Coffs Coast News Of The Area 16 June 2023

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Community forum tackles youth vaping issue

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Police appeal for information after death of cyclist

POLICE are appealing for information following the death of a man on the North Coast.

About 7.15am on Sunday 11 June 2023, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway at Moonee Beach, after reports a cyclist had been located unresponsive.

working with NSW Police, the Department of Education and non-government organisations to deliver a coordinated and community-informed response.

“The Taskforce aims to strengthen community action in the areas of prevention and harm reduction and support regulation and compliance in relation to the sale of vaping devices on the North Coast,” Robin said.

“The issue of vaping across the North Coast requires a coordinated cross-sector response to tackle it.”

The Taskforce recognises the highest users of vapes are young people and has been identified as a real problem in local communities.

In 2020-2021, the NSW Population Health Survey found 32.7 percent of people aged sixteen to 24 had used a vape, and 11.1 percent were current users.

Delegates heard that in the days before the forum, NSW Health, in partnership with NSW Police, seized more than $400,000 worth of illicit vapes and illicit cigarettes as part of compliance activities on the North Coast.

The operation removed nearly 8,000 vaping units from sale.

“Reducing the availability of illegal vapes is an important step in helping protect young people from the harms of vaping,” said Robin.

The North Coast Youth Vaping Taskforce is a partnership between Mid North Coast Local Health District, North Coast Population and Public Health and Northern NSW Local Health District.

This is the first of two community forums bringing together key partners; the second will be held in Ballina on 20 June 2023.

Information about the harms associated with vaping is available at www.health.nsw. gov.au/vaping.

Officers from Coffs/Clarence

Police District attended and were told a motorist had located the 42-year-old man lying motionless against a road barrier on the bridge over Skinners Creek.

The cyclist was taken to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Police established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

As the investigation is in its infancy, it’s not yet known whether the man was injured during an incident or if he suffered a medical episode.

As inquiries continue, police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage around the Skinners Creek Bridge at Moonee Beach.

q The forum in Coffs Harbour brought together key partners to discuss ways to protect young people from the harms of vaping.

WHALE TRAIL DELAY

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'Whale Trail' project for Woolgoolga.

The project was to include pedestrian access, viewing platforms, car parking, seating and picnic shelters, landscaping and revegetation, and a fitness node.

Mr Hogan, and others, are growing increasingly frustrated that the project is yet to begin.

“Woolgoolga has been waiting years for this iconic project to be completed, and I call on Council to give the community what it wants,” Mr Hogan said.

“The community shouldn’t have to wait or compromise with this project – Council should build it as it was proposed.”

State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has also expressed his frustrations, citing safety concerns.

“Hundreds of locals and tourists enjoy walking around our headland every day, all year round, and especially during the whale watching season.

“But there remains serious safety concerns of pedestrians sharing the road with cars until this project is completed.”

At the City of Coffs

Harbour’s June 8 meeting, Councillors unanimously agreed to continue with the design approved in 2022 and urged Council staff to proceed with urgency on an environmental impact statement.

Councillor Tony Judge raised concerns about the delay in starting work on the Whale Trail.

He described the delays as “embarrassing”, noting that the project was first mooted in 2016 and funded in 2019.

Cr Judge was particularly unhappy that there had been no progress in the last twelve months, despite a Council resolution in April 2022 that finalised the design.

“It will benefit our lifestyle and our local economy should benefit from increased tourism as visitors are drawn to the headland,” Cr Judge said after the meeting.

“However, the biggest benefit will be the separation of cars and pedestrians at a very dangerous corner.

“We will all breathe more easily when cars and pedestrians are no longer sharing the road at that spot.”

Spokesperson for the Northern Beaches Residents Association (NBRA), Ray Willing, said, “The Chamber of Commerce and the NBRA support the intention of the

draft resolution known as Option C 1 as part of the full Whale Trail.

“The Chamber and the NBRA will be publishing a composite plan of the full Whale Trail from start to finish (Composite Plan).

“The Composite Plan will include Option C, material published by Council in April

2021 as amended by Option C and by the agreement reached with Council staff on June 15 2022 following Council’s first decision on Option C in April 2022.

“The Chamber and the NBRA are sure the community overall are grateful for the outstanding support of Councillors Judge,

Swan, Pryce and Townley in particular, who were supported by all of their colleagues.

“We also acknowledge the strong and continued support of our Federal and State Shadow Ministers of Tourism, Kevin Hogan and Gurmesh Singh.”

Mr Singh said it was vital

to ensure the Woolgoolga community gets “the tourist attraction it deserves” in order to support the growth of the local economy and create jobs.

“We’re calling on Council to build an iconic tourist attraction, not just a footpath,” Mr Singh said.

q The Woolgoolga community is hoping for the completion of an iconic 'Whale Trail'. Photo: Ray Willing.

Australian Police Medal for Steven Clarke

By Andrea FERRARI

DETECTIVE Superintendent Steven Clarke of the Coffs/Clarence Police District, based at Coffs Harbour Police Station, has been awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours.

Nominations for the awards can be by an officer’s peers, commander or a member of the community, and are announced twice a year, in January (Australia Day) and June (King’s Birthday).

Steven Clarke has spent his 35-year career in operational policing and has been

an exceptional leader, displaying courage, resilience, and fortitude, according to a NSW Police Force statement.

He lives and works in the local community and is a well-rounded leader who continues to perform his duties to the highest standards, setting an example to the police that he leads.

Detective Superintendent Steven Clarke commenced duty at Scone Police Station in 1988.

In 1992 he transferred to Inverell and in 1997 commenced his career in criminal investigations.

In 2002 he was promoted to Detective

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Sergeant at Inverell.

In 2005 he was promoted to Detective Inspector as Crime Manager at Richmond Local Area Command.

In 2009 he transferred to Mid North Coast Local Area Command as Crime Manager.

He relieved extensively as Commander at Mid North Coast Local Area Command and Hunter Valley Local Area Command.

In 2016 Steven was promoted to Superintendent and Commander of the Hunter Valley Local Area Command.

While Commander he oversaw the challenging process of establishing the new Hunter Valley Police District, comprising the former Hunter Valley Local Area Command and portions of the Central Hunter Local Area Command.

During this process he was required to manage significant issues within the new district and Hunter Valley community.

In 2018 he transferred to the Coffs Clarence Police District.

In 2019-20 as Local Emergency Operations

Controller (LEOCON) Steven oversaw the local response and recovery phases for the widespread and extreme bushfire season that NSW experienced.

q Coffs/Clarence Police District Detective Superintendent Steven Clarke with Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh outside Coffs Harbour Police Station in 2022.

Roads Minister tours Coffs Harbour Bypass route

By Andrea FERRARI

VISITING the Coffs Harbour

Bypass project on Wednesday

7 June, The Hon Jenny Aitchison MLC, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, spoke with News Of The Area about the importance of the community seeing the progress made to date.

The Coffs Harbour Bypass is a jointly funded project with the Australian Government committing $1.76 billion and the remaining $440 million coming from the NSW Government.

The site offices in North Boambee Road have been

recently completed, a large part of the required workforce is in place, local contractors are engaged and more than 75 tender packages are under assessment.

“The scale of the project is massive,” Ms Aitchison told NOTA.

“Talking with residents about the traffic delays and seeing all the new builds around Coffs Harbour shows there really is a need for this bypass; it will be a gamechanger.

“We did a tour of the route and while there’s still cut throughs happening, seeing it from all angles gave perspective.

“It’s exciting to see, and there’s real enthusiasm amongst the crews,” she said.

According to the Minister, much of the current work is happening in areas members of the public don’t usually see.

That will change soon however, with the start of bulk earthworks, followed by the Korora Bus Interchange and Englands Road interchange.

Tunnel construction will start later in the year.

Other near-time activities will include work to establish access points to the corridor, drainage and bridge work, compound sites being developed, vegetation removal in the project corridor and along the project boundary and the installation of project boundary fencing.

Work will also start on building new road connections between Campbell Close and the Pacific Highway and between Russ Hammond Close and Korora School Road.

The Coffs Harbour Bypass is scheduled to be open to traffic by late 2026 and be fully complete by late 2027.

Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said, “This is work the people of Coffs Harbour have waited so long for.

“We expect the project will create about 600 direct jobs, including many for residents of Coffs Harbour and

surrounds.

“To date, Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture has engaged fifteen local companies, including one Aboriginal company.

“These contracts are valued at about $13 million and include some key local companies like Ahoy Traffic Control, Gosling Electrical, Geoff King Mitsubishi and Jaybro.

“Another 77 tender packages are in assessment or negotiations, and these are worth more than $500 million.

“In coming months there will be about 76 tender packages in assessment or negotiation, valued at about $140 million.”

In the lead up to the State Election in March 2023, the

Nationals promised to commit up to $10 million for a project to build the barrier between the Coffs Bypass and the proposed Pacific Bay Resort Stage 2 – Film Studios and Village.

With Labor now in government in NSW, the affected residents are keen to see the ‘sound wall’ as part of its promise to the community.

“We are in positive discussions with the proponents of the project, alive to the needs of the residents in the area, and we want to be doing the right thing by everyone,” said Minister Aitchison.

“It will be a whole of government approach,” she said.

q The Gatelys Road Tunnel, northern portal of the Coffs Harbour Bypass.

q Vegetation removal between Bruxner Park Road and West Korora Road for Coffs Bypass to be constructed.

q Coffs Harbour Bypass major works sees vegetation stripped out near Kororo School.

q The Coffs Harbour Bypass construction site compound ready for occupation by the workforce.

q The Hon Jenny Aitchison MLC, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, speaking from the Coffs Harbour Bypass site offices on North Boambee Road on Wednesday 7 June.

City proposes task force for Hearnes Lake

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE City of Coffs Harbour has recommended a plan of action to improve the health of the catchment for Hearnes Lake in Woolgoolga which includes the establishment of a dedicated Task Force.

It is proposed that the Task Force includes technical officers from Local Land Services, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Berries Australia, NSW

Farmers, community and a representative from the City of Coffs Harbour in order to work collaboratively to enhance the health of the catchments surrounding Hearnes Lake.

Key elements of the plan include engaging with agricultural operators within the area to address water quality impacts, providing waste disposal facilities and regular property visits to ensure compliance with water quality improvement measures.

A regular report will also be generated, outlining actions taken at each property.

“A clean Hearnes Lake is beneficial for all of us in the Coffs LGA to support our diverse ecosystems and to ensure our environmental sustainability,” said Chris Chapman, Director City Planning and Communities at City of Coffs Harbour.

“This report is a clear step in the right direction to getting all of our stakeholders on board.”

Mr Chapman said early discussions have been very supportive of the Task Force, with general acknowledgement of the need to collectively address water quality concerns.

The City is allocating $70,000 from the Environmental Levy Major Strategic Programs and Projects in order to undertake the initial key steps identified in Stage 1 of the Scope of Works, with subsequent stages dependent on the commitment and contributions from stakeholders, including State Government agencies and industry

representatives.

Maxine Rowley, Convenor of the Hearnes Lake Catchment Management Group, a Sandy Beach community group, released a report into the health of the lake in March this year.

She had a number of observations about the City’s plans.

Ms Rowley said the catchment discharges into the most biodiverse rocky shore habitat in the Solitary Islands Marine Park and Hearnes Lake itself is part of the Park.

She said it therefore made sense that the Task Force included representatives from the Marine Parks Authority and Southern Cross University because they hold most of the knowledge about Hearnes Lake and the catchment.

Ms Rowley also suggests the City representative should be someone with knowledge and expertise related to Hearnes Lake and the catchment.

“If you’re going to have a Task Force you need to identify an end goal so you can evaluate how successful you have been,” she said.

“We’ve been asking for action for ten years and, hopefully, the Task Force will be set up for Hearnes Lake to be clean, healthy and useable as soon as possible.

“It’s a wonderful community asset that must be saved.”

q Planning begins to clean up Hearnes Lake and its catchment.

Photo: Brett Vercoe.

Urunga celebrates 100 years of rail

By Susan KONTIC

BLUE skies and sunshine over the long weekend added to the party atmosphere as residents of Urunga and surrounding towns came out in force to celebrate the centenary of the railway line reaching Urunga.

And what a party it was –even the disappointing news that trackwork would close the line on the long weekend, cancelling all trains, couldn’t dim the enthusiasm.

Organised by the enthusiastic volunteers of the Urunga Rail Centenary Group and coordinated by Alison Carter, it took months

of planning and gathering photos and memorabilia.

“It was exhausting but our wonderful team was fully committed and they all gave their utmost,” said Alison.

“Thank you to all those who put in so much time and energy.

“We had many supporters and donors and we’re very grateful to them all, with a special ‘thank-you’ to our major sponsors, Coffs C.ex and NSW TrainLink.”

The celebrations began on Saturday morning in the station car park, which quickly filled to capacity.

The station platform was bedecked in flowers,

streamers and balloons, and a number of storyboards were erected providing information and news cuttings from the 1920s referring to the town and the station opening.

Many revellers got into the spirit, turning out attired in styles reminiscent of the early 1900s, adding to the colour and festive atmosphere.

The Urunga Ukulele Band entertained the crowd with a medley of popular music that encouraged the audience to sing along while waiting for the horse-drawn carriage to arrive with esteemed senior residents.

MC Peter Leonard led the proceedings with a brief account of the background to the centenary followed by an introduction to the birthday, while Steve Morris extended an official welcome to the centenary.

Tahahni Berger delivered the Welcome to Country, while Bellingen Councillor Jo Brotherton extolled the many charms of the area in her welcome to Bellinger.

Peter Leonard explained a little of the history of rail in Urunga and then it was time for the cutting of the cake –a huge cream-filled sponge with thick, soft icing that needed four people to carry and was greatly enjoyed.

After the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the centenary, the crowds made their way to the lido

for a good old railway picnic, complete with a sausage sizzle provided by the Lions Club.

During the afternoon children enjoyed the jumping castle, pet patting, and even a reptile demonstration, then finished up with games and a lolly throw.

It seems almost everybody had a story to tell about the railway and many reminiscences were shared over lunch, including by Peggy Edman, who described her adventures as one of 43 children who caught a steam train from Valla Station to Urunga each day.

The party continued on Sunday with even bigger crowds and by 10am the streets were lined with excited onlookers waiting for the parade to begin.

The procession travelled down Bonville Street into Bowra Street and then proceeded to the Riverside Markets, led by a horse-drawn carriage with passengers suitably dressed in costumes reflecting the 1920s.

A team of speedy cyclists followed, with a group from Manchester Unity walking behind, then came an amazing cavalcade of vintage and antique cars, a Scottish pipe band and a fire truck, all to constant applause and shouts of encouragement along the route.

At the market's venue, visitors took the opportunity to check out the vintage vehicles and the rail memorabilia while the youngsters were spoiled for choice with a host of amusements, with the jumping castle the most popular.

A major sponsor of the weekend’s events, C.ex Urunga and its Golf Club hosted a centenary ninehole competition during the afternoon, while the Urunga Museum conducted a historical walk through the town centre.

The weekend was a great success with the community coming together to celebrate, and many people expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the Urunga Rail Centenary Group and its coordinator Alison Carter.

q Urunga station was decked out in fine style for the 100-year celebrations. Photo: Peter Lister.

q A horse-drawn carriage led the Sunday parade through the streets of Urunga. Photo: Peter Lister.

q The Sunday procession led to the Riverside Markets with its displays of memorabilia and photos among the stalls. Photo: Peter Lister.

q It was exciting to see dozens of vintage cars join the procession. Photo: Peter Lister.

A bird’s-eye view of the Coffs Harbour Bypass

By David WIGLEY

GEORGE Gardiner, an 82-year-old resident of Shephards Lane, Coffs Harbour finally had the opportunity to fulfil a twoyear-long desire to witness the Coffs Harbour Bypass from a bird's-eye perspective, thanks to a helicopter tour with Precision Helicopters.

George expressed his delight after experiencing the breathtaking aerial view.

"It has been a wonderful day, seeing it from a different perspective and capturing aerial photos of the upcoming tunnels is something I've wanted to do for two years.

“I reside in Shephards Lane, which will be encompassed by the new route," he shared.

The helicopter tour commenced from the northern end of the bypass in Korora and concluded near Englands Road in the south with News Of the Area reporter David Wigley photographing the landscape.

As George observed the ongoing construction activities, including vegetation removal and the implementation of sediment and erosion controls, he couldn't help but be impressed by the scale of the project.

"Absolutely pleased," George said, highlighting his interaction with helicopter pilot Mitch Eldridge.

"He was genuinely interested and wellversed in the main areas of development.

“I witnessed around ten bulldozers and substantial earthmoving equipment in action.

“The logistics and planning conducted over the past five years are truly remarkable.

“While the route will gradually become more visible over the next two years, I anticipate the entire project will take around four

years to complete."

