Coffs Coast News Of The Area 18 August 2023

Pat Farmer’s Run for the Voice comes to town

By Andrew VIVIAN

PAT Farmer arrived at Woolgoolga during the afternoon of Thursday, August 10, having completed 9,500km of his 14,400km run to support the Voice to Parliament.

Pat’s mission, the Run for the Voice, is to run around Australia over six months to raise awareness, backing and engagement for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

“It means so much after travelling 9,500 kilometres to get such a

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q Endurance running Voice to Parliament supporter Pat Farmer with Woolgoolga residents and City of Coffs Harbour Councillor Jonathan Cassell.

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great welcome,” the running activist told those waiting to greet him.

Mr Farmer pointed out that the Voice will be driven from the ground up, not from Canberra.

“We can move forward together as one nation,” he stated.

“Only when we acknowledge the past can we move on,” he said.

A former Liberal MP who has raised millions of dollars running for charities, Mr Farmer said he has never “run for a more important cause than this”.

City of Coffs Harbour Councillor Jonathan Cassell welcomed Mr Farmer to Gumbaynggirr country and wished him well on the rest of his journey.

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The next day, Mr Farmer ran to Coffs Harbour, where he was greeted by City of Coffs Harbour Deputy Mayor Sally Townley.

There, the intrepid runner talked about how, in the lead up to the 2007 election, there was a view that saying ‘Sorry’ to the Stolen Generation would cost taxpayers billions of dollars and would affect farms, mines, etc.

Mr Farmer said exactly the same fears are being spread now and, just like the doomsaying around Mabo and the Stolen Generation, those outcomes would not eventuate.

Michael Kemeny-Packwood, Coordinator for ‘Yes23 Coffs & Surrounds’ said, “This former Howard Government

MP mortgaged his house to fund a 14,500km run around Australia because the opportunity meant so much to him.

“People don't do things like this on a whim.

“He was clear today that he's taken up the invitation issued to all Australians in the Uluru Statement from the Heart - to work together for reconciliation, which includes constitutional recognition and a Voice to Parliament.

“We've been lucky to have him passing through Coffs and I'm proud to be supporting this practical step towards reconciliation.

“I will be voting ‘YES’ and will continue to encourage my family, friends and neighbours to do so, too.”

Mr Farmer’s journey finishes at Uluru on October 11.

“All we need to do is to simply vote ‘YES’,” he said.

q Pat Farmer (right) arrives in Woolgoolga.

q Coffs Harbour residents waiting to greet Pat Farmer.

Pressure builds to save native forests

By Andrew VIVIAN

MORE than 500 concerned

Mid North Coast residents gathered at Brelsford Park last Friday, August 11, as part of a nationwide series of rallies and vigils at the offices of Federal parliamentarians to end native forest logging.

They are part of a growing number of people who are fast losing patience with the

would create a Great Koala National Park (GKNP).

With logging currently underway in forests proposed for the GKNP, and no apparent inclination for the Government to intervene, the rally was one of a number of actions to try and hold the Minns Government to its promise.

The rally was organised by the Bob Brown Foundation.

There were also musical items and Rataj Abdullah from Coffs Youth Climate Alliance performed slam poetry.

City of Coffs Harbour Deputy Mayor, Dr Sally Townley, told the crowd, “We need to talk about the need to have a sustainable, connected system of native forests.”

She reminded the crowd that a Council-funded economic feasibility study of the GKNP by the University of Newcastle found it could generate $1.1 billion over 15 years, while the Government could buy out all the logging

contracts for $30 million.

Dr Townley pointed out that while the government puts a dollar value on native forests, those present know them to be priceless.

“It would be better for everything and everyone if the trees stayed in the ground,” she said.

Susie Russell, from the North East Forestry Alliance (NEFA), has been campaigning for forests for more than 30 years.

She told the crowd that governments persist with ‘business as usual’ while knowing that native forest logging is untenable.

Ms Russell said local people are protesting

against native forest logging throughout NSW.

She said NEFA is currently seeking a court judgement that forest agreements are invalid and expects a ruling by the end of the month.

Greens MLC Sue Higginson told the crowd, “This is a sign of political gaslighting and failure.

“We are being told that we are the unreasonable ones to now be expecting the promise to be delivered, in earnest and with environmental integrity."

Ms Higginson said the Government cannot promise a Great Koala National Park, destroy koala habitat and then truck it out in front of

the community.

Referring to recent alarming reports about climate change, she said that stopping the logging of native forests now will equate to a $2.7 billion carbon saving between now and 2050.

Rally Organiser Jonathan Cassell said, “We will continue to protest for our Mid North Coast forests and we are heartened and overjoyed to kick off the nationwide rallies today with such a strong attendance at the Coffs rally.

“The Coffs Coast community showed today that they want serious action to protect our public native forests.”

q More than 500 people from a range of organisations and guest speakers gathered at Brelsford Park. Photo: Brian Mahony.

q Uncle Barry Hoskins delivers the Welcome to Country.

Fashion Parade

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating Spring fashion, presented by Jacqui’s Shoe & Fashion Boutique, hosted at Oak Tree Retirement Village Coff s Harbour.

All proceeds will go towards the Pink Silks Trust - an amazing charity that assists local women’s health organisations with much needed equipment and services, and supports national research foundations.

Hosted at Oak Tree Retirement Village 6 Domain Drive Coff s Harbour

Date and Time Saturday, 2nd of September From 4pm – 6pm

Please RSVP by Friday 25th of August to Village Manager Michelle on 0498 768 948 for catering purposes and to purchase your ticket.

Enjoy live music, Champagne and nibbles, and stalls by our local businesses including:

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later identified as Trey Johnston Piggott, who family members described as a "beautiful, smart, intelligent, young boy whom had his whole life ahead of

him".

Emergency services were called to Pacific Street at Corindi Beach, 26 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour, shortly after 5.40pm on Sunday 13 August 2023, and found

a sixteen-year-old boy suffering a stab wound to his thigh.

Police rendered first aid until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived and took Trey to Coffs Harbour Health Campus; however, he

died shortly after.

Acting Superintendent Matt French described the incident as a “senseless and tragic loss of life”.

A crime scene was established and investigations commenced under Strike Force Cored, assisted by detectives from State Crime Command’s

Homicide Squad. About 3.30am on Monday 14 August 2023, a seventeen-year-old boy attended Coffs Harbour Police Station.

There he was interviewed before being charged with murder, assault causing death and possessing a prohibited

drug. He was refused bail to appear before a children’s court on Monday 14 August 2023.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Affordable housing proposed for Jetty Foreshores Revitalisation project

will be opening soon.

By Andrea FERRARI

PROPERTY and Development

NSW has announced a proposal to include affordable houses within the Coffs Jetty Revitalisation project.

In recent months, Property and Development NSW has been undertaking further technical studies and is currently working towards lodging a rezoning proposal with the Department of Planning and Environment by the end of 2023.

The potential inclusion and proportion of residential uses, including affordable housing, is being assessed as part of a NSW Governmentwide audit of its landholdings to identify any parcels of land that could help ease the housing crisis.

A spokesperson for Property and Development NSW told News Of The Area, “Property and Development NSW (PDNSW) is working towards lodging a rezoning proposal with the Department

of Planning and Environment (DPE) by the end of 2023.

“This will include details around building heights, floor space ratios and housing targets.

“The community will be able to provide formal submissions to inform the rezoning proposal when it is placed on public exhibition, building on the extensive feedback provided by the community up to this point,” they said.

In June the NSW Government announced that housing developments with a capital investment value over $75 million, which allocate a minimum of fifteen percent of the total gross floor area to affordable housing, will gain access to the State Significant Development planning approval pathway.

These developments will also gain access to a 30 percent floor space ratio boost, and a height bonus of 30 percent above local environment plans.

The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) will assess whether the Coffs Jetty Revitalisation project meets State Significant Development status.

On site, the Jetty Foreshores community building, the former TS Vendetta, is nearing completion.

Vy Nguyen, Executive

Development of Precinct Development for Property and Development NSW, told NOTA, “We are thrilled to share that the highly anticipated Coffs Harbour community building is nearing completion, and we are preparing for its official opening.

“This flagship building is set to become a vibrant hub for the entire community.

“The community building will house brand-new public amenities, providing convenience and comfort for visitors, café-style dining options with both indoor and outdoor seating, making it the perfect spot to relax and socialise."

The landscaping has been designed with some input from Jetty Dunecare.

Regional community projects under threat?

MEMBER for Coffs

Harbour Gurmesh Singh has expressed concerns that community projects in regional NSW could be under threat if the NSW Labor Government does not continue the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF).

Singh has urged Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty to roll out the $90 million in funding set aside by the previous

Coalition government for the next round of the program.

“Every day we’re reminded of the success of this program, and how it has made a really meaningful difference to the lives of people living in communities across the Coffs Coast,” said Mr Singh.

“In the most recent round alone, this fund contributed $797,308 for pool heating upgrades

at Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Pool, $350,000 to upgrade the electricity supply at Coffs Harbour Showground and $109,954 for the Girl Guides Sawtell Hall upgrade, to name a few.”

Mr Singh argued that scrapping the program would show “contempt for the people of regional NSW”.

NSW Nationals leader and Shadow Minister for

Regional NSW Dugald Saunders said the Stronger Country Communities Fund is an important program that provides the infrastructure required to ensure regional communities thrive.

“This program was established by the former Coalition government in 2017, and since then has seen $660 million invested into more than 2500 projects across the bush.

“It’s been vitally important for regional communities,” Mr Saunders said.

“We know in some cases there are projects that simply wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for the funding the former Coalition government invested in this program.

“If Labor walks away from the Stronger Country Communities Fund it’s letting down every regional

Special attention has been given to preserving the area's unique biodiversity.

The Property & Development statement said: Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Jetty Dunecare and Great Garden Landscapes, the original variety of pigface flower has found a place here, safeguarding both the species and our natural heritage.

community in NSW.” News Of The Area reached out to Tara Moriarty, Minister for Regional NSW, for clarity regarding the future of the fund.

A spokesperson from Minister Moriarty’s office advised, “The NSW Government is currently reviewing funding programs and projects. “Decisions on commitments, projects and programs will be announced in the September NSW State Budget.”

q The Jetty Foreshores community building, the former TS Vendetta,

Process of a referendum explained

By Thomas O’KEEFE

A REFERENDUM is one of the most important events in Australia’s political sphere, as it is the only legal way to make changes to our national Constitution.

At the Federal level, laws are enacted, debated, repealed, and amended by legislators, our elected representatives (MPs) in the Lower House in Canberra, and their counterparts in the Senate, or Upper House.

However, nothing the legislators enact can be incorporated into the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia, that is, not without the direct say-so of the people, ourselves.

The Parliamentary Education Office clearly illustrates six main steps to changing the Constitution.

First, both houses of parliament must debate and pass a bill for the Constitutional change, much like a regular law.

Second, the change must be divided into two clear camps, one in favour of the change (‘yes’ camp), the other against (‘no’ camp), and the case for each side must be written down.

Third, the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ cases must be published in an official pamphlet from the Australian Electoral Commission, with a maximum word count of 2000 words for each case, these days available online as well.

Fourth, all voting Australians must go

to the polling places, where votes are cast by reading a question, and then choosing either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in answer to that question.

Fifth, the votes are counted, and if the “yes” case has both (1) a national majority of voters and; (2) a majority of states, the change is carried, while anything less is a failure.

If the two ‘yes’ criteria are met, the Governor-General signs the original bill, and the Constitution is changed.

Of the 44 referenda that have occurred in Australia’s history, only 8 have passed, making for a one-in-five success rate, with many failing just as much for the wording of the question as any other reason.

The AEC keeps a list of these referenda and results online at (https://www. aec.gov.au/elections/referendums/ referendum_dates_and_results.htm), which is interesting reading for the diligent democratic citizen.

q Parliamentary Education Office diagram showing the lifecycle of a change to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Tensions mount in Newry State Forest as Gumbaynggirr Elder arrested

TENSIONS over logging remain high in Newry State Forest, with the arrest of a Gumbaynggirr Elder on August 10 further escalating the situation.

According to NSW Police, at about 10.15am on Thursday 10 August 2023, police from Coffs/ Clarence Police District were conducting patrols of Martells Road, Urunga, to monitor the movement of heavy-vehicles from the area. A short time later, a man allegedly blocked the flow of traffic by standing in front of a police vehicle, refusing a move-on direction.

Police will allege that as they attempted to negotiate with the man, he acquired a large stick and threatened police.

After a short struggle,

a 51-year-old man was arrested before being taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.

“As a result of the arrest, four police officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District sustained injuries believed to be minor,” a NSW Police spokesperson told News Of The Area.

“The man was charged with refuse/fail to comply with direction under Part 14, armed with intent

commit indictable offence, commit s114 offence having previous conviction, hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty, and use offensive language in/near public place/school.”

The NSW Greens are telling a different story however.

According to the party’s environment spokesperson, Sue Higginson, the arrested Indigenous Elder, Bumanjin, was attempting to perform a traditional ceremony in the forest when he was arrested and held in police custody overnight.

“The fact that the NSW Government is arresting and locking up First Nations people so they can destroy their sacred lands

is completely horrific,” Higginson said following Bumanjin’s arrest.

“We’re talking about a forest that Gumbaynggirr totem animals are dependent on for survival and Elders are doing everything they can to protect them.

“The Government is ignoring them and forcibly removing them so they can destroy this precious forest.”

