Coffs Coast News Of The Area 15 November 2024

By Andrea FERRARI

q Little Blue Penguins Biggie and Guinness with team members Matt and Gemma.

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survival of the Little Blue Penguins, who are currently classified as ‘at risk’ because of their vulnerability in their natural habitats,” Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary’s Managing Director Tiga Cross said.

“The program plays a critical role in helping us, through research, to understand their breeding cycle, their overall health and wellbeing, and ultimately the survival of their species.”

The Little Blue Penguins at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary are part of a greater national breeding program, involving over 40 facilities and approximately 2500 birds across Australia.

These transfers between facilities are essential for maintaining the genetic diversity and health of the penguins in the program.

Renee Barber, Marine Animal Specialist Sea Life Sunshine Coast, is thrilled the move

went smoothly and the penguins have settled into the Coffs Coast facility.

“It’s always exciting to see our penguins play a role in the broader breeding program, knowing they’ll help support the species for years to come.

“Plus, Biggie and Guinness have such fun personalities, we’re sure they’ll be a big hit with their new penguin pals.”

Councillors invited to explain foreshores move

CITY of Coffs Harbour councillors have been invited to a public forum to explain recent decision making on the Jetty Foreshores redevelopment.

The invitation comes from the Coffs Harbour Ratepayers and Residents Association (CHRRA), who will host a community meeting on Tuesday 19 November at the Boambee East Community Centre from 7pm.

CHRRA Chairman George Christinson told NOTA that councillors have been invited to “explain their decision to ignore the wishes of the community in the recent poll on the Jetty Foreshores redevelopment plan”.

At Council’s 24 October meeting, a sixpoint motion was passed after a five to four vote, which resolved that the council note the outcome of the Jetty Foreshores poll

held during the September local government election.

More than 68 percent of the community voted “No” to the poll question, which was as follows: “The Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore will be redeveloped. Do you agree that some of the foreshore land should be used for multi-level private residential development?”

The 24 October motion also resolved that council would request “prioritisation of tourism accommodation over private residential” in the Jetty Foreshores precinct and “prioritise infrastructure upgrades and public realm improvements as the first priority”.

Councillors Judge, Cassell, Amos and Sechi, who voted against the motion, lodged a rescission motion ahead of the scheduled 14 November meeting (following publication of this newspaper).

Mr Christinson said the CHRRA does not support residential housing or tourist accommodation being developed at the foreshores.

“We support the 68.68 percent who voted no in the poll,” he told NOTA.

“We also don't support selling public land to developers.”

The CHRRA has held a series of community meetings regarding the future of the Jetty Foreshores in recent months, hearing from voices both for and against development of the site.

q The two penguins were transferred to Coffs Harbour from Sea Life Sunshine Coast Aquarium.

q The Jetty Foreshores from above. Photo: DPE.

CBD businesses struggle as development takes shape

By Mike HELY

C.EX Group's CODA apartment project recently hit a major milestone with the pouring of the thirteen-storey building’s final concrete slab, but down at ground level in the Coffs City Centre not everyone is happy.

Several businesses have been hit hard by last month’s

unannounced closure of the northern side of the footpath in Harbour Drive, which is being reconstructed to comply with City of Coffs Harbour requirements.

The work has restricted access to a number of retailers and service providers fronting Harbour Drive and in the nearby arcade.

Love and Kisses proprietor Judy Sheehan stressed she did not want to be seen as a complainer, but said the works were having a “profound” effect on her business, which has been running at the western end of the city centre for nearly nineteen years.

“For more than two years we’ve only had half a footpath, until about three weeks ago when they blocked off the whole footpath,” Ms Sheehan said.

“I just about sat down and cried when they put up the latest fence.

“Foot traffic is practically non-existent. Most people are surprised when they find we’re still open.

“We only just survived

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unknown people at the location.

“As the man attempted to leave the location in his vehicle, he was then stabbed multiple times,” NSW Police said in a statement.

COVID; I’m not sure if we can survive CODA.”

She said she was disappointed there had been no consultation or notification about the footpath closure: “I just came in one day and there it was”.

One operator, who requested anonymity, said returns were down by about 50 percent since safety fencing blocking the footpath was erected.

“The group left the scene before the arrival of police.”

The 18-year-old was taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus for treatment to minor injuries.

As inquiries into the incident are ongoing, police are appealing for anyone with information

“I understand people are hurting but what can you do about it? You just have to be prepared to put up with it,” the operator said.

“Business has died but we can’t do anything about it, we can’t change anything. We just have to hope it will pick up again.”

C.ex Group Chief Executive Officer John Rafferty said the footpath reconstruction should be

or dashcam vision in the vicinity of Jordan Esplanade and Marina Drive, to come forward.

The group is described as females and males aged between 15 and 18.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

completed by the end of this month, with building construction expected to be finished in February 2025.

“I feel sorry for the people whose businesses are affected,” Mr Rafferty said.

“It’s one of those things; we’ve got to get it done at some time.

“You’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t.

“Do we want progress or do we want the town to die? This will revitalise and activate the town centre.

“The whole precinct is going to be much better.”

Regarding notification of businesses, he said C.ex had complied with all conditions in its development approval.

Mr Rafferty said nearby businesses had benefited from the 100-plus workers on site spending money over the duration of the project, and would benefit further when 250 residents moved into development in the new year.

q Businesses near the footpath reconstruction work at the western end of Harbour Drive are struggling.

‘Overworked’: patient shocked after Coffs hospital stay

By Sue STEPHENSON

UNDERSTAFFED, overworked but “lovely” is how 83-yearold Robert Tull describes his recent experience of the nursing care at Coffs Harbour Base Hospital.

Mr Tull was taken to emergency via ambulance on 4 October where he said he spent two days cold and sleepless and “without proper food” before being moved to a ward.

In a letter to the News Of The Area, he praised the paramedics and nurses who cared for him, but was clearly shocked at the conditions in which they work.

“The nurses were lovely and were getting cups of tea for people. They shouldn’t be spending their time doing that, that should be the job of a volunteer,” Mr Tull wrote.

“I saw one doctor during

the two days in the ED. I then had a bed in a single room upstairs.

“I wanted a cup of tea so I pressed the buzzer. After three calls over two hours and no response I phoned the main switchboard and told them no one was answering my buzzer.

“Someone came to help me and found the buzzer wasn’t working and they fixed it.

“But what if it [had] been an emergency, not just a cup of tea?”

Mr Tull, who is from Coffs Harbour, said he saw one doctor while on the ward who found he had a type of pneumonia and prescribed antibiotics.

He said that “fixed that up”.

But after his fourday stay, he left feeling concerned for patient safety.

“My experience makes me think the hospital is under-resourced.

“I honestly feel patients are being put at risk by understaffing and overworked nurses.

“It’s not the nurses’ fault, they are lovely and doing everything they can but

there’s not enough of them to cater to the basic comforts of all the patients.”

In response, a spokesperson for the Mid North Coast Local Health District offered an apology to Mr Tull.

“We take any concerns raised regarding patient care very seriously and apologise for any distress the patient experienced during their recent admission,” they said in a written statement.

“Patients are offered a range of food options while in hospital and have access to hot meals at both lunch and dinner.

“Our patients’ call buttons are regularly tested, though there are isolated incidents where they require repair.

“MNCLHD strives to ensure that all patients receive the best possible care and treatment across all our facilities, including Coffs

Harbour Health Campus.”

Coffs Harbour Health Campus is the district’s largest hospital, employing 1109 full-time staff, which is an increase of 25 percent over the past five years.

There have been several intakes of new nurse graduates this year and the health district is recruiting more than 130 international nurses.

More than half of these nurses will be working in

The spokesperson said attracting and retaining healthcare staff in rural and regional areas is a longstanding challenge faced by all state and territory health systems.

The MNCLHD expects to benefit from the statewide implementation of Safe Staffing Levels, which will be introduced in phases over the next three years.

Coffs Harbour.

q Coffs Harbour Health Campus is the district’s largest hospital. Photo: MNCLHD.

Residents rally against subdivision

By Kim SATCHELL

A RALLY will be held on Saturday, 16 November to protest plans for a major residential subdivision at Sandy Beach.

A development application (DA), currently on display with the City of Coffs Harbour, proposes the subdivision of three lots to create 113 lots suitable for low density housing at TiTree Road, Sandy Beach.

Sydney developer Elite Construction lodged the DA for the subdivision in late October.

The Northern Regional

Planning Panel (NRPP) is the consent authority for the application.

The site, adjacent to Sandy Beach, the highway and Hearnes Lake, sits north of Pine Crescent and Maple Road.

According to an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by Keiley Hunter Town Planning for the DA, the land is presently used for “extensive agriculture, grazing of livestock and beekeeping, and comprises remnant forest, cleared areas, stockyards, access driveways and farm access tracks”.

The site also overlaps land identified as coastal wetlands under the Coastal Management Act 2017.

According to planning documents, the DA seeks approval for bulk earthworks, a drainage system, five new public roads, cycleway and pedestrian pathways, and a pathway to the existing beach access to the Coffs Coast Regional Park.

The development footprint would occupy approximately 25 percent of the 49.7 hectare site, with 37.5 hectares proposed to be conserved under a Biodiversity Stewardship

Big win for Sawtell’s BIG4

By Andrea FERRARI

BIG4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park has won the Customer Service Excellence Award in the BIG4 national awards announced at a gala event on the Gold Coast.

City of Coffs Harbour manages all four BIG4 holiday parks on the Coffs Coast.

These are Sawtell Beach, Park Beach, Woolgoolga Beach and Woolgoolga Lakeside.

The Customer Service Excellence Award is based on ReviewPro analysis of each park’s customer reviews

across platforms like Google, Facebook, and online travel agents.

The BIG4 award is given to parks with a ReviewPro score above 90 percent, with the City’s Sawtell Beach park achieving an outstanding 91 percent.

“That high marker is a reflection of the team’s exceptional dedication to guest satisfaction,” City of Coffs Harbour Business Services Director Steve Bayliss said.

Both Sawtell park and Park Beach park were winners

of the Highest Sales award categories.

Mr Bayliss said all four of the City parks had been trading strongly.

“The Coffs Coast holiday parks far exceed state and national industry standards, with cabin occupancy rates well above the national average of 69 percent and site occupancy rates above the national average of 50 percent,” he said.

“These BIG4 awards are the cream on top for our holiday park network which has worked hard to achieve

q Darren Dixon shows the effect of sedimentation resulting from run-off from a Moonee Beach development to Ian Foskett and Elizabeth Dray from the Sandy Beach Action Group.

Local residents will outline their issues with the development plans at the 'Hearnes not Houses' gathering on Saturday.

Concerns include the presence of a range of threatened species and sensitive ecological communities on-site, as well as potential impacts from run-off on nearby waterways.

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has previously raised these issues in regard to the site.

Ian Foskett, a member of the Sandy Beach Action Group, told News Of The Area, “The development will take a mammoth amount of fill - posing the further stress of sedimentation upon the beleaguered Hearnes Lake.

“There are current drainage problems on Pine Crescent that will only be further exacerbated, and the added nightmare on local infrastructure of trucking the stuff in.”

An Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment by Urbis Pty Ltd determined the site to

have “high Aboriginal cultural heritage significance”.

The EIS from Keiley Hunter argues for the development to be granted approval, claiming it “is consistent with the relevant planning controls for the site”.

The document states that “the development will not result in any environmental impacts that cannot be appropriately managed”.

The Hearnes not Houses rally will be held at 10am in the laneway behind 27 Pine Crescent, Sandy Beach on Saturday.

Agreement.

q The proposed outline of the development site. Photo: DA planning documents.

q Customer Service Excellence Award winner, Sawtell BIG4 Beach Holiday Park.

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Gumbaynggirr language school growing

q The school is installing extra classrooms to house new students.

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By Andrew VIVIAN

FEW people have the opportunity to see their dream become reality and make a difference to their community.

Clark Webb is one of those people. He has seen his vision of a school teaching in both English and Gumbaynggirr not only actualise, but grow.

Beginning in 2022 with fourteen children in Kindergarten to Grade 2 with one classroom teacher and one Gumbaynggirr language teacher, the Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School now boasts 57 children in grades K to 6.

There are now four classroom teachers and four Gumbaynggirr teachers, as well as supporting aides and community members.

“A major aspect of learning is the school’s on Country curriculum which not only strengthens students’ cultural understanding but meets NESA curriculum requirements,” Mr Webb said.

He said most students are competent in Gumbaynggirr language, some are proficient and others are moving towards becoming fully fluent.

Mr Webb said the school’s NAPLAN results show that students are meeting the same expectations as NSW students.

Attendance is above average for all NSW schools, but Mr Webb wants it to exceed the average for the state’s independent schools.

Next year, the school will add grades 7 and 8 and grow to approximately 85 students and six classroom teachers.

To facilitate this, new demountable

classrooms are in the process of being fitted out and will connect with the existing school via a raised walkway.

The school is seeking extra money to help it grow, and have a fundraiser on cuffed.org called “Help Aboriginal kids find their Gumbaynggirr voice”.

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New tower improves visibility

A NEW patrol tower has been installed at Park Beach, providing improved vision for the city’s lifeguards.

Prefabricated in Perth and shipped and assembled in Coffs Harbour, the new aluminium tower is slightly taller than the old one,

which had reached the end of its serviceable life.

“Our lifeguards provide a vital community service for locals and visitors

Rex’s bailout extended

By Sue STEPHENSON

THE administrators of Rex Airlines have welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to extend an $80m lifeline to the regional airline and to grant early access to entitlements for retrenched employees.

Rex operates several flights out of Coffs Harbour Airport each weekday with scheduled flights at weekends.

Its parent company, Regional Express Holdings, entered voluntary administration on July 30, 2024.

In a message to customers on Tuesday morning, administrator Sam Freeman of Ernst & Young (EY) said the extension of the Federal Government Regional Flight Booking Guarantee “is great news for Rex.”

“It provides resources for investment needed to improve the business and the operational performance of the regional network including increasing the size of the active regional Rex

fleet,” he said.

“This investment is designed to increase reliability and capacity on our regional routes.

“We are also seeking to extend the period of voluntary administration to 30 June, 2025.

“An extension coupled with a business improvement plan, enabled by the Australian Government’s $80 million financing facility, will put Rex in the best possible position for a sustainable future.”

In announcing the extended bailout, Transport Minister Catherine King and Workplace Minister Murray Watt said the aim is “to keep Rex’s regional routes running”.

“Rex’s administration process is progressing with the recent sale of Pel-Air Aviation Pty Limited to Helicorp Pty Ltd, part of Toll Aviation,” Ms King said.

“Proceeds from the sale are being used to repay secured creditors.”

“The Government has agreed to grant early access

to former employees of Rex Airlines, which operated the intercity jet services, to the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) while RAL is in voluntary administration.

“This will ensure that extending the voluntary administration period does not delay the ability of these employees to access their entitlements.

“In addition, Rex’s administrators and main secured creditor PAG have advised they will pay the entitlements of former employees of the regional business who have been made redundant during the voluntary administration period.

“The Government will also continue to guarantee ticket sales made throughout the voluntary administration to 30 June, 2025, should the Federal Court agree to the extension application."

Ms King said the guarantee had been effective so far and had yet to be used due to bookings “holding up well”.

q City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, City Planning and Communities Acting Director Ian Fitzgibbon and lifeguards at the new Park Beach patrol tower.

year-round,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said.

“Park Beach is the first to get a new tower and we’re planning to replace the one at Sawtell this financial year.

