The North Coast region, which includes the Clarence Valley and Coffs Harbour, has suicide rates above the state average.
“Socio-economic disadvantages in these areas contribute to these high rates,” Ms Martin told the News Of The Area.
DFV incidents are also on the rise, with the meeting discussing several barriers to effective suicide prevention.
These include the lack of or low-quality services; stigma and shame associated with seeking help; lack of awareness of available resources; limited access to general practitioners; and concerns about
confidentiality and transportation issues.
Lifeline North Coast, as the lead agency for the Coffs Community Action Group, is actively addressing these challenges through outreach programs; support services such as Pete’s Place, community support following critical incidents, comprehensive training programs including SafeTALK, ASIST, SafeYarn, Accidental Counsellor, Domestic Violence, Self Care, and Suicide Bereavement Support Groups.
It also supplies volunteers for the 131114 crisis line.
However, Ms Martin says the service faces funding uncertainty.
“Lifeline North Coast as well as other mental health services, have faced increased funding insecurity, shorter contract lengths, and a reliance on external funding,” she said.
“Rising costs and funding delays have also impacted the organisation's capacity to employ skilled staff, further exacerbating the 'do more with less' mentality.”
Mr Conaghan echoed the call for greater government support.
“Angela and her team are shining examples of community spirit and are determined to better the mental health of those in need in any way they can,” he said.
“With rates of suicide and domestic violence at untenable levels on the Coffs Coast, we desperately need Lifeline North Coast to be thriving and expanding.”
Cecato in the mix for Mayor
LONG-SERVING
councillor George Cecato has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Coffs Harbour.
Citing a commitment to “revitalising the city and addressing the concerns of its residents”, Cr Cecato is calling for a fresh approach to leadership and a renewed focus on progress.
“It’s time for change,” Mr Cecato stated.
“Coffs Harbour is not heading in the right direction.”
A former Deputy Mayor, Cr Cecato believes Coffs Harbour has been “let down by timid and single-focused leadership”.
“To realise our potential as a city, we need new leadership and a new approach,” he said.
“The power to change our city is in your hands, and I’m asking for your vote to make it happen.”
In a statement to media this week, Cr Cecato highlighted his involvement in several key projects during his eight years as a councillor, including the creation of the North Wall carpark at the foreshores, the new heating system at the Coffs Harbour Pool, and the expansion of the C.ex International Stadium.
Mr Cecato claims he has faced opposition from the council majority, who he says have consistently voted against key community infrastructure projects.
“Our city has so much potential, but we need a mayor and councillors who are serious about building a better Coffs Harbour,” he said.
“I have the experience and the knowledge to reverse the stagnation and
point our city towards a brighter future.
“After serving as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor, I know how the system works, and I’m ready to hit the ground running on day one.”
Cr Cecato’s campaign is focused on several key issues, including growing and supporting a sustainable economy, backing the tourism sector, re-establishing a ‘culture of service’ within council, connecting communities with footpaths and cycle tracks, and driving affordable housing supply.
Heading into the September 14 local government election, joining Cr Cecato’s ticket is former political advisor Jesse Young, sports physiotherapist Jack Dix, local business owner and tourism operator Tiga Cross, Sawtell restauranter Matt Culgan and marketing strategist Katherine Listkow.
q Katherine Listkow, Jack Dix, George Cecato, Jessie Young, Matt Culgan and Tiga Cross.
SHARK SAFETY
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the motion at council’s 8 August meeting after an off-duty police officer used a dog-leash as a makeshift tourniquet to help save the life of Bonny Hills surfer Kai McKenzie after a shark mauling last month.
“I believe this program has enormous potential to save lives and could be rolled out across other NSW coastal council areas.”
Cr Cassell suggests the program could install tourniquet kits inside Rescue Tube storage boxes found at beach locations
across the Coffs Coast.
“Applying a tourniquet is not difficult and general first aid courses are increasingly teaching people how to use them in emergency situations,” he said.
“There now needs to be physical tourniquet kits on beaches ready to be used by an increasing number of people who are trained to use them.”
Habitat research confirms ‘worst fears’
historical land-use contexts.
As a result, logging operations threaten the
habitats of over 150 already vulnerable species.
Dr Tim Cadman of Griffith
University is one of the authors of the paper called “Shifting baselines clarify
q Cr Jonathan Cassell believes having tourniquets readily available can help save lives at
the impact of contemporary logging on forest-dependent threatened species.”
said the new science
“confirms our worst fears”.
By Andrew VIVIAN
NEW research published by fourteen Australian forest scientists, presents the clearest picture yet of the species and habitat at stake due to ongoing native forest logging.
The paper, published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice, found that more than 60 percent of native forest in NSW has been destroyed or degraded by logging since European settlement.
The researchers found the methodology for determining the environmental impact of logging fails to consider vital
He said all the data used in the study is publicly available.
“We used initial historical clearing data from 1788 then added Forestry Corporation data from 2000 until 2022 and added data about threatened species,” he said.
“Out of that, for the first time, we have been able to determine that the impact on threatened species is more than what is currently accepted.
“In other words, the current impact on threatened species is at least as bad as that of historical deforestation.”
Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson
“[It] totally undermines the pretext for the deeply unpopular, unprofitable, and dangerous practice of native forest logging.
“Right now, the government is ready to log another 400,000 hectares of critical habitat for some of our most threatened wildlife including the koala, quoll and cockatoo.
“Victoria stopped logging, New Zealand stopped logging, Western Australia and South Australia have stopped logging. We (NSW) need to get on with the inevitable.”
Ms Higginson has written to the Premier and two ministers but is yet to receive a response.
q The report shows modern forestry operations impact threatened species as much as historical practices. Photo: Bellingen Activist Network.
the beach. Photo: supplied.
Conservationist fears for ancient, namesake frog
By Tracey FERRIER, AAP
AT 68, Dailan Pugh isn't sure which extinction event will come first - his own or that of an ancient frog named after him.
When news broke in recent days that Pugh's Frog had been listed as endangered under federal environment laws, the veteran conservationist felt a mix of emotions.
There was hope for better protection of an animal with genetic lineage stretching back 50 million years, one that could vanish within decades due to the key threats of habitat loss, climate change and disease.
But there was also boiling frustration as the Forestry Corporation continues to log the one, small patch of NSW where the frog existsalmost 20 years after it was declared endangered under state laws.
There's an absurdity to the situation that Mr Pugh finds hard to reconcile.
"When it's been up-listed to nationally endangered, and identified as more at risk they've got to review
the logging rules, which are grossly inadequate.
"It's not rocket science."
Pugh's Frog was only described in 2004 after researchers realised it was a distinct species.
It was named after Mr Pugh in honour of his efforts
to conserve its habitat in the boggy streams and soaks of the Gibraltar Range and Timbarra Plateau, near Tenterfield.
The Forestry Corporation is currently logging in the Gibraltar Range State Forest, and another forest nearby
or more, rather than half an hour, to find all the ones in the vicinity," Mr Pugh said.
q Logging continues in the habitat of the endangered Pugh's Frog, to the frustration of its namesake. Photo: North East Forest Alliance.
where the frogs are known to be.
"These frogs have got to have permanent moisture. But when you log the surrounding forest you get all this thirsty regrowth that just pumps all the water into the atmosphere and dries up the landscape," Mr Pugh said.
Climate change has further restricted the frog's limited range, pushing them to higher altitudes where drought and fires took a heavy toll in 2019.
Mr Pugh said 85
percent of its habitat burnt, "eliminating some populations and reducing many others to just one or two calling males".
The Forestry Corporation is required to spend half an hour looking for the frogs before they start cutting down trees, he said.
That's "grossly inadequate" for an animal that's often tucked away in watery underground chambers, according to the conservationist.
"You need at least a day
He says the Forestry Corporation failed to find a single frog prior to the current logging operation, and the only sightings on record are five he made on a field trip to the forest a couple of years ago.
Mr Pugh says it's up to federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and her NSW counterpart Penny Sharpe to step up and defend the frog's last places of refuge from logging threats.
"If there is any intent to stop Pugh's Frog becoming extinct it is essential that logging now be excluded from the catchments above their nesting areas," he said.
AAP has sought comment from both ministers.
The Forestry Corporation, owned by the NSW government, says it's legally required to do a range of things to safeguard the frog and its habitat.
That includes protecting the land that runs alongside water courses, seeps, soaks and drainage lines, whether or not a frog is seen during targeted searches.
"Therefore the habitats of the Philoria pughi (Pugh's Frog) are captured in our planning and protected," it told AAP in a statement.
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q Loggers must search longer for the frog species, its namesake and conservationist Dailan Pugh says. Photo: North East Forest Alliance.
Mixed response to private ATMs
By Mary KEILY
THERE has been a mixed response to private ATM’s filling the gap left by the withdrawal of major banks from the region.
President of the Sawtell Chamber of Commerce Clive Greenway said there is a need to “keep cash going” but he is disappointed that it now comes at a cost.
“[Now] that the major banks have pulled their ATMs, everyone is charged a fee and only certain banks will allow the post office to do basic banking,” he told the News Of The Area.
That fee is three dollars for a withdrawal.
ANZ bank customers
have been unable to do their banking at post offices since 2019 as a result of Westpac, NAB and CommBank paying an additional $22m a year to process their customers’ transactions.
“The only ones that win in a cashless society are the banks,” Mr Greenway said.
“You should be able to access your money at any given time.
“Banks make more money by getting rid of their ATMs; it’s like when they shut branches down. You go online and that costs them nothing… they’ve got your money which they invest overseas and make a fortune on it.”
Mr Greenway leases
space in his shop to an ATM company, but it needs 24/7 access in case it breaks down or runs out of money.
Brooke George also had private ATMs installed in her two boutiques in Sawtell and Woolgoolga.
“In Woolgoolga, there is a constant stream of people using the ATM, as a lot of people don’t do online banking,” she told NOTA.
“However, when everything went down at the ATM, and you couldn’t get out cash, everyone was stuck.”
Ms George has noticed that people aged over 30 still withdraw cash, especially men.
This is likely due to concern over the rise in scammers hacking online accounts.
Safety improvements praised at Whale Trail
WOOLGOOLGA’S longawaited Whale Trail officially opened last Wednesday, with an 80-strong crowd of residents, council representatives and politicians in attendance at the town’s headland for the event.
The 570-metre Whale Trail connects Woolgoolga Beach Reserve with the
Solitary Islands Coastal Walk, and includes about 110 metres of boardwalk.
Additional carparking, kerbing, fresh seating and lookouts have been installed too.
Sharon Green, a Woolgoolga resident of nine years, praised the accessibility improvements.
“There’s been a long
wait for this to happen but it’s just safer walking up here now.
“How good is this – it will be so appreciated by people in wheelchairs.”
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan attended the opening, describing the Whale Trail as a “wonderful asset”.
“Importantly, it is now
a much safer walk which is great for locals and tourists looking to enjoy Woolgoolga’s famous whale watching headland.
“Businesses in town also will see the benefits of the economic stimulus that this type of investment provides.
The City of Coffs Harbour managed the Whale Trail project and contributed $330,000, while the Federal Government provided $1.1 million.
“This project further enhances the positive changes already undertaken within the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve, and under the auspices of the Woolgoolga Town Centre Masterplan that build on the unique character of the town and make it a key regional destination.”
q A private ATM on First Avenue, Sawtell.
q Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan with City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos.
q Residents walk along the Whale Trail at Woolgoolga.
A HUMPBACK whale has been safely disentangled from commercial fishing gear, just off Coffs Harbour.
The team effort on 7 August involved the community, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the NSW Water Police Marine Area Command, Jetty Dive Centre and ORRCA volunteers.
Jetty Dive Centre first reported the whale in distress and provided a vessel and crew for the rescue operation.
Coffs Harbour Water Police monitored the whale until the NPWS Marine Wildlife team arrived, while ORRCA volunteers provided updates from the headland on its speed and movement.
The final cut of the discarded fishing ropes was made at 2pm by the NPWS’ Britt Anderson, who is a trainer with the Large Whale Disentanglement team.
She said seeing the whale swim free was an “incredible thrill”.
“To be able to cut the final rope was a privilege, and it was truly a team effort that freed this whale.”
The discarded fishing gear was then retrieved and brought ashore.
Team Leader Duane March said the rescue was a “tremendous result”.
“We know whale disentanglement is inherently dangerous and dependent on weather and sea conditions,” he said.
“We can't always guarantee a successful rescue, but we're committed to doing everything in our power to help these animals when we can, especially given the risks they face from fishing gear and other marine debris.”
Each year, humpback whales migrate up to 10,000 km from the Southern Ocean to breeding grounds in warmer waters.
As they travel inshore, they are
susceptible to becoming entangled in fishing gear and other marine debris.
This can lead to fatigue, injury, and death.
The Large Whale Disentanglement team is part of a range of initiatives to minimise the risk to humpback whales.
The NSW Government is also working with the fishing industry to develop whale and dolphin-friendly fishing equipment.
Rough sleeper count rising
By Andrea FERRARI
PETE’S
In
Action Now”, the event raised awareness of the impacts of homelessness and the solutions needed to address the issue at a national, state and local level.
“Coffs Harbour’s rough sleeper count rose by nearly 80 percent in the past year,” Pete’s Place Team Leader Gai Newman told the News Of The
Area. Local services are overwhelmed.
Between Pete’s Place, an unfunded Vinnies service, and a drop-in hub, 120 people are seeking help every day.
This includes everyone from babies to the elderly.
Ms Newman said the leading reasons for people seeking assistance were domestic and family violence (31 percent), the housing crisis or affordability stress (25 percent) and financial difficulty (ten percent).
The Australian Government is being urged to fund a pipeline of at least 25,000 social and
affordable homes every year.
“It’s not an easy life.
"People experiencing homelessness live an average of three decades less than the general population.
“We need ‘Homelessness Action Now’ to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home.”
ABC Coffs Coast Radio broadcast live from the event, which was attended by around 150 people.
Many signed the Everybody’s Home petition and participated in Wellness Yarns with Mununjali woman Rhiannon Mitchell from Saltwater Sistas.
Birthday bash for 2Air FM
By Andrea FERRARI
COMMUNITY radio station
2Air FM celebrates its 26th year of broadcasting in Coffs Harbour this August.
The community is invited to join the celebration party at its studio on Sunday, 18 August.
“We’re hosting a potpourri of things to do this year,” 2Air FM spokesperson Elsie Langford told News Of
The Area.
A special feature of the celebrations are tours of the station’s premises conducted by long-standing presenters Charles Boothman and John Sercombe.
“People can see behind the scenes and into the spare studio where they can watch the presenter on-air through the viewing window, and the production area where all the sponsor advertisements are
made, plus the library – in fact everything and everywhere,” she said.
A garage sale will also be held with CDs, DVDs, books, plants and cakes as well as bric-a-brac items.
“While all that is going on there will be morning tea in the back carpark area together with the BBQ being fired up.
“There will be music galore all day and a raffle.”
q Pete’s Place supporter Eddie with Coffs Lions Chris Hansen and Lexie Clark.
q Janika Lane from Lane Way coffee with Pete’s Place supporter Tania.
q Pete’s Place Support Worker Sarray Balazs with Tracey Pryor from Disability Advocacy.
q ABC Coffs Coast reporter Fi Poole interviews ‘Ray’ about the impacts of homelessness
Talking Mughal architecture
By Andrea FERRARI
HISTORIAN Dr John Stevens was guest speaker at Arts National Coffs Harbour’s July event.
A research associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, his presentation covered 'The Architecture of Mughal India: Palaces, Mosques, Gardens and Mausoleums'.
Through an animated talk and numerous slides showing portraits, gardens, sumptuous interiors and architectural wonders, Dr Stevens took the audience on a visual journey of some
of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in the world.
From the 16th to 18th century the Mughals left an indelible stamp on India’s architectural and cultural landscape.
Dr Stevens began with Mughal garden design, explaining that water is an important feature.
Water channels, pools, fountains and sophisticated irrigation systems reach back to 4000 BC and the Babylonian Garden of Eden, or “well-watered place”.
Lush vegetation such as jasmine, lilies, roses and violets, and fig, almond,
cypress and pomegranate trees, abound in Mughal gardens.