Ms Higginson said NSW Police “violently arrested” Bumanjin, before detaining him overnight.

Newry State Forest is a part of the area touted for the NSW Government’s proposed Great Koala National Park, and

environmental groups, alongside the Greens, are dismayed that logging operations are continuing in the forest.

“The State continues to destroy the precious forest and the forest dependent species that live in it.

“This is absurd decision making by the NSW Government - they have committed to making these forests a national park but they’re sending in the police to commit violent acts against First Nations people in the name of breaking their own promise.”

Ms Higginson said Gumbayngirr Elders and the First Nations community are being shown “disrespect” in regards to ongoing logging

activity at Newry.

“The Elders with cultural authority have been cast aside, manhandled by police and ignored by the Forestry Corporation in their direct pleas to stop and listen to them.

“This has got to end.

“The NSW Government has the ability to fix this problem right now, but they’re refusing to take action and make good on their promised Great Koala National Park.”

The arrested man first appeared before Coffs Harbour Local Court on Friday 11 August 2023 where he was granted conditional bail to appear before the same court on Wednesday 23 August 2023. Investigations into the incident are continuing.

Petition launched to save Regional Seniors Travel Card

STATE MP Gurmesh Singh is urging local residents to pressure the Labor government to keep offering the former Coalition government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card by signing a petition.

The former state government launched the card in 2019, and more than a million cards have been distributed since.

Applications for the card were cut off in July.

On Saturday 5 August, the Minns Government announced that NSW Seniors Card and Senior Savers Card members across the state can now save 4 cents per litre on every fuel purchase at participating United service stations, using a digital or physical fuel discount card.

Mr Singh described the announcement as a “weak attempt to compensate eligible seniors” and believes it signals that Labor plans on cutting the

Regional Seniors Travel Card in September’s Budget.

“This scheme makes it impossible for seniors living in our region to save as much as they do with our card.

“Under Labor’s plan, you’d need to be filling your car twice a week to get the same savings as the Regional Seniors Travel Card.

“Most seniors don’t drive anywhere near that much, and won’t save anywhere near as much as they did under the Coalition’s Card.

“They should keep the Regional Seniors Travel Card because it was a good program that made a meaningful difference to the lives of seniors in our regional communities.”

To sign the petition, visit www.savethetravelcard. com.au and follow the prompts.

The petition is also available for signing at Mr

Singh’s electorate office, Suite 1/9 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour.

During last Saturday’s announcement, Minister for Seniors Jodie Harrison said the new fuel discount would “keep more money in seniors’ pockets and ease price pressure at the pump”.

“We want our Seniors Card and Senior Savers Card holders to get the best possible benefits, discounts, and special offers, and we’re excited to launch the program’s first fuel discount with United Petroleum, an Australian-owned business offering discounts to members at the bowser.”

Head of Loyalty at United Petroleum, Judith Russell said Seniors Card and Senior Savers Card members simply need to sign up for a United digital or plastic fuel discount card online to save 4 cents per litre.

“Members then need to show and scan this

United fuel discount card at the time of purchase at participating United service stations to save the 4 cents per litre,” Ms Russell said.

“The discount can be used once a day for a purchase to a maximum

of 150L in a single transaction.”

If seniors choose a digital card, this can be used straight away, while the plastic card will be delivered within five to 15 business days.

The fuel discount is available now and Senior Card or Senior Savers Card holders can apply online at: https://www.nsw.gov. au/community-services/ seniors-card/dealsdiscounts/united-fuel-offer

Past passed and failed referenda

By Thomas O’KEEFE

BEFORE the ‘Voice’ referendum date is set, News Of The Area presents a glimpse at some successful, and notso-successful, attempts to change our Federal Constitution, as per the records of the Australian Electoral Commission.

Since Federation in 1901, only eight referenda have been successfully carried, the details of the process outlined previously.

The first successful referenda occurred soon after Federation, in 1906 and 1910, concerning the timing of elections and the Commonwealth’s power to take over State debts, serving as de facto amendments to the stillnew Constitution.

A 1928 referendum undid the changes made in 1910, while a 1946 referendum allowed a wider range of post-WWII social services.

The famous 1967

referendum allowed the Commonwealth to effectively recognise Australian Aboriginals as people, including them in all future census and population counts, and allowing the enactment of laws for that demographic.

The last three successful referendum changes were all held in 1977, when three of four simultaneous questions were carried, concerning the filling of casual Senate vacancies, allowing the Territories to also vote in future referenda, and setting a retiring age for Federal Court judges.

Several notable failures occurred before and after WWI, including attempts across 1911, 1913, 1919, 1926, 1946 and 1948 to give the Commonwealth significant powers over trade, commerce, labour and employment, as well as to nationalise monopolies.

The repeated attempts at such sweeping powers were mainly in the context

of post-war reconstruction, however, the 1951 referendum actually attempted to outlaw the Communist party, and failed by a razor-thin margin.

The 1988 Bicentenary saw another raft of attempted changes, with another four-question referendum asking some startlingly prescient questions of the Australian public, including the official recognition of ‘local government’, four-year term limits, and an effective Bill of Rights.

All the 1988 questions, however, failed by wide margins.

The most recent referendum of 1999, asked Australians about becoming a Republic, preceded by much talk and spirited campaigning for and against, ultimately failing, too.

Details can be found at https://www.aec.gov.au/ elections/referendums/ referendum_dates_and_ results.htm.

Bonville confirms Women’s Classic for three more years

By Andrea FERRARI

SIGNIFICANT economic gains and a sporting boost for the Coffs Coast are guaranteed with the continuation of

the prestigious Australian Women’s Classic-Bonville golf tournament for a further three years.

Member for Coffs Harbour and Shadow Minister for

Tourism, Gurmesh Singh, shared the news, joined by Coastal & Golf Resorts Group General Manager, Brad Daymond and City of Coffs Harbour General Manager,

Natalia Cowley.

“The world’s best female golfers and their fans will call our city home in 2024, 2025 and 2026,” said Mr Singh.

Co-sanctioned by the Australian Ladies Professional Golf Tour and the Ladies European Tour, the prestigious Australian Women’s Classic at Bonville first teed-off in 2018.

With $500,000 in prize money, it showcases both the first-class Bonville golf course and the spectacular Coffs Coast to a global television audience.

“This much-loved women’s sporting event will help to drive tourism and economic growth across the Coffs Coast and our wider region,” Mr Singh said.

“Golf lovers of all ages will converge on Coffs Harbour to see their favourite players in action, while at the same time staying at our local accommodation houses and visiting our restaurants, pubs,

q ‘How to vote’ cards from the 1967 referendum - despite only having two choices, referenda can be deceptively difficult to get across the line.

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clubs, cafes, shops and local tourist attractions.

“This major coup is exciting news for the Coffs Coast, further cementing our reputation as a destination of first choice for visitors and the elite sports stars they love.”

Coastal & Golf Resorts Group General Manager, Brad Daymond, said, “We are thrilled to continue the tradition of the Australian Women’s Classic-Bonville and to showcase to the world the beauty of Bonville that is enjoyed by thousands of guests who stay and play here annually.”

City of Coffs Harbour General Manager, Natalia Cowley, said, “The Australian Women’s Classic at Bonville not only gives locals the chance to see some of the world’s best female golfers firsthand, but it also showcases our beautiful Coffs Coast region to the world.”

Publisher and commercial director at Women's Golf

Magazine, Nicci Herrera told News Of The Area, “The Australian Women’s ClassicBonville plays host not only to players from the Ladies European Tour but also to Australia's most exceptional talents.

“Coffs Harbour stands out as the ideal venue, offering a coastal holiday ambiance that conveniently bridges the gap between the golf communities and families of New South Wales and Queensland.”

In 2024, both the Women’s NSW Open on the Central Coast from March 29-31, and the Australian Women’s Classic-Bonville from April 5-7, return to the Ladies European Tour Schedule.

The Australian Women’s Classic-Bonville is a key event on the Women’s Australian PGA Tour Schedule, and is supported by Destination NSW, Golf NSW, and City of Coffs Harbour.

Photo: Courtesy National Archives of

q Coastal & Golf Resorts Group General Manager Brad Daymond, City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley and Member for Coffs Harbour and Shadow Minister for Tourism Gurmesh Singh.

2 Air FM’s 25th birthday bash

By Andrea FERRARI

A BIG day of events on Saturday 19 August will bring on a party atmosphere as local volunteer-run radio station 2 Air FM celebrates its 25th Birthday.

Held at ‘home’ in the studio at 24 Glenreagh Street, the fun and games will start at 9:30am.

“There will be entertainment galore from several different artists and groups together with our outdoor music to keep

the toes tapping,” 2 Air FM Treasurer Elsie Langford, one of the original members of the team, told News Of The Area.

Live acts performing include Harbour Lights and local singer Casey Alexander.

“The Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums band will pipe in our special guest (Member for Coffs Harbour) Gurmesh Singh, who will officially open the festivities at around 10:30am.

“Gurmesh will also do the honours of cutting the

birthday cake for us.”

Other activities will include trike rides, number games, raffles, musical trivia and more.

There’s a $5 per person charge to cover the costs of finger food, which Elsie said will be “prepared by our very talented cooks and served with a smile and good humour”.

The BBQ will also be fired up with sausage sandwiches, egg and bacon rolls and soft drinks on sale.

“We’re also hoping for a

mobile coffee van to make an appearance to brew up some delicious coffee.”

This will also be the official launch of the radio station’s new book.

The book is called ‘2 Air FM Story – The first 25 years’ and tells the history of the station from the earliest days operating at the Big Banana through to today.

It was compiled from the minute books by Elsie Langford with the help of Richard Moore for the photographs and Sally-Ann Ikin for the original artwork on the cover.

Both Richard and Elsie

have been members since the beginning in 1998, and the book project has been a trip down memory lane for them.

“I took the minutes for many of those years and feel such a close connection to the station’s history which I hope comes through in the book,” said Elsie.

“2 Air FM has come from very humble beginnings to now owning their own premises and it has all been done with volunteers – no one has ever been paid for their services – a marvellous example of how like-minded people can band together and achieve miracles.”

The book will be available for sale at the 25th Birthday Party.

The day also includes conducted tours, running throughout the day for anyone wanting to have a look around the studios which, said Elsie, “are the envy of many visiting presenters from other community radio stations around the state and beyond”.

The day will run until about 2:30pm.

For further information, please contact the office on 6651 1071 during office hours or email treasurer@2airfm. com.au.

q 2 Air FM presenter John Sercombe.

q 2 Air FM Life Members Richard Moore (left), Elsie Langford (right) and Charles Boothman (centre).

Kalang residents oppose logging

By Andrew VIVIAN

A CROWD of around 200 met at the Bellingen Showground Pavilion on Wednesday August 9 to voice concerns over imminent logging of nearly 1000 Ha in Oakes State Forest.

Organisers claim that, in total, Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) plans to log an area of 5,500 Ha in the headwaters and the Kalang catchment.

In response, a spokesperson for FCNSW said an approved harvest operation in Oakes State Forest is scheduled to occur

later in the year.

Approximately 85 percent of the area is to be protected and selective harvesting of regrowth forests will only occur in around 150 hectares.

Residents and forest neighbours say that the forest was declared ‘Active’ with no public notification, as required under the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals (CIFOA).

Roading has already been put in.

The Kalang River Forest Alliance says the area is a biodiversity hotspot of

international significance

because it contains old growth trees and threatened and endangered species such as the Rufous scrub bird, spotted tailed quolls, greater gliders, yellow bellied gliders, long-nosed potoroos, glossy black cockatoos, powerful owls, giant barred frog and a host of other threatened flora and fauna.

The Alliance is also very concerned about damage to rivers from landslides in an area prone to intense rainfall.

It says forest protection laws have been reduced

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from 10m buffer zones around creeks and streams to 5m.

The allowable slope gradient for industrial scale harvesting with 40-ton harvesters has also been increased from 25 degrees to 30 degrees.

The Alliance refers to an occurrence in 1992 at nearby Catbird Road in Oakes State Forest where thousands of tonnes of soil slipped into the Bellinger River.

Long-term Kalang resident Louise Cranny said, “Locals rely on the clean water from these rivers.

“They are amongst the cleanest in the world, and will suffer indefinably if this huge scale of logging goes ahead.

“It is insanity.”

Meeting participants

were also concerned that larger koala feed trees containing nesting hollows may be removed.

The meeting called on the NSW Government to create the Headwaters Nature Reserve over Oakes and Roses Creek State forests to protect the tributaries of the Kalang, Bellingen and Nambucca rivers in perpetuity.

“This forest is the jewel in the crown of the Great Koala National Park and it is also vital for the ongoing water supply for the area,” Kath Kelly said.

On Monday, August 14, Greens MLC Cate Faehrmann spent the day with residents at Oakes State Forest.

“With 20 percent of the state’s koalas living within the boundaries of

the proposed Great Koala National Park, right where logging has intensified at a horrifying rate over the past few weeks, this is now an emergency for our koalas,” she said.

“There is no Great Koala National Park without koala habitat.

“That’s why it’s an utter disgrace that the Minns Government has given the tick of approval to Forestry Corporation to actually accelerate logging of koala habitat within the boundaries of the proposed park.

“Labor promised a Great Koala National Park before the election, but there’ll be nothing left to protect by the time this government gets around to doing anything," Ms Faehrmann said.

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q More than 200 people met to air their concerns about proposed logging in the Kalang Headwaters. Photo: Kalang River Forest Alliance.

q Cate Faehrmann meets with residents at Oakes State Forest. Photo: Kath Kelly.