The Coffs Harbour bypass, a fourteen-kilometre project, is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments. Its primary objectives are to enhance connectivity, road transport efficiency, and safety for both local and interstate motorists.

Having resided in Coffs Harbour for more than five decades, George firmly believes the Bypass is an essential solution to alleviate the traffic bottleneck.

"During my 53 years here, I have witnessed substantial changes in Coffs Harbour, particularly the heavy traffic on the highway, mainly

consisting of large semis.

“Therefore, it is crucial for us to have this diversion and remove the through-traffic that continually disrupts daily life in Coffs Harbour.

“While some travellers may stop for fuel, food, and accommodation, most will likely continue their journey from Sydney to Brisbane or even Cairns to Melbourne."

When asked about his opinion on the bypass, George said he wholeheartedly supports the initiative.

"Yes, absolutely, although there is still work to be done in terms of integrating the main roads.

“I believe it will eventually improve within the next five years.

“This will be welcomed by many residents, leading to better parking availability, however, I sincerely hope that we never have to resort to paid parking areas.

“With the new hospital being established, more people are choosing to live in this area, with the beachside region between Coffs and Woolgoolga experiencing growth.

“As a long-term resident, I believe the future of Coffs Harbour looks promising.

“The bypass is a necessary step forward, and I commend those who meticulously planned and executed the logistics," concluded George.

q George Gardiner with helicopter pilot Mitch Eldridge from Precision Helicopters.

q The Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel entry and exit from the north in Korora.

q Vegetation removal towards the northern end of the bypass.

q Vegetation removal and the setting up of sediment and erosion controls.

q The Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel entry and exit from the south, Englands Road.

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CHESS Connect now part of Ability Options

By Andrea FERRARI

CHESS Connect, the Coffs Harbour-based not-forprofit specialising in employment, disability and wellbeing services, has joined Ability Options as a wholly owned subsidiary of the organisation.

The acquisition of CHESS Connect comes within six months of Ability Options also acquiring R&R Care, a fellow disability services provider headquartered in Coffs Harbour.

In late April, Ability Options CEO Julia Squire visited CHESS Connect staff, participants and leaders on the Mid North Coast and was delighted with the welcome she received.

Julia said she was excited at the opportunity to welcome new faces to the Ability Options community and further expand in the region, continuing to provide exceptional support to people with disability.

“Further expansion on the Mid North Coast is an

exciting opportunity for us as a leading disability and employment services provider in New South Wales.

“We’re welcoming CHESS Connect’s teams, participants, and locations to our Ability Options family,” Julia said.

“The services CHESS provides are a great fit with ours, and I was lucky enough to recently spend time with our new colleagues.

“I was particularly impressed with them, and

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CHESS Connect CEO Paul Kelly expressed his enthusiasm in the organisation becoming part of the Ability Options community and what this means for the people CHESS Connect proudly supports.

“I am thrilled that our organisation and people can

continue to provide quality services and create value for our customers, ensuring we thrive into the future as part of the Ability Options community.

“Our shared values of inclusion, respect, and empowerment will continue to guide our work to deliver positive outcomes for people within our region.”

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their growth strategy will ensure sustainability of their services, continuity of care for the people they support, and employment for their workforce.

While the change has taken effect, there will be a period of transition for getting CHESS Connect teams onto Ability Options’ systems and embedded in the organisation.

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q Ability Options CEO Julia Squire visited CHESS Connect staff, participants and leaders on the Mid North Coast in April and received a warm welcome.

q Ability Options CEO Julia Squire with a participant.

Bowel cancer screening matters

By Andrea FERRARI

RAISING awareness about the importance of doing a bowel cancer screening test at age 50 when you become eligible for the free program, two Coffs locals share their stories with News Of The Area during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (June).

Donna Blythe and Sharen Hackfath are sharing their journeys to stress the importance of early detection and are hosting a Red Apple Day on Wednesday 21 June at the Coffs Harbour Hospital.

This is Bowel Cancer Australia's annual Giving Day when Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of the charity.

Donna, who is a registered nurse on the surgical ward at Coffs Harbour Health Campus and the mother of two girls, hit her 50th birthday and duly received and did the test.

She posted it off with little thought of the outcome.

The result came back positive, and a followup colonoscopy found a sigmoid cancer.

The diagnosis was a shock to Donna as she was feeling well and had no symptoms at the time.

Donna said she was in great hands with Dr Andrew Sutherland, a local colorectal surgeon who performed a high anterior resection to remove the

cancer.

The cancer had spread into the lymph nodes, so she underwent three months of the recommended chemotherapy.

Donna has made a full recovery and is now an advocate for early detection of bowel cancer.

“It was very surreal after nursing for 26 years to be on the other side as a patient,” Donna told NOTA.

“I am very grateful that I found the cancer early enough to treat it successfully.

“I am very thankful to my colorectal surgeon, Dr

Sutherland, for his expertise and the staff at Baringa and the Coffs Harbour public hospital for their fantastic care.

“After my recovery it was very healing for me nursing Sharen after her operation.

“I was able to share my experience with her and provide her support through her recovery and chemotherapy, and in return that helped me with my own journey with cancer.”

An active local swim and dance instructor, the then-54-year-old Sharen Hackfath was shocked to have a positive result from her at-home bowel screen test after two previous negative tests.

A colonoscopy confirmed a Stage 3 cancerous tumour in the sigmoid colon.

“Within six weeks of my diagnosis, my hectic lifestyle was put on hold to have a resection to remove the cancer,” Sharen told NOTA.

“This was successfully performed by my colorectal surgeon, Dr Wilson Petrushnko, and was followed up by three months of chemotherapy.

“I am eternally grateful to Dr Petrushnko, my nurse Donna for pushing me through the hard times, and my oncologist Dr Pinky Baghi for their ongoing care.”

Bowel Cancer is often silent, which is why early detection is so important.

“Unfortunately, a low percentage of approximately 40 percent of home screening kits are being done, which means 60 percent are not,” said Sharen.

“We encourage everyone that is sent the bowel screen test to please do it; it could save your life,” they said.

Bowel Cancer Australia charity relies on community donations.

They are a valuable resource providing information, support, bowel care nurses, nutritionists, and social workers free to the public.

On Wednesday 21 June, head along to see Donna and Sharen, hosting an information table in the foyer at Coffs Harbour public hospital.

For more on Red Apple Day visit www. bowelcanceraustralia. org/ bowel-cancerawarenessmonth.

q Marking Bowel Cancer Awareness month (June) in Coffs Harbour was bowel cancer patient and nurse Donna Blythe, colorectal surgeon Dr Andrew Sutherland, bowel cancer patient and swim coach Sharen Hackfath, colorectal surgeon Dr Wilson Petrushnko and registrar Zachary Bunjo.

q Advocates for early detection screening, Donna and Sharen are hosting an information stand at Coffs’ public hospital on Wednesday 21 June.

q Donna Blythe, who was symptom free when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer, with her colorectal surgeon Dr Andrew Sutherland.

q Twelve months CT Scan cancer free, Sharen Hackfath is ever-grateful she did the at-home bowel cancer screening test, pictured here with colorectal surgeon Dr Wilson Petrushnko.

Cedar and Steam historic art show opens in Glenreagh

By Andrea FERRARI

CEDAR and Steam, Glenreagh Memorial Museum’s annual art and photography exhibition, takes place at Glenreagh Hall on the weekend of Friday 16 and Saturday 17 June, 2023.

The highlight of the official opening on Friday 16 will be the launch of the book ‘The Big Flood, Glenreagh 1950: Stories of Heroism and Survival’ by local author and artist Honi Reifler.

Special guest and survivor of Glenreagh’s big flood, 94-year-old Zettie Carten will be present to receive the book.

‘The Big Flood’ documents the harrowing tale of Zettie being rescued from the roof of her flooded home when she was 21-years-old with four family members and three local men.

“An Indigenous man, Jimmy Fisher, bravely launched a boat into the raging Orara River and battled his way through the turbulence and floating debris to the Darwin’s house,” Honi told News Of The Area.

“Jimmy’s brave actions allowed the three older women to be safely rowed to

the railway line.

“He was too exhausted to continue the rescue, but others quickly followed suit until all were rescued, amongst them was young Zettie.”

A ballad has been written about this incident and the poet, Charles Dunn, will be present at the opening of the exhibition to recite it to Zettie.

A special section of the art show this year is dedicated to celebrating aprons.

“Over 30 colourful, creative aprons have been entered,” said Honi.

“Aprons made from recycled denim jeans and trimmed with lace doilies and bling, to elegantly painted gold roses on a black fabric will be on display.”

Many children have decorated their plain calico aprons with potato prints, and some have made their own aprons and embellished them with lace, ribbons and trims.

“There will also be a display of historic aprons collated by Glenreagh’s ‘living treasure’, 101-year-old Bessie Webb.

“All the five sections of photography, painting, drawing, fibre and sculpture have received a good number of entries, so Glenreagh Hall will be overflowing with an eclectic mix of creativity,” she

A Flurry of Fairy Wrens

By Andrew VIVIAN

KAREN Thio has lived at Emerald Beach for more than 20 years and her art practice revolves around birds, birds and more birds.

For the past eighteen months Karen has researched, drawn, etched and printed beautiful local Splendid Blue Fairy Wrens.

After attending school in Coffs Harbour during the late 1970s, Karen moved to Sydney to follow her dreams; attending

art school, living in share houses with NIDA students, and consuming red wine for dinner and cheese cake for breakfast.

Karen soon realised that lifestyle was not sustainable and decided she needed a “real job”.

40 years later, her life has come full circle; once again following her dreams and devoting herself to all things art.

Karen said the fairy wren is a fascinating and gregarious little bird which

can be seen flitting around local headlands and beach scrub.

Karen believes the love life of the fairy wren can teach us a lot about the importance of genetic diversity.

Her upcoming art exhibition, ‘A Flurry of Fairy Wrens’, features an amazing diversity of pieces, consisting of fifteen drawings, five relief prints and five etchings.

The coloured drawings are all framed in “luxurious”

said.

“Two young lads have entered interesting sculptures that will hang from the ceiling of the Hall, above the sculpture section.

“Mac has made a gigantic jellyfish and Lennox has made a school of fish from plastic water bottles.”

The Orara Valley Primary School students have capably and creatively entered their artistic expression on the theme of ‘My Best Friend‘.

“From buddies to budgies the children have painted, drawn and collaged an expression of their best

gold frames sourced from opportunity shops.

“Just as our wildlife needs to be protected and conserved, so have these frames been given a second chance at life,” she said.

The relief prints and etchings are displayed in black frames with white and gold mounts.

‘A Flurry of Fairy Wrens’ is on exhibit at the Woolgoolga Art Gallery, opening on June 30 at 6pm, and extending until July 23.

Entry is $5 for members and $10 nonmembers.

q Karen Thio has been painting fairy wrens for more than a year. Photo: supplied by Karen Thio.

friend.”

Cedar and Steam is open on Friday evening, June 16, from 6-8pm, “with a light supper of hearty country soups served at a cost of $5 per person or $20 per family”.

The official part will be at 7pm with the book launch and prizes awarded to the top entrants in each section.

The doors are open from 9am-3pm on Saturday 17 June.

“Come along to enjoy an arty experience, encourage the artists and support the Glenreagh Museum,” invited Honi.

q A display of some of the entries in Cedar and Steam Art Competition 2023.

q Zettie Carten holding ‘The Big Flood, Glenreagh 1950: Stories of Heroism and Survival’ by Honi Reifler.

Dance students attend the Australian Ballet

By Andrea FERRARI

HARBOUR Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) ballet students Violet Simpson and Hannah Woods attended the Australian Ballet at Sydney Opera House’s Joan Sutherland Theatre in April and May this year.

The tickets were awarded to the ballerinas for their hard work and dedication to dance by HPAC Patron Mr Mark Hardy as part of the Centre's Cultural Scholarship Program.

Violet attended the ballet Don Quixote presented by the Australian Ballet.

“Violet’s impression of the Opera House was a surreal experience,” her mother wrote.

“Violet was mesmerised by the grandeur of the building and the occasion.

“She loved the Opera House, the ballet and the Australian Orchestra that accompanied the ballet dancers.”

The first time they have been to see the Australian Ballet, they both described the production as very inspiring, and Violet’s mother said it was the experience of a lifetime for

her daughter.

They are both hopeful that one day they can do it again.

Hannah Wood said her experience at the ballet Jewels was “an inspiring moment and an amazing opportunity”. Hannah and her mother said the Opera House was “amazing”, describing the orchestra

and the ballet dancers as “a wonder”.

“I found the ballet most motivational during the Diamonds act, when the dancers came on stage and performed a series of talented routines.

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Hannah.

“An experience I will never forget.”

Hannah’s mother said her daughter was just sparkling with delight and the experience remained with her right up to the time she fell asleep that night.

Ms Francesca Montanaro, the principal of the Harbour Performing Arts Centre, where both students take weekly classes, said she has seen an incredible improvement in the students’ technical and performance skills since their visit to watch the Australian Ballet.

She also said the experience had expanded the students’ understanding of where dancing could take them, elevating their enthusiasm for ballet and its challenges.

“It has been wonderful to see the students recount their experience to their peers with such elation,” Francesca told News Of The Area.

“This was such a wonderful experience for the young dancers, one that I would highly recommend for all dance students.”

The Patrons support the Harbour Performing Arts

Centre by purchasing tickets to see the Australian Ballet perform at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House.

Once the ballets are chosen from the schedule for the current year, in consultation with HPAC Principal Francesca Montanaro, the Patrons then purchase the tickets.

The selection process by Ms Montanaro and other ballet teachers of HPAC then begins with discussions as to which students should be awarded the honour, based on their hard work and focus during their dance classes.

This year four students were awarded tickets.

Violet and Hannah are the first two to fulfil the honour.

The HPAC is still seeking more patrons.

“For a worthwhile cause you can be a part of the process and make a little boy’s or girl’s dream come true, by attending a world class ballet company, The Australian Ballet,” said Mr Hardy.

The Patrons have been purchasing tickets as a reward to students for three years and HPAC would love to see it continue well into the future.

If you wish to be a Patron, please email Francesca Montanaro at francesca@hpac.net.au.

q Harbour Performing Arts Centre student Hannah Wood attending Jewels at the Sydney Opera House.

q Harbour Performing Arts Centre student Violet Simpson attending Don Quixote at Sydney Opera House.

Billie-Jo Porter launches debut album

By Andrea FERRARI

RISING country music star

Billie-Jo Porter admits she’s taken the long way round to releasing her self-titled first album.

“But boy has it been worth the wait,” she said.

The Coast Coast country singer’s debut record launched last Friday, 9 June.

A 2022 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist, Billie-Jo is a firm believer in the power of positivity, answering her own questions about the debut album.

“As I geared up to record my album, I couldn't help but wonder ‘what if this was my only shot at leaving a musical mark on the world?’

“I quickly realised that I wanted to have fun, spread happiness and infuse some pure joy into people's lives,” she said.

“So, I decided to ditch the heartbreak tunes, the ‘you did me wrong’ tracks, and the ‘screw you’ songs.”

Groovy bops like ‘Feels Like Us’, ‘More Than Friends’ and ‘Play it Cool’ explore the highs of fledgling romance, while cruisy tunes ‘Eyes Wide Open’, ‘All We Need’

and the reggae inspired ‘Like Bob Said’ focus on the merits of living in the moment and keeping it simple.

Billie-Jo’s first album offering revolves strongly around mindfulness and optimism; consistently reminding listeners to take stock of their situation and prioritise the good over the bad.

Yet, the album is not without its more challenging subjects on ballads ‘Las Vegas’ and ‘Last Leaves of Autumn’.

The former explores homelessness and hardship whilst the latter deals with the all-too-common grief associated with unexpected

death.

When Billie-Jo takes the stage, her energy is the perfect match for her joyous repertoire.

“I'm beyond stoked to be hitting the road in Australia to show off my fresh new album.

“Seeing everyone and bringing this music to life in person is going to be the highlight of my year.

“Let's get wild, let's get crazy, and let's have the time of our lives,” she said.

As her album launch tour progresses around the Coffs Coast you can catch her at Moonee Beach Hotel on Sunday 18 June, then on to Woopi, Coffs, Grafton and closing at Coramba Hotel,

the music.

Coramba on 17 September.

“For an independent artist it is important to have a cheer squad who support

“I feel like I have that here on the Coffs Coast,” Billie-Jo told News Of The

Burger and Beer Christmas Trivia

By Andrea FERRARI

A ‘BURGER and Beer

Christmas in July' trivia night is the launch fundraiser for the annual Coffs Harbour Community Christmas Luncheon held on Christmas Day.

The trivia night will be held at King Tide Brewery in Studio Lane, central Coffs.

Organised by Doris Cowan through her 3R’s (Rest, Refuel and Recover) charity, which puts on the hugely well-attended Community Christmas Luncheon, the Burger and Beer night is taking on a Christmas theme.

