Coffs Coast News Of The Area 18 November 2022

By Andrea FERRARI

Sikh motorcyclists ride against abuse and domestic violence

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of universal brotherhood on the occasion of the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of the Sikh religion.

This ride was the Club's biggest ever, and in addition to NSW riders, members joined from South Australia and Victoria.

“We departed from Sydney on Saturday, at 8.45am and arrived at Coffs Harbour around 5pm,” Birinder Singh, spokesperson for SSMC told News Of The Area.

“On Sunday, 13 November we rode from Coffs to the First Sikh Temple in Woolgoolga.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh attended the Sikh Temple and chatted with the riders.

Around noon, the riders made their way to the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, also in Woolgoolga.

“Here, the Club's founder Mavleen Singh addressed the congregation with our message of saying ‘No to Domestic Violence’.

“Our ride is also registered as an event

with White Ribbon Australia in recognition of White Ribbon Day, on 18 November 2022.”

White Ribbon is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls.

Members from Bir Khalsa Group, who have appeared on Australia’s Got Talent, accompanied the riders from Sydney and put on a small live performance at the Temple grounds for the attendees.

During the afternoon four new members of the SSMC club had their vest ceremony where they were officially inducted into the club.

The SSMC Australia is a chapter of the International Social Motorcycle Club, renowned for promoting the ideology of Sikhism amongst the youth and other communities and by also being actively involved in philanthropy.

“We support both local and international causes, and ride and raise funds for natural calamities such as floods and bushfires and for saving the koala and feeding the

homeless and to create awareness about the contributions of Sikh soldiers in ANZAC War, WWI, WWII and the Battle of Saragarhi,” said Birinder.

Commenting on the importance of the celebration of 553rd birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Woolgoolga businessman John Arkan told NOTA, “It is said that when Guru Nanak was born the ‘veil of ignorance was lifted and the light of knowledge seen’.

“Guru Nanak Dev Ji spoke of three important principles to be practised whilst living in this world: Naam jap remember god in all that you do; hold honesty as the centre pillar of all that you do, earn your living in an honest way; and share in all that is the essence of sharing, your knowledge, your food and be a helpful human being.

“Both Sikh temples in Woolgoolga celebrated by conducting a three-day recitation of the holy Guru Granth Sahib Ji accompanied by Langar (sharing of food) daily.”

q Singhs SMC Australia Founder Mavleen Singh addressing the Sikh community at Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Woolgoolga.

q Members from the Bir Khalsa Group with Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at the Sikh Temple. The group have appeared on Australia’s Got Talent with their act of dangerous feats, and includes Jagdeep Singh, who is the tallest policeman in the world, standing 7ft 6ins tall.

q Singhs SMC at Sydney's Glenwood Sikh Temple on Saturday morning.

q Singhs SMC riders en-route to Woolgoolga.

SUICIDE AWARENESS

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Stadium on Saturday, 12 November in commemoration of truck drivers Mark Haines and Tom Seccombe, who took their own lives in 2021.

The Grinding Gears Burning Diesel convoy, now an annual awareness raiser, draws attention to the challenges facing truck drivers and how their mental health can become low-tosuicidal through the job they do, in part due to the loneliness of long distance driving.

Supported by Lifeline North Coast, the Grinding Gears Burning Diesel convoy was created by Ian ‘Eno’ Taylor, who spoke at the event in Coffs.

“The second Grinding Gears Burning Diesel was a hugely successful day, and a huge statement was made,”

Eno told News Of The Area.

“There was a huge turnout of truck drivers, families and their friends ready to show that they want to be there.”

This is not like other convoys or truck shows.

There is no prize at the end.

“It is about a community coming together for one reason.

“I made a big effort to walk around and talk to as many of the drivers as I could,” said Eno.

“The sad thing was that a lot of them had a similar story to me, that they have lost someone who they know through suicide or have been a doing things hard.

“And with the conversations I had, I knew that the day was a huge success.

“If I can help just one truck driver from taking

his or her own life, or I can get support for the friends and families that have lost someone through suicide I know that Grinding Gears Burning Diesel can help many more.”

Angela Martin, Acting CEO for Lifeline North Coast told NOTA, “Lifeline North Coast wishes to thank Eno for the incredibly contribution that he has made to our community through his role as Ambassador for Lifeline North Coast, for continuing to raise awareness of suicide prevention and encourage others to speak up if needing help.

“Eno brought together our team at Lifeline North Coast as well as volunteers from the community to create this Grinding Gears Burning Diesel Lifeline Convoy.

“If there is something causing you distress, it is

really important you speak to someone about how you feel.

“Please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and speak to one of our telephone crisis supporters who will listen, provide support, and refer you to services you need,” she urged.

Tony Judge, an ambassador for Lifeline

North Coast, spoke on how all of us can help a friend or a workmate who is struggling.

"Please take the time to ask how that person is feeling and be prepared for them to tell you that they are not OK.

“The key from there on is listening and encouraging them to talk and share their

thoughts - not to minimise their problems or tell them that everything will be OK, but to really listen.

"It's natural for us to want to offer hope or suggest a solution, but we should focus instead on just listening and encouraging them to talk.”

q Founder of Grinding Gears Burning Diesel Ian ‘Eno’ Taylor, Frank from Health in Gear, Lifeline Ambassador Tony Judge and Acting CEO for Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin. Photo: Paul Austin.

q The crowds came to Coffs Harbour C.ex International Stadium for the gathering, speeches, family BBQ and connection. Photo: Paul Austin.

q Tom Seccombe’s sister Brooke Seccombe with Ian 'Eno' Taylor. Brooke said, “Even if we could save one person’s life, or whatever, it’s worth it.” Photo: Paul Austin.

q Eno talked with friends, family and truck drivers who have lost a friend, know someone who is struggling or feeling distressed themselves. Photo: Paul Austin.

Two-vehicle crash at Park Beach Road intersection

are underway following a two-vehicle crash in Coffs Harbour on Sunday.

About 12.20pm on Sunday, 13 November 2022, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, following reports a Nissan Pulsar and Hyundai Tucson had collided at the intersection of Park Beach Road.

The 36-year-old female driver of the Nissan was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to

Gold Coast Hospital in a serious condition, where she tragically passed away several days later.

An eleven-year-old girl in the same vehicle was also treated at the scene and taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital, before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.

Two other passengers in the Nissan – two boys aged eight and fourteen –were uninjured and taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital as a precaution.

The female driver of

the Hyundai and her male passenger – both aged in their 70s – were uninjured and taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital as a precaution.

Officers attached to Coffs Clarence Police District and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attended and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, with the assistance of the Crash Investigation Unit.

As inquiries continue, police are urging any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward and contact Coffs Harbour police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

B-double leaves road at Raleigh

EMERGENCY services were called to the scene of a singlevehicle truck crash on the Pacific Highway at Raleigh, south of Coffs Harbour, just before 4am on Saturday 12 November 2022, after reports a B-double truck,

travelling north, had lost control and left the road, trapping the driver.

The 55-year-old man was freed about 8am and taken to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital.

His injuries were not

considered life threatening.

Road closures were in place with one northbound lane open and southbound diversions via Giinagay Way.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Nationals Retreat In Koala Wars

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE NSW Forestry Minister, Nationals MP Dugald Saunders, dismayed conservationists across the state when he tabled a bill in State Parliament on November 9 that would have removed the role of local councils in permitting and prescribing rules for logging on private land.

The legislation would also have extended private logging approvals from fifteen to 30 years.

Independent upper house MP Justin Field said the proposed changes included a core element of laws brought to Parliament in 2020 which were defeated when former Liberal MP Catherine Cusack crossed the floor to vote against the Government.

At the time, Mr Field said, “It’s crazy for Premier Perrottet and the so-called moderate liberals to capitulate again to the Nationals on koala protections so close to an election.

“Putting aside that it is terrible policy and further undermines koala protections, it’s crazy politics.”

Mr Field said passing the laws would open the door to “teal” independents in seats across the Northern Beaches and North Shore and also provide powerful campaign opportunities in key regional seats on the North coast.

Closer to the Coffs Coast, a spokesperson for local group, ‘Friends of Pine Creek’ said, “This is not about good farmers taking the odd tree.

“Corporations will fell large, forested areas at a time when we cannot afford to increase the loss of habitat.

“This Bill would allow logging within the ‘Bellingen Shire Koala Management Plan’ or locally designated conservation areas.”

Dalian Pugh, spokesperson for the North East Forest Alliance told News Of The Area, “Any existing identified core

koala habitat is protected.”

“However, Coffs Harbour has an updated koala habitat management plan but it has not been approved, so additional areas will not be protected.”

Mr Pugh said councils currently have some control over logging but this would disappear if such laws were passed.

He said that concerns were not just about koalas, but also about whether councils and residents will have any information or control over issues such as noise and suitability of local infrastructure.

As pushback against the legislation increased, the peak body for councils, Local Government NSW (LGNSW), also weighed in on Monday, November 14.

LGNSW President Darriea Turley said despite the Bill’s damaging implications, it had been rushed into parliament without any consultation with local government.

“This Bill undermines the crucial role councils play in the regulation of private forestry operations,” said Cr Turley.

“It will have devastating impacts on important native habitats, particularly for koalas and many of the state’s other threatened species.

“In addition, it removes the ability of councils to consider the broader impacts of forestry operations on their communities, such as noise, traffic, amenity and infrastructure impacts.”

Greens upper house MP Sue Higginson became involved as well, telling News Of The Area, “Nobody saw the government’s legislation coming.”

Ms Higginson said the changes were unnecessary and believes the push came from timber industry sources who are running out of public forest timber.

She foreshadowed the possibility of some government members not

supporting the legislation, and, she said, even if it was to pass the lower house, it would probably not pass the upper house.

Ms Higginson was proved correct, and, with at least two lower house government members threatening to cross the floor and Fred Nile refusing to support the legislation in the upper house, by the end of Monday, Mr Saunders had issued a statement pulling the bill.

“The NSW Government will not proceed with the Environmental Protection and Assessment legislation (Private Native Forestry) Bill,” Mr Saunders said.

“While this Bill upholds all existing protections for the environment, we will continue to have further conversations with local councils to progress legislation that unites communities and industry.

“There is significant public interest in this Bill that warrants further consultation.”

Coincidentally, the Greens had given notice of a bill in the Legislative Council that would prohibit forestry operations in areas that have been identified as koala habitat.

The bill would make it an offence to carry out forestry operations in areas of regional koala significance or in areas that have been assessed as koala habitat by a suitably qualified person.

Ms Higginson said, “This bill is a signal to the Government that this is an essential step to saving koalas from extinction and is as simple as an amendment to the Forestry Act.

“We could save money, protect jobs and stimulate the economy while also taking immediate action to slow the extinction crisis in NSW.

“This move would mean upwards of $1 billion going back into the economy from nature based tourism and community investment.”

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McTernan wins five gold medals for Australia

MADDIE McTernan, who hails from Coffs Harbour, had a sensational meet at the inaugural 2022 Virtus Oceania Asian Games in Brisbane from 5-11 November.

The Games attracted 1000-plus athletes with intellectual impairment from New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific to compete against Australia’s elite athletes.

The former Coffs Harbour Swim Club swimmer dominated the women’s swimming open category, winning five gold medals, two silver medals and two games records; claiming her first individual international gold medals for Australia.

In an action packed

50m Backstroke final, the lead changed twice before McTernan finally beat her fifteen-year-old Australian teammate Kael Thompson to claim her first international gold medal.

Maddie swam 33.61 seconds, Kael swam 33.77, and third place went to another up-and-coming Australian swimmer in Airlie Davis who swam 35.09.

In the main event, the women’s 100m Freestyle final, the Australian contingent beat the fancied Japanese and Hong Kong swimmers.

McTernan led from start to finish to dominate the women’s final, winning the gold medal in a time of 1:01.68, with Australia

Paralympic teammate Taylor Corey claiming the silver medal in a time of 1:03.36.

Australia claimed a clean sweep of medals, with Jade Lucy taking home the bronze medal in a time of 1:04.86.

McTernan went on to win gold medals in the 50m Freestyle, 200m Backstroke and the mixed 4x100m Freestyle relay.

“I like to thank the Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga communities and everyone who has supported me and cheered me on for this meet thank you,” McTernan stated.

Maddie’s former coach, Coffs Harbour’s Eugene Brogmus said, “Wow, five gold medals, I will be looking forward to personally catching up and

“She has had a fantastic year for Australia, also for what she has done for Coffs Harbour swimming.

“I am so proud of her.”

Coffs Harbour coach Daniel Bannerman said, “It was so pleasing to be there and watch Maddie win those medals.

“I went up there to surprise her and one of my swimmers, Amelia Moore, who was also competing at this meet.

“To witness both winning medals was a fantastic experience.

“The club is so proud of both Maddie and Amelia’s performances for Australia, the Coffs Harbour Swim

Have your say on name for peak in Coffs Harbour

THE Geographical Names Board is seeking community feedback on a proposal to name a peak in the suburb of Coffs Harbour as Niigi Niigi (pronounced nee/gi nee/gi).

Chair of the Geographical

Names Board Narelle Underwood said feedback would be sought on the proposed name which has the support of regional Aboriginal language centre Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and

Culture Co-operative.

“The Geographical Names Board supports the recognition of traditional Aboriginal place names and prefers the use of Aboriginal names for geographical

features,” Mrs Underwood said.

“We want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to provide their feedback on the proposed name.”

The peak is located at the end of Sealy Lookout within the Bruxner Flora Reserve, Orara East State Forest.

The word Niigi Niigi means ‘like charcoal’ and is the traditional Aboriginal place name used by the Gumbaynggirr people for the peak.

The name reflects the practices of burning of scrub at the top of the peaks to assist with hunting.

Club, and the Mid North coast community.”

Amelia represented Coffs Harbour Swim Club by competing in the Multi Class II-3 events at the games.

She won three gold medals and four silver medals, she also achieved six personal best times from seven races she competed in.

Details of the proposal, including a map, can be viewed and submissions lodged on the Geographical Names Board’s website at www.GNB.nsw.gov.au

Alternatively, written submissions may be mailed to the Secretary, Geographical Names Board, 346 Panorama Ave, Bathurst, NSW 2795.

The closing date for submissions is 11 December 2022.

congratulating Maddie and her family.

q Madeleine McTernan on the podium with NSW swimmers Taylor Corey and Jade Lucy after winning the women’s open 100m Freestyle final.

q Maddie McTernan winning the women’s 100m Freestyle final, with teammate Taylor Corey second and Australian teammate Jade Lucy finishing third.

q Madeleine McTernan and Amelia Moore with their Day 1 medals.

q Maddie McTernan, Taylor Corey and Baily Stewart after they won the mixed 4x100m Freestyle relay.

Galambila’s COVID relief work recognised

By Andrea FERRARI

GALAMBILA Aboriginal Corporation has been recognised for its dedicated support care delivering medical packs, food and wellbeing hampers to community members on the Coffs Coast during the 2021 COVID lockdowns.

Galambila received $30,000 through the NSW Government’s COVID Regional Community Support program to recoup costs incurred when preparing and distributing food, essential items and relief packs during the lockdown.

Galambila Aboriginal health practitioner Tyson Ferguson organised the distribution and delivered packs across the area, from Bowraville and Bellingen to Corindi and all around the wider Coffs Coast region.

“We made up and delivered medical packs, self-care packs, well-being packs, cleaning packs, fruit and vegetable boxes, close to 1,000 packs to around 220 families who are registered with Galambila,” Tyson told News Of The Area.

A particular concern at the time was the effects of family members having to selfisolate.

“It was at the time when people had to self-isolate for fourteen days and we know some people aren’t good at that, especially if there’s a large number of family members living in a small house, so we provided these people with wellbeing packs which included mindful activities.

“Keeping their mind active was really needed.

“A big thing in our community is yarning. Talking maintains our connection but in isolation it’s hard to do.

“We were able to support them with social/emotional wellbeing checks every couple of days which also really helped them.”

Galambila Aboriginal Corporation health service is a trusted health provider in the area and beyond.

“People love the service we provide here and even if they move away, they come back to us for their healthcare because they want to maintain that cultural appropriateness,” said Tyson.

“That word of mouth is going round, how Galambila is supporting the community; we’re just growing and growing.”

Tyson felt a personal pull to be involved in Galambila’s COVID response for its patients.

“I was very passionate about being able to give back, this was my opportunity.

“We’ve built upon wonderful opportunities with the local business, buying their products for the packs and hampers.”

The Galambila team acknowledges with

gratitude the support from the Local Health District.

“With their help we were able to achieve so much.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh personally thanked the Galambila team, paying them a visit on Friday 11 November.

“Galambila Aboriginal Corporation supported our community by delivering as many as 218 hampers and relief packs to isolated residents in need of extra support across the Coffs Coast during the lockdown,” Mr Singh said.

“This financial assistance from the NSW Government helps to cover some of the costs incurred, including fuel, couriers and logistics expenses.

“On behalf of the Coffs Coast community I want to thank the volunteers and staff at Galambila for stepping up and helping fellow community members when they needed it most.”

q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh paying a visit to Galambila Aboriginal Health Service with Galambila Aboriginal health practitioner Tyson Ferguson (left) and Galambila practice manager Tyson Morris.

q Galambila Aboriginal health practitioner Tyson Ferguson told NOTA, “I was very passionate about being able to give back, this was my opportunity.”

Rally Keeps Up The Pressure On NAB

By Andrew VIVIAN

SEVERAL local activist groups came together last Friday, November 11, to highlight what they say is ‘greenwashing’ by the National Australia Bank (NAB).

As part of the ongoing ‘Move Beyond Coal’ campaign, members of the Coffs Coast Climate Action Group, Coffs Youth Climate Alliance and the Forest Ecology Alliance staged their largest rally yet outside the NAB branch in central Coffs Harbour.

They were addressed by Jason John, a Uniting Church Minister, and Rataj Abdullah, a year 10 student who is also an organiser of the Student Strike 4 Climate.

‘Move Beyond Coal’ has grown out of the ‘Stop Adani’ movement, and, similarly, is a national collective of community-based groups.

Rally attendee Tony

Johnson said, “We believe that NAB is misleading customers into believing that it is ‘green’, so, if people want to bank with a ‘green’ bank, they need to know the facts.

“If you read the material on the NAB website it always gives themselves an ‘out’.”

Mr Johnson suggests people visit websites such as Market Forces and Move Beyond Coal and make their own decisions about which information is credible.

“We don’t think the other three major banks are much better, but we focus on NAB because they fund Whitehaven, which is planning to open three new mines and extensions to double their output,” Mr Johnson said.

He pointed out that the UN, the International Energy Agency and scientists all around the world have made it quite clear that if global warming is to be kept to

1.5ºC, as NAB says it wants to, then no new coal mines can open.

A spokesperson for NAB said, “We continue to be the leading Australian bank for global renewables

transactions and support an orderly transition of the energy system, while reducing our exposure to fossil fuels.

“We have said we will not finance new thermal coal

mining projects, and have provided no project finance for any new thermal coal mine project since 2015.”

Mr Johnson said while NAB has committed not to fund any new thermal coal

The search is on for an Independent candidate for Oxley

By Andrea FERRARI

Heads, Bellingen, Kempsey and

“We are inviting you, the voters of Oxley, to join us online as we launch the

search for a trustworthy, independent, community candidate to represent us in the NSW Parliament,” Alex Wyatt, spokesperson for the group, told News Of The Area.

“State governments have a key role in delivering many of the services which impact on the daily lives of people in Oxley such as health, education, housing, agriculture, roads, waterways and forestry.

“We are looking for an outstanding candidate who

lives in and understands the electorate of Oxley.

“A person committed to act with integrity, care about our unique environment and its diverse people and with demonstrated engagement and leadership in this community.”

A website with detailed information went live on Friday, 11 November and a launch of the Oxley search will take place on Sunday, November 20.

The group is mindful that with Christmas and summer holidays almost upon us, the State Government’s election date of March 25 is fast approaching.

