Coffs Coast News Of The Area 17 May 2024

By Andrea FERRARI

POINCIANAS PROTECTED

By Andrea FERRARI

Driveway service: Shirley Vignes in front of the painted cartoon representation of her late husband John. Photo: Mary Keily.

CARRIED unanimously,

Woolgoolga’s town centre

Councillor Tony’s Judge’s motion to protect the iconic poinciana trees in

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Vignes family farewells community after 41 years

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the driver’s window, receiving the order and providing a personal service that means the customer can stay put in their car seat.

“We have always been believers in offering that service to our customers; pumping the fuel, checking water and oil, washing the windscreen and providing tyre pressure checks,” John and Shirley Vignes’ son Dwayne told News Of The Area.

“I think that is the main reason we have survived in this industry for so long.

“People love that service.

“We have customers who have never put fuel in their own cars,” Dwayne said.

Situated close to Boambee Bay Resort, the service station welcomes many tourists who are “taken by surprise” when attendants “rock up beside their cars” to take the fuel order.

“I think customers love that interaction, I know we do,” Dwayne said.

“But it’s the locals who make it fun for us, and always with Dad’s motto.”

With Shirley reaching the grand age of 85, the time has come for her to consider a quieter life.

“Mum is still in the servo every day,” Dwayne said.

“You would never tell she was 85 years of age.

“She is so known and loved by our locals and it’s that interaction that keeps her so lively.”

Shirley has called the servo home since 1983.

John and Shirley moved to Coffs Harbour from Sydney in 1982 for John to manage the depot of an Australian-owned hire company.

“In early ‘83 when his employers asked him to return to Sydney he decided he loved the area too much to return so he and Mum became the managers of Boambee Bay Reserve.

but it was always John and Shirley who were the centre of the business.

Dwayne and his wife Anne took over the running of the service station when John passed away in 2012.

“The day Dad passed away people were driving by honking their horns as a sign of respect.

“That meant so much to us.”

With new owners Adam and Jodi Hudsonowners of Bonville Service Station, Local Post Office and General Store - taking over on Monday 27 May, Dwayne is sure of a great fit not only for the business but for the community, too.

“If we could have hand-picked a family to take over we would have picked the Hudsons.

“We are so happy for them and wish them all the best with this venture.

“We know our community is in good hands.”

The Vignes family thank the community “for all the great times over the last 41 years”.

“In ‘83 the servo became available, and they purchased the business from Gordon and Rosemary Kay.”

John and Shirley were under contract with the Reserve at the time so their eldest son, Greg, was put in as manager of the servo.

“After their contract was complete Dad and Mum moved in in 1984 after Greg decided to do a bit of travel,” said Dwayne.

All of the Vignes family have worked at the servo over the years.

Greg, Dwayne, Lisa and Janelle have been involved in day-to-day operations of the servo

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q Vignes brothers Greg and Dwayne, with mum Shirley and Anne (Dwayne’s wife) proudly signing off duty at their family-owned servo after 41 years.

Photo: Mary Keily.

q The late John Vignes and his wife Shirley, who still works in the servo everyday.

q Many will remember the early days of the Vignes servo in the 1980s.

q After 41 years being run by the Vignes family, the servo moves into new hands with the Hudson family.

q The Hudson family is taking over the business, to be known as Boambee Bay Service Station and General Store.

POINCIANAS PROTECTED

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sailed through City of Coffs Harbour’s Council meeting on Thursday 9 May 2024.

Importantly, point four of the motion provides longevity to the decision to protect the trees and requires transparency regarding any future proposals to remove them.

It was resolved that ‘any future proposal to remove those trees, for reasons other than an imminent threat to public safety’, must be referred to Council prior to a decision.

The motion noted the strong community sentiment favouring retention of the poinciana trees in Nightingale Street, Woolgoolga, which were identified for replacement in the Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan.

With last Thursday’s motion passed, Council’s Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan will be amended accordingly.

Part of the reasoning behind the original plan to remove the trees was to create additional parking.

Councillors passed the plan in the final meeting of 2023, in the process of dealing with a 2,500-plus page agenda.

“The sheer size of the

agenda was a factor in the decision,” Cr Tony Judge told News Of The Area.

“We had six days to get across a lot of detail and I know that I did not give sufficient attention to the implications for the street trees.

“I regret that I did not give the issue more attention, because I know how much the Woolgoolga community values those trees.

“Subsequent to the Council decision I received a flood of emails and I have lost count of the number of conversations I have had with community members about how much they value the poincianas in our town centre.

“Without exception those emails and conversations were a plea to keep the trees.

“When I followed up by asking ‘Poincianas or parking?’ there was also a unanimous response: Woolgoolga wants us to keep the poincianas.”

While conversations around the poincianas spoke to the practical value of the trees in terms of summer shade, the community’s main concerns were more personal.

“They love the unique seed pods and the filtered light through the canopy.

“Some told me the trees bring to mind a departed friend or family member.

“Many more feel the trees are as much an iconic part of Woolgoolga as the figs are to people in Sawtell.”

Woopi News publisher Lisa Nichols was one local supporter of the motion.

“The shade they bring cools the town centre down and allows the community time to stop and chat whilst out shopping.

“When you drive down the main street heading into Woolgoolga, you admire the lilly pillies and the Norfolk pines but wow, when you get to the section where the poincianas start, it’s next level magnificent."

that presents an imminent risk to personal safety.

“It also provides an avenue for Councillors in future to consider the impact on infrastructure or services, including drainage and street furniture, but only through a specific decision by Councillors in a meeting.”

have now decided to leave the beautiful poincianas standing in Nightingale Street.

“The removal of these trees should never have been considered for a moment and Woolgoolga residents are delighted with this unanimous decision.”

“These beautiful trees are iconic to Woolgoolga,” Lisa said, “they bring more character to our village than any hedge or replacement bush could.

“Many spoke of the beauty of the trees in flower as Christmas approaches,” said Tony.

“We don’t want to look like every other town on the east coast, we want to keep our uniqueness, and these trees are part of this.

Like many, Lisa likened taking the poincianas out of Woolgoolga to taking the jacarandas out of Grafton.

Cr Judge said the approved motion acknowledges practical issues that may arise in retaining the trees, providing for Council staff in the future to prune or remove a tree

Ray Willing, the past President of the Northern Beaches Residents Association (NBRA), told NOTA, “The NBRA is delighted to have this clarity and further endorsement of the community’s desire to preserve the town’s poinciana trees."

Long-time Woolgoolga resident Karen Sedgwick told NOTA, “It’s a huge relief that our councillors

Local shopkeeper Karen Coatsworth from Eco Threads on Market Street told NOTA, “I am elated at the outcome of the council meeting.

“It was wonderful to see the number of community members, old and new, who came together to let their voices be heard, and it shows that together we can make a difference.

“Thank you to all.”

q City of Coffs Harbour Councillor Tony Judge and Woopi News publisher Lisa Nichols (centre) with Woolgoolga residents and one of the now-protected poinciana trees.

Parents of Kye Schaefer make heartfelt plea for information into son’s murder

THE parents of Kye Schaefer have made an emotional plea to anyone with information about their son’s murder to come forward.

About 6.40am on Thursday 2 May 2024 emergency services were called to Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour, following reports a man had been stabbed. Kye Schaefer, aged 21, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital, but died a short time later.

Pam and Tony Schaefer described the heartache of their son’s death.

“No words can describe how we’re feeling, the sheer loss of our faith in humanity,” Pam said.

“The love and support of our

family and friends have been absolutely phenomenal, that’s what’s kept us out of this black hole.”

Tony thanked the Coffs Coast community for their ongoing support.

“We thank everyone very much for the assistance and help given us through these hard times.”

The pair also made a public plea to anyone with information that could assist police to come forward.

When asked what they would say to the person responsible, Tony said, “Just be honest and own up to your mistakes in life… everyone makes them.”

Addressing any further witnesses or people with information, Pam added, “If you think of anything at all – you may not think it is important, yet it might be something that makes the difference.”

“We’re taking on the world in France”

q Pam and Tony Schaefer have appealed to the community for information.

q Kye Schaefer was tragically murdered on May 2 in Coffs Harbour.

Council seeking poll on future of Jetty Foreshores

CITY of Coffs Harbour will seek to run a poll to determine the community’s feelings on the potential redevelopment of the Jetty Foreshores precinct.

It was resolved at the 9 May meeting that Council will apply to the Electoral Commission of NSW to run a poll in conjunction with the Coffs Harbour local government elections on 14 September 2024.

The estimated cost of $70,000 for this poll will be funded from Council’s Local Government Election draft budget for 2024/25.

Councillors Amos, Cassell, Cecato, Judge, Sechi, Swan, Townley and Wolgamot voted in support of the Mayoral Minute, with Cr Pryce voting against.

“This will answer once and for all what local residents want to see happen at the Jetty

Foreshores,” Mayor Amos said.

Speaking against the motion, Cr Rodger Pryce questioned the point of the exercise.

“I don’t get the point of it,” he said.

“This poll is conducted and the outcome of the poll does not have to be adopted by the incoming Council in September.

“So it doesn’t matter how conclusive the outcome of the poll actually is - the incoming Council is not bound by the outcome of that poll at all.”

Cr Pryce also pointed councillors’ attention to two previous surveys taken to gauge community sentiment over the Jetty Foreshores redevelopment - one by GHD and one by Ethos Urban.

“Both those outcomes were similar in some respects,” Cr Pryce said.

A supporter of the

state’s masterplan for the Jetty Foreshores due to its potential to improve Coffs Harbour’s tourism offering, Mr Pryce pondered what true alternatives Council had to the NSW Government’s proposal.

“What are the alternatives if the majority say: ‘No, we don’t want residential down there.’?

“Where does that leave us?

“Does the NSW Government say: ‘We’ve had enough of all this, see you later. We’ll invest our funds somewhere else’.

“I’m sure that we (Council) don’t have the funds necessary to create anything that is of much importance, or certainly

q Council will apply to the Electoral Commission to run a poll in conjunction with the local government elections which asks what the community wants for the future of the Jetty Foreshores. Photo: Gavin Moroney.

nothing like the current draft plan.”

Cr Pryce reminded councillors that community members and the Council would soon have further opportunity to provide feedback on the potential rezoning of the Jetty Foreshores land.

Councillor Tegan Swan, speaking in support of running a poll, described the concept as “brilliant”.

“There has been a lot of confusion and misinformation around what people want.

New reforms to tighten bail laws for domestic violence offenders

THE STATE Government will aim to introduce reforms making it more difficult for those accused of serious domestic violence offences to get bail.

The reforms include reversing the presumption of bail for serious domestic violence offences, by expanding the category of “show cause” offences.

This will require alleged offenders to demonstrate why they should be out in the community.

The new laws would also require electronic monitoring of people charged with serious domestic violence who are on bail.

This means that this cohort is either held in remand or electronically monitored.

The Government is

also seeking to expand the categories of offences for which bail decisions can be ‘stayed’.

This will act as an additional safeguard to prevent the release of dangerous domestic violence offenders.

For all other domestic violence related offences, the reforms would require bail decision-makers to consider, where relevant, domestic abuse risk factors and the views of victims and their family members.

The reforms also include changes to make it easier to prosecute perpetrators who use tracking and surveillance devices as a tactic to maintain control over their victim.

Changes will also be made to weekend bail courts across

NSW, to ensure bail decisions are made by magistrates.

“These new reforms will make it more difficult for alleged domestic violence offenders to get bail,” Premier Chris Minns said.

“These are long overdue, targeted and will help keep women and children safer.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the reforms, as laid out in a Labor Government press release on Tuesday, largely “mirrored legislation introduced by the coalition last week”.

“At the time of print, we have yet to see a copy of the legislation and don’t know if it will be introduced, let alone passed, this sitting week,” Mr Singh told NOTA on Tuesday evening.

“The NSW Labor Party

and the Greens played politics with the safety of women and families by voting against moving a private members bill, and weren’t ready with their own legislation as at Tuesday evening which will likely push protection for vulnerable families out until June.

“We have committed to working with the government to enact bipartisan solutions to this crisis, however they’ve been dragging their feet despite having immense resources at their disposal.”

Full Stop Australia, a leading sexual, domestic and family violence response and recovery service, has supported the reforms, which the organisation says are founded on a “large and wellestablished evidence base".

“We are broadly supportive of these changes, which respond to known risks in serious domestic and family violence matters,” Karen Bevan, CEO of Full Stop Australia said.

“As the government has recognised, reforming bail laws won’t end the sexual, domestic and family violence crisis.

“But ensuring that bail decisions appropriately prioritise victim-survivor safety, and considers wellestablished risk factors, is one of many important steps.

“We commit to continuing to work alongside the government to increase safety and support to victimsurvivors of these most heinous crimes.”

Full Stop Australia says the reforms must be backed in by increased resourcing of the sexual, domestic and family

“The opportunity to ask them really directly, simply and clearly is something to me that is worth $70,000.”

Council will now await a response from the Electoral Commission.

violence frontline services sector, rapid deployment of housing options, and increases to income and employment supports for people seeking safety.

The latest quarterly custody statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) show that in March 2024, the number of adults on remand in NSW was the highest on record at 5,452up 674 or 14.1 percent from March 2019.

“Domestic violence and remand are both of significant current concern,” said Jackie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.

In March 2024, there were more than 3,000 adults in custody for domestic violence offences in NSW, more than at any previous time and 33.9 percent more than in March 2019.

“More than half were on remand (52.2 percent),” Jackie said.

Council seek footbridge fix

CITY of Coffs Harbour will formally call on the NSW Government to replace the Stateowned footbridge at Moonee Beach.

The timer bridge was closed to the public in November 2022 after it was found to be unstable and a public safety risk.

Mayor Paul Amos wants the Government to ‘demolish the old bridge, quickly start the development application process for a new structure, and to fund a new replacement bridge’.

Following a vote by City of Coffs Harbour councillors on 9 May, Council will write to NSW Property Minister Steve Kamper seeking action.

Council will also support the Coffs Coast Regional Park in its efforts to lobby the State for a new Moonee Beach footbridge.

“This situation has been dragging on for far too long

leading to increasing frustration for residents and visitors,” Cr Amos said.

“Even if the State acts now it’s going to be quite some time before a new bridge can be in place.

Park.

The footbridge itself is owned and controlled by Crown Lands.

Most of the bridge is on Crown waterway, with small portions on the Reflections managed reserve and the adjacent National Park.

to planning approvals and availability of funding.

“The bridge is dilapidated and structurally unstable with eroded piers and worm damage, and is not considered viable for repair.

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“So we’re writing to Minister Kamper in the hope he can get things moving to fix this situation.”

The old bridge crosses Sugar Mill Creek between Crown Land managed by Reflections Holiday Parks and the Coffs Coast Regional

A spokesperson for Crown Lands told News Of The Area, “Crown Lands is preparing a development application for lodgement with City of Coffs Harbour Council seeking to remove the bridge, subject

“There is an alternative access point to Moonee Beach to the south off the Rutile Trail.”

Crown Lands is commencing investigation of possible design options to replace the pedestrian bridge.

Lifeline for National Cartoon Gallery

By Mike HELY

doors suddenly in March this year.

Financial records provided to City of Coffs Harbour showed it was insolvent at the time.

“We are no longer relying on Council for financial support, but financial contributions from you will always be appreciated.”

COFFS Harbour’s recently closed National Cartoon Gallery has been thrown a lifeline, with City of Coffs Harbour councillors resolving unanimously to continue the attraction’s tenure at its former WWII air force bunker site.

At the same time, backers have been found that will enable Australia’s premier cartoon gallery to reopen in the new financial year, with a new board and a new business plan.

Speaking on behalf of the Gallery at City of Coffs Harbour’s recent ordinary meeting, longtime member Graham Lockett anticipated the facility - and its 23,000-plus cartoon collection - would reopen after 30 June this year.

The Gallery underwent a $3 million-plus expansion that was completed in 2020, but fell on hard times.

Mr Lockett said it was “widely known that culture is not a money-making venture”.

“All councils subsidise the cost of cultural services,” he said.

“Benefits accrue to the tourist industry, the business community and the community at large.

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As part of the restructure, the organisation is planning an extraordinary general meeting on 26 May.

The National Cartoon Gallery shut its

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“It’s been a fantastic organisation that unfortunately slid into disrepair and I think we can say that COVID was the initial trigger for it slipping into disrepair,” Mr Lockett said.

He said a new business plan was being prepared and “additional personnel have come to the rescue, including business and community leaders, injecting funds”.

Highlighted at the meeting was the $1.2 million City of Coffs Harbour has provided to Bunker Cartoon Gallery Inc. over the past nine years.