Practical homelessness solutions

By Andrea FERRARI

HOMELESSNESS Week 2023

from Monday 7 August to Sunday 13 August saw two practically focused events take place in Coffs Harbour.

With the national theme of the campaign ‘It’s time to end homelessness’, the team at the St Vincent de Paulrun Pete’s Place set to work with two community events designed to connect usefully with homeless people in Coffs Harbour.

Together with Specialist Homelessness Services, Pete’s Place (both members of the Coffs Harbour Housing Partnership Group) ran its first event for Homelessness

Week on Wednesday 9 August.

The organisations, including Mission Australia Housing, New Horizons, Wesley Youth Housing, Warrina Women’s and Children’s Refuge and Outreach Support, presented a connection day with various services and activities at Brelsford Park.

On site were a range of local support services which provided information, activities and supplies to community members, including hairdressers

providing free haircuts.

The second event was an open day providing morning breakfast at Pete’s Place on Friday 11 August.

“Events like this one allow us to bring awareness to the community about not just the challenges we are seeing but also the avenues of support available,” Gai Newman, Acting Team Leader at Pete's Place, told News Of The Area.

“There was a strong turnout and a lively atmosphere with community members accessing free haircuts, clothing and information.

“We have so much more work to do in terms of ending homelessness but seeing the strong working relationships between services who support vulnerable populations was wonderful,” she said.

In a call to action the Coffs Harbour Housing Partnership Group is urging the federal and state governments to address the drivers of homelessness including inadequate income support, a shortage of affordable and social housing and a need for increased funding for specialist services to meet the demand Coffs Harbour is

experiencing a rental crisis and numbers of people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, are trending upwards, with NSW government’s 2023 statewide count of people sleeping rough showing Coffs Harbour in the top five increases statewide.

“New research (April 2023) released by News South Wales Council of Social

Services

“Homelessness is not inevitable, we can end homelessness by giving people adequate incomes, safe and affordable housing and the support they need to thrive,” she said.

q Representing Warrina Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Services.

q Wesley Mission representatives sharing information at the Homelessness Week event in Coffs Harbour.

q Mission Australia participants presented details of the organisation’s services.

q Pete’s Place volunteers distributed details about what they provide

q On hand for a chat about their services, members of Wesley Mission and Community Housing.

(NCOSS) is showing that the housing crisis is pushing Coffs Harbour and Mid North Coast residents into poverty.

Handling stock during an emergency

By Mary KEILY

PONY clubs have been called upon to teach NSW State Emergency Service (SES) livestock teams how to handle a horse in emergency situations, most recently in North Dorrigo and Urunga.

Workshops are being held which cover large animal relocations and technical rescue operations.

Brydi Fittock is fourteen and has been in the saddle since she was five.

She and Charlotte Wright from the North Dorrigo Pony Club taught the SES class how to use an emergency rope halter to lead a stressed horse in a fire or flood condition.

“I know what it’s like as my mare didn’t like her float at all, so the aim was to make it uncomfortable outside the float, making them want to go into it,” Brydi told News Of The Area.

“I used a long extended whip, lightly tapping on the horse, and made a lot of clicking noises and she went on.”

Taj wins poetry slam

By Andrea FERRARI

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The two teenagers demonstrated how to calmly approach a horse or cow from the shoulder to catch them.

“My teacher from Dorrigo High School and I led some of the cows over,” she said.

“Most of the group did not have experience handling horses either, so it’s been good for them.”

Besides being able to catch and lead a horse, the girls demonstrated how to pick up a horse's hoof, for example if stuck in barbed wire.

SES teams also learnt that the position of a horse’s ears could mean fight, flight or bite.

Brydi has had first hand experience in a bushfire, when she and her mother, Wendy, took their float to help Charlotte and her

mother, Leonie, rescue two of their horses.

“I remember the ash in the air and Dad getting kicked by a skittish horse - but he was OK,” she said.

Both girls have been selected for a Leadership Certificate, which involves voluntary work within the club and hosting their own event/training day, plus receiving tuition on becoming entrepreneurs.

They are excited about next month’s events - their beloved annual pony camp and a huge Jamboree with clubs coming from all over NSW.

“Horses are my life and I love dressage,” Brydi said.

“I want to be a vet, which I think would be a pretty cool thing to do.”

APS took place at City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) Council Chambers on Saturday 5 August, preceded by a workshop on Friday 4 August. In second place was 18-year-old Nada Ali

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• Gordon Street (Vernon Street to Coff Street), Coffs Harbour, on Saturday 16 September 2023, between 6.00am and 5.00pm.

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and

The APS is a live literary performance program where the audience decides the champion.

On Saturday evening 18 heat entrants slammed it out to an audience of almost 60 people.

First-place and second-place winners Rataj and Nada are now invited to participate in the NSW Slam Poetry final and could go onto the National Slam.

Host of the Coffs Slam heat, Sarah Lock said, “It was a delight to be involved with the City of Coffs Harbour Poetry Slam . . . I can't wait to see what your young poets do in the next round.”

SIXTEEN-year-old Rataj (Taj) Abdullah was

voted winner at the Australian Poetry Slam (APS) Coffs Harbour Heat. Presented by Coffs Harbour Libraries the

q At the Coffs heat of the Australian Poetry Slam; Nadi Ali, host Sarah Lock, Troy Rogers and winner, Rataj Abdullah.

q Australian Poetry Slam Coffs heat took place at City of Coffs Harbour Council Chambers.

q Brydi Fittock (left) and Charlotte Wright from the North Dorrigo Pony Club.

q Brydi holding the class for the SES.

q A simulation for lifting horses with correct strapping, after animal misadventure or road accidents.

in third place, Troy Rodgers.

Sea Slug Census launching in Bali

sea slug diversity in their local habitats.”

This has allowed the scientific team to map diversity and distribution in areas where this information was previously lacking.

“Importantly, it has also helped to map changing diversity associated with environmental variation, and especially climate change.

“Over 60 of the species photographed by SSC participants in Australia were found at sites well south of their previously known distribution.”

Participation is simple, said Steve, “sea slugs are photographed within the boundaries of the specific SSC event and images are submitted to iNaturalist, the largest global repository for images of living

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS-based Sea Slug Census (SSC) team, Steve Smith and Matt Nimbs, and Exmouth Sea Slug Census coordinator Grace Keast, are off to Bali to run the first-ever SSC in the region.

In mid August they are heading out to Tulamben and Amed, on Bali’s east coast.

“These locations are world-famous dive destinations in one of the most diverse global hotspots for sea slugs,” Steve Smith told News Of The Area.

The team anticipates that the 10-day event will record more species than any previous SSC event.

“The SSC program started 10 years ago at Nelson Bay, NSW, and has now spread to 14 locations around Australia.

“To date, over 3000 divers, snorkelers and ocean enthusiasts have photographed more than 930 species of slugs including some never before documented in Australian waters,” he said.

Increasing interest from overseas sea slug enthusiasts has already led to the expansion of the program to Vanuatu and Ambon, Indonesia, with enquiries from many other locations.

“The SSC was originally established as an enjoyable way to engage local divers, snorkelers and rock-poolers to document

organisms taken by citizen scientists”.

A global network of iNaturalist members, including taxonomic experts, help to determine the name of the species shown in each image, and verified records (called ‘research grade’) are added to global biodiversity databases.

During the decade since the SSC was launched, participants have not only had a lot of fun searching for and recording sea slugs, they also know that their observations are directly contributing to scientific knowledge about our changing oceans.

Although there is strong demand for more SSC events at other overseas locations, the team is also keen to further expand the program within Australia.

The next local event, the 6th Coffs Coast SSC, is planned for early 2024 and will be coordinated by the Solitary Islands Underwater Research Group (SURG).

q Sea Slug Census (SSC) team members from Coffs Harbour, Matt Nimbs and Steve Smith, are off to Bali to launch the SSC on the island.

q Grace Keast, Sea Slug Census coordinator, is part of the SSC launch team in Bali.

q Sea slug Goniobranchus coi on the black volcanic sand at Tulamben. Photo: Steve Smith.

q Two Hypselodoris tryoni sea slugs at Tulamben.

Photo: Steve Smith.

Lifelong learning celebrated at seniors computer expo

By Mary KEILY

THE Coffs Senior Computer Club celebrated 21 years of technological learning with a well attended mini expo on Monday.

Music was provided by the Men’s Shed, while Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos cut the birthday cake.

“It’s great to see the vitality in the room and all these people with a commitment to lifelong

learning,” Mayor Amos told News Of The Area.

“You can tell they are a really close knit group and they are working towards a common goal.”

John Gray, a former teacher who joined the Club as a tutor last year, has embraced the idea of being a lifelong educator.

John’s speciality is Microsoft Word, a skill mostly gained from doing university assignments.

“All these people have realised it’s an important thing.

“They have to keep up with what’s developing because more and more people have to go online for information or else they will get stranded in the digital age,” John said.

Representatives from the Fone Doctor, Apple and SOS set up shop to explain technology to the seniors one on one.

“People are trying to get their head around the bare bones of it,” said Corwin Hedges, Store Manager, Coffs Computers.

“But then understanding the differences between Word and Apple are good examples of where you might come undone.”

The Club is a safe space where older people can receive judgement free advice on using their phones, tablets and laptops.

New members can join online, or just turn up to the Cavanbah Hall any Monday between 9-11am.

q Happy 21st birthday to the Coffs Senior Computer Club.

q Coffs Senior Computer Club President Fay Rollands, Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos and Social Secretary Phyllis Taylor.

q John Gray (left), a tutor with Coffs Senior Computer Club.

Commemorating the Yazidi genocide

By Andrea FERRARI

YAZIDI community members

in Coffs Harbour gathered for Roja Resh (Black Day), being the ninth annual commemoration of the Yazidi genocide, which took place on 3 August 2014.

The event was marked on Thursday 3 August 2023 at the Cavanbah Centre in Coffs.

About 160 people from various cultures attended and guests included City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos, and representatives

from many organisations and companies such as STARRTS, North Coast Settlement Service, Woolworths, Coffs police and Centrelink.

Witnesses and genocide survivors from the Yazidi community were also in attendance.

The commemoration marks the day Islamic States in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) attacked and captured Sinjar with its neighboring towns in Nineveh, northern Iraq.

ISIS perpetrated a genocide against Yazidi

minority when more than 400,000 people fled, thousands of Yazidi men, women, and children were killed, executed and abducted.

Farhan Hamo, a Yazidi living in Coffs, shared the shocking facts and figures with News Of The Area. “400,000-plus Yazidis were displaced from their homes (Sinjar); 5,000-plus men and older women were killed (1,268 murdered on the first day of ISIS invasion in Sinjar); 6,000-plus women and children were enslaved; 2,700

people become orphans as a result of the genocide; 3,548 women and girls were forced into sexual slavery and labour; 2,800 women and children are still held captive or missing; 80-plus mass graves have been discovered in Sinjar, in addition to tens of other individual gravesites.

“3,487 Yazidis survived from ISIS captivity including women, men, and children,” he said.

Sinjar, the hometown of Yazidi people, has become a conflict area between many different military groups.

“More than 70 percent of Sinjar is destroyed and is no longer valid for living.

“Even though about 150,000 Yazidis have returned to Sinjar, it’s completely unsafe and people lack vital services such

as healthcare, education, clean water, electricity and livelihood opportunities,” said Farhan.

“Today around 200,000 Yazidis are still living in a deplorable situation in IDP (internally-displaced people) camps in Iraq.

“Yazidis have been subjected to injustice, persecution and have experienced hardships and challenges in both displaced camps and their homeland.”

At the commemoration the Yazidi community of Coffs Harbour spoke in thanks to the Australian government for its ongoing support and welcoming the Yazidi community, especially in Coffs Harbour.

Today more than 18 governments and international bodies have

officially recognised the Yazidi genocide, the most recent being the United Kingdom on 1 August 2023.

The commemoration gathering heard that thousands of Yazidi people still living in Iraq, most of them survivors of ISIS, have pending humanitarian visas dating back to applications made in 2018.

“The process is very slow, and we are requesting to urgently approve these applications.

“These people have been tortured and traumatised and want to rebuild their lives in Australia.

At the commemoration all those gathered showed their empathy for the Yazidi people committing to support their cause.

q The Commemoration of the Yazidi genocide had attendees standing for 30 seconds, honouring the ones who lost their lives during the genocide.

q Farhan Hamo, a Yazidi living in Coffs Harbour, presents slides at the 9th Annual Commemoration of the Yazidi genocide, assisted by Ilyas Khalaf.

q Photos of the many people who died in the genocide.

q Coffs commemorates Roja Resh (Black Day), being the 9th Annual Commemoration of the Yazidi genocide.

q City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos with members of the community at the service for the 9th annual commemoration of the Yazidi genocide.

q Yazidi women who lost family members during the genocide in 2014.

Soaring social housing priority list

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) has called for urgent investment in social and affordable housing to address the growing housing crisis, as new data shows the waitlist for priority social housing has doubled in less than a decade.

The figures reveal the demand for priority housing in NSW increased by 1,000 to 7,573 in the

past twelve months, forcing the state’s most vulnerable to survive in precarious living situations while they wait.

“The explosion in the numbers of households on the priority housing waitlist is a human catastrophe with NSW’s most vulnerable families in immediate crisis,” Mark Degotardi, CEO of CHIA NSW said.