“Everyone is asked to get themselves a team together and book a place at $40, covering your trivia participation, a burger and a beer, which all goes towards the Christmas Day luncheon,” Doris told News Of The Area.

“Get your festive vibes on and dress up for the event, not just yourselves but

decorate your table in the spirit of Christmas as well,” she said.

Trivia will start at 5:30pm sharp.

“We will stop for dinner

intermission at 6:30pm where you will have a chance to bid on the best dressed and best decorated table.

“The trivia rounds will continue for a total of five

Area.

“I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has come to a show, shown support on social media, streamed the music, bought the album and told a friend.

“I have had a brilliant time playing live shows around the Coffs Coast area and have always felt very welcome and encouraged here.

“We have a fabulous music scene in this area, and I am so thankful to be part of it,” she said.

For more on dates and album news visit Billie-Jo Porter Music on Instagram and Facebook.

q The ‘Burger and Beer Christmas in July’ trivia night is all about fundraising for the well-attended Coffs Harbour Community Christmas Luncheon, as seen here in 2022.

rounds where the winning table will be awarded the trivia Gods,” said Doris.

“Each table will consist of four to five team members, so grab some friends, work colleagues or loved ones and join me at Coffs Harbour’s very own King Tide Brewery.

“There’s fabulous prizes to be won.

“All proceeds raised will help make the Community Christmas Luncheon on Christmas Day 2023 one to remember for so many locals.”

Burger and Beer

Christmas in July trivia is on Saturday 22 July at 5:00pm for 5:30pm start.

The dress code is a Christmas in July theme, with prizes to be won as voted by fellow participants.

Places can be booked at Eventbrite: Burger and Beer.

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q Billie-Jo on her Coffs Coast album tour, playing Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival on the June long weekend.

q Rising country music star Billie-Jo Porter has just released her debut album.

q Billie-Jo Porter, a 2022 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist, is touring her debut album release.

q Doris Cowan, founder of 3R’s (Rest, Refuel and Recover) at the Coffs Harbour Community Christmas Luncheon in 2022 with a local guest.

Garden meetings at Brian Navin Park

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Community Use Permaculture Space (CUPS), a proposed urban garden for food growing, meeting and nature-themed activities in Brian Navin Park, is committed to its regular monthly meeting to build plans despite formal approval not being finalised for the site.

The CUPS community garden is working on the approvals for a community garden in the Brian Navin Park beside Park Beach Plaza.

“The group will hold monthly gatherings

on site to swap ideas, plants and do informal planning sessions about how the garden will look,” Peter Lewis, spokesperson for CUPS, told News Of The Area.

“It will give members and the public an opportunity to talk gardening and swap seeds, seedlings and garden tips.

“It was great to have David Navin at our recent meeting.

“David is the son of the park’s namesake and supports the establishment of a community garden in the park named after his late father and community leader, Brian

q Community Use Permaculture Space (CUPS) members using a simple water level to mark contours on the CUPS Coffs community garden site at Brian Navin Park, near Park Plaza.

Navin,” said Peter.

CUPS meetings will be held on the last Sunday of every month commencing at 1:30pm with the first being Sunday, 25 June.

“Anyone is welcome to bring plants, seedlings, seeds or excess produce or just turn up for a chat.”

Each meeting will begin with Peter updating everyone on the progress of the garden project and then open up for informal discussion.

“Everyone is welcome to attend,” invited Peter.

Homelands Tour celebrates Refugee Week in Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Homelands Tour, a travelling roadshow of multimedia, digital art, visual art, short films and a performing arts showcase, comes to Coffs Harbour in celebration of Refugee Week (18-24 June 2023).

The tour is curated to raise awareness and understanding of refugee experiences through arts.

Organised by Settlement Services International (SSI), the not-for-profit advocacy group has joined forces with organisations across NSW and QLD for the 2023 Homelands Tour.

Coffs Harbour’s King Tide Brewery is a proud partner of the Homeland Tour, with

a musical performance taking place at the brewery on Saturday 24 June to finish the Tour.

Josh King, founder of King Tide Brewery told News Of The Area, “We at King Tide are thrilled to be able to support this great cause.

“There are some incredible refugee stories in our local community that need to be heard and we are really excited to be able to provide a platform for these stories.

“Love, Always Love’s performance on 24 June (at the Brewery) is sure to be a moving culmination to the festival,” he said.

Aquarius Arcade in Coffs is hosting a Homelands exhibition, ongoing from 13-24 June, 10am-4pm.

A collaboration between community

and professional artists, the tour stops in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, and Coffs Harbour, bringing together the work of twelve emerging artists with lived refugee experiences.

The artworks featured in Homelands 2023 were created by artists from CuriousWorks’s Refugee Artist Development Program, specifically Stories of Welcome and Urban Stories.

These mentorship programs support newly arrived creatives from refugee backgrounds to navigate the arts industry through the development of new work, employment and/or education.

CuriousWorks is a Western Sydney-based organisation working at the intersection of

storytelling, technology, and DIY innovation.

Stories of Welcome, a multi-arts storytelling project, supports the creation of new artistic work by members of the refugee and asylum-seeking community of the MidNorth Coast NSW.

This exhibition is the work of eight artists, refugees from Ethiopia, Kurdistan, Myanmar, and Yemen, among others.

These artists have used creativity to explore their experiences and harness artistic media to produce powerful messages of resilience, renewal, and reinvention.

In the words of one of the artists, “Struggles and challenges are often present in life, but they can also transform us and bring personal growth.”

Urban Stories displays the work of Sydney-based artists who have sought haven in Australia from Iran, Syria, and India.

These works include an experimental light show, short films, and a series of paintings.

The program will conclude with a feature performance of Love, Always Love, a collection of personal stories and original songs of courage, love, and family connection by renowned Lebanese musician and singer Samira El Koussa, in new arrangements for western and Arabic instruments by acclaimed musician Greta Kelly, awardwinning composer Corrina Bonshek and featuring electronic songstress May Lyn.

Registration for free tickets is via www. eventbrite.com.au/e/homelands-tour-2023coffs-harbour-nsw-tickets-643438470787

q CUPS Coffs Inc President Peter Lewis, secretary Nola Miles and David Navin, who supports the establishment of a community garden in the park named after his late father and community leader, Brian Navin.

q CUPS Coffs Inc President Peter Lewis in planning mode for the community garden.

Camp Oven enthusiasts flock to Nymboida festival

By Mary KEILY

DID you know there are thousands of camp oven enthusiasts in Australia?

In fact, there are 350,000 members on one Facebook group alone - just sharing recipes.

Fancy kangaroo meatballs with bush tucker spices and lemon myrtle fettucini?

Many said enthusiasts attend an extremely popular biennial camp oven festival in Millmerran, Queensland.

On their off year, since 2015, people have come down to Nymboida to swell the numbers for a smaller boutique event.

It’s the Clarence Valley’s annual Camp Oven Festival, run not-for-profit by the community.

Last weekend, this camp oven craze was fuelled by three days of music, craft and art workshops, lots of children’s activities and much hearty food.

There was a mix of musical acts from the Clarence Valley and other regions, including ‘We

Mavericks’, who were invited to perform after a great showing at the Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival.

At night after the main stage wrapped up, musos gathered round a huge firepit and played acoustically.

Gordon Dedman, from

Nambucca, workshopped bushcraft and survival skills, teaching people to make a fire, build shelter, source food and water, and navigate by the stars.

A renowned bushcraft expert and survivalist, popular SBS television program ‘Alone Australia’ employed Gordon as the

main consultant for their recent series.

Lynney Grieves from Grafton was one of the judges of the scone and bread making competition.

“We judge on the fire being at the right temperature, the scone or bread must not taste burnt, must be an even colour, has risen enough and is not too heavy or doughy,” Lynney told News Of The Area.

Myrtle bush tucker scones, crusty sourdough bread and a rum and raisin brioche ‘took the cake!’.

q Gordon Dedman workshopped bushcraft and survival skills.

Photo:@andthetreesphotography.

q Making good coals. Photo:@ andthetreesphotography.

q Costa the Garden Gnome (right) and his mate Scrapboy. Photo:@andthetreesphotography.

Winter Solstice celebrated at Nana Glen

By Andrea FERRARI

NANA Glen Food Collective is holding a Winter Solstice in the village on Saturday 17 June with an open invitation to join in.

“We’d like to invite everyone from Nana Glen, the Orara Valley and beyond who would like to celebrate the Winter Solstice with community through a shared meal by the fire,” Nana Glen Food Collective spokesperson Richilde Flavell told News Of The Area, “beginning at 2pm at the Nana Glen Tennis Court on the corner of Grafton Street and Nelson Street.”

The Winter Solstice signifies midwinter, the time of year when the night is longest and Earth is farthest from the sun.

“Here on the Mid North Coast it is a beautiful time in the garden on warm sunny days with cooler nights spent by the fire,” said Richilde.

“Join us at this family friendly event for face painting, live music and open mic, start a conversation by the fire and bring a plate to share with your new friends; a seasonal soup, bread from

a local baker, or something from the garden.

“Remember to bring your own drinks and crockery as we are working towards a no waste, plastic free event,” she said.

“We will compost any food scraps… and one lucky person gets to take home the compost,” she shared.

There’s a guest appearance by the Nana Glen Rural Fire Service at 2:30pm where its members will talk about how you can be prepared for the upcoming fire season.

“People are not well aware of when our fire season is,” Glenn Locke, Captain at Nana Glen RFS told News Of The Area.

“Around here it’s July.

“In our area, Nana Glen to Glenreagh and out west, we’ll be chasing grass fires beginning in August.”

From 3pm – 3:45pm the Red Cross will facilitate their Pillowcase Program which helps children ages eight to ten prepare for, cope with and respond to an emergency.

And then it’s time for the shared meal from 4pm, with

the gathering winding up at 9pm.

City of Coffs Harbour will be providing each household with resilience and recovery packs, drivers with safety kits and L and P plate clips for those who need them.

“The Winter Solstice will be a fun and educational family event providing an opportunity to meet new people and get connected with folks who care for our community, the earth and want to work and play together,” said Richilde.

Find more information, and to ask questions, go on to the Nana Glen Food Collective Facebook page and visit the Winter Solstice Celebration event, or email nanaglenfoodcollective@ gmail.com.

There’s a suggested $10 donation for covering costs and future events; if you can’t afford that, pay what you can, and if you can pay more, paying-it-forward is also an option.

You can register before or make your donation on the day: https://events. humanitix.com/wintersolstice-celebration.

COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL CONVICTED AND FINED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENCES

On 5 June 2023, Coffs Harbour City Council was convicted by the Local Court of two offences against 64(1) of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 for breaching a condition of the Environmental Protection Licence it holds for the Englands Road Waste Management Facility (Landfill). The Council was fined $20,000 and ordered to pay the EPA’s legal costs of $40,000.

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The Council failed to maintain gas flowlines at Well Station A of the landfill gas extraction system at the Landfill in a proper and efficient condition, between August 2020 and November 2021. The offences contributed to increased fugitive landfill gas emissions from the Premises and had the potential to cause odour emissions detectable offsite by the local community.

q Nana Glen’s Summer Solstice was a great success. Everyone is now invited to the Winter Solstice at the Nana Glen tennis courts.

Happy Boxes Toormina wins Post Office grant

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Happy Boxes Project in Toormina has been awarded a People of Post grant of $1,000 having been successfully nominated by Bonville Post Office in Australia Post’s annual grant program.

“Being successful in the People of Post Grant will help us to continue providing a culturally safe space for truth telling stories, healing, connectedness, and yarning,” Noelene Skinner, Lead Project Coordinator told News Of The Area.

“This grant will also give us the opportunity to continue providing more cultural programs for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and youth living on Gumbaynggirr country.”

Happy Boxes’ main project empowers Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander women through alleviating the barriers of accessing basic needs in remote communities across Australia.

The Happy Boxes themselves are beautiful boxes of toiletries, sanitary items and self-care products given to Indigenous women in remote communities.

The Happy Boxes Project operates in Toormina with a local program called Nyami Gawbarri (Women’s Gathering) in Gumbaynggirr language.

“Our local programs in Toormina consist of yarning circles, social and emotional well-being supports, teen programs, Elders programs,

drop ins, mum’s and bub’s group and arts and crafts.

“One of our favourite programs is the cultural screen-printing workshops with a local Elder, Aunty Jenny.

“These workshops engage participants of all ages by having gatherings and yarning sessions whilst

Toormina student to dance for Bangarra Dance Theatre

By Mary KEILY

A TOORMINA High School student has been selected to dance with Bangarra Dance Theatre, a prestigious Indigenous dance company.

Leandra Avuri-Williams was accepted into a small group chosen from across NSW to dance with Bangarra in the Schools Spectacular at Sydney’s Olympic Park.

The sixteen-year-old is over the moon as it’s been her dream to perform with the Sydney-based dance company, which has been running for 32 years.

Leandra’s mother is from Gumbaynggirr country and her father is Wiradjuri.

She has remained close to her culture since she was a young girl and started traditional dance early, along with studying ballet.

Leandra saw the Aboriginal dance groups while singing at a previous Schools Spectacular; realising the power of the moment, she dreamt of being involved.

Having tried for several years for an opportunity to dance with the prestigious company, Leandra never gave up.

She was selected in the last school term after catching the eye of Bangarra choreographers while taking part in workshops in Grafton.

Leandra will now travel back and forth from Sydney for a few months later this year for rehearsals.

She will juggle the responsibilities of elite dance training and her schoolwork, and said her school had been very

supportive.

“As long as I am on top of my school work, I can still dance,” said Leandra, who is also passionate about art, singing and language.

Having gained her Certificate Three in Gumbaynggirr language, Leandra is now able to educate others about her culture.

With the young dancer on a path to performing success, she is not forgetting her roots, or those who have supported her on the way.

“My mum Sandra told me no matter what I go through, she’s always proud of the accomplishments I’ve made.

“She’s my number one supporter and I love her for that,” Leandra said.

creating their designs with the guidance of a local Aboriginal Elder,” said Noelene.

The Happy Boxes Project is committed to continue supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and youth in the most remote corners of Australia.

Australia Post’s People of Post initiative sees local posties using their connections and first-hand experiences within their community to nominate organisations as possible grant recipients that they know are having a big impact in their neighbourhood.

Australia Post General Manager Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Nicky Tracey, said the annual program would once again help hundreds of grassroots and not-for-profit groups thrive, and it was rewarding

to deliver the news to recipients during National Volunteer Week.

“Across more than 4,000 Post Offices and one of the largest national workforces, everyday our team members see the importance of local community connection, particularly in regional and rural Australia,” Ms Tracey said.

“These grants give our team members the opportunity to recognise and support the meaningful work being done by local community groups they are passionate about, at a time where many need a helping hand.

“Volunteers and nonprofits are the backbone of our communities, making a positive difference to individuals and communities every day.”

q Leandra Avuri-Williams has been selected to dance for Bangarra Dance Theatre.

q Local Aboriginal Elder Aunty Jenny Skinner guiding young people on a recent cultural screen-printing project.

q Gathering, yarning and creating with purpose for the Happy Boxes Project.

q Happy Boxes runs cultural screen-printing workshops for local Aboriginal women in Toormina.

q Happy Boxes workshops engage participants by having gatherings and yarning sessions while creating their designs with the guidance of local Aboriginal Elders.

Coffs hosts Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has announced the Coffs Coast will play host to the $600,000, 18-carat gold People’s Cup trophy as part of the 2023 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour.

The 21st edition of the annual tour will visit the Coffs Coast on Friday 11 August, with the City of Coffs Harbour planning a range of community events.

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Councillor Paul Amos said the community is looking forward to being part of this year’s tour.

"For the Coffs Coast to be named a host city of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour is a huge win for the region," said Cr Amos.

"This event and Cup are part of Australian folklore, so we look forward to welcoming the iconic trophy and sharing in the magic of the Melbourne Cup."

The Coffs Coast will also be part of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep, which will see 24 rural and regional Cup Tour destinations across Australia be allocated a barrier for the 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup.

The town which draws the barrier of the Lexus Melbourne Cup-winning horse will be presented with a cash prize of $50,000 to put towards a nominated charity for a local initiative.

VRC Chairman Neil Wilson said the recordbreaking interest in the tour highlights the significance of the Lexus Melbourne Cup to people of Australia and around the world.

“After a record-breaking number of applications, the VRC is delighted to announce the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour will visit a record 41 destinations in 2023,” Mr Wilson said.

“The $600,000 18-caratgold Lexus Melbourne

Cup trophy is recognised everywhere as the People’s Cup, and we want it to be accessible to everyone and to support charity fund raising activity in each destination the cup visits.

“This year we are very pleased to take the iconic trophy far and wide across Australia and to the most overseas locations of any tour, reflecting the international interest in the Lexus Melbourne Cup.