“All debts have been paid, the Gallery is solvent, we have cash reserves, all debts will be paid as and when they fall due,” Mr Lockett said.

“Further financial commitments have been promised by the business community.

“The National Cartoon Gallery, we say, is an integral part of the Coffs Harbour cultural fabric and the Gallery’s operation is consistent with Council’s cultural strategy.”

Regarding the Bunker Cartoon Gallery’s lease agreement with City of Coffs Harbour, which has remained unsigned since 2019, he apologised for any delays “which may have been caused from our end”.

“We do sympathise with your frustrations in trying to deal with a moving target,” Mr Lockett said.

Councillors resolved to extend the lease until 2040.

Included in the plans for the National Cartoon Gallery is the return of the annual Rotary Cartoon Awards, a popular event attracting many top cartoonists and a significant drawcard for the region.

Public Consultation

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

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

• the availability of suitable phone and internet services

• telecommunications challenges faced during natural disasters

• how emerging technologies could improve connectivity

• ways that telecommunications can support regional development.

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

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

Rough sleeping on the rise

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE number of people

‘sleeping rough’ is on the rise in Coffs Harbour, according to 2024 NSW Street Count figures.

The 2024 Street Count identified 147 people sleeping rough in the Coffs Harbour local government area (LGA) on the night of February 21, compared to 82 in 2023, an increase of almost 80 percent.

Of the 76 LGAs counted, Coffs Harbour had the largest total increase in the number of people sleeping rough compared to 2023 data.

In 2020, the inaugural Street Count, 51 people were counted in Coffs Harbour.

The 2024 NSW Street Count, the NSW Government’s fifth annual rough sleeping street count, was completed statewide

between 1 February and 1 March 2024.

Across the state, the number of people sleeping rough has continued to rise with regional areas experiencing the biggest surge in homelessness in the past year, while metro Sydney has stabilised.

Throughout NSW, 2,037 people were counted sleeping rough during the Street Count, a 26 percent (414 person) increase compared to 2023.

Approximately 64 percent of those counted were in vehicles and eighteen percent in open spaces.

Another ten percent were in makeshift dwellings and eight percent were in public roofed spaces.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has expressed concern over the rapid rise in homelessness locally, calling for immediate

action from the State Government.

“Despite this exponential growth the only action the Minister for Homelessness and Mental Health has taken is to cancel a social and affordable housing project - Argyll Estate,” Mr Singh said.

“As winter approaches, the Minns Labor Government has turned its back on the growing homelessness crisis, leaving some of our community’s most vulnerable members out in the cold.

“I am urging the Minns Labor Government to take real action and provide critical funding to our already stretched homelessness support services to help get people off the streets.”

In response, Minister for Homelessness Rose Jackson said the Street Count revealed the “stark

reality” of homelessness on the Coffs Coast.

“The Coffs Harbour region experienced the most significant surge in the number of individuals found sleeping rough within a single local government area (LGA) statewide during this year's count.”

Ms Jackson said the NSW Government is “looking at every single option” to tackle the state’s housing and rental crisis.

“This includes our wide-ranging review of Short Term Rental Accommodation rules which we are in the process of finalising very soon,” she said.

“We know the current Short Term Rental Accommodation rules are having an impact on homelessness and street sleeping, especially in our regions, which is why we are acting.”

Ms Jackson said work to stabilise the system includes mandating an immediate freeze on the sales of public housing and extending temporary accommodation to ensure vulnerable people are able to access support when they need it most.

Other measures include extending Specialist Homelessness Services contracts and deploying more assertive outreach services to engage people sleeping rough and support them into long term, stable accommodation.

The Minister said planning reforms have been implemented to expedite the delivery of more housing across the state, with the government investigating innovative solutions to deliver more homes, and $10 million allocated to a modular housing trial to deliver faster quality social housing.

In reference to the Argyll Street estate, Ms Jackson said, “Our next step

Appeal for information after woman assaulted

DETECTIVES are appealing for information following the serious assault of a woman at Coffs Harbour last

Wednesday, 8 May. At about 6am a woman was stopped on the Coffs Creek Walkway when she was struck from behind and assaulted, rendering her unconscious.

About 10.23am the same day, two members of the public stopped to assist the woman before calling an ambulance.

The woman, aged 45, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital for further treatment.

Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified and have commenced inquiries into the incident.

As those inquiries continue, police urge

is meeting directly with residents at Argyll Estate in June, both private owners and social housing tenants, to hear directly from that community on what they want us to start, stop and continue when it comes to not only redevelopment but also services.”

She said these conversations, along with analysis of data and consultation with stakeholders, will help inform and guide plans across the Coffs Harbour LGA, not just Argyll Estate.

Ms Jackson said previous plans for the Estate would have only delivered an additional nine social homes.

Elsewhere in the region, 22 people were counted sleeping rough in Bellingen during the 2024 Street Count, down one from 23 in 2023.

Further north, in the Clarence Valley, 58 people were counted in 2024, down by eleven from 69 in 2023.

anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area between 5.30am and 10.30am to come forward.

Police have increased taskings in the local area and urge anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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CWA conference shapes advocacy efforts

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Country Women’s Association of NSW’s annual State Conference held in Coffs Harbour from 6-9 May ended with members endorsing more than 25 motions across sectors such as health, law and order, education, transport and the environment.

The motions were discussed and debated over three days at the conference, with successful motions to direct the association’s advocacy efforts over the next year.

About 700 members from

across NSW attended the conference.

Coffs Harbour CWA Branch President Jodie Williams couldn’t be more delighted with not only the overwhelmingly positive response from delegates but also how Coffs Harbour businesses and the community welcomed the visitors.

“Planning began in March 2022,” Jodie said.

“The organising team worked diligently from then on to make Coffs 2024 the best conference that we could deliver and boy did we

deliver.

“The overwhelming feedback was incredibly positive, with members commenting on the warm welcome they received from arriving in their accommodation to eating out and shopping in Coffs Harbour.

“We are incredibly grateful to our local community for helping us in making our members feel at home and welcome to our beautiful part of NSW.”

The running of the conference in conjunction with C.ex Coffs Harbour was

q ABC News Breakfast co-host and narrator of hit TV series Muster Dogs, Lisa Millar, was a special guest speaker on the Wednesday of the CWA conference in Coffs.

also seamless, Jodie said.

“The staff at the club need to be commended for going above and beyond helping us to make this a very successful event.

“Our members have flooded our Facebook page with accolades, thanks and praise for our well-run event.

“Our committee worked so well together and we are looking forward to a rest before turning to more local CWA business.”

CWA State President Joy Beames said the diversity in the motions discussed highlighted the variety of concerns from communities across NSW.

“Health has remained a big focus for branches,

with numerous motions endorsed by delegates that seek to improve access to services for regional, rural and remote residents and enhance the recruitment of health professionals to these communities,” Joy said.

“The increasing rates of crime in rural and regional locations has also been of enormous concern to the association and our members and this is reflected in several motions that came before the conference this year.

“We also hosted a rural and regional crime panel where members heard a number of different perspectives on the issue, and which reinforced the need for ongoing advocacy

for country communities that are experiencing a real crisis when it comes to crime rates and impacts on victims.”

The motions endorsed this week will now be taken forward and form the basis of CWA of NSW lobbying efforts in the immediate future.

The conference also voted to make pancreatic cancer the CWA’s Health Research Fund Annual Project for 2024/25.

The previous Health Research Fund focus was ovarian cancer and earlier in the conference, the Association presented a cheque for $52,087 to the University of Newcastle for research into ovarian cancer by Professor Pradeep Tanwar.

q The CWA conference hosted a panel on rural and regional crime which featured Peter Price, CEO of Crime Stoppers NSW; Adam DeMamiel, co-founder and CEO of Boys to the Bush; and Cr Jamie Chaffey, Chairman of the Country Mayors Association of NSW and Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Council.

CITY OF COFFS HARBOUR

Notice pursuant to section 715(1)(b) Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) & Regulation 133 Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW)

COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL (trading as City of Coffs harbour) (‘Council’) gives notice pursuant to section 715(1)(b) Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and Regulation 133 Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW) that Council has resolved to sell the land referred to in this notice (the ‘land the subject of this notice’) in accordance Division 5, Part 2 of Chapter 17 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW) Council proposes to sell the land the subject of this notice for unpaid rates or charges at public auction, being the land described herein, of which person(s) named hereunder appear to be either be the owner(s) or have an interest in such land. Together with the amount of rates and charges unpaid for more than 5 years from the date on which they became payable and the amount of any interested accrued, with the amount of any other rates and charges payable and unpaid and the amount of any interest accrued, and the total amount due. If all rates and charges payable (including overdue rates and charges) are not paid to Council or an arrangement satisfactory to Council is not entered into by the rateable person before the time fixed for the sale of the land the subject of this notice, Council will proceed with the sale.

Council proposes to sell the following land, described herein, for unpaid rates or charges at public auction

Lot 440 DP752817

Lot 442 DP752817

Lot 443 DP752817

RP 34/31 18.13HA

FRIDAY’S CREEK ROAD

UPPER ORARA NSW 2450

Property No. 18975

Lot 122 DP 788804

12 MCPHEE CLOSE

WOOLGOOLGA NSW 2456

Property No. 1851900

Lot 44 DP 832795

48 JAMES SMALL DRIVE

KORORA NSW 2450

Property No. 2158010

LOT 91 DP 1100962

43 PULLEN STREET

WOOLGOOLGA NSW 2456

Property No. 2229930

Lot 2 SP 78760

2/24 MINORIE DRIVE

TOORMINA NSW 2452

Property No. 2231995

Lot 4 DP 270866

16 STINGRAY CREEK ROAD

MOONEE BEACH NSW 2450

Property No. 2252530

Persons known to Council to have an interest in the land the subject of this notice

David Allan Newsham-West

Carolyn Anne Newsham-West

Local Land Services

State of New South Wales

Amount of rates and charges unpaid for more than 5 years from the date on which they became payable and the amount of any interest accrued

Anna May Suduk Public Trustee of Western Australia (A.C.N. 30 664 810 803) $9,802.31

Steen Jensen Jillian Frances Pearce $12,940.20

Kristen Kate Voors Suncorp-Metway Limited (A.B.N. 66 010 831 722)

Loretta Ann Kent

Raymond Dimitrij Kurciw

Westpac Banking Corp (A.B.N. 33 007 457 141)

$14,098.49

Amount of any other rates and charges payable and unpaid and the amount of any interest accrued

Council has fixed the following time and place for sale of the land the subject of this notice, being at 10:00am on 24 May 2024 at Level 1, Hub2 Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park (Lot 201, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 (adjacent to C.ex Coffs International Stadium)). If before the time fixed for the sale of the land the subject of this notice, all rates and charges payable (including overdue rated and charges) are paid to Council or an arrangement satisfactory to Council for payment of all such rates and charges is entered into by the rateable person, Council will not proceed with the sale of the land the subject of this notice. It is unknown to Council whether land the subject of this notice is occupied. The purchaser of the any land the subject of this notice has the sole responsibility of securing vacant possession of such land. The sale of the land the subject of this notice is managed by One Agency Coffs Harbour (a real estate agency). The name of the auctioneer who will conduct the above auction is Jack O’Connell.

Contact Person: Natalia Cowley, General Manager, Coffs Harbour City Council. Locked Bag 155 COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450

Deep dive into waterbugs

By Andrea FERRARI

MACRO Muster, a waterbug data collection and citizen science project run by Bellingenbased environmental charity OzGREEN, has a fresh approach for its sixth iteration.

“We’re doing something a little different this time than our previous musters,” OzGREEN event coordinator Sam Daykin told News Of The Area.

“We host two musters a year, in May and October, to gain the data our scientist partners have requested.”

The May muster is more of a ‘helpers’ activity and is smaller and more intimate than the October one.

“We’re going to have sessions and activities to help people deepen their knowledge.

“We’re really hoping that the people who attend the upcoming May activity will come back and help us grow the October muster into a large-scale event.”

Anyone can attend the free event at Bellingen Showground, participating in the guided collection of aquatic

macroinvertebrate (waterbug) data followed by a community dinner.

The aim is for volunteer helpers to become proactive stewards of local rivers.

“This unique opportunity will encourage people who love and use the beautiful Bellinger River catchment to dive into the fascinating world of waterbugs and learn about the very important role they play in keeping our rivers and the species that rely on them healthy, including

q Lisa Wooldridge, Dr Nakia Belmer and Charelle Harkins working together to correctly identify a waterbug.

monitoring program is one of the largest of its kind in Australia.

This immersive learning experience guided by scientists and volunteer teachers sees community members come together to conduct an accurate count of the waterbugs at six sites across the Bellinger and Kalang catchments.

OzGREEN’s Program Manager, Amy Denshire, said, “We have seen time and time again the power of these events to connect people with their rivers, spark awe and connection with the wider world, and inspire behavioural change.

“We need to first fall in love with the river and the species that rely on it to then hear the call to protect it and them,” said Amy.

“We are keen to grow our October muster to become a large event to help inspire environmental stewardship on a big scale and support the protection of these rivers into the future.

“The rivers of the Bellinger and Kalang catchments are some of the healthiest in Australia.

“It’s up to our community and tourists to protect what we have.”

No prior experience is needed to join the event.

“Come down, have some fun, and get to know these little creatures that play a big role in the health of our rivers,” Sam said.

“It’s a chance for our community to gain new knowledge and skills and meet new people - plus we all get to share a nice meal together after the waterbug count.”

The May muster is held in the Main Pavilion at Bellingen Showground on 22 May from 3:45pm to 7:30pm, and is suitable for people aged eleven and up.

For more information or to register, visit www.ozgreen.org/macromuster.

the critically endangered Bellinger River snapping turtle,” said Sam. OzGREEN’s macroinvertebrate

q Lesley French and Dr Peter French.

q Justine Elder, River and Biodiversity Projects Officer at Bellingen Shire Council, educates the community about river health.

q Bellingen Riverwatch volunteer Pat Brenton identifies a waterbug with ecologist Dr Nakia Belmer.

Tree clearing for Bypass removes koala habitat

By Andrew VIVIAN

LOCAL conservationists are dismayed by the clearing of what they say was a vital koala corridor in the development of the Coffs Harbour Bypass.

A local resident provided News Of The Area with photos taken of bypass tree cleaning on the south-eastern side of the Englands Road roundabout, claiming the site to be core koala habitat and a known hotspot for the species.

The concerned local is now seeking answers as to why so much habitat was cleared at the site.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the Coffs Harbour Bypass project team followed the approved process for vegetation removal, including using a koala detection dog.

The spokesperson said the team worked collaboratively with WIRES representatives on koala monitoring, capture, health checks and release into a nearby area.

During the few weeks that vegetation removal was carried out in this area, the project team found three koalas; one moved on without assistance, and two were captured and received health checks.

One has been released and the other is receiving medical support for chlamydia, a common disease found in koalas.

The spokesperson said this approach has been extensively and successfully used in managing risks on the Pacific Highway duplication projects and other Transport for NSW projects close to koala habitat.

Coffs Coast ecologist Mark Graham, who knows the area well, told NOTA, “It has been universally acknowledged, since the 1980s, that ‘Lindsays Cutting’ is the most significant east-west corridor ensuring the survival of the koalas of Boambee and South Coffs.

“Previous road building efforts here have involved mitigation measures to prevent roadkill and longterm monitoring of the koala population present.”

Mr Graham said that, in 2000, Coffs Harbour City Council adopted the first statutory local government area (LGA) ‘Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management’ in NSW.

“Within this instrument, the ‘Lindsays Cutting’ corridor and surrounding primary koala habitat was recognised as being the most important area for the survival of koalas in South

q Locals are dismayed that koala habitat has been removed.

Coffs and Boambee.

“It is a massive concern that the koala corridor and extensive areas of primary koala habitat at ‘Lindsays Cutting’ has been entirely removed by Transport for

NSW and that no mitigation measures or extra habitats have been created there.

“Our iconic koalas, of which Coffs Harbour and Bellingen share the largest coastal koala colony in

and the restoration of degraded habitats and extensive revegetation in key landscapes in order to survive.”

Fishers called to action for creek cleanup

By Andrea FERRARI

OZFISH Unlimited, Australia’s fishing conservation charity, in collaboration with NSW DPI Fisheries, is spearheading a cleanup campaign for Bonville Creek on Saturday May 18, 2024,

Recreational anglers are invited to join hands in this worthy cause to keep the local waterways clean and free of rubbish.

OzFish Coffs Harbour Chapter volunteer David Faircloth, a local fisherman and businessman, told News Of The Area, “As responsible stewards of the environment, it falls upon us to take action and remove rubbish from our waterways.

“We may not have been the ones to litter, but we can be the difference for the future by making a positive impact by cleaning up our fisheries and getting involved

in protecting and safeguarding our marine life.”