They were created to induce a sense of calm and order and to broadcast wealth, power and the ability to subjugate nature and people.
“The Mughal’s may have been lovers of luxury and beauty, but they always had an eye for propaganda,” Dr Stevens said.
Dr Stevens journeyed through successive Emperors, including Shah Jahan who built the Taj Mahal in Agra as homage to his wife, Mumtaz.
He concluded his talk
with images and reflections of the Jama Masjid congregational mosque in Delhi.
With its immense courtyard, red sandstone and marble walls and domes, it remains an oasis of peaceful contemplation in contrast to Delhi’s frenetic street life.
ArtsNational Coffs Coast’s next talk on Monday, 19 August, will explore the same period in which the Mughals ruled but through the lens of the East India Company and its role in East-West Trade between 1600 and 1800.
Hospital equipment donation
By Andrea FERRARI
Longstanding benefactors of CHHC, the Chapmans donated a vital signs monitor valued at $4551.53 to the Renal Unit and $11,440 for an ECG machine for radiotherapy patients at Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI).
Chapmans, MNCCI Nurse Unit Manager Belinda Edgley highlighted the critical role of the ECG in radiotherapy.
In thanking the
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“It helps in the early detection and management of potential heart problems, ensuring that patients receive safe and effective care tailored to their individual needs.”
complex health challenges faced by renal patients, ensuring their safety, and improving their outcomes through timely and accurate medical interventions.”
Renal nurse Warren Sydenham emphasised the importance of the vital signs monitor for his patients.
"In a renal unit, a vital signs monitor is indispensable for providing comprehensive and continuous monitoring of patients.
“It plays a crucial role in managing the unique and
Rob and Margaret Chapman have previously donated equipment to the hospital’s Paediatric Unit, Medical and Surgical units, Pacemaker Service, and Emergency Department.
"It’s impossible for hospitals to fund everything they would like to have to care for and treat their patients," Mrs Chapman said.
“We are delighted we can
make a difference by giving our nurses the equipment they need to enhance patient care.”
Mr Chapman said it was a privilege to help such a dedicated team of health professionals.
"It’s a wonderful feeling helping others, and we know this equipment will help the Renal Unit and Mid North Coast Cancer Institute continue to improve the care and outcomes for patients, all of whom are members of our Coffs Coast community,” he said.
q Dr John Stevens at ArtsNational. Photo: Annie Talve.
COFFS couple Rob and Margaret Chapman have donated two new pieces of equipment to Coffs Harbour Health Campus (CHHC).
q Margaret and Rob Chapman with the ECG machine, RNs Emma Batkin and Jackie Eyles, and Nurse Unit Manager Belinda Edgley.
q Margaret and Rob Chapman with renal nurse Warren Sydenham and the vital signs monitor.
Coffs hosts Children’s Content summit
By Andrea FERRARI
EMMA Watkins, star of the Emma Memma children’s musical show, will host the Australian Children’s Content Summit 2024 at Pacific Bay Resort from 27 - 29 August.
Now considered the leading gathering for children’s content makers in Australia, last year’s inaugural event attracted some 260 delegates from ten countries.
Delegates will participate in speaker panels, exclusive content pitches, business discussions and will be actively encouraged to participate in outdoor adventures and social engagements around Coffs.
Attending last year, Emma said it was inspiring to meet so many creatives with different projects on the go.
“An event like this gets everyone out of their usual
environments and allows for people to feel motivated to have conversations face-to-face with industry professionals,” she told the News Of The Area.
“The summit environment breaks down barriers of communication and provides a range of options to meet, discuss and catch up.”
Emma is excited about the “Youtube Kids – Industry’s New Best Friend” session with Tina and Mark Harris from Lah-Lahs and Lee Naimo from Screen Australia.
“Being an independent content producer, these sessions are really useful to understand the current digital landscape to grow your own brand and reach wider audiences.
“I’m also looking forward to learning from industry legend Jane Gould
in the session ‘Hear from Wonderworks Insight’.”
Emma referred to Australia as a “part of the world that produces great quality and a great quantity of children’s content,” but said that while there’s a wealth of colleagues to draw upon, there is also a dark side.
“Some digital platforms can be challenging for consuming this content in regard to child safety and we need to band together to approach the bigger platforms to change certain regulations and policies,” she said.
During her 2023 visit, she hosted sessions at Coffs Library as Emma Memma.
“It was such a beautiful morning reading stories, dancing, signing, singing and meeting families in the area.”
She hopes to repeat the interactive performance.
Learn about bypass tunnelling
COFFS Coast residents are invited to webinars discussing tunnels being built as part of the Coffs Harbour bypass.
Transport for NSW’s bypass project team will host
webinars on Friday 16 and Tuesday 20 August, providing information about tunnels at Gatelys Road, Shephards Lane and Roberts Hill.
“Each of these tunnels has tube cells, giving a total
of six tubes going through the extremely hard rock in the hills around Coffs Harbour,” said Transport for NSW North Region Director Anna Zycki.
“The tunnelling webinars will cover how we are building
these in Coffs Harbour and our construction progress.”
Ms Zycki said work on the tunnels was progressing well, with Gatelys Road about 37 percent complete, while the project team is still preparing
the northern and southern portals for Shephards Lane and Roberts Hill.
“The longest of the tunnels is Gatelys Road at about 410 metres,” Ms Zycki said.
“At our current rate of progress we’d expect to break
through at Gatelys Road in the coming months.”
Webinar times and registration details are available at https:// www.eventbrite. com/o/coffs-harbourbypass-83246755553
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q Emma Memma in Coffs Harbour in 2023 with the Giingan Yiiliwiyay Girrwaa group.
Creature creations
By Andrea FERRARI
Harbour Creative Arts
COFFS
Group’s most popular annual exhibition, All Creatures Great and Small, is on at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery until Wednesday, 18 September.
The subject matter of Creatures is enjoyed by contributing artists and gallery visitors alike.
“Even though this exhibition has been held for several years now, it seems there’s no end to our
members’ imagination,” said exhibition coordinator, Ivinnie Brown.
"Our judges look forward to the variety and often fun interpretations of the All Creatures theme; whimsical pet portraits, tiny bugs hiding in foliage, strange sea creatures, birds in flights, native and exotic animals, and comical captions.
“I don't envy their job though; the artwork quality and diversity of styles makes for thoughtful deliberation."
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provide artists with a choice of mediums.
Winners were announced at last Saturday’s official opening.
First in Oil/Acrylic is David Southgate with “Who's the Pretty Bird”.
The Watercolour winner is Margaret Drever with “Find My Dogs”.
Pastel artwork “Peek-aBoo” won first prize for Joy Bentley.
Drawing first prize was won by emerging artist Hilary Young with “Moonlit Mischief”, which attracted a buyer.
First prize in the Open
category was won by Harriet Bystrom with “My Munchkin”. The People's Choice winners from the recent “Mountains to the Sea” exhibition were also announced.
They are Harriet Bystrom’s mixed media piece “Ocean Voyage” and Ken Pay’s “Byron Bay”.
The Gallery is open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm, and entry is free. The exhibition has been sponsored by Pacific Vetcare, Sawtell Framing, and CHCAG members.
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Introduction to Internet (Part 1) Fri 06 September | 10.15am-12.30pm
Introduction to Internet (Part 2) Fri 13 September | 10.15am-12.30pm
Introduction to Internet (Part 3)
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Introduction to Email (Part 1)
Fri 27 September | 10.15am-12.30pm
Introduction to Email (Part 2)
Thu 03 October | 10.15am-12.30pm
Introduction to Email (Part 3)
Thu 10 October | 10.15am-12.30pm
Introduction to Cyber Safety
Thu 17 October | 10.15-12.30pm
Introduction to Social Media (Part 1) Thu 24 October | 10.15am-12.30pm
Introduction to Social Media (Part 2) Thu 31 October | 10.15am-12.30pm
Sharing photos and other attachments online Thu 07 November | 10.15am-12.30pm
Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking (Part 1) Thu 14 November | 10.15am-12.30pm
Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking (Part 2) Thu 21 November | 10.15am-12.30pm
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q Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group All Creatures Great and Small exhibition winners Ivinnie Brown, Sharon Ingersole, Maxine Kohlhagen, Ken Pay, Jocelyn Challis, Harriet Young and Joy Bentley.
q First prize in the drawing category went to “‘Moonlit Mischief” by Hilary Young.
q Mountains to the Sea exhibition People’s Choice winner Ken Pay with his artwork “Byron Bay”.
Pavilion plans given go-ahead
By Andrea FERRARI
EMERALD Beach Fair
Committee has received
$29,632 in funding to build a pavilion at Emerald Beach Reserve.
The NSW Community Building Partnership grant will pay for a purpose-built community pavilion in which to gather, meet and play.
“The pavilion will provide a sheltered space with seating and the flexibility to turn into a stage during the annual Emerald Beach Fair,” Committee Grants Officer Sherrie Rutherford told News Of The Area.
“The pavilion will be of enormous benefit to the Emerald Beach Fair Committee, which currently dedicates up to ten percent of its annual costs to pay
for a stage for local live entertainment.
“This means more funds raised from the fair can go directly back into community projects."
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh joined the committee in welcoming the grant.
“It’s great that there will now be a place for cultural, volunteer and community groups to meet, not to mention a sheltered seating space for all of Emerald Beach and its visitors to use,” he said.
The fair will now take place on Saturday, 21 September, having been postponed in May due to heavy rain.
The annual event transforms the main road down to the shores of Emerald Beach, into a vibrant hub of food,
entertainment, culture, and community spirit.
“This year’s iteration
Trike tours take out tourism award
By Leigh WATSON
BRENT and Belinda Watson are still pinching themselves after winning Gold in the Tour and Transport Operator of the Year category at the North Coast Tourism Awards.
The local operators of Coffs Harbour Trike and Private Tours, Brent and Belinda bought the business
in 2021 as Covid hit.
A dairy farmer at the time, Brent and the family had been considering a lifestyle change when the business came up for sale.
“Although Covid had hit, we both had jobs, so we decided to still go ahead with setting the business up,” Belinda said. “We particularly focused on
getting our head around the tourism industry as we were totally new to it.”
The pair have since taken over the lease of the tourism information centre in Urunga.
The couple have also relished the opportunity to work with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.
“We run these special days where we take clients for short rides around Urunga and then they come back to the centre for a BBQ lunch,” explained Brent.
One client who has particularly touched their hearts is Kaitlan.
“Going for a ride on the
trike is one of the things that makes Kaitlan smile,” Brent said.
“She has totally changed how we look at life.
“Kaitlan and her family are now our family, and we adore them,” said Brent.
“Coffs Harbour Council and Bellingen Shire Council have been amazing.
“We are also working closely with Destination North Coast to enhance the visitor experience in the region,” said Belinda.
The trike tour operators credit local and state governments for supporting tourism in the area.
q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at Emerald Beach Reserve with local community members.
of the fair aims to surpass all expectations, boasting an eclectic array of new attractions, timeless favourites, and a diverse lineup of entertainment,” said Ms Rutherford, “including the ever-popular Pooch Parade.”
q Brent and Belinda Watson receive their award from Jacquie Burnside from Destination North Coast NSW.
q Tourists see the Coffs Coast from a trike.
Environment Levy powers Landcare projects
By Andrea FERRARI
THE City of Coffs Harbour’s Environment Levy is funding four environmental projects by Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL).
“The projects will help to reduce the impact of weeds not only on our Landcare sites but also allow for more sensitive maintenance of parts of the coastal walk on five headlands, many of which contain endangered ecological communities,” CHRL President Barry Powells told News Of The Area.
The Coastal Walk Headlands project has been allocated $24,980 for work on five local headlands; Boambee, Macauleys, Woolgoolga, Mullaway and Oceanview (through which the popular Solitary Islands Coastal Walk passes).
The main task is reducing the encroachment of weeds from along the pathway into
the surrounding vegetation.
“Most of these headlands support the endangered ecological community and Themeda grasslands,” Regional Landcare coordinator Mel Craig told NOTA.
“Maintenance along the edge of the Coastal Walk pathways is often not frequent enough to stop weedy grasses from seeding or shading out the sun-loving native species.
“This project aims to increase the frequency of maintenance and to carry it out in a more sensitive manner through the targeted spot spraying or hand removal of weeds, leaving natives untouched.”
Two of the projects, Coastal and Riparian areas ($24,780) and Protecting Endangered Ecological Communities ($24,700), are focused on creating more resilient landscapes at eight sites.
“Our Landcare volunteers work very hard to improve the condition of their Landcare sites through controlling weeds and encouraging native species to regenerate naturally.
“It can be disheartening, however, when their hard work is often undone by weeds reinvading their sites from unmanaged adjacent areas.”
The funding will support volunteers in making the vegetation more resilient.
Professional bush regeneration contractors will be engaged to carry out weed control in the unmanaged adjacent land.
The fourth project, Growing Our Future, received $24,988.
The funding goes towards employing a nursery coordinator to support the volunteers, manage nursery production and provide advice and guidance to residents wishing to purchase native plants for their properties.
Kick-start for independent musos
GREATER Good, the philanthropic initiative that provides a support package for outstanding emerging independent music artists, is being offered for a fourth year.
One exceptional act will receive a career-changing opportunity, including inperson mentoring, industry experience and a cash grant totalling over $30,000.
“With Greater Good, the winner has access to Forbes Street Studios, one of the best recording studios in
the country, Sydney’s best photographer, Billy Zammit (Ninajirachi, Genesis Owusu, Peking Duk), plus access to key areas where an artist’s career needs help… and everything on the business setup side of things,” Chief Operating Officer Rick Bridgman told News Of The Area.
“Plus, there’s a chance to get your music across to our panel, with some of the industry’s heavyweights… reviewing the shortlisted applicants.”
Growing up in Sawtell, Rick is across the Coffs Coast music scene and is keen to see
local bands getting interested in all Good Intent and Greater Good can offer them.
“I love Coffs’ Backroom venue bringing in acts like C.O.F.F.I.N, seeing Woopi Brewing Co. hosting Bootleg Rascal and Jetty Beach House and Caravana Sun,” he said.
“The Hoey is always quality and Blind Pretty are doing some really cool stuff too.
“These shows [are] crucial opportunities… to showcase how good bands from the Coffs Coast really are.” Applications for the grant and support package are open to Friday, 27 September.
q The Good Intent team with Chief Operating Officer Rick Brigman (seated left).
q Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Community Nursery Coordinator Peta Fairbairn.
q The native vegetation on Woolgoolga Headland will benefit from additional maintenance.
Fashion Parade
Join us for a special afternoon celebrating Spring fashion, presented by Jacqui’s Shoe & Fashion Boutique, hosted at Oak Tree Retirement Village Coffs Harbour.
All proceeds will go towards the Pink Silks Trust - an amazing charity that assists local women’s health organisations with much needed equipment and services, and supports national research foundations.
Hosted at Oak Tree Retirement Village 6 Domain Drive Coffs Harbour
Date and Time Saturday, 7th of September From 3pm – 6pm
Please RSVP by Friday 30th of August to Village Manager Michelle on 0498 768 948 or email vmcoffsharbour@oaktreegroup.com.au for catering purposes and to purchase your ticket.
Tickets $30 per person
Enjoy raffles, Champagne and nibbles, and stalls by our local businesses including: • Jely Joy Lotions & Potions • Chocolate DR • Orara Valley Produce • Jacqui’s Fashions • Bliss By Lis
Look forward to lucky door prizes including gifts from Emerald Island Distillery and more!
Council hosts inaugural Open Day
MORE than 1000 people poured through the gates at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Sunday 11 August for the City of Coffs Harbour’s first ever Open Day.
“The Open Day was an opportunity for the City to showcase and explain the diverse range of services and products we offer to the community,” City of Coffs Harbour Business Services Director Steve Bayliss said.
“There was a host of interactive experiences for the whole family.
“The most popular activities were a ride on a cherry picker, the free sausage sizzle and learning where poo goes after the toilet bowl is flushed.”
Other favourites included art and craftmaking tables, putting the remote-controlled mower through its paces and photos in front of the City’s
‘media wall’.
“The Open Day attracted a huge number of young families, including quite a few who have recently moved to the area,” Mr Bayliss said.