“We need urgent investment in social and affordable housing

included in the upcoming State Budget as well as a plan for the future.

“The scale of this crisis means that all levels of Government must develop an urgent and coordinated response."

In Coffs Harbour, there are 72 people on the priority list and 751 on the general list.

The median wait time for priority list people in Northern NSW is almost five years, while those on the general list have a wait

time of 55 years.

Mr Degotardi said while the Federal Government’s recent investment of $2 billion in social housing across Australia is welcome, it is not enough.

“The ongoing delays in passing the Housing Australia Future Fund are not acceptable,” he said.

“Communities and households in crisis are not interested in political games, they need action and they need it now.

“The NSW Government

must also do more – planning reforms are welcomed but direct investment in social and affordable housing at scale is what is desperately needed.”

CHIA NSW has called for better transparency on social housing waitlist numbers for some time and welcomes the NSW Government’s decision to release figures more frequently.

However, it says that transparency about how much social housing is being

Red Cross’ charitable diversity applauded at AGM

By Andrea FERRARI

GIVING thankful recognition for the magnitude of work achieved by the Woolgoolga Red Cross Branch, President Carol Rowe, speaking at the recent AGM, thanked members and volunteers for their hard work.

Carol spoke about the branch’s previous twelve

months of humanitarian efforts, outlining the vast and varied work done to support the disadvantaged.

Acknowledging the dedicated members and volunteers, Carol expressed her thanks to the group who work so hard to maintain humanitarian services in our local area.

“Fundraising is an

important part of the work we do to support these programs which include the Trauma Teddy making and distribution, Hands On at the Retirement Village, our extremely important Emergency Services Team and our popular Friendship Afternoon Teas held each month,” Carol told News Of The Area.

“Our volunteers rely so much on the generosity of our community.”

She included particular thanks to major donors the Woolgoolga Lions Club, Curryfest and the Beachouse Café.

Zone Representative Maureen Hammond, attending the AGM, also congratulated all the Branch members and gave particular recognition to members who received Red Cross Awards during the previous year.

These were Judy Boyle (Outstanding Service Award), Kerry Chaffey (Service Award) and Jean Vickery (ARC Innovation Award).

Maureen carried out elections for the Executive

congratulated returning President Carol Rowe, Treasurer Margaret Murphy and returning Secretary Annette Dodsworth.

“I have great confidence that this Branch will continue to produce dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to assist in the work of the movement,” said Maureen.

Since the AGM the Branch has been very busy, with a massive Father’s Day Raffle

planned and built is also needed as is a commitment from the NSW Government to sensible long term targets for new social and affordable housing.

“The community also needs an explanation of why the general social housing waitlist has declined by almost 5,000 applicants in six months when the data suggests that the number of applicants placed into properties is about half that number,” Mr Degotardi said.

“If eligible households haven’t got a home but have disappeared off the waitlist, where are they?”

currently underway.

Fundraising Coordinator

Lorraine Mawhinney is thrilled with the response from generous donors and all those purchasing tickets.

A popular monthly get together is the Friendship Afternoon Tea (FAT) which continues to take place on the last Friday of the month from 2pm at the Seniors Centre.

Coordinator Kerry Chaffey commented, “I love the response from local entertainers who come along and participate, enjoy afternoon tea and chat with the audience.

“The sense of community is thrilling, and it is particularly pleasing to see our young Woolgoolga High School volunteers joining in

the fun.

“Last month we had some lovely singing by the Public School choir, followed by the Blacksmith’s Apron band (aka Cranky Old Men) playing their unique blend of guitar and drums.

“Many of the audience were up and dancing,” she said.

On 25 August FAT entertainment will be provided by the Note Bene String Group whose talents cross many genres.

Everyone is invited for a great afternoon of music, quizzes, lovely food and fun.

Enquiries to Kerry on 0475 774 663 or general Red Cross enquiries to Carol on 0497 699 860.

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q The Blacksmith’s Apron played Woolgoolga Red Cross Friendship Afternoon Tea and got everyone up and dancing.

q Shirley Nelson and Treasurer Margaret Murphy enjoying the music at the Friendship Afternoon Tea.

q Fundraising Coordinator Lorraine Mawhinney (centre) selling Father’s Day raffle tickets to Vice President Kerry Chaffey (left) and President Carol Rowe.

q Nurse May collecting Trauma Teddies from member Robyn Rooth for the Beach Street Family Practice.

ENTERTAINMENT EATERY

WHAT'SVIBIN'

Talking Frida and Diego

By Andrea FERRARI

ICONIC Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are the subjects of the upcoming ADFAS (Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society) Coffs Coast event on Monday 21 August at the National Cartoon Gallery.

Presenting the topic ‘Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera - The Golden Age of Mexican Painting’, guest lecturer Chloe Sayer will discuss the artists’ important works that speak to the changing times of the early 20th century.

Sayer, one of the world’s most dedicated Mexican art and culture scholars, lectures around the world on the subject.

In 2016 the Mexican Government awarded her the prestigious Ohtli medal to thank her for her long-standing commitment to Mexican culture.

In 1991 she co-curated the exhibition ‘The Skeleton at the Feast: The Mexican Day of the Dead at the Museum of Mankind in London’ (1991 – 1993).

She has also worked extensively in Canada with Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), where she is a Research Associate in the Department of World Cultures.

She has authored and co-authored many books, the most recent one being ‘The Day of the Dead; a Visual Compendium’ 2021.

Speaking with News Of The Area, Cath Fogarty, on behalf of ADFAS Coffs Coast,

touched on the lecture’s content.

The Mexican Revolution of 1910 swept away the old regime and banished European influence in the arts.

The Mexican mural movement, born during the 1920s, was destined to produce some of the greatest public art of the last century.

Diego Rivera’s panoramic images adorn the walls of public buildings, his intricate visual narratives incorporate allegory and symbolism.

Frida, arguably the most well-known female artist of the 20th century, produced paintings that reflect her experiences, dreams, hopes and fears.

“Kahlo and Rivera, in their different

ways, helped to shape the cultural identity of twentieth-century Mexico,” said Cath.

A national network of art lovers, ADFAS provides audiences with a unique opportunity to connect with a wide variety of arts, design and conservation related lectures and activities at local, regional and international levels.

“We invite everyone to dress in the spirit of Frida, embrace her love of colour, nature and pattern.

“There will be prizes for best dressed,” said Cath.

For more information you can visit the ADFAS Coffs Coast website at www. adfascoffscoast.org.au.

q Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alamada Park, Diego Rivera, 1947.

q Chloe Sayer, lecturer and presenter at ADFAS in Coffs Harbour.

q Frida and Diego Rivera by Frida Kahlo, 1931.

q Frida and Diego Rivera’s wedding photo.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

De facto property settlement: twopool approach

GREG and Mary have been in a de facto relationship for 13 years.

There are no children to the relationship.

Greg purchases their Smith Street home in joint names early in the relationship and they live there together until their relationship breaks-down.

A dispute arises in relation to the division of their property and proceedings are commenced in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

The parties concede that apart from their Smith Street home, they kept their financial affairs separate and each maintained their own business and bank accounts.

Greg discloses that he has $3 million worth of investments in managed funds in his sole name.

Greg argues that Mary is not entitled to a share of the investments because he had set-up these funds prior to entering-into a relationship with Mary.

He says that Mary should receive no more than half of the value of their Smith Street home.

The Court states that while a “global approach” may be preferred in circumstances regarding the assessment of contributions by a home maker and parent, in some cases, justice and equity may be best served by treating some assets separately.

In the circumstances, the Court adopts a “two-pool approach”.

These pools consist of the assets that existed prior to cohabitation on one hand and the Smith Street home on the other.

The Court accepts that Mary made contributions as homemaker, ultimately deciding that Greg’s contribution to the Smith Street asset was 80 percent and that neither party made any significant contribution to any of the parties’ other assets.

On the basis that both parties were in good health and gainfully employed, no further adjustments are made and the Court accepts Greg’s proposal that Mary receive 50 percent of the proceeds of sale of the Smith Street property, despite the Court assessing her contributions towards that asset at just 20 percent.

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 is not legal advice.

DEAR Jasminda,

WHY do so many people's workplace greetings via email include exclamation marks now? Is this a new marketing competency?

Tina L.

Dear Tina,

I AGREE. There is a time and a place for exclamation marks, but they should be used sparingly.

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE Forest rally on 11 August 2023 was notable on two fronts.

The passion for the Great Koala National Park and the women speaking and present.

High school girls led an illegal march as defined by Premier Minns and his adoption of the Liberal and National Party's thumbscrew laws.

They marched in response to a societal law.

"Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose

time has come.”

Women’s Business Community thirst for knowledge about referendum

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT was heartening to be part of the ‘Walking Together’ public forum in Coffs Harbour on 12 August, it really was a resounding success.

Organised by YES23 Campaign volunteers, the Forum was a chance for anyone to hear more about why supporting the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our Constitution by enshrining a Voice to Parliament, an advisory body within the Constitution, is so important.

85 people from 18 to 85 attended and were moved by the depth of the

Spanning generations, women are pushing boundaries for what is acceptable on a boiling planet.

When pressed on a conscience question, "Is it OK to sanction extinctions?”

They'll give a natural response - they bear generations.

Change is coming and it's feminine.

Regards, Warren TINDALL, Bellingen.

Increasingly, more and more people insert exclamation marks throughout their emails and other correspondence to the point where everyone sounds permanently excited.

An exclamation mark is useful when you need to express very strong feelings.

Here are some examples of when I think an exclamation mark is suitable:

It's quadruplet boys!

Are you home, Gladys?

There's smoke billowing out of your kitchen!

Helen, if you drop in, don't pat the dog.

She bites!

And some examples of when an exclamation mark is not required: Dear Tina! Thanks so much for getting back in touch!

Don't forget the staff meeting at 5 today!!! Sally is taking the minutes!

I'm taking this opportunity to loop back to you to see if you are interested in selling your home!!!

I'll reach out to you next week!

presentations by Nicole Laupepa and Jacqui Parker who have been holding these forums across the nation.

Everyone is encouraged to read the Uluru Statement From the Heart’, which is a beautiful invitation to all Australians to walk together as two connected cultures.

This Uluru Statement is the basis of the Referendum.

Sovereignty to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples means their spiritual connection to lands and isn’t as some people fear, a threat to nonIndigenous people.

Everyone can play a positive role in taking the opportunity this Referendum

Overuse of exclamation marks takes away the impact of this misunderstood form of punctuation.

It's a bit like the overuse of swear words in conversation.

presents to move Australia forward by being allies to our First Nations brothers and sisters.

Regards, Dianne JACOBUS, Coffs Coast.

Carpe diem, JASMINDA.

Times gone by Discerning Dark’s Corner (Part 1)

By Karen FILEWOOD

DARK’S Corner is a largely unknown location today but has a long association with the central business district and local merchants.

The term refers to the Dark family and their general store, which was established around 1909 by the Brierley family.

Originally an accountant, Albert Brierley, his wife Ada and their two children, Heather and Rupert, moved to Coffs Harbour from Warren (near Dubbo) around 1909.

Leasing the land, they established a general store called The Beehive Store close to present-day Jack Simmons Menswear in Harbour Drive, but in April 1913 sold their home and business and relocated to Sydney.

Mr Herbert ‘Bert’ Dark, a storekeeper from Clarence Town, purchased not only the Brierleys’ home and business, but also the land the buildings were on from Henry Duncan.

After settling in for around two weeks in

Coffs Harbour he travelled back to Clarence Town by car and brought his wife Leonora and their eight children back to their new home and business, unknowingly starting a decades-long association between them, their store and the township.

Several months after his purchases Bert Dark became unwell and travelled to Sydney for some weeks to consult a specialist but, while visiting his father’s house on 23 June 1914, he died aged 43 years, so Leonora and her children took over the running of the shop.

After gaining experience working in Anderton’s store at the jetty, Roy Dark, the

couple’s eldest child, took over the running of the store, married Catherine Teeling in 1925 and had two daughters.

He became very successful, demonstrated by his ownership of other properties, holding several agencies and turning the Beehive Store into one of the biggest in the area.

In January 1934 he purchased a block of land where the present Dental Centre is located on the highway, in front of the fire brigade and in June he successfully applied to Coffs Harbour Shire Council to erect new premises on the site, though keeping the original store.

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS the opening of Yarrila Place draws near I look forward to walking through the doors for

the first time.

Take heart Jo Besley, there are many of us quietly cheering out here and I for one can't wait to see our rich history properly

displayed after having been in storage for well over a decade.

As for the National Still award, it has attracted artists from all over the country and the list of finalists is more than impressive.

This is truly a place for us all and needs no apology.

Raise the glass Voice debate shattering confidence in Australia

DEAR News Of The Area,

I can’t believe the Voice referendum faces defeat.

This shatters my faith and confidence in Australian society.

Just a couple of points.

The legal issue?

This is quite difficult to navigate.

On one hand, you have graduates of YouTube and Facebook Universities, plus conservatively funded, dodgy but supposedly independent legal education centres, like the Rule of Law Education Centre, plus a few other lawyers, who feel obliged to have an opinion, arguing that it will be a legal minefield.

On the other hand, we have the vast majority of eminent Australian constitutional lawyers (George Williams,

Anne Twomey, Robert French, etc) stating quite clearly that it is legally sound and won’t clog up the courts.

If you’re not sure, spend a few minutes on Google and check this.

But please check the source of any information you read.

There is an argument that the referendum is divisive!

The last 230 years have been very divisive.