“The towers are 100 percent Australian-made, meet Australian standards and have a minimum expiry life of 15 years.”

Beachgoers will notice the new tower at Park

Beach is accessed by steps instead of an iron ladder.

“The vision is extraordinary compared to the old tower,” City Planning and Communities Acting Director Ian Fitzgibbon said.

“They feature three massive windows enabling much better surveillance.”

While the new towers are designed to be relocatable, the one at Park Beach is bolted down.

It is also treated with tinted glass and UV and corrosion protectants.

Park Beach is patrolled year-round, seven days a week, by City lifeguards and/or the local Surf Life Saving Club.

“It’s timely as we head into summer for people to refresh on the key safety message - always swim between the red and yellow flags,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.

q Lifeguards enjoying the improved view.

q Rex operates several flights a day out of Coffs Harbour Airport. Photo: Rex Airlines

Nurses up strike action

By Andrea FERRARI

THEY didn’t think they would be out on strike again but public sector nurses and midwives across NSW took to the streets once more on Wednesday 13 November.

Recent talks between the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) and the NSW Government have failed to reach an outcome on wages.

The union is calling for a 15 percent pay increase, and has previously knocked back a 10.5 percent pay rise over three years.

Strikes were held in Sydney and in regional centres including Coffs Harbour, Armidale, Broken Hill, Crookwell, Moruya, Lismore, Port Macquarie, Taree and Tweed.

NSWNMA General Secretary Shaye Candish said the union had been forced to take further action after no progress on pay had been made during a four-week intensive negotiation period.

“This strike action isn’t taken lightly, but the government has left us no other choice,” Ms Candish said.

“It cannot continue to underestimate the anger within the nursing and midwifery professions.

“They [nurses] have been holding on for an outcome on better pay, juggling challenging working conditions, trying to manage their bills in a cost-of-living crisis, and now they feel terribly let down.

“Not only is the state government not

willing to put any new money on the table to pay nurses and midwives adequately for the

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work they do, it also doesn’t have a solution to address the interstate pay and gender pay disparities,” Ms Candish said.

Coffs Harbour (NSWNMA) Branch

President Amanda Bailey-Derrett told News

Of The Area that local union members are “furious the NSW Government has refused to negotiate in good faith and have not budged on increasing our pay offer”.

“All we are asking is pay parity with other states and all they have given us is political spin,” she said.

“They say they can't afford to give us a pay

rise, we say they can't afford not to.

“Unless NSW nurses and midwives are paid the same as in other states, they will continue to leave.

“We simply can't afford that,” said Ms Bailey-Derrett.

On 30 September, the union accepted an interim three percent pay increase in return for suspending industrial action.

Ahead of Wednesday’s strike, the state government accused the union of backtracking on that deal.

"While the government has acted in good faith in delivering on the interim pay rise, regrettably, the Association has backtracked on their commitment and called a strike," a spokesman for Health Minister Ryan Park said.

"While I urge the Association not to proceed with this strike, NSW Health has begun contingency planning to mitigate risks to patients and the community."

Minimal, life-preserving staffing were maintained in all public hospitals and health services during the 24-hour strike.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSUR E SummerSalt Tones & I 14 December 2024

City of Coffs Harbour herby advises that pursuant to Section 115 of the Roads Act, 1993 and in accordance with the authority delegated to it by Transport for NSW, it proposes to allow the temporary road closure of:

• Ocean Parade between Fitzgerald St and Orlando St Coffs Harbour from 12:00pm to 11.30pm, 14 December 2024

Telephone enquiries should be directed to City of Coffs Harbour on 6648 4000.

q NSWNMA Coffs Harbour Hospital Branch Secretary Joanne Cooper and President Amanda Bailey-Derrett at Wednesday's rally.

q Over 200 nurses and supporters gathered at Coffs City Square to rally for fair pay.

q Nurses from Coffs Harbour hospital attended the rally with their children.

q Public sector workers from Bellinger River District Hospital.

By Andrea FERRARI

BRITISH Pop Art was the subject of the recent ArtsNational Coffs Coast talk by art historian Paul Chapman.

A guide at The National Gallery in London, Chapman expertly navigated the audience through this avantgarde era of the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Pre-dating better known American pop artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, British pop artists were poised to shock, challenge notions of “high” and “low” art, and make critical commentary about the times in which they lived.

Combining traditional art practices with shameless appropriation, nothing was out of bounds, Mr Chapman said.

Comics, pop music, sex, the consumerist, post-war culture, and the advertising industry that promoted it, were particular targets.

British pop artists wanted to shock, wake people up, and satirise the materialism of “mass culture”, as it was then called.

He explained the significance of British Pop Art by highlighting the work of Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, Derek Boshier and Pauline Boty.

Peter Blake, for example, designed the unforgettable

British Pop Art at ArtsNational

album cover for The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Richard Hamilton created interior scenes full of cultural references and puzzles.

Witty, transient and full of crazy juxtapositions, his work influenced the more famous Americans that followed in his footsteps.

Combining painting, drawing and collage with photography, film and installation art, Derek Boshier was a multimedia artist before the term was invented, said Mr Chapman.

But, for the audience, the life and work of Pauline Boty was the standout revelation from Paul Chapman’s talk.

A multi-talented visual artist, actor, feminist and fashion icon, Pauline (19381966) died of cancer aged 28.

While a well-known London figure in the 1960s, her artistic output and legacy were largely forgotten.

Many of her artworks were consigned to her brother’s Sussex farm and left rotting for decades, while contemporaries like Peter Blake and David Hockney became global stars.

Pauline Boty’s eye was unflinching, said Paul Chapman.

“The only one of the British Pop Artists to comment on the

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female stereotypes embedded in 50s consumerism, through her captivating works like With Love to Jean-Paul Belmondo, 1962, she upended the traditional objectification of women employed by male artists for centuries, and introduced an unapologetic feminine energy and gaze.”

Pauline was radical and, as Mr Chapman concluded, “it’s wonderful to see her life and work appreciated today and honoured through a 2024 documentary called Boty, art sales of her remaining works, and a new scholarship.”

Next up for ArtsNational Coffs Coast is a presentation by Susannah Fullerton called Ten Novels That Changed The World taking place on Monday, 18 November, at 6.00pm, in the St John Paul College Theatre.

q Art historian Paul Chapman gave a masterful lecture on British Pop Art.

Heritage grants open

THE NSW Government has announced the opening of the 2025–27 NSW Heritage Grants Program, offering $8.5 million in funding over two years to support local councils and those who own or manage items listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Joyces, Hobarts, Justins, and Duffys Bridges upgrades, NSW (EPBC 2024/09805)

Bellingen Shire Council (BSC) is seeking approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) for the Joyces, Hobarts, Justins, and Duffys Bridge upgrades (EPBC 2024/09805). The project involves the construction of four new concrete bridges and the decommissioning of four existing timber bridges in the BSC local government area (LGA) in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, located at:

• Justins Bridge on the Bellinger River, Darkwood Road, Darkwood

• Joyces Bridge on the Bellinger River, Darkwood Road, Darkwood

• Hobarts Bridge on the Bellinger River, Darkwood Road, Darkwood

• Duffys Bridge on the Kalang River, Kalang Road, Kalang

The proposed development was determined a controlled action under the EPBC Act with assessment by Preliminary Documentation. The controlling provisions are listed threatened species and communities (sections 18 and 18A of the EPBC Act), including the Bellinger River snapping turtle (Myuchelys georgesi) and the Giant barred frog (Mixophyes iteratus).

In accordance with section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act, public comments are now invited on the Preliminary Documentation for the proposed development for a period of 10 business days from Thursday 14 November to Thursday 28 November 2024. Hard copies of the Preliminary Documentation will be available at no or reasonable cost at each of the following locations:

Bellingen Shire Council Administration Building – 33 Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2450

Bellingen Shire Council Library – 33 Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2450

Biodiversity, Conservation and Science Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Level 1, 30-32 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre – 142 Dome Road Dorrigo Mountain, NSW 2453

The documentation can also be downloaded at: https://www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au/Have-Your-Say

Written and Email submissions should be directed to: council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au

All comments must be received by 5pm Thursday 28 November 2024. Persons with special needs (e.g. for whom English is a second language or who have vision impairment) may contact the Bellingen Shire Council for assistance in accessing the material on (02) 6655 7300.

The program, now open for applications, offers matched funding opportunities from $10,000 to $300,000 to assist with the preservation and conservation of heritage sites across NSW. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp is urging local organisations to apply.

“Preserving, maintaining and conserving our heritage is critical to ensuring the longevity of these heritage protected items in our community,” Mr Kemp said.

“This grants program is a fantastic opportunity for those who already have the funds for heritage projects.

“By matching their

investment, this program can help our community’s iconic sites receive the preservation work they need.

“The aim of this program is about making sure our State listed heritage items can be given the resources they need to be kept for future generations.”

Applications close at 10am on 30 January 2025.

Supplying timber for more than 60 years

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE McCarthy family have been supplying timber products nationally and internationally since establishing their local business in 1961.

Coffs Harbour Hardwoods has grown over the years from timber merchant and world champion axeman Ray McCarthy

and a few sons, to now employing over 100 staff and having a turnover of millions of dollars.

The company is one of the biggest employers on the Coffs Coast and also supports many charities, sporting clubs and other organisations.

Sixteen family members are currently involved in the company as either

Nominate now

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2025 Australia Day Awards.

Run by the City of Coffs Harbour, the awards will see three individuals honoured at a ceremony at C.ex Coffs on Sunday 26 January – plus a special ‘Aussie Spirit’ recognition for a person or group.

“This is your chance to nominate your local legends – the people and the groups who inspire you and contribute to our incredible community,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said.

“Nominating is easy - just jump onto the

City’s website or call in to the customer service centre at Yarrila Place.

“Entries close on 5 January so get your nominations in.”

Awards will be made in the following categories:

• Citizen of the Year Award

• Young Citizen of the Year Award

• Senior Citizen of the Year Award; and

• Aussie Spirit Award.

The latter will be awarded to an individual or group who has shone through qualities such as dedication or compassion, or served to inspire others in the community.

“As they say, not all heroes wear capes. We want to hear about some of the local legends doing remarkable things,” City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley said.

“Simply send us 300 to 1500 words on why your nominee should be considered and include any supporting material like media articles or the details of others who would vouch for your nominee.”

shareholders or workers.

Manager Gary McCarthy, said Coffs Harbour Hardwoods’ core business is supplying power poles, accounting for approximately 60 percent.

He said the introduction of composite poles has had some effect on the business but having a range of customers has been beneficial.

Until 1980, the business was located at the Jetty in Coffs Harbour, but moved to Glenreagh where it could expand.

Gary McCarthy has an engineering background and built several large machines for “desapping” poles, which is

to remove the bark and moist outer layers.

He also constructed a mill for boards and cross arms for power poles.

He said that virtually everything on the vast site has been built by company workers.

The company also supplies heavy structural timbers for bridges and similar structures.

Mr McCarthy said interior timbers are approximately 10 percent of the business while handles are another popular product. These are chemical-free and range from small ones like those used for hammers, to larger ones for tools such as spades.

An on-site joinery provides the means to manufacture almost any timber product.

Out in the yard, rows of stacks of boards and housing timbers dry in the air for six to twelve months before being finished in a kiln.

Mr McCarthy said that more than 50 percent of the timber used came from properly-certified private sources.

He indicated that halting logging of native forests would adversely affect the business.

“Plantation timber hasn’t got the quality that we need for most products,” he said.

In previous times, the company used its own contractors and cycled through forests every decade or so.

Mr McCarthy said selective hand cutting had worked well but safety concerns and technology led to changes in forestry practices.

He believes that properly managed forests can regenerate naturally.

2025 – 27

NSW Heritage Grants Program Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2025–27 NSW Heritage Grants Program, with $8.5 million in funding available to help conserve, protect, and activate heritage listed items across the state.

Grant funding is available across four categories:

• Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

• Activating State Heritage

• Caring for State Heritage

• Local government Heritage Applications close at 10 am, Thursday 30 January 2025.

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In addition to the awards, an Australia Day event is planned for the enjoyment of the entire

of Coffs Harbour

Tenders are invited for design and construction including a car park, soccer field, bridge and paths at Toormina Oval, Minorie Drive, Toormina, NSW, 2452.

Interested parties are required to register via City of Coffs Harbour ’s e-tendering portal at www.tenderlink.com/coffsharbour to download documents and submit tenders electronically free of charge.

Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Tenderlink electronic Tender Box no later than 10am Wednesday, 11 December 2024

For technical support in accessing the e-tendering portal, please call the Tenderlink Help Desk on 1800 233 533.

Enquiries and requests for additional information about the tender should be directed to City of Coffs Harbour on 02 6648 4000 or via the Tenderlink online forum. Canvassing of Councillors or City staff will result in disqualification, per the City’s Procurement Policy.

community and details will be advised.

The 2024 award winners included Wayne Edwards (Citizen of the Year), Deborah Baldwin (Sport & Recreation Award) and Carol Cleary (Mayor’s Community Spirit Award).

The City of Coffs Harbour 2025 Australia Day Awards are assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

q Gary McCarthy uses only responsibly-sourced timber.

q Almost everything on site has been built by the company.

q Former Mayor Paul Amos, Wayne Edwards (Citizen of the Year), Carol Cleary (Mayor’s Community Spirit Award), Deborah Baldwin (Sport & Recreation Award) and Council GM Natalia Cowley at the 2024 awards.

Swell chasers on Coffs Reef

By Kim SATCHELL

AN upcoming exhibition of the social and cultural history of surfing on the Mid North Coast is generating considerable interest.

The Yarrila Arts and Museum initiative, “Swell Chasers: Surf Stories from the Mid North Coast”, will run from 23 November to 2 February.

Stories, images and artefacts in circulation

ahead of the exhibition are providing a creative dialogue and appreciation of the region’s surfing history.

Coffs Harbour veteran photographer Heath Werner provided a stunning shot of Lee Winkler taking on Coffs Reef in the swell from Cyclone Uma in 2019.

“Wink” told the News Of The Area: “Scotty Mason suggested giving it a crack at towing, as it had never

been done out there before.

“So I organised good mate Andrew Lindsay to throw me onto a few.

“I got thumped on my fair share but made a few memorable ones.”

Scotty Mason summed up the camaraderie and derring-do of the surf community.

“The reef has always been a proving ground for young bodyboarders and surfers, a place where a

core group of locals get together in close quarters, tell stories, have endless banter and push each other,” he told NOTA.

“Everyone is welcome but there is always a pecking order and you move up by throwing yourself over the edge on the biggest scariest waves you can - or it's to the back of the line.”

Orara Valley community moving forward

By Andrea FERRARI

ORARA Valley community groups have resolved to collaborate on emergency preparedness, safety awareness and the general growth of the region.

The first collaboration is a fun day for the community hosted by the local emergency response organisations, environmental groups and sporting clubs.

The Orara Valley Growing Together event will take place on Saturday 23 November at Len Towells Oval in Nana Glen. Representatives from a range of local emergency services and resilience groups will be onsite, tasked with talking about what they do and how the community can help them.

There will be

demonstrations and activities to help people learn how to grow their personal and home resilience.

Supported by a City of Coffs Harbour Flood Recovery Grant, the objective of the day is to establish greater connections in the community.

“Bringing together people who are connected by where they live and what affects them has better outcomes during tough times and emergencies,” spokesperson for the Orara Valley Growing Together event Jodie Nancarrow told News Of The Area.

“Today we know that the more connected a community is, the better its people get through challenges.”