Residents also explored potential career opportunities with the City, which employs a skilled workforce including engineers, scientists and accountants through to positions in tourism, the arts, customer service and sports management.
The Big Screen with Lindsay Hall
By Lindsay HALL
WE’RE heading into the dog days of the “Summer Blockbuster” season, and that leaves just the one big release to come to cinemas this week, along with a possible ‘all time great’ sports documentary from Australia’s own shores.
Alien: Romulus is the first film in this horror franchise to be produced under the new headship of Disney Studios, after their acquisition of Fox Studios in 2019.
Taking a ‘getting back to basics’ approach to the movie that they hope will reinvigorate the franchise, the story follows a group of young (and pretty) opportunists who travel into space to salvage what seems to be a derelict space vessel.
If you’ve seen any film of any kind before, you already know that they discover more than they bargained for.
If you’re a fan of any of the Alien films, then the only real question is ‘will this one live up to previous entries in
the saga?’.
Critically speaking, the entire franchise has been very mixed, though when films have been good, they’ve been groundbreaking classics.
I don’t think that particular case can be made for this one, but filmmaker Fede Álvarez was tasked with the 2013 remake of Evil Dead, and managed to translate a 30-year-old film into a modern sensibility - retaining the original’s inherent and visceral qualities while utilising his
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unique cinematic voice.
The result was a solid film that may not have the lasting legacy of the original, but was a worthwhile entry into the film canon, and this fresh effort for sci-fi’s number one space monster is likely to make the same impact.
The Blind Sea is an Australian documentary by filmmaker Daniel Fenech who follows four time parasurfing World Champion Matt Formston on his quest to set a new world record at one of the most intimidating
‘big wave’ surf beaches on the planet, at the town of Nazaré, Portugal.
Formston has grown up with severely impaired vision since the age of five due to Macular Dystrophy.
His disability has clearly never been something he has perceived as a genuine setback however, being an Olympic silver and gold medal winner in cycling.
Sports documentaries have always had an inherent advantage in cinema as the subject matter always deals with an element of conflict
or competition.
Surf documentaries have a fantastic tradition, given that the ocean in full swell is a breathtaking cinematic visual.
This film is shaping up to be a truly stunning and moving depiction of a man striving to overcome all odds, not just for personal glory, but to show the world around him that truly anything is possible.
If you’re part of the surfing culture, gather your tribe and find a place to watch this because it will be spoken about for years to come.
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q Youngsters loved dressing up as rangers or lifeguards for their shot in front of the City of Coffs Harbour’s media wall.
Timber industry battles shift to man-made power poles
By Tracey FERRIER, AAP
THE timber industry has stepped up its fight against the phase-out of wooden power poles across NSW, demanding proof that the manufactured ones won't melt in bushfires.
The NSW branch of the Australian Forest Products Association has launched a new website urging people to sign a petition against Essential Energy's shift to UV-coated fibreglass and resin poles.
The government-owned power infrastructure company, which services 95 percent of NSW, says the change is necessary to boost its network's resilience to events like the Black Summer fires.
During that disaster over the summer of 2019 and 2020, more than 104,000 customers were affected by power outages across the company's network, and more than 3,200 power poles were damaged.
But the shift has upset some in the timber industry, which supplies the wooden poles that have long been used.
James Jooste is the NSW chief executive of the Australian Forest Products Association and has called on the government to direct Essential Energy to continue using hardwood poles.
He says there's an absence of evidence to show composite poles are more fire resistant than wooden ones.
"Show us the proof."
Mr Jooste says anxiety about adequate supplies of hardwood poles is justified, but only because government decisions are hampering the industry.
He points to the creation of protected koala hubs in the government's proposed Great Koala National Park, which will cover native forests that are logged by the governmentowned Forestry Corporation.
He says a review of the rules that govern native forest logging is also overdue, and that's hampering the industry.
"It's policy decisions that are impacting the supply of timber, not the availability of timber itself."
But Essential Energy has hit back, saying it must act to reduce the impact of natural disasters on customers.
"The decision to use composite poles across one of Australia's largest electricity distribution networks has been years in the making," it has told AAP.
"We also consulted with our pole suppliers and Forestry Corporation of NSW across a range of topics including composite poles."
The company has also released a photo to dispel concerns about the new poles melting.
The photo - taken by Essential Energy staff during the Black Summer fires - shows a
manufactured, composite pole standing intact beside the charred remains of a timber one.
Its submission to the bushfires inquiry also pointed out that fibreglass cross arms that were already part of its network often survived undamaged, while timber poles were destroyed.
The Australian Energy Regulator also approved the switch to manufactured poles earlier this year, after a detailed examination.
Essential Energy says that was in part due to concerns about "insufficient quantities of timber poles suitable to meet the needs of Essential Energy over the 2024-29 regulatory
period".
The Forestry Corporation, whose hardwood division runs at a loss, has told AAP that demand remains high for timber poles due to their affordability, durability, lower energy footprint and capacity to store carbon.
"By the time each pole has reached the end of service a new pole has grown to replace it."
It has contracts to supply hardwood timber poles to other energy distributors until the end of 2028.
Essential Energy refuted suggestions the transition will be another economic blow for consumers during a cost of living crisis, saying the installation of more composite poles will cost an average residential customer less than $2 per year over the next five years.
AAP has sought comment from manufacturers who will make the new poles.
q Essential Energy released a photo of a manufactured pole next to a timber one during Black Summer. Photo: Essential Energy.
q The timber industry has urged Essential Energy to continue using hardwood power poles in NSW.
Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS.
Asset sale launched as administrators try to save Rex
By Sam MCKEITH, AAP
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regional airline
Rex is looking to
offload company land, buildings and aircraft spare parts as administrators work to keep the financially distressed carrier up in the air.
Professional services firm EY Australia has been called to salvage the five companies in the Rex Group since the airline grounded its Boeing 737 fleet on major metropolitan routes.
Friday that administrators launched the assetsale program as part of turnaround efforts.
Company land and buildings, spare parts and even a flight simulator were all potentially up for grabs, Mr Freeman said.
EY had also started contacting "a large number of likely interested parties" to find a buyer or investor for the airline.
route" market was a key contributor to the financial woes, Mr Freeman said.
The airline had struggled since an aggressive move in 2021 to compete on key capitalcity routes against majors Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Rex's regional flights have continued because of ongoing funding from private equity firm PAG Asia Capital as the airline desperately seeks a buyer or financial lifeline.
EY partner Samuel Freeman told a first meeting of Rex creditors on
"Some are already executing on disclosure agreements... there's been quite some interest, which is really positive," Mr Freeman said.
EY says the airline, which is about $500 million in debt, is in daily discussions with the federal government about the situation.
Labor figures have said they will back Rex as long as it prioritises regional flights.
An initial EY probe revealed competition in the domestic "trunk
Other contributors were a shortage of pilots that created "sub-optimal fleet utilisation", supply chain issues and maintenance problems, according to the administrators.
The airline operates a fleet of ageing Saab 340 aircraft on regional routes.
A second creditors' meeting, yet to be scheduled, will include a vote on whether to return the Rex companies to the existing board, place them under a deed of company arrangement or liquidate.
Formed in 2002, Rex is Australia's largest independent regional airline and makes about 1050 flights a week on 45 routes.
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q Regional Rex flights have continued as the airline desperately seeks a buyer or financial lifeline. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
Rural firefighters hone skills
By Leigh WATSON
RURAL Fire Service (RFS) volunteers undertook a day of extensive pre-season training on Saturday 3 August.
Codenamed ‘Exercise Burnt Banana’, the training was focused on replicating real-life situations.
Brigade teams from Fernmount, Moonee, Redhill, Repton, Bonville, Sandy Beach, Megan, North Bellingen, Valery and Woolgoolga arrived early at the Raleigh Raceway precinct for a full program of simulated exercises.
Coffs Coast District
Inspector Sandra Huer said while the aim of the exercise was to refresh and develop skills, it also brought volunteers together in a spirit of fun and competition.
“Our volunteers come from all walks of life and the thing that bonds us
all together is our drive to look after our communities and enhance our skills to respond in any emergency,”
Inspector Huer said.
The training focused on developing key skills around electronic fire mapping, intruck mobile data terminals, and basic water rescue techniques.
Simulated training exercises included volunteers saving people from a car trapped in a waterway, and battling smoke while putting out a car fire.
Fernmount Brigade Captain Kevin Johnson said his crew of five volunteers enjoyed the learning experience.
“One of the exercises required us to work together with the Moonee Brigade crew to replicate how we’d operate as a strike team in a real situation.
“A strike team is where a group of fire-fighting appliances and crews are deployed to respond to a large incident.
q First place
“They can come from different areas and brigades so it’s highly possible they have never worked together before.
“Part of the exercise is the element of surprise as we didn’t know what was happening.
“Likewise, when deployed as a strike team in a real-life situation, we don’t know exactly what we are
“We made a few mistakes while carrying out the exercise which provides a huge learning experience that will help us improve in the field.”
This year, the Bonville Brigade took out the much-
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winners from the Bonville Brigade: Captain Tim Jeffery, Bailey Peadon, Sean Good, Maddison Stewart, Sarah Good, Bella Galea and Inspector Sandra Huer.
q Fernmount Brigade Captain Kevin Johnson.
q Volunteers simulate the rescue of a flood victim.
q Volunteers work to put out a car fire.
Stargazing: Fishing by the moon phases
By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
EVERY fisherman dreams of a bigger catch!
Is it possible to know ahead of time when to plan a trip to enjoy some fishing, catch more than usual, and come home feeling 100 percent satisfied?
There is, so listen up!
When most people started fishing, the best time for them was whatever time happened to suit them.
They tried different lures, baits, and techniques until they spent a small fortune in a quest to improve their fishing catch.
It's time to introduce our moon as a fishing buddy.
A group of fishing buddies once explored whether there was any truth in the moon’s effect on the best fishing times. They kept a record of every trip made over a period of 18 months.
All information related to the moon’s phases, the weather conditions, and the catches they made were carefully logged.
What they discovered convinced everybody that moon phase fishing really works!
The fact that it wasn't anywhere near as complicated as many would
have us believe was a bonus.
Every fisherman knows that the best fishing times are when the fish are feeding.
This tends to be during dawn and dusk, but what often goes unnoticed are the two periods elsewhere in the day, moonrise and moonset.
Because the moon has an effect on a variety of factors surrounding the fish, including the live fodder they hunt, these periods, combined with the moon’s phase, are what trigger feeding.
The moon has always known this, but you didn’t, right?
So, by choosing times when sunrise or sunset and moonrise or moonset coincide with new or full moon phases, you’ll increase your chance of a good fishing catch.
Assuming there are fish in the area you’re fishing in, of course.
It’s not complicated, it’s just a matter of knowing ahead of time exactly when the sun and moon will rise and set.
Fish are most active during the 90 minute windows surrounding each of these four daily events.
That is 45 minutes before and after these four daily points.
Want even better catches? Read on.
If you keep in mind what we’ve said, then plan wisely to ensure you’re at the water’s edge on the days of the new or full moon.
You can use these ‘windows’ to reel in a catch like you’ve never done before.
If you have to choose between sunrise/set and moonrise/set, always go with the moon as the moon
is the stronger influence.
Keen hunters and fishers have always known that fish and game are most active at dawn and dusk, sunrise and sunset, but their activity surrounding moonrise and moonset is less noticeable because these events usually occur without the changes in light values we’re used to.
There are mobile apps for smartphones that give accurate moon and Sun details at a moment’s notice.
You can quickly see the moon rise and set times and its precise position in the sky.
Stand by for a bonus!
We have a supermoon this week when a full moon coincides with the moon's closest point to Earth in its orbit.
This alignment makes the moon appear a little larger and 30 percent brighter than when it's at its farthest point.
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Now that you know that moon phase fishing really works, you can start to increase your own catch by being ready with your rod during the best fishing times available.
It’s easy, and it works! Good luck!
q Does moon phase fishing really work?
Healthy ageing roadshow success
By Andrew VIVIAN TELEVISION
personality and co-host of The Block, Shelley Craft joined Dr Lisa Beecham in Coffs Harbour as part of an initiative to bring health education to regional communities.
The Healthy Ageing Roadshow is a partnership between GSK Australia and the Country Women’s Association (CWA).
It was hosted by the Coffs Harbour CWA on Wednesday, 31 July.
Key health topics covered included the effects of agerelated immunity decline (ARDI), having better conversations with doctors, managing chronic conditions
and viral diseases, and the importance of nutrition, exercise, well-being and community connections.
Ms Craft, who is a northern NSW local, says that tapping
into the knowledge of health experts like Dr Beecham, is key to empowering aging, rather than shying away from it.
“As someone who
is approaching 50, I am passionate about empowering a healthy approach to getting older – one that moves away from negativity and fear to
celebrating and embracing this exciting life stage,” she said.
“Knowledge and information are key to this.”
“Healthy aging is not
about anti-ageing”.
“Aging is inevitable and we each have the power to better understand and enjoy all the wonderful things that come with getting older.”
According to Danica Leys, CEO of the CWA NSW, the roadshow is an example of how community-level initiatives can drive health education with practical advice and resources.
“Regional communities face unique health challenges,” she said.
“By bringing comprehensive health information directly to our regional communities with the Healthy Ageing Roadshow, we hope to support our members in northern NSW, and the broader community, in addressing some of the individual challenges they may experience head-on.”
Alan Paul, Executive Country Medical Director for GSK Australia, said that this campaign harnesses a shared focus on positively impacting our communities.
“We are pleased to play a small role in supporting the broader work of the Country Women’s Association of NSW in enhancing the lives of local communities in regional NSW and beyond.”
Recycling bottles fuels care planes
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Little Wings Return And Earn “Fuel Our Planes” program has welcomed two new participants.
Mary Help Of Christians Primary School in Toormina and Coffs Harbour Country Women’s Association (CWA) have received their recycling bins to start collecting 10cent cans and bottles.
Members of both groups went to Coffs Harbour Airport last week to see the Little Wings plane and to meet volunteer pilot, Damian.
Little Wings planes provide free air and ground transport for seriously ill or injured children in regional and remote NSW.
Established in 2012 and delivered by a fleet of volunteer commercial pilots and volunteer experienced
drivers, Little Wings eases the financial burden, emotional strain and travel fatigue that families experience when travelling long distances so a seriously ill child can receive vital medical treatment.
The objective of “Fuel Our Planes” is to gather qualified drink containers that can be redeemed for a refund under NSW's Return And Earn container deposit scheme.
The fundraiser is gathering momentum in Coffs Harbour with seven schools, businesses and community groups joining the program this year.
“This initiative not only fosters a sense of empathy and community involvement among students but also teaches them about the impact of collective efforts,”
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Primary School Assistant Principal Mission Amber Biddle told the News Of The Area.
The students and Mrs Biddle launched the program at their school assembly.
Coffs Harbour CWA President Jodie Williams told NOTA the organisation is supporting Little Wings after members heard a presentation by its CEO Clare Pearson.
“We laughed, we cried but most of all we were all struck by the necessity of keeping this amazing organisation in the air,” she said.
“Supporting families in rural, regional and remote areas of NSW is what we do.
“Little Wings’ ethos is so aligned to ours and anything that can make accessing healthcare easier for these
forgotten areas is so very important.”
The Return and Earn bin in the CWA rooms is already close to full.
The branch has also
pledged the profits from its September 9 Bunnings BBQ to Little Wings.
The goal is to reach $1500 to fully fund a return mission between Coffs
Harbour and Sydney.
“We are also knitting teddies to present to every child who flies with Little Wings as part of their 'mission pack'.”
q Shelley Craft at the Coffs Harbour CWA. Photo: Palin Communications.
q Mary Help Of Christians Primary School students Keeley Adamson, Leo Salter and Maia Bennett welcome the Little Wings plane to Coffs Harbour airport.
q Kaiden Doust, Assistant Principal Amber Biddle, Leo Salter, Tianne Carter and Rosie Symonds launch the program at the school’s assembly.
q Coffs Harbour CWA president Jodie Williams and members Alison Bailey, Suz Merrick, Lyn Savage and Liz Shires.
Demand high for crisis support
By Mary KEILY
LIFELINE North Coast has handled over 12,500 calls from community members seeking support in the past
twelve months, with demand for help on the rise.