“Since its inception, the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour has travelled to over 590 communities and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity and community initiatives.

“The tour creates early interest with the race that stops a nation, with one in every two Australian adults participating in an activity to celebrate the Lexus Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday in November.”

This year's tour

commenced its journey on Saturday 10 June, kicking off in Tokyo.

Tour destinations will be supported by the VRC to plan and host a range of memorable community events during the Cup’s visit. A stable of Melbourne

Woolgoolga Rotary hosts club info session

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Rotary Club of Woolgoolga, serving the Northern Beaches and the 2456 postcode area, is hosting a morning information session about Rotary and how membership to Rotary can be good for you and good for our community.

On Friday 23 June 2023 at Wiigulga Multi Purpose Centre on Solitary Island Way, Woolgoolga at 7am until 8am, the president, board and club members will present and chat with anyone interested about what Rotary Club of Woolgoolga membership offers.

Light refreshments, tea and coffee will be served.

“Our membership has dropped off and we’re wanting to build it back up,” Rotary Club of Woolgoolga President Rod Mackenzie told News Of The Area.

“Since 1988 our Rotary club has a proud history of running and supporting a wide range of stand-alone and joint venture projects, donating funds, writing successful grant applications and project management.

“One major project is the annual Science and Engineering Challenge for high schools around the region.

“We run the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness program, where we bring people in Woolgoolga High School and

they have a day with guest speakers, with the aim to get them to be safer on the roads,” said Rod.

There’s the Pitch A Project scheme, through which small organisations share details of a project and Rotary donates money.

“We have recently given money to Woopi Gardens and to Corindi Pony Club.

“We also put some seed funding in a project called Power To The Kids which aims to build resilience and better mental health for primary school kids in the Woolgoolga area.”

Rod also shared Rotary’s planned involvement, in conjunction with Woolgoolga RSL Sub Branch, to restore

and relocate the World War I Memorial which used to stand at the town’s Diggers Club.

“Moving it to a bigger site on the beach front means more people will get to see it and it provides a terrific setting for ANZAC Day Dawn Service which is a pretty big event in Woolgoolga.

“By joining Rotary, you could be part of a diverse range of projects that benefit local, regional, national and international communities,” said Rod.

“Our members are the value of our club, and if we get new members with new ideas and different projects they would like to run, we can do so under the Rotary

Cup racing legends will accompany the Cup on its whirlwind international tour.

This year the trophy is set to visit a total of 41 destinations with the final route spanning seven countries including Australia, New Zealand, the

United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Hong Kong and Japan.

For further information about the 2023 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour visit www.MelbourneCupTour. com.au.

banner; it’s a win win.”

Rotary is an international organisation, and is incorporated and insured.

The membership structure, both individual and corporate, is now very flexible, inclusive, affordable (no fees for the

first six months) and caters for the talents, interests, work, family, diversity, time, location, and other commitments of members.

Membership can provide an opportunity for community service, personal friendships, leadership development,

business development and networking, education, personal and career growth, entertainment and fun times.

“So, come along without any obligation and find out what Rotary is all about, what it does and how membership can benefit you, and you can benefit Rotary and your community,” he said.

RSVP by 4pm Tuesday 20 June 2023; SMS or call Rod Mackenzie on 0419728888 or email rodmackenzie@ bigpond.com.

If you can’t make it and are interested in getting more information about membership, please contact Rod.

For more information visit www. woolgoolgarotaryclub.org. au and www.facebook.com/ rotaryclubofwoolgoolga.

q City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos (right) and dual Melbourne Cup-winning jockey John Letts with the 2023 trophy. Photo: Lucas Dawson.

q The judging panel at the Rotary Club of Woolgoolga’s Science and Engineering Challenge at Wiigulga.

q Rotary Club of Woolgoolga members David Fayle, Mary Bryant, Rod Mackenzie and Bronwyn Mackenzie at the opening of Wiigulga Multi Purpose Centre, where the club donated $20,000 to the project.

q Rod and Bronwyn Mackenzie representing Woolgoolga Rotary at the Corindi Pony Club, making a $500 donation for a new hot water service for their canteen.

Sawtell resident named RSPCA Volunteer of the Year

TO celebrate the changemakers among us, RSPCA NSW has awarded Sawtell resident Graham Isaac the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award.

During his acceptance speech Graham expressed that this was a moment to celebrate all the volunteers who generously donate their time to RSPCA NSW.

After moving to the area 30 years ago and working with Centrelink for 20 years, Graham wasn’t quite ready to sit back and relax into retirement, wanting to give back to his local community.

“After retiring I thought it would be good to do some volunteer work at the RSPCA.

“It is amazingly satisfying helping the staff and working with the animals, especially

the dogs.”

Graham has volunteered at the Coffs Harbour Shelter for three years and spends most of his time working with the dogs.

"It keeps me physically fit and is very rewarding.

“There are a variety of tasks you can assist with, and you get to choose your own hours.”

Always happy to jump in and assist with whatever tasks are required, Graham is a much-loved and appreciated member of the Coffs Harbour shelter team.

Volunteers are a valuable cornerstone of the life-saving work RSPCA NSW achieves. Last financial year alone, volunteers donated over 224,000 hours.

At the Coffs Harbour

Shelter, there are currently 53 volunteers like Graham, generously aiding the animals in care.

“By donating time to the shelter volunteers directly and positively improve animal welfare.

“There is a variety of work available including gardening, grooming cats, washing linen, creating animal enrichment or walking dogs.

“No two days are the same,” said Coffs Harbour Volunteer Coordinator Megan McKiernan.

If you are interested in making a difference by becoming a volunteer, you can find out more at www. rspcansw.org.au/how-youcan-help/volunteer-rspcansw/

Grant success for Riding for the Disabled

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Harbour and Districts

Riding for the Disabled will be able to pay for specialised training for a new assistant coach with funds offered through the Australia Post People of Post 2023 grant program.

This initiative enables the charity to increase the number of both riding participants and volunteers, providing opportunities for collaborative horse-riding fun at its Valery horse riding facility.

“Coffs Harbour Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is a charitable organisation that runs horse riding classes,” Secretary for Coffs Harbour RDA, Penny Davies, told News Of The Area.

“The People of Post grant will allow us to provide stringent training, including attending workshops, for a new assistant coach.

“With this knowledge and expertise, they will be able to run well controlled, safe riding classes for our clients,” she said.

The nomination for Coffs Harbour and Districts Riding for the Disabled was made by a post office team member at Bonville Post Office.

Earlier in the year Australia Post team members

were tasked with nominating a community group or notfor-profit within their local communities which is making a difference to the community with successful nominees receiving funding of up to $1,000 each.

Australia Post General Manager Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Nicky Tracey, said, “Over

$400,000 in total has been awarded through People of Post grants to meaningful initiatives in support of local communities, including volunteer-run organisations, sporting groups and mental health programs located across metro, regional and remote communities of Australia.”

Kyeewa Bushwalkers launch beach cleanup

ON the Sunday of the King’s Birthday long weekend a group from Kyeewa Bushwalkers, led by Jean Meiklejohn, incorporated a beach clean up as part of their regular Sunday walk.

The area of beach covered was a four kilometre stretch adjacent to Bongil Bongil National Park.

This area of beach is relatively quiet and a collection area for quite a bit of flotsam and jetsam.

Seven walkers collected several bags of rubbish including over 30 plastic

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water bottles and other items such as a toilet seat, a fluorescent light tube, thongs and sandals, a life vest, a bakers tray, commercial styrofoam bait boxes, plastic bait bags, clothing and many other items.

Meanwhile, the group is also saying goodbye to a beloved member.

“Kyeewa takes this opportunity to say farewell and thanks to one of its ‘favourite sons’ and walks contributor Bob Wheatley,” said Stephen Fox, Kyeewa Bushwalkers.

“We wish him and his wife Susan a successful move to Western Australia.”

Kyeewa Bushwalkers conduct two walks a week on Wednesdays and Sundays and several campouts during the year.

“Kyeewa is not a club but a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy bushwalking,” Stephen said.

“If interested in joining us for a walk please email kyeewa@gmail.com and we will send you a copy of our walks program.”

q Marion Syratt, Richard Simehauset, Glen Davidson, Russell Chiffey, Ina Kay and Jean Meiklejohn.

q Coffs Harbour Riding for the Disabled Association horses Bacardi, Chappie and Roo with participants, instructors and volunteers at the Valery riding centre.

q RSPCA NSW has awarded Sawtell resident Graham Isaac the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award.

q An Australia Post People of Post grant awarded to the Coffs Harbour Riding for the Disabled Association will go towards training a new assistant coach.

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Winter Members’ Show at Art Space Urunga

AS the sun drops lower in the sky and the race is on to stack up the wood heap, The Art Space Urunga is busily preparing its bumper Members’ Winter Show.

“This show is one of our big annual shows open to all members,” said Chris Wilson, The Art Space Urunga.

“The input is huge, and we try to hang and display everything that comes in.

“We get over 200 entries, which is a huge amount of work to curate.

“It’s a showcase of what the considerable local talent has to offer, to warm your creative heart as well as the rest of you - our gallery is warm!” said Chris.

“The exhibition will include a wide range

of paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics and… well, you’ll have to come and see.”

In response to the colder evenings, the show’s official opening will be a morning tea held from 10.30am to 12 midday on Saturday 24 June.

“Please come along to enjoy the art and sample the cakes,” Chris said. All are welcome.

The exhibition will run from June 22-30.

The gallery is open daily from 10am to 4pm.

The Art Space Urunga boasts over 200 members; all local artists and interested art lovers.

The gallery is entirely volunteer-run, operated with and for the community.

THE Dinomaniacs, a highly interactive and energetic prehistoric adventure suitable for the whole family, is headed for the Saraton Theatre, Grafton on Wednesday 5 July at 11:30am.

Let your imagination

q Let your imagination run wild as you embark on an awe inspiring, exhilarating and gripping journey back in time.

run wild at this family show spectacular as you embark on an awe inspiring, exhilarating and gripping journey back in time with Razor the Raptor, Trixi Triceratops, Australian dinosaurs Ozzi and Oi and many more special

prehistoric guests!

The party combines The Dinomaniacs’ original songs including ‘Rock and Roar’, ‘The Dino Doctor’ and ‘Dance with the Dinosaurs’ with some all time classic, toe tapping tunes that are sure to have everyone up and dancing.

There are plenty of surprises, songs, jokes and dancing, as well as

exciting opportunities for the audience to get up close and personal with the

dinosaurs.

So, join The Dinomaniacs on a prehistoric adventure

that’s out of this world! Doors open at 11am for pre-show fun.

Prehistoric adventure at the Saraton Theatre

q Art Space Urunga member Rhonda Mair’s work will be on display.

By Manny WOOD

Tax dodge or gift?

JOHN finds an investment property for sale for $300,000.

He discusses the purchase of the property with his eighteen-yearold daughter, Natalie, who as a first home buyer, is eligible for a Stamp Duty exemption.

John offers to give Natalie $75,000 towards the purchase of the property and to pay $1,400 per month to cover the loan repayments.

Natalie agrees and the property is purchased in her name.

John pays the sum of $75,000 which is secured by way of a Mortgage.

The rest of the purchase price is loaned from a bank.

Over the years, John continues to pay $1,400 a month into Natalie’s bank account, which she applies towards the bank loan.

John also pays for renovations to the property, although most of the renovations are done for ‘mates rates’ by John’s friends.

Ten years after the property was purchased, John seeks to sell the property.

Given that John paid 25 percent of the purchase price, he argues that Natalie holds 25 percent of the property on “resulting trust” for him and that the remainder property is held on “constructive trust” for him, because he paid for the mortgage repayments and because it was “the common intention of the parties”.

Natalie agrees that John is entitled to be repaid the $75,000 that was secured by Mortgage, but argues, because John is her father, the “presumption of advancement” applies, meaning that the property, the improvements to the property and the $1,400 a month payments were gifts.

The Court states that where gifts are advanced to a child, it cannot be said that the child holds those gifts on trust for a parent unless there is sufficient evidence that the parties expressly intended to create a trust.

The Court ultimately rules that John is only entitled to repayment of his $75,000 loan.

Thank you to Jamie Visco for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor of TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Tax cuts for essential workers?

DEAR News Of The Area,

WITH all the trouble over wage increases, why can't the government just drop the taxes to say 20 percent for essential workers ie Nurses, Paramedics, Firemen and Police. Not across the board for public servants, just these essential people doing a good job

for all of us.

This would solve a lot of problems and give these necessary workers that extra they deserve?

Kind Regards, Jim MUNRO, Coffs Harbour.

Voters need to be informed on The Voice

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN response to Dave Wood’s Letter to the Editor ‘How hard can it be to establish The Voice?’ in NOTA’s 2 June Edition.

Yes, trauma and generational trauma and disadvantage have impacted Indigenous Australians for centuries, there is no denying this.

In fact, the past can only inform the present for necessary change, however, the society and values of the past cannot be applied to the present because they have their own human bias, greed, ignorance and narrowness.

The Voice to our Constitution is a present value to national identity.

NZ does not divide the Maori from the nation, they include them.

The Voice is a complex legal argument

and to use race in this limits the identification of Indigenous Nations, of which there are over 200, many who have lost their cultural heritage.

Australian Indigenous societies are permitted under law to manage their own affairs and remember too that there is also a racial divide of Indigenous nations in this country.

It’s a complex issue and voters need to be informed.

My experience of Indigenous students from various schools around NSW is that colonists/invaders have destroyed connection to country and destroyed the land we belong to, there is additional trauma and sorrow attached to this difference in how laws apply.

Regards, Cathie MCINTYRE.

DDear Jasminda,

I HAVE a raft of symptoms including dizziness, hot flashes, heart palpitations, tingling sensations and shortness of breath.

I went to my GP and he said I am probably having a funny turn or going through perimenopause. It doesn’t feel very funny.

Mrs KD

Dear Mrs KD,

BOY, do I know those sensations. They happen to me whenever I watch Dave Le’aupepe gyrate to Let Me Down Easy.

It’s uncanny. Seriously, though, you have gone to a doctor describing what you think is a medical emergency and they have downplayed it by using a term that doesn’t adequately describe your suffering.

A funny turn gives off casual and comical connotations. It sounds like what you’d experience after going on The Rotor at Luna Park, or drinking a couple of glasses of champagne on a whale watch cruise. Type your symptoms into Google, though, and it’s a different story – you could have anything from sinusitis to Supraventricular tachycardia. Those conditions don’t sound funny at all.

The problem with ‘a funny turn’ diagnosis is it is too understated. It doesn’t go anywhere near explaining the vertiginous rocking, overheating, breathing difficulties and pins and needles you describe. The same with term perimenopause, which has an almost exotic sound to it: Peri: a Spanish-inspired feast; men: yes, please; o-pause: take a little rest.

No, what you describe is more like a ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ breakdown accompanied by selfcombustion. You are literally in the midst of your own climate change wars.

Mrs KD, if these symptoms continue, perhaps seek out a second or third opinion. After all, you know your body better than anyone else and it seems to be giving you a particularly rough time at the moment.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Changing the Constitution is a big deal

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE Australian Constitution is the national rulebook of our democracy.

Changing it is a big deal, and the decision to do so should not be taken lightly.

So, in this regard Gwyn Austen (NOTA 9/6), I shall not lighten up.

The Constitution was built on a simple democratic principle, and that is that every Australian is equal before the law.

If the change is made, in the form proposed, it will introduce a new chapter called ‘The Voice’, and it will sit alongside the chapters on ‘The Parliament’, ‘The Executive Government’ and ‘The Judicature’.

These are the three branches which are the bedrock of our Constitution.

Justice Isaacs declared that there can be no “fourth branch” of the Constitution.

The Prime Minister has stated that it would be an

“advisory” organization only, but he has also stated that it would be a “brave” Government that didn’t do what the Voice wanted.

Sounds, to me, that he has already capitulated to The Voice.

However, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people already have a Voice.

There are eleven indigenous MPs in Canberra, that are their Voice.

There are 3,273 registered Aboriginal

Corporations, making representations to governments delivering health and other services.

The National Indigenous Australian Agency (NIAA) has 1,317 employees costing close to 4.5 billion dollars this financial year.

They are the commonwealth body responsible for policy development, implementation and service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

peoples - they are their Voice.

Don’t forget as St Paul said in his letter to the Galatians (3:28) in the New Testament: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus”.

Today I say to you: There is neither black nor white, there is neither Indigenous or Immigrant, or whether you are male or female, ye are

Orara East protest continues

By Andrew VIVIAN

ALMOST 100 people gathered at 6:30am in Karangi last Wednesday, June 13 to maintain their opposition to logging in Orara East State Forest.

Police attended the protest but only observed.

Protestors are concerned that despite the NSW Labor Government's promise of a Great Koala National Park in the region, logging operations are being carried out, or are planned for, vital linking sections of forest.