Putting the event together this year means a plan is in place to act as a road map for

an annual gathering.

The day will also serve as a recruitment drive for volunteers.

Numbers are dwindling, so local emergency services and community groups will be encouraging residents to sign up.

Orara Valley Growing Together grew out of a meeting in Nana Glen where various groups and organisations discussed what they do, where they’re heading, what projects are in the pipeline, and how they can work as a community to achieve positive outcomes and connections.

Those conversations are now being shared with the community they serve through the Growing Together day, which will run from 2pm - 7pm.

There will be kids

The excursion along the break

is a lively experience on any given day.

An ordinary wander when the seas are running provides added drama, as the right conditions offer a close-up of this sort of surfing courage and mayhem.

q Dom Dodell all smiles as he charges the reef. Photo: Brett Caller.

q Lee Winkler takes on the Cyclone Uma swell in 2019. Photo: Heath Werner.

q A crystal blue cocoon enfolds around reef pioneer Scotty Mason. Photo: Tony Solomon.

activities, a game of social cricket with the Nana Glen Cricket Club, the RFS will fire up the BBQ for a

sausage sizzle and Nana Glen Community First Responders will talk about how to become a GoodSAM.

All groups attending will have a stall with members onsite and plenty of information to take away.

q The Orara Valley Growing Together event at the Nana Glen Hall.

wall to Muttonbird Island

Bello siblings reach combined 489 years

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Hudson family, who grew up in Bellingen, have celebrated the 80th birthday of brother Graeme.

The six siblings came together at his farm at Bucca on 6 October.

Graeme is the fourth sibling to become an octogenarian which means that, collectively, there’s now 489 years between them.

Oldest sister Yvonne Tyson is 89.

Then there’s Bob Hudson, 88, Margaret Lambert, 86, and now Graeme Hudson at 80.

Sister Lois Clarke is 78 and Stephen Hudson is aged 68.

They are the offspring of Tom and Jessie Hudson of North Bellingen and among 98 direct descendants.

“We try to get together

at least once a year for a Hudson Hoedown,” said family spokesperson Jenni McLennan.

The family reunion and party to celebrate Graeme's 80th birthday was attended by 30 or so extended family, childhood friends, new friends and neighbours from Moonee and Bucca.

“Everyone pitches in, bringing their specialty dishes and plenty of good food.

“Great company, yarns and laughs were the order of the day, while the little ones happily played together.”

The Hudson siblings are particularly close.

They see each other often and stay in contact at least once a week via the old Coaxial Cable - “aka the landline phone”.

They all have amazing memories for people and places and enjoy reminiscing about the good old days and their stories are fascinating listening to anyone in earshot.

They all love the great outdoors, Bob and Graeme

still farm, and all of their homes have the most beautiful gardens and surroundings.

Community and volunteering is a big part of the fibre of the Hudson family.

They put up their hands to help neighbours, sporting groups and those in their community, and all live by the motto “hard work never killed anyone” and “an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay”.

The family will gather again on 30 November for Yvonne’s 90th birthday celebrations.

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q The Hudson siblings: Bob, Margaret, Stephen, Graeme, Lois and Yvonne.

q The Hudson Hoedown in 2023.

Bello cleans up at Tidy Towns awards

BELLINGEN

Shire Council has earned six awards at the 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards.

The Shire won an award for “Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation” for Council’s

efforts towards achieving net zero emissions, and for “Biodiversity Conservation” in relation to the Bellingen Island restoration project.

Council’s work on Bellingen Memorial Hall won it a “Heritage and Culture” award, while the Bowerhouse Reuse Shop took out a “Circular Economy” gong.

Council was also Highly Commended in the “Communications and Engagement” category for its ‘Go Before You Go’ campaign.

Bellingen also took the overall win in its category,

based around towns with similar population sizes.

“Bellingen is a hub for those passionate about sustainability and environmental protection, and these awards are a reflection of Council’s ongoing commitment to our community vision of a connected, sustainable, and creative future,” said Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan.

“We are proud of the progress we’ve made in reducing emissions, implementing circular economy principles in waste

your new

q Bellingen Shire sustainability Officer Lara Cumming accepts the award on behalf of Council at the Tidy Towns awards in Bathurst. Photo: I Love Wednesdays.

management, and working with local groups to protect our unique biodiversity and cultural heritage – all of which have been recognised in these awards.”

Council’s Sustainability Officer, Lara Cumming, represented Bellingen Shire at the awards weekend, hosted by 2023 winner Bathurst.

The weekend featured a Welcome to Country ceremony, case study presentations, networking opportunities, a historical tour of Bathurst, and the awards dinner.

Lara was proud to showcase some of the innovative sustainability initiatives underway in Bellingen Shire.

The Tidy Towns program has been running since 1981, celebrating and recognising projects that reduce litter, minimise waste, encourage recycling, protect heritage, culture, biodiversity, and waterways, and foster community spirit and environmental responsibility.

“The Tidy Towns Awards inspire communities and councils across NSW to

make a genuine and lasting contribution to their area through partnerships between local authorities, businesses, community groups, schools, and individuals,” said Val Southam, CEO of KAB NSW.

“The commitment of the councils, organisations and individuals who entered is evident in the calibre of the entries received this year and I would like to congratulate this year's winners and finalists and everyone that entered.”

q Bellingen Shire Councillor Andrew O’Keeffe, Sustainability Officer Lara Cumming, General Manager Mark Griffioen, Mayor Steve Allan, Community Partnerships group leader Maxine Compton and Sustainable Environment and Waste group leader Sam Tate.

'Generational' wage rise to make state's cops top-paid

By Luke COSTIN, AAP

A “GENERATIONAL” pay increase of up to 40 percent is set to make NSW police the best paid in the nation as the force battles crippling officer shortages.

More than 10,000 constables, senior constables and sergeants will receive increases of at least 25 percent before shift allowances while pay scales have been simplified.

It means the salary for a level-three senior constable will jump from $107,600 to $146,600 by mid-2027.

The four-year deal, which includes back pay to July 1, is in line with what the union had demanded and officials have asked members to accept the government's offer.

"We set the bar high and for good reason," Police Association of NSW president Kevin Morton told members on Monday.

"For the vast majority of members, this is a generational change to your award.

"This offer will see the highest pay increases achieved in the last 30 years for NSW Police (and) outstrips what we have seen accepted by other public-sector agencies."

The offer introduces a $5400 leadership retention payments for senior officers and allowances for training first-year officers.

Commissioned officers - such as inspectors and superintendents - will receive increases of between 20 and 27 percent,

inclusive of the retention payment.

The government was proud to have reached an offer that recognised "the difficult and dangerous work police do every day to keep us safe", Police Minister Yasmin Catley said.

The state, which has the nation's biggest police force, has been dealing with a debilitating shortage of officers and operating at several thousand positions short of full strength.

A deal and avoiding industrial action is much needed for the Minns Labor government, which is mired in pay disputes with several public-sector unions for key frontline workers.

The coalition, which oversaw a wages cap in

government, said Labor was unwilling to stand up to unions.

"The consequence of that is industrial chaos in NSW," Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said.

Premier Chris Minns dismissed any suggestion the state's new industrial court and bargaining system was not working.

"Bit by bit, week by week, we've been landing

what we regard as fair increases in salaries and conditions across the public sector," he told reporters. "I'm hopeful to announce more soon."

National honour for Bellingen ceramics graduate

By Andrea FERRARI

BELLINGEN resident Jeannie Holker has won a prestigious national prize for her ceramic artwork, Giant Pill Millipede.

As the winner of the 2024 Morgans Financial Prize for Emerging Ceramicists, Jeannie receives a solo exhibition in 2025 at the Michael Reid Northern Beaches Gallery, along with mentoring and a cash prize.

Jeannie entered her piece during her final semester studying the Diploma of Ceramics at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour.

“Winning this prize was intensely validating of the choices and sacrifices I have made for both my kids and myself,” she said.

“Sacrifices like dropping down to part-time work so I could go to TAFE NSW, the early mornings and late nights to consolidate my learnings, and the financial cost.

“I am enormously grateful

to receive this recognition, and for the huge opportunity to build on this through the exhibition, I am trying to maximise it all.”

Jeannie moved back to the Bellingen area after surviving two dramatic bushfires in Far East Gippsland Victoria, then two years of isolation during COVID-19 lockdowns.

“Moving to this area allowed me to focus on my art and devote time to developing it.

“While I still had to accommodate my studies around my family, work and travelling to classes, I was thankful for the individualised attention from my TAFE NSW ceramics teachers.

“Having access to the teaching facilities and studio resources was a major contributor to developing my skills.”

Acting Head Teacher Media, Arts, Design and Entertainment at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour, Cath

Fogarty, said, “Jeannie’s innate curiosity, creativity and dedication to her course embodied the resilience that is reflected throughout her work and in her winning piece”.

“Receiving this recognition will open so many doors to Jeannie, allowing her to build on skills she learnt at TAFE NSW to navigate the art world as a career.

“This prize places her in a strong position to build and develop a sustainable art practice.

“Pathways for TAFE NSW arts graduates are broad, and the training provides transferable skills and knowledge such as creative thinking and the confidence to find practical solutions to problems that can be applied in multiple professions.

“Our learners graduate with tangible outcomes and career pathways, allowing them to step into a creative career.”

q Police officers in NSW have been offered a big jump in pay by the state government. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.

q Jeannie Holker with her artwork ‘Giant Pill Millipede’. Photo: Fiona Susanto, courtesy of the National Emerging Art Prize and Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin.

Finale for Uko Ono

By Andrea FERRARI

FAMED for her ukulele performances across the Coffs Coast, Stephanie Sims has decided it’s time to close her tuition and performance business.

An institution of Sawtell, Uko Ono was founded in March 2016.

Over those years, Stephanie’s ukulele playing has inspired hundreds of people to pick up the instrument for the sheer joy of it and for the community of people drawn to the plucky instrument.

The Sawtell Ukulele Jams will be no more after the last one on Saturday, 14 December, at the Sawtell Surf Club.

The final ukulele teaching gig will be Camp Creative in

mid-January where Stephanie will teach a David Bowie medley.

Stephanie started Uko Ono by booking the CWA Hall in Sawtell and putting up a couple of flyers around the village, asking if anyone would like to join a ukulele group.

“It started small but grew

very quickly and within a year we had outgrown the CWA venue and moved just across the road to the Sawtell Uniting Church, then to Sawtell Surf Club in recent years,” Stephanie told the News Of The Area.

“The Sawtell Ukulele Group, as we became known, has played at so

many community events… including regular spots at the Sawtell Summer Sessions and Chilli Festivals, on stage at the Sawtell Cinema for the opening of ‘A Star is Born’, on a Sunrise weather livestream at the Jetty, at the stadium for the Elton John concerts, at Coffs Harbour Airport for the arrival of the first Bonza flight; and too many aged care homes and seniors events to list.”

Stephanie has taught in schools, women’s health

centres, libraries, yoga retreats, skate parks, and corporate offices.

She created the Musicians in Hospitals project and had uke squads play with refugee groups, homeless people, and young people, through Headspace.

Throughout it all, the

Sawtell Jam has been running each month, most recently at the Sawtell Surf Club.

Stephanie says the biggest lesson she’s learned is to follow your passion.

“It’s also taught me to dream big and then get out there and ask.

“No one thought we

could pull off playing at the Stadium with Elton John; no one thought you could teach classes in libraries; no one thought you could combine classical harp and guitar with a bunch of ukes, but we did it.

“But the biggest love from this experience has been watching friendships flourish and communities grow.

“There’s nothing like the communion you feel playing music and singing together and the ukulele makes it so accessible to so many.”

Citing a favourite gig Steph said it was at the Ulong Mountain Music Festival, “where 20 ukers piled onto the back of a truck and rocked out AC/DCs It’s a Long Way to the Top, complete with a bagpipe player.

“That day I was a total rock star.”

q When Elton John played Coffs International Stadium, so did Uko Ono.

q Stephanie Sims founder of Uko Ono, front centre, at Sawtell Ukulele Jam.

q The joy of the Sawtell Ukulele Jam.

q Uko Ono plays at the Bonza launch, Coffs Harbour Airport. Photo: SeenAustralia.

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Students hopeful as Greens try to outbid Labor on debt

By Andrew BROWN, AAP

UNIVERSITY students hope calls to wipe HECS debt won't just be used as election sweeteners, as the Greens pledge to forgive all tertiary loans.

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The minor party on Monday unveiled a $74 billion proposal to wipe all student debt for university students, which it said would provide cost-ofliving relief, but one Labor MP described the plan as the Greens at their "absolute worst".

The measure comes after the federal government outlined its own plan to waive 20 percent of HECS debts for students, but only if Labor wins the next election.

The proposal to scrap debt for those studying was welcomed by University of Sydney education officer Grace Street.

"It's something young people need, especially at that stage of your life because student debt follows you around for decades," she told AAP on Monday.

"It's really good to hear, as long as the fight for free education is not left by the wayside and that plans

to wipe student debt go beyond the next election."

The Greens indicate the proposal to wipe student debt would be a key issue on the table for negotiations with the government, with opinion polls showing a hung parliament being likely.

Greens higher education spokeswoman Mehreen Faruqi said the measure would provide greater costof-living relief.

"Wiping all student debt will mean that people have more money in their pockets for desperately needed things like making ends meet, paying their rent and saving up for a deposit for their first home," she told reporters in Melbourne.

"All student debt should be wiped. If Anthony Albanese could go to uni for free, so should everyone else."

Ms Street said the proposal laid out by the Greens could make education a key election battleground.

"It could be a good way to push Labor to do more, as a lot of those politicians went to university for free," she said.

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The government policy would affect $16 billion of student debt, with those with an average HECS bill of $27,600 to have it reduced by $5500.

Labor MP Patrick Gorman hit out at the Greens policy, saying it was little more than a thought bubble.

"This is the Greens, in my view, at their absolute worst," he told ABC TV on Monday.

"They never actually deliver on the things that they promise. They never deliver costed policies before an election. They always say 'oh, we'll sort it out if we ever get the chance'. I think people will see through this for what it is."

Senator Faruqi said younger people would stand to benefit from debt scrapping.

"Student debt can't be fixed because student debt shouldn't exist," she said.

"Wiping all student debt will make a tangible difference to so many people's lives, especially young people and women who bear the burden of the vast majority of student debt."

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q The Greens unveiled a $74 billion proposal to wipe all student debt for university students. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS.

Busy times at Woolgoolga Red Cross

By Andrea FERRARI

WOOLGOOLGA Red Cross

members are rolling to the end of a busier-than-ever year.

The latest of the monthly Friendship Afternoon Teas (FAT) saw members singing and dancing, fulfilling the objective of the social gettogether.

Entertainment from the talented Simon Peutrill on his versatile Electronic Wind Instrument was followed by the newly formed Harmony in Song group, which had the audience joining in with hits from the Beatles and Abba.

on Friday 29 November at the Seniors Centre.

It will be a Christmas celebration with carols, Santa and gifts.

Several Woolgoolga Red Cross members have been recognised for their efforts on behalf of the organisation.

Catering Officer Susan Perry was awarded the NSW Red Cross Service Award for her commitment to the role.

Sue is a multi-tasking volunteer who was also acknowledged for her role as Assistant Secretary and Coordinator of the HINIVUU Baby For You program which provides baby goods to new

“Without the support of all our members, like Sue, the branch would not be able to continue its service to the community,” President Kerry Chaffey said.

“We are indebted to those who put their hands up to help others.”

