge only, no freezer VGC. $100. 0437 543 943 F080324

GOLF buggy, Shark, 4 wheel quik-fold Mk-11 $75. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

GORILLA Garden Dump Cart, 600lb capacity refer specs on net. $95. 0467 634 668 F030524

GYM stepper, Celsius multilevel gym stepper Height range 100200mm dimensions 1100mm L x 400mm W. $40 0431 514 637

HEATER, 80cm x 55cm on 2 wheels. Rio Dimplex, economical $30. 0499 592 475 BISSELL lift off 2 in 1 steam mop. $150 ono 0400 509 949

BLACK wolf oz tent discovery, 30 second tent. $300. 66512741

BLOWER Vacuum Morrison. $30 0499 592 475

BRADFORD manual recliner 3 str, as new $425 ono. 0400509949

CAMP chairs x 3, exc cond. $45 for all. Ph 0415 981 605

KAYAK, light weight & fast. Green Ant 580mm W x 4.570 m L fibreglass has extras Exc cond. $790 0439 740 453

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791 F270123

LARGE gold framed wall mirror. 75cm x 50cm. Photos can be sent. $30. 0490161119 F110823

LARGE tandem trailer flat bed or suitable for tiny house. 4200 L x 2300 W. $2300. Unregistered 6656 1143

LAWN mower, Victa exc working cond, inc catcher $45. 0415 981 605

LEATHER jacket, tan perfect cond, size 12 $50. 0419 166 688 F010324

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710 F130123

MARKWELL 3 phase

18cfm air compressor

$99. Ph 0474 378 447

MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph: 0457 679 486

MUSO Stomp Box SK inc cable, pick up & battery. $99 0407654879

NORDIC track exercise bike fully featured console $350. 0417 481 120

OTTOMAN padded with 2 storage drawers

For Sale

PIANO, creme col Monarch Royal. VGC $1,500 ono. Ph 0424 303 438 e100524

PICK up walking frame no wheels, collapsible / foldable lightweight Adjustable legs. Very sturdy. $40 0449707828

POWER Poles. Second hand pressure treated 8m long in good cond Suit bridge beams, posts landscaping, retaining walls etc. $250 each 0428 531 931. Located Boambee.

PUPPY pen, metal panels x 8. Each panel

61cm L x 91cm H. GC

$70. 0418 795 449

QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791

RAISED toilet seat with padded arm rests, 16cm rise, $85. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456

F080324

RUSTIC oblong 6 seat 1930's white mahogany farm table $60. Ph 0474 378 447

SADDLE, stock saddle 17", Marshall Poley. Price neg. Ph 6653 8337

SEWING machine Elna E525, unopened in box $60. 0481 966 840 F030524

SHEET Music, piano/ guitar, artists from 50's - 80's, 90+ pieces $60 0407 654 879

SPEED music albums 7 + others, country & popular hits. $50 0407 654 879 F160224

STORAGE cupboards complete with shelves and coat storage space (1) 0.9m W x 1.8m H x 0.3m D. 2 doors. 2nd unit 1.2m W x 1.8m H x 0.3m D. Fair cond. $100 for the two. Photos available 0415 669 378

STRAWBERRY Plants (20) 6" pots - $1.50 each - 6652 8815 F310524

STURDY walker, as new $60. 0481966840

TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319 Re100921

TAPESTRY, Glass framed and wall hung $95. 0422 440 802

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong) $40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864 F270123

TIMBER ceiling fan Martec, 123cm in exc working order, $50 Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119

ELECTRIC exercise bike, exc cond. $250 0431 310 830

ELECTRIC Fencer 240 v energiser. Daken perfect cond. Electric tape also avail. $90 0418 795 449

ELECT tread mill, GC $200. 0431 310 830

ERGONOMIC

Height adjustable study desk chair. $50. 0490 161 119

HELMET, x 2, suit children, GC, $20 for both. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

HORSE rugs. 2 x winter rugs 6' 3" brand new belly straps, very warm polyester filling. $50 each 0418795449