Lifeline’s ‘Crisis Supporters’ connect daily with people experiencing suicidal thoughts, providing
one-off crisis support over the phone to individuals needing immediate assistance.
Lifeline North Coast General Manager Angela
Sawtell Rotary changeover
By Andrea FERRARI
DENIS Gleeson has been elected President of the Rotary Club of Sawtell for a fourth consecutive year.
His continued leadership was celebrated at the club’s 49th Annual Changeover Dinner in July.
Guests for the evening
included Rotary members from Coffs Daybreak, Coffs City, Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo clubs, as well as District Governor Bruce George from Inverell.
Denis, who was made a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of his Rotary work, will lead the club through to its 50th anniversary on 29 March 2025.
Members refer to Denis as a kind and generous man who is ready to assist in whatever capacity required.
Also presented at the
Changeover Dinner was a donation of $5250 to the Warrina women’s refuge for its men’s behaviour change program run by Safer Futures.
Tom Arnold, a representative of the Warrina Safer Futures program, accepted the donation on behalf of the organisation.
The donation was made possible by funding from the Rotary Foundation, a charity that was originally established by Rotary International President Arch Klumph in 1917.
Since its inception the Foundation has made donations of over USD $4.5 billion.
Martin said a crisis can push a person beyond their coping capabilities, leading to feelings of hopelessness and increased suicide risk.
Crisis Supporters are trained to connect with a caller’s emotions, providing anonymity, non-judgement, and confidentiality.
With demand for the service surging, Ms Martin said more hands on deck are desperately needed.
“We desperately need more volunteers on the phones to ensure no one faces their darkest moments alone,” she said.
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Crisis Support volunteer Penny Westman told NOTA, “When I volunteer, it fills my bucket to know I have made a positive difference to someone in challenging times.
“It gives me purpose to know I am giving and making a difference.”
q Lifeline North Coast General Manager Angela Martin.
q Lifeline North Coast crisis support volunteer Penny Westman.
q Tom Arnold from Safer Futures with Rotary Club of Sawtell President Denis Gleeson.
Visual sorcery to delight all-ages
A CAVERN of intrigue and secrets where you can’t necessarily trust your eyes – a wonderland where creation and artificial intelligence collide.
That’s the magical script for three ground-breaking and mind-warping exhibitions set to star at the City of Coffs Harbour’s cutting edge Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM).
“This is the first time Modern Guru and the Path to Artificial Happiness has been exhibited in Australia and this version of the artwork was developed specially for the Coffs Harbour community,” City of Coffs Harbour City Planning and Communities
Acting Director Ian Fitzgibbon said.
“Visitors will have to navigate past giant inflatable trees and animated stick insects before facing the Modern Guru. Take his photo and he’ll spit out a printed unique message just for you.”
Modern Guru, Electric Dreams and Serendipia will be on show at YAM from Saturday 24 August through to 10 November – and they are not to be missed.
“All three play with light and have been selected to mark the first year of our new cultural space as Yarrila is the Gumbaynggirr word for illuminate or brighten,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.
Electric Dreams is a maze of shapeshifting optical illusions while Serendipia is a combination of moving images and glow in the dark futuristic plant-like forms.
“Each visitor will have a unique experience as they move through the exhibitions and engage with the works,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.
“The exhibitions are accessible, interactive and for all ages – and will be free to experience.”
Throughout the exhibition period there will also be free family activities in The Workshop, starting with a glow in the dark artmaking session with artists Kathryn Cowen and Gareth Jenkins on Saturday 24 August from 10am to midday.
That same day visitors can join Nimrod Weis, the creator of Modern Guru, for a free talk at 1pm about the exhibition, AI and technology in art.
While ‘Super Saturday’ will mark the opening of the three exhibitions to the general public, a special opening event will be held from 6-8pm on Friday 23 August at YAM.
This will be a chance to meet the artists, with drinks available for purchase from the YAM Bar and a guest DJ in residence.
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GROUND-BREAKING ART EXHIBITIONS
24 August to 10 November
Modern Guru and the Path to Artificial Happiness
An interactive installation by ENESS
Explore modern paths to happiness through a warped world of digital technology and AI. What will the Guru reveal to you?
FREE AND FUN EVENTS
Artist Talk with Nimrod Weis of ENESS
Saturday 24 August, 1pm – 2pm
Find out about this unique exhibition, AI and technology in art.
Electric Dreams
Taree Mackenzie, Jason Sims and Brendan Van Hek
Stretch your imagination and visual perceptions of space and form.
Kathryn Cowen and Gareth Jenkins
Step into a glow-in-the-dark, bio-futuristic environment and wonder at the future of nature.
Artist Talk with Electric Dreams artists
Saturday 24 August, 10am-11am
Hear Jason Sims and Brendan Van Hek talk about creating their contemporary light based artworks.
Family artmaking with Serendipia artists
Saturday 24 August, 10am – 12pm
Create glow-in-the-dark artworks inspired by the exhibition Serendipia.
Spring Family Fun Day
Saturday 7 September, 10am-2pm
Exhibitions | Artmaking | Live music | Spring themed face painting | Seed Library Launch | Gardening displays | Art Activity Bags
Serendipia
q Three mind-warping exhibitions are set to star at Yarrila Arts and Museum.
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Taking a Legal Look
By Manny WOOD
Complex estate planning options
JACK and Jill have been married for many years and each have two children from previous relationships.
They own their $2m home jointly and they each have substantial investments in their sole names.
They consider making wills to the effect that they leave the whole of their estates to each other and when the last of them pass, their will leaves their estate to all four children equally.
However, Jack is concerned that if he passes-away before Jill, she may enter into another relationship, which would jeopardise his children’s inheritance.
Jill is concerned that if she passes first, Jack may change his will and leave the whole of their combined estates to his children only.
They seek specialist advice and are informed that they can make wills that create “portable life interests” for each other, with a view to making proper arrangements for their surviving spouse, while protecting their children’s entitlements.
These wills allow the surviving spouse to continue to reside in the house as well as allowing them to relocate if they wish to do so.
Only upon the death of the surviving spouse is each parties’ half of the house gifted to their respective children.
In order for their wills to achieve these goals, they are advised that the joint ownership of their home needs to be “severed” and recorded as “tenants in common in equal shares”.
Jack is also concerned about his daughter’s marriage and does not want his son-in-law taking any of her inheritance.
Jack is advised that if his will creates a “testamentary trust” for his daughter, it can offer some protection in the event that his daughter’s relationship breaks down.
Jack is also concerned about his son’s business ventures and does not want creditors taking his inheritance.
He is advised that a testamentary trust may also provide protection against creditors.
Jack and Jill decide that in their circumstances, it is best for them to proceed with making testamentary trust wills which incorporate portable life interests.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
OPINION & LETTERS
Is driving getting worse?
DEAR News Of The Area,
IS it simply my imagination or is the standard of driving getting increasingly worse?
Why do some drivers indicate right when going straight across a roundabout?
Or worse, indicate right to exit a roundabout!
Barely a day goes by without me seeing this.
Why do so many drivers tailgate when the car in front of them is travelling at the speed limit?
It is frustrating to the driver in front, and even more so at night time with headlights dazzling through the rear view mirror.
Why do some drivers drive around 60kph when heading north on Hogbin Drive (80kph limit), and then drive at 90kph on the same stretch of road when heading south?
Why is there so much anger and
impatience when people drive cars?
These same people are (usually) perfectly reasonable when not behind the wheel.
Maybe a refresher online test of the road rules every 'say' two years would remind people how to indicate, remind them of the safe gap to leave between themselves and the car in front of them, and finally how to drive courteously.
One last point, why are the ridiculously bright, blinding and often misaligned headlights allowed to be fitted to cars?
Isn't it time to ban these blinding beacons?
At night time in the rain it is impossible to see anything when a vehicle fitted with these lights (which are fitted as standard by the manufacturers) is approaching from the opposite direction. They're downright dangerous.
FURTHER meetings were held by dairy farmers who supported factory amalgamation and letters to the editor continued.
Speculation centred on which factories would amalgamate, however, being the closest to the port and railway, the future of Coff’s factory remained relatively secure and administration’s focus remained on sourcing funds to upgrade the building.
Over the next two years, production increased and in January 1925 a new churn, boiler and batch pasteurising vat was purchased, with the idea they could be transferred to a new factory.
In August 1925, the Shire Council called for tenders to supply electricity to the jetty area as the lease would expire at the end of the year.
Tenders were received from the butter factory and Mr P Burke who had just been appointed sole supplier of light and power for Coffs Harbour’s main township for ten
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DEAR Jasminda,
THERE is much discussion in our home about the breakdancing performance of Rachael Gunn at the Paris Olympics.
Are you on Team Rachael, or do you think it was an embarrassing performance and not to the standard one would expect from Olympians?
Heidi M.
Dear Heidi,
I SHOULD preface this by saying I am no breakdancing expert, but in the space of a day, there are words that have entered my Olympics vernacular that probably wouldn't have, had it not been for Rachael "Raygun" Gunn - popping and locking, burning and rocking, freezing and going off.
I have used some of these terms before, but usually to describe chronic injuries to my chiropractor.
I did, however, have a preconceived image of the level of energy, athleticism and dynamism involved in breaking.
That, teamed with the moniker Raygun - a name that conjures the power and brightness of laser beamsled to inevitable expectations.
I think what many people saw when they watched Raygun doing her B-girling was something quite different. Instead of popping and locking and rocking, she was hopping and crawling and sliding, moves many Australians are familiar with, but ones they would not necessarily bring to an Olympic event.
Then how to describe them?
Retrieving the remote control from under the lounge? Recoiling at the sight of a funnel web spider?
years.
At the Council meeting which would finalise the tenders, attendees included Mr Horace Faviell and Mr Robert ‘Cecil’ Debenham, the butter factory’s chairman of directors and manager respectively.
Addressing the meeting, Mr Faviell questioned whether tenders had been advertised for the ten-year supply of light and power. However this was unknown, so Mr Faviell suggested the situation might be ‘fatal’ to Mr Burke's contract. He went on to explain that the butter factory had decided to opt out of providing electricity and with Council’s consent, transfer the department to a Mr Quost to regain their investment costs and help rebuild the factory.
He also described how Mr Burke had been given the first offer of purchase, but he had refused, so it was arranged Mr Quost would become the purchaser, subject to Council’s approval.
Mr Faviell then presented Council a petition in support of the proposal, signed by their light and power customers.
I'm not here to criticise though.
I think many of us know how it feels. That manic optimism of getting on the dancefloor after one too many vodkas, swaying and gyrating seductively like David Le'aupepe, then seeing the video footage that shows us doing the awkward footwork of Elaine from Seinfeld.
It's a hard lesson to learn.
Thankfully vision that hasn't been streamed onto the screen for millions of armchair critics.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Council questioned Mr Quost, then Mr Burke, before later declaring their acceptance of Mr Burke’s tender. This came as a surprise to the residents and the factory’s directors called a meeting to consider their options.
DEAR News Of The Area,
FORESTRY Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) was convicted of failure to protect known endangered species habitat on 31 July 2024.
This resulted in a fine of $360,000 which we NSW taxpayers will pay along with the EPA’s costs.
FCNSW were then ordered by the court, to place an advertisement in the Sydney Morning Herald to inform the public of their criminal negligence, also at our expense.
Why was this deemed necessary?
Everyone needs to be made aware of the misinformation promoted by FCNSW about their ‘high conservation values’. Questions need to be asked.
Why is our environmental heritage being run by a corporation?
Why isn’t the NSW government
OPINION & LETTERS
Forestry spin is all fairy floss Consultation results ‘misleading’
DEAR News Of The Area,
I AM writing in response to the assertions reported in NOTA on 2 August regarding comments made by State MP Gurmesh Singh in relation to opponents of the State Government’s current plan for multistorey residential development at the Jetty Foreshore.
Mr Singh was reported to have accused the City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) of trying to derail State Government plans for the Jetty Foreshore.
A genuine attempt to reveal the true feelings of the community is being made by CoCH holding a referendum during the
stepping in and controlling these precious resources?
What is Forestry’s agenda?
Forestry is certainly not focused on sustainability of species, as is obvious from their ongoing court fines.
They are not focused on profit, as we know from independent research by the Aust Foundation that their hardwood division runs at a significant loss annually.
Forestry’s large employment claims are highly disputed.
Blueprint Institute analysis shows about 235 people are directly employed in the FCNSW hardwood division.
While employment of many thousands is predicted to be generated if the proposed Great Koala National Park gets up, over the next ten years (University of Newcastle Economic Viability Study).
Forestry’s real agenda is to meet the
upcoming council elections.
Mr Singh has criticised the referendum question being put as being “fundamentally misleading and dishonest”, because it did not provide details or any credible alternatives.
A YES vote could potentially see community owned land privately developed for profit.
A NO vote could keep all options available for more community-focused and appropriate development.
If the land is sold for private residential development those options will be lost forever.
It is my understanding that the
unrealistic contracts of Boral and big timber.
These haven’t been changed to account for the Black Summer fires, when we lost close to 50 percent of our native forests here in NSW.
When I asked our local Member about the logging of our Kalang Headwaters, I pointed out this would put our water supply at threat, and that this was a biodiversity hotspot full of rare and endangered species.
It’s all taken into account, he said.
“Where do you get your information?” I asked him.
“From the DPI,” he replied.
The Department of Primary Industries might not be the most independent science source as they see forests as a primary resource first and foremost.
They don’t acknowledge these places
Ratepayers Association that organised the meeting has a totally neutral stance on the issues, evident in the way the meeting was run with the chair George Christenson being quick to manage any potentially hostile outbursts.
Ironically Mr Singh also claimed the meeting had been hijacked by people with “vested interests”.
These so-called vested interests appear to be citizens who care about the community and its future generations, whereas the vested interests pushing for private development are clearly motivated by profit and would seem to be in opposition to the interests of many in the community.
as refuges for the many creatures who have nowhere left to exist.
They don’t see the potential for ecotourism.
They don’t see that our clean water and our stable climate is reliant on these intact ecosystems.
The court understands that once the misinformation is out, it is often hard to get people to see the truth of the bigger picture.
We need to get rid of Forestry Corporation and for the NSW Government to set up an enquiry and a task force into timber harvesting and processing for the future.
Putting Forestry in charge of our forests is like putting a fox in charge of the hen house.
Regards, Louise CRANNY, Bellingen.
In the previous 2022 ‘community consultation’ the questions provided no opportunity to express support for appropriate community-focused development, but rather “how high do you want the high rise?”.
The results of this survey continue to be used by those with profit-driven vested interests, as an argument for multi-storey residential development.
The clear inadequacy of this ‘consultation’ resulted in many people boycotting the survey.
Could the use of these results not be considered “dishonest or misleading?”.
Regards, Rose FINGER, Ulong.
‘No silver bullet’ to homelessness crisis
DEAR News Of The Area,
I AM prompted to write following homeless week.
My first experience of homelessness was as a student in North Queensland in the mid 70s.
Regularly setting up share houses due to the vagaries of rentals meant periods of couch surfing and sleeping in my car.
Thankfully these were short and infrequent.
I started volunteering at a centre providing a lunchtime meal for rough sleepers and in hostel shelters a few days per week.
I then gained work as a youth worker and supported a large cohort of homeless teenagers.
We established a local youth refuge using donations to help cover rent.
I did largely voluntary sleepover supervision.
It was demanding, challenging and rewarding working with young people needing support to move beyond crisis to some semblance of control and self-worth.
That was more than 40 years ago.
Most of my working life since has dealt with the issue.
The housing crisis now seems both worse and the same.
There have been many programs, policies and money directed at the problem.
growing despair of young people who cannot see a path to stable housing either through rent or home purchase is nothing short of tragic in Australia.
The unprecedented $5.2billion investment in housing by the NSW Government recently and the commitment by the Federal Government are welcome, but there is no silver bullet to solve this crisis.
This is acknowledged by almost all commentators.
Any real relief or solution will require all levels of government to continue to view housing as a human right and to cooperate in both short- and long-term solutions.
As we approach local Council elections next month, we all must demand that our local councillors commit to making housing their highest priority.
Local Councils can and should lead in this space to ensure we remain safe and secure.
Local community initiatives can and do make a difference if Councils are proactive and play a leadership role.