Recent polling by RedBridge, published last week in The Australian, indicated there is very strong support for independent, community candidates, including the

after 2030, the bank can get around this commitment by providing funding to the corporate body and not individual projects.

“This is a classic example of greenwashing,” he said.

seat of Oxley.

“Many people are looking for politicians who can genuinely represent their community, because they don’t have the constraints that come with membership of a major party,” Alex said.

The group suggests if you know someone who would be a wonderful candidate, give them a nudge.

“If you are that candidate, time to stand up.

“We believe that our NSW parliament will operate more effectively when there is more local participation and genuine community representation.

“Oxley, it’s our turn to be counted,” said Alex.

People keen to know more can check out the website at www. independentoxley.com.au and register for the launch via https://IO_launch. eventbrite.com.au.

q Concerned local residents believe NAB is guilty of ‘greenwashing’.

A GROUP of passionate residents from localities across the Oxley electorate, including Nambucca

South West Rocks are rallying to search for the “ideal candidate” to contest the 2023 state election.

q Passionate Oxley residents are seeking a trustworthy, Independent candidate for the electorate.

Super equipped RFS helicopter based at Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

A $6 MILLION state-of-theart multi-purpose Rural Fire Service (RFS) helicopter to be based in the region was unveiled at Coffs Harbour Airport on Monday, 14 November.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh joined RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers at the Coffs Harbour helicopter base to officially welcome the new asset.

“Today’s announcement delivers on the NSW Government’s commitment made in November 2021 to improve aerial resources in regional NSW,” Mr Singh said.

“Our communities have faced many natural disasters in recent years so it’s fantastic that this aircraft will not only support our RFS volunteers and staff during their firefighting operations, but also assist other agencies responding to storms and floods.”

said the RFS has the largest aerial firefighting fleet in Australia, including a 737 Large Air Tanker, two Citation aircraft and six helicopters.

“The strategic placement of the RFS aviation fleet is particularly important.

“Basing helicopters in Coffs Harbour, Dubbo and Tumut provides additional

support for regional, rural and remote communities,” Commissioner Rogers said.

“In any emergency time is of the essence, and this aircraft is well-positioned in Coffs Harbour for rapid response to support multiagency emergency response in this part of the state.”

The helicopter is fitted with state-of-the-

art equipment including Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) cameras, live video capabilities and winching equipment.

Inspector Sandra Huer, District Manager, Coffs Coast Team NSW Rural Fire Service, told News Of The Area, “The Helicopter is a multi-function machinethink the Swiss army knife

An arty laneway fundraiser

By Andrea FERRARI

A PRE-CHRISTMAS fundraiser by not-for-profit organisation Friends of Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery takes the form of an exhibition showing at Alykat Creative Gallery & Studio followed by street-party-style food and drinks on Thursday, 8 December from 6pm.

Located in Little Street, a Coffs Harbour alleyway decorated with edgy murals, the area is called an ‘art haven’ by those who frequent the backstreet.

“Spend the evening surrounded by edgy murals, soulful music, and delicious food and drinks.

“It promises to be a feast

for the senses,” spokesperson for Friends of the Galley, Sheree Lyons told News Of The Area.

“After viewing the current exhibition inside, the Friends will spill out into the lane to toast 2022 and catch-up on the exciting times ahead for the gallery now being transformed into Yarrila Arts and Museum or YAM.”

Renowned for its quirky aesthetic, local Alykat Creative Gallery is opening its doors to the Friends while continuing to support small, local creatives with the latest exhibition, All The Small Things.

“See these unique works by 40 talented artists, presented at a maximum size

of 45x45cm.

“Plus the gallery will be filled with unique creative bits and bobs in time for Christmas.

“Make your gift-giving count by buying from small, creative businesses and you'll always deliver the most memorable and quality gifts,” said Sheree.

The nearby Happy Frog café is catering for the event with their legendary vegetarian fare.

Local musician and songstress Sarah McKenna will bring her acoustic guitar and exceptional voice to fill the lane with her soulful, folkinspired tunes.

For more information see friendschrg.com.

of the air - depending on the tasking being able to adapt to a number of functions, such as: remote area firefighting with the winching of crews into fires, operate with down-the-wire rescue technicians, intel gathering with the ability to live stream camera images to increase operational awareness and the ability to bucket water if

required.

“This increases the capability of RFS across the Coffs Region and enhances the emergency response to the community, provides year-round response for firefighting and search and rescue operations and improves our response to remote and regional areas,” she said.

Commissioner Rogers

q RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at Monday’s announcement in Coffs Harbour.

q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and RFS aviation officer Rick Ott with the new RFS helicopter now based in Coffs Harbour.

q Friends of Coffs Gallery fundraiser in the arty Little Street laneway.

A perfect match for Holly at Dustycorns Cleaning

By Andrea FERRARI

FOLLOWING negative prior experiences in employment, Holly, a local young person with ADHD, is now happily employed with Dustycorns Cleaning following support from human services provider APM.

Rielle, the founder of the Coffs Harbour based cleaning service, also has ADHD, branding it a “superpower”.

ADHD Awareness Month in October brought with it celebrations amongst Holly, Rielle, and Trinette from APM, who matched Holly to the suitable job vacancy at Dustycorns six months ago.

In her time with Dustycorns, Holly has come out of her shell, gained confidence and found the workplace to be a friendly and inclusive place.

“I wasn’t too confident to begin with, as this is only my second job and I had a pretty nasty experience with my first one,” Holly told NOTA.

“It didn’t work out well and I experienced bad anxiety and panic attacks

after that.

“Trying to get back into the workforce after this experience gave me low confidence.”

Holly was happy that the interview was over the phone, as sometimes inperson interviews can be rather challenging for her.

“It was quite short and straightforward, which was great,” she said.

“I heard back from APM on the status of my application within a few days with great news that I got the job.”

Employer Rielle said she can see a little bit of herself in Holly.

“I connect with introverted people,” said Rielle.

“I could see in the trial she was terrified, but I gave her a set task to do, left her for twenty minutes and when I came back she’d done it perfectly and moved on to something else.”

It took Holly about three months to feel comfortable.

“She’s really bringing her personality to work, speaking up and joining in the group conversations,” Rielle said.

“What makes me happy is to see people come out of their shell and get into the workplace and find it’s not a scary place anymore.”

Really enjoying her job, Holly said she likes organisation and cleanliness.

“I enjoy mopping as I find it relaxing and calming,” Holly said.

“Cleaning a space allows me to know that I’ve done a good job, it’s satisfying.

“You walk in and there’s a bit of dirt and dust and by the time you’re done it’s sparkly clean.”

Commenting on moving into the workspace as someone with ADHD, Holly said, “Having a disability means it can be more challenging for you but it’s not impossible to find a job that you love and feel respected in.

“At Dustycorns, I feel welcomed.

“People with disabilities need to be unafraid and unashamed to tell employers or colleagues about their needs and how they may be able to better assist you.”

Rielle was diagnosed

with ADHD at the age of 22, having spent a confusing and unhappy time through school.

“ADHD presents differently in women who can internalise their thoughts and feelings,” said Rielle.

“I had lots of different jobs and hated them.

“It didn’t work for me, so I decided I was going to make something that did.”

She quit her job with a

month’s savings to support her and started some cleaning work for pocket money.

Within two weeks she needed another pair of hands and employed her friend.

“Within six months I needed another person, and after eighteen months I was up to eight staff.”

Now, two years later, Dustycorns employs nineteen staff servicing

clients from Corindi to Nambucca.

Each financial year, APM supports more than one million people across the early childhood, youth, employment, insurance, justice, veterans, disability, and aged care sectors, delivering employment, injury management, vocational rehabilitation, allied health intervention, community care and assessment services.

q Rielle, founder of Dustycorns Cleaning with Holly, Dustycorns employee.

Quilters donate $3000 to Community Centre

By Andrea FERRARI

BOAMBEE Bowerbird Quilt Group have donated over $3,000 to the Boambee East Community Centre following their hugely successful Quilt Show on 28 and 29 October.

The Quilt Show had almost 500 visitors over the two days, with people travelling from Armidale, Maclean, Grafton and Port Macquarie to view the beautifully handmade works.

Over 150 quilts were on display, showcasing the amazing talents of

the Bowerbird Quilters.

Boambee Bowerbird Quilt Group spokesperson Rose Dierick said, “We were so thrilled with the large number of people through the doors.

“Our numbers on Saturday were twice that of Friday, so it was a very busy day for us all.

“Our quilting group really appreciated the support of many businesses who assisted with our raffle prizes, which helped us to achieve such a great financial result and donate so much to the Community Centre.”

In partnership with a number of other local organisations including the Men’s Shed, the Community Gardens and the Coffs Vintage Car Club, visitors were treated to a large and varied display of work.

The Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed woodworking items were really popular with the crowd, while gardening enthusiasts were able to pick up some bargains from the adjacent Community Gardens. A fruitful coming together of the local community.

Coffs Bikers with big hearts converge on Macksville

EARLIER in the month we reported on the intention of the Mid North Coast Harley Riders Group (HOG) to conduct a Dice Run Fundraiser in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

True to their word, 76 riders on Harleys and other bikes converged from the north and south at the Star Hotel on the banks of the Nambucca River in Macksville.

The riders, on big bikes

with even bigger hearts, raised over $1,500 for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service through registration for the ride, raffles and generous donations from riders.

Mid North Coast HOG Activities Officer Justin Owens told News Of The Area, “Some of us have mates who have had road accidents and their lives saved through the work of the Westpac Helicopter Team, there is also the large amount of people

they have rescued in times of fire and flood.

“We would be in trouble here on the Mid North Coast without the incredible professional service they provide so we raise money for them each year however COVID put a stop to our Dice Runs over the last few years.”

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Community Liaison Officer Jennifer Dowd was at the Star Hotel and was presented a cheque for $1500 by the Director of the

Mid North Coast HOG, Dennis Pearce.

In addition to thanking the group for their fundraising efforts, Jennifer pointed to some sobering statistics regarding rescues.

“Between January and October there have been 156 rescues by the Westpac Helicopters over the Clarence Valley-Coffs-NambuccaBellingen districts with over 50 of those being motorcycle accidents,” Jennifer said.

“The donation from this

group is greatly appreciated as, although 70 percent of our funding comes from NSW Health and NSW Ambulance, we still rely on the rest of our funding to come from community fund-raising.”

Jennifer also accepted an unexpected donation to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service from the Dialysis Committee of the Nambucca Valley.

Julie Crocker from the Dialysis Committee of the Nambucca Valley told News

Of The Area, “During the last floods the Westpac Helicopter airlifted one person from Dorrigo and two from Bowraville to Nambucca Heads for vital dialysis.”

The Dialysis Committee of the Nambucca Valley has been raising money to provide a dialysis capability for 30 years and expressed their appreciation to the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service with a donation of $2000.

q Boambee Bowerbird Quilt Group’s Rose Dierick presents their donation of over $3,000 to Rachel Kay from the Boambee East Community Centre, along with quilt group members.

q Beautiful locally handcrafted quilts by the lady Boambee Bowerbird quilters.

Dorrigo Show to celebrate agriculture, tradition and women

THE Dorrigo Show 2022, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November, returns after three years as a true country show with traditional events and new features.

Society President Sally Duckett says the 2022 theme of ‘Women in Agriculture’ features a selection of themed prizes spread across the festivities, from a photography award to a host of craft, cookery and pastoral prizes.

The Show is also featuring a special Woman in Agriculture Award in livestock for “the most committed, enthusiastic and dedicated woman in the Beef section”.

The Show Society is proud to promote the efforts and activities of women in local agriculture.

“I’ve been on the committee for 31 years, but I started off as a Showgirl,” said Sally.

“After that I’ve done just about every job there is within the Show Society.

“I worked my way up to president, and I’ve been there for fourteen years.”

The Young Woman of the Year, as it’s now called, is a special competition that’s been running for 50 years, run by the Agricultural Society Council.

It’s a competition for girls involved in agriculture

to promote the whole show scene, themselves and their story.

“It’s not a beauty competition; it’s about getting out there and promoting women in agriculture.”

The 2022 Young Woman of the Year was announced at the October Show Ball, the first time this lead-up event had been held in 40 years.

It was won by Leah Sinclair, who will go on to represent Dorrigo at the Zone Final in Walcha next February.

With a history stretching back over 110 years, the Dorrigo Show has grown into the largest community event on the plateau, attracting upwards of 3000 visitors.

30 years of friendship

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is celebrating 30 years of supporting seniors in our community.

To celebrate this milestone they have launched an e-resource called ‘30 years of friendship’.

This resource captures a snippet of the many stories of friendships that have developed from the Community Visitors Program.

“We encourage people to enjoy a light read and a smile by reading some of these stories,” Di Woods, Manager at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre told News Of The Area.

The e-resource is available at www.chnc.com. au/services.

The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) across Australia recognises that

most people want ‘someone special’ in their lives.

Older community members also want to connect to friends in their community.

Some, however, may be quite isolated and may not have family close by.

The Community Visitors Scheme matches volunteers on a one-on-one basis with a person living in an aged care facility.

The volunteer then visits regularly.

Through the relationship which develops, loneliness and isolation are reduced in an older person’s life.

“We tend to forget that many older people have not grown up with technology,” said Di.

“One in four Australians is not confident or able to use technology.

“So while many of us use a

range of ways to connect with family, friends or services, for some seniors this creates a divide and a disadvantage in connecting with their community.”

Community Visitors come from all walks of life.

They’re of all ages and genders.

“One of our volunteers has been visiting a lovely man for several years, who is now 108 years old.

“They share stories and have a good laugh.”

Community Visitors are people who enjoy spending time, listening or sharing with seniors in our local community. They have a little spare time and can make a regular, ongoing commitment.

Each volunteer is linked with a specific person who often shares similar interests.

Some go for coffee, some

“We try very hard to keep it a traditional country show, which involves wood chops, horses, beef cattle and much more.

“Something new in recent years is a motorbike time trial, and the numbers for that have really grown.

“The riders just join in at 3:00pm on the Saturday afternoon.

“Bring your bike, and you do a figure eight around the course and the fastest time wins.

“We also do a ute challenge, and that’s becoming very popular.

“You can enter your ute in different categories; best ute, farm ute, loudest ute, that

play chess, some share stories or chat about sport, kids or their other shared interests.

“We have one lovely lady who enjoys chatting, who was in the Army in her younger years, but who now struggles with her mobility, who we would love to connect with a visitor.

“Unfortunately, with Covid, she has been quite isolated for some time.

“If you may have some spare time to meet with her, we would love to hear from you,” invited Di.

The beauty of the program is that volunteers don’t need to have a lot of time, they can visit once a week or once a fortnight for as long or short as they have and at a time that suits them, which doesn’t have to be the same time or day necessarily, so it’s an easy fit for anyone wanting to volunteer.

Volunteers may have previously lost their own

kind of thing.

“After that, if you want, you can do a barrel course in the main arena in your ute.”

This year the Show is also debuting a Vintage Cars, Motorbikes and Tractors Exhibition, which will all compete for a People’s Choice Award.

Several special events are scheduled across the weekend, from unique competitions to fireworks and a big finale.

“We have a Fruit and Vegetable Art competition, where you make something out of your vegetables, and we also have a Farm Waste to Art competition.

“You get all your scrap

material, steel or wood from around the place, and make something creative out of it.”

On Friday night there’s a rodeo, which has been very popular in the past.

“It’s a great evening out to have a bit of fun and laughs and let the best person win.

“On Saturday we have the Mega Raffle and the Grand Parade.

“We always have cars and tractors, along with all your animals, horses, beef and dairy cattle all participate.

“I can honestly say there’s something there for everybody,” said Sally.

Visit www.dorrigoshow. com for more information.

parents, and very much value the importance of being part of someone’s life.

Community members who want more information about getting involved, or seniors or families who think they or their loved

one would benefit from having a visitor, can find out more information about the program downloading a brochure from chnc.com. au/services or by contacting Di on 02 6648 3663 or at cvscoffs@chnc.com.au.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

q The Farm Waste to Art competition is one traditional event amongst many at the 2022 Dorrigo Show.

q The Dorrigo Show has a 110-year tradition of agricultural competitions which continue to this day.

q Community Visitors Scheme volunteer Luke visits Beryl; they like to walk and talk about football.

Empty Bowls fundraiser

By Andrea FERRARI

EMPTY Bowls, an international fundraiser for the hungry, supported locally by the potters and ceramicists of Coastal Claymakers, is back for its fourth annual event on Sunday, 27 November.

This year it is located at the Sawtell Scouts hall next to the Sawtell Art Gallery where beautiful handmade bowls are available for people to take and then fill with a tasty lunch.

For each filled bowl they donate $25 which buys them the bowl to take away.

In preparation for the day members of the Coastal

Claymakers have held two workshops in making and decorating unique and unusual ceramic wares, including origami inspired bowls.

Each bowl’s design is unique and reflects the creator’s personal style meaning an array of different bowls.

“We are offering a healthy lunch of mixed salads and crusty bread for a cost of $25 which includes live entertainment in the hall by talented young musician Saskia Scheib, playing the harp and the flute,” Michaela Kloeckner, President of the Coastal Claymakers told News Of The Area.

The recipient of funds raised is Pete’s Place at the Coffs Harbour Community Village.

“With homelessness escalating in our region, Pete’s Place provides access to basic needs provisions such as shower facilities, food, clothing, blankets and tents as well as qualified staff to provide assessment, support, casework and referrals to appropriate services,” said

“We appreciate The Happy Frog Cafe’s support by supplying the Empty Bowls event this year once again with healthy and

delicious salads.”

The Empty Bowls project originated in 1990 in Michigan, USA when a high school teacher and his students were searching for a way to raise funds to support a food drive.

Empty Bowls has since become an event worldwide where all raised funds are donated to a local charity with the aim to fill empty bowls and fight hunger.

The Sunday lunchtime event is on from 11am to 2pm.

“And just a little hint, early birds pick the best bowls,” said Michaela.

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q Coastal Claymakers member Wendy Phillips creates her own unique bowl design.

q A Little Birdy bowl amongst the collection of handmade bowls available at Empty Bowls fundraiser.

q Fill a handmade bowl with salad and donate $25 to take the bowl home, in the Empty Bowls fundraiser.

q The Empty Bowls fundraiser supports Pete’s Place through people choosing a handmade bowl, filling it with lunch and making a donation.

q Working on his handmade bowl, new Coastal Claymakers member Phillip Simpson paints an abstract design.

q At a Coastal Claymakers’ bowl-making workshop, member Rachael Naylor designs the decoration for her bowl.

With a fundraising goal of matching or exceeding last year’s Empty Bowls

total of $1,860, Coastal Claymakers are keen for a good turnout.

Garden Club celebrates ‘Treebilee’

By Andrea FERRARI

CELEBRATING Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the Coffs Harbour Garden Club (CHGC) has planted a tree celebrating the 70-year reign, which the members have dubbed a ‘Treebilee’.

The auspicious planting took place at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour on Sunday, 6 November.

The species chosen is a Briar Silky Oak (Musgravea Heterophylla), an ornamental bushy tree, which grows to fifteen metres high and was

supplied by City of Coffs Harbour.

With striking foliage and showy cream scented flowers, being a rainforest species the tree was planted in the Proteaceae Rainforest area beside the main walkway.

Richard (Rick) Ackland, the Botanic Gardens’ Maintenance Coordinator, supervised and was involved in the planting.

“The reason the tree was chosen for this tribute by the garden club is that in a recent storm a large tree fell and damaged the area, so it was decided to regenerate

the area.”

“We decided to honour Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable 70 years of unbroken service as Monarch with a tree planting,” Noeline Sell from CHGC told News Of The Area.

“His Royal Highness Prince Charles The Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) launched the ‘Plant a Tree’ for the Queen's Jubilee.

“It was hoped that worldwide participation by groups and individuals would celebrate by planting shrubs and trees in honour of the Queen's lifetime of

“This was a club decision to participate, no money was raised for this project as the council supplied the tree/s to regenerate the area damaged by the storm.”

The plaque to mark the Treebilee will be a joint club/ council/Botanical Gardens plaque and will be arranged with wording through Rick.