IKEA chair, modern timber frame, new in packet black and white upholstery. Bargain $150. 0415 981 605

$30. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119 F020224

OVEN/GRILLER, small $20. As new. 6653 8337 F230224

OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772

PALMS $10 eachPhone 6652 8815

PALMS 1m Alexander 8" pots. $10 each 6652 8815

SHELVES (2), indoor / garage, solid wood 192cm L x 230cm W x 40cm D, comes with brackets. Exc cond, very strong. $45. 0415981605 e100524

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460 F021222

SMOKE alarms, 5 clipsal, fire tek 755psma2 New in box. $20 each Photos can be sent 0490161119

TIMBER venetian blinds various sizes 50ml slats Brown oak as new 2 sets 210cm W, 1 set 120cm W. From $50 to $100. 0405 083 245 F030622

TV, Bauhn, 30cm x 55cm. $20. Ph 0499 592 475

TV hearing aid ear phones, Digitech, in box Rechargeable. $100 0407 654 879

TWO D/B cream satin edged tufted blankets as new, $40 each Ksingle bamboo/cotton blanket Never used $60 66515758 after 5pm F100524

VACUUM, RYOBI, wet & dry, stainless steel barrel. $59. 0410 439 950 U-STEP 5 wheel walker with brakes and padded seat. $85 Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377 F270522

WASH mach, Bosch front loader, 7.5kg, 830 x 510cm, immac cond $385. 0415 981 605

WHEELCHAIR in good cond. $100. 0428367133

Motors

Motorcycles

WINE Fridge – Large Transtherm Ermitage Holds 240 bottles Reasonable Offer Accepted. 0418278966

2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446 Re020623

TRIUMPH Street Triple 3 cylinder, 675c - 83Kw (110 bhp), white metallic flyscreen, belly pan tank bag, rear touring bag, Arrow pipes, LED indicators, Triumph bike cover, wheel lock pristine cond, genuine 16,091 kms, bike stand not LAMS, some riding gear. $6,000 ono DC -70. (Sept. 2024) 0415 669 378

14FT tinnie, 5 hp Yamaha, trailer (Z64044) 12 mths rego. All in exc cond. $2,500. Ph 0401 117 108 For Sale

Camper Trailer For Sale

CAMPER trailer, 7 x 5 VGC, G36980. $2,000 ono. 0427548118

CAMPER trailer, Millard 2000. L82849. 5m long, sleeps 6, 2 way fridge, mains and 12v electricity, annex, bike beak for 3, axel reverse for greater clearance adjust step, spare wheel awning. Well maintained garaged. $2,500 ono 0408 298 090

Toura 20’ 6” semi off road. Nov 2023 delivery. Top quality, many extras. Unused. Save $25,000 Reduced for quick sale $85,000. TT13DM 0403 033 205

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SUNDAY

LOUIS THEROUX INTERVIEWS...

ABC TV PLUS, 8.30pm

Documentarian Louis Theroux exudes a charming and effective naivety with his disarmingly laid-back interview style, nimbly unravelling his subjects’ essence. From paedophiles to religious extremists, the Brit has made a name for himself by tackling challenging subjects and people. In this somewhat lighter series’ second season, Theroux treks through mental health and political wounds, chinwagging with celebrities who “are all distinctive and brilliant in different ways”. Kicking off with boxer Anthony Joshua, this six-episode series also features Dame Joan Collins, whistleblower Chelsea Manning and troubled rocker Pete Doherty.

FRIDAY, May 10

(Madls, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

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

MONDAY

ANNE EDMONDS: WHY IS MY BAG ALL WET?

TEN, 9.40pm

Whether you’re a fan of comedian Anne Edmonds from her scene-stealing stints on Have You Been Paying Attention? had you enamoured and in fits of giggles as the unhinged, fashion-loving, cocktail-swilling single mother Helen Bidou, her latest stand-up gig will have audiences old and new in stitches. Filmed after the perils of COVID lockdowns and since she became a parent (aka a LILM: later in life mum) along with her comedian partner Lloyd Langford, it’s a breezily no-holdsbarred soiree which Edmonds delivers with an infectious smile and a hilariously kooky, playful perspective. Tune in for a homegrown comedian in careerbest form.