Members Robina Unwin, Trish Hill and Gail Nelson were recognised for their volunteering efforts with tenyear Red Cross Long Service medals.

Trish has spent a decade with the Hands On program at the local retirement village giving gentle hand massages and nail care and providing company to the residents.

The members also took on a catering commitment

for the Lions 201N1 District Convention in October.

Providing lunch for around 100 Lions, the members made sandwiches, wraps and fruit platters.

The Trauma Teddy program continues in earnest with a never-ending need for the handmade cuddly bears.

Members prepare and deliver hundreds of teddies every year to the local hospital, doctors’ surgeries and dental practices.

The teddies are a simple and effective way to give comfort at times of distress.

The Woolgoolga Red Cross Emergency Service Team is also preparing for the storm season with regular updates and training.

q President Kerry Chaffey presenting Susan Perry with her Red Cross Service Award.

q Volunteer Trish Hill receiving her 10 Year medal from Vice President Helen Michener.

q Trauma Teddies helping out at the dental surgery in Woolgoolga.

q Member Bob Breen enjoying Dancing Queen to the music of Harmony in Song.

q Volunteers in the kitchen at Wiigulga for the Lions District Convention.

q Harmony in Song performing at Woolgoolga Red Cross Friendship Afternoon Tea.

Australian economy prepared for Trump: Chalmers

By Andrew BROWN and Poppy JOHNSTON, AAP

AUSTRALIA faces slightly slower growth and additional inflationary pressures from a second Donald Trump presidency but the federal treasurer believes the nation is well placed to withstand financial shocks.

Australia is likely to fare better than other nations in handling potential economic pressures, Jim Chalmers said during an Institute of International Affairs event on Monday.

Mr Trump has proposed significant tariffs on imports into the US as part of his second term agenda.

But Dr Chalmers says Australia is prepared for such a scenario should the measures be implemented.

"We should expect a small reduction in our output and additional price pressures, particularly in the short term," the treasurer will say.

"But specific features of the economy, like a

flexible exchange rate and independent central bank, would help mitigate against some of this."

Mr Chalmers said the impact globally to the proposed tariffs from the US would be much more substantial, according to Treasury modelling carried out before the US election.

"The timing of this, and the responses and ramifications that might follow - what economists call second-round effects - are difficult to predict,” he said.

"But we wouldn't be immune from escalating trade tensions that might ensue. This is consistent with the views expressed last week by the prime minister."

Australia was able to negotiate significant exemptions to tariffs imposed by the US during the first Trump term.

The treasurer believes Australia's diplomatic efforts had a key bearing on economic policy.

Moody's Analytics senior economist Stefan Angrick

said higher tariffs on US imports posed the "biggest risk" to the broader AsiaPacific region.

"The economic impact will depend on the specific policies implemented and their timing, but Trump's campaign promises of higher tariffs, more restrictive immigration policies, and broad changes to US fiscal policy and regulation suggest a tumultuous period ahead," Mr Angrick said.

Business Council of Australia chief executive Bran Black said universally applied tariffs on goods going into the US would weigh on demand for Australian-made products but he was hopeful exemptions could again be negotiated.

Mr Black flagged the incoming Republican president's promise to cut the US corporate tax rate from 21 percent to 15 percent as a "significant concern" for Australia.

During the first Trump presidency, cutting the company tax rate from 35

percent to 21 percent was followed by an "immediate outflow of capital from Australia and other jurisdictions to the United States", he told ABC radio.

With a company tax rate of 30 percent, Mr Black said Australia was the third least competitive jurisdiction in the OECD.

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Feral deer population boom

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feral deer populations across NSW have prompted Local Land Services (LLS) to highlight the safety and environmental risks to the community.

Five introduced species of feral deer have established populations throughout the state, including in urban areas where they can be harder to control and have even greater human health and social impacts.

Identified as a priority pest animal in all 11 LLS regions, deer can cause vehicle accidents; damage crops, gardens and vegetation; spread invasive weeds; transmit disease; and contaminate water sources through wallowing.

Some species can jump up to 2.5m high.

Without intervention, LLS say feral deer populations can rise by 34 to 50 percent in a single year.

A modest herd of 30 deer can balloon to 500 in a decade.

“In NSW, all landholders have a responsibility to manage biosecurity threats on their properties,

including pest animals like feral deer to protect land and livestock and minimise the threat to public safety,” LLS said in a statement.

“Local Land Services can support landholders

Joyce said a trade war would be "very bad" for Australia and it was important to "get along very well with what is the most powerful ally we have".

"You take away our capacity to trade, you take away all those accoutrements and benefits in your lifestyle," he told Seven's Sunrise program.

to manage feral deer by providing the latest advice on control methods and coordinating wide-scale control programs.

“These control methods include aerial and onground shooting programs as well as trapping to safely and humanely cull feral

Dr Chalmers' speech came ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelling to South America later in the week for talks with world leaders at the APEC and G20 summit.

The summits will be the last time Mr Albanese will be face to face with outgoing US President Joe Biden.

deer.”

LLS Program Lead Invasive Species, Emmaline Froggatt, said due to their behaviour, feral deer often go undetected until their population grows, or seasonal conditions force them to venture further out of timbered areas.

“To some people, four or five deer might not seem like an issue, but herds of 45 start to become a real problem,” she said.

“Unfortunately, by that time, the novelty has worn off and they are much harder to control.

“Deer are not native to Australia and don’t have a natural predator, so they are quite resilient.

“This makes them, at best, a public nuisance, and, at worst, a serious threat to agriculture and human safety.”

The NSW Government has invested $13.1 million in the expanded Feral Pig and Pest Program 2024-25, which includes measures to reduce the impacts from pest animals across the state.

q Jim Chalmers says Australia can navigate any financial shocks that come with the Trump presidency.

Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.

q Feral deer, Cervus species.

Labor still 'in box seat' despite latest poll results

By Andrew BROWN, AAP

THE coalition is consolidating its popularity with voters, but political pundits believe Labor is still in a prime position to form government at the next federal election.

The latest Newspoll, released on Monday, showed the coalition leading 51 percent to 49 percent, on a two-party preferred basis, the same result as the previous poll.

The survey found the coalition also increased its primary vote by two points to 40 percent, while Labor boosted its vote from 31 to 33 percent.

Monash University politics lecturer Zareh Ghazarian said while the coalition was ahead in the polls, it would not be enough for the opposition to form government.

"At the moment, it's looking as though the coalition has consolidated its position as the force most likely to get a majority of the two-party preferred vote," he told AAP.

"It's probably not enough (for) where the coalition need to be to be within a majority.

"The major parties are attracting support, but none... are in a strong position to win a majority of seats."

The next election is due to be held by May, with predictions of a hung parliament.

Labor currently holds 78 seats to the coalition's 55, with 76 needed for a party to govern in its own right.

"If the Newspoll is replicated on election day, Labor is still in the box seat to form minority government. They would still have a higher number of seats than the coalition," Dr Ghazarian said.

"First-term governments can lose support really quickly, but the challenge with the Albanese government is that it came into government in a weak position with a small majority, so it doesn't have the luxury of losing support."

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's approval rating rose two points to 40 percent, equal with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Disapproval of Mr Dutton's performance was 51 percent, while dissatisfaction with the prime minister worsened by one point to 55

percent, leaving Mr Dutton on minus 11 and Mr Albanese on minus 15.

In a head-to-head comparison, Mr Albanese remains the preferred prime minister with the support of 45 percent, while Mr Dutton is at 41 percent - a rise of four points for the opposition leader since the previous Newspoll.

Following the US election, where Donald Trump made a comeback victory to the White House campaigning on cost-of-living pressures, poll watchers speculated whether a similar strategy would pay dividends for Mr Dutton.

The opposition leader said economic issues would factor in the coalition's campaigning.

"People will be asking themselves a question - and it's a reasonable question to ask - are you better off today than you were at the time that Mr Albanese was elected?" he told reporters on Sunday.

"What the government's demonstrated over the last two-and-a-half years is that they've just got all the wrong priorities."

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said the government would be campaigning hard on cost-ofliving measures.

"The Australian public understand we're doing all that we can to help with costof-living relief. People are doing it tough now, and it's important to acknowledge that," he told ABC Radio on Monday.

A Resolve Political Monitor poll, also published on Monday, surveyed Australian attitudes following the US election, with 44

Ministers pitch social media ban to parents, principals

By Andrew BROWN, AAP

FEDERAL

ministers have written to parent groups and school principal peak bodies to outline details of its proposal to ban children under 16 from using social media.

As the federal government prepares to introduce legislation to parliament for the ban, Education Minister Jason Clare said the age limit would have benefits similar to efforts to ban mobile phones from classrooms.

Consultation over the ban would continue with principals and parent groups, said Mr Clare, arguing there would be education benefits to the proposal.

"As of this year, mobile phones have been banned in schools, and we are seeing the difference. There are less distractions in the classroom and more playing

and social interaction in the playground," he said.

"But when school finishes, students get their phones back and they're back in that social media cesspit. That's why setting a minimum age limit for social media is so important."

Should the laws pass parliament, the ban would come into effect 12 months later.

The federal government says children would still be able to access online services for education and health.

The proposed ban would

extend to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, with YouTube also set to be included.

A social media ban would benefit students, Australian Government Primary Principals Association

percent agreeing Australia should now forge closer ties with other nations in the region, including China, compared to 19 percent who disagreed.

Almost two in three respondents thought Australia shouldn't take sides in a conflict between the US and China.

Former Labor prime minister Paul Keating seized

president Pat Murphy said.

"The use of social media sites by primary students is a constant concern for school principals and teachers with bullying being unregulated and prevalent, leading to widespread issues in communities which flows into schools," he said.

"Primary educators are witnessing firsthand that social media creates distractions, impacts friendships and affects students' sleep.

on the figures to pressure the Albanese government to shake up its military reliance on the US as he criticised the stationing of American assets in Australia.

"These weapons, in all likelihood, would be central to any military exchange between the United States and China in the region," he said.

"Our students are facing unprecedented challenges with social media influencing their self-esteem, relationships and concentration in the classroom."

Age verification and assurance technologies are being trialled for enforcement of the ban, with the testing due to finish in early 2025.

If implemented, Australia would be the first country to have an age ban on social media.

q A survey suggests Peter Dutton's popularity has risen as satisfaction with Anthony Albanese dips. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.

q The education minister likens benefits of a social media ban to the school curbs on mobile phones. Photo: Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS.

SCHOOLWEEK

TOORMINA HIGH SCHOOL

Memorable Adventure

At the end of Term 3, Toormina High School year 11 students embarked on an unforgettable four-day camping excursion to Moreton Island.

The students were treated to a variety of exciting activities that showcased the natural beauty and unique features of the island. They started their adventure by kayaking after dark, paddling under a starlit sky around the shipwrecks, navigating the calm waters while green

sea turtles circled below the water.

The group hiked to the top of Mt. Tempest, the highest sand dune in the world, where they were rewarded with breathtaking views of the island and beyond. Snorkelling among the shipwrecks, while vibrant marine life swam around them, provided a memorable underwater experience. Students also enjoyed refreshing swims in the island’s pristine freshwater lake and sandboarding down steep dunes. Relaxing as the sun set over the ocean,

students were treated to the spectacular sight of whales dancing in the sea!

The group’s tour guide was impressed with The Toormina High School students’ positive attitude and teamwork, ranking them among the top 5 schools he has had the pleasure of organising!

Brisbane FC vs. Sydney FC

Recently Toormina High School students attended the thrilling Brisbane FC vs. Sydney FC match at Suncorp Stadium.

The trip began with a stop at the LEGO store at Dreamworld, where students enjoyed building their own creations, setting a fun tone for the day. Upon arriving at the stadium, the grandeur of the venue and the vibrant atmosphere excited the students.

The match was a nail-biter, ending with Sydney FC triumphing over Brisbane FC 3-2. The students were captivated by the intense action and impressive skills displayed on the field.

Returning to Toormina High School around 2:45 AM, students buzzed with excitement, sharing highlights of their

This excursion provided the opportunity for personal growth and the trip was filled with adventure and laughter. Student’s enthusiasm, respect and teamwork (while creating lifelong memories) made this excursion a valuable and rewarding experience.

memorable experience. A big thank you to Ms. Williams and Mr. Berrada for their support. We look forward to more exciting extracurricular activities in the future!

students are encouraged to strive for excellence in scholarship, personal development and citizenship. Public education building communities!

At Toormina High School our goal is to build an ethical and effective community with trust and inclusion at its heart. We aim to prepare students for the future by providing a supportive learning community where students are encouraged to strive for excellence in scholarship, personal development and citizenship. Public education building communities!

At Toormina High School our goal is to build an ethical and effective community with trust and inclusion at its heart. We aim to prepare students for the future by providing a supportive learning community where students are encouraged to strive for excellence in scholarship, personal development and citizenship. Public education building communities!

Art star to reimagine Coffs Harbour

ONE of the world’s most distinctive artists is heading to Coffs Harbour to create a unique exhibition including a mega postcard in the City Centre.

Mulga (aka Joel Moore) will present a funky collection of new works for “Heading North” which opens at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) on Saturday, 23 November.

An extension of the exhibition will see the internationally renowned talent create a bespoke mural on a blank concrete wall in Vernon Street, near Jack Simmons Arcade and Coffs Central.

Commissioned by Coffs City Centre – an initiative of City of Coffs Harbour - this work will become part of the CBD Street Art Trail.

“We are so excited to have Mulga coming here and students from Coffs Harbour High will join him in creating the streetscape panel,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said.

Mulga’s exhibition at YAM will be free entry and run alongside the “Swell Chasers” exhibition of local surfing culture, which is on

display from 23 November through to 2 February.

“This exhibition has been developed to have particular appeal for families holidaying in the area over the summer holidays – and Mulga ticks every box,” City Planning and Communities Acting Director Ian Fitzgibbon said.

The works at YAM will be beach and surf-themed and pay homage to the laidback lifestyle of the Mid North Coast.

“For this exhibition I've done something I've never done before - I've teamed up with surfboard shaper Stuart Patterson and he's made custom fibreglass canvases.

"They're not surfboards and they're not traditional canvases for painting, they're a combo of the two,” Mulga said.

“Not only will my exhibition have funky summer vibing art, it will be painted on beautiful fibreglass canvases.

“You’ll be able to experience it with your eyes, and smell the fresh fibreglass and resin fragrances.”

Known for his unique style of intricate linework and bright colours, Mulga’s

art imagines a tropical world where tigers don diamond sunglasses and gorillas' rule, like some kind of hip Planet of The Apes.

“I love summer and the ocean and am always visiting Coffs so coming and painting an ocean-themed summer vibed mural is a dream,” Mulga said.

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on getting up early and going for a surf then painting the mural.”

Sydney-based, Mulga walked away from an office job in the financial planning industry in 2014 to go full time as an artist.

He has now exhibited in more than 60 shows, published two books and won multiple awards.

And he’s not been lost to the corporate sector, working with a motza of big brands including Samsung, Coca Cola, Red Bull, Microsoft, Kellogg’s, Lego, Telstra, Xbox, BMW, Toyota, Snapchat, Universal Music, Mambo and TikTok.

Mulga will run community meet and greets on Wednesday and Thursday

20-21 November from 4pm, as the mural takes shape.

“I often have volunteers and up and comers painting murals with me,” Mulga said.

“It's a win-win scenario, they get hands-on experience and advice from me and I get help in completing the mural, plus it's always nice making new friends.”

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Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Relationship questioned after cognitive decline

LARRY and Sally enter into a de facto relationship when they are in their 50’s.