I hope they will be up for the challenge to be part of the solution rather than be slaves to the “market”.
Young people deserve no less.
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE state of housing in Australia, as in most of the world, is a cause of serious concern, particularly for young people who are watching the price of houses getting further out of reach.
Around a third of the population rent and many of them will do so for their whole lives so the condition of rental housing is a matter that should be addressed.
The Greens want to institute a rent freeze to allow wages to catch up to recent rent increases.
There is some merit in that, but what happens next?
The LNP want to allow people to raid their superannuation which would, like first home buyer grants, just push up the price of
Homelessness grows, rents rise, and house prices have become unreachable for more and more working people. The houses.
We cannot expect any easing of this crisis unless we work at a local level to make changes as well.
A fairer system for rentals
Labor wants to effectively pay developers to build affordable housing but shy away from the government building social housing with the aim of driving down house prices.
Let me relate a story about renting houses in Sydney.
If you are lucky you can rent a tiny terrace with suicide stairs in Waterloo for $700 p/w next to a busy main road.
In summer the bedrooms upstairs are stifling but there is no air-conditioning.
If you open the windows you get devoured by mosquitoes because there are no screens on the windows.
Your lease can be terminated at any time, and it probably will be when the property is sold for redevelopment.
I suggest that rents should be restricted
on a publicly available property score that each rental property has to provide.
The higher the score, the higher the allowed rent.
Points can be awarded for features such as: air conditioning, window screens, solar panels, insulation, dish washer, etc.
In addition, all rental properties should come supplied with a modern refrigerator, a washing machine, and a clothes dryer or clothesline.
It is ridiculous to expect renters to continuously cart these things around given the often insecure nature of renting.
All windows should be openable and they should all be screened.
Given the high cost of rents it is the least that one should expect.
At the end of the day what is needed is
Regards, Paul SEKFY, Yarranbella.
a massive investment in government owned social housing which has the express aim of driving down the cost of houses by providing competition to private developers.
This will benefit the third of the population that rents.
The other third that are buying may whinge that the value of their home has fallen but so has the cost of their next house as well.
If you own one house, and you only live in one, then the change in house prices matters little.
And for the other third that own more than one house, they may consider selling one or two of them allowing more people to buy their first home.
NESTLED in a self-managed strata of two units, welcome to 3/12 Werambie Street, a hidden gem that redefines modern living.
Despite its unit number it is only one of two on the lot.
This residence stands out with its unique featurea generous fenced yard that now belongs exclusively to this unit, providing a rare opportunity for outdoor enjoyment and relaxation.
Step inside to discover a haven of comfort and style.
Extensively renovated, this two-bedroom unit boasts a brand-new kitchen that exudes luxury and sophistication, rivalling those found in larger homes.
The open-plan living area is a breath of fresh air, complete with modern vinyl slat timber-look floors, air conditioning, and abundant natural light that creates a welcoming ambiance.
The stunning bathroom,
adorned in crisp white tones, is a sanctuary of serenity. Equipped with a convenient laundry nook, this space combines functionality with elegance seamlessly.
The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, offering generous proportions, a large built-in robe, and a ceiling fan for year-round comfort.
The second bedroom also features a built-in robe and ceiling fan, ensuring that every corner of this unit is designed for your utmost convenience.
But the allure of this property doesn't end there.
The garage has been thoughtfully transformed into an office or potential third bedroom, with a storage area discreetly tucked behind the garage door.
This versatile space offers endless possibilities, whether you need a home office, a guest room, or a cosy retreat to unwind.
But if you require a garage it's pretty simple to revert back.
Convenience is at your doorstep, with Toormina
Home Open
Gardens Shopping Centre just a gentle stroll away.
Embrace the beauty of nature at the nearby Boambee Bay nature area, where tranquillity and serenity await.
Whether you're a discerning buyer looking for a stylish retreat or an astute investor seeking a property with immense potential, 3/12 Werambie Street offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and charm.
Don't miss your chance to experience the allure of this exceptional residence.
Schedule a viewing today and make 3/12 Werambie Street your sanctuary in Toormina.
Agents: Chris Hines (0439 667 719) and Kim McGinty (0432 953 796).
FOR SALE – $525,000 - $535,000
Home open Sat 17/08 10.00am – 10.30am
and the town centre is only minutes away on foot.
$995,000.00
Contact Peter Auld to book a private inspection
The Eastern Dorrigo Plateau & beautiful Lowanna district, are renowned for areas of magnificent rainforest & East Coast Eucalypt Forest, this property of 52.34ha/ 129.28 acres, displays approx 60%/ 80 acres of dense timber forest. Large open clean grassland, on the eastern end near the comfortable 4-bedroom home, and on the western end with Little Nymboida river frontage, compliment the rest of the property, with a 6 megalitre irrigation license. A Bore & several dams, with several rainwater storage tanks secure domestic needs. The home, all on one level has a wide useable verandah, overlooking the countryside, and a rear covered access, much appreciated in this high rainfall area. An insulated ceiling, double garage with high roller doors, & very useful storage capacity, along with a single carport protects your vehicles. The zoning allows for a second home to be built on the property, with tarred road convenience & only 30-35 minutes drive to Coffs Harbour. In the heat of summer you can disappear into the cool, dense environment the extensive natural forest presents, or attend to cattle, horses, or other livestock that suit your desire or agricultural outlook.
Note: This property is being sold in conjunction with the Coffs Coast Property Sales.
For all enquiries please contact: Peter Lloyd Auld 0429 866 689 Lic No. 655546
LOCALSPORT
Wolves crowned premiers
By David WIGLEY
THE Woolgoolga Wolves were crowned Premiers of the HIT105.5 North Coast Football (NCF) Premier League last Saturday, even before they kicked off against Coffs City United, whom they defeated 2-0 on their home turf.
Having built an unassailable ten-point lead, the 2023 Grand Final Champions were awarded the Premiership trophy by Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, HIT105.5 radio announcer Ben Stevenson, and NCF General Manager Duncan Marchant, with three rounds still remaining in the competition.
The match began with an unexpected interruption, as a troop of kangaroos briefly took centre stage, adding a quintessentially Australian touch before the real action kicked off.
Once the pitch was cleared, Woolgoolga quickly set about proving why they are this season’s undisputed Premiers.
Despite having the trophy in their grasp before kickoff, the Wolves showed no signs of easing off, determined to cap their campaign with an unbeaten record.
Just twelve minutes in, James Gorrie put
q
Marchant.
Woolgoolga ahead with a scintillating solo effort, slicing through the Coffs defence before unleashing a thunderous strike that left the goalkeeper rooted to the spot.
Nick Casey, the Wolves' lethal marksman, doubled the advantage on the half-
hour mark.
After being initially denied by a spectacular save from Gum Mayak, Casey soared above the defenders to head home the rebound, further underlining his reputation as the Wolves’ most prolific striker.
The regular season
Suns Under 18s girls finish runners up
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Suns Under 18s Girls team have done the Coffs Coast proud by finishing runners up in a state-wide representative basketball competition.
The Suns side finished runners up at the Basketball NSW Junior Premier League Finals in Penrith.
The Suns team progressed to the semifinals after wins in their pool against the Queanbeyan Roadrunners and Hills Hornets.
They clinched a grand final berth after winning a 65-64 thriller against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in their semi-final.
Alexis Plater top scored
for the Suns with 24 points.
The Suns went down 104-82 in the grand final against Norths Bears.
Coffs Harbour Basketball Association praised the performance of the Suns girls in Penrith.
“Massive effort from everyone involved in the team, playing in the top league in NSW is a huge commitment and the girls had a wonderful year and should be proud!” a spokesperson for the Association said.
“Congratulations to the players, coach Andrew Williams, manager Amy Martin and to the parents and supporters.
“What a fabulous season you have all had!”
concludes on Saturday 17 August as all eyes turn to the playoffs for a berth in the Grand Final.
Woolgoolga will face off against second-placed Northern Storm in round one of the playoffs on Saturday 24 August, with the winner securing a direct route to the
Grand Final.
The loser of this showdown will have another shot at glory, squaring off against the winner of the elimination final on Saturday 31 August, for the remaining Grand Final berth.
The playoff race remains fiercely contested, with
several teams still vying for the third and fourth spot, ensuring the drama will continue until the very last day of the season.
The Grand Final kicks off on Saturday 7 September at C.ex Coffs International Stadium at 7pm.
Paddling for Kids in Need
By Andrea FERRARI
KALANG River Dragon Boat Club members turned Saturday’s club training session into a fundraiser for the Kids In Need Association.
It was in lieu of attending the annual Dragon Boat Festival in Tweed Heads, which raises money to support seriously ill children and children with disabilities.
“Our club is currently busy with intensive training for two regattas coming up within the next few weeks, so we were unable to send a team to participate in the Tweed Heads event
this time,” said club spokesperson Beth Spriggs.
“By donating our fees from paddling and BBQ breakfast last Saturday, our members were pleased to be part of the fundraising.”
The Kalang River Dragon Boat Club can be seen paddling three times a week
at Urunga and regularly holds Learn to Paddle courses.
It hosts the Kalang Classic every two years for dragon boats, outriggers, kayaks, surf skis, paddle boards and canoes.
The next one will be in February 2025.
2024 Premiers the Woolgoolga Wolves with Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, HIT105.5 radio announcer Ben Stevenson and North Coast Football General Manager Duncan
q Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s girls team.
Snappers earn hosting rights
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Snappers are the first team through to this year's grand final of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.
Vikings in this weekend’s Preliminary Final at Port Macquarie.
final berth by beating the Grafton Redmen 27-22.
The Snappers booked their place in the season decider with a 28-24 win against the Hastings Valley Vikings in the Major Semi Final at Port Macquarie.
August.
The Snappers earnt hosting rights for this year's grand final which is set to be played on Saturday, 24
It was the second week in a row the Snappers had beaten the minor premiers, as they now get this weekend off as they await the winner of the Preliminary Final.
The SCU Marlins kept
their season alive with a 2519 win against the Grafton Redmen in the Minor Semi Final at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
The Marlins now play the Hastings Valley Vikings for a spot in the grand final, as they travel to take on the
Athletics powerhouse
By David WIGLEY
EMERGING as a powerhouse in athletics, Orara High School has been named this year’s Zone Champion School for the Mid North Coast, and Champion School for the broader
Orara High physical education teacher Meggen Matthews couldn’t hide her delight at the school’s remarkable athletics achievements this season.
“This year Orara won the North Coast Athletics carnival with a total of 290 points, with Ballina Coast High School in second place on 227,” Matthews said.
“This includes schools from Port Macquarie, Lismore, Ballina and the Tweed Coast.
“Along with this, we
had Robert Kisose win the Age Champion for the 14 years boys, and Alita Roberts (12 years girls), Henry Kleinschafer (12 years boys), Aylani Clark (14 years girls) and Wilfred Kleinschafer (15 years boys) all achieving runners up in Age Champion for their age group.”
Matthews attributed this success to the commitment of the athletes, many of whom have been honing their skills through the school’s newly
Coffs Harbour Snappers reserve grade side progressed to the grand final, edging out the Grafton Redmen 25-23 to win their Major Semi Final at Port Macquarie.
Coffs Harbour Snappers women also earnt a grand
All three Snappers senior sides made their grand finals after beating the minor premiers of their respective competitions.
Coffs Harbour Snappers junior teams also made their respective grand finals with victories in the Major Semi Finals.
“These students have really stepped up their game this year,” Matthews explained.
“Being part of the Academy has meant increased training, coaching, and technique analysis across multiple disciplines.”
But the journey doesn’t end here, with sights now set on the upcoming State Titles.
“We’ve got 20 students
preparing for the NSW State Athletics Championships, including three relay teams in the 15-year-old boys, 16-year-old boys, and 14-year-old girls categories,” Matthews said.
“In total, we’ve secured 30 individual entries, as many of our students have qualified for more than one event.
“And a huge thank you to Glenn from Fast Track Feet Athletics Squad for volunteering his time to come and coach our students,” Matthews added.
Team Orara at the North Coast Carnival.
established Orara Student Athlete Academy.
q 15 Boys Relay Team: Heath Ball, Robert Kisose, Calvin Green and Daniel Cribb.
q 14 Girls Relay Team: Katie Byrnes, Taylah Deregt, Aylani Clark and Shiori Hallam.
q 16 Boys Relay Team: Isaac Reid, Oliver Gage, Max Morgan and Kaleb Bruckard.
Minor premierships claimed
By Aiden BURGESS
AFL North Coast’s best junior teams have won minor premierships as they look to book grand final spots with victory in their semi-finals this weekend.
Bellingen Bulldogs were the Youth Girls 17s minor premiers, going through the season undefeated.
Port Macquarie Magpies
Under 16s Boys also had an unbeaten season on the way to becoming minor premiers.
Nambucca Valley Lions finished on top of the ladder in the Youth Girls 15s competition, having just one loss.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints were the standout team of the Under 14s Mixed
competition, losing just once on their way to winning the minor premiership.
Northern Beaches Blues were the minor premiers of the Youth Girls 13s competition, also having just one loss.
Port Macquarie Swoopers finished as the Under 12s Mixed minor premiers going through the
season undefeated.
The AFL North Coast junior semi-finals are set to be decided this Sunday in Port Macquarie and Sawtell, with the winners progressing through to the grand finals on Sunday, 25 August at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Junior semi-finals Youth Girls 17s:
Group 2 finals series kicks off
By Aiden BURGESS
THE Group 2 Rugby League finals series kicked off on Saturday.
Some local teams kept their season alive, while others moved one win away from a grand final berth.
Rex Hardaker Oval hosted the Qualifying Semi Finals, as teams moved just one win away from a spot in the grand final.
The Sawtell Panthers first grade side beat the
Woolgoolga Seahorses 24-4 at home.
Defending reserve grade premiers Coffs Harbour Comets had a 34-6 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.
Macksville Sea Eagles Women’s Tackle team began their finals series with a 2210 win against the South Grafton Rebels.
Nambucca Roosters Under 18s were victorious 28-16 against the South Grafton Rebels.
Grafton hosted a big day of Elimination Finals as teams battled to keep their seasons going.
Macksville Sea Eagles first grade side will march on this finals series after a 28-10 win against the Grafton Ghosts.
Sawtell Panthers reserves kept their season alive with a 32-12 win against the Nambucca Roosters.
Woolgoolga Seahorses Women’s Tackle team moved on to the second week of the finals after having a 30-4 win
against the Grafton Ghosts.
Grafton Ghosts Under 18s live to fight another day after a 34-10 win at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets.
The finals series continues this weekend as Nambucca Heads hosts the Major Semi Finals, and Woolgoolga hosts the Minor Semi Finals.
Grand final spots will be up for grabs in the Major Semi Finals at Nambucca Heads.
The Nambucca Roosters
Bellingen Bulldogs vs Sawtell/Toormina Saints.
Nambucca Valley Lions vs Coffs Harbour Breakers.
Under 16s Boys: Port Macquarie Magpies vs Coffs Harbour Breakers.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints vs Nambucca Valley Lions.
Youth Girls 15s:
Nambucca Valley Lions vs Northern Beaches Blues.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints vs Coffs Harbour Breakers.
Under 14s Mixed:
and Sawtell Panthers play off for a spot in the first grade grand final.
Undefeated reserve grade minor premiers the Macksville Sea Eagles take on the Coffs Harbour Comets.
Undefeated Women’s Tackle minor premiers the Sawtell Panthers clash with the Macksville Sea Eagles in their Major Semi Final.
Macksville Sea Eagles and Nambucca Roosters Under 18s play off for a grand final berth.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints vs Nambucca Valley Lions. Port Macquarie Magpies vs Coffs Harbour Breakers.
Youth Girls 13s: Northern Beaches Blues vs South West Rocks Dockers. Nambucca Valley Lions vs Sawtell/Toormina Saints. Under 12s Mixed: Port Macquarie Swoopers vs Sawtell/Toormina Saints. Northern Beaches Blues vs Port Macquarie Flyers.
Woolgoolga hosts the Minor Semi Finals as teams look to keep their season alive.
Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Macksville Sea Eagles in the first-grade encounter, with the Woolgoolga Seahorses reserves also at home as they take on the Sawtell Panthers.