Volunteers can meet the cleanup crew at Bonville Boat Ramp at 9am.

Look out for the OzFish signage.

OzFish will supply all the necessary equipment for the cleanup to take place

but are encouraging  volunteers to bring water and wear sun-safe clothing.

This community event is also an yabby trap drop spot.

Anglers can bring down their opera house yabby traps and swap them

for free Oar-Gee Plow lures to support sustainable fishing.

Opera house nets are now illegal in NSW and those collected will be recycled into useful fishing products.

Registration is essential for the event.

To register visit https:// ozfish.org.au/ event/ keep-it-clean-coffsharbour-nsw-may-2024.

NSW, need every bit of existing habitat protected

q Alacia Cockbain and David Faircloth and from OzFish Coffs Harbour Chapter will welcome volunteers to the cleanup at Bonville Creek on Saturday 18 May.

q OzFish Coffs Harbour Chapter volunteer David Faircloth removing rubbish from the local mangroves.

Transgrid bushfire inspections take to the sky

A TRANSGRID helicopter will take to the skies on the North Coast from this week to inspect high-voltage electricity transmission lines for the network’s annual bushfire prevention program.

The comprehensive inspections help identify any potential bushfire risks and assess the condition of towers and transmission lines to ensure the safe operation of the network in the lead-up to summer.

Weather permitting, Transgrid will inspect transmission lines in Boambee, Coffs Harbour, Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Raleigh between May 16 and 26.

“We are committing significant resources to inspect the network and carry out any necessary vegetation management and maintenance work to reduce the risk of bushfires in the lead-up to the summer period,” General Manager of Asset Management

Lance Wee said.

Between February and September, specialist teams will inspect transmission lines and infrastructure on Transgrid’s 13,000km network to help identify any vegetation encroachments and maintenance issues.

“People may see the helicopter flying along transmission lines so crews can inspect them and

take photos to help identify any potential issues so we can proactively respond to addressing any bushfire risks,”

Mr Wee said. “We’d like to thank the community for their patience and understanding as we carry out these critical inspections to keep everyone safe.”

The helicopter will fly above transmission lines at about 50 kilometres per hour.

The schedule is subject to change.

For more information, please contact the toll-free hotline on 1800 222 537 or visit https://www.transgrid. com.au/customers-community/ community-safety/managingbush-fire-risk

Young activists mobilise against homelessness

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE Community Union Defense League (CUDL) and the Australian Communist Party will collaborate for a rally on May 19 at Coffs Central Square to call for action on the ongoing housing crisis in the region.

The rally, being held in the aim of galvanising everyday citizens in the battle against the housing crisis, is part of a series of actions running across the Mid North Coast that weekend.

Zeek Mattarollo, a member of the grassroots CUDL organisation, is one young man dedicated to combating the housing crisis in his community.

“This is an issue that affects us keenly, as through our multi-year street kitchen program we have

realised the escalating nature of the problem,” Mr Mattarollo said.

The young activist highlighted how the ongoing housing crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable members of the community.

He added that, with skyrocketing mortgage rates and unattainable rents, the crisis is a stark reality for too many.

“As a young activist on the Coffs Coast, I believe our rally presents a compelling story that sheds light on the young radical politics emerging in response to this pressing issue.”

“Additionally, it showcases the collective efforts of student and worker activism and the solidarity we've built with those who are often marginalised and misunderstood in Coffs Harbour.

“Our rally isn't just about statistics; it's about standing together against a system that favours profit over people.

“Every family struggling to keep a roof over their heads deserves our solidarity and our action.”

Mr Mattarollo said he refuses to accept a future where the “dream of homeownership is out of reach for the many while benefiting the few”.

q The Community Union Defense League is mobilising to help those experiencing homelessness in Coffs Harbour.

q Weather permitting, Transgrid will inspect transmission lines in Boambee, Coffs Harbour, Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Raleigh between May 16 and 26.

Mum makes 100th blood donation on Mother’s Day

By Andrea FERRARI

CELEBRATING Mother’s Day by rolling up her sleeve for the 100th time, Coffs Harbour mum Tracey Reynolds made the occasion a family affair.

significance to Tracey’s family, being the eleventh anniversary of the passing away of her father, who needed six units of blood in hospital.

Tracey wanted to commemorate her father’s passing by making six blood donations on Mother’s Day to replace the blood her

were more seasoned, with Angel making her second donation, husband Gary making his third donation, and Ben his fifth donation.

More than seventeen percent of Australian mothers rely on donated blood to help with complications during

There are also thousands of Australian mothers who are alive because of blood donations, with blood always on standby in childbirth, and up to one in ten women at

risk of needing blood in childbirth.

“With every blood donation helping to save three lives, Tracey has potentially helped more than 300 mothers and their children stay alive,” Lifeblood spokesperson Ruth Harrison told News Of The Area.

More than a third of all donated blood or 50 donations every week in Coffs Harbour are used to treat those with cancer,

including blood cancer.

“Mothers and their children often need a lot of blood, but cancer patients are now the nation’s largest users of blood, which is needed to help them make it through chemotherapy and fight the cancer,” said Ruth.

“Right now the health of the population is riding on a very small percentage of people (three percent) donating.”

For more information call 13 14 95 or visit lifeblood.com.au to make an appointment.

“Most people believe that trauma patients are the main recipients of blood but only one hour of your time could mean a lifetime to a mother, her baby, or a cancer patient.” Ruth stated that while we all believe that blood will be there if we need it, not enough are putting their hands up to donate.

If you are an adult at higher risk of severe illness or are 65 years and over, a free COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for you every 6 to 12 months.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about what is best for you.

For more information on getting your free COVID vaccination, including how to book, visit nsw.gov.au/vaccination

q Gary and Tracey Reynolds with Nathan and Dominic, family members who all donated blood on Mother’s Day in special memory of Tracey’s father.

q Gary, Tracey, Shaun, Nathan and Dominic gathered for the special donation.

Nurse with funny bone launches into stand-up comedy

AN emerging comedian in her sixties is embarking on an overseas trip with a difference.

A “legend in her own lunchbox”, Boambee’s Mary K has been invited to perform in Toronto, Canada next month.

“Though we share a common language, Canadians have a different sense of humour and I want to milk that,” Mary K told NOTA.

Retiring from nursing after 37 years, Mary deems her new career a logical progression.

“I see it as a different service, just with a wicked smile,” Mary told NOTA.

“There has been a lot of trauma in my work and it has accumulated, so I purged by writing a book called ‘Slow Walk to the Phone’ and now

I am allowing myself to laugh about life on stage which is weirdly comforting.”

Mary K says yes to many requests to do stand-up comedy, admitting she has no big dreams but to giggle and guffaw with the crowd, some who are into their nineties.

“Being allowed to be an idiot is superb,” she told NOTA.

“I record the shows and play it back, laughing hysterically at our collective glee.”

Mary said she loves the fact that no-one knows her as she scurries back into the darkness.

Her ambition, she said, is to have no ambition.

“My last gig was at the end of a silent retreat, which is a difficult thing to explain on

my CV, though I could create a niche,” she told NOTA.

“People say I’m brave, but I see brave as taking your kids to the shopping mall, and forgetting your purse.”

To develop her comedic arsenal, Mary has attended two weekend comedy workshops run by Melbourne’s Tim Ferguson from the Doug Anthony Allstars and Mandy Nolan from Mullumbimby.

“Mandy told me not to compare myself to anyone and to not try to be funny as it will just happen,” said Mary K.

“It took me fifteen years after the first workshop to decide to give it another go, as I was too chicken then, but now, I’m doing this for myself and so I am giving it a burl,” she said.

Men banding together in Sawtell

By Mary KEILY

A WAR veteran and a CrossFit coach have banded together to launch ‘Sawtell Men’, a free support group for men involving regular exercise on the beach then coffee and a chat.

The purpose of the group is to better each other’s lives by encouraging great conversations and meeting up on a regular basis for a workout/walk/run or surf at Murrays Beach, Sawtell.

One of the men behind the idea, Keaton Devine, served in the military for nine years, including in Afghanistan.

“I was pretty bad when I got out,” he told NOTA.

“Several mates had committed suicide, then my dad died the next day after one funeral.

“I left and I was struggling to adjust.

“I could easily drink two bottles of vodka a day for months and I didn’t get any help, I tried to do it myself.”

His wife contacted some of his friends in Defence to urge Keaton to help himself and got him into Open Arms Veteran Counselling.

She then organised a referral through a GP to a mental health hospital in Currumbin, where Keaton stayed for three months.

He also confided in Jamie,

who owns Sawtell’s CrossFit gym, as to what was going on and the help he needed.

Since his return to the area, Keaton has wanted to start up a group for men who are struggling.

“I’m lucky through the Vets as I’ve got this stuff for free - I’m covered.

“It would have cost $2000 a day to go to that hospital, so I am aware that a lot of people don’t have that

support or can’t afford it, that's why we decided to do this for free,” he said.

Keaton is combining previous experience as a personal trainer with his ability to be open and honest about his pain.

“Nine months ago, I was told by my GP: ‘You are going to either die or lose your family’,” said the war veteran.

“When I left the service, I got a tonne of injuries like

a broken neck, two shoulder reconstructions, both biceps, snapped elbow - I couldn’t train for two years.

“Covid meant the gyms were shut, and my mental health went real bad and I started drinking.

“I thought I was going to die, my liver was rooted.”

Keaton continues to engage in counselling one hour a week and works out daily.

“Men need a kick in the bum,” he said.

“The hardest part is turning up.”

q Mary K bombing out beautifully at the National RAW competition in Mullumbimby.

q Keaton and Jamie are two men on a mission.

q Jamie Symes and Keaton Devine workout at the CrossFit gym in Sawtell.

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Hot Rods make a splash

By Andrea FERRARI

‘RAIN supreme’ was the witty motto quipped and adopted by the Mid North Coast Hot Rod Club (MNCHR) during the club’s 23rd annual ‘Lazy Winter Run’ in Woolgoolga last weekend.

event of the year, but not even torrential rain could take away from the colour and excitement of the Show and Shine event on Saturday morning at the Woolgoolga Diggers Club.

The club welcomed 80 fantastic hot rod and custom

watching a steady line of burbling vehicles rolling into town and parking up one by one,” Bruce Sanders from the Mid North Coast Hot Rod Club told News Of The Area.

“Kids are fascinated by the old cars and just love the cool things like running boards and open roadsters.

“Yes, rain it did, and it seemed to not let up all weekend; however, the activities prevailed no matter.

“Sadly, the crowd numbers were down as would be expected, but a few brave car lovers held their brollies and wandered through the display enjoying the custom paint and chromed engines.

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“We had a great number of entries to the event, over 100 participants, which was terrific,” said Bruce.

Some of the local members won major trophies this year judged by a panel of their peers.

Steve Ridge won best T-Bucket.

Mike Parker took out two major awards with his stunning 36 Ford Coupe.

Local business owner Mitch Crowthers from Bananacoast Batteries won the Woolgoolga Diggers Choice award for his Model A Tudor.

The Tudor is Mitch’s first ever car build, and this was its first event.

“The owner/founder/ namesake of Mick Wilkins Motorsport sponsored the trophy for Best Engineered

and hand made a stunning trophy,” said Bruce.

Mick’s business does the specialist registrations for the Australian Street Rod Federation.

He also inspected the vehicles in the Diggers car park in the pouring rain.

Club President Darren Bromell told NOTA, “The run seems to be gaining a reputation for being fun and family-friendly and we look forward to next year’s event going ahead rain, hail or shine.

“Participants have rebooked their cabins at the park ready and eager for next year.

“Our next event is our monthly Coffee Run to the Woolgoolga Diggers Club helicopter car park on the third weekend of each month from 9am - all cool vehicles are welcome and it’s free.” Arriving on Friday the Rodders set up home at Darlington Beach Resort where they camped for the three-day event.

“It’s a great venue, we love it,” said Darren

A stunning chopped Mercury owned by Drew Hutchey took out the Car of the Show prize.

q The Mid North Coast Hot Rod Club welcomes Show and Shine arrivals.

q Mid North Coast Hot Rod Club member George Canney and David ‘Chubb’ Townsend inspect this award-winning 1939 Ford pick-up.

q The family-friendly event in full swing.

q Hot rods added some colour to an overcast and wet day in Woolgoolga.

q Mitch Crothers receives the Woolgoolga Diggers Choice award for best Hot Rod from Bruce Sanders of the Mid North Coast Hot Rod Club.

q Some of the hard working crew at the event.

Concrete girders heading up the highway

THE Coffs Coast community will soon see locally-produced concrete girders making the trip from Macksville to Coffs Harbour where they will form part of fifteen of the seventeen bridges on the Coffs Harbour Bypass alignment.

Transport for NSW Director Region North Anna Zycki said the project team is working with Australian Precast Solutions, which is casting the massive 260 Super T girders, which measure from eighteen metres to 35 metres long and weigh up to 90 tonnes.

“This demonstrates our commitment to investing in local businesses and local jobs,” Ms Zycki said.

“The ongoing program of work from the

q The cured girder is lifted out of the casting bed using a crane.

Bypass has ensured longevity for the 65 staff already employed at the precast yard, with further opportunities for an additional ten casuals in the future.”

Ms Zycki also said the girder movements will cause occasional delays for some road users and urged motorists to be extra mindful when sharing the road with these oversize loads.

“Each girder is classified as an Over Size, Over Mass (OSOM) load and will be escorted to site with a pilot vehicle,” Ms Zycki said.

“To minimise impacts, only approved heavy vehicle haulage routes will be used and deliveries will be made during off-peak periods, where possible.

“When driving near these vehicles, be mindful that they take up more space and are unable to stop quickly.”

Doug Nimmo, Precast Superintendent from Australian Precast Solutions, said the bypass is providing a great boost for local companies.

“We’ve worked with Transport for NSW for many years, helping deliver structural elements for the Pacific Highway duplication including for the Woolgoolga to Ballina upgrade a few years ago,” Mr Nimmo said.

“We’re pleased they keep coming back to us and we’re delighted to be part of the team that’s bringing the long-awaited bypass to Coffs Harbour.”

Coffs Coast women reminded it's

‘never too late’

By Mary KEILY

THE national Silver Sirens network collaborated with Business and Professional Women (BPW) Coffs Coast to host a soldout event in Toormina aimed at empowering women to redefine their age.

Silver Sirens is a movement of ‘50-plus’ women who are reinventing how they see themselves and live their lives.

The local Redefining Ageing Event was themed ‘Never Too Late’.

Several guest speakers were selected to highlight how they proved it was not too late for them to pursue their dreams.

For example, Anne Beasley was not able to study further after school as family economics prevented her from doing so.

However, at the age of 60, she was awarded a double degree in arts and law.

Anne went on to complete a Masters at 71 years of age, going on to set up her own practice specialising in family law.

Despite experiencing personal tragedy, Lisa Nichols from Woolgoolga rose above it and went on to inspire others to improve their mental health.

She founded and published a local magazine for her town, and remains passionate about strengthening community bonds and making a difference for others.

Sabeeha Abdo told her story in Auslan through interpreter Terri Richardson.

Sabeeha moved from Iraq to Coffs Harbour, learnt English and Auslan at the same time and now runs a cooking business.

Gumbaynggirr Elder Aunty Jenny Skinner defied the odds of little schooling to become a nurse, while Julie Marshall, who was urged by her grandmother to “get an education”, is now a solicitor working in family courts and a former police detective.

“I realised the justice system is just ‘a system’ and it needed to be adjusted for us,”

Julie told NOTA.

Nurse Robyn Dever is an LGBTIQA+

activist and set up the Rainbow Coffs Harbour support and social group, creating a safe space especially for queer youth and transgender members of the community.

Robyn, who “came out” later in life, has many plans in the pipeline, including a Pride March.

Lastly, the inspired crowd had a wonderful time with lively Afro-dance teacher MaiToumbi, who took the crowd through a wild session of dance.

MaiToumbi is still pinching herself as to

where she is today after suffering a broken back.

“I found my power and now share it,” she said.

“I am proud to be who I am because I went through adversity.

“Trust your intuition… it’s never too late.”

Profits from the event were donated to Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services.

q Lisa Nichols, Anne Beasley, Sabeeha Abdo and BPW Coffs Coast President Deb Petlueng.

q BPW Coffs Coast members Helen Morschel, Vanessa Simpson, Silver Sirens founder Faith Agugu and BPW Coffs Coast President Deb Petlueng.

q Julie Marshall was a trailblazer in setting up the ‘Family Law Pathways Network’. q MaiToumbi Zammit-Ross.