Other trees planted on the day were one Ivory Curl Tree (Buckinghamia Celsissima), two Northern silky oaks (Cardwellia Sublimis) and three Dorrigo Waratahs (Alloxylon Pinnatum).

Picnic In The Park To Launch Parents For Climate Action

By Andrew VIVIAN

GEMMA Plesman is concerned that while the majority of Australians are concerned about climate change, this doesn’t always translate into action.

She says people trust their peers, family members and loved ones more than they trust experts, scientists and environmental organisations, so she is launching a local ‘Parents for Climate Action’ group in Coffs Harbour, kicking off with a picnic on World Children's Day.

Australian Parents For

Climate Action (AP4CA) is a national organisation with groups all over the country and 17,000 likes on its Facebook page.

The organisation believes climate change will either make or break the future for our kids depending on how we respond today.

The parents involved want to see their kids' needs put first.

AP4CA wants governments to make decisions in the best interest of our children, increasing climate ambition so they can thrive in a clean economy.

November is the organisation’s Month of Action, with parents across the country engaging with their communities and representatives during the UN climate talks, and around World Children’s Day.

A local AP4CA group will enable parents to connect with like-minded families in the local community and empower and educate the community with positive solutions.

“I want to bring parents who are concerned about climate change together who want to take action as part

of a national movement,” Ms Plesman said.

“We lost the home where I grew up in Nymboida to bushfires when my first son was eight weeks old and witnessed severe flooding when my second son was eight weeks.”

Ms Plesman said a local AP4CA group would not detract from other similar interest groups, and will provide an avenue for parents who might not be available all the time, and to help strengthen the existing climate movement in Australia.

A commemorative tree, a Stenocarpus Kingii, was planted by Larry (Happy) Corbett, volunteer at the Gardens, who moved from North Queensland and brought the tree with him in his campervan.

Each night/morning he moved the tree out/in to make room for him to sleep during his journey.

Larry dug all the holes for the plantings and helped on the day.

On Sunday visitors to the Gardens stopped to talk to members and said they

“looked forward to seeing the tree grow and flower".

“They thought it a wonderful way to pay tribute to her majesty,” said Noeline.

“The club planned to be involved in the tree planting initiative as it was felt that it is a wonderful way to celebrate her reign.

“Sadly her majesty has now passed away, so the tree is also a tribute to her long life,” said Noeline.

Anyone wishing to enquire about joining the club can visit www. coffsgardenclub.com.au.

For more information, email gemma.plesman@ gmail.com.

q Coffs Harbour Garden Club members Barbara Fitzgerald, Ruth Reynolds, Maria Bell, Noeline Sell and Margaret Hunt, with the stormdamaged, fallen tree in the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens.

q Botanic Garden volunteer Larry Happy Corbett with his much-travelled tree about to get grounded.

q The Treebilee tree, a Briar Silky Oak.

q Local families are invited to get involved in climate action.

The Parents for Climate

Action Picnic in the Park will be held at the Park Beach Reserve Playground from 10am until noon on November 20.

John Thiering says it in sand on Australia's Got Talent

By Andrea FERRARI

A WAVE of nervousness was followed by a deep breath, then sand artist John Thiering from Coffs Harbour walked out on to the Australia’s Got Talent (AGT) stage to deliver a tear-jerking performance that wowed the audience and got four yeses from the judges for his performance.

Screened on TV in late October, John’s performance on AGT saw him draw a love story, dedicated to his beloved parents.

The sand art process is about sprinkling, pouring, dusting and sweeping the sand into shapes and playing with light and dark to tell a story.

“For AGT the story I told had a few unexpected transformations, like when the main subject of the tree you’re looking at becomes two faces.

“It’s not until I add the eyes, that you can see the background has become two faces and the tree is no longer the subject, it’s become the background,” he said.

Sand art is as ancient as the times when humans drew

pictures in the sand and told stories around fires.

It doesn’t require technology, a computer or a mouse; it’s intuitive experimentation that suddenly reveals a shape or a transformation.

“A good analogy is a musician jamming to find a song.

“In my studio I will improvise and play with the sand and evolve the story, then nail it down and practice it.

“When I go out on stage to perform, the work is tightly rehearsed.”

An example of an unexpected discovery was when John realised that if you pour the sand out of your hands from about twelve inches above the light box the way it lands creates a perfect circle.

“I used that on AGT to create the sun at the beginning of the story.”

With the audience and all four judges on AGT visibly

delighting in the performance, John reflects that it was an amazing experience.

“AGT made me feel confident they were going to portray me properly.

“I did a good job; I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.”

With social media spreading the word of John’s work, his following is multiplying.

“But what means the most to me is that I’m making a difference to people.

“I had a big tough guy acquaintance tell me the other

day that my performance had brought a tear to his eye, thinking about his parents; that’s what matters to me, more than an art critic waxing lyrical,” said John.

With the circumstances of his elderly mum moving out of his care to live with his brother, John has decided to use his freed-up time to launch himself as a fulltime artist from 2023.

“I’ll be sixty next year,” John told NOTA.

“If not now, then when?”

Already on his schedule

are cruise gigs as an artist performer, and there’s a major work brewing.

But first there’s the Christmas season in Coffs Harbour.

Stay tuned on John’s social media where he will also announce upcoming shows.

Facebook: https: // www.facebook.com/ johnthieringart/ Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/johnthiering/ Website: johnthieringart. com.

Grow and share the future of food

By Andrea FERRARI

PART research study, part action plan, Fair Food Futures, a project by The University of Queensland (UQ), launched its visions for change at the end of October put forth by community food networks in Australia as a way to progress transformation to sustainable food futures.

Led by Dr Kiah Smith from UQ’s School of Social Science, Fair Food Futures uses a co-designed approach to improving people’s participation in food systems debates, planning and policy making.

Dr Smith said the project provides a forum for

researchers, policymakers and civic food representatives to discuss opportunities for translating the scenarios into action.

Funding from an international grant from Future Earth through their global Pathways Communication program has enabled Fair Food Futures to produce a video animation and podcast series simply synthesising the visions of civic food networks in Australia.

“These new assets aim to facilitate a space for dialogue and coalition building between members of civic food networks in Australia, as well as a platform through

which conversations about the opportunities and challenges for policy change can take place,” Dr Smith said. Visit www.

fairfoodfutures.com for more information.

One such local food group, the Nana Glen Food Collective, has been launched by a group of people in the Orara Valley who are passionate about food, the earth, our community and making friends.

“We are just starting to formally organise, but we have big aspirations for accessible and welcoming food and community centred projects and events,” organiser Richilde Flavell told News Of The Area.

“We started with the idea of a community garden in Nana Glen, a project that is slowly taking shape.

“Our first event was Citrus Fest in August this year which was very well attended and in September we started twice monthly Swap Shuffle Share events

for growers and makers to share their excess produce and homemade goods with the community.”

The energy, excitement, produce and people have continued to grow with each Swap.

“Swap Shuffle Share steps outside the capitalist economy and says 'hey friends let’s come together and work out how to take care of one another rather than compete with each other'.

“It’s about inspiring people to get excited about what we eat, to connect with good locally grown, nutritious food.

“Food that benefits both the people who eat it and the ecosystems that support and

surround the garden or farm on which it was grown,” she said.

Ultimately Nana Glen Food Collective wants to share knowledge, energy and skills and support anyone who grows food, cares about the earth and wants to build community and make friends with the community of people who live in the village, valley and surrounds.

“We’re all about building the world we want to live in, right here in Nana Glen.”

Details of Swap Shuffle Share events can be found on Facebook via the Nana Glen Local Food Group or by emailing nanaglenfoodcollective@ gmail.com.

q Sand artist John Thiering performs his love story artwork on Australia’s Got Talent.

q John Thiering, a sand artist from Coffs Harbour, said being on Australia’s Got Talent was an amazing experience.

q Seedlings to share and grow your own fruit, veggies and herbs shared at Nana Glen Swap Shuffle Share.

q The Nana Glen Food Collective’s Swap Shuffle Share is a community centred food sharing arrangement.

q Rhubarb grown locally in Nana Glen and shared with the community.

q A box of home-grown green veggies shared at Nana Glen Food Collective’s community food initiative.

Nominate a local Landcarer

By Andrea FERRARI

NOMINATIONS for the 2022

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) awards are being called for as the annual awards day is coming up on Tuesday, 6 December 2022.

Nominations can be lodged with CHRL until Monday, 22 November 2022 for three award categories.

The Eileen Moody Award acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of an individual CHRL volunteer who directly contributes to Coffs Landcare through their volunteer activities on one of the 40 approved sites located throughout the Coffs Harbour local government area.

The Dee Wallace Award recognises a Coffs Landcare

volunteer group for its direct contribution to Landcare by rehabilitating their local environment.

“With so much good work being done it is always difficult to select just one person and one site worthy of additional recognition as we are very proud of all our volunteers’ efforts,” CHRL president Barry Powells told News Of The Area.

The CHRL commemorative Pia Dollmann Conservation/Sustainability Award celebrates an individual, group, organisation or business which has significantly contributed in a voluntary capacity to conservation and sustainability in the Coffs region and whose

achievements are aligned with CHRL’s broader vision.

Nominees do not have to be a member of Coffs Landcare, simply members of the local community.

“In an attempt to reach out to our wider community we would like to recognise an organisation, business or school working to improve their local environment by reducing waste, reducing their carbon footprint or any other sustainable activity.

“In recognition of the late Pia Dollmann’s significant contributions to the local community over many years we are hoping for several very worthwhile nominations from the whole community,” said Barry.

For further infor-

mation, contact Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare on 66511308

Motorcycle Restorers cheque in to Botanic Gardens

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Motorcycle Restorers Club of Coffs Harbour presented a cheque to say thank you to the Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour who hosted the club’s annual Concours d'Elegance prestige motorcycle competition in the gardens earlier in October.

A convoy of some eighteen motorcycle club members respectfully rumbled into the garden’s carpark, parked their bikes up in an orderly fashion and gathered in a group for the official handover of the cheque for $500 on Wednesday, 9 November.

Graham Tupper, President of the Friends of the Botanic Garden, accepted the cheque on behalf of the volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation.

“From motorcycles to electric vehicles,” Graham hinted, as he told the gathering of the plan to put the money towards buying a new eightseater electric buggy for use during tours.

“We’re building a big new garage to house the buggy and will allocate the Motorcycle Restorers Club donation to purchasing the vehicle which is costing $20,000,” Graham said.

“We already have a fiveseater buggy which is used a lot for people with disabilities and for when we have groups of kids.

“When we have the larger

capacity buggy, we have a few new tours planned which include for those with disability as well as those who just can’t walk that far and want to see more of the unique features and wildlife habitats in and around the gardens.”

Working with City of Coffs Harbour’s Curator of the Botanic Garden, Rick Ackland, the slab for the shed

will be laid in mid-November, the shed built by the end of the month and hopefully the buggy will be on-site around Christmas time.

“On the day of the Concours d’Elegance we organised the motorcycle group through the gardens on their bikes,” Rick told News Of The Area.

“It went really well.

“I love to see the groups using the gardens in this way, and the impromptu stuff; organisations and community making the most of the gardens.

“We’re really pleased with

or visit their website at coffsharbourlandcare. org.au/news/award-

nominations/ to submit a nomination.

what they are doing,” he said.

With three postponements of the Concours d’Elegance event earlier in the year due to rainy weather, the club’s members were scouting around for a suitable undercover location needed for showing their prestige and vintage motorcycles.

Their usual venue in Glenreagh is open air.

“Considering the unpredictability of the weather, the club was looking for a rain-friendly area,” Jeff Newton, Concours d’Elegance organiser and past president of the Club told NOTA.

“The gardens are meant to be used by the community and we welcome clubs and organisations to use the grounds and facilities,” said Graham.

Overall winner of the Concourse d”Elegance 2022 competition was Glen White with a 1929 M9 Sunbeam motorcycle.

Fee-free courses to boost employment

By Andrea FERRARI

REGISTERED training organisation Novaskill has designed two fee-free short courses for eligible candidates designed to address the local skill shortages in the Community Services (Aged Care) and Hospitality industries.

“We are looking to reach as many Coffs locals as possible as these programs are currently feefree for eligible students,” Ali Boswell, Business Development Officer at Novaskill, told News Of The Area.

“The costs normally

associated with these courses exceed $300 each so during this time of rising costs of living, we are looking to assist wherever possible.”

The Aged Care course provides fundamental skills required for entry into the industry.

These include skills such as Communications and Work Health and Safety, derived from the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support qualification.

“This program will provide work-ready candidates with the opportunity to engage in a traineeship with a local Aged Care facility upon

completion of their course.”

The Hospitality skill set includes SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety and SITHFAB025 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee.

“Recent discussions with local cafes and restaurants have identified these accreditations as highly desirable for new employees,” she said.

This course will run on November 30 and December 1 from 4pm-8pm at Novaskill Coffs Coast.

Upon completion of this course, the students will hold Safe Food Handling and Barista accreditations.

“We will be providing the opportunity for local businesses to attend the training sessions to discuss employment opportunities,” said Ali.

Online expressions of interest for the Novastars Aged Care program can be found at www.novaskill.com. au/novastars.

To express interest in the hospitality course or for any other services provided by Novaskill, phone 02 6601 7000 or email CoffsCoast@ novaskill.com.au.

Alternatively you can visit in person at Novaskill, Ground floor, 24 Moonee Street, Coffs Harbour.

q Lindy Davis, the Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Pia Dollmann award winner in 2021, with Barry Powells, president of CHRL and Desnee McCosker, a 40-year member of Jetty Dunecare awarded Life Membership of CHRL.

Jeff, having been the Project Manager for Glasshouse project at The Botanic Gardens, proposed the gardens as a suitable venue, and put in a request to the Friends of the Botanic Gardens who said yes.

q Members of The Motorcycle Restorers Club of Coffs Harbour gather to present a thank you donation to the Friends of the Botanic Gardens, represented by its president, Graham Tupper (centre).

q Graham Tupper, president of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens, accepts the thank you cheque from Jeff Newton, Concours d’Elegance organiser and past president of the Motorcycle Restorers Club.

q Novaskill employee Libby Baker practising her skills and fine tuning the machine before a recent class.

$20 buys Christmas fayre for the hungry

By Andrea FERRARI

JUST $20 can help provide for the hungry of Coffs Harbour this Christmas.

With Christmas approaching, Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC is partnering with the nation's largest food relief organisation, Foodbank Australia, to try to provide as many food hampers as possible to those who will not be able to afford additional items at this time of year.

“The reality is we are seeing more people than ever before who need support to put food on the table, as they struggle to make ends meet,” Di Woods, Manager at CHNC told News Of The Area.

Foodbank has negotiated with large companies to be able to provide hampers valued at $80 for only $20.

“We are now seeking support from community members or local organisations to each consider

donating $20 between now and Christmas.

“For every $20 donation we can provide a food hamper for a family,” said Di.

CHNC receives no funding to provide food support, however, through the generosity of food donations the community not-for-profit is able to supplement the fresh produce they receive from OzHarvest with some basic pantry items, such as pasta, flour or sugar to help people create a meal.

According to Foodbank Australia’s Hunger Report 2021, one in every six adults in Australia hasn’t had enough to eat in the past year.

Almost half of people who need assistance to feed their families have some form of employment.

“The increase in bills, rent and food prices, has seen many more local families needing food support.

“But we also know that for every family that

does seek support from the Neighbourhood Centre, there are several more that either don’t know where help is available, are not comfortable seeking that help or are working and not able to access services,” said Di.

The Neighbourhood Centre partners with OzHarvest to ensure that fresh produce is not wasted, by becoming a distribution point for families that can use this to make healthy meals for families and stretch the family budget.

But the report by Foodbank highlights that despite current efforts demand for food relief is still not being met.

According to the report, more than two in five people who receive some food support still require more than they currently receive to meet their household’s needs.

If you are able to donate $20, please visit www.chnc. com.au and use the donation link, donations can also be made at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre.

A trifecta of accolades for Coffs artist Seabastion Toast

By Andrea FERRARI

A TRIFECTA of finalist placings in important art competitions for Coffs Harbour artist Seabastion Toast, announced in October, is leading to national acclaim and a solo show on the Gold Coast at the Anthea Polson Gallery on Main Beach.

“It was a really big deal to be one of only eight finalists in the Evelyn Chapman award in Sydney,” Seabastion told News Of The Area.

“This prestigious award is given to an Australian painter under the age of 45, to ‘engender the encouragement, development and rewarding of artistic skill, through furthering the training and knowledge and

skills of Australian painters’.”

Winning a finalist placing in Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize for women, the Portia Geach award, with her self-portrait ‘Big Fun’ has also been an honour for the Coffs

Coast painter.

Her third honour in October was being placed as a finalist in the Brisbane Portrait Prize with her portrait of Coffs Harbour violinist and Coffs Conservatorium Head of

“I didn’t win any of the awards but I felt I did by being selected as a finalist,” Seabastion told NOTA.

“I am now madly painting for my solo exhibition.

“I am increasingly interested in the very act of looking and attempting to record this process through paint.

“Perception is not fixed, and, like shifting conditions in light, focus and atmosphere, I chase the ethereal to gain a greater understanding of how we exist.

“Process driven, painting for me has never been about making pretty pictures, but rather a way of learning to see. “My goal is to create paintings that reveal themselves slowly.

“By concerning myself with formal elements of line, shape, composition

and colour, the meaning and metaphor develops alongside but is not dependent on the work.

“The forms are built up slowly with lots of layers.”

Seabastion is interested in creating paintings that encourage the viewer to take time to look, and in doing so, to slow time.

In a world where things are often increasing in speed, stopping to spend time with an artwork seems to be one of the most important things we can do, she believes.

“Time is a very important element, both in the creation of the work and the viewing.”

Talking about her ‘Ways of Mapping Sunshine’ portrait of Coffs violinist Annabelle Swainston, Seabastion said, “I first met the accomplished violinist, and fellow member of Coffs Trail Runners,

Long hours running together, frequently in Lower Bucca State Forest, served for interesting conversations on the crossovers between art, music and athletic performance.

“This painting serves as a double portrait of our connection as my own form falls as a shadow across her upper body.

“I am interested in the ways the abstract qualities of light and form can be used to map a path for the viewer, slowing sections and speeding others to create a visual symphony.

“How light, travelling in waves, like music, can map and suspend an object in a brief fleeting moment of poetry,” she said.

q Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre volunteers Michael, Colleen and Qasim who assist with food support.

Strings, Annabelle Swainston.

Annabelle Swainston, while training for an ultra-marathon trail event.”

q Seabastion Toast (right) with her ‘subject’ Annabelle Swainston.

q Seabastion Toast in her studio in Coffs Harbour.

q ‘Ways of Mapping Sunshine', a portrait of Coffs violinist Annabelle Swainston by Seabastion Toast, placed as a finalist in the Brisbane Portrait Prize.

A historical account of explorer encounters

BONVILLE writer Wilson McOrist, a ‘late age’ historian and chronicler of exploration has published his fourth nonfiction book, ‘White Fella –Black Fella: Early European Explorers and Their Engagement with Indigenous Australians’.

“My book reveals, for the first time, the precolonisation culture clash between early European explorers and Indigenous Australians,” Wilson told News Of The Area.

“The clash of interactions, encounters, communications, and synergies is enlightening, informative and humanising.

“We have an extensive compendium of narratives written by the white man, across every significant white-man’s journey of exploration of Australia from the early 1600s up to the mid1800s.”

McOrist’s aim in writing the book was to describe the complete story of when, where and what happened with the early white explorers.

How did they react when they met seemingly hostile Indigenous people?

What did they think of Aboriginal people and their

ways?

How did Indigenous people react when white men entered their tribal lands?

Did all explorers act in the same way?

Did Aboriginal people from different locations treat the white man in the same manner?

What is revealed when Aboriginal people travelled with the white explorers?

“My book is a one-sided story because we have only the words of the white man.

“Indigenous Australians did not have a writing system.

“There are Aboriginal oral accounts of their interactions with exploring white men, but no witness accounts.