They each have children from previous relationships.

Ten years later, Sally begins a cognitive decline and is soon diagnosed with a progressive form of dementia.

Larry and Sally occupy separate rooms before sadly, Sally is placed into an aged care facility to care for her high needs.

Larry continues to reside in the matrimonial home, owned solely by Sally.

Larry purchases a van, with a wheelchair lift and uses it to transport Sally.

The NSW Trustee and Guardian (TAG) is appointed as Sally’s financial manager and wishes to sell Sally’s home to fund the payment of a refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) to the aged care facility.

Payment of the RAD would stop the need to make daily accommodation payments.

Larry refuses to vacate the property.

He makes payments towards Sally’s daily accommodation costs.

He regularly visits Sally and assists her at meal times.

TAG commences proceedings under the Family Law Act, seeking a declaration that the relationship has broken-down and seeks an order that the property be sold.

Larry denies that there has been a breakdown of the relationship.

TAG argues that due to Sally’s state of health and given that they now live apart, that she is incapable of participating in a de facto relationship with Larry.

The Court affirms that a de facto relationship may continue even though the parties reside at different locations and despite one of the parties suffering from a severe illness.

The Court observes that although the parties historically kept their assets separate from each other, Larry had, prior to TAG’s appointment as financial manager, secured a power of attorney, giving him substantial control over Sally’s assets and did not make “necessary and desirable adjustments” to ensure Sally’s interests were properly served.

The Court ultimately rules that while a relationship of affection continued to exist between them, it no longer fell into the legal definition of a de facto relationship and ordered the sale of Sally’s home.

Email Manny Wood at manny@ tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

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

No surprise on Foreshores direction

DEAR News Of The Area,

I SUPPORT the recent outrage by our residents at the Council backflip on the Jetty Foreshore development.

However, I am a little perplexed by the seeming surprise at this decision.

Nikki Williams, the newly elected mayor, had made her position on the foreshore development known (NOTA 10 May 2024) well before the recent council elections, although her position on the foreshore development was not addressed in her promotional advertising material, which she used for the election.

She won this election by a comfortable majority.

Those that voted for her must have realised that a vote for Nikki Williams would be a vote for the proposed development of the Jetty Foreshore.

Nevertheless, the poll conducted at the time of the election voted almost 70 percent NO for the Foreshore development.

This would seem to indicate that many who voted for Nikki Williams as Mayor, surprisingly, voted NO for the Foreshore development.

Councillor George Cecato, at the council meeting, raised the prioritisation of “tourism accommodation over private residential in the Jetty Foreshore”.

However, Nicki Williams, in commenting on the development of the Jetty Foreshore, had earlier expressed her desire to provide “diverse housing options and to address the housing shortage across the spectrum”.

Based on the new council’s record to date this would seem to be the direction that the project will progress, in spite of the Mayor’s earlier statement (NOTA 26 July 2024) that she would “work with the community, for the community and not against it”.

A better solution for “prioritising tourism”, particularly in the short term, would be for the council to address the high cost of airfares to Coffs Harbour (NOTA 1 November 2024), so as to make it a more affordable destination for interstate and overseas tourists to visit here.

Regards, Pieter DE VISSER, Korora.

Democracy in action

DEAR News Of The Area,

I HAVE read with interest the letters published in your paper on 1 November 2024 relating to the poll associated with the recent council election.

I am not questioning the poll’s outcome but rather thinking about it in relation to the outcome of the election of both the mayor and the councillors.

Some of the members of our new council, who were members of our previous council, have been encouraging people to vote ‘no’ in the poll without actually offering a budgeted alternative.

There are two very significant things that can be seen from the election results:

1. Paul Amos was not the preferred mayoral candidate.

2. Jonathan Cassell and Tony Judge were only appointed as councillors at the 37th count and neither actually achieved the ‘quota’.

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DEAR Jasminda,

I HAVE a 30th party to attend next weekend and I'm not a big party person.

I don't enjoy drinking and I'm quite shy, but I'm also flattered that I was invited.

Is there a polite way to leave if it all gets too much?

Dear Petra,

Some people love parties and others would rather drive, blindfolded, across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in peak hour than stand around making small talk, often with complete strangers.

However, you've RSVP'd and it would be rude to cancel at such short notice, so there are a few strategies you can employ to make the night bearable, and maybe even enjoyable.

1. Have a pre-planned exit strategy and share it with the birthday host when you arrive. If you have young children you can blame the babysitter. A dog? Maybe it's unwell and you can't stay for long. Or say you have an early morning appointment on the following day.

2. You could ask a friend to call you at the time you'd like to leave. Make an appropriate comment and say it loud enough for people to hear. Something vague and alarming will work, like: 'Oh, I was having such a good time, but of course. I'll leave straight away.' There is no need to elaborate.

These results are publicly available at the NSW Electoral Commission website.

Putting both the poll and election results together I can only conclude that the people of Coffs Harbour are keen for council to negotiate with the state government to achieve the best possible outcome for our LGA.

The poll question made it clear that there will be redevelopment at the Jetty and our council now wants to be party to the decisions about what this entails.

Sadly most of us are unlikely to see the final outcome.

I dream that it will be a place where my grandchildren will be able to enjoy what this area has to offer, which is not the dust bowl/mud puddles that have been part of our lives for many years!

In relation to the issue of reading ‘from pre-prepared notes’ I can not find anything anywhere that says a councillor can’t do this.

3. Once the cake and the speeches are over, it's okay to make an exit. By then the drinkers will be in full swing, performing radical moves on the dancefloor, crying in a corner, relaying a tedious story, or passed out on the lounge. You should say goodbye to the host and the people you've been chatting with, but there is absolutely no requirement to say goodbye to everyone. It can take up to another hour, and no one has the energy for that.

4. At the start of the night, look around the room and see if you can find a kindred spirit. Maybe someone is sitting on their own, nervously twirling a glass of mineral water, and glancing at their phone. Go over and say hello. They are probably feeling just the same as you, and they'll be grateful that you made the first move.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

If there is such a ‘rule’ then I think it should be readily available to all councillors, council staff and the general public.

Regards Emily STRUIK, Coffs Harbour.

Petra L.

DEAR News Of The Area,

ON 3 and 4 November two more koalas were found dead on the side of the road on the M1 struck by cars near Repton in the Pine Creek area.

This is in addition to other koala deaths further up the highway at Bonville in September which NOTA reported on.

I am in the process of discussing with authorities what can be done to prevent further deaths as with another local Bonville koala death, this brings the total to five in three months.

Remembering that the koala is an endangered species and that our local koala population in nearby Pine Creek and Bongil Bongil is one of the few populations that have not been in rapid decline. Yet.

Koalas naturally roam in the mid to late spring mainly to mate and the highway

DEAR News Of The Area,

AT the meeting of the new City of Coffs Harbour Council on 24 October the council made a number of decisions by five votes to four.

This was a disappointing result.

None of the views expressed by the four dissenting councillors were given any credence.

Votes are decided on a majority but, dissenting voices need to also be given consideration and be included in

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obviously interrupts their movement.

They need to do this for genetic diversity to prevent inbreeding.

There are underpasses and an overpass in the area discussed but if wildlife fences are down, damaged or have trees acting as convenient ladders, they will use them.

Recent high winds and storms as well as accelerated weed growth and perhaps lack of maintenance, has caused the fence integrity along here to be compromised.

I am hoping Transport for NSW will respond promptly but from what I have seen of the fencing this will be a very large task.

It most likely involves other organisations such as councils, National Parks, and Forestry Corporation NSW, all who border on or near this area near Repton.

decisions, not just dismissed out of hand.

All councillors took an oath minutes before to serve all the people in the City of Coffs Harbour, not just some of them.

Five of the six committees were filled exclusively with councillors from the “the five independents” with the exception of one where they must send a number of suggestions to the minister, who will then choose.

This is not representing all the people of Coffs Harbour.

“The five independents” also passed

DEAR News Of The Area,

MANY residents I have spoken to in my Ministry are concerned that the electoral method is seriously flawed.

Apart from an ‘Independent’ being an alleged National Party member, what could go ‘wrong’ for this supposed democratic vote?

A ’team grouping’ method where a candidate in the group gets only a few votes compared to an individual who gets many votes, yet not elected, is totally wrong.

Totally undemocratic.

Thus, I share the concerns of many

More local highway koala deaths Council decision making Understanding democracy

I have written to our MP Gurmesh Singh but have not received a response as yet.

I believe there needs to be an organised approach to the retrieval or checking to confirm the animal is deceased.

Time is wasted by registered volunteer wildlife groups looking for a koala, when perhaps some well meaning person has taken the remains to bury.

If there was a system, perhaps similar to the checking of deceased kangaroo pouches for joeys and leaving a tag or message, they have been checked.

So a solution whilst waiting for fencing to be repaired or in some cases erected?

Having visited Crescent Head recently I was very impressed with their respect and concern for their local koalas, with at least four types of signage including mobile flashing warnings such as ‘Watch

a motion stating that the poll question included in the Council elections “did not reflect the placemaking and broader community engagement principles of Council's adopted Community Participation and Engagement Plan”.

If I go back to the minutes from Thursday 27/6/2024, under item GM 24/43, the poll question was discussed at length.

One of the headings for this item was “Related Policy, Precedents and/or Statutory Requirements”.

out… Koalas about’.

Simple, practical and possible to do on a main highway.. I am hoping something similar could be employed in this stretch of a few kilometres between Repton and Bonville perhaps with speed reductions during periods of high koala mobility.

Tweed Council have responded with koala zone safety radar speed activated signs and green road markings.

Truly this is not good enough Coffs Harbour and something needs to be done now, not later, to help prevent further deaths.

I am hoping for a prompt response in this matter.

In the meantime just letting the public know to be wildlife aware particularly in this area at this time of the year.

Kind regards, Angela WALLACE, Bonville.

There was no reference there to any problems with the Community Participation and Engagement Plan”.

“The five independents” were taken aback to learn one of them (Cr Cecato) had voted in favour of both the poll and the question wording.

Could “the five independents” please explain what was not taken into consideration?

Regards, Michael FAULKNER, Coffs Harbour.

An undemocratic situation Library costs

residents who feel disenfranchised by the voting system used.

There are three Councillors from the Wiliams group with a combined below the line total of 122 votes being Fowler 20, Oxford 30, and Saro 72 who were elected to Council.

Some candidates with years of Council experience with many more below the line votes were not elected, being Swan 320 and Townley 139.

Others with more votes who missed being elected were Fox 302 and O’Brien 125 votes.

The system is unjust and unfair.

Under the grouping method the ‘donkey vote’ reigns, with many people simply wanting ‘to get voting over’.

Well, this is the result – and the new Councillors have abandoned all the hard

DEAR News Of The Area,

I HAVE been studying in the new library the last two weeks and one day last week I forgot my notebook, so I asked the librarian upstairs if I could have a piece of scrap paper.

They didn't have any so I asked if I could have a piece from the printer,

work of previous Councils over several years revealing

The fact that the disclaimer on the Master Plan will proceed ignoring the 68 percent NO vote!

The disclaimer stated “DPE reserves the right to make changes to its projects and activities in its absolute discretion at any time without notice. To the extent

which she refused to give me, stating her reason: "because we have to pay for it".

I found this appalling behaviour from this supposed state of the art $83,000,000 people’s meeting place.

Regards, Judy QUICKENDEN, Coffs Harbour.

permitted by law, DPE disclaims any liability whatsoever in connection with, reliance upon or the use of this document.”

The people have been ignored again.

An unfaithful dreadful situation.

Regards,

Rev. Dr. Graham WHELAN OAM Coffs Harbour Jetty.

DEAR News Of The Area,

DOES Cr Cassell understand the meaning of democracy?

In the recent Coffs Council elections, Mayoral candidates Williams and Cecato campaigned on platforms supporting opening discussions on development at the Jetty.

Both were elected in a democratic process approved and sanctioned by the Electoral Commission by a majority of voters.

This gives them the responsibility of representing those who voted for them knowing what they stood for.

Mayor Williams and Crs Cecato, Fowler, Saro, Oxford acted in line with their campaign commitments to their

supporters by opening discussion on the Jetty.

All five are aware that this process is a collaborative effort, and the conversation should start now.

The election results give them a mandate to act.

The additional question asked of voters at the recent election regarding multi-level development that Cr Cassell refers to was NOT sanctioned, approved or ratified by anyone except the former council – certainly not by the Electoral Commission.

The wording of the question was too vague and lacking in specificity to be submitted for such approval.

As such it was a non-binding, noncompulsory “query’ of the people.

It cost ratepayers $70,000. Most didn’t understand it or know it was coming.

Cr Cassell please respect the democratic process and advocate for the nine percent of voters who chose you.

You stood on a platform of “low key development” (whatever that means) and “World class parks and gardens for Coffs Harbour”.

I applaud this vision. I really want this too.

Please tell us what it means and how council would pay for it and its upkeep. Higher rates? A levy?

Sincerely, Jack DIX, Sawtell.

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LOCALSPORT

Coffs Suns teams excel at Seaside Classic

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns junior teams have achieved top results at the recent Port Macquarie Seaside Classic.

The Suns Under 15s Girls Division 1 team won their grand final after going through the tournament undefeated.

The Suns won their three pool games, before an eightpoint win in their semi final against Tamworth, and a tenpoint win against the Port Macquarie Dolphins to win the title.

The Suns Under 11 Boys, Under 13 Girls, Under 13 Boys, and Under 17 Girls all finished runners-up in their divisions.

A Coffs Harbour Basketball Association spokesperson gave a review of their top performances in

Port Macquarie.

“Over the weekend (2-3 November) we had twelve Suns teams participate in Port Macquarie, all played hard and with good sportsmanship,” they said.

“Some of our players were playing representative basketball for the first time, which was exciting too.

“We are pleased to congratulate the five following teams for making the grand final on their fantastic efforts.

“Winners; Under 15 Girls, runners up; Under 11 Boys, Under 13 Girls, Under 13 Boys, and Under 17 Girls.

“What a great weekend for all our newly formed playing groups with no team training before coming together with their coaches.

“Thank you to all coaches, managers and support

crews for your amazing commitment and effort with

the players.

“Some strong foundations

Coffs junior cricket wrap

By Aiden BURGESS

NANA Glen Lizards, Sawtell Storm, and the Macksville Bulls lead their respective competitions after the opening rounds of the Sixers Cricket League junior season.

Under 14s: The third round of the Under 14s season was decided last Wednesday afternoon in Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo, and Toormina.

Sawtell Storm went to the top of the ladder with a 22-run win against the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels at Toormina Oval.

The Storm won the toss and opened the batting, scoring 7-110 from their 20 overs.

Lachlan Purnell top scored with 46 not out, Jaybien Johnson was next best with 32.

Chasing 111 for victory, the Rebels were restricted to 6-88 from their 20 overs.

William Jamieson retired on 23 not out, Liam Watson taking 2-10 from his two overs for Storm, and Joshua de Groot 2-13 from two overs.

Diggers Cricket Club had an eight wicket win against

Bellingen/Dorrigo Green at Reg Ryan Oval.

Bellingen/Dorrigo won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 7-93 from 16.4 overs.

Alyssa Meenahan top scored with 24, with Alby Butler taking 2-6 from 1.4 overs for Diggers, and Dustin Parry 1-0 from his one over.

Diggers successfully chased down the total in the eighteenth over, Sehaj singh Mahal retired on 29 not out, and Alby Butler retired on 25 not out.