Coffs Harbour

Vintage motorcycle raffled in support of Westpac chopper

By Andrea FERRARI

TRUE to their name, the Coffs Harbour and District Motorcycle Restorers Club has tackled and triumphed over the restoration of a Suzuki GSX750E 1982 model motorbike, which will now be raffled in support of the

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

At $10 a ticket the raffle has got the members sweatypalmed, eager for ownership of the treasure.

It’s also attracting strong interest from motorcycle enthusiasts in the broader community.

Raffling the vintage Suzuki is just one high point in the local Motorcycle Restorers Club’s celebratory 40th ‘Restore and Ride Rally’ taking place in Sawtell from Tuesday 21 to Sunday 26 May 2024.

“The presentation dinner on the Saturday night will see the grand draw for the Suzuki, proceeds for which will go to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter,” club spokesperson Rob Popplewell told News Of The Area.

It’s quite a ‘prize’ say the organisers with wry smiles, implying there were some trying times restoring the beauty back to its former glory.

“The bike needed a fair bit of TLC,” said Rob.

President Nigel Locke steered the work with “quite a few of us going along to help,” said fellow member Mick Carpenter.

While the former owner had let it go cosmetically, Rob said the bike was “fairly good” mechanically, with a few “minor problems”.

Following a test ride, Nigel indicated that he would very much like to see the bike

in his garage as a permanent fixture.

“It will be very exciting for whoever wins it,” said Mick.

“We’re all really proud of this achievement and have enjoyed the sense of purpose it gave us.”

With abounding goodhearted camaraderie, the club members are on a high

as they head into their 40th Rally week.

Home for the six-day event is Big 4 Sawtell Holiday Park, where restored bikes 30-years or older are welcome, along with their trusty owners.

Here members will set up swap and sell meets and numerous ride-out events will depart from the park.

From redundancy to Bellingen bliss

By Andrea FERRARI

BURNT out and traumatised by corporate bullying, Helen Lambert met the news that she’d been made redundant with an open mind.

Living in Balmain in Sydney’s Inner West, the onset of pandemic lockdowns in 2020 saw her role in employee

engagement - often involving live events - shut down.

“It presented me with a turning point,” Helen told News Of The Area, sharing her story as an inspiration to others.

“I recognised that as a midlife single woman, living in Balmain in a very expensive apartment, I could either stay there and look

for another job or start the process to move and create a new life.”

Helen had sold her house in Padstow “on a whim” the year before with the intention that she would buy a one-bedroom unit in the Inner West, however kept “getting outbid by young corporate women”.

A moment of truth came

when she was chatting with her mortgage broker sister.

“I asked her how much she thought I could borrow, and she calculated around $300,000 based on my salary.

“I asked her how long it would take to pay off that mortgage and she said: ‘Working through your 70s’.

“It scared the wits out of me.”

The anxiety and worry of financial commitments can be debilitating for many midlife women and Helen was not about to take it on.

A picture was painting itself that saw Helen reconfigure her thoughts and consider leaving “it all” behind.

At her age, thinking about her finances, she thought there had to be an easier, more sustainable way of living.

“I needed to find somewhere to live where I could reduce my mortgage and start to create a different lifestyle.”

She looked at areas two to three hours out of Sydney but nothing gelled.

“Having a chat with a friend a while back who mentioned the town of Bellingen planted something and I couldn’t get the town out of my head, even though it meant living six hours

away from my sons in Sydney.”

Having researched the area, Helen found she could buy something that would reduce her mortgage while cutting down her work hours, with more time to connect to nature and community.

With 20 years in corporate roles, having trained and started working as a chef, including studying nutrition, she felt the flexibility of her working life had sown the seeds for her evolution now in her late 50s.

She had pivoted before and felt she could pivot again, especially when doors had closed in Sydney but were opening in Bellingen.

Admitting to “moments of wobble” around missing her boys, she made an offer on a town block in Bello and set about the whole new challenge of building her home.

She also began to think about starting her own business; something she was passionate about that could create an income.

“I’d experienced a Hawaiian Heartworks Lomi Lomi massage in Balmain and it just awakened something in me.

“I felt really energised and alive.

Social events will see members barbecuing, competing in barefoot Bowls, gathering on the beach and sampling local cafes.

“I went home and thought: ‘This is actually how I’m meant to feel all the time, so why don’t I?’

“I had always yearned to learn this massage modality as it was so powerful; then a course popped up on Facebook.

“It was another nudge by the universe and the stars aligned to do the course.”

She absolutely loved it, felt inspired and thought she could make it work as a business.

Integrated with her qualifications in Reiki and Bioresonance she developed an in-home wellbeing clinic in 2023.

Helen worked through the government’s Self Employment Assistance (SEA) program, which provided some financial support to create the new business.

In support of building her own business, Helen has also built a small clientele in domestic cleaning.

“Cleaning people’s homes is humbling, and I remember thinking about the zen teachings of becoming enlightened - just keep doing ordinary things with intent and presence - which has become my philosophy.

“Away from corporate life I do ordinary things, with presence, and have never felt more alive,” she said.

A varied program of routes throughout the week will take members out to Mylestom, Dorrigo, Nana Glen, Bellingen, Bruxner Lookout, Bowraville and more.

q Rob Popplewell and Mick Carpenter were among those who helped restore the vintage motorbike.

q Coffs Harbour and District Motorcycle Restorers Club members Mick Carpenter and Rob Popplewell polish up the prized raffle item, a restored Suzuki GSX750E 1982 model bike.

q Helen Lambert found doors opening in Bellingen as they closed in Sydney.

Students awarded prestigious education scholarships

By Andrew VIVIAN

KINGSTON Dylan from Woolgoolga Public School

was one of three North Coast students who received scholarships at the 2024 ‘Proudly Public!’ awards night recently held at Sydney Town Hall.

students and educators from across Australia to receive scholarships administered by the Public Education Foundation (PEF) in 2024.

Since the launch of PEF’s scholarships program in 2009 3,218 students and more than 120 educators have been supported with more than $10 million in lifechanging scholarships.

that the awards celebrated scholarships that had the potential to “change lives”.

“Proudly Public! celebrates the best and brightest students and educators in our public school system,” Mr Riordan said.

By Andrea FERRARI

Public Education Foundation (PEF) CEO David Riordan further emphasised

“We also want to acknowledge our premium partners and other generous and supportive partners and donors who assist us in providing more of these lifealtering scholarships.”

Kingston Dylan said he was grateful there are opportunities for scholarships to be won in

“It feels great to have won something,” he said.

“I have had the chance to purchase something (a laptop) that we couldn’t afford and I can now use it to help me learn at home.”

Kerry Mallett, Assistant Principal at Woolgoolga Public School, said, “Kingston shows particular interest and curiosity in the fields of mathematics and science, which will benefit him greatly in the pursuit of his ambition to be a veterinarian.

“He approaches everything he does in a pragmatic, no-nonsense way, displaying maturity beyond

Malaami Conversations deep dive into fire

Kingston was awarded the Waratah Education Foundation Primary Scholarship and was among more than 300 public school (fire), Wajarr (earth), Ngaarul (water) and Muya-ngarra (air).

THE emotive subject of fire is the topic of an upcoming Malaami Conversations event entitled ‘Waagay’.

“Waagay/fire is a celebration of fire and knowledge where fire is not merely an element, but a bridge to our past and a beacon for our future,” a Malaami Conversations spokesperson told News Of The Area.

The discussion takes place at Thora General Store on Saturday 25 May.

Organised by the Bellingen-based Centre for Ecological Learning (CEL), in partnership with Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation, the offering is curated to be a special opportunity to connect with the wisdom of traditional fire practitioners who will share the importance of cultural burning within Gumbaynggirr culture.

This is the first of a series of four Malaami Conversations events themed on the four elements: Waagay

Dean Kelly and Brentyn Lugnan, from the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation, said cultural burning is a revered practice for First Nations people.

“It has been preserved through generations, reflecting the strong bond between the Gumbaynggirr people and the land.

“This event will demonstrate the beautiful nature of fire when used with respect and wisdom, showing how it can be a force for nurturing and renewal.”

Dean and Brentyn will delve into the art of flames and the stories they tell, demonstrating the careful use of fire in enriching the earth, enhancing biodiversity, and protecting the community from wildfires.

“Waagay is more than an event; it's an embodiment of the harmony between human stewardship and the natural environment,” they said.

The Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation is

his age.

“The scholarship has helped promote a more positive, self-confident, and hopeful belief within Kingston and in his educational future and has made a significant and positive impact on Kingston and his family.”

Three Coffs Coast apprentices have also been awarded scholarships to ensure they complete their trades and add to the skilled workforce.

Mikyla Croft (beauty therapy), Nathan Delaney (aircraft surface refinishing) and Trinity Kachel (cabinetmaking) were awarded Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships, named in honour of the late Bert Evans AO, a passionate advocate of vocational education for

more than 30 years.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the scholarships, which provide $15,000 over three years, aim to provide vital support to individuals who have demonstrated a strong aptitude for vocational education and training in difficult circumstances.

“I congratulate our three local awardees on their scholarships and I wish them every success for their future,” he said.

“The Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships program is about backing apprentices by giving them a helping hand to complete their training, gain a qualification and secure a brighter future.”

supporting the event as it aligns with its commitment to integrating traditional Gumbaynggirr knowledge with contemporary climate resilience efforts.

“The day's focus on cultural burning practices and care of waterways resonates with our values of environmental stewardship and community empowerment.

“Through this initiative, we aim to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration, ensuring a holistic approach

to managing our lands while honouring the wisdom of our ancestors.

“We believe that the Malaami Waagay Conversations is a vital step towards sustainable land management and a testament to the strength of our ongoing cultural legacy.”

Included in the program is an expert panel on fire issues, including cultural burn practitioners and representatives from the Rural Fire Service (RFS).

This will be followed by

a demonstration of a small cultural burn on site, weather permitting.

Finally, there will be an interactive ‘Kitchen Table’ session where all participants can discuss and share ideas with the RFS and create plans regarding fire practice in the local area.

Knowledge holders sharing at this event include RFS Cultural Burn Advisor Jamie Bertram, cultural burn practitioner Rhys Pacey, Waagay knowledge holder Philip Marsden and

Gumbaynggirr elder Richard Kelly.

This not-for-profit event has been supported by grant funding from Women's Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA).

There is no charge for First Nations people. Visit the ‘Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation’ Facebook page for more information.

In the case of wet weather, the event will move to the Thora Community Hall.

q Cultural burns hold an important place in Gumbaynggirr tradition. Photo: Ciaron Dunn.

q Nathan Delaney, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Trinity Kachel.

q Dylan Kingston.

q Mikyla Croft.

WHAT'SVIBIN'

Immerse yourself in culture

By Andrea FERRARI

AN extraordinary and extensive program of things to do and see lands at the Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden on Sunday, 26 May in the form of the All One Under the Sun cultural festival.

It’s a free community event, running from 2024 from 9.30am to 3pm, celebrating cross-cultural Coffs Harbour through live music, dance, workshops and a multitude of activities for all ages.

This event encourages everyone to come together on Gumbaynggirr country and share the beautiful Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden for the day.

Funded by Multicultural

NSW and the City of Coffs Harbour, with support from many local organisations and community groups, the festival is a fantastic opportunity for cultural immersion and to celebrate our rich multicultural community.

The festival begins with a Welcome to Country, followed by local Jalay Jalay Gumbaynggirr dancers opening a showcase of diverse cultural dance, live music and performance groups.

“We are so excited to present this year’s Festival, which features so much local talent and engagement from many of our cultural communities and community organisations

who are coming together for the event,” said Naomi Steinborner, Project Coordinator, Blue Sky Community Services.

“There are thirteen cultural dance groups as part of our program who will take to the stage performing alongside professional artists and the All One Under the Sun Collective, launching our latest song ‘Same Moon as I’.

“Our Beats and Feets workshop space offers backto-back workshops including a children’s percussion workshop with master percussionist and local legend Greg Sheehan, world music with DJ Coco Varma, hip hop workshops with visiting First Nations hip hop artists Prodikal- 1, as well as cultural dance workshops and local favourite Kaya Boom leading samba workshops for our parade finale.”

Attendees can also enjoy a showcase of short films and film clips highlighting the stories of cross-cultural Coffs Harbour.

area, including food demonstrations, chinlone (a volleyball style cultural game played in Myanmar), weaving with Gumbaynggirr women’s group Nyami Gawbarri, large scale sand art with artist Bindimu alongside inflatables, a silent disco and more,” she said.

“There is truly something for everyone.”

The last edition of the festival, held in 2022, was a roaring success, drawing a crowd of more than 7,000 people.

Audience participation is a big part of the festival’s charm.

“Many of our dance and music performances encourage festival-goers to join in.”

Workshops are specifically designed for interaction, allowing attendees to learn new skills like drumming or rapping directly from skilled artists and performers.

The organisers are seeking volunteers who want to contribute to the success of the festival.

“There are so many activities in our Common Ground cultural immersion zone and arts and craft

Coffs Harbour Musical Comedy Company Presents

May 10th - June 2nd

Directed By: Vanessa Crossley

Music by: Bob Gaudio

Book By: Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice Lyrics By Bob Crewe

Original Broadway Stage Production by Dodger Theatricals

(Michael David Edward Strong Rocco Landesman Des McAnu f) Joseph J Grano

Tamara and Kevin Kinsella Pelican Group in association with Latitude Link Rick Steiner/Osher/Staton/Bell/Mayerson Group

World Premiere Produced by La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla CA Des McAnu Artistic Director & Steven B Libman Managing Director

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORIGIN THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF THE THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK

“Volunteering at the All One Under the Sun Festival is not just about helping out; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in cultural experiences, meet new people, and be part of a

community festival that celebrates diversity and unity,” said Naomi.

Volunteers can assist in various capacities, from event set-up and coordination to assisting with activity zones and performers.

The All One Under the Sun program is a youth-led ‘remedy to racism’ campaign for the whole community, driven by young people and using the arts to promote inclusion, belonging, connection, education and empowerment.

The festival coincides with the Open Day at Botanic Gardens across Australia and New Zealand, including the Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden.

Friends of the Gardens will lead ‘World Tours’ of the International areas of the Garden. For more info on the tours visit www. coffsbotanicgarden.com.au.

For more information about the festival, and volunteer opportunities, visit www. alloneunderthesun.com.au or Instagram (@ all_oneunderthesun) and Facebook at All One Under the Sun.

q The Djembe Star drumming group.

q Gloria Mercy from the Jalay Jalay Gumbaynggirr Dancers.

q Gorgeous Kachin dancers.

q YT Dingo dances off during the Drumming Parade in 2022.

q A ‘Bamboo Dance' from the Chin Community.

Emotions and espionage

By Andrea FERRARI

STIRRING, toe-tapping tunes to hum along to or to shake in your shoes, the program for Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s Spies and Secret Agents concert is curated to stir emotions.

Kicking off with drama, the original vocal scores from the James Bond opening titles have been arranged by the orchestra’s Artistic Director, Tim Egan, to suit the instrumentation of the orchestra and the vocalist.

“Our pianist Wilma Romero plays a vital role in supporting talented

Inspired by the famous music of movies and TV series giving centre stage to espionage, spies and secret agents, the concert features nostalgic tunes from James Bond, Get Smart, Hawaii Five-O, Mission Impossible and many more.

vocalist Ursula Kay on vocals, a typical role for an accompanist included in the orchestral setting,” Tim told News Of The Area.

“The music from Skyfall is in a minor key which gives the music a dark and eerie emotional feeling.

“This connects to the isolation of the icy tundra environment, which depicts some of the movie’s geographical settings and the nature of spies and espionage,” he said.

Ursula is a local talent and has been cast in lead roles in a number of musicals with local theatre groups.

will be singing Skyfall, Writing’s on The Wall and more.

"It's just heartwarming

when such amazing local talent combines to create goosebumps every time they play,” Ursula told NOTA.

“I can’t believe I’m lucky enough to sing with them.”

The leader of the orchestra on first violin, Wendy Nathan said, "It’s such a treat for us playing with an amazing singer, and it’s such dramatic music.”

The orchestra is a true community, with members ranging from the age of thirteen to 88.

"I am lucky to be in such a great orchestra that has an ecstatic atmosphere every time we play,” said thirteenyear-old Daniel.

It’s a sentiment echoed

by his twin brother Simon.

"It's an amazing orchestra with a nice variety of music and people,” Simon said.

Awarded the title of ‘Most

Experienced Member’, Ruth Egan told News Of The Area, "I'm quite enjoying playing some more contemporary music after playing classical music all my life.

“I did my first music exam 81 years ago.”

The Spies and Secret Agents concert by Coffs Harbour City Orchestra is on Sunday 26 May at Bellingen Memorial Hall.