“With many of the oral accounts it is not possible to determine when the contacts took place, and with which white men,” he said.

The overall message from the book, from the hundreds of sightings, meetings, friendly encounters and clashes between Indigenous Australians and the early white explorers, is that the vast majority of interactions were not unfriendly.

McOrist cites the example of the British in 1788, in their first intercourse with people

when exploring Botany Bay, being directed to a suitable landing for their boats, to be followed by Aboriginals leading the British to a stream with fresh water.

“It was likewise with the last interaction considered, where several Aborigines visited the Englishman Giles towards the end of his 1876 trek across to the centre from the west.

“To Giles, these Aborigines were very friendly.

“The white men and the Aborigines laughed and joked together.

“However, what is also revealed is that there were contentious, hostile, and adverse clashes, where one or other, or both the white men and Aborigines acted in a seemingly belligerent manner towards each other,” said McOrist.

The inkling of an idea for the book came when McOrist was kayaking.

“In preparation for a kayaking journey with a friend down the Murray River in 2010 I practised my paddling skills on the Bonville Creek.

“On the Murray, up in the back blocks of North-West Victoria, near the town of

Towing The Line

By David WIGLEY

SUMMER is around the corner and caravan safety was the key focus at last Sunday’s education session at the Botanic Gardens.

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos was a keen participant at the free workshops aimed at improving safety on the roads for drivers who tow caravans, trailers or boats.

“It’s a great initiative of educating people who are caravanning and camping and making it safe for them,” he said.

“Providing them with the information and knowledge they need to be capable and competent to make the roads safe for all of our travellers.

“It’s a really important message, there have been 215 casualties in the last four years and unfortunately seventeen fatalities, so it’s important we make the roads safe for our visitors and travellers in New South Wales.”

For the NSW Government seventeen fatalities is seventeen too many as they strive to eliminate all fatalities with their ‘Our goal is zero’ campaign.

Station Officer at Coffs Harbour Fire Station, Nat LaMacchia emphasised the importance of smoke alarms and provided advice that could save lives.

“The big thing we want people to do is have a working smoke alarm in their caravans, it’s part of

the legislation, so you must have it,” he said.

“To have a dry powder chemical distinguisher and a fire blanket in an easily accessible location.

“Make sure all of your LPG gas fittings are working and are in good order.

“Don’t smoke in your caravan and try not to have candles or open flames as caravans burn very well.

“It’s extremely important this time of year as we have a lot of people caravanning and inexperienced towers.”

Coffs Harbour Police Sergeant Jarrod Langan said education would prevent campers from unintentionally breaking the law.

“A recent study found that a lot of the caravans on

Robinvale, we camped one evening near a hill called Mount Dispersion.

“With us we had a map book of the Murray, with notes on features along the river and this Mount Dispersion was marked, with a note that Thomas Mitchell had named it so, because he and his men had ‘dispersed’ a threatening tribe of Aborigines there in 1836.

“I wrote a little tale of our kayaking trip, (self-published: ‘The Scruffy Martyr and the Resplendent Gentleman’), light-heartedly matching our kayaking trip with that of Charles Sturt and Mitchell.”

What struck McOrist,

when reading about the exploits of Sturt and Mitchell, was how varied their interactions were with Aboriginal people along the Murray.

This was the starting train of thought to research up on these two stalwarts of Australian exploration, and dozens of others, which ten years later has culminated in this book,

A large factor in Wilson McOrist’s research was the help he received from Tony O’Neill at the Coffs Harbour Library.

Tony was able to locate many a rare book as part of McOrist’s research:

Journals of Expeditions in Van Diemen’s Land 1833 by John Charles Darke, A Brief Statement of Facts Etc, Etc. - in Connection with an Overland Expedition from Lake George to Port Phillip in 1824 by Hamilton Hume, Voyage of discovery to Terra Australis by Willem De Vlamingh, 1696-97, George Fletcher Moore's Western Australian diaries and letters, 1830-1841, The diary of the Reverend Robert Knopwood, 1803-1838, first Chaplain of Van Diemen's Land, and many more.

“Tony is a brilliant librarian,” closed McOrist.

the road are overweight,” he said.

“It’s not because people are trying to break the rules, they are just unaware of what is required.

“So I think it is really

important that people who have caravans get them weighed.

“I would encourage people to attend education workshops similar to this, they can prevent nasty accidents from happening.”

John Eggenhuizen from Tow-Ed facilitated the workshops, providing interactive demonstrations.

“Today we are trying to get a message across for safe towing and safe driving, particularly when towing caravans, trailers or boats,” he said.

“We are giving attendees as much information as we can about things like weights and understanding their weights.

“Brakes and braking systems and generally how

to drive with other vehicles on the road such as trucks in a safe manner.

“Too much weight forwards is detrimental to the safe handling of the van, too much weight to the rear is even more dangerous.

“We want to centre the weight around the axles to reduce the likelihood of the trailer trying to develop a mind of its own.”

“We are trying to educate people as much as possible including the manoeuvring and driving of the vehicles and caravans in general.

“Understanding the complexities that go along with it, the legislation that sits behind it, weights and measures, having a good understanding certainly pays dividends.”

q White Fella - Black Fella, the latest book by Bonville author Wilson McOrist is an account of the many historically significant encounters between white European explorers in Australia and Aboriginal people.

q John Eggenhuizen from Tow-Ed, Sergeant Jarrod Langan from Coffs Harbour Police Force and Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos.

q Coffs Harbour Police Force, Fire Brigade and Council discussing key risks ahead of the holiday season.

q With the holiday season approaching Sergeant Jarrod Langan and City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos raising awareness of caravan safety.

Woolgoolga Has Got Talent!

By David WIGLEY

GEOFF Skerry and Calamity Thorncraft scooped top honours at this year’s Woolgoolga Has Got Talent contest held at C.ex Woolgoolga.

Calamity’s musical theatre performance of Good Girl showcased a repertoire of singing, dancing and acting skills which wowed the judges and won the junior event.

Calamity’s facial expressions of joy, confusion and empathy took the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions in a beautifully told story.

Bonnie Hammond’s dynamic dance to ‘Smile’ won second place in the junior division.

Geoff Skerry captivated the crowd with a powerful rendition of ‘This is the moment’ to win the adult competition with Milly Stockton finishing in second place singing Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’.

Woolgoolga Lions committee member Jean Vickery emphasised the community spirit of the event.

“It’s been a tough period after Covid, we have many challenges putting this together, but it’s worth it for the community, we all love a good night of entertainment,” said the bubbly octogenarian.

“There is so much talent in the region, this competition gives performers young and old the opportunity to showcase it, they are all winners.

“As ever the quality was fantastic and we applaud everyone who entered the competition and enjoyed the night.

“This year has been particularly tough, we had so much momentum before Covid, but behind the scenes, it has taken a lot of work and we are very grateful to the members of the community who helped make it happen.

“We would like to thank Greg and his team at the Cex Woolgoolga for all their

hard work.

“Thank you to Woolgoolga Rotary and Woolgoolga Lions Club members who volunteered to make the evening a success.

“Our wonderful judges – Shaun from Mitre 10, Irene Mott, Carolyn Boyden from CanDo Cancer and Tony Ross from Woolgoolga and Northern Beaches Chamber of Commerce.

“We would like to thank the wonderful contestants and the community for making it a great night and celebrating the amazing local talent,” concluded Jean.

Winners

Senior

Geoff Skerry – Song -This is the moment

Milly Stockton - Song - Yellow Junior

Calamity Thorncraft – Musical Theatre performance – Good Girl

Bonnie Hammond, Dance – Smile

Rotary

Julie Marshall was the MC and quiz master

q Woolgoolga Has Got Talent winners Geoff Skerry, Calamity Thorncraft, Bonnie Hammond and Milly Stockton.

q Bubbly octogenarian Jean Vickery from the Woolgoolga Lions Club selling raffle tickets.

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HYPOTHETICAL HYPOTHETICAL

Taking a Legal Look

OPINION & LETTERS

By Manny WOOD

Online Wills – Buy cheap, pay dear

STEVE and Sally were recently married and wisely decide to update their wills.

Steve has no children but is very close to his nephew and his sister.

Sally has three adult children from a previous relationship.

Steve researches making an online will and after viewing several ads, decides to proceed, given that the charges appear quite cheap.

The online platform does not offer legal advice without an additional charge but the website suggests that the making of a will is relatively straightforward so he does not believe that he requires legal advice.

Steve and Sally work-through the online process.

They leave their entire estate to each other and when the last one of them passes-away, Steve’s 50 percent goes to his nephew and sister and Sally’s 50 percent goes to her children.

They print-off their wills and sign them.

Unfortunately, the process of making the online will is similar to filling-out a will kit from the post office.

Without receiving proper legal advice, the results were disastrous.

When Sally passes away many years later, Steve looks for their wills.

When he eventually finds them, he discovers that they have been damaged and he identifies many typographical errors.

There are also issues with the execution of the will which lead to him receiving requisitions from the Probate Registry, causing substantial delays regarding the transfer of Sally’s estate to him.

Steve also realises that Sally’s superannuation was not properly addressed when they made their wills and a dispute arises with her children, leading to further lengthy delays and an irreparable breakdown of their relationship.

Steve then makes a new will with the assistance of a solicitor, leaving his whole estate to his nephew and sister and disinheriting Sally’s children, who are not eligible to claim on his estate and ultimately miss-out on their inheritance. His superannuation is properly dealt with and his will creates testamentary trusts, as a more appropriate vehicle for his beneficiaries to receive their provision.

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

This column cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Time to Protect our Coast

DEAR News Of The Area,

30 years ago the hard fought battle to protect the picturesque Look At Me Now Headland and outstanding adjacent marine environment from an ocean outfall led to a broader recognition of the outstanding values of the unique Coffs Harbour coastline.

Linking the mountain forests and the marine environment the long and narrow coastal strip was in need of recognition and protection.

No other equivalent area of land on the North Coast contains so many diverse and threatened ecosystems - 22 at last count - from coastal rainforests, remnant tall eucalypt forests and wetlands to headland vegetation, not to mention migratory species.

The significance of the coastal strip to the Gumbaynggirr Nation is clearly immense.

At the same time this strip is under heavy demand for public access and use.

As well as defeating the outfall, two community initiatives emerged from Look At Me Now, both aimed at improving protection for the full length of the special Coffs coastal landscape.

The first was strong advocacy for the building of the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk - a proposal for a coastal walking track increasing access to and protection of the sensitive Coffs Coast environments.

It was completed some time ago, is widely used and is providing increased access and protection, especially for sensitive headland environments.

The second initiative was the proposal to incorporate all the coastal public land into a single regional park to provide improved

recognition, protection and management of this special coastline.

This initiative was achieved in part when the section of coastline from Corindi to Macauleys Headland was incorporated in the Coffs Coast Regional Park in 2003.

During closed door negotiations at the time the Lands Department, despite a clear directive from Government, resisted the inclusion of public lands from Macauleys headland to Sawtell in the proposed regional park.

The Lands Department offered as an alternative the baseless title of state park for the excluded strip.

Having no legal status and being a flawed response to the requirements of our special coastline the supposed ‘state park’ has left our southern coastline exposed.

The exposure includes repeated, though so far failed, coastal development proposals by a cortege of Sydney centred bureaucrats seeking to drape their cloaks in front of governments ever hungry for another bout of overdevelopment on our coast.

The current incarnation includes a beachfront of multi-story private coastal penthouses along the Jetty Beach.

Here, the connectivity of the environment of our special coastal strip is most vulnerable and the claims for retaining public access and use are strongest.

It is time to complete the job and extend the Coffs Coast Regional Park from Macauleys Headland to Sawtell to recognise and protect our magic coastline and to stop forever the repeated threats of inappropriate coastal development.

Regards, Ashley LOVE, Coffs Harbour.

Australia’s road to disaster and ruin

DEAR News Of The Area,

AUSTRALIANS need to realize this country and its people are headed toward a disastrous economic situation, in debt, without power, water, food, industries and jobs.

The Labor Government and others are hell bent on providing disastrous solutions, costing billions of dollars (solar, wind,

batteries and hydrogen) to fix a problem which does not exist. How do I know that man made climate change is a fraud?

Because of all the disastrous predictions made by the so called climate scientists and other experts, over fifty years, not one has come to fruition.

If it had, we would not be here to talk about it today.

Climate is driven by the sun and other

On theCouch

DEAR Jasminda,

MY mother minds our kids two days a week free of charge which is an absolute godsend as my husband and I both work long hours.

She also minds them in our home and she tidies up and does the washing as well.

Things are running like clockwork, but the problem is she is giving our kids heaps of sugary foods that she brings from her home.

I wasn't even aware of this but my toddler said he didn't want dinner because he was full of cake and pancakes. How do we diplomatically deal with this?

Felicity W.

Dear Felicity,

GOOD on you for doing the right thing for your children and trying to instill healthy eating habits. It is probably acceptable for your mother to give your kids the occasional treat, but it sounds as though she is completely overstepping the mark here and ruining their evening appetite with bad food choices.

It also sounds as though she's doing this behind your back, since you have only found out through your child that they are being overloaded with unhealthy food during the day.

The statistics speak for themselves with recent ABS data showing that only about one in four kids are consuming the recommended number of vegetables, and almost half of them having sugary or diet drinks once a week.

In the first instance, I'd just have a friendly chat with her and say you have intentionally made healthy food choices for the kids and they aren't eating their evening meal.

Perhaps you can make some fun, healthy snacks (if you don't already do this) and ask her to offer these rather than sugary, processed options.

It's a tough situation, as your mum is doing so much to help around the home, but if healthy meals are a family priority (and they should be) then she'll need to respect your arrangements, or else you may need to find an alternative childminding situation.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

geological events above and below the ocean, not man.

Man made climate changes is the redistribution of wealth by stealth and the greatest con ever perpetrated on mankind.

We really do have to vote this Labor Government out of office as soon as possible before they ruin us and the country.

Regards, K.J MITCHELL Coffs Harbour.

NOTA accepting poetry submissions

NEWS Of The Area will be printing the occasional piece of locally-written poetry in the coming months, with a view to creating a monthly poetry section.

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To

In

Into a deep, where whale song and cacophonous boats Stir that soupy old sea

In my contented solitude, From this crusty rock I watch your moon milk crescents, skate the

breeze

And

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM writing to share about the Men's Resource Centre on Rose Avenue here in Coffs Harbour.

Nationally men make up 75 percent of all suicides.

The big contributors to this are that men are

typically brought up to be brave or to act like a man and don't cry or don't be soft or don't be a baby.

The other contributor would be the lack of centres where men who are experiencing difficulties can drop into, share a safe space with other

men, access counselling and advocacy when it is required or just to drop in for a home cooked meal and some music.

We are incredibly lucky to have such a space in Coffs Harbour.

Seventeen years ago, Jean Clayton set up the

DEAR News Of The Area,

I WOULD like to comment on an article placed in your opinion and letters section.

I can remember reading a few years ago Denise Knight's comment that she wanted all supermarkets to have coin operated

trolleys.

Never happened.

My local shopping centre at Moonee Beach has always had coin

Men’s Resource Centre and has devoted her time to it since.

The centre is aptly called Bridging the Gap.

Because of a lack of mens support centres, Bridging the Gap has had male clients as far away as Western Australia and New Zealand.

Bridging the Gap is also available to women.

Supporting local men Easy solution for trolley management

operated trolleys since they opened and they are great.

You don’t see any trolleys in the streets.

In 2014 Jean Clayton was awarded Volunteered of the Year (Coffs Harbour) for her services.

Men are also victims of domestic violence.

They need a place where they feel safe and can trust those around them, where they can open themselves to be vulnerable and honest and start to heal.

Bridging the Gap is such a space.

We wish that Jean’s care for and belief in the value of men not only continues here in Coffs but encourages other similar centres to open everywhere across Australia.

Regards, Judy QUICKENDEN, Coffs Harbour.

Best thing they did with trolleys.

In other towns they have trolleys that lock when you try to remove

them from the car parks. Surely the cost would be minimal compared to losing them in creeks etc.

Regards, Susan TIERNEY, Coffs Coast.

A sensible proposal for the Jetty Foreshores?

November actually looks good and retains the character of the foreshores. Minimum development,

maximum utilisation and no multi-level residential development

Too good to be true?

Big Red Kidney Bus supports holidaymakers

By Andrea FERRARI

PEOPLE living with kidney disease are being supported with their travel plans by the launch of Kidney Health Australia’s new mobile treatment vehicle, the Big Red Kidney Bus, with a schedule of stopsoffs in popular get-away destinations, including Coffs Harbour.

The Big Red Kidney Bus is a mobile treatment room for people living with kidney disease to allow them to take holidays away from their usual hospital.

The new state of the art bus will travel to holiday destinations across NSW and will be stopping in Coffs Harbour from Monday 1 May 1 to Saturday 3 June 2023, located at Park Beach Holiday Park, 1 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour.

Any kidney patient can book an appointment which means patients can visit their family and friends in and around Coffs Harbour knowing their treatment can be continued during their holiday.

Kidney patients spend an average of 60 hours a month on dialysis, strapped to a machine having their blood cleaned.

They can be in hospital for three days a week, meaning holidays take a lot more planning to ensure they have access to treatment.

The Big Red Kidney Bus, which launched its New South Wales operation in 2017, allows people affected by kidney disease and needing haemodialysis the opportunity to go on holiday across the state, with access to treatment on the road.

More than 14,500 people nationwide and 4,300 in New South Wales require dialysis to clean their blood each day due to kidney disease meaning time with families and friends, and holiday time, is either heavily restricted or not possible.

Since the Big Red Kidney Bus program began in New South Wales, over 500 families have travelled from all over Australia to

enjoy holidays using the medical facilities available on the bus.

The new bus was unveiled at the end of October by retiring Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

It operates in partnership between Kidney Health Australia and Royal North Shore Hospital, offering clinically supported dialysis treatment to people on

haemodialysis.

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Kidney Health Australia CEO Chris Forbes said the Big Red Kidney Bus program brought an enormous sense of freedom and improved quality of life to people on dialysis and their families.

“When people go on dialysis, they are suddenly living a far more restricted life and mourn their loss of freedom,” said Chris.

“Our aim with the program is to return some of that freedom to them, something we all take for granted, or at least we used to before the pandemic.”

People living with kidney disease can book as many sessions as required on the Big Red Kidney Bus by visiting Kidney Health Australia’s website at www.kidney.org.au/ bigredkidneybus.

you have a passion for the written word and

would like to share your poetry with the community, feel free to send submissions to media@ newsofthearea.com.au.

kick things off we have a poem from local writer Aloisia Fenyes.

Moon over Jetty Beach

Rocking to a hush of moons

perilous deep The lone night calls, to those who can't sleep

This

indigo night

This star-swirled veil Sweeps the day Away … away … away

Of deep black wonder and tales of sirens so long ago

say adieu to this last blush of day.

By Aloisia Fenyes.

DEAR News Of The Area,

GOOD grief, a sensible proposal for the Jetty

Foreshores!?

The graphic from Mayor Paul Amos in News Of The Area on Friday 11

I hope not. More power to your elbow Paul.

Cheers, Don KENNEDY, Coffs Harbour.

q Retiring Minister for Health Brad Hazzard, with kidney disease patients Andrea Neville and Mailah Hoston, and CEO of Kidney Health Australia, Chris Forbes, at the launch of the Big Red Kidney Bus in Sydney.

TAFE diploma boosts confidence

By Andrea FERRARI

MAKING a tangible enhancement to the lives of those needing support, Paul Hunt from Woolgoolga, who works at Pathfinders Coffs Harbour supporting youth in residential care, is stoked with the outcome of taking a TAFE NSW Diploma of Community Services.

“The Diploma has really boosted my confidence and improved my leadership and communication skills, which are important in the Community Services sector where you need resilience and empathy to support the wellbeing of young people and their families,” Paul told News Of The Area.

Paul studied for the diploma at TAFE’s Coffs Harbour Education Campus

(CHEC) where he valued the face-to-face learning and social connection with the other students.