Ecologists are warning this logging will have irreversible consequences for one of Coffs Harbour’s nearest koala corridors and many are urging Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) and the Environment

Minister to suspend logging inside corridors such as the Orara East compartments in the proposed Great Koala National Park.

FCNSW has previously stated that it is only harvesting plantation timber.

However, protestors say the concern is that the forest belt of Karangi provides the only habitat corridor that links Ulidarra National Park to the northeast, and Boambee and Orara East State Forest to the south-west.

Paul Healy, a spokesperson for the protesting group, said the protest was to highlight FCNSW activities in the area given the federal State of the Environment Report, the habitat loss from recent bushfires, the impact of

an endangered species.

all one under the Australian Constitution.

If we had the option to vote on recognition without the unnecessary encumbrances of the Voice, I would vote yes.

Until I know more detail about how exactly the Voice will operate and the governance of it - I shall vote NO.

areas aligns with the announcement of Coffs Harbour as the first NEWS

Certified Eco Destination in NSW in 2021,” Mr Healy said.

Boambee RFS closer to building new training room

By Andrea FERRARI

BOAMBEE Rural Fire Service

(RFS) has received a cheque for $3,500 from Sawtell Bowling and Recreation Club from profits raised through its weekly seafood raffles.

The funds will go towards the cost of laying a concrete slab for an extension being built at the fire station.

Boambee RFS Deputy Captain and Treasurer David Jones gratefully accepted the cheque from the Bowling Club’s Chairman, Paul Covington.

Marty Thick, Captain at Boambee RFS, told News Of The Area, “Boambee Rural Fire Brigade members are vigorously fundraising to fund the building of a new training/meeting room at the rear of the existing Fire Station.

“Proceeds from many Bunnings BBQs and Friday night seafood raffles at the Sawtell Bowling Club have been the main sources of the funds.

“At the present time the fire tankers have to be moved outside to allow enough room for the brigade to conduct their meetings and indoor training sessions.

“It is hoped the extensions will be completed within six to eight weeks,” he said.

Sawtell Bowling and Recreation Club is proud to facilitate fundraising for good causes through its seafood raffles.

Since their inception in October 2018, ten different community and sporting groups have received a share

of $33,600 in donations including Bonville/Sawtell Lions, Coffs Harbour Marine Rescue and Sawtell Panthers Rugby League Club.

Community groups and organisations interested in applying to take part in this fundraising opportunity can contact the Club’s CEO James Galen on 6653 1287.

“The process for applying is to simply contact the club and express an interest to run the Friday night raffle for thirteen weeks,” Paul Covington told News Of The Area.

“The application is then considered by the board and, if approved, they go into the next available slot.

“Sawtell Bowling Club is committed to actively being involved in the local community.

“We do this by opening up our greens and club facilities to charity organisations such as CanDo Cancer Trust and Men of League and donations to help run community events,” he said.

q Boambee RFS Brigade Captain Marty Thick indicating where the new extension will be built.

q Boambee RFS Deputy Captain and Treasurer David Jones accepted a cheque from Sawtell Bowling and Recreation Club, presented by chairman Paul Covington.

Regards, Peter WEYLING, Corindi Beach.

the nearby bypass and the declaration of koalas as

q Protestors are concerned that logging will destroy sections of the proposed Great Koala National Park. Photo: Mark Graham.

Neat and tidy starter

Address: 6 Anderson Street, Toormina NSW 2452

Price: $569,000

Beds: 3, Bath: 1, Car: 2

Land size: 584.2sqm

THIS three-bedroom home is ideal for those looking for an entry level property, downsizer or investment property that is close to sporting fields, shopping centres, transport and only a short drive to stunning Sawtell Beach.

The neat and tidy home has a lovely renovated white kitchen with plenty of bench space provided by the black laminate benches and the chef in the family will love cooking on the 900mm gas cooktop and electric oven which is centrally placed in the practical kitchen.

Adjacent you will find the dining room with a functional built in breakfast bar that provides an openness to the carpeted living area.

From the dining room, a sliding door leads out to

the side partially covered outdoor entertaining deck.

The sunny deck flows effortlessly from the home and can be enjoyed all year round.

The bedrooms are found via a few steps off the hallway and are positioned around the all in one bathroom, with shower, toilet and bathtub.

For garaging the property has a large double shed with remote door and enough room for two cars or use as a storage space while parking the cars on the driveway which runs down the side of the home.

This property presents excellent buying for those on a budget, plus investors will be very impressed by the estimated rental return of $580 per week, and with nothing to be done can move tenants straight in and start earning an income.

Agent: Kim McGinty and Chris Hines

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Owner wants action – Price reduced!!! 32

Amaroo Cres, Toormina

This fantastic 3 bedroom family home presents in excellent order and is packed full of surprises!! The home is air conditioned with the modern kitchen having a walk in pantry. An enclosed sunroom adds additional living space with the covered barbeque area being the ideal place to relax. The single garage has an electric roller door with the detached colourbond shed giving you and excellent area to store further vehicles or just a top place to tinker in. This lovely home backs on to a parklike reserve with the shops and schools being close by.

Arrange your inspection today – You won’t be disappointed.

Price reduction – $695,000.00

Starting out, downsizing or investing!

St, Toormina

For Sale – $669,000.00

Retire in style

18/369 Pine Creek Way, Bonville

This is the original display home at this sought after over 55’s village at Bonville. The 3 bedroom home is beautifully appointed with many extras!!!! These include; air conditioning, an ensuite and walk in robe to the master suite, Caesar stone benchtops and a dishwasher compliment the kitchen with the enclosed balcony being the ideal place to have a cuppa. There is also a work shop at the rear of the home whilst the tandem garage houses the cars. The new owner will have full access to the pool and park like areas with Sawtells pristine beaches and café strip being less than 10 minutes away by car. No Council rates or stamp duty to pay just a weekly site fee of $150.

For Sale – $489,000.00

Sawtell

28/77-79

Central Sawtell unit positioned in the popular Coasters Motel and Holiday Apartments. The beaches, clubs and award winning restaurants are just an easy stroll away. This one bedroom unit has a modern kitchen, it’s own bathroom with the living area being open plan. Entertaining is made easy with the complex having an inviting swimming pool along with a covered barbeque area/entertaining area. For the investor, our excellent tenant pays $325 per week and his lease expires in October 2023. Council Rates $2523.07pa

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6 ANDERSON STREET, TOORMINA

$569,000

• Renovated white kitchen with gas cooktop & electric oven, black benchtops

• Built in breakfast bar located in dining room, large partially covered outdoor entertaining deck

• Side access to the double shed with remote door, fully fenced yard

• Great investment opportunity with potential rental return of $580 per week

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• Three bedrooms with new carpet and built in robes

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• Kitchen offers great viewing of the undercover entertaining area and out to the fully fenced backyard

• Approximately 5 minutes to shopping centre with bus stop nearby

Land Size: 584.2sqm

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• Three bedroom home featuring renovated kitchen with stunning timber benches, and large island bench

• Generous open plan living area

• Sunroom which leads to fully fenced rear yard with outdoor entertaining area

• Main bedroom has walk-in robe and stylish ensuite

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• Great easy care family home ideally located in quiet street

• Large open plan living, dining area, plus formal sunken loungeroom

• Generous sized bedrooms, main with generous ensuite with full size bath

• Fully covered extra-large entertaining deck overlooking the sparkling inground pool

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52 KINCHELA AVENUE, TOORMINA

$899,000 - $929,000

• Substantial high set home located in great family friendly neighbourhood

• Two living areas including formal lounge at the front of the home, plus tiled family room situated off the central kitchen with plenty of bench space

• Enormous main bedroom with ensuite & walk in robe positioned at the front of the home

• Two outdoor entertaining areas, including one overlooking the sparkling inground pool

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$1,250,000

• Here is your chance to own one of the largest, most unique homes in the area

• Boasting 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 kitchens

• This home is basically one three bedroom home on top of another three bedroom home

• Huge living areas with expansive views, sparkling in ground pool and quality inclusions

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• Also on this level are two living areas, main bathroom & balcony outdoor entertaining area

• Downstairs features open plan living area, gourmet kitchen plus sixth bedroom

• Shower in the laundry, plus separate toilet adjacent

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• Opportunity certainly knocks on this desirable Sawtell development property.

• A perfect central Sawtell Location in Elizabeth Street with main road and rear laneway access.

• A 607sqm lot of R3, Medium Density Residential zoned land.

• Presently has a 2 bedroom original cottage on the land.

• Boundaries approx 12.2m x 40.1m

• Auction on site on the 8th of July at 1:00pm.

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• Dual corner sliding doors provide access to the expansive covered timber entertaining deck, swim spa with heat pump

• 18 metre x 8 metre shed is lined with plywood, insulated ceiling & walls, It also offers high mezzanine storage and there is potential to purchase the property with existing substantial equipment.

• DLUG plus easy off-street covered parking for a work vehicle, caravan or boat

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Tahliya Sambrook to represent Northern NSW at Nationals

By David WIGLEY

TAHLIYA Sambrook is enjoying a stellar year of football and will be flying to Melbourne next month to represent Northern NSW in the National Talent Challenge (NTC).

Adding to her achievements, she was also named Female Player of the Year for 2023 during Female Football Week.

Sambrook shared her insights into the selection process for the NTC where she competed against A-League academy players.

"The first trial took place in Bathurst, followed by the second trial in Newcastle.

“NNSW Football then selected sixteen girls out of approximately 45, and most of them were part of the Jets Academy.

“The training schedule includes mid-week training in Newcastle and a twoday camp before the NTC Tournament."

Although Tahliya felt she performed well during the trials, she had to endure a two-week wait.

"After the trials, we were

informed that we would receive notifications last Friday.

“I was nervous the entire day as I hadn't heard anything, 5pm came and went, and I still hadn't heard.

“Finally, I received the email, my parents called me into the lounge room and broke the news to me.

“I was incredibly excited, happy, and relieved that I made it.

“I was absolutely over the moon."

Tahliya is now gearing up to showcase her skills on the national stage in Melbourne, with the tournament set to commence on July 10.

"Over the next few weeks, we have training camps in Newcastle until we fly out to Melbourne in the second week of the school holidays,” she explained.

“The NTC is the Under 18s national tournament, where we compete against teams from all over Australia, with the hope of being selected for an A-League team or the Junior Matildas.

“I am currently following a strict fitness and training schedule to ensure I am at

my peak for this tournament.

“It requires a lot of hard work, training, and sacrifices to perform my best in four weeks."

While Tahliya dreams of a future in football, the Year 12 student is keeping her feet on the ground and ensuring her schoolwork gets done.

"At times, balancing football and schoolwork can be difficult.

“Training takes up a lot of my spare time, so it's important for me to stay focused and effectively manage football and studies.

“I have created a plan to help me stay focused allowing me to put my best foot forward in both aspects.”

Tahliya embarked on her football journey with the Northern Storm and represented North Coast Football in the Premier Youth League Boys before joining the NCF Women's Division One competition with Coffs United.

She has been excelling both at school and in the Combined High School's competition, representing the region.

"This year, we have a very strong team at Coffs United, and I believe we have the potential to go far,” Tahliya said.

“In addition to club training, I am also training with the Under-16s boys'

Talented Support Program (TSP) squad to maintain a high level of football.

“This involves travelling to Port Macquarie to compete against the best in the Mid Coast region.

“Recently, I returned from

Sydney after participating in the NSW Combined High School Championships and was honoured as the Most Valuable Player for the North Coast team," concluded Tahliya.

Coffs Harbour Snappers to celebrate 50th anniversary

By Aiden BURGESS

ONE of the Coffs Coast’s most successful sporting

clubs is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend.

The Coffs Harbour Snappers will be celebrating

its 50th year with a Red and Black Ball on Saturday, 17 June at Pacific Bay Resort.

Before their celebrations,

the Snappers play their local derby against the SCU Marlins at BayRange Rugby Park, during the latest round of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.

The first incarnation of

the Coffs Harbour Rugby Club was established in 1973.

Known as the Snappers, the club entered the Far North Coast competition and took out both the first and second grade premierships in its inaugural year.

For the best part of the next two decades, the Snappers dominated the competition, taking out thirteen premierships in seventeen years.

This included a run of seven undefeated seasons in first grade, an incredible record that is yet to be surpassed.

Snappers Old Boy Gerard de Carle said it was the family connections and contributions which defined the club.

“Like most sporting clubs, it’s a family affair at the Snappers,” he said.

“From my end, my son and I both played, and Des Hoy

who was an original Snapper in ‘73 played, as did his sons, and his grandson currently plays for the Snappers.

“Ken Alderman played in the ‘73 team and his son played.

“Michael Tonks is an ex-Snapper, and his son currently plays for them.

“A lot of families have contributed to the club in one form or another.”

The former Snappers player said the social aspect was the highlight of his time at the club.

“Rugby has always been a social game, and I’ve met so many great people through the club that are still friends today,” he said.

“Winning premierships was a bonus, but it’s more the social side for me.

“So it will be great to catch up with a lot of the Old Boys this weekend.”

Call Gaye Conway today 0436 355 564 gaye@newsofthearea.com.au

q Tahliya Sambrook was named Female Footballer of the Year for Northern NSW.

q The mural celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Coffs Harbour Snappers.

Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club hosts Ian Brown Over 40s Titles

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Kart Racing

Club has hosted its biggest annual event over the long weekend.

The club hosted the Ian Brown Over 40s Titles over two big days of racing in one of the biggest motorsport events on the North Coast, which caters to the more experienced drivers aged 40 and over.

The event honoured the life of Ian Brown, who was an integral member of the Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club over many years.

Previously named the Geoff King Motors Over 40s Titles, the event was renamed to honour the hard work and dedication of one of the club’s longest serving volunteers,

Ian Brown, who passed away last year.

Winston Heywood was one of the local drivers to take part in this year's event.

The 72-year-old is a veteran of the Over 40s Titles, having taken part over the last 20 years.

He said kart racing gave him a sporting outlet after years of playing other sports.

“I’m a sportsman, and I used to play Australian Rules football and tennis, but I stopped because of my crook back,” he said.

“And would you believe it?

"It’s the only one I can do now that doesn't hurt my back.

“I’m an adrenaline junkie, and my whole family are speed nuts.”

The veteran driver said he

looked forward to attending the Over 40s Titles each year.

“This is where people catch up, and we all know one another,” he said.

“We all catch up each year, and it's like footy, you might fight like cats and dogs on the track, but you have a beer together after racing.”

The Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club member fondly remembered the contributions of the man who the event was now named after.

“Ian was as honest as you can get, and he helped us get to where we are now with the maintenance of the track,” he said.

“He lived and breathed this go kart track, and the amount of work he did for the club was phenomenal, that’s his legacy.”

North Coast Force teams compete at Hunter Challenge Cup

By Aiden BURGESS

NORTH Coast Force junior representative teams have spent the long weekend competing in the annual Hunter Challenge Cup at Tuggerah.

The Hunter Challenge Cup saw the Force go up against representative teams from Hunter Metro, Hunter Country, and Central Coast, with the performances of all teams added together to determine the overall positions at carnival's end.

For the first ever time, the Force fielded teams in each age group with the debut of the Youth Girls 15 team at the

AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

AFTER a week off due to the long weekend, the AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend with Round 8 matches in Sawtell, Woolgoolga, and Port Macquarie.

The second placed Coffs Harbour Breakers travel to take on the third placed Port Macquarie Magpies in the match of the round on Saturday afternoon.

The Breakers won by 18 points in their previous meeting this season.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints host the ladder leading Byron Bay Magpies at Richardson Park.

The Magpies won by 67 points the last time they played in Round 2.

The Northern Beaches Blues host the Grafton Tigers in Woolgoolga, with the Tigers 132-point winners in their last meeting.

The Northern Beaches Blues women will try to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they take on the Tigers, who they beat by 50 points the last time they played.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints women will look to maintain third spot on the ladder when they host the Byron Bay Magpies, who they beat by 4 points earlier

this season.

The Nambucca Valley Lions reserves will try for their fifth straight win to start the season when they take on the Sawtell/Toormina Saints at Richardson Park.

AFL North Coast senior men ladder

1.Byron Bay Magpies. 7 wins. 0 losses. 2.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 6 wins.

1 loss. 3.Port Macquarie Magpies. 4 wins. 3 losses.

4.Grafton Tigers. 3 wins. 4 losses. 5.Sawtell/Toormina Saints. 1 win. 6 losses.

6.Northern Beaches Blues. 0 wins. 7 losses.

carnival.

This highlights the rapid growth of girls footy across the North Coast as it follows hot on the heels of the addition of the Youth Girls 13 team at last year's carnival.

In 2022, the Force program finished runnersup, further cementing the region's reputation for producing strong teams.