Woolgoolga Seahorses Women's Tackle team are also at home for their Minor Semi Final against the South Grafton Rebels.
South Grafton Rebels and Grafton Ghosts face off in the Under 18s.
Bush Khanacross at Raleigh Suns junior named All-Australian
By Aiden BURGESS
ST JOHN Paul College (SJPC) student Kira Juffermans has been named one of the best female high school basketball players in Australia.
The Coffs Harbour Suns junior was named to the All-Australian team after
standout performances at the School Sport Australia (SSA) Combined Basketball Championships on the Gold Coast.
Juffermans was part of the NSW All Schools team which finished second in the 16 Years and Under Girls competition.
Juffermans was then selected to the All-Australian team in that age category.
She has had a successful year so far, having also been a member of SJPC open girls basketball team that won the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC) Basketball Championships.
By Aiden BURGESS
A BIG Sunday of racing was held in challenging conditions as the Coffs Harbour and District Sporting Car Club hosted a Bush Khanacross at Raleigh Motorsports Complex.
“After a postponement due to damp weather the Digital Camera Warehouse
Bush Khanacross was run on Sunday, 11 August,” a club
spokesperson told NOTA.
“A good field of 24 grassroots motorsport competitors had a great day.
“Some sections earlier in the day were still slippery, so competitors had a good opportunity to improve their car control skills.”
On a drying surface, Paul
Mountford in his Subaru WRX was fastest on the day. Second and third was a closely fought affair, with Yukka Ylinen in a VW Type 3 finishing just quicker than David Opie in his Suzuki Swift.
“The four juniors in the field probably had the most fun, with Harvey Nicholson fastest junior and also eighth outright.”
She also played for NSW Country at the Under 18 National Championships in Brisbane.
Shortly after playing for NSW at the SSA Championships, Juffermans was a member of the Coffs Suns Under 18s Girls team that finished runners up at the Basketball NSW Junior Premier League Finals.
SJPC’s Leader of Sport, Danielle McAra said the school was “so incredibly proud” of Juffermans.
Her school representative team played the Diocesan Basketball Championships while she represented and co-captained the NSW All Schools team.
“Despite not having her, the team is going through
to NSWCCC in Sydney in November,” McAra said.
“Kira will come back into the team for that event.”
Fellow Suns junior Josh Boyle was part of the NSW team which took out silver in the 16 Years and Under Boys competition at the SSA Combined Basketball Championships.
q Junior Kia Hancock about to start a run with Adam Smeaton providing instruction.
q Kira Juffermans (centre) at the School Sport Australia Games.
Grand final berths
By Aiden BURGESS
AFL North Coast’s best teams have earnt grand final berths, while others kept their season alive during the first week of the finals series in Coffs Harbour and Sawtell.
Coffs Harbour Breakers seniors are one win away from a premiership after booking a grand final berth with an 18.11 (119) to 8.7 (55) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies in their Qualifying Final at Fitzroy Oval.
Coffs Harbour Breakers reserves also qualified for their grand final with a 7.7 (49) to 4.6 (30) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints women moved into the grand final with a 4.6 (30) to 2.3 (15) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.
The Saints women became the first side to beat the Breakers this season.
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley reserves kept their season alive with an 11.11 (77) to 1.4 (10) victory against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in their Elimination Final at
Richardson Park.
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley women also moved on to the Preliminary Final, after a five-point win against the Port Macquarie Magpies.
Grand final spots will be on the line this weekend in Woolgoolga, during the Preliminary Finals at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Port Macquarie Magpies and Sawtell/Toormina Saints seniors face off, as the Magpies look to make the grand final for the third year in a row, while the Saints try for their first grand final berth since 2020.
Port Macquarie Magpies and Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley reserves clash for a grand final spot.
Coffs Harbour Breakers and Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley women face off for a grand final spot.
The Breakers will look to bounce back from their first defeat of the season and keep their premiership defence alive, while Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley look to make the grand final for the third straight year.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Port Macquarie Magpies
Under 18s play off in their Preliminary Final, with the winner to face Northern
Beaches/Nambucca Valley in the grand final. Northern Beaches/
Saints smash Tigers to keep season alive
By Aiden BURGESS
SAWTELL/Toormina Saints have kept their season alive in emphatic style with a 20.10 (130) to 5.10 (40) victory against the Grafton Tigers in their Elimination Final at Richardson Park.
The home side made a great start kicking a goal in
the opening two minutes, and kept up the momentum with a few more quick goals to enjoy a 26-1 lead after ten minutes.
The Saints dominated the territory battle, locking the Tigers in their own defensive half as they took a 34-1 lead into quarter time.
The Tigers showed
some fighting spirit as they worked their way back into the match, having repeat forward 50 entries but not capitalising on the scoreboard.
The Saints defence weathered the storm to take a 47-18 lead into half-time.
They say that the third quarter is the premiership
quarter, and the Saints rose to the occasion in dominant style kicking eight goals for the term to seal the match.
Darcy Brown kicked six goals for the Saints, while Charlie Martin kicked four.
Saints player-coach Brandt Lee said it was special to finally play a finals game at Richardson Park,
after all finals games had previously been played at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium for many years.
“We talked about it all week, and even someone like Mark Couzens who has been here forever has never played a final at Richardson Park, so that tells you how special it was for us,” he said.
“It definitely gave us an advantage to play in front of our home crowd, and it was a big day for our club and community.”
The Saints now take on the Port Macquarie Magpies for a grand final spot, in their Preliminary Final this weekend in Woolgoolga.
Raiders seal perfect season
By David WIGLEY
THE Urunga Raiders have completed a perfect season in the Women’s HIT105.5 North Coast Premier League, securing victory in every match and a whopping goal difference of +67.
It’s been a stellar season for attacking midfielder Katie Thorn, who has bagged nine goals and created many more.
Thorn credited the team’s success to a strong camaraderie and a coach with a clear vision.
“We have been bouncing off each other well all season,” she said.
“Our coach, Trevor
q Katie Thorn celebrates with her Urunga Raiders teammates.
[Martin], has done a fantastic job at providing a clear philosophy of the Raiders’ style of play, which we have been edging closer towards all season.”
Thorn emphasised the team’s depth, pointing to their diverse attacking threats and solid defence.
“We are yet to have our full team play together, so with the results we have had so far, with fifteen different goal scorers and only four goals conceded, it really shows the depth of women’s football at Urunga.
“The atmosphere has been great all season, there is always a lot of positivity in the team and we are all here for a good time, so every game is enjoyable.”
However, the journey hasn’t been without its challenges.
“It’s been a challenge to maintain rhythm coming into finals with only having played eleven games so far due to forfeits and wash outs.
“However, the girls have been training well and are always up for a challenge,” Thorn said.
The Raiders will conclude their season with an away match against Orara on Saturday 17 August, kicking off at 3pm The following week, on Saturday 24 August, they will face second-placed Coffs City United in the first round of the finals playoffs, with a direct path to the Grand Final on the line.
The loser of this crucial clash will have another opportunity to reach the Grand Final by taking on the winner of the Orara Valley Dingoes versus Woolgoolga Wildcats match on Saturday 31 August.
The Women’s Grand Final is scheduled for Saturday 7 September at 5pm at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, with the Men’s Grand Final following at 7pm.
Nambucca Valley Under 18s finished as minor premiers, and had a 11.9 (75) to 7.6
(48) victory against the Port Macquarie Magpies in the final round of the season.
q Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints women’s players compete in a ruck contest.
COFFS COAST News Of The Area
C.ex Coffs Bowls Club Report
By Mary BUCKLEY
WHAT an exciting Grand Final for the Club’s Major Triples!!! Dot Heron, along with her team of Chris Irvine and Laine Down, played some great bowls to maintain their lead over their opposition until the very last end, when Di De La Cruz’s team of Robyn Groundwater and Sue Wilson had 5 bowls in the head which made them the overall winners!!! . One of those games where it’s a shame to have one winner. A big CONGRATULATION to
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
SATURDAY 3/8/24 and Sunday 4/8/24 “Watsons Caravan and R.VMajor Minor Pairs” took place with all greens full and great bowls played. A Big Thanks to all who participated and to Watsons for their fabulous Sponsorship.
Winners N Thomas, R Southam 150pts: 2nd Place R Booth, J Hicks 146pts 3rd Place
G Botfield, A Lowe 134pts, 4th Place M Champion, H Aladjajiran 125Pts, 5thPlace W Vaughn, J Townsend 123Pts,
MONDAY Afternoon Bowls 5/8/24
J Chapman, D Burt, J Grimmond DEF J Gardiner, L Kratz, D Ryan
K Mason, W Vaughn, K Burt DEF A
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Dale ALLEN
FRIDAY, 9th August, 2024
Group A (Division 1 & 2)
Reece Baker d George Ruaporo 3/1, Gerard Martin d Troy Prystasz 3/1, David Cini d Ray Pyne 3/2, Paul Hendriks d Lachlan Dierkx 3/2. Division 1
Reece Baker d Paul Hendriks 3/1,
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
2024 LADIES Medal Winners
February: Kate Pollard, Debbie Telford. March: Jackie Chapman, Robyn O’Dwyer. April: Lynne Rapley, Karen Wilson. May: Gaye Hardcastle, Margaret Gill. Jume: Maureen Ryan, Trish Bailey, Natalie Oliver. July: Thereas Beswick, Rhonda Cooper, Elaine Everitt. Final August 28.
6/8 Medley Stableford A: Warren Johnstone 41, Allan Heffernan 37. B: Peter McDonald 39c/b, Bruce Lynch 39. C: Gerard Crowe 38c/b, Kenneth Towerton 38. Balls to 34c/b. NTP 7 A:
our winners Di, Robyn and Sue – WELL PLAYED, WELL DONE!!
Tuesday 23rd July: Joce Landrey, Jim Down, Di De La Cruz d Chris Irvine, LizAnn Jeffery, Glenn Stanford 15-12; Beryl Foster, Rosemary Williams, Jeanette Kutz d Margaret Stocks, Jan Appleton, John Agst 17-12; Mary Muller, Mary Buckley d Laine Down, Graham Cowell 19-15; Robyn Groundwater, Sue Wilson drew with Jo Burgess, Joan Griffin 11all.
Thursday 25th July: Laine Down, Jan Appleton d Patricia Lumley, Sue Wilson 30-19; Viv Gayford, Di De La Cruz d Joan Griffin, Jeanette Kutz 27-18; Margaret Stocks, Robyn Groundwater, Dot Heron d Joce Landrey, Rosemary Williams,
Waters, P Day, G Hampson
R Lea, K Taylor, M Grimmond DEF J Poyntz, J Cherne, D Tree
P Paunovic, S Kennedy, B Eden DEF N Spies, G Nicholls, C Christian
R Hampson, B Kennedy, H Slater DEF C Samuels, B Kennedy, P Roach
J Landrey, A Day, G Spies DEF L Read, N Elford, D Ide
TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls
6/8/24
A Waters, R Lucas D Garth DEF J Gardiner, L Kratz, L North
C Samuels, M Sharman DEF S Kennedy, N Feltrin
S Mason, K Lewis, D Grebert, N Foy DEF H Dodd, A Day, J Townsend, E Tindall J Poyntz, J Poyntz G Pickard
Played M McDonald, T Goninan, S Shewan
J Brown, F Sharpe, B Bracken, J Smithers DEF M Friend, T Thomas, H
Gerard Martin d David Cini 3/0, Paul Hendriks d David Cini 3/1, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/0. WINNER: Reece Baker from Gerard Martin. Division 2
Lachlan Dierkx d George Ruaporo 3/0, Ray Pyne d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Troy Prystasz d George Ruaporo 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Ray Pyne 3/1. WINNER: Lachlan Dierkx from Ray Pyne.
Group B (Division 3 & 4)
Lochie Smith (pro pin), B: Brad Nesbitt, C: Paul Bennett. NTP 11 A: Rebecca Goldsmith, B: Allan Burns, C: Wayne Edwards 7/8 4BBB Aggregate Annie Waters & Robyn O’Dwyer 75, Jenny Kelloway& Natalie Oliver 72. Balls to 64. NTP 7 Div 1 Gaye Hardcastle , Div 2 Natalie Oliver. NTP 15 Div 3 Nicole Owen. Pro pin
Narelle Hall
8/8 Play 9 John Madden 20c/b, George Graham 20. Balls to 18c/b 9/8 Medley Stableford Andrew Edwards 37c.b, David Jackson 37. Balls to 35
10/8 Stroke A: Glen Collon 65, Allan Heffernan 68. B: Matthew Schilg 68, Anthony Sozou 70. C: James Swilks
Panthers progress
24-0 lead into half-time.
Brilley crossing the line to give the Panthers a 6-0 lead after five minutes.
The Panthers ambushed the Seahorses early with brutal defence which would be their trademark all afternoon.
A great long-range run from Jayden O'Shannessy extended the Panthers lead to 12-0.
The Panthers dominated the territory battle with the game played exclusively in their attacking half, and handled the wet weather conditions well with an extremely good completion rate.
Jake Thornton carved up the Seahorses defence with a nifty run to score, and a Tyke Kemp try saw them take a commanding
SPORTS RESULTS
Mary Buckley 30-21.
Tuesday 30th July: With the Sapphire Triples happening at Park Beach Bowling Club it was great to welcome bowlers from Park Beach to join us.
Rosemary Williams, Jim Down, Jan Appleton d Chris Irvine, Joan Griffin, Chris Jones 24-18; Liz Ann Jeffery, Robyn Groundwater, Glenn Stanford d Liz-Ann Jeffery(s), Steve Macca, John Agst 21-16; Margaret Stocks, Bruce Nick, Di De La Cruz d K Beinfelt, Laine Down, David Wilson 22-14; Angela Fryer, Joce Landrey, Graham Hensley d Beryl Foster, Doug Powell, Dot Heron 18-14.
Muir, J Partridge
WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls
7/8/2
B Brown/Stahlhut P Weir, A Sorbello DEF B Hauville/R Smithers, S Shaw, J Rice
K Garth, G Campbell, S Berry DEF N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Morris
W Hall, R McGuire, R Southam DEF
E Nicolaou, B Martin, P Collins
N Thomas, G Peel DEF N Wong, G Douglas, D Finlayson
L Woods, W Vaughn, J Townsend
DEF P Bird, G Cridge, B Biddle
I Muller, C Attard, L Zecchinati DEF
T Brooks, R Petterson, G Denniss
C Christian, R Rolinson, D Wheeler
DEF J Mola, M Hastings, A Wagstaff
G Nichols, R Poyntz, B Samuels DEF
H Slater, D Anderson, A Berry
R Williams, B Clugston, B Fitzpatrick DEDF I Maderic, M Jenkins,
Yash Tyagi d Char Berglund 3/1, Tim Garrad d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Stephen Bjerking d Terry Baker 3/2, King McKie d Ann Joy 3/0. Division 3
Yash Tyagi d King McKie 3/1, Stephen Bjerking d Tim Garrad 3/1, King McKie d Tim Garrad 3/1, Yash Tyagi d Stephen Bjerking 3/0. WINNER: Yash Tyagi from Stephen Bjerking.
Division 4
66, Ivan Gayden 68. Balls to 73c/b. Gross A: Nathan Trezise 68, Scott Pollard 72c/b. B: Wayne Parkin 86c/b, Heath Blaikie 8yc/b. C: Christopher Turnbull 91, Joshua Ives 92. Eagle on 17 Nathan Trezise.
NTP 7 A:Hamish Day, B: Nathan Cooper, C: Chris Turnbull (pro pin1cm!). NTP 11 A: Chris Barrow, B: Doug O’Connor, C: Charlie Hill
Ladies Stableford Jenny Kelloway 38, Joy Lawrence 30
Ladies 9 Hole Brenda Connors 21 , Linda Wood 17c/b. Balls to 16c/b
11/8 Medley Stableford Michael Oates 35, Sam Pinnuck 34. Balls to 30c/b
“We spoke about it before the game.