As always, any school aged child is admitted free of charge.

She

q Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s Artistic Director, Tim Egan.

q A talented combo: Pianist Wilma Romero and vocalist Ursula Kay rehearsing for Spies and Secrets Agents.

q The Coffs Harbour City Orchestra in rehearsal.

& LETTERS

Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Timing is everything… or is it?

AFTER twenty years together, David and Wendy’s marriage breaks-down and they decide to get divorced.

Prior to David and Wendy’s relationship breakdown, David’s father passes away and he receives a significant inheritance of $500,000.

David’s inheritance complicates the upcoming property settlement as Wendy believes that she is entitled to a 50 percent share.

This windfall becomes a central point of contention as the couple untangle their finances.

The question of whether Wendy has a claim to David’s inheritance isn't a simple yes or no, it depends on when David received the inheritance and how it was used.

While inheritances may be designated as the inheriting spouse's sole property, the length of the marriage and how the money is spent can influence the outcome of the asset split.

If the inheritance was received well into the marriage and utilised for the benefit of the couple or family, or the purchase of property or a car, this would intertwine David's inheritance with the matrimonial assets.

Under these circumstances the inheritance is generally deemed to be a part of the asset pool for distribution.

Therefore in David and Wendy’s case, Wendy would likely receive a share in David’s inheritance.

If David received his inheritance prior to finalising a property settlement but after he and Wendy separate, generally the inheritance would be considered David's money.

However, Wendy's financial contributions during the marriage or an unfair settlement could blur the lines, potentially impacting the division of the asset.

If David received his inheritance after finalising a property settlement, Wendy's claim to the inheritance significantly weakens.

Unless their settlement included specific provisions regarding the inheritance, which is unlikely, the money would remain David's.

As David and Wendy's story illustrates, inheritance in the context of divorce involves a delicate balance of timing, contributions and legal precedent.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.

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

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

An alternative review of Koala Park progress

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN last week's NOTA a spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy and Water reported that work is “well underway” to create the Great Koala National Park.

That came as a surprise to one who follows this issue closely and has observed that the Great Koala National Park assessment process is already behind schedule with meetings and presentations delayed or postponed and the agency reps struggling to get on top of data issues, conservation planning and assessment processes.

A more realistic report on where things are up to with the Great Koala National Park, touted as a flagship and iconic conservation initiative by the state Labor Government before the last election, might run something like the following.

“Well we recognise large areas of the proposal were burnt and we had to ‘salvage’ any timber left in there as well

as log the rest first and that’s all well advanced.

“It’s not all bad news, as we have secured millions of dollars to build and rebuild food outlets, glamour campsites and even an outdoor gymnasium.

“Times are otherwise tough though and we have not made any progress as yet to secure any money for rehabilitation of what was once world class habitat.

“We were going to rely on mostly existing data for planning but have found it easier to commission new studies which blow out the timelines, allow more logging and also allow us to withhold release of results until decisions are made.

“And, unlike the other mainland states, it’s taking us some time to work out that the carbon sequestration rules for native forests crafted ten years ago by that farsighted conservationist Tony Abbott are not worth a cracker.”

The truth is sometimes a great disappointment.

Regards, Ashley LOVE, Coffs Harbour.

Key points for foreshores planning

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE Harbour Planning Process should involve key steps, and the community should be part of each step.

I suggest for consideration, the key steps to be:

1. Deal with necessary Infrastructure needs:

- The sand in the Harbour - there needs to be a funding model in place so that it is managed always.

Maybe three levels of government have to commit to regular funding.

- The Jetty timber structure likewise needs an ongoing funding-formaintenance model:

Such should never be part of a larger debate as has been suggested recently

- The parking demands that deals

with a significant level of the maximum parking needs of the area:

I expect Sunday markets are to remain as an ongoing weekly event, so such should be the basis to assess parking needs.

- The traffic plan to allow for reasonable traffic movements in and out of the area:

Such will need either a third access, or dealing with one way traffic flow.

- The reasonable level of parklands necessary for the Coffs Harbour regional area:

That may mean a serious assessment of the location of Jordan Esplanade.

2. Following from that, there can be a discussion of the available land and how such should be developed, as to:

1. Community spaces

On theCouch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

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DEAR Jasminda,

WHENEVER he visits, my now-retired dad insists on doing odd jobs around our home such as cleaning the gutters, painting hardto-reach ceiling cavities and replacing roof tiles.

I'm worried he'll injure himself.

Jim's son.

Dear Jim's son,

RETIRED dads fit into four broad categories, which I'll briefly describe before offering a solution.

1. The SKIing Dad: You'll never find the Spending-the-Kids' Inheritance Dad up a ladder. He's too busy protecting his physique for grey nomad adventures, adults-only saunas on luxury European cruises, and Country and Western 'Achy Breaky Heart' dance tournaments in Texas.

2. The Blankey Dad: The Blankey Dad has been ready for retirement since turning 40. Now he's 70, he watches free-to-air TV while dunking Scotch Finger biscuits in tepid tea. Readily identified by the crocheted rug over his knees, easy-to-access couch-arm table, and plaintive cries of 'What's for dinner?' from around 11am.

3. The Keyboard Warrior Dad: This dad has to keep his fingers limbered up to give his two bobs' worth on any local issue. With a cat in one hand and an iPad in the other, this dad will wreak havoc on community pages on any subject from stray dogs to storm cells.

4. The Bunnings Dad: This is your dad. Five minutes after he pulls up in your driveway (armed with a tape measure, hammer, Ryobi Allrounder, spare batteries and WD40) he'll be scouting around for leaking taps, frayed flyscreens, broken dishwasher baskets and leaking gutters. There'll be no time for a cuppa. After a quick assessment (shaking his head at your lack of maintenance), you'll hear the 'I'm just going to Bunnings' war cry. An hour later, with the dexterity of a Cirque du Soleil trapezist, he'll be straddle whipping gutters, somersaulting into manholes and balancing on ladders to gasps of astonishment and occasional family cries of 'Get the hell down before you kill yourself.'

My solution is to let this dad go.

He really is the best type of dad to have and you are the envy of your peers the world over who are burdened with SKIing, Blankey, and Keyboard Warrior Dads.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

2. Accommodation: Which can then have a discussion as to Tourist or Residential accommodation.

The discussion is wrong to focus on residential accommodation as a funding model and the key driver in the processsuch is only a short term solution to avoid government dealing appropriately with the asset it has been bestowed upon it. I do note of recent times that the State Government has managed to allocate a very significant amount of additional monies to endeavour to deal with what has proven to be a very poorly planned boat ramp extension.

Regards, Ian HOGBIN, Coffs Harbour.

OPINION & LETTERS

Perils of National Service

DEAR News Of The Area,

TWO recent letters praised National Service as salvation for wayward youth.

Straighten up, quick march, grab a gun and all is well.

Not a thought that whinging about young people is generational and probably goes back beyond the pyramids.

to read

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Military proponents might care to read the many inquiries conducted into our armed forces. Bastardisation and bullying figure prominently.

Sending youth into armed combat in faraway wars as flunkies to great and powerful friends is sycophantic behaviour and must be challenged.

Death and injury are tragic results.

submitted by Nikki Williams in NOTA, 10 May.

I am a long term resident of Coffs Harbour, having lived here for over six

Throw in ongoing mental health problems and National Service is a militarist’s dead end.

For those who care to read and analyse our military record, only WW2 had any relevance to Australia.

All other conflicts were sycophantic grovelling.

It ranged from the Boer scenario to

decades.

Our city is looking somewhat tired and the Jetty Masterplan is the fresh new look we have needed for so long.

WW1, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. In the 1960s, aware young people rebelled against war and National Service. I don't believe the current teen generation is any different.

Good on them.

Regards, Warren TINDALL, Bellingen.

This is the first time I have written publicly about supporting the plan, but like Nikki, it's time many of us voice our desire to see the plan become a reality.

Regards, Leanne FELTIS, Coffs Harbour.

Ongoing clearing of Koala Park ‘offensive’

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS a scientist, as an Australian and as a resident of the Mid North Coast near the proposed Great Australian Koala Park, the behaviour by the NSW Premier in allowing ongoing clearing in the proposed Great Koala National Park is offensive to me at so many levels.

Last year, then Opposition Leader and now NSW Premier Chris Minns pledged to develop the Great Koala National Park.

Yet his government’s policies allow the continuing degradation of this and other precious native forests in NSW while they scramble to see how they can use these forests as a tradeable asset in a planned carbon offset scheme.

Minns himself has said: "You have to have the system up and running before you can quarantine a park or an area to allow for that area or that zone to be eligible for the carbon transfer. If you do it in reverse, then you can’t retroactively go

to that national park or that forest".

In other words, let's make the Park more of a commercial asset rather than a place to protect biodiversity.

Meanwhile the forests within the park are being steadily degraded, with more than 106 sectors in the proposed Great Koala National Park already closed for the harvesting of native timber.

The legitimacy of carbon offset schemes has repeatedly been called into serious question, realising their

One rule for Lake Illawarra but another for Coffs

DEAR News Of The Area,

ONE of the criticisms regularly levelled at governments is that different electorates in different communities receive different treatment.

Every electorate is equal, but some appear to be more equal than others.

Nowhere is that more obvious than in the treatment of Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores in comparison with

the foreshores of Lake Illawarra, near Wollongong.

In Lake Illawarra the local member, Planning Minister Paul Scully, recently issued a press release celebrating keeping the land in public hands and free from residential, with a plan to “transform the foreshore location into a mustvisit destination for Illawarra locals and visitors”. Public land kept in public hands.

No privatisation, no residential, just

government funding to develop good public infrastructure.

In contrast, for Coffs Harbour the NSW Government is insisting that we must accept privatisation of public land and large-scale residential development as a trade-off for landscaping and infrastructure here.

Two communities, two different rules.

Speaking about Lake Illawarra, Minister for Lands and Property, Steve Kamper said the government “will not sell off this land to fill a budget blackhole for a Sydney project”.

Coffs Harbour Butter Factory: Business Beginnings (Part 4) Support for Jetty Masterplan

By Karen FILEWOOD

EXPECTATIONS for the new butter factory were high, especially when a good quality water source was found on-site in early June 1909.

A well and other land improvements were estimated to cost £415 and building construction would be around £700, with the factory fully operational by early spring.

The factory’s account was transferred from the New South Wales Bank to the

City Bank for their lower interest rates and confidence in the new factory’s success was boosted when the Bonville suppliers to the Raleigh Butter Factory decided to ‘throw in their lot’ with the new Coffs Harbour factory.

The plans for the factory were amended by the board to reduce the building size and costs, before tenders were again called.

Mr A Lonsdale of Dorrigo succeeded with his tender of £735 with building work to be completed in four months.

By mid-July timber had been delivered to the site and work was to commence on Monday, 19 July.

At the well-attended July shareholder’s meeting the directors were unanimously authorised a £2,500 mortgage using the company’s property and vacant positions filled, with a vote of thanks to the retirees.

In September Mr G A Grant of Grafton was appointed the factory’s manager, Mr A J Reed became the engineer and a tender for buttermilk was accepted from Mr M P S Griffin.

The Coffs Harbour Co-operative Dairying and Refrigerating Company’s factory began production on 1 December,

ineffectiveness in fighting climate change, and their use by many companies as a license to pollute.

Victoria and WA have taken the lead in banning native forest logging, while NSW wallows in the backwash, more concerned with fanciful strategy than genuine action.

Regards, Paul DAVIES, Principal, Think Sustainability.

We can only wonder why the same principle does not apply here.

Paul Scully is a very effective local member and he has advocated strongly for his community’s interest.

He should be congratulated.

However, our community also deserves to be treated equitably and fairly.

The political preferences of an electorate should not determine the fate of public land.

We don’t need special favours, but we do deserve a fair go.

Regards, Tony JUDGE, Woolgoolga.

officially opening on 11 December 1909 with much ceremony and many speeches.

The factory was producing three tons of butter a week, along with the manufacture and supply of ice and butter storage for outlying factories.

Congratulatory telegrams were received and Mr P J Macnamara auctioned the first box of butter which went to Mr W Seccombe for £3, while the first single pound of butter to Mr J F Macnamara for 6s 6d.

Throughout the day people came to view the machinery and the directors took guests to dinner at the Pier Hotel.

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Ways to communicate in times of grief

By Andrea FERRARI

AT TIMES when a community is grieving it can be difficult to know what to say and to whom to say it.

In light of recent tragic deaths within the Coffs Coast community, News Of The Area spoke with local ‘death doula’ Rani Foreman about navigating grief and loss.

“We all have our own stories and experiences that impact our reactions to death and grief,” observes Rani.

“We have ways that we tend to communicate, and I'd assert a lot of the time we're

actually miscommunicating.”

From observation, selfreflection, practice and lots of 'getting it wrong', Rani has learnt important lessons about listening.

“When we can truly listen to another - without interrupting, without interjecting, without adding our own story - we give the other a true gift.

“It’s one of the most courageous things we can do, when you feel the discomfort of being with someone who is hurting.

“You don’t know what to say, and you fear making it

worse or making them cry, or you're worried that you'll cry.

“To say something, and to be with whatever arises for both of you, that is an opportunity for true healing.”

As someone who is passionate about having real and honest conversations about death, Rani discovered the 'role' of an End of Life Doula.

This is not a new role, but in fact has very much been an integral part of communities throughout history at both ends of life - birth and death.

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Doulas support individuals and their families at these important transitions.

A non-medical role, an End of Life Doula performs a large variety of services depending on what a person needs.

This can include creating death plans, providing organisational and logistical assistance, or offering support before and after death.

“From my experience hosting ‘death cafes’, when people have the opportunity to share their story and speak openly about death, loss and grief we are actually in the presence of truth,” said Rani.

“No longer hiding how we feel, it tends to bring a lightness to the group.”

Almost always there's tears, laughter, anger, worry.

“The whole gamut of

emotion is welcomed, and this is not welcomed in many other places.

“It is humble, vulnerable, honest and real.

“Courage is required to ask a question and 'Be With' the reply; true listening is the skill we all need to practise,”

she said.

Rani will host a film screening and ‘Death Discussions Over Dinner’ event at the Woolgoolga

q Death doula Rani Foreman (far left) at Wilderness Yoga, Korora in a

LOCALSPORT

Juniors excel at Squash Classic

By David WIGLEY

LOCAL squash players

scooped four golds and three silvers at the Coffs Harbour Junior Classic last weekend at Korora.

Jayden Sparks, EdenAlma Poulava, Cleo Poulava and Bodhi Wratten all triumphed in their respective age divisions, securing precious national ranking points ahead of the NSW State Titles next month.

Tournament Director and team coach Jemma Wratten expressed her delight with the results.

"It was a fantastic weekend, with players from all over NSW, QLD and SA competing in the Coffs Harbour Junior Classic Silver ranking event," she said.

"Every junior was amazing all weekend, giving 100 percent on the court and demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship both on and

off the court."

Wratten highlighted a number of standout performances.

"Eden Poulava dug deep to come back from 2-1 down against Sophie Simpson from Western NSW; that result will really help her seeding for the State Titles.

“Jayden Sparks reversed an early loss against teammate Seb Williams, which will boost his confidence in the under-17s.

“Cleo Poulava maintained her excellent form, defeating teammate Jaida Wigley and climbing to number two in the girls under-13s national rankings.

“Bodhi Wratten was very consistent throughout the weekend, not dropping a single game and rising to number three in the national rankings for boys under-11s.

"Squash is flourishing on the Coffs Coast and we were strongly represented

in every age division, well done to all the juniors who competed," Wratten added.

RESULTS:

Division 1 Boys

WINNER Jayden Sparks

RUP Seb Williams

3rd Zen Clohessy

Division 1 Girls

Winner Eden-Alma

RUp Sophie Simpson

3rd Jada Poulava

Division 3 Girls

Winner Cleo Poulava

RUp Jaida Wigley

3rd Aime Lacquiere

Division 2 Boys

Winner Bryce Correa

RUp Dylan Wigley

3rd Conner Moriarty

Division 3

Winner Levi Moxey

RUp Jet Lacquiere

3rd Cooper Jones

Division 4

Winner Bodhi Wratten

RUp Lucas Jones

3rd Luca Prouin

Division 5

Sporting clubs benefit from grant funding

q Member for Coffs

the good news

left) President Kirsten Binnie and members Carter Bridgeman, Cheryl Lane, Renata Bridgeman and Fletcher Bridgeman.

By Aiden BURGESS

COMMUNITY sport organisations on the Coffs Coast are benefiting from funding under the NSW Local Sport Grant Program.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh congratulated the seven local organisations on their successful funding applications.

“These local projects will help turbocharge participation in sport across all age groups and bring our community closer together,” he said.