Bellingen/Dorrigo Blue had a thirteen-run win against the Coffs Colts in

Coffs Suns men score big win at home

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns men have had a big win at home in the latest game of their

Basketball

season. The Suns smashed the Yamba Trawlers 10968 at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

Ari Innes-Evensen had a game high 32 points for the

Suns, with Jake McMillan next best with 22 points.

The win sees the Suns maintain third spot on the ladder with their seventh win from eleven games this season.

The home side won the toss and elected to bat, finishing at 7-69 from sixteen overs, Xavier Hartley top scoring with 35.

Chasing 70 for victory, the Colts were restricted to 6-56 from 16.3 overs.

Indigo Wilkinson took 2-3 from two overs, and Lachlan Barne took 2-9 from four overs.

Under 16s: The third round of the Under 16s season was decided last Friday afternoon.

Nana Glen Lizards won their third straight match to start the season, after having an eight wicket win against the Macksville Bulls in Macksville.

The home side opened the batting and scored 8-93 from their 20 overs.

Riley Symonds top scored for the Bulls with 25, and Kaelan McInerney took 2-7 from two overs for the Lizards.

Max Morgan led home the Lizards run chase finishing on 38 not out.

Sawtell Sloggers had a 33-run win against defending premiers Bellingen/Dorrigo at Toormina Oval.

The Sloggers opened the batting and finished at 4/111 from their 20 overs.

The Suns men will look to make it three wins in a row when they take on undefeated ladder leaders Bellinger Valley Braves on Saturday afternoon at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

The ladder leading Suns women play a doubleheader on the road this weekend in Lismore.

The Suns women face a challenging match against the Lismore Storm at 11am

being set at such an early stage for 2025... exciting

Toby Couper retired on 52 not out off 34 balls.

Bellingen/Dorrigo were restricted to 7-78 from their 20 overs, Aiden Bailey top scoring with 29, and Elijah Carle taking 2-4 from three overs, and Toby Couper 2-3 from one over.

Aiden Bailey top scored for Bellingen/Dorrigo with a knock of 29.

Coffs Colts were also winners in Round 3, having a six-wicket victory against the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels at Forsyth Park.

The Rebels opened the batting and scored 4/97 from their 20 overs, Balkaran Singh Johal finishing on 47 not out, and Manjinder Singh on 29 not out.

The Colts chased down the total in the 16th over, Heath Ball top scoring on 46.

Under 12s: The fourth round of the Under 12s season was played last Saturday morning.

Macksville Bulls White won their fourth straight game to start the season, beating the Sawtell Sixers by 64 runs at Macksville.

The home side opened the batting and finished at 4/100 from their 20 overs.

The Sixers finished at 8/36 in the 14th over, Tyler Smith taking 2-4 from 1.4 overs.

Defending premiers Bellingen Green moved into

on Saturday morning, before backing up to play the Ballina Breakers at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.

Bellingen: The Bellingen Valley Braves maintained their undefeated season, winning their tenth straight game after beating the Lismore Storm 69-61 in their top of the ladder showdown at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

Bryce Sully top scored

second spot on the ladder with a four wicket win against Urunga in Urunga.

The home side opened the batting and posted 5/69 from their 20 overs, Gabriel Hunton taking 2-11 from three overs for Bellingen.

Bellingen chased down the target in the 19th over, Harrison Kelly top scoring with 30.

Brenan Mackenzie took 3-2 from three overs for Urunga, Lennox Cantrill taking 2-11 from three overs.

Diggers Cricket Club Blue were also winners in Round 4, having a 70-run win against the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels at Reg Ryan Oval.

Diggers opened the batting and scored 3/114 from 20 overs, Sehaj singh Mahal retiring on 28 not out.

Chasing 115 to win, the Rebels were restricted to 5/44 from 20 overs, Arbie Britton taking 2-5 from three overs.

Nana Glen Lizards had a nine wicket win against Dorrigo in Dorrigo.

The home side opened the batting and scored 7/32 from 14.5 overs, Jack O'Connor taking 2-0 from 2.5 overs for the Lizards, and Edison Hay 2-7 from three overs.

The Lizards chased down the total after nine overs. times to be a Sun.”

for the Braves with seventeen points.

The ladder leaders now take on the Coffs Suns in their local derby, from 5pm on Saturday at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

The Braves back up the next day against the Casino Kings at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

Dorrigo.

q Nana Glen Lizards sit at the top of the Under 16s ladder.

q Coffs Harbour Suns Under 15s Girls celebrate their win.

Sunshine

Conference representative

Former Coffs Suns junior makes US college debut

By Aiden BURGESS

ONE of the Coffs Coast’s most promising young athletes has made her debut in the world’s best amateur basketball league.

Isla Juffermans played her first game for the Louisville Cardinals in the season opener of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division 1 women’s basketball season.

The season opener was far away from its traditional home of the USA, with the game between Louisville and UCLA played in Paris.

The 19-year-old played fourteen minutes in her college debut, scoring her first basket for Louisville.

Her team went down 6659 to UCLA, who were ranked No.5 in the country in the preseason polls.

She played her second game for the Cardinals last weekend, scoring five points on 2/2 shooting in thirteen minutes of game time.

Juffermans joins a Cardinals team who were ranked No.17 in the country

q Isla Juffermans proudly wears her Louisville Cardinals jersey.

in the preseason polls.

The former Coffs Suns junior signed to play her freshman season in the US college system, after playing her debut season in the WNBL for the Sydney Flames.

The college freshmen is coming off an outstanding domestic season, as one of the standout players of the NBL1

East season playing for the Newcastle Falcons, in which she was also part of their grand final winning team.

Last year saw the rising star make her Australian Opals debut during their tour of China, which followed a decorated junior career representing Australia.

Clean sweep for Coffs junior rep teams

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour District Cricket Association’s junior representative teams have had a clean sweep of wins during the latest round of North Coast Cricket Council's Inter-District competition.

Coffs Harbour’s Under 16s, Under 14s, and Under 12s teams all had wins against Valleys Cricket, in their matches played at Richardson Park and Toormina Oval.

Under 16s: Coach Lindsay Mamone gave a match report of his side's win against Valleys Cricket.

“The Under 16s played at their home ground, Richardson Oval in Sawtell, facing off against The Valleys Cricket Association,” he said.

“With three new players joining the squad, captain Zane Guthrie won the toss and opted to bat on a pitch favourable to batting.

“Leo Tarlinton opened the innings alongside Max Morgan, and the pair did well to see off the opening bowlers. “Leo’s steady 35 runs laid a solid foundation, allowing the middle-order batters to score freely in the final overs. “Contributions from Zane Guthrie and Jacka Britton, who each added 21

runs, saw CHDCA close their 50-over innings at 7/166, showing much-improved patience through the entire innings.

“In the field, the team displayed excellent energy, taking five catches and a stumping.

“CHDCA rotated ten bowlers, each delivering tight spells, with wickets evenly shared among them.

“Manat Singh took 3/8 from his five overs, while vice-captain Elijah Carle contributed 2/9 from his five overs, helping to bowl out The Valleys for 92 runs.

“It was a great all-round team effort, with strong improvements from every player and a lot of potential for growth as a squad.

“The CHDCA team will play their next round of competition in February 2025, travelling to Grafton.

“A big thank you to all the parents and families for their support and help on the day.”

Under 14s: Coach Glen Johnson also gave a match report of his side’s victory against Valleys.

“A good result from the 14s. Batting first [it was] not the greatest first session coming into drinks at 3/55,” he said.

Nana Glen top of the T20 Cup

By Aiden BURGESS

NANA Glen Lizards are the early ladder leaders of Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup competition.

The Lizards won their second straight match to open their T20 Cup campaign, having a seven wicket win against Sawtell Cricket Club at Richardson Park.

Sawtell opened the batting and scored 6-119 from 20 overs.

Sawtell captain Tyh Murphy top scored with 27 off 14 balls, with Riley Dagger taking 2-10 from four overs for the Lizards, and Nicklaus Stanlan-Velt taking 2-11 from three overs.

Chasing 120, the Lizards reached the target after seventeen overs.

Ty Adams led home the chase on 47 not out, with Matt Giri scoring 29 off seventeen balls.

Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels Grey had an

eight wicket win against Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels Blue at the Wiigulga Sports Complex. Rebels Blue won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 7-149 off 20 overs.

Parvinder Nagra finished on 42 not out, with Anu Grewal next best on 35, and William Jamieson taking 2-25 from three overs.

Chasing 150 for victory, Rebels Grey reached the target with two balls to spare. Luke Cox led home his side with a superb knock of 94 not out, Parvinder Nagra taking 2-36 from his 3.4 overs.

Colts and Sawtell make good starts on

Day One

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Colts and Sawtell have made good starts on the opening day of their two day matches, in Round 4 of the Sixers Cricket League’s first grade season.

Coffs Colts Cricket Club are in a commanding position in their match against the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

The Colts bowled out the Rebels for 77 in the 34th over, after the home side won the toss and elected to bat.

“A determined 118 partnership between Will Jamison and Sahibjit Singh put us in a comfortable position.

“Last over before the second drink break saw three wickets fall, sending us into desperate runs knowing Valleys high scoring capability.

“Another late partnership from Dustin Parry and Akam Bains of 33 saw us cruise past 200. We ended up with a good total of 221.

“With the ball, things were neck and neck at drinks with Valleys at 2/55.

“Then Xavier Hartley and Quinn Ledger putting on 50 were looking hard to dismiss and were on track with the run chase, but a direct hit from the boundary by Jaybien Johnson saw the breakthrough we much needed.

“The wickets crumbled quicker than expected and they were all out for 85 in 35 overs.

“Josh DeGroot 4/15, Riley Wood 2/17, Sahibjit Singh 62, Will Jamieson 55, Dustin Parry 41.

“Great team win.”

Under 12s: Coach Mick Britton gave a recap of his side’s win.

Tom Rawding had a super spell for the Colts taking 6-22 from nine overs.

Mitchell Weeden dismissed both Rebels openers taking 2-17 from 5.4 overs.

The Colts were 6/144 after 43 overs, Rohan Hackett top scored on 46 not out, and Connor McCoy was next best for the Colts on 41.

Rebels captain Taj Dosanjh was the pick of his side's bowlers taking 4-17 from eight overs.

Sawtell Cricket Club will look to defend 196 when

their two-day match against Bellingen/Dorrigo Cricket Club resumes this weekend in Macksville.

Bellingen/Dorrigo won the toss and elected to bowl, bowling out Sawtell for 196 in the 79th over at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Will Bailey top scored for Sawtell with 53, with captain Tyh Murphy scoring 52.

Taylor Gilbert had a great spell taking 4-21 from 15.3 overs.

Jamison Dawes took 2-30 from sixteen overs, with Julian Hulbert (2-58 from 23 overs), and Kurt Stennett (246 from 16 overs) also taking two wickets each.

“After losing the toss we took to the field. With great and thrifty opening spells we had Valleys under pressure early,” he said.

“Captain Zoe Tarlinton’s 4-8 off eight and Dan Martin 3-6 off six overs were the pick of the attack.

“Sehaj Mahal took two great catches at point and nearly pulled off another screamer.

“Valleys ended their innings at 85.

“The chase was one of patience and technique with Dan playing a match winning innings of solid discipline (40 not out off 89 deliveries).

“He was well supported by Jack O'Connor who opened solidly - 14 off 31.

“We chased the target down for the loss of five wickets with ten overs to spare.

“It was another solid all

round team effort.

“With a great catch and skilful keeping from Hunter Lynch, a big thanks to Lincoln Sawaya who made his rep debut and Divan Biro for doing a great job as 12th man.

“Huge thanks again to Jodie Martin. Scorer extraordinaire.

“All the best over the Xmas break and looking forward to Game 3 vs Clarence in February.”

q Coffs Harbour Under 16s celebrate taking a wicket.

Locals feature at Para Swimming Day

Andrea FERRARI

SWIMMING

North Coast (SNC) conducted its annual Multi Class Para Swimming Day at South Grafton in October.

This event is designed to show young swimmers with disabilities and their families that there are some great opportunities to become more involved in the sport on the Mid North Coast.

This year’s guest swimmer was Maddie McTernan, who is now based on the Gold Coast but started her paralympic journey in Coffs Harbour.

Maddie was interviewed by SNC development

q Swimming North Coast’s annual Multi Class Para Swimming Day at South Grafton.

committee member, Helen Phipps, who has known Maddie since she was a member of Coffs Harbour Swimming Club.

Maddie, proudly wearing her Australian team uniform, showed her medals achieved at various swim events including the Tokyo and Paris Paralympics.

“Young swimmers were impressed with medals and were keen to be photographed alongside this impressive young lady,” President Swimming North Coast Ann Pilkie told News Of The Area.

“Maddie encouraged young swimmers to always work to be the best they possibly could be.

“She said that although she had been to two Paralympics and a World Championship, she believed if she keeps trying she can still achieve more.”

Guest speaker for the meeting was Michael Anderson OAM, the Para Pathways Manager for Swimming Australia.

Michael, a successful past Paralympic swimmer, also started his career on the Mid North Coast, in Bellingen.

“Michael was able to explain clearly all about the classification process, how it works and how to get started,” Ann said.

He was available all day to answer specific questions from parents, carers and swimmers.

The swimmers were keen to get involved with pool activities under the guidance of Head Coach, Michael Abel from Stroud Seals Swim Club.

Swimmers were divided into groups based on their swimming experience.

With help from assistant coach Helen

Phipps and swim teacher

Karina Plunkett all received appropriate coaching in strokes and skills.

The day concluded with a fun team based mini swim meet.

For the first time, Swimming NSW could arrange classification opportunities at the venue, meaning that local swimmers had the opportunity to get classified without the long travel to Sydney.

A number of swimmers and their families embraced this opportunity and some also stayed on to participate in the day’s activities.

“This combined venture was a great success resulting in us having the largest group of swimmers attending,” Ann said.

All participants received certificates, presented by Michael Anderson.

q Coffs swimmer Sophie Hollingshead receiving her certificate from Michael Anderson OAM.

q Maddie McTernan with Swimming North Coast’s Helen Phipps.

q Coffs swimmer Lily Bright-Taylor receiving her certificate from Michael Anderson OAM.

Bellingen Diggers Swimming Club

By Elizabeth CASEY

7.11.24

THERE were ten swimmers tonight.

RACE 1 $ Brace Relay

HEAT 1

Jill Williams and Andrew O’Keeffe came in on a wrecking ball coming first and in second was Cath Fisher and Paul Sheridan.

HEAT 2

Peter Allison and Elizabeth

Park Beach Mens Bowling Club

By Todd BROWN

MIXED Triples/Fours Tuesday 5 November 2024

R Finch, S Crawford, R Wisley, K Kaaden d W Moore, J Clarke, R Oakley, L Morris 20 - 13

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

NOVEMBER 06 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 90m Field Class match was conducted with 32 participants. Master Grade:

Daniel Finlay 94.8, Ben R 94.8, Bruce Hartmann 90.3, Jake Buckley 87.5, A Grade: Jayden Cooper 86.7, Matt Walsh 86.3, Stuart D 85.5, Phillip Payne 84.4, Jon Brown 82.3, Johan Greyling 73.2, B Grade: Mark Pelmore 86.8, Hayley R 86.4, Jessica

Coffs Table Tennis Club

By Dale ALLEN

TABLE Tennis Results – Friday, 8 November, 2024

Group A (Division 1 & 2)

Gerard Martin d George Ruaporo 3/0, Bo Zhang d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Tim Garrad d Paul Hendriks 3/2, Yash Tyagi d Lachlan Dierkx 3/1.