The North Coast Force is part of the AFL North Coast’s representative program for both male and female athletes, offering teams at Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Youth Girls 13, Youth Girls 15, and Youth Girls 17 age groups.

Despite the significant distances between towns on the North Coast, the selected teams have been coming together on a fortnightly basis since mid-April to build cohesion and refine game plans.

Adding to the significance of the event is the involvement of staff from the Sydney Swans Academy, who will be on hand to view matches and identify players of note.

Following the Hunter Challenge Cup, the North Coast Force teams will compete in the Northern NSW Championship in Coffs Harbour from 8-10 July.

q Winston Heywood with his kart.

q The AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend. Photo: AFL North Coast.

q Action from last year’s Hunter Challenge Cup.

Woolgoolga stay top of NCF Premier League

By David WIGLEY

THE Woolgoolga Wolves and Coffs United played out a 0-0 stalemate in the North Coast Football Premier League last Saturday at McLean Street.

The result maintains the Wolves’ position in first place on 16 points, with the Coffs Coast Tigers in hot pursuit on 14 points with a game in hand.

Northern Storm showcased their title credentials by leapfrogging Coffs United into third place after earning six points in a week.

In round eight, the Storm secured a 2-0 victory against Westlawn Tigers, and in their rescheduled ANZAC Day midweek fixture, they triumphed over Coffs United with a 1-0 win.

Looking ahead, the Northern Storm will be hosting Sawtell on Saturday, June 17, with a kick-off time of 2:30 pm.

On the same day, the Woolgoolga Wolves will be hosting the Westlawn Tigers at 5 pm, while the Coffs United Lions will square off against the Coffs Coast Tigers at McLean at 5 pm.

In Women's Division One, Woolgoolga claimed a resounding 7-1 victory over Bellingen, while the Coffs United Lionesses defeated Sawtell with a convincing 4-0 scoreline.

League leaders Boambee and second-placed Urunga decided to postpone their fixture for a later date.

On Saturday, June 17 there will be a full calendar of matches in Women's Division One.

Bellingen will be hosting Coffs United, the Woolgoolga Wildcats will be hosting Urunga, and Sawtell have a home game against Boambee.

All matches are scheduled for a 3 pm kick-off.

Nambucca Heads

Roosters go

top of the Group 2 ladder

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Nambucca Heads Roosters have gone to the top of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League ladder with a 36-22 win at home against the Sawtell Panthers.

The win came in a catchup game last weekend, and was the Roosters third victory in a row which sees them sit at the top of the ladder ahead of the South Grafton Rebels and Coffs Harbour Comets on points differential.

The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 7 matches.

The Sawtell Panthers will try to snap a two-match losing streak when they host the South Grafton Rebels

on Sunday afternoon at Rex Hardaker Oval.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Coffs Harbour Comets, with both sides also looking to snap two-match losing streaks.

The Bellingen Valley/

Dorrigo Magpies travel to take on the Grafton Ghosts, and the Macksville Sea Eagles host the Nambucca Heads Roosters.

Group 2 ladder.

1.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 8 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. (+46 points differential).

2.South Grafton Rebels. 8 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. 16.

3.Coffs Harbour Comets. 8 points. 4 wins. 2 losses. 1. 4.Grafton Ghosts. 7 points. 3 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. -4.

5.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 6 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 32.

6.Macksville Sea Eagles. 6 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 1.

7.Sawtell Panthers. 3 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 4 losses. -64.

8.Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies. 2 points. 1 win. 5 losses. -28.

Coffs swimmer wins a haul of medals at Virtus Global Games

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour swimmer

Amelia Moore has brought home a haul of medals from the Virtus Global Games in France.

She won a total of twelve medals competing in the pool at Vichy.

The sixteen-yearold won gold in the 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke, and the 4x100m mixed medley relay.

The Coffs Harbour Swimming Club member also won silver in the 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke, 200m individual medley, 50m freestyle, and 4x100m mixed freestyle relay, and bronze medals in the 50m butterfly, 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle and 200m freestyle.

She also set personal best times in three of her events.

The Virtus Global Games are the world's largest elite sports event for

athletes with an intellectual impairment, and are held every four years with the latest edition held last week.

Moore competes in the S19 category, which features athletes with high functioning autism.

Her mother Kylie was watching her daughter in action via livestream from her home in Coffs Harbour, and was extremely proud of her performance on the world stage.

“To be able to watch her exceed any expectations was an incredible honour,”

she said.

“As any parents would be, watching her achieve her goals, personal best times, and medal was just amazing.

“The biggest highlight would probably be not just watching her take her first gold medal, but being able to speak to her the minute she was out of the pool thanks to Australian coach Michael Abel.

“We are so incredibly proud and amazed by her performance to say the least, and we are so overwhelmed and sincerely

grateful for each and every person who assisted with fundraising, supported and encouraged her on this journey, and without the generosity of our community this incredible opportunity would not have been possible.

“To be able to share all of her achievements with her coach Daniel Bannerman, who also supported her during her competition was another highlight, sharing the joy of watching all their hard work, perseverance, and dedication pay off was amazing.”

q Coffs United’s Black Townsend (red) chased down by Woolgoolga’s Addison Mallett (blue).

q Amelia Moore with her gold medal.

North Coast Equestrian Club hosts One Day Event

By Andrea FERRARI

EQUESTRIANS will be competing on the weekend of June 24 and 25, at the returned One Day Event (ODE) at Nana Glen Equestrian Grounds.

Run by the North Coast Equestrian Club (NCEC), bringing back the ODE is the achievement of a project that grew out of the club’s determination to overcome set-backs

experienced over the last few years that forced the abandonment of the club’s riding events.

“The club has been very quiet the last few years as it has been challenged with adversity,” Lucy-Jane Pearce, Vice President of NCEC, told News Of The Area.

“There have been fires, floods, Covid and floods again.

“This has taken a huge toll on the organising committee and the established cross country course that became

unrideable,” she said.

Emerging from the setbacks, the 2023 organising committee embarked on the huge undertaking to fundraise and orchestrate the rebuild of the Nana Glen cross country course.

“Not only have we achieved this goal, but we have also managed to do it in such a timeframe, to run our ODE as it has been historically run in June of every year.”

This event will be running Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June.

The Club has been actively raising its profile through advertising and activities, the most recent being a clinic with Olympic Eventer Rebel Morrow, which has resulted in the competition filling to capacity.

“This is a total of 100 competitors and their horses who will come from all over NSW and interstate to camp and spend the weekend and experience the three phases of competition,” said LucyJane.

The three phases include a dressage test, a show jumping round and the adrenaline-filled Cross Country event.

“This event entails riders and their horses undertaking a course of jumps across a multi-kilometre venue with different challenges and jump types, all to a strict

time.”

The three phases are graded and there’s “fantastic prizes” to be won, including prize money in the higher grades.

“We are so excited to bring the joy of equestrian eventing back to the local community and invite our local community to come and join as spectators and learn more about the exciting sport,” she said.

The North Coast Equestrian Club is a small club run out of Nana Glen Equestrian Grounds on Morrows Road, catering to a variety of equestrian disciplines including eventing, show jumping, western riding, hacking and dressage.

For more information contact Lucy-Jane Pearce on 0410 482583.

q North Coast Equestrian Club Vice President Lucy-Jane Pearce stands with one of the 1-star cross country fences at Nana Glen Equestrian Grounds.

q Olympian Rebel Morrow coaching showjumping with local equestrian talent Mel Dodson at the recent North Coast Equestrian Club clinic.

q Local rider Anneka Vaughan riding through the new water jump at Nana Glen Equestrian Grounds.

q The Nana Glen Equestrian Grounds show ring with competition dressage arenas with North Coast Equestrian Club Treasurer Lilli Bowen riding.

Roosters take stunning clean sweep across the grades against Sawtell

By Mick BIRTLES

WITH the non-availability of key members of the Roosters squad - RobertsDavis, Saunders, Smith and Langley - for Saturday’s clash against Sawtell, supporters could have been forgiven for considering a win for Nambucca was not on the cards.

The faithful that spent the afternoon at Coronation Park on Saturday received a demonstration of top

class football from a side that has depth, conviction and belief in itself and was able to come up trumps 36-22 against the Panthers - even without its marquee players.

Brody Simmons crossed the line for the home side with only three and a half minutes on the clock, which was followed by another try by Jai Waddy, who converted his own try, six minutes later.

Sawtell soon answered

with a try of their own, however after being pinned against the line for repeat sets, the pressure resulted in an off-side penalty which was all the Roosters needed for Brody Simmons to cross the line again, with Jai Waddy nailing the conversion.

Khan Smith crossed again for the Roosters at the 27 minute mark then, with six minutes left in the half, a dropped ball by the home side saw a full length

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Trish WELSH

PRESIDENT v Secretary

Day, generously sponsored by Victor Rules Funeral Service was held on 7th June with 60 ladies playing.

Names were drawn, by the President Robyn De Meio and Secretary Heather Hardwick, out of the hat with the Secretary’s team winning. Results: J Kennedy (Swinging lead), J Long/R Crestani, B Bodel C Garrett

22 d J Kennedy, V Maher, M Long, J Brown 13; S Betts, A Oak, e Denner L McLeod 20 d H Illingsworth, P Poulton, T Welsh, A Worboys 18; A Orr, A Mc conachie, D Walsh, H Hardwick 25 s K Moody, J Clarke, D Doyle, R De Meio 15; C Taylor, J Cann, L Clancy, M Monck 23 d M Gudgeon, C Flackelar, S Stirling 16; A Sykes, M England, P Grant, C Sheridan 20 d S Boulton,

of the field run by Sawtell resulting in an unconverted try.

A penalty goal by Jai Waddy on the bell saw the first half end with a score line of 22-10 in the Roosters' favour.

It was in the second half where the crowd were really brought to their feet.

Leroy Buchanan followed up on a well placed grubber kick to score a try after nearly 15 minutes of grind and once again Waddy

was on point with the boot.

Six minutes later, on the end of one the most spectacular chip and chases you will ever see, Jai Waddy went over for a try and converted his own try, taking the Roosters to 3410.

Ryan Taylor put more points on the board for Nambucca, then with 10 minutes left on the clock, the Roosters were scrambling in defence as Sawtell put an adventurous kick across the field resulting in a bold try, making the tally 36-16.

This gave the visitors some spark and, in the last two and a half minutes of the game, a 60 metre run from a tenacious line-break saw the Panthers bring their points up to a respectable 22 to the Roosters 36.

In the Reserve Grade clash spectators were treated to a gritty game of football with two very competitive packs playing

Both teams had plenty of possession in the first half and although Roosters drew first blood, Sawtell were in front by 20 minutes into the game thanks to a lapse in discipline in

SPORTS RESULTS

q Roosters reserve grade player David Marchant was unyielding in every aspect of his game during Saturday’s clash against the Sawtell Panthers at Coronation Park.

L McLean, P Garner, Y Schmidt 13; A-M Taylor, J Farrell, E Kidd, V Slater 31 d S Davies, D Further, P Watts, K Cutmore 10; S Thornton, B White/ JWoodford, T Rhodes/I Docker, M Watt 19 d C McVicar, J Stirton/RP{rice, D Crockett, L Loadsman 15. We are very grateful to Victor and family for their support of our lady members and we all appreciated the bags of jelly beans! A great day of bowling and fun was had across the green..

defence creating a huge overlap that was exploited by the visitors.

A penalty against the Roosters led to another try by Sawtell and this seemed to jolt the home side back into the game, however they still trailed 8-14 at half time.

Coaches orders were to focus on completing sets in the second half and those orders were followed as a Ben Walsh try evened the game up to 14-14 ten minutes into the second half.

Points continued to mount for the Roosters and the Panthers began to unravel.

Roosters fullback Jake Jones was having a solid day with the boot, converting well and a try by Ben Welsh on the full time bell put the icing on the cake with the Roosters winning 42-18.

In the U/18s curtain raiser the young Roosters had a field day against an out matched Panthers outfit with a massive 40-0 win.

This week the Roosters head to Macksville for the much anticipated Nambucca Valley local derby.

q Heather Hardwick accepting the trophy from Robyn De Meio.

q Roosters first grade player Ryan Taylor proved too much for the Panthers defence.

q Roosters first grade player Michael Tyerman is pursued by the Panthers defence during Saturday's clash.

q Try time for Roosters reserve grade player Daniel Taylor.

q Roosters first grade player Brody Simon rips through the Panthers defence.

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Friday,

Sawtell golf results

By Janet O’DOWD

6/6 MEDLEY Stableford A: Peter Matten 36c/b, Chris Hyland

36c/b. B: Clifford Hastings 40, Dave Lovett 37. C: Wayne Edwards

36, Gary Reynolds 34c/b. Balls to

31c/b. NTP 7 A: Stephen Cooper (pro pin), B: Martin Linehan. NTP

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marilyn ELY

TUESDAY 6 June.

Another perfect day for 28 ladies of Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club to play a Stroke and Vets comp on Tuesday 6. The course is a picture and

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

JUNE 07 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 60m Field Class match was conducted with 42 participants.

Master Grade: Jake Buckley 100.6, Ben R 97.11, John Lambert 68.1, A Grade: Stuart D 100.12, Daniel

Finlay 97.6, Jeffrey Pfeiffer 92.12, Phillip Payne 92.6, Geoff Slattery

91.5, David Frampton 90.4, Jon Brown 89.2, B Grade: Member-677

90.5, Noel Furness 89.3, Johan

Greyling 85.6, Dustin Kohlhagen

85.5, Kieren Ward 82.1, Ashley

R 73.3, Michelle D 52.0, C Grade:

Hayley R 92.7, Jessica Hancock

85.4, Sarah Jones 82.2, Matt Walsh

80.1, Lockie Knight 77.4, Jonathon

Mackay 74.0, Clinton Brooks 72.5, Andrea Ward 72.4, Bernie Wakim

68.3, Phil Hartmann 62.0, Garry Heskett 60.2, Mitch Upton 59.1, Michael Paul 59.0, Kevin Mackay

54.1, Phillip Ward 54.1, Michael Brooks 53.0, Luke Strange 53.0, Sam Harrigan 51.0, Wendi H 48.1, Sineidin Mackay 34.0, Visitors: Lewis Heaton 76.2, Peter Teal 75.2, Jack McDonald 58.2, John Whyte

48.1, Blake Heaton 40.0

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 21 participants.

Ashley R 197.11, Ben R 197.9, Daniel Finlay 196.8, Jake Buckley

196.8, Member-677 195.9, Lockie

Knight 193.8, Johan Greyling 190.7, Phil Hartmann 190.6, Jessica Hancock 189.4, Michael Paul 185.6, Wendi H 183.2, David Frampton 179.4, Hayley R 178.5, John Lambert 146.1, Mitch Upton 123.0, Michael Brooks 0.0, Visitors: John Whyte 155.1, Jack McDonald 155.0, Jack McDonald 155.0, Blake Heaton 112.0, Lewis Heaton 78.0

June 10 – Dairyville Rifle Range. The 600m Long Range match was conducted with 17 participants, which included a good number of visitors from Armidale Rifle Club. F-Open (from a possible 120): Mykel Watson 116.6, Theo G 113.4, Noel Furness 112.5, Bruce Hartmann 105.4, Bernie Ruth who put some of this score on the wrong target, still managed 101.0, Visitors: Jock Foster 119.10, Matt Foster 117.11, Beau Edmonds

117.10, Lachlan Foster 115.6, Geoff Langaster 113.6, F/Tr (from a possible 120): Alan Phillips 112.9, Tony Queitzsch 103.4, Member 677 88.1, Sporting/Hunting (from a possible 100): Max Archer 95.9, Tim Bowyer 91.3, Ron Dean 79.2, Visitor: Adam Turnbull 99.13

11 A: James Murdoch, B: Peter Lupton

7/6 2 Person Ambrose Natalie Jacobs & Chris Constable 69.25, Linda Graff & Lynne Rapley

71.5, Gaye Hardcastle & Kate Thornborough 72.75. Balls to 77.75. NTP 7 A: Theresa Beswick, B: Narelle Hall. NTP 11 B: Linda Graff

8/6 Play 9 Back Russell

Overall winner was Michelle Merrikin with a wonderful 66 nett. Very well done to you Michelle.

Winner Div 1 Leanne Clark 78 nett, runner-up Merryl Kyburz 81 nett. Div 2 winner Rose Morrow

74 nett, runner-up Teresa King

78 nett.