“It’s extremely important we continue supporting our local sporting clubs –

they’re the lifeblood of our communities and they’re key to ensuring our kids live a healthy and happy lifestyle.”

The successful projects under the NSW Government program are: Woolgoolga District Netball Association $5170 – installation of security cameras, Corindi Pony Club $15,776 –purchase of portable horse yards, Korora Squash Club $9159 – change rooms upgrade and disability access, Coffs Harbour Crusaders Junior Rugby Union Club $7145 – NSW Under 16s boys and girls state rugby union titles 2024, Coffs Coast Tigers Football Club $8085 – Achieving Goals

Winner Joshua Wing RUp Armaan Atwal

3rd Rhyse Ward

Division 6

Winner Jacob C

RUp Noah B

Division 7

Winner Aidan S

RUp Tobey J

project, Coffs Table Tennis Club $2500 – purchase of new equipment, and Coffs Harbour Water Polo Club $2164 – goal transport frames and equipment upgrade.

Mr Singh explained the importance of the NSW Local Sport Grant Program.

“This funding for grassroots sport is providing a cash injection to help improve sports facilities, enhance accessibility and hold new and exciting events and development programs,” he said.

The Local Sport Grant Program aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation, host events, improve access and enhance sport and recreation facilities.

Hockey juniors earn Australian selection

By Aiden BURGESS

LEVI Fischer and Evie Laverty have earnt the opportunity of a lifetime to represent their country.

The Hockey Coffs Coast juniors have been selected to their respective Australian Under 16 teams, who will tour Belgium, Germany, Holland and Spain in April 2025.

Their Australian selection comes after helping their NSW teams win silver medals at the recent Hockey Australia Under 16 Championships in Hobart.

Both play locally in the Hockey Coffs Coast competitions, with Fischer playing for Beaches Hockey

Club, and Laverty for Bellingen Hockey Club.

Hockey Coffs Coast junior’s chairperson Ellie Winzer highlighted the combination of talent and character which helped lead to their Australian selection.

“They are both incredibly naturally talented, but also extremely dedicated players,” she said.

“They have a great work ethic and are dedicated to their teams, and are not selfish players as they look for other players.

“They just go above and beyond what is needed to play at this level, that is what makes them such good players.

“They are both lovely kids, and have a really good attitude on and off the field.”

Hockey Coffs Coast congratulated the pair on their Australian selection.

“A big congrats to Levi who recently played for NSW at Nationals in Hobart recently and has been selected into the boys Australian 16s team to tour Europe in April 2025.

“Hockey Coffs Coast is very proud of your achievements.

“The good news keeps rolling in for Hockey Coffs Coast with our Evie Laverty joining Levi Fischer on the Australian Under 16s tour of Europe in 2025.

“Well done Evie and Hockey Coffs Coast are very proud of your achievements.”

q Evie Laverty and Levi Fischer at the Hockey Australia Under 16 Championships in Hobart.

Poulava

q Squash players leaping to success at the Coffs Harbour Junior Classic last weekend at Korora.

Harbour Gurmesh Singh shares

with Coffs Harbour Water Polo Club. (From

AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

AFTER last weekend's games were postponed due to the wet weather conditions, the AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 6 matches in Sawtell and Port Macquarie.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints host the Grafton Tigers at Richardson Park, as part of Indigenous Round Week 1.

The Saints and Tigers will both be out for their second win of the season, as the Saints look for their first win since the opening round.

The Port Macquarie Magpies also look for their second win of the season when they play host to Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley, who are yet to have their opening win of the 2024 season.

The unbeaten Coffs Harbour Breakers have the bye in Round 6.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints women go for their second

straight win when they take on the Grafton Tigers at Richardson Park.

Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley women go for their third win this season when they travel to take on the Port Macquarie Magpies.

Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley reserves will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they take on the Port Macquarie Magpies.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints reserves go for their second win of the season when they play host to the Grafton Tigers.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints Under 18s will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they take on the Coffs Harbour Breakers at Richardson Park.

Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley Under 18s play for their second straight win when they face off against the Port Macquarie Magpies.

Outrigger club add OC6 canoe to fleet

COFFS Coast Outrigger Canoe Club members are making waves with a new OC6 canoe purchased with a $32,000 grant through the Community Building Partnership Program.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh announced the grant in December 2022 as part of $400,000 in funding for as many as sixteen local projects.

The additional canoe will allow even more of the club’s 66 members, who range in age from nine to 76 (of which 34 are female), to be on the water at the same time.

Mr Singh, who has now been invited to join the crew on a training paddle, joined club members at Jetty Beach

to celebrate the delivery of the canoe.

“It was great to be harbourside with club members and their new canoe, which is a wonderful asset for the club,” Mr Singh said.

“The club has always been focused on increased community participation and the arrival of the new canoe is helping the members to achieve this aim.

“I congratulate them on their new craft and applaud them for promoting healthy lifestyles in our community.”

Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Club president Chris Foley thanked Mr Singh for his support of the club’s application for the grant.

“We’re also grateful for his ongoing support and interest in the club and the sport of

Croquet Pennants season concludes on a high

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE 2024 Croquet Pennants season has concluded for another competitive year with Sawtell finishing runners up in Division 3.

Teams from South West Rocks, Urunga, Sawtell, Woolgoolga and Coutts Crossing engaged in a sixweek home and away roundrobin each Thursday, with the winners for both Division 2 and Division 3 being determined in the final round.

In Division 3, South West Rocks emerged as the overall winner after a countback, with three clubs on equal points.

In Division 2, both South West Rocks and Coutts Crossing stood on equal footing, but in the season's final match, South West Rocks clinched victory and the pennant.

Pennants were awarded at a lunch held at the Sawtell RSL on May 4.

Maree Grant, the Sawtell

Club Pennants captain, expressed her delight with both Sawtell division teams.

"We had a mixture of experience and new talent on the teams, and both teams gelled together to improve each week."

She said full credit is due to the South West Rocks club, who worked tirelessly in the off-season to seize the lead in both divisions' final matches.

Ms Grant said she is eagerly anticipating the coming season as the players develop their experience and skills.

q Sawtell Croquet Club players celebrate their season at the presentation lunch.

q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at Jetty Beach with Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Club members and the club’s new canoe. They are (from left) head coach Darin Singleton, president Chris Foley, Roxanne Evans-Hickman, Colin Hucker and vice-president Gary Vandermaat. Photo: Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Club.

outrigger canoe paddling on the Coffs Coast, and racing in NSW and southern Queensland,” Mr Foley said.

Late drama as Coffs City snatch draw

By David WIGLEY

IN the HIT105.5 North Coast Premier League clash between Coffs City United and Westlawn Tigers, a seemingly inevitable 0-0 draw took a dramatic turn in the final ten minutes, ultimately concluding in a thrilling 1-1 finish with the last kick of the match.

In a fiercely contested encounter characterised by numerous chances and stellar performances from both goalkeepers, the Westlawn Tigers from Grafton broke the deadlock in the 80th minute through a Riley Bender goal.

As the match entered the third minute of injury time, it appeared that Coffs United's efforts would go unrewarded despite several close chances

on goal.

However, their persistence paid off as the skillful speedster Caleb Lokpo weaved through the defence on the right flank, delivering a perfectly weighted cross into the path of Liam Newberry, who calmly slotted the ball home.

Euphoric celebrations ensued as the Lions salvaged a seemingly lost point, reigniting belief within the squad.

The Lions have one of the youngest teams in the competition, and have been steadily growing in confidence throughout the season.

“I think the team is showing some steps in the right direction, we showed an improved ability to stay

on the ball from our recent games,” said player-coach Connor Knight.

“Our inability to finish the chances in the attacking third ultimately leaves the feeling of points dropped.

“We’ve got a few injuries amongst the squad at the moment which is demanding a lot from some of the younger players regarding the roles and responsibilities they are taking on.

“However we are seeing some progress and positive actions from the players which is great to see amongst some disappointing results,” Knight added.

The Lions are set to face their old rivals, the Boambee Bombers, at the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday May 19 at 6 PM.

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Sawtell and Coffs to face off as Group 2 season resumes

By Aiden BURGESS

THE SAWTELL Panthers and Coffs Harbour Comets are set to face off this weekend, when the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season resumes after a

weekend of washed-out matches.

The traditional rivals meet in their first local derby of the season, during Round 5 at Rex Hardaker Oval.

The Panthers have had a win and a draw to start the

season, while the Comets still search for their first win of the season after three straight defeats to open 2024.

Early season ladder leaders Nambucca Roosters will look for their third

straight victory to start the season, when they travel to take on the South Grafton Rebels who are coming off their first win of the season.

Macksville Sea Eagles host the Grafton Ghosts in a matchup between two

Coffs Suns teams have winning weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns senior teams have had a winning weekend during the latest round of their Basketball NSW Waratah League season.

Coffs Harbour Suns women had a great weekend on the Central Coast, winning both of their games.

The Suns women started their weekend with a 99-44 win against the

Murrumbidgee Mavericks.

Alexis Plater was sensational for the Suns, scoring 36 points.

The Suns women backed up the next morning with a 64-37 win against the

Newcastle Falcons.

Alexis Plater continued her stellar form scoring a game high 28 points.

The Suns women currently sit in second spot on the ladder with three wins from their first four games of the season.

Their first win of the

top four sides, with the Sea Eagles having won two of their opening three games, and the Ghosts having had a win and a draw.

Woolgoolga Seahorses have the bye in Round 5.

Group 2 Rugby League ladder. 1.Nambucca Roosters. 6 points. 2 wins. 0 losses. 1 bye. 68 (points

season came against the Port Macquarie Dolphins in late April; as they beat the home side 67-49.

Jordon Woods top scored for the Suns with 18 points.

The Suns women’s next game is on Saturday, 25 May, when they travel to take on the Tamworth Thunderbolts.

The Suns Youth Men had a 78-63 win against the Springwood Scorchers,

differential). 2.Sawtell Panthers. 5 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 0 losses. 1 bye. 20. 3.Grafton Ghosts. 5 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 0 losses. 1 bye. 8. 4.Macksville Sea Eagles. 4 points. 2 wins. 1 loss. -16. 5.South Grafton Rebels. 2 points. 1 win 2 losses. 2. 6.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 2 points. 1 win. 2 losses. -40. 7.Coffs Harbour Comets. 0 points. 0 wins. 3 losses. -42.

Jake McMillan top scored for the Suns with 22 points. The Suns went down to the Maitland Mustangs 7465 the next morning, with Bill Chapman top scoring with 25 points.

The Suns travel to take on the Hawkesbury Jets this weekend.

Coffs Basketball winter season continues with Round 2 games

By Aiden BURGESS

WITH the latest season having tipped off in late April, Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s winter senior competitions continued last week with Round 2 games at Sportz Central.

The Chihuahuas had a 57-51 win against You Wouldn’t Understand in Men’s A Grade, with Luke Wighton having a game high 17 points.

White Chocolate won their second straight game to start the Men’s B Grade season, having a 60-50 win against Classy Courts.

Joe Greer top scored for the winners with 22 points, with Patrick Buist also scoring 22 points.

Thunderbirds also won their second straight game to start the season with a 80-44 win against Sixteens.

Nicholas Tobin top scored for the winners with 28 points.

Unstoppaballs also had their second straight win to start the season, beating Bang Bros 46-35.

Jaylord Baracao had a game high 14 points for the winners.

Can’t Catch A Breath were also winners in Round 2, having a 63-31 victory against Tat One Team.

Matayo Nguyen had a game high 14 points for the winners.

Pineapple Express won their second straight game to start the Men’s C Grade season with a 46-34 win

against Clips.

Scott Woods had a game high 19 points for the winners.

Chiroraptors also had their second straight win to start the season, a 39-33 victory against Mantastic.

Gunsanjh Singh Brar had a game high 14 points for the winners.

The Bears had a 56-47 win against Mantas, with Jack Squires top scoring for the winners with 19 points, and Michael Hampshire also having 19 points.

Coffs Harbour Suns

Under 18s Women recorded their second straight win to start the Women’s A Grade season.

The Suns Under 18s had a 80-21 win against the Coffs Suns Under 16s

Women 2 team, as Isla Martin top scored with 27 points and Kira Juffermans was next best with 19 points.

Waratah Women also won their second straight game to start the season, 56-50 winners against the Coffs Suns Under 16s Women 1 team.

Clair Crampton top

scored for the winners with 20 points.

Sky Hookers started the Women’s Social Competition with a second straight win, a 5719 victory against Jetty Jumpers.

Khaila Chalker top scored for the winners with 20 points.

Block It Like It’s Hot

Woopi Monday Vets Golf

By Shirley STRAUCH

MONDAY 6th. May

24 starters

Winner Pat Connors 30 R/u Greg Heidke 31

2nd. R/U Carol Taylor

31

NTP 4th. Pete Smart

Sue Kempnich

NTP 7th. Chris Robinson Di Richards

NTP 9th. Chris again & Laura Armstrong

As any golfer will tell you at the moment, if you finish the game & you’re

had their second straight win beating Coffs Reo 4517.

Backcourt Babes beat defending premiers Hilliars Roses 42-36, and the Coffs Suns Under 18s Women 2 team and The Ring Ins shared the points in a 3232 draw, as Gillian Martin top scored with 20 points. dry, you’ve had a good game. Monday morning was perfect, Monday arvo wasn’t. That’s why we play early.

To date this year we have donated $400 to Riding For Disabled & $200 to Surfing For Disabled. Congrats to all. during the opening game of their double header at Sportz Central.

End-to-end football between the Westlawn Tigers (yellow) and the Coffs City United Lions (red/black).

Yarrahapinni Walkers celebrate their 27th year

By Jen HETHERINGTON

LAST Sunday, 12 May, in gloriously refreshing sunshine, the Yarrahapinni Walkers celebrated their 27th year of rambling with a walk along Grassy Head Beach and morning tea at the reserve.

The group was instigated in May 1997 at Grassy Head Beach by Heather Johnson, Ruby Lenane and Gwen Harradine.

Regular walks are still being organised by Noel Harradine, Gwen's son, and are weekly scheduled for Thursday and Sunday mornings, where the group gathers at different designated starting points at 8am.

The walks often conclude with a casual morning tea to celebrate

members birthdays, and regularly coincide with the Funkya @ Unkya markets.

Be it a beach location, a fire trail, a country road or a local town, the walkers take in a variety of environments and locations, with walks in May leaving from Clybucca, Yarrahapinni, Eungai Creek and Eungai Rail.

“Come and join us to meet new friends and improve your health and fitness,” walker Lyn Maloney invites.

“It is a lovely way to get your exercise and to enjoy our local area.

“Walkers of all ages are welcome.”

You can find the upcoming walks listed on the ‘Yarrahapinni Walkers’ Facebook page.

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Coast Premier League.

Despite the relentless rain at the Coffs Coast Synthetics, Sawtell's spirit remained undampened as last year's wooden spoon winners continued to make their mark on the competition.

Alderman opened the scoring after 20 minutes with a rocket into the top corner from 25 yards.

Sixteen minutes later he notched up his second from a similar range.

Although the goalkeeper got a hand to it, the shot was ultimately too powerful to stop and found the back of the net.

"We gelled together as a team, especially through our

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defensive structure,” said Sawtell captain Tyh Murphy.

“We didn't play a perfect game, but we did enough to win, and we are heading in the right direction with our football."

It’s been a stellar start to the 2024 season for wonderkid Alderman, who has made a seamless transition to senior football after playing junior football last year for North Coast in the Premier Youth League.

Alderman has notched up seven goals this season and is currently leading the Golden Boot race after six rounds.

"Hugo has been playing really well for us in attack and creating goal-scoring opportunities," Murphy added.

"His effort and intensity with the ball show why he is leading the Golden Boot competition.

“His first goal proved that, scoring from long range into the top left corner."

The

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Shirley STRAUCH

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Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

Ken MASON

donated $400 to Riding For Disabled

$200 to Surfing For Disabled. Congrats to

Sawtell now faces the Urunga Raiders at 3pm on Saturday May 18 at Toormina Oval.

Raiders suffered their first

defeat of the season last Sunday, losing 2-1 to reigning champions Woolgoolga Wolves.

The Wolves host Westlawn

Tigers on Saturday 18 May at 3pm and the Northern Storm host Coffs Coast Tigers on Saturday at 2:30pm at Korora.

q Hugo Alderman with eyes firmly on the ball.

q The 2024 Yarrahapinni Walkers Group.

q Grassy Head Beach, the initial location for the walkers 27 years ago.

q Audrey Rogers with her great-granddaughter, Mel.

q Anna King cut the celebratory cake.