Division 1

Gerard Martin d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Tim Garrad d Bo Zhang 3/1, Bo Zhang d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Gerard

Woolgoolga Bowling Club

Results

By Glenn LANE

WOOLGOOLGA Wanderers

Wednesday 6-11-24

T Collins, J Whalen and K Costelloe defeated S Oliver, I Brien and G Burgess 16 – 12

B Pendred, M Lampert and P Jones defeated G Woolley, S Ferro and J Hampstead 18 – 12

C Nightingale and S Dodd drew with M Mulligan and S Wall 18 all

J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman

defeated Bear, R Pilon and D Mason

20 – 15

J Simpson, K Stirling and N Wills

defeated Punkin, J Martin and I Gentle 18 – 11

1st Rink T Collins, J Whalen and K Costelloe

2nd Rink B Pendred, M Lampert and P Jones

Lucky Loser Punkin, J Martin and I Gentle

No Jackpot

Friday 8-11-24 Social Bowls

Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh

defeated K Costelloe and G Lane

38 – 9

Casey swam like a bat out of hell coming first, in second was Amanda Lockman and Andrew O’Keeffe and in third was Andrew Denham and Rachel Browning.

FINAL

Andrew O’Keeffe and Jill Brownlee swam like a flash of lightening coming first and in the money, in second was Cath Fisher and Paul Sheridan and in third was Elizabeth Casey and Peter Allison.

RACE 2 25m Freestyle

There was one bust in this race, Elizabeth Casey taking one second off her time.

HEAT 1

W Grimshaw, J Robinson, C Hansen, R Alford d G Williams, A Orr, R Beaumont, G Hinsley 27 - 7

S Kindred, A Taylor, J Thorn, D Condon d R Aitken, G Stanford, J Long, B Johns 24 - 10

C Venturi, A Worboys, K Williams, L McLeod d J McLeod, A Dorrington, D Hull 15 - 14

D Futcher, Greg Z, P North, R Lane d M England, E Kidd, A Stone,

Hancock 79.4, Sarah Jones 78.3, Cherelle Steinhardt 75.1, Steve Cooper 69.0, Jacob Harvey 59.1, Philip Grace 56.2, Andrew GrahamHiggs 52.0, C Grade: Danny W 86.3, Tyler K 79.1, Cooper Finlay 74.2, Pete C 66.1, Michael Paul 59.0, Cain E 56.2, Mitch Upton 55.1, Wendi H 48.2, Phil Hartmann 42.0, Claude Besse 32.0, Austin Atkinson 28.0, Visitors: Yahrc Sameh 83.3, Using a Rest: Brian Brock 96.12

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 24 participants. Ben R 198.10, Jon Brown 197.12,

Martin d Tim Garrad 3/0. WINNER:

Gerard Martin from Tim Garrad.

Division 2

Lachlan Dierkx d George Ruaporo 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Troy Prystasz 3/0, George Ruaporo d Troy Prystasz 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Paul Hendriks 3/1. WINNER:

Lachlan Dierkx from Paul Hendriks.

Division 3

King McKie d David McGrath

3/2, Char Berglund d Nick Jankovic 3/1, Terry Baker d David McGrath 3/1, King McKie d Nick Jankovic 3/1, Terry Baker d Nick Jankovic 3/2, King McKie d Char Berglund

Donna Foster and I Cork

defeated N Haines and J Hampstead 22 – 15

H Schutz and R Bennell defeated F Cacciattolo and Greg Z 24 – 23

S Oliver and B Merchant defeated J Hurrell and H Katala 19 – 14

J Taylor and S Wall defeated R Shaw and A Wroe 27 – 10

J Burgess and D Mason defeated R Whelan and J Gibbins 26 – 19

Ian Coltman and B Symes defeated K Stirling and J Lynn 22 – 14

1st Rink D Foster and I Cork

2nd Rink J Taylor and S Wall

3rd Rink Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh No Jackpot

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marilyn ELY

TUESDAY 5 November. So much hype lately between keen horse lovers and political enthusiasts.

Thank goodness for the relative peace and calm of a beautiful golf

SPORTS RESULTS

Paul Sheridan took a hold on this race coming first, in second was Jill Williams and in third was Cath Fisher,

HEAT 2

Andrew O’Keeffe came from behind coming first and in second was Peter Allisin.

HEAT 3

Amanda Lockman held on by the skin of her teeth coming first, closely followed by in second was Julie Cornall and in third was Rachel Browning.

RACE 3 25m Backstroke

There was one bust in this race, Jill Williams taking one second off

C England 19 - 17

H Illingsworth, B Nicholson, K Morrison d M Ross, R Coffee, R Douglas 23 - 10

B Kelly, T Brown, S Jones, N McVicar d K Bienfelt, K Johnston, J Phillips, D Wilson 15 - 12

Mens Triples/Fours Thursday 7

November 2024

Moose, R Douglas, S Jones, W Moore d B Edwards, A Dorrington,

Michael Paul 196.11, Johan Greyling 195.10, Daniel Finlay 194.9, Danny W 194.9, Bruce Hartmann 193.8, Jessica Hancock 192.9, Mitch Upton 192.4, Pete C 191.7, Cherelle Steinhardt 191.5, Jake Buckley 191.3, Mark Pelmore 190.4, Member-677 189.5, Phil Hartmann 188.4, Austin Atkinson 188.2, Claude Besse 187.4, Cooper Finlay 187.3, Jacob Harvey 185.6, Hayley R 184.3, Saxon G 184.2, Philip Grace 183.1, Wendi H 181.5, Brian Brock 181.1

3/0, Terry Baker d Char Berglund

3/0, Nick Jankovic d David McGrath

3/1, King McKie d Terry Baker 3/0, David McGrath d Char Berglund

3/2. WINNER: King McKie from Terry Baker.

Division 4 Dominic Arjona d Jo Ellis 3/1, Lulu Zhang d Lindsay Jones 3/0, Dominic Arjona d Lindsay Jones

3/1, Lulu Zhang d Jo Ellis 3/0, Jo Ellis d Lindsay Jones 3/1, Lulu Zhang d Dominic Arjona 3/0.

WINNER: Lulu Zhang from Dominic Arjona.

course and Tuesday’s game was our Melbourne Cup Stableford.

Off all the chances available to win with sweeps, raffles, Fashions on the Field or golf, I came up very short. Never mind. The very worthy winner of our golf was Anne Tobin 40 pts.

Runner-up Karen Bellamy 37 pts, 2nd runner-up Roz Myles 34 on c/b from Karina Bettison.

NTP 7th Karen Bellamy, 9th Karen Smith and 11th Carole Stone.

Thank you Penny Andrews for donating the raffle won by Lyn Reilly. Lyn also, looking lovely, took out the Fashions on the Field putting some glamour in our day.

Not much to report now however 16 ladies represented Safety Beach at Grafton’s Jacaranda Festival recently, played well and enjoyed the day.

Three more games before our Christmas Party and Presentation.

Don’t forget the midweek 9 hole Medley Stableford sponsored by The Hub Woolgoolga and Ball comp.

A fun way to get in some extra practice with this short game.

Pro Terry is available to give lessons and supply equipment and clothing.

her time.

HEAT 1

Andrew Denham had his windmill arms on tonight coming first, in second was Cath Fisher and in third was Andrew O’Keeffe. Julie Cornall did a time trial.

HEAT 2

Peter Allison swam like a torpedo coming first, in second was Rachel Browning and in third was Elizabeth Casey.

RACE 4 50m Breaststroke

There were two busts in this race, Amanda Lockman taking one second off her time and Rachel Browning taking two seconds off

D Hull, R Shephard 22 - 10

M Miller, B Trotman, R Kelly, B Garner d G Williams, D Francis, R Beaumont, G Hinsley 22 - 17

J McLeod, D Powell, P Newman d W Grimshaw, J Robinson, C Hansen 19 - 14

T Linchbury, R Felton, J Wills, C Holland d C Brian, J Loundes, C Lloyd 25 - 10

P Woodsell, K Johnson, P

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

Monday Vets

By Vicki SILVER

RESULTS Monday 11th November 2024

Today 47 Members and visitors played a single stableford 9 hole event.

Great Scores as follows:

Gents:

Robert Standing 21 Andy Gilkes 19 Alan Garlin 18 c/b Roger Martin 18 Ball Comp:

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Anne ORR

WEDNESDAY 6-11-24. T Thorn, J Kennedy, L McLeod d F Gaunt, P Poulton, J Slater 32-6; H Illingworth, J Farrell/M Trengrove, R Jupp d B Bodel, J Clarke, J Pearce-Kennedy 18-18; A Orr, S Betts, A Worboys d V Maher, A Oak, R DeMeio 19-10; M England, E Kidd, S Willis d S Myer, D Hargraves, M Watt 27-7; J Rodwell,

Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf

By Ross HARDAKER

NOVEMBER 4th

28 players contested today’s single stableford event.

Winner, with a great 41 points, Wazza Botfield, 2nd Peter Wood 36 c/b from Bob Archibald 36. Run-down Tony Shields 35, Ross Hardaker, Bob Jones, Mal Eades 34, John Davis, John Anselmi, Peter Inskip 33 c/b.

Bradmans Pete Brotherton 21. NTPs 3rd Wozz Rawlings, 9th Tony Shields, 18th Kim Michelsen. Longest Putt Ross Hardaker. Slab Winner Nick Betar.

November 11

36 players contested today’s event, being a 2 man Ambrose, at Nambucca Island Golf Course.

Winners, on 63.25, Kim Michelsen and Bob Pearce, 2nd Kevin Sanford and Dale Tierney 64.25, 3rd Bruce Parker and John Anselmi 65.

Bradmans Andrew O’Keeffe and Glenn Anthony, lots. Good to see you back Glenn,

her time.

HEAT 1

Paul Sheridan came in first. Andrew Denham and Julie Cornall did a time trial.

HEAT 2

Andrew O’Keeffe had his froggy legs on coming first, in second was Peter Allison and in third was Elizabeth Casey.

A great night had by all, come and join us for some fun and laughter on Thursday night at 5.15.

We would like to thank our sponsors, IGA, The Bellingen Providore and Fullers Fresh. LOIS LANE.

Rambow, L Morris d K Williams, R Host, A McKee, J Bishop 23 - 14

T Cooper, C Weatherall, J Thorn, T Erskine d R Finch, S Crawford, R Wisley, K Kaaden 21 - 16

Rosco, G Stanford, J Long, I Trengrove d T Brown, S Kindred, J Kindred, G Kindred 20 - 13

L Goodacre, B Kelly, P North, D Wilson d B Hardwell, G Ducom, K Morrison, C Nelson 25 - 12

Phil Mackay 17 c/b

John Ericsson 17 c/b

Chris Oddy 17

Ladies:

Pat Haigh 22

Glenice Cutt 21

Denise Turnbull 20 c/b

Anne Dew 20

Ball Comp:

Margaret Webb 20

Chris Tessari 19

Julie Coffey 18 c/b

Nearest the Pins:

22nd Hole Mary Quirk & John Ericsson

26th Hole Pat Haigh & Rick Jenkins.

AM Taylor d C Domjahn, C McVicar 24-12; D Doyle, D Futcher d C Keogh, L Loadsman 12-10. Friday 8-11-24 A Orr, S Jones d D Futcher, R Lane 22-18; G Stanford, D Lindner d R Coffey, C Cutt 22-12; R Jupp, M Monck d K Blow, T Blow 18-15; J Rodwell, S Bailey d M Cutts, J Murtas 19-14; J Clarke, R Oakley d C McVicar, N McVicar 17-13; M England, R DeMeio, C England d T Aarts, D Hargraves, M DeMeio 14-9. A Stone, J Phillips d L McLeod, A Worboys 16-10.

shame about the golf.

NTPs 5th , Tony Shields, 13th John Anselmi.

Pro pin 18th Kev Sanford.

Thanks to Ray, for the effort put in arranging the day’s event.

See you all back home next Monday.

By Shirley STRAUCH

MONDAY 11th. November 2024 26

NAGA Mark Ashcroft

46

Frog

Carolyn Taylor

Our Xmas BBQ will be held on 16th. December, weather permitting.

Woopi Monday Vets Golf

Sawtell Golf Results

By Janet O’DOWD

2024 LADIES Vets Championships Champion: Div 2 Paula Sercombe

73c/b. Div i R/up Vicki McNamara

70, Rhonda Cooper 69c/b. Div 2

Rhonda Thompson 73c/b. 5/11 Medley Stableford Mike Ryan 41, Bill Blaikie 40, Lochie Smith 39, Peter Matten 38c/b, Cameron Pollard 38c/b, Michael Hart 38. Balls to 33c/b.

NTPmA: Clint Samuels, B:

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

MONDAY Twilight Bowls 4/11/24

Cancelled due to wet weather

TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls 5/11/24

L Wheeler, N Feltrin, L North DEF R Cook, S Brandenburg, N Foy

L Savage, L Kratz, N Harvey DEF

G Pickard, B Bracken, J Cox

WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls 5/11/24

G Hitchen, R McLennan, S Wilkinson DEF R Smithers, S Shaw, J Rice

R Stock, P Collins, B Martin DEF

G Denniss, R Cridge, A Taylor W Hall, D Anderson, A Berry

SSAA Benchrest Results

By Rod MADELEY

DAIRYVILLE range. Event was LB Centrefire Champs.

100yds: Michael Thompson .2432. Rob Hamilton .2672. Gry Hunt .2996. Ray Beavis .3084, sg .100. Peter McGrath .3112. Rob Evans .3242. Alistair McMillan .3650. Keiran Grabham .4128. Hunter: Steve Dines .7626, sg .590.

Brett Ewington .1.2216. Ken Maguire 1.3852.

David Angus (pro pin), C: Andrew Edwards. NTP 11 A: Cameron Pollard, B: Garry Hardcastle, C: Garry Herbert 6/11 Stableford A: Sharon Shipman, Gaye Hardcastlen34, Chris Constable 33c/b. B: Rhonda Cooper 36c/b, Sandra Guymer 36, Christine Powell’ C: Paula Sercombe 37, Nicole Owen 36, Linda Rankin 35. Balls to32c/b. NTP A: 11 Carolyn Doyle, B: 7 Louise Horan, C: 3 Kim Pye.

Pro pin 7 Kaye Grayson 7/11 Play 9 Patrick Van Zwol

DEF P Paunovic, K Sharman, G Hobson

P Covington, W Vaughn, J Townsend DEF G Fisher, D Frost, N Sillar

N Stahlhut, B Newling, G Campbell DEF C Christian, E Nicolave, D Wheeler

R Williams, L Preston, B Fitzpatrick DEF N McClelland, J Richardson, J Urge

FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls

8/11/24

P Ellis, T Buchanan, D Graham DEF K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry

E Nicolave, L Zeccchinati, P Warby DEF M Anderson, J Urge, TR Karam

D Frost, J Oates, J Townsend

200yds: Michael Thompson .1938, sg .236.

Ray Beavis .2508. Gary Hunt .3005. Keiran Grabham .3831. Peter McGrath .4248. Rob Evans .4275. Rob Hamilton .4659. Alistair McMillan .5111.

Hunter: Steve Dines .7613, sg .710. Ken McGuire 1.3112.

Agg: Michael Thompson .2185. Ray Beavis .2796.

Gary Hunt .3001. Rob Hamilton .3666.

Peter McGrath .3680. Rob Evans .3759.

Keiran Grabham .3980. Alistair McMillan .4381.

Equipment boost

Drive home as they tested out the table, a net/post set, and court surrounds.