Having had previous work experience, Paul received recognition of prior learning, and said the supportive class dynamic was among the highlights of studying at TAFE NSW.

“The Diploma units challenged us to think creatively and develop our problem-solving and communication skills,” he said.

“I appreciated how our teachers included methods such as self-paced learning, group learning, and smaller teamwork.

“Likewise, their assessment methods were varied with individual and group written work and

roleplays.

“My employer encourages and supports staff to upskill and undertake the Diploma of Community Services through a collaboration with TAFE NSW,” said Paul.

“I’ve been working for several years in the disability and Out of Home Care sectors, and previously completed the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).

“I chose the Diploma in Community Services to gain the skills and knowledge and be better equipped to meet the needs of our clients who face many challenges and barriers.”

TAFE NSW Head Teacher Community Services Diedre Anderson said TAFE NSW’s expert teachers and industry connections meant it would play a critical role in skilling Coffs locals to fill community service jobs.

Ms Anderson.

“Not only are our graduates’ job prospects excellent but they are entering or upskilling in careers where they make

for community services workers, Paul is one of many TAFE NSW CHEC graduates learning the skills needed to support the Coffs community.

The National Skills

Tender care for grieving families

By Andrea FERRARI

Commission has forecast an eleven percent increase in demand for community, youth, and disability service workers over the next three years, driven by an increase in demand for care and support services, particularly in regional NSW.

death of a loved one.

Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC) has begun a

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partnership with Tender Funerals, a not-for-profit organisation offering affordable funerals and support for families after the

The move comes from both a commitment to support the whole community as well as a recent

experience with a local family needing immediate help after the unexpected death of their child.

“Establishing a partnership with Tender Funerals was a natural one,” Di Woods, Manager at CHNC told News Of The Area.

“Funerals can be expensive and often an unexpected cost.

“Some months ago we supported a couple who were very independent but had experienced the loss of their child unexpectedly.”

The couple needed to put funeral plans in place quickly.

“Making these arrangements while grieving is distressing for families.”

Not knowing where finances are coming from and the need to put plans in place quickly significantly adds to the burden and distress.

“The couple finally came to our service needing help.

“They had exhausted all

of their savings and found themselves in significant debt in paying for the funeral.

“The funeral costs had started a spiralling situation of using one debt to pay another, getting them further into financial stress.”

In line with its policy to support everyone across our diverse community, from all backgrounds, all ages and all walks of life, CHNC has a range of programs in place to support people who are struggling financially.

“We are co-located in the Community Village with a free financial adviser.

“We immediately recognised that partnering with Tender Funerals was another way we could help support our community and build local services to help people and prevent additional debt.”

With compassion they guide families through a process that otherwise can

be challenging and ensure all families can provide an authentic, meaningful and affordable funeral for their loved one.

“Partnering with Tender Funerals allows a quality funeral and support to be locally available.

“It provides the opportunity to be there at the right time, in the right place with the right support,” said Di.

More information is available at https:// tenderfunerals.com.au/ midnorthcoast/.

“Many people worry greatly about the cost of a funeral,” a client of Tender Funerals shared.

“Many also feel that they are pushed to pay for things they can't afford or aren't able to do the things for their loved one that they would like to.

“Community based, not for profit, funerals are an essential option to be available to all people.”

By Andrea FERRARI

BELLINGER River Hospital provides a special treatment for its patients in the form of pats and a quiet presence with Hocus Pocus the companion horse.

The miniature pony comes all the way from Eungai Creek to visit not only the patients but the staff who all love stroking the beautifully natured pony who brightens their day and spreads his magic wherever he goes.

Hocus Pocus visits every couple of months and spends his time in Hartley House aged care facility and in the general ward at Bellinger River District Hospital.

Hocus Pocus’ owner and hospital staff member Bec

Hocus Pocus the hospital helper

Fawcett-Ashley said she was lucky enough to purchase the pony at one year of age, and it didn’t take her long to realise that he was born to help others.

“He’s just a very special pony.

“He will really focus on the patient, putting his nuzzle on their chest and he just stays there until the patient is ready,” Ms Fawcett-Ashley said.

“I usually allow him enough time to form eye contact with the patient, so they get that real bonding feeling.”

Some of the patients become quite emotional.

“Just a simple pat can bring beautiful memories flooding back, especially for those who have worked on the land.

“He just knows when someone is not well, and he responds to that.”

Acting Deputy Director of Nursing Jennie Helisma said having pet engagement in hospitals brings a sense of pure joy to everyone.

“The eyes of the patients and staff really light up and it is just a beautiful sight to see,” Ms Helisma said.

“And the staff love having Hocus Pocus visit, it really helps build staff morale.”

q Paul Hunt at work in Pathfinders at Coffs Harbour.

q Tender Funerals General Manager Denis Juelicher told NOTA, “This coffin was decorated with great care by a family who farewelled their mother, using images and items relevant to their person's life.”

q Patient Deb Lynwood enjoys a visit from Hocus Pocus.

Woolgoolga’s Orchid Workshop a magnificent success

By Andrea FERRARI

“A MAGNIFICENT roll-up” is how Woolgoolga District Orchid Society’s president Neville Anderson described the turn out for its muchawaited Orchid Workshop on Sunday, 13 November.

“Close to 160 people attended our Woolgoolga District Orchid Society’s free Annual Orchid Workshop,” Neville told News Of The Area.

“We were very fortunate in having Coffs Harbour’s Member of Parliament, Gurmesh Singh MP, opening the event.

“Four magnificent speakers enthralled the audience with their knowledge of all things orchids.”

The workshop continued its reputation for being a wonderful opportunity to learn and glean some insightful knowledge and experience from high calibre speakers, this year including David Banks, a renowned world-wide speaker, whose reputation precedes himself.

Yong Gee, whose orchid photo collection exceeds 100,000 images, gave an extremely informative talk and slide show about Madagascar, situated off the coast of East Africa, with its population of around 30 million.

The audience viewed photos of some magnificent orchid species that can be found throughout the island.

Orchid enthusiasts, as

well as novices who have recently taken up the hobby of orchid growing attended from as far south as Tumbi Umbi, as far north as Aspley (suburb of Brisbane) and myriad towns in between.

The audience was presented with an opportunity to ask advice from the experts, with a number of interesting questions fielded.

“Many people didn’t go

Leave no one in need this Christmas

THE Salvation Army is launching their annual Christmas Appeal in the hopes of raising $23 million nationally to ensure no Aussie is left in need during the festive season.

Coffs Harbour Salvos is working hard in an effort to support the increase of people and families they predict to see over the Christmas period but they need support financially as well as materially.

“Christmas is always the busiest time of the year for The Salvos – but add a turbulent year with drastic increases to the cost of living, rental increases, we’re expecting even more individuals and families will need support this year, and

we want to do our best to get a gift into the hands of children who may not otherwise get anything on Christmas Day,” said Andrew van Gaalen.

In order to support those doing it tough, The Salvation Army is calling on the kindness, generosity and giving spirit of the local community to help make Christmas a joyful time for everyone.

“If you can afford to lend a hand or make a donation, you’ll be making a huge difference to those locals who are really struggling,” said Mr van Gaalen.

“We are in need of toys and non-perishable foods, which can be dropped off at 40 Mastracolas Road, Coffs Harbour (right behind

Spotlight).

“Or if you’d like to volunteer, please call us on 02 6690 1700.”

During the Christmas period last year, thanks to the generosity of the Australian public, The Salvation Army nationally distributed:

• over 64,000 hampers and vouchers to those struggling to make ends meet, • over 26,000 gifts and toys to families who might otherwise have gone without, • over 130,000 meals,

• and provided more than 66,000 beds for over 10,000 families in need of accommodation during the festive season.*

Coffs Harbour Salvos will be hosting a number

of local events this year, including a Carols Service on 18 December at 9:30am and a Christmas Day service at 9:30am.

“We would love to see you at any of our events, church services or community programs during the festive season,” said Mr van Gaalen.

“For those needing food or gifts, or feeling down or lonely this Christmas, please reach out to us by calling 02 6690 1700.

“For financial and emergency assistance, please reach out to our national financial support service on 02 8775 7988 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday).”

The Salvation Army also encourages community members looking for

affordable Christmas shopping options to consider Salvos Stores.

Whether gift-shopping or looking for Christmas decorations and treats, there’s always something special to be found. Not only will you save on your Christmas shopping, but 100 percent of the profits raised support The Salvos community work across the country.

“Most importantly, take time to remember that Christmas is all about Jesus and the hope and peace that He brings to all who call on and follow Him, and in this Christmas season let’s not forget connection, community, friends, and family.

The plight of the Satin Bowerbird

By Andrea FERRARI

SATIN Bowerbirds are falling foul of their love to collect coloured objects for their bowers.

Coffs Bird Group member Dell Beasley told News Of The Area, “The Satin Bowerbirds’ plight was brought to my notice by a member of the Coffs Bird Observers who in turn had a lady contact them.

“She (Annie West) noticed the Bower Birds with blue plastic rings

caught around their necks.

“She was smart enough to lure them into her chicken coup, wait for the evening and then throw something over them so she could capture them.

“She could then cut the rings and release the birds.

“However most of us don’t have a chicken coup and aren’t that smart,” said Dell, recommending that anyone finding any bird in strife to contact WIRES to get their advice and help.

Explaining why the

birds are getting into this predicament, Dell said, “The Satin Bowerbirds in our district collect blue objects.

“The male Satin Bowerbird uses the blue objects to decorate his bower to attract a female.

“Blue plastic objects are quite abundant and attractive for this purpose.”

Items they collect include pegs, pens, hairpins and bottle tops from milk, cream and yogurt bottles or jars.

If they see them lying around they pick them up and fly to the bower, carrying the ring in their beak.

“Sometimes the ring somehow becomes caught over its head and around the bird’s neck

“The best scenario is for people to snip through the blue rings when they remove a blue lid from the milk bottle or cream and/ or yogurt containers so it cannot get stuck over the bird’s head.”

home empty handed with some fantastic high-quality orchids on sale, magnificent raffle prizes; prizes for judge’s choice awards and first and second prizes for the most popular orchid on the day.

“Planning is already underway for next year’s free Orchid Workshop, and we are looking forward to an even bigger and better event,” promised Neville.

“Reach out to people.

“Spend time with those you care about.

“And if Christmas is a hard or lonely time for you, remember that your local Salvos family is always just down the road.

“From all of us at The Salvos, we wish you a peace and hope-filled Christmas,” said Mr van Gaalen.

You can find all the Christmas event information at salvationarmy.org.au/ events, or donate to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal at salvationarmy.org. au or by calling 13 SALVOS (13 72 58).

Donations can also be made in person at any Salvos Store and Kmart store, or round up your instore purchase at any Myer store.

Ray Clement from Tinonee Orchids is a speaker who engages the audience from the moment he begins to speak.

A well-known identity in Southern Queensland, John Roberts spoke on orchids of the Sunshine State.

The much-travelled Gary

q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh opening the Woolgoolga District Orchid Society’s Orchid Workshop at Woolgoolga Public School on Sunday, 13 November.

q Judges Choice winner, an exquisite Miltoniopsis orchid presented by Paige Sinclair.

q Satin Bower Birds are getting their heads stuck around blue plastic bottle top rings.

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COFFS COAST

Mega momentum for Festival of Motor Sports

By Andrea FERRARI

IT WAS a huge week and weekend for the Coffs Coast Festival of Motor Sport, featuring the event’s official opening and events galore being raced and spectated.

“Our RedPoint Round Two (Wednesday, 9 November) event was a great day at Raleigh Raceway,” Coffs City Rotary Club executive Bob Carle, Chair of the Coffs Coast Festival of Motor Sport, told News Of The Area.

33 entries, many having never raced there before,

took to the grid in the second race in the series.

Organisers thanked the Coffs Harbour and District Sporting Car Club for their support in running this event, in particular Wayne Sketchley for taking on the Clerk of Course position.

“It was a test event to see if the midweek event would be successful or not,” said Bob.

“We have received nothing but praise on the idea of the Series format, three events at three different tracks, all very different.”

Winning Outright was Dave Morrow, in second was Johnathan Gray and third was Paul Waller.

“Our Coffs driver John Kelly just missed out again, missing out by 0.48 of a second,” Bob said.

On Saturday, 12 November the long awaited Bike Show was also a great success, with quality rather than quantity providing a spectacle.

At Coffs Harbour Race Club, the festival was officially opened by Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, who

was accompanied by Geoff King and Andrew Fraser, major contributors to the festival.

In his speech, Bob Carle thanked all participating clubs and his committee for the work and support they have all given, announcing the success so far and confirming the Festival of Motor Sports will be back next year, becoming an annual event for the area.

The huge display from Ash Beaton’s North Coast V-twin and the Harley Owners Group (HOG) provided an amazing sight with many bikes old and new on show.

Specialist motorcycle repairer, Captains Performance, had a magnificent display of Harleys with 2022 Fatboy taking out Best Custom Harley, 2008 Fatboy the People’s Choice and 2003 Fatboy voted Best Bike 2001-2020.

The Motorcycle Restorers Club of Coffs Harbour had a collection of privately owned machines on display, some very rare and in pristine condition, also collecting some of the awards presented by Shannons Insurance and prize packs from Bowden’s Car Care.

Sunday.

This was a great weekend for local driver Lou Molina, who took out the Championship.

Other results will follow.

Sunday saw the final round of the RedPoint Hillclimb Series at Grafton with some very close racing.

Dave Morrow, accumulating enough points from rounds 1 and 2, took the series as outright winner.

Second was Les Malony and third was Paul Waller.

Motorcycle racing also took place over the weekend at the Coffs Harbour Cycle Club’s track on Phil Hawthorne Drive, off Stadium Drive.

Westside Tennis Club to host Northern NSW Wheelchair Tennis Tournament

By Aiden BURGESS

WESTSIDE Tennis Club is set to host one of the state’s biggest wheelchair tennis tournaments.

The club will host the 16th LJ Hooker Northern NSW Wheelchair Tennis

Tournament on the weekend of 3-4 December.

The annual event has always been held at the Westside Tennis Club, and since 2016 the players have been very fortunate to use the wheelchair friendly Hardcourt which makes it

so much easier to maneuver around the tennis court.

Event organiser Allan Pade said top-class competitors would be attending the event.

“Confirmed competitors so far for this year's event are the evergreen Ben Baker from Brisbane, Lachlan Steinohrt from Toowoomba, local Robbie Veneziano as well as former Invictus Games competitors Jamie Tanner from Ballina and Stewart Sherman from the Hunter,” he said.

Club member Chris Pearson went to great pain to get eight bikes to the display.

Another private collection of very special bikes was also a real eye-opener for the motorcycle enthusiast.

The number of bikes from visiting club members from all over the state, coming to Coffs Harbour for a weekend ride, made a show in themselves.

“There were some very nice machines only brought out for a ride like this, on special occasions,” noted Bob.

Saturday also saw the first day of competition in the NSW State Championship for Rally Cross run at Raleigh Raceway, with Round 2 on

Saturday saw the new TT Flat Track concept used and on Sunday the Motor Cross Track saw the Club Champions decided for the year.

“Lots of juniors for the future of the club were enjoying the Moto Cross event,” said Bob.

Because of major state and national events being washed out in the latter part of the year, some big events were on the same weekend to finalise their series, with some of the riders involved in major series away from the local event.

“However, there were lots more spectators and everyone enjoyed some great racing.

“All clubs that have run

events to date have given us nothing but praise for the concept of the festival and all are looking forward to bigger and better events for next year,” said Bob.

“When you are reading this report on Friday you will have another big weekend of Motorsport ahead of you with the Coffs Harbour Kart Club running their festival event on Saturday and Sunday.

“A lot of good entries coming to enjoy a great track with some real competition being promised.”

The other major event is the Off Road Racing at Kempsey’s Dondingalong short track with great up-close off road racing happening, and some powerful machinery ready to take on the track for a great weekend of racing

The track is 5 km out of Kempsey on a tar sealed road. Check the festival website for more information.

The weekend after that, 25, 26 and 27 November, is when the Coffs Coast Rally, a round of the Asia Pacific Rally, comes to town for the final round and also the final rounds of the ARC and NSW Rally Championships.

“The action doesn’t stop there,” promised Bob.

“The final round of the Coffs Coast Festival of Motor Sport is the huge Speedway event at Grafton.

“More on that next week.”

q Chair of the Coffs Coast Festival of Motor Sport Bob Carle, committee member Mike Camilleri, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, Committee member and former Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser and major sponsor Geoff King.

q The RedLine Hillclimb series first place Outright Winner was Dave Morrow.

q Second place in the RedLine Hillclimb series was Lesley Maloney.

q Paul Waller came in third place overall in the RedLine Hillclimb series.

Football continues over summer with Coffs Football 6s

By Aiden BURGESS

THE latest football season may be over.

But that does not mean the world game stops over summer in Coffs Harbour.

The Coffs Football 6s summer series has commenced with midweek games at the Coffs Football Centre Synthetics.

The six-a-side competition has two 20-minute halves and is played on a smaller pitch with smaller goals.

The Coffs Football 6s also features unlimited substitutions with no training required.

Coffs Football 6s is powered by North Coast Football, the official governing body who build and grow all forms of the game on the North Coast

For the 2022-23 summer series, Coffs Football 6s offers two levels of 6s competition – competitive (Star) and social (Super) for men and women (all adult ages, mixed and masters) as well as 6s for youths aged 6 to 15.

The Star 6s is the premier competition for regular highlevel players who feature in leagues such as the Coastal Premier League, Coastal League One Women, and Coffs Coast community

competitions.

Competitions are held each weeknight over summer at the Coffs Football Centre Synthetics, including Men (Monday), Walking Football (Tuesday), Mixed (Wednesday), Women’s and Masters (Thursday), and Youth and Minis (Friday).

The 19-week adults’ seasons run until April with a three break over Christmas and New Year.

The first ten-match summer competition for juniors runs until December.

A second 10-week summer competition will run from 30 January until April.

Ball Against Domestic Violence 3x3 Tournament

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Harbour Basketball community will play the game they love to help raise awareness of domestic violence.

The Ball Against Domestic Violence 3x3 Tournament is set to be held on Sunday, 4 December at Sportz Central.

The day will feature 3x3 basketball teams playing off in a number of divisions, including a competition featuring emergency services personnel.

All proceeds from the event will go to Wesley Mission, who support children, families, or the elderly who struggle with homelessness, addiction, mental health, financial or domestic challenges.

Former Saints player signs first pro contract

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL’S Angus Anderson is headed to South Australia after signing his first professional contract as he pursues his AFL dream.

The former Sawtell/ Toormina Saints player will play for the Sturt Double Blues in the South Australian National Football League in 2023.

The South Australian National Football League (SANFL) is one of the best Australian Rules Football leagues in Australia, and could be a stepping stone for the young player to earn an AFL spot.

His signing with Sturt comes on the back of a season spent in Sydney where he played for both the Sydney Swans NAB League and VFL teams.

The 19-year-old was also an important part of the Allies team in the AFL Under 19 National Championships, captaining the team on one occasion and being included in the team's three best players in each match he played.

Next year he will turn out for a strong Sturt outfit that finished fifth in the SANFL and played finals footy.

The Double Blues are coached by Marty Mattner who played over 200 matches in the AFL for the Adelaide Crows and Sydney Swans, winning the 2012 Premiership with the Swans.

Anderson is understandably excited by the opportunity that playing with Sturt presents.

"I really felt wanted by Sturt and that was the main reason I decided to join,” he

said.

“They're a really strong club with a great coach and I just can't wait to get over to Adelaide and get started.”

The AFL prospect said the opportunity to play in the SANFL could be a pathway to making the AFL.

"I haven't given up on the dream of playing at AFL level, and the Sturt footy club supports me in pursuing that,” he said.

“If I do make it to the AFL, it won't be via the traditional pathway of being drafted at 18, but it will be my pathway."

Sturt coach Marty Mattner expressed his delight at the signing, and gave a strong indication about how Angus will be utilised.

“We are excited by Anderson’s inside clearance work and clean hands, he adds height and strength to

our midfield line up,” he said.