Urunga

Lindsay’s Oysters

Kombu Wholefoods

MNC Cross Country

By Peter BERRINGTON

12 MAY 2024 at Williams Road Bongil Bongil

RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Ned Griffin 8:23, 1; Noah Stokes 8:50, 2; Lachlan Herbert 8:55, 3; Reuben Wong 9:16, 4; Craig Parsons 9:20, 5; Jackson Hood 9:32, 6; Astin Nuttall 9:34, 7; Max Herbert 9:35, 8; Ben Ewart 9:36, 9; Oliver Gordon 9:53, 10; Leo Peck 9:57, 11; Ned Dobner 9:58, 12; Matthew McAleer 10:02, 13; Louis Haverkamp 10:04, 14; Leon Petrohelos 10:13, 15; Christian Petersen 10:17, 16; Jaxon Blanco 10:39, 17; Lucas Perez 10:50, 18; Jesse Munn-Power 11:33, 19; Enzo Perez 11:55, 20; Daniel Perez 11:56, 21; Caden Dobner 12:06, 22; Edison Happ 12:17, 23; August Hamilton 12:26, Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

MAY 08 - Howard St Rimfire Range.

The 30m Field Class match was conducted with 29 participants.

Master Grade: Daniel Finlay 97.8, Jake Buckley 94.5, A Grade: Jeffrey Pfeiffer 92.5, Matt Walsh 86.2, Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

MAY 08 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 30m Field Class match was conducted with 29 participants.

Master Grade: Daniel Finlay 97.8, Jake Buckley 94.5, A Grade: Jeffrey Pfeiffer 92.5, Matt Walsh 86.2,

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

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

2024 Ladies Minor SinglesAnnie Day (Winner of Ladies Minor Singles) Def Shirley Mason (Runner Up) 25/24 (Congratulations to both on a very close great game of Bowls)

MONDAY Afternoon Bowls;

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Dale ALLEN

FRIDAY, 10th May, 2024 Division 1

Will Fang d Gerard Martin

3/1, Arpit Pathak d Troy Prystasz

3/1, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin

3/0, Will Fang d Troy Prystasz

3/1, Reece Baker d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Arpit Pathak d Will Fang 3/0, Reece Baker d Arpit Pathak 3/2,

Coffs Harbour District Darts

By Ray BEASLEY

SAWTELL RSL Club Summer Comp

Monday 6 May

DILLIGAF def Surgical Steel 6-3

Warriors def Fluke Shots 6-3 Bad Habbits def TeeBeeAye 6-3 Thunderstruck - Bye

100s

Asttan (1) Ben (4) Bob (3)

24; Chris Hamilton 12:27, 25; Iggi Nuttall 12:45, 26; Drew Herbert 12:58, 27; Thomas Feain 14:21, 28; Archie Feain 14:49, 29; Peter Feain 14:50, 30; Trevor Gordon 15:29, 31; Fletcher Blanco 17:03, 32; Oaklei Nuttall 17:25, 33; Angus Dobner 17:27, 34; Jeff White 21:11, 35.

RESULTS: 2km (Female)Amelia Harrigan 8:46, 1; Valla Parsons 9:17, 2; Lola Barclay 9:59, 3; Skyla Petersen 10:05, 4; Maya Hill 10:15, 5; Penny Harrigan 10:16, 6; Sarah Morgan 10:20, 7; Alex Greenhalgh 10:42, 8; Victoria Jones 11:00, 9; Kylie Davis 11:13, 10; Brooklyn Stokes 11:22, 11; Eliette Munn-Power 11:23, 12; Sara Bergen 12:09, 13; Violet Wong 13:01, 14; Megan Harrigan 13:05, 15; Barbara Ewart 13:10, 16; Joanne Munn 13:26, 17; Sylvie Peck 14:02, 18; Vicky McClure 14:05,

Stuart D 85.3, Chris Mears 84.2, Phillip Payne 84.2, Johan Greyling 79.4, B Grade: Cooper Lawlor 88.3, Mark Pelmore 87.6, Sarah Jones 86.6, Jessica Hancock 80.3, Leo Lawlor 80.1, Michelle D 80.0, Cherelle Steinhardt 79.3, James Booth 78.2, Gary McKinnon 77.2, Mal Pfeiffer 77.0, Dustin Kohlhagen 73.1, C Grade: Danny W 78.0,

Stuart D 85.3, Chris Mears 84.2, Phillip Payne 84.2, Johan Greyling 79.4, B Grade: Cooper Lawlor 88.3, Mark Pelmore 87.6, Sarah Jones 86.6, Jessica Hancock 80.3, Leo Lawlor 80.1, Michelle D 80.0, Cherelle Steinhardt 79.3, James Booth 78.2, Gary McKinnon 77.2, Mal Pfeiffer 77.0, Dustin Kohlhagen 73.1, C Grade: Danny W 78.0,

6/5/24 Cancelled due to Weather Conditions

TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls

7/5/24 – Cancelled due to weather conditions

WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls 8/5/24

J Chapman, K Raymond, M Cutts DEF N McClelland, J Urge, J Richardson

N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Morris DEDF I Maderic, D Wheeler, M Jenkins

R Williams, B Fitzpatrick, B Clugston DEF L Preston, P Bartholomew, G Campbell

Gerard Martin d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Will Fang d Reece Baker 3/1, Arpit Pathak d Gerard Martin 3/0. WINNER: Arpit Pathak from Reece Baker.

Division 2

Lachlan Dierkx d Vaibhav

Tyagi 3/2, George Ruaporo d Yash Tyagi 3/2, David Cini d Vaibhav Tyagi 3/1, Lachlan Dierkx d Yash Tyagi 3/1, David Cini d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Lachlan Dierkx d George Ruaporo 3/2, David Cini d George Ruaporo

Brad (4)

Craig S (2)

David (1)

Dean (5)

Kevin Ca (1)

Kevin Co (3)

Paul (4)

Ricky (4)

Rob (2)

Rory (1)

Sam (1)

Steve (1)

High pegs

Bob (59)

Dean (66)

Kevin Ca (60)

19; Willow Nuttall 16:21, 20; Rhea Nuttall 16:23, 21; Stella Hood 16:29, 22; Kristie Hood 16:30, 23; Lucy Hood 16:34, 24; Alexandra Jones 17:15, 25; Bridgette Jones 17:16, 26; Kiralee Gordon 19:46, 27; Rebecca Gordon 21:37, 28.

RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle McIntosh 18:32, 1; Craig Parsons 20:51, 2; Sam Ewart 22:31, 3; James Karrasch 23:15, 4; Hugh Morgan 24:04, 5; Andrew Wong 24:05, 6; Edward Harrod 24:15, 7; James Counter 25:06, 8; Kweller Happ 25:25, 9; Eric Greenwood 26:24, 10; Noah Stokes 26:46, 11; Matthew McAleer 28:12, 12; Reuben Wong 28:25, 13; Alex Greenwood 28:27, 14; Ben Happ 31:11, 15; Astin Nuttall 32:24, 16; Greg Ewart 32:57, 17; Keith Williams 39:04, 18; Tim Karrasch 43:43, 19; Steve Thompson 56:43, 20.

Nathan Cribb 74.3, Hugh N 73.3, Jeff W 69.0, Pete C 66.2, Mitch Upton 61.1, Phil Hartmann 58.0, Tim D 47.2, Member-801 22.0, Visitors: Kev W 37.0, Open Sights: Johan Greyling 94.4, Daniel Finlay 89.0, Mark Pelmore 82.1, Phil Hartmann 80.1, Cherelle Steinhardt 80.0, Pete C 66.0, Jessica Hancock 32.0

The 50m F-Class match was

Nathan Cribb 74.3, Hugh N 73.3, Jeff W 69.0, Pete C 66.2, Mitch Upton 61.1, Phil Hartmann 58.0, Tim D 47.2, Member-801 22.0, Visitors: Kev W 37.0, Open Sights: Johan Greyling 94.4, Daniel Finlay 89.0, Mark Pelmore 82.1, Phil Hartmann 80.1, Cherelle Steinhardt 80.0, Pete C 66.0, Jessica Hancock 32.0

The 50m F-Class match was

W Hall, D Anderson, A Berry DEF L Woods, W Vaughn, J Townsend

R Smithers, S Shaw, J Rice DEF L Brooks, T Brooks, R Cridge

P Paunovic, K Sharman, M Flint

DEF P Bird, G Dorrington, P Nikitin

P Eiberger, B Kennedy, M Aujard DEF D Frost, N Sillar, G Fisher

P Roach, A Baker, R Petterson DEF R McLennan, G Hitchen, P Cook

P O ‘Brien, B Martin, P Collins DEF I Muller, C Attard, L Zecchinati FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls 10/5/24

3/2, Yash Tyagi d Vaibhav Tyagi 3/0, David Cini d Lachlan Dierkx 3/1, George Ruaporo d Vaibhav Tyagi 3/1. WINNER: David Cini from Lachlan Dierkx. Division 3 Terry Baker d Sharee Templeton 3/1, King McKie d Char Berglund 3/2, Tim Garrad d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Terry Baker d Char Berglund 3/2, Tim Garrad d Char Berglund 3/2, King McKie d Terry Baker 3/2, Tim Garrad d King McKie 3/0, Sharee

Kevin Co (69)

Michael (58)

Peter (50)

Rory (50)

Bull pegs

Dean (1)

Kevin Co (1)

Rory (1)

Leader Board

DILLIGAF 73

Warriors 60

Bad Habbits 56

Surgical Steel 47

TeeBeeAye 40

Thunderstruck 38

Fluke Shots 37

RESULTS: 5km (Female)Poppy Barclay 23:38, 1; Sarah Morgan 25:04, 2; Corrine Happ 26:29, 3; Willow Nuttall 27:26, 4; Lara Karrasch 29:00, 5; Valla Parsons 30:01, 6; Stacy Wong 30:24, 7; Alison Fidge 31:05, 8; Lily-Mei Wong 35:38, 9; Maya Hill 35:50, 10; Penny Harrigan 36:00, 11; Michelle Randall 56:46, 12. RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Daniel Williams 40:04, 1; Chris Giffin 43:06, 2; Nick Murray 44:22, 3; Chris Hamilton 44:34, 4; Adam Johnson 48:24, 5; Bruce Meder 49:43, 6; Nathan Quinn 52:56, 7; Leon Petrohelos 56:19, 8.

RESULTS: 10km (Female)Nicole Feain 42:08, 1; Michelle Versluys 1:00:14, 2; Janelle Giffin 1:04:44, 3.

Next week the runs start at Mullawarra Reserve, Beach Road.

conducted with 15 participants. Johan Greyling 200.10, Daniel Finlay 198.13, Pete C 196.8, Dustin Kohlhagen 195.7, Austin Atkinson 190.7, Jake Buckley 189.3, Danny W 189.1, Cherelle Steinhardt 188.4, James Booth 186.6, Mark Pelmore 185.3, Phil Hartmann 184.3, Mitch Upton 184.1, Jessica Hancock 178.3, Jeff W 167.1, Visitors: Kev W 187.2

conducted with 15 participants. Johan Greyling 200.10, Daniel Finlay 198.13, Pete C 196.8, Dustin Kohlhagen 195.7, Austin Atkinson 190.7, Jake Buckley 189.3, Danny W 189.1, Cherelle Steinhardt 188.4, James Booth 186.6, Mark Pelmore 185.3, Phil Hartmann 184.3, Mitch Upton 184.1, Jessica Hancock 178.3, Jeff W 167.1, Visitors: Kev W 187.2

J Urge, T Karam, M Sillard DEF L Zecchinati, P Bartholomew, W Meadows

L North, J Flynn, G Flynn DEF K Mason, G Hampson, J Richardson

P Roach, W Vaughn, D Anderson DEF L Woods, S Mason, G Denniss

N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend DEF G Hitchen, D Frost, N Sillar

T Brooks, R Cridge, A Taylor DEF P Bird, P Eiberger, A Baker

P Ritchie, L Ritchie, P Cook DEF J Brown, H Slater, R Morris A Wagstaff, J Hongy DEF P Paunovic, A Sorbello

Templeton d Char Berglund 3/2, Terry Baker d Tim Garrad 3/1, King McKie d Sharee Templeton 3/2. WINNER: Terry Baker from Tim Garrad.

Division 4

David McGrath d Boyd

McGregor 3/0, Dale Allen d Jo Ellis 3/0, David McGrath d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Boyd McGregor 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d David McGrath 3/2. WINNER: Dale Allen from David McGrath.

By Ian TRENGOVE

MIXED pairs Friday 10th May

G Duffey, D Lindner def M Berube, L McLeod 27/14

R Coffey, R Cutt def L Loadsman, K Dunn 19/14

D Walsh, S Bailey def A Stone, M Flint 20/12

C Venturi, R DeMeio def C &N McVicar 21/9

C Keogh, R Gately def E Kidd, P Poulton 24/7

Y and G Hinsley def J Phillips, R Lane 16/12

No bowls on Wednesday 8th due to rain

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

ROWE

Marie Windsor

12th May 2024, passed away peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus surrounded by her loving family. Late of Urunga. Dearly beloved wife of Phillip (dec’d). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dianne & Mark, Robyn & Garry, Ian & Melissa and Janet & Jim. Adored grandma and great-grandma of their children.

Aged 94 Years

A Life Lived To The Fullest

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Marie’s Memorial Service to be held in the Urunga Uniting Church on Monday 20th May 2024 commencing at 10.30 am. Marie will be 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

SCHAEFER

Kye Reece

2nd May 2024, passed away too soon. Loving son of Anthony ‘Tony’ & Pamela Schaefer. Loved brother of Mimi Schaefer and brother-in-law of Shane Klazema and his family. Loving partner of Dakota Warner and her family. Best mates with Kyle Harnett-Ball, his family and Nathan Jones. Cherished nephew of Trina & Steve and Ralph & Vanessa. Adored cousin of Joshua and Luke Chalmers, Amy and her children. Treasured grandson of Bill & Judy (dec’d) Thompson, Keith Chalmers, Jacqueline Chalmers and Anna Wutte.

21 Years Young Big Heart With A Big Smile Caring And Fun Lived Life To The Fullest A Kind Free Spirited Soul

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Kye’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Saturday 25th May 2024 commencing at 11.30 am.

Kye’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

David Sidney Smith 11th May 2024

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved son of Sid (dec) and Joyce. Cherished brother and brother-in-law to Julie & Brian, Debbie & Allan, and Susan & Richard. Loving uncle of Joseph, Andrew, Stacey, Erin, Lena, Emma, Jonathon and their families.

Aged 70 Years Forever in our hearts.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend David’s farewell service to be held TODAY, Friday 17th May 2024 at 11am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.