WEDNESDAY GRUEN

ABC, 8.30pm

One can’t escape advertising in today’s media-obsessed world, so it’s only fitting that this long-running series continues to investigate and poke fun at all the publicity, pitches, PR and puff. Returning tonight with a jaw-dropping 16th season, comedian Wil Anderson has dedicated much of his career to spearing the comical and head-scratching aspects of marketing around the globe. Of course, he hasn’t done the job all by himself: he’s bolstered by an array of advertising experts including Russel Howcroft, Todd Sampson and Dee Madigan. The conjecture and analysis can be cavalier, but amid the eagle-eyed scrutiny there’s laugh-out-loud insights to be gained.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets a mother-daughter team. 8.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. Fremantle v Sydney. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

Celebrity Obsessed: John Lennon. (Mav, R) Examines the case of Mark David Chapman.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos.

Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up. 10.40 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017, MA15+alv, R) Jackie Chan. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Destination WA. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

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SATURDAY, May 11

6.00

6.00 Australian Story: Face To Fake – Chelsea Bonner. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Boulia, Queensland. (R)

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

7.30 Father Brown. (Mav) Father Brown encounters an old friend. 8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

A butterfly collector and founding member of a global society, Circulus, is found murdered.

9.50 After The Party. (MA15+l, R) Penny tries to put the past behind her. 10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 MythBusters.

SUNDAY, May 12

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R)

10.00 Rock Legends: ABBA.

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

11.45 Everything You Love. (Mal)

12.45 While The Men Are Away. (Mdsv, R)

1.45 Erotic Stories. (MA15+s, R)

3.55 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Phase III Odyssey. (Mal) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 10. H’lights. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Sports Woman. (Premiere) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. H’lights. 5.30 War Gamers. (Premiere, PGa) 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) A pregnant mother falls ill.

8.30 After The Party. (Malns) After a death in the family leaves Penny feeling like an outsider, she spirals into dangerous territory.

9.20 The Luminaries. (Madlv)

10.15 Shetland. (Malv, R)

11.15 Savage River. (Mal, R)

12.10 The Messenger. (Malv, R)

1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PGl, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

7.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004, Ma, R) A sudden ice age engulfs Earth. Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal. 10.00 MOVIE: Midnight Run. (1988, Mlv, R) A bounty hunter transports an accountant. Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin. 12.50 Celebrity Obsessed: Steven Spielberg. (MA15+av, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Mystic. (R)

4.30 Tales Of Aluna. (Premiere) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm House Of Wellness. 2.00

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 12. Waratahs v ACT Brumbies. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 MOVIE: Sicario. (2015, MA15+alv, R) Emily Blunt.

12.10 MOVIE: Child’s Play. (1988, Mhlv, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. (Premiere) Advice on outsmarting online scammers.

6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Final, Madl) With junior doctors across the NHS on strike, ambulance crews respond to several road traffic accidents, including one where a man requires advanced pain relief after severely injuring

6am The Movie

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. (R)

12.00 Jimmy Carter: Rock And Roll President. (PGad, R)

1.45 My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years In Afghanistan. (Ma, R)

3.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

4.20 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

SBS MOVIES (32) SBS MOVIES (32)

Show. 6.05 55 Steps. (2017, PG) 8.10 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 10.05 Resistance. (2020, M) 12.20pm A Piece Of My Heart. (2019, M, Swedish) 2.25 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 4.50 Hit The Road. (2021, PG, Farsi) 6.40 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 Death Proof. (2007, MA15+) 10.35 Hemel. (2012, MA15+, Dutch) 12.10am L.A. Story. (1991, M) 1.55 Late Programs. 5.55 The Movie Show. 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.15 Hit The Road. (2021, PG, Farsi) 10.05 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 11.40 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 1.40pm The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 3.55 55 Steps. (2017, PG) 6.05 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 8.30 A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 12.05am Late Programs.