Community

The day gets underway from 9am with the junior age divisions (10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under, and 16 & Under), before the seniors play off from 1.30pm with the Open Men, Open Women, and Emergency Services divisions.

Region Domestic and Family Violence Coordinator, NSW Police Force, Kiah Bowen, explained the importance of the 3x3 Tournament in bringing to light domestic violence.

“The importance of the event is to keep domestic and family violence in the forefront of the minds of our community,” she said.

“The aim is to continue conversations around domestic and family violence, normalising discussions of

what healthy relationships look like, and for people to be aware of what support services are in our local area that could help someone break free of unhealthy relationships.

“I also encourage the community to report instances of domestic and family violence to police, as it is no longer something that should stay behind closed doors – it is everyone’s business.

“There is no excuse for abuse in our community.”

The inaugural Ball Against Domestic Violence 3x3 Tournament was held last December after a number of postponements due to COVID restrictions.

Cost is $120 per team to enter this year's tournament, and you can register for the event at 3x3hustle.com/ events.

He said Anderson would learn a lot from playing in one of the best competitions in Australia.

“I know the club thinks very highly of him and have

indicated that he’ll get plenty of time in his preferred position of midfield, which is the most competitive area of the ground,” he said.

“There are a lot of former AFL listed players in the SANFL so the standard is high, with plenty of opportunity to learn from those players at your own club, and to test yourself against those in other teams.

“As a result, it is a competition that AFL recruiters are regularly watching, with a lot of the mid-season draftees and mature age recruits coming from that competition.

“Angus is the type of person who’ll put his best foot forward wherever he lands, and that will ensure that he goes really well in the SANFL.”

q Entrants from the inaugural Ball Against Domestic Violence 3x3 Tournament.

q Angus Anderson in action for the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.

Football and Competition Manager Northern NSW, Paul Taylor, has watched the young gun in action playing in the AFL North Coast competition.

Coffs Harbour Suns teams win semi-finals in Lismore

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns men’s and women’s representative teams have had a successful weekend in Lismore winning their semi-finals of the Sunshine Basketball Conference season.

The Suns women booked a spot in this season's grand final with a 78-57 win against the Lismore Storm.

The Suns men kept their season alive with an 80-77 win in their elimination semifinal against the Lismore Storm.

They now play the

season's grand final.

The past few months have seen the Suns senior teams compete in the Sunshine Basketball Conference; a basketball tournament played

throughout the Far North Coast featuring teams from Ballina, Bellinger Valley, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, and Lismore.

After going through the

season undefeated thus far, Suns women’s player Felicity Cook shared with News Of The Area what made her team so successful.

“We play hard and love

defence, we also place high expectations on ourselves and after a couple of years off due to COVID we just enjoy playing together and want to do well for each other and the club,” she said.

The Suns women now await the winner between the Lismore Storm and Byron Bay Beez in this weekend’s preliminary final, with the winner to play the Suns in this season’s grand final.

Coffs Harbour Suns women’s player Jordon Woods was named the Most Valuable Player of the Sunshine Basketball Conference season.

Suns men’s player Lachlan Martin was named in the All Star 5 for the season.

St John Paul College Coffs Harbour win state basketball title

By Aiden BURGESS

ST JOHN Paul College Coffs Harbour has produced a tremendous team of state champions.

The school’s Year 9/10 girls’ basketball team won the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Basketball Championships in Sydney.

The girls finished as state champions after winning the two-day competition which featured the top 14 teams from across the state, with each team having to finish top in their Diocese Carnivals to automatically qualify for the championships.

There were many large Sydney Catholic schools represented as well as the

best of the country schools.

Finding themselves in Pool D, the SJPC girls played Sydney teams from Stanhope Gardens, Pennant Hills and Milperra.

Despite these big city school teams, the SJPC girls rose to the challenge, successfully navigating their pool on Day 1 to finish first, undefeated with an impressive for and against percentage of 400 percent.

The second day was just as successful when the girls beat St Pius X High School from Adamstown, to then progress to the grand final against Xavier High School from Albury.

The grand final was a seesawing, tightly contested

event, with neither team able to take charge and pull away.

With about three minutes on the clock, and an amazing three-pointer from Charlotte Cougle, strong defensive rebound work from Isla Anderson and a flashy finish from Charlize Morrison, the team pulled away to win 2623.

Their coach Danielle McAra explained how they were able to win the state title.

“They are just such wellskilled individuals who also had the ability to promote the strengths of their teammates and exploit the weaknesses of their opponents,” she said.

“They were exceptionally well led by Charlize Morrison

and Charlotte Cougle who were the on-court strategists and combined as though one person on many occasions,” she said.

“The strength and finishing ability of Isla Anderson, the gutsy determination of Bella Morrison and clinical play of Maya Duncan helped secure the wins.

“And of course, the strong supportive role of Brooke Dart and Eve Genrich meant that any combination on the court was a winning one.

“The girls coach, Mrs Trish Furey, was unexpectedly unable to accompany the team to Sydney which resulted in the fortunate and very proud opportunity

of coaching this highly talented and motivated group of young

ladies.

“To say it was an honour is an understatement.”

Coffs Suns junior teams win grand finals at Seaside Classic

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns junior representative teams have had a successful weekend on the road winning three grand finals at the recent Seaside Classic Basketball Tournament in Port Macquarie.

The Suns under 11, under 13, and under 17 women’s teams all won their respective grand finals.

The Suns under 11s won 13-6 against Tamworth, the 13s beat Tamworth 30-26, and the 17s had a 39-14 win in their grand final

against Tamworth.

The Suns under 11, under 13, and 17 men’s teams made their respective grand finals all finishing runners up, which included the under 11s losing a close grand final 36-34 against the host side Port Macquarie.

The Seaside Classic is an annual odd-age tournament hosting teams in U11, U13, U15 and U17 age groups.

This year’s event was the first since 2019 due to COVID restrictions, and attracted teams from Bellinger Valley, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Gloucester,

Lismore, Port Macquarie, Sydney, Tamworth, and Taree.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s Coaches Director Felicity Cook supported the junior teams in Port Macquarie, and said it was great having the annual event back in action.

“Coffs Harbour Basketball Association sent

nine junior representative teams away to the Seaside Classic in Port Macquarie on the weekend of November 5-6,” she said.

“COVID has ruled it out for a number of years, but it was great to see officials and players on court before the 2023 representative season kicks off.

“Well done to all teams competing.”

Bellinger Valley Braves this weekend for a spot in this

q The Coffs Harbour Suns women’s team.

q The Coffs Harbour Suns men’s team.

q The St John Paul College Coffs Harbour Year 9/10 girls’ basketball team. Back: Isla Anderson, Bella Morrison, Eve Genrich, Brooke Dart. Front: Charlotte Cougle, Charlize Morrison, Maya Duncan.

for me to take on the task

Woolgoolga father and daughter combine to enter Coffs Coast Rally

By Aiden BURGESS

SPORT can often be a family affair, with parents and children sharing special moments on the same sporting team.

And for Woolgoolga’s Sam Hill and Makenzie DavidsonHill, it will be no exception as they combine their driving skills next week.

The father and daughter team have entered this year's Supercheap Auto Coffs Coast Rally, to be held on 25-27 November in the Coffs Coast region.

Sam will be the main driver in just his second event, while his 15-yearold daughter Makenzie will be the co-driver in her first ever Rally, as part of their BP Woolgoolga Service Centre

– MAX Cases Australia rally team.

Sam has had some great success as a co-driver in rally events from club to WRC level, along with marathon rally events like the Australasian Safari and Sunraysia Safari.

The Supercheap Auto Coffs Coast Rally is the final round of the RSEA Safety Motorsport Australia Rally Championship (ARC), as well as the finale of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC)

Sam said he was excited to be sharing such a special moment with his daughter.

“I am really excited to have my youngest daughter co-driving in this event with me, it has been so amazing teaching Makenzie all that I have learnt as a co-driver

over my years of experience, and I'm sure she will do a sensational job,” he said.

“We will have some amazing memories and stories to tell over the dinner table for years to come.”

The Subaru driver said he had been looking forward to the event for a long time.

“It has been such a long time coming, I'm sure my family and friends are sick of hearing me go on about driving in the Coffs Coast Rally in our backyard,” he said.

“Our team has done a fantastic job building our Subaru, we have had the chance to test it recently, and I am confident that we have a great package to complete the rally.”

It will be a special week

for Makenzie as she celebrates her sixteenth birthday.

“I am so excited to be a part of the rally with my dad, it has been a great experience so far, to learn all the attributes of being a codriver, and I quickly realised that I need to do everything apart from driving the car,” she said.

“The rally week is also my sixteeth birthday, so while most girls my age are on TikTok or Snapchat, I'll be calling notes for my dad, and speed on some gravel roads in our backyard.

“Everyone has been very supportive, and I’d personally like to thank Molly (Taylor) for sending me a special care package with some rally gear and for her support.”

Sawtell and Valleys Cricket win two day matches

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL and Valleys

Cricket have both won their two day matches during the latest round of the North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League season.

Sawtell, Valleys Cricket and Harwood all successfully defended their

opening day totals they set.

Sawtell won their first match of the season beating the Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars by 89 runs in their match at Fitzroy Oval.

Sawtell defended their first day total of 8/209 bowling out the All Stars for 120.

Trent Dierick was the

best of the Sawtell bowlers taking 4/21 from his 16 overs, while David Schutt took 3/19 from his 11 overs.

Valleys Cricket won their first match of the season with a 75-run win against the Northern Districts Rebels in Woolgoolga.

Valleys Cricket bowled

out the Rebels for 160, defending their opening day total of 235.

Josh Bartlett was the standout bowler for Valleys taking 5/36 from his 20.3 overs.

Harwood won their second match in a row to start the season winning by an innings and 66 runs against the Coffs Colts.

Harwood defended their opening day total of 262,

forcing the Colts to follow on after bowling them out for 134, then restricting them to 4-62.

The Premier League season continues this weekend with the opening day of two day matches in Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, and Macksville.

The Diggers/Nana Glen All Stars play host to ladder leaders Harwood at Fitzroy Oval.

The Northern Districts Rebels host the Coffs Colts in Woolgoolga, while Sawtell travel to Macksville

AFL North Coast junior excels for state Indigenous Girls Team

By Aiden BURGESS

ONE of AFL North Coast’s brightest junior prospects has been a standout playing for an Indigenous representative team.

Deja Barlow earnt selection to the NSW/ACT Indigenous girls’ team after participating in the state Indigenous Youth Girls Leadership Program over the past few months.

The Bellingen Bulldogs junior was part of the Indigenous team who took on the Multicultural team in Sydney.

She was one of her side's best players in their 30-point loss to the Multicultural representative team.

Barlow led the efforts of the Indigenous team in the third quarter, breaking the lines on several occasions and delivering to her teammates.

It was a tough quarter for the Indigenous team as the Multicultural girls upped their intensity, but she led from the front and almost kicked the goal of the day.

Community Football and Competition ManagerNorthern NSW, Paul Taylor, said Barlow had what it takes to one day play in the AFLW.

“There’s no question that Deja has the commitment, attitude, and leadership qualities to make it to the AFLW,” he said.

“Programs like the Indigenous Girls Youth Leadership Program and the Sydney Swans First Nations Academy will give Deja not only the opportunity to develop her skills and game sense, but also the chance to be identified to make it to the elite level.”

AFL North West and Tamworth Kangaroos player Ruby Spark was also in the NSW/ACT Indigenous girls’ team, after participating in the state Indigenous Youth Girls Leadership Program.

During the camp the two Northern NSW players had the chance to rub shoulders with, and learn from, Sydney Swans AFLW player Aliesha Newman who doubles as the AFL NSW/ACT’s Indigenous

Ambassador.

Aliesha’s role is to inspire young Indigenous women, a role that’s made much easier with the help of young leaders such as Barlow and Spark.

The AFL NSW/ACT Indigenous Youth Girls Leadership Program and Multicultural Girls Youth Leadership Program extends well beyond the bounds of just playing AFL.

Both programs include education sessions on topics as diverse as pre-match routines, mental health and wellbeing, and road safety thanks to a longstanding partnership with Transport for NSW.

Mark Leavy, AFL NSW/ ACT Diversity Partner, said that both Northern NSW players were major contributors to the entire program, not just the match.

“Ruby and Deja showed great leadership throughout, especially with the younger girls, and were role models for the entire group,” he said.

“In the education

sessions, they both made valuable contributions, sharing their own life experiences and those of their families, and this really got the conversation flowing amongst the group.

“As players, both showed real maturity by seeking feedback on their own play and developed strong, collaborative relationships with the coaches.

“Ruby and Deja are the

to take on Valleys Cricket.

COFFS Harbour District Cricket Association’s junior representative teams have made it a perfect three from three in their matches against Lower Clarence.

The Coffs Harbour under 12 and 14s both won their matches in Maclean, with the under 12s winning by 85 runs, and the under 14s winning by 155 runs.

The under 16s won their match at Harwood Oval by 48 runs.

sorts of players that have the capacity to make a generational impact in terms of growing AFL at whatever level of footy they play, or role they take on in the game.”

q Sam Hill and Makenzie Davidson-Hill get ready for the Supercheap Auto Coffs Coast Rally

q Deja Barlow warms up for the NSW/ACT Indigenous girls team.

RESULTS

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies Clean Up at Armidale

By Helen RHODES

A BIG congratulations go to Beck Goldsmith and Jodi Murdoch who represented Coffs Harbour Golf Club at the Armidale Ladies Jug Competition held on the weekend of 5-6 November.

Our ladies won on both days!

On Saturday Beck won the singles scratch competition with 25 points and then on Sunday Beck and Jodi teamed up to win the 4 Ball scratch

CEX Urunga Ladies Golf

By Lois MILHAM

TUESDAY 8 November 2022

Top 10 Shootout - This event was hotly contested by players with handicaps ranging from 44 to 22, and the low markers didn’t have it all their own way.

The end battle played out between Gael Tosio and Lyn

Coffs Table Tennis Club

By Dale ALLEN

TABLE Tennis Results – Friday, 11 November, 2022

Division 1

Gerard Martin d Reece Baker 3/1, Arpit Pathak d

Park Beach Mens Bowling Club

By Bruce WORBOYS

A BIG weekend of bowls at Park Beach over the weekend with championship matches in Singles, Pairs and Mixed 4’s.

Semi-Finals of the Mens Singles.

Cory Daly 25 def David Hall 9 shots.

Joseph Clarke 25 def Rod Farmer 15 shots.

The final next Saturday will see Corey Daly take on Australian Junior Champion Joseph Clarke in what will be an outstanding final.

Major Triples Final J Thorn, P Hall, R Farmer d L Boekeman, D Hyde, D Hall

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

NOVEMBER 09 - Howard St Rimfire Range.

The 90m Field Class match was conducted with 25 participants. Master Grade: Ben R 99.13, Bruce Hartmann 97.11, Jake Buckley 73.2, A Grade: Stuart D 90.3, Max Archer 88.1, Phillip Payne 82.2, Anthony Khalil 79.3, Geoff Slattery 79.1, B Grade: Noel Furness 80.4, C Grade:, Zach Noble 76.3, Reyna Noble 71.2, Jarrod Loveday 64.0, Matt Walsh 59.0, Hayley R 56.2, Amritpal Singh 51.1, Jessica Hancock 48.0, Sarah Jones 44.0, Member-817 39.0, Wendi H 19.0, Keegan E (using a rest) 96.5, Visitors: Brodie Thorburn 88.4, Matthew Maybury 84.4, Jai. Mallett 70.3, J. Sury 60.3, David Mallett 30.0

The 50m F-Class match

competition with 30 points. Well done ladies, you did our Club proud.

Tuesday 8 NovemberSingle Stableford 9 Hole Comp. with 38 starters

A Grade - Prue Trethowan 24, Judy Everitt 20 c/b. B Grade - Tania Norberry 18, Joanne Hickey 16. NTP's - 12th Prue Trethowan, Cheryl Purves.

Wednesday 9 November - Club Championship Rd 1Stroke Event with 85 starters

A Grade - Kristy Hickey (10) 68, Hayley Butler (15) 71.

Bastick, with Lyn Bastick being the eventual winner. It was exciting to follow the ladies around, be a spectator and feel the tension in the air.

Congratulations to all who took part on the day, and to the eventual winner and runner up.

Matt Allen from Golf Centre Coffs Harbour was again the Sponsor of this event. His Sponsorship has injected a lot of competitiveness from our ladies into this event. Thank you Matt, we appreciate

David Cini 3/0, Reece Baker d David Cini 3/0, Gerard Martin d Arpit Pathak 3/2, Gerard Martin d David Cini 3/0, Arpit Pathak d Reece Baker 3/1.

WINNER: Gerard Martin from Arpit Pathak.

Division 2 George Ruaporo d Troy Prystasz 3/2, Steve Frawley d

26 – 18

Major Minor Pairs Semi Final

Jeff Thorn and Cory Daly defeated Geoff Duffey and Jim Swan 21 – 13

Mixed Fours Semi-Final M. Proud, J de Berg, J. Brown and Z. Knight defeated K. Dunn, P. North (R Aitken sub player), Y Schmidt and Jim Dunn 27 – 15.

T Monck, J Woodford, M Monck, J Swan def V Valentine, C Dodds, D Valentine, R Farmer 24 - 14

Finals Weekend this Saturday and Sunday

MAJOR SINGLES MIXED PAIRS MIXED 4’S

MAJOR/MINOR PAIRS

Social Tuesday 8/11/2022

was conducted with 18 participants. Noel Furness 199.10, Matt Walsh 196.7, Bruce Hartmann 195.12, Jake Buckley 195.12, Reyna Noble 193.6, Sarah Jones 191.2, Zach Noble 189.5, Ben R 188.3, Amritpal Singh 187.3, Jarrod Loveday 186.6, Jessica Hancock 171.1, Jonathon Mackay 157.2, Wendi H 70.0, Visitors: J. Sury 192.7, Brodie Thorburn 181.12, Matthew Maybury 162.1, Connor Grae 36.0, Saton Grae 34.0

CEX Woolgoolga Bowling Club

ON the 8/11 woolgoolga played four games of three bowl pairs W Bracher, N Haines (D) S Bracher, D Porta, E Nielsen H Dunbar (D) M Campos, L Kaufmann, P Chappel, J Hampstead (D) V’O Brien, M Short.

On the 10/11 A game of

B Grade - Heather Snow (25) 71, Leah Ray (24) 75. C Grade - Sue Morgan (34) 69, Carlene Bath (39) 72. Gross Winners: A Grade - Hollie Fuller 80. B Grade - Ruth Challinor 102. C Grade - Mandy Darley 106 c/b. NTP's - 12th Hayley Butler, Yvonne Avery (Shearwater Voucher), 15th Leah Ray, Yvonne Avery, 22nd Kerry Wilson, Janelle Passlow, Louise Knight, 26th (Pro Pin) Dallas Lamb, Jenny Schofield, Mandy Darley. Putting Comp. Kristy Hickey with 25 putts.

your involvement in ladies golf at Urunga.

Wednesday 9th November 2022 - Gloves on - Stroke

Sponsor: Ladies Golf Winner: L.Milham (24) Nett 72

R/Up: R.Inskip (54) Nett 79 c/b

Putts: L.Bastick (31) c/b R.Wiblin (31)

Balls: L.Milham, R.Inskip, L.Bastick, R.Wiblin Friday 11th November 2022 - Stableford 2 DivsHams & Turkeys

Robert Campbell 3/1, Robert Campbell d George Ruaporo 3/1, Steve Frawley d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Robert Campbell d Troy Prystasz 3/1, George Ruaporo d Steve Frawley 3/0.

WINNER: Robert Campbell from George Ruaporo.