& resume toadmin@keithlogueandsons.com.au

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

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FLAT mate wanted

Toormina, fully furnished only 2 units in complex AC, courtyard. Must have references, would suit older person. $220 plus expenses. Call 0431 783 922

Garage Sale

BBQ, GC, 4 burner captain cook, older style $15. 0419 166 688

ETERNA Upright Piano $1,750 Recond. Stool 112cm H. 0402 264 715 Flat Share

SAT 8am start. Huge

Downsizing sale

Everything really cheap

Lots of woman’s clothes bags, shoes, DVD’s books and household items. 5 Alverson Cres Boambee

Wanted to Buy

CAMPER Trailer. Wind up Penguin Camper, Dbl bed or Aliner Fold up camper Trailer, Dbl Bed, good condition - around $10,000 0415 196 766

Land for Sale

UPPER hunter land for sale 8000 sm (2 acres) zoned mu(1) highway frontage. $465,000 0427 753 549

Items for Sale

LARGE 6 seater

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

BLOWER Vacuum Morrison. $30 0499 592 475

CAMP chairs x 3, exc cond. $45 for all. Ph 0415 981 605

CHILDRENS play table and 2 chairs, painted wood, 1 metre plus. $90. 66523791

COLLECTORS

treasurers (2 volumes) Singer of the Bush AB Banjo Patersons complete works from 1885 to 1941. $100 6656 2373 F030524

COMPUTER desk vgc $65. 6650 0380 F120123

CUFF Links, mesh gold tone, wrap around with red stone. $25 0407 654 879 F151223 CORNINGWARE Platter on stand, Blue Corn Flower, 1960's. $85 0407 654 879

DOG Alsatian Pottery Large Jemma No. 462 from 1960's - no clock $90. 0407 654 879 F260424

2 fridges plus wine fridge corner cupboard unit and gas heater. Prices neg. 0407580436

2 after market guards (right and left) for a Toyota 4Runner or HiLux, model 1990-1995 $200. Ph 0438 644 442

80 DVDs, a few movies but majority war documentaries. $50. Ph 0411 352 198 F081223

A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791 F070722

ADJUST height shower stool in GC. $35. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

ASSORTED right hand golf clubs, 6 drivers, 12 irons, in Wilson Staff golf bag, suit beginner. $65 fold up buggy inc. Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119 F050424

DOG cage, metal collapsable, GC, 90cm L x 60 cm W x 65cm H $40. 0418 795 449 F080324 For Sale

DOG trampoline/bed used once, large. $28 0415 981 605

DVD complete set all

7 seasons Madmen

$50ono 0488 763 132

ELECTRIC exercise bike, exc cond. $250 0431 310 830

ELECTRIC Fencer 240 v energiser. Daken perfect cond. Electric tape also avail. $90 0418 795 449

ERGONOMIC Height adjustable study desk chair. $50. 0490 161 119

KAYAK, light weight & fast. Green Ant 580mm W x 4.570 m L fibreglass has extras Exc cond. $790 0439 740 453

For Sale Motors

Caravans

ELECT tread mill, GC $200. 0431 310 830 Re260924

FAN (floor or desk) new, $65. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

FEED bin, solid metal with lid, used for animal feed, capacity equivalent to a 44 gal drum. $75 6653 8337

FEEDER bin, metal galvanised, hooks onto fence or post. $55. 6653 8337 F250823

FENCING - wooden attractive blocks x 7 900cm H x 1800cm W New. Dark wood. $25 each. 0415 981 605

FISH / ICE BOX fibre glass 50mm foam with double lid. 80cm W x 80cm H x 150cm L

Pro-made. $500 ono 0427 022 303

FRIDGE Fisher & Paykel.142cm high x 63cm wide x 70cm deep Fridge only, no freezer VGC. $100. 0437 543 943

GOLF buggy, Shark, 4 wheel quik-fold Mk-11 $75. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119 F050424

GORILLA Garden Dump Cart, 600lb capacity refer specs on net. $95. 0467 634 668

GYM stepper, Celsius multilevel gym stepper

Height range 100200mm dimensions 1100mm L x 400mm W. $40 0431 514 637

HEATER, 80cm x 55cm on 2 wheels. Rio Dimplex, economical $30. 0499 592 475 F190424

HELMET, x 2, suit children, GC, $20 for both. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 F290324

HORSE rugs. 2 x winter rugs 6' 3" brand new belly straps, very warm polyester filling. $50 each 0418795449

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791

LARGE gold framed wall mirror. 75cm x 50cm. Photos can be sent. $30. 0490161119

LAWN mower, Victa exc working cond, inc catcher $45. 0415 981 605 F190424

LEATHER jacket, tan perfect cond, size 12 $50. 0419 166 688

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710

F130123

MARKWELL 3 phase

18cfm air compressor

$99. Ph 0474 378 447 F280723

MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph: 0457 679 486

MUSO Stomp Box SK inc cable, pick up & battery. $99 0407654879

NORDIC track exercise bike fully featured console $350. 0417 481 120

OTTOMAN padded with 2 storage drawers

$30. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

OVEN/GRILLER, small

$20. As new. 6653 8337

OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772

PALMS $10 eachPhone 6652 8815

PICK up walking frame no wheels, collapsible / foldable lightweight Adjustable legs. Very sturdy. $40 0449707828 F090224

PUPPY pen, metal panels x 8. Each panel 61cm L x 91cm H. GC $70. 0418 795 449

QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791 ReS031123

RAISED toilet seat with padded arm rests, 16cm rise, $85. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456

RUSTIC oblong 6 seat 1930's white mahogany farm table $60. Ph 0474 378 447 F280723

SADDLE, stock saddle 17", Marshall Poley. Price neg. Ph 6653 8337

SEWING machine Elna E525, unopened in box $60. 0481 966 840

SHEET Music, piano/ guitar, artists from 50's - 80's, 90+ pieces $60 0407 654 879

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460

SMOKE alarms, 5 clipsal, fire tek 755psma2 New in box. $20 each Photos can be sent 0490161119

SPEED music albums 7 + others, country & popular hits. $50 0407 654 879

STORAGE cupboards complete with shelves and coat storage space (1) 0.9m W x 1.8m H x 0.3m D. 2 doors. 2nd unit 1.2m W x 1.8m H x 0.3m D. Fair cond. $100 for the two. Photos available 0415 669 378 F010324

STRAWBERRY Plants (20) 6" pots - $1.50 each -

STURDY walker, as new $60. 0481966840

TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319

TAPESTRY, Glass framed and wall hung $95. 0422 440 802

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong)

$40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864

TIMBER ceiling fan Martec, 123cm in exc working order, $50 Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119

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

TV, Bauhn, 30cm x 55cm. $20. Ph 0499 592 475

TV hearing aid ear phones, Digitech, in box Rechargeable. $100 0407 654 879

TWO D/B cream satin edged tufted blankets as new, $40 each Ksingle bamboo/cotton blanket Never used $60 66515758 after 5pm

U-STEP 5 wheel walker with brakes and padded seat. $85 Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

VACUUM, RYOBI, wet & dry, stainless steel barrel. $59. 0410 439 950

WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377

WHEELCHAIR in good cond. $100. 0428367133

WINE Fridge – Large Transtherm Ermitage Holds 240 bottles Reasonable Offer Accepted. 0418278966

KIA Sportage 2018 72,000 klms, $18,500 ono. CW44ZR. Kia Sportage 2021, 20,000 klms. $28,250 ono EMT03N. 0428 292 161

quality, many extras. Unused. Save $25,000

Reduced for quick sale

$85,000. TT13DM 0403 033 205 e170524

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK

CAMPER trailer, 7 x 5 VGC, G36980. $2,000 ono. 0427548118

CAMPER trailer, Millard 2000. L82849. 5m long, sleeps 6, 2 way fridge, mains and 12v electricity, annex, bike beak for 3, axel reverse for greater clearance adjust step, spare wheel awning. Well maintained garaged. $2,500 ono 0408 298 090

To place a classified ad, call 4981 8882 between 9am - 2pm Mon, Tues, Wed or Fri. The classified deadline is 12pm Wednesdays. List an item for sale for $100 or less for free.

Millard Toura 20’ 6” semi off road. Nov 2023 delivery. Top

Camper Trailer

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MONDAY

MEL BUTTLE: LET ME KNOW EITHER WAY

TEN, 9.40pm

Mel Buttle has her audience in stitches without even uttering a pointed punchline. Known across social media for her hilarious and very relatable chatterbox suburban mum character called Lyn – who is actually based on her own mother – Buttle is a keen observer who isn’t afraid to be a little controversial. From growing up in Ipswich where only mutt dogs live, to the uselessness of PE teachers, Buttle even critiques her own show as Lyn, calling it “crass”. In the uproarious closing moments, Buttle reveals her comical mettle by using her mother’s text messages as rap lyrics as hip-hop music blares. It’s laugh-out-loud fare.

FRIDAY, May 17

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits an urban farm. 8.30 Silent Witness. (Malv) The team works to find out why the truck was found with bodies inside and a dead driver at the wheel. 9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson. 10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 10.40 White Fever. (Final, Mls, R)

ABC Late News. 11.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.00 Traces. (Final, Malv, R)

1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Labyrinth. (2006, MA15+) 3.30 ABC News Update. 3.35 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22)

TUESDAY

TONY ARMSTRONG’S EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

ABC, 8pm

In this playful new series, Tony Armstrong beguiles with his easygoing pizzazz and inquisitive manner. Oh, and the contraptions and gizmos he seeks out are pretty fun and surprising, too. On an admirable mission to find objects that help tell our nation’s unique story, Armstrong jumps on a bike and hits the road to meet everyday Aussies across the country who have objects that tell marvellous stories. Featuring wonderful chats, humorous asides and feel-good insights, Tony will use these things as the basis to become a first-time curator for the National Museum of Canberra, with a quirky exhibition that celebrates Australia’s little-known history.

WEDNESDAY THIS

TOWN

SBS, 9.25pm

Poetic, gritty and energetically wry, this excellent sixpart British thriller from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight dives into a time of great social unrest. Along with a top-notch cast including Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery and Line of Duty’s Ben Rose, there’s an electric soundtrack and meticulous attention to detail as it brings to life ’80s Birmingham. A love letter to the power of music and a coming-of-age celebration, this disarmingly effervescent story follows dreamer Dante Williams (wonderful newcomer Levi Brown) as he forms a band with his friends under the shadow of the IRA. Studded with complicated relationships between friends and family, it’s arty and soulful.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Abandoned Railways From Above. (Premiere, PG) 8.30 Supertrains: The Race For Speed. (PG, R) 9.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGav, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 World On Fire. (Return, Mav) 12.00 L’Opera. (Mls, R)

2.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, 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. Dr Harry Cooper helps a dog with a bad chewing habit. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 10. Sydney v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) 12.00 Celebrity Obsessed: Gianni Versace. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos. 9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game. 10.40 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) Benicio del Toro. 1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 1.30 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R) 3.00 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 4.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Off Menu – Josh Niland. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Father Brown. (Mv) Hercule Flambeau returns.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate when a former supermodel is murdered during the Carver Valley comic festival.

9.50 After The Party. (Malns, R) A death in the family sends Penny spiralling.

10.35 Shetland. (Malv, R)

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. (Return) 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 MythBusters. 10.55 Portlandia. 11.40 The Witchfinder.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.40 Ageless Gardens. (R) 10.10 Phase III Odyssey. (PGl) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13. H’lights. 5.30 War Gamers. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic. (PG, R)

9.00 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Becker. (Mals, R)

10.50 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (R)

11.45 Everything You Love. (Final, Mal)

12.15 Paris Paris. (Premiere, Mls)

1.10 Dear Mama. (Madl, R)

3.15 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Doomben 10,000 Day, Andrew Ramsden Race Day, Morphettville Race Day and Scone Cup Carnival Day 2. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017, PGlsv, R) Four teens get trapped in a video game. Kevin Hart.

10.05 MOVIE: Bad Boys. (1995, MA15+dlsv, R) Detectives pursue stolen drugs. Will Smith.

12.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Perth SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys.

9.35 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.00 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997, Mv, R)

12.00 The Lap. (R)

12.50 Ageless. (PGal, R)

1.20 Talking Honey. (PG, R)

1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Georgie Tunny grills Neil Perry on business wisdom. 6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) Ambulance crews attend an 85-year-old man who has collapsed and cut his leg, a woman with chest pain, a male patient who has come off his motorbike and a 93-year-old female struggling with shortness of breath. 11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Fire Country. (Mdmv, R)

6am Mon Oncle.

SUNDAY, May 19

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (PG, R) 3.55 Britain By The Book. (PG, R) 4.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Trixie supports an underage mother.

8.30 After The Party. (Mal) When a new accusation against Phil surfaces, Grace is terrified that he will abandon her again.

9.20 The Luminaries. (Madlv) Emery and Anna have a disastrous reunion.

10.15 Shetland. (Malv, R)

11.15 Savage River. (Mal, R)

12.10 The Messenger. (Final, Mal, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PGl, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Phase III Odyssey. (Ml, R) 11.10 My Unique B&B. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. HiTec Oils Super Series. Round 2. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. H’lights. 5.30 War Gamers. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Tulum: The Last City Of The Mayan Empire.

8.30 Philae The Last Temples Of Ancient Egypt. (R) 9.30 When Champollion Meets Ramses II. (PG, R)

10.30 Legendary Castles. (PGa, R)

11.30 Lance. (Mal, R)

1.25 Jack The Ripper: Hidden Victims. (Mav, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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Continued. (1958, French) 7.45 Funny Lady. (1975, PG) 10.15 Undine. (2020, M, German) 11.55 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 2pm The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 4.35 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 6.15 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 8.30 The Hateful Eight. (2015) 11.35 Wild Things. (1998, MA15+) 1.35am Gloria Bell. (2018, M) 3.30 The Man In The Basement. (2021, M, French) 5.35 The Movie Show. 6am The Movie Show. 6.05 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 8.20 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 10.00 St. Vincent. (2014, M) 11.55 The Man In The Basement. (2021, M, French) 2pm A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 4.20 Asterix At The Olympic Games. (2008, PG, French) 6.30 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.30 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 10.50 Roaring 20s. (2021, M, French) 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) 8.30 7NEWS Spotlight.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News. 10.00 Code 1: Minute By Minute. (Ma, R)

11.00 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Perth SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (Return, PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 9News

Green Planet. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

Drive TV. (R)

Today Early News.

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MONDAY, May 20

6.00

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.10 The Story Of Sugar. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 9/11: Ten Mistakes. (Ma, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 15. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines.

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG, R)

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Christian. (Malsv)

12.45 My Brilliant Friend. (MA15+v, R)

3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

3.55 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Insight. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.20 Inhuman Kind. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 The Specials: A Message To You. 10.45 Alone Australia. 11.50 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, May 21

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 After The Party. (Mal, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Back In Time For Dinner. (R) 4.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

8.00 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (Premiere, PG) 9.00 Secret Science. (Premiere) 9.30 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. (Malsv, R)

ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)

Four Corners. (R)

Q+A. (R) 12.55 Media Watch. (PG, R)

Grand Designs. (PGl, R) 2.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.30 Art Works. (PGl, R) 5.00 Landline. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised.

Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R)

The Chase. (R)

Seven News At 4.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.05 9-1-1. (Mav) After years of anticipation, Maddie and Chimney’s long-awaited wedding day arrives.

10.05 S.W.A.T. (Mav)

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)

12.35 The Event. (Mav, R)

1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Guess

Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.00 Asterix At The Olympic Games. (2008, PG, French) 10.10 Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. Noon Roaring 20s. (2021, M, French) 1.35 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 3.20 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 5.35 Me And Orson Welles. (2008, PG) 7.40 The Devil Has A Name. (2019, M) 9.30 Lamb. (2021, MA15+, Icelandic) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs 11.00 The Story Of Tea. (PGd, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 56 Years Of Painting, 1 Lesson On Anger. (Ml, R) 2.10 Hindenburg: Ten Mistakes. (PGav, R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PG, R) 5.00 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa)

8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 Lost Luggage. (MA15+a)

12.55 Dark Woods. (Mav, R)

3.35 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

WorldWatch. 10.00 Beerland. 10.25 Cook Up Bitesize. 10.30 Nuts And Bolts. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 UFOs. 1.00 The World’s Toughest Prisons. 2.00 Hunters. 2.55 Where Are You Really From? 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.20 Jeopardy! 7.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. 1.35am Sex Unlimited. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.40 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 10.00 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 12.20pm Zana. (2019, M, Albanian) 2.10 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 4.10 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 6.00 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.30 The Big Boss. (1971, M, Cantonese) 9.30 The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 12.20am Late Programs.

The Chase Australia. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PGl)

9.10 Paramedics. (Mlm) Nhi and Carlos treat an overdose patient.

10.10 100% Footy. (M)

11.10 9News Late.

11.40 La Brea. (Mav)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.00

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Series final. H’lights. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship.

3.30 Full House. 4.00 Kenan. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.40 MOVIE: What Happens

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Final, PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 9.05 Miniseries: The Marlow Murder Club. (Mav) Part 4 of 4. Judith Potts, Becks Starling and Suzie Harris race against time to catch the killer.

10.05 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma)

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 The Real Manhunter. (Madv, R)

12.35 Gold Digger. (Final, Malv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Matrix Revolutions. (2003, M) 11.05

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WEDNESDAY, May 22

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.30 24 Hours In ALDI.

9.25 This Town. (Premiere, Malv)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.05 You Shall Not Lie. (Final, MA15+als)

12.15 Black Sands. (MA15+as, R)

4.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. (Premiere, MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PGl)

8.45 Ski Rescue Downunder. (Ml) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 See No Evil. (Mav) 11.15 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

Garden Gurus Moments. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

THURSDAY,

May 23

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R)

8.35 Our Law. (PGa, R) Leroy is given a wake-up call.

9.45 Blue Lights. (Final, MA15+v)

10.50 SBS World News Late.

11.20 Illegals. (Final, Malv)

12.15 The Responder. (Mals, R)

2.00 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 8.05 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.00 The Devil Has A Name. (2019, M) 11.50 You Came Back. (2020, M, Italian) 1.40pm Me And Orson Welles. (2008, PG) 3.45 Mosley. (2019, PG) 5.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 7.30 The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 9.40 The Girl Who Played With Fire. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 12.05am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.25 The Witches. (1990, PG) 10.05 The Big Boss. (1971, M, Cantonese) 12.05pm The Invisibles. (2017, M, German) 2.10 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 3.40 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 5.35 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 7.40 The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 9.30 The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 12.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi makes a choice.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 11. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a, R) Part 1 of 4. 12.30 Fortitude. (MA15+av, R) The residents take justice into their own hands.

1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGal, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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