People of our First Nations have been very poorly treated in this time.

Just read the history books.

Massacres, deprivation, rations for wages, disgraceful health conditions in outback communities, stolen generations and the list goes on.

The previously legislated attempts (NAC, NACC, ATSIC, etc) could not get

Is this a smoke screen?

DEAR News Of The Area,

IS this referendum simply a 'smoke screen' hiding a future disaster?

I have said there are greater issues to be solved - home loan interest rates, electricity (up to 300 percent in ten years), future land tax, increases in rates, problems in

a foothold and make meaningful changes before being abolished by the next incoming government.

So, some argue that we should continue as before, and things are going to magically improve?

Really?

We have to do something to alter the status quo because it’s not working.

Need more detail about The Voice?

Please, just google Australian Constitution section 51 and ask yourself whether more detail would have helped drafting that legislation in 1901.

Clearly that clause of the Constitution has worked well for 122 years with the parliament legislating the detail.

That will happen with this provision also, if we give it a chance.

On September 18 I will be raising a glass of bubbly to Coffs Harbour being much more than Big Banana and beautiful beaches.

Regards, Margaret ENGLAND, Toormina.

opposed to the referendum, but have you checked why?

There are a few loud opponents who want total sovereignty, not just a mention in the Constitution.

I am astounded that in this day and age people can object to a legitimate start to attempt to right the wrongs of the last 230 years.

Please read the Uluru Statement from the Heart which is just one page and is a generous, thoughtful invitation for us all to join together.

Vote YES.

Regards, Leon WALSH, Coffs Harbour.

education and hospitals, materials shortage in building homes, homelessness, food price rises, fuels prices rising (our oil capped), child poverty, youth crime, drugs, greed, failure in policing.

All people are suffering and in difficult situations.

Yes, some First Nations people are areas be maintained?

Our society is being deconstructed to introduce a 'Third House of Parliament’ to veto the two elected Houses.

Blessings,

Rev Graham WHELAN OAM, Coffs Harbour.

koalas in the wild.

In reality, koala numbers will not change regardless of whether the park is established or not.

DEAR News Of The Area,

WE have seen an increase in support for the Great Koala National Park, with the latest being the Coffs Council.

We have not seen a definitive map of what will be included and what the impacts of the Park will be.

Will it be wholly managed by the

NPWS?

What roads/trails will be closed or have their maintenance reduced?

Will it exclude the present sustainable harvesting of timber?

What will happen to the mills and their employees?

Will it include areas of native timber plantations and if not will access to those

Great Un-Koala Park?

DEAR News Of The Area,

30,813ha of the promised new Great Koala National Park are going to be clearfelled in the next twelve months by the NSW Forestry Corporation, before this election commitment may possibly be delivered.

Koalas could be extinct in the wild by

2050 at this rate.

And every hectare of native forest logged costs each taxpayer over $440 to be "managed" by this so-called "government business enterprise".

After a loss last year of $20 million any other such enterprise would have been declared as bankrupt as the morals of those permitting this destruction.

Will it impact the land use of any adjoining land?

What are the impacts of Great Koala National Park?

Where will we obtain replacement supplies of timber that will not impact wildlife elsewhere in the world?

Who will be responsible for the fuel management and who will audit that management so that the effect of wildfires will be minimised in the future?

It seems people think by creating this park that koala numbers will increase and you will be able to go out and easily see

As Gerard Manley Hopkins didn't quite say

“Koala park is all felled, all felled

“Those airy cages quelled.

“After-comers cannot guess the beauty been.

“Goodbye Labor, we'll vote Green.”

Regards, Howard DENGATE, Safety Beach.

Have koala numbers increased in areas that were harvested in the past but have had NPWS management for a considerable period?

People and organisations should consider what they support and what the impacts of that support will be.

Regards, Peter PAUNOVIC, Boambee East.

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Coffs Suns junior part of winning team at USA tournament

By Aiden BURGESS

JAS Khunkhun has had the time of her life in winning two basketball tournaments in the USA.

The Coffs Harbour Suns junior was part of Charity Bounce’s Elite Women's Under 18s team that took out two prestigious tournaments.

The Charity Bounce team won two events at the Run 4 Roses Classic and Championship tournaments in Louisville, Kentucky, which attracted top girls’ teams

from across the country.

The 16-year-old said it was an amazing experience playing in the USA.

“America was amazing, it was the best experience ever, it was unmatched,” she said.

“There were thousands of teams over there, and they were split up into divisions and pools, and in our pool we came out as silver champions in the Classic tournament, and for the Championship tournament we came out as gold champions.”

The young guard felt

she has come back a better player after her USA playing experience.

“It's opened up a whole new aspect to my game that I didn’t know I was capable of,” she said.

Coffs Harbour Suns coach Kiah Bowen was also a part of the winning Charity Bounce team, as associate head coach.

Charity Bounce is a Sydney-based not for profit organisation inspiring positive change to create opportunities for individuals and communities.

Coffs Suns Under 12 Girls win State Cup

By Aiden BURGESS

THE COFFS Harbour Suns

Under 12 Girls have done the Coffs Coast proud in bringing home a state title.

The Suns Under 12 Girls Division 1 team took out the Spalding Waratah Junior State Cup in Terrigal.

The Suns girls won all four of their games on their way to winning the State Cup.

The Suns team won the title with a 45-40 win against the Tumut Timberwolves in the grand final.

Suns player London Lacey was awarded Most Valuable Player of the Under 12 Girls tournament.

Suns Under 12 girls head coach David Barry praised the performances of a team who improved greatly throughout the season on their way to winning the

Coffs Harbour Snappers book grand final spot

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Harbour Snappers have booked a grand final spot in dramatic style, with a 48-45 win in extra time in their major semi-final against the Port Macquarie Pirates at Coffs Rugby Park.

The Snappers will now

host the grand final of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season, on Saturday, 26 August.

The Snappers have this weekend off as they await the winner of the Port Macquarie Pirates and Grafton Redmen when they play off in their semi-final, with the winner

to play the Snappers in this season’s grand final. Snappers player/coach Mitch Walton shared how his side would spend their weekend off as they prepare for the big game.

“We’ve got our team photo on Saturday at the club, and we will train for finals berth.

an hour to get the mind and body ticking,” he said.

“We are also having a family BBQ to say thank you to all the supporters.

“We will obviously enjoy the victory against the Pirates, but we have one more to go.

Saints book finals spot with final round win

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Sawtell/Toormina Saints have come through when it mattered most, triumphing in a must win game to clinch a spot in this season’s AFL North Coast finals series.

Needing a victory in the final round against the Grafton Tigers, the Saints got the job done prevailing 7.12 (54) to 5.9 (39) at Grafton.

The Saints led by just two points heading into three quarter time, before a 21-8 final quarter sealed their

The Saints finished fourth on the ladder after a late season surge saw them win five of their last six games.

The Saints now face the Tigers in an immediate rematch in their elimination final this weekend, when the AFL North Coast finals series gets underway at the Ce.x

State Cup.

“The girls did a great job and they peaked at the right time of the year,” he said.

“Teams that beat us earlier in the season, we beat them at the State Cup, and the girls really improved dramatically over the course of the season.

“I could not ask for anything more, and they display the best sportsmanship you can ask for, even if they are down by 20 or up by 20.

“It was a really good finish to a really good season.”

Coach Barry highlighted the team's main strengths which were able to help win the State Cup.

“Just their teamwork and their ball movement was exceptional, and people were complimenting them on how well they were passing the

fixes that we will work on.”

The Snappers reserve grade and Under 14s sides also qualified for their season deciders, with the reserves having a 43-24 win against the Kempsey Cannonballs, and the Snappers Under 14s Red beating the Snappers Under 14s Black 21-5.

ball,” he said.

“And their defence was huge all year, and it got better and better throughout the season.

“It didn’t seem to matter who we had on the court; all ten players contributed.”

Coffs Harbour Suns State Cup results. Under 18 Boys: 60-89 L v Penrith Panthers. 110-100 W v Sutherland Sharks.

123-90 L v Albury Cougars Blue. Under 14 Girls: 33-48 L v Sydney Comets. 62-45 W v Norths Bears. 32-51 L v Moss Vale Magic. Under 12 Boys: 3968 L v Norths Bears. 42-54 L v Sydney Comets. 69-36 W v Narrandera Knights. Under 12 Girls: 53-36 W v Blacktown Storm. 68-32 W v North Bears White. 46-16 W v Dubbo Rams. 45-40 W v Tumut Timberwolves.

and the Under 16s beat the Snappers 27-24.

The Snappers Under 16s will now face the Hastings Valley Vikings for a grand final berth.

“We just didn’t defend them that well and we were down by 26 at one stage, but there are some pretty easy Coffs International Stadium, and Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

The Byron Bay Magpies and Port Macquarie Magpies play off for a grand final spot in their qualifying final, with the loser to play the winner of the Saints v Tigers match in next weekend’s preliminary final.

The Sawtell/Toormina

The SCU Marlins Under 18s and Under 16s sides also qualified for their respective grand finals.

The Under 18s Marlins had an 18-12 win against the Hastings Valley Vikings, Saints and Coffs Harbour Breakers women’s teams face off in their elimination final this weekend, while the Northern Beaches Blues women take on the Port Macquarie Magpies for a spot in this season’s grand final.

Reserves minor premiers Nambucca Valley Lions play the Port Macquarie Magpies for a spot in the grand final, while the Coffs Harbour Breakers and Grafton Tigers clash in their elimination final.

The Coffs Harbour Snappers women will play the Grafton Redmen for a grand final spot after defeating the SCU Marlins 36-0 in their minor semifinal.

The Snappers Under 14s Black will also vie for a grand final spot when they take on the Kempsey Cannonballs.

Senior minor premiers the Byron Bay Magpies head into the finals on the back of a 21.13 (139) to 8.11 (59) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints women had a 7.11 (53) to 2.1 (13) win against the Grafton Tigers in the final round, while the Coffs Harbour Breakers women were 6.2 (38) to 2.6 (18) winners against the Byron Bay Magpies.

q Jas Khunkhun (pointing at the trophy) with associate head coach Kiah Bowen (holding the trophy).

q The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 12 Girls Division 1 team celebrate their win.

Trail runners race at Ulong

q Over 200 runners participated in the event with 44 completing the 50 kilometre ultramarathon.

THE Coffs Trail Runners hosted the second Rumble in the Jungle Trail Run at Ulong on Sunday 6 August.

Runners travelled from across NSW and QLD to participate in the event exploring the rainforest and waterfalls of Bindarri National Park.

Distances range from a one kilometre kids run all

the way up to a 50 kilometre ultramarathon.

Over 200 runners participated in the event with 44 completing the long 50 kilometre ultramarathon.

Event Director Keelan Birch spoke about the success of the event.

“The weather was fantastic for running and the support from the local

community was amazing.

"We had massive support from a number of sponsors who really helped take the event to the next level.

“We had a new 50 kilometre, 30 kilometre and one kilometre kids race which were all well received.

“It is great to see the Coffs Trail Runners community continue to grow as well as

Corindi Breakers and Boambee Bombers in box seat for Premiership

By David WIGLEY

THE seasoned veterans of North Coast Football put on a dazzling display in the Women's Over 30s and Men's Over 35s matches at the Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park during the Thursday night competition.

In the Women’s Over 30s category, the Corindi Breakers stand tall as the frontrunners, boasting an impressive record of 10 wins out of 12 matches.

They've netted an impressive 57 goals while conceding a mere seven

which has propelled them to the top of the table with 31 points.

In hot pursuit, the Boambee Eagles trail closely with 28 points, closely followed by the Urunga Raiders in third place with 25 points.

In the Men's Over 35s 1st Division, the Boambee B52 Bombers are leading the charge with an impressive tally of 39 points.

The Sawtell Spirit follows closely behind in second place with 34 points, having played one additional match.

In the Men's Over 35s

2nd Division, the Coffs City United Lions have claimed the top spot, however, the Woolgoolga Wolves are not far behind, trailing by a mere three points.

As the competitions heat up, the race for the Premiership is an intense one, with teams jockeying for positions in anticipation of the upcoming finals series, set to kick off in September.

The grand finals, scheduled for the weekend of September 15, 16 and 17, promise to deliver a thrilling conclusion to the season.

showcasing beautiful areas in the Coffs Harbour hinterland.

“Local runners featured strongly across all distances with a number placing in the top three including Daniel Stein (1st male 50km), Clare Palmer (1st female 50km), Melissa Bulloch (1st female 30km), Lauren Hodge (2nd female 30km), Peter Feain (2nd male 21km), Matty

Champness (3rd male 21km), Rainee Herron (2nd female 21km), Annabelle Swainston (1st female 8km), Kristie Peel (2nd female 8km) and Rourke Armstrong (3rd male 8km).

The event organiser extended a special thankyou to the sponsors, volunteers, landowners and the local community up at Ulong.

The Coffs Trail Runners

AFL North Coast’s junior teams play off for grand final spots

By Aiden BURGESS

AFL North Coast’s best junior teams will be playing off for grand final spots when their season’s semi-finals are decided this Sunday in Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, and Port Macquarie.

The winners of the semi-finals will play off for

premiership glory in this season’s AFL North Coast junior grand finals on Sunday, 27 August.

The Port Macquarie Magpies were the standout junior club this season, finishing as minor premiers in the Under 12s, Under 14s, and Under 16s competitions.

The club also finished

second on the ladder in the Under 12s and Under 14s.