Division 3

King McKie d Sharee

K Kaaden, C Weatherall, B Nicholson, D Wilson d G Skinner, R Kindred, J Thorn, L Boekeman 21 – 16

T Welsh, A Alibone, D Condon, A Pike d B Johns, J Phillips, R Oakley, C Jones 16 – 15

M England, A Worboys, E Kidd, C England d A Orr, A Stone, J Clarke, R Lane 16 – 12

T O’Halloran (MVP), D Hull, P North, A Dorrington d J Rodwell, J Long, B Worboys, J Loan 26 – 13

P Woodsell, E Crestani, R Rosso, L Morris d G Williams, P McLachlan, R Beaumont, R Shephard 20 – 14

C McLeod, K Williams, P Crockett, J Robinson d D Catling, M Berube, D Orchard, B Kelly 21 – 14

Social Fours Thursday

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 14th November 2022 9 Hole Stroke Net 32 Starters Ladies Marlene Starr 25, Brenda Connors 28, Chris Anderson 28, Lorraine Lacey 28 Men Richard Burns 20, Dale Allen 21, Cliff Hutchins 23c/b

fours was played A Ryan, W Bracher, M Short, H Dunbar (D) A Ryan, L Fairhall, J Hampstead, N Haines.

Woolgoolga club has only one green at the moment as our Top Green is being replaced by a new synthetic green.

What a great Christmas present for the members at Woolgoolga.

Saturday 12 NovemberSingle Stableford Competition split over 2 courses due to the Mens Club Championships. Westlakes Course

Trisha Leng 36 c/b, Janelle Passlow 36.

Lakes Course

Lorraine Morrissey 39 c/b, Jane Durler 39.

NTP's - 3rd (Pro Pin) Gayle Jones, 6th Trish Mackay, 12th Sue McLean, 22nd Carolyn Hoogervorst, 26th Janette Curran.

Div 1 Winner: S.McLean 39pts R/U: L.Bastick 37 pts Div 2 Winner: R.Inskip 34 pts R/U: A.Cameron 31 pts c/b NTP: L.Guest

Balls: S.McLean, L.Bastick, R.Inskip, A.Cameron, D.Lindsay, F.Jones, L.Milham, R.Wiblin, L.Guest

Congratulations to all the winners.

The course is in good condition again, the weather is perfect and the ladies are keen. Let’s hope it lasts.

Templeton 3/1, Bo Zhang d Ann Joy 3/2, Bo Zhang d Sharee Templeton 3/2, Ann Joy d King McKie 3/2, Bo Zhang d King McKie 3/1, Ann Joy d Sharee Templeton 3/0. WINNER: Bo Zhang from Ann Joy.

Group A (D4 and D5) Terry Baker d Stella

10/11/2022

A McKee, N Condon, D Wilson, K Morrison d J Wills, G Skinner, M Flint, A Pike 25 – 13

M Jenkins, P Jenkins, G Howard, D Hyde d G Williams, R Beaumont, B Kelly, J Long 17 – 15

T O’Halloran, D Hull, M Moppett, A Dorrington (MVP) d K Williams, B Worboys, J Robinson, D Orchard 21 – 15

D Condon, B Wellard, G Power, D Hall d J Eding, M Star, J Swan, J Clarke 27 – 12

A Taylor, L Goodacre, B Trotman, M Clark d D Catling, T Welsh, L Miles, R O’Keefe 23 – 17

W Moore, P Woodsell, J Bennett, L Morris d C McLeod, C Brian, N Dean, P Newman 23 – 12

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marilyn ELY

SAFETY Beach Women’s Golf Club competition Tuesday 8th November.

Stableford Aggregate was the game of the day on Tuesday 8th November at Safety Beach golf course and twenty six ladies faced the starter.

The weather didn’t play the game and made conditions a little uncomfortable, however, deserving winners were June Brennan and Teresa King with 71 pts. First runners-up Carole Stone and Karen Smith 68 pts, third runners-up Linda MacDonald and Jo Elwood 64 pts.

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Monday

By Vicki SILVER

RESULTS Coffs Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets

50 Members played a nine hole Foursomes Stableford, enjoying the stretching of body and mind!

The Winners: John Wilgress & Les Rollins 20 points

Marilyn Waterhouse &

Prystasz 3/0, Char Bergland d David McGrath 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Boyd McGregor 3/2, Lulu Zhang d Lachlan Dierkx 3/2.

Division 4

Lulu Zhang d Terry Baker 3/0, Char Berglund d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Yash Tyagi d Terry Baker 3/2, Char Berglund d Lulu Zhang. WINNER: Char

C Weatherall, R Heinrich, R Aitken d P North, R Shephard, B Garner 18 – 15

Social Saturday 12/11/2022

S Campbell, M Star d D Walsh, P Watson 22 – 8

T Welsh, K Costello, R Oakley d G Williams, C Zelvis, R Lane 21 – 10

K Williams, P Rambow, D Condon d R Kelly, P Spencer, G Stanford 24 – 18

R Harris, S Adams, M Benham d N Dean, R O’Keefe, B Johns 27 – 23

Players are reminded to nominate for the Open Gender Pennant Season. Nominations will close on Thursday 24 November. Please place your name on the sheet on the Bowls notice board.

Thank you Jan Weiley for donating the raffle won by Carole Stone.

Two more formal games to finish the year, a Foursomes Mulligans incorporating Kath Coombs memorial fundraiser (please wear purple) then the following week, the all important Greens Final Shootout.

Tuesday 6 December is

W.R.A.T.S. Heartbreak Half-Marathon

By Steel BEVERIDGE

W.R.A.T. S. HEARTBREAK HALF-MARATHON, (21.1 KMS), WOOLGOOLGA, 13.11.22.

MALE : James Eather 1.40.50, 1; Will Davies 1.40.51, 2; Andrew McDonald 1.41.00,

Ruth Challinor 19 c/b John Ericsson & Anne Ericsson 19.

Ball Comp: Betty Peen & Lyn Whitelaw 18

Jean O’Connor & John Daley 17 c/b Nev Hillenburg & Gail Hillenburg 17.

Next week is a Single Stableford event.

NO PLAY 28th November due to course renovations.

Berglund from Lulu Zhang. Division 5

Lachlan Dierkx d Stella Prystasz 3/0, Boyd McGregor d David McGrath 3/0, David McGrath d Stella Prystasz 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Boyd McGregor 3/1. WINNER: Lachlan Dierkx from Boyd McGregor.

Note your Diaries please. Presentation Night 6.00pm Saturday 10 December 2022.

Tickets must be prepurchased from reception @ $30.00 per person includes a buffet dinner, a welcome drink and entertainment. Tables of 8 can be organised with Rhonda. Get your friends together for a fun night.

Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.00am.

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Please put your name down at Club reception by 5.00pm Friday to make sure you don’t miss out.

our Christmas Party and Presentation preceded by 9 Hole 3 Clubs and Putter –always a fun game.

Thank you to all who have supported our club over the year, Pro Terry, outdoor and indoor staff. Pro

Terry will be running the summer comp and will take nominations for the games. New members and players are always welcome.

3; Andrew Ferguson 1.41.53, 4; Simon Blackburn 1.49.01, 5; Keelan Birch 1.50.30, 6; Adam Wilson 2.10.09, 7; Steel Beveridge 4.40.56, 8.

FEMALE: Anna Gaynor 2.25.16, 1.

Next W.R.A.T.S. event the PUB to PUB (Golden Dog to Amble Inn) , Sunday 9th January, 2023, 6.00am start.

q Jodi Murdoch and Beck Goldsmith after winning the 4 Ball teams event at Armidale.

NORTHERN BEACHES

Woolgoolga Woolworths

Moonee Beach Newsagency

Moonee Beach Coles Supermarket

Emerald Beach General Store

Sapphire Beach Service Station

Woolgoolga Diggers Club

Woopi Bottle Shop

Liquor Legends Emerald Beach

Blue Bottles Brasserie

Mitre 10 Woolgoolga

Top Town Market

Sunken Chip Takeaway Sandy Beach

Village Growers Market Woolgoolga

Nicole Cardow Real Estate

Sunset Room Restaurant

Woolgoolga Library

Banana Bender (Behind United S/S)

Royals Garage, Corinidi Beach

COFFS HARBOUR

Coffs Central Shopping Centre

Plate to Ply Coffee Shop

Lucky 7 Supermarket, Northside

Shopping Centre

Bray Street Newsagency Coffs

Coles Supermarket

Woolworths

Spar Supermarket Coffs Harbour

IGA Jetty Supermarket

Shop 36 General Store

Midway Convenience Shop

Good Price Pharmacy

Discount Chemist CBD

BP South

BP Truck Stop South

Caltex Service Station

BP Service Station

Bailey Centre Service Station

Caltex Service Station

Park Beach Bowling Club

Coffs Hotel

Green House Bottle Shop

BYO Cellars

Big Country Meats

Bray Street Butchery

Coffs Harbour Produce

Clog Barn Coffs

Macleod's Furniture Court Homebase

The Village Pantry - Homebase

Observatory Apartments

Nolan’s Real Estate

The Happy Frog

Northside Bakery Book Warehouse

Community Village

Coffs Harbour Library and Cafe

Coffs City Council

Nu Era Kitchens

Big 4 Park Beach Holiday Park

Clarke Rubber

Morrisons Betta Electrical

Coffs Coast Hair Studio

Coffs Harbour Surf Club

Harbour Swim School

North Coast V Twins

ETC Employment

Masonic Lodge Retirement Centre

Baringa Hospital

Coffs Harbour Hospital

Pacific Marina Apartments

Your Commercial Property

Raine and Horne

Florent & Mundey Real Estate

PRD Real Estate

First National Real Estate

Cardow’s Real Estate

IXUS NSW Real Estate

Park Beach Plaza

Woolworths

Ritchies IGA

Big W Terry White Chemmart

Target Silvio’s Italiano

Park Beach Plaza Food Court

Park Beach Plaza Customer Information

La Piazza

BOAMBEE/TOORMINA/SAWTELL

Sawtell Newsagency

Coles Supermarket

Ritchie’s Supermarket Boambee

Lucky 7 Convenience Store

Blooms the Chemist Sawtell

Boambee Liberty Service Station

Bonville Service Station

Toormina Hotel

Sawtell Surf Lifesaving Club

The Country Brewers

Marian Grove Retirement Village

Toormina Centre Management

Boambee Garden Retirement

Raine & Horne Toormina

Unrealestate Agent

Sawtell Real Estate

URUNGA/BELLINGEN

Bellingen Newsagent

IGA Supermarket

Spar Supermarket Urunga

Foodworks Urunga

Lindsay’s Oysters

Kombu Wholefoods

Cardow’s Urunga

Cardow’s Real Estate Bellingen

Fermount Fire Station

Ray White Real Estate

SPORTS RESULTS

Woolgoolga Athletic Club

By Steel BEVERIDGE

WOOLGOOLGA ATHLETIC CLUB ‘BUNCH of FIVES’ , 5,000 metres SERIES, Race TWO , The Beach, 11.11.22.

MALE : Sam Custance 19.47, 1; Craig Hundle 20.48, 2; Grant Custance 21.00, 3; Matthew Evans 21.11, 4; Austin Hundle 24.40, 5; Jaiveer Grewal 24.46, 6; Mitchell Custance 26.58, 7; Rajveer Grewal 31.01, 8; Steve Thompson 39.42, 9; Steel Beveridge 50.28, 10.

FEMALE : Amber Hundle 20.38,

Results Safety Beach Golf Club

VETS

1; Tina Thompson 25.58, 2; Janie Mahoney 27.06, 3; Janita Stocks 28.28, 4; Toni Berrington 31.25, 5.

NEXT Bunch of FIVES, The Road, Arrawarra Rest Stop, 6.00p.m. Friday 9th December, 2022.

WOOLGOOLGA ATHLETIC CLUB SENIOR TRACK & FIELD RESULTS, Week FIVE.

400 METRES (MALE) : Matt Evans 60.8, Sam Custance 66.9, Jackson Cheney 70.4, Mitch Custance 72.9, David Kennedy 78.4, Bob Myers 2.07.6, Steel Beveridge 2.35.5. (FEMALE) : Clarissa Hull 95.9, Mel Counter 1.48.3, Zoe Counter 1.51.1.

4th G. Shute 41 cb 5th M. Trivett(vis) 41 cb WEEKEND 12 November

1500 METRES (MALE) : Kyle McIntosh 4.39.4, Matt Evans 5.46.5, Sam Custance 5.58.9, Mitch Custance 6.02.6, Grant Custance 6.08.4, Jackson Cheney 6.52.7, Steel Beveridge 13.56.6. (FEMALE) : Clarissa Hull 7.25.0, Zoe Counter 9.19.4, Mel Counter 9.20.2.

2,000 METRES WALK (MALE) : Sam Custance 16.20.2, Jackson Cheney 16.21.6, Mitch Custance 16.23.0, David Kennedy 17.00.0, Matt Evans 19.15.3, Grant Custance 19.16.0, Steel Beveridge 19.20.0, Bob Myers 20.57.0. (FEMALE) : Clarissa Hull 19.21.0, Mel Counter 20.56.0, Zoe Counter 22.55.0.

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

STANDING LONG JUMP (MALE)

: Matt Evans 2.42, David Kennedy 2.25, Mitch Custance 1.57, Steel Beveridge 1.17, Bob Myers 1.14. (FEMALE) : Clarissa Hull 1.25.

STANDING TRIPLE JUMP (MALE) : Matt Evans 7.05, David Kennedy 6.12, Mitch Custance 5.77, Steel Beveridge 3.27.

SHOT PUT (MALE) : Jackson Cheney 9.18, Sam Custance 8.22, David Kennedy 7.63, Bob Myers 7.25, Mitch Custance 7.16, Matt Evans 6.96, Grant Custance 6.45, Steel Beveridge 4.89. (FEMALE) : Zoe Counter 7.96, Mel Counter 5.29, Clarissa Hull 4.74.

32 pts.

Also, on Tuesday, 8 th November, 18 golfers competed in a single stableford at Sawtell Golf Course.

7 November 9 Hole Stroke

Winner Col Cafferky 31

R/up Dick Cooper 34 cb 14 November

Winner Dick Cooper 31 R/up Geoff Thompson 32 cb

MIDWEEK

18 Hole Stableford

Sponsor Coffs Coast Sports Physio 9 November

Winner T. MacRae 46

R/up R. Mortimer 44 3rd D. Peppernell 43

Sawtell Golf Results

8/11 Medley Stableford A: Lochie Smith 41, Chris Hyland 38c/b. B: Peter McDonald 40c/b, Brian Bayliss 40. C: Frank Hulbert 40, Paul Bennett 39c/b. Balls to 35c/b. NTP 7 A: Lochie Smith, B: Brian Bayliss, C: Brian Jones. NTP

11 A: Greg White (pro pin), B: Francis Restuccia, C: Peter Hirth. Visitors

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Mandy TRENGROVE

RESULTS of Social Bowls Wednesday 9th November

R Price/H Hardwick, M Gudgeon, C Garrett def C Taylor, J Kennedy, B Johns 17/16

Woolgoolga Bowls Club Results

By Glenn LANE

FRIDAY Social Bowls 8/11/22

M Hopes, I Cork and J Taylor defeated R Shaw, H Schutz and G Cunningham 22 - 18

J Ryan and J Hurrell defeated F Cacciattolo and B Merchant 19 - 18 R Bennell and J Clarke defeated G

4 Man Cumulative Stableford Winners W. McFarlane A. Manning, R. Butler, M. Aubusson 131 R/ups P. Lawson, G. James, G. Penfield, G. Harris 125 cb 3rds C. Lang, N. Power, D. Francis, J. Brennan 125

Indiv Winner T. Swann

Indiv R/up G. Ellem

BEACH STREET DINING

9 Hole Stableford 7- 11 November

Winner Joanne Elwood 23 cb R/up Brian Burn 23

from Grafton, The Coast, Commercial Resort, Coffs Harbour, Wallacia 9/11 Triple Express - sponsor: Linda Wood Bronwyn Morgan & Karen Wilson 66, Kate Thornborough & Gaye Hardcastle 65c/b, Charmaine Edwards & Narelle Hall 65. Balls to 60c/b. NTP 7 A: Joy Lawrence, B: Trish Bailey. NTP 11 A: Gaye Hardcastle, B: Narelle Hall

AM Taylor, R Wallace, K Dunn def A Orr, C Jones, D Crockett 17/9

C Keogh, M England, M Watt def P Quinlan, L McLeod, S Stirling 19/14

J Rodwell, M Trengove, S Betts def M Phillips, D Futcher, J Tyson 19/11

A Oak, A Oak, J Long, L Loadsman def H Illingsworth, C Treharne, D Weiss, L Clancy 26/10

A Sykes, A Worboys, D Rowe,

Lane and S Dodd 15 - 9

P Buck and T McKenzie defeated M Lampert and C Latham 22 - 18

Lucky Rinks 1. J Ryan and J Hurrell 2. P Buck and T McKenzie

No Jackpot

Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results Friday Social Bowls 11/11/22 I Cork, R Shaw and G Cunningham defeated J Martin, J Weston and T McKenzie 24 - 22 H Schutz and R Bennell defeated F Cacciattolo and B Merchant 24 - 14

100 Years of Service

are continuing their platinum sponsorship again for this season.

“The C.ex Group have contributed $20,000 in much needed and very much appreciated funding to the Club.

“Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club welcomes all past and present members to celebrate 100 years of patrolling Park Beach.”

2023 will mark a century of CHSLSC – 100 years’ worth of volunteer efforts, including surf patrol, water safety education and community programs.

Platinum sponsor and long time partners the C.ex Group will host the event on Saturday 6 May, 2023.

For more information and tickets, visit https://100years-chslsc.eventbrite.com.au/.

MNCVGA

RESULTS

On Tuesday, 8 November, 28 golfers competed in a single stableford at Dorrigo Golf Course in good

golfing conditions – a good day weatherwise and the course was in pretty good shape.

Winner: Brad Nesbitt 39 c/b, 1st runner-up Paul de Veer 39, 2nd runner-up Stephen Currie 35.

NTP’s: Steve Pitkin, Martin Tizzard, Paul de Veer. Ball run to

10/11 Stableford Anthony Sozou 20, John Madden 19c/b. Balls to 17c/b

11/11 Medley Stableford Pat O’Flaherty 40, Michael Oates 39. Balls to 35

12/11 Irish Team Stableford Allan Winney, Dave Lovett, Barry Worboyes & Jordan Davis 130, Peter Watt, Patrick O’Meara. Steven Oberleuter & John de Rouffignac 126.

V Slater def E Blanton, C Venturi, J Farrell, R Crestani 23/4

C McVicar, A McConachy, P Poulton, S Barrett def S Davies, R Frame, B Bodel, R Jupp 16/13

Mixed Pairs Friday 11th November D Hargraves, Y Schmidt def M England, C England 26/8

G Staunton-Latimer, G Charmers def C Lloyd, R Coffey 24/9

J Hurrell and H Katala defeated P Cook and C Davis 27 - 19

D Mason and G Lane defeated D Porta and J Hampstead 28 - 13

G Burgess and M Hopes defeated V O’Brien and W Bracher 20 - 14

J Taylor and P Buck defeated M Short and N Haines 30 - 9

Lucky Rinks 1. J Taylor and P Buck 2. J Hurrell and H Katala 3. G Burgess and M Hopes No Jackpot

The field was reduced due to wet weather (early heavy downfall).

Winner: Lionel Goodacre 39, 1 st runner-up David Nicholls 37, 2 nd runner-up Graham Haigh 34 c/b.

NTP’s: 3 rd – Lionel Goodacre, 7 th - Colin Cutt, 11 th - Geoff Knight, 15 th - Dennis Hardgrove.

Ball run to 32 pts.

Colin Cutt

Vice Captain

Balls to 120c/b. NTP 7 Brett Long. NTP 11 Col O’Connor. Long drive A: Tom Neal, B: Benjamin Armstrong, C: Charles Bevan. Straight Drive A: Ethan Thornborough, B: Rick Filby, C: Ryan Pearce

13/11 Medley Stableford Pam O’Sullivan 40, Joseph Whalan 36. Balls to 34

M Wren, A Alibone def D Futcher, R Lane 17/14

A Stone, J Phillips def S Bailey, D Walsh 16/11

R DeMeio, M DeMeio def J Rodwell, M Star 15/14

R Crestani, E Crestani def R Oakley, V Slater 20/14

L Clancy, J Brown def M Watt, S Watt 18/16

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

2022 Champion of Champions Tuesday 8th November 2022

Main Draw Winners: - Bernie Couzens - R/U Tonny Barigye

Consolation Winners: - Henry Legend - R/U Jayne Taylor

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 48

q Coffs Harbour Club Surf Rescue in 1955. (Left to right) John Hodgson, Jim Petersen, Peter Kennedy (belt), Warren Bingham and Bob Backhouse.