Shortland St. 5.45 Alone Denmark. (Premiere) 6.55 Abandoned Engineering. 7.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. 1.35am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.40 The Latest: Seven News. 10.10 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Killer Storm. (M, R) A look at Melbourne’s 2016 killer storm.

11.10 Quantum Leap. (Mv)

12.10 Emerald City. (Final, MA15+hv)

1.05 Parenthood. (PGads, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Summit. (Return, PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48. (Ma) 11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. (R) 1.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

Drive TV. (R)

Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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MONDAY, May 13

6.00

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.05 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 12.05am QI. 12.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.20 Preppers. 2.20 MOVIE: Veronica Mars. (2014, PG) 4.10 ABC News Update. 4.15 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.50 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (R) 11.40 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.15 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines.

8.25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG)

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Malv, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Christian. (Malv)

11.40 My Brilliant Friend. (Mls, R)

3.40 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am The China

Syndrome. Continued. (1979, PG) 7.55 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 10.25 Freshman Year. (2020, M) 12.20pm Chocolat. (1988, M, French) 2.20 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 4.10 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 5.30 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 7.30 American Hustle. (2013, M) 10.00 Rosa’s Wedding. (2020, M) 11.55 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, May 14

6.00

Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 News.

7.30 Budget 2024: The Treasurer’s Speech. 8.00 Budget 2024: A 7.30 Special.

8.30 Insiders: Budget Special.

9.00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final)

9.30 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. (MA15+av, R)

10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.05 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.25 Parliament. 2.25 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

4.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 4.25 Landline. (R) 4.55 Art Works. (PGl, R) 5.25 Budget 2024: A 7.30 Special. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Ben And Holly. 6.50 Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Shape Of History. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.00 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Malv, R)

11.55 Lost Luggage. (Premiere, MA15+a)

1.55 Miniseries: Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Ma, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, 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. (PGa)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) Hen and Karen welcome a new addition to their family. Buck navigates his new feelings.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team hunts an activist-turned-terrorist.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Police Custody USA. (Madl, R)

12.30 Parenthood. (PGas, R)

2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

COFFS

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PGl)

9.10 Paramedics. (Mm) Laura and Aaron confront a nightmare situation.

10.10 100% Footy. (M)

11.10 9News Late.

11.40 La Brea. (Mav)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Return, Malns) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.40 Anne Edmonds: Why Is My Bag All Wet? (Mls) Stand-up special with comedian Anne Edmonds. 11.10 10’s Late News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Nelson charms Bree.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.05 Miniseries: The Marlow Murder Club. (M) Part 3 of 4.

10.05 The Latest: Seven News.

10.35 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. (Mav, R) 11.35 The Real Manhunter. (Mav, R)

12.35 Gold Digger. (Madl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

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6am The Man Who Knew Infinity. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.40 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 9.00 The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 11.15 Rosa’s Wedding. (2020, M) 1.10pm Styx. (2018, M) 3.00 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 5.30 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 7.35 My Zoe. (2019, M) 9.30 Black Bear. (2020, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

Coffs Harbour Snappers win grand final rematch

By Aiden BURGESS

THE COFFS Harbour Snappers have gained some retribution with a 3016 win in their grand final rematch against the Port Macquarie Pirates. The Snappers won their second straight game, beating the defending premiers in Port Macquarie during

Round 4 of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.

Coffs Harbour Snappers women continued their winning run to three straight victories, having a 22-12 win against the Port Macquarie Pirates. The Under 18s Snappers and Pirates shared the points in a 15-15 draw.

The scheduled games between the SCU Marlins and Hastings Valley Vikings in Port Macquarie were postponed due to the wet weather. Marlins and Snappers teams have this weekend off for Representative Round, where Northern Division and Southern Division representative

teams play off, as players vie for a spot in the Mid North Coast teams to represent the region at the NSW Country Championships on the June long weekend. Northern Division and Southern Division men’s and women’s teams face off this weekend in Port Macquarie.

The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season resumes on Saturday, 18 May.

Both the Coffs Harbour Snappers and SCU Marlins will look to make it three wins in a row, with Snappers hosting the ladder leading Hastings Valley Vikings, and Marlins hosting the Grafton Redmen.