G Walsh
G Hitchen, R McLennan, S Wilkinson DEF J Chapman, P Roach, D Bond
J Richardson, N McClelland. J Urge
DEF G Fisher, D Frost, S Sillar
P Eiberger, B Kennedy, K Sharman
DEF M Cutts, L Hardingham, J Murtas
THURSDAY 8/8/24 Ladies Major
Singles
J Townsend DEF J Poletti /K Lewis
DEF D Grebert/ R Lucas DEF H Muir
PLEASE NOTE The Ladies Major Single Final will be played on Sunday 18/8/24
FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls 9/8/24
Ken Taylor, G Hampson D Ryan DEF
Kev Taylor, B Cranley, I Muller
J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris DEF
H Dodd, E Tindall, A Sorbello
E Nicolave, B Biddle, C Attard, R McGuire DEF J Chapman, P Bird, A
Ann Joy d Char Berglund 3/1, Sharee Templeton d Terry Baker 3/2, Terry Baker d Char Berglund 3/1, Sharee Templeton d Ann Joy 3/2. WINNER: Sharee Templeton from Ann Joy.
Group C (Division 5 & 6)
Dale Allen d Joel Dierkx 3/0, David McGrath d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dean Prystasz d Lindsay Jones 3/1, Boyd McGregor d Mina Tadros 3/0. Division 5
Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association
By Collin CUTT
TUESDAY, 6th August, 28 MNC
Veteran golfers competed in a single stableford at Bowraville Golf Course.
Winner: Bronwyn Doak 38, 1st runner-up Terry Noble 37, 2nd runnerup Rod Graham 35 c/b. NTP’s: 2nd Colin Hoskins, 9th Bob Stockton. Longest putt - Dennis Hardgrove.
Ball run to 32 pts. Thanks to the members of Bowraville for putting on the BBQ after the
for each other and attacked with our defence.
Baker, B Blight
D Frost, G Peel, S Sillar DEF K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend DEF B Hamilton, K Mason, N Wong W Vaughn, D Anderson, A Wagstaff DEF L Woods, S Sherwan, D Finlayson
R McIntyre, R Thornton l Hardingham DEF L Roll, H Roll, P Eiberger
J Poyntz, D Garth, K Garth DEF G Campbell, M Sheanan, M Sharp
D Hammond, D Bond, P Roach DEF G Denniss, J Urge, T Karam
H Muir, C Hill, K English DEF C Samuels, G Douglas, B Samuels
S Mason, D Grebert, J Grebert DEF N Stahlhut, F Sharp, J Richardson V Watts, G Watts, L Feltrin DEF N Feltrin, A Day, N Foy T Shanahan, S Shanahan, P Day DEF L Read, W Sharkey, J Townsend
Dale Allen d Boyd McGregor 3/0, David McGrath d Dean Prystasz 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Dean Prystasz 3/0, Dale Allen d David McGrath 3/0. WINNER: Dale Allen from David McGrath.
Division 6
Mina Tadros d Joel Dierkx 3/0, Jo Ellis d Lindsay Jones 3/1, Lindsay Jones d Joel Dierkx 3/0, Mina Tadros d Jo Ellis 3/0. WINNER: Mina Tadros from Jo Ellis.
game, which we all appreciate. Also, on Tuesday, 6/8, 33 MNC Veteran golfers competed at Safety Beach Golf Course.
Winner: Ross Donnelly 35 c/b, 1st runner-up Greg Ellem 35, 2nd runnerup Steven Robinson 34.
NTP’s: 11th (Proplay) – David Eather, 4th Chris Bournon, 7th Steve Robinson, 9th David Nicholls.
Thanks very much to Terry Perfrement for his continued sponsorship of the Proplay, which is much appreciated.
The rain poured down during the break, making the second half a dour affair with points at a premium.
The Seahorses came out a much-improved side to start the second half, but the Panthers defence continued to remain resolute, snuffing out any chances of a comeback as they continually defended their tryline.
The Seahorses provided the only points of the second half courtesy of a Coen Van Dugteren try.
Panthers captain-coach Sam Johnstone was pleased with his side's stellar defensive performance which was the cornerstone of their finals victory.
“I think that goes back to how we were at the start of the year, really tough defensively,” he said.
“In finals football a lot of the time it comes down to defence, and we really pride ourselves on defence, and the only try they scored was they slid in on the corner, so I was really happy with that.
“All game we just turned up
q Sawtell Panthers muscle up in defence against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.
“They are a good side with strike power all over the park, and the biggest takeaway from that win was our defence, especially that first half.
“We just turned up for each other and were lucky enough to get out to a lead and just hang on.
“Our first half completion rate was outstanding, I think we were 19 from 21, and I thought our completions and defence, that’s what wins finals football.”
The Panthers now take on the Nambucca Roosters for a spot in this year's grand final, as they face the minor premiers in the Major Semi Final on Sunday afternoon in Nambucca Heads. Johnstone welcomed the challenge of facing the minor premiers with a grand final spot on the line.
“Our goal is to win next week and go straight into the grand final,” he said.
“Nambucca are really good but we’ll take some confidence out of beating them here a couple of weeks ago, but they are definitely going to be a different beast down home, they have got players back they rested, but we’re very confident in our team.”
q Winners Di De La Cruz, Sue Wilson and Robyn Groundwater with Runner-Ups Chris Irvine, Laine Down and Dot Heron.
Park Beach Women’s
Bowling Club
By Ian TRENGOVE
WINNING skip - Brenda Fane
Winning 2nd. - Michelle Watt
Winning lead - Elizabeth Blanton
Runner-up skip - Judy Monks
Runner -up 2nd - Lyn Clancy
Runner - up lead - Lyn McLean
Special awards went to Trish Thorne, Heather Illingworth and Yvonne Hinsley
Results Wednesday social bowls
President /Secretary day 7th August
Pres - S Betts, Y Hinsley, R DeMeio def Sec - T Thorne, L Clancy, H Hardwick 24/5
Sec - C Keogh, E Kidd, S Willis def Pres- J Kennedy, J Clarke, B Johns 28/16
Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results
By Glenn LANE
TUESDAY Social Bowls 6 - 8 - 24
W Gavinloch and Trevor Clark
defeated G Pallister and M Hodge 17 - 16
M Hopes and R Ryan defeated J Nicholl and K March 27 - 17
Sue Wright and John Wright defeated Robyn Wesney and Dave Wesney 26 - 11
Ron Baguley and G Lane defeated
Les Carroll and John Migliorisi 20 - 17
Scott Wall and K Costelloe defeated Peter Miller and Rob Westbrook 19 - 18
M Lampert and C Latham defeated R Kent and G McInerney 21 - 17
R Gurber and A Wroe defeated S Noad and Evans 21 - 20
R McIntyre and R Thornton defeated
Di Washfold and I Cork 20 - 14
T Wylie and B Merchant defeated J Weston and T McKenzie 24 - 10
Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh defeated R Bennell and S Bailey 22 - 10
T Teer and Tony Marotta defeated
Park Beach Bowls Club
Results
By Doug POWELL
SOCIAL Bowls Tuesday 6/8/2
L. Clancy, L. Loadsman, R. DeMeio, C. Garret d K. Bienefelt, G. Williams, R. Beaumont, G. Hinsley 20-15
C. Dodds, R. Riley, B. Fane, J. Monks d D. Powell, L. Heenan, J. Thorn, D. Condon 21-15
D. Catling, R. Wisely, M. Star d M. Cutts, J. Murtas, G. Stanford 28-14
D. Campbell, G. Skinner, L. Boekman, K. Morrison d J. Slater, Y. Schmidt, Y. Hinsley, R. Crestani 23-13
A. Worboys, J. Kennedy, K. Blow, M. Watt d P. Elliot, N. Lowe, F. Prinz, F. Byron 20-17
R. Coffey, C. Weatherall, V. Valentine, D. Valentine d R. Jupp, D. Hargraves, L. Willis, J. Brown 22-12 J. Jones, B. Jones, B. Arundel d C.
Sawtell RSL Snooker Club
By Ken MASON
TUESDAY 6th August 2024
Main Draw Winners: - Anthony O’Connell - R/U Henry Legend
Consolation Winners: - Dennis Fogarty - R/U Tony Gauci
SSAA Benchrest Results
By Rod MADELEY
DAIRYVILLE range. Event was Rimfire Score 100yds: Rod Madeley248.2. Keiran Grabham 247.6. Greg Sutherland 245.5. Peter Fleming 245.1. Alistair McMillan 239.3.
Hunting rifle: Brett Ewington 226. Bill Buchanan (4 cards) 198.2. Centrefire 200yds: Gary Hunt .2905, sg .416. Rob Hamilton .3678, sg .406.
Alistair McMillan .3958, sg .549. Wayne Munro .4269, sg .585. Silhouettes: Aaron 48. Steve 44. Adam 34. Frank 34.
Pres - M England, L McLeod, C Garrett def Sec- H Illingworth, D Peake, J Monks 22/11
Pres- M Gudgeon, Y Schmidt, J Slater def Sec- J Rodwell, J Farrell, D Doyle 27/5
Sec- E Blanton, L Loadsman, J Woodford def Pres- A Worboys, S Hancock, J Pearce-Kennedy 18/12
Pres-P Poulton, M Watt, C Sheridan def Sec-C Venturi, D Futcher, V Valentine 20/17
Sec-B Bodel, D Hargraves, R Crestani
def Pres-J Jones, R Jupp, R Riley 19/18
Pres-C Dodd, C Jones, C Treharne, B Fane def Sec-L McLean, J Bishop, K Elliott, K Cutmore 22/8
Mixed Pairs Friday 9th August
B and W Curman drew with Y and G Hinsley 13/13
J Rodwell, N Low def J Cottelis, C
Lyn Anderson and John Anderson 32 - 7
P Wroe and S Dodd defeated Neil Talbot and Nugget Campbell 21 - 16
F Cacciattolo and J Hurrell defeated J Taylor and H Schutz 16 - 13
1st Rink Scott Wall and K Costelloe
2nd Rink R Gurber and A Wroe
3rd Rink T Wylie and B Merchant
4th Rink P Wroe and S Dodd
5th Rink T Teer and T Marotta
No Jackpot
WOOPI WANDERERS
WEDNESDAY 7 - 8 - 24
J Lynn, M Mulligan and T Marotta defeated K Dunston, B Rennie and P Stirling 31 - 14
B Pendred, M Lampert and P Jones defeated S Noad, L Carroll and J Evans 23 - 15
P Diamond, S Oliver and G Burgess defeated T Collins, J Whalen and J Simpson 17 - 12
I Cork, Y Williams and R Williams defeated D Wesney, R Westbrook and B Wylie 22 - 12
Punkin, J Martin and I Gentle defeated G Marsh, R Marsh and K Coombes 20 - 19
Keogh, D. Welsh, L. McLeod 30-14
S. Mcaveney, B. Nicholson, D. Wilson d M. Miller, R. Aitken, B. Johns 23-19
J. Robinson, T. Cooper, P. North d J. Clark, A. Stone , C. Hansen 23-18
S. Kindred, M. Proud, K. Kaaden d H. Illingworth, D. Dungey, K. Dungey 29-19
K. Ogilvie, P. Rambow, R. Lane d M. Rose, R. Douglas, K. Monks 22-20
L. Roll. B. Worboys, I. Trengove d P. Berube, M. Berube, J. Dunn 18-16
H. Roll, A. Dorrington, D. Hull d K. Elliott, H. Major, J. Phillips 19-12
G. Brady, W. Moore, R. Oakley drew P. Woodsell, J. Groat, L. Morris 21 all Social Bowls Thorsday 8/8/24
L. Goodacre, R. Douglas, J. Groat d F. Prins, F. Byron, K. Watts 14-13
N. Dean, M. Berube, R. Host d C. Hansen, D. Catling, R. Garner 21-18 D. Burridge, T. Cooper, M. McCabe
Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club
By MariIyn ELY
COMPETITION Tuesday 6 August. A keen group of ladies arrived at Safety Beach Golf Club to play a (hopefully) relaxed stableford game prior to the 3 rounds of Championship games commencing on 13th. The course is drying out nicely
Ray BEASLEY
q President Robyn receiving the trophy from Heather, representing Victor Rullis Funerals.
Treharne 19/7
the President’s teams running out winners
Hargraves, Y Schmidt 23/16
G Duffey, D Lindner def S Bailey, D Walsh 21/12
G Stanford, R Holloway def D Futcher, R Lane 23/12
K Elliott, L McLeod drew with R Oakley, V Slater 14/14
K Dunn, L Loadsman def D
Bear, R Pilon and D Mason defeated S Noad, J Hampstead and K Costelloe 25 - 12 J Taylor, G Lane and S Wall defeated John Migliorisi, H Jenson and B Martin 26 - 21
1st Rink P Diamond, S Oliver and G Burgess
2nd Rink J Taylor, G Lane and S Wall
Lucky Loser S Noad, L Carroll and J Evans No Jackpot
FRIDAY Social Bowls 9 - 8 - 24
Di Washfold and Laurie Walsh
defeated R Gurber and B Merchant 32 - 10
John Clarke and T Teer defeated J Taylor and G Lane 31 - 9
B Rennie and M Hines defeated J Lynn and Elaine Pearce 24 - 22
S Noad and B Wylie defeated J Gibbins and R Whelan 22 - 12
Lyn Anderson and John Anderson
defeated Dawn Jenson and Howard Jenson 21 - 16
Brian Symes, D Foster and G Pallister defeated Glenda Marsh, I Cork and Rowan Marsh 17 - 16
d A. Dorrington, G. Stanford, D. Hull 22-20
J. McLeos, G. Wallace, P. Newman d K. Crooks, M. Star, D. Wilson 26-22
L. Heenan, L. Frail, P.Lilly d J. Robinson, W. Grimshaw, G. Brewis 21-18
P. Woodsell, P. Toy, L. Morris d J. Eding, G. Colman, H. Katala 22-13
R. Aitken, B. Johns, B. Arundel d G. Brady, W. Moore, R. Oakley 25-12
K. Williams, J. Lowndes, D. Condon d K. Ogilvie, A. McKee, N. McKee 20-12
P. Wirth, D. Powell, R. Harris d G. Williams, R. Beaumont, G. Hinsley 30-14
J. Kindred, G. Kindred, S. Kindred d R. Kelly, P. Rambow, G. Dickinson 19-17
B. Edwards, C. Orton, C. Holland d K. Johnson, P. Booth, J. Dunn 15-14
Saturday Pairs 10/8/24
K. Cutmore, J. Slater d A. Wroe, P. Wroe 19-14
with all the sunshine we have had a it’s a bonus to have so much more run on the ball.
Yolly Gallacher was the winner of the day with a well deserved 36 pts, runner-up Michelle Merrikin 35 pts on c/b from Rose Morrow. NTP 4th Laurie Pilon, 7th visitor Noreen Mitchell, 9th Rose Morrow and 11th Michelle Merrikin. It was nice to have two visitors to join us on the day.
Edward (1)
100s
Christine (1)
Jayne (1)
Ben (4)
Bob (1)
Brad (3)
Chris (4)
Dave H (5)
Dean (2)
Edward (1)
Kevin Ca (1)
Kurt (1)
Michael (2)
Paul (3)
Mick
Peter (2)
Reg (2)
Ricky (1)
Rob (5)
Sam (1)
Steve (1)
High pegs
Brad (76)
Kevin Ca (52)
Leader Board
Bad Habbits 32
DILLIGAF 27
Bulls Hit 24
Fluke Shots 22
Warriors 20
Bull Finish 20
Thunderstruck 17
J and B Jones def M and B Arundel 24/13
P Elliott, J Phillips def T Blow, T Aarts 21/11
M Cutts, J Murtas def M and C England 25/9
D Evans and J Evans defeated M Lampert and W Gavenloch 24 - 16
S Wright and J Wright defeated Y Williams and R Williams 22 - 18
J Hurrell and H Katala defeated J Hinchley and S Bailey 27 - 12
R Bennell, H Schutz and K Stirling defeated P Miller, Lorna Walsh and L Carroll 22 - 13
T Marotta, F Cacciattolo and J Migliorisi defeated Rowan Kent, R Baguley and B Martin 30 - 8
J Burgess, John Gillelands and D Mason defeated Paul Totterdell, T Wylie and A Wroe 25 - 12
Keith Marsh, R Westbrook and Ron Gibson defeated Chloe Zelvis, K Coombes and K Costelloe 23 - 11
1st Rink J Burgess, John Gillelands and D Mason
2nd Rink T Marotta, F Cacciattolo and J Migliorisi
3rd Rink J Hurrell and H Katala
4th Rink B Rennie and M Hines
5th Rink R Bennell, H Schutz and K Stirling
6th Rink L Anderson and J Anderson No Jackpot
T. Wisely, R. Wisely d C. Dodds, D. Peake 19-6
R. Host, D. Powell d C. Hansen, S. Jones 20-10
B. Curnow, W. Curnow d J. Clarke, R. Lane 27-16
M. Benham, R. Harris d G. Skinner, L. Boekman 22-13
P. Hiscox, J. Toper d R. Aitken, B. Johns 25-14
G. Williams, R. Oakley d B. Jones, B. Arundel 25-14
J. Flynn, D. Lindner, D. Holland d G. Dickinson, P. Hughes, W. Wilkins 19-18 Men’s Major Singles 2024-2025 Quarter vFinals
T. Blow d T. Erskine 25-14 L. Morris d M. Clarke 25-14
Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Please put your name down at the Club reception by 5.00pm Friday.