The Northern Beaches Blues Youth Girls 14s finished as minor premiers, with the Bellingen Bulldogs Youth Girls 17s also minor premiers.

A combined Northern Beaches/Coffs Harbour team finished second on the ladder

in the Under 16s, and a combined Northern Beaches/ Sawtell team finished second in the Youth Girls 17s.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers finished second in the Youth Girls 14s. Junior semi-finals. Fitzroy Oval, Coffs Harbour. Under 14s: Port Macquarie Flyers (2nd) v Nambucca

in the Jungle on Sunday 4 August 2024 at Ulong. Their next event is the Washpool World Heritage Trails on Sunday 24 March 2024.

More information on Coffs Trail Runners can be found at https://coffstrailrunners. com/.

Valley Lions (3rd). Under 16s: Northern Beaches/ Coffs Breakers (2nd) vs. Nambucca Valley Lions (3rd). Wayne Richards Park, Port Macquarie. Under 12s: Port Macquarie Flyers (1st) vs. Sawtell/Toormina Saints (4th). Under 12s: Port Macquarie Swoopers (2nd) vs. Northern Beaches Blues (3rd). Under 14s: Port Macquarie Swoopers (1st) vs. Sawtell/Toormina

Saints (4th). Under 16s: Port Macquarie Swoopers (1st) vs. Port Macquarie Flyers (4th). Burdett Park, Fernmount.

Youth Girls 14s: Coffs Harbour Breakers (2nd)

v Nambucca Valley Lions (3rd). Youth Girls 14s: Northern Beaches Blues (1st) vs. Sawtell/Toormina Saints (4th). Youth Girls 17s: Northern Beaches/Sawtell (2nd) vs. Nambucca Valley Lions (3rd). Youth Girls 17s: Bellingen Bulldogs (1st) v Coffs Harbour Breakers (4th).

q Brady Parker on the charge for the Boambee B52 Bombers.

North Coast Football's junior rep teams shine

By David WIGLEY NORTH Coast Football's

(NCF) junior representative teams secured three wins, a draw and a loss against Weston Workers FC at the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday.

In the fourth round of Phase 2 in the highly competitive Northern NSW Football Premier Youth League, NCF Technical Director Greg Brown provided insights from the sidelines.

“The games against Weston Workers FC on the weekend, saw a welcome return to the winning ways of the PYL Under 18s with a massive 7-0 win,” said the former Matildas coach.

“It was a convincing return to form as they went into halftime 3-0 ahead.

“The 16s saw a dramatic penalty shoot out go against them, as the PYL game doubled as the semi-final of the Plate. “Unfortunately we went down to a single missed penalty after a 2-2 draw in the match.

“The 15s continued with their incredible run of winning their last 12 games.

“It was a tightly fought contest but the players again showed great resilience getting up 2-1.

“The 14’s struggled to a 1-3 defeat but showed signs of improvement and the 13s made it to the Grand Final of the Plate, to

be played this Saturday in Newcastle, with a 2-1 win,” said the former Socceroo.

Looking ahead, NCF teams have a big weekend of Cup football to prepare for.

“This weekend sees the Under 15s and 18s play the Semi-final of the Cup here at Coffs against Belmont whilst the 13s are in Newcastle, playing the final,”

“The NCF SAP (Skills Acquisition Program) program has a Gala day at South West rocks for their final games of the season on Sunday, hopefully getting home before the Women’s World Cup final,” Brown said

Finals footy arrives for Group 2 Rugby League

By Aiden BURGESS

IT has been arguably the closest season in Group 2 history. Now crunch time has arrived for the top five sides, as the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League finals series gets underway this weekend.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Grafton Ghosts in

their qualifying semi-final on Sunday afternoon.

The Seahorses have charged into the finals on the back of five straight wins, including a 48-4 win against the Coffs Harbour Comets in their final round match at Geoff King Motors Oval.

The win saw the Seahorses finish second on the ladder, while the Grafton

Ghosts finished third on the ladder after a 46-22 win against the Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies at Bellingen Park.

The Nambucca Heads Roosters and Coffs Harbour Comets will both try to keep their seasons alive when they face off in their elimination semi-final at Coronation Park.

The Comets finished

fifth on the ladder, while the Roosters clinched a finals spot with a 24-14 win at home against the Macksville Sea Eagles.

The winner of the Roosters v Comets match will play the loser of the Seahorses v Ghosts match in next weekend's minor semi-final.

The South Grafton Rebels clinched this year's minor premiership with a 38-12 win at home against the Sawtell Panthers.

The Rebels have this weekend off by virtue of winning the minor premiership, and play the winner of the Seahorses v Ghosts clash for a spot in the grand final.

Woolgoolga host the Qualifying Semi-Finals at Solitary Islands Sports Ground, while Nambucca Heads host the Elimination Semi-Finals at Coronation Park Season standings. 1.South

Coffs baseball team wins NSW Country Championships

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour’s best baseballers have done their region proud winning a state

country title.

Coffs Harbour Baseball Association’s senior representative team won the Division B

Senior title at the NSW Country Championships in Blacktown.

The Coffs Harbour team went through the

Championships undefeated, including a 9-7 win in the grand final against the Central Coast.

Coffs Harbour

q NCF under 15s (blue) secure their eleventh consecutive win against Weston Workers.

started their Country Championships in fine fashion with a 15-4 win against Port Macquarie.

The Coffs team had another dominant win in their second game beating Wagga Wagga 17-4.

Grafton Rebels. 19 points. 9 wins. 1 draw. 4 losses. 86 (points differential).

2.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 18 points. 9 wins. 5 losses. 250.

3.Grafton Ghosts. 17 points. 8 wins. 1 draw. 5 losses. -40.

4.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 16 points. 8 wins. 6 losses. 76.

5.Coffs Harbour Comets. 16 points. 8 wins. 6 losses. -39.

6.Macksville Sea Eagles. 14 points. 7 wins. 7 losses. -53.

7.Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies. 9 points. 4 wins. 1 draw. 9 losses. -64. 8.Sawtell Panthers. 3 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 12 losses. -216.

The Coffs Harbour Baseball Association side had a 5-4 win against Newcastle in their semifinal, before their grand final victory.

Coffs Harbour Baseball Association president Ben McCall gave his highlights of the Country Championships.

“Probably being undefeated and winning the semi-final and the final against two strong areas,” he said.

“And the final, to come back from 5-0 down in the first inning to take it out was some effort in representative baseball.”

Coffs Harbour Baseball Association’s current season is headed towards its finals series.

The competition features four clubs; the Bellingen Brewers, Coffs Harbour All Stars, Sawtell/Toormina Dodgers, and Woolgoolga Bluesox.

A-grade, B-grade and junior games are played on Saturdays at the Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

Season standings. A-grade. 1.Dodgers 39. 2.Bluesox 30. 3.All Stars 26. 4.Brewers 21. B-grade. 1.Dodgers 34. 2.Brewers 29. 3.All Stars 28. 4.Bluesox 27.

q Coffs Harbour Baseball Association’s senior representative team

Urunga Raiders tighten grip on Division Two Premiership

By David WIGLEY

THE Urunga Raiders tightened their grip on Men’s Division Two following an impressive 5-1 victory over the Northern Storm at York Street on Wednesday evening.

Jake Tarrant netted twice, while Ethan Hocking, Riley Hayden, and Jaxen Hewitt each added a goal, securing the crucial three points and propelling them significantly closer to the Premiership title, set to conclude on Saturday, 26 August.

Urunga goalkeeper Lee Kennedy provided insights from the best view on the park.

“Storm came out really strong in the first 20 minutes, really pushing with a high press to try and retain possession in our defensive third.

“This left them exposed on the wing which we took full advantage of to go into the break at 3-0.

“The second half saw a little more scrappy performance from both teams.

“The Storm’s Ryan Cole was causing all sorts of headaches for our defence,

linking well with his younger teammates,” Kennedy said.

This commanding win elevates their points total to 34, extending their lead to six points at the summit of the table. The second-placed Boambee Bombers, who have played one match fewer, now trail behind.

The Orara Valley Dingoes are positioned for a finals berth, currently holding third spot with 22 points, with two catch-up matches in their sights.

“Really proud of the team to come away with the win in a midweek fixture away from home.

“It puts us in great shape for the minor premiership which was one of the club’s goals this season with our return to the men’s division,” Kennedy said.

The upcoming three rounds will prove pivotal for these three contenders in the title race and the knock-out rounds.

Mark your calendars for the Community Grand Finals scheduled for the weekend of 15, 16 and 17 September, with preliminary matches scheduled for the preceding two weeks.

What a season!

the inaugural girls under 10s competition,” he said.

“Each year they have

come back together for soccer with players coming from three different high schools, a testament to the friendships that have been built on the soccer field.

“This season the team’s skill, tenacity and commitment to each other has been demonstrated by every single player taking a turn at goalkeeping duties - and only two goals being conceded across the whole season.

“Whilst the defence has been steadfast, the attack has been scintillating with 71 goals scored and nine different players finding the back of the net.

“As a team, the players look forward to continuing to grow the game for girls

and inspiring younger players,” Watson said.

Both the Sawtell Spirit and the Northern Storm Cyclones have secured their place in the grand final playoffs, commencing on the weekend of Saturday, September 2.

The grand finals will ignite the stage on September 15, 16 and 17 at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

q Northern Storm under 14s will contest the finals in September

q The Urunga Raiders are flying high in Men’s Division Two.

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies

By Helen RHODES

A BIG Congratulations to Greer Galloway, Mary Quirk and Yvonne Avery who all won their respective divisions in the Golf

By Ray BEASLEY

NSW Medal rounds. The winners are the players returning the lowest nett aggregate of 3 scores at the end of the 6 medal rounds.

The girls are now off to play in the District Finals of the Golf

NSW Medal at Taree Golf Club on Monday 9 October. If any of the girls win at Taree then they are

(3)

off to play in the State Final at Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club in Sydney in December. Good luck

ladies!!

Tuesday 8 August – 2 Person

Aggregate Stableford 9 Hole

Comp. with 28 starters

Anne Ericsson & Carmel Hill

38. NTP’s – 3rd (Pro Pin) Sandra

Shots 5-4

Bad Habbits def

Surgical Steel 5-4

Wrong Hole def

Bull Rush 7-2

Thunderstruck def

P (50)

Hustle Mob 9-0

180s

Craig S (1)

Paul (1)

100s

Donna B (1)

Jayne (1)

Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results

By Glenn LANE

TUESDAY 8/8/23

D Barnard and R Ryan

defeated T Banks and R Bennell

24 - 21

L Anderson and J Anderson

Defeated D Hodge and H

Pallister 18 - 16

P Buck and T Allen defeated J Ryan and J Hurrell 17 - 12

D Wesney and A Bailey

defeated J Prosser and W

Prosser 31 - 13

M Hopes and J Wilcox

defeated W Gavinlock and G

McInerney 24 - 18

K Costello and P Devine

defeated M Lampert and C

Latham 22 - 17

J Gibbins and F Cacciattolo

Park Beach Men’s Bowling Club

By Doug POWELL

TUESDAY Social Triples

8/8/23

B. White, J. Cam, J. Long d C. McLeod, A. Dorrington, D. Hull

23-17

C. Hopper, M. Diorietic, N. White d B. Innes, D. Chapel, J.

Swan 17-15

P. Lawrance, N. McVicar,

M. Proud d P. Woodsell, A.Campbell, L. Morris 19-18

W. Moore, J. Clarke, F.

Duthie d B. Worboys, J. Murtas, R. Douglas 23-12

Sawtell golf results

By Janet O’DOWD

8/8 STABLEFORD A:

Warren Johnstone 42, Ethan

Thornborough 38. B: Allan

Robertson 37, Dave Lovett

36c/b. C: Gregory Jensen

37, Pam O’Sullivan 36. Balls to 33c/b. NTP 7 A: Stephen

(2)

defeated G Pallister and M Hodge 21 - 17

Ian Cork and Norm Wood defeated Stan Noad and John

Migs 27 - 12

D Washfold and S Dodd defeated J McKellar and L Carroll 31 - 9

A Wroe and G Lane defeated

J Weston and B Merchant 21 - 18

Glen Kennedy, Steve Oliver and Ray Hack defeated Keith Frost, Bob Martin and Peter Cuttriss 19 - 17

Lucky Rinks 1. D Barnard and R Ryan

2. M Hopes and J Wilcox

3. D Washfold and S Dodd 4. J Gibbins and F Cacciattolo

No Jackpot Woolgoolga Wanderers Bowling Club Results

Wednesday 9/8/23

R. Oakley, J. Thorn, D. Condon d L. Heenan, A. McInerney, S. Hollis 21-15

P. Booth, J. Robinson, P. North d N. Low, D. Low, F. Byron 20-17

G. Williams, R. Beaumont, R. Shephard d G. Skinner, L. Boekman, K. Morrison 27-22

S. Henderson, K. Kaaden.

R. Lane d J. Brett, R. Wisely, M. Star 25-10

B. Odmark, B. Kelly, B. Johns d D. Catling , J. Bishop, R. Host 15-14

C. Weatherall, R. Alford, D. Valentine d M. England, E. Kidd, C. England 28-19

S. Braithwaite, O.

Craig, B: Garry Herbert, C: Ray Morrison. NTP 11 A: Joey Franck (pro pin), B: Bill Miller, C: Ian Finn

9/8 Stroke A: Jean

Dummer 74, Lorraine Lacey

77, Natalie Jacobs 78c/b. B: Robin Hodgson 72, Elaine Everitt 74, Trish Rhoades 76. Balls to 80c/b. Pro pin Gaye Hardcastle. Putting A: Maureen

Cheeseman, 6th Carmel Hill.