Earlier this year, the clubs secured a $2500 NSW Government grant under the Local Sport Grant Program.

“It’s fantastic to be here at the home of table tennis in Coffs Harbour to share this exciting moment with the players and their supporters,” Mr Singh said.

“These are welcome upgrades which will be enormously beneficial for the clubs, and our community, for years to come.

“The Local Sport Grant Program is all about funding grassroots sport to help improve facilities, enhance accessibility and hold new events and programs.”

Coffs Table Tennis Club and the Over-50s Table Tennis Club are keen to facilitate future growth.

Members play throughout the week; Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm, and Sunday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm.

24, Gary Reidy 21c/b. Balls to 19c/b 8/11 Medley Stableford Peter Rennie 40, Wayne Jackson , Ethan Thornborough 38c/b. Balls to 34 9/11 Individual Stableford Brian Talbot 40, Garry Herbert 39c/b Team Stableford Craig Blyth, Richard Johnson, Ashley Muir & Neil Hayton 124, Ben Luffman, Michael Kenny, Luke France & Peter Matten 122. Peter Watt, Trevor Adams, James Swilks & Steven Oberleuter

DEF Kev Taylor, P Covington, K English

M Friend, N Harvey, A Baker

DEF K Lewis, G Campbell, M Sharpe

J Brown, J Smithers, B Meadows

DEF N Wong, S Brandenburg, G Hobson

K Lowry, G Hitchen, W Bujeya

DEF P Bird, A Day, L Preston

J Chapman, J Richardson, P Weir

DEF H Dodd, F Sharpe, E Tindall

A Wagstaff, W Vaughn, D Anderson DEF G Hampson, N Elford, Ken Taylor

B Hamilton, P Paunovic, A Sorbello DEF T Brooks, R Cridge, A Taylor

SUNDAY 10/11/24

The Cando Cancer Kerry Hines Memorial Bowls Day was held

Hunter: Steve Dines .7620. Ken Maguire 1.3482. Event was Rimfire LB Score

Champs.

50m: Bill Buchanan 250.19. Ian Thompson 250.13.

Greg Sutherland 250.12. Bernie Axford 249.17. Keiran Grabham 249.15. Peter Fleming 249.11.

Rod Madeley 246.12.

Hunter: Robert Ramsey 233.3.

100yda: Bill Buchanan 249.7. Keiran Grabham 249.7.

Peter Fleming 247.2. Bernie Axford 247.1.

Greg Sutherland 246.2. Ian Thompson 245.3.

Hunter: Robert Ramsey 224.

Agg: Bill Buchanan 499.25.

121. Bill Blaikie, Kenneth Monaghan, Kevin Selmes & Heath Blaikie 118c/b. Balls to 118. NTP 7 A: Ashley Muir, B: Terry Rapley, C: Gary Reidy.

NTP 11 A: Paul McHugh, B: Kane Hickey, C: Bill Blaikie. Pro pin Michael Kenny

10/11 Mixed Foursomes Gross Scott & Kate Pollard 118, Bec Goldsmith & Cameron Pollard 119. Nett Terry & Lynne Rapley 98.5, Joy Lawrence & Alan Wallis 104.5. NTP 7 & 11 Terry Rapley

which saw a lot of fun bowling on the greens; Over 68 Participated ranging from seasoned Bowlers, Beginners and others who had never bowled before; in excess of $4,000 was raised on the day for the Coffs Harbour Clarence CANDO Cancer Trust, The Coffs Harbour Freemasons donated $3,000. Importantly All monies raised on the day stays locally. The Club donated $510, the green fees for the day .During the year any Bowlers who deliver a wrong Bias pay 50c which also goes to this organisation. $421was collected plus the Club matched that amount, also presented on the day/ that’s plenty of wrong biases this year.

Grabham 498.22. Bernie Axford

Greg Sutherland 496.14. Peter Fleming 496.13. Ian Thompson 495.16. Rod Madeley 246.12.

Hunter: Robert Ramsey 457.3.

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 11th November 2024 9 Hole Stroke Net 19 Starters Ladies Jean Beby 32, Carol Pye 33 Men Ken Towerton 25, Jack Odendaal 31, Dave Knudsen 32

q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh presents Gail Randall with her life membership certificate.

Keiran

496.18.

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 44

4th November 2024

Adrian was finally promoted to heaven to be with his adored wife. He will be sadly missed by all who knew & loved him.

Aged 84 1/2 Years

A private funeral was held on 11th November 2024.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007

THOMPSON Dawn Colleen

12th November 2024, peacefully at Woolgoolga Retirement Village. Late of Woolgoolga, formerly of Brunswick Heads. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark, Scott & Shannon and Kylie & Saro. Cherished nan of Mya, Emerson, Ella, Seanna and Jayde. Caring sister of Les and Jill.

Aged 80 Years Forever In Our Hearts

A private cremation was held for Dawn at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

KEELAN

Linette Marion ’Linn’

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Linn on 8th November 2024, peacefully after a short, brave battle, with her loved ones by her side. Predeceased by her parents Edith & Peter. Dearly beloved wife of John for 49 years. Much loved mother, stepmother and mother-in-law of Khymn & Wayne, Brad & Barb, Rick & Robyn and Suzie & Steve (dec’d). Cherished grandmother of Dylan & Shjaane and Jordyn & Cohwyn. Linn was dearly loved by her extended family and friends.

Aged 84 Years Fly High Beautiful Angel

Linn was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Thank you to doctors Lloyd Mayson, Andrew Sutherland, Karen Briscoe and nurses in the Coffs Health Unit for your gentle and compassionate care.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

FENTON

8th November 2024, passed away peacefully at home. Dearly beloved husband of Wendy. Loving and supportive father and father-in-law of David & Veronica, Michael & Karla and Jane. Adored papa of Jessie, Ben, Madeleine and Daniel. Brother of Neville. Graham will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.

Aged 86 Years Forever In Our Hearts

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Graham’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 19th November 2024 commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Thomas McCann ‘Tom’

7th November 2024

Much loved partner of Louise. Treasured father and father-in-law of Catherine & Darren. Loved Pop of Alex & Bec. Poppy Tom to Riley, Thomas, Ollie and Rocky. Father of Terence and father-in-law of Michelle, grandfather to Rhiannon & Gemma. Sadly missed by extended family and friends.

Aged 81 Years Rest In Peace

PEARSON

Catherine Jane ‘Cath’

11th November 2024, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital, late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved wife of Glenn. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Kellie & Yannick Townsend and Alyson. Adored and cherished grandmother of Ethan and Lila. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mick & Carol and Therese & Duncan. Fond aunty of her nieces and nephews.

Aged 67 Years

Lived Life To The Full

A private cremation was held for Cath at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend an informal gathering to celebrate Cath’s life with Glenn and family at Jetty Beach House, Coffs Harbour on Saturday 23rd November 2024, commencing at 2.00 pm.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Tom’s funeral service to be held TODAY, Friday, 15th November 2024 at 1.30pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007

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Jamie Oliver (pictured) is so keen to make cooking as easy and fuss-free as possible that it wouldn’t be surprising if the affable chef released a series (and of course, a tie-in cookbook) where he whips up delicious meals without a single dish, tool or appliance – perhaps even a meal that cleans the dishes for you? Oliver’s passion for making our lives both healthier and simpler is clear: this new entry shows us how to save time in the kitchen on weekdays with some clever tricks, batch recipes and pantry essentials to keep on hand.

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SEVEN, 9pm

If a murder mystery can be considered pleasant, this is it. Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland, pictured) needs to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work, so he moves to a quiet, coastal town in the Canadian province of British Columbia. But, far from finding the quiet life, Karl quickly learns the gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets. He will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective to solve the murders that continue to wash up on his shore. Karl also doesn’t expect to find romance, but is drawn to local librarian Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk, Smallville). It’s as soothing as crime gets.

6.00

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Melissa King explores The Calyx. 8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Big Reveal. (Final, PG) Landscape designer Jamie Durie reveals his eco-masterpiece.

9.30 Murder In The Goldfields. (Madv, R) Caroline Overington investigates three murders in the sparse desert of the Western Australian Goldfields. 11.30 GetOn Extra.

12.00 Taken. (Mav, R)

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 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Forests. (PGa, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: Spencer. (2021, Mal) Diana Spencer decides to end her marriage. Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall. 11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (PGm) 11.50 MOVIE: Dancing Through Christmas. (2021, PGa, R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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SATURDAY,

6.00

6.00 Australian Story: Comeback – Shayna Jack. (R) Leigh Sales chats with Shayna Jack. 6.30 Back Roads: Evandale, Tasmania. (Final, R) Heather Ewart visits Evandale.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.20 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.20 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 10.50 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier. Uruguay v Colombia. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 4. H’lights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 4.40 Ancient Egypt By Train. (R) 5.35 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (Return) 8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R) 9.15 1968: A Year Of War, Turmoil And Beyond. (M, R) 10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) 11.10 Paris Paris. (PGals, R)

12.05 Hope. (Madlv, R)

2.20 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R)

10.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

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6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs.

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

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Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 Fisk. (Ml)

8.30 Plum. (Mls)

9.25 I Was Actually There: Woomera Detention Centre Breakout. (PG, R)

9.55 You Can’t Ask That. (Madl, R)

10.55 Miniseries: Marriage. (Final, Ml, R)

11.55 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Mav, R)

12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. (R)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Nancy Drew. (2007, PG) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Man Who Knew Infinity. Continued. (2015, PG) 6.40 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 8.30 Limelight. (1952, PG) 11.00 The Conference. (2022, M, German) 1.05pm The Program. (2015, M) 3.00 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 6.00 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Ava. (2020, MA15+) 10.20 5 To 7. (2014, M) 12.10am While We’re Young. (2014, M) 2.00 Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+) 4.05 The Program. (2015, M)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.05 Such Was Life. (PGa, R) 3.15 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Venice From Above: City On Water. 9.45 JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass. (Mav, R) 11.50 Waterman: Duke –Ambassador Of Aloha. (PG, R) 1.35 Royal Autopsy. (MA15+s, R)

3.20 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)

4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

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4.55 Fashionista. 5.10 Shane Smith Has Questions. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 10.30 Late Programs.

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6am Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 10.05 The City Of Lost Children. (1995, M, French) 12.05pm While We’re Young. (2014, M) 2.00 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 4.00 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 6.20 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 8.30 Rendition. (2007, MA15+) 10.45 Mama, I’m Home. (2021, M, Russian) 12.45am The Survivor. (2021, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Hunter Race Day and Caulfield Thousand. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. A look at places to eat, stay and explore.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger is concealing something in her luggage.

7.30 MOVIE: The Sound Of Music. (1965, G, R) A woman becomes governess to an Austrian family. Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. 11.10 MOVIE: Last Night In Soho. (2021, MA15+alv, R) Anya Taylor-Joy. 1.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 1. Highlights.

2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl) 12.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, Mav, R) A Roman general seeks revenge. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix.

10.35 MOVIE: Conan The Barbarian. (2011, MA15+sv, R) Jason Momoa.

12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)

1.35 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 MOVIE: Encanto. (2021, PGa) A magical family discovers it is in danger. Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follow two first responders as they help a patient in need of urgent care after an incident involving a car. 10.45 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) 1.00

6am Children’s Programs. 12.40pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Black – Victini And Reshiram. (2011) 2.40 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: White – Victini And Zekrom. (2011) 4.40 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.40 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002, PG) 10.45 MOVIE: The Adjustment Bureau. (2011, M) 12.50am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 12.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl)

8.35 Tsunami: The Wave That Shook The World. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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

11.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Highlights.

12.45 The Starter Wife. (Mas, 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 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Premiere, Mlv) A detective returns to her home town. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 See No Evil: The Man In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav) 11.30 The First 48: Jackpot. (Mav) 12.20 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA.

Today Early News.

6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Southside Flyers v UC Capitals. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Superman Returns. (2006, M) 10.45 MOVIE: The Brothers Grimsby. (2016, MA15+) 12.30am Gotham. 1.30 Love After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

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MONDAY, November 18

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.55 Secret Cities. (Mans, R) 11.55 Such Was Life. (R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 1.55 Dolly: The Sheep That Changed The World. (PGa, R) 3.05 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGa)

8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M)

9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)

10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)

11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.30 A Criminal Affair. (Mals)

1.10 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 3.00 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 3.55 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN

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6am Flash Of Genius. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.45 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 10.00 5 To 7. (2014, M) 11.50 The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021, M) 1.45pm Race. (2016, PG) 4.15 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 5.50 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 9.45 Broker. (2022, M, Korean) 12.10am Late Programs.

TUESDAY, November 19

Parliament. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.00 Secret Cities. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals, R) 2.50 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.20 Plat Du Tour. 3.30 The Great Separation. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 The Zelensky Story. (Final, PG)

9.30 World’s Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Babylon Berlin. (Manv)

12.45 Son Of. (MA15+av, R) 2.25 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)

4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R) 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00

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

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Premiere, Mav) A detective moves to a quiet, coastal town only to encounter numerous murder mysteries.

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

11.30 The Latest: Seven News. 12.00 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals)

12.30 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.00 Bloodlands. 12.05am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30

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6am Morning Programs. 6.10 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 7.50 After The Storm. (2016, PG, Japanese) 10.00 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 11.40 Mama, I’m Home. (2021, M, Russian) 1.40pm Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 3.55 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 6.05 Tourism. (2017) 7.30 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 9.25 Hounds. (2023, M, Berber) 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Defying Gravity: Curtain Rises On Wicked. (PGl) A behindthe-scenes look at Wicked

10.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav)

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa, R) 12.45 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, 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. (Madl)

8.30 Murder Down Under. 9.30 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+av) 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

6.00

6.00 NBN News.

A Current Affair.

Travel Guides. (PG, R)

The Grand Tour. (Ml, R) 9.50 9News Late.

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WEDNESDAY, November 20

6.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body.

8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (Malv)

9.30 The Old Man. (MA15+v)

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 Maxima. (Premiere, Mls)

12.10 Miniseries: DI Ray. (Malv, R)

3.40 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)

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

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6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger

6am The Movie

Show. 6.25 Tourism. (2017) 7.50 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 10.05 We’ll Be Young And Beautiful. (2018, M, Italian) 11.45 Broker. (2022, M, Korean) 2.05pm The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 3.45 After The Storm. (2016, PG, Japanese) 5.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 7.30 Iron Sky. (2012, M) 9.15 Iron Sky 2. (2019, M) 10.55 Clean. (2021, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

THURSDAY,

November 21

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (Final, PGav)

8.30 The Big Trip. (PGal) The teams travel to Streaky Bay, where Lehmo teaches Dilruk to drive.

9.30 First Dates UK. (Ma) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGal, R)

12.05 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Osher Günsberg: A World Of Pain. (Mads)

9.40 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Premiere, Malv)

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R)

12.20 Pandore. (MA15+av, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

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

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6am Malcolm. Continued. (1986, PG) 7.05 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.55 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 10.35 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 12.25pm Hounds. (2023, M, Berber) 2.10 Tourism. (2017) 3.35 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 5.35 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 7.30 The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 9.40 Hurricane. (2018, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Police search for illegal firearms.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGa) Documents the work of the highway patrol.

8.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml) A lighter look at the world of sport.

10.00 Nurse Georgie Carroll Sista Flow 2.0. (Mals)

11.45 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

Magnum P.I. (Mav)

q Gurmesh Singh MP and members of the Coffs Harbour Table Tennis and Over-50s clubs check out the new equipment.

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