APPLETON, Joan Park

‘Nan’

10th November 2022, peacefully with her family by her side. Late of Coffs Harbour. Loving wife of David (dec’d). Mother of Amanda & Zeno. Grandmother of Louise & Myles and Sheree & Scott. Great-grandmother of Harrison, Leon and Ella. A special friend to many.

Aged 93 Years

At Peace

Joan’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

BARTLETT

Carolyn Anne

14th November 2022, peacefully at Brelsford Calvary Nursing Home. Much loved wife of Cecil. Loving mother & mother-in-law of Tracee & Mark, Colin and Shaun & Monique. Adored nana of her 12 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren. Caring sister of Judith and Colleen. Carolyn will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends.

Aged 75 Years

Finally At Peace Always Remembered

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Carolyn’s Life to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 18th November 2022, commencing at 1.00 pm.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

TANKS, Yvonne

Formerly of Coffs Harbour, late Urunga. Beloved Wife of Cess (dec’d), loving Mother & Mother-in-Law of Melinda, Vivienne & Darren & Families. Cherished grand-daughter Courtney.

Aged 80 (Reunited with Cess & both bowling again)

Relatives & Friends are invited to a celebration of Yvonne’s life at a Graveside Service at the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Coramba Road, Karangi, on Friday, 18th November, 2022 at 10am Bowler’s welcome.

Yvonne’s Service will also be live streamed via the Allied Funeral Home Facebook page.

In the caring hands of ALLIED FUNERAL HOME 124 West High Street, Coffs Harbour Ph: 6651 2363

January 2023 start. Please submit your Resume to michael@adendorffs.com.au e021222

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A time of sharing, of giving and time spent with loved ones.

However, Christmas isn’t an easy time of year for all families, particularly those experiencing financial hardship or difficulty.

The News Of The Area ‘Support-A-Family Christmas Appeal 2022 is your chance to brighten up the holidays for a local family in need.

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We are still working our way through November, but a Christmas special from the joy-filled LEGO Masters to imbue everyone with Christmas excitement and wonder. Expect festive puns and an array of garish knitted jumpers as host Hamish Blake (right) pulls out all the stops in this two-part special, kicking off tonight. This year’s merry contestants are Block’s Darren Palmer, former Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins, and Away star Lincoln Lewis and cooking empress Poh Ling Yeow, who team up with past contestants to find out who can create the most impressive LEGO Christmasthemed build.

MONDAY FOLAU ABC, 8.50pm

A few years ago, footballer Israel Folau was all over the headlines thanks to his controversial social media concerning homosexuals and transgender people. The uproar resulted in his sacking from Rugby Australia for breaching its player code of conduct and his multimillion dollar contract was ripped up. Now, after the dust has settled, this incisive two-part documentary examines how the complexities of free speech and religious freedom collided, and what role the work place should have. This first episode explores Folau’s upbringing in the devout Christian traditions of the Pasifika community, as well as the repercussions of his father’s health

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 The Real Love Boat Australia. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition. (M)

Good With Wood. (Final, PG)

Raiders Of The Lost Art: China. (R)

SBS World News Late.

James has to settle old scores both on and off the playing field when a familiar face returns to Darrowby.

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Das Boot. (MA15+v, R) 12.20 The Sleepers. (Malv, R) 2.40 Atlanta. (Madls, R) 4.30 Food Safari. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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9GO! (83) 6am Frankie. (2019, M) 7.55 Asterix And Obelix Vs Caesar. (1999, PG, French) 10.00 Their Finest. (2016, M) 12.10pm Chaplin. (1992, M) 2.45 The Finishers. (2013, PG, French) 4.25 Sheep And Wolves. (2016, PG) 6.00 The Hollars. (2016, PG) 7.35 Lost In Translation. (2003, M) 9.30 Then Came You. (2020) 11.20 The Jane Austen Book Club. (2007, M) 1.20am Superfly. (2018, MA15+) 3.30 Late Programs.

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7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) Martin attends Stewart’s survival course.

8.20 Shetland. (Return, Mal) When a controversial local is murdered, Perez returns from his mother’s funeral to lead the investigation.

9.20 Significant Others. (MA15+s, R) Ciaran grows tenacious in his demands for answers as Hanna arrives at a calm acceptance of her mother’s fate.

10.10 Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 3.

11.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 3.55 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R) 4.45 Landline. (R) 5.10 Dubboo: Life Of A Songman. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Question Everything. (R) 3.00 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (Ml, R) 4.10 The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.55 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. 10.00 The World From Above. 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 11. H’lights. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. MK John Wilson Trophy. H’lights. 4.30 Judo. 4.35 Raffles: Remaking An Icon. (PGl, R) 5.30 Trains At War.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. (PGanw, R)

8.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG)

9.20 Curse Of The Mummy. (PGa, R)

10.15 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M, R)

11.15 MOVIE: The Keeper. (2018, Malv, R)

1.25 MOVIE: Don’t Tell. (2017, Malsw, R) 3.20

The Royal Family Affairs & Infidelities. (Ma, R) 4.15 Searching For The Tassie Tiger. (Ml, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines

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6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Gong Race Day, Ballarat Cup Day and Mooloolaba Cup Day. 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) Officers want to know the reason behind a French traveller’s extremely nervous behaviour.

7.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, Mv, R)

A half-human, half-Atlantean goes on a quest to retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and protect the water world. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe.

10.20 MOVIE: Anna. (2019, MA15+av, R) A young woman unleashes indelible strength and skill to become a feared government assassin. Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002, Mlv, R) A man sets out to discover his identity. Matt Damon, Franka Potente. 9.45 MOVIE: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004, Mlv, R) A former CIA agent tries to clear his name. Matt Damon, Franka Potente.

11.50 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Freed. (2018, MA15+ls, R) Dakota Johnson.

1.45 Talking Honey. (PGs, R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

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6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) 7.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. Jamie Oliver prepares a smoky noodle soup. 7.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) The Reagan family is harassed. 8.30 CSI: Vegas. (MA15+m) The CSI team investigates after all the guests attending a fundraising soiree fall ill. 9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Agent Parker steps up to protect Director Vance after he is subject to a terrifying home invasion. 10.30 My Life Is Murder. (Ma, R) 11.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.25 Frankly. (R)

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

An artist is poisoned in her studio.

8.30 Significant Others. (Final, Mals) Funeral planning leads to surprise healing as questions are answered and vows for a new future are made.

9.25 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. (Ml, R) The story of Freddie Mercury’s final chapter.

10.55 Mystery Road: Origin. (Ml, R)

11.50 The Heights. (PG, R)

2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6am

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Weekender. 1.00 Weekender. 1.30 Master Build. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 4.30 Border Security: Int. 5.00 Horse Racing. The Gong Race Day, Ballarat Cup Day and Mooloolaba Cup Day. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Snap Happy. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Healthy Homes Australia. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.00 A-League All Access. 2.30 Roads Less Travelled. 3.00 MacGyver. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 iFish. 6.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 MacGyver. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Revolution. 2.00 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 8 Hours of Bahrain. H’lights. 3.10 MOVIE: 100% Wolf. (2020, PG) 5.10 MOVIE: Babe. (1995) 7.00 MOVIE: Nanny McPhee. (2005, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Parenthood. (1989, M) 11.30 Duncanville. Midnight Kardashians. 2.00 Baywatch. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Land Of Primates. 1.00 Going Places. 2.00 Characters Of Broome. 2.30 Intune 08. 3.30 Sing About This Country. 5.30 Power To The People. 6.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.50 News. 7.00 On Country Kitchen. 7.30 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 7.35 Bears: The Ultimate Survivors. 8.30 MOVIE: Narrow Margin. (1990, M) 10.15 Gifts Of The Maarga. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (PG) 10.00 The World From Above. (PG) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 6. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU UK Grand Prix. H’lights. 5.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 5.30 Trains At War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Saving Venice. The citizens of Venice, Italy fight to save their city.

9.10 Pearl Harbor. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the attack on December 7, 1941, on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii.

11.00 Charles And Diana: 1983. (PGa, R) A look at the 1983 royal tour.

12.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (Premiere, PG)

2.00 FIFA World Cup 2022: Opening Ceremony.

2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Group A. Qatar v Ecuador.

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 Border Security: Int. (PGad, R) 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 54. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life. (PGlns) A catch up with Kath and Kim.

9GEM (82) 9GEM (82) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 9.30 Sammy J. (Final) 9.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.20 Ghosts. (Final) 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Doctor Who. 12.20am The Office. 1.05 Friday Night Dinner. 1.30 Brian Cox: Seven Days On Mars. 3.00 ABC News Update. 3.05 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Australia Remastered. (Final) 8.30 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. 9.30 MOVIE: Ride. (2016, M) 11.00 Magda’s Big National Health Check. Midnight Days Like These With Diesel. 12.55 Long Lost Family. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Baby Jake. 5.35 Late Programs.

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8.10 Australia’s Got Talent. (Final, PG) In the grand final, the six remaining contestants battle it out for the chance to win $100,000.

9.50 Greatest ABBA Covers Versions Ever. (PG) A look at the greatest ABBA covers of all time. 11.00 The Front Bar. (M, R) 12.00 World’s Deadliest: Hostile Hangouts. (Ml, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Discover With RAA Travel. 4.00 DVine Living. 4.30 South Aussie With Cosi. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Alan Carr’s Adventures With Agatha Christie. 9.30 Steam Train Journeys. 10.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Hook Me Up! 11.00 My Fishing Place. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Fish’n Mates. 4.00 Fishing Addiction. 5.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 56. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. 8.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (2011, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

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6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. (PGa) 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 Living Room. (PG, R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Challenge Australia. (PGl, R) 2.00 Soccer. Sydney Super Cup. Game 2. Celtic FC v Everton FC. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa) Graham Norton is joined by Paul Mescal, Michaela Coel, Winston Duke, Emma Corrin and Richard Ayoade.

8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The team investigates the death of a Navy sailor and goes head-to-head with a ruthless local criminal organisation. Lucy looks for a new apartment.

9.30 FBI. (Mv, R) A political reporter is kidnapped.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 11.30 Roads Less Travelled. Noon Truck Hunters. 12.30 Scorpion. 1.30 Pooches At Play. 2.00 Destination Dessert. 2.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 21. Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Replay. 3.30 The FBI Declassified. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 Reel Action. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm To Be Advised. 2.00 Motor Racing. SpeedSeries. Touring Car Racing Aust. Replay. 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 About A Boy. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Home. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious. (2009, M) 9.30 MOVIE: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift. (2006, M) 11.30 Duncanville. Midnight Tourettes: Teenage Ticks. 1.00 I Am Cait. 2.55 Late Programs.

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11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 The Business. (R) 11.40 Q+A. (R) 12.45 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG) 8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 9.30 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 10.30 Space 22. (PGa, R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.35 Folau. (PG, R) 12.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.50 Baby Surgeons. (Ma, R)

Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 3.10 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.10

Tony Robinson’s World By Rail. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M)

8.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (M) Glasgow medics rush to a man trapped under a quad bike.

9.30 Qatar: A Dynasty With Global Ambitions.

10.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview.

11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group B. England v Iran.

2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group A. Senegal v Netherlands.

5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group B. USA v Wales.

6am WorldWatch.

Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon The Ghan: The Full Journey. 2.15 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.25 Bizarre Foods. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 10.20 Hillary. 11.30 PEN15. 12.35am Couples Therapy. 1.45 Bangkok Airport. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Dean and Ziggy struggle to resolve their issues.

7.30 Kath & Kim: 20 Preposterous Years. (PG) Takes a look back at the Kath & Kim universe.

8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Mls, R) Agnes gets more than she bargained for when she receives a ghostly visitor from her past.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Heartbreak Island Australia. (Mal) The power plays intensify as elimination looms. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 My Mum Your Dad. 9.10 To Be Advised. 10.10 Suburban Gangsters. (MA15+dlv, R) 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 12.35 Almost Family. (Mas)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Challenge Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Brihony Dawson.

8.30 Ghosts. (PGs) Sam meets a Viking ghost at the Farnsbys’ house who has an unexpected connection to Thorfinn.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) Rookie agent Ray Cannon struggles to prove himself when he joins the Fugitive Task Force.

11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 The Code. 11.15 Late Programs.

1.40 Parliament Question Time.

2.40 Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R)

3.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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6.00 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group B. USA v Wales. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. 2022

FIFA World Cup. Group A. Qatar v Ecuador. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group A. Senegal v Netherlands. Replay. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group B. England v Iran. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R)

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. (R) A preview of today’s FIFA World Cup matches.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Celia Pacquola. (PGal, R) Celia Pacquola explores her roots.

8.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group C. Argentina v Saudi Arabia. From Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar.

11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group D. Denmark v Tunisia.

2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group C. Mexico v Poland.

5.00 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group D. France v Australia.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon

The Ghan: The Full Journey. 3.25 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.05 Shortland St. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Jeopardy! 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.30 Forbidden History. 10.25 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm The Car Club.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Fatal Flatline. (2020, Mav, R) 2.00 World’s Deadliest. (Mal) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: No One Would Tell. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 World’s Deadliest. (Mal) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Felicity’s plan comes to fruition.

7.30 The Roast Of Paul Hogan. (PGdls) Hosted by Shane Jacobson. 9.15 The Good Doctor. (M) After a woman pregnant with sextuplets arrives at the hospital, Dr Andrews splits the doctors into teams. 10.15 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa) Presented by Cherry Healey. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Chicago Fire. (MA15+av) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 Creek To Coast.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 LA Clippers Dance Squad. 2.00 Surfing Australia TV. 2.30 Full House. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.30 MOVIE: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. (1995, PG) 11.20 Dating No Filter UK. 11.50 Young Sheldon. 12.15am I Am Cait. 1.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Amplify. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 News. 6.55 Arctic Secrets. 7.45 Lycett And Wallis. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 My Maori Midwife. 10.05 TikTok And NITV Present: First Sounds. Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 My Mum Your Dad. Hosted by Kate Langbroek. 9.10 Travel Guides. (PGlns, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics, experiencing a holiday in Tasmania. 10.10 Botched. (MA15+amn, R) 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 Skin A&E. (Mm) 12.35 Bluff City Law. (Mv, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Challenge Australia. (PGl) A steamy hookup between two Challengers gets the rest of the players upset.

8.30 NCIS. (Ma) When an NCIS agent turns up dead and Kasie is suddenly unaccounted for, the team must work quickly to find the killer.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Camper Deals. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 LA Clippers Dance Squad. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Botched. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.30 MOVIE: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. (2013, M) Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Raven’s Quest. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Faboriginal. 8.30

(PG, R) 12.15 Marcella. (Mlsv, R) 1.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 3.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group D. France v Australia. Continued. 8.30 Soccer.

2022 FIFA World Cup. Group C. Argentina v Saudi Arabia. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group C. Mexico v Poland. Replay.

2.00 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group D. France v Australia. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R)

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022

Preview Show. (R) A preview of today’s FIFA World Cup matches.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 David Attenborough And The Giant Elephant. (PG, R)

A look at Jumbo the elephant.

8.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Group F. Morocco v Croatia. From Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar.

11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group E. Germany v Japan.

2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group E. Spain v Costa Rica.

5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Group F. Belgium v Canada.

6.05 Jeopardy! 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 10.10 Late Programs.

(R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 8.35 Q+A. Public affairs program. 9.40 Baby Surgeons. (Ma, R)

10.25 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Business. (R)

11.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R)

12.30 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. (Ml, R)

2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group F. Belgium v Canada. Continued. 8.30 Soccer.

2022 FIFA World Cup. Group F. Morocco v Croatia. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group E. Spain v Costa Rica. Replay. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group E. Germany v Japan. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R)

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022

Preview Show. (R) A preview of today’s FIFA World Cup matches.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Arctic Sinkholes. Scientists investigate the release of a a potent greenhouse gas.

8.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Group G. Switzerland v Cameroon. From Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar.

11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Group H. Uruguay v Korea Republic.

2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Group H. Portugal v Ghana.

5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group G. Brazil v Serbia.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. 2.40 Front Up 1998. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Shortland St. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Jeopardy! 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Air Show Disaster. (Ma)

8.30 MOVIE: Unhinged. (2020, MA15+alv) After a minor traffic altercation, a psychotic man becomes obsessed with making a young woman’s life a living hell. Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 The Amazing Race. (PGl) 12.00 MOVIE: Point Last Seen. (1998, Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Weekender. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Killing Mommy. (2016, Msv, R) 2.00 Police: Hour Of Duty. (Malv, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Lover In The Attic: A True Story. (2018, Mnsv, R) 2.00 Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: Int. (PGad, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at the world of cricket and catch up with the stars. 9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (Ml, R) Colin Fassnidge has to deal with a side order of denial when he comes to the aid of Café Martini. 10.35 The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair: Tracy Grimshaw - The Farewell. 8.00 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. (PGl) 9.00 Dream Listings Byron Bay. 10.00 Escape To The Chateau. (R) 11.00 Nine News Late. 11.30 Bluff City Law. (PGa, R) 12.20 Family Law. (Ma) 1.10 Drive TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Reel Destinations: Lodge Life. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Claremont: A Killer Among Us. (M) Part 1 of 2.

9.00 My Life Is Murder. (Mv) Alexa must discern fact from fiction when a compulsive liar confesses to a murder at a high-end jeweller.

10.00 Bull. (PGa, R) The team is forced to adjust to the new normal.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Chicago P.D. 11.50 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 LA Clippers Dance Squad. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.30 MOVIE: American Reunion. (2012, MA15+) 11.45 Young Sheldon. 12.10am I Am Cait. 1.10 Baywatch. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 2022 ARIA Awards. (Ml) Hosted by Natalie Imbruglia. 9.15 To Be Advised. 10.15 Nine News Late. 10.45 Emergency Call. (Ma) 11.35 Pure Genius. (Mm) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6am Tennis. Davis Cup. Quarter-finals. Australia v Netherlands. Continued. 8.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 GolfBarons. Noon Golf. PGA Australia. Australian PGA Championship. First round. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Snapped. 11.50 House. 12.50am

6am Children’s Programs.

Carrie Diaries.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Claremont: A Killer Among Us. (M) Part 2 of 2. For over 20 years, the Claremont killer managed to escape justice.

9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) Benson tries to help two sisters get closure from a harrowing childhood assault.

10.00 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) The Reagan family is harassed.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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100 Years of Service

By David WIGLEY

THE red and yellow flags have gone up on Park Beach, Coffs Harbour for the 100th year in a row.

The Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club (CHSLSC) has been the heart and soul of the Coffs Harbour coastal community since its official formation in 1923 and plans are underway for a big celebration in 2023 to commemorate the milestone.

Life saving used to require a strong swimmer attached to a rope with four people holding the reel and managing the rope.

But things have come a long way since then, with vital sponsorship funds from the C.ex Group through their ClubGRANTS Program enabling the club to purchase and maintain much needed

lifesaving equipment.

“Patrons at Park Beach are blessed to be able to enjoy the water while being watched over by our exceptional, volunteer patrol members,” Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club President Terry Maher said.

“We need to have lifesaving equipment like allterrain vehicles, inflatable rescue boats, patrol shelters and oxygen equipment.

“These things aren’t cheap, and they also need to be maintained.

“Not only that, we invest a lot into our volunteer education and training to upskill our members to ensure our beaches are as safe as they can be,” Maher explained.

“So, we are extremely grateful to the C.ex Group who

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q C.ex Group Board Members Mr Jim Hogno and Wayne Edwards, with Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club patrol members Hudson Barry, Lilly-Grace Herden, Andrew O’Rourke and Titan Barry.