The 9 hole Medley game playable during the week and sponsored by The Hub Woolgoolga is going very well so arrange a partner for yourself and join in.
Our Pennant team is playing at Bowraville on 27th, the day prior to the last of the Club Championship rounds. They have been representing us very well, See you on the course enjoying the conditions and wildlife.
Harbour Ladies Golf By Vicky HUNTER
FRIDAY 2nd August Ladybird Challenge Ruth Challinor (42), Mandy Darley(39), Jo Schumann (36) NTP’s- 3 rd HoleSuzanne McOrist 6 th Hole- Judy Everitt, Sue Seaton 12th Hole- Carolyn Hoogervorst 15th Hole- Ann Goodman, Mandy Darley Saturday 10th August – 4BBB Stableford Dallis Hogan & Gloria Thomas(46) Lydia Dennett & Deb Nettle(44CB) Ada Lynch & Natalie Heckenberg( 44CB) NTP’s- 12th HoleDallis Hogan 15th Hole Lydia Dennett, 22nd Hole- Keryn Little, 26th Hole- Jan Kirk
Coffs Harbour District Darts
Coffs
q The Annual President v Secretary Day was held last week with
34. Rick 32. Talyia 32. Sam 29. Shyann 27. Open sights: Blake 12.
LOCALCLASSIFIEDS
BULOCK, Rita Dawn
Passed peacefully at Arrunga Nursing Home, Ermington. Formerly of Coffs Harbour.
Aged 81 years
Dearly loved wife of Douglas. Loving mother & mother-in-law of Debra, Tanya, Glen & Allison. Beloved Gran of 7 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister to Robyn & Tony (dec). Always loved never forgotten. 206 Victoria Road Gladesville 2111
7th August 2024, peacefully at Mater Christi Aged Care Facility, late of Toormina. Dearly beloved wife of Owen (dec’d). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Colin & Sharon and Steven & Donna. Cherished nanna of Bradley, Regan, Hayden and Sheridan.
Aged 89 Years
Reunited With Owen
Ann’s Requiem Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of The Way Chapel, Marian Grove, Toormina on Tuesday 13th August 2024, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs
JARMAN
Lawrence Ross ‘Laurie’
13th August 2024, peacefully passed away at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, with his loving wife Valerie by his side. Loved father of Janelle, Neil and Gregory. Adored grandfather and great-grandfather of their families.
Aged 89 Years
Deeply Loved
Laurie was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
TOWELLS
Pauline Therese
11th August 2024, passed away peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. late of Toormina. Dearly beloved wife of Geoffrey (dec’d).
Loved daughter of Neville & Joan Cox (both dec’d). Loving sister and sister-in-law of John (dec’d), Anne (dec’d), Helen, Elizabeth & Martin, Frances & Denis and Yvonne. Adored aunt and great-aunt. She lived a full exuberant life to the end, touching the hearts of all that knew her.
Aged 62 Years
Bye Bye Darling Bunny
We’ll Miss You And Cherish All The Special Memories
Pauline was privately cremated.
The family wish to convey their sincerest gratitude to all of Pauline’s wonderful carers.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
Sarah Booth
9th August 2024
Loving daughter of Mary & Dick, sister to Josephine and Jackie. Her love was shared with many and we thank you all for your support. She will live on in our memories.
Aged 50 Years At Peace
Family and friends are invited to attend Sarah’s celebration service, for the funeral details please contact Victor Rullis Funerals on 6651 5007.
RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007
www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
CLERKE
Rita Zelma
12th August 2024, peacefully at Calvary The Brelsford Aged Care. Dearly beloved wife of Arthur ‘Pud’ (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Carol & Rodney, Matt & Cheryle, Geoff & Lisa, Robert & Heather, John and Julie & George. Loving grandma to her 12 grandchildren and their families. Cherished sister of Marcia, Barbara (dec’d), Lionel & Jenny and Leonie.
Aged 89 Years A Gentle Soul, In God’s Care
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Rita’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 22nd August 2024 commencing at 12.00pm, thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.
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Paul George ‘Cutty’
11th August 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Colleen. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Cathy & Greg, Leanne & Luke, Anthony & Ellie and James. Adored grandpa of Jacob, Josh, Charlotte, Mia, Will and Max. Loving son of Cutts & Colleen (dec’d).
Cherished brother of Jenny and Peter (dec’d). Fond step-father of Michael and Ashley. Paul will be greatly missed by all that knew him and his pups Henry and Baxter.
Aged 74 Years
Pain Free And In God’s Care
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Paul’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour on Monday 19th August 2024 commencing at 10.30 am.
Paul’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr Mark Fernandez and the Palliative Care Team from Coffs Harbour Health Campus.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Katrina Houghton
6th August 2024
Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Cherished wife of Jamie. Loving mother & mother-in-law to Kristy & Dale, Matthew, Jessie-Jane & Scott, Jamie & Sarah, Jade & Tamika, Amy-Lee & Eli. Treasured Nanny to her 10 grandkids and more to come. Beloved daughter of Sharon. Sister to Renee, Michael and Bianca.
Aged 51 Years
Ditto Baby
Family and friends are invited to attend Katrina’s funeral service to be held on Monday, 19th August 2024 at 11am in the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Bray Street, Coffs Harbour. Thence for private cremation. For those unable to attend you are invited to view the livestream, the link is available on our website.
VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Patricia Hutchinson “Bear”
Aged 69
Beloved wife of Allan “Huck” Hutchinson, mother to Linda, Tracy and Kelly. Grandma of Brittany, Nathan, Noah, Andrew and Koko and Great Gran to Willow.
Family and friends are invited to attend Pat’s funeral service at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 Valley Street, Coffs Harbour on Monday 19th August at 10am, followed by morning tea at the church. Thence for private cremation. For those unable to attend you are invited to view the livestream, the link is available on our website.
VICTOR
RULLIS
FUNERAL SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
SQUIRES Helen Myra
6th August 2024, at Coffs Haven Nursing Home, late of Toormina. Dearly beloved wife of Tassie (dec’d). Loving sister and sister-in-law of Glory & John (both dec’d) and Betty & Doug (both dec’d). Dear aunty of Robert, Margaret, Pamela, John and their respective spouses. Loved great-aunt and great-great-aunt of their children.
Aged 89 Years
Reunited With Tassie
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Helen’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 20th August 2024 commencing at 10.00 am, thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.
Helen’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.
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Cleaning Coffs Harbour
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Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
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FRIDAY
A MAN CALLED
OTTO
SEVEN, 8.30pm
There’s heartwarming moments aplenty in this gentle character study and dark comedy starring Tom Hanks (pictured), but they’re tempered by confronting scenes. As the titular grumpy senior citizen who seems angry at the world, Hanks’ abrasive character is difficult to empathise with until a kind new neighbour moves into his street – played with utter charm and touching poignancy by Mariana Treviño – whose openness and community spirit begins to crack Otto’s bitter veneer. The chemistry between Mariana and Tom is electric as the story of how Otto became so depressed is slowly revealed through flashbacks, with Hanks’ real-life son, Truman Hanks, rousing as his hopeful younger self.
FRIDAY, August 16
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
8.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef. 8.55 Troppo. (Mlv) The case heats up for Ted and Amanda.
9.55 Love Your Garden. (R) Hosted by Alan Titchmarsh.
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 11.45 We Hunt Together. (MA15+l, R)
12.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SUNDAY
THE 64TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS
SEVEN, 7.30pm
The glitz and pomp of an awards ceremony is a sure-fire way to liven up a winter’s Sunday evening and tonight it’s the pick of the crop: the Logie Awards honouring our TV talent. After the dazzling dresses of the red carpet, there’s the business end of the ceremony. Beloved actress Asher Keddie has had a career resurgence and after last winning the Gold Logie in 2013, the Fake and Strife is a warm favourite among fellow contenders Andy Lee, Julia Morris, Larry Emdur, Robert Irwin and Tony Armstrong. From Sydney’s The Star, UK singer James Bay will perform one of his heartrending hits, with comedian Sam Pang (pictured) bringing the wisecracks as the evening’s playful host.
WEDNESDAY
SHAUN MICALLEF’S EVE OF DESTRUCTION
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers.
8.30 Ancient Superstructures. (PG) 9.30 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (PG, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late.
Agent Hamilton. (Return, Mav)
My Brilliant Friend. (Masv, R) 3.50 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: A Man Called Otto. (2022, Mal) When a young family moves in nearby, a bitter, grumpy man’s solitary life is turned around when he meets his match in the form of a quick-witted, young woman, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller. 11.10 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger.
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
Micallef (pictured)
satisfyingly freewheeling current affairs series Mad in 2022. Since then, his unique brand of madcap humour has been sorely missed on the ABC. While this invigoratingly offbeat series, which premiered last week, is produced by the same crew, it’s a remarkably different affair, save for Micallef’s wacky pizzazz. Here the funnyman becomes interviewer to famous guests to find out what two treasured items they would save in the event of a disaster. Getting to the nitty-gritty of what’s important while keeping an eagle eye on the silly and inane, it’s Micallef at his zany, introspective best.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels. 9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.40 MOVIE: Analyze This. (1999, MA15+al, R) Robert De Niro.
12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.30 GolfBarons. (PGl, R)
I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
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SATURDAY, August 17
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 And We Danced. (PG, R) 3.45 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R) 4.35 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: Perth. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.25 I Was Actually There: Beaconsfield Mine Disaster. (Final, PG, R) A look at the Beaconsfield Mine collapse.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) Felix finds himself in an uncomfortable position as the police advisor on the set of a bawdy film production.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3. A murder leads Van der Valk and the team deep into the world of colonialism.
9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) Mikki gets closer to Glenn.
10.40 The Beast Must Die. (MA15+l, R)
11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 All-Round Champion. 9.05 MOVIE: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005, PG) 11.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.45 BTN High. 11.50 Rage. 1.20am TMNT. 2.05 The Legend Of Korra. 2.30 Shasha And Milo. 2.50 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.00 The Next Step. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 7. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Arctic Race of Norway. H’lights. 4.00 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.30 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 5.30 The Point. (R) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGn)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
7.30 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988, Mlv, R) A police officer takes on a gang of terrorists. Bruce Willis.
10.15 MOVIE: The Man From Toronto. (2022, Malv) Kevin Hart. 12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.
10.00 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017, MA15+lv, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) 7.30 To Be Advised.
8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for an itchy pooch; a shy dog whose behaviour could risk its chances at adoption; and a boisterous puppy that might be too much for a family.
9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Multiple resources are dispatched to a patient who has fallen from a tree and has an open wrist fracture.
12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)
6am The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 7.50 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 9.25 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 11.05 Up In The Air. (2009, M) 1.05pm Wild Target. (2010, M) 2.55 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 4.45 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 6.35 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 8.30 The Tender Bar. (2021, M) 10.30 Unfaithful. (2002) 12.55am Bee Season. (2005, M) 2.50 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, August 18
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.20 Amazing Spaces. (R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (Final, PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: Indira’s Road Trip With The President.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4.
9.00 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) Justine’s actions damage her reputation.
9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)
10.45 Fisk. (Ml, R)
11.10 Annika. (Ma, R)
12.00 Frayed. (MA15+l, R)
12.45 Noughts + Crosses. (Malv, R)
1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)
4.00 Landline. (R)
4.30 Art Works. (PGa, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014) 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Doctor Who. 11.10 Merlin. 11.55 BTN High. Midnight Horrible Histories. 1.00 Operation Ouch! 1.40 So Awkward. 2.10 Malory Towers. 2.35 The Next Step. 3.20 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Waffle The Wonder Dog. 4.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. H’lights. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX C’ship. Round 8. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. H’lights. 4.30 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 5.30 Such Was Life. (R) 5.40 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig: The Bodies. (PGa) Part 1 of 3. Follows the most extensive archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. 10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2. 1.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
2.45 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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With The Atlantic. 5.50 The Machines That Built America. 6.40 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 9.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. 10.40 Late Programs.
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6am Satellite Boy. Continued. (2012, PG) 6.40 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.30 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 10.10 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 12.45pm Gold. (2016, M) 3.00 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 4.55 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 6.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.30 Clean. (2021, MA15+) 10.15 The Predators. (2020, MA15+, Italian) 12.20am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGal, R) 3.25 Border Security: International. (PGdl, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) From The Star, Sydney.
7.30 The 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards. (Mal) Hosted by Sam Pang. 11.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.
1.00 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.40 9News Late.
10.10 See No Evil: Mr Big. (Mav) A look at the murder of Dexter Bain. 11.05 The First 48. (Mal) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Ma, R) 2.50 Talking Honey.
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.55 I Was Actually There. (Final, Ml, R) 1.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Final stage. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.35 The Cook Up. (R) 3.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2. H’lights. 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
8.40 Rise Of The Nazis: The Manhunt. (Mav)
9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.10 House Of Promises. (Masv)
12.55 A French Case. (Mav, R)
2.50 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals, R)
4.30 Bamay. (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 MOVIE: My Evil Stepdad. (2019, Mav, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (R) 3.00 The Chase.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Voice. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.15 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of one of Australia’s greatest singers, John Farnham, and his journey to success. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+av, R)
12.45 The Event. (Mav, 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 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 Forged In Steel. 9.40 100% Footy. (M) 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 La Brea. (Mav) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.50 Hello SA. (PG) 2.20 Talking Honey. 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00
The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.35 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 10.30 Bee Season. (2005, M) 12.30pm
The Tender Bar. (2021, M) 2.30 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 4.10 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 5.50 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 7.30 The Good Lie. (2014, M) 9.30 The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) 3.05 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 3. H’lights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.25 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ans)
1.15 Christian. (Malv, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.25 News. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) (Final) 9.05 Coca Cola’s Dirty Secret. 9.35 Travel Man. 10.05 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Kickin’ Back. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Who Killed The WCW? (Premiere) 10.20 Travel Man. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. 1.50am Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 2.05 Late Programs.
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7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.05 Made In Bondi. (Premiere, Ml) Follows the lives and loves of young socialites in one of Sydney’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, Bondi.
10.05 First Dates UK. (Ml) 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PGa)
12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGs, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Stolen
Kisses. Continued. (1968, PG, French) 6.40 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 8.20 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.00 Cleo From 5 To 7. (1962, M, French) 11.40
The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 1.35pm Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 3.55 Redu. (2017, PG, Marathi) 5.55 December Boys. (2007, PG) 7.55
Stand By Me. (1986, M) 9.30 Holy Spider. (2022, MA15+, Farsi) 11.40 Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY, August 21
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa) 8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (PGa) Part 2 of 3.
9.30 DI Ray. (Mal) The team surveils a new suspect.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv)
12.35 Lost Luggage. (MA15+a, R)
3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.00 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
10.00 Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure. (Ml, R)
11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
11.40 Talking Footy.
12.40 Miniseries: Midnight Man. (MA15+lv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am December
Boys. (2007, PG) 7.55 Redu. (2017, PG, Marathi) 10.00 The Good Lie. (2014, M) 12.05pm The Third Murder. (2017,
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) 8.30 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Killing Of Sania Khan. (Malv) Part 2 of 3. A look at the case of TikTok star Sania Khan, who went viral campaigning for South Asian women’s rights.
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PGa, R)