Div 3 winner Michelle Merrikin 66, runner-up Laurie

MNC Cross Country

By Peter and Fiona BERRINGTON

MNC Cross Country - 11 Jun 2023 at Sandy Beach Reserve

RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Daniel

Craig 7:52, 1; Dylan Hannaford

7:55, 2; Archie Peters 8:20, 3; Hugh Morgan 8:30, 4; Finn Kahler 8:32, 5; Sam Peck 8:33, 6; Angus Morgan

8:43, 7; Ned Griffin 9:02, 8; Astin

Nuttall 9:52, 9; Leo Peck 9:57, 10; Mark McClurg 9:59, 11; Marlo

Welsh-Nuske 10:07, 12; Thomas

Thorner 10:24, 13; Oliver Laybutt

10:50, 14; Lachlan Herbert 11:23, 15; Tim Welsh 11:43, 16; Jamahl

Laybutt 11:52, 17; Matt Evans

12:07, 18; Tim Thorner 12:23, 19; Drew Herbert 13:09, 20; Thomas

Feain 13:12, 21; Peter Feain 13:14, 22; Max Kelly 16:12, 23; Oaklei

Nuttall 17:34, 24; Jeff White 18:40, 25; Iggi Nuttall 19:36, 26; Steel

Park Beach Mens Bowling Club

By Bruce WORBOYS

TUESDAY Open Triples 6/06/2023

C McLeod, A Dorrington, D Hull d D Murray, N McVicar B Worboys 30 – 11

S Jones, P McLachlan, B Kelly drew W Moore, J Clarke, R Douglas 17 – 17

J Kennedy, J Thorn, D Condon d G Flakelar, A Pritchard, C Wallace 28 – 10

T Gordon, C Jones, J Phillips d G Skinner, L Boekeman, K Morrison 23 – 14

R Orchard, J Orchard, G Landy d S Campbell, C Weatherall, D Valentine 25 – 18

J Thornton, B Spruce, P North d C Williamson, A Stone, R Lane 21 – 17

I Camm, J Camm, J Long d S Williams, R Beaumont, R Shephard 19 – 16

P Lawrance, D Catling, R Host, K Kaaden d P Woodsell, P Booth, T Bennett, L Morris 20 – 13

T Monck, C Sheridan, M Monck d V Slater, R Finch, R Oakley 26 – 13 B Odmark, J Odmark, R Aitken d S McAviney, M Berube, B Nicholson 20 – 17

Thursday Mens Triples

8/06//2023

B Odmark, J Swan, D Hall d J Eding, H Katala, G Colman 30 – 3 B Hardwick, K Watts, K Morrison d B Trotman, G Flynn, M Clark 25 – 22

D Powell, B Worboys, M Berube

Murchie 19, Paul Quinn 18. Balls to 16c/b

9/6 Stableford Cameron

Pollard 34. Balls to 32

10/6 Ladies Stableford Tara

Brooks-Rava 17, Judi Leiper 16c/b, Chris Anderson 16c/b. Balls to 16.

NTP Joy Lawrence. Saturday Sal Elaine Everitt

10/6 4BBB Championships

Round 1 Richard Gallichan &

Pilon 82 nett. NTP 4th, Div 3

Michelle Merrikin, 7th Div 2 Gaile

Mackenzie, 11th All grades Di MacRae.

Thank you Merryl Kyburz for donating the raffle won by Laurie Pilon. The Wine and Dine

9 hole Medley comp is playable over the week and Thursday’s

2 Person Ambrose Medley is a good and relaxed way to get some

Beveridge 24:40, 27.

RESULTS: 2km (Female)

- Poppy Barclay 7:56, 1; Valla

Parsons 8:58, 2; Evie Sutton 9:00, 3; Harper Welsh-Nuske 9:27, 4; Amy

Hannaford 9:32, 5; Stella Dobson

10:00, 6; Clarissa Hull 10:04, 7; Lola

Barclay 10:08, 8; Elize Strydom

10:09, 9; Mosa Strydom 10:10, 10;

Maya Hill 10:10, 11; Rebecca Otto

10:11, 12; Sylvie Peck 11:25, 13;

Renee Nuske 11:42, 14; Sara Evans

11:58, 15; Sofia Foskett 12:05, 16;

Tasman Kahler 12:12, 17; Sara

Bergen 12:14, 18; Macy McClurg

13:46, 19; Elin Sagbraten 13:50,

20; Vicky McClure 13:58, 21; Lisa

Jenyns 16:13, 22; Ashley McClurg

19:13, 23; Belinda McClurg 19:14, 24; Rhea Nuttall 19:30, 25.

RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Tim

Thorner 18:38, 1; Thomas Burridge

19:19, 2; Lucas Burridge 19:41, 3; James Karrasch 19:52, 4; Jon

Kahler 21:13, 5; Matt Evans

21:38, 6; Archie Peters 23:19, 7;

d P Booth, A McKee, F Cee 20 – 12

D Valentine, J Thorn, D Condon

d B Spruce, C Wallace, P Rambow

23 – 10

B Corelius, J Lowndes, S Morris

d S Bloomfield, S Kindred, G Kindred 20 – 19

L Goodacre, J Groat, L Heenar d B Edwards, P Short, W Grimshaw

29 – 7

T O’Halloran, A Dorrington, D Hull d R Ryan, M Hodge, G Cunningham 26 – 19

G Williams, R Beaumont, B Kelly

d A Taypor, M Benham, R Harris

23 – 12

S Jones, P McLachlan, R Shephard d J Willis, L Miles, D Burridge 24 – 9

C Williamson, J Grant, R Aitken

d N Dean, J Thornton, G Flakelar

20 – 11

P Woodsell, J Bennett, L Morris

d P Jenkins, G Howard, D Hyde 19 – 17

I Cam, M Lee, J Long d T Gordon, D Catling, B Garner 22 – 8

N McVicar, M Star, J Brett d W Moore, R Douglas, S Campbell 25

Jesse Buckle 45, Gus Schroder & Neil Oates 44, John Veness & Stephen Dawson 45c/b. Balls to 39c/b. NTP 7 B: Trent Mitchell, pro pin Michael Kenny. NTP 11 A: Charlie Alderman, B: Neil Oates, C: Brian McKellar

11/6 Medley Stableford Richard Burey 40, Max Neal 38c/b, Jack Collins 38. NTP 7 Ruth Smith. NTP 11 Richard Burey

extra practice leading to the Club Championship rounds. See Pro Terry is you are needing a bit of a tweek with your game, need new clubs or clothing. Terry can always advise of up-coming games he is running and invitations to play at other clubs are posted on our notice board. Please advise Secretary Marian if you wish to be included in any of these visits.

Dylan Hannaford 23:20, 8; James Counter 23:32, 9; Hayden Counter 23:41, 10; Mark Kirstein 23:53, 11; Tim Karrasch 34:36, 12; Steve Thompson 43:12, 13.

RESULTS: 5km (Female)Nicole Feain 21:21, 1; Valla Parsons 22:29, 2; Sarah Morgan 23:26, 3; Amy Hannaford 23:51, 4; Lara Karrasch 24:48, 5; Melissa Kahler 25:28, 6; Rowena Mitchell 25:45, 7; Lily Morgan 25:57, 8; Willow

Nuttall 26:31, 9; Maya Hill 26:51, 10; Toni Berrington 30:29, 11; Zoe Counter 31:21, 12; Melinda Counter 31:28, 13.

RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Peter Feain 36:02, 1; Paul Woodhouse 36:48, 2; Nick Murray 38:37, 3; Chris Hamilton 43:36, 4; Simon Quinn 48:10, 5.

RESULTS: 10km (Female)Clarissa Hull 48:31, 1; Michelle Versluys 48:56, 2. Next week’s runs start at the Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens.

– 15

D Francis, B Wellard, P North d C McLeod, G Wallace, P Newman 20 – 12 Saturday Social Pairs 10/06//2023

L Boekeman, D Holland d T Erkine, K Morrison 20 – 13

D Powell, N Dean d L Heenan, J Groat 16 – 14

S Campbell, R Banwell d W Wilkins, P Hughes 18 – 15

J Lyons, B Lyons d K Olgivie, J Phillips 18- 15

G Williams, R Oakley d D Burridge, R Host 18- 17

T Wisely, R Wisely d B Cornlius, G Stanford 23 – 18

J Clarke, R Lane d W Moore, R Douglas 21 – 14

G Staunton-Latimer, R Lane d K Williams, R Holloway 21 – 9

Visiting Players are most welcome at Park Beach Bowling Club with Social Bowls played 6 days a week, greens are closed on Monday. You can register for free coaching on a Saturday morning at the Club reception.

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Death Notices

Stephanie (Steph) Alderman

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on the 12th of June, 2023.

Survived by Ken and her children Simone and Kris, Kim, Sally, Doug and Valli. Loving Grandma to Sam, Angus, Oscar, Charlie, Hugo and Piper. Cherished sister and sister-in-law to Michael and Margaret and Maureen and Richard (deceased).

Aged 74 years

At Peace

Steph’s farewell was held on Thursday, 15th June 2023 at the Coffs Harbour Crematorium Chapel, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

Davison, William (Bill)

Passed away peacefully 4th June, 2023. After a short illness.

Beloved Husband of Lynne.

Dearly loved father to Sally, Jillian and Ben and stepfather to Joanne, David and Angela.

G Beavan Funerals 0248617351

John Dugard

22nd May 2023

Passed suddenly. Late of Toormina. Much loved husband of Sandy. Loving father to Mathew and Rory. Poppy to Amelie and Rocco. Father-in-law to Samantha. A 40 year Navy veteran. You will be sorely missed by all who knew you.

Aged 76 Years

Forever in our hearts

A private family service & cremation was held at the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

THOMPSON

Elizabeth Helen

‘Liz’

8th June 2023, peacefully at home after a long illness, late of Toormina. Much loved wife of Gerald. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sue & Vern. Adored ‘granna’ of Sam, Lauren and Alec. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sue & Ray Hamlyn.

Aged 76 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Liz’s Requiem Mass was celebrated in Mary Help of Christian’s Catholic Church, Sawtell, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 15th June 2023.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Death Notices

WILLIS, Joan

15.01.1925—07.06.2023

Died peacefully, late of Mullaway. Dearly beloved wife of Cam (dec’d). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter & Denise, Richard & Gill and Marianne & Stuart. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother.

Aged 98 Years

Joan 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

OXENBRIDGE

Kevin Ross ‘Dick’

6th June 2023, peacefully at home with family by his side, late of Korora. Dearly beloved husband of Glenda. Loving father and father-in-law of Melina & Grant Lawler and Leigh & Bianca. Loved ‘dardee’ of Payton, Holly, Abbey, Cooper, Liam and Leighton.

Aged 68 Years

Gone Bush

A private family graveside Funeral Service was held for Dick at Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi on Wednesday 14th June 2023.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

TOPHAM

Kenneth Neil

‘Ken’

23rd May 2023, at home with his loving wife Deidre at his side. Much loved father and father-in-law of Brett & Joanne and Dean & Jessica. Adored poppy of his 6 grandchildren. Ken will be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends.

Aged 84 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Ken’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 31st May 2023.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

GOLDEN

Elaine Mary

12th June 2023, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital with family by her side. Deeply loved wife of Ray. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sharon & Jerermy, Steve & Jess and Shane & Renee. Adored nanny of Dylan, Tarnee, Anastasia, Dean, Gabbie and Jemma. Cherished sister, sister-in-law and aunty of their families. Respected and loved by Paul, Mandy and extended family and friends.

Aged 78 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Elaine’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 22nd June 2023 commencing at 10.00 am.

Elaine’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

Funeral Notices

McLEOD Isla May

13th June 2023, peacefully, late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Taree. Fond sister of Nessie (dec’d) and Ken (dec’d) and sister-in law of Joan (dec’d). Loving aunt of Anne McKenzie, Gaye Ballard, and Peter McLeod. Caring great-aunt and great-great-aunt to all of their children.

Aged 95 Years

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Isla’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 20th June 2023 commencing at 11.30 am.

Isla’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

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Judith Robyn ‘Judy’

6th June 2023, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital with family at her side. Loving mother of Leanne, Kim and Vanessa. Much loved grandma of Rhiannon, Isaac, Tahnee, Ethan, Benjamin and sister of Terry. Judy will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends.

Aged 83 Years

Gone Home To Be With Her Lord Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service for Judy to be held in the Harbourside Presbyterian Church, Coffs Harbour on Friday 16th June 2023 commencing at 10.30 am, thence for private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

Judy’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

SMITH

Ronald Frederick ‘Ron’

6th June 2023, passed peacefully at Brelsford Nursing Home with the love of his life his wife Joan, by his side holding Ron’s hand. Much loved father and father-in-law of Michelle & Don, Chris & Nev (dec’d), Jo & Tim, Korine (dec’d) and Norm & Sharon. Cherished ‘Chopper Pop’ of his 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Ron will be sadly missed by all of his extended family and friends.

Aged 90 Years

Forever Loved, Rest In Peace

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Ron’s life to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 19th June 2023 commencing at 10.00 am, followed by a private family interment.

Ron’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Funeral Notices

Small owner operated supply and installation business for popular outdoor household item. Large array of customers from Grafton in the north to Macksville in the south. Easily operated by one man, approx 25 hours per week with good return. Would also make an ideal add-on to existing outdoor businesses such as landscapers. Very little equipment required. Training provided $42,000 Goodwill plus SAV. Ph 0422440802

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Business for Sale

DOG

GROOMING SALON

Est 40+ YRS. Cash flow business

Easy parking at door. Current owner 20yrs $40,000 neg. Ph AH 6652 3419 e160623

Pets

HOUSE trained, minature Netherlands bunny. Needs a new home. 0417 716 499

Livestock

2 PEARL Hereford Bulls 22 months old $1500 each. 4 x 18 month old Heifers $1000 each Ph: 0488 785 290 e160623

Found

1 BUDGIE on Coramba Please call 0430302165

FOUND Vincent/ Fitzgerald Sts. Park Beach. Large wheelbarrow. Tel. 026651 9697

Garage Sale

MOVING house sale small furniture items paintings/tapestries general household items. 37 Queen Street Woolgoolga. 9am Sat 17 June. 0422 440 802

Items for Sale

Crafty Recyclers CLOSING DOWN 1/2 price

Huge variety of 2nd hand goods added daily Mon - Thur 9.30am to 4pm

Friday 9.30am to 2pm 7 Newcastle Dr Toormina 0415 401 314

For

2 large Trek @ Travel backpacks. 1 blue 1 green. VGC, used once. $45 each. Ph 0403 034 480

A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791

ABROCKET twister exercise waist and abdomen trainer Brand new in box $35. 0490 161 119

ANDY CAPP Cartoon comic books. Coll of 87 Diff, 1970’s on, some new. $100. 0403070138

ANTIQUE English Oak sideboard. Superb Beautiful cond. $380 0415 981 605

ANTIQUE Table hexagonal, on steel castors. Exc cond. $265 0415 981 605

ARCHERY bows, make an offer. 6653 8390

BACKPACK large PMS backpack. $50 0490 161 119

BATTERY charger 24V $50 ono. 6656 2373

BATTERY Charger Lithium Iron Polymer Charger. 240 volts

AC input, 43.8 volts

DC output $40

Ph. 0420 211 039

BED king and mattress good condition $70. Call John 6651 7710

BILLARD table 8ft x 4ft plus accessories - equal to new. Slate top, Drop pockets, turn legs and sides. Full price $5,000 Ph: 6653 7595

BISLEY womens workpant stretch cotton S10 1x black 1x stone Brand new $30 each Ph 0432 294 491

BOOK SET, vintage (circa 1965) World of Disney, 4 in set, clean pages, no screen learning, $100 Ph 0407654879

BOOTS blk 37 Dj & J $90. 0432 294 491

BOOTS, blk s37 Effegie

$50. 0432 294 491

BURNT Orange modern chaise lounge. Extremely comfy, exc cond. $85 0415 981 605

CAMPING Meat griller (fold over bbq basket) Unused $15 ono Ph 0439 682 267 F301121

For Sale

CANE rocker. Very modern. Exc cond. Incl

Rattan mats x 4. 125cm

diam. $75. 0415 981 605

CAR safety lock. Solid steel bar. Steering wheel to accelorator. 3 keys $25. Ph: 6651 8500

COFFEE table, timber 700cm square with drawer $75. Phone 0418 278 966

COFFEE table, timber 650cm square $65 0418 278 966

COFFEE Table timber frame smokey glass top .7 x .6mtr $60 0422 440 802 Woopi

COMMODE antique timber commode complete with chamber $75. 0490 161 119

COMMODE Aspire Classic. Height adjustable, metal commode with padded seat and back rest. $50 0490 161 119

COMPUTER aided drawing machine Open to offers

0429 945 374

COOK canopy rangehood 60cm $50 Kitchen sink 1/1/2 basins with tap $50. Sawtell Ph: 0458 006 643

For Sale For Sale

DOMESTIC Cream Separator ‘DIABLO’ Swedish. In working order. $400ono call 0457 582 386

KITCHEN Scale, Salter Beautiful antique look $55. 0415 981 605

LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967

For Sale

PHOTOGRAPHIC Enlarger. Krokus, plus trays and developing tanks and other equipment. $100 the lot. Sandy Beach Ph: 0422 697 832

For Sale

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong)