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WEDNESDAY, May 15

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.35 Swift Street. (Mlv)

9.30 Concorde: The Race For Supersonic. (Mav, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als)

12.00 Black Sands. (Malnv, R)

3.55 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa)

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

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Parenthood. (Ma, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mal) 8.30 Ski Rescue Downunder. (Premiere)

9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. (MA15+av) 11.00 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. (R) 2.00 Drive TV. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

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6am Lunana: A

Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 8.05

The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 10.00 American Hustle. (2013, M) 12.30pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 2.05 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 4.05 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 5.55 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 7.40 Juniper. (2021, M) 9.30 The Story Of My Wife. (2021, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

6.00

THURSDAY,

May 16

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R) Presented by Stacey Dooley.

8.35 Our Law. (PGa, R) Recruit Leroy struggles with taser training.

9.45 Blue Lights. (Malv) Annie’s job is on the line.

10.50 SBS World News Late.

11.20 Illegals. (MA15+al)

12.15 The Responder. (Mal, R)

2.10 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Kerry Whelan – Wife For Ransom. (Mav, R) Examines the case of Kerry Whelan. 9.50 Border Security: International. (PGd) A canine sniffs out suspected narcotics.

10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 The Amazing Race. (PGl, R) 12.50 Fortitude. (MA15+av, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7MATE

6am The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.55 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 8.50 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 11.00 My Zoe. (2019, M) 12.55pm The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 2.50 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 4.55 The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 7.30 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 9.35 The Nest. (2020, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

Sawtell Panthers have first win of the season

By Aiden BURGESS

AFTER coming so close to a victory in their first game the week before, the Sawtell Panthers have had their first win of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.

The Panthers had a 32-12 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses in their catch-up game at Woolgoolga.

The Panthers moved into second spot on the ladder as one of three undefeated sides, with a victory against the defending premiers after their initial Round 2 match was postponed due to the recent wet weather.

The South Grafton Rebels also had their first win of the season, beating the Coffs Harbour Comets at home 36-18. Woolgoolga Seahorses reserves had

their first win of the season, triumphing 30-8 against the Sawtell Panthers.

After a draw in their opening game, the Sawtell Panthers Under 18s earnt their first win of the season beating the Woolgoolga Seahorses 12-4.

Having had the opening round bye, a washout, and then a forfeit, the Sawtell Panthers women’s tackle team won their first time out on the field for

2024, having a 30-12 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

Coffs Harbour Comets reserves went to the top of the ladder with a 2218 win against the South Grafton Rebels in South Grafton, while the Rebels Under 18s had a 38-10 win against the Comets.

The Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend

with Round 4 games.

Grafton Ghosts host early season ladder leaders the Nambucca Roosters, in a clash between two unbeaten sides.

Sawtell Panthers will also look to remain unbeaten when they host the South Grafton Rebels, and the Woolgoolga Seahorses try to bounce back from a loss at home when they host the Macksville Sea Eagles. Coffs Harbour Comets have the bye in Round 4.

Surfers Shine

By David WIGLEY

THIRTY six local surfers

showcased stellar performances last weekend in the NSW Junior Regional Series at Sawtell, with seventeen progressing towards the 2024 NSW State Titles set to be held on the Coffs Coast in July this year.

Dan Heather, Surfing NSW’s North Coast Regional Director, shared insights into how the competition unfolded.

“We had a great day at Sawtell on Saturday with the NSW Junior Regional Series,” he said.

“The rain stayed away, we had great two-to-three foot clean conditions which was perfect for the competition, providing some nice waves for the

younger age divisions, but also some stronger waves for the older or more advanced surfers.

“It’s fantastic to see the quality of surfing here at Sawtell across all age divisions.”

Heather emphasised the important role regional events provide to juniors with aspirations to excel in the sport.

“The NSW Regional Series is such an important event for surfers wishing to advance into professional surfing.

“Only a certain number of spots from each age division will progress through to the 2024 NSW State Titles Junior Surf Series and from there it’s a pathway to the 2024 Australian Junior Titles.

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