Wednesday 9 August – 4 Ball

Stableford with 87 starters

Captain versus Presidents Teams Event

Proudly Sponsored by Terry

White Chemist

Steph Martyn & Judy Gibson

45, Pam Rooney & Janice Hickey

Chris K (8)

Craig S (6)

Dean (2)

Derain (1)

Garry G (2)

Jarred (1)

Jeremy (4)

Kevin C (1)

Micheal (1)

Paul (1)

Peter (2)

Ray (1) Reg (1)

Ricky (3)

43 c/b, Denise Kaiser & Kerry

Farmer 43 c/b, Maureen Cotsell & Ada Lynch 43 c/b, Betty Peen & Lynda Bradley 43. NTP’s – 12th

Kristy Hickey, Di Ratcliffe, 15th

Jo Habgood, Narelle Turner, 22nd

Michelle Palmer, Glenice Cutt, 26th

(Pro Pin) Maureen Cotsell, Leah

Ray, Maria Sanford. This year the

Sean (2) Steve (2)

Trevor (3)

High pegs

Edward (52)

Garry G (68)

Peter (120)

Trevor (50)

Leader Board

Bad Habbits 40

Wrong Hole 38

Warriors 30

Surgical Steel 30

Fluke Shots 21

Bull Rush 21

Asttan (2) Ben (2) Bob (1)

T Collins, J Whalen and I Carruthers defeated P Hatton, M Mulligan and B Kowal 24 - 15

I Gentle, K Costello and I Cork defeated I Brien, G Lane and B Lipman 24 - 11

P Diamond, D Mason and Bear defeated M Bellette, A Wickin and S Ferro 16 - 12

J Martin, G Burgess and S Dodd defeated T Teer, S Noad and J Migs 32 - 9

L Main, R Holliday and J Hampstead defeated K Dunstone, B Rennie and P Stirling 23 - 14

B Martin and D Randall defeated T Coloe, and P Williams 19 - 11

N Wishart and R Norder defeated J Simpson and K Frost 24 - 12

M Lampert, K Ryan and P Jones defeated B Morrison, J

Braithwaite, C. Hansen d M. Ross, A. Worboys, S. Jones

29-6

F. Prinz, T. Gordon, J. Phillips d D. Powell, M. Berube, J. Dunn 21-17

C. Lloyd, B. Smith, S. McKenzie d M.Miller, K. Williams, K. McKenzie 31-9

B. Stirton, B. Jones, P. Standaert d K. Bienefelt, C. Mc Aviney, D. Wilson 18-14

Thursday Social Triples

10/8/23

S. Campbell, R. Douglas, T. Monck d S. Jones, R. Wirth, D. Wilson 17-13

M. Berube, D. Valentine, T. Erskine d J. Robinson, D.

Ryan 31c/b, B: Gloria Rossi 30

10/8 Play 9 Back Peter Hirth 20c/b, Brian Leiper 20. Balls to 17c/b

12/8 Stableford A: Rohan McIntosh 42, Graham Montgomery 39c/b. B: Clifford Hutchings 42, Garry Hardcastle

41. C: Sam Rava 37, Charles Bevan 42. Balls to 34c/b. NTP

7 A: Neal McCarthy, B: Chris

Rob Ha (3)

Rob Ho (3)

Sam (1)

Paterno and D Wesney 17 - 14

Lucky Rink 1st. Rink L Main, R Holliday and J Hampstead

2nd Rink N Wishart and R Norder

Lucky Loser Rink P Hatton, M Mulligan and B Kowal

Jackpot Winners I Gentle, K Costello, I Cork, I Brien, G Lane and B Lipman

Woolgoolga Bowling Club

Results

Friday 11/8/2023

B Dodson and I Thomas defeated F Cacciattolo and J Brooks 20 - 14

Stan Noad, John Migs and Barry Morrison Defeated Y Williams, R Williams and Ian Cork 16 - 13

G Pallister and Greg McInerney defeated H Jensen and D Jensen 24 - 12

J Hurrell and H Katala

Catling, B.Garner 30-9

D. Stirton, C. Lloyd, L. Boekman d S. Henderson, M. Star, J. Brett 21-15

N. Dean, R. Host, J. Bishop d K. Williams, R. Kelly, M. McCabe 16-11

R. Ryan, D. Paistar, M. Hodge d D. Powell, T. Gordon, L. Miles 24-17

W. Moore, P. North, P. Rambow d B. Hardwick, G. Bugden, K. Morrison 18-13

G. Kindred, S. Bloomfield. S. Kindred d J. Groat, K. Watts, J. Long 26-23

J. Eding, H. Katala, G. Colman d A. Mc Inerny, B. Jones, P. Standard 25-18

Reading, C: Col O’Connor. NTP 11 A: Martyn Yeomans, B: Barry Woods, C: Jordan Davis, Pro pin: Craig Austin

12/8 Freeforall Wendy Mason 18c/b, Margaret Curtis 18c/b, Chris Veerhuis 18. Balls to 17c/b. NTP Joy Lawrence

All other results for this week will be in next week.

President’s team had a big win.

Saturday 12 August – 4 Ball

Stableford with 42 starters

Pam Rooney & Dot Trevaskis

46 c/b, Maria Sanford & Joan Griffin 46. NTP’s – 3rd (Pro Pin)

Jos Mitchell, 6th Gayle Jones, 12th

(Pro Pin) Hayley Butler, 15th Hayley Butler.

Thunderstruck 20

Hustle Mob 4

defeated I Brien and N Wood

25 - 16

J Ryan and R Bennell defeated Glenda McInerney and C Boyden 25 - 15

Max Lampert, Glen Kennedy and Donna Hodge defeated R Wesney, D Wesney and M Hodge

22 - 18

Sue Bracher, Wendy Bracher and Noel Wishart defeated M Dulton, J Dulton and R Nordar

21 - 17

Ian Gentle, Jeff Martin and Cheryle Carter defeated D Mason, W Gavinlock and Nate

Carter 18 - 12

A Wroe and L Walsh defeated R Ryan and M Hopes

24 - 12

E Peace and J Hinchley defeated N Haines and J Hampstead 21 - 11

G Lane, M Hines and B

C. Lewis, L. Hogan, F. Duphie d N. Condon, M. Lee, P. Woodsell 20-13

J. Lowndes, L. Frail, J. Dunn d B. Worboys,J. Murtas, N. Mc Vicar 20-8

B. Odmark, B. Smith, D. Condon d A. Taylor, R. Harris, R. Banwell 22-14

C. Holland, G. Howard, D. Hyde d R. Orton, K. Crooks 30-13

M. Miller, L. Goodacre, R. Shephard d C. McLeod, Larry, G. Wallace 22-16

T. O’Halloran, A. Dorrington, D. Hull d G. Williams, R. Beaumont, B. Kelly 27-22

Saturday Social Pairs

Coffs C.ex Golf Results

By Graeme ROBERTSON

PLAYED on Sunday 13th August at Urunga Golf Club, 4 Ball Multiply; The Winners; Gavin Gilmore and Darren Heelis 84; Runners-Up; Jose Caravante and Dave Curtis 67; Ball Winners;

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets Results

By Vicki SILVER

MONDAY 14th August 2023

37 Members played a 9 hole single stableford today with the results as follows -

Gents:

Chris Oddy 19

Jeff Howlett 18

John Miles 17

Ball Comp:

Martin Van Waelsden 16 c/b

Garry Silver 16 c/b

Frank Buckley 16 c/b

Ladies:

Merchant defeated M Campos, T Teer and D Barnard 20 - 18

H Pallister and T Allen defeated S Oliver and P Wroe 14 - 12

L Anderson, J Anderson and Ray Kaufmann defeated B Martin, J Paterno and Lyn Kaufmann 19 - 13

Di Washfold and P Buck defeated Jack McKellar and Les Carroll 20 - 16

Lucky Rinks 1. B Dodson and I Thomas 2. Max Lampert, Glen Kennedy and Donna Hodge

3. G Pallister and Greg McInerney 4. E Peace and J Hinchley

5. L Anderson, J Anderson and Ray Kaufmann 6. Ian Gentle, Jeff Martin and Cheryle Carter No Jackpot

12/8/23

J. Murtas, K. Morrison d L. Boekman, D. Holland 25-12

B. Jones, P. Standaert d R. Lane, C. Williamson 24-15

G. Staunton-Latimer, J. Brown d G. Duffy, G. Stanford 24-12

C. Sheridan, J. Woodford d D. Powell, D. Lindner 21-13

R. Douglas, P. Rambow d B. Smith, J, Dunn 24-6

G. Williams, R. Oakley d M. Monck, T. Monck 22-12

W. Moore, R. McWha d S. Jones, K. Ogilvie 24-16

K. Cutmore, D. Condon d J. Flynn, G. Flynn 19-16

Gary Brazel and Sam Brazel 64; Catherine Robinson and Steve Robinson 63; Ben Gately and Pat Sydenham 62; Troy Henderson and Brian Prentice 57; Terry Stephens and Maurice Tate 55; NTP’s; 9th Jose Caravante, 12th Gary Brazel, 16th Gary Brazel, 18th Maurice Tate. Next game is on Sunday 27th August at Sawtell Golf Club; 4 BBB Stableford.

Carlene Bath 24

Betty Peen 19 c/b

Marilyn Waterhouse 19 c/b

Ball Comp:

Anne King-Scott 19

Joan Levingston 18

Lois Elworthy 17 c/b

Nearest the Pins:

3rd Hole Trish Mackay & Norman Shannon

6th Hole Trevor Bissett & Jo Corrigan.

Next week is a Single Stableford.

28th August is a shot gun

start 8.30 for 9am hit off - 4 person Ambrose with morning tea provided.

Birthday Notice

Death Notices

Thomas Michael Donnelly 18/08/1935

We raise a glass of cheer

Although sadly you’re not here

We celebrate your life

Which touched ours in so many ways

And left us with memories

For our remaining days

I miss your love, hugs, and humour

I just miss you

Astrid Donnelly Skene

Families and friends

Skene, Donnelly, Griffith, Cox, Ryan, & Wilson

HRNCIR Paul

9th August 2023, peacefully in his sleep at Mater Christi Aged Care, late of Boambee East. Dearly beloved husband of Rosie. Loved father of Paul (dec’d). Dear brother of Peter (dec’d). Adored uncle of Ella and Simone. Fond great-uncle and cousin of their families.

Aged 90 Years

Gone Golfing And Fishing

With Son Paul

Paul’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 15th August 2023.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

BRZON

Friedrich Ludwig ‘Fritz’

12th August 2023, peacefully at Woolgoolga Aged Care. Late of Moonee Beach, formerly of Sandy Beach. Beloved husband of Lily. Cherished father of Anne Marie.

Aged 80 Years

Love You Forever

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Fritz’s Funeral Prayers to be celebrated in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 21st August 2023, commencing at 11.30 am.

Fritz’s Funeral Prayers 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

PIGGOTT-JOHNSON Trey

13th August 2023, taken too soon, late of Toormina. Loving son of Rikki-Lea and Aaron. Loved brother of Khairni, JJ and Knox. Cherished grandson of Kim & Mick and great-grandson of Joan & Ray (dec’d). Treasured nephew of Tara, Christie, Jayke, Ben, Billee, Charlee and their partners. Adored cousin of Kiara, Rick, Felicia, Makhani, TJ, Khairyn, Jakari, Ecko, Aluna, Cami, Jess and Nat.

Aged 16 Years

Love You

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Trey’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 22nd August 2023 commencing at 11.30 am.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

TREVOR ARNOLD RUGG ‘TREV’

A special ‘thank you’ to the Ambulance Paramedics Services, specialists, doctors, and nurses of the Coffs Harbour Health Campus.

To all those who have really gone out of their way to help me to honour my late husband Trevor’s celebration of his life, and also for the flowers and meaningful beautiful cards. To Father Joe D’Souza OCD, of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in celebrating a Requiem Mass for Trev, and to Arney a funeral director of Keith Logue & Sons and their team.

I am very grateful to all of you for making this journey so much lighter in this time of sorrow, your immense love, prayers and support are gifts I will always treasure.

Thank you all, Marcy.

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Wild Dog Baiting Notification

This notification is to advise all landholders within 1 kilometre of the property at 129c Mackays Rd and 320 Shephards Lane Coffs Harbour that 1080 Wild Dog baits will be laid from Monday 21st of August to Tuesday the 21st of November 2023 in an ongoing program. Property owners are recommended to restrain their pets and working dogs and to ensure that they do not enter the baiting locations during and after the poisoning operation. In the event of an accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. 1080 poisoned baits will be laid in accordance with Pesticide Control (1080 Liquid Concentrate & Bait Products) Order 2020 under Section 38 Pesticides Act 1999. For further information Ph LLS Michael Elliott 0408352174.