$40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864

For Sale

WOODEN Nest of 3 tables. Exc cond. $40 0415 981 605

SOLD

DONUT Maker ‘Sunbeam’ DM3200, 5 normal size donuts $50. 0407 654 879

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791

POTATO and onion country wooden storage bin. 36cm x 30 x 74. $65 0490 161 119 F120523

SOLD

DRESSING Table 6 large drawers & mirror solid timber, exc cond $95. 0422 440 802 Moonee Beach

DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132

FISHING rods. 2 Surf casters over 4m long 1 boat rod. Complete with reels. $100 for the lot. Ph: 6656 2373

FLAVOURCHEF cooking systyem-brand new $50 ono SMS 0409 916 076 F221021

FRIDGE, fisher & paykel 275L, exc cond, $125 ono. 0428150643

FRONT Bar off 1997 NK Pajero. Has been in storage since new. $ 90 ono. 6651 6076 F120822

GREY fabric recliner $65 ono. 0438665258

GYM equipment Exercise bike, rowing machine, ab machine Open this Offers 0429 945 374

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710

LITTLE Golden Books library of 4, clean pages no screen learning $100 ph 0407 654 879

LOUNGE 2 seater single seater wood arm rests exc cond. $100 6651 7710

MAFPORT4 x 4 crossjet steep incline mower, 245 hours, exc cond. $8,000 0422 004 061

MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph: 0457 679 486

MENS Bike 26” Repco Tracer Alloy Frame 21 speed Led lights VG Cond. $100.00 0411 527 727

MENS leather man bag 36cm x 20cm. Brand new. $40. 0490 161 119 F120523

METRONOME for piano lessons $25. 6651 8500

PRESTIGE Pressure cooker perfect cond. Trivet, basket and spare seal incl. $99 Ph: 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791

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THE Great Courses university level complete 7 DVDs and books - Classic American Literature $50ono. The Great Courses university level complete 4 DVDs and books - Classic British Literature $50ono

Ph: 0488 763 132

TIMBER venetian blinds various sizes 50ml slats Brown oak as new 2 sets 210cm W, 1 set 120cm W. From $50 to $100. 0405 083 245

RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456

F020623

TIMBER venetian blind 1145 x 1155 drop. $35 as new 0419166688

XBOX 360 Slim Console, 50+ games Controller + Wheel $200 0428 218 613

Motors

2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446

2017 ISUZU DMAX TT space cab ute Diesel, Auto, Exc cond 109,000kms. 2-way radio fitted. Rego til 08/23 BTR35H. $29,000 Ph: 0474 387 667

ROCKING Chair Vintage Glider timber rocking chair $75 0490161119

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460

SLEEPING Bag 1900 x 900, also opens out to a blanket. Used once. $40 ono. 0439 682 267

SNOW Skis and bindings. Incl poles and Salomen boots Great cond. $100 the lot 0409 022 456

TOWBAR Complete suit Subaru Forrester 2000 - 2007. $90. 0422410169

TREE Ferns Various sizes

Licensed grower Cyathea Cooperi 0422 697 832

TV Stand, large glass entertainment stand with glass shelves 140Lx65cmH $65

Ph: 0490 161 119 F120523

WALKER 3 wheel Aspire walking aid shopping trolley. Exc cond. $65 0490 161 119

JEEP Grand Cherokee 2014 Auto Diesel 4WD 110,000km 12/mth reg, VGC, tow bar, roof rack, roo bar, camera, new tyres, CP42ED. Great car $22,000 Valla Beach Ph or text 0418 714 641

e160623

NISSAN Pulsar 2016 sedan 4cyl. Exc cond Rego til May 2024 CJ48KV. 73,210kms $16,875. Ph: 6652 7329 or 0422 642 215

PEUGEOT 308 slipping clutch. 5 mths rego CNY39F 160,000km. Taking offers. Tony 0432 580 227

Boats

SOLD

CRAFT collection cases Polished timber. Large 34x30cm 40 sections $20. Small 30x18cm 20 sections $10. Not made in China! Ph: 6651 8500

CREAM recliner chair $200. Black 2 seater leather lounge $150 Timber coffee table $75

Small freezer $150. All exc cond. 6651 8708 or 0438 582 399

CRICKET bat, Merv Hughes signed sticker $15. 0490 161 119

DINING table & 6 chairs extendable. Exc cond $600. Matching buffet & hatch $500. 6651 8929 or 0412 432 057.

DOG kennel, green off the ground, 64cm

L x 56cm W x 50cm

SOLD

H. Weather proof exc cond. $49. 0415 981 605

SOLD

HEAD phones, bluetooth wireless, new. $35. 0428 250 205

HOLEYPILLOW for painful ear. Used once Made in Australia. $30 ono. Ph 0428 099 704 F310323

HOLMAN taphline dripline, 13mm x 50m new in package. $50 0490 161 119

JAGUAR Mk2 door $70 . 0409 372 995

JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710 F150121

JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50 Ph: 0467 587 536

KAYAK 5m length, 12kg wood, coated in apoxy resin and fibre glass. Fast boat. $400. 0468712437 e070723

MG TC 1949 project $7,500. 0409 372 995

MOBILITY Scooter Near new cond. Up to 40km range, 135kg capacity $1200 ono. 0432292033 SOLD

MUSIC Sheets Piano Polycarbonate easy read 90 songs notes & chords $50 0407654879 f160623

NORDIC track VR 19 exercise bike w/ manual $550. 0417 481 120

OTTOMAN extra large brown, Amart ottoman 85cm x 85cm x 55cm H $95. 0490 161 119

OUTDOOR setting table with 6 chairs $100 ono. 0427 797 266

SOLD SOLD

STEERING Wheel to accelorator solid steel lock bar. Extra security for outdoor overnight parking $25. 6651 8500

SWAG – Big Country King Single in great condition $100 0408 522 575

TABLE lamps, 2 square green table lamps. 20cm x 20cm x 50cm H. $20 0490 161 119

TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319

TAPEGUN, Commercial hand tying machine includes 8 rolls tape & 5000 staples. $100 0407 654 879

TAPESTRY, Glass framed and wall hung $95. 0422 440 802 F130123

WALKING STICK, dual handle, quad foot, easy lift from seated, adjust height, light wt/strong alum $50 0407654879

WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377

WASHING Machine Compact twin tub suitable for caravan/ camper/home. VGC $65. 0415 981 605 F090623

WETSUIT mens full steamer size medium

Very good condition Adrenalin brand. $50 Ph: 0427 665 477 F190822

WHITE bed and base ensemble, king single. Exc cond. $80 0415 981 605 F090623

WIND GENERATOR 500 Watt 12/24 volt Marine grade, cost $690, sell $350 0422 697 832

TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446

Caravans

22FT van, hard annex to be removed, local park, will separate $25,000. 6564 8920 e160623

2010 AVAN cruiseliner fitted with remote control movers on wheels. Many extras Complete with awning & accessories Ph: 0428 525 591 $25,000

JAYCO STERLING

2006, 21ft, rego W27398 NSW. Sleeps 2, seats 2, centre kitchen, full ensuite, cover, annexe privacy screen, green outside ground cover hydraulic jack (Trailer mate). 0466 243 855 e230623

PUZZLES NEWS OF THE AREA COFFS COAST

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

Puzzle Play 176

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BREAKER: Dogs are my favourite

5. New Guinea is missing from the world. CODE

ANSWERS: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. The top satellite has rotated. 2.

NEWS OF THE AREA

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU

TIDES

Graph and Times are for Sydney Fort Denison

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One satellite is missing a solar panel. 3. Atlas has a scar on his knee. 4. Atlas’ mouth is reversed.

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SUNDAY DANCING WITH THE STARS

SEVEN, 7pm

SUNDAY GRAND DESIGNS REVISITED

ABC, 7.30pm

Kevin McCloud (above) has seen a lot of houses in his more than 20 years as presenter of this aspirational architecture series, but none are more memorable than tonight’s spectacular failure. The bemused and sympathetic host obviously couldn’t resist the invitation to see what has transpired at North Devon’s enormous seafront spectacle, which saw Edward Short say goodbye to millions of pounds, as well as his marriage. More than 10 years after visiting the unfinished “dream” project, he returns to find out its fate. It’s a remarkable story of excess, but also one of optimism and hope in the face of financial disaster.

FRIDAY, June 16

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Utopia. (PG, R) A completed bypass is held up from opening due to signage for a problematic monument.

9.00 Smother. (Mal) Val and Paul tell the family about their plans to turn the house into a therapy centre.

9.50 Mayfair Witches. (Malv)

10.30 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+hv)

11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 The Split. (Mls, R)

12.35 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Dance like no one is watching, they say. But in this star-studded competition – returning for a fresh season of everything from a possible rumba to perhaps even a spot of breakdancing – everyone’s eyes will be peeled. From the sparkling costumes and enthusiastic moves to every awkward step, the stars’ performances will be analysed. Affable hosts Sonia Kruger and Daryl Somers are back, along with new judges Craig Revel Horwood and Sharna Burgess to encourage the competitors’ inner dancer. The celebs burning up the dance floor this time include foodie Matt Preston, Olympian Sally Pearson, actress Pia Miranda (right) and landscaper Charlie Albone.

MONDAY 24 HOURS IN EMERGENCY

SBS, 9.25pm

others quietly thrive. may well be the longest-

with news it will deliver a 20th season, but it’s this real-life British medical stalwart that endures. Tonight, it returns with an extraordinary 30th season, with a new setting to boot. The accident and emergency department at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, one of the busiest departments in Europe, is the long-serving series’ new base. We meet 45-year-old Kristy, who has dislocated her ankle on a fun run, and seven-year-old Hunter, who has come off worse for wear after tumbling from a tree. It’s not glossy, but it’s brimming with heart.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 New Zealand From A Train.

8.30 Greenland: Survival At The Edge.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Masv, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a)

12.45 The Investigation. (Ma, R)

2.25 The Hunt For A Killer. (MA15+as, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 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. Johanna Griggs chats to Charlie Albone about signing up to DancingwiththeStars

8.30 MOVIE: The Help. (2011, Ma, R)

During the civil rights movement of the ’60s, an aspiring author decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families they work for and the hardships they experience. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. North Queensland Cowboys v Penrith Panthers.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, Mdlv, R) Two detectives pursue drug traffickers. Mel Gibson.

12.50 Hello SA. (PG, R)

1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Postcards. (PG, R)

Global Shop. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGa) Harries confronts a body surfer.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Emma Holland, Tony Martin and Alex Ward.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Salma Hayek, Julianne Moore, Johannes Radebe, Shania Twain, Lizzo and Tom Grennan.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, June 17

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Smother.

(Mal, R) 1.20 Miniseries: The North Water.

(MA15+alv, R) 2.20 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.10 Heywire. (R) 3.40 Landline. (R)

4.10 Road Kill Warriors. (PG)

4.25 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG, R)

5.25 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R)

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R) Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) The neighbourhood plays a game of cricket.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) A rock’n’roll musician is found dead.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Childhood memories haunt Vera after she investigates a murder at a remote cottage.

9.50 Ragdoll. (Final, MA15+av) Rose is forced to confront his choices.

10.35 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

The third ace arrives.

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour

China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener

World. 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby

Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World

Challenge Cup Series. Round 2. H’lights. 4.00

Going Places. (R) 4.30 Journey Through

Albania. (R) 5.40 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG)

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG)

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R)

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)

11.10 MOVIE: Amy. (2015, MA15+adl, R)

1.30 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahl, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Qualifying and Supports.

3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. PreRace and race. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Tests on a man’s bag return a positive swab for drugs after a trip to Thailand.

7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, Mv, R) Two former staff of the Jurassic World theme park try to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall.

10.15 To Be Advised.

11.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights. From Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin.

1.00 Home Shopping.

SUNDAY, June 18

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 3.15 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R)

4.00 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (Final)

6.30 Compass: Come Together.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. Part 1 of 4.

8.20 Silent Witness. (Ma) Simone and Nikki investigate the mystery behind the discovery of a burned body.

9.20 The Messenger. (Mal)

Ed questions his sanity.

10.15 In Limbo. (Mals, R)

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+hv, R)

11.30 Mayfair Witches. (Malv, R)

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. H’lights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Finding Home. 5.35 Weeks Of War. (Final, PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines. (PG)

8.40 Saving Venice. (R) Faced with losing their city to climate change, the citizens of Venice, Italy, are turning to revolutionary engineering to save their homes.

10.20 Patagonia: Forests. (PG)

11.10 Secrets Of Playboy. (MA15+a, R)

2.30 9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed America. (Mlw, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (Return, PG)

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.40 The Latest: Seven News.

10.10 Born To Kill? Levi Bellfield. (MA15+av) A look at English serial killer Levi Bellfield.

11.10 Autopsy USA. (PGa)

12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights.

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

3.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) Showcases Surfing Australia’s programs.

4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Parental Guidance. (PGa)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Vampire Gigolo. (MA15+asv, R)

11.00 The First 48. (Mal)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R) Harries confronts a body surfer.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Danny grills feuding crime families. Erin worries that her DA push is compromising her day job.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The CSI team investigates a bomb that detonated during a masquerade party for wealthy investors.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The contestants compete in an elimination challenge.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When an officer is shot dead at a pawn shop along with the store’s owner, the team tries to figure out why a young, recent Ivy League dropout is tied to the crime.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A navy engineer’s death is investigated.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, June 19

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Quoll Farm. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 The Gift I Will Never Forget: Carina. (PG, R) 2.30 The Reunion: Abbouds. (PG, R) 2.35 The Unexpected Christmas: Marti. (R) 2.40 I Am Emmanuel.

(PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are?

(PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, June 20

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG,

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs.

R) 11.00 Dream Of Italy. (PG) 12.00

2.00 Masha And Valentyna.

Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up.

R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are?

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

To Be Advised.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) A wedding proposal tragically intersects with a bank robbery. A bride is literally stuck on her way to the altar. Athena talks a victim through her grief. Buck finds a surprise visitor on his doorstep.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 must rescue a father and son.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants compete in a Mystery Box Challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Anne Edmonds, Tim McDonald and Lizzy Hoo.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mals) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mlv)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

And

6.00

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGal) One hundred Australians, each with a bracelet worth $10,000, land on a remote island.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) John and Celina investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Simone and Carter go undercover. 11.00

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Three contestants compete to avoid elimination.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) A petty officer is accused of theft.

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R) Max and Meg must ensure justice is served.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, June 21

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Dream Of Italy. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Don’t Forget Us. 3.35 Ek Din (One Day) (PG) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PGs, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

(M) 8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 3 of 3. 9.35 Blue Lights. (Malv)

THURSDAY, June 22

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R)

That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust.

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

(MA15+s)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG)

8.30 Accused. (Mav) A limousine driver’s infatuation with one of his riders leads him down a dark path.

9.30 The Front Bar. (M) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Madv, R)

12.30 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants compete in a Greek service challenge.

8.40 So Help Me Todd. (PG) While working two unrelated cases, Margaret and Todd soon discover that a key piece of information in the details of Todd’s boring civil case could help Margaret’s high-profile client.

10.30 The Project. (R)

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 21 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 10.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 Dream Of Italy. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 2.50 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Henry VIII And The King’s Men. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R)

5.30 Letters

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (Ml, R) A countdown of the top 10 craziest encounters the cops have dealt with over the past few years.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The second set of semifinalists try to impress the judges and earn a place in the grand final.

10.30 The Latest:

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) A contestant competes for an immunity pin.

8.40 The First Inventors: The Science Of Story. (PG) Part 2 of 4. A bold expedition sets out to prove that the First Nations science of storytelling recorded ice age events.

9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

COFFS COAST

Friday, 16 June 2023

SPORT

Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent

Trophy Tour

By David WIGLEY

COFFS Coast football fans got up close and personal to the greatest prize in women’s football when the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy was showcased at the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Monday 12 June.

As the build up to the World Cup continues, local football fans shared in the excitement and had a photo opportunity alongside the coveted trophy.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 has visited each of the 32 qualified countries as part of a mission to inspire and spotlight future female football talent and build excitement and support for the tournament.

As well as viewing the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy, North Coast football

fans had the chance to win prizes and participate in small-sided football matches.

“The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will see 32 teams compete across 64 matches during July and August with eleven games in Sydney, including a Semi Final and Final,” Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said.

“The FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 is an opportunity for communities across our State to unite in their love of football and celebrate the tournament coming to our shores.

“There’s going to be some great games in Sydney, and I encourage anyone that hasn’t purchased their tickets yet to do so.”

Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said the NSW Government was

committed to breaking down barriers in women’s sport.

“The FIFA Women’s

World Cup 2023 shows young female footballers across NSW that anything is possible and if you work

hard, dreams can come true,” she said.

“Thanks to events like this, the next generation of

Matildas will be inspired to follow in the footsteps of their heroes Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter.”