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Genuine Blue Cornflower. Browning dish & Bake/Server on Stand $100 for both

0407 654 879

CRICKET bat, Merv Hughes signed sticker $15. 0490 161 119 F120523

DARCY Doyle, large gold framed print 'A break in play', 70cm x 55cm Photos can be sent. $45 0490 161 119

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FOAM Mattresses x 2 Firm 22cm thick Single bed size. Covered with clean, strong removable Fabric. Ideal for spare beds or couch. VG Cond $50 each or $90 for pair

Ph. 0411527727 F140723

FOLD Up boat trailer, Flip N Easy, great condition $850. All galvanised S20310. 0419 995 609

FRIDGE, fisher & paykel 275L, exc cond, $125 ono. 0428150643

GAS Heater LPG Palomo brand in good working order $75 Ph 0422 440 802 F210723

GENUINE etched art deco scalloped edge wall mirror. 60cm x 30cm $40. 0490 161 119

GOLF balls Srixon, soft feel, new. $20 a dozen 0422 940 328

GOLF clubs, rh set with bag, buggy, balls, $75 Ph 0432 025 328

GREY fabric recliner $65 ono. 0438665258

GUTTER Grate. Used 4 x 98cm lengths, 13cm wide, terracotter colour $30 Ph. 0411527727

Exercise bike, rowing machine, ab machine Open this Offers 0429 945 374

HARDWOOD timber for sale. 20 assorted lengths of Brushbox timber Milled locally. Cured under a house for 25 years dry and flat. Perfect for furniture or building Please call for length and size details. $450 the lot negotiable. 0435400938

HILLS ROTARY 6 folding hoist 6 lines, 3mtr diam ground socket excel cond $95 Ph 0422 440 802 Woopi

HOLMAN taphline dripline, 13mm x 50m new in package. $50

LAWN Bowls Taylor Redline Size 2 Excellent condition, Incl. bowling accessories and trolley bag $150 Ph 0434 010 283 e110823

RUSTIC oblong 6 seat 1930's white mahogany farm table $60. Ph 0474 378 447 F280723

TOWBAR Complete suit Subaru Forrester 2000 - 2007. $90. 0422410169

2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446 Re020623

MOTORCYCLE clothing. Shift brand black leather m/cycle gloves with padding protection to the fingers & knuckles XXL $40. 0415 715 619

bag

12 clubs

0490 161 119

JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710

JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50

Ph: 0467 587 536

KITCHEN Scale, Salter Beautiful antique look $55. 0415 981 605

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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. $60. 0490161119

LAWNMOWER Rover High Performance 800OVH Mulch n Catch In good cond. $125 0410 439 950 F140723

LITTLE Golden Books library of 4, clean pages no screen learning $100 ph 0407 654 879

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710

LOUNGE

NEAR new Sherlock wheelbarrow $90 0403 033 205

Classifieds 02 49 81 8882

NORDIC track VR 19 exercise bike w/ manual $550. 0417 481 120 Re020623

OAK sideboards with ornate mirror, circa 1920. 0428 812 383

OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772

RYOBI electric garden shredder, 1500w, new never used. $160. 0415 385 976

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460

SHOWER stool adjustable height with handles. Photos can be sent. $40. 0490161119

SNOW Skis and bindings. Incl poles and Salomen boots Great cond. $100 the lot 0409 022 456

STEERING Wheel to accelorator solid steel lock bar. Extra security for outdoor overnight parking $25. 6651 8500

THREE Heavey duty collapsible reflective safety truck triangles $30 0490 161 119 F070723

WANTED to Buy. Suzuki SWB 4WD. Older model preferred. 0429 431 416 e080923

TV Stand, large glass entertainment stand with glass shelves 140Lx65cmH $65

SOLD

Ph: 0490 161 119

VINTAGE Gold Framed bevelled edge wall dressing mirror. 125cm x 40cm. $45. 0490 161 119

VINTAGE Wood and brass miniature coffee grinder. $25 0490 161 119

WALKING STICK, dual handle, quad foot, easy lift from seated, adjust height, light wt/strong alum $50 0407654879

WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377

MANGO TREE Bowen in pot $15 0467 634 668

MARKWELL 3 phase 18cfm air compressor $99. Ph 0474 378 447

MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph:

0457

679 486

MATURE trees, inc new season christmas bush, yukkas, clumping bamboo. 0428812383 F110823

MENS Bike 26” Repco Tracer Alloy Frame 21 speed Led lights VG Cond. $100.00 0411 527 727

METRONOME for piano lessons $25. 6651 8500

MOTORCYCLE clothing. Bikers Club black leather m/cycle pants with padded knee & thigh protection. Waist size 32". $40. 0415 715 619

MOTORCYCLE clothing. Heavy duty fabric (beige) m/cycle jacket with safety padding to the arms & back. Schoeller brand Size 8 - 9. $40. 0415 715 619

PHOTOGRAPHIC

Enlarger. Krokus, plus trays and developing tanks and other equipment. $100 the lot. Sandy Beach Ph: 0422 697 832

PORTABLE Globe sewing machine in working order. Photos can be sent. $60 0490 161 119

POTATO ricer stainless steel, plus Apple Peeler, both in boxes $40 the two. 0407 654 879

PRESTIGE Pressure cooker perfect cond. Trivet, basket and spare seal incl. $99 Ph: 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

PRESTON Lift Chair large, exc cond. $800 6649 2657

QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791

RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456

SWAG – Big Country King Single in great condition $100 0408 522 575 F161222

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TAPEGUN, Commercial hand tying machine includes 8 rolls tape & 5000 staples. $100 0407 654 879

TAPESTRY, Glass framed and wall hung $95. 0422 440 802 F130123

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong) $40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864

THE Great Courses university level complete 7 DVDs and books - Classic American Literature $50ono. The Great Courses university level complete 4 DVDs and books - Classic British Literature $50ono Ph: 0488 763 132 F181122

TIMBER dining table with bamboo legs 150cm x 90cm. Minor marks on table. Photos can be sent. $45. 0490

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WASHING Machine Compact twin tub suitable for caravan/ camper/home. VGC

$65. 0415 981 605

WHITE bed and base ensemble, king single. Exc cond. $80 0415 981 605

WOODEN Nest of 3 tables. Exc cond. $40 0415 981 605

YARD blower, Tanaka 2 stroke, GC, $70 0415 385 976

TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446 Re230421

Caravans

Yamaha $19,000 Ph 0407 703 920 e180823 Motors SOLD

2010 AVAN cruiseliner fitted with remote control movers on wheels. Many extras Complete with awning & accessories Ph: 0428 525 591 $25,000

NISSAN Pathfinder 2011 Ti 550 with huge towing power and all the things the Ti 550 top model offers. Great 7 seater 4WD. V6 turbo diesel. Bit rough around the edge but a great truck. Rego til Feb 24 CZW48H $17,500 Located Port Stephens Ph: 0401 308 359

2010 JAYCO 24ft registered TL52VT slide out bdrm w/ensuite 2x TVs, microwave stovetop and oven kitchenette w/ new fridge. Full annex BBQ + extras. Exc cond. $44,000 ono Ph: 0428 257 060 ReS241123

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ABC, 7.30pm

After a winter hibernation, this inspirational and homely series returns with a new season and a fresh bunch of gardening projects and stories. Millie Ross builds a heated seed-raising bay and finishes some transition-season jobs. Clarence Slockee creates a living sculpture by cultivating air plants into an old tree stump. Enigmatic host Costa Georgiadis meets Bollywood actress Evelyn Sharma, who is creating a beautiful garden in Queensland’s Chinchilla, and Hannah Moloney demonstrates how to train kale trees.

FRIDAY, August 18

5.30

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return) Josh Byrne visits a leafy loft.

8.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) DI Neville Parker and the team investigate the murder of the owner of a hairdressing salon.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a wealthy farmer is mauled to death by a wild boar, the investigation leads to a restaurant.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Gold Diggers. (Mlsv, R)

11.45 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madl, R)

12.45 Harrow. (Mv, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Corser hams it up nicely in his role as host of this atmospheric, castle-set reality competition, which is rich in deceit, lies and a $250,000 prize. Taking its cues from murder mystery parties and games such as Mafia, it’s based on the Dutch hit inspired more than 10 international spinoffs. In this second season, the entertainment has been ramped up with the inclusion of a bunch of well-known personalities, including Hannah Ferrier ( Deck Survivor (Underbelly one traitor banished, the hunt intensifies for the others, who are hiding in plain sight.

THURSDAY EVA LONGORIA:

Hot off the press after Stanley Tucci’s culinary Searching for , glamorous Eva Desperate embarks on her own foodie jaunt, exploring her Mexican heritage and the country’s rich food culture. Tucci – who also executive produces this six-part series along with Longoria – was the consummate host in his series, which was a visual delight, and Longoria’s offering looks just as delectable. In tonight’s premiere, the Texas-born star visits her adopted hometown, Mexico City, the place she met her husband. After tonight’s tacos, churros and baked concha, later episodes explore the cuisines of Yucatan, Oaxaca and Veracruz.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (M)

9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. (PGal, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vise Le Coeur. (Mav)

11.45 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+v, R)

1.35 Beforeigners. (MA15+dlv, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Jess Mauboy.

8.30 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018, PGl, R) A young woman learns about life and love while working at a department store in ’50s Sydney, when immigration was booming and multiculturalism was in its formative days. Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond, Rachael Taylor.

10.45 The Voice. (PG, R) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) David Oyelowo.

12.40 MOVIE: Bad Boys.

(1983, MA15+alv, R) 2.35 Hello SA. (PG, R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Panellists include Alan Davies, Urzila Carlson, Marty Sheargold, Melanie Bracewell and Ed Kavalee.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Celebrity guests include Tom Hanks.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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SATURDAY, August 19

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30

Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 Landline. (R)

3.30 For Frogs’ Sake!

3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (PG, R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

5.30 The Soundtrack of Australia. (R)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) Presented by Annabel Crabb.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) A murder and a theft are investigated.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) DCI Stanhope and Sergeant Ashworth investigate a fatal stabbing outside a busy Newcastle nightclub.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) To reassert her power, Frankie puts Stella on trial in front of the townsfolk.

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 National Indigenous Music Awards. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten.

12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Challenge Cup. Round 3. H’lights. 4.00 Lancefield Dreaming. (PG, R) 4.40 Going Places. (R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGa)

9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

10.20 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGa, R)

11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

1.00 The Witnesses. (Ma, R) 3.00 UFOs. (PGas, R) 4.20 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, August 20

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Winx Stakes Day, Quayclean P.B. Lawrence Stakes Day and Mekka Fest.

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) A passenger has two extra passports in his bag.

7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters. (1984, PGhl, R) Scientists become ghost hunters. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd.

9.40 MOVIE: Venom. (2018, Malv, R) A journalist is unwittingly merged with a symbiotic alien with lethal abilities. Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams.

11.40 The Voice. (PGa, R)

1.25 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. OTR SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

2.30 Home Shopping.

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.00 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+dlv, R)

12.20 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

1.10 Straight Forward. (MA15+lv, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts search for homes.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

9.00 MOVIE: Wog Boy 2: The Kings Of Mykonos. (2010, Mls, R) An Australian man of Greek descent inherits a beach on the island of Mykonos from his uncle. Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Angels, Demons And Money. Explores people’s relationship with money.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Restoration Australia: Dorothy. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Mal) Frankie continues to lose support.

9.30 The Beast Must Die. (Final, Mals) Frances deals with the fallout of her actions.

10.20 The Newsreader. (Ml, R)

11.15 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)

11.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 8. 3.00 WorldWatch.

4.00 Athletics. World C’ships. Day 1. H’lights.

5.00 Sunset Stories. 5.10 Going Places. (R)

5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Martyr. (M) A look at public executions in the Colosseum.

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World: Fall Of A Jungle Civilisation. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

10.10 Hemingway: The Blank Page (1944-1961) (Mal, R)

12.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.50 American Insurrection. (Mav, R) 3.20 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

Mastermind Australia. (R)

Bamay. (R)

NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Final.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. OTR SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00

6.00 Morning

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) A teenager shows up at FBI headquarters with a large bag of fentanyl seeking the team’s protection from the men who shot his father. Nina comes to Scola with a proposal that he’s hesitant to accept.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius works with the team.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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MONDAY, August 21

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.15 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (Ma) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Athletics. World C’ships. Day 2. H’lights. 3.00 Beyond The Pitch. 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PG, R)

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash makes an enemy.

7.30 The Voice. (PGl) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) John and Bailey search for a mystery gunman after a shooting hits a little too close to home.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) A billionaire’s daughter goes missing.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 The Blacklist. (Final, Mav)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TUESDAY, August

3.55 Tenable.

4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Justin fights for Theo’s music career.

7.30 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 RFDS. (Mamv) Pete discovers an emergency intervention he performed has had major repercussions.

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Malv) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Traitors. (PGl) Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+s, R) Stand-up performances from comedians.

10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) Agent Parker is framed for murder.

11.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius works with the team.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, August 23

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 How To Get Fit Fast. (R) 10.05 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 11.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (M) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R)

2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Athletics. World C’ships. Day 4.

5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

THURSDAY, August 24

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R) 10.05 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 11.05 Matched. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Athletics. World C’ships. Day 5. H’lights. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 DNA

For Mexico. (Premiere)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Theo cops Remi’s fury.

7.30 The Voice. (PGa) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.15 Miniseries: Without Sin. (Malsv) Part 1 of 4. Three years after the murder of her daughter, a woman is still held hostage to her grief.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Rose West And Myra Hindley: Their Untold Story. (MA15+av, R) The story of Rose West and Myra Hindley.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mas) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather learns of Ben’s betrayal.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv) 11.00 FBI. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 What The Killer Did Next: Sabina Nessa. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the 2021 case of school teacher Sabina Nessa.

9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Peril Over Portugal. (PGa, R)

12.00 The Resident. (Mav, R)

1.00 Home

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.